Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 January 1877 — Page 1

VOLUME 9.

uunatiXM. mavis o. oisskl. HOXAOX XTJAIKSB * 00., Publishers and Proprietors of THE UNION, advance. Single copy, S cento. One column,' one year fto-OO Half column, * 40.00 Quarter 00L “ to. 00 Eighth col. » 10.00 Ten (N) per cent, added to foregoiag price if advertisements are aet to occupy more than single column width. Fractional parts of a year, at equitable rates. Business cards not exceeding one inch space, Wayear, *3for six months, h for three months. All legal notices and advertisements, at established statute price. Beading notices, first publication 10 cento a line, each publication thereafter t cento a line. Yearly advertisements are subject to three changes (one change in three months!, at the option of the advertiser, free of extra charge. Advertisements far persons not residents of Jasper county most be paid for la advance of first pnblicfttlon, when less than one-quarter column in slxa; and quarterly in advance when infer • ToTo large assortment of typo and -other material for poster, pamphlet, elreular and kindred Work. Prices low.

RENSSELAER BUSINESS CARDS. DR. 0. A. MOSS. PHYSICIAN AND SURGRON. Office In Spitler’a briek building, opposite Court Bourn. R.J. H. LOOGHRIDGE. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Washington street,below Anffiln's hotel. R. MOSES B. ALTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office in Harding A Wlllev’e drug store. DR. R. YTMARTIN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office oppoelte the poetoffice, above the ntoao atom. N. “• “ OWMA^ITx) R “ Cutting done to order in late** etjlee. Chargee reasonable. Shop north eiile of Waahington street, two doors west of Stone Building. J ZIICMERMAK, . FASHIOXABLE TAILOR. U arm onto made in latest styles. Cutting a specialty, and satisfaction guaranteed. Shop on Washington street, first door east of post* office. «J, 8 CLOCK MAKER. Shop in W. J. Imes’drug store. All work warranted. Mom as low as will ineuru good work. n-U-ts. flchilcote, • ATTORNEY, AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Offioe on Washington street, opposite the Conn House sqoare. Simon P. Tnonraov, David J. Thompson, Attorney at Law. Notary Pntdie. Law and real estate office. THOMPSON & BRO. Otr Simon P. Thompson attends all conrto of the 30th Clroolt. 0. s. aa'fooiMe. smai dwiooins. RS. A Z. DWWGINS, . ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Praetioein «U the courts of Jasper, Newton, Benton «*d Pulaski' osuntlee ; also In the , Supremo and Federal courts. Make collections a specialty. I7IRAKK W. BABCOCK, } ATTORNEY AT LAW, Notary Public, Real Estate Broker and .Insurance Agent, Rensselaer, Indiana. Lands examined, Abstracts of Title prepared and Taxes paid. Collections a specialty. Office in Spitler’g brick building, opposite Court House. 9-40-ly. A” MoCOY A THOMPSON, • BANKERS. Buy and soil domestic exchange, make collections on all available points, pay luteroat oa specified time deposits, etc. Office hours from S» a, m. to 4 p. m. f ijiQA AAfk TO LOAN on first snort*OU)UUv gages, or on firat-class paper. For particulars apply to the underS nod,or to M.F. Chllcote. ly JOHN MAKEEYER. SAMP. ERWIN, “ BLACKSMITH. Now brick chop, Frost street, above tbo old aaw mill. Also, In connection, a •\xrooD SHOP V Y where all kinds of wood work repairlag will be dona to ordor. Prices below •ompotltien. SHIKDLRR A ROBERTS. BLACKSMITHS. At Warner's old stood on Front street. Horseshoeing, machine repairing, carriage Ironlng.ete., done neatlyend cheaply. Leslie grant] BLACKSMITH. Shop on Frout afreet, next door above the stage offioe, at Duvall A Goff’s old otaud. Patronage loiioitod, ÜBTIN’S HOTEL. J. AUSTIN. PROPRIETOR. This house is eontrallv (seated in the business part of town.’ Now house, new furniture, good tables, experienced landlord la recommended to the traveling pnblie. HThS; proprietor. BsseUent table, ooavsnioat location, onrrfal aUeutiea to wants of guests, and experienced OMaagoiaeat art its reemmendatioua to popalar favor. mm, ob«a\s! I have just purchased a stook of firstolaaa Omaxs to which I would call the attention of all lover* of music. These intorn monte exoel nil others in quality of ton#, elegance of design and thorough workmanship. Price to gait tbo time*. I ffitfl also furnish Pianos * • do thono wishing to purchase. Orders for Aheot Music and Music Books will bo promptly filled. I will also keep oa hand for tala Howe Sowing Machines and all fixtures wfjtoiniag thereto. Solo room in bnilffiaw. fiO-fim. ■ RIAL niVAMIK.

