Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 March 1910 — Page 1

No. 61.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Quaker Bread Home Grocery. John Resh went to Medaryville on business today. For the land’s sake, buy a Corn King spreader of Maines & Hamilton. W. C. Pruitt returned this morning from a business trip to Chicago. Try Stork extra fine grade Hominy, 3 cans for 25c at the Home Grocery. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chupp and twin babies are spending today in Surrey. Order your Case corn planter fertilizer attachment at once of Maines & Hamilton. Mrs, Carrie D. Short and little son. of Monon, are spending today with her sister, Mrs. Jessie A. Snyder. Nice leaf lettuce for this week, 15c a pound. .JOHN EGER. Henry Nohl, of Elgin, 111., returned to his home today after a visit with John Frey and family, near Remington. Will Elkins writes back that he has rented a farm near Jamestown, N. Dak., and thinks they are well located and have a fine chance to succeed. S. C. Irwin made a trip into Gillam township and over into Pulaski county a few days ago. He saw one or two men gathering corn and one plowing for this year’s crop. King Davis is absent from the city today and Frank Critser is substituting him as marshal. Mr. Critser has been ill for the past two weeks, suffering from throat trouble. Master Francis Turfler is a juvenih host today at his home to a number oi his kilt-aged friends. His party is from 3 to 6 and the invitations say during the time “we will make things' hum.”

C. Klosterman, civil engineer and instructor at St. Joseph’s college, who has been in poor health lately, is now in a very Berious condition and today went to Chicago to enter the Alexian hospital, where an operation for fistula will take place. Qeorge Hosmer, who owns land in Jasper and Pulaski counties and who makes his home at the Makeever house, made a contribution of *ss this morning to the soldiers’ monument fund. Mr. Hosmer also recently gave 1100 toward the upkeep of the cemetery. Tom Parker and family, who recently moved to North Dakota, write back to relatives that they ran across their first real blizzard there a few days ago. It lasted for only about five hours. While not regarded as especially severe by older residents, Tom thought Indiana's worst weather looked like a May day compared to it. James Warner, son of Marsh Warner, and Qeorge Padgitt, son of A.*L. Padgitt, went to Flora, in Carroll County Friday afternoon to' witness the opening of a sugar camp, which Is being started by an uncle of James. 'The boys will probably come home with their pockets full of maple sugar and be the center of attraction for all the sweet-toothed girls in school. -

The Evening Republican.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM ■ —* — PICTURES. The Unlucky Fisherman. Acrobatic Exercises. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Tear. Professor and the Thomas Cat. SONG. Let Me Dream of Thee.

Nice sound eating and cooking Apples, 30c, 35c and 40c a peck at JOHN EGER’S. Dr. E. N. Loy went to Piqua, Ohio, today, having received word that his aged father was in very poor health again. Mrs. W. H. Parkinson yesterday afternoon entertained a number of ladies at her home on north College avenue John Danforth, who is attending school at Valparaiso, came today to visit the family of Mrs. W. N. Jordan, of Barkley township. Nice, large, fancy, Sweet Florida Oranges, 18c and 25c a dozen or '4oc a peck. JOHN EGER. Fletcher Monnett still has a hundred acres or more of corn to be husked and a number of men are ready to get into the field as soon as it is dry enough to support a wagon. John Ryan was down from Gillam township today. He has been about knocked out with an attack of grip and is not fully recoverel yet. He reports considerable sickness in his part of the county. Mrs. Arthur Ligenfelter and mother, Mrs. Sarah Woods left this morning for where Mr. Ligenfelter* the automobile mechanist, has secured employment and where they will again take up their residence. Jesse D. Allman returned this morning from Logansport, where he had gone to see his brother John. He found him in a quite serious condition and suffering a great amount of pain and the outcome is a matter of considerable doubt. Prof. Tilman is here from Lebanon to remain over Sunday. He is considerably elated by the victory of his school in a debating contest with Frankfort and Crawfordsville. They brought home a $65 silver cup as a result of their success. -

Thos. Sharp, brother of Joseph Sharp, went to Burnettsville this morning. He made a trip to California, but took sick while there and he has decided to return to Guthrie, Okla., and again take up his residence there. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Humach left this morning for Hopkins, Minn., after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shlndelar near Surrey. She had been called back as a witness for the C. & E. I. railroad in the suit brought by J. J. Lawler. Many S&SO Women’s Shoes at 98.60. Fendtg*s Exclusive Shoe Store, opera house block. The Oxford Tribune in commenting on the fact that the 10th district republican convention will be held in Lafayette this year says that it will bo the first convention held In that city in ten years. But Brother Birch is mistaken. The convention that nominated Mr. Crumpacker four years ago was also held in Lafayette. Nice large v Northern Grown Sand Potatoes, in five and ten bushel lots, in two and one half bushel sacks, 60c a bushel. _4O^NBGBR.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1910.

