Rensselaer Union, Volume 11, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 September 1879 — Page 4

PKrtday, Eept 11th, 1879.

EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.

’ The l«w makes it the duty ot tnuleea to select and hire teachers. Hrheold law permitted the people of a diatthl to select. Although the old has been superseded by the new for more than six it is aliU in force in mor* than half the townships of the state. The tens tees of these townships do not like to assume the responsibility which the new law imposes, and so the district meeting for the pnrpose of eeleetiaft loachera still hold• sway. The evils growing out of those meetings can not easily be exaggerated. There are almost always several candidates for the same school, one or more often having relatives in the district. Thu canwass is generally hot, and the meeting exciting. The defeated candidates are usually dissatisfied, and unfrequeutly charge fraud upon she succesefhl party. The success ftil candidate frequently has to enter school with nearly half the district bitterly opposed to him : and, much as it is to be 'regretted, this opposition does not cease when school bogins. Family and neigh norhood feuds are often genera*ed in tliia way that last for years. Under such circumstance*, schools can do but little good. It is the testimony of all stale superintendents, that under the old law more questions and more appeals come to them, growing out of these meetings, than from all others combined. To avoid these contentions, the new law was passed, and while it is not quite se democratic, it is much the best for the schools. If the trustee eelects the teachers, as a rule, the name ones will remain in each township as if the people selected them, but there would probably be some difference in the ’ arranging of them; and the probahililies are strongly hi favor of ihe trustees' makingj.be more equitable distribution. But the principal ar gumcut in favor of the present law is that it puts each teacher in a school without the excitement and prejudice against him generated by the meeting. The present law may not be the best possible, but it is, without question, a great improvement upon the old one. Both the oath of office and the good or the schools, for which the trustees are responsible, demand that they ateff carry ouf Ute law at it tianjf.

NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

Township Institutes for Winter, 1879-80. Jordan Township. The Institutes for said township will bo held on the second Saturday of each month during the ensuing school-term; the first, to be held at the “Egypt” school house, on the second Saturday in October, 1879, for which has been arranged ' the following programme of uxer cisea. PROGRAMME. sounds and diacritical marks, teacher of school No. 1. Egypt 9:40 to 10:20 a. m.—Composition, teacher of school No. 2. McCoy’s. 10:20 to 10:40 a. m.—Recess. X):4O to 11:20“ £ m.—infinitives and participles, teacher of school No. 3. Union. 11:20 a. m. to 12:00 m.—Analysis in fractions, teacher of school No. 4. Never fail. 12:00 m. to 1:00 p. m.—Recess. KOO p. ra. 1:40 p. ni.—School management, teacher of school No. £ Blake. 1:40 p. m. to 2:20 p. m—Map drawing, teacher of No. 6. Bullis. 2:20 p. m. to 2:40 p. m.—Recess. 2:40 p. m. to 3:20 p. m.—HistoryThe great Rebellion. Teacher of school No. 7. Maple Grove. 3:20 p. m. to 4:00 p. m.—Miscellaneous. The .teachers of the ..several schools are requested to be present at thia institute, whether their particular school has then commenced os not. The place of holding the next institute and programme for the same will be arranged at thia one. Preparation and promptness desirable. By order ot < E. Bobb, J. A. Burnham*, Trustee. Teacher of No. 1.

Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adopted by the teachers at the' dose of the Institute, week before ; 7 -;. ■■■ ■ k ■ — — W herbas. The State Board of Education is constantly,requiring, at the hands of the teachers of the state, a higher qualification, and is securing this by making the examinations more rigid each successive year; and, Whereas, The compensation received for teaching is our only resource upon which we can draw to thus better qualify ourselves; therefore be it Ifanteed, That we, as teachers of Jasper county, deprecate aud protest against the further reduction of teachxj*nJ WHOM th A tnifltAAA of i A AAV AF—WB W ffEJJwTB Wj" lUU va IMnvvD vri lUC DX7VXJB al township*. Revolved, That we mutually agree to report promptly to the county superintendent at the close of each M'hool mouth such items of it'tfortnation relating to our schools as he shall dpem important, provided the superintendent furnish the necessary Jtyvohvd, That each teacher sballj if practicable, subscribe for and take into bls school s copy of the county uaper ip iWtilch IDe Educational DeKaTweTjts teachers, will ehesrfulfy and earnestly co-operate with the county superintendent to IneraaiH) the efficiency and elevate t<» a higher standard of excellence the ■ seboplsM Jasper rounty, and we call and cutins to join laSiWb us and aid in this noble „-write

