Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1877 — Page 5

M Film fI)K SALE A good forth of 185 sores, four miles from Rensselaer on Remington road. Terms easy. Address m. o. KHiiurr, Lock-Box 1,802. Bldunssd, Isd. May 10th, 1H77. B*-4

A battle if reported to have occurred on last Fridsry between the Turks and Russian* at Batoum which resulted in the latter being repnlsed with a loss of 4,000 men, while the former who fought behind entrenchments, suffered slightly in comparison. What tho next report about this engagement will be nobody dar«s to predict, but reason suggests it will be modified very materially. A rumor is afloat to the effect that certain adventurers ere arranging for a filibustering expedition from the United States into Mexico, and it is further hinted that Mr. Evans, secretary of state, is not unfriendly to the scheme, although, of oourse he will not give it official sanction. A war with Mexico would be immensely popular with a large number of people in the southern states and not a lew at the north would greet it with favor ps promising them ejuployment and plunder,but it is very doubtful if any lasting benefit would accrue to the nation, either financially or morally.

Mr. Lee of Crawfimlsville, president of the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago railroad company, in company wjth Col. Presoott, of Cincinnati, Ohio, were in town yesterday, to look alter the condition of the project, to diagnose the public feeling with regard to it, and to judge of the amount of work and of necessity the money required to finish and place the'road in operating condition. They strongly favor the htiildinir of a narrow (8feet) gauge road as the most economical to construct autl operate and being best calculated to do all the business likely to be required of it. They talked excellent sense with a notable absence of exageration, and.made a good businesslike impression.- They are in no hurry,to rash puhliu sentiment, but willing to haveull who are to be interested in or benefited by the work take plenty of time to decide what each is willing to do in the way of assistance. After the hurry of corn planting season is over—say iii two weeks tjfc so, Mr. Lee desires to meet all the citizens of Jasx>er county who feel interested, in a public meeting at the court house, due notice of which will be given, to talk over matters and come to a perfect understanding of the plans, requirements, and expectations of the company. This subject should be welt talked up in the meantime in order that the people here may have a clear'understanding of what'united effort on their Ptirt can do; and then come, out pretty generally and listen to what the railroad builders have to say. : when they return from their prospecting trip. Il may be added that nothing will be attempted through excitement or the enoouragemeut of hopes not to ’bh-fulfilled: but Mr. Lee, is a biißUnosß mau who moans what he says, and says Uo more than be means. The public are im>l likely to suffer harm or disappointment through acquaintance with him.

Death of Jerome Hansen.

Keener TowN.snlp," May 6,18771 It becomes mypuidfal duty to chronicle the demise of an highly esteemed and well behaved-' neighbor and friend, Jerome IlanSen, Winch occurred at, fyis home in this township May 4th. : Deceased had suffered a long time -with dyspepsia of malignant form; but in, his long-continned Bufferings proved td possess a true Christian spirit, and he died as he had ljved, happy in the belief that after the sufferings and tribulations to which mankind is Subject in this sublunary vale there is a glorious future beyond the tomb. 1 Smilingly, breathing a prayer, he expired in the arms of his wife. Ho was a tniin universally held in high esteefu by his neighbors’, being an houest, industrious and intelligent member of community. He truly Curried beneath the coarse garb of a bard working farmer the true instincts and refined feelings of one of nature’s noblemen. May he find peace.

J OHN VAN'T WOUD.

Decoration Day.

Pursuant to coll the citizens of Rensselaer met at the court house last Monday evening, to taks necessary steps for observance of Duooration Day. On motion, Itav. Thomas Vansooy was elected chairman of the meeting, and M. O. Cissel, secretary. On motion, the following named persons were appointed a committee of arrangements: Capt C. A. Edmonds, Horace E. James, Zimri Dwiggins, James MuEwen, Miss Julia McArthur, Mrs. Dr. G. A. Moss, Mrs. F. J. Sedrs, Mrs Alfred Thompson and Miss Mollie Babcock. The committee, after consultation, agreed to meet at the residence of Mr. Zimri Dwiggins on Tuesday evening. On motion, meeting adjourned. Rkv. Thomas Vanscoy, M. O. Cissel, sec’y. Ch’n.

