Rensselaer Union, Volume 7, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1874 — Page 5

THE RENSSELAER UHION.

Thursday, SeOtemher24 71874.

Get your job printing done at the Union office; for good, neat work is alwftvs cheapest and best. Si. * Willey have .men at work laying the foundation of their new brick drug store. Z Mr. Charley \Y. Clifton has taken an agency for selling the Weed sewing machine in Jasper county. 'Ml''.Joseph H. Willey was nominated last Saturday, by the Republicans ot’ Marion township, for township Trustee. Frost w*as visible in this place last Monday m orning. On Wednesday of last week it was seen in various local" ities over the county. . Mr. Isaac V • Alter has thanks for a mess of new corn meal. There is not a more enterpr ising or liberal-hearted man in the county. May he live long and prosper. At the solicitation of numerous friends and neighbors, Mr. William Coen has consented to be an Independent candidate for Trustee of Marion township. There are four or five persons in this place afflicted with the Black Hills gold fever. Perhaps they may be cooled off when the snow s melt on those distant mountains. A new grocery store is soon to be opened in Rensselaer, we are told, by a gentleman named Curran. It will he kept in the room recently occupied by Mr. Charles Platt. Jasper is one of the highest taxed counties in the State of Indiana.— The People’s party promise to reduce taxes in Jasper county, if it is permitted to have an opportunity. Somebody went, into Mr. Jonathan Peacock’s stable last week in Iris absence, and borrowed a pair of lines and other parts of a harness, which he desires to have returned.

The White County Agricultural Association will hold its"first annual Fair at Monticello, Feptember fSbth, and October Ist, 2d and 3d. We return thanks for complimentary ticket. Mr. John Horn, the gun and lock .smith at Erwin's blacksmith shop, is one of the best workmen in tlje State. Those who have machinery that needs neat repair will find him just the man for the business. Mrs. Emma Malloy, editress of the Elkart Observer, and a pleasing, talented lady, is expected to deliver an address this evening in the Court House, upon the subject of Temperance. Let there be a large audience to greet her, - Twenty thousand dollars’ worth of dry goods, clothing, hats, caps, boots, »• J «V.O| 1 V- Li OIIM4 V | *. ■ furnishing goods, etc., at F. J. Sears A Co.’s (formerly J. I. Purcupile & Co.) store. Remember the brick store when you want goods. At their last session, upon the petition of Hr. James Ritchey and others, the Board of County Commissioners entered up an order annulling the proceedings at their March term changing the boundary line between Marion and Jordan townships, and reinstating the former boundary. At the solicitation my neighbors I will be an Independent candidate for County Commissioner in the Second District. If elected, I promise to favor a decrease in the expenditures of the county, and a decrease in the rate of taxation so far as practicable.

George Kessler. Wanted.— The committee on fruit preparations at the 3d annual Fair of the Jasper County Agricultural & Mechanical Association, to explain why thirty-five varieties of jelly was awarded the premium over forty-three varieties, and why the latter were not tested ?— Stockholder. Being convinced that the so-called Republican township convention held last Saturday was-a set-up affair, manipulated by certain parties in the interests of a clique, I do not consider any person bound by its action, and, therefore announce myself an Independent candidate for Trustee of Marion township. Jonathan Peacock. W 6 desire to extend thanks to those friends who have taken upon themselves to increase the subscription list of this paper recently. The , Union enters upon its seventh year with a larger circulation than it ever had before. Through the instrumentality of a Ring who propose to crush all whom they cannot control, now and then an old friend has severed company with us, but thus far another recruit has stepped up and filled the place made*vacant temporarily, and the ranks are not only uudjminished but today we publish the largest edition we ever issued. Again we thank our friends for the efforts they have so kindly < made in our behalf, and shall strive to prove our gratitude for past and any favors by increased devotion to the interests of people. Will not each reader who favors the breaking up of the Ring which now controls public sffairs in our county induce his neighbor to become a subscriber to our new volume, ah'dthus aid in the {rood work?

