Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1910 — Page 1

No. 105.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. A can of Van Camp’s sauer kraut 9c at the Home Grocery. Elmer Campbell and wife, of Boswell, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hines. Those potatoes fresh from the pit are dandy fine—loc a, peck at the Home Grocery. Miss Madeline Ramp returned to DePauw University this morning after a short visit at home. Miss Pern Norman left this morning for a visit with relatives in Chicago and Chicago Heights. Fresh Fig Newton Cakes only 12c a pound. JOHN EGEr!. Mrs. E. Kennedy went to Frankfort today, having been called there by the severe sickness of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Forsythe. John N. Timmons went to Chicago this morning to consult a specialist about a hacking cough that he has been unable,to break up. For this week only. Our regular 15c imported Singapore Pineapple Cubes for 10c. JOHN EGER.

Mrs. Jennie Davis returned to Vincennes today, having been here to attend the funeral a few days ago of her sister, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hurley. Elzie Miller, son of J. D. Miller, of Hanging Grove township, left this morning for the Standing Rock Indian reservation where he drew a government felaim last year. He expects to prove it up. Mrs. R. C. Hemphill left this morning for Mound City, Mo., to visit her brother, Dr. C. S. Grant. She was accompanied as far as Chicago by Miss Nora Keeney, of'Mt. Ayr, and Mrs. F. H. Hemphill. Postmaster / Wiseman, at Aix, and A 1 Witham, the Parr rural route carrier, had a little mix-up in front of the Aix postoffice Monday. No one was seriously injured and the government agents didn’t even lose any blood. Edward Kanne, who has ~een working for Conrad Kellner for several monthh, has resigned his place there and gone to work for Maines & Hamilton. He is a faithful and capable hand and will doubtless make good with his new employers. William Lee of Francesville, has succeeded him at Kellner’s. Mrs. C. A. Roberts reports the following contributions to the Milroy Soldiers’ monument fund within the past few days: William Washburn, $5; Walter Randle, son of Ed Randle, of Barkley township, $1; John R. Phillips, $1; Mrs. Amanda Morlan, $1; Miss Amanda Israel, $1; Jamie Willis, $1; Pete Femmy, $1; Jack Warner, $1; Mrs. Isaac Glazebrook $1; Mr. and Mrs. John Daugherty $2; Ben H., Smith 50 centß. William Lewis, against whom there was a charge of having sold liquor while conducting a game of poker at his home in Mt. Ayr, was freed by the court this morning. Bill was fined in Newton county for running a poker game, and the liquor cases were sent to this county for trial. He appeared this morning with his attorney and the cases were dismissed. It 1b said * that Bill ran a poker game at bis home while he lived at Mt. Ayr. The players fell out one night and one of them caused his arrest Since then Bill has moved back to Rensselaer. He will probably not engage in the festive game of “dra'w” for some time to come.

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Program For First Band Concert to Be Held Wednesday.

Weather being favorable, the Rensselaer Boys’ band will give its first open air concert on the street Wednesday evening, executing the following program: March Triumph , McCosh Overture Elsmore H. Miller Waltze Our Favorite Landers Riverview Schottische McCash Two Step Garland L. Raymond Polka El via Pette Serenade Mozart Gallop Elida E. Brooks Waltz Della ~... Carl March Albion Franklin

Sweeney Resigns His Position as Game Warden.

Governor Marshall has received the resignation of Rev. Z. T. Sweeney, of Columbus, as state commissioner of fisheries and game. Mr. Sweeney has held the office for thirteen years. The governor has not announced Mr. Swqeney’s successor, but it is probable that a condition of the appointment will be that the official make his home in Indianapolis. The office pays $1,200 a year salary and SBOO is provided for expenses.

Says North Dakota Weather Was Better Than Indiana’s.

