Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1910 — Page 1

No. 70.

CM Princess Cbeatre FMB ygrr.T.TPS, Proprietor. Watch This Speca livery Day

Easter Opening —♦ — Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 24, 25, 26. —• — With the Easter Season less than two weeks away, we will be prepared to display the latest Spring styles of Millinery beautiful in colors and textures the popular Gage Hats and a large assortment of our own manufacture. You are cordially invited to look them over. Mrs. H. Purcupile.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Mrs. E. J. Duvall went to Chicago this morning for a two weeks* visit. Rice’s regular 5c packages of garden seeds, two for 5c at John Eger’s. Delicious Dutch cheese made just beyond Rensselaer, at the M. E. market Saturday March 26th. Boys’ Easter suits in all the leadini colors and styles from $2.00 to SIO.OO. C. EARL DUVALL. Mrs C. F. Stackhouse went to Chicago today, where she is having her eyes treated. Nobby Kingsbury stiff hats in blacks and grays to match your suits, at $3.00. C. EARL DUVALL. Mrs. M. Kanne returned this morning from a visit with her children at Carnitas, 111. Leave an order with us for a nice dressed chicken for Easter, at the M. E. market Saturday, March 26th. Mrs. J. W. McEwen and daughter, Mrs. C. L. Bostwick, are spending today in Chicago. We will ’ have some of those delicious home-made doughnuts at the M. E. market, Saturday, March 26th. Mrs. M. E. Corliss left for Michigan this morning where it is possible she and her son and family will locate.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brady returned this morning from a short visit in Streator, 111. Miss Virenda Rainier, of Lafayette, came today to visit her sister, Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Jay Stockton has purchased a new Ford touring car, the same pattern as the one owned by Chas. Porter. Rev. C. W. Postill returned to Fowler this morning after a short visit here in the interest of his farm. The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock sharp at the home of Mrs. Bert Hopkins. As usual we are headquarters foi package and bulk garden seeds, onion sets and early seed potatoes. JOHN EGER. Freshly grated horseradish and salad dressing on sale at the M. E, market Saturday, March 26th, in the postoffice building. H. W. Wood, Sr., and wife went to Monon this morning to spend the day with his brother Ell, whose 74th birthday is today. Nobby extra trousers in all colors and shapes, from |I.OO to |6.00, al) sizes. C. EARL DUVALL.

The Evening Republican.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM —♦ — PICTURES. The Power of The Press. t SONG. Wait for me by the Mulberry Tree.

Ladies wishing a pretty coronet braid or hair switch to match your hair, call on Mary Meyer. Chas. Schelman, Sr<, returned to Francesville today after a week’s visit with his son Charles, west of town.Have you seen those nobby imported hats at my store. At $2.50 each and are nice and soft on your head. C. EARL DUVALL. • Mrs. Rebecca Porter returned this morning from a visit of several days with her sister, Mrs. C. W. Coen at South Bend. Swell auto caps, water proof dusters gloves and everything for the comfort of the automobillst. C. EARL DUVALL. Mrs. G. P. Daugherty was able to be up town yesterday for the first time in a long time. She is feeling considerably improved. Ndbby dress shirts for Easter from SI.OO to $2.50 each, in all sizes from 12% to 20. All sizes to fit all men. C. EARL DUVALL. J. E. Alter, A. McCashen and Steve Comer have completed their field work surveying the Mitchell ditch and are now preparing their report of the same. - ■' ,■, ...TTri,,.,, -...l'ja; - j The last call for Easter suits. You will find the best line of nobby suits on display at my store in the county all at reasonable prices. C. EARL DUVALL. Mrs. Eva Greenlee underwent a surgical operation in the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago' last Thursday.. She is making very satisfactory recovery. Many have purchased their Easter shoes. Have you? We are anxious to have you inspect our styles. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. J. W. Nelson (Bill Goosequill) left this morning sor v Harvey, 111., to visit an old comrade. From Harvey he expects to go to Morgan Park to shake the hand of his old captain whom he has not seen for about 40 years. Kingsbury bonnets for Easter will make you look so much better than any other man and you will notice th< difference the moment you try a Kingsbury on, at $3.00. C. EARL DUVALL.

Miss Vera Southwick, who has been spending the week here with DePauw college friends, returned to her school today. Miss Harriet Shedd also, returned to DePauw. Miss Belle Laßue will not return, but will again take up her music instruction here. Dr. Bible is a fluent speaker and has the conviction to speak what he thinks. He is a flue impersonator and reader. His power was shown when he recited the poem “Little Boy Blue.” —Bedford Dally Mail. At the M. E. church Friday evening, March 25th. The show “Two Merry Tramps” at the Ellis last night wasA really clever play. It was a light musical comedy with sorpe very lively choruses and dances and the crowd was generous in its applause throughout the performance. As spring wotk begins, one thinks of the class of footwear which affords comfort along with durability. We have obtained a line of work shoes which at a nominal price affords both. We are anxious to show you these, when you contemplate purchasing work shoes. ~ Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. Easter suits a specialty at my store this week and I can save you from |3.00 to 15.00 on a suit. C. EARL DUVALL.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1910.

