Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1877 — Page 5

The Dictionary as an Imstructer.

We notice as a melter well worth mentioning tjiat at the recent great publishers’ trade sale in New York, the books that were most in de* mand and brought the best prices were Webster’s Dictionaries, from the famous Qaar to to the neat and handy pocket edition. This fact is a good indication of, the almost universal popularity of then* books, and of the growing public demand for them. It indicates also a fact of far greater importance, and that is the interest the people are taking in the study of their own language. This is encouraging, as there is no branch of education that is now and has been so mueh neglected as. the common, branches of spelling and Refining. It is often astonishing and grievous to see how grossly ignorant are children- and youth, and oven men and womSn, of the orthography, pronunciation and meaning of ordinary words and phrases. They cannot express their thoughts for want of words, and often they express thought* very different from what they intend, because they do not understand the words they employ. And very frequently, froin tiie same cause, they take no idea, or wrong ideas, from what they read or hear. The remedy for these evils is the proper training in they study of words, by the use of the Dictionary, and this training should begin as soon as the can dislingnish between one word and another, and continue indefinitely. The apparatus for this study should, of course, be the most complete and thorough to be had, and this Is abundantly supplied in Webster’s Dictionaries, which are justly recognized, whereever our language is spoken, as the ctaudard authority in English. Parents and teachers can in no other way so effectually or so cheaply promote the educational interests of their children, when of suitable age, ns by putting in their hands any one' us Webster’s School Dictionaries, for daily use in connection with the study of their lessons, arid by placing on the family center table, or the teacher’s desk as tlie authoftative guide and standard, a copy of the Unabridged. The unal ridged contains 3,000 illustrations, over 114,000 words in it* vocabularies, and 10,000 words and meanings not in any other Dictionary; the abridged editions comprise “The Primary,” which has the largest stile, and which has some capital rules for spelling. “The but larger, with tables of synonyms, ‘'The High School,” still faller, With many useful tables; “The Academic” and “Counting--house” for advanced schools and for general home and business use. The latfer lias some specially valuable commercial and financial tables. The little “Pocket” edition, with its bright gilt edges and moroeoo binding, is truly an invaluable pocket companion. It con tains more than 18,00 u words, rules far spelling, many abreviatio|w, words and phrases, proverbs, etc.,, ordinarily met with »n the Greek, Latin, and Modern languages. Whether ft is convenient or not to have copies of any of the other books ot the serie*, we cerjajnly/ecommend. that ail should possess a copy of the wjwn not otherobtainable, may be had by mall, by inclosing SI.OO to the puoiishers, M&sks. Ivfeßsox, BhW man, Taylor <fc Co., 138 and 140 Grand Street, Now York

To Whom It May Concern.

. ' ■ Being desirous of giving- some rnblic expression of Hie treatment have received from ican Insurance Company of Chicago^l would state that I hail the misfortune to Joaeiny house and Its entire oontente by fire, and holding a policy on tny property issued by the American I gave the Company doe notice or thy low through : |hmr agentat Kemurgton, Mr. Wm, IL Shaw, and to-day I have received the Company*• draft for the full amount of my policy, which is to Company, render# it worthy ot pubaffirm lean Cotipwy, und aho*W meet an honest loss they will receive |he name treatment and fair dealing that I have received from the Company.

GEORGE R. COWEN.

Mrs. E Switxer, teacher of Burna* school, Barkley township, reports tor the month ending May 11th, an enrollment of 81 pupils, with an overage daily attendance ot 23.35. Mary Jenkins, Ada HenUe, Maggie Mei«kle,LouisaC*H, Minerva Price, Margaret E. Price, Melissa Pullins, Price, Nancy Pjioe, William N. Pullins and John Hardesty were perfect in attendance. It ia hoped that all will be perfect m^t month. Up to date 3,400,000 copies ot Moody and Sankey’s “Gospel Hymns” have been sold.

