Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1877 — Page 5

RAILROAD MEETING.

Mr. Lee, president of the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago Railroad Company, has written to Mr. Alfred McCoy under date of May 26, that Col. Prescott and himself had a very pleasant trip of inspection over the proposed line of this road and were well pleased with the outlook for business if the road is built. He is of the opinion that it will be a valuable road when in operation—“as good as any contemplated line in the state.” He will be in Rensselaer on Sat* nrday, June 9th, and desires to meet all the people of Jasper county that feel an interest in the project in a public meeting to be held in the court house at 2 o'clock p. m. on that day, at which time he will be prepared to unfold the plans of the cbmpany and listen to all suggestions that may be offered by the people of this locality. This being a matter in which all the local readers of The Union necessarily are interested we recommend that there be a full attendance.

Elsewhere is published a letter from Elder D. T. Halstead who is held in the highest esteem by the local readers of The Union. It will be seen that he comes to the defense of the people of Magnolia and Macomb City in Pike county, Mississippi, against certain reflections of a general character that appeared in these columns a week or two since. Mr. Halstead’s high character for impartiality and truthfulness entitle any and all statements made by him to implicit confidence. Whatever he says may be relied upon as being strictly in accordance with the facts as he understands them. For many years it has been the policy of The Union to favor the settlement of the South by enterprising men possessing capital, intelligence, enterprise arid habits of industry. No portion of the United States has nature more lavishly endowed with advantages than those states lying south of the Ohio river. There is not a region of country on the American continent where fertility of soil and mildness of climate combine so attractively. The resources of that portion of our country have not been'half developed. Let the present inhabitants but display an earnest determination to carry out in good faith the promises which secured for them a modification of the policy of the government at. Washington and there will dawn upon them a season of prosperity. far in excess of the hopes of their most sanguine friends. Comes now that rampant administration organ at Chicago,* yclept the Tribunrt, and tells its readers that the recent murder of a republican negro in one of the Feliciana parishes of Louisiana had no political significance whatever; that it was the result of the madness of a husband whose wife the aforesaid prominent republi can negro had debauched; and the Tribune hacks up its statement with the certificate of the circuit judge and prosecuting attorney Of that district. A peculiar feature of all those outrages, murders and assassinations is that the victims invariably happen to be active republicans. In the particular case referred to it may possibly be that the reason alleged is the true one, but somehow it does really seem singular and the singularity is becoming monotonous that all of the sufferers are invariably republicans. At the north it is not true that republican voles are confined to the lower lawless ranks of society, and hence it is difficult for the average northern, manto understand how and. why it is that they should all or nearly'all belong to those classes in the south.

Obituary.

Died, May 24th, 1877, of brain fever, Ellen Florence, daughter of B. F. and Mary Lareh, aged 7 years, 9 months and 26 days. Smiling angels greet her coming On the bright celestial plain, Where, 'mid'flowers ever blooming. She's freed from sorrow and from pain. Clothed in robes of spotless shining Our Elia lives beyond the shore. — Cease our hearts youi- pad repining, For her we’U mwtto part no more.

