Rensselaer Union, Volume 2, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1869 — Page 3

LOCAL MATTERS.

IStorMday, December 2, 1869.

Butter is 25 cents a pound. Potatoes still retail at T 5 oenta per buahel. Apples retail for 21 oents a peck at the stores. Tame hay is bringing $6 per ton in this place. Hen. Sparling killed three deer at two shots, one day last week. Ten cents per pound is the ruling price for pork by the carcass, in Rensselaer. The railroad meeting which was to have come off last Saturday, wasn’t held. Subject for local debating clubs: Where do the topers of Rensselaer get their whiskey? Jasper county Commissioners Court convenes in the Auditor’s office next Monday. Muskrats have built their houses way down in the sloughs which is said to indicate a dry winter. Wm. L. McConnell, Esq., was admitted to practice in the Supreme court of Indiana, last week. Wm. T. Lewis will hear of something to his advantage by calling at Hammond <k Spitler’s office. Mart. V. B. Warner has sold out his grocery. John E. Trent, the poultry dealer, is the purchaser. Mr. G. W. Terhune is preparing to erect a wagon shop on Front street, above D. C. Taylor’s blacksmith shop.

•* Three men and one span of horses killed thirty rabbits worth five cents apiece, one day last week. They hunted on Mount Gibbon. Keep off the sidewalks with your teams, there is a statute law of this State making it a finable offence to drive or ride upon the sidewalks of any A new roof is being put on the little shanty below Purcupile’s dry goods store, on Washington street. The shingles are worth more than the rest ’of the building. A musical youngster who set up a barber shop in this place three or four weeks ago, lit out in the dark and rain last Sunday night. In consequence of this escapade it is said that two or three persons are sorry from five to thirty dollars’ worth. ' ■ —. «■ —< «*•- .■ .. A culvert is being made at the intersection of Milrov and South Washington streets. This improvement has been long needed and will be a great accommodation to those having business on that side of the river.

Rev. R Hussey, President of the Methodist Church, North Indiana Conference, will hold meetings at the Burns School House, Barkley township, on the 18th and 19th of December next ’ Also, at Remington, December 25th and 26th. “H,-Sylvan” still writes for the Kentland Gazette. His last communication described a nightmare he had recently, experienced. ’Twas ’orrid. “Armageddon,” “plain spheres,” “martialed spirits,” “howlin’,” “darkness,” and “sich.” Don’t believe this prairie country agrees with Mr. Howe Green-wood. A fire broke out in the upper Story of Mr. J. R. Vanatta’s residence, on Washington street, last Saturday. The fire was communicated by sparks falling from the ■love pipe, the joints of which had become disconnected, and alighting on a trunk of clothing belonging to the family of Mr. H. A. Wix, who occupied the room. Damage about fifty dollars. The society of Progressive Spiritualists .of Rensselaer, hold their regular meetings in their hall over Messrs. Willey & Sigler’s store, every Sunday at 10:30, A. M., and 7 P. M. The public is invited to attend. The consideration of the subject “What and where is God?” will be continued next Sabbath, by Dr. Laßne. The assignees of the judgment against the McClure library^,.met last evening and voted to extend the privileges of the library to all Who will pay the sum of five dollars or more for the purpose of paying off the indebtedness (now about one hundred and seventy-five dollars) and to raise the further sum of fifty dollars necessary to organise under the present law. Simon P. Thompson, Esq., was appointed to solicit subscriptions.

The temperance movement has pmt.on a new phase at Remington, understand the advocates of reform in that enterprising, intelligent and virtuous community have organised a joint stock company, with a subscribed capital of |BO,OOO, upon wb ic V wey propose to issue bonds for the purpose of raising the necessary tpeans to oppose, in the courts, all applications for license tb sell liquors “by the small,” yithjr) their corporation. How is that fop determined to evil? If )the gjd saying, “Resist the devil and he wUI flee’from vow,” trye. old clpypg foot won't bo%f tW Ung-

It is estimated that more people took benzine for “coughs, colds and consumption,” last Saturday, than ever before in one day during the year of grace, one thousand, eight hundred” sixty and nine, ana that it had a more “salubrious” effect on ’em. As there is not a licensed saloon in’ the oounty, the question “Where did you getyour whiskey?” as pertinent Messrs. I. M. Stackhouse, Jared Benjamin, Thomas Boroughs and It 8. Dwiggins, of this place, started Monday to attend the railroad meetingthat was to have been held at Rochester on the 80th. This meeting is for the purpose of advancing the interest of the Muscatine, Kewanee and Eastern Railroad Company, which proposes to build from Muscatine, lowa, to Ft. Wayne. Wo saw one of our mostmild and Eeaceable citizens taking home * uge, six-shooting navy revolver, with all barrels loaded, one day last week. We guess he got it to salute the fellow who is making a business of trying to lift windows and open doors at unseasonable hours, in dwellings where he hasn’t left his card. There is going to be work for the undertaker if somebody isn’t careful who he visits after night.

