Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1891 — Page 5

THE REPUBLICAN. ISSUED EVKHY THURBDAV BV 3EO. S. :MI.A.:E&S:E3:.A-Xjlj, Pubussss and Propbietob. OFFICE——In Kepablican building, 'oh Conner of Washington and Weston streets. Terms of Subscription. One year. ft 50 Sixmcn'hs 75 Tbr;ee months 50 Ti e Gibclal Paper of Jasper Ceunty. ■

ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Reports received by the chief of the State Bureau of Statistics from seventy-seven counties, show 1,721 divorces granted in Indiana the past year. Estimating the entire State on this basis would give a total of 2,056, as against 1,623 for 18$9. Congress in 1887 made ah appropriation for the collection of divorce statistics in all the states of the Union. The records of Indiana for the past twenty-four years .show a total of 32,233 divorces. During the past five years the divorces have been over 10 per cent.' of the marriages. The report of the chief of the Statistical Bureau recommends legislation preventing criminals, paupers and feebleminded people from marrying, and urges that more stringent laws governing marriages and divorces are required in Indiana.

A printed copy of the annual report of the. -Board of Commissioners for the removal of the limestone ledge in the Kankakee river, at Momence, has been placed in our hands. It is evident from the report that the many and dilficult obstacles in the way of the Commission have not yet all been surmounted, although the prospects are still encouraging. No actual work has yet been done, nor will any be done before next summer, at the soonest, Mr. Sirois, the contractor, having been given until May 15 to fill out his bond for the faithful execution of his contract. The threatened litigation with the C. & E. I. Ry., it is thought has been obviated by deciding to deepen the channel along the north side of the island, at the summit of the ledge, instead of along its south side, as before intended.

The vote in the Methodist churches in the Northwestern Indiana conference, upon the question of admitting women to the general conference, shows that out of a membership of 31,092 only 5,400 votes were cast. Of the v• .u-.h cast, 4,037 favored the proposi on, and 1,003 were opposed, thus niching a majority of 2,074 in favor (a the question. The largest vote cn- r, was in the Gm nc istle district, 1.045; and the smallest vote was 76''', in the Valparaiso disliiet. It is the opinion of one of the presiding elders that as the vote cast is so small, when compared with the membership, it will indicate nothing as to the actual will of the church and that the general conference will hardly adopt the “new departure” upon the meager vote that has been cast throughout the church. The main'cause for the small vote seems to have been the fact that interest in in the question submitted was wanting. and therefore only one sixth of the members in the conference voted. —Lafayette Sunday Times.

The Rensselaer Sentinel has almost entirely abandoned all local news and set itself down to wail over the McKinley bill and with tear dimmed eyes shows how pin teeth have been raised from $17.50 to $52.50 per 1000. Also how cigars have been obliged to advance from S2O to S3O per million. Now Bro. McEwen don’t you think it would be better to try and convince the people that our home made goods are as good as those of John Bull’s and try to keep our money at home instead of pouring it in to the British treasury. Now Bro. McEwen how many of the poor laborers that you feel so deeply for, is there that ever saw one of those cigars much less enjoyed one, or that would have windows filled with imported glass, there is not one of them, the very items you* howl so much about are only luxuries enjoyed by the wealthy who have more money than they know what to do with. American goods made by American labor is as cheap us they ever were and those poor laborers can have their wants supplied as cheap as they ever did only those who consider American goods too common for them have to jiay the prices you make such a fuss about. Now brush the scales off your eyes and try to tell those poor laborers you feel so sorry for some--Ihirg that will do them some good and not try to excite them to do something that will benefit the wealthy and make them still worse off.— Mt Ayr News.

FOR KENT.

▲ good house and barn cheap Enquire of J. W. Paxton, at Robson A Ryan’s Grocery.

