Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 226, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 September 1910 — Page 1

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Fortunate to Have Secured Senator Clapp for a Speech.

Chairman Leopold was very fortunate to secure Senator* Moses E. Clapp to open the campaign In Jasper county this year, for Senator Clapp will bo one of the most sought for speakers who will addiess the voters of Indian. this fall. He is an eloquent, logical and forceful speaker and every man In Rensselaer and vicinity should endeavor to hear his address. It will take place at the opera house next Wednesday night, Sept. 28th. There never was a time when voters should give a more careful study to the affairs of the nation in which all are interested, for at a period of the greatest national prosperity there is a feeling of uncertainty as to what the future will bring forth. That democratic success, with a democratic revision of the tariff would mean disaster as certainly as it meant it in 1894, there is no doubt, and the man on the farm, the .business man, the professional man and the workingman should all make a study of the political issues and let no opportunity like the visit of Senator Clapp escape them. The opera house should be packed by 7:30 o’clock. The ladies are urged to turn out also. • Don’t fail to attend our Millinery and Suit Opening while attending the Dorse Pair.

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The Evening Republican.

Princess tonight \ — • — PICTURES. Bumptious Takes Up Automobillng. How the Squire was Captured. SOHO. 1 . Sometime in Springtime, by Roseoe Wilson.

Widow of Carey M. Hopkins Died Wednesday in Momence.

Mrs. Austin Hopkins and daughter, Miss Gertrude, received word this Thursday morning of the death in Momenee, 111., Wednesday, of Mrs. Carey M. Hopkins, the widow of the oldest brother of Austin Hopkins. She was 80 years of age and will be remembered by a number of Rensselaer people. Mrs. Hopkins and Miss Gertrude went to Momenee, going across to Morocco by automobile, and will £ ccompany the Remains to Goodland Friday, where the funeral will be held.

The Time, The Place and The Girl Nowhere in Sight.

Monticello Herald. Be it recorded that on the 17th Inst., Editor James P. Simons, Lawyer Hamelle and Hon. C. D. Meeker, <at the banter of their visiting co-survivor of the Jeffersonian Club, tv. S. Hartman, of Bozeman, Montana, took a bath. The time was 2 p. m., the place Edgewater, and the girl—being nowhere in sight, the formality of bathing suits was waived and the plunge taken in the Adamite simplicity of their boyhood days. The water was chilly but refreshing and none of the quartette has been reported sick as the result of their venture.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1910..

TRACTION WRECK KILLS 37 PEOPLE NEAR BLUFFTON.

Head End Collision of Traction Cars On Wabash Talley Line Probably Caused by Carelessness. Thirty-seven people, mostly men, and largely residents of Bluftton, were killed and 8- injured in a head T on collision between two trolley cars on the tracks of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co. The superintendent of the company stated Wednesday night that the responsibility for the wreck probably lay with B. T. Corkwell, motorman of the southbound train, who is supposed to have had orders to hold his train until the north bound train had passed at Ossian. The disaster is rated as the worst in interurban history and occurred at a sharp curve one-fourth of a mile north of the little town of Kingsland, 6 miles from Bluffton? The road is operated on the block system and the trails run subject ? to dispatcher's orders. All of the train crews escaped with their lives, and Corkwell is in a Fort Wayne hospital with slight scalp wounds.

Most of the deaths were instantaneous and after the shock of the crash there was a maddening yell for help from the injured and dying who were pinned beneath the wreckage. There were forty-six passengers on the two trains and 37 were killed, 8 injured, two of whom may die, and only one escaped injury altogether. The crash made by the trains running together was heard by farmers and residents of Kingsland and soon many had gathered at the scene of the wreck and were aiding in getting the bodies out. Relief trains were sent out from Bluffton and Fort Wayne, carrying physicians. Conductor Spiller. of the Bluffton local, was practically uninjured and it was this fact that enabled him to perform a deed of heroism which probably averted another accident of even larger proportions. When Spiller saw the extent of the catastrophe be ran back toward Kingsland and flagged and Btopped the Indianapolis Limited, which was coming at full speed. In a few seconds, had it not been stopped, it would have crashed into the struggling and dying mass of humanity which was left in the wake of the crash.

