Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 224, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1910 — Page 2

NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

Grief over the death of her husband, 'Which occurred two months ago... caused the death of Mrs. John B. Andrews at Evansville Friday. Struck in the -face by a foul ball at a baseball game at Belleview park in Richmond, Ind., yesterday, Miss Cora Wettig mpy lose the sight of her right eye. The Klondike placer mining district in Alaska has produced $150,000,000 In gold since IS9B, and mining experts estimate the amount yet to be mined will equal that already produced. 1 " 1 <. J -. All records for a day's attendance at the Indiana state fair were brokeh last Thursday when 65,000 people passed through the gates and crowded the grounds and the*, exhibition halls and tents. ,

Airs. Fannie Alt, aged 42 years, committed suicide Itst Friday by Jumpiig Into a cistern at her sister's home in Evansville. She leaves eight children, among them being three sets of twins. Byram, Needham, of Dublin, a Pennsylvania -railroad airbrake inspector, was run over last Thursday evening and killed in the yards east of Richmond City. Both legs were crushed. The eighty-seventh annual conference of the Liberty district of the General Baptist association convened at Oakland City Friday, the opening address being delivered by Rev. E. G. S. Burdette, of that city. Burglars entered the clothing store of Ditzler & Co., oii the public square In Lafayette early Friday morning and secured merchandise valued at SSOO, consisting of clothing and furnishings. They overlooked $ 150 in cash in the unlocked safe. T — 1 ' ~“ • r ‘ ~ ' Eva Patterson, colored, of Chicago, has been arrested on a charge of having knowledge of the murder of William Cromwell, whose body was found last Thursday in the St. Joseph river at South Bend. The murdered man’s skull was fractured. Charles Thoring, of Lima, Ohio, one of the survivors of the recent auto accident near Warsaw, was in that city last week preparing to begin suit for damages against the Pennsylvania railroad company lor Che death of his wife and sister in the recent auto horror.

Worry over his failure to save Roscoe Phillippe froru drowning is believed to have caused the death of Dr. Otlio R. Maggart, of Marlon. The physicians gave the cause of death as typhoid fever, but during his sickness Maggart cried out for help to save Phillippe from drowning. John W. Kern will' open his campaign as democratic candidate .for, United States senator with a speech at Evansville on the night of Oct. 1. This announcement was made by the democratic state committee after Mr, Kern and State Chairman Jackson had conferred on the matter. This will be Mr. Kern's keynote speech. Mrs. Mae Edwards, of Washington, Ind., who, recently shot Turner Hulls, a farmer, charging him with having been one of a party of men that had mistreated her,, has been found not guilty of shooting with intent to kill, but guilty of assault and battery, by a jury. She was fined $1 and costs, which she paid. The costs amounted to more than SIOO. 0 Mrs. A. D. Winship, aged 80 years, of Columbus, Ohio, registered as a student in the Ohio state university. Mrs. Winship will take an optional course and says that she is going to college simply because she lives to acquire all the knowledge that she can. She has recently returned from Michigan where she has been attending a summer school. A tragedy was narrowly averted early Wednesday when Mr. and Mrs. George Waiman, of near Kendallville, who were in Warsaw to attend the annual reunion of the Thirtieth Indiana Regiment, were overcome by gas and almost asphyxiated. They were found near death in the room in which they turned on a gas jet, taking it for ap electric light. The victims are still in a serious condition, but will probably recover. The west front business room of the Republican building is for rent. This is a fine room for a small business ard will be rented reasonable. Inquire of Healey ft Clark.

HAMMOND TIMES SAYS PUR. TELLE’S REfQRD IS NOT GOOD.

