Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1875 — Page 5

THE RENSSELAER UNION. Thursday, September 30. 1875.

Quite a number of Remington people are in town thia week at* tending court. A number of Rensselaer people are attending the Fair at Francesville this week. To-day is the Jewish New Year’s day, and the holiday is being observed by our Hebrew friends in Rensselaer. More improvements are being made in Jasper cbunty this fall, than have been made in any year since the war. Our hotels are crowded this week with persons having business in the September term of the Jasper circuit court. Gen. R. H. Milroy has been appointed by the government to the charge of several tribes of Indians in Washington territory. Don’t forget the Old Settlers’ meeting to be held at Indian Village, on Saturday, Oct. 9th. It will be the crowning event of the season. Considerable billiousness is reported among the inhabitants of this region, and pills and qninine, strange as it may seem, have a downward tendency.

Mr. Frank Laßue, Burlington, Kansas, has thanks for a recent copy of the Patriot. Messrs. W. J. Laßue & Bro. are dealing in boots, shoes, bats and caps in that city. A small brown, yearling filly followed a mule team to the Fair, week before last and has strayed away. Information concerning it may be left at this office for the owner. Just received at Kern’s grocery, a large stock of the best grades, which will be sold on a close margin. Please call and examine the complete variety and quality of this stock. The citizens of Monticello are considerably' agitated over questionof removing the county seat of. White county to Reynolds. A movement.js ndw on foot to bring about the above result. Mr. J. H.Willey’s youngest son, a lad of six or eight years of age, was thrown from a carriage yesterday and run'’over, receiving a scalp wound two or three inches long, and having his face and head shockingly bruised. Since last issue of this paper marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of Jasper county to Rial B. Harris and Elizabeth Brown, Samuel Bowman and Frances E. Blood, Andrew K. Saylor and Emma M. Fulton. Rumor says there is a strong prospect of work being resumed on the Chicago & South Atlantic railroad this fall. It is reported the managers of the enterprise talk confidently of being able to lay the iron before January 1876. Married, Sunday, September 26, 1875, at the residence of Hon. Geo. H. Brown, the bride’s father, by Elder D. T. Halstead, Mr. Rial Benjamin Harris to Miss Elizabeth Brown. The printers acknowledge the courtesy of the fair bride and generous groom and wish them a long and happy life. Porter and Jasper counties have just completed a new iron bridge across the Kankakee river at Baton’s ferry, that cost upwards of $1,400. Jasper county’s proportion of the expense is a little rising of 8600, but it will be necessary for her to construct a grade to it another year at a probable expense of SI,OOO more. Great preparations are being made by the people of Jasper county to attend the Old Settlers’ meeting on the 9th instant Rev. J. C. Faris, of Medaryville, Pulaski county, formerly a resident of Jasper county, honored us with a short visit last week, and said be should certainly attend if bis health was good and the weather permitted. Numbers of others have expressed themselves in the same manner. Indeed the propsi. tipn is favorably spoken of by everybody, and from present indications it will be altogether most an enjoyable affair.

A’Tiew journeyman blacksmith from Wabash city does fine carriage work at Samp. Erwin’s shop; and the “old man” devotes his chief attention to general custom work and repairing. No shop in the county gives better satisfaction in the horse shoeing department. Call at the brick blacksmith shop, if you desire prompt attention.. Work on Bedford & Jackson’s new brick block is being pushed with vigor. The bricklayers have progressed as far as the second story with the walls, and if the weather continues favorable will have them towering above the buildings adjoining by the close of anotherweek. This building when completed will be one of the best in Northern Indiana, and one that will be a credit to the town. We wish there were more Bedfords and Jacksons in Rensselaer. Those who are interested will see elsewhere in this paper that the President and Secretary of the Jasper County Central Association of Patrons of Husbandry have appointed the 16th day of October, at 1 o’clock, p. m., for a meeting of the Masters, Past Masters, and their wives, of Subordinate Granges in this jurisdiction for the purpose of selecting delegates to the State Grange. This meeting should have been- called for the 9th of October, but as that would havs interfered with the Old Settlers’ meeting it was thought best to defer it to the time above mentioned.