TOWN AND COUNTY

Boating and picnicing are now in order. ' . i (( < Wool twine, best in market, at O. C* Starr’s. •«?•'<•* ■> Wool sacks and twins, at F. J. Sears Si Co.’s. Decoration Day rtektWednesday. Don’t forget it. Circuit court convenes one week from next Monday. Good coffee, 25 cents per pound, at Willey * Sigler’s. Fans and parasols in; great variety at F. J. Sears A Co-’s. Mr. William C. Janes returned’ to Indianapolis last Tuesday. Afresh lot of California peaches, just received at C. C. Starr’s. Two cases of latest style calicos, just opened, at F. J. Sears <fc Oo?s. Gents’ half hose, from 5 to 50 cents per pair, at F. J. Sears <fc Co.’s. The best 75-cent corset in town can be seen at F. J. Sears & Co.’s. Go to F J.Sears & Co’s, for 9 4 sheeting and i 42-inch pillow case muslin. Thanks to Dr. W. L. Hamar for alate copy of the Watseka (III.) Repiiblican. 1,000 pounds of, choice dried apples just opened at C. C. Starr’s 14 pounds for sl. J •_

Genuine Alexandre kid gloves, for misses, at F. J. Sears & Co.’#. Only 75 cents a pair. Remember the temperance meeting to be held in the M. E. church next Monday evening. If you want a good 5-cent cigar,, call at C. C. Starr’s and try the “Boss” or “Old Timer.” Ira W. Yeoman, Esq., atarted to Indianapolis yesterday morning to interview Governor Williams. " Auditor Barkley, Capt. C. AEdmonds Mid Mr. Trfl W. Yeoman are all at the state capital this week. ' ' n The ladies sewing society will meet at the residence of Mr. E. L. Clark next Saturday, at 2 o’clock p. m. > Wool! Wool! Wool! 25,000 pounds wanted, for: which F. JSears & Co. will pay the highest market price. Ludd Hopkins is offering an unlaumh ied white shift made of Wainautta muslin, linen front and open back, for sl. Table and pocket cutlery, German silver table and teaspoons; largest variety and best quality in town at C. V. Starr’s Mr. Willie Sears started on hie return trip to Dixon, 111., last Tuesday. He carries with him the best wishes of The Union for his futui-e prosperity. b *'- - . !(><[ t ili ■ > C.C, Starr: desires to announce to hjs inany customers that he is prepared to furnish them with ice iri Iflrge or stoat! dnantities during the. heated, termer 7 Those “Quaker, City” shirts, sold by Willey &'Sigler, are acknowledged by all to be superior in quality, elegant in fit and style, and in fact the best thing lor the money in the market.

J I. Master Elmer ftwiggins is selling Colton’s map of the seat of war in Europe and Asia, ft is one of the best we have seen. Very neatly colored, quite accurate, ornamental and cheap. California and Salt Lake dried peaphes, Kennett’s 2-ft. cans cove oysters, two for. 26 cents, sugar cured hamj, fresh white fish and mnokerel, guaranteed fresh'and perfect, at Ladd Hopkins’. Remember that Willey & Sigler are sole agents for the celebrated Falley hoots and shoes-—the best in the market- —of which they have a large assortment of French calf bwts. Willey & Sigler will open a fresh supply of prints, muslins, shirtings, denims, hosiery, mosquito bar, ete., this week, which they propose to sell at the lowest possible prices. Call and examine before purchasing. Bear in mind that C. C. Starr has the nicest line Of smoker's goods to be found in this market, Also plug and fine cut chewing tobaccos —best brands as cheap as any other house intho county.

Old papers for sale at this office. Price ten cents a doteen, or sixfor a nickle. They are the cheapest and best reading matter of any offered in the market The Union office has just received a new stock of visiting and calling cards of the latest and most beautiful designs. Call and see samples of cards and printing, and learn prices. Charley Starr’s soda fountain is now in full blast and persons who suffer during hot weather with feverish lips ami parched tongue can find relief in a draught of this cooling beverage. Our stock of goods is now complete in every department Persons having wool to exchange need not take it to factories for we will do as well by yon as they will. F. J. Sears & Co.