Messrs. D.„ W. H. Howard, President of the Toledo & Grand Rapids Railroad Company, George W. Reynolds, Vice President, Thomas Pray, Director, of Toledo, Ohio, and Messrs. Wm. D. Smith, • President. of the Keithsburg & Eastern, Narrow Guage Railroad Company, John A. McDowell, Chief Engineer, Hon. J. K. Hornish, of Keithsburg, 111., were in Rensselaer last week, and Friday evening addressed an impromptu meeting of the citizens upon the advantages which a three feet guage road ha.** over ose of wider dimensions. The cos 0f con s truction was said to be less than J*h'e-half, the cost of rolling stock about seT <ul '* en^ )P ’ the expense of running and we 7. r material far below, while the capacity for travel and freight was at equal proportion or greater compared with the original outlay. The Ohio company has about ten miles of road in satisfactory operation and desire to push westward, heretofore looking towards St. Louis as an objective point. The Keithsburg people have several miles of their road bed prepared and under contract for iron.— They want an eastern outlet, arid are trying to persuade the Toledo folks to abandon their St. Louis idea and unite with their enterprise. For the purpose of ascertaining the nature of the country through which this line would pass, and also to learn the sentiment of the people, who would be directly benefited, towards the enterprise, these gentlemen were traveling over the route. The road if built on the route these gentlemen were prospecting would start from Toledo and pass through Maumee City, Grand Rapids and Van Wert, Ohio; Decatur, Huntington, North Manchester, Rochester, Winamac, Francesville, Rensselaer and Morocco, in Indiana; and Cbillicothe to Keithsburg, 111.

Grange Notice.

There will be a meeting of the Central Association, Patrons of Husbandry, Saturday. September 26th, 1874, at the Court House in Rensselaer, at 1 o’clock p. m. A. D. Swain, President. Rensselaer, September 20, 1874.

Announcement of Candidates.

S. P. Thompson is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney. W. H. Martin is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the vote of the people at the October election, Ira W. Yeoman is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the 30th Judicial Circuit, subject to the decision of the people at the October election. Peter Rhoads is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the October election.

sabbath School Convention.

The friends of Sabbath Schools in Jasper county will hold a Mass Convention at Rensselaer October 20tli and 21st. Wm. H. Levering, of Lafayette, is expected to be present to conduct the Convention, and aid in the organization of a County Sabbath School Union. All the schools in the county are invited to co-operate.— School officers and teachers are requested to be present. Superintendents of schools are requested to report by letter to the undersigned committee. by whom programmes and further particulars will be furnished as the time approaches. W. B. Hendbix, G. B. Chappell, W. H. Shaw, Committee, Remington, Ind.

Keal Estate Transfers.

The tollowing transfers of real estate were filed wi th -the Recorder of Jasper county during the week ending September 23d, 1874: • Alfred Thompson to William H. Miller, se 5e30,28.7—40 acres, for S6OO. Nancy J. Edwards to Sylvester B. ‘Jenkins, nw nw 6,30, 6—40 acres, $250. Alpheus Booher to James W. Smith se ne 24, 28, 6, part 19, 28,5—57£ acres, for SBOO. Robert N. Lamb et al to Mary L. Detrag, w i ne 33, 31, s—Bo5 —80 acres, $379. United States of America to Day id Buck, n i se36, 31,7 —80 acres. Patent. David Buck to Alfred Thompson, n \se 36, 31, 7—Bo acres, for sloo. Quit claim. Marquis D. Brown to Mary A; Suits, e J se 19, 28, 7—Bo acres, SI,OOO. Thomas J. Copenhagen to Alfred Thompson, w J nw 31, 29, 7, part ne sw 29, 29, 7—86.64 acres, for S4OO. Peter Wagner to George Steitc, lots 10, 11,12 block I,Stratton’s Addition to Remington, for $450. John C. Parr to Abraham H. Parr, s i e J ne 10, 31, 7—40 acres, for $350. Tfifbmas C. Terrell and William G. Terrell, to Charles M. Terrell, each one undivided interest in sw 27, 31, 7 —l6O acres, for $275. William Johnson to Richmond Hathaway, se nw 24, 32, 7—40 acres. .Quit claim. Frank Lakin to Rhoda Lakin, ne se 3, 30, 7, se ne, part ne ne 29, 30, 6, sw nw 11, 30, 7—122 acres, for $1,600. James H. Green to Sanford A. Morgan, s A lot 11 block 17, town of Remington, for $75. Walter Good to Sanford A. Morgan, e f lo 12 block 12, town of Remington, for $450, John A. Hilton to David S. Clifton, ne nw 9, 30, 6—40 acres, for $265. David S. Clifton to Charles W. Clifton, same tract, for $250. Ira W. Yeoman to Daniel 8. Makeever, ne nw 12, 27, 7 —for sl. Commissioner’s deed. "Old papers that are not mutilated for sale at this office for ten cents a dozen ; this is the cheapest and most diversified reading matter that can l»e iKMight. , '

