Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1899 — Page 4

OFFICIAL PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY ISSUED EVERY TUESDAY A FRIDAY BY GEORGE E. MARSHALL, PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR. I ~ --——— » - OFFICE—In Republican building on corner of Washington and Weston Streets. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year j.. .$1.50 Six Months 75 Three Months 50 Friday, June 16, 1899.

BLACKFORD.

Children’s Day exercises will be «held at the Good Hope church in Union township Sunday June 18. Ethel Arnold after visiting Mrs. Nora Israel and other relatives in this vicinity a few days returned to her home in Fair Oaks Sunday. Leander Renicker and wife and Mr. Metzker and wife, of Delphi, attended the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred Renicker Saturday. Charles Gilmore and family, of DeMotte, visited at Anderson Monday. Quite a crowd of young folks attended the Children’s Day exercises Saturday evening at Parr, Rev. Metzker, of Delphi, preached at the Dunkard church Sunday. Mrs. Stanley of near Rensselaer, visited her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Jenkins Friday. Mrs. Margarette Henkle is quite sick again. John Frazee and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Fisher, of Dunnville, last week. T. H. Hurley was around in the Gifford district Sunday viewing the onion fields. a Lura Steele is on the sick list. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hurley Jr. died Friday, and was buried in the Sandridge cemetery Saturday. Anderson Jenkins is on the sick list.

FAIR OAKS.

Mr. and Mrs. L. Gallaher, of Kirklin, visited their son N. A McKay and family, over Sunday. Miss Amanda Hoyes, of Rensselaer, and Miss Fern Alter, of Rose Bud, visited Mr. and Mrs. Munden over Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Davisson and her neice Iva Alter, returned home last week from their winters’ stay in Dublin, Ark. James Smith and wife visited Mr. Jim Blake and wife over Sunday. Jake Spitzer left Sunday for Freeport, 111., were he has accepted a good position clerking in a general store.

THE FIRST BABY.

Its Coming is Looked Forward to With Both Joy and Fear and its Safe Arrival is Hailed With Pride and Delight by AIL

The arrival of the first baby in the household is the happiest and most important event of married life. Theyoung wife who is to become a mother delights to think of the happiness in store for her when the little one shall nestle upon her breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp the sweet and holy name, “mother. But her happy anticipation quickly vanishes when she realizes the terrible pain and suffering through which she must pass while bringing the little one into the world. An indescribable fear of the danger attendant upon the ordeal soon dissipates her joyfulness. Thousands of women have learned by experience that there is absolutely sm» necessity for the sufferings which attend child-birth; they know that by the use of “Mother’s Friend” —a scientific liniment—for a few weeks before the trying hour, expectant mothers can te prepare themselves for the final scour that the pain and suffering of the dreaded event are entirely obviated and it is safely passed through with comparatively little discomfort. AU women are interested, and especially expectant mothers who for the first time have to undergo this trial, in each a remedy; for they know the pain wnd suffering, to say nothing of thedangpar, which is in store for them. Mother’s Friend” is woman’s greatest blesrfing, for it takes her safely through the severest ordeal of her life. Every woman should be glad to read the little book “Before Baby is Born,” which contains Information of great value to all. It will be sent free to any one who sends

Mrs. P. W- Nelson and children and her sister Mrs. Laura Boyles, left Monday for a several days’ visit to the latters relatives and friends at Kentland. Ethel Arnold visited her sister, Mrs. Nora Israel, near Rensselaer several days last week. Edith Moffitt closed her two months’ term of select school last Saturday. Several young people from here attended Children’s Day exercises at Parr and Rose Bud last Saturday and Sunday nights. Nineteen tickets' were sold for the Chicago excursion last Sunday. Rev. James O’May, of lowa, the newly appointed pastor for the Rose l.awh circuit, preached his first sermon at the M. E. church last Sunday afternoon to a good sized congregation. Bro. O’May is a young man and comes well reccomended. He will preach again Sunday the 22th. Elder Beck will also be present on that day. About thirty friends and relatives gathered at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fry last Saturday evening in honor of Mr. Fry’s 60th birthday. The evening was spent in conversation and muaic and a general good time was had An elegant spread was served including ice cream and cake. Mr. Fry was presented with a handsome family Bible, the gift of his children, and several other useful presents were donated by his friends as remembrances of the occasion.

