Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1891 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

See the nice hats at Mrs. Lecklider’s. Banners, are pretty much done sowing oats, in this region. The celebrated Buttrick patterns at J. H. Willey <fc Son s. Mrs. E. P. Hammond is visiting her daughter Jean, at St. Mary’s academy this week. Blnelr and white Mountings at the very lowest prices at J. H. Willey & Son’s. Mrs. L. A. Moss and daughter, Miss Nellie, got home Tuesday, from their winter’s stay at Omaha. The “Eli” riding plow is well named, for it always “gets there.” Sold by Hammond Bros. Marsh Rhoades gets about on crutches in pretty good shape, since his accident of a broken leg. We want you to come to our Spring Opening Saturday May 2nd. Ellis & Murray. Mrs. Deming is reported as being in worse than usually bad health at this time. The Denton-Culp ditch has been appealed to the Supreme court, and Clerk Irwin is now making the transcript; it will be enormous. Hear Francis Murphy the Father of the Murphy Movement. Remember Ellis & Murray’s Grand Spring Opening Saturday May 2nd. Mrs. Minnie Cole, wife of Fred Cole, and a former resident of Rensselaer, is hopelessly sick at Lafayette, with a lung trouble, following the grip.

Ladies, call at Mrs. Lecklider’s and examine her new line of spring and summer millinery, laces, notions and ladies’ goods, just received from Chicago. The new arc light system was lighted up Monday night, for the first time. They made a good light, especially after they had been in operation an hour or two. The town will, henceforth, be splendidly light - ed. Through some misunderstanding as to the time when the new Catholic college building would be completed, a considerable number of young men from another institution and intended students of the new college, arrived last Friday. They are finding temporary quarters at the Indian School. GREAT REDUCTION in rugs, table, stand and mantle covers, 10 days only. Ludd Hopkins.

Lost, —Sunday afternoon, between Rensselaer and Mr. Pierson’ place on the road past the fair ground, a black shawl. Finder leave please at Republican ollice. Mrs. Mary Conuon. The bereaved widow and parents of the late Carl Malchow request us extend their most sincere thanks to the many friends who showed them sympathy in their bereavement, and especially to thank the Knights of Pythias for the part they took at the funeral obsequies. We have just received a very line stock of Ladies’ and misses’ spring wraps, in cloth and stockmelle, in the very latest styles, and at the very lowest prices. Call and examine. J. H. Willey & Son. So maity people have expressed an interest in our article of last week, in regard to the changes of ten years, in town and country, that although the pressure of other matters has prevented our recurrence to the subject this week, we. will have something further of the same character in our next issue.

Hardman “the jeweler” is getting better of a hard siege of the grip. Francis Murphy at the M. E. Church April 80 th. Wm B. Austin has been appointed attorney for the Monon system in this county. Farmers! Plow shoes, best for the money. Ludd Hopkins. ,'U- * Remember Francis Murphey, the the world famed temperance lecturer, at the M. E. church, to-night. We make buttons to match any kind of dress goods and on short notice. J. H. Willey & Son. Jordan tp., graduation exercises were held last Saturday night. The graduates were Mary Babcock and Alice McCullough. HOUSE DECORATIONS, great bargains in the way of rugs, any size, table, stand and mantle covers. 10 days only. • Ludi> Hopkins. A five year-old son of Billy Myers, of Union tp., got a badly broken leg last week. Dr. Alter has the case and reports it doing well.

Hammond Bros, handle the genuine Washburn-Moen barbed wire, which is the best in all particulars, and sold at rock-bottom prices. A five or six year old son of George Cooper, of Barkley Tp., died last Saturday, of scarlet fever. There is another case of the disease in the family.