This is splendid weather for all kinds of fall farm work. Corn ripens and dries rapidly, fodder cures well in the shock, many are still putting up hay, and those who manufacture sorghum molasses are specially pleased. Instead of these being melancholy days and the saddest of the year, they aie days of rejoicing and happiness. They are the fairest, the richest, the ripest, the most perfect, the best. Spring verdure may be tenderer and fresher, but autumn colors are gorgeous and varied. Spring zephyrs maybe soft and balmy, but autumn days are fragrant with ripeness while the breaih of the mornings is almost intoxicating. A grand musical convention is announced to be held at Francesville, Ind., commencing Monday evening, October II th, and to continue five days, with three sessions of two hours each per day; concluding with a concert Saturday evening, October 16th. The convention will be under the direction of Prof. J. A. Smith, of Portland, Ind., assisted by Miss Ella Rex, of Rochester, Ind., organist. It is announced that the object of the convention is to awaken deeper interest in the science of music, and to give all the benefit of general chorus and anthem drill. Strict attention ’ ill be given to the rendering of both church and secular music. Kindred subjects will also receive close attention. Prof. Ferguson, corresponding secretary, Francesville, Ind., will furnish further particulars upon application. i Living in sight of town are two genteel elderly unmarried ladies named Smith, who are respected and beloved by the whole community for their intelligence, culture, kindness and charities. Early last spring Miss Julia received a fall, from the effects of which she has not yet recovered fully, and is confined to the- house much of the time. Her sister, Miss Elizabeth, desiring to attend the Fair one day week before last, the curtains were letdown ovei the windows, the doors closed, and Miss Julia was left alone within. Presently, looking out into the door-yard she saw a man prowling about, who soon came into the kitchen and began rummaging among the articles there. Meantime Miss Smith had fastened the door communicating between the room she was in and the kitchen, and done it so quietly that the fellow did not hear her. Directly he came and after several efforts succeeded ip forcing this door open, walked mto the room, and found himself standing before Miss Julio, wiro very coolly asked, “Now sir, what do you want?” The man looked amazed, flushed up, bade “good afternoon,” and quietly retired from the premises.

We find the following in the Lafayette Courier of the 28th instant: Married. —Vanscoy—Thomas—At Battle Ground, Indiana, September 22, 1875, by Rev. W. Beckner, Rev. Thomas vanscoy, of Rensselaer, to Miss Jennie E. Thomas, of Battle Ground. Mr. Vanscoy was sent to this place by the Northwestern Indiana Conference to fill the vacancy made by Mr. Lambert, who was given a work at Hobart, in Lake county. We welcome Mt. Vanscoy and lady to a home with the good people of Rensselaer and vicinity, and may their stay among us be pleasant to them as well as beneficial to to the church of which he is pastor. Mr. Gutches, as the agent of the Chicago & South Atlantic Railroad Company, visited Rensselaer yesterday, and last evening met a number of the wealthier citizens of Rensselaer in Messrs. R. S. & Z. Dwiggins’ * office. The company proposes to issue 800 first mortgage bonds of the denomination of SSOO each which they offer to the citizens of Lake, Jasper, White and Carroll counties at fifty cents on the dollar, for the purpose of raising money to buy iron, build depots and equip with rolling stock the road from Chicago to Delphi and put it in running operation. The said bonds are to be payable in 30 years, and to bear interest at the rate of 7 per cent, payable in gold semi-annually at New York and London. Subscriptions to said bonds not to be paid until all are sold. The money to be placed in the hands of a treasurer to be elected by rhe holders of the bonds, and to be paid out only on the order of an auditor also to be selected by them—the bondholders# This proposition was favorably received and about $35,000 was subscribed this morning before Mr. Gutches left, Messrs. McCoy &, Thompson heading the JiAt with $20,000. Much enthusiasm is manifested by leading business men here, who are confident that SIOO,000 worth will be taken in Jasper countv.

The Old Original North Carolinians.