Mrs. Bert Welsh writes as follows, from Larrimore, N. Dak: “I thought perhaps that you would •like to know how the weather man is serving North Dakota while Indiana is having such a siege of bad weather. Last Sunday when you had a snowstorm, here it was a beautiful spring day, people out without wraps and Monday and Tuesday were warmer still. Friday we had a shower, the first storm since the big snow two weeks ago. It lasted- about three hours and this morning (Sat.) people were making garden again. Some had. gardens made before the big snow and all are planting now. The majority of the farmers have their, oats in and the wheat fields are getting green. They look for a splendid harvest this fall. The fruit is considered by some to be hurt but others think it wasn’t far enough advanced to be hurt to a great extent. They raise strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries and currants principally. Meat costs no more here than in Rensselaer nor do eggs and butter but flour is higher and a few other things also. Trusting this brief account may be of interest, I am still a friend of old Indiana’s.”

The richest thing yet, “Frou, Frou” sugar wafers, Home Grocery. You can buy choice country butter at the Home Grocery for 22 cents per pound Mrs. James T. Randle has been quite ill for several days. A general nervous breakdown seems to bei the cause. Her daughter, Mrs. S. V. Fisher and daughter Gladys, of Marion, came today. Charles R. Yeoman, now at the head of the Wyoming Realty Co., located at Newcastle, Wyo., is given a good writeup in the Newcastle News-Journal of April 29th. The paper says that Charlie is one of the best post ed men in that section of the country, which fact has helped him build up for his company a large and influential business. His company deals in farms, stock ranches, irrigated lands, dry lands, and in addition handles live stock and does a general live stock brokerage business. The paper states that Wyoming is getting its share of people from the eastern and middle states and speaks of Wyoming and the land around Newcastle as the? “land of opportunity.” -—-

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1910.

ATTORNEYS DISMISSED ON COURT CONTEMPT CHARGE.

George A. Williams and Mont M. Hathaway File Answers That Result In Their Exoneration. Attorneys George A. Williams, of this city and Mjpnt M. Hathaway, of Winamac, who had been cited for contempt of court, on the alleged grounds that they, as attorneys for Clinton L. Bader, had advised Sheriff Louis P. Shirer to hold Bader out of the penitentiary, were dismissed Monday without fine, which means a complete exoneration for them. The 'case came up Saturday and Judge Hanley took the matter under advisement after the answers of the attorneys, Mr. Williams first and Mr. Hathaway afterwards, were called in and dismissed. General satisfaction is felt at the outcome, as the fining of the attorneys would doubtless have created a breach that it would have taken a great while to have overcome. Mr. Williams is one of the most able, honest and popular attorneys practicing at the local bar and it is understood that Mr. Hathaway holds the same high place in Pulaski county. It was theii~duty as attorneys for Bader to do all in their power for their client, but they claim that they did nothing that could be construed as aiming tp override the power of the court nor to evince any disrespect. The outcome, therefore, will leave a friendly feeling all along the line, cast jjo reflection, on the attorneys and continue the pleasant relations existing between the court and the attorneys.

Infield Writes That His Cases Have Been Dismissed.

George W. Infield, the interurban railroad promoter, who took umbrage at the Republicah because it published an article from an Illinois newspaper stating that he had been made the defendant in a suit filed in the federal court at Indianapolis for alleged connection with a deal by which an Illinois man was handed a batch of worthless stock in the Rushville Gas, flight and Heating Co., in exchange for valuable property, now writes to the Republican that while in Indianapolis last week he made inquiry at the office of the clerk of the U. S. court and was informed that the suit had been dismissed at the plaintiff’s cost. So far as the Republican is concerned we are pleased at this outcome. Mr. Infield may have been as clear of any connection with the case as he claimed to be. As we stated before we hope he was innocent and the story was published and credited to another paper without comment. During the past four years the Republican has used much space in praise of Mr. Infield and in support of his interurban proposition. For all of this he was unmindful and when the real estate story was published he came in to take charge of the office for us. The result may be remembered. Mr. Infield is still our friend, we understand each other better than we did a few months ago. He is again on the job of railroad building and we hope he builds it and gives us a pass.

Came to Visit Sister and Was Arrested for Drunkenness.