Yearly Meeting.

Elder Radcliff of eou them Indiana will preach at the Primitive Baptist church in Rensselaer on Saturday and Sunday June 17th and 18th at 10:30 o’clock a. m. and 3 o’clock p. m. Everybody is cordially invited. Mr. Hayner, expert piano tuner and repairer from Chicago is in town. Those having pianos wishing to have them put in first class order by “a proffessional” will please leave their order at P. W. Clark’s Jewelry store and receive prompt attention. From now on till the fourth of July, we offer 25 per cent off on all trimmed goods. Call and see the immense line of goods we

MRS. L. M. IMES.

carry.

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. Rotary Motion and Ball Bearings. ///SIMPLEST Iaw BEST Mr pALL wfl Notice To Contractors. NOTICE Is hereby jriven. that bids will be received by the Common Council of the city of Rensselaer. Indiana.up to 8 o’clock p. m. on the 10 DAY of July 1599, at the;< ouncll Chamber of said City, for furnishing the necessary labor and materials for the improvement of the following streets in said city by grading and macadamizing the same in accordance with the drovlsions of Ordinances numbered from 21 to 34, inclusive, adopted by the said council June 6th 1899 and the plans and specifications approved by said Council on June 12.1899, town; Van Rensseluer Street from Washington Street to Harrison Stieet; Harrison street from Van Bensselaer Street to Cullen Street; Cullen Slreet irom Harrison Street to Washington Street; CT Cullen Street from Washington Street to Cornelia Street. Cullen Street from Cornelia Street to Clark Street. I orest Street from Clark Street to Oak Street; Vine Street from Forest Str< el to Main Stieet; and Cedar Street irom Division Street to Milton Street. Each bidder will be required to file the receipt of the City Treasurer for the sum of $600., deposited as a guaranty that if the bid Is accepted, a contract will be entered Into and the performance properly secured. Bidders will also be required to file a bond with a penalty of twice the amount of their bide and sureties to the approval of the Council. The Common Council reserves the right to reject any or U 1 bids. • BCHUYLKR C. IRWIN. June 16,23,30 City Clerk.

DO YOU ALWAYS FEEL WELL?

If you do you are a great exception to the rule. These American people are great slaves to their stomachs and in consequeuce many troubles arise, that unless headed off, cause much distress and suffering. A handy and sure relief from such trouble is what you want and this is found in Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin which cures Constipation, Indigestion and siok headache.

June Sale of Millinery Goods..

Great reduction in prices, to close out stock of spring and summer millinery goods. Special sale next Saturday, and every Saturday in June.

Mrs. H. Purcupile.

Ole are the Headers. The GREATEST NUMBER of TRIMMED hats ever seen in Rensselaer are now displayed upon Mrs. lines’ counters. Pattern hats in endless numbers. Exquisite materials, faultless trimming, and prices to suit anyone. Just see them once, before purchasing elsewhere.

AS PLEASANT as maple syrup.

Most remedies have something unpleasant to the taste and in consequence many people, especially children dread the dose and put off entirely or delay the taking of the medicine that can do them good. Not so with Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin—everybody likes its taste and when taken it will cure constipation and all kinds “of stomach troubles.” In 10c, 50, and sl. sizes of A. F. Long.

TO CONSUMPTIVES.

As an honest remedy, Foley’s Honey and Tar does not hold out false hopes in advanced stages, but truthfully claims to give comfort and relief in the very worst cases, and in the earley stages to effect a cure. A. F. Long.

AN AFFIDAVIT.