All who are indebted to F. W. Bedford will please call and settle without further delay. f .. »'• j.,-,, Mr. B. F. Underwood, of Boston, Mass., will deliver three lectures in Rensselaer on the evenings of October 2d, 3d and 4tli. First evening the subject will be “Fallacies and Assumptions of Theologians Regarding the Bible and Christianity.” Second evening “Evolution vs. Creation.”— Third evening “What Liberalism Offers as a Substitute for Christianity.” Lectures free to the public.

Remington Letter.

Trade is lively. The night telegraph office has been suspended. Will, Coover is sick, but better. The Fair at Rensselaer was one too many for him. Everything was pleasant at the circus Monday, and everybody pleased with the performances. Mr. Anglemire has commenced putting a second story on his store bulding, corner of Ohio and Railroad streets. Rev. Thomas Meredith came home Tuesday, and is making preparation to move to Valparaiso, the new field assigned to h im. A “fly” ball was batted through one of Butler’s large windows last Friday, and made a round hole that will cost sl6 to plaster up. Mr. C. Coover’s youngest child was buried last Sunday. The funeral rites were performed by Mr. Miller according to the Bunkers’ form. Last week Mr. G. B. Chappell was at,<Qhicago, Charles Jouvenat at Indianapolis, B. M. Donnelly out taking copying orders, and O. W. Church and lady in Ohio visiting. Al. J. Kitt, foreman in the Rochester Union Spy office, was here Monday, with a viewof starting a new paper. He expressed himself pleased with the situation, and next week will go to Chicago for material. He comes well recommended, and we hope he will soon be on the gr ound, re ady for work. Mrs. Emma Malloy delivered one of the best temperance lectures, at the M. E. Church, on the evening of the 16th, that we ever heard.— A lame audience listened to her attentively, and at the conclusion of her lecture, manifested their admiration and approval by a unanimous vote of thanks. She handles her subject politically, and desires men to understand that if they do not bring about a reformation, and elect temperance men to office, the women will be compelled to make some terrible examples^

Grange Rally and Picnic

At a meeting ueiu m j? rancesviuu September 19th, for the purpose of considering the practicability of a grand rally and picnic, to* be held by the Patrons of Husbandry on the Fair Ground at Francesville, October 7 th, 1874, it was decided that such a demonstration would be beneficial to the Order, and the following officers were elected tor the occasion : President. —John G. Culp, of Jasper county. Vice Presidents.— 11. C. Teeters, Pulaski county, David Gray, Jasper county, Anson Wolcott, White county, Dr. S. N. Caldwell, Newton county, and C. C. Post, Stark county. Secretary. —F. S. Drake, Pulaski county. Marshal. —L. W. Hubbell, Pulaski county. . 7 Committee to Procure Speakers.—W. N. Jones, D. Gray, J. G. Culp. Committee on Programme. —"W. N. Jones, L. W. Hubbell, J. H. Prewett. . Committee to Prepare Ground. —S. Hancock, J. H. Pruett, E. Rees, C. Tesman, E. W. Maxwell. Committee on Finance.—Wm. Shortridge, J. Tillett, J. H. Pruett.' Committee on Music. —L. W. Hubbell. F. S. Drake, D- Gray. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend. Good speakers will be present, and a fine time may be anticipated. J. G. Culp, President. F. S. Drake, Secretary. Fowler, countyseat of Benton, talks of incorporating. Benton county commissioners offer SSO reward for that lioness that is slaughtering domestic animals west of Fowler. A Newton county farm has 4,000 acres of corn this season, which is expected to yield an average crop of 60 bushels per acre, or 240,000 bushels in the aggregate. It will be worth $120,000 m the warehouse. The way, and the only way, to pnrify the Republican or Democratic parties is lor the individual members who jdesire reform to march straight out of their ranks, organize an independent opposition, and break.the old parties in pieces. That is practical reform, and the only practical reform.— lndianapolis Sun. r

