Rensselaer Union, Volume 10, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 January 1878 — Page 1

ny,,. . i-, HORACE K. JAMES ’ rmorxirros or THE RENBBELAEB UNION, llrxh*ii.acr, Jam* CoVsW, lxt>. Oms copy on« year, |1; six month*, SO coot*; month*, (Uiirtn-n week*), *6 cants; always «o*A U <ußmnce. Single copy, 8 cento; two copiee,( cent*; more than two copies, 8 cent* each. MvertUlng Seta-ma/wA*—Hoe oppoMto corner of, till* p»go for term* and price of ■arertlslug In this newspaper. T«t» a*rl».tlxiar—A large aa*ortment of type and other material for poster, pamphlet, circular and kindred work. I rice* low.

REMINGTON BUSINESS CAROS. J“^SffIS%KTH«T*ACT“ .. Make* prompt collection* at reasonable rate*. Office fn Spencer's drug store, north side of Railroad street. C!VKNCEII’S DRUG STORE, O REMINGTON, INDIANA. North side Railroad street. James Spencer, * proprietor, fresh drugs, pure medicine*, eleant toilet articles, choice cigars and tobaccos, ne stationery, etc. Physicians’ prescriptions carefully compounded. 9-JO fIENSSEUER BUSINESS CARDS. TVR. G. A.MOSfk JLc PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Oflice in Spltlor's brick building, opposite of the Court House. ' , , D^^ffl^VßGEOHr Washington street, below Austin’s hotel. Ten per cont. interest wll be udded to all accounts running unsettled longer than 8 months. 11. MOSES B. ALTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, la Dues' drug store. DR. R. Y. MARTIN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Washington street, first door above tho stone building. D" It. A. I- HAMAIt Announces that he dealgns to mnke Rensselaer bit permanent homo. Uis professional services are offered thfiimblic with a hope tho» 80 years experience may renderhim able to give satisfaction to all who favor him with patronage. Special attention given to chronic, diseases. Is permitted to refer to all who are acquainted with him. ’ Residence with Mrs. Crockett.-near Judge Hammond’s. Oflice up-stairs in Starr’s uew nuildiug.

Mordkcai f. CHILCOTE, . ATTORNEY AT LAW. Attends to nil business of the profession witli promptness and despatch. Office on Washington street, opposite the Court House. ■SIMON r. THOMPSON, PAVED 3. THOMPSON, Attorney at Law. Notary Public. A BRO., JL RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Practice in all the Courts. We pay particular attention to paying taxes, Walling and leasing lands. Marion L. Sritukk, Collector and Abstracter. B. S. PWIGdI NS. /.I Mill DWKICINM. RS. A Z. DWIGGINS, * ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND LOAN BROKERS. 8100,000 to loan on first mortgage, on five years time at 9 per cent, interest, in sums of 8800 or over. 1“ 7IRANK. IV. 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 Spitlcr’s brick building, opposite Court House. 8-46-ly. SOTxtlT VI’BMC. COLLECTOH. TkANIBL B. MILtER, 4 J ATTORNEY AT LAW. XBteti aud road petitions and reports carefully prepared; titles examined; abstracts prepared'; *Ol collections promptly attended to. Office in Bedford A Jackson’s building, up-stairs. 9-47 TbiNEEHS AND CATTLE BROKERS. JD» A. MCCOY A THOMPSON. Buy and sell domestic exchange, make colleetions an all available points, pay interest on wpdeifled time deposits, etc. Office hoars from •-o’clock a. m. to 1 o’clock p. m.

