Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 180, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 July 1910 — Page 1

No. 180.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Mies Ella Snavley went to Wolcott today for a short visit. B. O. Gardner started for his home In Los Angeles, Cal., this morning. Miss Bernice Hammond entertained about thirty young ladies last evening. Fred Sargent was Over from Monticello yesterday to look after his farming interests. Just received shipment McClaren’s Imperial cheese, very fine. 15c a Jar. Home Grocery. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bellows went to Berwyn, 111., this Saturday morning tor a few days visit with their daughter, Mrs. C. L. Murphy. Clarence Smith came yesterday from Sheldon to mingle with the circus cfowd and visit his mother. He will return to Sheldon tomorrow. J. L. Gunn, who has been visiting his brother-in-law, J. H.- Cox, returned to his home at Plainfield today. Mr. Gunn is president of the Citizens State bank of Plainfield. Leave your order at the Home Grocery for any kind of fruit for canning. They are now getting blackberries, plums, peaches, blueberries and other fruits almost daily. J. F. Frederick, singer of the illustrated songs at the Rex theatre, will sing his favorite song, “The Holy City,” this evening. You should hear him, as he cannot be surpassed in this popular song. Two marriage licenses were issued Thursday, being the first since July -Oth. The marriage business seems at a low ebb, but the good harvest is calculated to get some of the ydung farming swains in the notion. The Home Grocery is introducing a new sealer for Mason fruit jars, known as Keeran’s Vacuum sealer, which docs away with rubbers, seals Instantly and is absolutely a sure keeper. 10c a box. Try them. Elizabeth, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davenport, celebrated her sixth birthday by entertaining about twenty little friends Friday afternoon. A peanut game was played and John Kresler was the winner of the boys’ prize and Elizabeth King of the girls’. % 1 Daniel Simms, of Lafayette, one of the attorneys for Trustee Cheadle, of the Remington bank, in the case against E. L. Hollingsworth came yesterday, expecting that the case would again be taken up. He had been in the west and a telegram advising him of a postponement occasioned by the death of Mrs. Hollingsworth’s father, did not reach him. a Possibly the howl the Democrat is making about the advance in the cost of Bhaving and the comfort given to ■the employees of the light plant is natural pnough when it is considered that the party in this district nominated a corporation lawyer for con■gress. Evidently the so-called traditions of the democratic party are being badly smashed in this neck of Indiana. « Practically the affairs of the Parker bank are closed up except the land in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and the law suit with the National bank. The latter affairs will come up in October. The receiver is represented by Dan Simms and Judge Darroch. The bank has several attorneys and the-difficulty has been to get them all ready at the same time. The recent delay was caused by the poor health of Emory Sellers.—Fowler Leader. “I have been somewhat costive, but Doan's Regulets gave just the results desired. They act mildly and regulate the bowels perfectly.”— George B. Krause, 306 Walnut Ave., Altoona, Pa.