For Boots and Shoes, in all qualities and styles, and low prices, Leoiqld’s is the place, No rents or salaries paid out at that store. Farmers’ Alliance people, consider this. Father Zumbuelte was down from Lake Co., last Friday, visiting some of his Rensselaer friends. He report s that the grip is terribly prevalent in Iris location, Hanover Center. I have a splendid property in Rensselaer, Ind. for sale or trade for lands in Jasper Co. Anyone wishing a home call and see me. ts B. F. Ferguson. People who have been through the experience of house-building will excuse some little deficiencies in the'editorial columns, this week. Especially as we still do full justice to the current local events.

Go and hear Francis Murphy, April 30th. - —-- v —^•-■=^===7—=»? Mrs. J. G. Reynolds went to Jersey City, last week, where her husband is, and will remain severval months. “We are up to date” in Spring Clothing, nobby hats, S ummer shirts and underwear. Ellis & Murray. Mr. - and Mrs. Joseph Sharp, the artists, have gone to Remington, to give instructions in crayon work. The finest and best line of fine shoes to be found in Jasper county, at J. H. Willey & Son’s, John Kohler has got his new machinery in running order and is making drain tile at a tremendous rate. A nice line of Ingrain Carpets new styles and new patterns at J. H. Willey & Son’s. . George Hollister, whose leg was amputated some weeks ago, has done well ever since the operation.

The real Washburn-Moen barbed wire in all styles, at bottom prices, at Hammond Bros. The Blue Ribbon Temperance Society continues to increase in mem*bers. The total membersbip is now 892. Dress-making done to order, at Mrs. Lecklider’s. New style Straw Hats at Ellis & Murray’s : t —Lewis Day and family late of Hammond are now in Illinois and on the conclusion of their visit will again make their home in Rensselaer. Some very fine lace curtains at the very lowest prices at Willey & Son’s. The Hammond exodusters continue to drift back to the old place. The latest are Oscar Phegley and wife, who returned this week. A nice line of Ladies’ notions at Lecklider’s. If you want a new style hat you can get one of Ellis & Murray. The Temperance entertainment at the Opera House last Saturday night, drew a fair audience, the receipts at the door being S2O. The program was varied and very extensive, and carried out in a creditable manner, in every particular. Spring wagon for sale. Dexter & Cox. _ ' ; "K- , V' :■’ J. H. Willey & Son’s, sole agents in Rensselaer, have again in stock a full line of the celebrated Buttrick patterns. A fine new fashion plate every month, free to every applicant. Tuesday the milk delivery at the Rensselaer creamery was over 7,700 lbs., and ;yesterday toudhed the 8,000 lb. mark, and still the increase goes on. The managers will go wild if they don’t receive their new separator,in a day or two.

See what Hammond Bros. (Ferguson’s old stand) can do7or you, before buying any farm implements, buggies, wagons, or fence wire. Good goods and close margins, is their motto.

At the congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church, the following persons were chosen deacons and deaconess, to fill out the number recommended by the pastor for the Board of the Church: Deacons, Mr. E. D. Rhoades; J. H. S. Ellis; Deaconess, Mrs. T. J. McCoy. O. H. Mohney, Veterinary Surgeon, of Goodland, graduate of Ontario Veterinary College, will visit Rensselaer, Monday, May 4th, prepared to do any work pertaining to the veterinary science, including ndgling castrating and dentistry. Any orders left at Myers’ or Long & Eger’ stores will receive prompt attention 31-6tp We depart from our regular custom in giving place this week to the very long religious article headed, “Purpose of the Ages,” in order to oblige the very venerable and very earnest author. In so doing, however, we do not wish nor intend to inaugurate a religious discussion, and we therefore trust that no one will feel called upon to make reply or comment through our columns.

C. B. Steward has so far recovered from his late severe and dangerous illness as to be able to open shop again last Saturday. • Our fine shoes have arrived and its a shame for your toes to be sticking out so come aind buy yourself a pair at Hemphill & Honan’s. Mrs. Della Cotton Thompson and husband have met with the great affliction of the death of their only child, a babe of 3 months. Mrs. Thompson’s condition is also again veay critical. Rugs, table, stand and Mantle covers, large assortment, large reduction for 10 days only. Observe this opportunity. They are marked way down. Ludd Hopkins.