Years ago the Hon. Board of Town Trustees of Rensselaer, passed an ordinance requiring each owner of buildings within the corporation limits to provide for each dwelling or store a ladder of sufficient length to reach from the ground to the eaves and another from the eaves to the comb of the roof with the necessary hook for fastening it where desired. Would it not be well for the present Board to see that this ordinance is enforced? The Presbyterian church at this place has been enjoying a series of meetings the past week, conducted by Rev. Mr. Torrence, of Frankfort, and Rev. Mr. Mitchell, of Delphi. Mr. Torrence is a benevolent looking gentleman, wearing a long beard, and creates a favorable impression upon those who have the pleasure of his acquaintance. One day while at dinner, with a gentleman whose family belong to his denomination, a neighbors little boy happened to be in the room and heard him say grace. The little fellow ran home and told his mother that Mr. S ’s family had company at the dinner table.— “Mr. C is there and two other men arc there, and one of them, I guess, is Jesus Christ, for he has long beard and looks as though he liked little children.”

Dr. Fisk having located in Rensselaer respectfully tenders his professional services to the affiicted. He gives special attention to diseases of the eye, ear, throat, lungs and chest. The poor treated free of charge. He may be consulted at the residence of Mrs. W. S. Hopkins, corner Van Rensselaer ana Angelica streets. Refers to any respectable physician who has read his medical works and to patients cured by him in nearly all the Western States. The new proprietor of ye ancient “Liberal Corner,” Mr. John E. Trent, the poultry man, requests us to say that he proposes to add to the stock of groceries now in store a bran new invoice of first class goods, which he will sell for cash, or its equivalent, at rates that must defy competition, also, he wants it distinctly understood that no intoxicating liquors of any kind will be sold in the house while he is proprietor of the establishment. A novelty in holiday books for children may be seen at Jackson’s Drug Store. It consists of nursery rhymes, illustrated with pictures, printed on cloth, in brilliant colored ink. They cannot fail to be attractive to the little fellows, and will serve to interest them in learning to read, while the substantial manner in which they are made, and the low prices at which they are offered make them the most economical holiday books published.

Petit, the celebrated barber, continues to shave, cut hair, dress whiskers, sell razors, soap, hair restoratives, pomades, gentlemen’s furnishing goods, plug, and fine cut jewing tabaeco, good cigars, eta., eto., at his well-known stand next door to corner of Washington and Front streets, in Liberal comer building. Call on him. '* ■; . One of the neatest kept business houses in Rensselaer, is C. W. Henkle’s,in the old Shanghai building. Mr. Henkle knows how to please customers and is having a good run of custom. If Ileidleberger don’t have a good run of custom before spring, it will not be because he don’t sell cheap, will it? Go and see if it will. * Have yoq read Johnny Coats' column advertisement of Holiday goods? Call and see what he has on hand—the half is not told in hie advertisement.

Land for Sale.

We have a few choice residences in the town of Rensselaer for sale. The new railroad will no doubt soon be built, when property will sell at much higher rates. Give us a call, Dwiggins & Thompson, Real Estate Brokers. sfcf . *■ it*** 1 * " 4