Austin house, A. W. CLEVELAND, PROPRIBTOn. Is centrally located, large and conveniently Arranged, and no pains will lie snared to makeguests comfortable and happy. The table will always be supplied with the best the market affords. Charges reasonable. 9-42-ly. OPKIS^ttOUSE tt.J. HOPKINS, PROPRIETOR. Excellent table, convenient location, careful attention to the wants of guests, and experienced management, recommend it to favor. N i , Cnttlng done to ordgr fa latest styles. Charges reasonable. Shop north side of V\ aslilagtoa street, in Leopold’* Stone Building. SAMP. ERWIN BLACKSMITH. Hens brick shop on Front street above the old MW-milL In connection therewith a woodworking shoo for repairing wagons, carriages, (Sows and all kinds of farm machinery. . HINDLER A ROBERTS . BLACKSMITHS. Warner's old stand on Front street. Horseshoeing, machine repairing, carriage ironing, ate., done neatly lor reasonable prices. JKSLIEC. GRANT J BLACIvSMITn. Shop first door above Duvall'* Stage and Livery office. Patronage invited. YITELLS.-A RTKSI ANA NO DRIVEN. W JAM ES W. PORTER. The only water wizznrd who insures -living -water and backs up Ilia insurance by work. No wafer no pay. lusures an ample supply of water in Wll his wells for one year. 9-21. DR. 1. B. WASHBURN, Physician, Surgeon AND ACCOUCHEUR, RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

Tendstw hit prsfosai-jsmJ wvjjss*-<« five people of Jasper and adjoining counties. Having studied tho variouj Hchooli df medicine he is eeleolic in practice and liberal toward all, choosing the good and discarding the injurious. For several years he has made a special #tu%x of Diseases of Voien aid Clsildren, and will give special attention te the treatment of CHRONIC AGUE, DIABIUKEA, SCROFULA, DISEASES OF THE HEART, LUNGS AND STOMACH. .Day or night calls promptly answered. Office, for the present, with Orwin, the Jeweler. Residence in John Coen's property. 11-ts. «fcwigiim!a.mLia^ M. P. YOUNGBUIta. JUBTVB WAENKU. YOUNGBURG & WARNER, Carriage Makers RENSSELAER, IND. r Shop on'Front street; IVrhune’s old stand. Carriages, Baggies anfi Spring Wagons of every description, made to order. Repairing also neatly and cheaply done "on short notice. Parties wishing woodwork, such M SodLles ox G-ea.rlxxg'ffi of any kind, or anything else in their line, will do well.to give these gentlemen a call. All orders will receive prompt attention. Carriagoand buggy springs repaired and oil tempered, and general work and repairing dono in the neatest and best manner. Prices as low as possible to insure good work. All work wnrmnted.

Book-keepers. Reporters, Operators, School Teachers, A»OseatMeres«itlleOoHese,KeohuKtowa.

THE RENSSELAER UNION.

VOLUME 10.

1877. 1878. The Cheapest Plnce In Town. BIG BARGAINS For Cash at A. LEOPOLD’S. THE ONLY PLACE WHERE GOODS ARE SOLD AT THEIR REAL VALUE FOR CASHI No more credit asked by me, but by paying cash for all I buy, and receiving big discounts, I am enabled to sell to cash customers at such figures that all are bound to purchase. I have just returned from Chicago where I found a very depressed market in all kinds of merchandise, and having the cash to pay I secured big bargains, and am willing and determined to share this advantage with my many patrons. Among the articles purchased is a fine assortment of DRESS GOODS, consisting of plain and figured Delaines, Debaizes, “Snowflake,” and other brands, at prices ranging from 10 to 20 cents per yard; Alpacas, all colors, at from 25 to 75 cents. The 25 cent Alpacas are usually sold at 40 cents a yard. Please call and examine them before purchasing elsewhere. English Merinos which I am selling for 35 cents a yard are worth 50 cents. Black and fancy Cashmeres which I am selling for 75 cents are well worth sl.lO. My stock of Calicoes is the largest in town and sold as low as 5 cents a yard.

