Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1891 — CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

CORRESPONDENCE.

FROM WHEATFIELD. Plenty of rain. Roads are getting in bad shape. Dr. Bowman, of Wanntah has been spending a few days in Wheatfield. Born— to Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, the 16th a boy. Jim is the happiest man in town. Died— at her home one mile south of Wheatfield Nov. 17th Sarah Snyder. She was sick a good while, and her sufferings were great. Her > remains were intered in the Guard burying ground. On Thursday and Friday the 19th and 20th, there was loaded at Wheatfield 1600 head ofNdse Morris’cattle, taken off the ranch nortlnvest of town, and were going to Kentucky. They were shipped from here on the C. and I.C. Railroad. Quite an interesting law suit took place before Squire Graves Sat. the 21st between H. I. Watson and S. J. Bentley, both of this place. The suit began at 9 a. m. and continued till 10 p. in. about 20 witnesses were examined. The Watsons sued for work, they claimed they had done in Mr. Bentley s door yard, while they occupied Ins property last summer; but their cnarges being so outrageous that when tne Squire gave in his decision it was that he found no cause for action. It leaves the Watsons for about 30 dollars costs. R. W. Marshall and Abe Halleck were attorneys for defence and William Bowman attorney for plaintiff. ■ Wheatfield.

REM INGTCN ITEMS. The services in the Methodist church on Sunday evening next, will be of an educational character. Prof. J. C. Dickerson has been invited to read a paper and if he complies it will doubtless be found very nterestiDg. Since the advent of the wet weathar, and the consequent muddy condition of the ordinary country roads, the gravel roads have given complete and entire satisfaction.

Alice and Luther Patton came home to attend the wedding of their sister, accompanied by Miss Fanny Jones, who is also a student at Purdue University, and who was also a guest at the wedding. Miss Daisy Reed, onr talented young singer, who has been studying vocal music under one of the best teachers in Chicago, for the past two months, is suffering with throat trouble of so serious a nature that it is feared that it will be pronounced diptheria.

Thanksgiving will be observed after the usual fashion, a good sermon, followed by good dinners at the different homes, and also at Durand Hall, where a good dinner will be served up by the ladies of the Christian church, from six till nine or later. The sermon this year will be preached by Rev. J. Crozier, in the Christian church, assisted by, the other resident pastors of the place. The music will be furnished by the choirs of the different churches, and will be very fine. Cards are Out announcing the wedding on Thursday of this week of Mr. Bert Kyle to Miss Lois Wilcox at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilcox, who live about four miles from town. The young couple have many friends who will wish £them abundant happi ness and prosperity. And still another wedding is expected to occur on Thursday next, that of Miss Lillie Ream, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mattie Ream to Air. Frederick Vincent It will be the union of a most excellent and worthy couple and the many friends of both parties will extend best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.) , "j^ 1 * 1

"TheJ Sunday Sihool Convention held in this place last week, was well attended and the exercises were thoroughly interesting from the opening hymn till the benediction at theclose. Those who were present from abroad and took part in the exercises, were Rev. 1. I. Gorby, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Rensselaer, and also President of the S. Alliance for this district; Rev. T. F. Drake of the M. E. church in Rensselaer, Rev. George Knox of the Presbyterian chuich in Monticello, Revs. Jenkins, Bevington and Mitchell, of Goodland, Mr. Wilson, of Peoria, and Mr. Kessler, of Logansport. They were all earnest and eloquent speakers and the convention will result in lasting good.

Misses Belle Lally and Carrie Mason visited with A. J. Kitt and family in Goodland, last Sunday. Mrs. E. Hart and her daughter, Mrs. Walter Gumm visited Mr. and Mrs. George Hart, in Morocco, last Saturday and Sunday. The marriage of Dr. J. P. Ramsey and Miss Fannie Patton, eldest daughter of Congressman Patton, was solemnized at the home of the brides’ parents, on Wednesday morning of last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. Williamson, of Grand Rapids, Mich., an 'intimate friend of Dr. Ramsey, aaristod by

Rev. J. Crozicr. of this place. The bride is one of Remington’s fairest and most popular young ladies, amiable and accomplished, and the groom, although but a s-hort time a resident cf the place, has made many warm friends. The young couple start out in life under happy auspices and many earnest wishes for their continued happiness will follow them. The wedding presents were numerous and elegant, the majority of them being sent by friends from abroad. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey will be at home to their friends after December first, as announced in their handsome cards.

REMINGTONIAN.

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