There are now eight prisoners in the Jasper county jail, the largest number ever incarcerated there at one time, in its history. They are Mitchell, Roberts and Gordon, from Newton Co. The three Rudes, from Walker tp., Walter Daywitt and Jerry Karsner. For good buggy nearly new. Rice springs. Du. Bitters. Two new prisoners from Newton county have just been placed in the Jasper county jail for safe keeping. They are Montgomery P. Mitchdll, held on charge of bastardy, and Wm. Gordon, charged with | breaking into and robbing a freight car on the Panhandle. Four others were arrested at the same time, but gave bail. Monday was a big day at the creamery, the total receipts of milk that day being 7601 pounds, was the largest for any day yet. The delivery of milk is constantly increasing and will soon reach 10,000 pounds. The managers of the creamery are watching anxiously for the arrival of the big new separator.

Married, Tuesday April 28, Mr. I Henry C. Pierson and Miss Anna L. j Knight, by Rev. U. M. McGuire, at his residence. Black Henriettas, Mohairs and Grenadines down low, any price, finest line. Ludd Hopkins. On last Saturday afternoon a number of the members of the Rensselaer Baptist Church and other friends, called upon their pastor at his residence, bearing tokens of good will very much more substantial than words. The afternoon and evening were pleasantly spent, and fond memories of the occasion still render the meal time specially attractive to the junior members of the pastorial house-hold.

Clothing at your own price at J. H. Willey & Son’s. He told his 12 year-old son to milk the cows, feed the horses, slop the pigs, hunt the eggs, feed the calves, catch the colt and put him in the stable, cut some wood, split up kindling, stir the cream, pump fresh water in the creamery after supper, and be sure to study his lessons before he went to bed. Then he went to the farmers’ club to discuss the question, “How to keep the boys on the farm.” A terrible affair happened at our neighboring town of Wolcott, last Thursday. Martin Ferrick, tank tender on the Pan Handle, and formerly a ' section boss, shot and mortally Jeff Bunnell, a prominent citizen of Wolcott, and then shot himself through the heart. There was no provocation for the act, and was probably the deed of an insane man. Ferrick and Bunnell were both old residents of Wolcott, both heads of families and respected citizens. Bunnell lived until Saturday.

Among the worshipers at the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning were the following five children of Rev. Thos. Chestnut, one of the old pastors of the Presbyterian congregation at this place: Edward P. Chestnut, of Hoopston, 111., Thos. Chestnut, Cleremont, Virginia, Mrs. Catherine Ewalt, Perryville, 0., Mrs. Jane H. Sharp, Sioux City, lowa, and Mrs Fletcher Monnett, Rensselaer, Ind. These children have not all been to- — • - . «a_ . ... •••-.■ __ gether for 32 years. They were called together bj r the death of Mrs. Chestnut, who was buried Thursday ; 1 which cast a shade iv over the pleasure of such a meeting. ' .

Messrs. George 11. Brown Jr., Frank M. Parker, John Waymire, and numerous other leading farmers of JaspeY County‘“authorize us to quote them saying that in the work for which they are-intended, the Morgan Spading Harrow is the most perfect farming ‘ tool they have ever used; and espee ally in working sod. They have no equal. Mammond Bros. The -Rude family, of Walker Tp., who belie not their suggestive name if the allegations of their neighbor, Isaac Miller, are true; arc now m durance in the county jail. They were sent down Monday night by Squire Spriggs, on surety of the peace proceedings. Isaac claims that the Rudes have knocked down his fence, threatened to burn him out, accused him of stealing their turkeys, also promised him a —of a licking, before they leave the county; aqd the female Rude is .charged with having tried to stop Mrs. Miller as she was driving along the road, to assault her, and failing to do that had chased her clear home, with a big club. James and Celesta and their weak-witted son George, are the parties. Their bail is at the seemingly very large sum of SIOOO.