John R. Boyd, of Marlon, Ind., was probably the only passenger aboard the 111-fated local car who wholly escaped. He was the last passenger to get aboard th© car at Bluffton, where a large number of people en .route to the local fair had taken passage. The people were packed tightly In the rear end of the car arid it waß some little time after the car started before Mr. Boyd managed to get above the steps on the rear platform owing to the crowded condition of the car. Especial local interest is given to the wreck by reason of the fact that former Rensselaer people live near Bluffton, viz. James Babcbck and Harley Lamson. A list of the dead and injured follows: THE DEAD. Pearl Sayler, Bluffton. Prank King, Warren. Myrtle Falk, near Bluffton. Mrs. Frank King, Warren. H. D. Cook, grocer, Bluffton. Ernest Crouse, Bluffton. R. L. Folk, traveling man, Bryan, O. Joseph Edens, city fireman, Hartford City. Ben C. Cramer, umbrella mender, unknown. S. E. Thompson, student in University of Michigan, Warren, Ind. Harry Daugherty, Warren, Ind. Jacob Schwartz, Uniondale. Alex. Hyde, Pennvllle, Ind. W. E. Bowman, Bluffton. Thomas Gordon, Bluffton. Fred B. Tam, liveryman, Bluffton. George Smetherst, .Warren, Ind. O. P, Zimmer, hardware dealer, Bluffton. J. W. Tribolet, real estate, Bluffton. W. D. Burgan, real estate, Bluffton. James Reed, Soldiers* Home, Marion, Ind. Mrs. Hiram Falk, near Bluffton. L. C. Justus, Bluffton, general manager Bluffton. Geneva & Cellna line. Lloyd Brown, Bluffton. S. Stuckey, Vera Crus. William Beers, night policeman, Bluffton.. . - - Joseph Sawyer, Bluffton. Jesse E. Huffman, Marlon.

Eighty-Seventh Reunion Starts With Fine Dinner Thursday Noon.

The 87th Indiana reunion started with the arrival of a number of veterans this Thursday morning. Many Rensselaer business houses were decorated and the houses and lawns of residences alßo and a cheerful welcome awaited all who came. The court house was headquarters, the office of C. P. Wright, chairman of the arrangements committee and conveniently located, was the place for registration and the eourt house lawn was the gathering place. The largest delegation came on the 10:55 train, which brought something like twentyfive comrades and several of them brought their wives alohg. For the most part the members attending the reunion were a quite well preserved lot of men and some of them were surprisingly young in appearance. They were a mighty good looking and substantial appearing set of men, showing the class of citizenship that composed the 87th regiment.

At 12 o’clock the boys band played in the court house yard and the old soldiers gathered for dinner. At that eime 53 members of the 87th were registered and there were about that many from other regiments. The 87th were formed in front in double rank and led by Col. Edwin P. Hammond they marched down on both sideß of the long tables set in the court house yard. They were followed by the members of other regiments and there was a number from out of town and after all had been seated Rev. G. H. Clarke, of the Christian church, offered thanks, and then the dinner was served. The women of the G. A. R. auxiliaries looked after the wants i of the soldiers and a great picnic dinner with everything good was served. Following this Comrade Morris Jones, of Brook, mounted the steps on the north side of the court house and sang “Marching Through Georgia.” His strong, clear voice soon attracted a large crowd and when everyone Joined in the chorus of the last verse the whole city seemed to ring with the strains of the grand old sdng. Then the 87th members were assembled by companies and their pictures taken. * The camp fire takes place at the armory tonight, when the following program will be carried out: Invocation Rev. J. C. Parrett Vocal Music. Male Quartette Address of Welcome...G. A. Williams Response Adjutant Molloy Vocal Music Quartette Address Captain Biddle Vocal Music Morris Jones Address Col. E. P. Hammond Impromptu Speeches .....Members of 87th and Others Vocal Music Quartette Benediction Rev: C. L. Harper

Band Concert at 7:30.

