Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1899 — Page 4

SURREY.

Miss Ola Ltng returned home last Monday from a visit at Lafayette and Brookston. John Freeman of Newman, 111, is back in this vicinity again and will remain until after corn husking. Quite a numbsr of people from this vicinity attended the “Passion Play” laat Sunday at Rensselaer. Miss Maggie Kenton preached at Vaughn last Sunday morning and at Parr in the evening. Edward and Myrtle Gilmore attended the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Barnes at Fair Oaks last Monday. The corn around here is very good this year. It is yielding from 50 to 75 bushels to the acre. Mrs. Henkle, who has been very sick for a long time has uow almost wholly recovered. v There is a gentleman around here who thinks he knows the power of a magnet. He says it is a young lady who can draw a gentleman thirteen miles and a half every Sunday of his life.

BARKLEY,

People are husking their corn. Bro. Kester preached at Osborne last Sunday and did not return until Tuesday. Miss Grace Byers, of Kansas, is gristing her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Culp. Mr. and Mrs. Rusk took a drive cut through the north part of the township Monday se&ing after the Sunday school work. There will be a Sunday School convention held at Independence school house, Sunday Nov. 5, beginning at 10 a. m. closing in p. m. A very pleasant surprise party waa given at the home of Mr. Freeman’s on the eve of Oct. 23rd, in honor of Charley Smith’s twentyfust birthday. The crowd numbering about 40, refreshments were served and all had an enjoyable time. Bro. Hoteling, of Kentland, preached at the Christian church Saturday evening the 28th and Sunday morning and evening. Miss Lennie Whitaker, of Wheatfield, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gasper, who is sick. Miss Myrtle Richmond is the guest cf her aunt, Mrs. Watson. Wm. Tanner has returned from a visit in Dakato, he liked the country very much.

Township Trustee’s Office Day. Notice is hereby given that I, Robert S. Drake, Trustee of Hanging Grove township will have Friday of each week as office day at ray residence. Robert S. Drake, Trustee. SEASONS FOR INSURING IN THE CONTINENTAL lat. Because it is one of the Oldest, StrongMftand Best Managed Companies in the United Because it adjusts its losses fairly and ■Mm them promptly, without any wrangling about it. BHL Because it has adjusted and paid losses to over seventy -five thousand farmers. an,- Because it insures you for Five Years won the installment plan, permitting you to one fifth of the premium annually, withInterest, instead of paying the whole in -advance: thus giving you the proceeds of each rar'i crop with which to pay your premiums ns they fall due. Ml Because it Insures against damage to handings. and losses of Live Stock by Llghtfienadoes. Cyclones and Wind Storms, naweßae loss by Fire. BRUNER & HAMMOND,

Jtew - Meat - Market; Moody & Roth, Props. (ftNMNMI to CTCVIStOn Broc.) Fresh & Salt Meats, Game& Poultry. fresh and clean. Give us snail and we guarantee satisfaction, THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE pare TOR HIDES AMD TALLOW , jQjhnute Fat Cattle always on hand UOOM4BOTH «-

AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY. Is prepared to do any Number of family washings, washed and starched, rough dry, large and small pieces, 15 cents per, dozen Work called for and delivered without extra charge. Satisfaction guarahted. C. H. Vick Agent. 5 per Cent Farm Loans. r —— ■ _ A special fund to loan on Farms for 5 yrs. at 5 per oent. interest, with privilege to make partial payments at any interest paying time. Call or write, COMMERCIAL STATE BANK, North Side Public Square, Rensselaer, Ind. m-00. Wanted a permanent job on a farm, where a bouse for self and wife can be furnished, or where we can live in house and keep house for the owner. Harry Robinson, McCoysburg. Ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity are cordially invited to call and see the beautiful display of fall and winter millinery at Mrs. Purcupiles. Notice to Taxpayers. Monday Nov. 6th, is the last day that taxes of 1898 can be paid without penalty. J. C. Gwin, Treas. Take Notice. I have farms and pasture lands tosell ranging in price from $lO to S4O per acre on easy payments. Also have farms to exchange for town property or merchandisd; also town property for farms. Send for list or write me what you want and I will take pleasure in giving any information desired or in showing what I have. I submit a few of the properties I have for exchange. Clear 160 acre farms in Kansas and Nebraska. S9OOO business properties in South Bend, rent S6O per month. 320 acres mostly prairie land good location for town property, merchandise or smaller farms 80 acre farms good location, price $2,000 incumberance, S7OO, trade for town property or merchandise. Fine livery barn and residence combined in Chicago suburb all new, want farm will assume. G. F. Meyers, Kniman, Ind.

