Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1879 — Chicken Diseases. [ARTICLE]

Chicken Diseases.

Roup —Often mistaken for cholera Fire! Symptoms, languor and loss 'of-appetite, the bird mopes about, or basks lazily in the sun, occasionally runs nervously about; next adrycough, succeeded by a foul, illsmelling discharge from the nostrils, tinged with blood. The inflammation of the mucus lining of the nostrils, and the discharge may extend in every direction; up over the eyes, covering them with cheesy matter, sometimes causing blindness; down in the throat and air passages, which appear covered with a foal, yellow, stringy substance, which by its accumulatioh causes death by strangulation. The appetite may become ravenous, but for want of digestion the food is useless and the fowl becomes very poor. It seems thajt, roup is but a severe eold or catarrh, neglected till it becomes chronic. Watch for the discoarge from the nostrils, changing until it becomes thick and offensive. frothing at the eyes and swelling of the face, Roup is much easier prevented than cured. I sever knew a few fowls on a nice clean fresh place to have it; then don’t crowd too many together, and keep houses and grounds well ventillated. If it should appear, remove all affected fowls and disinfect the house as prescribe last week for Cholera, as the disease is highly infectious Give tonic food and use the Douglas mixture freely. Plenty of red pepper in their food is good. Cleanse nostrils and eyes daily with a swab saturated with bromo. chloralum, or a wash made as follows: 1 tablespoon each vinegar and water; 10 drops camphor; 3 drops carbolic acid.

—"Sirs W. 8. Smoot is visiting Mends In the TYawkeye state. - —Oacar Tharp, of Newton township, new counts his fifth ton. See here! you Jim! take yoar girl to hear Susan and them. —See card of R. 8. k Z. Dwiggins. Money to loan at 7 per cent, interest, i —Robert Phillips, of Rensselaer, wa* in the city last Friday.—[Delphi Journal. —A marriage license was issued Thursday to Robert Nagent and Harriet Murphy. Homer D. Cope Is coming! spue!!! Hear him on "Damon and Pythias." —A little child of James Payne, of Barkley township, died suddenly on Monday last, of croup. —Miss Emma Gibson, of Lafayette, 5s visiting in Rensselaer, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Cole. —Hon. Anson Wolcott, of Loganfport, was in attendance upon the Jasper circuit court, the first of the week. —Therfc is rejoicing in the household of John Minnicos at the appearance of a youthful visitor of the male persuasion. —Mr. William Cooper and family, recently of Martintown, Newton township, have taken up their abode in Rensselaer. —Misses McCoy and Thompson, of Rensselaer, attended the club dance at the City Ball last Friday evening.—[Delphi Journal.

' —Contractor Longshore and Liveryman Riser paid their families -and friends at Valparaiso another flying visit this week. There will be no Temperance meeting on Friday evening, 7, giviDg ail a chance to hear Susan B. Anthony—Station Agent, Hmer, again presides at the throttle of the “A McCoy,” and makes the regular runs between this place and Delphi. —The telegraph Hoe now being erected along tbe line of the narrow gauge railroad will be operated by the American Telegraph Company. —Read the Supplement with this issue. It contains Judge Hammond's instructions to the grand jury and a goodly number of interesting local items. —George Smith died of rheumatism, following a severe attack of diphtheria, at the residence of Henry Shipman, in Newton township, Thursday night. —Vi*s "Madge” and Ella Osborn started Monday, tc Whitehall, Mich., to be present at tbe bedside of tbeir sister Mamie, who is reported to be dangerously ill. —A new school house is being erected in Newton township, in the neighborhood familiarly known as Martin'own, it will be ready for occupancy this fall yet. The I, L. A. course is excellent, and deserves your liberal patronage. Do your duty us* a Christian, and law abiding citizen, and purchase a seasoh ticket. . • „• —A. Mcßride. James W. Pyle, end the Misses Emma Mcßride ind Mary E. Pyle, es Fulton conntv, were visiting in Rensselaer during the pas'week, the guests of Mr. E. L. Clark. — The Rensselaer Standard, the best and cheapest local newspaper published in Jasper county, sent to nnysddress one year, postage prepaid, for sl. Now is the time to subscribe. .»•] —Col. Yeoman and wife, of Delphi, Sundayed in Rensselaer, this week They recently returned from an extended visit to Ohio,-during which the Colonel's health was materially improved. —The Fowler Democrat reports that diptheria is assuming an epidemic form in the northeastern portion of Benton county. Three cases are reported in one family, one us which his proved fatal.

