Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1890 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Turn out and vote next Tuesday. Howard Burr, of Jordan Tp., has had his pension increased. Don’t fail to see the twinses at the Opera House, Nov. sth. Next Tuesday, Nov. 4th, is election day. Turn out and Vote. Admission to the “Peak Sisters’ ” entertainment only 10 cents. Lunch and coffee 15 cents. I The best line of Custom-made | Boots ever brought to Rensselaer. Ludd Hopkins, j ■ . i Frank WeathexsJ formerly of this ( place, was married on the 2 1st inst.,; at Divide, Colo., to Miss Jennie Farmer. If you want a good, hearty, side - splitting laugh go and see the Pea k Sisters, and hear the deaf and dum b girl sing, at the Opera House,Nov. 5. The wife of Frank Cooper, of Union Tp., died last Saturday, after several weeks sickness, with a complication of "diseases. Her age was only 19 years. The Peak sisters have telegraphed. that they will be at Rensselaer, on Nov. 5, without fail. Do not fail to sctc and hear these ladies from the cold regions of the north. A big stock sale will be made on Wednesday Nov., sth at Monticello 200 cattle. 160 sheep, 4 horses, by Messrs Gaferd, McClain, Fraiser and Smith. J The ladies of the M. E. church -will servelunch in coiiiteelion with; the entertainment given by the “Peak Sisters" on the evening of Nov. 5. J. G. Reynolds with hi§ racer D&niel have returned from Cincinnati, where, owing to , rain and muddy track, he met with poor success. Mr. Reynolds has secured the use of Daniel and Baricola for another year. Solos, duetts, quartette and choruses at the Opera House, Nov. 5. Miss lines who has taken a special course in music at DePauw University, will be present and render some choice selections. ~7Ffank .Stockton, formerly of this place was married last evening in Western lowa. Frank is fcaid to be expert postal clerk and hKs -peen on the road nearly ever since he left here in 1882. ■ ■ • . -■! Fresh Fish and Oysters, every Friday, at King’s. A full stock of all-wool hosiery, from Elkhart Knitting mills; equal to hand-made. Mens’ Womens’ and childrens’. Lion Hopkins. ’ In view of the prospectiv e estab lishment in our midist of a manufactory, and the increase of populatio n incident thereto, the prices of town lots are advancing somewhat. The Land and Improvement company report several sales this week. Youcan have yOur fortunes told at the Opera House on the evening of the sth, for the small sum of 10 cts. We can sell millinery goods as cheap as the cheapest and we have the correct styles. Hemphill & Honan. W. W. Watson, the pension agen|.. is visiting his family here for a short time. He will remain until after the election. lie is now employed in the Washington office, the outside men having mostly been called in after the passage of the "hew pension law. Report from Cass County on the Congressional situation are very gratifying and the T::f. Republican is glad to announce that reports of dis? affection there are unfounded. Mr. Owen will receive the solid Republican vote, and many complimentary votes from the Democrats. Let the citizens of this county turn out and vote, and honor him with a similar Republican and complimentary vote.

Meals 25 cents, at King’s, If you want to hear the history-of the “Peak Sisters” go to the Opera Hpuse Nov. 5. See all those new Hats just received at Hemphill & Honan's. Miss lira McGowan went yesterday to Winamac, near which place she will teach this winter. Try us once and be convinced. J. W. King. See that fine line of Childrens’ Misses, and Ladies’ shoes and Mens’ and Boys’ Boots, any style. Ludd Hopkins. The big public sale on S. P. Thompson’s place, in Union Tp., last Saturday, was an entire success. The amount realized from the property was over $4,000. The property brought good prices. The Cincinnati Bargain House is not connected with any other house. A big lot of men and boys gloves and mittens well be sold at reduced prices. Ludd Hopkins. John Chamberlain, the carpenter and builder, moved to Hammond with his family, this week. He is a a good workman and a good citizen, the removal of whom is a loss to the Hear the Woman’s Suffrage speech by the twinses, at the Opera llpu.se, on the evening of Nov. 5. - Remember we can sav you money on boots and shoes. J. H. Willet k Sons. The Republicans: ha ve held over forty public meetings in Jasper county during the present- campaign. The fingers of one hand would count the "DeiTfocrattc'.mreetliigs.plan of the “still hunt,” and will meet with the usual result. Hower pots ail sizes at cost, at J. H. Willey & Sons’. Anyone wishing to buy an extra line, thoroughbred Hereford bull, 6 months old and weighing 600 pounds should call upon or write to Wm. Essen, of Jordan Tp. His post-office add.ess is Foresmay. Stolen.—On Oct., 7th, from the barn of John Steel four miles ‘Southeast of LaPaz, one bay marg, 1100 lbs, four years old, 3 white feet. A reward of SSO is offered for recovery of mane and $2.5 for conviction of thief. Fruits, nuts, and candies, in abundance, at King’s restaurant. 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.