M4ILMSTS. The Only Direct liine to IQai?iton and Colorado Springs.

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For handsome booklet, "MAmitou and thh Mountains,” address NEW UNDERTAKING. In Horten’s building. 1 dooi west of the Makeover House, with a complete and firat-claas tuck of Funeral - Furnishings. I respectfully solicit a share of tbe public's patronage and guarantee satisfaction In every respect. .Mi A. B- COWGILL Calls', promptly °***&meS& W -VS. V Ss3B r

PMPtSSHIiI K CHARLES E. MILLS, Attorney-ai,-Law. Ivs irance, Collections, and Real Estate. Abt ;ra3ts carefully prepared. Titles Examined. l?v -n Loans negotiated at lowest rates. Office upstairs in Odd Fellows’ Temple. RENSSELAER, IND. George K. Hollingsworth Arthur H. Hopkins HOLLINGSWORTH & HOPKINS, Attorneys-at-Law. avOffice second floor of Leopold’s Block, corner Washington and Van Rensselaer sts. Practice in all the courts, purchase, sell and lease real estate. Attorneys for Rensselaer B. LAS. Association. Frank Foltz. Charles G. Spitler Harry R. Kurrle. FOLTZ, SPITLER & KURRIE (Successors to Thompson & Bro.) Attorney-at-Law. Law, Real Estate, Insurance, Abstracts and loans. Only set of Abstract Books in County RENSSELAER, IND. HTM. B. AUSTIN. Lawyer and Loan Broker. < ffice In Forsythe Block,, corner Washington and Vanßensselaer st., RENSSELAER, - - - IND. FERGUSON & WILSON, Attorney s-at-Law. Will practice In all the courts. Will give care - attention to any and all kinds of Legal Business Intrusted to them. Office west side of Public Square—upstairs. RENSSELAER, IND.

R, 8. DWIGGINS, Counselor at Law. RENSSELAER, - INDIANA I have recovered my health and have again entered upon the practlc of law. Call and see me. Office upstairs In Forsythe block, corner 1 Van Rensselaer and Washington streets. JAMES A. BURNHAM, U. 8. Pension Attorney and Justice of the Peace Thorough equipped and abreast of the times. Expert in pension matters. Office over Western Union Telegraph Office. Mordecai F. Ohllcote, ■ . Wm. H. Parkison, Notary Public. NotaryiPublic. QHILCOTE & PARKISON Attomeys-at-Law. Insurance. Law Beal Estate, Abstracts and Loans. Attorneys for the Ohlcago, Indianapolis & Louisville Ballway co. w ill practice in all of the Courts. Office over Farmers’ Bank, on Washington St., Rensselaer, Jasper county, Indiana. JAMES W. DOUTHIT, Attorney-at-Law, Office over Laßue Bros’. Grocery. RENSSELAER, - - INDIANA 0. W. Hanley. J. J. Hunt. HANLEY & HUNT, Attorneys-at-Law. Law, Real Estate, Insurance, Abstracts and Leans. Office: Third door south McCoy’s bank on ground floor. RENSSELAER, IND. RAY D. THOMPSON, Attomey-at-Law, Notary Public, Collections, Loans, and all Legal Business carefully attended to CLERK’S OLD OFFICE. EAST OF COURT HOUSE. JJ. P. HONAN, Attorney At Law, Law, Loans, Abstracts, Insurance and Real Esiate. Will practice in all the Courts. All business attended to with promptness and dispatch. RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

PHYBICIANB. JJR. S. C. JOHNSON, Physician and, Surgeon Office and residence over Porter A Yeoman Store in new Hollingsworth building. Phone 205. RENSSELAER, IND •1 • * • - • > UR. A. L. BERKLEY, Physician and Surgeon. Forsythe corner block.l Phone 196. RENSSELAER. IND. QHARLES A. ROSS, Osteopathist. sours: 8:30 to 10:30 a. m. Wednesday and Saturday, Makeover Hotel. RENSSELAER, IND. UE. E.O. ENGLISH, • Physician and Surgeon. Office over Post-otnee. KlveD p“£» RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

