Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1896 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMING TON ITEMS.

Charlesßalcom is buildings new house on South Ohio St. opposite Mr. Park’s residence. Andrew Hicks has bought Wip. Seymour’s property in the Sonth part of 'town and will take possession about the 20th. of this month. We are sorry to lose Mr. Seymonr and family, but are glad to welcome Mr. Hick’s to town. Miss Julia McKee went to Crawfordsville, Friday. Miss Anna Derscbill returned to her school work Friday. We were misinformed about the purchase of a half interest in Rjegle’s store by E. L. Hollingsworth. Such not being the case.— _— _

In last week’s letter, Mr. Rev. Walker should have been Mr. Ben Walker, are sick At present writing the children are improving somewhat. Miss Rose Connell is sick at her home in Elwood. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nutt died last week. Mrs. Bicknell died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Bartlet Saturday Jan. 24, aged 89 years 8 mos 14 days. The funeral sevices were held at the house Teusday afternoon, by Rev. Mikals. Miss Gertie Hines went to Hoopston Teusday for a months visit with her aunt. Elder Carson commenced a series of meetings laßt Sunday evening at Green School, No. 2. A special song service was conducted by the choir of the Christian Church. Mrs. Ed Monagle of Goodland visited friends in town Thursday. The mud is dreadful, but thanks to our efficient marshal, we have a much less quantity to wade through, on the crossings, than any of our sister towns. But our “so called” gravel walks are a “dream of delight,” especially to the small boy. Miss Jennie Beale-; has been dangerously sick, but is very much better now. “Shaun Aroon,” an original Irish Drama, by home talent. At Opera House, Feb., 17th.