The erstwhile wealthy and haughty dwellers on the aristocrat ic West side can no longer elevate their elegant grecian nasal organs when they meet Joe Sharp carrying home his proverbial soup-bone and piece of liver; for, behold! they have themselves fallen into the ways of adversity and would fain fill .themselves with the same economical nutriments. The cause and the whereof of this unwonted state of affairs is to be found in the gastronomic depredations, on January 1, of the eleven elegant but exceedingly eupeptic youngmen, who, in the innocent guise of New Year’s callers, found ready access to the homes and larders of those peaceful and unsuspecting people, and departed not thence so long as one single portion of edible substance remained within the range of vision. It seems like a labor of supererogation to publish the names of the members of the party, for, even yet, they are easily recognizable by their unwonted inability to draw,the buttons of their juxtaposition, but they are here appended: B. F. Fendig, F. M. Hanley, A. H. Hopkins, B. K. Zimmerman, 11. J. Rossbacher, F. L. Chileote, C. V. Willey, L.; F. Hopkins, Y. E. Loughridge, Fred Phillips, A. R. Hopkins.

Sound Talk to School Patrons.

Editor Republican : The school trustees have elected 11. L. Wilson Superintendent, and S. E. Sparling Principal of the High School, both good selections. The Trustees have the good of the school at heart without fear or favor. Now let the patrons of the school assist the Superintendent, teachers and trustees to maintain the high standard of our schools Parents should discourage the attendance of parties and dances by members of the school. They should encourage the preparation of lessons at home, rather than permit their children to be upon the streets or in the stores at night. They should not find fault with the teachers before their children but quietly investigate as to the truth of what the children tell them before condemning the teacher. Parents should know that some of the larger boys have very recently obtained liquor from some source, and have been under its influence. Such cases should be brought before the courts and if possible the guilty parties severely punished for violating the law. A Patron.

The line of Overalls, Jeans and Cottonade Pants for men and boys, at the Trade Palace, is the best for the money, to b« had in Rensselaer. That Bath Tub is complete, at La Rue Bros, IV'e have just ivci-ived a Urge line of the celebrated sdtz, 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 & Sons. Money to loan on Real EstateLow rates, easy terms. S. C. Irwin.

J. H. Willey & Son have received a full line of the latest styles in gents soft and stiff hats. Call and see them.'' “——i— Buy pure teas and fresh roasted coffee at C. C. Starr’s. We roast our own coffee as needed, consequently have no old, stale stock. Ladies, Long & Eger will sell you Blush of Roses, also the Luxury. Flower pots all sizes at cost, at J. H. Willey & Sons’. Don’t buy your Candy until you have seen and sampled ours. Laßue Bros. Fellow Citizens: Bear in mind it pays to buy good goods, of a reliable dealer, a man whom you know to be responsible. An elegant assortment of Watches, Clocks and Silverware, at moderate prices—see Emmet Kannal, Jeweler, in Nowels’ Block. Queensware and glassware at eos at J. H. Willey <fc Sons’.

Money : Wm. B. Austin has made arrangements Whereby he can make farm loans at 6 per cent from S2OO up. Commissions cheaper than ever and partial payments allowed. J. H. Willey & Son will not be un dersold in the clothing line. 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. Come and see our Bath Tub. , Laßue Bros. Knives and forks at cost, at J. H. Willey <fc Sons’. Notwithstanding the big advance in coffee you can buy fresh roasted coffee at C. C. Starr’s at the old price. Bibles and Testaments at the Trade Palace. '

CORRESPONDENCE.

From Fair Oaks. John Brooks is visiting relatives in Peru, Ind. J. A. Sharp, the Photographer, of Rensselaer, was in our town Tuesday, doing work in his line. A 1 HcTsel and his new bride, entertained their friends at their new home last Saturday night. Dancing' was the principal amusement of the evening. There seems to be quite a good deal of sickness in this vicinity, but not of a serious nature. Our friend Jas. Burns is one of the victims. Rachel. From Union. The recent drought has damaged the wheat but little. Plenty of quails and rabbits. The Quails are still in good demand, but Rabbits have depreciated. There are still more hogs than com in this part of the country. _Hay rather scarce. There has been a few cases of sore throat recently. B. D. McColly complains of rheumatism, and Uriah Hardesty is almost helpless with the same disease. The teachers of'Union townt-hip will convene in an institute at Center school house next Saturday. Bill Bat.

