Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1876 — Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTY.

’' A happy New Year to all. Begin the new year by oubeerib* tag for Tub Union. Blankets and coverlets at prime cost, at A. Leopold’s. Mr. Remus Rogers is spending holidays with friends in Rensselaer. Miss Mell Wright and Miss Rosa Coen are home from school, spend* ing holidays. A largo assortment of plain and plaid flannels, at reduced prices, at Leopold’s stone store. It has snowed a little at this place nearly every twenty-four hours for the last two weeks. My entire stock of hats, caps and furs, will be sold regardless ot cost Enquire of Leopold for particulars. Several young men of this place are talking of going out West in the spring to grow up with the country. Venison, Jasper county product, is on sale at the butcher shop, re* tailing for 15 cents a pound for choice cuts. Daniel E. Fairchild and Elam D. Fairchild, of Keener township were this day commissioned justices of the peace.

Emmet Kannal has a few holiday goods, yet, which he wants to con* vert into money. Now is the time to strike him for bargains. A New Year’s ball will be given in Exchange Hall, at Remington, on Monday night. It is expected that it will be a grand affair. One hundred overcoats, for boys, youths and men, at prime cost, at Leopold’s; — Call early and get a good overcoat at bottom price. Very good sleighing now, and from the constant jingling of the sleghbells, one would think it was being used to good advantage. For a good lantern, which will burn either sperm oil or a candle, go to Kannal’s. Only 50 cents. Every farmer can afford to buy one at these low figures. A lady left her muff at F. J. Sears A Co.’s store, either on Christmas day or the Saturday before, which is being carefully cared for, and remains subject to her order. Go to Kannal’s for a superb copy of Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. Nothing can be a more handsome or appropriate present than one of these valuable books.

Mrs, George S. Nowela lost her Christmas night either in ths court bouse or near it. The finder will be suitably rewarded on returning the property to its owner. The protracted meeting is still in progress at the M. E. church. Several persons have been converted since the meeting began and a number have uniud with the church. Call at Kannsrl’s drug store and see those diaries for 1877. A nice set of Dickens' Works, complete, in 14 volumes, only 813; also, a set of Waverly Novels, complete in 23 volumes, for s3l. Mr. H. R- W. Smith will return to Cincinnati, Saturday, to take his position on the editorial staff ot the Enquirer. Mr. Smith has been visiting for several weeks with relatives in this county. Gents’ and boys’ cassimere suits at prices that will astonish you, at Leopold’s. Call before all are sold, for sell them we will at some price. They must be closed out by the opening of spring. « Leap year is almost gone, and about nine hundred and ninety-nine young men (more or less) of this town are trembling at the awful consequences of another four years’ siege of single cussedness. The protracted meeting at the Smith school house in Barkley township, conducted by the DisciSle denomination, was closed last aturday evening. One addition was received by the church. Msrriage licenses were issued by the county clerk during the past week to the following parties: Levi A. Hopkins and Samantha Porter, James W. Lister and Susanna F. Reed; John P. Adair and Mary Alice Puttee.

George W. HaMjall, Charles M. Johnson, James’S. Wigmore, B.IL Patton, and James Peffly came over from Remington last evening to be present at the public installation of the officers of Prairie Lodge, No. L 25, F. and A. M. At the regular meeting of Iroquois Ledge, No. 143, I. O. O. F., last Tuesday evening, officers were elected ter six months as follows: James Yeoman, •noble grand; Leslie C. Grant, vice grand: A. W. Reeve, eeoretary; G. W. Terhune, treasurer. Witt elose out at cost a nice line of albosns, toilet goods, fancy hair brushes, writing desks and Crandall’s blocks. Pocket books and portmooaes at low prices. I must turn these goods into money between now and January Ist.

EVMET KANNAL.

A report reaches ns that in a street fight at Remington, on Christmas day, P. H. Lally was stabbed in two or three places, by a man named Korn. Wounds are not deep nor serious. Korn w’as arrested and bound over to the circuit court in the sum of fifty dollars. Expecting io make a change in my business in the spring, I will, from the date of this paper, sell my entire stock of goods at prime cost to rednee it as much as possible before this change is made. That this is no humbng announcement can be satisfactorily determined by calling and learning my prices. A. Leopold. Mr. A. Leopold will sell his entire stock of dress goods at less than cost. He offers: Alpscas worth 50 cents, for 35 cents “ “ 75 “ “ 50 “ “ “ 11.00 “ 75 “ Dress 1 “ 50 cents, “ 40 “ Damask f “ 60 “ “ 45 “ Delaine “ 25 “ “ 15 “ “ “ 20 “ “ 12| “ Don’t neglect to call before ail are sold.

