Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1892 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

The beautiful and spacious residence of Hon. D. 11. Patton was Ihe scene of a happy and brilliant gathering last Saturday evening, the occasion being the twenty fifth anniversary of the. wedding of the Dr. and his wife. The company assembled at the residence of O. 31. Vickery and ac the appointed time marched to the Patton residence, bearing with them ns & slight token of their respect and and resjieot and appreciation, a handsome silver tea service. The pres station speech which was both humorous and pathetic wns made by Rev. S. V. McKee, and responded to l<y tbfe Dr, who , notwithstanding I bis evident embarrassment and complete surprise expressed the thanks of himself and wife in courteous words, and hado all who had come at least one hundrtd, a hearty welcome. Instead of the usual refreshments, a delightful musical programme eras rendered. The company dispersed at a late hour With many heartfelt congratulations and good wishes for the excellent couple who had boon so comThe ham some> and we uruw \e<

by the heroic efforts of the fire departncnt, assisted by the citizens the b iuse was saved from otter destruction although badly damaged. The inrnitcre, bedding and clo hing of th. family was almost entirely destroyed. The insurance will probably .:ov<t the'actual money loss,bat it wii take time d labor to .nafce .good the clothing, bedding, quilts and ether articles of household use and beauty that were destroyed. It is not know n how the fire originated,’ but it was in a closet in an upper room. ~ ' Mr. M. J. Costello received judgement for six hundred dollars against the Monon R. E. Co. for injuries received oh that road last winter. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Pettitt went to the Indiana Med tyinal springs last week.

Mis. 0.- P. Tabor has so far recovered from her long and painful at tack of rheumatism as to be able to walk out and visit her friends. The readers of the Republican who live in Remington and vicinity should attend the entertainment at the Methodist chuicli on Friday evening of this week. The exercises will be both entertaining and instructive and the collection which should be liberal, will go to the missionary cause. The friends will remember that no fee can be taken at the door but all will be expected to give to the collection. A number of tbc friends of the newly wedded couple, Mr. and Mrs. Will Geirr, gave them a pleasant surprise party on Monday evening of this wei k. It was what might be called a house-warming as Mr. and Mrs. Geier/ have just commenced housekeeping. It goes without saying that they had a good time.