Maltby’s celebrated fresh Oysters at C. C. Starr’s. Heidleberger has best cider vinegar for 30 cents per gallon. * The beat of winter wheat flour fatale at C. C. Starr’s. Neats foot, lard, olive and other oils for winter use, at Jackson's. Tobacco, Cigars and Pipes at C. C. Starr’s. A fresh lot of flaxseed oil and paints, just received, at Jackson’s. Queensware, Glassware, table and pocket Cutlery, Spoons, Ao., at C. C. Starr’s. A new supply of opium and mor* Shine, bought since the decline, at ackson’s. A large lot of Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Soda, Spices, Canned Fruits, Soap, Candles, &c.,atC. C. Starr’s. Nearly a quarter of a cord of slates at Jackson’s ranging in prices from 10 to 40 cents. Large stock of Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson and Japan Teas just received at C. C. Starr’s. Copies of the 1800 edition of Mitchell's shool geographies and atlases are for sale at Jackson’s. A full supply of school books, slates, copy books, and inks in great variety, for sale at catalogue prices, at Jackson’s. The evening shades were falling fast, When through a Western village passed A youth, who bore a flag on high, On which you plainly might descry, “Johnny Coats has the most extensive stock of Holiday goods ever brought to these diggins." Fresh Peaches by the can or case at L. & N. W. Hopkins’. Large arrival of Queensware opened to-day at Willey & Sigler’s. A good supply of heavy Muslins at lowest figures atL. &N. W. Hopkins’. Large , stock of winter Hats and Caps for men and boys at Willey & Sigler’s. Fifty barrels more of that same Attica White Winter Wheat Flour at Heidleberger’s. A Another lot of those genuine “Magic Combe,” for coloring the hair and whiskers, at Jacksons. Petit, the barber, continues to sell cigars, tobacco, pipes, gents’ furnishing goods, Ac., Ac. Call and see him. New and complete stock of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Furs at Willey A Sigler’s.

Another fresh supply of brandies, wines, pure old rye and Bourbon whiskies, sold only for medical purposes, at Jackson’s. Our stock of Boots and Shoes is as full as ever and all new. L. A N. W. Hopkins. Extra large stock of Men’s, Women’s and Children's Furs of latest styles and best quality, cheap, at Leopold’s. We would call particular attention to our “Honey Drips” Syrup in 5 gallon kegs. L. A N. W. Hopkins. His brow wm clear, his eye wm bright, And shone as shiue the starsat night, And like a trump for battle, rung The words that from bls warm lipa sprung ‘•lf you want to bay your children present* for lhe Holidays 0fT859, you can't do anywhere tliau to trade with Johnny Coats? The finest assortment of perfumery and other toilet articles for the Holidays ever brought to Rensselaer, just received at the “Old Line Drug Store,” D. I. Jackson, proprietor. Another and still more extensive selection of merchandize received at Leopold’s. Call and see his stock of prints, muslins, delaines, flannels, furs, men’s clothing, men’s hats and caps, boys’ hats and caps, men’s boots and shoes, boys’ boots and shoes, women’s coarse and fine shoes, misses’ coarse and fine shoes, children’s shoes, overshoes, ladies’ hose, men’s Books, children’s stockings, groceries. Ac. Fine dress goods, gentlemen’s furnishing goods, fur goods, etc., suitable for holiday presents, at Leopold’s. Should you ask me any evening, Where to get a dish of oyster.. With the odors of the sea-side, With the dew and damp of ocean, With the condiment or spices, With the piquant sauce and fixings, With the catsup of tomato, And the crackers rich and tender. Rich with butter of the bovine? I should answer, I should tell you, “Down the street, in Lib'ral Corner In the building of the meat-shops, In the building of the grocer, In the building of the barber, Tn the basement of the dance-hall, There is kept the luscious bivalves, ■ There is kept the dainty molusks, There the people go for oysters, Muck-she-ga-wa, big fat oysters, At John Ooats-es, at John Coau-ee.”

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. ' -j?,,. Jasper Cbunty Cbmava Pleat Court, February term, 1870. State of Indiana, Jasper county, 33: To Sarah 8. Jones, Guardian of Augustus A. Israel, minor heir of James W. Israel, you are hereby notified that your bondsman, Albert -F. Israel,has this day filed his petition to have you removed as guardian of said minor because you have loft the State of Indiana, taking sold minor and all his effects with you, and being out of the jurisdiction of this court, said petition will bo hsaM st the February term of the Jasper county, Indiana, Common Pleas Court for 1870, which term commences February 14th, 1870. xr—Witneas my hand and seal of said ( SEAL (court at Rensselaer, Indiana, this day of November, 1869. MARION L. SPITLER, 2-10-3 t Clerk. Nonresident Notice. ' State of Indiana, County of Jasper, SS: Samuel C. Ma&well, w. George E. Sutton and James Nelson, Garnishee. Justice's court of Carpenter township. Attachment. The Plaintiff having filed his complaint and procured a writ of attachment against the property of the defendant. Geo. E. Sutton, said defendant is hereby notified to appear and answer said complaint at 1 P. M. of December IBlh, A. D., 1869, at my office, or the cause will be heard in biaabsence. Witness my hand and private seal ( SB AL jof office this 30th day of NovemA. D„ 1869. B. B. JEFFRIES. J. P. Dwlggins &. Thompson, Att’ys for Pl'ff. 2-10-3 t Executor's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that Hugh P. Beach has taken out letters as Executor of t'>e last will and testament of Mary And Wil ►er, late of Jasper county, Ind., deceared Said estate is supposed to be Solvent. s HUGH P. BEACH. Nov, 17 th, 1869, 2-8-3 t.