THE RENSSELAER UNION.

MONEY TO ID AN AT Ifttfir PE* CENT. INTEREST, IN SUMS OF iLOOQ TO SIO,OOO, ON FARM* AND OITY PROPERTY. FOR FIVE YEARS’ TIME CrThle is Ike cheapest mom y ever offered the public wd*t es the Alleghany mountains. Oali on, or address, R. 8 A Z. DWIGGINB, Attorneys and Loan Agents, Rensselaer, Ind. ——~'i - 1 GncsriorCkeap for Ml LOUIS KEEN DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES! Comprising a fiill line of Sugnrs, green ftnd ronsted Coffees, Rice, Pearl Barley, Out Meal, Flour, Balt, Syrups, New Orleans and Sorghum Molftsr's, Dried and Canned Fruits, Jellies, Candies, Ciackers, Flavoring Extracts, Fish, Beans. Pens, Lentils, Bay Leaves, Brooms, Scrub Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Feed and Market Baskets, Cordage, Gun Cape, Powder, Shot, Cigars. Fine-Cut, Flu ail Mint Tobaccos, Toilet sod Washing Soaps, Soda, Matches, Baking Powders, Farina, Macaroni, Dessiented Cocoa, Fresh and Cove Oysters, Lye, Starch, Canhles, Coal Oil, &0., &c. Special attention is called to our stock of Glassware, Earthenware, Queens ware, Woodenware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, at prices to suit the hard times. Jam Goißfier, Hyson and Imperial TEAS cheaper than any other house in the county. Having learned by experience that Ground Spices cannot be found in the market without adulteration, we purohased a large spice mill, which enables us to sell pure, frech-ground spices, without extra charges fur grinding. Country Produce bought at market prices for cush or tra-if. XeOTTXS JOSItiT, Liberal Corner Buildimg, Reussi-lnwr, Ind DRY GOODS! PtfETW FALL ANH WINTER STOCK! mu Has returned from the jobbing market with a very large stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Piece Goods, Furs, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc., and now offers Best Dress Goods, Best Piece or Tailor’s Goods, Best Ready Made Clothing, At prices which defy competition. No dealer, this side of Chicago can undersell his cash figures on these articles; and no stock is superior in qua ity. WOOLEN GOODS, COMFORTERS, NUBIAS, BLANKETS YARN AC. A finer, better or cheaper stock of goods in this line was never brought to the county; it embraces many art idee not here enumerated that will be appreciated by all who inspect them. Furs for Ladies, Furs for Children, Furs for Gentlemen. These Furs are the winter styles of 187fi; very good, very tasty, and very cheap. Nothing better or cheaper in this line will be offered In Jasper county this season. Overcoats Very Cheap. Overcoats Very Cheap, Overcoat* Very Cheap. No person wanting an overcoat for a man or boy oan be ditcaiuffeJ with my prices. My assortment is la r ge and varied, and includes some of the best goods ever shown in this town. They must be sold. Hats* Caps and Fur Caps. Hats* Caps and Fur Capa. Hars, Caps and Fur Caps. Gall in sad look at these goods They are a little extra—a little, better than an average—and because they are good I am proud to show them. 3L*d±M’ and. MUna’ S3a.oen, Chlldren'a Six own. Men's and. Soars’ Boot*. A splendid, well-selected stock of custom work ia the boot and shpe line, embracing every grade popular ip this market. Also, Bobber Over-shoes, knee and hip boots. STAPLE FAMILY GROCERIES. * m .lap croblrlli: Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Saleratua, Soap, &e., as gpod as the beat. Alto Tobacco, both chewing and smoking. Come and examine. ar*n*nDXoKß msaoax BTOaaa, 3F3mrPXO--S szaxcz STOEB. SBXCS C3TOBE. Washington Street, (north side), Reuse#laer, Indiana, is the place for bargains this season in flail and winter dry goods, overcoato, eiothipg, underwear, boots, shoes, lm*fi dtt, da

RKWam.AER, JASPEB COUNTY, INDIANA, JANUARY 18, 1877.