TRAIN KILLED WOMAN AT WEBSTER CROSSING.

Minnie J. Darter Struck by Passenger c ’ Train No. 6, Tuesday Afternoon And Death Results. Minnie J. Darter, who has been almost totally deaf for many years, was the victim of an accident which occurred at the Webster Street crossing of the railroad Tuesday afternoon at about 3:45 o’clock. The victim was a maiden lady about 35 years of age and resided with her brother, Chap. A. Darter and her sister, Mrs. Ada Schleagle, in the Payne property north of the Monon tracks and east of Webster street. She had started to the home of her sister, Mrs. Landy Magee, south of the track, and did not notice the approaching passenger train which is due here at 3:17 and was running 20 minutes late. Just as she was in the center of the track the engine struck her and she was thrown a distance of 75 feet alighting in the ditch on the south side of the track. Aside from the engineer, the accident was seen by only one person. John English was working at the crossing on the north side of the track and heard the approaching train and called to the woman to look out for it. As she was deaf, she could not heed the warning. The engineer reported at the station that his engine had struck a woman and several people went to thej scene of the accident. They gathered up the body and laid it on the grass and a little later removed it to the home, where death occurred about a half hour after the accident. She probably never realized what had happened. She had a fracture at the base of the skull, a compound fracture of the left elbow, simple fracture of the left wrist, fracture of the left hip, fracture of the femur, large gash on the left hip and four broken jibs on the left side. The unfortunate woman came here, from Indianapolis with her brother and sister last September. She was also a sister of Mrs. Magee. The body was taken to Indianapolis for burial, being sent on the 1:59 train, Wednesday.

Aged Lady Dies After Long Illness at Gillam Township Home.

Mrs. Mary Rodgers, qf Gillam township, died last Saturday morning at 2 o’clock at the Rodgers home, where she, her son James and daughter, Sarah, resided. She was 78 years of age the 19th of last November, and had been in very poor health for the past 11 months. Death was due to the decline of old age. Mrs. Rodgers had resided in Gillam township more than 48 years and for 47 years on the farm where she died. Her husband, John Rodgers, died in January, 1910, and she had continued to live on the old home place with her two children, James and Sarah. There were three other children, Mrs. R. A. Parkison, of Rensselaer; Rev. David A. Rodgers, qf New Carlisle; and Katherine, of Monon. The funeral was held Monday and burial was made in the Barkley cemetery.

Next Sunday is Easter Sunday. We have made preparations for this by placing in our stock, the latest styles, in all leathers for men, women and children. We invite you to Inspect these before buying your Easter shoes Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Qpera House Block. Mrs. Bert Welsh and children left this morning to join Bsrt at Larimore, N. Dak. He proceeded them about three weeks and has decided to locate at or near Larimore, although he has not yet rented a farm, but he has an opportunity for one and will make his decision after the arrival of his family. Dr. H. J. Laws, who located here several weeks ago when Dr. I. M. Washburn had planned to locate in Colorado, has now decided to leave Rensselaer and go to Crown Point, where his parents live and where he believes there is a better opening than in Rensselaer. He may, ultimately decide to locate in Gary. Dr. Laws has made many friends, both professionally and sociably in Rensselaer and they will learn of his decision to move away with much regret.

DR. KANNAL TESTIFIES IN W. H. MARKER TRIAL.

Relates Dealings With Tipton First National as President of Livestock Insurance Company. Dr. H. J. Kannal, veterinary surgeon, of this city, who was the president of the Farmers and Citizens Livestock Insurance Co., of Lima, Ohio, which recently made an assignment, was called to Indianapolis Tuesday to testify for the government in the case against W. H. Marker, former cashier of the Tipton First National Bank. His testimony is reported as follows in the Indianapolis News: Dr. Harvey J. Kannal, of Rensselaer, was the principal witness for the government yesterday. Dr. Kannal has been mentioned prominently throughout the trial as being identified with the Farmers and Citizens Livestock Insurance Co. He was president of the company at the time it was placed in the hands of a receiver. Dr. Kannal said he obtained his first information about the company from Marker. He said he called at the bank in Tipton and asked him* what he knew about the company and about White. He said Marker told him White and the company were all right. He said he bought 310 shares, but paid for only ten of them. He could not tell what had become of the other three hundred shares.Dr. Kannal said he knew nothing of the arrangements made for getting $25,000 from the-bank, although he saw the pass book containing a credit entry of $25,000, but he had asked’ nothing about it. He said he gave very little time to the affairs of the company, his place of business being in Rensselaer. He said he usually managed to get to Lima once a month, and while there he would sign a book of blank checks to be filled out later by the other officers for various amounts that were needed. He said when his notice was called to the impairment of the capital stock of the insurance company, he went to the Tipton bank with White. There they met Marker, who, he said, told them everything was ready. Marker then, according to Kannal, placed four notes