Proceedings of the Board of Jasper County Commissioners.

The Board met in regular Bearion on Monday September Ist, 1879., Aq appropriation of 130 was made tor repairing a bridge on Curlis’ Creek near John Yeoman’s. Sarah Erwin was releatbd from taxe«t«Meased against her. An appropriation of 924 made to the town of Rensselaer Jo repair bridge on Iroquis river. Shelby Grant, Superintendent Conmy Farm, submits his annual report. Number of inmates, 8; receipts, 8172.27; expenditures, ♦ 1,001.30. Y The proposition of Dr. M. W. Reigle to attend the poor in Carpi nter township for six months for 874.50 was aeoep'ed. The implication of Joseph Willet for license to retail liquor in Remington was refused. All the petitions lor bridges and grades and appropriations asked therefor were continued. The applications of Francis Hays and Mary J. Goff for a'ditch in Barkley township was examined and approved, and John C. Porter, Henry Fisher ajxLJohn W. Hargraves were appointed appraisers to assess the lands affected and benefited, and the auditor directed to make transcript for applicants. An appropriation of 875 for repairing the Parker bridge, between Barkley and Hanging Grove townships, under the direction of David Gray, trustee, to be accepted by Wra. K. Parkison as agent of the Bourd. An appropriation of 875 for the repair of the Thorn bridge, between Barkley and Hanging Grove townships, under the direction of Samuel R. Nichols, trustee, to be accepted by Wm. K. Parkison as agent of the Board. , The petition of James Rogers et al, and the remonstrance of C. J. Borntrager et al for and against prohibiting animals to run at large on the enclosed lands in Union township were continued, and parties permitted to withdraw papers to procure signatures. An additional allowance of 813 per quarter was allowed Wm. Beck for keeping Mary Lewis, iimking 828 per quarter, Beck to clothe her. Trustee of Carpenter township authorized to furnish relief to ■Samuel Eckels, Mrs. Carmody and John Harklr.y, each in a sum not to exceed 826, for the quarter. The petition ot T. O. Connor et al for relief of Mrs. Carmody and family, referred to James F. Irwin, trustee of Carpenter township. The Sheriff was authorized to receive the pnmp in court bouse square Mrh£n satisfied it works according to warrantee. Charles P. Hopkins’ proposals to paint and tighten the Groom, Bedford, Hoover and Carpenter’s Creek bridges, at Remington for 833, accepted. The allowances made by the Board at this session will appear in another column. Several allowances were continued for waul of trustees’ signatures. The change of a road in Marion township, petitioned for by Alfred Thompson et al. The viewers heretofore appointed report favorably. Change granted road—6o feet wide. The change of a road in Newton township, petitioned for by AbraTiani Freeland et al., the viewers having reported favorably. Change granted road—so feet wide. The petition of Joseph Dwenger et al for a change of road in Marion township was resisted by S. P. Thompson and Wm. C. Pierce. The Board decided the notice insufficient and dismissed the cause. The petition of James Wiseman et al for a highway on county line e, n Jasper and Newton was continued.

Old Settlers' Reunion.

