LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.Chas. Rothinghouse ha3 been seriously ill this week.Fifty beautifuiiy engraved cards for fl at Ibis office.H. T. Barnett of Indianapolis was in the city calling on friends Sunday.Come to the Journal office when you want any kind of job pointing.Robert P. Alexander of Indianapolis was m the city on business Monday.August Aue left Saturday for Redkey where he will work during the coming ■easoo.In its new location, corner First and Main streets the Only Restaurant is furnishing improved table service and 'satisfaction is guaranteed to all of its patrons.The Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church was entertained by Mrs. Scott Sheldon Thursday afternoon.The Baptist ladies are beginning arrangements for a supper, to be given Saturday, Dec. 17.- B. E. Hayes of Logansporb has been in the city this week assisting in th^ organization of a society of the order American Plowman.Stacey Carter while playing Saturday was accidentally thrown down by a playmate resulting in badlv cutting his hand wi;h a piece of glass. Dr. McKinney took six stitches in sawing up the wound.