Pursuant to appointment, committee of arrangements for Decoration Day met Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Zimri Dwiggins and organized by electing Mr. Z. Dwiggins, president, and M* Bl * Mollie Babcock, secretary. The following gentlemen were appointed officers of the day: President—Mr. F. J. Sears. Chaplain—Rev. T. Vanscoy. Orator.—Hon. E. P. Hammond. Marshal— Dr. G. A- Moss. PROGRAM MB. The citizens will assemble at the court house at 1:30 o’clock p. m., form in line under the direction of the marshal, and march in procession to the cemetery, where the programme of exercises will be as fallows: 1. Opening speech by president. 2. Decoration of graves, and music by the band. 3. Song by the choir. 4. Prayer by Rev. T. Vanscoy. 5. Song by the choir, assisted by Du3-I>juuP ——— 6. Oration by Hon. E. P. Hammond. \ J. Song by the choir. 8. Music by the band. 9. Benediction by Rev. T. Vanscoy. ,-ts The following committees were appointed: Committed on flowers, Mrs. G. A. Moss, Mrs. F. J. Sears and Miss Mollie Babcock. Committee on music, Miss Julia McArthur. Committee to put the soldiers’ graves in order, Horace E. James. All the citizens of the county and all friends of deceased soldiers are invited to attend and participate in the ceremonies.

Z. DWIGGINS,

Mollie Babcock, secretary.

Temperance Meeting Programme. The following is the programme of the regular monthly meeting of the Jasper County Teiuperauoe Union, which will bfe 1 . held at the M. E. yhuroh in this place, Monday evening, instant: 1. Music, by Prof. J. T. Abbott’* orchestra. 2. Heading scriptures, by Mißs Lola Moss. ( j ~ jf(U t' '■!. | .jy t4t t l t'.t ,J ,3. Prayer, by Bevt. IL P* Miller. 4. Music, by ofebCstra. ' 5. Sefcot reading, by Capt. C. A. Edmonds. 6. Essay, by Miss Si aggie Hemphill. 7. Song, by Miss Birdie Spitler. 8. Declamation, by Master Walter Willey. \V. Mutfio.byMissJtijiaMcArthur. 10. Intermission. H. Essay, by Mi*. Frank W. Babcock. 12. peclamation, by Master 'Chflflie Spiders Ti . <>■ T 13. Essay, by James Patton. 14. Declamation, *by Miss Ollie Alter/ ■ ' - 1 ’ "■* 15. Music, by Miss Lola Moss. 10. Select reading, by Miss Ora Thompson. 17. Declamation, by Mias Maggie, Ilalev. . The public are cordially invited to attend. ■„ r —- A couple of weeks ago Th* Uxiox recorded the death of two children of Mr. Joseph Boyce’s family that bad died only a few hours apart. Last Monday his father-in-law, Mr. Stephen Now els, was in town for a coffin for another child of these greatly afflicted pur--1 ent*. a . •

Warm, growing weather, this. There waa not an egg on eale at the stores last Monday. For sewing machine attachments, oall at Willey & Sigler’s. A few handsome oroquet sets at Emmet Kannal’s drugstore. Mr. Alfred Thompson’s residence is receiving a new coat of paint. Ladies’ and children’s linen suits, latest styles, at Willey & Sigler’s. Mr. Henry Bowman is teaching Rensselaer youngsters how to wield the pen. * Cedar market baskets, ten cents apieoe or three for a quarter, at C. C. Starr’s# Willey <fc Sigler.have a new assortment of olothing just opened. Call and see them. Call and see F. J. Sears <Sk Co.’s superb new stock ot summer dress goods, just opened. Cloth and paper window curtains, all shades and tints, at Emmet Kannal’s drugstore. A large lot of stoneware, consisting of crooks, jars and jugs,' all sizes, at C. C. Starr’s. Colorado potato beetle are after the. early potatoes and claim .to have marked them for their own. Go to Willey & Sigler’s and buy one of those Elgin watches if you wish to know when dinner time comes. A large lot of cove oysters, two pound cans, will be closed out at 15 cents a can or seven cans for sl,

