Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1892 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Rileys will play Damop A Pythias at Monon on the evening of the 22nd. - Mrs. Lydia Paris Kimball,, of Xenia, this state, is visiting her parents, here. The latest style on ,soft or stiff hats. Chicago Bargain Store. Ray Thompson is the latest accession to the ranks of local bicyclers. He has a good “Safety” machine. A. J. Worstell returned from his stay for treatment in a hospital, last Saturday. His treatment was successful. Head quarters for the most stylish best fitting spring jackets. Chicago Bargain Store. The March term of the Jasper circuit court will begin next Monday. The docket is considerably larger than commou. Dexter A Cox will sell you a nice grade of meal and Graham flour. Our entire stock at a great sacrifice for 60 days. L. Hopkins.

Chas. R. Nowels, one of the junior members of the firm of Nowels Bros. «fcCo., will build a tasty residence, this spring. Rev. U. M. McGuire preached at Michigan City, last Sunday. Hi's puplit here was filled by Rev. J. W. Koontz, of Mo non. ' 3 The Epworth League of the four Methodist districts in this part of the state will hold a conference at Michigan City, commencing on April 19th, and continuing three days. Any person having a small property ot sell, please call at my office. B. F. Ferguson. Charley Worden will build a comfortable residence this spring, on lots on the south side of the country road-, east of C. C. Starr’s residence. Dow* ier A Banes have the contract. Mrs. A. J. Sharp and daughter Hattie will do washing and ironing for the Public. First house North of C. B. Steward’s residence. Albert Witham will make a public sale, next Monday, March 21st, at his place 3 miles north of Francesvilie. He will sell horses, cows and other live stock, and a full set of farming implements, Ac., Ac.

James Maloy has rented his brick building near the depot to “Shorty” Simpson, for a grocery store, and will at onoe proceed to build a good residence, -on the lots adjoining. Frank Osborne has the contract. Style, quality, fit and price on clothing unequaled in the Co. Chicago Bargain Store. Albert Witham, lately living north of Francesville, has sold his farm and is moving to Rensselaer. He is occupying T. F. Grant’s house, but will probably build a residence later in the season. He is a brother-in-law of Frank Osborne, the builder. New enrpets"and full line of samples at Ellis & Murrays. The subject for sermons at the Presbyterian church, next Sunday, will be: Morning, “Profanity.” Evenings “The History of Israel, from the Red Sea to the Conquest of Canaan.” The evening sermon will be illustrated by tlia use of a stereopticou. The people are all invited. f’t . Ellis A Murriysell rubber boots, Candee and Woonscokets, cheaper than any body.. ■ ■. : ■■■■■ - Jasper County real estate is phenomenally active property just u>w, airt* haids ripidly The sales reported in last week’s Republican beat the record, however, for any equal period, we presume, in the history of the county, at least in ra ignitude of considerations. The total of these was over 1138,090.

Mrs. George Keliner of Nickel Plate, Ohio, is visiting her Rensselaer friends. Her husband, formerly but-ter-maker at the Rensselaer creamery, is traveling for Davis A Rankin, the creamery machinery men. . Special bargains in ribbons at Elli 8 . A Murrays. *' Adda, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Strickfaden, died Monday morning,ofjntermittent fever, aged one year and two months. The The afflicted parents took the remains to Champaign, 111., for burial, beside the bodies of two other children, previously lost. —-.— — You can save 2 to 4cts a lb. oh the best carpet warp made. Chicago Bargain Store .

Geo. B. Parkinson’s house,. dil-llus farm near Pleasant Ridge, was burned last Sunday evening, during the absence, at church, of his teii int, Felix Parker, and family. The cause of the fire we have not learned, neither if there was any insurance on Unbuilding. The loss of Mr. Parker’s houselold goods was complete, excepting a washing machine, which happened to le outside the building. All persons knowing themselves indebted to me, will please call and settle by March 15th. With cish or by note. Dr. M. E. Jackson.

The new organization of the Monnett Automatic Threshing Machine Company, was complete: 1 Mon day, so far as related to resilient members of the company, and the papers were then sent to Philo, 111., for the signature of a proposed member of the company living there. Our people will be given an opportunity within a few days to show how badly they desire the location of this factory in our town. Lay in your fall supplies from what we have left. L. Hopkins. And si ill another very promising secret lodge has been organized in Rensselaer, and will be instituted in a short time. It will be in the order oT Pythian Sister, the female branch of the Knights of Pythias. The charter members will be 43 in number, 26 women and 17 men. Its name will be Rensselaer Temple, Number 58, Pythian Sisters. The new lodge begins its career under very flattering auspices. . ' A great reduction ou every shoe in the house at prices that are bound to make more room for new spring stock in a few days. Chicago Bargain Store.