Rensselaer Nursery The undersigned now has on hand and tor sale at living rates, several thousand APPLE TREES, PEAR TREEB both dwarf «od standard, Cherry Trees, Siberian Crabs, “Mai Ash. Maple, Negnndo. tbeßeaaM Catalpa and other popular varieties of Otnsrn s« tml aCtamCLo Trees. STRAWBERRY PLANTS of several popular varieties, by the hundred or thousand. Having purchased Mr. George Xagle’a stock ° f EVERGREENS AND SHRUBBERY I can supply customers anything they desire In this line; so there will be no new of sending or going abroad for stock of this description and receiving nothing butdoad brush for your money. My stock of trees, shrubs, vines, etc., is good and healthy, givinguniversal satisfaction. Thanking the public for past favors, they are respectful ly invited tocontfnue their patronage. Terms cash, or good notes bearing interest. JOHN COEN, psorsacToa. 1770. 1870. GO TO TUTEUR’S NEW CENTENNIAL STORE For l\m Tokos, Cigars, SMOKERS’ GOODS, FINK CONFECTIONERV, FINS FHT7ITS, NUTS, Canned Fruit*, Saraine*, Notions, Etc,, Etc. FKESH ’ OYSTERS By the dish, stewed, fried or raw. Also by the can at lowest prices. Everything first quality and cheap. Cali at the Leopold building, corner of Washington and Vur, ReusselaSr streets, opposile MoCoy A Thompson's bank. Everything r *vsh and brand new. 8-37 Come Now and buy such goods as you need and must buy soon anyway. You can, by buying these articles now -........ Save all of the Profit to yourself. In order to close out, I will, until further notice, offer my entire stock of goods, except staple ribbons, For Just What They Cost Me! A fine line of Trimmings, such as Fringe*, Races, Braids, Velvet Ribbon*, Silk., Safin, Ac,, \ much ol' wbhh could not be replaced for the money. Also, Cloaks, Corsets, Knit Underwear, Hosiery, Veil*, Veiling, Glovtt* (a fine line of Kids), Clark’S “«. N. T.” Cotton Thread, Ueldlug’s Silk Thread in all shades. Button-liole Twist, Silk and Linen Ftoss, Hats and Caps '.rimmed and uni rimmed for women ind children, Plumes, Feather*, Ornaments, notions, he., Ac. Mrs. D.T. HALSTEAD. P. 8, —if you owe an unsettled account, however small, please call and square it up. 1 desire to close up my books within thi ry days at farthest. Mas. D. T. H. January 10th, 1877. 17-8 M Estate an! Collection ■JbJBHBRTCrTi . . ■ 1.. ..... . Over 2,000,000 acres of land in Missouri and Aikunsus, on the line of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain A Southern Railway offered oa ten years time at 0 per c«nt. interest. Also, 100,000 acres of prairie and timber lsnds in the counties of Lonoke, Prairie and Arkansas, in the state of Arkansas — very Hue quality and cheap. Round-trip railroad tickets from Lafayette to Little Rock, via St. Louie, good for 60 days, for $82.80, on sale at this offiee. Texas Tiftnd Script For sale at the lowest market price. This is a rare chance for persons with a few hundred dollars to get Urge tracts of fine laud that will be a fortune in a few years. 246 Lots in Leopold’s Addition to the Town of Rensselaer, for sale very cheap. These lots ere very desirable property, both as an investment or for occupation. Will be sold on liberal terms. Have 820 acres of splendid land in Kansas to Exchange for a good farm in Jasper or Benton county, Indiana, and will give some boot. Improved farms and excellent wild lende in this county, for sale cheap and on easy terms. •Will Pay Tmactoa, Furnish Abstracts of Title to Land, and make Collections. Office in the little briek building opposite the Court House, Rensselaer, Indiana. THOMAt BOROUCHB. N. WARMER, MABtfSACTCBBS OV Wagons, Carriages, , BoaaiEß. «tc„ Rensselaer, - • Indiana. Anything from a common form wagoa up to the finest carriage manufactured to ottfcr on short notice and‘reasonable terma, and at prices to suit the tip)ns. All work warranted. Shops oa Front street.

The Teacher vs. Government.