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U. M. Baughman, of Oklahoma City, arrived in Rensselaer this morning. Always the freshest and best in fruits and vegetables at the Home Grocery. Miss Irene and Mr. Orth Barcus arrived this morning from Wabash to visit friends. Mrs. Chester Besse, of Kniman, is visiting the family of her uncle. Senator A. Hal leek. C. Arthur Tuteur left this morning, via automobile, for--Indianapolis, and thence back to New Albany. Miss Marceline Roberts arrived home last evening from Oxford, Ohio, where she is attending Miami University. Former County Assessor John Phillips was in from Hanging Grove township today. John don’t visit Rensselaer very often, but a circus generally brings him out. Mrs. Guy Clifton and son returned to their home in Chicago Friday after a visit with Mrs. A 1 Daugherty in Rensselaer and her husband’s mother, Mrs. T. F. Warne, of Parr. C. G. Spitler has sold the tenant house on Weston street which has been occupied for some time by \V. S. Richards and family, to Eph Hickman. Mr. Richards moved out Friday and Mr. Hickman will occupy it soon. Harry Green, manager of the Eli & Jane Co., is in t|»e city today, seeing the circus and making preparations ior the opening of his company, whic.i will be August 13th. This will be the farewell performance of the celebrated play and it’s better than ever. The bathroom and bathtub which the Democrat says the city council built for the employes at the light plant turns out to be only a toilet room. Evidently the Democrat, editor donit know the difference and unless the employes keep a sharp lookout, Brer Bab is apt to be down there trying to take a bath in the lavatory. Considerable excitement has existed in the east part of town the past few days because Horatio Ropp killed James Jordan’s large dog. Mr. Ropp is a constable and states that he killed the animal in his official capacity; that the dog was unmuzzled and tried to bite him. He says the dog was in his yard. Mr. Ropp states that he was threatened over the telephone, but that he was performing what he believes to be his duty and will not stand any abuse. It Is understood that the Jordans claim that the dog was entirely harmless and was killed through spite. The suit brought by Maudie Rodman to have her husband, William F. Rodman, placed under bond to quit “pesterin’ her” was dismissed Thursday, the costs being mutually left unpaid. Constable Robinson, who made a long drive to Laura to procure witnesses, served notice that hereafter he will have to see the color of their money before he will go outside of Marion township. Maudie decided that she would take her chances without having her husband placed under bond provided he would agree to let her have a divorce and he finally agreed, although he "said. “I Just love that woman with all my heart.” She charges that his love is emotional, cool and warm, hot and chilly by spells, and not the constant devotion that goes out and hustles for the daily bread. By the agreement she is to get her divorce without protest from him and he is free from any responsibility. My loan company is still-making farm loans at 6 per cent. If you are going to need a loan make application now, as some other companies are already refusing to loan. John A. Dunlap, I. 0. O. F. Bldg.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JULY 30, 111*

Cope Hanley Elected Mayor of Boys’ City.

Word was received this afternoon that Rensselaer’B candidate, Cope Hanley, had been elected mayor of Boys’ City at Winona. Cope held the city clerk’s office last year, and naturally aspired to the mayoralty at this election. There is great rejoicing among tLe Rensselaer :ontingent over the result.

C. G. Spitler Closes Deal For Good Chunk of Gifford Land.

C. G. Spitler returned Friday afternoon from Kankakee, 111., where he had gone to close up a deal with B. J. Gifford for the purchase of 421 acres of Gifford land, near the town of Gifford. The price paid -for the land is 612,670, which is 630 per acre with a bonus of 640. The land was certainly purchased very cheaply and Mr. Spitler should double his money on it. To any person with some ready cash, we know of no better investment at this time than in the Gifford section.

City Council Makes New Proposal to Monon Railroad.

For several years the Monon railroad has had a contract with the city of Rensselaer for the water with which its engines are supplied. The contract was for 6380 per year, which for a long time has been regarded as far too little. This sum not only paid for the water, but also for the eight Ughts at the depot. The contract has now expired and the council at a special meeting Friday night offered to supply the water hereafter for 6600 a year, but not to contract for a longer period than a year. The matter was taken under advisement by the road. It was made a part of the city's proposition that when the water in the city is placed on a meter basis, the railroad change to that basis.

The Jasper County Democrat comes out this week as an anti-labor sheet, attacking the action of the local barbers In increasing the price of shaves to 15 cents, and the city council in providing a room at the city light plant where the workman can wash themselves, alleging in the latter case that it is too much luxury for “hired men.” The democratic party has been making goo goo eyes at labor for a number of years, but the degree of its sincerity can be seen when its organ i& this county makes a bitter attack on a movement directly in the interest of improved conditions. A gentleman met the reporter for the Republican In the street last evening and remarked that he used to go to barbershops fifty years ago and he paid 10 cents for a shave. At that time he worked In a harvest field for 75 cents a day and paid his own board. Now young men are getting 62 per day and their board thrown in and he believes they can afford to pay the barber 15 cents for a shave. Rents are higher, living is higher, salaries are higher, laundry costs more, labor costs more and there seems to be no good reason why the price of shaves should not increase correspondingly. We are wondering if the price of printing at the Democrat office is not regulated by the cost of paper and production and If it has not fluctuated from 26 to 50 per cent during the past ten or a dozen years. Speaking from experience, we do not know what back alleys our brother has been getting shaved in when he visits Lafayette, Frankfort and Indianapolis, but we have always kept to the front streets where you get a clean shave and a clean towel with every customer and have never found fault with a 16 cent charge. The 6 cent shaving and the 16 cent hair cut joints are usually conducted hy the lowest class of foreigners and no self-respect-ing person would patronize them. Here’s success to the movement. Let us be fair with the barbers and give them what by right of general advance along all lines, they should have. Harry Long, "26, was fatally shot by Lee Stallyards at Mt. Vernon. Wednesday evening while seated with hlB wife in a swing in his frpnt yard, the deed being the culmination of intense passion which Stallyards hnrf held against Long for years, since as a rival in love. Long was able to win the hand of Mias Nina Stevens, of Henderson county, Kentucky.