A most beautiful stock of LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S FURS, for the holidays, at from $2 to $3.50 per set, worth from $4 to SO. Those in need of Furs should call soon as they are selling rapidly and only a few more sets remain. A complete assortment of Ladies’ and Children’s Cloaks which are being sold at astonishingly low figures. A splendid line of LADIES’ AND GENTS’ NECKWEAR will be sold regardless of cost. CLOTHim My stock of Clothing is the largest and best selected of any in the county and will sell themselves, as the prices on them are 20 per cent, less than any other house can afford to sell. I have a complete assortment of Boys’ Suits, and Ulsters, for the holidays, together with a full line of AND <JAPS,'~very beautiful and cheap. I will sell BOOTS AND SHOES lower than purchasers can expect, for I am determined to control the trade. I have added a large assortment of GROCERIES of all kinds to my immense stock of merchandise which I propose to sell lower than any regular grocery house in the county. The following is a price list of my staple groceries: Good Rio Coffee, per lb., - 20 Cents. Choice, Extra Prime, - - - 24 " 10 lbs. A Sugar for - - SI.OO. 11l lbs. Yellow C Sugar for - 1.00. Best Young Hyson Tea, *- 35 Cents. “ Japan, - - 331 " “ Imperial and Gunpowder, 50 “ and all other articles In proportion. REMEMBER! I have no rents to pay, buy all my goods for cash, at liberal discounts.

employ no unnecessary help, tending principally to my own business. All these things taken into consideration I can afford to be liberal with my customers. I would, therefore, respectfully request the public to consult their own Interests ami not be led astray by prejudice and jealous contemporaries. Mr. Eli Heidleberger Is with me and will at all times be glad to wait upon his numerous friends and acquaintances. Ell is too well known to the people of Jasper county to need any recommendation. Thanking you for past favors aud hoping for a continuance of your patronage. I remain your most humble servant, jT 1 'A. LEOPOLD? At the Brown Stocq Building.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, JANUARY 3d, 1878.

THE WEEKLY INDIAN A STATE JOURNAL AND LITE Or THE LATE SENATOR OLIVER P. MORTON. THE INDIANA STATE JOURNAL is conceded to be one of the very best FAMILY NEWSPAPERS now published. It* FARM AND HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT ia equal to any Agricultural Journal, and in STATE NEWS it has no equal. With a view of placing it in the hands of every reading family in the State, we have Ju course of preparation, and will publish within sixty days, a life of OLIVER P. MORTON, Ib a 200-page, leatly Clotl-BonM, octaio Yolnme. Which will be given as a premium to each subscriber who pavs $1.60, our regular price, for THE INDIANA WEF.KLY STATE JOURNAL, for one year. The paper one year and book sent free of postage to every one who pays us $1.50. The book will be substantially modeled in style and workmanship after “Howell’s Lite of Hayes & Wheeler. Persons renewing subscriptions nt the price named will be entitled to the book as well as new subscribers.

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top R'y. ••PAy.iiAirm -•F! so-frasE-" Condensed Time Card—Columbus and State Line Division. i3tiu, 187©. <lOl NO KABT. No. 1. No. 5. Lve. State Liue + 8.40 p. nh + 6.30 a. m. Arr. Lcranaport 6.26 “ 9.16 “ Lve. “ *14.53 a. 01. + 9.25 “ Arr. Mtrlon. J.S3 “ 11.07 « •* Hartford 8.17 “ 11.50 “ “ Kidgeville 4.10 44 12.40p.m. “ Union City 5.06 “ 1.10 44 “ ltiinlfont Junction 6.00 “ 2.00 “ « Ptoua 0.25 “ 2.61 “ “ ptUaa.' -t .10.88 “ 4.04 “ “ Columbus 14.85 p. in. 8.10 14 ooi.su WKST. No. 6. No. S. Lve. Columbus * 6.80 a. in. + 6.40 p. in. Arr. Urban a 8.04 “ 7.40 “ 44 I’iuua.. .... 0.02 “ O.OSr« — “ llradfonl Junction.* 0.46 “ -+ 0.80 “ 44 Union City ... .. 10.25 “ 10.43 “ “ Kidgeville. 10.58 “ 11.20 “ Hartford 11.50 “ 12.86 a.m. —**^“M«rlou..r ; 12.40 p. m. “191# — “ laignnsport 2.30 14 8.00 44 State Line .... 10.40 44 0.00 44 Richmond and Chicago Division. «ocno nokth. No. 2. No. 10. l.vw. Cincinnati + 7.30 a. m “ Uichmoud +10.50 44 Arr. Hagerstown 11.83 44 “ Near Castle 12.05 p.m. 44 Anderson 1.20 44 44 Kokomo 8.00 44 *2,15 a. m. 44 I.< transport 4.00 44 3.05 44 „ . -rraa-*- ' r.t«r •*; OUiMI SOUTH. No. 1.- • No. 7. Arr. Ijeranaport. . 12.46a.m. 1.40 p. m. 44 Kokomo. 1.60 44 8.00 44 Anderson 4.37 44 44 Newcastle 5,85 44 44 Hagerstown 6.05 “ 44 If ienmoud 6.51 44 “ Cincinnati 9.50 44 •Dally. + Daily except Sunday. Traina da not atop where time ia omitted. W. L. O’BKIKN, Gen’l Pass. & Ticket Agent, Columbus, Ohio

