Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 August 1891 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

W. De M. Hooper, of Indianapolis, is visiting in Rensselaer this week. The best kip boot you ever saw' for $2.00. ; Chicago Bargain Store. Judge Hammond went to Fowler Monday, to begin the August term of the Benton eirenit "court. Three of Charley Borntrager’s four miles south of town, have the diptheria. Men’s suits $2.50 to $24.50 for the finest custom made. 52-2 t. Chicago Bargain Store. Fine Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing and work warranted, at lowest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s. The County Commissioners will meet in regular September session, next week. The first public sale of the fall season will be made Sept. 17, by W. F. Querry, of Gillatn Tp., whose notice appears elsewhere. Wrought iron school shoes for the thousands, best in the worlds prices below all competition. Chicago Bargain Store. Notwithstanding the big advance in coffee you can buy fresh roasted coffee at C. C. Starr’s at the old pjiee. Mrs. John Mann reached home Monday from an extended visit to relatives in the west, in Denver, Colorado, and other places. A sample wheat crop of this year is that of of Barkley Tp., which yielded 27 bushels of most excellent wheat to the acre. About 7o samples of all the latest styles of silk dress goods which enables us to sell from sample cheaper than to carry the stock. Chicago Bargain Store . S. H. Duvall takes contracts for excavating cellars and cisterns, also for furnishing or hauling rock, sand <fcc. If needing anything in his line, give him a cal ts The Monon Route will special ex - cursion tickets to Bay St. Louis, Miss., Sept. 3rd, at one fare so r the round trip. Tickets good returning till Sept. 15. Wilmer Irene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Duvall, died Saturday night, aged 10 months and 5 days. The cause of her death was whooping-cough, followed by choler a infantum and this by brain fever. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, Monday afternoon. Don’t fail to read H. J. Rossbacber’s adv. in another place in this paper. Henderson’s “Red School House Shoes” for boys and girls. Ludd Hopkins.

The trouble between the State Tax Commissioners and the bankers has been compromised, both sides having agreed that three test cases, representing national banks, state banks and private banks, should be submitted at once to the Supreme Court, to test the constitutionality of the law, and all parties interested to sub - mit to the decision of that body. To Rent, —A good residence, o f nine rooms, with well, cistern an d wood-house. Enquire at this office. FOR SALE.—Brick, at Nowels & Robinson’s lumber yard, and Hammond Bros, implement store. * There will be a conference meeting of the Church of God held in Rensselaer, commencing Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 1891, and continue over Sunday following. Good speakers will be present to address the people. Elder J. F. Wagoner, of Rochester, Ind., will preach Thursday at 8 o’clock P. M. Services, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, morning and evening. To these meetings all lovers of truth are cordially invited. L. E. Conner. Pastor.

S. A. Henry is quite sick with a bowel trouble. , Rev. U. M. McGuire is seriously sick. Auditor-elect Murray, who moved into town last Thursday, is having a hard time with an abscess in his cheek. Geo. V. Moss, cashier of the Hebron Bank, is visiting his mother and family, this week. Arthur S. Nowels, his able assistant has charge of the bank during his visit. They all say it is the finest clothing stock ever seen in Rensselaer. 52-2 t. Chicago Bargain Store ... Newton Gordon, of New Albany, is visiting his relatives, Henry Aldrich’s family. His wife and son have been here for some time and the latter is seriously sick. Over SB,OOO stock of new clothing in our new room on north side of main lloor. fe i Chicago Bargain Store.

Mrs. Mary C. Hopkins and family request us to extend their most grateful thanks to the many friends who showed them so much sympathy and kindness during their late great bereavement. Cushwa Bros, of Frankfort mate? the finest cream in the State. Sold at King’s. The Empire Binders anil Mowers and all repairs for the same, for sale by W. R. Nowels & Son. Walter Porter, on the McCoy farm in Jordan Tp., reports that 600 acres of the best corn ever on the farm, are growing there this year. Such a crop will be worth a small fortune. Watches, clocks and Jewelry and silverware at rock bottom prices at H. J. Rossbacher’s, withF. B. Meyer. Our fall boots and shoes are coming in, right from the manufacturer. Ludd Hopkins. Our former townsman, C. F. Wren, has struck a good thing in California. He has been made station agent of the Southern Pacific, at Merced, county seat of Merced county, and a prosperous town of 2200 population. It is a good place.

