Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1891 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

G- John Hodshire has moved to GoodFor trunks go to Nowels <fc Randle George Meadows, of Kankakee HL, has been visiting his Rensselaer relaives, for the past week. Don’t forget the Millinery Opening, at Hemphill & Honan’s next week. Watches, clocks and Jewelry and silverware at rock bottom prices at EL J. Rossbacher’s, with F. B. Meyer Never was the Iroquois river bed knonwn to be any dryer than at the present time. Uncle Charley Platt is getting out large quantities of rock from his river quarry south of town, on the Worden Bros. lots.

Do you know that Nowels & Randle are under-selling all competitors in Furniture ? Our Candee rubber goods are not auction or forced sale goods, but bought by us fresh from the factory, Hemphill & Honan. ' The Fowler Toiler, a People’s Party and Farmers’ Alliance organ, suspended publication with its issue of last week. Rev. U. M. McGuire reached home last Friday, after a week’s absence attending the Indiana Baptist State Convention, at Evansville. Candee rubber goods at Hemphill & Honan’s, cheaper than ever offered before for first quality goods, fresh from the factory.

If you want furniture go to Nowels & Randle. They have the largest stock in the county, to select from. Dr. Alter arrived home Sunday night from his St. Louis visit, and Mrs. Alter Tuesday night. The Dr. came by way of Farmer City, 111., to see how his fine horse, Ralston, was prospering. Ellis & Murray’s have one; room 80x30 feet full pf men’s clothing. C. C. Starr has been doing a big job in the way of deepening the channel of the Iroquois, south of his ’’residence, and has already got out several hundred yards of rock. The making of a better place to gather ice in the winter, has been his chief object in deepening the river. Don’t sweep your carpets with your old broom but go to Nowels <fc Randle and buy a carpet sweeper. We are selling 54 in. dress flannel very cheap. If-you don’t believe it come and see. , L. Hopkins.

Laßue Bros, made another big horse deal last week, with S. F. Eames ? of Chicago, and thus became owners of ten line road horses, including tw o standard bred stallions, also a fine lot of carriages and buggies. The Mew horses have all arrived and ar e an extra line lot. A desirable two story house of 6 rooms and seven large lots for rent cheep; inquire at this office for furth-. er information. Matthew Yeager’s personal property was sold on Thursday last, on con - stable’s sale, to satisfy an execution. Mr. Yeager is security for the fines against the missing Nick Zimmer, but it is doubtful if anything can be collected off him on that liability. 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 huckleberry marsh located near Walkertoq, containing between 1,000 and 1,200 acres, has been destroyed by fire. This marsh was of vast financial importance to the town of Walkerton. Last year 143,000 worth of berries were shipped from there. This year one firm bought •9,000 berries. The land is owned by two persons, residents of Walkerton.— Valpo. Messenger.

D.S. Willey left for Georgetown, Hl., last Friday night, to take charge of the new creamery. James Yeoman returned from Logansport last Thursday, and his friends are glad to see, in apparent full mental health. Nice easels at Nowels <k Randle’s. For anything in the fancy goods line call on Hemphill & Honan. C. J. Brown left for Ohio last Thursday, and likely will not return to Rensselaer, but go south for the winter, direct from Ohio. James Donnelly is building a house in the New Oklahoma, to replace the one on Mam street, sold to Jacob Wagner. Ellis & Murray have the best lighted store intown. —. z-,

Do you want a carpet, go to Nowels <t Randle to buy. The Northwest Indiana conference of Methodist ministers, at South Bend, is the first conference which has voted that women shall be delegates. ——— . Mrs. M. E. Lecklider has a new and competent trimmer for the fall season. Ladies, call and examine her work. Work on the cellar and foundations of D. B. Nowels’ proposed residence, on the west side of Main street, near its intersection with Division street, is under active headway. Cards are out for the weddings , next week, of Mr. Emberson McGriff and Miss Lizzie Warner, on Tuesday evening, and of Mr. Fred L. Chilcote and Miss Allie Kinney, on the foil owing evening. Nearly everybody are buying their fall boots and shoes of Ellis & Murray. To Rent.—My residence, north of the depot. Good house, barn, well, and 5 acres of land, largely in fruit. Enquire at Williams’ furniture store. T. F. Clark

The well in front of the Nowels House was completed Saturday evening, a strong vein of good water having been struck at about 46 feet depth, 36 of which being in the rock. Mel M. Makeever, of Denver, Colo., dropped off the train Monday, for a week’s stay with relatives in this vicinity. Mel is still “on the run” and ready and anxious for a foot race with Jasper county’s brag runners. For Bargains go to Nowels & Randle. 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.