HALL’S HUSKING GLOVES. F. J. SEARS it CO., AGENTS, 1 Ksmboklaxb, Indiana. ,

It will 6000 be time for the office to commence hunting the man. The next Democratic campaign in this state, i» to be for the benefit of Senator Voorhee*. The prospect of war with Mexico has blown over. The border ruffins are at the bottom of it all. ■ * —se“ ■ The newspapers in this, state ought to agitate the question of amending the road law ao that the work done woiik} benefit tbe public. The Democratic state convention will be held in February 20th, Gon. Manson’s birthday. They ought to give the General a nomination since he never seeks office. Nearly all Shades ot political opinion Seem tb'be represented rn the present Cabinet, except oldfashioned, square-toed Republicans.—lndianapolis Journal. Where is the Commodore of the Wabash?

If you are in debt do not borrow money to get out, but plant a few acres more of corn, and potatoes, sow more wheat and oats, raise more horsfes, cattle, hogs and fowls, live cheaper and paye&as fast as you can. do, don't borrow money with resumption staring you full.in the fyoe. The death, of Mri 'Davison, of Fulton county, creates a vacancy in the State Board of Agriculture from the Fourteenth H ricultural District, and the suggestion has been made that Mr. L. B. of this county, is the proper person tobo appointed to fill the vacancy. The Journal most heartily approves this suggestion. Mr. Custer is, in all respects, just the man for the place. —Logansport Journal. All right unless Jasper County has a better man who' wants the place. In that case we favor him. December 13th, Senator Voorhecs introduced in the Senate a resolution declaring that, “it is of the highest inportanco that the financial credit of the government be maintained, and in order to do so the government itself, in all its departments, should, in good faith, keep all its contracts and obligations entered into with its own citizens.” SenatorVoorhecs has been an inflationist of the rabid kind heretofore. Is not the above resolution opposed to the repudiationist theory, or is he trying to get on the fence behind T. A. Hendricks?

A caucus meeting of members of the Republican party from all parts of the state was Jjclifjn tjie United States district court ;-room .at Indianapolis, December 2.7 th, past, for the purpose of eliciting, as well as might be, the sentiment of the majority as to the proper time to hold the convention. This caucus was as largely attended as the state ...of the weather and season oFihe year Would p<SYmtty*’»iiu when in connection with this," consideration is taken of the financial depression, the numerical strength of the party, as shown by the election of 1876, compared with that ol its adversary, together with the iact that no great national question is being agitated to sharply define party lines, it is neither untruthful nor exaggerated to say that the meeting was largely attended- Every congressional district, at least, and nearly every county were represented.. It may be added that the discussions upon matters of parly policy and political propositions were orderly, candid aud without passion. Many reasons were urged in favor of a late convention andshort campiagn —several thought that eveu a later daylßan the~*ohe finally agreed" upon would i>© oesi, wijuo omy a very few favored an earlier one. Nothing was said or done in the caucus to foreshadow what is to be the promiuent dootrincs of the platform. -Butthis much may be safely promised: qft frill treat of something more than the pretentions- of Tildep, and Headricks, which were, long since exploded by the decision of a special court provided for by an not of Congress which was sanctioned and passed by the, affirmative votes of a majority of the Domooratio members of the United States aenato and house of representatives. ■ „ :...'’ '■ ; —.——r-U •' *I, t'i* 1

SENSIBLE.