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Will Try to Organize A Poultry League.

To organize a poultry association which would include several cities of Northern Indiana, which would do away with the old Wabash Valiev Poultry association, is the plan being discussed among some of the members of the late association and it is highly probable that the suggestion will meet with general favor when brought up for formal consideration at the next meeting of the board of directors. As yet no definite plans have been made, but at least one of‘the officers of the old association at Huntington is pushing the project and others have arfnounced their Willingness to accept the plan. Huntington, Fort Wayne, Wabash, Logansport, Delphi, Decatur and Rochester are among some of the cities mentioned as possible members of the new association which is planned, and with them allied, a strong organization would be assured. Most of them are already good towns for the support of poultry shows and with their union, interest would be increased. One of the greatest arguments which is advanced in favor of the new plan is that it would lessen the individual expense of each city in conducting annual shows. This is no mean figure and it has been almost impossible to make both ends meet in some of the cities, but the exhibits here always paid. Different plans have been adopted in the cities mentioned to increase the attendance at their shows, but none have been successful in making them paying affairs.—Logansport Pharos.

To Ticket-Holders.

All parties having sale tickets re deemable at tlqJQp-Cent Racket Store must present same before August 1. No tickets redeemed after that date. E. V. RANSFORD.

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WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and Sunday.

State Militia Camp Will Be Held September 1st to 10th.

The Indiana National Guard will be encamped at Fort Benjamin Harrison from Sept. Ist to 10th, and will participate in the maneuvers with the guard of other states and the regular army. The period is ideal, coming as it does in the early fall. The camp two years ago was generally considered the best in all respects that the Indiana troops had ever had. The instruction received in these camps is well worth an enlistment in the national guard and as there is still some room in the local company, there is an opportunity for several to enlist Application can be made at the armory any Wednesday or Saturday evening, or of the officers at any time. The regular weekly drill is held on Wednesday evenings.

Wanted—The Account Books That Were In My Suit Case.

If the party who has my suit case will kindly return the account books thterein or leave them whera I can get them, I will be very grateful. They are badly needed. Will ask no questions if the books are returned to my possession. FIRMAN THOMPSON.

TONIGHT'S PROGRAM —♦ — PICTURES. The Suit Case Mystery, a drama. The Wings of Love, a drama SONG The Holy City. by j J. F. Fredericks.

The Big Show Is Here And the Big Crowd Also.

The Hagenbeck-Wallace show is here and there is a big crowd here- to see it. By 5 o’clock this morning about 500 people had gathered at the depot to witness the unloading of the big cars and the animals. There was a lot of running up and down the track and a tiresome watt before the cars were set into position and the unloading begun. But the crowd stuck with it and others kept coming until they stretched along the track for two or three blocks. This is the first time a show has struck Rensselaer for three years and the people were circus hungry. By 7 o’clock rigs began to arrive the country and to all appearances a record breaking circus crowd will witness the afternoon performance.

Coroner’s Jury Says That Rawn Died By Own Hand.

After a complete investigation by the coroner’s Jury, a verdict of suicide was rendered in the case of Ira G. Rawn, the Monon president. It is said that the wording of the verdict occupied considerable time. The verdict says: “Whether death was accidental or suicidal intent, this Jury is unable to determnie, but the position of the wound and the type of the revolver make the accidental theory len probable.”

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