Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1895 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XXVII.

MONOW ROUTE. RENSSELAER TIME TABLE. TRAINS THAT STOP. SOUTH BOUND. = No. s—Louisville Mail, Daily. ....10:52 A M. No. 39—Milk accomm., Daily 6:21 P. M. No B—Louisville Express, Daily 11:2? P. M, No. 45—Local freight 3:25 P.M. - NORTH _ No. 4—Mail 4:45 A. M. No. 40— Milk accomm., Dally 7:39 A, M. No. e—Mall and Express,-Daily.. 3.25 P.M. No. 46—Local Freight. 10:00 A. M.

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Wheat 45 to 48. u Corn 39 to 40. ~ Oatß to 30. Hay $5.50 to $6.50. Frank B. Meyer, the druggist, has treated himself to an elegant new sign. Tile for sale by C. W. Coen. Everybody goes to Nowels' for bargains in dry goods. Frank Siers has just moved into a newly built or rebuilt house, nea r the railroad. For bargains in ready made clothing go to C. D. Nowels. £ A few good Jersey cows for sale. Laßue Bros . The late copious rains have given a great boom to grass and oats, and the growing wheat. ■— Millinary opening at Hershman’s on Friday ana Saturday of this week. C. D. Nowels is leader on shoes. Come early for choice bargains. C. C. Warner has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Leroy Sayers. Muslin work of all kinds and plain sewing done by Mrs. Lottie George.

For clothing made to measure, try Porter & Yeoman. No fit no pay. Mrs. C. C. Sigler and Mrs. N. S. Bates attended the funeral of Anna Grube at Stoutsberg last Monday. Rev. L. E. Conner will preach at the church of God next Sunday morning and evening. Summer underwear at great bargains at Nowels’. The large new tenant house on south Division street, building by John Makeever, is enclosed and making rapid progress. N. S. Bates is still at his old stand on Front Street paying the highest cash price for poultry and eggs. 33-2tp. Boys’ and Youths’ clothing a specialty at Porter & Yeoman’s. Profs. Bohannon and Purdue attended the Northern Indiana Teach - ers’ Association, at South Bend, last week. A few of those bargains in carpets, yet at Nowels’ cheap cash store.

A genuine first class top buggy only $41.50 at Robt. Randle’s. “The Rensselaer Boy.” Sermon at the Christian church, next Sunday evening. Revival services all this week. For anything in gents furnishing goods, go to Nowels’. If you want a tailor made suit go Nowels’. J. C. Williams, formerly in Rensselaer, in the photographic line, has just moved back into Indiana, fioin Beaver Falls, Pa. His location is now Warsaw, this state. Wanted. Good person to represent us. Quaker Life Ins. Co. Elkhart, Ind. Call on M. and A. Meyer for your Easter hats.

Sim Dowell, just northeast of town, is driving home a bunch of cattle, bought in Howard Co., and C. M. Blue is with him taking in the scenery. Agency for Pratt's Poultry Food, and Stock powder. Frank B. Meyer’s “Old Reliable.” The Jasper county Sunday School Convention will be held in the Presbyterian church in Remington, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23rd and 24th, to be conducted by C, D. Meigs, State Superintendent of the Sunday School Association, of Indianapolis.

WALL PAPER & WINDOW SHADES at B.F. FENDIG'S.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL H; 1895,

~~~ Prof. J. Cadden, president of Lafayette Business College, was in town yesterday. Grand Easter millinery display at M. and A. Meyer, the 11th, 12th, and 13th. Next Monday, April 15, is the last day for paying taxes, without the penalty for delinquency. -» Porter <fc Yeoman have a beautiful line of Chinese carpet mattings. Step in and see them. A paper cutting machine, one of the latest and most improved makes, was added the mechanical equipment of The Republican office, last week. . ■- - - A good, all steel, double shin, steel beam, walking plow. The best plow on earth for 4he money—only $12.50 at Robert Randle’s. The statement in our account last week, of the death of Leroy Sayers, to the effect that he had always been subject to fainting a mistake, as we are informed by a near relative. Plants in bloom this week for Easter, Azalias, Genistas, Astilba Japonica, Hyacinths, Pansies. Cut flowers, Saturday. Mrs. A. W. Cleveland.