An unexpected treat turns up in the appearance of this celebrated company of old plantation singers —composed of genuine black people from the South. They are not a band of straggling, burnt cork minstrels, but a regularly organized troupe of first-class actors and singers, winning the highest encomiums of both press and pul pit throughout the land. Wetrust our citizens will not allow this opportunity to pass unnoticed. The company is engaged by the Ladies’ Pastor’s Aid Society. Turn out, everybody.

Notice to Grangers.

A meeting of the Masters, Past Masters and their wives of each Subordinate Granges in Jasper county, will be held at the Court House in Rensselaer, Ind., on Saturday, October, 16th, at 1 o’clock, p. m., for the purpose of electing delegates to represent them at the next meeting of the State Grange. Granges that are delinquent two quarters will not be entitled to. representatives, or to vote in selection of delegates. Cyrus J. Brown, Pres. J. C. C. A. P. of H. Riley Nowels, Secretary.

Real Estate Transfers.

For the week ending Sept. 29, 1875, the following transfers of real estate were recorded by the Recorder of Jasper county: George Godfrey to Thomas Hood, ei ne, sw ne 5, 30, 5—120 acres, SBOO, George Godfrey to Elizabeth T. Cole, se 34,31, 6, sj sw sw 30, 30, s—lßo acres, $1,200. Clark McColly to Isaac Miller, east side ne ne 19, 30, 6—30 acres, $350. Sinah May to Isaiah Mansur, wj sw, el se 20, 28, 7, sw, nJ, nJ se 29. 28, 7, w} 32, 28, 7, se 31, 28, 7—1,200 acres, $1,500. Quit claim. Sanford A. Morgan to Ephraim Anglemire, lot 4, block 13, town of Remington, $2,500. Sylvester Johnson to John A. Thomas, sj se 25, 27, 7—54,800. C. R. Griffith to Mary A. West, lot 5, block 2, Western add. to Remington, SIOO. Andrew Hicks to George Wysong, part north of railroad in 28, 27, 6 181.28 acres, $7,000. James H. Shannon to Hiram Druliner, undivided $ ej se 16, 28, 6—sl. Quit claim. Johtf R. Elder, trustee, to S. P. Thompson and M. L. Spitler, ej nw, ne 33, 30, 7, w| nw 34, 30, 7—320 acres, $1,500. Elias Mills to Lewis Tatum, nw ne, ne sw 22, 31. s—Bo acres, S4OO. George H. Byers to Isaac F. Biggs, nw se 10, 31, 5—40 acres, S3OO. S. P. Thompson to Wm. F. Gibson, ej se 28, 29, 5, ne ne 33, 29, 5—120 acres, $1,200. Moses Baker to Reuben B. Wilson, south end wj nw 34, 30, 5—20 acres, S2OO. Moses Baker to Isaac Parker, w| ne, ne nw 16. 29, ‘ 5—120 acres, $2,500.

Free Will Baptist Association.

The Northern Indiana Annual Association of Free Will Baptists, and White Coqnty Quarterly Meetings, were held with the church at Rensselaer from September 24th to 27th inclusive. The association organized by appointing Rev. S. E. Rogers, Rensselaer, Moderator. The usual routine of. business was harmonious and full of interest to thb tirethren.’ Reports of the Quarterly Meeting and churches indicate harmony, stability and growth. The La- . grange Quarterly Meeting reported revivals in three of its churches, and responded liberally to benevolent interests. The Noble Quarterly Meeting reported revivals in two churches. Salem Quarterly Meeting reported prosperity in their institution of learning at Ridgeville; that they have recently increased the endowment fund of that institution to about $30,000; and now sustain an efficient faculty. The institution is well patronized by students. The White Quarterly Meeting reports some revival inter'’est and indications of prosperity. Resolutions were adopted by the Association as follows: 1. On the state of the churches. That the activity and usefulness -of the churches are best secured by promoting their spirituality. That churches should feel more deeply their responsibility as representatives of the Christian religion. That churches should make more liberal provision for the support of their pastors and evangelical labor.

