Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1891 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The December term of Commission - ers Court will begin Monday. Call on Dexter & Cox when yo u want coal. I J. W. Williams is getting about again after a pretty severe spell of sickness. Christmas Gift, L. Hopkins’ Adv. W. B. Austin attended a meeting of Blaine Republicans, at Indianapolis, last Saturday. 20 per cent, off on cloaks. Chicago Bargain Store. Noble J. York, of Monon, engineered the sale of Berry Brothers’ grocery to the Laßues. Dick Stone has moved back to Rensselaer, from Rose Lawn. He lives south of the railroad and just west of Nowels’ elevator. See the fur caps and muffs. Women and children’s at Ellis & Murray’s. Prof. Louis Bagar's class in dancing, organized last week, will meet Friday evenings, hereafter. The class number some 17 or 18 couples. For Christmas, read L. Hopkins’ advertisement.

Rev. Utz’s subjects at the Christian church, next Sunday: Morning, “Menas God sees them.”‘Evening, “Conversion.” Afternoon, at Bell Center, “The Ki ngdom of Heaven.” All of boy’s two piece clothing at actual cost. Chicago Bargain Store. Temperature was down to the zero point Sunday morning, and about the same place the following morning, and which was quite cold enough for November weather. *

Union Thanksgiving services were held in the court house, last Thursday morning, but were cut rather short owing to the fact that the room was full of smoke from the stoves. Look out for display adv. next week. Chicago Bargain Store. There is a great complaint everywhere, of delay and trouble experienced in getting school books ordered of the Indiana School Book Company. It often happens that from four to eight weeks elapse between the sending of orders and the receipt of the books. Table linens in patterns, extra quality and size, SI.OO to $175. L. Hopkins. Look out for an immense holiday stock in a few days. Chicago Bargain Store. Some 28 persons partook of a grand Thanksgiving dinner at F. J' Sears’ residence, last Thursday. All present were “members of the family,, but two. The visitors from out of town were Z. Dwiggins and Vai Seib, and families from Chicago and Rev. John Wilson.

Millinery at cost at Hemhpill <fc Honan’s. Ellis & Murray sell rubber and felt boots, cheaper than any house in I Rensselaer. Mr. Solomon Wells, who had been j visiting in Rensselaer for some time, I departed Monday morning for Utica,! N. Y., called by a telegram announcing the death of his younger and only brother, which took place Saturday. The deceased was a man of prominenceand great wealth. 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 <fc Honan

There will be a meeting of the members of the “Ladies’ Literary Society,’’ Saturday afternoon, Dec. 5, at 2 o’clock, at Mrs. S. P. Thompson’s, for the purpose of re-orgsniz ing. All members come, and any ladies who are interested and wish to unite in the work are cordially invited to attend.

The proposed changes in the arrangement of the post-office as described last week, were put into effect Saturday night, and the result is a very great* improvement, as is apparent to every patron of the office. Felt Boots, Rhode Island Rubbers $2.00 Felt Boots Candee Rubbers $2.50 Hemphill A Honan. Miss May Kendall, two Misses Failing, Miss Murray, Miss Bennett, Messrs Claud Loughry, and Billy Hamlin, all of Monticello, attended the Thanksgiving dance in Rensselaer and the young ladies remained until Monday, visiting friends. Towels, extra quality and size, 50 cts. a pair. L. Hopkins. The Berry Brothers have sold theft stock of groceffes, in Leopold’s Bazar building, to Laßue Brothers, possession of the same having been given Tuesday. The Berrys are expert telegraphers and we understand will return to the pursuit of that vocation. | Holiday goods for the thousands. Chicago Bargain Store.

1 Rev. J. H. Wilson, M. E. presiding [ elder for Valparaiso district, delivered a lecture at the M. E. church, Sunday evening, on the Subject of • “The scarcity of fast young men.” •He is a most entertaining and instructive speaker, and held the closest • attention of his very large audience, I throughout

Smyrma rugs, 75cts. to $4-00. L. Hopkins . Jewelry, Woolen Gloves, Chinasilk Handerchiefs, Mufflers, all going cheap as holiday goods at Mrs. Lecki lider’s. Please call. The society of Willing Workers made the first response to the appeal in last week’s Republican in behalf of Mrs. Towers. Their contribution consisted of all they had in their treasury, but being little folks they naturally had but little money, and I therefore there is still urgent neces- ; silly for others to imitate their very 1 commendable example, if the poor woman is to retain her home.

