Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 July 1891 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The need for rain in this section is becoming very decided. Miss Ella Ritchey returned last Saturday, from a six weeks visit with friehdffCrWiaobnsm agd Chicago. The Christian Sunday School ha d a jolly picnic at Nagle’s grove, yesterday. The Frameless and Banner Bmders meet the demands of everybody, sold by Coen & Paxton. Go and see the Drum Corp Min - itrels at the Opera House Tuesda y Aug., 4th. Afternoon and night. Rev. L. E. Connor’s subject next Sunday morning at the Church of God: “The Ressurection of the Dead.” Grand excursion to Chicago, Aug - ust Bth. Only $1.45 for round trip; which is at the very low rate of 1 cen t a mile. The boom in prices on watches an d clocks is at Konnal’s Jewelry Palace . Men’s shoes from $1 to $4.50, at Hemphill & Honan’s. _ Rev. L. E. Conner went to Macy, Miama Co., Tuesday, on a business trip. He will return to-day or tomorrow. Wm. B. Austin has sold his valuable Hanging GroVe landed possession, the Isaac Parker farm, to James T. Randle, for $12,000. One good base heater wood stov e and two base heater coal stoves for sale cheap. Call at Kannal’s Jewel - ry Palace. Good girl wanted for housework . One that can lodge at home preferred. Apply at this office. Only $1.45 to go to Chicago an d back, next week Saturday; and you need not come back until the following Tuesday, if you don’t want to, J. W. Paxton’s new residence, in Newton’s Addition, is now ready for plastering; and work on the foundation of his brother, J. C. Paxton’s residence in the same region, has begun. Watch for the street parade of the Drum Corps Minstrels, Tuesday, Aug., 4th. Musical Instruments a Specialty at Kannal’s Jewelry Palace. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the firm of J. H. Willey & Son will call and settle at once, as they wish to close their books. The Indiana Brigade, Uniform Bank K. of P., will go into camp at Eagle Lake, near Warsaw Ind. from 17th to 24th, of August. The Rens - selaer division No 73, aremaking pre - parations to attend. Still more good reports from Gay - lord Chilcote, at Los Angeles. This time it is that he is the father of a son; and by that same token the genial Mordecai F. is now a full-fledged grand-daddy. < When you come to the Alliance Picnic bring your best girl and take her to the show at the Opera House. All classes of Watch, clock and jewelry Repairing done at lowest prices by H. J. Ross bacher,with F. B. Meyer. The Rensselaer Stock Farm horse s will leave tomorrow for Freeport, HI., to take part in the races there, next week. The week following they will go to Rockford, the same state. These are two of the best towns in northwest Illinois, and sure to have some big racing. Watches, Clocks and Silverware at lowest prices at Kannal’s Jewelry Palace. Robt Parker, of the Bank of Remington, was over Monday and consummated the purchase of nearly the entire issue of the Range Line Gravel Road bonds, $15,000 in amount, he taking $14,000, which would , in the opinion of the auditor, realize sufficient to complete the road and pay all expenses. The bonds were taken at par.

The Loyal Temperance Legion will meet at the Church of God on Saturday, August Ist. The W. R. C. will have a special meeting Saturday August Ist to transact any business that may come before the Corps. Prof. H. L. Wilson has moved into Mrs. J. C. Porter’s house, near the Church of Go^. Special prices on watches, chains and jewelry until August 15th, at Kannal’s Jewelry Palace. "Rev. 11. V. Weaver will held services in the Slaughter school house, south-east of Rensselaer, next Saturday evening, Aug., Ist, at 7 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Abel Grant, now of Tp., have met with the misfortune of losing their six weeks old infant; which died last Sunday of whooping-cough and other diseases. Notice the advertisement of Changnon & Soucie, on the last page of this issue. Hold! Just in; a fine line of all kind of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware at lowest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s. C. P. Mitchell, former superintenddent of the Rensselaer schools, is now in charge, as cashier, of anew Dwiggins Syndicate bank, at Monroeville, Allen County, this state. Ladies’ kid gloves a specialty, at Hemphill & Honan’s. From Union Tp., Joe Hall is credited with a new boy, last Saturday, and Sam Williams with a new girl on Sunday. The county jail would no w be void of a single occupant were it not for the cheerfal presence of M. P. Mitchell, the unauthorized paternal ancestor, from Newton county. The Drum Corps Minstrels will play a matinee in the afternoon Aug., 4th, don’t fail to see them. The only reliable first class watch workman, at Kannal’s. No work slighted—and all work warranted. Special prices on Watches, Chains, and Jewelry of all kinds at H. J. RossbachePs, with F . B. Meyer. An ice-cream festival will be given at Joseph Yeoman's residence, in Thompson’s Addition, Saturday night, for the benefit cf the F. W. Baptist Church. All are invited. Remember that the Drum Corps Minstrels is the largest company that has ever come to Rensselaer. They are a company of 25 people of reputation and ability and give a first class show. One of Wile Duvall’s horses is that kind of an equine freak known as a “parrot mouth.” If the horse could be taught to U3e his parrot mouth like a parrot and to say “The tariff is a tax” what an able democratic stump speaker he would make. A large and painful sensation ,was created in town last -Friday by the report that Dr. Hogan, the dentist of this place, had died suddenly, at Kentland. The appearance in town Saturday of the doctor himself, in his usual good health gave a very decided contradiction to the rumor. Finest cream in town at King’s Go and see Bob Phillips’ neat little barber shops and let the new ■ barber give you an artistic shave and haircutting. “The easiest shoe ever worn” was thq 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. Messrs. W. R. Nowels & Son the grain dealers, report that considerable new wheat is already being marketed. They have already shipped two carloads and will probably ship two more, this week. The grain is unusually good, for this section, and very plump and heavy. Fine Watch,’ Clock and Jewelry Repairing and work warranted, at lowest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s. A big basket meeting was held at Pleasant Grove, Barkley Tp., last Sunday, Elder Barney of the Christian church, preaching the sermons. Very large numbers of Rensselaer people were in attendance. It is understood that the Christian denomination in Barkley are contemplating the erection of a church building, this year.