SCHEDULEOF L Holiday Goods AT JOHN W. COATS’. t-S'*’The'Largest Stock of Toys and Holiday (roods. Ever in the County! KOTVS AMB FORKS FRUIT BASKETS HUMMING TOM ALBUM MATCH SAFES CIGAR STANDS FORTMONAIES China Dolls OF ALL SIZES; ALSO, DOL.L. HEADS, NEGHO BABIES, AC. JEW'S,BRASS AND FRENCH,HARPS, LADIES 1 COMPANIONS, CUPS, MUGS, &C., CARD BASKETS, LAVA BOXES, Wine Sets CLEAH AND GILT. VASES,—GIass and Parian. ALPHABET BLOCKS, WAX CANDLES, CHINA ANIMALS, JEWELBOXES, ANIMALS ON WHEELS, MASKS, Tea Sets CHINA, BKITTANIA, AC. FOR CHILDREN. TOY OMNIBUSSEB TOY TRAINS OF CARS TOY ENGINES TOY WAGONS TOY CARTS Smoking Sets CHINESE AN D LAVA. Ring TOPS BALLS MARBLES SQUEAKING BIRDS SQUEAKING ANIMALS Toilet Sets Toy Castors Tea Bells Match Safes Toy Trunks Rattles Watches Trumpets Circus Men Roosters Chickens Dogs Candy” Fruits Candy Apples Candy Peaches Candy Fears Candy Plums Candy Tomatoes Candy Strawberries Candy Cherries Candy Toys Candy Hearts Candy Cupids Candy Butterflies Candy Mottoes Fancy Pipes Cigar Holders Tobacco Pouch’s Tobacco Boxes Sleeve Buttons And great many more pretty and useful articles there is not room in this column to enumerate, at JOHN W.COATS’, SIGN OF THE BIG INDIAN, RENSSELAER, IND. a-9-5w

AT PURCUPILE’S; A fall (apply of Buck Gauntlets and Mittens Cheap do. do. Horse Blankets, extra heavy AU Wool Bed Blankets Ladies* Seamless Shirts Ladies* Hoop Skirts Children's do. Ladies* Balmoral Skirts Children’s do. do. Man’s Hats and Gaps Boys’ Hats and Caps Men’s R’dy M*de Cloth’g Factory Flannels Domestic Flannels Shaker Jeans Kentucky Jeans Domestic Prints Muslins, brown & bl’chd Ladies’ Dress Goods Children’s do. Ladies’ Fur Goods Children’s do. Men’s do. Ladles’ Shoes, &c. Children’s do. , Men’s Boots & Shoes Boy’s ** ** Sugar, Tea, Coffee Saleratns, Soap Tobacco, Candles Syrups, fee., Ac-, As good quality and cheap price, as any In the county. COUNTRY PRODUCE ALWAYS TAKEN In exchange for good. AT PURCUPILE’S 1-7 Rensselaer, Indiana.

W. J. Laßue, IS NOW OPENING THE L.AMGEST STOCKZOP DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, QUE ENS WARE, WOODHNWARE, BOOTS, SHOES, hats, oafs, READY MADE CLOTHING, -NOTIONS, &0., EVEH OFFERED TO THE CITI. SENS OF BENSSELAEM AHD VICINITY! THE ABOVE ASSOBTMENT OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE HAS BEEN SELECTED "WITH SPE. eiAEBEFEBENCETOTHE WANTS OF THIS VICINITY, AND WILLBK SOLD AS LOW AS CAN BE AT ANY < OTHEH POINT OP THADS. ALL KINDS OF PRODUCETAKEN IN EXCHANGE '•. - . ■ FOB WHICH WILL BE GIVEN THE HIGHEST BASKET PRICE. THE PUBLIC GEN EBALLY ABE BESPECTFCLLY BEQUESTED TO GIVE US A CALL BEFOBE PUB. CHASING, AS THEY WILL FIND IT VEBY MUCH TOTMEIBINTEB. EST, FOB WE CAN AT LEAST PABT THEM AT VBBY LOW PBICEBIF WE CAN; NOT INBtTCE THEM TO FUMCHASE. Do n»t Fail to CalL Rensselaer, Aagutifeh. 1869. 49 9m