at Starr’s. Mr. Eli Heidleberger, a former citizen of Rensselaer, .but now a resident of Chicago, was in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Hnplcins and family, ofGoodland, were visiting Rensselaer friends during the past week. Redhorse fish have commenced spawning and are being caught in considerable numbers on the rapidsof the Iroquois. 4 A large stock of canned fruits, consisting of peaches, apricots, strawberries, blackberries and cherries, at C C. S'arr’s. Mrs. John I. Purcnpile, of Monticello, recently stopped a day or two visiting relatives in Rensselaer. She returned home last Monday. A large and fresh supply of the best grades of coffee in the market., just reoived, at C. C. Starr’s. Will be sold at bottom figures for cash. Mr. L. C. Janes county treasurer is at Indianapolis this week on official business. Mr. C. H. Price, county clerk is also down to the state capital. Go to F. J. Sears & Co.’s and examine their large and well selected spring stock of cassimeres, broadcloths, silks, detunes, calicos, etc., etc., before making purchases. Marriage licenses were issued by the clerk of Jasper county during the past week to the following parties: Rev. James B. Crowe and Mi E. Hughes; David R. Benson iUid Martha Johns. Mr. Ansi in and wife,.of Cra'wfordsviile, stopped over Sunday with his brother, J. M. Austin, proprietor of the popular hotel of that name in Rensselaer. On Monday the latter returned with them. Mi'. Willit* 1 sears, who is employed at compounding drugs and medicines and filling .prescriptions in the leading drugstore of Dixon, 111., is paying his respects to Rensselaer relatives and friends, thitrweek. Tim carriage driven by Mr. Alfred Thompson’s family was made by Norman * WsrKfjf.'. Tb ; «, workmanship is excelled' by none done ill the state of Indiana.,, Xi ik superb. The cost of -the vehicle was SBOO. V i > :■!< , T . - Mr. D. W. Duinond reports the organization and .flourishing condition of a Sunday school In the Ilershman sahool house, Walker township. Messrs: William Patrick and Joel F. Spriggs are superintendents.' ■ ’ -/• * F. J. Sears <fc Co. have opened the finest lot of gents' white vests, latest styles, ever brought to this market. Also a full line of gents’ fuipishing goods consisting of. collars, cuffs, neckties, handkerchiefs, socks, shirts, etc., etc. Don’t make any purchases until you see-dheir

president.

TOWN AND COUNTY.

Don’t forget to try the 50-cent tea at Starr’s. It js selling rapidly. Also best Japan tea, 80 oenti per pound. A full line of wfoll paper at Emmet Kannal’s drugstore—new stock just received—the neatest and most beautifnl designs ever brought to Rensselaer. F. J. Sears Jo Co.’s mammoth stock of spring and summer dress goods, ladies’ and gents’ furnishing goods, etc., etc., arc received and now opened for the inspection of customers. Willey & Sigler’s new millinery establishment is becoming popular abroad as well as at home. They have just shipped an order of ladies’ hats, trimmed by Miss Mary E. Mann, to Magnolia, Miss. Miss Mann cannot be excelled tor taste and style in her line of business. Call ambsee some of her Work. Mr. J. W. Williams, a leading business man of Kentland, is spending the leisure hours of his business during the rest of the cornplanting season, with Mr. John Makeever, his father-in-law. Perhaps it may all be imaginary, but there -is something in the action of Mr* Williams which seems to iqtimate that he would not be averse to becoming a citizen of Rensselaer, if there were railroad connections with important market towns. Einmet Kannal desires to announce to the good people of Rensselaer and vicinity that his ice cream parlor will be open for the reception of visitors next Saturday evening, and he respectfully invites all his iriends, young and old, to bring their sweethearts, Wives, mothers and daughters to the grand opening and taste of the riches that will be prepared for them without money and without price. He also wishes it understood that he will furnish picnics, parties, socials, festivals, etc., with ice cream on short notice and at reasonable rates. Remember the grand opening next Saturday evening and don’t fail to be present. “ At the organization of the new .board of town trustees Mr. Frank J. Sears, was elected president of that body. The board subsequently determined pot to make the levy of taxes for corporation purposes for the year 1877, to exceed SOSO. If The Union could have any influence with the new board it would suggest that the whole levy foi corporation, road, school and tuition purposes be placed as low as possible, consistent wjth the welfare of the public. The only levies that might not be decreased during the lire valence of hard times, are those for school and tuition purposes, and perhaps the maximum sum permitted by law should be the only limit of those.