* IS SAY BY MIBB XBU.OI A STOUT. A school is bat the reflection of the teacher, .%i the teacher ia, go ia the school. We stamp oar manners, oar morris,our characteristics upon the susceptible minds of those looking to us for guidanoo, and who reapeot us as superiors. A successful teacher and a well-governed school are synonymous terms. He must possess many requisites before be can gain any reputation in the school-room; mast be fbaster of himself before he can be master of the situation; must be qualified intellectually and spiritually; must be adapted by natural endowments, and by physical structure. When we have the qualified teacher—the energetic, ambitions and live one, we can discuss school government; but the two eannot be separated. Show me a teacher who is anxious concerning the progress of each pnpil, who crowds study into the six bours until there is not one moment for idleness or mischief, who points out a goal so that the minds aB they unfold their germ leaves can send their roots down so deep that the step* are surely taken and the last ones maybe as well accomplished, who draws the tender minds up towards the Creator, finding the Infinite in every lesson both of books and nature—show me this stud I will show yon a well-governed school. Teachers have much to contend with. Asa class we are denominated indolent and are said to receive too much money for oar labor of body and mind, the latter of which is much more exhaustive. No one wants to board the new teacher, unless he can charge a high price for it. There is some ground for this feeling; for we ar« often preceded by those who hear the name with not one necessary qualification. For instance, the young man who is constitutionally in body and mind, having no money to supply himself with necessary eanea and five-eent cigars, looks about for a means of obtaining the most money for the least investment of of labor. Ha secures a school thinking that be will be obliged to stay in the house only six hours a day and do nothingbnt hear lessons said. Or the young woman (for our sex is not without butterflies) whose parents eannot supply her with gay ribbons and cheap jewelry. So she teaches. Teache«, did I say? No, only spends her time in the echobi-room, completely disgracing the name of teacher, and leading her school into bad habits that will take her successor a full term to eradicate. What these accomplish is worse than a minus quantity. In a well governed school the teacher first inspires respeet in the minds of the pupils by showing a character of spotless purity, and a thorough knowledge of tht branches studied. This gained the next necessity is a love of the work. It is useless to-oompel a man to make watches whose taste does not lead him too it. His fingers are too clumsy and the watoh heconstructs cannot keep time, not even sound a tick. It is useless to compel a woman to make bonnets who has no taste for it. The bows are flat and ngly, and both time and money are loot, for no one will buy* not even on tick. So with the forced teacher. Indolence and neglect will reign king and queen over the room where industry and zeal should be enthroned, and you will not hear the tick, tick of the penoil hastening to finish one problem in order to begin a new one; and the ticking of the clock warns them that the time draws near when they must render their account, but they heed it not for they are not expected to learn very much. The teacher whp loves the work will use all the strength and power given to make the school a TjrjU be ambitious l# see each

scholar learn; will anxiously note every oceurrenoe, and what others would deem an obstacle will turn to s great advantage; will conscientiously spend the whole of the school hours in active work, and as much mors time as will be of benefit to the school; will study the human natnrs of each pupil, shunning neither the good nor the bad. And the mieohievious one must have bis share of attention. Yott may think him studying; but, watching- frem the corner of your eye, you will see him “hiake a nose” at bis neighbor, who, thinking it improper to retain snch an article, must needs send it back. This keeps the mind on the alert for a variety, of phases, nntilone needs the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, sod the foresight of ail the prophets to keep eaeh under proper control.

Perhaps one of tbs strongest powers behind the throne or desk is the power of affection. There is scarce a child so dull or hardened, so stupid or independent, so sly or ngly, bnt love will reach him sooner or later, perhaps later, bat better then than never. When he finds in his teacher one who believes he can learn, and knows he is going to try; who is anxions for his individual progress; ho will brighten and grow ambitious, often peculiarly so. But if he has the ambition of a horse jockey even, it is better than the former state; for once aroused the mind can be lead in different directions. If we have not this power Ist ns acquire it, or split wood and wash dishes; for it will do in s school what nothing else will do, will quell a rebellious spirit when the rod only feeds the flames and sends their forked tongues in every direction until the whole school is afire. Eaeh pnpil must be held by a golden chain that can only be woven between a benefactor aad a recipient of bounties,-a* between God and man, or between the true teacher and the needy pupil. This chain will gently draw him each morning to the school-room before nine o’clock, where it is made pleasant by jovial companions and a lively teacher engaged in conversation, cheerful raillery and - sympathy between all; and when the bell ring* all are eager for books and study. The endowment of tact is alltaost as necessary in a five months’ school a* good health. It must be bad to begin with, for tbe schoolroom is a poor place to gain the first stages of either. If the interest is kept up there mast be a supply of fuel in tbe mind of the teacher, so that there will be no necessity tor a stop-over or a back-ing-np. There most be fife and steam sufficient to keep ehe wheel moving eyer. firm and steady, alwaya bringing the school into new scene*. When one fails a new one' must appear before they know they are growing weary. Tbe mind most go so far ahead that broken rails will be discovered and new ones substituted before the pupils imagine danger. If we are willing to hide our light under a bushel and not shine out as teachers, we are out of place. The position is too respooaiblt. Too many minds will be lead as we lead, either into the harbor of peaoe and op to God, or out, out into darkness where the light of the Son of God can not enter.

