Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 201, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1910 — Page 1

No. 201.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. C. O. Spencer is down from BeMotte today. B. J. Moore made a business trip to Monon today. Attorney John Greve is down from Wheatfleld today. Don and Madge Beam are spending today in Chicago. A. S. Laßue made a business trip to Stanford, 111., today. ' S. Leopold returned this morning from a business trip to Chicago. Mrs. E. C. English went to Chicago today for a short visit with relatives. Rufus Knox returned to Chicago today after a visit of a week with the home folks. Art Cole and daughter, Miss Bright Cole, of Lafayette, are spending today in Rensselaer. Shoe bargains for men, women and children in the shoe department at the Home Grocery. . Mrs. John Phillips returned this morning from a visit with her brother, Sam .Robinson, at Morocco. Mrs. David Hines and son Clarence went to Boswell today to spend a day or two at fair an£ to visit her daughter, Mrs. Robert Smith. Sylvester Gray left today for his farm near Bluffton, where he will spend about a week or ten days, overseeing some improvements. Clyde “Gunyon, who has been working on a dredge in Minnesota and lowa, arrived home today. He still suffers some from the rheumatism. There will be another excursion to Chicago next Sunday; 75 cents for the round trip. Train due here at 9:15. The Cubs and New York will play ball. Mrs. Bayard Clark and daughter, Miss Mary, of Pueblo, who have been visiting in Indiana for several weeks, are vißiting E. L. Clark and family here. Eli Arnold returned this mornltig from a trip to Wabash and Ft. Wayne. He reports that the recent rains were good in that section of . the state and done great good except for a heavy wind that accompanied the rain of Monday night and badly blew the corn down. Rev. C. O. Johnson, who has been pastor of the "local M. P. church for the past year, has been sent to Cass, in Sullivan county, by the conference. He expects to move the latter part of . this week. The Rensselaer church will be without a pastor until one fs supplied by the president of the conference. The viewers, J. E. Alter, S. A. Brusnahan and John Ryan, are now at work on the Newlana gravel road report. This road was petitioned for by Ed Oliver, et al., and will be built in Barkley township, north and south, passing the old Nelson Randle and Simon Dowell farms, with a branch east to . Newland, having a total length of seven miles with 33,414 acres of land to build it. > I T~ Chas. Parks, of near Surrey, was a visitor at the Republican office Tuesday evening and told of the burning of thj barn on the James Shindelejr farm, south of Mt. Ayr, last Wednesday. The main barn was 40x60 feet and a cattle barn 30x60 feet adjoined It: Contained in the barn was 25 tons of fine clover hay and considerable straw. No stock was lost, but the barn, hay and straw was burned. Lightning caused the fire. Mr. Barkis, who is selling lightning rods, had been working in the neighborhood and was Just driving by the house when the fire started. \

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AT THE Princess tonight —#— ■ ■ PICTURES. The Thief. SONS. Kiss Once More and Then Good Bye, by Roscoe Wilson.

