Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 281, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1910 — Page 1

No. 281.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Three quarts of fancy cranberries for 25c at John Eger’s. Hear “The Schuberts” at the M. E. church Wednesday evening, Nov. 30. Concert will start at 8:15. We carry supplies and sell DeLaval Cream Separator. Maines & Hamilton. Remember the concert at the M. E. church Wednesday evening, Nov. 30. General admission 35 cents. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Hopkins and their two children returned to Glencoe, 111., today, after a visit with relatives here. Miss Ella M. Clark has a refined, intelligent and charming personality. Chicago American. At M. E. church, Wednesday evening, Nov. 30th. Chas. Schleman recently thrashed out 8 acres of clover that made 24 bushels and 40 pounds of seed, which is a pretty good crop this year. Don’t let the opportunity to get a piano at factory price escape you. Only a few days more of the great piano sale in the Republican building. Miss Conover has a mqst exquisite 1 voice, entirely free from the tremolo and possessing a rare sweetness that does not fail in her entire register.— Coldwater (Mich.) Courier. At M. E. church, Nov. 30th. The Brook Reporter has selected a new name for the editor of the Republican. He calls us “monkey-face,” and plies the term with frequency and delight. Evidently the mole hairs on “Rory’s” nose need trimming again.

Call us on phone 54 and we will save you money on fancy cranberries, apples, oranges, grape-fruit, Malaga grapes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, leaf lettuce and celery. JOHN EGER. The chance to get a piano at factory price will not occur. again soon in Rensselaer. Call and inspect the stock of Kreil pianos in the Republican building. High grade pianos at a low price, on payments if preferred. Isaac Miller was in from Pleasant Grove. He gets about with a cane, but is pretty badly crippled up, although he is getting better gradually. His trouble started by a horse failing on him and this was followed by partial paralysis. Having made arrangements whereby we can buy Gold Medal flour at the car load rate, we are prepared to sell you the best flour on earth as cheaply as any other high grade flour is sold. Give us a trial. j. a. McFarland. ■ a...... ! Ezra Fix was over from Boswell yesterday and called on his Hanging Grove farm manager, Elmer Hammerbacker. Mr. Fix pastured 36 head of steers on his farm from May to November and they gained 221 pounds per head, which was very satisfactory to him.

Mr. and Mrs. John McColly entertained about twenty-five people for dinner at their home in Newton township Thanksgiving day. Among th«k guests were several from Rensselaer, including Mrs. James Yeoman, mother of Mrs. McColly. A fine dinner was vnjoyed by all and after dinner the men went out rabbit hunting and killed eight cotton tails. John F. Arnold, of Wabash, is here visiting his brothers, Eli and Charles. He expects to leave shortly for Los Angeles, Calif., where he will remain the balance of the winter, probably about fo ur months. His brother Henry, who went there three or four years ago, has invested in the country and is so well pleased that he intends making it his future home and John is going there with a view to making a permanent move. The public to the number of about 500 took advantage of the free entertainment given at the armory Friday evening by Mr. W. Cheney Beckwith and Mrs. Josephine Phipps-Shore, the representatives of the Kreil Piano Co., w ho are introducing their instruments in Rensselaer. The agency was assisted in the entertainment by Miss Eva Miller, elocutionist, and Perry Hortoh, pianist. The program was very much enjoyed by all present. Another concert will be given by the Kreil P*am> company at the armory on Tuesday evening of next week. is b <>ped to have new talMit to assist Mrs. Shore and Mr. Beckwith this concert. A

The Evening Republican.

Princess tonight —♦ — PICTURE. The Three of Them, drama. Sleepy Jones, comedy. The Devil, comedy. SONS. Love Dreams and Play That Barbershop Chord. By Roscoe Wilson.

