Rensselaer Union, Volume 2, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1870 — LOCAL MATTERS. [ARTICLE]

LOCAL MATTERS.

Thursdayj July 14th, 1870. Considerable eickncM prevailing.— Mostly ague. _ v ■ •■■■ Heavy showers of riiu have fallen during tlw week. A •; Jim Maloy baa Just received an in* voice of cheap whiskey. It Is rum tired that the democracy talk of starting a paper here this fail. New cabbages are offered in' our market this week for live cents per bead. The bank building is very much improved in appearance by Its new roof and cornice. Timothy meadows are turning out better than was anticipated a few weeks ago. Farmers are now in the midst of their haying. A scoond-hand cooking stove with eight or ten Joiutsof pipe, but without furniture, for sale cheap. Enquire of M. F Chileote. The early Goodrich potato has proved to be one of the best, early varieties grown in this latitude. The yield is enormous this year. It is reported that Captain Thomas will give free admission into his show next Thursday evening to every boy who will bring him a black cat at the door. Mr. Andrew Satchell claims to have the best crop of winter wheat raised in the county this season. On one patch of half an acre he has fifty-sev-en dozen sheaves. *—• an • Next Thursday evening Captain Thomas, the wonderful American Magician and Story-Teller, will explain how his best tricks of legerdemain are performed. Go and see him. A nearly new Massilou Threshing Machine with straw stacker, all in complete running order, also two new farm wagons for sale or would trade for stock, land or good notes. Enquire of E. E. Lockwood, Remington, Ind. 2-32-ts. Every household needs a sewing machine. No house is well furnished without one. The Common Sense liears the reputation of being the best low-priced machine before the public. Mr. J. S. Hopkins is the agent for Jasper county. Green corn—have you had any this season? Prof. G. M. Smith presented us with a mess of "roasting-ears” last Tuesday. He had them on his table on the 4th inst. Mr. Smith has one of the best supplied and best tended gardens in the place. He will please accept thanks for the seasonable luxury. Our thorough-going business friend, Mr. A. Leopold, has formed a partnership with a gentleman in Chicago who will increase tlie capital invested in that establishment. Pretty lively trading may be anticipated corner of Washington and Van Rensselaer streets, this fall. Teachers, and others interested, are notified that the Board of Trustees of the Rensselaer Graded School will receive written pro|>ositions, until August 15th, for teaching cacli of the four departments during the coming fall and winter. The term will probably be five months in duration. Alfred Thompson, President of the Board.

Having disposed of my entire stock of merchandize to E. H. & W. J. LaRue, jr., all persons interested, by book account or otherwise, will please call and settle. My books will be found at tbo former place of business until the 25th Inst., after which they will go into the hands of W. L. McConnell, attorney at law, for settlement. Please give special attention. W. J. LaRuE, sen. Rensselaer. July 13th, 1870. The arrivals at the Nagle House for the week ending Wednesday, July 13 were M. W. Cumber, Richmond, Ind.; D. Haver, H. Downing, J. Pinkerton, Wm. Haver, Remington; Geo. B. Reynolds, New York City: W. Lewis, Barkley township; J. Wood, Watseka, Ill.; J. J. Eldridge, Pulaski county;, A. H. Stow, Peoria, Ill.; Robert M. Cameron. Springfield, O.; J. Ellet, W. L. Smith, Buffalo, N. Y.; Dr. Gordon and wife, Miss Martha Rishling, Francesville; John King, Niles, Mich.; D. M. Marsh, Indianapolis. Jim Malov says he has just received an Invoice or. cheap whiskey. It is fresh from the still and hotter than dogdays. It is calculated to improve the morals, social virtues, politics and health of those who use it, beside promoting the peace, general welfare and reputation of the community. Seven barrels of cheap whiskey! Whew! what a glorious prospect for sensation locals. Subscribe for the Renssei.aer Union—it will be better than the Sporting Times, Chicago Tribune or the Police Gazette. Seven barrels of new, cheap, Cincinnati, corn whiskey, candidates bucking, a democratic convention only twelve miles.away and dog days on us! Send for Nasby.