Tho action of the Republican central committee of Indiana in issuing their call for a state convention ot the pasty is indeed sensible. They have avoided gush, swagger and all superfluities. They issue no verbose pronunciamentos relating grievances real or imagined, nor do they attempt to outline the platform or policy of the party—these details they have very properly left to be perfected by the ddegstes of the people who vote the Republican ticket—but they simply state that a convention of the party wilt be held at Indianapolis on the fifth day ot next June, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the several slate offices that are to be filled at the October election; and tabulate the number of delegates that each county is entitled to be represented by in the convention; which table is calculated upon the basis of one delegate for each two hundred voteß cast in the county at the last election for Mr. Harrison for governor, and one delegate for the fraction of two hundred ot one hundred or over. This will give to Jasper county the privilege of six delegate votes in the convention.

Dr. J. G. Winegarden, of Winamau, died of diphtheria Inst Monday. Two ot his children died of the same disease within a week past and a third one is not oxpeeted to Live. The Doctor formerly lived at Francesville and was editor of the Local Topic, a sprightly little paper. His death will be regretted by hosts cf friends. Col. T. 11. Bringhurst of Logansport had a tussle with a burglar Christmas. The burglar got a way and the Coiouel got his thumb badly tftitun. Thomas. 11. Wilson, president of theLogansport National Bank, died at liis residence iu that city last Thursday.

Trustees, Report of the Rensselaer Free Schools, for the Term Ending December 21st, 1877.

The school trustees in announcing the successful close of the Autumn term and the auspicious outlook for the ensuing winter term, commencing January 7tli, 1878, submit a few remarks upon the regulations which have not been properly understood and applied.

SUPERINTENDENT. The teachers should often consult as per rule 3 and classity their work as per rule 4 in accordance with the course of study. The statistical report required by regulation 5 should be collateral from the records, required by rule 4 for teachers. This report should include the following items : 1. Number of pupils enrolled. 2. The average attendance. 3. The per cent on punctuality. 4. The per cent on conduct. 5. The per cent on-study. 6. The cases of absence excused by teachers aud the excuses. 7. The cases of abseuce excused by superintendent and the excuses. 8. The cases of suspension restored by trustees and reports. 9. The names of pupils expelled during the month. 10. The numbeT of pupils strictly punctual. 11. The number of pupils who observed good conduct. 12. The number of pupils who observed rules for study. —. v., 13. The namesof all pupils whose recorJTs3~ 14. The namesofali pupils charged with marring school property, with the evidence to sustain such charge. 15. The names of teachers who fail to observe either rule 2,3, 4or •> me particular i&tiiu TKACIIBU3. The daily duty of each teacher should be practical and well planned to include all the subjects named in the catalogue... Observe rule 4 closely. Place an index upon the margin of each page of the register from which an observer can understand the figures and marks used. It would ensure neatness if paper were used in the schoolroom and posted weekly to the school register. Weekly, monthly, and term summaries are required to be made upon the register. All facts asked by the super-

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inteudent can be oollutercl from a a register thus kept. Pupils, patrons ami officers can thus be informed of your account with each pupil. The roll should be culled in the morning. All excuaes should be numbered and retained until the end of tho month, and then be surrendered to the superintendent, and by him to the school trustees. FUPIL3. The trustees desire and require rule 7 to be enforced. Excuses must be in writing and contain plain reasons for absence. Teachers must after roll-cull suspend -ail—ptK. pils absent or tardy for tho previous day who do not rise in the proper idace in school ami iend a reasonable excuse signed by the proper patron, (and in case such absence or tardiness arose from other cause than sickness -of self or in family) the superintendents or trustees approval endorsed therein, and after the same is thus read hand it to the teacher.