We are requested to announce that, the ladies’ aid society of the M. E. church, is now prepared to furnish the people of Rensselaer and vicinity, with dresses, bonnets, shirts, handkerchiefs, collars,cuffs, neckties and numerous other articles of wearing apparel, made in the latest styles and of the best quality of goods, at prices beyond the Competition of regular dealers. These articles were all made by hand and will last much longer titan custom made work. The society will also make to order any * desired article of clothing or wearing apparel at exceedingly low prices and will guarantee perfect satisfaction. For prices or other desired information call on Mrs. Thomas Vausooy, Mrs. E. L. Clark or Miss Mell Wright. One week from next Wednesday is decoration Day. In another column Ajf this paper wiH be found the programme of exercises to be car ried out in observance of the day by the patriotic citizens of lienssedaer. Thu exercises promise to be interesting and appropriate, and The Union weuld urge upon its readers the propriety of leaving their stores, offices, workshops and household duties on that day, and unite with those who have dear ones lying in the silent City of the Dead, in strewing with flowers the graves of those heroes who laid down their lives for their country and their country’s flag. Let not the memories of those brave boys be forgotten, but let all turn out and devote an hour or two to the appropriate observance of the day. Read the programme*.

Tttwday l*>t Jasper county was visited by » fine growing rain whioh promoted the growth of early Tegetables and imparted new life and vigor to wheat End grass. The farmers are all busy as bees planting corn, an<f most of them will probably finish ibis week. Thus far th e season has been-very favorable and the present outlook ii truly encouraging to all classes. With prices and a lively demand at high prices, there is certainly better times and a bright future ahead of us. Married at tba Presbyterian church, in Remington, on the evening ot the 15th inst** by Rev. 8. R. Searight, Rev. James B. Crowe, pastor of the Remington Presbyterian chnrch, and Mrs. Lizzie Hughes, of Moniicello. A Union reporter writes that this wedding was the occasion of considerable interest on the part of Remington people, friends of the contracting parlies. The church was decorated with festoons of evergreens and gay flowers. A monogram of the initials of the in guilt letters was set in a frame of evergreens in an alcove back of the pulpit. Elegant boquets and living plants in full bloom adorned the bouse; and amid the bright illumination witnessed by a crowded audience that heartily - endorsed this union of liearlß and hands, with the beaming of approving smiles and the hum of congratulations the nuptials were celebrated. The simple marriage ceremony, so full of meaning ordinarily, administered by a minister to a brother minister who himself had often repeated it for others, had a double sense of importance here, and followed as it was by a fervent prayer for Heaven’s choicest blessings upon the contracting parties all present felt that God would bless the union and fill up the measure of their lives with usefulness, oointort to themselves, ami good to others. Mr. Crowe and wife will be absent a few days visiting irieud at Hanoi'erT™

EMMET H.AMXAL Druggist and Pharmaceutist, OKAI.SK IK DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OHS ANO FtKK BBAHOSOF CXG--AJS3 AITD TOBACCO, Washington Street, Rensselaer, Indiana. TO HORSEMEN. The Celebrated Thorousltlred Stallion NIGHTSHADE will be found at ray stable iu Kcnsselaer, Indiana, during the SEASONOI 1 1877, Insurance, sl3; season service, $lO. Should service prjvc unproductive in any case this year, the use of the horse for those inares during the season of ISTB, if’lie lives, will be free es charge. ao-1* JAXKB XALOY. N. WARNER, or Wagons, Carriages, B-Ora-ct-lifeS, etc., Rensselaer, - - Indiana, Anything from a common farm wagon up to the finest carriage manufactured to order on short notice am} reasonable terms, 1 and at prices to suit the times. All work warranted. Shops on ProntAtreet.

