Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1893 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Rensselaer, schools will commence Sept. 4th, one week from next Monday. Call on C. B. Steward, agent for lots in Columbia Addition; 140 lot at prices from $25 to $l3O. Wm. Grant has moved back from Hammond. There is very little work there in the building trade lines. Warner & Shead, at the new grocery store, would like a share of your trade. .. They will treat you right. A very bright and jolly party of 14 or 15'Normal students took in the big fair, last Saturday. Choice fruits, of every description at Vick's restaurant. Lacy Gwin, of Marsfield, Wis., visited his father, Trustee Gwin, of Hanging Grove, for a week and went home last Thursday. B?F. Ferguson will sell you Building and Loan stock. t Try a sack of our White Lilly flour W. R. Nowels <fc Son. Reet Hopkins, a few miles north of town, will move into the new ’ house he is building, north of the depot, and his son Grant will occupy his farm residence.

i Fo« Sale My house of 4 rooms and summer kitchen and four lots in Leopold’s addition Terms are halt cash and balance m stock. 52-3 tp. John Moosmilleb. M. H. Walker has returned home to Fowler, after a protracted sojourn in the South, much improved in health. He will resume his law practice at Fowler. Almost thrilling and sensational double balloon ascension is made daily from Cook A Whitby’s exhibition grounds, the novel spectacle of a horse going skyward being a feature. At Rensselaer, Friday, Sept. 15 , Wm. Russell and wife, of Riverside, Calif., visited Uncle Wesley Henkle and John Harns’ family, from Thurs - day co Saturday. Mr. Russell form - erly lived at Morocco, Newton Co. Stereoscopes and stereoscopic views, and a first class line of spectacles and eye-glasses, all to be sold, away below regular prices, at Vick’s restaurant. Azariah Warren, of Keener tp., whose sale is advertised in The Republicak, intends to spend the winter in the west. He bought property in Rensselaer some time since, but has changed his mind about occupying it, at present.

The Monon Route has discontinue i the sale of Thayer commutation and tickets in their stead, have placed on sale excursion tickets good for five days from date of sale, Rensselaer to Chicago and return at the rate of 12.50. W. H. Bkam, Agt There are-over 150 nationafhaaks in Indiana, and of them only three have failed or suspended during the present stress. Of the three, two have resumed business. The other was dishonestly .conducted and the failure would have come in time, no matter what might be the prevailing conditions. Some of the. Democratic editors of the Pitot foisted a most barefaced lie into the columns of that paper last week. It was a statement that Cyrus Haas’ pension has not been suspended, and tfiat he had received his last ‘■allotment’’ ot pension, as usual. His pension has been suspended, and he has not received a dollar of it since May. And the suspension was an infernal Confederate outrage, too.

John Hodshire’s little baby has been very low with summer complaint It is now a little better. Little Chase Thomas, son of Amanzo Thonas, of Atlantic, Iowa; is a welcome and very “numerous” visitor at Uncle Frank Chilcote’s. . B. F. Ferguson is a Notary Public and can make out and take acknowledgment of any legal papers. Give him a call. Eugene Sayler has taken a fresh hitch at the Remington-Rensselaer telephone once more, and thinks that the chances for its success are very good. It would be a great convenience to many people.

I declare Charley, that man Chipman takes the cake on engine work. This engine runs better than it ever did, gives more power and takes less coal. A robber who recently knocked down and robbed Jas. Holtam, a Reynolds saloon keeper, of $177, was caught in Cincinnati, last week, by offering for collection an express order he had taken from Holtam. . • ■ Miss Ella Welsh and her sister came down from Renssel aer,Tuesday. The latter has been employed’to teach in the intermediate department of the Academy schools the ensuing year.— Brookston Reporter. Day accident insurance tickets in the Travelers’, for sale by B. F. Ferguson. Everybody should get an accident insurance ticket before starting on a journey. County Treasurer Hemphill moved into his handsome new house, corner of Main and Susan streets, 1 ast Friday. The Misses Comer’s house, which he moved out of, will be occupied by Prof. C. Haas. SrnwßD, fronj my place, one mile south of Aix, about July 26th a good Poland China sow, heavy with pig, hole in left ear. Five dollars reward. Address, Rensselaer, Joseph Williams.

Byron Sayler produced his body in Judge Morgan’s office, last Friday, and on .plea of guilty to the charge of thumping old Joe Gains, was fined $1 and costs, amounting in all to sl7. Old Joe himself plead guilty to provoke, and his bill amounted to sl4. 45.