For Sale: A couple of show cases/ . HOME GROCERY. Born, this morning, Aug. 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alter, of Union township, a son, and their Becond male child. Mrs. Roy Chissom, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McCarthy, went to Lafayette today to visit relatives. Eart Bruner and Carl Duvall went to Bloomington, Ind., today,' where -they may jnake arrangements to attend the university this winter. Mrs. Minerva Hopkins, who is deaf, left this morning for Tracy), Wis., where she will remain for an indefinite period with her daughter, Mrs. Emma Romack. S. R. Nichols left this morning for Omaha, Neb., where he may buy some feeding cattle. Mrs. Nichols went to Plato Center, 111., to visit her niece, Mrs. L. R. Leake. Dean Chivington, of Colfax, who came yesterday to visit the family of H. E. Parkison, accompanied Miss \ Martha Parkison this morning on a visit to Morocco and Brook. H. B. Brown liras down from Kniman on business today. He is the postmaster there and.is also engaged in the merchantile business and handles some real estate on the side. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs moved yesterday to the J. T. Randle house. J. P. Hammond and family will occupy the house they vacated and W. C. Babcock and family will occupy the house vacated by Mr. Hammond. Mrs. Marsh Warner has hsd good success with her chickens this year. She lives at the east corporation line of Rensselaer and has sold $186.66 worth of eggs since Jan. Ist, besides using an average of 48 each week for home consumption. That is a little better than $5 per weejt and shows what can be done on a suburban place with a little attention. Mrs. Jennie L. Wishard, who recently sold her property to- John Mauck, expects to depart the latter part of this month for St. Paul,'Minn., for a visit of a month with her son. Rev. Glenn Wishard, who Is In charge of some Y. M. C. A. work in that city. Glenn recently was given a raise in salary and now receives SI,BOO per annum. Mrs. Wishard will return to Rensselaer and probably board here through the coming winter. Jack Hoyes had 75 acres of oats this year that produced 3,550 bushelß, which is a little more than 47 bushels to the acre. Fifty-five acres of this made 50 bushels on the average, but the other 20 acres cut the average yield down. Jim Lane, of Newton township, had 52 acres that made an average of 38 bushels. Fred Schultz, of Union, had 10 acres of oats that made 52 bushels to the acre, while his 18 acres of wheat made 590 bushels, which Is almost 33 bushelß to the acrfe. • Joseph Ruggles, of Marlon, took the train for his home today after a visit of several days with his cousin, Sam Lowery, north of town, Mr. Ruggles and Mr. Lowery attended the funeral at Kentland Sunday of their cousin, George Burman, who had drowned Thursday in the Iroquois river, near the state line. With others he had spent the day fishing and picnicking and when they were ready to start home he decided to swim across the river. The channel was narrow and he was a fine swimmer, but he was seized with a cramp and drowned, his companions being unable to give him any aid.- Mr. Burman was 40 years of age and a highly esteemed man as was proven by the extremely large funeral, lie leaves a widow and three children. Your “Want” adv. will receive prompt attention. Phone 18. . .

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1810.

WESTERN FOREST FIRES CAUSE CONCERN HERE.

Jasper County People Have Relatives I* Western States Near Scene of Destructive Forest Fires. Jasper county people are worried about relatives in Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Washington, owing to the intense forest fires that have been raging there Ibr*several days. Many people have relatives near the burnt districts and white it is improbable that they are in any personal danger, it is feared that they may be and also that their farms may be greatly damaged. Near Hamilton, Mont., live Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mills, and Mrs. Julia A. Healey is at the home of Mrs. Mills, her daughter. A telegram to the papers Tuesday from Hamilton stated that the fire was raging in forests near Woodside, which is only a mile and a half from the Mills farm. No word has been received by relatives here from there for several days. E. E. Stephenson, formerly of Parr, whose wife is now at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kirk, in this city, has a fruit farm near Missoula, also in the burning district. Considerable concern is also felt for Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Wright, of this city, who with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marshall, of Medford, Oreg., are supposed to be on a hunting expedition in the mountains some 90 miles from Medford add in the neighborhood of the fires. The only ones heard about that have really been in danger, are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osborne, who had claims near Lane, Idaho. Mrs. Osborne is a sister of the wife of County Treasurer J. D. Allman. Mrs. Osborne Tuesday telegraphed her father, Levi Hawkins, of Crawfordsville, that they had been driven from their homes by the flames. A telegram to the Indianapolis Star says: “The four families of Homesteaders who were reported burned to death on LaTour Creek, Kootenai county, Idaho, escaped by wading fifteen miles along the bed of the creek with fire burning down to the water’s edge, forcing the refugees frequently to submerge themselves when the flames reached their faces. The families were those of Walter Osborne, B. A. Smith, F. O. Andress and J. O. Andress. The aged father of the Andress boys was borne on a stretcher by the other men. They arrived at St. Joe with their clothing charred and almost falling from their bodies." Mrs. J. J. Eigelsbach, mother of Mrs. Albert Marshall, of Medford, Oreg., left for there Tuesday evening. She was somewhat alarmed, owing to the belief that her daughter and her husband might be hunting in the stricken district. Relatives here will be greatly eased when they have received word of the safety of thein kinfolks in the northwest.

Thomas Jacks, Aged Citizen of Lee, Died Suddenly of Heart Failure.

Shortly after 8 o'clock this Wednesday morning Thomas Jacks, of Lee, 77 years of age, expired suddenly from, an attack of heart complaint. Deceased was a very hale man for his age, except for occasional spells with his heart. About a week ago he had been helping with the harvesting and seeing some stock in the corn, went to drive it out. He was overheated and had since been feeling very poorly. It is understood that he got up this morning and was out in the road near his home when seized by the attack and that he fell over dead. He was the father of Alfred Jacks, of Rensselaer, and Williams Jacks, who lives southwest of this city. There are three other children, all by his second wife, viz. Sam Jacks, Mrs. Chas. Lefler and Mrs. Joseph Clark. Chas. Jacks and Mrs. T. D. Woodworth, of this city, are nephew and niece of the deceased.