— In the matter of the application ot Joseph Willet for liceuse to retail intoxicating liquors in the town of Remington, the case was tried this week in the Jasper circuit court and license refused. —The temperance meeting at the court house, last evening, was one of unusual interest. Elder N. F. Ravlin, of Chicago, contributed largfely to its interest by the recital of “The Rum Maniac.” Should those selling tickets to the lecture course, happen to not speak to you on the subject, just rush to the post-office, or Starr’s, or Imes’, or Kannal's and get one yourself. —Mr. Samuel Croscup, recently of Lafayette, who was here a short time ago prospecting, was so well pleased with Rensselaer that he has moved his family here, and will become a permanent citizen of the town. . —Wanted, to buy or trade for small farm of 80 to 120 acres, in Jasper county. Good location desired. Will not object to small incumbrance. Will pay part cash. Call on or address Wright & Reeve, real estate brokers, Rensselaer, Indiana. —New goods at Mrs. Rothrock’s millinery room. All the latest styles, from “a love of a bonnet” down to infants’ caps. Prices low, snd satisfaction guaranteed. Stamping, for ladies’ ornamental needle work, dohe on short notice, and at reasonable rates. —Rev. A. W. Wood will preach in the M. E. Church to-morrow morning at the usual hour. Subject: “Christ’s Gracious Favor to Men.” Alao in the eveuing. Subject: “The Excellency of the Knowledge of Christ.” The public cordially Invited to attend. —Rev. J. M. White’s lecture In the court house, Saturday evening last, on “The Downward Course of the Drunkard,” with stereoptic illustrations, is pronounced a rare treat by all who attended. It will go far towards strengthening the cause of temperance in Rensselaer. Season tickets for the lecture conrie, securing reserved seats, for sale by Horace E. James, at the P. O., Willis J, Imes and Emmet Kannal, at the drug stores, by C. C. Starr, at his place of business, and by members of the “Irving” at—anywhere they may happen to meet you.

Go to Starr's Hall and bear Botvin —Mr. David L. Bishop, one of Kentlaad’s ablest attorneys, wae in attendance at court this week. * Mr. Browc, your season ticket to transferable. That to, you can take Mrs.B. one eve, and the next timeyoq two can remain at home and let John and Mary go. Do you understand? Mr. A. W. Cole returned last evening from Whitehall, Michigan, where he baa been attending at the bedside of Mias Mamie Osborn. He reports a change In her condition for the better and expresses the opinion that she will fully recover. —Herbert C. Woodhams, the postmaster st Otterbien, has in his possession a family Bible printed m England three hundred years ago. It has descended from father to son through several generntiena of the Woodhams, and is a remarkably well preserved book. —[Fowler Democrat. —Attention is directed to the card of Messrs. Cotton, McCoy A Son, in another column. They are dealers in grain, lumber, coal and hogs. Pay highest market price in cash for grain and hogs. Persons needing lumber or coal will do well to learn their prices before purchasing elsewhere.

—Strayed or stolen from the pasture of the undersigned, just east of Rensselaer, two three-t-ear-old steers; one a dark red, rather chunky build; the other a light red, with heavy horns; both branded with the letter "T" on the left horn. A liberal reward will be paid for; tbeir recovery. Jacob Eiulesbach. —Auditor Barkley retires from bis official position to-day his time having expired. Mr. Barkley has been a faithful and efficient public servant, and retires with the good Will of the members of all political parties. His successor. Mr. Ezra C. Nowels, will assume the duties of the office on Monday next. » —There are but 71 miles to construct to bring tbe Indiannpolis, Delphi And Chicago road into Indiahapolis, and the voters of every township, from Delphi to within 26 miles of Indianapolis, have voted subsidies to aid the enterprise. The portion of road now completed is (loin; an excellent business—[lndianapolis Journal. —Dr. W. L- Hamar, of this, place, and Mr. Joseph Hardman, of Warsaw, have purchased W, S. Orwin’s stock of jewelry. Mr. Orwin intends removing to Rushvllle next week. We are sorry to loose him from the number of enterprising business men of Rensselaer. He will carry with him the beat wishes of a host of friends for tbe future welfare of himself and family. —That mysterious mark on the countenance of many, causing a look of melancholy and dejection of spirits, that, slow and feeble step, and downcast look, that general debility and loss of appetite, can all be cured with the use of Liebig’s Fever and Ague Cure. We could furnish you with tbe testimony of hundreds of druggists and thousands of individuals, who know of the wonderful effects of this medicine; cures seemingly miraculous. Try it and know for thyself. Sold by W. J. Imes, druggist.