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Prucker, an Indiana man, is secretary. The Northwestern Indiana Traction Co. fias headquarters at Monticello, Ind. It claims to have part of the right-of-way and all but two franchises for the operation of the road, which they say they will begin to construct in thirty days. Regarding the LaSalle Supply and Construction company, Michael Han ly is president, Lewis A. Garver i 3 secretary-treasurer. ~ Garver came originally from Rockford, 111., and was formerly of the law 2flrm of Hayes. Garver & Octagin. Hanly is a clerk in the employ for many years of the Armour Grain Co., 205 LaSalle street. Mulcah’y, it is claimed is a Chicago capitalist, now in California.

The Republican might add to the above that W. F. Brucker, secretary of the Northwestern Indiana Traction Co., lives in Monticello, and was formerly treasurer of White county. He acted as chairman of the Democratic representative convention which nominated Capt. Guthrie at the convention here September Bth. Of Brucker, The Jasper TCounty Democrat says: “The convention was called to order by Chairman Brucker, of White. * * * County Chairman Brucker also served his county as treasurer and was an able and popular official.” Other prominent White county citizens are interested in the proposed road. The W. F. Mulcahy, who is referred To as the owner of 32*4 shares of the stock of the LaSalle Supply and Construction 00., may be and probably is the F. W. Mueahy who was fined here by Squire Irwin September sth for drunkenness. He is a telegraph operator and has no means. His fine was paid by a friend, who also furnished him money to leave'town.

CHICAGO LIVE STOCK AND GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO LITE STOCK U. R. Yards, Chicago, 111., Sept. 20. Receipts of live stock today: Hogs, ~l4,ooocattle, 11,000; sheep, 2,800. Hogs steady, 5c lower. Mixed, $8.65 to $9.65. Heavy, SB.BO to $9.50. Rough, $8.30 to $8.70. Light, $9.25 to $9.75. Pigs, SS.SO to $9.50. Bulk, $8.75 to $9.20. Cattle weak. Beeves, $4.85 to $8.25. Stockers and feeders, $3.25 to $5.90. Cows and heifers, $2.25 to $3.65. ' Texans, $4.50 to $5.60. Westerners, $4.50 to $6.75. Sheep steady, $2.85 to $4.65. Lambs, $4,50 to $7.30. • ' « — _ CASH GHAXN •> Wtieat No. 2 red, 98c to 99c. —No 3 red, 95c to 97%C7 — No. 2 hard, 98%c to sl.Ol. No. 3 hard, 95c to 98c. No. 1 N S, $1.14 to $1.16. No. 2 N S, sl.lO to $1.15. No. 3 S, 95c to $1.06. 1 Corn ~ No. 2,55 c. No. 2 W, 55%c. No. 2 Y, 55c to 55%c. No. 3, 54%c. No. 3 W, 54 %c to 55c. No. 3 Y, 54i4c. No. 4,5314 c to 53 %c. No. 4 W, 5314 c to 54c. No. 4 Y, 5314 c. / Oats No. 2 W, 35Hc to 3614 c. No. 3 W, 34c to 35c. No. 4 W, 33c to 2414 c. Standard, 35c to 38c. ♦ FUTURES Sept. Dec. May Wheat Open .... 97 1.0014% 1.0614% High .... 97% 1.0074 1.06% Lo*' 1.00% 1.06% Close .... 97% 1.00%% 1.06% Corn Open .... 55—% 53—% 56—% High .... 55—% 53% 56% Low 54% 52% 55% Close .... 54% 52% 55% Oats Open .... 34% 35%% 38%% High .... 34% 35% — 38% Low ..... 34 35% 38% Close .... 34 35% 38% 1 -- • KEHSSELAEB QUOTATIOHS Corn—4Bc. Wheat—Bßc. Oats—29c. Rye—6oc. Eggs—2oc. tN Butter—22c. Hens—llc. - Spring chickens—llc. Roosters—sc. Ducks—Bc.