Circuit court convenes Monday. Flavoring extracts, at C. C. JStarr's. Abdominal corsets, at F. J. Sean & Co.’s. Basket meeting at Alter's grove next Sunday. The trees are now clothed io their summer suits. California peaches, fresh and good, at C. C. Starr'B. See the new railroad time table in another column. Mr. O. W. Church, of Remington, was in town Tuesday. Fans and parasols in great variety at F. J. Sears & Co.'s. Beat brands of 5-cent cigars in the market, at C. C. Starr's. A full line of smoking and chewing tobaccos, at C. C. Starr's. Quite a brilliant display of the aurora borealis last Monday night. Two cases of latest style calicos, just opened, at F. J. Sears A Co.'s. Louis Kern, the grocer, was in Chicago the fore part of the week. The best 75-cent corset in town can be seen at F. J. Sears & Co.’s. Billy Moss returned home from school at Ladoga, Monday evening. Gents’ half hose from 5 to 50 cents per pair, at F. J. Sears & Co.’s. Several school “marms” were in attendance at examination last Saturday. Go to F. J. Sears & Co.’s for 9-4 sheeting and 42 inch pillow case muslin. Ed. Maxwell, editor of the Morocco Courier, smiled upon us last Tuesday. The largest stock of stoneware in Jasper county, may be found at C. C. Starr’s. Bathing in the placid waters of the Iroquois is quite popular since hot weather set in. Genuine Alexandre kid cloves, for misses, at F. J. Sears <fc Co.’s. Only 75 cents a pair; Snn shades, parasols, fans, etc., ip large quantities and of all grades and prices, at Willey <fc Sigler’s. Seventy-five.(7s) cords good dry wood wanted immediately. For particulars inquire of C. C. Starr. The red ribbon epidemic has broken out in Rensselaer, and threatens to sweep everything before it. Our young friend E. H. Tharp is in Remington, teaching the juveniles of that place how to wield the pen. The senior editor of TiieTTnion is absent this Week, and will probably be away from home a week or ten days. Wool! Wooll Wool! 25,000 pounds wanted, for which F. J. Sears, Co. will pay the highest market price. Most all the business houses of Rensselaer displayed flags and bunting yesterday in honor of the day we decorate. A good many farmers in this county, owing to the late cold snap or poor quality of seed, found it necessary to replant their corn. - Circuit court, commissioner*’ court, the township trustees and of town trustees of Rensselaer, will be in session next Monday. Quite a number of persons from the neighboring towns of Remington and Goodland witnessed the decoration ceremonies in .this place yesterday. . • i Willey & Sigler have, opened a new stock of white vests, alpaca and - linen coats and dusters, of the latest styles, which will be sold at lowest prices for cash. Mr. Daniel D. Dale and Mr. John Harb old, of Monticello, are in town to-day, and it is intimated the former gentleman will go into business here at an early day. See notice of railroad meeting in another column, and let alt who are interested in securing a railroad to Rensselaer turn out and -lend a helping hand to the project. Our stock of goods is now complete in every department. Persons having wool to exchange'Hbed not take it to factories for we will. do as well by you as they will. | F. JkSxabs & Co. <

PAPA.

TOWN AND COUNTY.

Wobi sacks and twine, at F. J. Sears <fc Co.’s. The literary society at thia place, known as the "Wheel,” has collapsed. County Clerk Price issued a marriage license on the2Bth instant to Hugh Lowe and Mary E.Bussell. A fresh supply, of mackerel, whitefish, pickerel, trout and skinned catfish, just received at C. C. Starr’s. Mr. M. D. Rhoades, the popular barber, has repainted and otherwise improved the internal appearance of his shop. The warm weather of the past day or two has imparted a healthier color to corn that was planted early and which was injured by the late frosts. Willey <fc Sigler have a large stock of muslins, ginghams, cuttonades, shirtings, jeans—in fact all the domestics that the wants of the people demand—which will be sold at prices beyond competition. Application has been made to the superintendent of the insane asylum at Indianapolis for the admission into that institution of Mrs. Ann Eliza Iliff, of Barkley township, whose insanity is thought to be hereditary. 4 Emmet Kannal has compounded 500 pounds of potato bug poison, which is said by those who have tried its virtues to be a sure shot for potato bugs. Get some and try it before your potato vines are destroyed hy these pests. Messrs. Wm. H. <t C. Rhoades are remodelling and repairing the room recently occupied tjy Mrs. Halstead's millinery store, and it is rumored that Mr. Wilson, of South Bend, son-in-law of Mr. Ludd Hopkins, intends filling itup with a stock of groceries. Prof. Oben, the great illusionist, is in.our town and will give an entertainment in Bedford’s Hall tomorrow (Friday) evening. From what we have seen and learned of him through our exchanges, we think it will be well worth the price of admission to see and hear him. , 1 Among other business to come before the town board next Monday evening will be the election of a town marsh.al. We have heard of but two candidates for the office, viz: The . present incumbent and Mr. William Powers either of whom would make an efficient marshal. The June meeting of the Methodists will be held at Alter’s grove, three miles northwest of Remington, next Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday at 11 o’clock A M. the funeral services of the late Mrs. Helen or M. Davisson and Rev. John Alter will be held at the same place, Rev. J. Hussey officiating. A large audience listened attentively to; the exercises of the temperance meeting which was held in the M. E. church last Monday evening, and everything passed off pleasantly. The following persons were elected officers to serve for the ensuing quarter: President, Mr. F. J. Sears; vice/ president, Miss Mollie Babcpck; secretary, Miss Rosa Coen; treasurer, Mrs. E. L. Clark.