SCULPTRESS BRINGS MODEL FOB EXEDRA TO RENSSELAER.

Artist Who Is Making MJlroy Statue, Brings Plaster Model of Base, Seat and Pedestal for Inspection. Miss Mary Washburn, the generous Chicago sculptress, who because of her love for her old home town and the fact that her late father, Dr. I. B. Washburn, was himself a soldier in the civil war and later a resident for many years of Jasper county, is* making the statue of General Robert H. Milroy, which is to surmount the pedestal of a statue in Milroy Park, is here today, Saturday, to confer with Mrs. Mary E. Thompson, who started the movement for the erection of the monument, and this evening at the home of Mrs. Thompson, Miss Washburn will exhibit to members of various committees the model for the exedra, or steps, pedestal and seat, which have been planned as a part of the monument. The exedra is this afternoon at the Mackey marble works in order that Mr. Mackey may give an estimate of the cost of building that part of the monument. Miss Washburn is devoting her entire time to the work of making this statue, and as before stated, is donating her services, and far more than that, because her influence and acquaintance will result in the mechanical part of the statue being made at practical cost. Tonight a report will be made from all sources of the money on hand and a definite plan of construction based on the amount of money available, will be determined upon.

Monon Shopmen at Lafayette Get Increase in Wages.

Monon shopmen at Lafayette presented an appeal for increased wages a few days ago, asking 4 cents an hour increase in about all branches of the work. The request was made by committees and was allowed by the company much to the gratification of the men.

Mrs. John Burger, Formerly of Remington, Died in Ohio Hospital.

Mrs. John Burger, formerly of Remington, but for some years residing at Huntingdon, died Thursday in a hospital in Ohio. The remains were taken to Remington today, Saturday, for interment. Mr. Burger survives as does also one son, Fred Burger, living near Remington.

Estimable Lady Stricken with Paralysis at Her Home Friday.

Mrs. John L. Nichols, a most estimable woman, residing in the former C. G. Spitler property north of the railroad on Forest street, was the victim Friday afternoon of a stroke of paralysis that rendered her unconscious and from which it is not probable she will recover. Her condition is at this time very bad.

Captain Burnham Very Low And Can Not Last Long.

Captain James A. Burnham is very low today. He passed a bad night and it was thought during the night that he would choke to death during violent paroxisms. There now seems no prospect of his recovery. Old comrades and lifelong friends are doing all in their power to make the hours peaceful for him. He is thoroughly conscious and realizes his bad condition. His son-in-law, Charles Morlan, was telegraphed for last night and wilt probably arrive home Sunday.

M. Ringeissen, of Hanging Grove, Buys Imported Percheron Mares.

M. Ringeissen, of Hanging Grove township, who is the owner of the imported Percheron stallion Orjiger, which is one of the best horses in Jasper county, has just completed the purchase of two dapple gray imported Percheron mares, 6 and 6 years of age and both bred to a stallion weighing 2,100 pounds. The team that Mr. Ringeissen bought weighs 3,400 pounds and is probably the beet team of- draft horses ever owned in Jasper county. Mr. Ringeissen paid an even f 1,000 for the team. They were bought from a man living near Reynolds, in White cohnty, and Will be delivered to Mr. Ringeissen within a few days. k.

JURY LOOKS IT OVER; VISITS SCENE OF FIRE.

Court Sends Jurymen to See the Land Damaged by Fire and on Which Testimony was Conflicting. The J. J. Lawler vs. the C. & E. I. railroad suit has occupied the court since Tuesday and it is probable will hardly be completed today, Saturday. The plaintiff introducted about fifty witnesses, largely people who saw the fire, helped to fight it and who were acquainted with the land and the probable damage to it. The defense introduced forty-four witnesses, trainmen, section hands, office men, civil engineers and experts of various kinds. The evidence was conflicting and Judge Hanley decided that the jury might learn something that would aid them in arriving at a conclusion if they would visit the scene of the fire. Accordingly they were all taken to Parr this Saturday morning and from there to the scene of the fire, which occurred in November, 1908. None of the interested parties were allowed to accompany the jurymer and they were in Charge of Deputy Sheriff Robinson and Court Bailiff True Woodworth. They returned on the 2 o’clock train, which made s special stop for them. The cases are being argued this afternoon.

Young Couple Married and Begin Housekeeping on Farm.

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ames, on the Frank Hill farm in Jordan township, at 4 o’clock this Saturday afternoon, occurred the marriage of their daughter Miss Pauline Ames, to Mr. Ross Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter V. Porter. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. Parrett of the First Presbyterian church, in the presence of the immediate relatives, including the Ames, Porter and Hill families. The bride is a very popular and-talented young lady with many friends made during the three years she has resided in this county. The groom is a steady and high-class young man who is managing the large farm belonging to his father near the home of the bride. They have the home all furnished ready for their occupancy and will at once take up their residence therein.