Thanks to Mr. James T. Abbott, the gentlemanly clerk in Emmet Kannal’s drug store, and one of the best performers on the violin in Northern Indiana, for the present of a handsome morocco cigar case. What right bad Ludd Hopkins to buy 100 barrels of flour before the rise, and sell at the present actual cost? is a question that Is agitating the minds of some people just now. Nevertheless, that is just what he is doing, and he guarantees every sack to be made from No. 1 winter wheat. The members of Prairie Lea, Bowling Green, Union and other defunct Granges in Jasper County ftre requested to meet at Belle Center school house, Wednesday evening, r June 6th, 1877, at 7 o’clock. By request of W. P.. Baxer, J. Sayres, C. D. Stackhouse, E. Yeoman and James Welch. Persons who are subject to sick headache, or who, during the hot weather, are attacked with severe pains in the head, will find sure and almost instant relief by the use of a medicinal preparation now on saie at Harding & Peacock’s, in Shanghai building. It will also cure chills, colic, rheumatism, bronchitis, diphtheria, neuralgia and croup. Get a bottle and try it.

Through an oversight the name of Mrs. Dr. M. B. Alter, who is president of the ladies aid society, was omitted in the notice given in last week’s issue of The Union. The ladies of this society purpose selling what goods they have on hand, in June, in connection with a strawberry festival. They have Just completed a beautiful carpet which will be sold at 50 cents a yard. Jimmy Meehan, the baker, desires to inform his friends and the public generally thathe has opened a first-class bakery.and-rcstaur ant, one door east of Rhoades’ harness shop, and is now prepared to supply customers with fresh bread, cakes, pies, hot coffee, ham and eggs, etc., etc. All ye that hunger, call and get a good square meal. A better cook than Jimmy is, you will seldom find anywhere, stjd he can get up a good med in !e*stime than it will take yon to waahyoar face and hands and coiirtr your hair. ~. . .

The household goods belonging t > Elder D. T. Halstead, now in store in Rhoades’ buildipg, one door west of F. J. SearstA Co.’s, will be offered at public pale next Saturday at-3 o’clock p. m.’ .The goods.comprise a naw walnut book case, mohair sofa, extension dining table, bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, lounges, carpets, two sewing machines, (one new), dishes and'numerous other articles. Nine miiithi i : <Jrldft Will be given oil all sums over A 5. A liberal discount for cash. Other particulate made known on day of sale, or before, by'application to Frank W. Babcock. Our friend F. J. Sears, of Rensselaer, Indj, called last Saturday, retnrnint' home from .Chicago by Way of Watireka. He was elected as one of the trustees of his town, on the re|Hiblican ticket, at the corr, oration election which, occurred ast week. He states that the election was somewhat exciting, owing tp the fact that for the first time in the history of the town patty lines were dVawn and the issue made openly between demoerr.t* and republicans. A full vote was polled and the eiUjre republican ticket elected. Fxank Sears always has been a republican. It's in him. We will swing our hat for our Indiana friends.— Watseka (III.) Republican.

Mr- F. W. Babcock ia in receipt of a letter of 17th fastapt frupi Elder D. T. Halstead, from which we are permitted to abstract. Mr. H. arrived at Magnolia, after bis recent visit to Rensselaer, on the 15th instant. He drove overland with “Seal” to New Albany, where he took steamer to Bayou Sara, Louisiana, about 70 ‘ miles from Magnolia. He found his wife not ao well. She was depressed and had lost h|r appetite. Thinks the depression was caused by bis long absence. She gives hope of building up again. They are preparing to set up housekeeping in the country 2| milert from Magnolia. He says: “I saw corn waist high between Bayou Sara and Magnolia and yet the people complain of a backward season.” He sends kind greetings to his many friends here and says the confused State of things with him incident to his absence and preparation for housekeeping will prevent his writing for some time. He reports an accumulation of letters from invalids from nearly all parts of the country inquiring about the country, climate, etc. Mr. and Mrs. H. request their friends here., to .write them. “Letters trom pur old and dear friends in Jasper give us great cheer,” he says. The heavy rains which fell on their route between Fowler and New Albany made that part' of the trip tedious and unpleasant. .*