When the Monon gets its new shops at Lafayette completed it will give employment to about one hundred more men than now, and will build as well as repair equipment. Whitewash lime, always on hand at Meyer’s “Old Reliable” drugstore. Also whitewash and paint brushes. Bert Jones and wife of Bell w ood, Neb., have been visiting his father, Wm. N. Jones, leaving for home yesterday. They were called east by the dangerous sickness of Mrs. Jones’ father, Moses Prewitt, of Medaryville. Ladies, do not fail to see the fine line of dress goods at Nowels’ before buying. “Arbor Day,” which is Friday, will be notably observed by the Rensselaer schools, by setting out young trees in the school park. This is the block of land lying between the F. W. Baptist church and the light plant. A large number of trees will be planted. It is an excellent move.

Muslins, prints and ginghams, the best brands at the lowest prices, at Nowels’. County Treasurer Elect, Jesse C. Gwin is getting to be something of a grand-pa. A fine son, born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Thomas, of Monon, March 31st, is the cause thereof . Mrs. Thomas was formerly Miss Effie Gwin. Look out soon for the best line of straw goods ever opened up in the town, at Nowels’. Wilber Tharp did not remain with the Jacksonville, 111., ball club, but will begm playing with the Lafayette Ind., club, next week. Through a misunderstanding, the manager of the Jacksonville club thought that Will was a pitcher, and not being so, the club had no present vacancy for him.

Miss Mary Meyer has returned from Chicago with a full line of millinery. Postmaster Honan has just received the news from his brother, Dr. J. H. Honan, that the latter has been elected professor of physiology, in McKillop Veterinary College, a new institution just organized, in Chicago. The latest addition to Mrs. Imes’ millinery store, is a artistic trimmer. Ladies, call and see her work. We are glad to state that Uncle Henry Bruce, whose bad case of sickness at Kansas City was mentioned last week, has taken a turn for the better, and the chances, as last heard from, were very favorable for recovery.

Major Steele, one of the managers of the National Soldiers’ home, has written a letter to the Journal and Sentinel, of Indianapolis, calling attention to the fact that there is ample room in the Marion home for every old soldier in the poor bouses of Indiana, and, if notified, that he will send the applicant free transportation, and when there, furnish him free, good clothes, a good bed and good food.

ed with an impressive sermon last Sunday morning by the Rev. Dr. Vigus, of Indianapolis. They had also the pleasure of welcoming a new member, Mr. Childers, into the Methodist brotherhood. Farmers needing a corn planter should investigate those highly improved machines at Overton & Randle’s. The Logansport Presbytery meets at Michigan City, this week. Rev. Paradis and Elder Hollister are attending from Rensselaer. Mrs. Paradis, Mrs. Maria Hopkins, and Mrs. M. L. Spitler, are attending the Presbyterial meeting, at the same time and place.

S. M. Laßue is preparing to build a fine residence on his newly purchased site, just across the river. Rensselaer people appreciate the taste of wild ducks, as the some 200 birds killed by John and “Cunny” King, near Fair Oaks, were all disposed of to Rensselaer people, for home consumption, not to speak of large numbers brought and sent here by other hunters. Mrs. Winegarden is now prepared to do all kinds of sewing—dress making a specialty. Will find her over B. F. Fendig’s drug store. As a “harbinger of spring” the übiquitous and humble angle-worm has no place in poetry, but he gets there just the same. When they crawl out of the ground, during rainy nights, as they did last Saturday night, in countless myriads, it is safe to conclude that spring has got here, foi sure.

The largest and finest line of wallpapers ever in Northern Indiana, and, at the lowest prices. At Frank B. Meyer’s “old reliable” drug store. A Kansas editor says that when the merchants of his town, and other fellows, want a tittle advertising or job work done, they go around and solicit bids for the same, and the lowest bidder gets the work. The editor is now ready to receive sealed bids for a sack of flour, a pair of pants, a hat, and a cord of wood and the pulling of an aching tooth—and a pair of brogans for a six months old baby.

Advertised Letters: J. H. Hanawav, Mr. Samuel Aukeney, Luther Aisey, Alga Binder. Melville M. Makeever, our former townsman now in Denver, Colo., is now the editor of a sporting paper named “The Sporting West.” Just at present he and his paper are attracting a good deal of attention among sporting people by his bold backing of a heretofore unknown Australian, to wrestle against Evans, the present champion wrestler of the wortdr— ; Dr. I. B. Washbum treats rupture by the injection method. The originator of the method says any rupture that a truss will hold up can be cured by the above method.