The Brook Reporter charges the Republican with having taken “a mean shot at Fred Longwell” because of his non-appearance to prosecute the Bader cases. The paper states that the writer of this paper knew that Mr. Longwell’s little child was hovering I between life and death, and his mother in the same condition in the hospital. The Reporter lies when it says that we knew these things. We did not. We stated that he assigned as the reason for his absence the illness of his mother. We do not believe that his mother was taken to the hospital until later and even the Brook Reportgr,.right on the ground, evidently did not know these things, because the Reporter last week stated that Mr. Longwell was in Rensselaer looking after the “bridge graft” cases. The Republican has always been fair With Mr. Longwell. We stated that Longwell’s prosecution of the commissioners was not right. And we know that it was an assault on honest men. Longwell fortified his prejudices and his suspicions with the testimony of a vindictive competitive bridge contractor, who is so deaf that he could not have heard a statement in the commissioners’, court room unless it

was made through a megaphone, and discrediting the action of two grand juries and the advise of friends, he set out to ruin the reputations of men whose private and public lives are of the highest order. He made a pitiful attempt in court and there was not a man who heard his fiasco in the court room that did not realize that the prosecution of the commissioners was a personal matter with th§ prosecutor inspired by democratic hopes. Mr. Longwell contributed to the hope of democrats by preferring against the commissioners a charge wholly false. You can not start a.He about any person that does not result in an injury to them. The commissioners were injured. The Injury extended so far that it defeated Robert Drake, one of the best men in Jasper county and who was not an office holder. That is what Longwell’s false prosecution done. We have never taken a “riiean shot” at Longwell, but he took a “mean shot” at the county commissioners. He libeled them with a charge (that he could not prove, that he would have known he could not prove if he had been any sort of a lawyer, and that made him a prosecutor of the commissioners and a political conspirator with the democratic bosses of Jasper county.

Had we ever decided to have taken a “mean shot” we would have said that he has always been touted as a great friend of temperance and that th 6 Brook Reporter proclaimed from the house top what he would do to violators of the liquor laws, but he has been prosecutor for almost two years and during that time both Newton and Jasper counties have been legally -dry” about all the 1 time, but it is openly charged that liquor is sold in many places in both counties and even In the town of Brook, but we have not heard that Prosecutor Longwell has made good at breaking up any “blind tigers.” During the fall Mr. Longwell’s personal organ, the Brook Reporter, published an article claiming that he had turned down an offer from the saloon league of SSO a day to work for the liquor interests, but this statement was taken throughout Jasper county as a hugh joke, for so long as he is doing absolutely nothing to correct apparent violations of liquor laws, people can not see any reason why he would be needed by the liquor interests. And then they can not see any indication that anything Mr. Longwell has ever accomplished would justify an offer of SSO a day for his services.

The Republican has been more than fair with Prosecutor Longwell. He has accomplished nothing in the two years that he has been prosecuting attorney except a collusion with the democratic party in Jasper county, resulting; in the defeat of twp republican candidates for county commissioner and the republican candidate for sheriff. If there is any cause for him to “swell up” about his record we don’t know what it is. There is time yet for Mr. Longwell to “make good” in his office and he will find the Republican “fair” to him whenever his prosecutions are against real evils and not directed against good men and for purely spiteful reasons. As it stands now Longwell has not made good and he has not been vindicated. Sufficient voters were detracted by his false prosecutions to defeat John F. Pettit, Robert Drake and L. P. Shiver, but that is to his discredit and not in his*honor. Just received, car of Jackson Hill egg coal. J. u BRADY.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1910.

Motorcycle and Buggy Collide On South Gravel Friday.