This is to certify that on May 11th, I walked to Melick’s drtig store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism which had crippled me up. After using three bottles lam completely cured. I can cheerfully recommend it. — Charles H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa. Sworn and subscribed to before me on August 10, 1894.—Walter Shipman, J. P. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by F. B. Meyer.

UNFORTUNATE PEOPLE

are they who while suffering from Kidney Diseases are prejudiced against all advertised remedies. They should know that Foley’s Kidney Cure is not a quack remedy, but an honest guaranteed medicine for Kidney and Bladder troubles.

It will be an agreeable surprise to persons subject to attacks of bilious colic to learn that prompt relief may be had by taking Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem. edy. In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by F. B. Meyer.

HAVE YOU KIDNEY TROUBLE?

A 50c trial bottle of Foley’s Kidney Cure will prevent serious results frem this usually fatal diseases " A. F. I ong.

FOUND.

At Long’s drug store, a marvelous cure for all kidney complaints, nervous exhaustion and female weakness, It is Foley’s Kidney Cure. A. F. Long. WHEN WEAK WEARY AND WASTED from Kidney Diseases, why not try Foley’s Kidney Cure, a guaranteed medicine. A. F. Long.

Board of Review.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday the 19th day of June 1899 the Board of Review of Jasper Co. will meet at the Commissioners Court room in Rensselaer for the purpose of equalizing assessments of personal property and real estate in said county and all other dutier which said Board is by law authorized to perform. Henry B. Murray, June 5, 1899. Auditor. Before you buy your binder twine examine the Deering twine. Pure Manila guaranteed 650 feet to the pound, not about 650, but guaranteed 650. L. 8. Renicker, agent.

SPECIAL Meeting of Stockholders. k Special Me -ting of the Stockholders of The Ind ana. Illinois and lowa Railroad Company, duly called by the Board of D'rectors, will be held at the General Offices of the Company In the Rookery Building in the Oitv of Chicago. County of Cook and State of Illinois cu the twentieth (‘.oh> day of June. A. D. t 1£99. at 10 o’clock a m.. for the purpose of considering, voting and d elding whether the Stockholders will c nsent to and will authorize an increase of the autli .rizeil < apltal Steck of said Company from Four Million Doi lars ($4.0( 0,000) to Six Million Dollars ($6 800,000) and will amend accordingly Paragraph one of Artic e IV of the Articles of Consolidation of sai l Company. By order of the Board of Directors. T. P. Shonts, R. P. Ahrens, President, Secretary. May 19-June 20. REASONS FOR INSURING IN THE CONTINENTAL let. Because it is one of the Oldest, Strongest and Best Managed Companies lutheUnited States, 2nd. Because it adjusts its losses fairly and pays them promptly, without any wra=gling about it. 3rd. Because It has adjusted and paid losses to over seventy-five thousand farmerti. 4th. Because it insures you for FlveYears upon the Installment plan, permitting you to pay one fifth of the premium annually, without interest, instead of paving the whole in advance; thus giving you the proceeds of each year’s crop with which to pay your piemiums as they fall due. 6th. Because It insures against damage to buildings, and losses of Live Stock by Lightning, Tornadoes, Cyclones and Wind Storms, as well as loss by Fire. BRUNER & HAMMOND, 6 July p. Agents.