Marriage License.

Aug. 23.—Franklin Orln Adams, born Dec. 7, 1858, at Reynolds, Ind., present residence Hinsdale, 111., occupation milkman; second marriage, first dissolved b 1 death, and Anna Sophie Anderson, born Denmark, Dec. 15, 1884, present residence Hinsdale, 111,, occupation cook, first marriage.

More Leaned About Dr. Wishard’s Automobile and Train Collision.

Mrs. Jennie L. Wishard received a letter this Wednesday morning from Mrs. E. E. Wishard, who tells more about the accident the doctor had in Noblesville Monday. * „ The letter states that he was run- » ■ ■ • ' i ; ning his car slowly and as he approached the railroad track he looked in both directions but saw no moving cars, nor did the watchman try to stop him. Just as he was in the center of one of the tracks, several cars that had been concealed from his view by stationary box cars, and which were detached from the train and making a flying switch, struck his automobile, which was carried a distance of 42 yards down the track in front of the cars before it was crushed. While the letter does not state, it is presumed that the doctor jumped and thus saved himself, as the. auto was crushed. Mrs. Wishard says that the car was very strong, and accounts for her husband’s escape by the fact that the car was not crushed when first struck. As the flagman made no effort to stop him and as there was no trainman on the cars that were being switched, the responsibility of the railroad is certain and Mr. Wishard will doubtless recover the value of his car as well as some personal damages. He escaped with a number of slight bruises and strains and was confined to his bed Tuesday when Mrs. Wishard wrote.

Hinsdale Iceman Married the Cook In Rensselaer Monday.

Franklin Orin Adams is the milkman in Hinsdale, 111. Sophie Anderson was cook in the same town. They decided to form a trust and to take advantage of the Indiana laws to complete it. They were old enough to get a license without any one’s consent and no questions were asked, aside those required in filling out the application form. He was 52 and had been married once before. She was borderi ing on 46 and this was her first experience. After they had procured a license they went to the residence of Rev. G- H. Clarke, pastor of the Christian church, and were married. Then they took the 10:55 train for Reynolds, where the groom was born and where his mother still lives. After a short visit there they proceeded to Hinsdale, where they will continue their residence.

Knights of Pythias to Hold Annual Picnic Next Tuesday.

That always popular event, the annual picnic by the Knights of Pythias for themselves and their families will be held next Thursday, Aug. 30th. The matter was decided upon at the weekly meeting of the order Tuesday night, and committees appointed to carry it into execution. The committee on grounds was B. J. Moore, Percy Hauter and Geo. H. Healey; on refreshments, J. F. Bruner, C. G. Spitler and J. A. Grant; on entertainment, Geo. W. Scott, C. C. Warner and Fred Phillips. 1 It was practically decided to have the picnic at the stock farm, where it was held last year. A number of athletic events will be held and a fine time is assured all who attend. The wives are expected to prepare a picnic dinner, while the committee will take care of the special refreshments.

River Queen Mills Traded To G. I. Thomas, of Remington.

G. I. Thomas, who a number of years ago was engaged in the butcher business in Rensselaer and who for some years has been a member of the Implement firm of Hensler ft Thomas, of Remington, Tuesday completed a deal by which he became the owner and proprietor of the River Queen Mills. Alfred Collins, who has been the owner for a number of ydars, took hi trade i farm in Washington county, and Mr. Thomas also gets Mr. Collins’ residence on Cullen street. Mr. Collins will not give up his residence until next March and will remain in Rensselaer. Mr. Thomas took charge of the mill Tuesday. After returning home from a visit with neighbors Monday, Mrs. Louise Legler, aged 61 years, dropped dead at Evansville from the intense heat.

The Fnttlwt Moving Pioturo ■how la tho City. MX VAim, Proprietor.

WEATHER FORECAST, Showers tonight and Thursday;, colder Thursday and in northwest portion tonight. •

Kankakee Township Girl Becomes Bride of Frisco Agent at Dunns.

An automobile brought to Rensselaer this Wednesday morning Mr. Charles Brown, the Frisco agent at Dunn’s Crossing and Miss Elizabeth Tresmer, of Kankakee township, and after they had procured a marriage license they were united in wedlock by Squire S. C. Irwin, and Immediately started back to their home.