Rensselaer Flouring Mill and Grain Elevator combined, W. R. Nowels<& Fon, proprietors. Manufactures of, and dealers in high grade flour, meal and all kinds of mill feed. We also handle all kinds of grain. Mill and Elevator near depot. For the occasion of the 27th national Encampment,*G. A. R. at Indianapolis, September 1893, the Monon route will-eell Excursion tickets from Rensselaer at the rate of $2.20 for the round trip'Sept. Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and sth, good returning until Sept lifi th.

Thos. E. Willey, of Almyra, Arkansas, is visiting his father-in-law, Ad Parkfeon, and other relatives in this vicinity, ifor a -short time. He was formerly a readout of Rensselaer, and wasin the drug business here. He is well «ne kindly remembered by all our older residents.

The undersigned has purchased of Thon Bums the new Ji very stable, on Vanßesaseber street, West of the public square, and proposes to conduct the same la a manner to give the amplest satisfaction to all patrons. Nothing but good rigs sent out Prices very reasonable. Give me a.trial. Roar. Rahdu. Jesse Porter, the 12 year old son of of Isaac Porter, who lives near the Paxton dumber yard, fell Friday afternoon, while getting of of Woodworth's dray wagon, and broke both bones of his right arm, about midway between the wrist and the elbow. Dr. Altar, who set the broken bones, says that it is a verv square break, and therefore not difficult to hold in place, nor likely to be long in healing.

Why do you lodge out by the world’s Fair gates, where “Wild Bill’s” Indians and cow boys and the “midway” night hawks make night, hideous, when you can get a bed for 50 cts. at 7455 Monroe St. in the aristocratic Auburn Park and a 15 minutes pleasure ride for scts. worth 25 cts ? R. S. Pahis.

Amanzo Thomas, of Atlantic, lowa, is visiting at M. F. Chilcote’s. By all accounts there is an unprecedentedly large number of fine races at the Remington fair, this week. The tin-pan and brass kettle band gave Yankee Nichols and his new fourth bjide a grand serenade, last Wednesday evening., B. F. Ferguson will be pleased to show you The Mosely Folding Bath Tub. Now in his office. • James Nelson will move back from Hammond, and occupy Dwight Babcock’s house in Thompson’s Addition, his own house here being rented. Estey organs and pianos, and Estey JkCamp organs and pianos, on e xhibi - tion at C. B. Steward’s. D. B. Coppess, of Tipton, was in town Saturday, and had been visiting his home folks, in Gillam. He is still in the drug business in Tipton, and doing well. A fine lot of silver plated ware and notions, to be sold at great bargains, at Vick’s restaurant.

There are 1200 horses and 1000 cattle at the great stock show, now in progress at the World’s fair. It is said to be the biggest stock show ever held on this continent B. F. Ferguson will loan you money at current rates of Interest. Clock shelves and brackets at less than cost, at Williams’ for the next 10 days. Even as a certain much esteemed and truly religious friend, makes frequent and effective allusion in his prayers to the “Fiery billows that roll beneath the unhallowed feet,” of unregenerate sinners, so also we remark that a large assortment of fiery billows, are cavorting about several very unhallowed pairs of No. 9 stogas in this town, and are liable to get in their work on them at almost any time. Warner and Shead, the new grocery firm. Give them a trial. Don’t fail to see the HamiltonMarvin Comedy Co. at the Opera House, commencing Monday, Aug. 21st.

Rev. Jasper Howard, of Wichita, Kans.,*is now visiting relativesand old friends in Rensselaer and vicinity. He was raised in Rensselaer, being the son of the late S. P. Howard. He left here, some 18 years ago, and was then a blacksmith, but some 8 years ago he entered the ministry of the M. E. church, and has pursued that calling successfully ever since, until the present year, daring which he has been resting for the benefit of his health.

Wils Porter is agent for the Con tmental Insurance Company, for this section, for all kinds of farm property, buildings, live stock Ac. Insures against damage by fire, lightning, tornados, windstorms Ac. Give him a trial. The Northwest Indiana Conference which convenes at LaPorte, Sept fith, has a membership of 172 and represents 126 pastoral charges. Among the church notables present will be Chaplain McCabe, of New York, missionary secretary ; Dr. Payne, of New York, secretary of educational work; Dr. Spencer, of Philadelphia, of the Church Extension Society; J. C. Hartzell, of Cincinnati, of the Freedman’s Aid and Southern Educational societies; D. H. Moore, editor Western Christian, Advocate, and Dr. John, of Greencastle, President DePauw Uni-: versity.

