Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1875 — Page 5

THE RENSSELAER UNION. Thursday, December 9,x 1875.

EmmetKannal started to Chicago Tuesday for new goods. Fine jewelry, watches, silver ware, cutlery, etc., at Price’s. Mrs. S. A. Hemphill has thanks for recent courtesies to The Union. Charley Starr has about 1,000 pounds of candy for the holiday trade. Mr. A. H. Woods will please accept thanks for courtesies to this office. Terhune’s blacksmith shop is in operation. It is one door above his wagon shop. See card. E. T. Harding went to Chicago Tuesday for a new supply of goods in the drug line of business. Repairs that improve its appearance very much are being made upon the Methodist house of worship.

A full line of ladies’ and children’s underwear and hosiery, is being sold very cheap at Mrs. Halstead’s millinery store. If you please, dear reader, the first time you come to town after the roads become passable bring along that load of wood. Fer shtay? The largest stock of first class canned fruits, consisting of peaches, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, and tomatoes, is kept at C. C. Starr’s. A spelling schobl will be held in the court house Friday (to-morrow) night. Admittance fee, ten c,ents. Proceeds to be used for Centennial purposes. Last Sunday evening Ezekiel W. Ball and Mrs. Mary Baker were married. The Union extends congratulations, and wishes them all the happiness imaginable. It is a self evident fact that The Union is the best medium in Jasper county. It has the largest circulation, pays the most postage, and is read by the greatest number of people. / Mr. Cuningham is the name of the blacksmith at Terhune’s new shop. He is from Logansport formerly, and comes with an excellent reputation as a mechanic. All kinds of work in the line done to OTder. Horseshoeing a specialty. This afternoon and to-morrow morning have been designated by the commissioners as the time when they will consider the appli cations for license to retail intoxicating beverages ip Rensselaer and Remington, and the remonstrances thereto.

Since last announcement marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk ot Jasper county as follows: To Thomas S. Ralph and Marie S. Clark, Oliver P. Beaver and Martha E, Patchet, John M. Davidson and Ellen McCabe, Ezekiel W. Ball and Baker, Noble J. York and lona C. Wood. Aspirants for an official position under the United States government are notified that a vacancy now exists in Jasper county, caused by the resignation of Richard Tannahill, post master at Saltillo. No political questions will be pounded to applicants. Salary no object —only sl2 per annum. Price, jeweler, is in Chicago this week for a new stock of goods in lus line. Fresh oysters, direct from first bands at Baltimore, may be bought of Charley Starr. Rensselaer gossips are busy this week discussing the propriety of uncles and neiees intermarrying, although there is no statute in Indiana which prohibits it. The exciting cause of the discussion was the marriage, last Monday, of Mr. Noble J. York to Miss lona Wood, who Is his own sister’s daughter. Next week the December term as the Jasper circuit court will be convened in Rensselaer. Judge Hammond will preside. There is yet no jury summoned and can not be until ordered, by the judge. On the docket are nine guardian, twelve administrator, ten criminal and one hundred and twenty-five civil causes to be disposed of. Mirfi Ada Strayer, teacher of the primary department of the Rensselaer school, reports for the month ending November 26th, 1875, an enrollment of 66 pupils, and the average daily attendance of 46£; neither absent nor tardy 30; hours lost by tardiness, 2. Eight little ones were tardy during the month, who would not like to see their names in print in'that connection. Let all be prompt in luture. Within a week corneas been offered and sold on these streets for thirty cents a bushel, potatoes retail at the groceries for forty cents, meal sells at the mill for fiftycents, buckwheat flour is worth $4 per cwt., butter twenty cents a pound, cheese fifteen cents, eggs twenty cents,a dozen, fresh beef is ten cents a pound, pork twelve and a half, mutton ten, turkeys are five cents in money and six in ' trade.