Dr. Ira C. Kelley, of Rensselaer, and Dr. M. G. Trough, of Remington, dentists, were-driving together in the carriage of the formed, one day last week, at or in the vicinity of Rethingtdn, when the horse became unmanageable,overtuiinodth? buggy, smashing it up considerable, ran away and crippled. (iiiniseif to some extent. Both gentlemen were thrown out, of course, and Dr. Kelley sustained bruises and hurts that kept him confined to his room several days. A United States senate (on a small scale) is now in frill blast in Rensselaer. Its sessions are held on Thursday evenings at the school hohse. At the last session of this honorable body Mr. S. P. Thompson was elected president and Mr. C. 11. Price vice president The president has appointed his cabinet officers and will send in his message this (Thursday) evening. Mr, Price presides over the senate’s deliberations with becoming dignity and his election gives general ■ satisfaction. We have not yet i been furnished a list of names of l the senators.

Festival.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a festival at the chureh next Thursday evening, the festivities to consist of ice cream, cake, etc. Everybody are earnestly requested to come and partake of the enjoyments of the occasion. A small fee will be charged for refreshments, the proceeds to bo used in making necessary repairs on the church. There will be an abundance of gbod music present to enliven the occasion. Turn out everybody, and give them a lift.

All for Snoddy.

The following memorial, sigped by seventy ormore teachers of Jasper county, besides the school boards of Remington and Rensselaer, and numerous other gentlemen, will be presented to the township trustees es Jasper county at their session next Monday: To the township trustees of Jasper county: Whereas, our present County Superintendent, J.H.Snoddy, has proved faithful, industrious, zealous, worthy and well qualified; Whereas, the system of gradation, classification and school government partly introduced by J. H- Snoddy meets a great want, supplies a great previous defect, meets the general approval of teachers and citizens, and corresponds with the best work of. progress going on in the state, making, when carefully considered in all respects, a management of the affairs highly satisfactory and profitable, and an honor to our county.—we beg leave to suggest that any change in the office would now be inexpedient; and Therefore recommend the reappointment of Mr. Snoddy by you at the election next June. Mr. Snoddy has already held the office two terms.

Real Estate Transfers.

For tho week ending May 30, 1877, the tollowing transfers of real estate were recorJed in Jasper county: Luciuda Stephens io John Burger, nw qr block 4, Stratton's addition to Remington.. Sanford A. Morgan to John B. Shaffer, let 9, block 8, Beuel’s addition to Remington. Ephraim Anglemire to John B. Shaffer, lot 8, Bruel’s addition to Remington. John B. Shaffer to Robert C. Watson, lots 8 and 9; block 9, Bruel’s addition to 'Remington. James McCullough to Thomas M. McKinney, e} uw, nJ w} ne 34, 28, 7 —120 acres, $2,500. Lodema S. Molsberry to Charles Jouyenut, lote 3 and 7, block 19. Remington, $l5O. Charles Jouvenat to Eben Blanchard, same, S4OO/ “ -1 1 ' - ■ John 11. Trthby et al. to O W. Churchy trustee, lot#, Hock 20, Remington, sl, I -John Mi’TAlbott (by trustee)to Frank M Elizabeth Purcupile to Ezra L. Clark, part hote's nnd 6, block#, Rensselaer, 5.75. Heirs of Isaac Cornell to Ira Corne) 1 , part wj sw 28,83, 6—6 acres, sl. Quit claim. ,i He.rs of Isaac Cornell to Lucretia Edinger, part, w J sw 28, 83, 6—50 acres, sl, Quit claim.