Two young men from Chicago traveling on a tandem motorcycle and Will and Vick Michael, sons of William Michael, who were riding in a buggy, collided on the south gravel Friday morning and while both the buggy and motorcycle were somewhat injured and all the young men were more or less shaken us, the results were not at all serious. The two young men were enroute from Chicago to Crawfordsville to spend the Thanksgiving vacation. They were going at a tolerably lively clip 'on the smooth road and the Michael boys were coming to town and accommodatingly took to the side of the road to give the motorists full swing. The horse they were driving was thought to be perfectly gentle and the driver did hot even tighten his grip on the lines. Just about the time the machine was ,to pass the buggy the horse made a jump in front of it and the pilot of the motorcycle was unable to avoid a collision*with the buggy, although he kept from striking the horse. There were lively doings for a little bit. The motorcyclists were thrown from the machine and the young men from the buggy and it was presumed by each that all the others would be seriously hurt. Each was up in an instant looking for the others and a hasty invoice showed that none of the young men had been hurt beyond a few bruises. All took the matter goodnaturedly and agreed that the accident was unavoidable and that the blame could not be placed on any one. Will Morris happened along on a wagon and brought all the parties of the accident and the disabled buggy and cycle back to town. All the spokes had been broken out of one front wheel of the buggy and other slight injuries resulted to it, while the cycle had to have repairs that lequired new parts to be sent here from Chicago and the strangers waited until this morning to get the machine rigged up. so that they could resume their -journey.

Bob Hopkins Here for a Short Visit at Old Home.

“Bob” Hopkins dropped into the Republican office this Saturday afternooTb and we knew him on sight. If he hadn’t taken his hat off and exhibited a spot where the hair is getting thin we would have thought him just as young as he was some ten years ago when he left Indiana and went west to look for fame and fortune. He looks like a western man of business, and judged by the responsibility given him by the city of Spokane, Wash., he has made good and is climbing the ladder in steady fashion, and, having known something about him almost aU his life, we don’t expect that his feet will slip. x “Bob” is a son of Caleb Hopkins, and his full name is Robert A. Hopkins. He graduated from the Rensselaer high school in the early nineties and taught school a few years. Then he went west and this is his first visit back to the old home -for ten years. He drove out to the old home near Surrey this afternoon, where he expected to take off his hat and dwell in silent reverence for a few moments, thinking of mother and all the days of happy youth. Bob will be in charge cf the Spokane exhibit at the Chicago apple show and at the conslucion of the show will spend a day or two with his father at Delphi and then go to his western home to take up the white man’s burden and plan for the continued happiness of a® wife and little daughter that have been added to his assets since he left Rensselaer.

Farmers’ Institutes.

Parr, December 2nd. Fair Oaks, Dec. Bth. Wheatfield, Dec. 14th and 15th. Fancy Winesap eating apples 35c a peck at John Eger’s. James Mathena, of Cherokee, lowa, is here for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Mary Mathena, and family. A car of the popular cook stove coal, Majestic, just received. J. L. BRADY. Mrs. William Highwood left this morning for Clifton, Ohio, after a visit of about two months with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Willis. Buy h piano now. while they are being sold at factory prices. Only a few days yet of this jreat factory sale in the Republicaif building. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Washburn and children returned to their home In Goodland Friday afternoon after a two days’ visit with his brother, Dr. I. M. Washburn, and family. 1 Don’t forget that only a tew days remain in which to purchase a piano at factory prices at the Kreil piano sale In the Republican building. Call and hear the free concerts, afternoon and evening. Instruments sold on monthly payments, if desired. You get your sale bills when YOU want them when ordered at T' e Republican office. Calling cards at the Republican.

Ply Your Inquisitions “Rory” And We Will Make Reply.

Will the Repsselaer Republican please tell its readers just how long their bosom friend, Abe-ram Halleck, will be retained for the county attorney when the new board of commissioners take possession of their office?—Brook Reporter. We don’t know at just what stage of the game Attorney Halleck will lose his job. The board will not be democratic until after the installation of William Hershman into office on Jan. 1, 1912. It is probable that will be the occasion of a change and that Mr. Halleck will be succeeded by a democratic lawyer. That is naturally to be expected. That is one of the fruits of democratic victory. A question so foolish should be placed with the category of “foolish questions” propounded by fools. Will "Rory” now make reply to questions propounded by the Republican prior to the election and seeking to bring out the stage' of the game at which he changed front regarding Congressman Crumpacker? Was it not Soon after your failure, “Rory,” to secure the dismissal of Civil War Veteran Morris Jones as postmaster and your own appointment? This question could be answered frankly and in a few words. As a candidate Tor postmaster, “Rory” thought Crumpacker an ideal man for United States senator, for governor of Indiana and for, president of the United States. After he didn’t get the postoffice he set in on a vindictive, contemptible and puerilish campaign against Mr. Crumpacker. The old readers in an apt manner described such conduct as "sour grapes,” but modernly it has been called “belly-aching.” But, as a matter of fact it is dishonesty and people take little heed from a person who bases his opinions of a man on his personal disappointments.

