Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1895 — Still Superintendent Warren. [ARTICLE]

Still Superintendent Warren.

The Supreme Court, last Friday, in special session, decided that the law changing the time for electing County School Superintendents from the first Monday in June to the first Monday in September, was invalid. The effect of this decision will be that all County Superintendent’s now in office will hold over until two years from last June. In our own county, this decision will continue in office J. F. Warren, who has already held the position for eight years, and has made an exceptionally efficient and popular superintendent.

Lest, last week, in Rensselaer, a black and tan female dog. Finder will please leave at Tuteur Bros.,and receive reward. On Friday evening, Sept. 6th, the Epworth League will give a lawn social at the residence of Miss Stella Parkinson. Admission 10 cents. Dr. Washburn and G. W. Clinger are attending the re-onion of the 46th regiment at Camden, Carroll Co. v j

▲ very defective feature about bicyoles is the brake. The rubbing surface is nearly always applied to the rubber tire of the wheels, and this has a very destructive effect upon the tires, and also, owing to the elastio nature of the tires, is a bad surface to brake against; especially if in a great hurry to stop. To remedy this deficiency, JBernard Maloy, foreman in The BepCblcaw’s printing room, has invented a bicycle brake which applies the rubbing surface to the wood or steel rims of the wheels. The brake works perfectly, is strong and easily applied, and weighs but four ounces. He hu applied for a patent, j

The Presbyterian Church Contract. The bids for the erection of the new Presbyterian church were opened Sunday evening, as per notice. Only three bids were received, which were as follows: Cox Bros., Rensselaer, $7789. Downey, of Monticello, S7BOO. J. L. Fatout, Indianapolis, $7997. The difference between the two lowest bidders, Cox Bros, and Downey is only sll.