On account of the rain storn; which prevailed on that day Messrn. Frank W. Babcock and Cyrus J. Brown were compelled to postpone tlieir public sale which was aaver-’ tieed tor. the 7th instant. They haveLEuice issued handbills publishing the Ist day of June as the time when they will offer, at public auction between twenty and twentyfiye of milch cows, Durham cows with.male calves by the thoroughbred bull “Duke Of Hufttington,”. two thoroughbred an,d ; qne high grade yearling bull the get of Brown’s old premium bull whose dams are among the best cows in the county, yearling heifere, th** thoroughbred bull “Duke of Hihitiilgton,” several thoroughbred mate pigs,’thoroughbred and mixed brood sows, the thoroughbred Berkshire premium boar “Corbus,” young stock hogs, a fine filly, two or more horses and mares and several milk vessels. Nine months credit without interest given on purchases amounting to five dollars or more. They have some very desirable stock, both blooded and common, and invite everybody <to attend their sale, recollect the date is Friday, June Ist, 1877, and that i,t will, be lield on Frank W. Babcock’s farm three miles southeast <h Rensselaer. ,

Mr. James M. Wil|idms#n who has for several inootbs been engineering waxed ends' ‘at Rhbades'’ harness shop, has folded uphis little tent and moved to the Hawkeye stale. During Mr. W.’s brief bo-. journ at this place his gentlemanly nature won for him many warm friends wjho dislike to' have him leave They have ope consolation, ..howj»yir, in' knowing that Rensselaer lias; charms that witl cause litm, to return at 'no distant day. May the new spenes in the shifti g panorama of life be as full of pleasant recollections j,o him as thoae that were enacted during his stay among hs, and may hie shadow never grip»w le»s ?i are the beat wishes of The Union/

Real Estate Transfers.

For the week M*» 28, 1077, the tailowing tnuisfera ms real estate were recorded inJaaper county; Mclntire to John.lL Tribby, lot 4, Shaw & Mclntire* »üb*hvision llytuintftvn,- $650. ■ Ezra C Nwwete.io Felix . Moritt, ae >e 34, 82, 6—40 acres, S2OOJamee Reeve to J. RjSUchter, ae ne 21,. 28, B—4o acres. $300.; , ; J. U. Sltchter to David A. Cashman, sametradt, SBOO. David A. Cmthmsn to M. L. Spider and M. V. Hammond, same tract, S6O. Mirths J. Harding io M. L. Spitler and M. V.‘ Hmnroond, Same truck, SBS. Quit claim.' William Mallory to Harvey W; Wood, lot 4, block Ij, Newton’a or Clark’s addl-* tioh toßensselaer, $75. Quitclaim. Auditor Jasper County to James M. Stockion, tw 82,80, Q. ■» 88, 80, 6—320 acres, $Bl.lO. Tax title. WilLairf F. Dennis to Stephen W. Dennis, lot 8> block 14, Remington, S2OO. Thomae Cody to Cyrenids A. David, ne nw nj se nw, part ®* *»« 85, 29, 5, sl. 1 Simon P. Ihonspson to Thomae J. Mallatt, sw se 80, 82, 8-40 atrte, SBO. Quit cim Nathan Chupp to Simon Chupp part se nw 35,30. 7—20 nares sl.

