Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 304, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1910 — Page 1

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. All home print today. ' Read pages two and three today. W. H. Morrison went to Chicago today. George Long is home from Illinois university at Urbana for the holidays. Jacob Hell, of Wheatfleld, was a Rensselaer visitor yesterday, remaining over night. Some fancy imported China sugars and creamers for 25 and 30 cents v a set at John Eger’s. Miss Helen Murray is home from Western college at Oxford, Ohio, for the holidays. J . T It means a big money saving to you if you will buy your suit or overcoat now at the Model Clothing Co., Simon Leopold, manager. John Knapp made a trip to Fowler with a Ford Tuesday. He was on the road just 1 hour and 5 minutes each way. Mrs. Chaa. Pefley and son Hildred, of Remington, came today to visit her parents, Mr. and hjrs. Jack Warner, Christmas. i We have the fargest stock of pocket knives in Rensselaer. Special pattern, wrapped in holly boxes, for the Christmas trade. E. D. RHOADES & SON.

“His Master’s Voice” (with apologies) is heating that is master of the coalhod —heating which makes the scuttle take a back seat at least half of the time —heating which cuts your coal hill to the limit, saves Work, and cuts out the ash-dust, coal-gases, smoke, and soot. American * Ideal il Radiators are worthy of their name. They meet the American ideal of uniform, healthful heating, with greatest fuel economy. These Hot-Water and Low-Pressure Steam heating outfits are perfectly safe —may be run by a child. They are now as easily put in old as in new buildings, city or country. Ask for our book of the full facts. E. D. RHOADES & SON Heating Contractors Rensselaer, - Indiana -

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TONIGHT’S EROGRAM i* —♦— ■ PICTURE. ' Two Reels. . : The Country Boarder, comedy. Who’s Boss, comedy. SONG Tittle, Tattle, Tattle Tale, Shame On Yon, By J. F. Frederick.

J. Lester Haberkorn _ Baritone At The Princess Tonight

Buy a carpet-sized rug at Murray’s for her Christmas present. New line of cut and burnt leather goods, just the thing for a Christmas present, at Clarke’s. Miss Marceline Roberts returned this morning from Miami university at Oxford, Ohio, for the holiday vacation. Special discount on all our carpetsized rugs until Christmas. G. E. MURRAY CO. Don’t fail to buy Booth's Guaranteed Oysters for Xmas at Fate’s Oyster House. See our extensive line of carving sets. E. D. RHOADES & SON. Mrs. Will Porter went to Hammond this morning to remain over Christmas with her sister, Mrs. James Mead, and family. About one hundred and fifty St. Joe college boys left for their homes this morning, mostly going on the early morning trains. MisS Eva Moore has been confined MTTibme for several days with sickness that threatened to develope into pneumonia. She is now somewhat Mutiny; .ijfo . ■ %;■■■ ■■ > ■ -■ Mrs. J. W. Nelson and little grandson, Williard Black, went to Chicago this morning for a visit of two week 3 with her daughter, Mrs. George Bower, and her sister, Mrs. Hann.

Entered January 1, 1897, ae eecond-olaee mall matter, at tlxe poet-ofllce at Beneaelaer, Indiana, under the act of March 3, 1879.