WILLEY & SIGLER’S BOOT A SHOE MANUFAGm¥, WK hare no time to you half the truth, but ju»t CALL AT WILLEY 9b SIGLER’S NEW BOOT & SHOE STORE, ONE DOOR BELOW Jackson's Drug Store, And be convinced that It la the place to buy BOOTS AND SHOES. BOOTS AND SHOES MANUFACTURED TO ORDER. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. u EXAMINE WILLEY £ SIGLER’S STOCK OF (MI MHANDW We know you will buy when you PRICE THEIR GOO S. 2-2

50,000 Acres OF UNIMPROVED LAND FOR SALE, IN Jasper and Newton Connties! Some of which are convenient to Rail Roads,Churches and Schools. Some Timber Soil Adapted to Farming aud Orating. Climate'healthy and pleasant. Water good. Prices from $3 to $8 per Acre General terms one-third down and balance In two yearly payments, but In some Instances a longer time will be given. 1 am also authorized to sell A Number of Fine Farms at From sl3 to $25 per Acre. Having been located in Jasper county for eleven years, and having been engaged ths greater part of that time In locating dltehea. showing lands and surveying in this and Newton counties, my acquaintance with all the lands situated in these counties is eupo--1 for to that of any other man. J Propose Giving Better Bargains than any other Agent in the West. And will be ready at all times to show land. JOHN MILLER, County Surveyor and Land Agent. Office, Rensaelaei. Jasper County, Ind. 1-27-ly.

NEW DRUG STORK. Harding & Alter, PRACTICING PHYSICIANS 4XO JDRUGGXBTB. Take this method of info w t *g <h« o tlzens of Jasper County and vk.aity that they have opened a HKW Dutra Stobb in Rensselaer, in the room formerly occupied by Per* cupUe Affiou. one door east of Vanatta & Son’s large Harness Shop, where they intend to keep as good an assortment of Drugs atyd Medicines as may be found in the town. Thoy will usually keep on hand a full supply of DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, DYE-3TUFF3» SOAP, WINDOW-GLASS, PUTTY, And a full supply of From a bottle of HOSTETTEIVS STOMACH BITTERS To a box of BROWN’S WORM DEStROYER. We keep constantly on hand a good sup. ply of SCHOOL BOOKS, CARDS, LUriling-Paptr, SLATES, PENCILS, PENS. PEN A PENCtL-ROLDERS, From a six D Paint Dr nah to the smallest camel’s hair Pencil Brash. Alee have WINE, BRANDY, WHISKEY, GIN, <fcC„ For medicinal use only, all of which we will sell cheap for cash, and we Invite the Public to examine our stock before puichasiug else where. - HARDJNG A AI/I'EH,

AT THOMPSON’S RENSSELAER, ’ ", ‘•"lff 9»j ” v l ii ■ ■ ’ 9 '*S|‘M J I' ' PURE DRUGS, CHEMICALS. DTE STUFFS, VARNISHES, WINES & LIQUORS, (for MHDICAI. USB only), AMP PATENT MEDICINES, or all kind* CONSTANTLY ON HAND. I. m. ST ackboobb. . e-a. erAoaae«w ■nwMaaMMMMMSMU* HESSSELAEB FUSNI3HIKC jvisriD HARD WARD STORE.

WE beg leave to invite the ettenUoa 0 the people of Jasper and Newtea counties, and the rest of mankind, 19 ear f«l and complete stock of NAII.B, a LASH, HASH, DOORS, PUTTY, LOCKS, BUTTS. stoat hdkos, TASKS sad POCKET CCTLEBT, WHITE LEAD, L|E SEED AND COAL OIL. and Iverythlng elso tuaally kept in • »pjl regelated hardware store. ALSO. pOOKINO AND HKATINO k_> STOVES oj the latqat rtjrlea and la endlss variety. rpiNWARK of *>' Mads; JL thing elap gguglh kejjt la a well ordered Stove store, ALSO. - -pytMTKADS. CHADS, TABLES SATES CHIBS, WASHrSTAJSM, iraEADS, and everything arise nsnatly kept |Q a proper! conducted .Furnitu jf store. Wo keep ooAanUy employed the very beet of tinners and cabinet makers, end are therefore prepared to do repairing or Job work, la either department, at all iliaea. COFFINS of all styles kept constantly on hand or made to order on short notice, at the lowest possible rates. TXTE make It oar business to ferula* everythingncsdsd tn' JJUJLP OJt FURNISH 0 have. Call and MO ua before purchasing elerwhere, T»n stackhouskabuo