The band concert tonight will be at 7:30 o’clock, so as not to interfere with the «amp fire. It will probably be the last concert of the season. Special Millinery and Suit Opening last two days of this month and Oct. Ist

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Seymour H. Robinson, Democratic canditdate for auditor of Wells county, Bluffton. Charles Raber, Uniondale. Mrs. Blanche Smith, Mdhtpelier, Ind Harold Nelson, Bluffton. John Johnson, Markle. Daniel Debach, Petroleum. Joe , Bluffton, a Greek piano polisher. Unidentified man, 60 years old, supposed to be of East St. Louis, 111. Unidentified woman, believed to be from Hartford City, Ind. - THE INJURED. F. A. Parkhurst, Bluffton, broken spine and head wounds, will die. Fred W. Jones, Warren, banker, crashed bones both llmbß. C. M. Brown, Warren, both legs broken; may recover. Miss Margaret Tribolet, Bluffton, concussion of thb brain and-, internal injuries. John Eichenberger, Berne, legs broken and Internally Injured. Mrs. W. D. Burgan, Bluffton,-broken leg and dangerous body wounds. B. T. Corkwell, Fort Wayne, scalp wounds, wjll recover. ~ Charley Van Dyne, Fort Wayne, motorman. Injured about head.

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WEATHER FORECAST. Increasing cloudiness and wariper tonight. Friday showers and cooler.

Resolutions by the Ladies’ Literary Club.

Death has entered our midst and taken from us one of our oldest and best members. Mrs. Hemphill is no more—she has gone out from us, never to return, and we, the committee appointed to draft resolutions of condolence to the memory of this aged member, respectfully submit the following: Whereas Death—the Grim Mower—has once more crossed the threshhold of our' club and .robbed us of one of our faithful few, therefore Be it resolved, that while we sincerely mourn the loss which has come to us in the death of this aged member, we may keep In loving remembrance her smiling face and cherish her fidelity to this club. Resolved, that to the family, we would extend our sympathy in this sad hour, and hope as life shall close for us here that we all shall pass to that beautiful realm where the rainbow never fades; where the stars will be spread out before us, like the islands that slumber on the ocean, and where the beautiful beings that have passed before us like visions, will linger in our presence forever. Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the Joys of thy Lord. T Resolved, that a copy of S these resolutions be sent to the family and also a copy be placed in our secretary book. The committee on resolutions respectful ly>#ubmitß the following: Whereas our Heavenly Father has taken from us one that we hold dear, in the death of Eva K. Foltz, be it Resolved, that we have sustained the loss of one of our most worthy and esteemed members. Her life was a very full and happy one. She gave much but received much. She loved friendship, and no-; body had more or better friends. Sho

fFall - Winter jg* Opening Cloaks And JnP Sept. 29, 30, ||r Oct. Ist csssSnwsas We will have on display one of the most elegant lines of Suits and Cloaks ever shown in Rensselaer. WE INVITE YOU ALL To combine business with pleasure during Horse-Show Week, and inspect this line showing of Winter Garments. A very comprehensive line of “Wooltex” Garments in stock. FENDIG’S FAIR.

TONIGHT'S PROGRAM —♦ — PICTURES. An Advertisement Answered, comedy. SOUQ , Camping 1 on the Held of Battle, by Hiss Ireland.

FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY. Sept 82. Prince of Wales inspected one of Chicago’s immense grain elevators, which at the early date made the city famous. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. Tt the Amercian forestry congress in Boston the United States chief foregter announced that there was an annual drain of timber in this Country equivalent to 50,000,000 acres of forest. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes stated he hoped this country would retain “leaves enough to hide its nakedness, of which it is already becoming to be ashamed.”

gave them of her best, but she drew their best from them. Her’s was an ideal companionship, so full of appreciative interest and sympathy. No wonder that so many warmed hands and heart by that “genePous flame.” “If we could push aside the gates of life. And stand within and all God’s markings see, We would interpret all the doubt and strife, __ And for each mystery find a key. But not today; then be content, sad sad heart, God’s plans like lilies pure and white unfold; We must not tear the close-shut' leaves apart. Time will reveal the eaylxs of gold.*’ We extend to her bereaved husband and relatives our sincerest sympathy and trust that the influence of her gentle life will abide with us always. MILDRED B. SPITLER, EMMA A. SHEDD, MELLE M. MEDICUS, Committee. Cloak, Suit and Millinery Opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept, 29th, 30th. and Oct. Ist

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