Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1876 — Page 4

RENSSELAER UNION ThtXTßdayTAuxust 10. 1876.

Carl So bur* has concluded to canvaaa Indira for the republi Can*. The peach .erop is reported to be a total failure throughout the South, thia aeaaoa. A county in Tennessee has 11-3 candidates for office, with several .districts to hear, from. Central Benjamin Harrison has accepted the republican nomination for Governor of Indiana. The men, their letters of acceptance, the platforms upon which they aland, both State and National, are uow before the people. Which will you have? You pay your money and take your choice. Hefiry Watteraon, editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal, was elected to congress, last Monday, dram the Louisville district, Xo fill the vacancy occasioned *by the death of Hon. Edward Young Parsons. Alabama held her State election )>last Monday and was, as usual, carried by the democracy. The increased majority is attributed to the split in the Republican party. “A bouse divided against itself ■must sorely fall." A dispatch to the Indianapolis Journal from Logansport, dated the 7tb inst., suites that George Spenjomr, of Monticcllo, took a powder of corrosive sublimate, thinking it .was quinine, and in spite of all medical assistance he will die from Abe effects of the poison. Gamblers and “confidence” men •traveling with Forepaugh’s circus, succeeded in showing some pf the South Bend people into “ways that are dark and tricks that are vain,* on show day in that place. One unsuspeoting citizen was bun.koad out of fBO by these soulless wratchea, but rather than have the fellow “squeal” the blacklegs compromised with him by paying back S7O of his money.

Two remarkable facts, if not more, nt»y be mentioned in connection with the nominations of the People’s convention, last Saturday. It was generally' considered and accepted as a democratic gathering. Yet all the principle offices on the ticket selected are filled with those who have been acting with the republican party until within a comparatively recent period. The candidate for treasurer is an old time abolitionist, and the candidate for sheriff and three commissioners never have acted with the democracy. It is a remarkable fact that democrats should nominate that class of candidates over eqaally good men who have always been in the party, and it is equally remarkable that they should so heartily advocate their election. If there is not a straight out democratic ticket in the field in Jasper comity this fall, or if all of these are elected credit must be .Recorded to those who are proud pi pe called democrats for this wonderful exhibition of liberality.

Remington Record Items, 4th inst.

Market .quotations: lard 17 cts., butter 15 cents, pork, hams 17 cts., shoulders J 4 cents, hides, green, 4$ cents per pound; potatoes 4d cents, oats, new 20 cents, old 22 cents, corn, ear 34 cents, shelled 36 cents per budjel; flour f1.75@ 2.00 per sack; eggs 10 cents per dozen... .Kites and turpentine balls furnish amusement for the boys... Mr. Charles Bartly returned Wedjicsday, looking hearty The three Sabbatli schools of Remington have an average attendance of about 250.... The old base ball club is being revived.. .Chills have been shaking up sOme of the citizens lately.... Father Babb has erected a gas light in front ol his popular hotel.. ..A son of Joseph Burling, living four miles souths east of town, broke his arm, one .evening recently, by a fall in the Stable. Under Dr. Patton’s skillful treatment he is rapidly recover-

A WOMAN'S GRIT.