A. F. Long.

NOTICE. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 25 cent bottles or boxes of Baxters’ Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, biliousness, sick-head-ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is recommended. It's highly recommended as a spring tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottles, and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One package of either guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. F. Long, i FROM SOLDIERS’ HOME. St. James, Mo , Jan. 28, 1898. Dear Sirs:—Please send me another 40 oz. bottle of your Syrup Pepsin. It is the very best laxative I have ever used and I am alwayk troubled with constipation to such a degree as to be wholly dependent upon some remedy, and this I shall now choose abqve all others. —Mrs. W. D. Crandall, Matron. A. F. Long. Warren & Irwin are making farm loans at 5| per cent interest Term most liberal. Ne delay. No fees for examination of land or abstract. See them before borrowing or refunding present indebtedness. They will treat you right and save you money. WHAT A DRUGGIST SAYS. Stewardson, 111,, Aug. 5 ’97, Gents: —Will say that I have used your Syrup Pepsin in my family and consider it the best medicine for stomach and bowel troubles that I have ever used. The 10c bottle idea of advertising, as it gives one a trial w’ith a small outlay of money, is sure to bring good resnlts. Respectfully, T. N Robinson, Druggist. • A. F. Long During the winter of 1893, F. M. Martin, of Long Reach, West Va., contracted a severe cold which Irft him with a cough. In speaking of how ue cured it he soys; “I used several kinds of cough syrup but found no relief until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, which relieved me almost instantly, and in a short time brought about a complete cure-.” When troubled with a cough or cold use this remedy and you will not find it necessary to try several kinds beforeyou get relief. It has been in the market for over twenty years and constantly grown in favor and popularity. For sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by F. B Meyer. Buy Deering twine. Best on earth. All guaranteed true to name. Sold by the Deering Agt., L, S. Renicker. Church Dedicatory Services. The dedication service of the Milroy Baptist church will occur Sunday June 18th, at 10:30 a. m. Rev. A. Ogle of Indianapolis will preach the dediatory sermon. All aro cordially invited to attend. Buy your farming tools and binder twine of Renicker Bros. When you want a good; buggy or surrey of the latest style call on L. S. Renicker, near the depot

A. F. Long.

QR. HOORE, The careful Specialist of 40 years constant practice, has lo ' ted in Rensselaer, Indiana, and will devote his time and t skill in treating the following diseases: Consumption, Scrofula— Can be permanently cured if taken in time i often in the advanced stages by methods entirely our own, the inlt of years of careful research and large experience. Short lays are often dangerous. Heart— Hundreds are dropping dead every day frem Heart failure, wh lives might have been saved by proper and timely treatment, most cases relief is certain. Stomach— lndigestion, ulceration and all other troubles affecting this i portant organ are treated with absolute success. Old remedies a methods have been abolished,, better ones have been introduc All are modern, safe and ce.rtain. ATertKW troubles of all kinds haye been treated with remarkable succ for 40 years, W ose and Throat— With recent methods and applances affections of tht important and sensitive organs are quickly relieved. Kidneys and Bladder— Brights disease, Diabetes, etc. These usua fatal maladies can positively be cured. Here a short delay is oft fatal. Call and be examined while relief is possible. Private Diseases of both sex treated with the utmost delicacy and sk and in strict confidence. Ear— All diseases of this delicate organ handled with care and suoct Piles and all other diseases of the Rectum cured quickly and with but tie pain. Females— The Doctor has had a remarkbale record in treating success! ly all diseases peculiar to women. Failing Vitality from whatever cause permanently cured. Epilepsy and Cancer— Formerly two incurable diseases are now treat with great assurance of success. The Doctor’s facilities and resources are almost without limit: Oxyg Gas, Oxygen Compound, Compressed air, Insufflation, Atomization wi every appliance necessary to relieve the afflicted. Best of references giv Office First Stairs West of P. O. OFFICE HOURS. HOME AT THE NOWELS HOUI 7t012A. M. Sundays: No visits made during office hoi 2to SF. M. 2to3P. M. only in cases of emergency. 9to BP. M. 7toBP. M.

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Saves Doctor’s Bills. Families in the country should always keep Brazilian Balm on hand. It is the doctor in the house, always ready and reliable. For colds, coughs, croup, catarrh, asthma, pleurisy, rheumatism constipation, female troubles, and ah xinds of fevers it acts like magic, and saves many a doctor’s bill and many a long richness. / • j

Asthma Can Be Cured. J. R. Niblo, ex-school superintend® of Rochester, Pa., says: “I have bee J great sufferer from asthma for years, ■ I have had a splendid winter, owing! the surprising efficacy of BraziTi Balm.” A lady in Cincinnati, who If suffered with asthma for 17 years, cow not lie down; was perfectly cured wf Brazilian Balm-