WHA.T David James GOING TO DO? He will keep a store in Rensselaer, Indiana and sell hardware, tinware and cabinet furniture on good terms and for the least profit. Who Soils CHAMPION REAPERS AND MOWERS? David James, of Rensselaer, successor to J. H. Wood. Who Sells Studebaker Wagons David James. These wagons took the Centennial,award as the .best on exhibition at the Grand World’s Fair at Philadelphia. They are nut excelled by any in the market. WHO wurr.T.H MOLINE PLOWS, CULTIVATORS AND Cilpin Riding Plows! David James, who deala ia none but the very best farm impmoutk and machinery which experiment baa established in their claims to classification aa standard good*. L ■WHO W.m.TJB Seth. T3a.ona.atß Cloclca? David James, the hardware man, who invites every man. woman and cjiild in the county to bring their dinners and pocket books and visit him when wanting to buy anything from a paper of lacks or a gimlet to a cook stove, house door, window saah, apt of chairs or breaking plow. 21-8 m

• ."1 \ 4- . Choice Selection Dry Goods ever offered for the Spring and Summer Trade over the counter* of LI IB’ STI are now on sale at the Lowoiit Possible Prices. • We aak of the Ladies and Gentlemen a panging notice of the display in Hosiery. A new lot of Ladies’ Hats, both trimmed and untriromed. Also, new styles of Linen Suits. 1 ■ v Our stock of Hats for Ladies and Gentlemen comprehends a vast array of styles in various linos of gi/odtf. We can suit most any taste, whether it be that of the farming community-, the “town crowd,” the herder, or the Greaser of New Mexico—either trimmed or untrimmed. Gents’ Box-toed Shoes, Button Shoes, fine Calf Boots, and Opera Top-Boots. A Small 3u of looey Boys a Bit Lot of Ms. Come and see what we have, and how much you can get for ready money. LUDD HOPKINS. How to Save IHoncy. TO THE OWNEHS _ OF LANDS IN JASPER COUNTY. We new have a complete • V ABSTRACT OF TITI.E to all landa in the county, carefully prepared from the records by experienced men. In compiling this work we have discovered the foot tbat there are kant narsoTzys titlbb which should be adjusted without delay, while parties interested are etiU living. . The expense will be light if attended to soon, and may ea>o costly litigation nt some future time These detective 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 on, or write to, us at once and have the title to their land examined. R. 8. & Z. DWIGGIN, g. 40. Renuieiaer, lad.

THE NEW n ji sum ' STOCSZ OIF* DRY GOODS JUST OPENED BY l FEU coirsisre op Staple Articles that are iu demand and that civilized people most use, whether the times be flush or doll, business is at ebb or flow, or money is plentiful or scarce. No attempt wgs made to secure frivolous novelties in the selection of my stock of goods for the spring and summer trade of 1877 in Jasper county, but an eye was trained to the choosing of articles whose durability and price would recommend them to a community that is anxious to adapt themselves to the circumstances which now surround everybody in the United States. But this did not prevent the purchase of a stock that will compare favorably in point of beauty with anything to be found in this market, while the standard quality and low prices of the fabrics most necessarily recommend them iu an especial manner* to people of judgment, prudence and economizing desires. No special enumeration of the articles comprising this new stock is deemed necessary from the fact that it is very well known that I deal in all articles usually fount! in collections of general merchandise hi inland towns, but it may be well enough to say that boots, slates, lmta, cape, clothing, standard groceries, etc., are kept ill addition to the assortment of dress fabrics and other dry goods. (jails of inspector and pur-* chase respectfully invited R, FKNDIG«