Alter such tardy pupil is thus .suspended the teacher is forbidden to recognize such pupil as a member of the school until so directed by board of trustees. The law will not authorize the the penalty of exclusion wjien the tardy or absent pupils present an excuse from the patron reciting any of the following facts; 1. The casual sickness of the pupil. 2. Sickuess or death in pupil’s family. 3. An impediment of fire or flood. 4 An accident to. the pupil necessarily precluding his attendance. ■<* In all such cases the patron should write a note to the teacher after this form: Dated 1878. To (Nflme.; Teacher: On yesterday Mary was sick and could not come to school. Excuse her this onee ami oblige lier mother. (Sign here.) Buch a note would suffice for the causes above set forth if it stale the true cause of absence. If tardiness or abaeuee result from the negligence, malice, truancy or stubbornness of pupil or pat Ton the decision of the teacher and school trustees excluding the pupil Is judicial and filial. In-easea pupil is negffgent,er ia directed to be alisent by tire parent, such tardiness or absence seversthe pupil’s connection with the school Which can be restored by application to the superintendent before school calls in the morning by a writing signed after tliis form: Dated 1878. Prof. 0. W. Allen, Superintendent of Bensaelaer Free School; Oil yesterday (Pupil’s name.) played truant and did not attend school. Hia acts were without my consent op'knowledge, and were wrong. He promises me to not repeat the offence, and I have so chastised him that 1 am quite sure he will give us no further trouble during the term. He and I greatly desire that lie may be restored to his place in school, and we both promise punctual attendance hereafter and we res(>ectful)y ask you to endorse this application to (Name of teacher.) his teacher, and you will oblige his father. (Sign here.) Excuses and applications to have pupils reinstated in school should be signed by the father when living in town. If the father is dead then by the mother. Otherwise by. the patron or guardian. ■'

In case the superintendent refuses to restore n puplf ou account of insufficient excuse theinatter is referred to the board, of trustees, and further application maybe tiled with the secretary of the board. Punctuality is the pear! of great price attracting to itself nil scholarly virtues. There is great room for improvement in this regard and we earnestly hope that patrons will assist pupils to observe rule 7, which reads as folio vrs: “tickness is the only valid excuse for non-attendance and may be given the teacher by the parent in writing. Alt other excuses must-be. obtained, from the ssttwerhiteudeut by the parent.” TRESPASS. We are pained to report that a few boys within school age have not observed the most trite rules of neatness in their treatment of school property; The indecent conduct of said pupils, who are known, was a disgrace to the reputed high standing and honor of their parents. All school boys ought to be tauglit that marring und destroying school property is a crime. The trustees can only say that the markedly bad actions of said hoys can only be passed by without criminal prosecution in the hope that the future school life of said boys may be more clearly and less penal. It is a mutter of justice to most of the pupils who respect school property that vigorous be adopted against offenders. Please use special efforts to have school children be extremely careful to leave the floors, desks and seats as cleanly and perfect as they find then!., PROMOTIONS. No promotions will be made uiftil pupils pass a creditable examination upon the preceding subjects in the course of study. Exceptions may be mMe and sTOtltOllg. punctual and orderly habits. Good Behavior will be aposltive element to iusure promotion- The promotions at the close of this term will be very few. The primary drill is essential to proceed intelligently with the work of the higher departments. ' Vi. CONCLUSION. The pupils and patrons have nobly sustained our . efforts thus far. Evening meetings have been Home study is now and roust continue to be the rule. The order has beeu good, in most of the departments and the pupils have progressed quite satisfactorily. The new term promises still better results. The teachers will use more scientific methods, and you will, we trust, render more efficient aid to make the next term a complete success. MoRRECAt F, ChiXcote, Pres’t. Simon P. Thompson, Sec'y. Jlalpii FENDXO. Treasurer. January Ist, 1878.