2. -On temperance: Whereas, Believing intemperance to be the most prolific of all sources of evil, and believing it to be the greatest detriment to the advancement of the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, and its interests; therefore * Resolved; That we as a Yearly Meeting take a more decided stand against it, and recommend that our ministers preach at least one sermon every three months on the subject "of temperance to their congregations. 3. On finance: WhTereas, There is no subject that effects the present condition and fnture success of the cause more than the state of our finances, therefore We recommend our churches to put into active operation some efficient method to raise means for the support of their pastors, and to meet current expenses. That we seek to have all the time of our ministers employed iu their calling, rather than turn aside to secular pursuits for a support. In raising funds we recommend that these rides bfe'adopted: 1. That every member of the church give some amount statedly. 2. Give as God has prospered you—according to each one’s ability. 3. Do it willingly. 4. Appoint a committee to solicit and collect subscriptions monthly. 5. The pastors unite in holding revival meetings with al) the churches. 4. On Sabbath Schools: Resolved.; That we set apart a portion ot each session of our Yearly Association for Sabbath School service, and we recommend the Quarterly Meeting to do the same.

The religious exercises were interesting, and the discussions were harmonious and encouraging. The Sabbath school exercises on Lord’s day at 3 o’clock p. m. were a fine success. The house was crowded. Interesting five minute speeches were made by the ministerial brethren; appropriate and cheerful songs were ted by Miss Rosa Coen, and gladness filled the hearts of the people. The preaching at this session was by Rev. Pierce Baldwin, of Southern Ohio, and Revs. Prickett, Vaughn and Holmes, of Chicago. The Conference was well accommodated by the church and people of Rensselaer, and it is hoped that the church and her pastor, Rev. Mr. Rogers, will be much encouraged by the interest awakened at this session, and enjoy what they so well deserve—a house full of attentive hearers and ample support from the people.

J. S. JONES,

Teachers’ Institute.

The Jasper County Teachers’ Institute held its annual session for 1875, at the school house in Rensselaer, commencing September 20th and continuing five days. The exercises were ably conducted bv Prof. Hunter, of Bloomington, Ind. Prof. Ainsworth, late Assistant Superintendent of the State Reform School at Plainfield, Prof. Smith, of Indianapolis, late Superintendent oi Marion county, and local teachers rendered valuable assistance. Interest in the exercises increased with each day’s session, the best of feeling prevailed throughout, and the teachers dispersed on Friday conscious that

