Rensselaer Union, Volume 11, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 June 1879 — School Reports. [ARTICLE]

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BmoADiicn Gknkkal.—A late number of the Cowley County Telegram, published at Winfield, Kansas, states that Governor St. John has commissioned A. 11. Green a ibrigadier of the stntp militia. Gen. Green was a Jasper county boy. At the close of the late democratic war*he published the Jasper Signal a few months in Rensselaer, then engaged in the dry goods business and finally moved to his present homo. The Telegram says (of the appointment: Wo believe tliis a deserving compliment. Gen. Green hasamilitary record of which he may be proud, as are our citizens who know him, and especially the “boys In blue” who fought side by side with him in the war of the rebellion. Ho entered the army as a private in ttio Ninth Indiana, for three months’ service. After serving his time out, he entered the Forty-eight Indiana; participated in all the hard fought battles of the Army of the Mississippi, and finally marched with Sherman to the sea, resigning his position as captain and aid-de-camp lo Gen. W. T. Clark, having served four years apd one month. Gen. Green is practicing law and engaged in selling real estate at Winfield. He advertises extensively, occupying tlirep fourths of three long columns in the Telegram, set in solid nonparicl type, with descriptions of the tracts on his books. Of his business the Telegram speaks as follows: Mr. Green has worked up an immense trade in roa! estate, by attending closely to his business. lie has never resorted to the species of outside drumming and pulling strangers into his oftieo, so popular with ono-horse establishments, to secure trade, but lias achieved his success in attractii>g customers by advertising largely, and, when they call at his ofiioe, treating them like gentlemen and giving them all the information at- bis command. lie has a larger list of lands on his books for sale than any other real estate agent in this county could ever boast; and this list comprises some of the most desirablo lands in the county. We can cheerfully commend Mr. Green to both the buyer and the seller, knowing that the interests of each class will lose nothing for having been entrusted to his care. As a schoolinato and boyhood friend in auld lang syne,’ the editor of The Union congratulates Dolph; is pleased to iearn of his prosperity and honors, and wishes he may live to a ripe old age, a successful ami happy man, a useful member of society, and when death comes, as come it must to all, may his body be brought to rest in the bosom of x>kl --Jasper, providing be cannot spare time to com* while living.

The Circus.-—From the earliest periods of history mankind has been fascinated liy the circus. No other amusement is so cosmopolite in its adaptation to tlie pleasing of the multitude. Adults and children, male and female, patrician and plebian, monarch and subject, philosopher and fool, the refined and the common, the educated and the illiterate, the sedate and the frivolous, barbarians and civilised, savage and enlightened, all are captivated l«y the feats of agility, strength, horsemanship and daring, often marvellous and thrilling, and not infrequently almost sublime, that are .shown Jn the tented arena. Fabulous sums of money were expended by the Homan emperors to provide the circus with attractions to amuse their subjects, atid immense amphitheatres, the ruins ol which two thousand yearslater are a world’s wonder, were built at public expense to seat the thousands that thronged on gala-days to witness the grand exhibitions. Nor has the tastes of mankind untlefgonc material change in this respect in twenty centuries. In the capitals of modern Europe and in the more populous cities of America, the circifs flourishes in splendor scarcely less magnificent than in the days" of Grecian or Roman grandeur: Hut t-hu attractions of the circus are not confined to the centers of wealth and fashion, for really meritorious companies make animal lourß of the country, visiting and exhibiting in the more Important towns. ' One is advertised to show in Rensselaer one week from Saturday, and the reader is referred ( to its advertisement .for a list of its special attractions. ' . '■* --^== Postponed. —Mrs. Ilammond announces the indefinite postponement of 'lf i pefFontfarne* of the- GanUtu.

ot The Crowning of the Rose. The prolongod and serious sickness of Mrs. Starr.precludes the public nse of tho hall in the story above her chamber. This delay, however, need bu no disadvantage, as it will give the performers opportunity to study and intimately familiarize themselves with tho beauties of its several parts and tbe charming harmony of the whole. As in everything, else she undertakes, Mrs. Hammond has bJjen indefatigable in labors to arrange and fit the actors in this lovely little musical drama for their several parts. Possessing a natural talent for music, her taste trained to tho admiration of tho artistic, and having the experience of many years in teaching the refining art toothers, the public may confidently anticipate an entertainment of superior merit whenever this enterprising lady and her class of talented pupils shall make their performance. Decoration. — Decoration Day was observed with proper ceremonies this year, by the people of Rensselaer and vicinity. A procession of Sabbath school classes, exsoldiers carrying the national flag, Knights of Pythias, citizens afoot, citizens in carriages, was formed at the public square, and, preceded by a cornet band, marched to Weston Cemetery, where a regular order cf appropriate exercises was performed. The attendance was large, fully equaling if not exceeding that of any pievious year. The addresses, singing and music were meritorious to excellent, and the floral offerings artistic and very beautiful. J. 11. S.voddy.— After serving in the capacity of County Examiner .three successive terms, this gentleman is relieved of pubjic cares add again promoted to the independent position of private citizenship. No predecessor was so long continued in officej 1 and the most implacable of enemies must oonsent that his administrations have been conspicuous for tenacity of purpose, unflagging zeal, organizing and systematizing talent of high order, and a devotedness to the cause of universal education, which are at once remarkable and admirable. His youthful successor cannot act more wisely than to study to emulate these prominent characteristics.