i Cincinnati-Ban Deserts Us We ant Cues to Bensselacr. THE INDIGNANT LADY PURSUES HIM, CAPTURES HER PREY AND BEARS HIM TRIUMPHANTLY HOME. A gentleman who registered himself at the Ausiiu House as a Mr. Geo. W. Bennett, of Cincinnati, last night, was “taken in out of the wet” about 10 o’clock by a lady claiming to bo his lawfully wedded wife. She says he left Cincinnati about two weeks ago with the intention of deserting her, but smelling a mice, she resolved not to be snubbed in any such way as thftt, and started on hot persuit. She failed to strike his trail, until yesterday, when, by some strange providence, she and her treacherous husband chanced to be upon the same train oomiug south upon the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago railroad; neither perceived the other’s presence until the train was nearing Francesville, at which time Bennett espied his faithful •“brow” and hastened to make his exit at the car door. She failed to get a glimpse of him until the train had started for Bradford, when she accidentally stuck her head out the car window and discovered Mm in the distance. The train had then attained pretty good Bpeed, and as the conductor would not stop and let her off. she was carried to Bradford, where she hastily left the train and sought conveyance overland to Francesville. In the mean time her husbaud took the hack and came to Rensselaer, stopping and taking supper at Halloran’s hotel, and afterwards coming down to the Austin House and registering, as before stated. Upon the return of Mrs. Bennett to Franoesville, she learned of her husband’s departure for this place, and immediately started after her prey, Being only about three hours behind kitu. She arrived in town between 9 and 10 o’clock, going first to Halloran’s where she glAnced over the register and discovered the name of him whom she sought. The landlord informed her lie had taken supper aud left, but the lady would nqt be satisfied until she had searched every room in the house. The most dilligent search, however, failed to reveal the whereabouts of her heart’s idol. She then proceeded to the Austin House, where he had next registered and taken % bed. She demanded of “Mine Host” Austin that he inform her which room he occupied; she was told he had been assigned a room in which were two beds and that a gentleman guest occupied the other bed. She then requested the landlord to go himself aud inform her husband that a party down stairs desired to see him, and the landlord did so. Mr. Bennett never once suspected that his wife was the party, and when he was ushered into her presence he was completely unmanned, for a time, but soon rallied sufficiently to engage in a very warm conversation, during the progress of which red hot shot \vci*e thrown iuto each other’s .qamp. The determined lady finally overpowered him and compelled him to surrender, his fortifications being too weak to resist the torrent of words showered upon him. After the smoke of battle had cleared away the victorious woman took her victim under her protecting care and watched over him through the night After breakfast this morning she waltzed him into her conveyance and started for Cincinnati, their once happy home. Mrs. Bennett was a wealthy widow When she married her present husband, and is now worth about $20,000. Foolish inxn that he is to want to leave such, a fortune as that.

Basket Meeting.

Tfrere will be a basket meeting held at the Mallatt school house, in Newton township, Jasper county, commencing at 2 o’clock p. m., on Saturday, August 12th, andcontinuing over Sabbath. Services by Rev. S. E. Rogers. All are invited to attend. ' By order of committee, Lem’is L. Uacgiiertv, , ,r Chairman.

Proceedings of the Jasper County People's Convention.

The convention was called to order by Mr. Chss. Boroughs, and Mr. Cbaa. H. Price chosen President, and Al. J. Ivitt Secretary. , The first business in order was tlio nomination of Treasurer. A motion was made and carried, that the townships vote by written ballot. Chas. Boroughs and Dr. It. Y. Martin, of Marion, and James Benson of Milroy township, were put in nomination, and the balloting proceeded, which resulted as follows: Boroughs 45 ; Martin 21; Benson* 24. Ninety votes wete cast, and there being only 89 votes in the convention, a second ballot was necessary which resulted in the nomination of Boroughs for Treasurer of Jasper county, he receiving 57 votes. A motion was made and carried that the candidates each pledge to support the ticket. They accepted the situation gracefully, and all in a few well chosen remarks pledged themselves to support and work for the success of the ticket put in nomination this day. Next in order was the nomination of Sheriff. Brunson TV. Harrington, of Union, J. W. Duvall and Jas. Welch, of Marion, And John Lamborn and Thos Harris, of Carpenter, were put in nomination. Before proceeding to a second ballot, a motion was made and carried that the candidate-; receiving the lowest number of r votes be dropped. The ballot for Sheriff resulted as follows: FIHST BALLOT. J. W. Duvall 18 B. W. Harrington... 18 Jas. Welch ....22 John Lamborn 17 Thos. Harris.... 9 SICOKU BALLOT J. W. Du v a 11........... 20 11. W. Harrington...; 16 Jas. Welch 24 John Lamborn ...’,.'21 Thos. Hairis „ 2 TIIIKD BALLOT. ! f J. W. Duvall ;... ...27 B. W. Harrington 13 Jas. Welch * 24 John Lamborn 25 FOURTH BALLOT. J. W. Duvall 31 Jas. Welch , 20 John Lamborn ~..,*^...38