BUSINESS CARDS. DR. G. A. MOSS, AND SURGEON, ■ Rensselaer, Indiana. Office between the Bank and Kannal’a Drag Store. j DR. J. H. bOUQHRIDGE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Washington Street, below Austin's Hotel, Rensselaer, • • . Indiana. DR. MOSES B. AL TER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana. tMHce in Harding A Cbesnut’s Drug Store. DR'. R. Y. MARTIN, PHYSIC lAN AND SURGEON, W ASHINOTON STREET, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, Rensselaer, - Indiana M. F, CHILCOTE, Attorney and Connselor at Law. Office opposite Court House Square, on Washington Street, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana. 5-25-ly

THOS.J. SPITLKR, ATTORNEY AT LAW,' Rensselaer, Indiana. Office in the Brick Bnilding north side of the Publio Square. Especial attention to Real Estate and Fire Insurance business. #B,OOO to Loan on Real Estate security, on reasonable terms. First class paper bought on reasonable terms, including mort* gages and bor.ds. SllttCW F. THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pro*. Atty. noth circiiit. W ill praetloe in the Courts of rulwki, Juj er, Newton nnd Benton counties. THOHPSOH & IIRO.’S LAW AND REAL ESTATE OFFCE, Rensselaer. Indiana. WM. H. MARTIN, 1 ( JOSHUA HEALEY. Kentland, Ind. j £ Rensselaer, Ind. MARTIN & HEALEY, ATTORNEYS AT —LAW, Rensselaer, Indiana. practice in the courts of Jasper and adjoining counties. IRAW.YEOMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Notary Public. REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTION AGENT, Rensselaer, Indiana. A complete A bstract of Title to all lands in Jasper County, Indiana. Office in the Court House. 6-21 Dr, IRA C. KELLEY SURGEON DENTIST, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Teeth extracted and tilled. New teeth in serted. All wqpk warranted for five years Satisfaction guaranteed. Office in Photograph Gallery, over Post Office. 6-6 ALFRED M’OOY. ALFRED THOMPSON A. McCOY A THOMPSON, BANKERS. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Bn/and sell Coin and Domestic A..- • /V.U..AI. •• - - —-a.Oll aIIg mtite cuueti.oti oo an available points, pay Interest on specified time depositee, and transact all business in their line with dispatch. RTpOflice hours.from 9 a- m to 4 p-m .T. B. SPANGLE Wonld respectfnilv announce to the citizens of Jasper connty and vicinity, that he is still to be found at his old stand on the east side of the public square in Rensselaer, and is now prepared to do all kinds of work in the line of —— - TAILORING in the latest styles, and with neatness and dispatch. N. B.—CQtting done on short notice, at reduced prices, and warranted to fit 39-ts

REMINGTON.

New Blacksmith Shop. The public is notified that I have bought the Blacksmith Shop southwest side of Front street, near the old saw mill, and repaired it to receive customers. WOOD StiOP In connection where wagon making and repairing will be done by skillful mechanics. Patrons or Husbandry and other cash customers will find it to their advantage to give me their patronage. SAMSON ERWIN. Firm! INTe'W Goods! Low Prices! THE OLD RELIABLE Cheap Cash Store IN THE STONE BUILDING, IS STII<Ii THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS! I have just returned from Chicago with a large and well selected stock of DRY Q-OODS which were bought with special reference to the Fall trade of Jasper connty. In addition thereto I purchased a heavy bill of Ready Made Clothing, and best Custom Made Boots and Shoes. We have the latest Styles sad Best duality of Prints for 10 Cents a Yard. A splendid lot of Winter Shawls, ladies’ and misses Skirts in lfrge assortment, ladies Furnishing Goods, Ac.. Ac. Do not forget the place—the old, reliable, STONE STORK, formerly occupied by the firm of Leopold A Fendig. Sep. 1,157*. R. FENDIG.