Keener Items. r-—l/ Our schools will all be in running order this week. A snow on New Years night but not enough for sleighing,—barely enough to track rabbits. A box social held at the school house New Years eve., for the benefit of the church, was a pleasant affair and a financial success. John P. Davidson, a veteran of of the late war has been confined to his bed for some time. Our town and surrounding country have experienced a building boom during the past year. The following named parties have either built new or added buildings to those already built, viz: Halleck Bros., D. E. Fairchild, Asa Tyler, Jacob Hahn, W. Punter, Mr. Hoshaw, John F. Bruner, C. O. Spencer, W. W. Cheever, W. Ilershman, and Silas Segraves. Rome bettered her condition at one time by printing her laws on tablets and hanging them where all could read. Such a plan might prove of lasting good to those who are in the habit of daily or weekly violating the plainest forms of common law. M. M. Tyler will soon be a full fledged telegraph operator, which business he has been learning for some time at our home office. The family of S. M’Ginnis, our popular drug man, spent the Holidays in Porter county. DeMotte is not so slow as some people might think it would be, on account of its size. The new year was .hospitably received and its first day prolonged with a masquerade ball until the light of the following day claimed its position on the calendar.

Hogan and Moonshine.

The temperature at Hogan on New Years day was 58 above zero. A bad cold is something that is felt in almost every family. Miss Ella Handley has gone to Terre Haute to attend the State Normal. Mr. Sellers, of Pulaski county, is visiting his nephew and neice Mr. F. S. Meiser and Mrs. Ed Tanner. While Mr. John White of Fair Oaks and family was visiting brother and sister Joyner, Mrs. White Wi a close call, and if nut for the prompt and faithful services of Dr. C. V. Jones, we feur she would not -tv vi re. She is now able to be up ana will soon be able to take the train for her home in Fair Oaks. There wns one of the many lively parties at Fred Hasselbring’s on New

Years night The house was full of young people, and there is where you could see good dancing and Fred and his wife enjoyed it and don’t you forget it. Wm Hanley took a flying trip to Chicago Inst »epk to see if his bill of goods thu was sent to him was on the ill-1. -ted train. He learned that his goods was at Kniman and all O. K. Ex-squire Goff, late of Union tp., intends to locate permanently at Hogan. 'That is right, we need good citizens and welcome all of such that come. George Peters, an old soldier and a good citizen, has just got his just dues, a good pension of $1,300. He went to the front at the first part of the war and served his time was discharged, re-enlisted and served until the war was over. Our town has an official officer, F. S. Meiser, Notary Public. The Dagoes and tho bears have been here. Since the death of Sitting Bull, old Red Cloud takes command of Camp, with Buffalo Bill as his right bower, and Big Bear and Spotted

Tail as his advisers. Peace is now in camp and as we do not lack for gas we will bore you for patience.’ . Hoganitk.

Stouisberg.

Too late for last week. The dong of the school bell and the merry shouts of the school childTetrnre heard again at the Heil school after a week's vacation. * The young post-office at Stoutsberg is growing and promises to bt of great convenience to the community around it. Quite a number of our young, folks tipped the light fnntosf&Q toe at De Motto Christina- night, and report as having a 'mmt lime. Orlando Wallace has built a new house on his farm at dtoutsberg. Mr. Geo. Krug, from the south part of the --Hde, visiting his many friends in .this \ ich.ity. We wonder wliat makes our little school mam look so sweet and smil ing now days. (feo. do you know ? We wonder if the young gentleman from tins neck o’woods that was so tipsy and slipped and fell to his knees while promenading at the dance Christmas night won’t say, “I have wronged others, 4t is myself I should reform.” Miss Rosa Grate is possessor of a fine new organ. —The Grube Bros, are busy pressing hay on the Stouts ranch now. L. P. Shirer h*>s done quite a lot of ditching ami clearing up of land on his mother’s farm this fall and winter.: We iTndci st-d/d la*, contemplates building a new house on the same in the near future. What does it all mean, L. P. ? The people of Wheatfield tp., or - Wheatfield Center, are allowing one of the most disgraceful practices that could exist in any civilized community. If it is not bigamy what would you call it? A little more than one year ago, a marriage ceremony was performed at the city of Valparaiso, Ind., the parties being a well respected young lady of this township, and a gentleman from lowa. After a few months of married life the so called husband had to flee from justice by the appearance of the first wife, after which one and all sympathized with the heart broken oung bride, but lo what of sympathy the so-called husband is seen in the vicinity every few weeks, even staying for a week at a time with the second wife, here. The finger of shame of all good people should be pointed at the parties until they are brought to justice. Next.