The Odd Fellows’ building committee have purchased plans and specifications for their proposed new building, of Mr. Morrison, a Chicago architect of much successful experience, and who has made rather of a specialty of designing buildings for Odd Fellows’ lodges. The plans and elevations indicate that the building will be all that can be desired in interior convenience and solidity and strength of structure, while in the matter of architectural appearance it will be to use a common but forcible expression, “clear out of sight”

A circular letter from the state tax commissioner to county assessors says: “We ask you to impress it again on your township assessors that their duty in assessing a citizen does not simply consist in tabulating the property, but it goes much further, and under their oaths they must see to it that the property is listed ‘at its true cash value’ and they have an equal voice in determining what‘its true cash value is.” See that the test of ‘true cash value' is applied to all property, and without fear or favor, conscientiously carry out the tax law of the stale, remembering always that ‘when we pay tqually, each will pay less.’ ”

Chicago Rargain Qtoreß Spring i Every Departipefit Gonjplete 1 With the choicest goods in the market. It demonstrates vyPvnin.iL* y what vim, enterprise, push and cash can accomplish. £ “■’i • ' it is witliiJiit ■ pnrmlal tha- groatontiL pnvitig yuln -jg A Western Indiana. e > No room to question who sells the’Cheapest, as it is demonCq X strated by the crowds, every dayjf t>y the bargains. Od.lt. ’ Largest stock in the county and square treatment.

Clothing Dept. 4EFS Complete, up to date It® in style, make, and va- '/*». riety. High grade goods at low, one price for cash has K . doubled our sales the past year. You will make no mistake by seeing our handsome line before buying. 5 per Cent. gU I off price list of suits gEa gj I | made to order. O 1 Rain coats and Cones’ worlds best overalls and shirts. Shoe Dept. our specialty. Over 3000 pairs bought for spot cash, means the most complete line at prices always the lowest. A common remark. “We get the best shoe herein town for the money.” A fine line of ladies’ Ludlows, and men’s Burt & Packard razor toe shoes.

Dress Goods Dept. A 81" °„g y institution. Every style and shade Dress Goods with the tariff off, or 30 per cent, iesg than you ever bought before MQBaKuuiuxiaßnußtusmnKßHKnuuiaßvaaKcamtrui Gloves. Womens’ black kid, $1 value, now 75c. Men’s work gloves, 50c value, now 25c. A Full Line Late Style Umbrellas, white satin parasols, trunks, valices, etc. All the latest vandike, jet and lace collars. Dress trimmings, Irish point embroideries and dotted Swiss and line linen handkerchiefs, etc.

Died at the home of her parents, near Stoutsberg, April 6, 1895, of Lung fever, Miss Anna Grube, aged 16 years, 6 months and 18 days. She left father and mother and a large family circle of brothers and sisters to mourn her loss. Anna was a noble and affectionate girl. No one knew her only to loye and speak her praise. The remains were taken to Wheatfield for interment. Leroy W. Sayers whose death and burial was mentioned last week was born in Marion Co., Ohio, Feb. 17, 1831 • He came to Tippecanoe Co., Ind., with his parents in 1840. He resided 20 miles south of Lafayette, until Feb. 1845, when he moved to Jasper Co., and resided on a farm near Rensselaer. He lived in this county continuously until his death, which occurred April 2, 1895. He joined the M. E. church in 1849. Rev. Father Guild being pastor at that time.

AND STILL ANOTHER BIG DEAL.

It is sftdull week, indeed, these days, that does not see from one to three or four big sales in Rensselaer business property, and this week more than keeps up the record. This week’s big deal 'is nothing less than the sale of the Trade Palace, or as a more appropriate name would be, the Opera House block, by John Eger to James H. S. Ellis, of the firm of Ellis <k Murray. The price paid was an even SIO,OOO. Concurrently with this deal, was the re-purchase, by Mr. Eger, of his former store building, lately sold to Geo. E. Murray, and now occupied by Laßue Bros.’ furniture store. Mr. Ellis will get possession of the opera house part of his new purchase the first of May, and be has it in contemplation to make a thorough remodeling and re-modernizing of the opera house. Mr. Eger will continue to occupy the store room until he ctn fget possession of his old place, and make a practically new and much larger building out of it Mr. Ellis has made this purchase as an individual investment, and not for the firm of which he is the head, and there is no present intention, at least, of Ellis <fc Murray moving into the Trade Palace, as their lease on their present location still has four years to run.