FIFTH BALLOT. iJ. W. Duvall., 36 John L.-unhoru„.„. 53 Lamborn receiving the majority of the voles cast was decided the nominee for Sheriff. Nominations for Surveyor was next imorder. The name of Rev. 11. B Miller, of Marion, was announced, and there being no other candidate, on motion the rules were supended and Rev. Miller nominated for the office of Surveyor by acclamation. Mr. John Eger, of Marion, was put in momination for the office of Coroner, aud nominated by acclamation. The ballot for Commissioners in first and second districts resulted in nomination of Joseph Hogan, for first district, and George 11. Brown, in secoLd. E. E. Rock- • wood was nominated by acclamation, for commissioner of third district. Moved and seconded that the Secretary furnish a copy of these minutes to the Rensselaer Union aud Remington Record. The Convention throughout its entire session, was marked by harmony and the best of feeling. The ticket nominated will rally to its standard the best elements of Jasper county, and the people will be represented by trusty officers and able men. Chas. H. Price, AL J. Kitt, Secretary, President.

Albert Gregg, an old resident of Floyd county, was drowned Friday at the Port laud wharf w bile swimming in the river. In Fort Wayne now it is necessary for a man and wife, before gomg out together, to provide themselves with thdir marriage license, in order to prevent arrest for “unlawful association.” Fort Way ne’s a nice town, but a little too strict. A gentleman named Ayres, living in the Fairfield settlement, Hendricks county, in order to discourage his son from paying bis addresses to*an obnoxious young lady of Plainfield, laid for the boy one night ou his return home and fired at-him three times with a pistol. t His aim was bad, but he aid good execution -with a buggy whip upon which he depended.

Hayes and Wheeler Club.

Do not fail to attend the meeting of the Hayes and Wheeler club at the court house next Saturday evening. Hon. R. S. Dwiggms, and other able speakers will address the club. It is very much desired that all, of whatever political per-, suasion, attend these meetings and hear-what may be said in support Of those great and noble political truths which underlie and sustain our republican institutions. Every one should be willing to hear the truth, and follow its dictates. Principles should be defended by solid argument, and not be controlled by partizan vindictiveness. This is the time when men should be governed by some political convictiops, and not be carried off by a delusion. Everyone should remember that the ballot is the highest prerogative of a free American citizen, and always should be cast in favor of truth and justice, and in support of those principles which will produce the greatest good to the greatest number; do not be induced by the influence of an apparent evil to commit a great wrong. Everyone should avail themselves of every opportunity to inform themselves so as to vote understanding^.

Real Estate Transfers.

For the week ending August 9, 1876, the following transfers of real estate were recorded in Jasper county: Daniel N. Bash to Lorenzo Pratt, si sc 31, 31, 6—Bo acres, S4OO. Lorenzo Pratt to Ella 11. Newman, same tract, SSOO. Ella H. Newman to Jacob Kroft and William Birheimer, same tract, SSOO. Alpheus Booher to Jane Mount, se so 24, 28, 6—40 acres, $471. G. L. Gallup to Hiram IV. Lewis, und \ nj nw 13, 30, 7—Bo acres, S2OO. David M. Stewart to Keener township, part ne ne 11, 31, 7—l acre, sl. Malinda Spitlerjet. al. to Marion L. Spitler e£ sw 17, 80, o. Quit claim. Q. 13. Mclntire et, al to J. O. B. McDougle, lot 8, Mclntiie & Shaw’s subdivision, Remington. ; _ , George Marker-to Thomas Dobbins, part lot 1, Patton’s addition to Remington, $1,500. William and Oliver Washburn to August Grabow, w£ sw 17, 31, 6—Bo acres, $1,150. a Nancy C. Blake to Daniel S. Makeever, ne nw 12, 27, 7, $5. Quit claim. Eldridge T. Hording to Marion L. Spitler, nj nw 28, 32, 7—Bo acres, SSO. Quit claim. Abraham Logan to Simon P. Thompson, n| ne 18, 30, 7, $35. Quit claim. J_ John 0. Crouch to J. V. Anderson, ej nw 35, 32, s—Bo acres, $1,200. Hans Olseu to Engebret Olsen e£ ne 4, 31, s—Bo acres, sl. Quit clam. Mary A. Trullinger' et. al. to Nehenjiab Fry, se se 17, 28, 5—40 acres, $550.

ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

We hear it from good authority that Hon. Wm. D. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, and Gen. Benjamin Harrison, republican candidate for Governor cf Indiana, will* address the people of Jasper county sometime during the campaign upon the poltical issues of the day. Rev. 11. B. Miller and John Eger are the only nominees on the people’s ticket selected last Saturday, who can with accuracy be classed as democrats ; and the latter is yet a minor. All the democratic candidates before the convention for the important offices, were permitted to remain in obscurity. Expediency is as fatal a weapon among politicians, when scientifically wielded, as the jaw bone of an ass in the hands of Sampsou was among the gpgieut Philistines. . \

Miss Clara Coen, teacher of school No. 1, Marion township, reports, for the month ending 9th, the following pupils perfect in attendance punctuality and deportment: Ida Makeever, Nellie Coen and Lizzie Yoder. For the month ending July 7th, she reports an enrollment of 23 pupils and an average daily attendance of 18|. Ida Makeever, Melville Makeever, Hannah Burris, Adam Burris, Elia Hemphill, Mollie Hemphill, Lizzie Yoder, Nellie Coen, Luther Churchill and Marion Churchill were perfect in attendance, punctuality and deportment. Mr. George L. Moore, of Rensselaer, and Miss Emma Eb&rt, of Laporte county, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, at Plymouth, on the 7th instant. From what acquaintance we have bad with “Father” Moore, as he is more hfmilliarly known, we take him to be a gentleman in every sense of the word, and congratulate the fair bride upon being thus successful in choosing a partner for life. May they live to see as manV summers as have already.

passed over their heads, and may their lives be as peaceful and fiereno as the morn of their union. A very pleasant affair was the surprise, yesterday, at the residence of Mr. Lewis L. Daugherty, gotten np by his family and relatives in hqpor of his 42d birthday. We regret very much being unable to attend, but not receiving notice until about noon, and being considerably behind with our business, we were prevented from participating in the enjoyments of the occasion. Nevertheless we are informed that it was a happy event, and that Mr. Daugherty was completely overwhelmed with surprise. Thanks to Miss Addie, the very amiable daughter of the Sheriff, for a bountiful supply of excellent cake. May she, as well as her father, live to enjoy many similar events.