Miss Anna Jones, of Lexington, 111., is visiting the families of the LaRue brothers. If you come to the picnic to enjoy yourself and have a good time, don’t fail to go to the Minstrel Show. Born. —A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Korah Daniels, of Barkley Tp., July 19. The dreary monotony at the county clerk’s office is unbroken. Nary a marriage license sold since June 24th, a period of five weeks. The show in the afternoon of August 4th will be as good in all respects as the show at night, as the company will play the full programme. ' Remember, Hardman the Jeweler will order you anything m the jewelry line, at net cost, with the express charges added, during the closing out sale. John Kohler’s third daughter, Frtede, has been quite sick of diptheria, but is improving greatly. She contracted the disease in Milroy Tp., in the Saltwell family, all of whom have recovered. The great clearance sale continues and we are nearly giving away shoes, slippers, clothing and all summer goods to make room for a large fall stock. Chicago Bargain Store . Chas Vick, lately postmaster at San Pierre, has sold his interest in that town and settled in Rensselaer; and occupies the former King property, in the southeast part of town. He intends engaging in the news-stand business J H Peacock has rented the E. L. Hollingsworth building next door west of Tuteur’s grocery store and will occupy the same with his harness shop, August sth, and invites his friends and customers to call upon him in his new location. ltp. There will be baptismal services at the M. E. Church next Sunday morn - ing, followed by the reception of probationers. A meeting at the church, Saturday at 3 P. M., will be held so r such candidates for admission as desire to be baptized by immersion. Any thing in the way of Watches Clocks, Jewelry and silverware at lowest prices at H. J. Rossbacher’s , with Frank B. Meyer. The state law enacts that any person injuring, taking or removing plants, trees, flowers, etc., willfully or maliciously from any cemetery shall pay a fine not less than fifty dollars, to which may be added imprison - ment. Bring in your Watches, Clocks and Jewelry and have them repaired in workmanlike manner and warranted by H. J. Rossbacher, at F. B. Myers’ drug store. The superintendent of the city high schools at Crawfordsville has adopted a new plan to teach spelling. He has purchased a job press, with type and all necessary appliances, and will require the boys and girls to set up type, take a proof and then correct the type after the proof has been read. The new college building will be dedicated August, 23rd. Rt. Rev. Bishop J. Rademacher D. D., of Nashville, Tenn., will officiate. The authorities of the building give notice that, hereafter, it will be open to the public on Sunday afternoons, from 4 o’clock until 5. Great drive in lawns, challies, India-linen Bouncings, etc. etc. Do not miss this golden opportunity to procure a real bargain. - R. Fendig. Straw hats, alpaca coats and vests, summer clothing, summer underwear, in fact anything in summer goods now to be procured at my store, at first cost. R. Fendig. Last Friday was the 47th birthday of Mr. T. F. Clark, the ever genial salesman of Williams’ furniture store, and his friends observed the occasion by giving him a surprise party, in the evening, at his pleasant residence, north of the depot. And it was a surprise that really surprised, and a very pleasant occasion in the bargain. The pleasure of the occasion was greatly enhanced by the presence of Mr. Clark’s three sisters, Mrs. Dowler, of Wabash, Mrs. Stoner, of Morocco, and Mrs. Hammond, of Hammond; also two old friends, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Grischow, of Michigan City.

