Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 April 1893 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

Not many availed themselves of the low rates to visit the wonderful new town of Gas City, The fare for the round trip was only

$2.75, and it would certainly be worth that to see a place of such marvelous growth. Remington is given over to secret societies. Even ±halittle girls in the primary departments banded themselves together into a society with pass word, signs, and all other distinguishing features. One of their number for a real dr fancied grievance revealed the pass-word and signs and was soundly punished by the other members, because, as they said “she bio wed on them.” As the fracas took place on the school ground, Prof. Belden put a summary stop to the proceedings. Miss Maude Lally has fitted up the south elevator office a§ a millinery store. It is an attractive and pleasant room. - The School Board has selectedthe teachers for the followi ug year. AIL the teachers are retained in -their present positioua. with the exception of Mr. Murphy, who has not decided to accept the situation for another year. Mr. Dickerson comes back' as Superintendent. Mr. Belden has filled the difficult position admirably and no fault was found with him or his work, but for certain good reasons, not necessary to mention here, Mr. Dickerson was reinstated in his old place, to great satisfaction of a large majority of our citizens. A man of Mr. Belden’s character and capabilities will surely have no trouble iu finding an excellent situation.

Mrs. M. Solomon, of Chicago, is visiting her,parents, Mr. aud Mrs. \V. U. Shaw, and many friends in this place. While the numerous friends of Hou. t>. EL Patton will sympathize with him in his disappointment with regard to the office ho was seeking, they are not altogether sorrowful, as it would have taken /--A him and his excellent family away from Remington- f<sr four years. We Bemiugtonians would have felt a local pride iu the selection oue of our citizens for oue of the moat important offices connected the government, if it had been so ordered. H. li. Walker received a telegram a few days ago from Dakota, announcing the death of a favorite sister.

Miss Anna ITarper who has been seriously and dangerously sick for several weeks, is able to take a litt!e out door exercise. Miss Fannie Hawkins is training the young ideas of the cliildren of Gilboa Center. Benton Co. Mr. J. E. Holletf was prostrated last week with a severe attack of rheumatism, but is again able to attend to business. The Easter services in the differed t churches of this place were very beautiful and impressive. A sunrise prayer meeting was held in the Christian church by the different societies of young people which was well attended, although held at such an early hour. The leaders were Mrs, Jesse Allman and Miss Ida Beal. The Mefliodist church was handsomely and profusely decorated with blooming plants from Mr. Gumrn’s green house and from private collections. The exercises were by the S. S. conducted by the Supt. Mr. J. E. Hollett, and were specially good. The collection for missionary pur poses was something over ten dollars.

During the storm of Monday afternoon, a cow belonging to August Luctrehan was struck by lightning and instantly killed. As she fell to the earth she carried death and destruction to a setting hen and a nest full of eggs. No insurance on the hen. Mrs. Albert Bellows is seMOusly sick but her synaptons were somewhat improved at latest accounts. Mrs. John Wilson is recovering from a long continued and distressing attack of nervous prostration. The guests 8t the anniversary surprise party of Mr. and* Mrs. O. M. Vickery we*e more nearly 125 than 25 as your proof reader made it in the itemsof week-before last

Lightning also struck and killed two horses for Mr. Charles Gosa and a cow for Mr. John Powell. Mr. Goss’s son was harrowing in a field with the two horses when the bolt came. The lad was badly stunned and frightened but otherwise uninjured. Dr. M. G, Traugh attended the dental convention last week in Indianapolis and reports a splendid time. “Miss of Pontiac is visiting Hon. O. B. McIntire and family, arriving last Saturday. Remingtonlan .