Upholstery Dept. Did you ever hear of Carpets at 11c yd ? Beiufiful patterns all wool ingrain 48c and 88 patterns t > select from. L u e cirttiins, chenile portiers, curtain •p iles, window blinds. Rugs, throws, etc. Hats and Caps in Every Style. In men’s, boys and childrens straw and feit

OUR MOTTO, sell etacks of goods with sm .11 profits at one . price for cash, rather than sell a few goods with the profits stacked on them, and take what you can get. It pays to trade at the old reliable CHICAGO BARGAIN HOUSE.

When Shall We Haye Water-Works? The town of Delphi has a system of water-works, installed last year, we believe. Judging from what the Delphi papers have said about them, the 1 water-works there have proved a great success. So great that the people would not think of again being without them. The town of Monticello, Delphi’s near neighbor, will vote on the question of water-works at the ensuing town election. These two neighboring instances show that towns of the size of Rensselaer, and a little larger, are beginning to add water-works to their public conveniences.

It is as a most effective means of fire protection, more than on any other account, that water-works are needed in Rensselaer. Although we have an excellent fire company, so far as its personal composition is concerned, yet no town can claim to have adequate fire protection until it has plenty of water to fight the fire with. This is a matter that should receive the most careful consideration from our citizens, especially the business men. It is claimed by other towns which have put in water-works that it can be done without increasing the burdens of tax payers at all. The income from the plant it is stated, Will pay operating expenses, the interest on the bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay off the bonds as they become due. Water-works would save the town a great deal in the cost of fire insurance. Rensselaer is now a town of the fourth class as an insurance risk, and good water-works would put it in the second class, with a large reduction of insurance rates.

A plant could be installed in Rensselaer for from^llß,ooo to 110,000, and we are informed that the bonds can be sold. If as other towns claim such a plant would be self supporting, good business sense would dictate that this would be a good thing to do. , _ Rensselaer has many fine residences and good business blocks and with good water works so that the lawns

Cu ISFW c 5 V I O £ <u uj ^ ——r _ - Hilk waists, ready made dress?s7 Dresses 65c to $4.40. Capes $l5O to $9. Reliable Standard Patterns in stock.

Underwear, Sweaters, Hosiery, Neckwear. Ju-t opened » handsome line of men’s Color d lanndrfcd shirts. Every style muslin ur der -ear. Tinware, GhanitWafe the original 5 and 10 cent counter, that discounts them all.

and gardens could be kept green and the streets sprinkled, it would be as fine a town to live in as any in the A system of water works is cne of the large factors m building up a city, as most manufacturers require a plentiful supply of water and will always prefer a town with good water works and fire protection to one where the h : gh insurance rates will eat up a large portion of the profits of their business. The question everybody will readily admit, is one that is bound to come up in Rensselaer soon, and as it is now so greatly in need of better fire protection, it should come up at once. Of course if water-works are bound to come soon, all money spent for temporary fire protection is practically thrown away. If water works could be put in now, it would save any further expense for fire protection as it gives the very best of protection. Another present great advantage, and soon to be an indispensible necessity, for water works, is as a means of washing out and purifying our street sewers. Already, during every dry time in summer or protracted freeze in winter, when there has been little or no water running through the sewers, for some time, the escape of offensive and poisonous sewer gas, is very noticeable in the vicinity of every catch basin. This trouble will increase very fast, as the population of the town increases, and will soon become intolerable, unless we have, in water-works, the means for “flushing” or washing out the sewers.

You’ve got to look after the cranks. This applies to bicycles as well the other kind. The cranks of the Columbia can be removed in a minute without touching the balls, and returned in the same time. Each crank is practically one piece, having no joints to work loose or get shakey. Sold by E. S. Wilcox, 33-2 L Surrey, Ind. Millinery Opening. Mrs. L. M. Imes desires to announce to the ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity, that her Grand Spring Opening of Millinery will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April Utb, 12th, 13th. Don’t forget the dates.

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