Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 December 1879 — A Reputation. [ARTICLE]

A Reputation.

For two or three month* pa*l I have no-' ti;?e*l that tho Ntw York Tribune while “lrtrf’.on most other suhjett;, sceius to take pride in tl.ac-iuraging funut-rs fro u in* v*-*iin)f in fine poultry. Comparing thi* with their u>ual course, which is to rec«»mmend all improved varieties of either seel or-s toe*. seems at the least parnduxicul. The editor t-f this department, together with other non-fauciers, hare again and •gain reaffirmed tloir opinion that fanciers have never becefiited the ordin-iry stock of farm poultry. An article which appeared in tbe Poultry Yard ever a jear since, an■went such men better thau 1 aai capatile of doing; therefore without further excuse, I quote verbatim: ••Though forced to allow that the introduction of the Asiatics bos increase t the size of almost all breeds of domestic fowls, they retire ou a naw sir nghold, and fay that the modern varieties lack constitution, and ured |>erpeiual nursing toke-p them in health through the winter.” Few old fanciers k<-ed this talk, for they know that it has grumbled along for years, and will always reu.ain .the plaint ot ignorant persons. But numbers of amateurs wbo-bave not tbe experience us for a foundation on which to base their opi* ions, fed. now and then a .uomeutary une tsme-s on this point, and ask themselves if us er all. this business can be merely a fancy! ; 'Now for the facts. The Brahmas, Cochins, Leghorns, or Hamburgs will hatch from a clutch of thirteen eggs, a- many live healthy chick’s as a dunghill will produce from sixteen or eighteen. Do yuu doubt this? ask any oid fancier, or if y u think he might be prejudices], a<k anyone who Las ever bred both kinds of fowls in teUigently and convince y jurseif by a t borough canvass of the true stale of the matter. ‘'But these fowls, many of them, have enormous combs and wattles that ere liable to freeze.” True enough, and y.>u hit on one of the objections to some varieties which are much prized.. But renn*mt>er that the Leghorns, Spanish, and Andslus - ana came froondne sunny shore of the iterraneen, where they sever experience the rigors of our colder climate, and sse what oar continued fanciers have dune. Already the combs have been reduced Horn ■even to the “five or six, five preferred,” of tbe latest standards, and a few breeders have obtained specimens possessing perfect rose combe. Can this he called a step toward producing a less hardy fowl? , ‘ Take almost any variety, for instance, the Brahmas, which originally bad quite a large single comb. The exhibition birds of this.variety are perfectly pea oombeJ, and possess a comb about as nearly os possible, impregnable to frost We might go through the whole category of the fowls now hred in this country, and point out the peculiar hardiness systematic breeding bas given each, where in-breeding and other abuses hake been avoided, but it is sufficient te give pertinent examples and leave the detailed comparison.to •ndividnai search, satisfied that common sense w.ll teaco investigator; that energy, intelligence and system will no more tend to deterioration in poultry, than in other live stock. - John Vaughn, a citizen ,of Earl Paik, Bentou county, -on Saturday of week before last deliberately commit ted suicide by takiug poison. He was a man of family, and aged about 63 years.

—To n Paraoxa.—Hariag sold tW pal' ronage and good will of tbe Bta*da*d to Major Bitter* & Boa, aad concluded to go into the job pristine business exclusively; I desire all oho are indebted to a>e on enbaeription or otherwise, to call and settle tbe nuns immediately. I intend soon to na‘e extorsive addition* of new material to my job office, which will enable me to do all kinds of work in that branch of tbe printing business. In order to do this I will be coaipelled to call upon all who are owing me, hoping they will respond promptly aad cheerfully with the money. “With malice toward none, and good will te all,” 1 subscribe myself, yours, etc., Mkbtix 0. Cissxl.