For repairing of clocks, watohes and jewelry, go to Price, Rensselaer, Indiana. Charley Starr, in the Shangahi building has the largest stock of groceries in Rensselaer. Mrs. L. W., wife of Lionel Thompson, Esq., died at Effingham, Ills., Novmber 26th. Deceased was well known to many of the older citizens of Jasper and Newton counties, who will regret to hear of her death. Fendig’s new advertisement, which appears in another column, goes right to the spot with its information without fooling around." He carries as good an assortment of general merchandise as any dealer inathe country. See advertisement of Rensselaer Union and Normal School. Professor Adams by his energy, perseverence, uniform courtesy, and the exhibition of undisputed educational qualifications, is rapidly winning golden opinions in the minds of parents and pupils. / It requires four horses to coxivey the United States mail between Rensselaer and Francesville, ai d between Remington and Rensselaer, over,or through,!ather, the exceedingly muddy roads which now prevail. Roads have not been so bad in this county for five years as they are now. Mr. Strobel is one of the best workmen in the fine harness busin3ss that ever stitched a trace or made a bridle in Jasper county. Hp is now employed by. Norman Warner in a shop on Front street north of Washington. As for carriage trimming, the great State of Indiana does not contain a superior workman within all her wide borders. The material used at this new shop is the best to be found in the market.. Harness and all kinds of work cheap. The first day of December having come and passed persons indebted Healey who have neglected to settle their accounts or to make arrangements in that direction, should not be offended, and need not be surprised, to learn on the 15th day of this month that their indebtedness is in the hands of a justice of the peace for immediate collection. Maturing obligations leave no other alternative however much summary proceedings are to be regretted. Horace E. James. Unlike some newspaper establishments in the land, Tap Union is always pleased to have visitors call. The office is large, keeps a good fire, is supplied with chairs, and always has a large exchange list upon its tables which visitors, whether patrons or not, are welcome to examine atany time during business hours. The office is so arranged that none need fear being in the way of compositors, pressman, or editor. Call often, ladies and gentlemen, stay long, and feel at home. Special pleasure will be taken by the proprietor or person having charge of the office in showing its material, machinery, the method of type setting, and printing, and giving other explanations regarding the business to any visitor who may be curious to “know how it is done.” Rev. Geo. Guild, ofGillam township, is canvassing Rensselaer this week for the American Bible Society. Me has been a citizen of Jasper county for many years, having first come to this town iti 1849. In 1850 it was largely due to his persevering offorts that the Methodist church building was constructed in Rensselaer. During a visit to The Union one day this week he informed the editor that he was having bettejr success in his colporteur labor than he or his employers had anticipated. He finds may families without the bible in their houses, in his travels through the country, but most of them treat him in a friendly manner, and nearly all eagerly embrace the, opportunity thus presented to supply their deficiency. Father Guild is a worthy gentleman and it gives us pleasure to know that his labors are being crowned with success.

Should the reader desire anything in the book line for holiday presents (and nothing is more appropriate), ho will find a large assortment Kannel’s drug store, among which we enumerate complete sets of juvenile toy and story books, the Waverly novels, Camp Fires of the Revolution, Jules Verne’s celebrated stories entitled Journey to the North Pole and The Field of Ice, Shakespere, Cowper, Milton, Scott, Burns, Tennyßon and other standard poetical works, Capt. Mayne Reid’s thrilling novels Scalp Hunter, Wood Rangers and White Chief, American Pioneers and Patriots, Daniel Boon, David Crockett, Miles Standish, Captain Kidd, Bunvan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, iEsop’s Fables, Arabian Night’s Entertainments, Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robinson, Gulliver’s Travels, Foxe’s Boqk of Martyrs, Wood’s Natural History, library sets for children, etc., etc., all superbly Bound, profusely illustrated and very cheap, t