Among the many other building matters intention of County Supt. Warren and Mr. Robt. Randle toTargely improve their respective residences, may be mentioned. In the ease of the latter, the improvemnet will be very extensive, including the addition of a second story, and otherwise largely increasing the building. M. L. Spitler will also add large improvements to his residence. Ladies, go to Mrs. Cripps, for all kinds of fashionable dress-making, establishment over Park Wright’s undertaking office. 4tp

Rev. J. H. Cissel, pastor of tbe Methodist Episcopal church at LaPorte, has beea granted a leave; of absence for a period, of three months. Mr. Cissel a short time ago suffered a stroke of paralysis and he has been given this vacatiou that a change of climate and a rest from the usual duties imposed upon him may aid to regain his strength and build him up. His many friends in Rensselaer will hope for his complete recovery. See the new novelties in children’s stiff hats. Chicago Bargain Store.

Attention is called to the advertisement of “Wanted—Good Homes," in another place in this puThe Association sending out tuSe notices is entirely reliable anc deserving of every encouragement in the good work they are engaged in. If any of our readers know of any family which would be likely to offer a good home to any of these children, they will do a good and humane act by calling their attention to the advertisement referred to.

j - J. A. Sharp’s new house, on Weston street, near John Sullivan’s, has already made much progress. Alfred Collins is now a resident of Rensselaer, and has his implement store, in Leopold’s building, adjoining the town hall, in running order. He resides in Mrs. Geo. Hoover’s house, south end of Division street. I ; * • -. Millinery cost at Hemhill A Honan’s. You will find at the feed store, choice grades of feed. Call and see Dexter A Cox. Phil Phillips’ with his re-organized Dramatic Go., will begin a week’s engagement at the O pera House, on the evening of the 28th. - Every 3oct . ticket purchased during the week will entitle the purchaser to one chance for a gold watch, to be given away on Saturday evening, provided the purchaser is in the audience that evening.

New spring jackets and capes. Chicago Bargain Stroe. Mr. Cephas B. Miller and Miss Mary C. Slaughter were married last Saturday evening, at the sheriff’s, residence, by Rev. T, F. Drake. The groom lives at, or near Indianapolis, and the bride is a daughter of M. Y. Slaughter, a well known resident of Marion tp., a few miles south of Rensselaer. The happy couple departed for their future residence, on the Monday forenoon train.

Farmers! you can get as nice mea made out of your corn at the feed store as anyone needs. -Bring italong. Dexter A Cox.

Goodland Herald: Hon. W. W. Gilman presided as chairman of tlu? Logansport convention and made a speech that has attracted much attention and favorable comment from members of his party in the district. Mr. Gilman is being prominently mentioned for congress in the 10 district. At his own home, where the bestcriticisms of a man’s value can always be found, he would be strongest, and if nominated and e’ected his friends and neighbors would feel that the district would be represented by an honest and talented man, with a splendid record behind him and the ability with increased opportunities to add to it the credit of himself and his constituency. Good carpet warp » colors, 18cts pound. Chicago Bakgain Store. - ; - .. —— ——— - : The Town Board, Monday night, ordered a new briok side-walk, along the Division street front of the Catholic charah ail \l. F. Chilcote’s properties. The petition for a walk on the north side 'Of Alfred Thompson’s. residence, was referred to the Street Committee. So also was a petition of cMrtßensin regard fcd the dairy maintained by Joseph Fisher, on Division street. The matter of the proposed improvement of Washington street will be taken up at a special meeting, at an early day, probably during the present week. Resolutions adopted on the occasion of the death of Paris Harrison, member of the Board from the Fourth district, are published elsewhere.

Trade demanded it, is why we have on our shelves a very find’stock of dress goods. Chicago Bargain*. Store. Dr. M. B. Alter, in the capacity of Deputy District Grand Master, went to Wheatfield, Tuesday night, to institute a new Odd Fellows lodge, at that place. A large number of the Rensselaer Odd Fellows accompanied him to assist in the work of institution. The initiatory work was performed by the Rensselaer “Team,” and done in shape, by all accounts. The name and style of the new lodge is “Whoatfield Lodge No. 689,1. O. O. F. It has 24 charter members, and 19 other applications for membership.

We will give fall datings to our responsible customers on all fall and winter goods. Now is your chance. 'friTT^t l -W-T-r-,— : y, L. HOFXINS. A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Stephenson died last Saturday, at their residence-in Weston’s Add. Its age was about two years. Funeral services were held at the residence, Monday morning, by Rev. Utz, after which the remains were taken to Barkley tp., for interment, in Prater , cemetery.

Mr. Joe Yeoman and son Reuben ard'tra the sick list. v Judge Healy is in Chicago enjoying St Patrick’s Day. f*o ’. Lime and cement at the feed store » Dexter <fc Cox. Miss Elpha Yeoman is thinking of buying out a millinery establishment in Brook, A job lot of good jeans 12cts yd. worth 20cts yd. Chicago Bargain Store. The audiences are increasing at the Christian Church and the interest is excellent. Ed ward Howland, a brother of Mrs. Julia Healey, of this place, died at his home at Rochester. Fulton Co., last Monday night. His age was 45 years. "•} - A good new safe, a refrigerator and an oil-tauk for sale cheap. Laßue Bros.

