Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1894 — TOWN AND COUNTRY. [ARTICLE]

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A new boy at Sam Norman’s, last Friday. Buy your farm wagons of B. F. Ferguson. Every one warranted. Another daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Randle, last Thursday. W. A. Rinehart, of Buffalo, N. Y.. -was in town the latter part of last week. Dry goods sold at unheard of low prices at Fendigs Fair. Al way® the cheapest. A son was born last Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Ro wen, of Surrey. Grand'Opening April 5, 6 and 7at the Misses M. <fc A. Meyer. The Ladies Literary Society will meet with Mrs. J. F. Warren, next Saturday afternoon. J. B. Neal and family left la s Thursday for their new home, near Vallisca, in the southwestern corner of lowa.

Clothing just received, prices poai • tively lowest. * Fendigs Fair. The town schools will be dismissed today and tomorrow, to enable the teachers to attend the Teachers’Association, at Frankfort. Clarence Lecklider has a new supply of fine lace curtains, rugs <fcc. to sell on the installment plan, from 2 5 cents to $1 per week. The indexing of the Iroquois ditch report has been completed and the report will hereafter be found at the auditor’s office. You can get your marrying done for nothing, at the Opera House next Tuesday evening, if needing anything in that line. Abe Warne, the postmaster and general merchant of Parr, bought the residue of Hemphill & Honan’s boot and shoe stock.

County Clerk Coover has moved from the L. F. Bartoo property, across the river< into the Presbyter* ian “manse” on Van Rensselaer street S. M. Laßue will occupy the house Mr. Coover has vacated. v Call at John Healy’s new shoe shop on Van Rensselaer street, south of McCoy’s bank, when needing any boot or shoe repairing, or other wor k inhisline. Good work guaranteed, at fair prices. 82-4tp. There is case of measles tn town, a young con of W. H. Coover, the county clerk, being the subject. A daughter of Nelson Randle has just recovered from ad attack of the disease.

Miss M. Meyer, of Meyer sisters has returned from , the City with a complete stock of Millinery and u dow preparing Cor an opening the Sth, 6th and 7th o< April. Call and see their goods. A report got in circulation the latter part of last week, that Calvin Karsner, now a Chicago type-setter, had been killed by the electric street cars. There was no foundation at all for the report. Dr. Kelley, the venerable retired dentist, was run over by a bicycler Monday afternoon, in front of the post-office, and quite badly bruised and battered. There is altogether too much reckless riding of bicycles through the streets. People on foot have some rights which even bicyclers ought to respect. John Healy opened out for business by himself last Monday, in the shoe-making line, in the room on Van Rensselaer street formerly occupied by Uncle Charley Rhoades, as a harness shop. John is a good workman, having had nine years experience under the stem and watchful eye of his father, the venerable Judge Healy. He is also a good, steady citizen, well worthy of the people’s patronage.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson, of Hanging Grove Monday April 2nd, a daughter. Mrs. L. M. lines is in Indianapolis this week, buying gvods and studying styles. “Seemy” Fendig, the Wheatfield druggist, is in town, visiting his mother, whose health is poor. Elmer E. Ragon, proprietor or the Lowell Tribune, has leased the paper to Charles E. Cook, of Indianapolis, who will take charge this week. We are in receipt of samples of spring and summer clothing from the Globe Tailoring Co. G uarau tee perfect satisfaction at Fendigs Fair A. W. Conner, of Irvington Ind., on the subject “The Serio-Comic side of the Preacher’s Life.” At the Opera House, April 10th. Porter A Son’s stock of groceries began to arrive Monday, and they are now ready for business, in Leopold’s Arcade building. B. F. Ferguson is loaning more' money on real estate than any other firm. Don’t fail to call before making arrangements with any one else. Rensselaer Republicans are reminded that their town convention is called Tor next Monday evening, at the court houses ■

The Iroquois club elected officers, last Friday evening, the old officers being generally re-elected. T. J. McCoy is president, Dr. V. E. Loughridge vice-president, B. F. Fendig. secretary and A. R. Hopkins, treasurer. School inarms and other teachers get your reward cards of B. F. Fendig. The general bouncing of Monon conductors resulted in a good promotion for one Rensselaer citizen. Bayard Clark is now conductor of the passenger train on the Monon and Michigan City Division, succeeding Tim O'Conner. If is one of the most desirable runs on the road. Don’t forget us on wall paper. B. F. Fendig.

The new barbering and bath-room firm of Miller & Catt was of few days and full of trouble. And one day last week, they shut up shop and both members of - the firm pulled out for parts unknown. Mr. Catt returned this week, but the shop will probably not be reopened. , Remember that we shall still con, tinue our great clubbing offers with those great weeklies: The Republican and either the Chicago Inter - Ocean or N. Y. Tribune for $1.75 per year; or all 3 for $2. The Republican and Indianapolis .Journal, $2. The farmers are not yet agreed among themselves as to whether the late freeze-up was disastrous to sown oats, a good many thinking that they will have to be sown over again and many others being of the opinion that they are all right. It will be a serious misfortune if it turns out that the oats are killed. A. McCOY <k COMPANY are now prepared to make farm loans at 6} to 7 per cent, depending on the amounts desited, and commissions as low as are quoted elsewhere. The usual privilege of partial payments allowed. They would be glad to hear from parties desiring loans and all inquiries by mail will be cheerfully answered. 82-4tp.