It is reported that an attempt at highway robbery was made on the streets of Rensselaer, a few evenings since; but the report is of doubtful origin. The Rensselaer Union ffrgues at some length and with much force and reason that their local interest requires that they establish and maintain such first rate schools as would retain at home the many pu pile of that section now attending school abroad. We cannot but approve that sentiment, though while we have superior avdantages in way of schools at this place we ai;p glad to have the patronage of other places not so favored. — Valparaiso Vidette. -In 4he«atter business enterprise there is not a firm in Rensselaer that leads Messrs. Harding & Willey of the brick drug store. In addition to an excellent stock of drugs and medicines, they have a department devoted to books. At present there is represented on their shelves tor the holiday trade some of the most attractive volumes to "be found anywhere. Among them may be mentioned complete sets of the Waveily novels; complete sets of George Eliot’s novels; sets of Dickens’ works complete; Wilkie Collins' The Law and the Lady, and No Name; Mrs. Ann S. Stephens’ works complete; The Scottish Chiefs, Thaddeus of Warsaw, Don Quixote, Wood’s Natural History, Shakespeare’s works, Scott’s poems, Hudibras, etc., etc., in elegant bindings and profusely illustrated. Superb editions of the bible, with ivory finished covers and other attractive styles of binding. Tuesday mornibjg they ordered another large bill of. goods in this line which will be on* hand in season for holiday selections. Don’t skip this favorite establishment when looking after holiday goods.

Sabbath School Convention.

The semi-annual meeting of the Jasper' County~Sabba t h Sc hoof Union, will be held in the Presbyterian chrtrch at Remington on the 16th, 17th, and 18th instants— Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, of next week. The programme is as follows: Thursday, 16th, at 2 o’clock p. m. opening exercises, by Rev. D. J. Huston. 2:20 p. m. Discussion by S. M. Blaek of the proposition, Why should parents attend Sunday school? p. m. Pastor’s duties to the Sunday school; by Rev. J. B. Crowe. Adjournment. 7p. m. Opening exercises. 7:20. The model superintendent; by John Lewis. 7:50. How can we promote habits of reverence among the scholars? Rev. D. J. Huston. Adjournment. Friday, 17th. Opening exercises at 10 o’clock a. m. 10:20. Who should select Sunday schoolteachers? H. C. Bruce. 11. What should the teacher’s general operation comprise? John Coen. Adjournment. 2p. m. Opening exercises. 2:20. Teachers’ meetings; by> Rev. Lemuel Shortridge. 2:50. Sunday school normal class; by Rev. Tlios. Vanscoy. Adjournment. 7. Praise meeting, conducted bj r Elder D. T. Halstead. Saturday, 18th. Opening exercises at 10 o’clock a. m. 10:20. Regularity and punctuality; by J. H. Willey. 11. To what peculiar dangers are our young people exposed? Rev. Mr. Blackstock. Adjournment. 2p. m. Opening exercises: 2:20. Our one text book—the Bible; by Rey. S. E. Rogers. 2:50. Value of the early study of the Word ot God; by Rev. F. E. Pierce. ~ 3:20. Sunday school defeats, what causes them? Rev. 11. B. Miller. Adjournment. 7. What relation does the Sunday School bear to the subject of temperance? Opening lecture by Rev. W. B. Hendryx. u The speakers assigned to each subject shall be entitled to occupy fifteen minutes; the balance of the time to be devoted to general discussions. By order of executive committee. December 3d, 18*73. t, v

$20,000 Wanted. ‘i The undersigned would respecfully inform those of his patrons Who are in arrears for blacksmithing that for the three long years that he has been doing business in Rensselaer and faithfully laboring all the time to satisfy his customers, he has not been in such pressing need of money as at the pFesent time, and has never before nad occasion to spur up those who are owing him. But now he needs money to pay off his indebtedness and purchase new. material with which to Carry on his business, and takes this method of earnestly requesting all those who are iudtihteiLta him to call in, settle and psK up. If you can’t pay all, pay whet you can. Every little .will help. Sampson Ebwin. Rensselaer, Oct. 27,1875. 6-3 mos.

Holidays are Coming.