County Superintendent. —On Monday, the to wnsLip trustees elected David B. Now els superintendent’ o f Jasper county,lon the fourth ballot. The contestants were James H. Snoddv, present incumbent, Lewis Mitchell and Mr. Nowels. Much interest wrs taken by the public, and each gentleman was backod by ardent friends “who gallantly contested the ground inch by inch. The firm of James & Cissol, pub lishers and printers, was dissolved May 31st. Mr. Morvin O. Cissel retires. Accounts due the firm are to be paid to Horace E. James, who assumes the firm indebtedness. Claims against individual membere of the late firm must he settled by the person who contradfod the obligation. The Union will continue under the management of Iloraoe E. James—at the postoffice. Accidentally Suot.-R. 11. Purcupile, Jesse Miilikon and anuipber of others made up a sporting party and went up to the Kankakee region the first of the week. In shooting at a bird that was flushed betwbeh them the contents of Purcnpile’s shot-gun was lodged in the upper part of Milliken’s legs, making painful, though notmecessarily dangerous, wounds. ’ • V —■■ ■- I n———— —» Entertainment. —Tho ladies of the Methodist Episcopal congregation will give an entertainment on Wednesday, June 11, consisting of dinner, supper, the evening, ice cream, strawberries, etc. Dinner 25 cents, supper 15 cents. The place of entertainment will be announced by posters. ~ Special corrcsi>omlein'«of ’ins Union. Bradford, Ind., May 31. —This morning at about 3 o'clock Dr; Atkins’ drug store was discovered on fire. The flames communicated to a blacksmith and carpenter shop adjoining, and all were destroyed. Thomas Denton was styeping in a little room joining and had barely time to dress and escape. Nothing . the buildings was^savod-

Special corruapondenco oVl'wrfcStloa. Goodland, Ind., jiM* ], 186ft.-* The amount of flax so## hi this region this seaaoo If double (hat of any former year. Lata raids (airl done it a greatdeal of good. Mach 1 trouble has bten experienced b/ farmers with their seed corn. Bond fields hare been planted over ib# third time without getting a good stand. A sweeping temper snee revival is in progress here. Nears/ every man in or within dve rtilaf of Goodland has taken the Bln# Ribbon pledge. George E. Vermelt*, of Jasper county, sold a eolft last week, twenty montba old, f#f two hundred dollars—the foal ff an English mare by Bay Chief. Special correspondence of Taa Umox Cbawfokdsvillk, Ind., June B. T. B. Stringfield and B. W. Cr’athpton, Illinois State Lecturers of tb# Independent Order of Good Templars, will be in Rensaelaer on tha ’ evening* of June 19th, 30th and 21st/ giving free lectures oil behalf of tfe# order of Good Templars and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Indiana. Let all whowant to hear a good argument in favor of sobriety be present. The lectures will be opened promptly at 7:30 p. m. The place of meeting will be announced hereafter.

MRS C. V . FAIRCHILD.

President 8. W. G. T. U t

Miss Candace Boroughs, teache# at Pleasant Ridge, Mariou town-' ship, reportß for the month ending' May 23rd, the enrollment of 2 1 scholars, and an average dally at* tendance of 18. Those who were perfect in punctuality, attendance, deportment and study are Joai# Parkison, Maggie Parklson, Emma Gwin, Minnie MoDonald, Fannie McDonald, Maud McDonald, Helen* Johnson and Emma Mayhew. A. C. Jones, teacher of Cent*# school, Barkley township, reports for the month ending May 30th, an enrollment of 26 scholars. The” average daily attendance was 23. Perfeot in conduct and study Eufma Shook, Jennie Shook, Matti# Shook, Robert Shook, Willie GraW ner, Graoe NichoUa, Rebeooa Xiohoils, Josie Nicbolls, Brittie Marion. Merril M. Tyler, tdathef Of Oaktown school, Union township, reports the enrollment of 20 scholars for the month ending May 23d/ Average daily attendanee 16.6/ Minnie Troxell, Emma Robinson, Kitty Harrington, Georg# Cover, Anna Cover, Delia Haecdft iftd Chattie Sayers were perfect in' study and deportment. Patron# are invited to visit and ate thtf workings oi the school. D. H. Guild teaober of Pleasant Ridge school, Gillam township, reports for the month ending Ma/ 30th, the enrollment of 36 scbolari/ Average daily attendance 27.8/ Perfect in atteudanoe, punctuality and deportment: Emma Hanley, Ella Hanley, George Mason, Sarah Prewett, Susan Odom, Ellis Odom, Cerilda Ginn, Rosie Shepherd, Norah Miller, Katie Rodgers, Georg# Logan, Alice O’Brian. John E. Alter, teacher of Inde* pendenco school, Barkley township, reports for the month ending Me/ 9th, 1879, the enrolljnent of 30 sebolars, and the average daily attendanee of 24.45. Thoae scholars who were perfect in punctuality,* deportment and study are Meilie Abbett, Eliza Adair, Aliee Adair, Mollie Daniels, Nellie Galbreatb, Margy Henkle, Sarah Knight, Mary Knight, Jane Knight, Ettar Ilyan, Ula Switzer. Mrs. Einelino L. Switzer, teacher' oi Sandridgo school, Barkley low#* ship, reports for the month ending' April 26th, an enrollment of 40 pupils, with an average daily attend-' anoeof 26.6. Willis Hurley, James 1 Cavender, Theodore Bessy, Steven 1 Daywitt, Wm. A. Goff, Maggie' Braddock, Gertrude Cavender antJ Rosa Hurley were perfect in attendance and deportment. For th# month ending May 23rd, there was an enrollment of 86 pupile, with am average daily attendance *f 22.1, Steven Daywitt, Harvey Daywitt, Arthur Zimmerman and Rosa Mo* Ginnis were perfeot in attendance and deportment. If parents desire their children to learn they must not | allow them to miss a single day.