When all other methods fail, When love and tact will not conquer, we must apply force or a motor power. Let ? us remember that this ia the l**t resort, and if nssd at all rou<t be applied in all kindness; making the pupil to know and to feel that it is not done to vent our anger or spite, for it pains us to inflict suffering, but because we firmly believe 11 »* for his good. As a rule, teachers punish more in the early days ot their teaching than alterwards. Parents sometimes send ns word thus: “If that are gal don’t mind ye, j eat you flay

her, and I’ll gin her annuther when she gits boms.” Bat there is one r«il* that must be kept inviolate. If we begin, go through; if we promise, execute; if we threaten, which should not be allowed in omr creed, fulfill tbe threat. When the rod mult be used, as is surely necessary sometimes, let it he felt no that it will not be necessary to repeat tbe inflietioo. Different dispositions require different treatment. It will ruin some to strike them; others will oome to destruction if you do not. If only the members of one family Were to be dealt with, tbe management would be easier; but there are children from perhaps twenty families, a community, a small township, and each one to be dealt with acoording to his nature and custom. So the office magnifies. The teacher stands at the head ot all professions. It is in his power to do s vast amount of good in the training of these immortal souls, or of working worse than death 1n their midst. Let us first govern ourselves with the aid of the Master, then do all in par power to make our schools snch models, and finally when we render our accounts at the last day the Judge may declare well done.

LOCAL MATTERS.

A. Leopold, of Rensselaer, occupies four columns, the year ’round, in the Uwiox. We wish wt had several snch merchants in our place.— Oxford Tribune Elder Smith delivered every able and interesting discourse in the M. E. Church last Sabbath morning upon the three Christian graces— Faith, Hope and Chasity. Judge Hammond is enjoying a three weeks’ respite from official duty in his circuit. A, portion of the time will be devoted to th« assistance of brother judge* whose dockets are large. The iey condition of the streets this week has had a tendency to shake the confidence of pedestrians, and in several instances they have given free exhibitions of tjbclr wonderful acrobatic powers. Barkley township school number 2. W. A. Kelley,.teacher. Synopsis of a report for the month ending January Bth, 1877. Enrollment of pupils, 18; average dally attendance, 18. Bello Brown, Jennie Osborne, Stella Park!sop, Amra Barkley, Harvey Barkley, and Addison Pafklson were pr«p»i every day. Patrons are invited to visit the school. ' Mr. N. R. Bowman will please accept thanks for a copy of Lloyd’s Weekly Newspaper, published In London, England. It ia a twelvepage paper, six eolnmns to the page, seventy-two columns in all, fiftyfour columns of wbieh is solid reading matter* It is » w»«*t escellem newspaper.

Holloway’* Pills— are $ sore remedy for all sexual complaints and may be taken by females of all ages, who are suffering from a disorganised system or those distressing diseases in particular which frequently ooonr (from inattention at the turn of life. They are so mild that tba moat delioate female may taka them with perfect safety. 4$ cent# per box or pot Mr. Ezra L. Clark bas been employed by the commissioners of Newton county to examine the books and reports of Capt Pfrimmer, ex-treasurer of that county, in conjunction with a gentleman to be selected by his boudamss, and report what amount b due from him to Newton county. It i* estimated that Cspt. Pfrimiuer is bsbind in tbe neighborhood of 000. He is more hopeful and is of the opinion that he owes little or nothing transferred all of his property, valued at about $14,000, to his bondsmeq* thirteen in number, who are amply able to make good any deficiency so that the cotwy wiU to* nothing K reality, * 4*.- j : - s atari

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