Chas. Jackson, of Chicago, came to Wheatfield to visit his sister. He had been imbibing freely and his sister did not appreciate his visit. She had him at rested, Squire VanDoozer fined him $lB and he was sent to Rensselaer to lay out the fine. He begged like a good one not to be put in a cel! and made an effort to get Borne one to either pay or stay his fine. He was unable to do this and will occupy the jail for 18 days. “Shady” Morgan, the Newton county darky who so badly cut an Indiana Harbor conductor, and was sentenced to jail for six months, completed his term last Saturday and was turned loose. There are two other prisoners in the jail, both from Newton county.

The late freeze has cut the fruit crop short. Save your home canned fruit and buy California canned fruit before the prices advance, i cans fancy California canned Apricots or Lemon Cling Peaches for 25c. % JOHN EGER.

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PLOVER HUNT COMES TO A SUDDEN CONCLUSION.

Overland Auto Throws Quartet in Ditch Without Serious Injuries Except to the Machine. Harry Eger, Harry Parker, Frank Bicknell and Jack Montgomery escaped fortunately and algnost miraculously serious injury this Tuesday morning when the Overland automobilo driven by the former cut some peculiar didos just below the sand ridge, 6 miles south of town, spilled its iiuman cargo into the ditch and •pitched over on its side. Eger, Parker and Bicknell were en route for a plover hunt and Montgomery was on his way to Wolcott on telephone business. Eger had not had very much experience as a driver, having only had the car about two weeks. He was running, Mr. Montgomery thinks at about 20 or 25 miles an hour and turned slightly to avoid a rut in the road. He turned it too far and abruptly turned it back and it ran to the side of the road and as he went to turn it back one of the rear wheels broke and the machine came to an abrupt stop. Not so with tha passengers. Montgomery and Bicknell were in the rear seat and the former was the first out. He realized that there was a serious wreck and expected to find his companions dead. He struggled to his feet and the others who had fallen in front of him all in a pile were getting on their feet at about the same time. Jack felf a bruised place near his left collar bone but paid no attention to that as he inquired the condition of the others. They all thought they were not hurt but Harry Parker soon discovered that his left arm was injured. Montgomery

went to the home of Trustee Wortley and telephoned to town for aid. Delos Thompson went out in his machine and a doctor went out in his. The physician soon ascertained tfiat the personal injuries were very few. Parker had a badly sprained arm with the ligaments torn loose, constituting a very painful but not serious injury. He also had a bruise on his head. Montgomery had a broken rib. Bicknell and Harry Eger had escaped injury. The car was damaged to the extent of probably $75 or SIOO. One rear wheel was broken, all the spokes being crushed. The glass front was also broken as was the steering wheel. All agreed that the escape was very furtunate. It is probable that the soft ground is' all that saved the quartette from serious injury. The machine was brought in later in the day and will at once undergo repairs.

Dog Tax Dodgers to Be Prosecuted by Township Trustees.

The county board of education Monday re-elected Charles B. Stewart truant officer. Mr. Stewart has given careful attention to this job and his election was well merited. It was decided not to give gold stars for perfect attendance any more. It is thought the faithful are punctual and constant in their attendance without reward and that the expense of the stars is not warranted by law. The matter of employing an attorney to be consulted by the trustees was discussed but no action was taken. It was decided to compel all dog owners to pay taxes and to prosecute all who fail to report dogs and to pay the taxes thereon. Some trustees have been rather easy in this particular in the past but this year all are agreed to go after the dog tax dodgers with a sharp stick.

Grand Jury Met Monday And Adjourned Until Thursday.

The grand jury was in session Monday and adjourned until Thursday. Nothing is known as to the (investigation they made, but i Prof. Smith, who measured up several bridges, gave bis testimony. Other evidence will be beard Thursday. Whether or not any indictments were found seems to be a matter of speculation. "My child was x burned terribly about the face, neck and chest. I applied Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic Oil. The pain ceased and the cjiild sank into a restful bleep.”—Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg, n. T.

Th« Prettiest Moving Picture Show In the City. BEX WABNEB, Proprietor.

WEATHER REPORT. Fair tonight, cooler in central and south portions; heavy frost in north portion; Wednesday fair.

"Just As Cute As It Could Possibly Be,” Said Everybody.