School of Telegraphy at LaFayette, Ind. under the supervision of Walter E. Doolittle, manager of the Postal Telegraph Co. will open on Sept. sth. Graduuates will be assisted in securing. positions. For particular address J. Cadden at LaFayette Buri neas College. Tobacco, cigars, pipes Ac at Vicks. The Hamilton-Marvin company is having good houses at their performances at the Opera House, and the performances are very well received by the audience. The popularity they acquired here at their former visit will not only be fully sustained but largely augmented, on this occasion.

A monstrous fine big boy at Frank Hanley’s, Monday morning. Sam English, of Barkley tp., has another baby girl. Fair Oaks station has the new commutation tickets also. Round trip to Chicago, $2.15. B. F. Ferguson will make you an abstract of your real estate for as little money as any one. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Hester Cripps Friday, Aug. 25, at 3 p. m. The firm of D wiggins brothers & Co. has been dissolved, F. J. Sears <fc Co., being their successors, in the real-estate, loan and abstracting business. Recorder Hunt was up in Gillam last week assisting his father to move into Medaryville, he having given up active farming. His big farm will be managed by J. L. Hardesty.

O. S. Dale has gone to Washington to begin his duties in the U. S. printing office as a “copy holder ” It is a pretty good position, but Mr. Dale has good reason to expect a better one, a little later on.

' Married licenses since last reported. J Art Moon, ( Hattie Watson. ( Richard Gasoway, ( Alice Potter. That great, thrilling and always popular drama, East Lynn, will be given by the Hamilton-Marvin company, Friday evening. On Saturday evening the play is “A Noble OutCast.” Mr. and Mrs. W. S. <s Orwin, former much esteemed residents of Rensselaer, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sears, for a few days. Mr. Orwin was in the jewelry business here some 14|years ago. He isw no in the same line at Rushville, this state. They returned home yesterday. For Sale or trade one good Lightning hay press. Enquire of W. R. Nowels & Son. » • A first-plass business in Renssela e for sale, at very reasonable terms. B. F. Ferguson, Agent. Rev. J. G. Camphell is attending the Battle Ground camp-meeting this week. He came up Monday forenoon to act as host to the party of eager buyers for his surplus household goods, which his invitation extended through The Republican, caused to assemble at his residence at that time; and they bought all that he offered and wanted more. Everything fresh and new and first class, and at lowest living prices, at Warner & Shead’s the new goocery store.

The many surviving members in Jasper County, of the 87th regiment, are again reminded that the regimental re-union, jointly with that of the 46th regiment, will be held at Kewanna, Fulton county, on Wednesday, and Thursday of next week. Perhaps as good a way to get there as any, from this vicinity is to drive across, by team. Consult Capt. Burnham or Dr. Washburn.

The advance agent of Cook A Whitby's circus, a real, big railroad circus, was in town last Friday, and says that the show is coming Sept 15th. The advertising car will be here Friday of this week. It is now several years since Rensselaer has had a big circus, and the news that one is ■coming wiUeet the hearts of the boys and girls to running at an increased rate of speed. In fact, we never knew a boy, or girl either for that matter, to be co old, even if gray in spots and bald the rest of the way, whose ears did not perk up a little when they heard that the circus was a’coming. Of course, it is always in order to moralize over the objectionable features of circuses, especially to gravely figure to a nicety the amount of money they take out of a community. But while they take away lots of money they bring in lots of pleasure, and if they are prqperly conducted, we, have it not in heart to regret their occasional visits to our town.

Mrs. Mattie Markham, of Cave City, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. A. Wood worth. H. J. Peacock, of Gallatin, Tenn., is visiting at his uncle’s, Dr. Alter, and other relatives. Miss Arilla Cotton h&s gone to Battle Creek, Mich., sanitarium, for three months for treatment. Simon Fendig, the enterprising druggist of Wheatfield, visited his parents and friends here, Tuesday. A big bill board, 10 feet high by 195 feet long is being erected, by the court house fence for the circus.

