Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1891 — From Remington. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

From Remington.

Our Bastile was raided on Monday night at “the hour when grave-yards yawn” and one of two prisoners, incarcerated for a too free use of fire water, made good his escape. The other one remained, whether- becauge he was incapable o f locomotion or because he had too much respect for the majesty of the law, your corres;pondent is unable to state. Miss Nettie Powell is still seriously sick. A physician was called from Lafayette to consult with Dr. Pratt ■of Goodland with regard to her case, but we have not heard the result of their consultation. Misses Rose Hollingsworth and Myrtie Tharp were chosen as delegates to the Presbytery at Monticello last week, or rather chosen as delegates to the Society of Christian Endeaver. They gave an interesting account of the work of the Society, at the prayer meeting on Monday evening. Will Payne of the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago is visiting parents and friends in this place. A large box filled with appropriate and necessary articles was forwarded to Rev. J. B. Crowe and wife for distribution among the needy and dusky pupils under their care. Among other articles, the box contained a bell and a clock, the one to call them to lessons and to worship, and the other to teach them the value of time, for as one of the doners sagely remarked, a clock means civilization.

School is moving along systematically and satisfactorily in all departments. Prof. Dickerson we understand will take a night class of boys in advanced arithmetic, book-keeping, and kindred studies. It will be a good opportunity and a good place for our boys, instead of roaming the streets. The infant child of Rev. J. F. Foster and wife is dangerously sick. At the rate at which farms in this township are selling to parties from 111. we will soon conclude that 111. has taken an emetic and is heaving her people over into our borders. We are truly glad these evidences of appreciation for our beautiful country and glad to welcome these new citizens, but if these farmers who are selling intend to leave us, then will our gladness be turned into mourning. There is room in our broad and fertile prairies for many more. The old cry of want of cars to ship the“ products of the soil is being heard again. The hay dealers are seriously inconvenienced. Every place in town where hay can be stored is full to overflowing. Mr. J. Barnes has rented the red barn on the road to the Fair Ground and is filling that. Mrs, Thomas Grant is slowly convalescing from a severe attack of malarial fever. K The soldier’s reunion at the Fair Ground on Monday last was not as largely attended as might have been desired, owing to the intense heat and the very dusty condition of the roads. Those who did attend despite these hindering causes, report a good time. Good music, good speaking and general good fellowship characterized the day.

REMINGTONIAN.

a Of Rensselaer, Ind. the Wonderful Child Pianist, who will travel with tte Roy Orator, and take part m his entertainment, at the Christian Church, next Tuesday evening.

LITTLE MAE DALE.