Town of Remington Has Highest Rate and Marlon Township Lowest—Rensselaer Rate Is 3.09. , The county treasurer has given notice that the tax duplicate is now in his hands and that he is ready to receive taxes charged thereon. The table shows the rates in all townships and corporations. The rate in Remington is the highest in the county, viz., $3.60 on the SIOO. Forty per cent of this is for electric light tax, showing that modern improvements come high. The Remington taxables as shown on the books of the treasurer total $390,344, and a 40 cent tax will create a total of $1,561.37. This will be slightly reduced by mortgage exemptions. It is understdbd that the lighting plant at Remington is giving first class satisfaction and that 50 per cent of the residences are to be lighted by Electricity as fast as the houses can* be wired. There are to be no arc lights In Remington for street purposes but the incandescent lights will -be at about every street crossing. The electric light tax in Rensselaer is only one-fourth what it is in Remington, being but 10 cents on the SIOO. As the taxables in Rensselaer total $1,184,194, a fund of $1,184.19 is created by this tax. There are now 34 arc lights in use and 65 smaller lights, and it seems that Rensselaer is getting lots of light for the money. Some years ago before the city bought the light plant the cost was about SI,BOO, and we had but 7 arc lights and 50 smaller ones. This would indicate that the taxpayer is getting too much for his money and would augur for an increased tax for lights and a reduction to the consumer. Monticello pays something like SBO per year for each arc, light. At this rate Rensselaer would have an expense of $2,720 for arc lights alone, while the small lights would probably consume electric energy to the value of $1 each per month or S7BO "worth a year. This would bring the public light cost up to $3,500, but by tshe provision bf-the 10 cent levy only $1,184 is provided. It seems that a re-adjustment of rates would be proper in Rensselaer and that more of the cost should be borne by public taxation with a reduction of the consumer’s rate. The total tax for Rensselaer this year is $3.09 on the SIOO valuation, a reduction of 8 cents from la..t year and of 11 cents from two years ago. The Marlon township rate is $1.72, being the lowest in the county. Jordan is next lowest with $-.76, and Keener next with sl.Bl. Milroy tax is highest at $2.22; Carpenter next at $2-20; Gillam third with $2.15, and Wheatfield fourth with $2.12. Road tax is high in Remington and Carpenter, owing to the extensive road making of the year: It amounts to. 57 cents On the SIOO valuation. Ta” Gillam township it is 55 cents and in Rensselaer and Marion township it is 33 cents. The court house bond tax is only 8 cents on the SIOO, which is a very small feature of the tax. A study of the table of taxation will show .the way the tax is divided and should satisfy eiery person who wants to know where the money is spent Wheatfield town has a tax of $2.55, and $1.45 of this is for educational purposes; 50 cents is tuition tax, 60 cents is special school tax, 20 cents is special tuition tax and 25 cents is for school house bonds. This show's a noble purpose to provide excellent school facilities in Wheatfield. The school tax in Remington is sl.lO, while in Rensselaer it is only 80 cents. Poll tax in Remington is $2.50; in Wheatfield $2.25, and in Rensselaer and every township in the county it is sl. The table of taxation is published legally in the Friday issue of The Semi-Weekly Republican. In order that readers of The Evening Republican may see the table of taxation, it is published in this evening’s Republican also.

The Rensselaer schools closed at noon today, Friday, for the holidays. They will resume Monday, Jan. 2nd, v Pupils from out of town went to their homes either Thursday e>ening or sometime today. The teachers will spend their vacations at their homes. Those from out of town are, Miss Elizabeth Hume, Springfield, Ohio, Miss Edith Leonard, Brighton, Ill.; Miss Louise Kiefer, Green castle; Miss Alice Smith, Attica; Miss Alice Bar nett, Danville, Ind.; Miss Erica Troll, Chicago; Prof. C. F. Bradshaw, Indianapolis.

5 a. m., high mass. 8 a. m., low mass. 10 a. m., high mass and benediction. No services in the afternoon. Next Friday, Dec. 30th, the children will give an entertainment. The program will be printed later. To close out our stock ’of fancy Haviland plates, all 60c, 75c and fl.oo plates at this sale for 40c. ° ' JOHN EGER.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1910.

1910 TAX DUPLICATE IN COUNTY TREASURER’S HANDS.

School Out for Holidays; Teachers Go Various Ways.

Christmas Services at St. Augustine's Catholic Church.

TWENTY-FOUR LOST LIVES IN BIG CHICAGO FIRE.