Aged Former Resident of This City Died at Lee Tuesday.

Thomas Smith, who for many years lived in Rensselaer, but who moved with his wife to the home of their daughter, Mrs. A. R. Clark, at Lee, a few months ago, died there Tuesday morning at about 5 o’clock, from the inflrmaties of age. He was about 81 years old. The funeral took place this Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in the Osborne cemetery.

Crowd Returns From Fine Vacation Spent at Bass Lake.

The balance of the Rensselaer crowd returned this Wednesday morning from Bass Lake, others having returned by auto Sunday and Monday evenings. They report a fine time and pronounce Bass Lake an ideal place for a summer vacation. The lake is about 14 miles around and there are some 200 cottages and a dozen hotels there. There is a large country club also and a fine lot of people there, and the Rensselaer crowd met many pleasant people and participated in a number of social functions, including dances and card parties.

John C. Roeloffs Now Sole Proprietor of Mercantile Agency.

John C. Roeloffs Tuesday purchased the interest of his partner, Harry Collins, in the National Mercantile Association, and will hereafter conduct it himself. Mr. Roeloffs has been the field manager since the company was organized and is a great hustler for business and he has determined to work the business on a more extensive scale and to employ local attorneys in all towns in which he operates. He has arranged with John A. Dunlap, of this city, to be his general legal counsellor. The mercantile association is reported to be in a very healthful condition with a great future before it, and Mr. Roeloffs has turned down two or three offers to sell half of the He will have offices in the Odd Fellows building.

Mailmen Have Right to Kick About Pennies in the Box.

Some months ago the poetoffice department Issued an order against the placing of unstamped letters and pennies in the mail boxes. , The ruling was to the effect that the mail carrier was not expected to dig down into the box for pennies and place stamps on envelopes. Some patrons, however, have failed to heed the admonition and some carriers have kept on digging out the pennies and licking the stamps. This practice should be stopped/ however, and carriers are said to be organizing to refuse to do it, but to leave all such letters and money in the boxes. Persons sending letters should wait for the carriers, or wbat is toetter, keep themselves .supplied with stamps, buying them as nearly as possible of the carrier, so that the route may receive credit for the business.

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TONIGHT’S PROGRAM —w — PICTURES. , The Long Trail, drama SONG Busy Little Cupid. J. H. Fredericks.

ASK FOR Clark's Brand Pure White Clover Honey Put up in Clean, Neat Cartons. Sold by All Grocers.

This is the Handy Store Durlng;the heat of summer there Are • host of appetising things that we can supply ready to oat. Vo necessity at all for ooohlag oneself cooking meals. ' Our Oauusd Goods department le always ready to aorvo you. Wotted Mam, Siloed Beef. Delicacies la biscuits to no sad. Tho freshest fruits from far sad near. Xu short, thoro Is every requisite here to enable a housekeeper to prepare appetising meals easily and quickly. And best of all, tho grades that we handle are guaranteed to be pure and wholesome. Try us on anything you Ilka. McFarland & Son Reliable Grocers.

EXCURSION TO CHICAGO Sunday, Aig. 28 Til Honon Irate Lv. Monon 8:60 a.m. 91.00 Lv. Rensselaer 9:16 ajn. .76 Arr. Chicago.... 12:00 M. . BASE BALL—CUBS ts. NEW YORK Special train stops at Cedar Lake in both directions. Returning, Special Train will leave Chicago at 11:80 P. I L, Sunday, Ang. 28, 1010.

FARM BARGAINS.

Five, ten and twenty acre tracts half-mile from court house. Prices right. 85 acres, all cultivated, joins large ditch, well located, godd buildings. Price |SO. 100 acres, all cultivated, black soil with clay subsoil, on large ditch, near station. Price 350. 133 acres, six-room house, large barn, good well, all black soil with clay subsoil, near station, at 345. 160 acres, good black corn land with rlay subsoil, good house and baru, well located. Price 350. 90 acres, good six-room house, large barn, good well, double cribs, all tillable, on large ditch, has some tile, and a bargain at 340. Terms, 31,000 down. All the above farms are bargains and can be sold on favorable terms. I can show these farms from this place any time. Also have a number of farms, for exchange. a 7, MEYERS. We are the only firm in Rensselaer that sells pure cider vinegar of an high a grade as 45 grains.*' Six gallons of our vinegar is equal to 7 gallons of that sold by others, but we sell it at the same price as the lower grade. j. A. mcfarland.

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