Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1890 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A fine girl to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Paxton, last Friday. __ ——— — - - __ Knives and forks at cost, at J. H. Willey & Sons’. Queensware and glassware at cost at J. H. Willej r & Sons’. Rev W. H. Sayler will preach, in the F. W. Baptist Church next Sunday, morning * and evening. Knives and forks at cost, J. H. Willey & Sons’. Bibles and Testaments at the Trade Palace. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. W. Smith of Chicago, are the guests of their relatives, the Paxtons. Remember we can save you money on boots and shoes. J. H. Willey & Sons. Asa Brker wants to sell his farm southeast of town, and move to WashingtonRev. Geo. Havens, of Lodoga is visiting in Rensselaer and looking after his property here. The line of Overalls, Jeans and Cottonade Pants for men and boys, at the Trade Palace, is the best for the money, to be had in Rensselaer. Surveyor Thrawls went to Chicago, Tuesday, to get his transit repaired from the effect of a litfle fall received lately. The largest assortment of boots and shoes in Jasper county. J. H. Willey & Son. Mr. apd Mrs. H. W. Porter went to Cameron Springs yesterday where the latter will remain for a course of treatment, for the rheumatism. The M, E. quarterly meeting will be held next Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Smith, the presiding elder, will be present.

Val Seib is preparing to make a trip to Germany, leaving some time this month. He will go alone, and make but a short stay. Nathan Guild’s team also ran away the same evening, demolishing a carriage but fortunately the carriage was without occupants. Miss Vina Castor went to Des Moines, lowa, the lirst of this week, and will perhaps remain through the winter. Mrs. B. Forsythe went to Cameron Springs, near Attica last week, for treatment. Her health has been very poor for along time. , Mrs. T. F. Drake, who is in very I poor health, is being visited by her mother, Mrs. Townsley and her sis- * ter, Mrs. Peterson, of Montgomery county. Joaquin Miller, the “Poet of the Sierras” lived in Fulton County, this state, when a boy. At least he so stated recently in a letter to Col. Shryoek, of Rochester. A Farmer’s Alliance was organized at Goodland July 24th, with a membership of eighteen. Hon. W. W. Gillam was elected president and Elijah Hunter, chaplain.—Kentland Gazette. Work on the foundations of the new Christain Church has already begun. The dimensions of the building are to be 51) by 82 pot 50 by 82 as a typographical error made us say last week, The G. A. R. and old soldiers' day, at the approaching Remington Fair, promises to be a very interesting feature of the fair. Some particulars about the matter may be found in our Remington correspondence. District Organizer James Welch requests notice that he will hold meetings at Wheat field school house in the evenings of August 21st and at Wheatfield Center Aug. 22 for the purpose of organizing Farmers Alliances.

Dr. Hartsell is still sick with intermittent fever, but is beginning to get better. J. H. Willey & Son have received a full line of the latest styles in gents soft and stiff hats. Call And see them. John Macy, of Indianapolis, is visiting his mother, Mrs. John Makeever. ' Flower pots all sizes at cost, at J. H. Willey & Sons’. Flower pots all sizes at cost, at J. H. Willey & Sons’. A son to Mr. mid Mrs. Harrison Warren, Newton tp., Saturday, Aug. 9th. New hats for eveiybody, just received at the Trade Palace. J. H. Willey & Son will not be un - dersold in the clothing line. Miss Mary Washburn Went to Bethany Park, to witness the exercises “Butler University Day, last Saturday. The Bargain counters at the Trade Palace are filled with just such goods as every one wants, and they are real bargains. Call and examine for yourselves. John Bissenden, engineer of the electrict light dynamo, is sick with a fever. His place is taken temporarily by J. W. King. Call for yourself and see that I mean business. Save the profits, buy goods at cost at R. Fendig’s. Knives and forks at cost at J. 11. 1 Willey <fe Sons’. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ferguson spent Sunday in Francesville, and brought back their children, who had been staying there for some time. Flower pots all sizes at cost, at J. H. Willey & Sons’. All winter goods at cost for cash at R. Fendig’s. Dr. Bitters is building a large addition to his residence on Van Rensselaer street, to be used as office rooms.

We have a long line of flannels, cotton flannels, wool blankets and every thing of the kind which we will sell at bottom prices. - J. H. Willey A Sons. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Robinson left last Friday, for Petosky Mich., on a six weeks visiting and outing trip. Go to Hemphill A Honan’s and buy Boots and Shoes. They give you back 10 cents for every dollars’ worth of goods you buy this month. A meeting of the W. R. C. is called for, on next Monday evening. By order of President, Hettie Reynolds. The new fall stock now arriving at the Trade Palace, was bought at hot-; tom, cash prices, and will be sold to meet all competition. Elder L. E. Conner, of the Church of Goa, and family, are visiting at Macy, Miami county, and Mr. Conner will not preach again until the first Sunday in September.