If you want something nice for ladies, misses, or children, call at Mrs. Halstead’s. Novelties ahd ornaments in great variety, gloves, ties, belts and combs (a specialty) of latest style. Large assortment. Prices warranted satisfactory to purchasers.

HENBBBXJA.EH. UNION AND NORMAL SCHOOL. Winter term opens Monday, Jan. 3d, 1876. Spring term opens Monday, April 10, 1876. Residents under twenty-one years of age pay no tuition during the winter terra; all others will pay in advance at the following rates: Grammar Sc hool (12 weeks) - - $5.50. High School (12 weeks) - - - $7.50. Book-keepiug, Latin, Greek, Music (vocal and instrumental), Theory and Practice, and all other branches belonging to a firstclass high school, are taught. A lecture to the school will be given during the last week of each month. ■ J. G. ADAMS, Snp’t. HEARTH ASB BOMB AND “THE WEEKLY GRAPHIC.” The largest, cheapest and best Illustrated Newspaper, the weekly edition of The Only Daily Illustrated Paper in the World, And the Model Home Paper of America. Twelve large pages ; beautiful illustrations; a magnificent two-page steel reproduction of a celebrated picture; serial aud Bhort stories; fashions; news; travels, etc., in every number. ONLY *2.60 PEK YEAR, Costly and useful premiums |iven to clubs. The largest cash commissions to agents of any paper. Write for specimen. THE GRAPHIC COMPANY, 12-3 t. 35-41 Park Place, New York.

$300,000.00 TO XiOAK AT NINE PER CENT. INTEREST On Real Estate Security, OJXT LONG TIMX3, AND IN AMOUNTS- TO SUIT APPLICANTS. No Insurance Required. Apply to, or address by mail, giving location, value, and full description, R.S.&Z.D WIGGINS, Attorneys & Loan Agents, Rensselaer, Indiana. OTOVESr Parlor, cook, and office stoves for wood or coal both hard and soft, of the latest improved and most, popular patterns, together,, with furniture complete, kept in large assortment at N:. Warner's famous • LIBERAL CORNER HARDWABO STORE, All kinds of tinware kept in slock and made to order. Special attention given to the repairing of tin ware. A fine assortment of table and pocket cutlery; the largest stock of building, fencing, and wrought nails in the county. Bolls, screws, hinges, door fastenings, gate hasps, carpenter’s tools, farm hardware, axes, revolvers, coal oil, sh ot guns, powder, shot, caps, clothes wringers, washing machines, etc. CABINET FURNITURE. Chairs, sofas, bedsteads, bureaus, stands, chamber sets, parlor sets, cupboards, safes, kitchen tables, extension tables, book cases, &c., &c., of different styles, grades of quality aud prices. fPS The Celebrated COQUILLARD FARM WAGONS These wagons, manufactured at South Bend, Ind., have a world-wide reputation. They are absolutely unrivalled. For finish, quality of material, durability, lightness of running and price they have no competitors in the United States. • Buggies and carriages made to order, aud carriage trimming done in the finest style. Also, a thousand things not here enumerated, may be found at the Liberal Corner Hardware and Furniture Store. 8-11 N. WARNER.

A.. J- REED’S HOOSIER HAY SLIDE One of the Greatest Labor-Saving Machines yet Invented for the Hay-Field

Olieap, Practical, Durable, Efficient. Two men and one span of hbraes can haul and stackmote hay with the Hoosier Hay Slide in one*day, than five men and twoapan of horses can in the same time .with any other appliance. Easy to load, and unloads itself. Price, 14-foot Slide, $7 ; 16-foot, SB. A; J. REED, »»***.. Pleasant Grove, Jasper County, Ind., Agents: —F. W. Bedford, Rensselaer, Ind.. Hubbard & McFarland, Francesville, Ind 44 AGENTS WANTED.—Territory liwap and on reasonable terms. Patented late — April 6,1875.