Rev. Stanislas Neiberg is the new pastor of the Catholic church here. He is also to be a member of the faculty the new Catholic college, his departments being probably, elocutio n and the English language. A New News’ Stand: —Remember the New News Dealer, located where Mr. Wright had his real-estate office. Leave your orders with him for your daily and Sunday papers, he delivers them to your house. He also has a fine line of stationery and cigars. The big real-estate deal reported in this issue, is the sale of some 97 6 acres; mostly in Keener Tp., by J.N. Hathaway to Nelson Morris, for $9500. The price is nearly $lO per acre, which indicates a decided appreciation in the value of lands in that region. Farmers Alliance: —When you want that Fall boot or shoe just drop down to Hopkins’ comer. Only genunine custom-made goods. The only firm that places its orders directly with the manufacturer.

A farmer near Hamilton, Ind., tested the cost of raising wheat. He hired a field of that grain put out on his farm last fall, and hired all the work, including cutting, threshing and putting his wheat in the granary, and his wheat cost him 33£ cents per bushel. Even allowing a fair percentage for unusual economy, and supposing the cost to average 40 cents per bushel, the profit this year is large. ,J Only two weeks more for great big bargains at Leopold’s, as the First of September he must vacate his rooms. Come and save 25 to 30 per cent on all purchases. Goods must be closed out. Ninety days time on purchases of $lO or, more. j

The Louisville, New Albany A Chicago has just turned out a new style of postal car which greatly increases the facilities for handling mail matter quickly. The superintendent of mail service is also well pleased with the new car. The company has decided to build two more of the same design.—lndianapolis Journal.

‘ Hon. Chas. H. Price, now of Middlesborough, Ky., was in town Sunday, the. guest of M. F. Chilcote. Thomas Thompson went to LaFayette yesterday to meet his son Ray, on his, way home from an extended visit in Ohio. Ladies’ shoes from $1 to $5, at Hemphill <fc Honan’s. Summer Underwear—Got to go. Call on. Ludd Hopkins. Mrs. D. C. Ilawxhurst, of Battle Creek, Mich., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Delos Thompson. Mrs. Michael Schneider and two daughters, of Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting in Newton township. I have a splendid property in Rensselaer, Ind. for sale or trade for lands in Jasper-Cor—Anyone wishing a home call and see me* ts B. F. Ferguson. George Soncie. manager of the Trade Palace, now occupies the R. S. Dwiggins house, across the river. Thorough-bred Poland China sows for sale. Will farrow in September. At O. K. Ritchey’s, 4 miles south of town. Men’s shoes from $1 to $4.50, at Hemphill & Honan’s. Special prices on watches, chains and jewelry until August 15th, at Kannal’s Jewelry Palace. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gay wish to express their thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted them In their late bereavement. William Orr, one of White county ’s oldest and best known citizens, * was killed last Thursday, near Guernsey, by the south bound Monon vest ibuie train. ——— A nine months’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gay died Monday morning, of whooping cough. The funeral was held at the residence Tuesday forenoon. Dr. Mary E. Jackson is thinking some but not very strongly of lea ving Rensselaer, in about a month, her objective point, if she leaves, being Hammond. She has built up a large practice in Rensselaer and surrounding country, and will hesitate som e time before she decides to leave it.

Furniture! Furniture 11 Owing to the extra large stock on hands at present, we will for the next sixty day make special prices on furniture, ts. Nowels <fe Randle. D. B. Nowels has recently made a trade with Uncle Isaac Barkley, whereby Mr. Nowels will secure the lot now occupied by Uncle Isaac’s house, as a site for his own proposed new dwelling. Mr. Barkley’s house will be moved across the street, to another lot.