Marriage licenses issued since last reported. j Daniel W. Waymire, ( May A. Hammond, j Cephas B. Miller, ( Mary C. Slaughter, j Judson L. Adam.-, | Eva Way mire, j Charles H. Mustard. | Lucinda Kennedy. .Why can the Chicago Bargain Store do business 15 per cent, less than competitors? Rents.

The. sensational divorce suit of Mrs. Alice Spencer against Dr. Wm, Spencer, of White county, has just been decided by Judge Reynolds at Monticello. Mrs. Spencer tbarged ill treatment and failure to provide and aski d $40,000 alimony. The judge in his decision granted the divorce, giving her SIO,OOO alimony, SSOO attorney’s fees, the custody of the child and S2OO per year for four years for its support. Bargains in woollen underwear and hosiery at Ellis A Murrays. In purchasing spectacles do not patronize traveling doctors or opticians, as very few of them are honest or competent and are pretty apt to sell inferior goods, at very high prices. Dr. I. B. Washburn has a fine test case of lenses and will order you the very best of glasses, in such frames as you wish, at very reasonable rates. — ——ts

The Century Magazine will take up the campaign for good roads. The April number is to contain a suggestive article on “Our Common Roads,” by Isaac B. Potter, editor of “Good Road s’’ and a practical engineer • The author points out the enormous 1098 to this country through the present general condition of American roads,- a- loss which falls, not-only upon the farmer, but upon city people as well, who are compelled to pay unnecessary prices for having produce brought to them. An American consul in France reports that the read system of that country (the most perfect system in the world) “has been of greater value to the country as a means of raising the value of lands than have the railways.” Tu France every market-cart, with its broad tire, is a road maker. Mr. Potter’s article is full of practical suggestions for tbe betterment of American roads, and it is fully illustrated.

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Millinery «t cost at Hemphill A Honan’s. Any person wishing to invest or borrow money Call and see me, at my office, Rensselaer Bank. B. F. Ferguson. Subjects for the weeks sermons at the Christian church commencing Thu rsday evening; / - - Thurs. Eve. “Hpyocrisy.” Fri. Eve. “Self Made and Never Made.” A Sermon to young men. Sat. Eve. “Man 'in Everyday Clothes.” Lord’s Day A. M. “Love,” “ 3 p, m. A sermon to women. ■ lord’s Day 7-30 p. it. “Dives and Lazarus” Mon. Eve. “How to Study the Bible.” "Tuea. Eve. “Positive Commandments.” Wed- Eve. “How we are Saved.” A sermon to the boys and girls*

The W. C. T. U., wifi meet at the residence of Mrs. Henry Wood’s, Sat. March 19th, at 2:30 p. m. Bargains in Women and children’s heavy shoes at Ellis A Murrays. , Nowcls Bros. A Co., report the local market price as fallows: Wheat 75 to 80c; rye 70.:; oats, mixed 25c; white 27c; corn 33c; hay $3.00 VO $7.50. Several good farms for sale, in the vicinity of Rensselaer, at terms to suit purchasers. B.F. Ferguson. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church brate their annual Thank-offering by giving a public entertainment at the M. E. church, Sunday evening, Mch. 20. All are cordially invited, Closs buyers and. money saver price our boots and shoes before you buy. Chicago Bargain Store.

Rev. J. T. Stafford of Monon will preach at Marlborough- - hereafter, Sunday afternoons at three o’clock evgry two weeks begininiig Sunday March 27th. Those from ar.mil Watsons, Lee; Parkers, and South America are 5 especially invited to cone to the services.

The descending sun, yesterday evening, was accompanied by a most remarkable display of “sundogs” which rivalled the sun itself iu brilliauoy, and with curved auil interlacing halos, of rainbow hues. Most remarkable of all was an almost perfect rainbow, nearly in the zenith, which curved in an opposite direction from all the others. For anything in the fancy goods call on Hemphill A Honan, i The last two of Uncle John Waymire’s unmarried children were carried off last Sunday, by the matrimonial epidemic. At noon his son Daniel W. Waymire, was married to Miss May A. Hammond, daughter of Stewart C. Hammond, at, the latter's residence about 3 miles south of town. Rev. B. F. Ferguson performed the ceremony. It was a very pleasant occasion, but only relatives and near friends were present. The young couple will reside on Uncle John’s old home place in Jordan tp. In the evening of the same day,atUnele John’s residencs in town, his daughter, Miss Eva Waymire, was married to Mr. Jadson L. Adams, son of Henry L. Adams, of Jordan tp., and upon one of whose farms they will reside. Rev. 1.1. Gorby performed the ceremony. Paper Hanging, Done on short notice and good work guaranteed. Leave orders at A. F. Long’s or F. B. Key ere ’ drugstores;

A. J. KNIGHT.