Surrey Up-to-Date as Seen By Republican Correspondent.

G. L. Thornton has sold his stock of merchandise to Harry S. Cook, and will retire from active business. He will also hand in his resignation as mayor of Surrey. This will occasion an election of officers in the city above mentioned. The committee has placed for nomination on the independent ticket the following names: For mayor, T. F. Dunlap; city clerk, Bailie Price; chief of polite, pete Oleson; aiderman of the first ward, Omer J. Sammie Kenton; aiderman of the second ward, Thomas Lang; aiderman of the third, John Lonergan, Jr.'; aiderman of the fourth ward, Leroy D. Mauck; constable, John Murphy; justice of the peace, Jim Reed; night watch, Billie Blerly. This election will be called on the last day of the present year at which time Foamy Thornton will resign his official position of treasurer of the Evening club, and editor of the famous Surrey Weekly Price Journal in favor of Harry S. Cook. This will make no change in the principalship of the Surrey schools. The present principal, Joe Miller, will retain her position and we have no doubt as to her ability to maintain the high standard of work she has shown thus far. We hope to see all the good people of this vicinity at the election.

George W. Tudor Buys the Harry Wade Farm In Newton.

A deal was closed up this Saturday morning by C. J. Dean, by which he sold the Harry Wade farm of 123 acres in Newton township to George W. Tudor. The price was $11,500, which is about $95 per acre. Mr. Wao'e will probably go to the west next spring, where he resided for several 5 ears.

Rensselaer Soldier Married In Indianapolis on November 17th.

Bernice Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Brown, who joined the U, S. army two years ago and who has been stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, near Indianapolis, was married Thursday, Nov. 17th, to Miss Mabie Brook, In He expects to purchase his release from the army next spring and will probably return to Rensselaer to reside. Lawrence Van Buskirk, president of the First National bank and former postmaster of Bloomington, died at midnight Monday night, after an Illness of only two weeks of diabetes. He was a native of Bloomington and was forty-three years old. Mr. Van Buskirk was a thirty-third degree Mason, had held all the charges in the Bloomington lodge, and had attended Masonic meetings in all parts of the country. ’’ y-. - Just received, a fine car of West Virginia splint coal. Maines & Hamilton, phone 273. Will Engew, of Lagro, invested 20 cents in oysters for himself and mother, and one of the oysters contained a pearl estimated to be worth 1150. We carry in stock both the lump and mine run smokeless coal for furnances. J. l. BRADY.

: a' The Prettiest Moving Picture * Show In the City. WABMEB, Proprietor.

The Revival at Die Christian Church.

The logic of Evangelist Legg’s discourse last night on “The Infallibly Safe Course” was so convincing that it left no room for argument. He said, “If Universalism should prove to be tfue, then those who love and serve God are among the saved, but if the wicked should perish, as the Book declares, then the righteous have proven thaLtheir course has been, the infallibly safe one.” .His subject for tonight is “The Impregnable Rock.” Special music is in preparation for the Sunday services. A ladles’ quartette will sing on' Sunday morning “An Unerring Guide.” On Sunday night a mixed quartette will sing “The Wondrous Cross.” A male quartette consisting of James Leatherman, Walter Forbes, H. E. Jacobs and C. E. Prior, will sing “Jesus is All the World to Me.” The chorus will render, “Wake, the Song. ’ The subject of the Sunday morning sermon is “My Lord and I.” Evening theme, “God’s Love and Our Salvation.” All are welcome.

