Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1896 — CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

CORRESPONDENCE.

REMINGTON ITEMS. The bicycle parade Saturday evening was the largest ‘‘fourth of July,, Remington ever held. Not even a circus ever drew a larger crowd. The town was decorated and illuminated with Chinese lanterns and flags as it nevbr was before. And more fireworks for the amount of money. We were told there was two hundred dollars spent in gunpowder. The premium a cyclometer, for the most rider was captured by Miss. Ina Denham; While Miss Maggie Mullen’s won three dollars for the best decorated Lady’s bicycle. We did not learn who secured the other premiums. Dr. Traugh left for The Strip on Saturday of last week to appear as a witness on the contested claim. The trial was to be held the last three days of last week. Children’s day was appropriately observed Sunday evening. At the Christian church the stage was beautifully decorated and the exercises very interesting. The best delivered recitation however was given by little Brown Lamborn as it was distinctly audible in all parts of the church. Sam Bowman will commence work on a new house right away. W. L. Gumm returned from his California trip last Friday. Rev. McCain, of Kentland filled the Presbyterian pulpit last Sunday. He preached a very abl eMiscourse. Mrs. Ellen Lockwood whose illness was mentioned last week is still very sick,and grave fears are entertained of henrecovery. , Miss. Bessie Green of South Bend is visiting her aunt Miss. Lizzie Green. Mrs. Coleman went to Knox for a visit last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hart spent Sunday in townMiss. Derschell left for Chicago Saturday where she will spend a few days before leaving for Kansas City Mo. where she will spend the summer with her brother. Mr, and Mrs. Murphy attended the Rathbone Sisters meeting at Indianapolis last week. Rev. McKee has asked the Presbytery to relieve him of his charge here. We are very sorry to have him leave us for Remington can ill afford to lose such men ns Mr. McKee He is considering a call from the church at Covington. A much better place than here. He also has another place in view. Mesdames Long and Hardman of Rensselaer spfent Friday with Mrs. Samuel Babb. Mrs. Thomas Turpin is visiting her relatives here. Rev. MikleS preached at the Jones school house last Sunday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Welch who has just finished her school at Marion, is at home for a few days. She will leave for Bloomington this week to attend the State University. Misses Leia and Myrtie and Master Rex Banes of Goodland spent Sunday with Mr. Hick’s family. Misses Olla and Flo Henricks leave for Bloomington this week, where Miss Olla will attend she State University.