The faigtly of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hammdnd was made happy by the birth, last Wednesday night, of a fine 7 pound boy—while their feelings at the further addition to their family, at the same time and place, of a fine 6 pound daughter, may be better imagined than expressed. The twins are doing well. Millinery at cost at Hemphill & Honan’s. We will announce to the public that we have added all kinds of coal, to our business, we will sell as cheap as any body. Dexter & Cox.

Wm. Vanarsdal, the Monon saloonist who killed Dora Thorpe, has been indicted by the White Co. grand jury, and is now in jail atMonticello. The indictment against him in Tippecanoe county has been nolle pressed, on motion of the state’s attorney. The girl was hurt in White county and died in Lafayette, in Tippecanoe Co., and in cases of that character the courts"" of either county have jurisdiction. Felt Boots, Rhode Island Rubbers 1 12.00 Felt Boots, Candee Rubbers $2.50. '^2!^ t>i *; | Hemphill <fc Honan. Hold! Just in; a fine line of all kind of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware at lowest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s. The marriage of Miss Grace Daugherty and Mr. A. L. Padgitt took place last Monday evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Daugherty, about two miles south of town. Some 40 or 50 invited guests were presnet, all of whom enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Rev. B. F. Ferguson performed the wedding ceremony. The array of bridal presents was extensive and handsome. On Thursdays and Saturdays goods will be at cost, at Mrs. Lecklider’s A full line of millinery goods, just received at Hemphill & Honan’s.

Farmers, if you want to buy a bbl. of good flour, call on Dexter A Cox. John McColly continues to improve and is now thought to be wholly out of danger, but the sight Of his injured eye is probably destroyed. He received his injury, as >efore stated, while hunting with his brother, Willis. The latter fired at a rabbit and a single glancing shot struck John in the eye, and was the occasion of all the trouble; but so little was thought of the injury at first, that the services of a physician were not called, for several days. Have you seen those Ratan Chairs at Williams’ ?

Watches, clocks and Jewelry and silverware at rock bottom prices at H. J. Rossbacher’s, withF. B. Meyer An attempt is being made to extend the business and benefits of the Rensselaer Creamery by establishing stations in outlying towns, at which milk will be delivered and the cream only to be shipped to the creamery. The plan is to establish an experimental station at Marlborough, and if the plan works well there, to extend the system to other neighboring towns. The creamery is doing remarkably well for the time of year, and the state of the roads, the average daily receipt of milk being still well up to the 5,000 lb. mark. C. C. Starr’s pure Jewel Tea is the most refreshing of See the cheap ribbons, at Ellis A Murray’s Holiday goods, at Mrs. Lecklide r’s For anything in the fancy goods line call on Hemphill A Honan.

The Ladies of the Christian church will give a Butterfly social in the vacant room of Leopold’s, just west of E. P. Honan’s, on Friday evening, Dec. 4th, 1891. ’Christmas articles will be on exhibition for sale. Come one, come all, come every body,. Come afid buy a butterfly with all the colors of the rainbow. Oysters will be served to suit the taste for 25 cents, Chicken sandwiches scts; 4 white, pink or blue ice 10 cts; cake scts; coffee 5 cts. Come and get a souvenir. The ladies have arranged to have various kinds of games. By order of Committee.

Walter Porter, manager of the McCoy farnren Jordan tp., has just sok his own 160 acre farm, 2 miles east ol! Rensselaer, to George Landis of Onarga. 111., The price receivec was $36 per acre. Mr. Landis wil move upon the place, in March. The Peter McElfresh farm, in the same neighborhood, has been also sold to Wm. Lockwood another Onarga man, a son-in-law of Harrison Baker . Mr. McElfresh will retain possession of his farm for another year however. The largest assortment of carpets in town, at Williams’ furniture store.