The Monon Route will sell tickets sor 1 the Battle Ground camp-meeting, at one fare for the round trip. NOTICE:—On clothing sale day Aug., we make a present Of a hancS* some hat, that day only. Chicago Bargain Store. Dr. Loughridge’s reports of J. W. Duvall’s prospects are more encouraging this week. He is making considerable improvement. B. A. Linville has arranged to have his Champion Weaning Muzzles manufactured by the O. P. Benjamin Man’s Co., of Lafayette, hereafter. The best show of the season; the Minstrel company at the Opera House, August 4th^Special prices on Farmers’ Alliance day Aug., 4th. Chicago Bargain Store. Ludd Hopkins’ condition grows steadily worse, his tumors increasing in numbers and virulence, rapidly. His sufferings are very great. Mose Tuteur visited his wife at the Logans port asylum, a few days ago. He found her mental condition worse rather than better. Henry Purcupile’s condition also grows steadily worse, and is apparently entirely hopeless of improvement. shoes from $1 to $5, at Hemphill A Honan’s. All summer goods must move now, even though at a great sacrifice, to make room for an immense fall and winter line just purchased. Come early, it will pay you. R. Fendig. All the friends of the Uniform Rank, K. of P., who expect to attend the encampment at Warsaw, Ind., will please notify E. Peacock, Captain of Rensselaer Divsion, No. 73, not later than August 10th. L. E. Murry, pastor of the Christian Church of Delphi, preached three good discoursesMn the Christian church this week. There is some prospect of the church employing him one fourth of the time the remainder of the year. C. C. Starr’s pure Jewel Tea is the most refreshing of beverages. Camp-meeting began at Battle Ground the 29th inst. Next Sunday, Bishop W. X. Ninde D. D. preaches at 11:00 A. M.; Rev. G. L. Curtiss D. D, at 3:00 P. M. and Rev. J. H. Hollingsworth at 8:00 P. M. Next Tuesday, August 4th is Tempe ranee Day. Rev. Frank Crane, of Bloomington, lectures at 11:00 A. ject; “The Great Red Dragon.” Mrs. Josephine Nichols, of Indianapolis, lectures at 2.00 P. M.

The Jasper County Summer Normal opened Monday, in the public school building, with an attendance the first day of 25, and which number will be considerably increased. It will be an entirely successful session. The instructors are the County Supt. J. F. Warren and H. L. Wilson, Supt. of the Rensselaer Schools. The plans and elevations for the new Baptist church, now in proces s of erection, show that the building will be much more than ordinarily tasty and attractive, in its exteri or appearance and, withal, very novel in design. The interior arrangement s will also be of a novel character. The pulpit, for instance, will be located in the corner of the room, and diag - onally opposite the main entrance, which is also in a corner, and th e seats are arranged to conform to the location of the pulpit. Next Tuesday August 4th, is the day for the great Alliance picnic and massmeeting. The “sturdy yeomanry” of Jasper and adjoining counties are expected to attend in thousands, and to many of them, if these expectations'are realized, it will be their first visit to Rensselaer, and their impressions should be made as favorable as possible. The occasion will be made more noteworthy by the presence of a United States Senator. Rensselaer should do herself honor On that day and treat her guests to the best at he? command, in all respects. Also let the public and private buildings and business houses be properly decorated with flags and bunting.

Mesdames F. J. Sears, Porter, J. C. Morgan and Ni S. Bites went to Remington yesterday, to visit friends for a few days. A great reduction clothing sale day Aug. 4th. Chicago Bargain Store. W. T. Perkins, the world renowned well maker, struck a powerful flowing well at Ludd Hopkins’ place, last week. He advertises “Water and Lots of It,” and he keeps his word. For a good second hand organ, at a great bargain, call on S, Healy. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hazen, of Wabash, are visiting the latter’s brother ~J. C. Passons. They think some of remaining in Rensselaer, if Mr. Hazen finds work at his trade, which is painting. The editor Of an Indiana exchange rises equal to the occasion and gets off the following neat parody “Backward, turn backward, O time in thy flight, and give us a frost again just for one night I am so weary of weather so hot, the sweat it produces will fill a big pot; weary of collars that wilt like a rag; weary of toiling away for the swag. A snow-storm or blizzard would go very nice, pat me on ice mother, put meoniee.”