The Old Settlers of Jasper nnd Newton counties held their annual reunion for 1879 in the court house at Rensselaer, Indiana, Saturday, September 6th. The meeting was called to order at 2 o’clock P. M., by Hon. George H. Brown, of jasper connty, the retiring president of the organization. Hon. Jared Benjamin, of Jasper county, was chosen permanent chairman of the meeting and president of the society fol- the ensuing year. Frank W. Babcock was elected secretary. On taking the chai; Mr. Benjamin defined the object of the meeting in a short appropriate speech. Regular exercises were then opened with prayer by Rev. Hope B. Miller. The opening address was read by Marion L. Spitler, Esq. The address sparkled with happy allusions to early time scenes, and was full of practical ’suggestions for the present and future. ' Then followed off-hand speeches in response to calls by the chair from Judge Hammond, John Querry, “Uncle Gus” Bingham, Thomas Robinson apd Samuel L. Sparling of Jasper county, and Messrs. Thomas Barker and Thomas Buswell ot Newton county. A general good feeling prevailed throughout the meeting, and after the speeches there was a hearty vote in favor of continuing the organization and for holding the nekt annual meeting on tbe first Saturday in next September at such place as the executive committdff shall select. On motion the president was authorized to appoint an executive committee of five, to have charge of the business of the society, to make arrangements for its next reunion, etc.; also to appoint an bdvisory committee of twelve; these committees to be appointed at the convenience of the nxcaident and to be announced through the newspapers of the two counties, ’ v ’ •. ; 'I > <

The executive committee as pointed by the president consist* of Thomas IL Barker and John Me Carthy of Newton county, William K. Parkiaon, Charles M. Watson, Frank W. Babcock of Jasjfer county. The advisory committee consists of Siroou Alter, Samuel L. Sparling, A. W. Bingham, Thomas Robinson, Marion L. Spitler, Alex. Ro wen, John Querry, ot Jasper county, Znchariah Spitler, Thomas Bus well, Ransom Elijah, Henry 8. Harris, Newton county. Thu Rensselaer, Kentland, Remington and Goodland newspapers were respectfully asked to publish iliese proceedings.

JARKD BENJAMIN,

Frank W. Babcock, Secretary. Mr. Clifton, the sewing machine expert and mechanic, will remain in Rensselaer until after the fair. Parties wanting their machines repaired, cleaned or readjusted should drop a jxistal at the post office or leave their machines at E. L. Clark’s hardware store. A su|*erior elasa of needles, oil and repair on sale.

Advertised Letters.

Letters addressed as below remain oncinimed in the Poel'Office at Rensselaer, Indiana, September Bth, 1879: Daugherty, Samantha. Downing, Mr. Wingate. Histon, Wm. C. Hot, John C. Long, Sanford. Mead, M. 8. Mack, Mr. Thomas. Bet>p t John • Tharp, Henry A. Esq. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say they are advertised. All of this listof letters that remain unclaimed will be forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Washington, D. C. after four weeks from the date above.