Buy pure teas and fresh roasted offee at C. C. Starr’s. We roast our own coffee as needed, consequently have no old, stale stock. The members of the Iroquois Lodge, I. O. 0. F., were greatly but agreeably surprised, at the close of the regular lodge exercises, last Thursday evening, when the lady members of the Rebecca lodge marched in and took full and complete posession, and forthwith from baskets filled to repletion, spread a most bountiful and toothsome supper, consisting of all sorts of good eatables. It was an occasion the brethern of the three mystic links will long hold in pleasant remembrance. Coal! Coal! Coal! It is all coal now at Dexter & Cox’s. Any person wishing to invest or borrow money Call and see me, at my office, Rensselaer Bank. B. F. Ferguson. The Thanksgiving dance, given b y “The Boys,” at the Opera House last Wednesday evening, was attended by about 50 couples of dancers and a considerable number of spectators. Prof. Louis Bagar was prompter; Geo. Strickfaden floor manager; V. E. Loughridge and H. J. Ross back er, reception committee, and F. M. Hanley and B. F. Fendig arrangements committee. The Monticello Orchestra furnished beautiful music, and an elegant supper was served by Landlord Dale, at the Nowels house. It was a well managed and enjoyable affair, throughout.

Felt hats at Mrs. Lecklider’s from 25 to 68 cents. A square piano for sale cheap. For information, enquire at this office. Fine Watch, Clock and Jewelry. Repairing and work warranted, at owest prices, at H. J. Rossbacher’s /The oil excitement in Gillam township is still at fever heat, and boring operations are already in progress in several places, and new parties from Ohio, with boring outfits, are arriving. The several wells that have already been bored have, so far as can be ascertained, been without decisive results. In regard to one of these, on the Swisher farm, only a few hundred yards from his present oil well, the borers are very reticent, and no information can be obtained regarding it The Swisher well is thought to holding out in full strength, whenever it is allowed to flow.

Several good farms for sale, in the vicinity of Rensselaer, at terms to suit purchasers. B. F. Ferguson. A desirable two story house of 6 rooms and seven large lots for rent cheep; inquire at this office for furth-. er information.

Wm. Russell, of Fa Oaks, was tried before Squire Morgan and a jury, Monday afternoon, oh the charge of giving liquor to minors. He opened a general store in Fair Oaks, Oct 31st and by way of making himself solid with the supposed leading citizens 4 of his burg, he bought a keg of beer and gave it to his thirsty townsmen, with his blessing and also, as the evidence showed, with very mild injunctions to his beer committee hot to allow any minors to have any of the beer. The injunction was not observed, however, the however being allowed to help themselves freely and hence the prosecution. The jury deliberated over the case for 5 hours, and then failed to agree. The parties then agreed to leave the decision to the Squire, and he promptly acquitted the accused.

Marriage licenses issued since last reported. August Shultz, Katie Wolfe. Frederick W. E. Vincent, Lillie M. Ream. Albert Brasket. i Rosy Lee Lewark. J Joseph H. Austin, —. } Daisy P. Taylor. J Alton L. Padgitt, | Grace Daugherty. Prof. Louis Bagar wishes to request all ladies who may contemplate sending their children to his dancing classes, to meet him at the Opera Honse, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. Well bred brood mares for sale, or to exchange for geldings. Also some fine pigs for sale! /Laßue Bros.

Mary M. Cooper has begun action for a divorce from Sherman WCooper. They were married only last February and, according to the complaint, Cooper began abusing her most shamefully within less than a month. He called her the vilest names, accused her of unchaste conduct, and kicked and beat her most brutally. She also alleges that he is a habitual drunkard, and that he provided nothing for her to eat or wear. They separated in October. She asks for the restoration of her maiden name, Bruner. The parties live in the vicinity ofKniman. Several Farms for sale. From 0 acres upwards, at reasonable prices, for cash or on time to suit purchasers. Fletcher Monnett, . W Agent I have a splendid property in Rensselaer, Ind. for sale or trade for lands n Jasper Co. Anyone wishing a lome call and see me. ts B. F. Ferguson.

Jesse Ball, a boy of about 16 years of age, and son of Cyrus Ball, narrowly escaped being terribly injured, on Thanksgiving day. He and Will Towers, of about the same age, were starting out hunting, and while crossing the cattle guards on the railroad, just east of town, the Towers boy fell into the guards and his gun striking against the timbers was discharged, and the charge struck the Ball boy in the leg, just above the knee. The result was a pretty deep and painful flesh wound, but not a permanent nor dangerous injury. Had the load struck an inch lower, says Dr. Alter, who treated the case, the boy’s kneepan would have been wholly shot away, and he would have been a cripple for life.

