Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1891 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A “Tattoo Mark.” The Boston Creole Company stranded at Monticello last Saturday. J. W. Horton is at Indianapolis attending the State Dental Association. He will return to-dayr~ A “Tattoo Mark” Co. at the Opera House Saturday Eve, July 4th. Mrs. U.M. McGuire and family left for Jackson County, Tuesday to visit old friends for a few weeks. Special prices on Watches, Chains, and Jewelry of all kinds at H. J. Rossbacher’s, with F. B. Meyer. Mrs. Brandum of Decatur, 111., and Mrs. Starr of Battle Ground, were visiting C. C. Starr’s family last week. New girl babies: At Geo. S. Day’s, south of town, June 17th. At Jerry Hess’s, in Gillam Tp., June 27 th.

All classes of Watch, clock and jewelry Repairing done at lowest prices by H. J. Ross bacher,with F. B. Meyer. Don’t fail to see the “Tattoo Mark” Co. at the Opera House Saturday Eve. July 4.th. Admission 25, 35 and 50 cents. Seats on sale at F. B. Meyer’s drug store, We regret to state that there appears to be no prospect for a favorable turn in Mr. Ludd Hopkins’ condition, who is suffering with a cancer. Mrs. Wales, of Fair Oaks was married again last Monday. The lady now has four living husbands and is still young enough to hope to double the number before she quits. Any thing in the way of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and silverware at lowest prices at H. J. Rossbacher’s, With Frank B. Meyer. Come to Rensselaer and see the balloon go up. and the splendid new automatic show case at Bartoo’s Gallery go round without the aid of the hands. Free to all on the glorious fourth. ‘ . Mrs. John D. Stokes, of east Hampton N. Y. is visiting the family Other brother, J. W. Williams. Also his cousin Mrs. J. J Hane of Marion, Ohio. The case of Mrs. Minerva Wright against the town of Rensselaer so r damages for a broke narm was sent to “Benton-Gounfey^n.changeof. venue, taken by the corporation.

Watches, clocks and Jewelry and silverware at rock bottom prices at H. J. Rossbacher’s,with F. B. Meyer. Tennis Shoes for little folks, big folks and all folks at Hemphill & Ho nan’s. T. F. Clark had a very valuable thoroughbred Jersey cow killed by the train, last Thursday afternoon, just east of the depot. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Porter arrived home from their wedding last Thursday. They will reside in the bride’s residence near the Church of God for a week or two and then move into the groom’s house on Cullen Street. Hurrah for the Fourth' Come and celebrate at Bartoo’s Gallery, by getting your picture, your sister and your cousin and your aunts and all the rest of the family, on as intpiy plates or all on-one plate. In first class shape. Binder twine and extras on hand , at Coen <fc Paxton’s. It must be that Armstrong, of the Chicago Herald, or some fellow of his ilk. has been visiting Kosciusco County lately, judging from the following from the Warsaw Indtaniair. “The trouble is with all the metropolitan newspapers that they have correspondents all over the country manufacturing lies by the wholesale, and their unreliability is becoming more and more transparent to the general reader. It is fully time that the leading daily journals of the country shonld demand from their correspondents the truth and the truth only. The day of sensational jburnalism has passed and the public now wants facts, or nothing.”

The wheat harvest is now in full swing, in this region, and by universal consent it is just about the best crop of that grain ever harvested in this section. '

Messrs. Alfred, Simon P., David J. and Thomas Thompson arrived home last Saturday, from a week’s visit with their oldest brother, Isaac Thompson, in their old home region. Hancoc k Co, Ohio. Finest cream in town at King’s The finest and best line of fine shoes to be found in Jasper county, at J. H. Willey & Son’s Go and see Bob Phillips’ neat little barber shops and let the new barber give you an artistic shave and hairCllttilip.— : Monticello Herald-. Rev. T. F. Drake, of Rensselaer, preached two very acceptable discourses at the Methodist Church last Sunday and conducted the sacramental service at the morning hour. Cushwa Bros, of Frankfort make the finest cream in the State. Sold at King’s. Men’s shoes from to $4.50, at Hemphill & Honan’s. The county superintendency muddle in Benton County has been settled by Mr. Johnson turning over the office to the Democratic claimant, Mr. West. A very recent decision by the Supreme Court in a very similar 1 case was the immediate cause of Mr. Johnson abandoning his claim to the office.

The funniest play ever witnessed— A “Tattoo Mark”—lts funny, very very funny.—Opera House July 4th. Admission 25, 35, 50 cents Seats on now on sale at F. B. Meyer’s durg store. Leo, of the Stock Farm made glory for his owners at Rushville, last week, but not much money. He was in a terrible “hot crowd” but got third place, nine good horses against him. He trotted in 2:22. This week the horses are at Cambridge City. Ladies’ kid gloves a specialty, at Hem phil 1 & Honan’s. “The easiest shoe ever worn” was the verdict of one of our most prominent physicians, when speaking of our Candee Tennis shoes. Sizes kept for all ages at Hemphill & Honan’s. Try a pair.

Work on the excavations for E. L. Hollingsworth’s new residence, on Willow Street, adjoining the old Kannal homestead, was begun Monday. It will be a handsome and commodious building, complete in all its appointments, and will cost about S3OOO.

