Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1876 — Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTY.

Mr. Ferry Mallett recently had a knee-cap dislocated by a log falling or tolling against his leg. In the court honse to-morrow night the Cresceni. literary society Will give a public enter th in menu Mr. Geo. Sigler* of the firm of Willey A Sigler, m m Chicago th in weak selecting < bill ot dry goods. There ha* been pretty good abating on the stream* during the past week, which was well employed by those skatodalU inclined. Nearly every person of the doxen or twenty who went from this county to Arkansas last rammer, is dissatisfied with the change. The Masonic fraternity of Renareiaer will have a public installation of officers in their hall,on the night of the 87th instant, but no banquet. Providing the “sigs’'is reliable the coming Winter will be steady, cold and dry. “The first three “day* of December govern the “winter.**

Old newspapers for sale at this office, fur ten cents a doaen, dr six for a nickel. The best, most intereating and cheapest reading that can be had without sponging. Commissioners’ court is in session. Two new members ot the board took their seats this term — Hon. John Vau’t Woud of the first district, and Hon. Win. B. Price of the third.

Mr. A. J. Kitt, of the Remington Record, is reported to have united with theMethodisiEpiscopal church as a probationary member, during the i»rogresß of ft lute revival in that town. On the 30tb day of November the clerk of Jasper county issued marriage licenses to James Dephen and Malinda Higmau, Felix Parker and Celesta Gwm, Albert P. Edwards and Ida May Albertson. The Eowler Ara says that the wife of Samuel Scott is dangerously ill of typhoid fever, with but little prospect of recovery. Mrs. Scott was Mira Lydia Martin, sister of Dr. R. Y. Martin, of Rensselaer.

An error iut week made The Uniox announce that J. J. Sears it Co. were selling best waterproofs and repel lan t* at 15 cents a yard; die price is 75. cents, and the goods are bargains at that. Go see them. At a recent weekly prayer meeting of the Disciple church held in the Pleasant Valley, or llershman, school house in Walker township, conducted by Rev. John Easly, four additions were received by the organisation.

Mrs. Mary Jane Sage, seven miles northeast of Goodlaud, in Jordan township, will offer for sale at public auction seven work horses, one cow, two farm wagons, one top buggy, set of heavy harness, a Buckeye mower, a Champion combined reaper and mower, a stirring plow, a riding cultivator, two cook stoves, etc. A year's credit will be given on amounts above *lO. Holloway's Pills. —The blood is the very essence of health and life. It furnishes the components of flesh, bone, muscle, nerve and integument. The stomach is the apparatus —the arteries the distributors and the intestines the channel s by which the waste matter is carried off. Upon the stomach and bowel*, these medicines act simultaneously. 25 cents per box or pot. Circuit coiirt convenes on next Monday. The docket is a light one. The graiid jurors are: Henry I. Adams, William L Rich, Stillman Gates,Shodrach F. Brown, Malachi P. Comer and William W. Kenton. The regular panel of petit jurors is John Cooper, William Cooper, Jared Benjamin. John M. Olt, Alexander Rowen, Charles F. Fislier, Allen Jl Yeoman, James Bennett, John ST. May, William M. Noland, C. J. Brown and James 11. Greene. * Miss Emma Hogan, teacher, reports for the term ending December Ist, 1876. that the following named pupil* of school number 3 of New-

ton township were marked above 9i injgrade on general average, viz* Mary Thornton, John Watt, Samuel Tliomtoo, Mason Kenton, Frank Kenton and Elmer Kenton. Those marked above 90 were Clara Kentou,. Lizzie Ki nton, Jane Thornton, Cynthia Hoyea. John Iloyes, Rosa Lyons, Theresia Lyons, Lodema Houk ins, Pora Thornion, Everett 'Warne, Della Thornton, Lizzie fjatmuond a»d IJwmi Thorn l<m.