The family of J. C. Williams, the photographer, have gone to their old home, in Coshocton county, O. Mr. Williams will take pictures at fairs and re-unions for awhile, before joining them there. A case of mistaken identity, at the depot the other evening, resulting in a lucky young man getting a rousing kiss from a handsome young lady, who mistook him for an expected cousin. Ten different makes of Sewing machines, At Steward’s. J. I. Wood and wife, of Polk Co., Florida, visited his brother-in-law, Capt. J. M. Wasson’s family a day or two, this week, while on their way home from Dakota, where also they have relatives. . . Three young men, Harlow Grant and Willie late, of Chicago, and Mr. Kemp, of Georgia, Tenn., visited A. Woodworth’s family last Friday. They were headed for Georgia, Tenn., by the bicycle route. '• The Monon men hollered “enough’ ’ Tuesday night, when Perkins’ men had reached the depth of 98 feet, in the rock, in the tank well east of the depot. It is a six inch hole and good for 50 barrels an hour. Max Brill, a former popular young resident of Rensselaer, is visiting J. C. Chilcote and other friends, for a few days. He is now located in New York, and has a third interest in a large and very flourishing store in the men’s furnishing line. Station Agent Beam gives notice elsewhere that round trip tickets to Chicago may now be had at the comparatively low rate of $2.50. For a regular rate it is pretty cheap. The return tickets are limited to five days. The Public are invited to call and get the very finest of Photos at popular prices, all elegantly retouched and lighted. We challenge a critical comparison with the very best work from the larger cities. Remember the place in the Rensselaer Gallery, now. Porter’s Studio. Pennington’s electric railroad, mentioned several times in this paper lately, has proved about as reliable as we were disposed to think it would. He has absconded from Noblesville, and left to others to pay for what little work has been done on the road bed. His capital was simply wind. A pretty destructive fire occurred at James Colp’s in Hanging Grove tp., last Monday. It started from a threshing machine engine and burned a quantity of unthreshed grain, a straw stack, and also a new threshing machine, the later being the property of Henry Rowels, of Pulaski county.

The viewers in the Wakarusa Ditch were busy several days last week, to correct clerical errors in their report of which there were over 500, mostly owing to the hurried manner in which the report had to be made. The correction of these errors will, no doubt, remove much of the opposition to the ditch. There will still remain however, we have no doubt, many cases of glaringly unequal assessments, and probably some laterals that ought to be changed or abandoned entirely. The ditch is badly needed, and it will probably be a great misfortune if it should be entirely defeated. Let the mistakes and inequalities be corrected, and then let the ditch go through, would seem to be the course best adapted to bring the greatest good to the greatest number.

The Womens Relief Corps will give an entertainment in the Court House yard Friday evening, September Ist. Refreshments, ice cream and cake. The event of the evening will be a public presentation of a beautiful flag and banner to the G. A. R Everybody invited to attend, 1 uesclay evening, Aug. 29, at the Court House. Richard Lew Dawson will give an entertainment, consisting of recitations, lectures <kc. Mr. Dawson recites largely his own productions, and is one of the best elocutionists in the state. Come and hear him. Admission 25 cts. In regard to the case of alleged “chicken pox” at Dr. Horten’s, the facts are that Mrs. Henry Moles, of Muncie, was visiting Mrs. Horton and her little daughter, 12 years of age, was taken sick on Wednesday of last week. Dr. Washburn was called on Friday morning, and prescribed for the girl. She was not very sick at the time. Mrs. Moles said there had been cases of chicken pox in Muncie for many weeks, but she did not know that her daughter had been exposed. Dr. Washburn told them not to let any children come into the house so that the disease would not spread. Saturday and Sunday the eruption appeared and the child was quite sick. She was placed in a room up stairs. On Monday Mrs. Moles was confronted with the reports in the papers, that the alleged chicken pox at Muncie was really small pox. She insisted that it was chicken pox, on the authority of Dr. Bunch, who she declared to be the best physician in Muncie. On Monday night she suddenly left with her child for Muncie, before the disease had sufficiently developed to certainly show whether it was small pox or a bad case of chicken pox. As A precaution Dr. Washbum vaccinated Mrs. Horton and her little boy, and has directed them to remain in-doors for the present, and to keep the neighbors out of the'house. Mr. Moles took her child away be- * fore the most contagious stage of its sickness, anyl there is .comparatively little danger of any more cases even if it were small pox, but still it is the part of prudence to take all available precaution against any further outbreak of the disease until the possibility of danger is past. Mrs. Moles left left against Dr. Washbum’s directions, and without his knowledge. Since the above was in type, it is proper to add, the reports from Muncie now class this case with the others in that city, as small pox. One Week, the celebrated Hamilton <fc Marvin Comedy Co., one of the best companies on the road, playing only the latest successes. Good music, fine dancing, bright songs, elegant costumes. One week at the Opera House, commencing Aug. 21.