NEW GOODS. !» , AT THEf PIONEER STORE. F.J.SEARS&CO. FORMERLY j. i. pm & co., AT THE NEW BRICK STORE, Would respectfully call public attention to the fact of their having refitted their Btore room and bnilt an addition thereto, making it the best s tore room in the connty. The old firm of J, I. Purcnpile A Co. have admitted to partnership with them Mr. F. J. Sears, a gentleman of EXTENSIVE Mercantile Experience, and changed onr business name to that of F. J. Sears & Co. We are now receiving and opening the largest and finest stock of goods everhronght to the connty. which we propose to sell at • PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. --r Our facilities for haying goods are not enjoyed by any other firm in the county, and they enable us to sell at exceedingly low prices. We shall pay strict attention to the details of onr business, and expect to be able to render satisfaction to all who favor us with patronage. Call and see ns ;so trouble to show goods. September 1. 1874. F. J. Sears &■ Co,

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*. T. HARDING. TWO 8. E. WIIXEY. HARDING & WILLEY, - —r—rDEALERS IN DRUGS, RENSSELAER, UVD., \ - Wonld announce to the publio that they are still carrying on the DRUG BUSINESS AT THE OLD STAND where they keep constantly on hand a large, inll and fresh stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DY3B STUFFS, Also, an assortment of such School Books as are used inall the schools of Jasper county, STATIONERY, Toilet Articles Patent Medicines, Anything and everything from a bottle of Hall’s Balsam to a bottle of Vinegar Bitters, or a box of cathartic pills. PHYSICIANS’ PRESCRrPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED And we are always ready to wait on customers at any hour of the day or night. HARDING & WILLEY. DRY GOODS! FOR 1674 LATISTSPRINGSTYLES The Largest Stock! BEST ASSORTMENT! THE MOST LIBERAL PRICES ‘ . '• 4 - I-■ A.TTBH Post Office Store. THE public ie hereby respectfully notified that we are now receiving and opening onr stock of General Merchandise for the Spring Trade of 1874, In our DRV COOD3 DEPARTMENT We have been particular to select the latest and most' popular styles dT Ladies’ Dreas Fabrics, which includes Silks, Japanese Silks, Alpacas, Reps, Plaids, Ginghams, Prints, Muslins, &c. Also, a large and varied selection of Dress Trimmings, Laces, Collars, Ruches, Corsets, Skirts, Gloves, Hosiery, Beautiful Spring Shawls, Thread, Buttons, Needles, Pins, Ladies’ fine Underwear, Parasols, Ribbons, Sheetings both Browq and Bleached, Drillings, Tick* ings, Table Linen, Toweling, Carpet Warp, Carpets, Cotton Batting, READY MADE CLOTHING for Men aud Boys in large quantitv, including many styles and qualities o? goods— Panto, Vesta,'Coats, Full Salto, Gentleiaen’s Underwear and Furnishing Goods including Fine Shirts, Brewers, Hosiery, Suspenders, Neck Ties, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. We also have a very extensive assortment of TAILOR’S GOODS; among which we ennmente, and direct especial attention to, onr Broad Cloths, French Cloths, Vestings, Caaaimeres. Tweed*, Jeans, Cottonsdes, Corduroys, Moleskins, Ducks, Linings, Trimmings, &c. Onr stock of Hats and Caps for men and boys is targe and embraces the most able styles. They are also very cheap. As In former times we shall keep la store a large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES for Men, Women, Youths, Misses and Children, Calf, Kip aud Heavy 'Boots, Raw Hide Plow Moccasins. Heavy Plow Shoes, Copper Toed Boots and Shoes for Children, Calf, Morocco, Goat, Kid and Serge Gaiters and Shoes for Women and Mieses, Carpet Slippers, Robber Boots apd Overshoes,&c. (Groceries and Provision*. We have a good stock of Sugar, Coflee, Tea, Saleratus, Spicea, Nutmegs, Indigo, Crackers, Raisins, Gandies, Soap, Sea ’Moss Farina, Starch. Dried Fruit, Ac. i An examination of bur prices tor articles > in these several departments will find them to compare favorably with any oflered in ibis - market. The highest market price given for Country Produce, Fowle, Rage, Slc„ Jn goods. V. Call at the Poor Orricz Stock lor bajgains.