Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1895 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

School will begin Monday Sept. 9th, instead of the 2nd, as previously announced. Abe Hardy was over last week in the interest of the telephone, the poles tor which are nearly all in readiness for the wires. Lace Bond made a short visit home this week. He returned to Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. C. B. Hitchcox and Mrs. M. A. Hansenberg, of Aurora, N. Y., are visiting the . former’s sisters Mesdames BartOo, Griffin and Bowman. Married—Wednesday evening at the home of the bride on Ohio street, Mrs. Martha Lambert and Mr. Perry Griffith. Rev. D, Handley is enjoying a short vacation m Fountain Co. Petitions are being circulated both for and against the Ellis saloon. I. The speech on Saturday afternoon by the author of the Nicholson bill, was most excellent, and listened to by a large audience. A committee was appointed to organize a “Good Citizen’s League,” an outgrowth of his speech. Prof. Chamberlain, of Butler College, delivered a very able address on Ladies’ Day at the park. Old Settlers day was the most largely attended. The oldest citizens, headed by Mr. Culp aged 85, were seated on the platform. Addresses were delivered by John Ade, of Kentland, S. P. Thompson, of Rensselaer, and A. Wolcott, of Wolcott. The Assembly has been a great success in every way. Last Sunday there were 1044 tickets sold. The mass Sunday school numbered 342; collection $6.83; leader Supt. Morgan of Fowler. At the Conference it was unanimously decided to hold another camp meeting next year. Little Laura Peck fell off the porch and dislocated her arm. Miss Mary Morgan, returned to her home in Crawfordsville Tuesday of last week. _ A. M. Traugh who has beenjvisiting in Oklahoma reports his son Will as not improved in health, as much as was thought. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Major are home again after a ten days trip.