—Subscribers to The Standard who have not yet paid for Ihe same are requested to call and settle immediately. A great many promised to pay as soon as harvest was over. Please remember those promises, friends, and act accordingly. Some may think a dollar a small matter for the printer to contend for, and it would be if it was only a dollar , but when there are several hundred delinquent subscribers on the subscription book of a newspaper it will not be consid. erod such a small matter after all. Bear in mind we are furnishing you the best and cheapest local newspaper published in the county, and it takes money to do this. Therefore, we again invite all those in arrears to call and settle at your earliest convenience, and save further annoyance. By so doing you will confer upon us a great favor. —Rev. Thos. Vanscoy stopped over Sabbath lost with his many friends in Rensselaer, and preached in the M. E. church Sabbath evening to a large congregation. At the conclusion of the services Rev. Mr. Wood suggested the audience sing that soulstirring hymn, “AH bail the power of Jesus’ Name,” and while it was being sung he invited every person in the house to come forward and manifest their friendship for Mr. Vanrcoy, who was to leave for his new field of labor at Salem, Oregon, this week; by shaking bands with him and offering their best wishes for bis future prosperity. The request was unanimously complied with, and while the church was made to ring with that g<>od old hymn, every individual in the audience went forward and gave him their hand and paid him their farewell addresses. It was indeed an impressive proceeding and a fitting testimonial of the merits of the man as a minister and the high esteem in which he is held by the people of hie former charge.

—A sad accident occurred as the fair grounds, near this place, last Saturday afternoon, which resulted in the death of a young man named McCoy, son of B. C. McCoy, of Jordan township. He undertook to ride a colt that had never been ran before. The consequence was it flew the track and threw him against a post, fracturing his skull and inflicting other severe and dangerous wounds. He was picked up and conveyed to the Hopkins house, where medical aid was summoned and every assistance rendered to relieve his suffering, but the attending physician, Dr. Loughridge, found his injuries were of a serious nature, and all hopes of his recovery were abandoned. The sad intelligence was carried to the parents, who arrived at the bedside of the young man only about an hour before he died. His death occurred about 11 o’clock Saturday night. The remains were taken to the family residence Sunday, where on Monday the funeral was held, Rev. A. W. Wood oonducting the services. A large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to their final resting place. The aged parents have the deepest sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. His sudden untimely death is indeed a severe blow upon them and one from which they will not soon recover.

course, exeept for holders of season ticket*. —The town of Hebron, Porter county, has seven preachers find set a single attorney. Tbe ministers are evidently doing good work in that community, judging from tbe fact that the service* of ah attorney are sot needed. « *- —Rev. t W. McNeal, colored, lectured in the M. E. Church, Monday evening, to a good aixod audience. His subject was "An 111-Fated Voyage,” in which the entire crew, ’but Mm self, a white lady and an infant, were lost, lie also gave a detailed account of a three yean adventure in tbe jungles of Africa. The lecture was interspersed with several good songa, and upon the whole it was a highly interesting and instructive entertainment. —The grand jury for the present term of court, composed of John Lewis, Esq., David Newels, James Yeoman, James E. Lam son, Rial Benjamin and George W. Burke, six men “tried and true,” were empanueled Mot day afternoon and discharged yesterday morning. The ju*y was made np of the very best material. Honest, moral, law abiding men themselves, possessed of good judgment and large experience, they were well fitted to sit in the interest of society and enquire into infractions of the law. Their work was energetic and carefu l. They examined some forty or fifty witnesses on more than twenty different specific obarges and returned fodr indictments charging seven different persons with felonies, and five other indictments charging twelve persons with various misdemeanors. The number of indictments, nine, is not large, but from the great number of witnesses examined and the number of alleged oflenses inquired into it is evident these bills have been carefully considered; and we believe that number founded on good evidence and prosecuted with vigor will have a more salutary effect on society than a much larger number founded on insufficient evidence, so that the greater part of them could not be sustained. That the indictments returned will be fully investigated and the persons against whom they are found brought to account for tbe offenses committed, we have not the least donbt. With the interests of the state resting in thb hands of oar worthy and efficient prosecutor, Mr. Babeock, we feel assured that criminals will be summarily dealt with and crimes become less frequent.