on a desk and told him to sign them, designating the lines on which his name was to be written. These notes were for $20,000, the amount needed to protect the capital stock of the insurance company, according to Kannaj. Marker then gave White, Kannal said, two certificates of deposit and two drafts. White and Kannal then came to Indianapolis. The drafts on the Tipton bank were deposited in the Capital National Bank, and then White and Kannal went to Lima, taking the certificates of deposit with them. Kannal said that one day he was called up in his office in Rensselaer by telephone, and when he responded, the man at the other end of the line said he was representing the firm of Gifford & Gifford, of Tipton. Later, however, the speaker said he was W. H. Marker. Kannal said he was asked if he had been subpenaed by the grand jury and if he knew how things were going at Lima. The speaker, Kannal

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said, wished to arrange a meeting with him at Indianapolis, and that at a later date he met Marker in the street near the Denison hotel. At the time he was with White. He said that after Marker had asked him if he was on his way to testify before the grand jury, he said he hoped he would not do him any more damage than he could. “They think they have me on one hundred counts,” Marker is alleged to have said “but I will give them a fight.” Attorney Spaan asked Kannal only one question. “What kind of a doctor are you?” “A veterinary surgeon,” replied the witness.

A. J. Harmon Returns From His Visit to South Dakota.

A. J. Harmon returned Tuesday night from his prospecting trip in and near Mitchell, S. Dak., where he spent several weeks. Himself and father, A J. Harmon, of Pontiac, 111., own a half section of land in that country and have been considering increasing their holdings but have not yet decided on an investment. Russell says things never looked any better any place than they do in the Mitchell country and he verifies the frequent reports of the success of our many Jasper county people who are located there. He arranged to represent the Kelley Land Co., of Mitchell, and will be their Jasper county agent, as well as doing business in a wider scope of territory. He will continue to live here for a time and may decide to make Rensselaer his continued home.

Spring School Vacation Will Occur All Next Week.

The spring vacation of the Rensselaer schools will take place all next week, the schools closing Friday afternoon of this week and taking up Monday, April 4th. There will be eight weeks of school after the vacation, school closing for the term on May 27th. The scagliola workers have completed their work at the St. Joseph chapel. The massive columns which have been decorated to look like taarble are as beautiful in design as any ever made in Indiana. The decorating is rapidly being completed and the beautiful chapel will probably be dedicated about th# middle of May. Why not surprise your wife with a nice gingham apron, sunbohnet or dust cap, as an Easter offering, at the M. E. market, Saturday, March 26th?

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM : —— PICTURES. The Christian Martyrs, a drama. SONG If I Thought You Wouldn’t Tell.

ONE BOY DISMISSED AND ANOTHER FINED.

Another Sick and the Other Two to Have Hearing In Juvenile Court At the April Term. Leon Eigelsbach was today fined $1 and costs in Squire Irwin’s court for the part he had in the escapade at the library a few weeks ago when a window was broken out and the refreshments! which the literary club had prepared, were stolen. He plead guilty and the court assessed the minimum fine, which with the costs amounted to $8.55. Jay Nowels, who was also charged with participating in the prank, was unable to appear, owing to sickness and Jake Moore was dismissed because it was proven that he did ndt have any part in the affair, although he had later seen some* of the boys and helped to eat a little of the pilfered sweets; Sammy Duvall and Ed Honan, two juveniles, who are also charged with participancy in swiping the toothsome provinder, are to have their hearing in April before Judge Hanley. The act was simply the spirit of mischleviousness running to excess and the boys did not appreciate the responsibility of their deed when it was being performed. The punishment should be a warning to other boys who have doubtless been Implicated in similar pranks at other times.

Sells Farm In Michigan and May Again Locate in Jasper.

John Betirns, who moved to Morley, Mich., a little over a year ago, after having bought one farm and sold it at a good profit, has now sold the place he has occupied since his removal, again making a very substantial profit. He arrived in Rensselaer this Wednesday morning to look over the ground and see if he cannot decide on an investment in Rensselaer or Jasper county.. Richard Bricker came back with him. A little over a year ago Mr. Behrns bought 80 acres of land at Morley, paying $3,200 for it. He has sold out for $4,000, making SBOO which is $lO per acre. He made about the same amount on another farm he bought before moving to Michigan, and of which he was the owner for less than a month.

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See our latest creations in millinery. Opening display Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 24, 25 and 26. MARY MEYER.

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