Mr. Jitmea P. Straight of Gfant township, Newton county, bus a flock of Spanish Merino sheyp, among which was a buck that silenced twenty-eight pounds of woo). His flock numbers one thousand head, and among them are some coarse wool aheep. The average clip of the flock this- season is estimated at eight pounds per head. Uncle Washington 0. DePanw swelled the exchequer of the city of New Albany with a deposit of $6,287.06, the amount of his taxes for the year 1876. Whenever the benevolent old gentleman desires to.transfer a portion of the burden of His tares to other people, a line addressed to the proprietor of The Union stilting that tact will receive prompt and respectful attention. The Masonic Grand Lodge of Inddiana was in session at Indianapolis ■ladt weefc.- The officers elected for tlie current year were: Grand Master, Andrew S. Hay,, of Charleston; Deputy Grand Master, Robert Van , Vnlisah. of Terre’ Haute; Senior; Grand Warden, Bellamy S. Sutton,' of Shelbyville; Junior Grand Warden, Calvin W. Prather, .of Jwffersonville; Grand Treasurer,. Charljes Fisher, of Indianapolis; Grand Secretary, John M. Bramwell,, of Indianapolis. Several wagonloads of sturgeon were brought into,South Bend last week for sale. The sturgeon is a lake flifi that frequently attains to the Weight of 30 to 50 ponnd*, and 1 indiviiduals pull ;up the poise when it is placed on fheiiotch indicating 100 The Herald tells of a Pole who bought one of the fishes before he thought how heavy it was op how he should it home. His wife suggested that it might be transported in . their cab in' which an infnnt was already reclining, Her suggestion was acted upon, but the monster was too heavy tor tho light frame work of the vehicle, and down crashed baby, , sturgeon and all. Papa finally dragged hom j the fish at the end of a rope, but » o record as hi aide of what became of the baby. . ' , .

taeriss Ctap for Cash! LOUIS KERN DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES! Comprising a full Uno of Sugars, gresn and roasted Coffees, Rice, Pearl Barley, Oat Meal, Flour, Salt, Syrups, New Orleans and Sorghum Molasses, Dried and Canned Fruits, Jellies, Candies, Crackers, Flavoring Extracts, Fish, Beans. Peas, Lentils, Bay Leaves, Brooms, Scrub Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Feed and Market Baskets, Cordage, Gun Caps, Powder, Shot, Cigars, Fine-Cot, Pint ail Smoking Tobaccos, Toilet and Washing Snaps, Soda, Matches, Baking Powders, Farina, Macaroni, Dessicated Cocoa, Fresh and Uove Oysters, Lye, Starch, Candles, Coal Oil, &c., Jcc. Special attention is called to onr stock of Glassware, Earthenware, Queens ware, Wooden ware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, at prices to suit the hard times. Japan, Gunpowder, Hyson ani 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 purchased a large spice mill, which enables us to sell pure, freh-ground spices, without extra charges for grinding. Country Produce bought at market prices for cash or trade. ZjOttis TCTrnrr, Liberal Corner Buildimg, Rensselaer, Ind. Real He ad Collection Over 2,009,000 acres of land in Missouri and Arkansas, on the line of the St. Lonis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway offered on ten years time at 6 per cent, interest. • Also, 100,000 acres of prairie'and timber lands in the counties of Lonoke, Prairie and Arkansas, in the state of Arkansas — very line quality and cheap. Round-trip railroad tickets from Lafayette to Little Rock , via St. Louis, good for 60 days, for $82.80, on sale at this office. T3ZAS LAND SORXFT For sale at the lowest market price. This is a rare chance for persons with a few hundred dollars to get large tracts of fine'land 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 low are very desirable property. both as an investment or for .occupation. Will be sold on liberal terms. Have 320 acres of splepdid land in Kansas to exchange for a good farm in Jasper or Benton county, Indiana, and tgill give some boot. Improved farms and excellent wildlands in this.county, for saJe cheap and on easy terms. ( t ■ i; Will Taxas, FurnUlj Abstracts of Title to Land, and make Collections. '' TO ZjO-A.ZT on five years’ time at nine per cent, interest, in sums of SI,OOO to $25,000, secured by mortgage on real estate or city property. Money’ furnished promptly. The usual fees and commission charged. Office in room No. 8, second floor Bedford & Jaqkson’s brick block, Rensselaer,' Ind THOMAS BOROUGHS. Iff. WARNER, MASL'FACTUREB OF Wagons, Carriages, B-Cra-CHEB. etc, Rensselaer, - - Maia. • Anything from a common farm wagon up to the finest carriage manufactured to order on short notice and reasonable terms, nnd at prices to suit the times. All work warranto I. Shops on Front street. ■ V SO David James GOING TO DO? Ee wifi keep n stove in Rensselaer, Indiana nndtell hardware, tinware and cabinet furniture on good terms and for the least >proflt. Who Sells CHAIHPION REAPERS AND MOWERS? » I. David James, of Rensselaer, successor to J. 11 Wood. . ’ i Who Sells Studebaker Wagons David Jnmes. Thesis wagons took the Ceritennial award as the best <>u exhibition at the Grand World’s Fair at Philadelphia. They hre hot excelled Gy any in the market. ' who ojEJXiXsa MOURE PLOWS, CULTIVATORS AND CUpln Riding Plows? David James, who deals in none but the very beet farm 1 moments and machinery which experiment m»» established ih their claims io classification as standard goods. • ' -WIZO trffeT-Zift , Setlx TtLOxxxas ClocJsjs V David James, the hardware man, who invites every man, woman and child in the county to bring t heir dinners .and. pocket -books and visit h‘m when wanting tn buy anything from a paper of tacks <>e a ginllal tO cook stove, house door,, window sash, set of (hairs ur breaking plow.