Probably no more full hearted laughter ever took place in the opera house in one evening than occurred Monday night, on the occasion of the presentation of the “Tom Thumb Wedding.” The children had been in training for several days by Miss Mayme Goodwin, of Brownstown, who with her brother gave the entertainment for the Methodist church. Many of the little tots from three years of age up participated. The stage was arranged as a reception room with two rows of kindergarden chairs on each side. Two young gentlemen in full dress customes acted as ushers and as the little guests to the wedding arrived, all the tots being in fulldress costumes, the ushers seated them and then-made low bowß. The guests came in couples, with the ladies holding the arms of the beaux. When the usher made his obeisance each couple would rise and also make a low bow. The simplicity of the little, ones was wonderful and the' childish grace of some and the bewilderment of others sent the audience into a spasm of merriment that we have never seen equaled. Doubtless some of the little men and women were quite shocked at their parents for such lack of public decorum. After the guest were all seated the bridesmaids, Ruth Clark, Luella Harmon, Elizabeth Moore and Bernice Carson appeared, being preceeded by Mary Jane Brown and Genevieve Irwin as flower maids. Then the bride and groom, Martha Gobel and Thomas Thompson, accompanied by the maid of honor, Helen Warner, and the best man, Leon Gwin, took their places in front of the altar while Charles Halleck, as the minister, pronounced the marriage ceremony of Tom Thumb and Jennie June. The groom then made his pledge and the bride followed with hers, each setting out the stipulations of the contract. Then the little couples marched out in pairs and extended congratulations. All went out but little Harold Donnelly, and no amount of coaxing from his companion, little Mary Hawkins, could get him to leave his seat. Finally she went up by herself and extended her congratulations,, While the little ones spoke one cou’d have heard a pin drop, the large audience being as still as mice until something would occur to convulse them with laughter. It was a success and every little tot was a veritable hero or, heroine with their parents^ The remainder of tfye performance was given oyer to the representation of business finds by young ladies. Forty firms were represented, each by some young lady who would speak or sing in praise of the house she represented. This feature was also very much enjoyed and several of the characters evinced considerable talent. Mr. and Miss Goodwin went from here to Goodland to present the entertainment.

Death of Young Mother in Union Township Sunday Morning.

Mrs. Amil Schultz, of Union township, died Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, of childbed fever, infection having followed the birth of a child two weeks ago. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ritter. Her funeral was held at the residence this Monday afternoon and burial made in the German Lutheran Cemetery. She was 20 years of age and had been married only about a year. - ; 1 ! Use A. ft K. Best flour and be happy $1.50 a sack at the Home Grocery.

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Grocery Satisfaction If your grocer pleases you in every particular, you have no cause for changing. Even WE can do no more than that. , » ; V ” - v . But if you think some of making a shift, we would be glad to give you the best service of which we are capable. Often and often wh have turned now-and-again customers into steady patrons. — s And we lose a surprising few of the really particular grocery buyers, who once become our customers. Try us on anything you like. McFarland ft Son Reliable Grocers.

HA The River Qneen Mills are the leqd> ing mills In this section of the country —therefore, It Is simply a matter of common prudence for you to hare your milling done there. River Queen Mills Phone 92.

Order Your Bee Supplies Now. —♦ — I am the Exclusive Agent Fur Jasper County for ROOT’S BEE HIVES AND SUPPLIES. 0 I sell at factory prices and pay the freight to Rensselaer. I have a large stock- of Hives and Supers on band and at this time can fill orders promptly. Swarming season will soon bs here and beekeepers should lay in their supplies now before the rush comes. —• ♦ _ Catalogue Mailed Free on • Request. 0 Leslie Clark . Republican Office, Rensselaer, Ind.

We are receiving letters like this every few days: Mr. John Eger. Dear Sir; Enclosed find check for $6.00. Please send us by freijght a barrel of Aristoe flour. We have not had any good bread since we left Jasper county. Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets you crazy. Can’t bear the touch of your' clothing. Doan’s Ointment cures the most obstinate cases. Why suffer. All druggists self it.

YOL.XIY.