Send for catalogue and then decide. Fall tftTTn Sept., 7th- Addrass. 2m. Union Bus College. Lafayette, lad. Several good farms for sale, in the vicinity of Rensselaer, at terms to suit purchasers. B. F. Ferguson . Still another very interesting new case in the circuit court, is the suit of Peter J. Emmons against Lewis Davison, of Barkley Tp., in which the plaintiff asks for $5,000 damages against the defandent, for alleged alienation of his, the said Emmons ’ wife’s affections. Any thing in the way of Watehe s Clocks, Jewelry and silverware at lowest prices at H. J. Rossbacher’s, with Frank B. Meyer. Summer Underwear, —clear it out Has to go. Any price. Ludd Hopkins* County Superintendent Warren has issued his programs for the County Teacher’s Institute, to be held in the court house next week, from Monday till Friday. The regular instructors are Charity M. Dye, of the Indianapolis high schools, Prof. H. L. Wilson, of Rensselaer, and Prof. J. C. Dickerson, of Remington. The annual teacher’s reunion will be held Monday evening. .... Wednesday evening Miss Dye will lecture on the subject, “The Moral Teaching in George Elliot’s Novels.” Thursday evening Dr. JohnM. Coulter will deliver his lecture on “The Yellowstone Park.” Friday evening Prof. J. A. Joseph will be the lecturer, his subject being “American Literature.”

Old Settlers’ picnic at Monticello, next Saturday, and a big time is expected. Half fare rates on the Monon. Finest cream in town at King’s ~i _D. J. Thompson got home Monday night, from his sojourn in the Indian River region, m northern Michigan. Ladies’ kid gloves a specialty, at Hemphill <fe Honan’s. C. C. Starr’s pure Jewel Tea is the most refreshing of beverages. Rev. M. L. Tressler preached to his old congregation at the Presbyterian church, Sunday evening. He is now located at Sturgis, Michigan. Owing to the fact that Rev. M. L. Tressler filled the Presbyterian pulpit, last Sunday evening, the subject previously announced for that evening, “Is Conscience a True Guide,” will be treated next Sunday evening. New stock and figures below former prices And early enstomers, secure some rich slices; Every one we are bound to please, Except our competitors we expect to tease.

Chicago Bargain Store. Some body got away with a fine telescope grip, the property of Ralph Paxton, the commercial traveler, Sunday, which he had left in the waiting room at the Rensselaer depot. It was full of clothing, <kc. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Dr. I. P. Bitters are notified to call and make settlement of their accounts at the office of M. F. Chilcote, in whose hands the accounts have been placed -for collection. A special service for the baptism and reception of new members will beheld at the M. E. church next Sunday morning. The pastor will be glad to meet the entire membership in that service, and all the friends of the church who can attend. in the shape of a hack was “going right out’ ’ and also coming right back, to and from the college building, last Sunday, and it was a good day for the hackmen.

Rev. Paulinus Trost, professor of drawing and painting, at the new college, is a graduate of the art school at Munich, Bavaria, the most celebrated in all Europe. He is said to possess remarkable natural gifts as an artist, and to be an unusually successful painter and drawer. Straw hats, alpaca coats and vests summer clolhing, summer underwear, in fact anything in summer goods now to be procured at my store, at first cost. R. Fendig.

Students for the new Catholic College have already arrived in considerable numbers, and they will be coming in fast by Friday and Saturday. If, as now seems certain, the college opens with a freshman class of 50 or more, additional buildings will have to be erected within a year or two. In fact, plans are already made for a chapel building, entirely separate from the present main structure. W. H. H. Graham will remove to Irvington, a suburb of Indianapolis, next week, mainly for the sake of its educational advantages, that being the seat of Butler University. He will still retain his business interests here to a large extent, having formed a partnership with Dr. I. B. Washburn, for the future conduct of the loan and real estate business, heretofore in his hands alone.