HOBACK E. JAMES,

LEGAL BOTICES. Allowances made by the Board of com- I 'toia.ioners of Jasper county, Indiana, nt thetv Ssiitcillilw* laiUi. BBLisr or roo*. Israel 11. Washburn, medical attendance Inj-t quarter $ 74 87 J. 11. Baumgardner, keeping child of Rogers 20 28 James F. Irwin, aid to John Hartley t 00 Emmet Kannal, school books for Nancy Casey. . 850 Wm. H. Tvler, trustee of Keener township n 48 Wm. Beck, for keeping Mary Lewis. 11 M “ “ 13 28 Ira C. Kingsbury * Co., Carpenter township 42 50 8. A M. Solomon, Carpenter township 82 10 E. J. Sears A Co., on account of Mary Lewis ] 88 W. J. Wright, coffin for child of f>. Wyatt t M W. J. Wright, coffin for child of Wm. Mulden 4 00 1 ’ $233 01 coMMiasioMnas’ cover. Wm. B. Price, commissioner 88100 Isaac D. Dunn, commissioner 21 00 Wm. K. Parkison, commissioner 17 60 Geo. M. Robinson, sheriff 12 00 871 50 TAXKB BEFVNDKn. Martha C. French, property iu Remington >368 « $ 2 68 COfKTT ATTOaXEV. R. 8. Dwiggius, quarterly salary .. 837 50 837 50 anvEßTisixo. 11. E. James 8480 James W. McEwen 80 50 •• •• balance of old ac’t 12 50 —*— 853 80 covkty orriczns. JI. A. Barkley, auditor, quarterly “salary ..., 8488 65 11. I. Adams, treasurer, quarterly . salary 200 00 FOOR FARM. L. C. Grant, blacksmithing 8 2 50 W. K. Parkison, agent of board, su ytcrvlsing 21 00 Ralph Fendlg, work done by J. W. Nelson 2187 C. C. Starr, groceries furnished 84 01 Willey A Sigler, goods furnished /IS 18 Shelby Grant, help hired JOB 45 Shelby Grant, superintendent, servi- < -- > ccs and money paid [ 178 25 F. L. Cotton, lumber furnished M 50 F. W. Bedford, doors furnished 2 25 Norniau Warner, goods furnished .. 38 22 Shelby Grant, threshing grain. A. .. 22 84 Geo. Grand ) 165 \ 8547 78 PUBLIC mrROVBMIXTS. W. H. McColly, lumber for court bouse fence • 816 54 Samuel Daugherty, hauling gravel around public square 12 50 Geo. M. Robinson, sheriff, material aud work on fence 22 31 ssl 35 kOAM. Geo. M. Robinson, sheriff, serving notices. .5......... 7 20 Jasper Keuton, viewer ( 1 50 Hugh W. Porter, viewing and re- — l>oriing. 8 00 E. T. Hani log. Justice of the Peace, swearing viewers. 25 E. T. Harding. Justice ot the Peace, swearing viewers 25 EJias Marion. Justice of the Peace, • swearing viewers '. 25 Wm. M. Noland, viewer.. 1 50 Rial B. Harris, viewer r 1 50 James T. Randle, viewing and reporting . . 8 00 $lB 45 INCIBBNTAL. • C. C. Starr, water pitcher for court jiouse $ 75 H. A. Bark lev, auditor, postage 2 80 Chas. H. Price, clerk, special service and expressage 1 35 K. L. Clark, hardware for county of«ees * 10 Emmet Kannal, for county offices ... 2 65 H. I, Adams, treasurer, postage 1 50 J. 11. Baumgardner, work on outLuildiiig. -. 3 00

*ls 65 INSANITY. Gen. M. Robinson, sheriff, on aco’t of J. B. Hurley *BB 70 Chas H. Price, clerk, on acc’t of J. B. Hurlev. 5 0® E. T. Itnrding, Justice of the Peace, on acc’t of J. B. Hurley J 00 A. H. Wood, Justice of uio Peace, on aoe’t of- J. B> Hurley .- . .77-.-— .. .. - 200 1. B. Washburn, M. D., on acc’t of J. B. Hurley » 00 B. Fcndig, clothing, on aco’t of J. B. Harley ■•- 19 00 Chas. H. Price, clerk, on acc’t of Joseph W. Price 4 10 M. B. Altrf, M. D., on aoe’t of Joseph W. Price ■ . «» Geo. M. Robinson, sheriff; on acc’tof Joseph W. Price 44 15 Erastus Peacock, assistant, on aoe’t of Joseph W. Frige »OH «'■ . . X *l4l IS niTcaxs. George Besse, viewer *4 50 Henry Welsh, viewer 4 50 *• 0* sure avion st. David B. Noweis. county superintendent, cost services ’ rniBONBU. Geo. M.,Robinson, sheriff *l9 <0 '' *■•«• STATTOWnT AMP BOOIS. Spring * Robertson, for county super- ’ intpnden*■ » Spring A Robertson, for county of- - Win. Braden, tor sheriff B*oo ‘t- ■ jllO 49 Total anftof allowances *l,o® W State of Indiana, Jasper Cewaty, ss: I, Hcnrv A. Berkley. Auditor in and foe eaid county, do hereby certify that tbe forgoing is a true and complete statement ©fallowances made by the Board ot Connty Commissioners, at their September term, 18f9. « J Witness my hand and official seel at Rensselaerthis 10th day of Sep- (*"*!*) tamber, A.D, ism r , HENET A. BARKLXY. . Auditor.