Million Dollar Loss nt Morris Packing Plant, Where Gallant Fire Laddie* Met Their Death. The terrible fire at the Nelson Morris packing plant Thursday is the absorbing topic of the middle west. The Chieago papers are filled with glowing accounts of the heroic work of the firemen, of the terrible sorrow that brought misery to many homes, and of the many prompt responses to a call for aid to provide for the families left unprovided for by the disaster. The fire started at 4 o’clock Thursday morning. The fire spread rapidly and at one time streams of water from 57 engines were playing on the flames. The terrible heat almost stifled, the brave firemen, and while fighting the flames a npmber of the firemen sought some protection from the heat by standing beneath an awning. While there the great brick TTuilding to which the awning was attached, caved in and the men werep buried beneath the mass of brick and timber. The .rescue work was started at once but it proceeded slowly as the flames continued to rage. Among the killed was Chief James Horan. His body was not recovered until 9:30 o’clock Thursday night. Twenty of the others killed were firemen and 3 were employees of the stock yards. The fire fighting was directed by Assistant Chief Seyferlich after the death of Horan. At midnight Thursday night the flames were still raging and there was great doubt if a serious spread could be avoided. At one time the Swift plant caught fire, but the flames were quelled. The damage to the Nelson Morris plant is estimated at $1,000,000. The fire was watched by Edward Morris, president of the company, and his family. He was terribly shocked by the dpath of the brave men who were trying to save his property. J. J. Montgomery, chief of the Rensselaer- department, was personally acquainted with Chief Horan, Assistant Burroughs and several of the firemen who lost their lives. He went to Chicago on the 3:13 train Thursday and expected to visit the scene of the fire. He was filled with emotion at the sudden death of his fellow firemen and could scarcely talk about the matter. Several other disastrous fires have occurred within the past few days. In Philadelphia a fire Thursday resulted in 14 deaths. In Cincinnati on Wednesday the manufacturing district suffered a fire that caused three deaths and a property loss of $2,500,000. In New York on Dec. 19th, a powder house explosion killed 10 and injured 125, with a property loss of $3,000,000. On Dec. 21st in Bolton, England, an explosion in the Little Hutton colliery, resulted in 350 deaths. A disastrous fire is reported to be raging Orleans today. —ltstarted in the Schubert theatre;

In the midst of yonr Christmas shopping, don’t forget THE EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE. Shoes, Slippers, Leggins and Gaiters make appropriate Christmas presents. We have footwear of all kinds for everybody. Fendlg’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block.

Accounting Board Confirms Shortage of Charles Spinney.

The report of the accounting board affecting the Chas. Spinney case in Newton county has been made public, and Spinney is shown to owe the county $4,208.31. Previous examiners had shown a shbrtage of $4,743.58 and based on that report suit for recovery was begun. It was later decided to postpone suit until the accountants had made a report. Private examiners for Spinney reported that his records were straight and he started in to actively fight judgment. The suit against Spinney will now be called at the January term of the court. Spinney is a democrat ami served two ternfs as treasurer of Newton county. /

Porter County Grand Jury Holds Walters for Murder.

The grand jury summoned to hear the evidence against Jacob Walters, the Kouts saloonkeeper, who killed Albert Johnson at Kouts, returned a true bill Thursday, charging Walters with the crime. The suggestion of the coroner that the killing was justifiable was not accepted by the grand jury. Walters will have to stand trial.

Small Gasoline Tank Barns At Elevator; Scare Results.

A small gasoline tank in the engine room at the Brady elevator caught Are Thursday evening at about 6:30 o’clock and the fire department was called out. No damage resulted, but, fearing that the tank would explode, workmen at the elevator were afraid to approach the tank to carry it out. We are going to cut loose from our men’s and boys’ suits and overcoats. The prices we are now making will do it. Stop in and let us show you. MODEL CLOTHING CO., Simon Leopold, Manager.

The Prettiest Moving Picture Show is the City. SEX WABHEB, Proprietor.

LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS FROM OUR LITTLE READERS.