We have just received a very fine stock of Ladies’ and misses’ spring wraps, in .cloth and stockmelle, in the very latest styles, and at the very owest prices. Call and examine. J. H. Willey & Son. Please call and settle your account at, once. We need the money to setUeour bills. Your accounts maybe small but a hundred such, amounts to considerable to us. Hemphill & Honan. About 4000 lbs. of the daily delivery of milk at the creamery is now being made into cheese. The average receipt of milk still remains at about the “high water” (not high watered) mark, the natural shrinkage owing to the hot weather and flies, being com - pensated for by the addition pf several new “routes?’ See the new confirmation wreath s, at Mrs. Lecklider’s. Harris Company of Comedians in their screaming, 4 acts farce comedy, A “Tattoo Mark” at the Opera House Saturday Eve., July 4th. Admission 25. 35, and 50 cents

Rochester Itepvbl fault Now 11<t the wind work of the Gold Spike; j Rochester, Rersselatr & St. Louis, 1 and other prospective railways has | finished it? course it is probable the j enterprises will be pushed or entirely , abandoned. Colonel John Lee died ' at his home at Crawfordsville on Wednesday, the 17th inst. For many yeaflrs he has been identified with numerous railroad enterprises in this State, and was the father-in-law of Maurice Thompson, the novelist and writer. He was a member of the World’s Fair commission from this State at the time of his death. Boys, I’ve got the only genuine ventilating tennis shoe. The only genuine ventilating. Will not sweat the feet. Wear no other. The easiest shoe going.

LUDD HOPKINS.

The W. C. T. U. will meet at the M. E. Church Tuesday July the 7th, at 2:30 P. M. Members aud a’l interested are urged to attend. The surveyors completed the survey of the main line of the Big Slough ditch, some 16 miles in length, last week. The survey of the laterals will begin next week. Several Farms for sale. From 40 acres upwards, at reasonable prices, for cash or on time to suit purchasers. Fletcher Monnett, ts * Agent. See the nice hats at Mrs. Lecklide r’s Notwithstanding the big advance in coffee you can buy fresh roasted coffee at C. C. Starr’s at the old price. Marriage licenses since last reported:

I Clarence B. Harrold, ( Rose E. Hammond. ( Joseph P. Hammond, ( Elizabeth Stackhouse. ( Ira F. Flatt, -r- ( Addie Ray. ( Joseph Glasser, ] Viola C. Harris? The many nests of young worms of various kinds now noticeable in the shade trees about town, especially in the catalpas, indicate that the catterpillar plague will be as great this year as it was last, unless vigorous measures are soon adopted for theft extirminalion. Now while the worsts are small and in compact masses, is the time to wage most effectual war against them. To burn them up, with fires on long poles, is the best plan, and quite a number of people have already freed their premises of the pests in that way. John Eger, who is a joker from Jokerville, is now reported the father of a pair of twin boys; and “thereby hangs a tale.” The facts of the case are, that on Tuesday nignt of last week, Mr. Eger did not take his accustomed interest in the serious business of sleeping, for good and sufficient reasons, and about daylight he hied him around to his brother-in-law Henry Rossbacler’s house, and

aroused the family by strenuous km eking at the door. When those within demanded what was the cause thereof, John asked them why they were wasting the precious hours in profitless snoozing when there was a “fine pair of boys” down at his lie waited only long enough to hear an excited female voice ejaculate-good Lord 1” and then made himself less numerous in that locality, before he could be called upon to file a bill of particulars. Later, Mr. Eger Explained that one of his “fine pair of boys” was nine years old, but not until the report of a pair of twins had gone abroad, and found general credence. i I Ladies’ shoes from $1 to $5 at 1 Hemphill & Honan’s.

Wm. Bissenden and family are preparing to remove to Illinois next week. Good girl wanted for housework. One that can lodge at home perf erred. Apply at this office. We make buttons to match any kind of dress goods and on short notice. J. H. Willey & Son. Ladies’ shoes from $1 to $5, at Hemphill & Honan’s. Joseph Kight fiasremovect fromJ. C. Porter’s house, on Cullen Street into rooms over Warner’s hardware store. Mr. Porter will occupy his own house. When you need a straw hat for everyday or Sunday go to Hemphill & Honan’s, they’ve got ’em. C. C. Starr’s pure Jewel Tea is the most refreshing of beverages. Negotiations have been completed for the sale of one of our largest drygoods houses. The change will take place next week, probably. A good house of six rooms with good well, cistern &c., for rent. Apply to J- C. Porter.

Our stock of Hats is complete, embracing all the latest styles in crushers and stiff hats. J. H. Willey & Son. The contract for the construction of the Range Line gravel road will be let next Monday, at the auditor’s office. Whooping cough is Very preva - lent on Front street. Among the families afflicted are Ed. Reeve’s, Ick Yates and Geo. Strickfaden’s. In the last mentioned, one child is in a dangerous condition. The Jewett Hay Rake and Loader was given a thorough trial at A- Me Coy’s place, at Marlborough, Tuesday and worked like a charifc, in every respect. The loader is a complete success, in every particular. It takes the hay out of the swath, just as it is left by the mower, and rakes and loads it upon the wagon, “in onetime and two motions.” It saves the cost of a hay rake, as well as lets of time and labor. Sold by Hammond Bros.

Mrs. Anna May Bitters, wife of Dr. F. P. Bitters, died Tuesday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, of “quick consumption,” after an illness of several months—dating in fact from about the time of her little boy’s death, in December. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, at the residence; Rev. 1.1. Gorby conducting the services. Her death is the last and greatest of the many sad afflictions that have befallen her greatly bereaved husband, during the past few years? notice appears in. another place. Among those from abroad present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bitters, parents of the bereaved husband, his sisters, Mrs. A. A, Gast, and Miss Sadie Bitters, and his uncle. A. F. and Major Bitters, all of Rochester, this state. Also the father, sister and two brothers of the de. ceased.