We have decided to continue the discount sale during this month in the Boot & Shoe department. Remember, 10 per cent off for the cash this month. Hemphill A Honan. J. L. Makeever departed for,his home at „ Osceola, Neb., Tuesday morning, and with him went his sis-; ter, Mrs. B. F. Robinson, of Barkley tp., who will visit her Nebraska relatives for a few weeks. Fine Mediterranean seed wheat for for sale, at my place in Barkley tp.,, about 5 miles northeast of Rensselaer. 6t p. John English. ■ i The dwelling house of Daniel E. Fairchild, of Keener tp., one of our best known citizens, was burned last Sundav night, with nearly all its contents. We have not learned the cause of the fire nor extent of the loss; but we understand there was no insurauce. At Mre. Lecklider’s millinery store one door east of the Post Office will be found breast pins from lOcts. to 13.50; hats from scts. to $1: all good goods warranted. Dr. Litchfield of Monon, and Miss Ida Sharp, also of White Co., were married on Wednesday evening of last week, at Mr. J. 11. Willey’s residence. Rev. U. M. McGuire performing the ceremony.

Hon. Anson Wolcott has taken an appeal to the circuit court from the decision of Justice Burnham, assessing him a fine of $5 and costs, on the street obstruction case, heretofore mentioned. Remember we are selling all spring Clothing at cost. J. H. Willey <fc Son. Knives and forks at cost, at J, H. Willey & Sons’. ■ - We cannot make a definite announcement though it is expected that Rev. M. L. Tressler will preach in the Presbyterain Church in Rensselaer next Sunday evening at 7:30. He will be in the city this week visiting friends. We have just received a large line of the celebrated Seitz, Schwab & Co’s., boots and shoes, for fall and winter. Also ‘ a fine line of J. W. Gookey’s fine kip boots, for men and boys, and every pair of them fully guaranteed. J. H. Willey <k Sons. Mr. C. R. Yeoman, of Rensselaer, and Miss Mildred D. Wade, were married last Thursday at the residence of the bride’s step-father Mr. John T. Culp, in Barkley township, Rev. B. F. Fergueson performing the ceremony. Jewelry, millinery and notions at cost at Mrs. Lecklider’s until August 31st. Our stock of men’s fall hats in all styles is the best in town. J. H. Willey & Sons. Monon Times.—Thursday as Chas. York with engine 40 pulled in with the vestibule train from the east, one of the wheels dropped off, the axel being melted off. One of the passengers on the train says tne train run from Monticello to Monon in sixteen minutes. I

We have a long line of flower pots all sizes, glassware, queensware, table knives and forks, spoons, pocket cutlery and numerous other articles which we are selling out at cost. Call and examine these goods before buying. J. 11. Willey A Sons. The attention of contractors and all others interested, is ealled to the notice of the letting of the contract for the construction of the big Washington street sewer, published in another place in this issue of this paper. Foe Sale. —One the of best 80 acre farms in Jasper County, 2£ miles southeast of Rensselaer. Call upon or add ress, A. S. Baker, 50-10 t Rensselaer Ind. Rev. W. H. Sayler and wife are visiting friends in Rensselaer and vicinity for a couple of weeks. Mr. Sayler has been pastor of the Rutland, Wis„ F. W. Baptist Church, for some time past, and is well pleased with his location.

Prosecuting Attorney Marshall re - turned Tuesday from a health and pleasure trip to the Sault St. Mary Falls, at the upper end of Lake Michigan. He reports that fires and warm clothing were necessary adjuncts to comfort, in that hyperborean region. We are sorry to say that J. A. Ramey’s pension allowance was not so good as reported last week. His back pension amounted to a pretty good roll, but not nearly to the amount reported. His failing to receive the larger amount was due to the fact that his application was made a few weeks too late to get in under the arrearage of pension act. Miss Ida Bull, youngest daughter of Wm and Emily Bull, died at their home iu Barkley township, last Sun-, day, August 10th, at the age of almost exactly 21 years. The funeral was held at Barkley church, Rev. R. M. Simmons conducting the re- ’ ligious exercises. The deceased was a most estimable young lady, and 1 beloved by all who knew her. The secretary of the County, (Board of Health gives notification ;of the existence of the contagions disease, diphtheria m the town of : Rensselaer and its vicinity, and ad * vises all parents to keep their Children away from all public gatherings such as churches, Sunday Schools, prices Ac., until the danger of con- , tagion has abated. I Flower pots all sizes at cost, at J. ‘H. Willey A Sons’.