Notwithstanding the big advance in coffee you can buy fresh roasted coffee at C. C. Starr’s at the old price. J. E. Spitler at the post office has secured the agency of C. M. Barnes to buy up the old school books of this county, for which he can pay the highest market price. ts

The hunting contest, last Thursday, did not result in any very enormous bags of game, although it was moderately successful in that particular, and a pleasant episode for the contestants, in general results. The side captained by Chas. Robinson was victorious, by a score of 3605 points, to 328(j for Eddy Irwin’s, and the latter side had to pay for the big supper, of which all hands partook at Blue Brother’s restaurant, in the evening. Dave Warner and Louie Hopkins, who were on Irwin’s side, got back after 4 o’clock and were barred out. They had 520 points, or enough to have turned the scale in favor of their side. J. W. King, on Robinson’s side, made the biggest in dividual score, 2185 points. Tom Sayler, on the same side, made 2750 points killing sparrows, but was ruled out for not going outside of the corporation. He consoled himself by saying that the biggest joke was on the sparrows. Sei. Grant, on Robinson’s side, tried to play it fine by taking with him a lot of, quails and a possum captured the day before, but as it happened, Charley Rhoades, the barber, was in his party and belonged to the other side, and he not only slyly threw away the possum but gave the snap away as to tho rest ot Grant’s back number game and it was therefore thrown out.

Among the late journalistic vea* hires is the National Barber. There are * great many sharp things in it, bat no cuts. » Socratis knew a thing or two, and he left this recommendation: “Employ your time in improving yourself by other men s writings so you shall come easily by what other - have labored hard for." The Hot Springs (Ark.) Thomas "Cat is a new journalistic candidate for popular favor. It is perhaps unnecessary to say that it comes out every night and that politically it is on the fence. == During the last nine months the number of immigrants who arrived In this country was 409,256. an in crease of 87,877 over the corresponding nine months-of last year. Those hgures emphasize the necessity for legislation to limit the inflow of for. eigners in such a way that only the desirable ones shall be admitted.

A mew illustration of the fact that every vote counts has occurred in New York. Mr. Henry Kenrick Republican candidate for Assemblyman in Sullivan county, is elected by a majority of ope. This is the more remarkable as it is possible that the political complexion of the Assembly jtscW may he determined by that one vote. , • ~~ Four ex-members of Congress are seeking the position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. Your ex-member of Congress is a perpet. ually hungry office-seeker. The clerkship of the House is a pretty good office, having a salary of $5,000 a year, with some desirable perquisites and considerable patronage, while the duties are not onerous. Perhaps few smokers would be willing to admit that it is the sight of the smoke more than anything else, that delights the smoker. It is true, nevertheless. It is a fact, though you may not have noticed it, that a blind man never smokes. It is the experience of all smokers who have been ss unfortunate as to lose their eyesight, that they very soon lose all desire to smoke. A new plunger with a system has appeared in Monaco, and the system has worked so well on two occasions that its author has won $300,000. H has bought a big yacht, and proposes to sail back to England for the purpose of once more trying on the sys tern. If it works like other “systems’ of gambling the plunger may have to go out of commission as a yachtsman an< walk back to England.

Thbse may be troublous days for Leo XIII in Rome, but they are not so bad as some of his predecessrs passed through. Many of them at one time or other in their career found it convenient to leave the town for awhile. Among those was Pius IX„ whom the present pontiff sue ceecled ip the chair of Peter, But the headquarters of the church al- . ways returned to the Eternal City, and there they are likely to remain for ages, despite the unpleasantness which may arise from time to time between the Quirlnal and the Vatican. Indeed there is a very strong impression in the minds of thinking people of all denominations and ol no that the situation in Rome is not quite so alarming for the Pope as is imagined or pretended by some of the officials of the church in that municipality.

A bar® and fine example of personal dignity, independence and of methodic foresight-was set by a lonely, old, poor woman, Mrs. Ann O’Brien, who was found tho other day in Boston dead in her room. Near her were found her savings for many years, and with them the deed of a burial !•*- and receipted bills from a neighboring undertaker for a tombstone, a coffin and funeral expenses. • Here is suggestion for a story as pathetic as any of Miss Wilkins’s, of the old woman's thoughts and dreams and fancies from the day she first understood that she was to die, and set herself to prepare to meet the King of Terrors with lamp trhnrped and burning, with all decency and order. When she was alive she’ must have seemed an eeoentric fool, ppssibly a miser; but now who shall say that hers were not in a high deKthe noble "virtues that dignify anity—“self-revcror.ce, self-con trol, self-knowledge?"