Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1893 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

Mr. J. H. Bartholemew whose serious sickness was mentioned in tbe Remington items of last week, died at his home in this place at 12 o’clock Sunday night; after an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Bartholemew was a native of England, coming to this country with his wife while still a young man. He was universally respected, having lived an upright Christian life for many years. The fuDeral takes place from the Methodist church this [Tuesday] afternoon. Among other Remingtonians who are taking in the worlds fair may be mentioned Mrs. Levi Hawkins and her three daughters, Rev. A. H. DeLong and wife, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Hart, of Wolcott and possibly others whose names have escaped your correspondent. / Misses Julia McKee, Mabel and Catharine Parker, Messrs. Will and John McKee, Fred Burger, Luther Patton and Hartley Church are home from their respective colleges for tbe summer vacation. Two of the number, Will McKee and Luther Patton graduated with honors, the first mentioned one from Lake Forest and the other from Purdue. Rev. S. Y. McKee attended the commencement exercises at Lake Forest. Mr. Willard Shields of Rensselaer and Miss Laura Hodshire were married at the home of Uje bride in this place, on Sunday evening last, Rev. J. B. Carson officiating. The newly wedded couple left on tbe early train Monday morning for their future

home in Denver, Col. followed by the good wishes of many friends. Mr. W. H, JshawwDO was attacked with nervous chilis while attending; the worlds fair, has become much better since returning home. Mrs. IV m. Legg and her five daughters, of Logausport, are visiting with ~sfrs, Legg's parents Mr. and Mrs. R R. [ Petitt and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Sylvia Carmichael and her daughters Madge and Fay are the guests of G. B. Chappell and family. The barn and ice house on the l premises of Harry Hartley were consumed by fire, on Sunday last, the alarm of fire soundiDg a little after twelve o’clock. Notwithstanding the combined and intense heat of the sun ani the flames, most of the ice and all the adjacent buildings were saved by the strenuous exertions of the firemen and citizens generally. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley were both from home at the time of the fire, Mr. Hartley in Chicagp and his wife in Kentland. The origin of the fire is unknown but it is surmised that some little boys who are in the habit of playing about the barn may have been in some way connected with it. The loss is covered by insurance. Remingtonian.