“2th pulling” is a western dentist’s sign. Abdominal corsets, at'F. J. Sears <fcCo.’a. 'lt w said that thb sprtng styfa of the common hand-organ "has Aft ope stop. It bcffiua m the morning and stops at night, ut«nb t i f A little girl suffering from the mumps declares that «he “feels m though a headache had Slipped down into bar nock.” An old bachelor, siting the words “families supplied” over the door of a shop, stepped In And said ' ho* 1 would take a wife and two children.' The sensitive actor who couldn’t sit in the same room with a tea-urn, on account of its hissing, baa just been killed with a “burst of ap* plause.” ' A man before the. police .courts the other day, described himself as a bird faueier. The 1 court found him guilty of a particular fondness for morning swallows and sent him up. The Philadelphia papeihs are advocating the introduction of ’‘the needle in public schools.” The boys who practice with bent pins have been preparing the way far this innovation. Wesley Wickersham caught an eel that weighed three pounds in the Tippecanoe river at Winamac the other day, and half, the people in town have done nothing but bob for eels ever since. 1 11 A Fowler paper—the Era— urges the inauguration of the red ribbon movement over there; over there. Why don’t that paragrapbist tie 4k red rag around bis finger and go forth to conquor? " Rev. Mr. Halstead,' of Indiana, who spent some weeks in our tdWn a'short while back, has returned, to th’is place and expects to make his home ih onr county. He seenrw to be a nice gentleman, and we bid him welcome. — Magnolia, (Mins.) Hirald. - ’ .mA- , A man “down East” returnedjris newspaper to the printing office with “jackass” written on the mar- s gin; and in the next issue the editor 1 stated the fact, and wourill Up' lq4' paragraph by asking; Wißthe Indignant subscriber pieale to lei fits know at. what stable he can be found? -• •

' —T ( GARDS.-JfSWWSrt.'tS types of the most recent end popttJar desl<n«. A lton tints and a neore of styles of carrte. Fifty designs and sizes of type, A/ldreag,’bu. and calling cards. Work neat. Stock, bestaualiU'. Prices below competition, Satisfaction BhiWnfeuHOßAOTf E. JAMBS A CO., Bensselaer, Indiana. in - ' ■ ' ' V.'- I—. 1 —. ; EMMET MAXNAIL Druggist and Pharmaceutist, DBALKB IN -4 I DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, NAINTS, CUB fifcANba dp qro^ASasi'. AJtsr±> To±3^.cc:o.. Washington Street, Benaselaer, Indiana. SH.IWFME A good farm of 165 acres, four,mile* from' Rensselaer on Rfeiniugton road. Terms easy. . Address - - ; xs. o. KsxjXarßrtr, Lock-Box. 1,362- Hichnaond, Ind.

Iff. WARNER, : - ! MAxiiFAcTTHim or n : - Wagons, Carriages, • ■':<&' 1 "iji; . , : m.;n ti /i./atc n ■ '■> Rensselaer, . -•. litM , . • :i ’ h b.is ’ i* 1 «<» i ..J. : •,;<(!.. Anything from a common farm wagon up to the finest carriage nmnbffiWurt^'to order, on short notice and reasons bin terms, pricoi to suit the t'fmefcT ’All work ■ Will .VihTiT . .silo-: "it : i;! 1 t>: nrrW ,->b io -MDavid James GOING TO DO? atm undseU.JjarJwafe, tinwafte Afitf csbfirtt furniture oi>. good tirnia and the least profit. ;,h Who Solis CHAMPION REAPERS AND MBWIRS? David Jmnes, •£ Rensselaer, successor to J. H. Wood; : n : Who Sells Studebaker Wagons , T>x+ftryamanThesew>»g»n«’ wok'the Centennial'award as the beM b* exhibition at the Grand World # Fair at' Philadelphia. They are dot excelled by any its the market. WTTO gatTgrr.-r .ea MOLINE PLOWS jCULTtVATORS ANO Cilpin Rkitog Plows* David Jtnie«,' who denis in none but the verv bejt’mrn/hfinmenle atid amehiiiety Which experiment limrestabWxhed hi their claims to classification >w standard good*; s t .. eoBX-XJB Seth. ‘TTuprnmw GaocJds? ' David James, the hardwareman, who Invites every man, woman and child in the county tn bring their dinners wad pocket books and visit him, when wanting to buy anything tan*a paper of tacks or a gimlet to a cook stove, house door, window sash, set of chair* by. breaking plow. 21-Cm.