Inirejenbent YOR 1877. In addition to nil Ito tonner exwllenrlr*. livrvtoforv bv a* iHbvr rvllgiou* wrvkly newiimgcr in to* world, will oftsr **v*rul ENTIRELY NEW FEATURES, •f great imjH.itance and value. FIRKT.-w* aluill print through the year SERMONS bv to* moat eminent clergymen of to* country, of all denomination., from Maine [to California. Our rwulcra will, therefore, have the pl earn re of hearing the moat faimma mlui.tera <tf New York. Brooklyn. JtoMon. ITuJtoMpbta. Cincinnati. (Tilcajto, St. Lotila, Maa I'iancixw.eto. . KW OKS.—We eha)l »iibli*h a nerfeaof article* on CHRISTIAN WoKK.by Rkv. STF.ru kn 11. Tv Mi. I». I> n which will tie invaluable to clerrvmen. Sunday acliool teacher*,'and every Chrutian man and woman. TNINIt.—A new Serini Story of American life will Im- begun almot th* middle of December. It* title Will bo A PAPER CITY, by I>. R. Lo*k« (Rev. Fv-troleum V. Maaby). It vividly illustrate* the present era of Hpeculnti.m, of living without work, of making money without capital; and will la*one of the numt *l>ark!ing titul attractive ver lai* ever published. HH'RTH.—U'eahall piibll*): a *erlea of article* from the pen of Ei.i>ku Bkkwhtkk, J a., of Hn-watcrville, Maw., <>n men and thing*. religion and politic*, and every “lop topic, n» It cornea up. FIFTH.—Our great premium for the year we lielieve to be tin- la-xt ever offered—vis.: THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS, in the fnimma and ÜBaurtMMMed Iloueehcdd Edition of Me«*r*. la-e A Sliepanl. the wellknown publiidicra of - Borton. Look at our offer! to each and every ‘pcraon. whether alreadv a •übwrila-r or not, who Mend* u* 33. we wifi forward Thk Ixuei-espknt one year, postage paid, together with any one volume from the following Hat: 1. The I‘ickwick Papera. 500 page*. I. Our Mutual Friend. Sltl |>w*. 3. David CoiHM-rflcl.l. 520 page*. 4. Nirholn* Nickleby. SIH page*. ft. Martin Chuzzlewit. s*t page*, A. Itomliey and Son. .>34 page*. f. Old Curiosity Shop, and Keprintct! Piece*. 530 page*.' R. Little Dorrit 504 page*. 11. Bleak limine. ftß3 |mgt<*. 10. Barnaby .Budge, ami Tiani Times. 570 pp. 11. Oliver Twist. Picture* fnmi Italy, ami American Noto*. 500 page*. 13. A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expert*. tion*. 514 page*. • . 18. (lirlrtinn* stone*, mid Sketches by Boz. 57ft page*. 14. I'ncommurcial Traveler, nnd a>lditonal < hristma* Storie*. 354 page*. 15. The Mystery of Edwin Druod, A Child’* History of England. Master Humprey’s Clock, etc. 500 irnge*. For FIFTEEN SUBSCRIBERS we will send DICKENS COMPLETE. Everv niiinbei* of The InpktexpExt contain* 33 largeoctavo page*, forming a weekly magazine in Itaelf; wlierea* all other folded religious paper* have only from Hi to 20 pages, of much smaller size. Tlius The INBSFRXmntT offer* for |3 twice as much a* any .other religion* Journal in the country or the world and is pre-eminently THE PAPER FOR HARD TIMES. SUBSCRIPTION PRICEof The Inpefkxhkst. with premium, $3,011 per annum, in advance. 0 months, no premium. ... $1.50 3 “ 75 Specimen copies, containing full list of other premiums, sent free apm application. A<iilress • THE I.MIEPEABEAT, P.-O. Box 2757, - New York.

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LEOPOLD IN THE FIELD ARMED AND EQUIPPED WITH $20,000 WORTH OF NEW GOODS JUST BOUGHT AT A. T. STEWART & CO.’S NEW CHICAGO HOUSE, IS PREPARED FOR REX.EHTTUSSS WAR Against High Prices, Hard Times, Winter Weather, and the rapid Contraction of Currency. Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes end Notions zveh I

BROWN SHEETINGS, Yard wide, 7 to 10 cents per yard. ALL CALICOS Eight and one-third cents per yard. FLANNELS Opera flannels, dress flannels, shirting flannels, all colors-red, yellow, blue, white, etc; Canton flannels, bleached, brown and colored—cheaper than at any other house in the county. DRESS GOODS. Delains, Mohair Lustres, Alpacas, Cashmeres, Poplins, Scotch Plaids, Camel Hair Suitings, Plaid Reps, Silks, &c. LADIES’ UNDERWEAR. Balmoral and Felt Skirts, from 50 cents upward. All kinds of Underwear, Corsets, Vests, &c. , SHAWLS, COMFORTERS. Shawls of all kinds; largest stock in Rensselaer. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Woolen Comforters; fine assortment. All Wool Blankets. All Wool Blankets from $2 to $7 a pair. Coverlets from $2 to $3 apiece.

Cloakings and Cloaks. The largest assortment of cloakings, of latest patterns, colors, shades and grades. Fine black beaver cloaks, furtrimmed or plain, cheaper than they can be made at home. Ladies’and Children’s Hats. A large stock of trimmed hats for ladies and children, which will be sold 50 per cent, cheaper than any other house in the county can afford. Notions and Dress Trimmings in endless variety. Gloves. Ladies’ kid and cashmere gauntlets, latest styles, large stock, very cheap. Ladies’and Children’s Hosiery in large variety always on hand. Furs Very Low. Ladies’ and children’s furs in endless variety; all kinds and grades much below former prices. Table Linen. A large stock of table linen, toweling, bed ticking, deni ms, stripes, hickory, ducks, etc., to be sold at very low prices. COMPETITION. Happening to visit Chicago just at the time when the strife of competition ran highest between Field, Leiter &-Co. and the new branch house of A. T. Stewart & Co., Mr. Leopold was enabled to buy these goods at unusually low figures, and will sell them correspondingly cheap.

CLOTHING. The largest assortment of Cl’othingfor Men and Boys ever brought to this market Latest patterns styles. Suits from $8 upwards. 200 OVERCOATS for Men and Boys, of all grades, to be sold regardless of cost. FURNISHING GOODS. A most beautiful assortment of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, among which are white shirts for 75 cents and upwards; fancy Cheviot shirts, with collars, $1 each, worth 81.75. UNDERWEAR. Gents’ and boys’ underwear—7s cents and upwards for a shirt and pair of drawers. COLLARS AND CUFFS Neckties, &c., of all styles and every quality.

GLOVES & MITTENS of all grades, styles and prices, for men and boys. HATS AND CAPS for children boys and men. Very large assortment. FUR SUITS FOR MEN, that is, gloves, collars and caps. BOOTS AND SHOES. Largest and best-assorted stock in Rensselaer, cheaper than ever. MISCELLANEOUS. Germantown, Berlin, Chinchilla and knitting yarns of all colors. Ladies’ baskets, carpet-bags, valises and trunks. Large variety. Carpets—rag, linen, 2-ply, 3-ply, ingrain, and stair-carpet Carpet chain, both white and colored, of best manufacture. Oil-Cloths for table and floor. Paper and cambric Window shades. GROCERIES and provisions of the best quality always to be found at Charley Platt’s. UH, htjritta Situ Stat, taste,lii.