LEGAL NOTICES. OF SURVEY. Nicholas Nichols, Eunice Day, M. F. Chil, cote, I-izzic (.hilcote, John Orr, A. and K. J. Hurst, Marion L. Spitler, .J. W. and Amanda Darner, George Wright, John aud C. Wenrick aud Peter Shaw will take notice that 1 am the owner of -the south half (%) of the northwest quarter 1 Section nineteen (19), in Townsnip thirty-one (81) north, of Range five (fi) west, Jasper county, Indiana, and that on Monday, August 88,1876, I will proceed with the Surveyor of Jasper county to make a legal survey of said Section nineteen, establishing and perpetuating the lines and corners therein. JESSIE OSBORNE. 1). B. Miller, S. J. C. 47-St. Notice to non-residents.—state of Indiana, Jasper county, as: In the Circuit Court, September term, isto. Nicholas Scherer, Nicholas Schutz, John Seberger, John Austgen, Beni hart Schutle and Mathias Seberger vs. Noe D. Wright. Complaint No. 1,142. Now comes the plaintiffs, >y Wood & Wood, their attorneys, aud files their complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana; notice is therefore hereby given said defendant, Noe D. Wright, that unless he be and appear on the second day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court, to lie holden on the 4th Monday of September, A. D. 1876, at the Court House in Rensselaer, in said county and State, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard aad sletermined in his absence. Witness my name and the seal of / av . jVaid court affixed, at Rensselaer, this i SbAu J3j st day of July, A. D. 1878. CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court. Wood & Wood, Crown Point, Att’ys for Pl’ffs. 46-:it. Nona: TO NON-RESIDENTS.—State of Indiana, Jasper county, ss: In the Circuit Court, September term, 1876. William J. Ilubbard vs. Joseph B. Lynch. Complaint No. 1,149. Now comes the plaintiff, by Ira W. Yeoman, attorney, anil flies his complaint herein, together with an affidavit tlmt said defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana; and a writ of attachment has been issued and that George Guild has been summoned as garnishee; notice is therefore hereby given said defendant that unless he be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit court, to be holden on the 4th Monday of September, A. D. 1876, at the Court House In Rensselaer, in said countv and State, and answer or demur to said comufiiiiit, the same will be heard and determined in hie absence. "*t Witness nw name and the seal of f , , \said court affixed, at Rensselaer, this ( lath day of August, A. D. 187(L CHARLES 11. PRICE, Clerk of .Juspo_rjCircuit Court. Ira W. Yeoman aud Thompson & 800., Att’ys for Pl'ff. 47-St.

TO BRIDGE BUILDERS. Auditob’s Office, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, July Ist, 1876. Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at this office until 10 o’clock a. m. on the fifth (5) day of September, 1876, to furnish all material and build a pile bridge over {he Iroquois river at the crossing known as the “Lamson Ford," about six miles southwest of Rensselaer, according to the following specifications, to-wit: Length of the bridge, one hundred and seventy-five (176) feet; reserving the right to extend the same if needed. Roadway twelve (12) feet. Bents to be composed of three (3) piles and a cap, and to be placed fifteen (16) feet apart from center to center of caps, and to be braced by a two by ten (2x10) inch plank bolted to each pile and extending from the tops of the pile at one end of bent to the pile at the other end of same bent, near the surface of the water,, the two braces required to each bent to be On opposite sides of such bent. Piles to be at least twelve (12) inches in diameter under the eaps, and joined to caps by tenon and mortise of three l>y twelve (3x12) inches, and six (6) inches deep, fastened by a one and one-fourth (]}) inches sound oak pin; piles to be cut from live trees, peeled, and driven until the settlement does not exceed three (3) inches with the stroke of a seventeen hundred (1700) pound hammer, felling twenty-five (25) feet, or in the event of a lighter hammer being used, the height of fall to be increased to give an equivalent to the above; piles to be five and one-half (s|) feet apart. Caps to be nine by twelve (9x12) inches and fourteen (14) feet long. Joists to be three by twelve (3x12) inches and sixteen (16) feet long, placed two (2) feet apart from center to center. Floor to be two (2) inch plank well spiked to the joists. Guards—posts to be four by four (4x4) inches, and four (4) feet long, let into caps and spiked with sixty (60) penny nails. Railing to be four by four (4x4) inches, spiked on the posts. Plank to be one (1) inch thick, and fourteen (14) inches wide, spiked on the inside of posts, under the rails. All timber and lumber to be of sound white oak, or burr qak, and free from wind-shakes or checks. The bridge, when completed, to be four (4) feet above high n ater mark. The whole to be completed in a substantial and work-man-like manner, and to the acceptance of this board, and paid for when so completed and accepted. To be completed at a time agreed upon by the board and the contractor, when the contract shall be awarded. The board reserve the right to rqject any and all propositions. Probable length of isles, sixteen (16) or eighteen (18^feet. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County. _ „ _ HENRY A. BARKLEY, 42-6 t, Auditor Jasper County.

