Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1910 — Page 1

No. 88.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Postmaster Geo. E. Murray is spending today at his Gillam township farm. Work the puzzle in Warner Bros.’ window and get a prize. * Mrs. W. A. Davenport is spending ’.today in Chicago. A little daughter of William Price, rat Parr, has pneumonia, following measles. ~ ? 'That’s easy if you know how or 'have a'mind for enigmas. Look it over Un Warner Bros.’ window. One of the Ancil Potts twins is reported quite sick from pneumonia folloWing measles. Here's a puzzler. See Warner Bros.’ -window, work the puzzle in an hour apd gek* prize. —» ■ !■ ■ Borp, Monday, Feb- 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cavander, of Hanging Grove .township, a son.

Silas Koons and family have moved 'front near Logansport to one of the 'Thompson farms, near Parr. Miss May Jennings, of Morocco, is <3 here to take care of her grandmother, Mrs. Isaac Saidla, who is quite sick. Henry Nevlll has been called to ’Tamaroa, 111., by the serious illness ■of his father. .Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fendig went to Chicago this morning to spend the day. They will probably atttend the automobile show..'' ' * Can you work the Keen Kutter pusale, in Warner Bros.’ window. Get a valuable prize if you can work it within an hour. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Long went to Chicago this morning, and Mrs. Long will remain for a few days’ visit with Mrs. G. K. Hollingsworth. Don’t fail to attend the Gingham Sale „ at Rowles fe Parker’®, Thursday and Friday. Fine French Ginghams fdr' ■ thia sale »%c. i.'. . Chas. Simpson, who haS charge of the grocery department ot the G. B. home for several days with an abscess on his back, but it is probable that he will he able to get out by the last of this week. * "2?

The Evening Republican.

PROGRAM FOR TONIGHT., PICTURES. “Dring. by Emil Zola.” SONG. " “Lonesome.”

For first-class laundry see a W. Rhoades. Bundles called for and delivered. Satisfaction guaranteed. Isaac Stanley, of-Mt. Ayr, left this morning for a trip to Bucklin, Km,, to visit relatives for a Couple of weeks. z This ip a beautiful day. Quite springlike, but although the sun shines brightly it is quite cool on the shady sides of the street. " i The furnace in the Mrs. Alfred Thompson residence was out of repair a day or two, blit was restored to order the first of the week. George Hurley and son will leave about April 15th for Winnebago, Minn., where they will engage in tile ditching. The regular monthly" 10 cent social of the M. E. church will be held at Dr. H. L. Brown’s residence on River street, Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, at 7 o’clock. Everybody cordially Invited.

Patrick Halligan is not improving very rapidly at Ocala, Fla., and is still confined to his bed. The outcome of his sickness is still very much in doubt. Dr. Rose Remmek, who has been in Indianapolis for some time has returned and will be in her office in the Harris block every au ? from 8 a. m. to 5 pi m. Phone 403. Special Gingham Sale Thursday and Friday, February 10 and 11. Fine French Ginghams for this sale, 9 1-2 cents. Rowles & Parker, the Big Corner Department Store. John O’Connor was in Rensselaer last evening, having come down from Chicago, where he had been on business relating to his management of the Springer lands. _ : ' v , % John Middlecamp, who suffered a broken leg about ten days ago, is getting along very nicely. The bone is knitting satisfactorily and the patient is making the best of his bad injury. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Pullins went to Indianapolis today to attend the state poultry show, where Emmet is exhibiting some of his prize winning Barred Rocks.

We can save you money on your fencing. Pittsburg Electric Weld is the best and strongest fencing made ROWLES & PARKER, The Big Corner Department Store. Oscar Brown, who was interested in the estate of his father in Clinton county, has secured his part of the same and has again taken up his resi-' dence on his 13 acre tract west of town. Mrs. Jesse Eldridge will leave tomorrow for Geddes, 8. Dak., where her husband went a week ago. Mrs. Joe Leach, who has been visiting her for the past six weeks, will return to Geddes at the same time. • . ’ Mike Nagle’s sale last Thursday totaled $3,100 and was one of the big sales of the season. He plans to start Wednesday of next week for South Dakota, where he will live close to other former Hoosiers near Mitchell. His address win be Artesian, 8. Dak. Abe Wartena and family are receiving a Visit from his brother, Lorenzo, and wife, of Beßoy, 111. Lorenzo and Luther are the owners of the lighting plant at Leßoy, a town about the size of Rensselaer, and they are prospering veryexeettently. —■ — .. James W. Nelson returned Sunday in Chatfield, Minn. He went there because of her Trickness but she is now very much Improved. Jim says the snow is still 22 inches deep in Minnesota and about 14 inches deep In Wlsconsin. '

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, IMO.