tuc magt THE MOST Choice Selection oar F ■ Dry Goods eVer offered for the Spring and Summer Trade over the counters of imraw . are now on sale at the Lowest Possible Prices. We a»k of the Ladies and Oentlomen • passing notice of the display in Hosiery. A new lot of Ladles’ Hats., both trimmed and untrimmed. Also, new st)les of Linen Suhs. Our stock of Hats for Ladies and Gentlemen comprehends a vast array of styles in various lines of goods. 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 trimmedor untrimmed. Gents’ Box-toed Shoes, Button Shoes, fine Calf Boots, and Opera Top-Boots. IM Sam of Money Bays a Bit Lot fl Grots. Come and see what we have, and how much you can get for ready money. LUDD HOPKINS. New Harness Shop. N. WARNER, Proprietor. The above having opened a harness shop in Rensselaer, respectfully invites all his old friends and customers to leave their orders with him for anything in this line and they will receive prompt attention. He employs none but first-class workmen, and warrants all work turned out at his shop. Keeps oh hand a targe stock of saddles, bridles, baiters, curry combs, brushes, and everything else usually found in a first-class harness shop. Give him a call. Shop on Front street, Rensselaer, Indiana.

THE 3XTESW m LSI SMH sTOcir or DRY GOODS JUST OPENED BY IL FENDIQ ■ . ' '' ‘ 5*,-' ' •* ' ’ "* U'C CONSISTS OIF 1 Staple Articles that are in demand and that civilized people must use, whether the times lie flush or dull, business is at ebb or flow, or money is plentiful pr scarce. No attempt was made to secure frivolous novelties in the selection of my stock of goods fur the spring and summer trade of 1i877 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 sqrround /everybody in the United States, Put. this did not prevent tne purchase of a stock that will coinpate favorably in point of beauty with imytldnjg to.be found in this market, while the standard quality low prices ‘of the fabl mend them in an especial manner to people of judgment, prudence and economizing desires. No special enumeration of the articles comprising this new stock is deemed peeessary from the feet that it is very well known that I deal in all articles usually found in collections of general meiphandise in inland towns, but it mayJbe well enough.to.say tnat boots, shoes, hats, caps, clothing, standard groceries $tc., are kept in addition to the assortment of di;ess fabrics -and-bt her dyy goods. Galls of. inspector and purchase respectfully in vised