Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1899 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Queer Crowd At a Sale. Rochester Republican. One of Fulton county’s substantial Republicans is Peter Mutchler. Some time ago he was elected to the office of road supervisor, in which position he served to the satisfaction of his constituents, but they tell a funny story on him will bear repeating to our readers. It is the duty of supervisors to take up and dispose of cattle running at large and of estrays. At one time he had an estray steer which he advertised as the law directs, but no one called for it so he advertised it for sale. When the day of sale came no one appeared to bid on the critter, but Peter proceeded to sell it all the same and bid it off to himself at the cost of advertising, &c. In some way the legality of the sale was questioned in the Fulton circuit court, yesterday, and among the questions the judge asked Peter was this one: “Who were present when you made the sale of the steer to yourself?” “Nobody but me and God and the other cattle.” The court and the attorneys smiled audibly, and the matter was taken under advisement to determine the legality of the sale.

Election of Church TrusteesNotice is hereby given to the members and supporters of the Presbyterian church at Rensselaer, Indiana, that the regular annual meeting will be held at the church at 7:30 o’clock p. m. on Thursday March 30, 1899, for the purpose of electing three Trustees, also two Elders of the church. The secretary and treasurer of the Board of Trustees, will make their annual report to the meeting so also will the proper officers of all the auxiliary societies of the church. By order of the Board of Trustees. John Eger, C. D. Martin, President. Secretary. Hear, Ye Hungry! At Mrs. Cleaver’s restaurant, southeast of the depot, fresh bread is on sale, daily. If you are hungry give her a call, she will give you ham and eggs, coffee, bread and butter, for 20 cents. Also a dish of vegetable soup, for 5 cents. wtf Easter sale Alexandria kid gloves the best made in all shades. Chicago Babgain Store.