Rensselaer Union, Volume 10, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1878 — Railroad Prices at Kern's. [ARTICLE]

Railroad Prices at Kern's.

Qukrt. —"Why will men smoke common tobftooo, when they ten buy Marbunt Bros. ‘Seal of North Carolina’ at the same price?" l(i-ly Ifoß Bai.k. —If you want to buy a tract of land in Jasper county, consult Tlloropson & Bro., Rensselaer. They tell at owners’ pricer, and have a large list from which to select. X"" For Rest. —The Cleveland farm, one mile northeast of Rensselaer, containing 200 acres, suitable for grain raising or dairy purposes, on which ate the necessary buildings, is for rent. Apply for jwrticuiars and terms to A. YV. Cleveland, proprietor of the Austin House, Rensselaer, Ind. Milch Cows. —I have half a doten eowa to sell. Two or three have young calves, and theothers will soon he fresh. They may be seen on iny farm iu Jordan township, Further particulars may be learned at the county treasurer’s office, Rensselaer. Hunky J. ADAMS.

There is a good opening here for some man or firm to operate in grain. The completion of the Indianapolis, Delphi A Chicago railroad to Bradford gives a n outlet on the Louisville, New Ai tally & Chicago road south to Reynolds where cars arc transferred to the Kate Line division of the I'on Handle route for eastern markets; or, if preferred; they can run up north to Watiatah and there connect with the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne A Chicago road, either for Chicago or eastern eitiew There is now quite a large surplus of corn and oats, uot to mention nay and hofs, from last season's crop, both in Jasper county and the eastern j Million of-New tou, which producers would gladly bring to Rensselaer were anybody here to buy It. It is evidence of pretty good business as well ns of popularity highly gratifying to the manager, when the names of guests fill a register page daily. That is the business of the Austin Hdose, A. W. Cleveland, proprietor, as shown by the record. Considerate care for the comfort of guests, civility towards all. cleanliness everywhere in the house and a plentiful variety of wholesome wellserved food, together with strictnttentlon to business, may be called the wiuuing cards of a village hotel. When played by a skillful.band they arc sure of the game every time. Mr. A. G. Robb of Gillam township was in town Tuesday. He says that the MethodisEpiscopal church which worships at independence chapel bus beeu enjoying a season of wonderful revival. Seventy or more accessions have been received and the enthusiasm was intense. Rev. Mr. Wood of Medaryville conducted the services. A painful accident happened to a load of people who were returning from the meeting last Friday night. The sled they were in ran against a stump, pitching out its occupants and breaking a leg of a young woman, the youngest daughter of Eli Faris. Mr. W. W. Reed, teacher of school No. 1 Jordan township, reports the enrollment of 33 scholars ami a daily average-attendance of 27 during the month that ended February Ist Laura Timmons, Eva Waymire, JJSarah Michael, Clara Sbcw, Samuel Hackly. Charles Shew, George Shew, Dauiel Waymire, John Ilitf, William Uiff, John Suodgrass, Aueil Snodgrass and Marcus Reed were perfect iu attendance. A society pin, an emblem of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was lost somewhere in town last Saturday. The design is three links of a chain on nearly a square shield. It 4*~vaitMd by the owner for its association, being the gift of a dead relative. for hls trouHe upou leaving it at this office. The track of the Indianapolis. Delphi & Cliieago railway was laid into Rensselaer day before yesterday, February sth, and a train of cars rim into town for tiie first time. It was an event of more interest than any that had preceded it in the history of the the people who scarcely talk auy tiling •> else. Mr. J. E. Alter, teacher of Rose Bud school, Union township, reports 28 scholars enrolled during the month which ended February Ist. The average daily attendance was 25-3 s. Charles Swaiin, Edward Swaim, Isaac Alter, Mouford Pritchard, Nora Pritchard, Amber Greenfield, Emma Wyatt aud Ella Warne were perfect iu <ieiKirtm.ent, punctuality and study. At tiie request of numerous patrons • ■The Union publishes the list of lauds in Jasper county, advertised for sale by the auditor for delinqueut taxes. Tiie sale will be made at the court house next Monday. For the use of tiie ready-set matter thanks are tendered to the proprietor of the Democratic Sentinel. Married, at the residence of J. S, Cox, Esq., the bride’s father. February 3th, Mr. Moses McKee and Miss Emma A. Cox. A thousand kind wishes well forth from the heart for the happy couple. May their future be as bright and cloudless as the day ria which they were wed. There is no better place to stop at in Rensselaer than the Austin House, under the _ management of A- W. Cleveland. The house has beeu thoroughly refitted and renovated, and is kept iu excellent style.— Remington Times. Winter clothing in broken suits—coats, pants or vests—is oils red for the actual cost price at Willey & Sigler,’s. A coat, vest and pair of pants of good quality, but not matched in color, can be bought for six dollars. William I. Morgan of Gillam township will make a public safe of personal effects next Saturday. He is arranging to move to southeastern Kansas, aud will start about the last of this mouth.