OUR Winter Stock ox* Dry Goods, i- ... • / ' * ■ /{J- : ' « > . Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Furs, Gloves, Shawls, &c. Is not excelled in quality or cheapness by any iu the market. Among the dry goods are Prints iu great variety and of the latest patterns, all wool dress goods, Alpacas, Reps, Plaids. Flannels, Water Probfs, Silks, &c. Fbi men and boys we have some of the best piece goods in market Casimeres, Trecos, Broadcloths, Jeans, Beavers, Doeskins. Shawls,' Furs, Dress Trimmings, Underwear for ladies and gentlemen. We sell the very best quality es boots and shoes, and standard rubber goods. Gloves, mittens, comforts, scarfs, &c. FAMILY GHOGIKXIS. Sugar, tea, coffee, soap, spices, saleratus, and all standard articles in this line kept for the accommodation of such customers us prefer to buy all of their supplies at one place. Good artic'es of chewing and smoking tobacco also kept in store. Do not forget the place, but call at Mrs. Hemphill’s new brick building, north side of Washington street. R. FENDIG. E. Xj_ PRICE DEALER IN G&OGXS, WATGHIS, Jewelry, Spectacles, &c. Repairing done to order, and promptly. All work warranted. Store north side of Washington street,second |door below Van Rensselaer, Rensselaer, Ind. 7-34 LET THE LOUD-MOUTHED CANNON ROAR!

PHAOOK TTOBS Founder of the Old Line Drag Store And all hia men . have been heard from They have crossed Washington street, fortyfive degrees southeast of their old staud,aud taken up quarters in 1 * THE NEW BRICK BUILDING At the point of tiie bayonet, after six month of heavy bombardment, and now have pea( able possesiou of the position where the calculate to remain and do business, unlei dislodged by the enemy, which event, fror the best information we can obtain, is ni likelv to transpire very soon. They have verv large assortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, STATIONERY BRUSHES, GROCERIES,&C. All of which will be sold low for cash. Yo will fiud Deacon Tubbs end the two imp Frank and Will as busy as bees in clove fields compounding and patting up medicines while the handsomer and more proficient MAJOR MUCKLES W ORT* Is standing guard on the other sice of tb bouse, handing out Rooks, Pens and, Papei and wrapping, up Soothing Sy-rop, Wallace* Bitters, Indian Cholagogne, Climax Salve HOSS POWDERS. Stove Polish, Roback’s Pills, Vinegar Bitters Itch Ointment, Anderson’s Dermador, UneU Ben Joe’s Bell Tongue-Syrup, Hair'’Oils Pepper Saas. &c., &c. Come all and see US in our New Brie! Store—we will eeli Drugs, Medicines, Paints Oils. Varnishes, Dyestuffs and Groceri** cheaper for cash than can be bonght in an; othbr house in town. HARDING & WILLEY

REMOVAL j To the Famous 1 STONE BOHH 6! The People’s Cheap Store! Arrival or the Champion Stock of Merchandise of the season. The greatest BARGAINS i * Ever offered in Rensselaer! Don't pay ont your money nntil you call at the famona Stone Store and examine the CHAMPION STOCK Consisting of Men’s, Youths’, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing* Made np in the most approved and fashionable style, and the beauty of it is It was all bought for G&SB At a Heavy Discount Enabling me to SELL LOWER Than any other House , unless bought in the same manner. tl)c Cadies: I would give special invitations to examine my stock of Dress Goods, Shawls, Ribbons, Trimmed Hats, And everything else that ia generally kept in the Dry Goods line. Call and satisfy yourself. .

A PREMIUM —OF— ■ j 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 selection, embracing all the Latest Improved Styles. .. I ’ Mil! GOODS! At such prices that everybody must buy whether FRIEND OR ENEMY! I ME AX BUSINESS t And all I ask is a call, that I may convince everybody of the fact that they can Save Money By purchasing of me. ZDOLST’T IFOZRGK&T —THE—FAMOUS STONE STORK 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-