Kractitmul part*a* a year, *t optlonof thea»l» i-Anw, Ailvcrtim-nioatM fnr pw-noti- not r-odunU a* .litapcr caunty must be paid l«r In advance ot nmt publication, when Icea than nne-qaartW column In alee; and quarterly In advaneearh** larger. ,t ■ * ■! ’;.■>*

Personal.

Thomas Pritchard spent New Years at Franklin. ? ■ * *«!'- aaWl*- ... Mrs. J. M.'Austin is visiting al Cvawforvlsville. Simon P. Thompson smiles upon his friends again after a few weeU4 courting atQFowler and ICeutland. Judge Ilammoud rejoices rn tho prospect of being home a few weeks, Frank Babcock has taken room* at the City Hotel, J. M. Thorn* r brough having rented bis property, E. 11. Tharp talks of removing from Rensselaer. Dr. S. N. Caldwell talks of moving temporariiyUd Valparaiso. Marshal H. Rice, of Francesvilfo, was in town Monday. Jerome Boroughs started to Denton county with a herd of cattle, Tuesday. William Childers carries his ohin in a sling 1 .

Tommy McCoy,spcntthe holidays in LaFuyette. lie returned to-day, Louis Bass is the victim of one of Job’s comforters. Dr. Haraar is still confined to tits bed. Jesse Cornet is lying very low at his residence, of lung disease. Judge Hammond is holding court in Logansport this week. Mr. M. F. Cliilcote was called to Wolcott yesterday on business of a legal nature. • —-—- Mr. S. P. Thompson says Spots* wood,,of the Kentland Press, don’t know what is the matter with him. is—worms. Prof. Zea is instructing a olasa of boys in the manly art of engineering a-wootfsaw. Let_thft mothers rejoice. i; Mr. Frank Cotton, of Francesville, intends removing his lumber yard to this place about the first of next month, as the’ officials of the Narrow Gauge railroad promised to ship lumber hero for him about that time. lie also contemplates building a dwelling here in the spring. Rev. Thomas Vanscoy, closed the protracted meeting at Egypt school house last Monday, he preaching the funeral sermon of Mrs. Courtney at that time. The meeting was an interesting and successful oue considering thoweather and the condition of tho roads. There were fifteen accessions to the church. At n meeting of Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. <ss A, M., held at the Lodge Hall la*t Thursday evening, the following officers were duly installed: J. U. Loughridge, W. S. P. Howard, S. W; 11. W. Wood, J. W; Ralph Fendig, Tr? C. HPrice, Sec.

THE DEATH-BED OF SEXNATOR.

Morton. —A magnificent picture, JttfLt published, on heavy plate paper, 14x18 irigly portrays the last moments of the great statesman, with family and friends grouped so/rOWftfily around him. One copy of this beautiful work of art will be sent by mail, in a paste-board roller, to afly address post-paid, on receipt of 25 els.; three copies for 60 cts., or six for sl, in currency or postage stamps. Agents wanted everywhere to sell this and a great variety of other popular pictures. No money required until they are sold. No trouble, to sell them.. Send stamp for our catalogue and terms. Adttrewf ——- A. Cregar Jb Co., Publishers, 168 Market st., Chattanooga, Tenn.

Meeting of the Directors of the I., D. & C. R. R.

t ng AJirwWre v f u, Railroad meet, iathivnity December 21st. The board instructed the Executive .to prepare the bonds and mortgages, so the bonds, per contract, may be delivered to the contractors when the road is completed. President Lee informed the Board that active work must be begun at onoe to put the local aid in shape and increase it where deficient, betweeu Delphi and Bradford, ds the contractors desire to begin work early in the' spring at each point, with the expectation of meeting at Monlieelio in ninety days from the time of beginning.—Delphi Times.