On last evening public installation ceremonies were conducted in the Masonic lodge by Past Masters James S. Wigmore and George W. Hascall. The officers installed were: M. F. Chjlcote, worshipful master; Ira C. Kelley, senior warden; Willis J. Imes, junior warden; Harvey W. Wood, treasurer; Charles H. Price, secretary; Silas L. Swain, senior deacon. Louis Kern, junior deacon; David J. Thompson and William A. Erwin, stewards; D. I. Jackson, tiler. Over 4250 was donated by business men and the ladies of Rensselaer, and placed in the hands of a committee for the purpose of buying wood, flour, meat, groceries and articles of clothing for Christmas presents for families whom the hard times and sickness have placed in straightened circumstances. All day last Saturday the committee were busy making distributions, and a number of worthy families were placed in a condition to enjoy a merry Christmas, to whom the happiness of their more fortunate neighbors would otherwise have seemed a cruel mockery. Thia action, so unostentatious and quieQ was a practical d»ed of true Christian charity which brings its own reward both to giver and receiver. It is worthy ot all praise and of frequent repetition.

Those Whom it Concerns Will please take notice that all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me, either on book account or by note, are requested to make satisfactory adjustment before the Ist day of January 1877. All notes and accounts remaining unpaid at that time will be placed in the hands of an attorney for immediate collection. Ralph Fendig. November 22d, 18."6. ts

Hayes or Tilden.

To be the next President: Therefore, every one should know that the “Old Reliable” Ilkniiibal & St. Joseph Railroad and its connections forms the shortest, quickest and best route from points east of the Miesissipi river to all points in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico and the Far West; that Pullman Palace sleeping cars and day coaches are run from "Chicago to Kansas City, (via Chicago, Burlington & Quncy R. R.), without change; al«o that this is the only line running Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars from Cleveland, and day coaches from Toledo via Toledo, Wabash & Western R’y to St. Joseph, Atchison and Kansas City without change. Persons contemplating a western trip for business or permanent settlement should remember these facts. Tourists tickets to Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and other points in Colorado are on sale at all principal points in the East ria this line at greatly reduced rates. Send for maps of Colorado and the San Juan Mines, the richest in the world, also time tables, Ac., to J. A. 8. Reed, 59 Clark St., Chicago, or to T. Penfield, Gen.*l Pass. & Ticket Agent, Hannibal, Mo. •* ’76

Resl Estate Transfers.

For the week ending December 28,1876, the following transfers of real estate were recorded iu Jasper county: Louis 8. Grenxard to Melvina Neil, se, se sw 5, 31, 5, e| 8, 31, 5, se, e| ne 24, 82, 5—600 aeresj sl. Quit claim. Melvina Neil to James Bennett, same tract, S4OO. Quit claim. Riley Ellieon to John H. Faulkner, w end ne nw 12, 80, 5—85 acres, SI,OOO. Julia Mather to Henry P. Jones, nw nw 28, 28, 7 -40 acres, S9OO. Sylvester Haley to Charles C. Starr, part lota 11 and 12, block 8, Rensselaer, S3OO. Sheriff Jasper County to R. 8. & Z. Dwugins, se 6, 81, 7—160 acres, $1,259. Sheriff’s deed. A. M. Trough to James H. Royalty, part nJ nw 80, 27, 6,—5200. John M. Roe to Patrick Donnelly, wj sw 7, 29, 6, n j ne se 24, 30,7 —100 acres, $2,500. Sheriff Jasper County to Thomas A. Sparks, w) ne 15, 81, 7—Bo acres, $429. Sheriff’s deed, LaFayotte Bartoo to Horace Blood, nw nw 86,27. 7—40 acres, $2,000. William J. Smith to H prison Warren, n end wj ee 31, 29, 7—lo acres, $260. State of Indiana to Alena Riley et at, sj se aw 16, 80 6—20 acres, S9O- Deed. Thomas Carroll to Frank X. Galarneau, part ne 25,27, 7,—5125. George Nagle to Jchn Nagle, w| ne 35, 29, 7—Bo acres, S4OO. David Nowels to AlSe. A. Taylor, pan se ne 23, 80, 7—15 acres, S6OO. Harrison Courtney to John Swarts, wl swift, 28, 7-80 acres, S6OO.

- - I —— LEOPOLD 1 THE FIKI.n ARMED AND EQUIPPED WITH 520,000 WORTH OF NEW GOODS JUST BOUGHT AT A. T. STEWART & CO.’S NEW CHICAGO HOUSE, IS PREPARED FOR RELEMTLESS WAR Against High Prices, Hard Tinies, Winter Weather, and the rapid contraction of currency. Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Notions TZEZ-A-XT EVEEI .

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. 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, denims, 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 poods at unusually low figures, and will sell them correspondingly cheap.

CLOTHING. The largest assortment of Clothingfor 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 $1.75. 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 t<ri be found at Charley Platt’s. 1 MU,Proprietor Stas Stas,tasoWi.