Mr. Glenn is a good pianist and his solos were much appreciated. He has a deep bass voice, well under control, and is an accomplished musician and singer.—Cleveland pfaindealer. At M. E. church, Wednesday evening, Nov. 30th. Minnesota intends copying Indiana’s Indefinite sentence law, according to a letter received by Amos Butler, secretary of the Indiana state board of charities, from Henry Wolfe, warden of the Minnesota state prison. He desired information on its workings. The next number of the lecture course will be given Wednesday evening, Nov. 30th, by “The Schuberts,” a mixed quartette. The census bureau Monday announced the population of the state of Kansas to be 1,690,949, an increase of 250,454, or 15 per cent. Miss Mara W. Conover has earned a reputation in Detroit and in numerous other Michigan cities as a successful concert soprano. She has a charming voice and stage presence. In Berlin, Germany, I heard her sing at a number of musicals and she met the same success there that she has always had in her home town.—Marshall Pease, Detroit, Mich. An automobile called the “Winner” arrived in Rensselaer by freight yesterday from St. Louis. It was billed to William Cresel, who lives south of town, and is understood tc have been. Sent from St. Louis. It is a very Tight and inferior looking machine with a side cranking arrangement and occasioned considerable amusement when Art Battleday drove it up to the Rensselaer garage. It was understood that Mr. Cresel had paid SSOO for it, $250 down and the balance to be paid after trial. It is also understood that Mr. Cresel has decided to contest the payment of the balance and try to recover what hq-has already paid. Apparently the cat would be expensive at SIOO. Calling cards at the Republican.

A BIG MILLINERY SALE Reduced Prices i From November 17 to 30 Come and See Us, and We Will « Save You Money. Rensselaer MARY MEYER. *

TONIGHT’S PBOGBAM —♦ — PICTURE. The Millionaire and the Ranch Girl, a western drama. A Kentucky Pioneer, an Indian drama. SONG. I Love You Forevermore. Ak -A- A. AL A A A A A a a A *

.WEATHER FORECAST. Rain tonight or Sunday. Warmer tonight. Colder Sunday afternoon or night.

Only 9 Days More of the Great Piano Sale in Republican Building.

SOUTH NEWTON. Corn husking is progressing rapidly. New tenants have moved to the Monnett ranch. Earl Shigley visited Sunday with Dennis Casto and family. Daddy Francis and wife visited Suntheir daughter, Mrs. Wuerthner. James Overton and son spent Saturday night with Robert Overton, and wife. Miss Nan Carr called on Mrs. Pancoast and daughter Oka Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. S. B. Holmes went to Wolcott Friday to see her niece’s baby, who is very sick. 4 . Misses Mae and Grace Kelley left Saturday for a week’s visit with relatives in Illinois. • The schools all closed Wednesday for the balance of the week for the Thanksgiving vacation. A big birthday surprise was given Robert Hurley Friday night. Everybody reports a good time. Mrs. Chas. Weiss was given a complete surprise Saturday night by a number of neighbors. Oysters and apples, were served and a good time was had by all. Mrs. Pancoast and daughter Oka went to Rensselaer Wednesday afternoon to meet Miss Loe Pancoast, who is attending college at DePauw and came home to spend the Thanksgiving vacation with her parents.

Meat Markets to Close at Eight O’clock After This Week.

After this week until further notice we will close our meat markets every evening during week days at 8 o’clock. Our shops will remain open until the usual hours on Saturday evening. The' markets will remain closed all day on Sundays. ROTH BROS., J. J. EIGLESBACH. John L. Peetz, retired state statistician, has been elected superintendent of the Indiana Children’s Home society, to succeed Sumner W. Haynes, resigned. The position pays SI,BOO a year under a ruling of the board of directors of the society. The Schuberts are a great success. They give an unusually versatile program, all features being ably presented.—Chicago Record-Herald. At M. E. church Nov. 30th. Willis Bryant, Rochester, has the distinction of being the first man in Indiana to be arrested and convicted of violation of the game laws since the open hunting season began Nov. 10. He pleaded guilty to *hunting without a license and paid a fine of $34.85.

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