W. W HARTSELL, M.D., HOMEOPATHIC Physician and Surgeon, Chronic diseases a specialty. In Stockton. Williams block opposite court house. Phone 30RENSSELAER, IND. I, B WASHBURN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. r Dr. Washburn will give special attention to diseases of the eye. ear, nose, throat and chronic diseases. He also tests eyes for glasses. Office up-stairs, over Ellis & Murray’s store. Telephone No. 48. RENSSELAER, IND. REAL ESTATE. LOAN. INSURANCE. JAMES H. CHAPMAN, Abstracter of Titles. Farm Loans. Insurance and real estate. Mon ey to loan in large or small amounts, on real estate, personal or security. Special at. tention given to collecting notes ana accounts. Office over Ellis & Murray’s Store, RENSSELAER, IND. J. Warren J. F. Irwin ■UyARREN & IRWIN. Real Estate, Abstracts, Collections, Farm Loans andPlre Insurance. Office in Odd Fellows’ Block, . RENSSELAER, IND. BANKS Addison ParkisonJPres. J. m. Wasson, V. Pres. E. L. Hollingsworth, cashier COMMERCIAL STATE BANK • RENSSELAER, IND. Only State Bank in County. Directors: Addison Parklson, James T. Randle, John M. Wasson, George E. Murray and Emmet L. Hollingsworth. . This bank is prepared to transact a general banking business. Interest paid on time deposits. Money loaned and good notes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited. H. O. Harris, Pres. E. T. Harris, Vice Pres. J. C. Harris,Cashier RENSSELAER BANK, Rensselaer, Ind y We make farm loans at 5 per cent interest payable annually. Money loaned in sums to suit borrower Exchange bought bought and sold on all banking points Collections made and promptly remitted Deposits Received Interest bearing certificates of deposits Issued. A.McCoy, PresidentT. J. McCoy, Cashier A. R. Hopkins. Asst Cashier MoCOY & CO.’S BANK. Oldest Bank in Jasper County Established 1854. Transacts a general banking business, buys notes and loans on long or short time on personal or real estate security. Fair and liberal treatment is promised to all. Interest paid on time deposits Eoreign exchange bought and sold. Your patronage is solicited. Patrons having valuable papers may deposit them for safe keeping.

We ■vlb! Want You To think of this dental office as a permanent feature of Rensselaer We’ve already been over ten years in this one location and expect to remain here double that time yet. If we do your dental workwe guarantee it and are-here to remedy any defects or dissatisfaction at any time. Our prices are the lowest consistent with good work, best materials and up-to-date methods, fresh gas daily. RENSSELAER DENTAL PARLORS. DB. J. W. HOBTON, In new brick first door west or post office upstairs. RR. H. L. BROWN, Dentist Crown and Bridgework, Teeth without plates a specialty. AU the latest methods In Dentistry. Office over Meyer’s Drugstore. Gas administered for painless extraction of teeth. PIONEER MEAT MARKER J Eigelsbach. Prop, Beef, Pork, Veal. Mutton, Sausage, Balogna etc., sold In quantities to suit purchasers at the lowest prices. None but the best stock slaughtered. The highest prices paid for good cattle.

J B P. WARNER, Carriage, Wagon and Blacksmith Shop. • Painting and Repair Work a specialty. Shop in new building on South Front Street, one square below Liberal Corner. RENSSELAER, IND. j^ B L. WILLIS, Gunsmith, Special attention given )j to Bicycle Repairs of al kiruiiFront t treat, 1 block jft t outh;of Washington. > BICYCLERS SUNDRIES ■■■MHMHEHffiffiSiaiffiHMMRIHRISBBHBSiaSHSRRSIR" II " UNIONS LAFAYETTE. INDIANA. The Best Education. Seed for Terms. UMONBUSINESS COLLEGE,

< Ulariier Bro's?\ x y HARDWARE, STOVES, IMPLEMENTS. . z We also ' handle the * COQUILLARD WAGON. And a big line of . • BUGGIES and CARTSf GREAT REDUCTION ON OUR I “FAVORITE” COOKING STOVES. J

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DR. JACQUES DESSLER The Optical Specialist. My thorough experience in the profession and with the help of the the latest improved instrumrnts gives me the hope that I shall be able to give my patients fall satisfaction and can promise with responsibility that every case will be treated with special care. .EXAMINATIONS FREE. NOTICE—I call your attention to the fact that eyes can be examined with ““ ““ ,M “ oy “nSureSessleK Offic. in Arcade Bl'k,«« Leopold’s