THE MOChoice Sefeotioir Dry Goods Spring ud Summer Trade. I * t* -.tJ r ‘’f/ over the ownrtovi ■ H MS’ SW 1 , arc auw oa s»ie st the Lowest Possible Prices. I MH hV-.’-Tvl 5 fpT i> We uk of the Ladles'sad Oenttetndr wi passing notice of the display ‘ln Hosiery. A neW lot of Ladies* Hate, both trimmed And untrimmed.' Also,' new styles of Lin* 'onSuits.'. , 1 •: ■ 0«r stock of Hats for Ladies and Gentlemen comprehends a vast array of styles in various lines of guods!' We ceA suit nest ahy taste, whether it be that of the farming cdtotounity, the “town crowd,” thti herder, or the' Greaser of New Mexico— either trimmed or untrjnamcd. Gents* Boj-loed Shoes, Button Shoes, fine Calf Boots, and Opera Top-Boots. A M Suh or Money ' 1 J Boys a Bit Lot or Ms. ; Come and see what we and how you can get for ready money, t I MJPB HOPKIRB.

HowtoSaveMoaey. du. ; ittlto tutv :■ .■ TO THE OWNERS OF LANDS IN i JASPER COUNTV. W« m w have a Complete , , ABSTRACT OF TITfsK to all laqds in 1 lhe county, cateftiW' prsrecords by expi In Compiling'this'wArft we'hswilaMMMf' the,facttnaT ‘ / WANT DBTSOTXVB ’ which should be adjusted w!fk<M|t'4e|pi» Millie parties interested 4je still Bvijogt. The expense will .be light if attended to ■ sook, and may future time These defective Tides are occasioned by a variety <»f causes—deeds not recorded’ error# fn making andreeordInfi, etc. All persons owning lahi re the 1 county should call on, dr write' tA, us at ones and have the title to their lend exaittU - ined R. B.kZ DWIGGnN, »40. Benuela*/, Ind.

-ItPECEJ. TWKtW .’ sm in sum stocs: OF DRY GOODS JUST OPENED BY EL MG Staple Articles that are in demand and that eiviliztid people; must use, whether the*tisies Wdhwli br dfctll, business U at ejib Or flow, of money is‘ plentiful or scarce. Ho attempt was made to secure 'ifrivolous novelties in the selection stock df goods for th 6 spring and summer trade yf IaTT. m Jaspei WOTlr, b«t m ■eye was tEamea to The chousing of articles whose, durability dnd woqld recommend them "to a commnnity tbMt ie anxious to adapt themselveslo tjhe cireumstanceH which now Surround every body? iu th« ■ States. But this did not prevent the- purchase of a stock that \YiJI coni pare thvor|bly in i»oiikt. of beaut y wUb anything to be fbniid /Hi tbij market, while) the /standard. quality and low prices' the fabrics must neceßsarily recoinmend them in an eieprcial nimV ner to people* of judgment, prudence and eQonpniizing desires. ’ No special enumei’ation of the articles this new stock.is deemed: necessary; from the fact that it Is very wei known that I deal in aiF articles usually found in collMtous of gehetal merchandise in inland towns, but it may be well enough to say that lipots, shoes, hats, caps, clothing, rtaWH groceries, etc., are kept in addition to the assortment of dress fabrics nnd ether dry goodie Cans ot inspection and pur* chase respectfully invited. ’ R. FENDIG,