The Dwiggins Syndicate banks are now 24 in number, with several new ones “on the string.” This number does not include some 5 or 6 banks which the syndicate has established and after getting them well upon their feet, sold them to resident managers. The old Citizens Bank of Rensselaer has the honor of being the parent institution of all this long list of banking establishments, from the Columbia in Chicago, to the one organized at Jonesboro this state last week. The St Louis Ghbe-Damocmt asserts that if the men who are howling that the currency is being •‘contracted” would take the trouble to inquire what amount was in circulation a year ago and what is the amount now they would learn that there has been a growth of about $75,000,000 in the last twelve months, or several times the proportion of the gain in population . They would discover—that is to say on a little study of the matter—that the circulation per capita is greater now than it was ever before, and its general tendency is towards an increase right along. Men’s shoes from $1 to $4.50, at Hemphill & HOiian’s. Watches, clocks and Jewelry and silverware at rock bottom prices at H, J. Rossbacher’s, withF. B. Meyer . Tennis Shoes for little folks, big folks and all folks at Hemphill & Ho nan’s.

According to the annual report of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, which was issued July 1, that ort strides during the last year. In that period its membership was increased by 44,000, making a total of names on the roll July 1, of not less than The amount of cash on deposit in the name of the order is also $7,000,000 larger than in any pr e vious year, while the endowment rank is also in a flourishing condition despite the excessive mortality of the last twelvemonths. The order is now twenty-eight years old. Ladies’genuine hand-turned shoe $2.50 to $5, at Hemphill & Honan’s. Of the many closing out sales in town the Chicago Bargain Store takes the lead on, low prices.

A dispatch in last Sunday’s Inter - Ocean from Tuscola, 111., will have a local interest in Jasper County from the fact that the subject of it is pretty well known here from having made several visits to make calamity speeches. The following is the dispatch: Tuscola, IU n July 25. —Special Telegram, —There is much speculation as to the whereabouts of the Hon. Willis W. Jones, late of this county, who ran as the Union Labor candidate for Governor in 1888. Some two years ago the famous labor agitator sold his farm near here for about $5,000, which sum he parted with mostly while conducting the Chicago Express, a labor organ. Mr. Jones was last heard from by his wife, who is now in Chicago, about three months since, and she is now seeking his whereabouts, as she in reduced circumstances.

Squire Troxeli, of DeMotte, was in town yesterday. He reports that G. M. Hershman’s barn was burned place, “Sunday morning, and with it three horses and a colt Supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. By a lamentable accident which occured early last Friday morning, on the Denver & Rio Grande R. R., in Colorado, Christopher Cole, a former of Rensselaer, met his death. He was an express messenger, and was killed in a collision between two passenger trains. Four other persons were killed at the same time and ten more or less injured. The unfortunate young man was a younger brothe r of Arthur W. Cole, of Rensselaer, mail route clerk on the Monon. He was married and had children. His widowed mother was also a member of his family.

The Remington Press has completed its first year under that name, and its present management; and it mildly felicitates itself on having been a good local paper during the period and promises to do better in future. Bro. Major’s modest sel congratulations are not misplaced. The Press has been a very creditable local paper and one that has been an honor and a help to the town. All of which is said with the fall knowledge of, but also forgiveness for, the one or two covert, and not at all fair digs the Press has given the Republican and which were passed by unnoticed, as well as the one open attack for which we felt compelled to bring our Remington contemporary up with a short turn. We heartily wish Bro. Majors a long and successful journalistic career.

Word comes from Jordan Tp., that Nick Zimmer, Halloran’s retired barkeeper, has left the country between two days. If he ever comes back again many people will be surprised and still many more greviously disappointed; for by all accounts Nick is about as far from being an ornament to his race and a pleasant man in his neighborhood, as any man can well be. His surety for the several hundred dollars of fices and costs assessed against him at his late trial is his uncle Mat Yeager. His bondsmen in the new cases pending against him in the circuit court are his neighbors, Mr. Nisius and Mr. Timmons. He secured them by a mortgage for S4OO on his farm, which latter he then deeded to his lately diyoreed wife; and then with characteristic ornariness, had the deed to his wife hurried to the recorder’s office, with the idea no doubt of forestalling the mortgage, thus hoping to leave his bondsmen to hold the sack. The mortgage, as it happened reached the recorder aboui 10 minutes ahead of the deed. We have not learned that Mr. Yeager is secured in any way or not

Homer Kessler, of Logansport, Ind., Asst. General Agent of the Union Central Life Insurance Company, for the counties of Cass, Carroll, Miami, Pulaski, White, Jasper and Newton, wants to secure au actiye man for Jasper County. Call on him at the Nowels Hotel, or address him, First National Bank Building, Logansport, Indiana. To the right man, who will put in his whole time, and canvass the county, this offers an excellent opportunity. Mr. Kessler has written considerable Insurance here, already, in addition to what|was in force and an excellent start has been secured for whoever takes the load agency.