The annual catalogues and manuals of the Resselaer schools have just been printed and bound at The RarußLioan printing office and are now in the hands of the members of the School Board for proper distribution. The manual is a neat pamphlet of some 58 closely prnited pages and for neatness, clearness, accuracy and dui&biiily of printing and binding, compares favorably with any work in that line, wherever procured. Six hundred copies of the work have been printed, and every family of the town school patrons and tax payers are entitled to a copy. They may be had by applying to M. F. Chilcote, at his law office, or to K. L. Clark, at the county treasurer’s office, in the court house.

The fine rain of last Sunday night appears to have been general in its scope and will be the saving of a good deal of corn, In -ansuy oi tl*o dryer portions of this section. Rev. H. Y. Weaver attended the funeral, last Friday, of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Randle, which died the day .previous, aged 1 year and 6 days. Burial was in Brown cemetery. Men’s shoes from sl_ to $4.50, at Hemphill & Honan’s. - All classes of Watch, clock and jewelry Repairing done at lowest prices by 11. J. Ross bacher, with F. B. Meyer 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.

Auditor Robinson received notice Tuesday that the State Board of Review proposed to add 10 per cent, to the assessed valuation of all lands and town lots in Jasper county. Not very pleasant intelligence for taxpayers, this. Tennis Shoes for little folks, big folks and all folks at Hemphill & Honan’s. A desirable two story house of 6 rooms and seven large lots for re n cheap; inquire at this office for furt h ter information. | A very interesting new suit in the circuit court is that of Tolber Brick, against Joseph G. Hunt, a very prominent citizen of Gillam tp., in which the plaintiff demands SIO,OOO damages. It seems that some time ago , Hunt, Brick, and some others, including perhaps a few members of the übiquitous Jag family, were coming home from Medaryville, in a large wagon, and Brick either fell or was thrown from the wagon and was pretty badly injured in the back. He claims that Mr. Hunt threw him out, hence the suit. Ladies’ shoes from $1 to $5 ta Hemphill & Honan’s. When >you need a straw bat for everyday or Sunday go to Hemphill ik Honan’s they've got ’em. Rensselaer horses took everything in sight at Milford, 111., last week. Leo won his race in 2:28, beating Dot L., who got away with everything at the big races here last year. Plutrusse won the 2 year old race in 2:51, and Belle Medium lowered the Illinois half mile track record for 3 year olds. James Maloy’s Jim Reece got one first and one second. Leo and Jim Reece are at Hoopston, 111., this week. The balance of the Stock Farm’s horses are at Remington.

The funeral services of our late townsman, Ludd Hopkins, whose death was chronicled last week, were held ajt the residence, Thursday afternoon, aiid were conducted after the funeral rites 'tfjjtf the order of Knights of Pythias ; the members of Rensselaer Lodge, No. 83, of which the deceased was a charter member, were present in a body, in fatigue uniforms, to the number of 38. At the cemetery the services were those of the order, and were conducted by Rev. 1.1. Gorby, feting prelate. The pall bearers were the following brother Knights: M. F. Chilcote, J. W. Williams, T. J. McCoy, Oliver Robinson, J. F. Irwin and Able Grant. —— -- —, — —4 •

It is not at all likely that the exploits here of George Butler, late editor of the People's Pilot , were his first ventures in the absconding line. In fact we have received a letter from W. N. Clark, editor of the Mulberry, Ind ßeporter in which, after alluding to the fact that he had seen in the Indianapolis Sentinel some reports of his adventures in Rensselaer, he adds: “What sort of looking man was Butler? Was he a low, heavy set, bowlegged man, about 50 years of age? Did he have a scar on the side of his face? I bad a man by that name with me last summer, and he disappeared very suddenly. Am a little concerned to know if your Butler is the same man.” We hasten to inform our Mulberry brother that his Butler and the Rensselaer Butler were one and the same person, as his description is perfect, even to the bow-legs and the big roar on the side of the face and neck. -