Business Men Agree on Plan To Save Early Closing of Stores.

Most of the business men of Rensselaer attended a meeting in the east court room Thursday night to discuss the early closing project* as it was reported that several who had signed the original agreement were about to withdraw from it. It developed at the meeting, however, that most of the merchants were well pleased with the experiment, which has existed for some two and a half months, but it was decided to modify the original terms and to hereafter close at 6:30 instead of 6 o’clock and to keep open Wednesday nights until 9 and Saturday nights until 10. The new hours were made immediately effective. During the month of December the “wide open” policy will be adopted.

Good Ticket Nominated by the Prohibitionists in Convention.

The prohibitionists had a good meeting in the east court room Friday afternoon and another at night. State Chairman Lough was unable to be. here owing to the sickness with pneumonia of *one of his children. Two singers and speakers were here and the meeting was well attended. The following very excellent ticket was nominated: Clerk—John W. Norman; Barkley. Auditor—Frank Morrow, Marion. Treasurer—Albert Brand, Marion. Surveyor—Sherman Thornton, Newton. Assessor Miles, Milroy. Coroner—W. W. Reeve, Marion. Commissioner—lst district, John M Helmick, Wheatfield. Commissioner—2nd district, Ezra Wolf, Barkley. The officers of the county central committee, W. W. Reeve, chairman, and W. 8. Day, secretary, were instructed to fill out the ticket by naming men for the county council.

...THE... TONIGHT’S PROGRAM It 111 y ¥ PICTURES. I\ MAI On the Border, a drama. A I II i V ® * The Fisherman’s Bride, a drama. The Prettiest Moving Plotnrc SONG ■how la the ,Cltjr. Zing-a-Llng-a Ling, Boom, Boom. MX WAENEE, Proprietor.

Jack Montgomery Interesting Fowler In Fire Fighting Apparatus.

Benton County Review. * Jack Montgomery, chief of the Rensselaer fire department was in town Tuesday and called on fire chief Chas. Osborne, in an effort to interest him in better fire protection in Fowler. Rensselaer has one of the best flrq departments in the state for a city ol its size. The eity owns its own team and a combination chemical and hose wagon. When a call comes in the daytiflie the wagon is on its way to the fire in ten seconds and on a night call they respond in about fifteen seconds. The department is made self supporting by the work which the team and driver does'in the way of street sprinkling and cleaning. The chief advantage of the service is the ability of the department to get to a fire quick where a chemical will extinguish most fires before they get under headway. In Hammond the department uses these combination wagons and in 27 calls they were able to extinguish the fire 24 times with the chemical and did not turn on the water at all. Monticellp is adopting the system and it is possible the matter may be taken up by the Fowler council for discussion. The Young Womans Home Missionary society of the M. E. church will give a dime social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Rowles, on Monday evening, March 14th. All are cordially invited.

We again offer Misses’ Shoes, sizes 8 to 12, at 85 cents. Get them while they last. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, opera house block.

Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman Cc.—Ho. 6 The Old Cabinet Maker Says: That they are now making Library and Center Tables so handsome and so useful that you can hardly afford to get along without one. We have them in all woods and finishes, and in the widest range of prices. We are offering Library Tables that are strong and lasting—different from the mail- . « order kind. 4 We invite yon to come in and look them over. D.M.WORLAND’S Reliable Furniture House Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, Indiana

WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and Sunday; warmer Sunday.

Rev. Kindig Taking Treatment For Rheumatism at Martinsville.

Rev. H. L. Kindig, now of Rochester, has been unable to shake off the rheumatism with which he was for several months before leaving Rensselaer. He has been suffering very severely again of late it is understood and is now at a sanitarium at Martinsville taking treatment.

Jump! Jump! Jump! Hop! Hop! Hop! Sunday, March 13, I will give a frog ham dinner for 25c. The frogs did not come out of the Jungle ditch either. You had better jump around and hop in here and get as good a dinner as you ever put a tooth into, for that famous quarter of a dollar. That’s all I know, just 25c for meal. If you don’t like frog, I will have fried chicken on the side. GEO. PATE, The Fat Dinner Man. Croak! Croak! Croak! ' Warnm! Warum! Warms! ' We have sold over 100 barrels of Flour in the last ten days and weldo not give our salesmanship the credit for it. But we give all the credit to the high quality and the price of the flour. Aristos, Gem of the Valley and Lord's Best. Every sack guaranteed or money refunded. $1.50 a sack. JOHN EGER. Remember Malnes & Hamilton sell ‘‘the plow a man can pull.”

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