ANNUAL REPORT —OF THE CONDITION OF—ie Citizens’ State Baijk,* Of Rensselaer, Indiana, at the close of business, Jan. 2,1891. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, $61,569.80 Over checks,: -1,012.10 Furniture and Fixtures, 1,643.20 Beal Bstajte,. LOO4M . Due from Banks & Bankers, $21,434.43. Currency, 4,620.00. Specie :. 440.02. Drafts and other cash items, 305.10. 26,799.55 $95,027.98 LIABILITIES. Capital slock paid in, . $30,000.00 Surplus, 500.00 Undivided protits 4,775.56 Deposits, 59,752,42 $95,027.98 THE STATE OF INDIANA, ( - - Jasper County, S bp* I, Val Scib, Cashier of the above named hank, do solemnly swear that tho above statement is true. VAL SEIB, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me l sv 4T \ this stli day of January, 1891. I 1 Nathaniel w. reeve. ’’Notary Public. DseSonml Horse Sense andtrayonly BRANT'S CONDITION. EOWDERS Warranted best in the market. Full pound packages only 25 cents Sold by B. F. Fendig & Co. Ice-King felt Boots, with Candee rubber overs $2.65. Same boot with Woonsocket rubbers, $2.40. - Call at once. Hemphill & Honan.

GEO. W. SOFT, Restaurant & Bakery. BREAD, CAKES, - CONFECTIONERY, FIVOXTS, CANNED GOODS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS “r ml MWM& -Ai. A GOOD—LUNCH COUNTER Everything* Best and Cheapest. NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Cattle Fop Sale! The undersigned has a very large number of SSOCK CASTLE of all ages for sale for cash or on Six Months' Credit, on satisfactory paper. Also a large number of FEEDING CATTLE for Sale or to be fed for gain. Cattle at Marlborough, Ind. A. McCOY. ■ . TILE! TILE!! LUMBER! LUMBER!! LOOK HEEE! A Splendid Opportunity to Buy Tile!. 1 -■ » For the imv 1 ; nineiv days ,w« will sell tile in lots of $25 o- more' at r-'gui u- cash price nil give one year’s time at six per cent interest We are closing out mr stock of Lie an t will Not Be Undersold. Special prices in car load lots. All sizes from 4to 12 inch and of uperior quality. Also headquarters for lumber of all kinds, as LATH, SHIES, ISIS, WIOIS, HIS k We buy directly from the mills, and can guarantee you lowes prices and best quality of goods.—-^‘—-b ESTIMATES ON BILLS A SPECIALTY! Finest grades of Yellow Poplar constantly on hand. We also handle Sewer Pipe'of all sizes, also Lime and all hinds of hard and soft Coal at reasonable Prices. We respectfully solicit the patronage’ of the public. Office and Yard at Depot. NOWELS & ROBINSON. Hi tis A solid haWsaMß cake of scouring sior&p which ttasraeqoal for all cleaning purposas except 10 the laundry-To use it is?o valuaiN What will BAPOLIO do? Why it will dean paint, make oil-clotfci bright, and give the floors, tables and shelves a new appearance. It wSt take the grease off the didies and off the pots and pane. You can scow the knives and forks with it, and make the tin things shine brightly. Urn wash-basin, the bath-tab, even the greasy kitchen sink will he as clean aa n new pin if yon use BAPOLIO. (hie cake wifl prove all we say. Be a dever housekeeper and try it **• BEWARE or DCTATIOHS. THESE IS BUT ONE SAPOUO, ENOCH MORGAN’S SONS CO.. NEW YORK.