FIRST SUCCESS FOR COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Rensselaer to Have Better Express Service as Result of Request by Committee Appointed. President Worland, of the Commercial Club, appointed a committee to look after several matters of importance. One was the securing of better express service. As a result a representative of the American Express Company visited Rensselaer Monday rented the Makeever room, just east of the Republican office, and the express office will be moved therein. The location is less central than heretofore, but that will be made up by the fact that a telephone is to be installed in -the office and a wagon is to be sent here to have entire charge of the express business. It will be driven by Ed Catt. Manager Reeve will be placed on a salary and will simply supervise the work and make the collections. It is understood that all the trains that previously carried mail will again be used, so that persons can get much improved service.

Postmaster To Have Private Room in Remodeled Office.

The postoffice department has ordered a change in the "fixtures of the Rensselaer office, in order that a private room may be arranged for the postmaster. This will require a considerable change in the arrangement of the office and Ralph Donnelly has been employed to make the necessary changes. The present section at the south of the Interior which includes the money order window and the letter and package mailing boxes, will be swung around parallel to the east line of call and lock boxes and will angle toward andbeextended to the west side of the front door. The postmaster’s room will be in the front. The expense of making the change will fall upon the owner of the building. Every lock box is rented and it is quite probable that an order wil 1 alsobe made for some more lock boxes. The combination system is proving very popular.

Postmaster Murray Held an Odd School at School House Saturday.

Twenty-nine applicants for census enumerator took the examination at Rensselaer last Saturday. Some of the applicants in this county took the examination at other places when it involved less travel to reach at place where the examinations were-held and thd^Mt. Ayr applicants were examined here. It was decided to hold the “exams” at the school house owing to the desk facilities. It was an odd school, with pupils ranging from 21 to 22 years of age up to 50 or 60, and the examination was no snap, for it required most of the applicants to put in from 3 to 4 hours, which was the maximum time allowed.' Postmaster Murray sent in the papers to the census supervisor and they will be graded and from this examination will be selected the enumerators for this section.

S. H. Holmes Another Farmer to Try Farming in Northwest

8. H. Holmes, who has been living on the J. C. Frazee farm, in Barkley township, has decided to try farming conclusions in North Dakota, and will hold a public sale. Otto Anderson, on the W. V. Porter farm, will also go to North Dakota. .His sale will take place on Monday, Feb. 21st. Nehemiah Hopkins will hold a sale on Thursday, Feb. 17th, at his farm % mile south of Surrey. All three sales will be advertised In the Republican.

Little Daughter of George Crockett and Wife Dies.

Mildred, 17 months and 6 days of age, second child and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crockett, died at 11 o’clock Sunday nightat their home south of Rensselaer. Complications following measles was the cause of-death. The affliction is avery severe onetotheparents. The funeral will be conducted at the residence at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. G. H. Clarke. Burial will be made' in the Crockett cemetery.

MANY FRIENDS WELCOMED AT BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME.

Almost a Hundred Respond to Chas. Moody’s Stag Invitation at Barkley Wall Street Residence. Wall street, in Barkley township, has a new residence, and to date it is the most palatial and modern farm residence in Barkley township,. Monday night about 100 friends responded to Mr. Moody’s invitation to attend a “stag” house warming, and about every automobile in Rensselaer was pressed into service to transport the guests to the Moody farm, which is about 12 miles in the country. At the home they met Mr. Moody’s neighbors and one of the most enjoyable stags ever held in the county took place. Nothing has been left undone to make life in the hew house a constant delight, and no city residence is more modern. A beautiful house, splendidly planned, admirably appointed, finely finished, with hot water heating plant, acetylene lights over the entire house, hard and soft water forced to all parts of the house by means of air pressure secured from wind mill’ making bathroom and toilet possible, and all these things are provided as they are in alb modern city residences. The carpenter was John Andrus, the heating and plumbing was done by E. D. Rhoades & Son and the decorating and Interior finishing by Tom and Frank Turner. The house is one of the most conveniently arranged in the county and Charley’s new Marlon Flyer makes it only about a half hour’s trip from Rensselaer. The guests included business and professional men, farmers-and preachers and-the evening was enjoyably spent. Attorney, E. P. Honan acted as toast master and in his mirth-making manner introduced several good stag tellers and the roof of the new house Was tested by the hilarity of the applause. Refreshments were served, and the boys all had the “time of their lives.” ’