~ Hon. I. J.). jDunn- obliged;- tn> cancel all his appointments for speeches in this county, on account of having to attend a special meeting of the Momence Rock Commission, at Indianapolis, which* was called by . the Governor. J. 11. Willey & Son will not be undersold in the clothing line. To vote the straight Republican et next Tuasday, be sure to put the star shaped little stamp, on the little square to the left of the words REPUBLICAN TICKET, and noton the square to the left of the highest name on the ticket. Be careful about this. i New hats for everybody, just received at the Trade Palace. Money to loan on Real Estate. Low rales, easy terms. S. C. Irwin. Good meals will be furnished on election day by the Woman’s Relief Corps for 25cts. at Roberts implement store. All soldiers and their friends are respectfully invited to contribute something for the dinner. The proceeds to be used for the relief of needy soldiers’ families. New styles direct from New York City, at Hemphill & Honan’s. The new fall stock now arriving at the Trade Palace, was bought at bottom, cash prices, and will La sold to meet all competition. Geo. V. Moss went to Hebron Torter County, Tuesday, to take charge as chashier, of the D wiggins Syndicate bank at that plface. Mr. Moss is an excellent young man, in every respect, as well as a capable man of business. He deserves to succeed and no doubt will. ‘ ' - ....

To vote the straight ticket, put the stamp on the little square to the left of the words “Republican Ticket" and rot on the Square to the left of the name of the first candidate on the ticket. Good girl wanted for general housework. Apply at this office. The Cincinnati Bargain House is not connected with any other house. My extensive stock of factory blankets, flannels, yarns, &c, stand unparalleled in quality as well as in price. R. Fendig. Mr. Chas. R. Shew, of Carpenter Tp., and Miss Cora B. Flint, of Benton county, were married Tuesday, in the parlor of the Makeever Ho Use. Rev. U. M. McGuire performed the ceremony. A good meal at King’s restaurant, opposite court house. Bibles and Testaments at the Trade ( Palace. Indiana Series of school books, on sale at Spitler’s post-office book store, at the prices cstablisned by law. No Republican should stay away from the polls next Tuesday because of the seemingly certain prospect that all our county ticket will be triumphantly elected. Every vote possible ought to be polled in order to give the district and state ticket a good boost. The Cincinnati Bargain House is not connected with any other house. Ladies please call and see our pattern Hats and Bonnets now to be seen at Hemphill & Honan’s. The movement to secure the baby cab and Japanese specialties factory is still on fool. .Another publip meeting to consider the matter will be held at the couyt house this Thursday, evening. The securing of this enterprise would bean immense advantage to our town and our Citizens ought to be willing to do everything in reason, towards that end. Remember you ban always get fresh Graham flour at the mill. Our stock of men’s fall hats in all styles is the best in town. J. 11. Willey & Sons. The polls will open at 6 o’clock next Tuesday morning in all the voting places in Rensselaer. The ‘law requires this m all towns: having 1000 or more population. The town of Remington does not come under this law, as, according to the census, it lacks 13 people of having the required 1,000.