HANSFORD'S HEPARTMDn STORE Formerly 99-Cent Racket Store Is Now Located in the Odd Fellow Building Opp. Courthouse, Rensselaer, Indiana We are:now better prepared to fill your wants than ever before in the history of the past nine years amongst you. We shall strive to give you More and Better Goods for Same Money or the Same Goods tor .Less Money, which has made our store what it is today. Fair and square dealing, trying to live and and let live, has been our motto, and we shall not change it. Anyone buying anything at our store and not perfectly satisfied with it, may return same in a reasonable length of time and get other merchandise or their money. We wish to be fair in all matters, and expect the same treatment from our customers. See some of our great bargains, and come into the finest Department Store in Northern Indiana.

Dry Goods We are now ready to give you bargains that can not be duplicated elsewhere. Calicoes, per yard-....., 5c Ginghams, per yard 6c Outing flannels, per yard 6c Black Satteen, per yard.,l9c Lawns, all colors, to close, yd>... .5c A No. 1 sheeting, per yard 12c Towelings from 5c per yard up. Sheetings from 7%c per yard, up. cloth, Dama5k.......: 25c Table cloth, all linen, per yard....42c Cheese cloth, per yard... 5c All kinds of dress trimmings at about cost of manufacture. Our China Dept. Is the finest in this part of the state. You can find just what you all are looking for here, and at prices thgt can not be duplicated. Our Crockery and Plata'ware 7 DepartmenF is at Rock Bottom Prices. St. Dennis Cups and Saucers, set. 4oc Cups only, each 5c Plates only, 7% inch, St. Denies, each 5c Oatmeal Bowls, English ware, each. 5c Hundreds of other bargains in this line. We have stopped giving premiums. Have cut them out, but in so doing, we shall -give you something better without any trouble to you or ourselves. We shall give you from time to time, bjtfrgains that will more than .offset anything in the premium line and better satisfaction all around. Bargains in Work Shirts, Overalls, Boys’ Suits, Knee Pants, Sweaters, Underwear, and Gents’ Furnishings, Trunks and.,Suit Cases. Ladies’ Combs, Hair Nets, Ribbons, Laces and Embroideries, Jewelry, Hand Bags and Notions.- We are always the lowest in price and best in quality. All kinds of Brushes, including Separator Brushes of all kinds, at the very lowest prices.

Don’t Forget Our Location and Remember the Change in Our Headlines, was formerly “The 99-Cent Racket Store,” now RANSFORD’S DEPARTMENT STORE J Odd Fellow Block, Rensselaer, Indiana Open Evenings Until 9 o’clock Saturdays Until 10:30

Boot and Shoe Dept.' THIS IS HAMILTON BROWN WEEK WITH US. KEEP THE QUALITY UP.— —- 1 ' t We are sole agents for the largest manufacturers of shoes in the world. We have a complete line of these famous shoes, made to give entire satisfaction as to quality, style and finish Come in Hamilton Brown week, Sept. 12th to 17th, and let us fit you out with something that will make you and your feet glad. One solid week of shoe bargains. Gloves and Mittens The finest selection of Gloves and Mittens for our fall trade ever brought into the city. Our prices are absolutely right. Give us a call. Hosiery We are headquarters in the Hosiery Business. Everything from the smallest infant to the largest can be found here. Give us a call. Toweling and Linens, we have a full selection. - * ; Lace Curtains, Portiers. We take orders for carpets and linoleum, etc. Our 10-cent counter is a wonder. Goods worth every bit of 25 cents each can be found upon same.

Our Enamelware Dept. Is the largest in the city. The reason why is, we sell more than all others combined. t~ 14 qt. Dish Pans 25c 14 qt. Water Pails 25c 10 qt. Berlin Kettles 49c 8 qt. Berlin Kettles 39c These are regular prices and can be bought any time. Other specials will be shown from time to time in our windows. House Furnishings. We are headquarters for everything in that line. We furnish all the New-ly-Weds, not only in our own family, but in everyone else’s, as far as we can. Toilet Soap, the finest line of toilet preparations in the city. Lamps and Lanterns, a complete stock at the right prices.