Mr. James G. Weathers, an old citizen of llensselier, died yesterday morning, aged about sixty years. lie was a modest, upright man, a kind neighbor, and universally esteemed. The time card of the new Indiana* jiolir, Delphi <fc Chicago railway is j'uhlished in the advertising column* of Thk Ukwk this week. It goes ftito effect on the 15th instant. - Several car load* of lumber’ and other freight were brought over tlie new railroad yesterday—the day following lire completion of track-laying to lUu&sclacr. Ail "kinds of job printing is done at Tub Uxiox office at prices that permit ms no competition. Cull and leave orders. , ~~' Knit wear, consisting of nubias, jackets, etc., sold for the actual job cotit at Willey & Sigler’s. For sale or rent, Tuteur’s saloon. Term* reasonable. Enquire of L. Tutvttr. IS-ts.

F. J. Sears A Co. shipped .the first freight over the new road outward, yesterday morning Old newspapers for sale at this offica for 10 cents a dozen. Six fora nickel. Arrangements are being perfected by ths young people to liave a grand ball in Starr's Hall, St. \ aleatiue'a night. It ia to be given a» a conclusion of the festivities on the occasion of the opening of the Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Hallway to Kenaselaer. A splendid time ia anticipated, and preparations are being made on an extensive scale. Everybody invited. Fresh peaches, cherries, blackberries and cove oysters in 2-lb yan» for 16 cents a can or seven cans for (I. Dried blackberries 12] cents n pound ; dried peaches dried apples aud fresh cranberries as cheap as the best qualities ean.be allordvd, —-ail to be found at Starr’s cash grocery. In proof of what we have said before: that 100 consumer gets the beuetlt: Ludd Hopkins and lien Waldorf liuve just received their first freight over the new railroad. It is a ear load of flour. You know what the Bannuh flour has been selling for, call and see what the price is now. Marriage licenses were issued during the week to John M. l’rice and liosa A. llrud. dork, Moses McKeeand Emma Cox , With am P. Bennett and Mary K. Moore, James D. M a reel lus and Tititka M. Miller, nul Alfred Guide berry and Flora Kilpulrick. Now should this paragraph fall under the notice of any person that uses plug, tine cut, shorts or smoking tobacco; cigars, cigarettes or cheroots; lei him remember that Starr has the best quality and cheapest goods of the kind iu Keosselaer. Do you want envelopes In quantity? Call at The Umax ortico aud examine ijuality and prices before buying elsewhero. it is a fact that we will do better iu this tin" of goods than any other house in Jasper county. Wm. B. Can ipe p oattnaalCljaAJiwtt'JUiUßL. called upon Thu Union office this morning. Business iu bis town is obstructed by the mud embargo to some extent, hut still, a little is dune in the grain trade. Ludd Hopkins anticipates an important change in his bii-finess at an early day, for which he has vi-iiturcd a reduction in the I rices of all goods until the 20th of February. Go to Kern's for glassware, queensware, pocket and table cutlery at reduced prices. Parties in want of full sots will find it to l.e for their advantage to price these goods. The net proceeds of the two theatrical exhibitions to create a nucha for a soldiers’ monument fund, which went given by amateurs last to about $25. Harf keeps eight distinct varieties and grades of lea, half a doicn kinds of cotlee, and | rices.graduated according to quality. Select that you liko best. Pleasanter winter weather was never known ia this locality; but the roads are not in the best condition that the oldest iohwhitant has known. Tchs are made a specialty at Kern’s grocery-. Prices from 30 cents to $1 a pound for the finest imperial and gunpowder. -A new crate of glassware and queensware was opened at 0, C. Starr’s y ester Jay. Prices reduced 20 per cent. Go to C. C. Stair's cash grocery for provisions. I 2

This day the 1., D. & C. Railroad will bring their first carload of salt which is conrignoJ Iu Kill'n f ii'gfgußiy-i>»tabliai>.tneni T t lie juice of which is now reduced to $1.75 per barrel.