What the Little Friends of The Republican Want Good Old Santa To Bring Them for Christmas. Dear Santa Claus: lam a little girl 8 yearsold. I want a watch and a little story book for little girls. I like to read. I want some candy and some nuts. If you don’t come here, our box number is 142. Your little friend, HELEN HORSEWOOD. Dear Santa Claus: Laura said she wanted a doll head and a high chair and, a little table. (What Laura wanted.) I want a big doll and a rocking chair and a big doll cab. (What I want.) Well we have a little baby. His name is Willitt. He is not a year old yet. He wants a horse and buggy, an automobile, a little doll. He does not want a China doll. MARY, LAURA & JOE BILL SAWIN. v? " Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll and English doll cab, some dishes, a little bed, a trunk, sor.e brown chocolates, some nigger babies, also bring my little sister a doll and kitchen cabinet. Your little friend, VIRGINIA KRESLER. Dear Santa: Please bring me a dollie, a pony and cart, and little wa3h hoard and tub and wringer and a washing machine, so I can wash my dollie’s clothes. A pair of red top shoes, little red sweater, little house. Please. Mr. Santa, bring my dollie Martha home that you took away to have a dress made for./ Your little friend, DOROTHY FRYE. P. S. Please don’t forget to bring me some candy and nuts.

Thinks Electric Treatment Would Help Rensselaer Digestion.

Tuscola, 111., Dec. 21, 1910. Hon. Santa Claus, Pearycookvllle. Care of Rensselaer Republican. My Dear Santa: I am only a migratory Hoosier, yet I have an old boyhood friend back there whom I love dearly, and whom I wish to have you assist this year if yoti can. Her- name is Rensselaer, and while she has always had a lot of the best things of life, yet she has not had good digestion, and has not grown as she should. I visited her for some time last fall, and, after carefully watching the symptoms I am convinced that the proper electrical treatment will stimulate a healthy growth in her case, and I am therefore asking you to send Rensselaer an interurban# this year if you can. I know you are very busy these last days, and I do not want to put you to any extra trouble, so just send it down by Mr. PurteUe. Some of Rensselaer’s nurses don’t seem to think he ought to mix up in the case, but that don’t matter, If he can deliver the road. Sincerely hoping you can do this for her, I am your friend, J. A. OVERTON. 1 F 1 Come in and see our candy kitchen. THE G. E. MURRAY CO.

Che ford ~ 4-Cylinder, Shaft-Driven Touring Car S7BO Complete When we say COMPLETE, we mean magneto top, glass front, ’ speedometer, Ato lamps, generator and tools. Over $l5O worth of equipments. John JH. Knapp, Agent Pho »® RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ASK FOR DEMONSTRATION. FORD REPAIRS IN STOCK. ,

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM % ' • PICTURE. The Man Who Died. # ' ... ■ SONG. Next to Yonr Mother Who Do You Love?

Grocery Wants ♦ — We want your order for your Christmas Dinner. We want you to try our Delmar Cheese, 20c. We want you to try our Homemade Kraut, 5c qt. i We want you to try our Old English Coffee, 35c. We want you to try our Pure Ground Spices. We have a good supply of Fruits, Candies and Nuts for the Holidays; We have the Amos Alter Buckwheat and Corn Meal—you will find this the pure truck. • We feel that we can give you so much satisfaction with everything you buy of us, not only these goods, but other groceries, that we urge you to call and acquaint yourself with these facts. We will make a special effort to please you with every transaction. A present for each Family this week (call for present). RHOADS’ GROCERY

WEATHER FORECAST. Fair and colder tonight; Saturday fair and colder.' . ♦ 1 Temperature for 24 Hours Ending With 9 A. M. Today. Minimum 27 above; maximum 31 above.

XMAS DINNER MENU At The Fat Dinner Man’s Table DeHote, 35c. Turkey Whipped Potatoes Oyster Dressing Cranberry Sauce Quaker Bread Country Butter Mince Pie Thirty-five cents. Notiee. -4 r I wish to thank my frijnds for their liberal patronage in the past, and to say that on account of ill health I will not take in any more embroidery, but will continue to Co stamping and braiding. MRS. R. P. BENJAMIN. You will find everything in our stock of holiday goods, priced lower, quality considered, than you can buy elsewhere. E. D. Rhoades & Son.

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