We don’t know of a single good county paper that has been able to run any length of time at a dollar a year ratc. Rochester HepuUU. can, which has been run at that figure for a few years, and which was better fixed for a cheap rate that most papers, because of the fact that it could largely be made up from matter previously set up for the daily edition, will next month increase its prices to $l5O jper year. All work and no wealth, was Bro. Bitters’ experience with a dollar paper. Our Rubber Stock is at hand. Candee goods as usual and will be sold cheaper than ever, Hemphil 1& Honan, Pioneer shoe store. Hold! Just in; a fine line of all kind of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware at lowest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s.

Last Saturday was a day of surprises for our popular townsman, James T. Randle. It was his 60th birthday, and his first reminder of the fact was an elegant gold watch, found in his pocket, on arising in the morning, it being the gift of his children. At noon, on going home for dinner, he was met al the door by his sister, Mrs. Clark, whom he supposed to be at her home in Carroll in the house he found a large company of relations and old friends from the vicinity of his old home in Barkley tp., with some others from about town. They had a jolly time and a big dinner, of which some 60 partook. In the evening the friends from around town gave him a supplementary surpriseparty, at which about 80 were present

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Henry Wood, next Tuesday afternoon at 3 P. M. The great foot race between Al Robinson and Oshkosh will take place this afternoon, at the Stock Farm. While in the city last week we secured a great bargain in 54 in. dress flannels. L. Hopkins. Special prices on Watches, Chains, and Jewelry of all kinds at H. J. Rossbacher’s, with F. B. Meyer. John Hack, contractor of the Hodges ditch, was in town Tuesday, realizing some wealth on that job. He reports that only one more mile remains to be constructed.

J. W. K(ng , s to take place this morning, at the usual place, promises to be an interesting event. He has secured a hundred live birds, and an unlimited supply of blue-rocks. Ellis & Murray sell Hanen & Son’s shoes for men. Try them and you will buy no other. Remember dear people we are the oldest established shoe store in the town, we can and will give you bargains in good goods, call now. Hemphill & Honan The October term of the Jasper Circuit Court will begin next Monday. The grand jury Is called for the first day of the term, and the pettit jury for the seventh day. Willie Hammond came back from Bloomington, to attend his cousin’s wedding. He is feeling justly jubilant over his successful passing of the University examinations, and his admission into the Freshman class thereof, in full standing. A good milch cow for sale, ts F. B- Lyon.

Furniture 1 Furniture!! Owing to the extra large stock on hands at present, we will for the next sixty day make special prices on furniture ts. Nowels <fc Randle Postmaster Rhoades is now in better shape to keep safe custody of Uncle Samuel’s cash and postage stamps, having procured the use of J. F. Hardman’s big fire and burglar proof "safe, and moved the same into into his office. The origin of the case of scarlet fever which caused the death of little Don Thompson is unknown. There is no other case of the disease in town, and very rigorous measures have been taken to prevent its further spread. A. McCoy & Company are now prepared to make loans on farms at low rates, and on most favorable terms. The privilege given to pay all or any part of a loan, on any interest pay-day. We can have the money ready as soon as your title is shown to be good. Come and see us if you desire a loan. ts.

Work on the court house cement walks was resumed Monday, after a delay of several days waiting for the Portland cement. It is evident that a thoroughly good job is being done by an experienced man who understands his business.

Monday night was the regular Town Board meeting night. Nothing more important came up for action than ordering brick side walks in front of E. P. Honan’s and B. Harris’ residences on Front street, and a new side-walk in Weston’s Addition, from Mrs. Thomas’ to John Ramey’s. Permission was granted to tap Washington street sewer to drain a proposed cellar for Laßue’s grocery.

The Ladies of Rensselaer are Respectfully informed that Mrs. J. M. Hopkins has been appointed sole Agt., for Viavi: Ladies suffering with any form of female weakness give her a call.

Walter L. Willey is now permanently located in business in Chicago as a member of the firm of G. S. Abbott <fc Co., in real-estate, loans and insurance business, with offices at 155 LaSalle street. It is an old established firm and our young extownsman has no doubt made a very successful strike in obtaining admission into it as a partner. He is one of the most deserving and able young men Rensselaer has produced, and we predict for him a highly creditable and successful career.

V. E. Willey is now an able salesman in Ellis & Murray’s double corner store. The movement for the 7 o’clock closing of the stores only lasted for one evening. Probably if tried again a little later in the season it will succeed better. ... .