—A happy New Year t»> all. —Bweet eider at R. B. Spencer A Co.'s. . Monday was the ahurteet day of the yoor. —Thursday night was the coldest of the season. —Try the tub oysters, at R. E. Spencer ft Co.'s. Counterfeit gold eoia is in circulation Bewsrel —Get your job printing don* at tbe Staxdasd offie*. —Chris. Cole is home from Dayton, Ind , spending tbe holidays. —Figs, dates, candies, etc , for tbe holi daya, at R. E Spen> er ft Co.’s —Mrs. Hood, of Fort Wayne, is vieiting tbe tamily of Mr*. Mary Tharp. —Co’d in '• ead is wbat’s ailing many persons in this plac" and vicinity. , —Try the "Little M*y,” the best 6-cent cigar in town, at R. E. Spencer ft Co.'s. — Quite a number of the sobools of tbe county are enjoying a holiday vacation. —Mr. M. F. Chilcte’s wife and two Son* have gone to Michigan to *i*nd tbe holidays. —The celebrated A.' Booth oysters, by th<> quart, can or dish, at -H. E. Spencer ft Co.’a. —Calling and address cards, handsome stock, beautiful designs, at Tub Stakdare office - *—Mr. Cook, sn employ e in the Delphi Journal office, gave the Stahdaud office a call y*-*torday —Have yon teen the new stock of ni< * furniture? If not,’it will pay you ta call and take a look. —The weeked stood on slippery places Wednesday, the streets ami sidewalks beiug a solid ay* of ice. —Newt. Imes took s lay off frodi the narrow gang**, th>* week, to nu-se a few "Job comforters.’' —Delphi and Mootieello were both represented At the gtand masquerade ball in thiy place Christum' ni/ltl. -—Mis* Lo:.ie Hammond, who is n student of St. Mary’s College, South bend, is home spending the hoi days. — Cull at Th* Standard office and look at the magnificent stock of calliog and vis-iting-cards now on hand. —Mrs. Tuteur. of Rensselaer, was visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wild berg.-;—[Kent land Gazette..' —Job printing of all kinds done at this office at prices which defy competition. All orders promptly attended to. —The publishers of the Crown Point Star have purchssed the Lolbell Enterprise and LawelHs again with. ut a newspaper. —The Christmas trade in this place was unusually large ibis year. All the mercha ts report an exceedingly goo-1 business. —Call at the Standard office for old newspaper*. A good supply always on hand. Ten cents a dozen, or six fur a nickel.

—Gee. M. Robinson,- sheriff of Jasper county, was in town a few houb Thursiayevening, enroute for Kentland.—[UoodlangL Herald. S —Tbe icy condition of the streets and sidewalks this week furnished ample amusement for the yotlhgaters who delight in skating. —Lfcave yonr orders for rilling anJ ing cxmls at the Stasdari* office. Handsome designs, large stock. Orders promptly attended to. . . -Mbs John G. Kerr, nee Miss Rotit Coen, <>f Attica, i< spending the he)ida\t> with her parents and numerous friends in this place and vicinity. - —Misses Lydia and Ella Dwiggi- s are at borne spending the holidays. They have been attending the State Normal School at Tejrs Hsnte for some time. —The largest and best furniture and undertaking stook in the county cap be seen in the Mnkeeve: block. F. J. Sears A Son, proprietors, Rensselaer, Ind. Notice. —All partie* owing the firm of F. J. Sears A Co. will please call on F. J. Sears and settle the same at once. Oor booksmuM be settled op. ,i F J. Saxos. —Go to Emmet Kennel's for your holiday goods, each as miscellaneous books, pocket hooks, albums, toilet sets, perfumer}, etc. He offers them at a great sacrifice, to close out. —The masquerade bell woo a complete success,. everything passing off quietlv, pleasantly ytnd in order. The receipts amounted to something over ninety-seven tKdlais. —The Reporter office was favored by a call from Mr. James Motgan, of Rensselaer. Mr. Morgan is a genial gentleman and we appreciate his acquaintance.— [Remington Reporter. V. —Emmet Kanual's is the ptace to buy holiday goods. He offers bis entire stock of miaceUaneoim bosks, pocket books, brushes, hair oil, comhe, etc., at fifty cents on the dollar, to close oat. —"Oh, Mery, did you go to hear Eli Perkins, Monday night?” "No; 1 was so busy looking,at the large, maguifleent stock of farniture just received at F. J. Sears k Son’s, that 1 had forgotten all about the lecture.’ ’

frivaul Vnnk It Mmwmr who A/ur joub£ incßu, * r»oi a*. .▼» wj w % is at prase*t attending a school of pharmacy la Philadelphia, has oer thanks for a late file at the Philadelphia*Times containing as account of the Great reception in that —Judging from the way F. J. Sean ft 800 are selling carpets aad furniture, one would naturally conclude they mesa burl* ness. Go and leek at their magtoifloeat stock and laara prices. No treabts to show goodi. —Circulars, letter-beads, note-heads, billheads, envelopes, business cards, calling cards, visiting cards, and, le fact, all kinds of Job printing neatly, ch aplv and promply executed at thia office. Call and leave your orders. —A goodly number of people gathered at the Christian Churrh Christmas Eve where they were well entertained hr the literary exercise*, after which they wore both surprised and delighted by tbe present# which they received.

—Geo W. Johnson, who has been employed in the Stand aro offie* for several months, rsturned to Roann, Waheeb county, on Wednesday. George is a No. 1 fellow, and makas friends wherever he goes. He has our best wishes for his future welfare. —I have a number of very fine fowls to cell at low prices, either singly or in pairs and trine. White Cochins, Buff .Cochins, Black Leghorns, White Leghorns, Brahma*, &C..&C., at any lime between now and February Ist, 1880. C. W. Clifton, Iroquois Poultry Yards. —Our old frieu *, Wm. B Price, of Carpenter township, honored the Standabd office with a call Tnesday. Mr. Price is on# of the staunchest republicans of the c only, and believss the republican party is bound to triumph in the coming great political struggle. —Among the institutions to which we may point with pride le the Commercial Bank, of Oxford. This institution is now in good running erder. Mr. Zimri Dwiggm* bos repainted and remodeled the Rank building, which now presents a nice appearance. This will very materially enhance the business interests of Oxford —[Oxford Tribuns. —AbHy Sage Richardson delivered her famous lecture on "The Tria of Poet*— Longfellow, Lowell and Whittier," in the o;>er« house, Monday night, to a fair sited audience. The elovest attention was paid throughout the entire evening and tbe lecture was fully appreciated and highly complimented by all who were fortunate enough to hear it. —The U. E. Church was packed Christmas eve, with persons anxious to see the "ship come in” loaded with presents. 1 Nor were they dir-appointed. There were presents for all, young and old. great aud small, rich and poor. It was, indeed, a grand success, and many were the hearts made glad b_v the receipt of one or more appropriate, in many instances, costly presents.