F. 8. Miller, of Canton, 111., is here visiting his brother-in-law, Harry Jacobs. Born, this morning, Feb. Bth, to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Waymire, 8% miles southeast of Rensselaer, a daughter. Mrs. Carl Davids went to Lafayette this morning, where she will make her future home. Don’t fail to attend the next lecture course number. The Columbian trio of blind musicians is one of. the best oh the road. A packed house should greet them. Arthur Mayhew does not Intend any one to beat his 1910 breeding of White Wyandottes and today he received by express a pair of beautiful thoroughbred pullets. Watch his entries next year. The John Finn land in Kankakee township was sold at sheriff’s sale this morning, being bought in by plaintiffs in the action. It had been previously appraised and advertised but did not sell because no bids equal to the appraisement were received. The costs in the case exceed S3OO. Mrs. C. B. Michael and little son, Williard, who have, been here visiting her father, Lyman Barce, returned to Oxford today. She was accompanied here by Mrs. P. J. Kennedy, who visited her sob, Martin, at St. Joseph college, and also at the Barce country home' Mrs. Jane Michael, whose death was mentioned in this paper a few days ago, was buried in Chicago today, the body not being brought here as had at first Keen talked of. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Abraham Pruett* and Mrs. Pruett and Joseph Branson, Who was a nephew of the deceased, pf Jordan township, went to Chicago Monday to attend the funeral. Frank Haskell returned from Chicago this morning in company with his brother-in-law, J. H. Dunlap, of Mt. Ayr, who went to the city to consult about Ms health. For the past two months he has been failing and he thought a thorough examination would be the safest thing for. him. The specialist discovered a bad condition of the heart and directed him to confine himself strictly to the house for the next month at least. ■ >-- dr-’?

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WEATHER FORECAST

Rain or snow tonight or Wednesday. Colder. William Davenport to Become Postmaster Murray’s Assistant William A. Davenport, at present assistant to Agent Beam at the Monon station, has resigned his position there to accept the assistant postmastership made vacant by the resignation of Will Whittaker. Mr. Davenport is very efficient clerically and should fill the position very acceptably. The change will take place March Ist, but Mr. Davenport will begin instruction in his work Wednesday morning.

Special Meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star.

There will be a special meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star Thursday evening, Feb. 10th. All members are requested to be present. My order of the Worthy Matron.

The Knights of Pythias will have work in the second degree tonight and will also serve refreshments. A full attendance is desired and refreshments generally fills the hall. F. M. Parker is planning the purchase of a fine new automobile, and it is understood will soon give the order, probably to one of the numerous local agents. Junior Benjamin, who underwent an operation in Chicago one day last week for the removal of a cataract of his right eye, will probably have to remain at* the hospital for two weeks. It is feared JjjsJieft eye may also be somewhat affected. He is 15 years of age, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Benjamin. Dr. H. J. Kannal and wife are very mucW encouraged at the improvement being made by their daughter, Gertrude. who suffered a slight stroke of infantile paralysis. The trouble was discovered so early and such prompt means taken to overcome it that there seems a strong possibility that she may be restored to health in time. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Imes were in Indianapolis one day last week looking at the property they recently acquired in the trade of their millinery store, and their present plan is to move there within the next few weeks. They will probably make some repairs to the property and be on the lookout for some business in which they can en-

Frank Haskell, who returned from Chicago this morning, reports that there is a lot more snow and ice in Chicago now that we had here during the winter. The streets there * are covered with ice and the snow still lingers. As far south as, St. Johns there was bob-sledding, while here the streets and roads are dry and in places almost dusty. - I. J. Rapp, of St. Joseph’s College, visited the Republican office Monday, it being the first time he bad ever gone through our plant. ■He states that it is probable that the suspension of the Collegian publication will be only temporary, but this is uncertain. The Collegian was founded about thirteen years ago, and prior to the installation of the printing-office at the college was printed at the Republican office. The students were contributors to the publication but a supervising editor was necessary and Father Arnold updn whom this work devolved is now in poor health and unable to continue the work. ... The Columbian Concert Co., a quartette, three of which are blind, will be at the M. E. church on Tuesday evening, Feb. 15th. Don’t fall to see and hear them.

TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAM. —o—Stricken Blind, a Drama. SONG Pm Growing Fond of Yog.

LENT Begins Feb. 9th . o Here we are with a Few Bargains: Fancy Mackerel, per 1b... .12%e Holland Herring, per keg...7oe Codfish Tablets 10c Smoked White Fish 10c Trout 10c Herring Cheese, per lb 20c Kraut, per gallon 15c We are striving to make it a great interest for yon to give us a trial order. Rhoads’ Grocery Phone 3L

CORSET PERFECTION (SSK |ti ® WK h Olli I 11 v Don’t fail to see the new spring models in Splrella Corsets. I carry a considerable stock on hand and some of these will be sold at a reduced price. MRS. H. R. WOOD, Phone 444. Manager Ellis of the Ellis Theatre had the Johnson-Ketchel fight pictures scheduled for Monday-night, but the picture machine did not reach here owing to some misdirections. It is on hand today, however, and the fight will be shown tonight, the first show beginning at 7:30. The Johnaon-Ketobel fight took place in October and the pictures are said to be the best pugilistic motion pictures ever shown. - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Adams left this afternoon for Albuquerque, N. Mex., where his son, Carl, is very low with consumption. About two years ago, Mrs. Grace Farmer, a daughter of Mr. Adams, was brought home suffering from that disease, and it is thought. Carl contracted the disease from her. » Carl’s brother, Earl, is with him Carl may live for several weeks but his condition has be<x>me~ v«ry'“ serious - - recently. The next lecture -course number la . the Columbian Concert Co. church next Tuesday evening, Feb. 15. > , : ' ■ ' • - Try the classified column.

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