Beal Estate Tnuufora. For the week ending September Ji th, the record of transfers of real estate in Jasiwr county was as follows: 11. H. Bates to Benjamin M. Butliff, part aw 35,K,7-89awn. T, 82. MA Marton L. Spitler to James A, Thornton aS se 16. X, 4—Bo acres. Quit claim 75 Jacob Wile io W. J. Cason etui, sw ' 84. 88. t~• acres *• Christopher C. Thornton to W. 11. A C. Ktumiiew. iota 3 and 10, Moek 8 Hewsseloer, SOO Lena Tuteur to Jane Rasa, lota 2 and 8, block 41 Woatoa’a second addition to Rensselaer j............................ James J. Perrin to Mary Loekwood, pert UK nw 88,27,6 LtoO A Iso placed of record 4 mortgages and 8 chattel mortgages. LESLIE 0. GREET, BLACKSMITH. Shop at Terhune’s old stand on Front ■treet. All work warranted. Call. ■ - - ; -l— n-*’ 1 1... ■ —a. A. L. WILLIS, CkTTTSTSMITH AMD IBbM WORKER. Lathe for Turning Iron. Bliop on river bank south of School House. Hunters, Inventors and owners of Thershing and other Machines are respectfully invited to call. 11-51 GROCERIES, Cigars, Tobacco, (WBCTIomi, ML. mffl DOOR ABOVE AUSTIN’S HOTEL. U. TUTEUR.

President.

’CV. 0. O XL -W X LIST Keeps a fine stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY and all kinds of Musical Merchandise, which arc offered cheaper than any other House in Jasper or adjoining counties. Agent for the Rockford Watch, tlie liest watch for the money lin the world. Sells the Elgin Watch teu per cent, cheaper than any other Honse in the county. Agent for several different manufacturers of Organs and Pianos. A One stock of Knives, Revolvers, Scissors, Spectacles, Jewelry, etc., Inst All work warranted to give satisfaction. or ho pay. Watch Work a specialty. Rana Howland, Marble Worker, Rensselaer, Indiana. Will handle American and Italian ! Marble, Quincy and Scotch Granite, ! and give special attention to” building work. • 11-51 GEORGE GRAVEL, Manufacturer of and Dealer in HARNBBB,BADDLEB, Bridies, CoZZars, Whips, HORSE CLOTHING-, &c.,&c. Strict attention paid to repairing. Front Street, below Washington, Rensselaer, Indiana.

Postmaster.

Solid Insoles. . _■ A. : Solid Counters. ; Hand Made. Every Pair Warranted. FALLEY & HOES’ BOOTS AND SHOES , : v None are genuine without Our Diamond Shaped Green Paper Stamp bearing our firm name, on the Bottom of Every Pair. We cut into our goods only the IiELEBRATED West Virginia Tanned Stock. Our goods, for Style, Fit anti Wear, have no equals. Ask for them. FALLEY & HOES, LaFayctte, Indiana. Genuine Falley & Hoes Boots and Shoes are sold by A. Leopold, Rensselaer, Indiana, at Bass’ stand. 11-49-6 m