—Dihbolutio*. —The copartnership heretofore existing under the firm name of F. J. Sear; A Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. J. I. Purcupile succeeds F. *J. Sears. All book accounts due-tbs firm of F. J. Sears k Co. will be settled with F. J. Sears. All claim* against tbe said firm of F. J. Sears k Co. will be paid by J. 1. Purcupile k Co. F. J. Skabs. A. Pckccpili. Rensselaer, lad. Dec. 1, ’79. —Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M., at its regular meeting held in Lodge Hall last Saturday night, elected the following officers: Charles H. Price, W. M.}. David J. Thompson, 8. W.; Louis Kern, J. W.; Charles W. Clifton, Sec.; Ralph Fendig, Tress. Installation ceremonies will be performed to-night, after which the ladies of tbe Order of the Eistern Star wilt give a banquet to the members of the Lodge, their wives and daughters. —Owners of sewing machines, why pay 935 for a aew machine when you can have your old one rebuilt at a cost of from $2.80 to $7, so that none but an expert can dU~goo<r~wnrk and wear as long, as all worn parts are replaced with new ones; warranted three years. Any machine in the market repaired by an experienced mechanic. Leave orders or machines at E. L. Clara’s bar ware store, Rensselaer, Indiana.

- .Rennselarr Lodge No. 82, Knights of Pythias, at their regular meeting in Castle Hall,_ Thursday evening, December 25tb, 1879, elected officers for the ensuing terra, os follows: R. B. Patton, C. C.; Eraslus Peacock, V. C.; D. B. Miller, Prelate; W. G. Sears, K of R. and S.; C. H. Price, M. of F.; M. E. Baylor, M. of E.; Geo. M. Robinson, Trustee; C. H. Price, Representative to Grand Lodge. A special meeting of members of the order will be held n£xt Wednesday evening for the purpose of installing the newly elected officers. —There will be a meeting of tbe stockholders of the Iroqnois Library at the law office of Mordecai F. Chilcote, in rooms Nos. 6 and 7, in the Makeever block, Rensselaer, Indiana, on Monday evening, January 6th, 1880, at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of electing seven directors to serve for tbe period of one year. Immediately after the adjournment of the meeting of the stockholders there will be a meeting of the board of directors held at tbe same place for tbe purpose of organising tbe said board by electing a president and secretary. A full attendance of the stockholders is desired. Hoaxes E. Jam as. Secretary. —A party of engineers, consisting of Chief Garris, with Robt Rae and Don. Girria as assistants, and a full oorpa of axmeo, Ac., sent up by tbe management of the 1., IJ. & C. R. R., (the Narrow Gauge), were surveying aline to this place last week. Not securing the encouragement they expected at Lowell they mo a direct line east of that place through Eagle Creek township, from tho point where they cross the Kankakee river, directly to Crown Point, leveling anfl driving stakes as they progressed. They arrived here Saturday and commenced running northward Monday, and expect to reach South Chicago some time noxt week. It looks now as if the ro*d would min Lowell, uulees that town comes forward with the aid asked.—[Crown Point Slnr.

Wrtrparri - 1 — meat, 12} cants per pound, at R. E. Spencer ft Co.’s. Mias Wilkinson Is passing tbe holidays with ft lends at her homer ia LaPort© county. ; L UtiuuxD. On Christmas, by Justice Harding, In Rensselaer. Washington W. Wright and Mrs. Mary Webber, both m jtes. —Married, at the reeidspec of Urn bride’s parents in this place on Thursday, December 25tb, 1879, by Elder D. T. Halstead, Mr. Stephen 8. Barnes, of Fowler, aad Mi-* Emma Pbillipa. A number es relatives and intimate friends of the bride were present te witness the ceremony and offer congratulations, after which the happy couple pad the assembled guests partook of the bouotifal repast which had been prepared especially fur the occasion and which was heartily relished by all. The Standard unites with the fair bride's numerous ftiends in wishing that her cup of happiness may ever be filled to overflowing, and that a full share of Ufa’s choicest blessings may be meted out to ber and tbe noble hearted bridegroom. Tbs happy swain took the noon train for Chicago, where they will remain a few daya and from thence they go to Fowler to cuter upon the pleasures aad duties of housekeeping.