JOB PRINTING DONE AT The “Union” Office RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ■Sp'Ploase call and learn our 'rices before ordering cloewlere. "We 411! uu.-e it for your interest to do so. . HORACE E. J AMEo s CO.

“ * Agricultural Machinery, HARDWARE, WAGONS, CARRIAGES, &C. Warner Still Ahead! ,i Farmers who want a good reaping or mowing machine this year ore recommended to buy the reliable, lime-tried A i fcTLJ JtiiThe improved table-rake dropper. It is emphatically the best reaping machine in the Amerioan market. As a mower, or combined reaper and mower, the Buckeye is not excelled. It is a first-class machine. KEYSTONE LOCK-LEVER HAY-RAKE. This is also a No. 1 machine. It ia without a superior at the present time. Easily operated, durable, cheap. No farmer or hay maker ought to bo without at least one of them, while eeme in this county should buy two or three. Coqulllard Farm Wagons. These wagons, famous over the continent of North America, are manufactured at South Bend, Indiana, in large numbers, the firm keeping hundreds of bands employed the year round on their construction. Every part and every detail is perfeot. They are sold at lower prices than we can afford to make them for. Fine Carriages, Buggies, &c., are made to order in our own Bhops. We thoroughly inspect each one when completed, and mean exactly what we say when warranting them to be of superior material, construction and finish. Every one of them is honestly made. Lafferty’s Patent Elastic Metal Lined Pump is a splendid article for use in ordinary house wells, cisterns, and the like. They are made after an improved pattern—are cheap and good. Call and look at them. PASH AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE. It is my fixed and unalterable resolution to maintain the reputation which “Liberal Corner’’ has borne for several years in the Hardware Trade. It is not necessary to publish a catalogue of what I have, because I keep everything in this branch of business. If you want anything whatever in the farm or domestic hardware line, come right in to Rensselaer, on the northeast corner of Washington and Front streets, and buy of NT. WARNER. P. B.—Nails, Cutlery, Stoves, Tinware,, Woodenware and Coal Oil—a shade better, a trifle cheaper than any other dealer keeps. How to Save Money. TO THE OWnSToF LANDS IN JASPER COUNTY. We nt<w have a Complete ABSTRACT OF TITLE to all lands in the county, carefully prepared from the records by experienced men. In compiling this work we have discovered the fact that there are BEANY DETECTIVE TITLES which should be adjusted without delay, while parties interested are still living. The expense will be light if attended to soon, and may save costly litigation at some future time. These defective Titles are occasioned by a variety of causes—deeds not recorded, errors in making and recording, etc. All persons owning land in the county should call en, or write to, os at once and have the title to their land examined. R. 8. &, Z. DWIGGIIB, 8-40 Rensselaer, Ind,

FEiroicrs ms ns i sin STOCK OB' DRY GOODS, READY MADE CLOTHING, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes &c., See., JUST ARRIVED , e MOW Ready for Inspection. In addition to the customary assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Percales, &c., we have a fine line of NEW POPLINS Elegant spring W orsteds. rich Cashmeres, fine Silks, &c. Cali and are oar spendid stock of Elegant Spring Shawls

in new and beautiful designs, A large lot of piece goods for men’s clothing, including broadcloths, doeskins, fine cassimeres, Ac., as well as less expensive fabrics. MIAN’S AND BOYS’ Spring and Summer Clothing in large assortment, none cheaper in this . market when quality of goods and finish are taken into consideration. - A Iso, Dress Trimmings,Hats, Capa, Boots, Shoes and articles of general merchandise, inelnding a select assortment of « Staple Family Groceries These goods were carefully selected with special reference to this market, by one who has had long experience in the trade, aad are warranted as represented. Call and eee onr goods and learn onr pricea. Do not forget the {dace, bnt look for the sign of