PITTSBURGH, CINCINNATI & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY. “PAN-HANDLII 80T7T8.” Condensed Time Card-Columbus and State Line Division. OOINO HAST. ' No. 1. No. 5. Lve.~St«ie Line + 2.05 p. in. + 6.30 a. tn. Arr. Logansport 5.00 ” 9.15 M Lve. " • 1.00 a. m Arr. Marion 2.83 “ 11.07 « . “ Hartford 5.17 “ 11.50 “ “ Ridgeville. 4.10 “ 12.40 p.m. “ Union City 5.05 “ 1.10 “ “ Bradford Junction 6.00 “ 2.0 C “ *• Piqua 9.23 “ 4.15 “ “ Urbana 10.85 “ 5.20 “ “ Columbus 12.85 p. m. 7.25 “ ooino west. No- 6. No. 8. Lve. Columbus 6.30 a. m. + 5.40 p. m. Arr. Urbana . 8.05 “ 7.40 “ - Piqua 8.58 “ 9.00 “ “ Bradford Junction* 9.3 “ +9.30 “ “ Union City 10.25 “ 10.43 “ “ Ridgeville 16.58 u 11.90 “ * Hartford 11.50 “ ISJfan. as. “ Marion IX4O p. m. LffT * •* Logansport 2.80 “ 3Jfo < “ Stateline.. 10JO •* 10.40 « Richmond and Chicago Division. ooihu nobth. Xa l He. M, Lve. Cincinnati + 7.30 a. tn “ Richmond +10,50 “ ...... Arr. Hagcratown 11.3 “ “ New Castle 12.05 p. m. “ Anderson ........ 1.20 “ ........... ** Kokomo 8.00 •* • 2.15 a. m. “ Logansport 4.00 “ 8.05 “ a Chicago BJO “ 7.50 “ OOINO SOVTB. No. 1. No. 7. Lve. Chicago 8.20 p. m. + 9.00 a. ni. Arr. Logansiiort 12.45 a. m. L4O p. m. “ Kokomo 1.50 •* S.oo “ “ Anderson 4.37 “ ® “ Newcastle 5.85 “ “ Hagerstown 6.M “ ** . Richmond 6.® “ ‘‘ Cincinnati 9.50 “ •Daily. +Daily except Sunday. Trains do not stop where time is omitted. W. L. O’BRIEN, >.. Gec’l Pass. A Ticket Agent, ? Columbus, Okie.

Bargains! Bargains! JUST HE«EI V ERR I The largest and best stock of Dry Goods and Dress Goods* The largest, cheapest and best stock of Clothing. The largest and best selected stock ot Boots and Shoes, * The greatest variety of Notions. The finest stock of ladies’ and gents’ Fusnishing Goods, The largest and best stock of Fancy Goods, Laces, Trimxnings, Inserting, Edging, Hosiery, etc., etc., ever displayed in Rensselaer. FOR THE SPRING TRADE! These Goods were bought for Cash, at a liberal discount, and will be sold cheaper than any other house can afford to sell them. Call and examine this Superb Stock and learn prices before making purchases. It costs nothihg to look at Goods and is no trouble to show them. ~~ A. LEOPOLD, Stone Building, Rensselaer, Indiana.

hearthv competition < xs tee £.ifs or trass: WILLET _ ffiIUEV *> &* E Sm SI AUERS GIVES 1 I E?r ’ ll Aw* BIG IPASHURE*f - 4 llf 1 Ii 1 WMEIBOjiSBEX, they never! - SIGLER k| announce to their ten ,I | I Ila thousand 'patrons in |_/ | .> Jasper and neighboring I a *** ■ counties that they have "ll I I * again stocked up with ft| III n H a large, select assort-I It B JI ment of fashionable • 1 R HATS CAPS, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes <• We announce a New Invoice of Wien’s, Youth’s £ Boys’ Clothing VALUED AT 54.000, 92 Dozen Pairs of Shoes, HUNDREDS OF HATS AND CAPS, NE# STYLES,. DRESS AND MILLINERY GOODS. These goods are first quality in all respects. They will be sold at prices to correspond with the times. No House undersells us. Cash buys astonisningly cheap these days. We take produce in exchange for goods, and allow the higheat market prices. Also, in addition to the stock par-. tially enumerated above, we keep a select stock of cxxoxojEi family gr.oceh.ihis. 1 Bring chsh and produce to Rensselaer, ask for Willey & Sigler’s store, and trade where you canalways, do best. -