Three ballot boxes will be required this fall. The township, county and state elections occur at the same time, and each has a separate box in which to place the ballots. The township tickets and boxes are to be yellow in color; the ballots for the State officers are still to be on red paper; and those for county officers upon white paper. Mrs. Daisy McGee, wife of Wm. O. McGee, died last Saturday mornning, at her home in Leopold’s Addition, at the age of 30 years, 1 month and 14 days. She was sick about a year, with consumption. The funeral was held Sunday forenoon, at the Christian church, Rev. J. L. Brady conducting the religious services. She leaves a husband and four young children, the youngest of the latter being an infant of about 11 months age. Her maiden name was Lewis. g

Uncle John Waymire has been quite dangerously sick, with a heart trouble, but is now improving a little. Mr. Geo. G. Brown and Miss Kitty A. Timmons were married Tuesday, April 3rd, at the residence of the bride’s father, Enos Timmons, in Jordan tp. Rev. B. F. Ferguson performed the ceremony. Wall paper! Wall Paper L WALL PAPER!!! A nice new line of late patterns and low prices at B. F. Fendig’s city drug store. We are glad to hear from our former citizen, Jas. H. Comer, now in Oklahoma, that he has a good claim, well located, has good buildings upon it, and is otherwise well fixed. Also that he has seen the folly of the “calamity” party and is once more and forever, a straight Republican. A. P. Burton and wife, of Philo, 111., arrived here Saturday evening and have become permanent residents. Mr. Burton has formed a partnership with his father-in-law, Fletcher Monnet, and with him will manage his fine farm, just north of town.

Ellis <fc Murray have bought of Geo. K. Hollingsworth 47 feet front on Washington street, containing the old frame building now occupied by Huff’s jewelry store and Milliton <fc Martindale’s bake shop. It is their intention to erect a fine brick block on the tract, but just how soon is not yet determined. Positively the largest and finest line of tooth and nail brushes ever in the city at B. F. Fendig’s city drug store.

Dr. and Mrs. I. B. Washburn attended a birth day given in honor of the doctor’s father last Monday, near Stai Center, Pulaski county. It was the old gentlemans 80th birthday. He first settled in Pulaski county in June 1838. He was a member of the first Board of County Commissioners. There were up war i of 80 people present, nearly all of whom were relations. His six sons were all present as well as two daughters.

Don’t forget A. W. Conner’s lecture and entertainment at the Opera House, next Monday night. Subject: “The Serio-Comic Side of the Preacher’s Life, or Sunshine andShadows Seen from the Sanctuary.” Fun, Sense, and Non-sense. Highly commended everywhere, by all classes. Popular prices. All persons Over 12 and under 100 years old 20 cents. Children 10 cents. If some of the bicycle riders about town are not more careful there will be worse accidents than that of Monday, when an elderly citizen was run over and badly bruised. They ride up and down the streets at racehorse speed, and even around corners, without slackening speed nor sounding any signal of warning. Even in the dusk of the evening, when the practice is much more dangerous than in the daytime, they ride just as recklessly.

Mrs. Mary E. Kannal and her son, Dr. H. J. Kannal, left for Salem, Ohio, last Thursday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Kannal’s father, Jesse Duck, an old jmd prominent resident of Salem. His death occured Wednesday, March 28, of typhoid fever. He was in the furniture business, at the time of his death. He had been an internal revenue collector, for his district, also sheriff of his county, and otherwise a prominent citizen. His funeral was held Saturday.

There was a terrible shaking up among the Monon passenger conductors, a few days ago, and nearly the entire force, from one end of the road to the other, are reported to have got their walking tickets. In fact, it is said that only one conductor out of the whole list, was spared. Among those turned off are the oldest and best men on the road. Such men as Al Reed, Frank Rathfon, Charley Mitchell, John Long, Kinsley and Tim O’Conner. Spotters have been working on the road for some weeks, and the general dismissal of conductors is supposed to be the result of their observations. Of course it is not unlikely that some of those who are removed will be reinstated after investigation.

About two blocks in length of the Cornelia street sewer has had to be taken up and re-laid. The relaying includes the cutting out of considerable rock, which ought to have been taken out when the sewer was first made. Sheriff Hanley, of Rensselaer, arrived in the city this morning with Charles Johnson, aged 17 years, who will serve a two-year term in the northern prison for stealing a horse. Johnson’s parents reside in Chicago. Hj is one of the youngest criminals in the prison.—Michigan City News. Mis. L. Benjamin returned home from Marion last Monday, bringing with her, her daughter, Mrs. Maude Grubb. The latter’s health is very bad, indeed, although she is able to get about some, and some hopes are entertained that her changes of residence will result in marked improvement in her condition.

It is Postmaster Honan now, the office having been turned over to him at midnight last Saturday night, or Sunday morning, in accordance with orders from the postmaster general. Mrs. Honan will be his assistant, although Mr. Rhoades will act in that capacity until the new force get fully acquainted with the work of the office. Our usual Spring Opening will take place, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 12th, 13th and 14th. We exhibit an unusual line of goods at unusual prices. Mrs. L. M. Imes.

The People’s Party convention made its last nominations, last Wednesday about 3:45 p. m. About 45 minutes later, The Republican had gone to press with a full report of the convention, with the name, location and vote of every candidate and of every defeated candidate. The Republican is not only issued promptly on time, with the unfailing regularity of clockwork; or of that of Hicks missing his weather predictions; or of Bro. Rothrock getting full every week and getting licked every month, but we also get in all the important news, up to the very hour of going to press. The gravel road idea in Union tp., is now taking definite shape, and a petition is now being circulated for 4| miles of road, under the same law as the Marion tp., roads were voted. The proposed road runs north from Burk’s bridge 2| miles, then west 1| miles, then north again another half mile. At Burk’s bridge it connects with the Marion tp., Long Ridge road. It is expected that the petition will be presented at the special session, the 13th of this month. As we have previously stated, Union tp., is well fixed for building gravel roads, having an abundance of good gravel. In still another very important paiticular the township is in a good shape to build roads under this new law. It has more miles of railroad track than any other township, and in fact, the railroads will pay more than half the cost of the roads.