the week had been pleasantly and profitably spent. The enrollment was 69, and the average attendance 68. Evening lectures were delivered by Profs. Ainsworth, Hunter and Smith which were all well attended and favorably received. . At the close of the session ’the teacUbrs passed the following resolutions: 1. Thatastheteachersof Jaspercounty we will improve and more fitly qualify ourselves for the duties of our profession, especially in those particulars wherein we have hitherto failed. 2. It is the duty of every teacher to take at least one educational journal. 8. We will do all in our power to aid in carrying out the system of education laid down by the County Superintendent. » » 4. We will use every effort to make the township institutes a success. 5. As teachers, we will do our utmost to abolish the use of tobacco in its various forms, as well as all other filthy habits into which many teachers and pupils have fallen. And, farther, we urgently request the county Superintendent to refuse license to all applicants to teach school who use tobacco or intoxicating drinks in any of their forms. 6. As teachers we will make neatness and economy of time, specialties. 7. The people should elect to the office of township trustee, such persons as will advance the cause of education in their respective township. 8. Public schools should be extended to the period of nine months in each year. 9. The visiting of schools by the county Superintendent is of great advantage, and often times an absolute necessity, for their proper management, and should/ therefore, be encouraged by pur laws, officers and citizens. 10. Our hearty thanks are due Professors Ainsworth. Hunter, Smith b and others who have been so successful in carrying on this institute, and who have made it a grand success. 11. We also tender our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson for the efficient conduct of the sociable at their house. Sue Dwiggins, Secretary. The Jasper Republican and Remington Record please copy. The Stockholders of the Jasper County Agricultural and Mechanical Association will meet at the Court House in Rensselaer, Indiana, Saturday. October 16th, 1875. It is earnestly desired that all stockholders and persons desirous of aiding and keeping up the Association, be present. By order of the Board of Directors.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. OF SURVEY. State of Indiana, Janper County, at,; Notice is hereby given to John Sayler, Stephen Nowels, Micha Sayler, John J l . Sayler, Thomas J. Sayler, Sarah S. Beecher, Erhard Wurthuer, James Shindler, John Stevan, Cordelia Monuett, Almira Monnett and Lucinda Monnett, tliat we. the undec>sigued persons, owning lauds in Sections twenty-seven (27) and thirty-four (34;, in Township twenty-niue (29) north, Range seven (7) west, will proceed with the Surveyor of said county oil Monday, the 18th day of October, 1875, to make a legal survey of said Sections, subdividing the »am« or so much thereof as may be necessary to establish the lines and corners to our lands, HENRY SAYLER. JOHN GOETZ. September 29, 1875 Ira W. Yeoman, Att’y. HEADQUARTERS FOB AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Hardware, Tinware, ANO HOUSE AND CHAMBER FURNITURE IN LIBERAL CORNER BLOCK. All kinds of h ouse and farm hardware for sale Stoves and stove furniture ; extra plates and eastings ; axes, mattocks, picks, shovels. Spades, hoes, hay forks, manure forks, garden or spading forks, sad irons, all kinds of kitchen utensils, saws, hatchets, hammers, chistls, planes, draw knives, augurs, bits, bit stocks, 100 kegs of nails, buts, bolts, screws, locks, carpenter’s hardware of every description, table and pocket cutlery of the very best manufacture ; all kinds of tinware made to order by first-class workmen. Sole Agent in Newton and Jasper counties for c. aultmaa & co.’* “SWEEPSTAKES.” THB owlt aunmrx . “ SWEEPSTAKES ” TBREfIHTHQ MACHINE. 01 Astnua 4 00., I Hmr H. Tinos, Maanfectnrers, Gen’l Western Agt, Canton, Ohio. | Chicago, 111. Two Styles of Horse Powers. Coquillard’s famous South Bend farm Wagons, wagons and buggies of my own manufacture made of the very best material aud fully wairanted in all respects; sole agent for the Empire clothes wringer, the best machine of its class yet invented. Also, coal Oil, machine oil, etc., etc. All of these articles and a thousand more are for sale very cheap at the famo and reliable “LIBERAL CORNER,” N. WARNER, 37 Proprietor.

Clerk.

Secretary.

JOSHUA HEALEY,

REMOVAL To the Famous STONE BOOING! The People’s Cheap Store! Arrival or the Champion Stock of Merchandise of the season. The greatest BARGAINS Ever offered in Rensselaer! Don’t pay out your money until you call at the famou* Stone Store and examine the CHAMPION STOCK Consisting of Men’s, Youths’, Boys’ and Children's Clothing’ Made up in the most approved and fashionable style, and the beauty of it is It was all bought for At a Heavy Discount Enabling me to SELL LOWER Than any other House, unless bought in the same manner. tlje Caries: I would give special invitations to examine my stock of Dress Goods, Shawls, ___ Ribbons, Trimmed Hats, And everything else that is generally kept in the Dry Goods line. Call and satisfy yourself.

-Z3l premium —of—s2o! Is offered to any store keeper in the State who will show a better and cheaper stock of Boots & Shoes! Recently bought of the largest House in Chicago, and at a Very Liberal Discount. My Stock of HATS AND CAPS Will be complete, and is a rare embracing all theLatest Improved Styles. FIKISIIIU HOODS! At such prices that everybody must buy whether FRIEND OR ENEMY 1 I MBA M BUS INESS ! And all I ask is a call, that I may convince everybody of the fact that they can Save Money By purchasing of me. OOJXT’T FORGET —the— FAMOUSSTONE STORK Ipay no Bents and ask no Time on Goods. Thanking the public for past favors and soliciting a continuance of patronage, I remain, as ever, A. Leopold. V.• ■ y