Monon Times: Trustee Imes says he can make better time than the Monon, and have no li&d end collisions, as he pulled. in from Monticello a few days ago on foot. Hon Wi W. Gilman, of Newton Co., the Republican candidate for State Senator, was in town last Saturday and visited the Farmers Alliance, during its meeting in the court house. Mr. Gilman is a member of this flourishing organization. Delinquent tax payers will please made a note of the fact that they can save money by paying all delinquencies lief ore Sept Ist, 1890. All persons who have forgotten to call for their receipts will please do so at once. I. B. Washburn, Treasurer Jasper Co. •

L. W. Henkle and his daughter Miss Alice, the teacher, of Newton tp., left for Trinidad, Colorado, Monday, where the latter will remain with her sister, for an indefinite period, in the hopes that the mountain climate will prove beeneficial to her health, which has been very poor forquite a long time. The Smithville wreck was the result of a man depending upon a watch that he said had stopped; the wreck at Farabee’s station was the result of trainmen neglecting to flag a train; the wreck at Salt Creek Sunday morning was caused by the recklessness of old and experienced railroad men who endeavored to run to a switch that they knew was difficult to reach and extra hazardous. It is unfair to charge these and a number of similar accidents against the managers or the President of the Monon, or the train dispatchers. They have enough to shoulder.—Bloomington Progress.

At the preliminary trial of Arnold, the freight conductor charged with knocking young Hilbert off his train, Robert Overshiner, the principal witness, while not denying that he had told a story to the effect that he had seen Arnold kill Hilbert, when put on the witness stand denied utterly that be was on the freight train that night, or was in any way a witness of the death Of Hilbert. When asked why he told such a story he said he did not know—might have been drunk. This destroyed the case against Arnold and the latter was discharged. After the dismissal of court there was a decided sentiment among the audience _in favor of lynching Overshiner, but the efforts of some of the citizens prevented it. Overshiner is reported to have left town.—Bedford Mail. The Presbyterian church held a very pleasant and profitable social on Tuesday evening, Aug. 12th, at the residence of Rev. B. F. Ferguson. The exercises consisted of recitations, select reading and choice music, vocal and instrumental. The fete was held in honor of Mrs. E. ! N. Hyland, who has been for years a’ valued member of the church and choir, as she is going to western Illinois. Toasts were offered by Mr. Hollister and Mr. Austin to which Mrs. Hyland gave a tender response. The refreshments, which consisted of cake, coffee and lemonade were hearily relished, after which the party retired feeling that it was good to be there.

Frank W. Austin, .Sylvester Austin Jr., and Silas Beechler, three well known citizens of Wheatfield, were before Squire Burnham Monday, on the charge of perjury. It seems that lately, in one of the numerous law suits which have come to be one of the leading industries of the north part of the county, the parties above named swore that the reputation for truth and veracily of old man Smiley was n. g., and named parties whotfi they said they had heard say so. Several of these same parties however swore Monday that they never said any such thing about Smiley. Hence Squire Burnham bound the Austins and Beechler over to the circuit court, in the sum of SIOO each, which was furnished. The defense did not offer any evidence. The small amount of the bail required would seem to indicate that the justice does not think there is much in the case.

‘ Remember. —Mrs. Lecklider’s millinery store and dress-making establishment is one 4 door east of the post-office, and'directly opposite the public square.

- Rev. Florian Hahn, late superintendent of the Indian School, has been ordered to go to Benning, in southern California, to take charge of a similar institution there. He succeeds Father Willard, whose death occured lately. Father Hahn’s place in the School here will be filled by Rev. Andrew Gietl, of Selina, Ohio. Father Hahn preached his farewell sermon in the Catholic church, last Sunday. The Rensselaer Stock Farm, Francisville and local horse men will give a free trotting exhibition on the Stock Farm Track a half mile east of Rensselaer, on Friday afternoon, August 15th beginning at 1 o’clock sharp. Four exhibitions will be given. Every body who wishes is welcome to see the exhibition, and no charges will be made for admission.

The County Farmers Alliance had their quarterly meeting in the court j house, last Saturday and it was a , long and very animated session. A proposition that the Alliance nominate a county ticket was the chief question under consideration-, a movement to that effect having been originated, iri”the interests of certain democrats who would like to use the Alliance as a cats-paw to pull some county and district office chestnuts out of the political furnace. The proposition was sat down upon however by an overwhelming majority, and a motion to reconsider the adverse decision, made after many of the opponents of the ticket scheme had left the meeting, met with no better success. The heavy local showers which extended over about all of the central and southern portions of the county, last Friday, were a fine thing for the com and late potato crops, and also for the pastures, and were of untold benefit. A very heavy wind accompanied the storms, in most localities, and in places was violent enough to do considerable damage. At Fritz Zard’s place, near Marlboro, for instance, it tore down several stacks of hay, uprooted fruit and shade trees, blew down his windpump, and destroyed a cattle shed. In Jordan tp., Geo. Besse and Mr. Dutton each had several stacks of grain upset and scattered broadcast by the wind. In the same township lightning struck a big rick of oats belonging to Mr. Mulcahy, and it was burned up. In some portions of Rensselaer also the wind was very heavy, blowing down and breaking limbs, shade and fruit trees etc.