If you doubt it, just ask some of; the many that eat at King’s, as to Lie kind Offt meal he gives’: Hear the beautiful poem “Excelsior” by Wm Shakespeare, rendered by Nareissv. the spoilt sister, at the Opera. House on the evening of Nov. ■sth, 1890. Marriage licenses issued since last reported: ( Chas! E. Nowels, ( Hattie Belle’Clarke. ♦ j Miles Butterworth, ( Nellie Calkins. ( Edward Fritz, ( Agnes Salvin. j Allen J. Gray, / Katie L. Balser. AU

Knives and forks at cost, v i Willey & Sons’. Mrs. Lecklider will start f< Chicago Monday morning for ‘ stock of winter goods. P . and set them. Also inspect r L O £ her accomplished trimme’ > K

That curious old ch; “The Immortal J. N ” was in ’ inC T c , t . , . , . s town over Sunday, this being his „ „ first visit tp He g»v e , ( v.ew S onpb.taoi.hy in L Mo „. day evening, at 1 , A ~ ... . ’ he court house. He .will lecture ■ - . n igaui at the same place this, Thurs* lav, evening.

Flower pots a x , H. Willey <t S< d sue 3ut eost ’ at ms’. Poland Chic ■“ A t J ol , ough xi, pigs for bredmg purliose. Washburn.

Postmas Rhoades made by order of the pos , « . aet department, an exfroin th surement of the distance 1 las ' P° to the’depot, one / . , t week. He found it to be eXaC y 3,320 feet. This is a‘trifle tanc * three-fifths of a mile. The disest° e from thc P ost ' oflietf t 0 near " i point the railroad'is 3060 feet-

The county commissioners met in special session Tuesday, as required by the new election law, to make needed changes and supply vacancies in the various election boards of the county. The only case requiring their action was to appoint a new

inspft'ctot for Gillam tp., precinc Mr. Robinsoiq the trustee, within the prohibited degree "lationship" to Thomas- H. R' a can didate on the prohibit’^racket. K nives and forks at co jt, J. H. Wi ’ Jcy & Sons’- L j All rubbei goods ;> .ow move. I have bought tlje vefy best, no s econds go with me.: fsw at prices ’ that make the consumes smile. R. Fendig.

It is now our pHtisant duty to record the fact ths?' our former popular but ecccntH’c townsman, T. J. : Farden, has ceased to be a bachelor, iHe was manned last Thursday evei ning at West Lebanon, Warren Co., ; to Miss Allie Fleming, of that place. The young lady is described by one who knows her well as handsome, well educated and with financial expectations of about the magnitude of $50,000.

You can buy a good flour at the mill for $1 per 50 pounds. Come and try it. The job of constructing the big Hodges ditch, in Wheatfield and Keener Tps., was sold by Auditor Robinson last Saturday. Bidders were present from Chicago. Cham'

paign and Onarga, 111., and from Lafayette, this state, but all the stations were bought by Leonard M. ijodges, of Chicago. The cost of the work will aggregate a little more

than $14,000. It will be. by far, the argest ditch wholly in the county, when completed. Mr. Hodges gave a pretty solid bond for the faithful performance of bis contract, it being ! signed by Nelson Morris, the many times millionaire of Chicago, and by S. P. Thompson and M. • L. Spitler, of Rensselaer The bond is in the ■ sum of $14,000.

It reo aires a capable man to fill the dr t tj eß of clerk of the Circuit Cour c> a m an of good education, a jick and correct pen-man, a = man of business experience, and a good ae- ' evuntant. All of these conditions

William 11. Coover amply fulfills, and added to that he is a most genial, pleasant and accommodating man. He will ihake an ideally good county clerk. Clerk Irwin went to Indianapolis last Thursday to obtain the state ballots. stamps A'C. for next Tuesday s

election, as the law requires. He found it no small job to bring the the ballots home, as their aggregate weight is about 100 pounds. lhe county ballots are. being printed in The Republican job office. Being of larger size than tfle state ballots about 140 pounds of paper will be required for them. The printing of ballots under the new law is what can

be truly called “mighty ticklish business,” as it is a penitentiary offense for the printer lo allow any unauthoiized person to obtain one of. the ballots, and like penalties attached for printing the ballots or any. qf them different in any respect from what is ordered by the Board of Election Commissioners.