Mrs. M. E. Lecklider was in Chicago again, last week, buying more goods, which she invites the ladies to inspect. Also to call and examine the work of her competent and stylish trimmer. Rev. I. I. Gorby’s subjects for next Sunday: 10:45“Lessons on Acoustics” or “How to Hear, the Word,” 7:30, “Mistaken Ideas Concerning Riches,” a sermon to young men. See the Ellis & Murray, cloak department. Mr. Williamson, manager of the work of building the new cement walk, in the court house yard, will be pleased to make prices for any persons wishing anything in that line. Al Robinson, the famous runner and all-around good fellow generally, will be married next Saturday, to Miss Eva Rayburn, one of Gillam township’s most charming and estimable daughters. Don’t fail to see Boker’sgreat western Drama, “Navada or the Lost Mme,” at the Opera House, Saturday night. A new set of scenery has been specially prepared for this occasion, and all attending can expect to see Western life depicted in all it’s wild granduer and picturesque ruggedness.

It is likely that a government official will drop down upon the Indian school at this place before many moons have elapsed; as Indian Commissioner Morgan has ordered an inspection of all the so-called “contract schools” and in which list the Rensselaer Institution has a place. The inspecation is especially with regard to the text-books used, the alleged slanders of regular government schools, and the courses of study. In certain contingencies the contracts will be revoked. We are satisfied that everything will be found satisfactory with the institution here.

Mr. Chas. Kessinger and Miss Lucy J. Powers, both of Jordan tp., were married last Saturday evening, by Rev. U. M. McGuire, at his fesidence. -v--—.. The new Dunlap shape, in stiff hats at Ellis & Murrays. Call in at Ellis <t Murray’s an d look at their underwear stock. The Pulaski County Democrat has seen a sample bottle of the oil from the Swisher oil well, in Gillam tp., and pronounces it a fine quality of lubricating oil, and also says that an,other well in the immediate vicinity is already contracted for. . The Jasper County Board of Commissioners will meet the White County Board, at Monticello, to-day, to give final hearing to the celebrated Wakarusha Ditch petition. The remonstrants will be on hand, represented by Messrs. R. W. Marshall and James W. Douthit.

Reeds <fc Co’s., Rochester N. Y. Ladies fine shoes sold by Ellis & Murray. “The easiest shoe ever worn” was the verdict of one of our most prominent physicians, when speaking of our Candee Tennis shoes. Sizes J<ept for all ages at Hemphill <t Honan’s. Try a pair. There is a good prospect that Rensselaer will again have the government weather signals. Mr. Vick, the new news-dealer, has accepted the appointment as local signal officer, and is makingarrangements to receive the dispatches and display the signals, at an early day. Fine Watch, Clock and Jewelry. Repairing and work warranted, at lowest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s

Mrs. Emry Low’s children, of Me dary ville, two little girls, one 6 and the other 8 years old, were very seriously poisoned by eating the seeds of the Jamestown weed, commonly called Jimson, last Saturday evening. They raved all night Saturday night and Sunday, they had to bold the little ones in bed. They are noW out of danger. They called the physician who lives in their town. Cut down the noxious weeds.— Frances, ville Enterprise.

The Newton County grand jury returned 56 indictments. What change is this that has come oyer our erstwhile law-abiding neighbors to the west, that so many of them should now be entangled in the meshes of the law ? Say Friends, if you owe us anything either on account or due paper, please call and settle at once and thereby fulfill your promise, and make us glad. . Hammond Bros. It is again our painful duty to record the fact that death has breaved another family of an only son. Mr. and Mrs. Delos Thompson’s little boy, Don, whose sickness with scarlet-fever was mentioned last week, died Sunday morning, about 8 o’clock. His age was a little over four years, and he was an exceptionally handsome and promising child. The funeral was held at the residence, Monday morning, and was private, owing to the contagious nature of his disease. The services were conducted by Rev. I. I. Gorby.

Two important and sensational law cases have just been sent to Jasper County on charge of venue from Newton county. In one of them Myrtle E. Whiteman sues Francis A. Whiteman for 15,000, for seduction, and the expenses, distress and humiliationthereby entailed upon her. - She alleges that she went to live in Whiteman’s family, in 1887, when 14 years old and that in the fall of 1890 he, by threats and entreaties, accomplished her seduction. The other suit is also against Whiteman, growing out of the same cause, and is brought by Lewis C. Whiteman, father of Myrtle, and also asks for $5,000 damages.