Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 308, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1910 — Page 1

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. MOTICE TO DAIXiY BUBSCBXBBBS. Subscribers to The Evening Republican will confer a favor upon the publishers by reporting promptly any failure of delivery upon the part of the carrier boys. The Republican trieis to give good service In the delivery of the paper, but cannot do so without the cooperation of subscribers. If you fail to receive your paper notify us promptly by phones 18, 114 or 153 and your complaint will be given prompt attention. Dr. E. C. English made a trip to Lafayette today. Miss Grace Hollister is visiting rela tives and friends at Kirklin. Win if rede splint. This is a jlßendid coal. Maines & Hamilton. Mrs. A. J. Brenner has been quite sick for several days at the Makeever house. Mrs. H. L. Langdon, of Wheatfield, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Jensen. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Deschand went to Kankakee, 111., this morning to visit relatives. Bert and Ray Overton went to Chicago this morning to work at the carpenter’s trade. Mrs. S. F. Wolfinger, of Marion, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Sayler. W. H. Morrison' and wife and two children returned this morning from a visit in Chicago. We sell Blatchford’s calf meal, Buffalo glutin feed, mill feed, bran, middlings and chop feed. MAINES & HAMILTON. Mr. and Mrs. John. Dale and three children returned to Crawfordsville this morning after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet, north of town. Mrs. W. J. Imes arrived In Rensselaer last evening to look after some business matters. She had spent several days with her sister, Mrs. W. J. of Oxford. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Waugh and daughter returned to their home todpy after a visit of several days with the family of her father,. J.' W. Smith, near Rosebud, in Union township. Harry Beck and wife are moving from Boone county to the Nuss farm, near Independence, which he recently purchased. Mrs. Beck is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Torbet, bf Barkley township. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jensen have been visiting their sons, Jens and Thomas, and their daughter, Mrs. J. P. Hammond, and their families. Mr. Jensen returned home yesterday, and she remained for a longer visit. A The cbettdcal mops ate<iving the i very best tsttefaciton-JW the Presbyterian ladle* have sold a great many of them. They may be purchased at the residence J>f Mrs. John Eger or ordered byte’ phone. Call No. 54. By new mechanism, moving pictures in many cities are now bplng given in Jeatres that instead of being darken- • llghted - The picture effects, it is said, are even better obtained in darkened houses, audiences appreciate the il- ? nd t th tl “ L the reason that it gives h± na oi2nlty to- see their seat . In addition it seems more nSSSt in a «al playhouse. In I the new style pictures I indlanap^ ered unugual BUC . A are oeuw | cess.

The Evening Republican.

- TONIGHT’S PROGRAM ‘ '■ —♦ — PICTURE. The Revolving Doors. SONG Oh! Ton Rah Rah Boy, By J. F. Frederick.

“I Like to be a Friend of All the Girls’’ Lon Healy’s New Song Hit

y Col. Fred Phillips is crying J. D. Rich’s big sale at Julian today. The Rensselaer social club dance will be held at the armory Thursday evening. The militia company will serve refreshments tonight following the instruction drill. For the cook stove: Cannel egg at $6.50; Jackson Hill egg at $6.00 and washed nut $5.50. Maines & Hamilton, phone 273. A package containing a pair of boy’s new knee pants was left at The Republican last week. Owner can get same by calling at The Republican office. The milk train in the morning now comes at 7:35, or 4 minutes later than formerly, and the evening milk train, also the evening north bound train, are due at 5:58 or 4 minutes earlier than formerly. The Presbyterian ladies have up to this date taken in $270.20. This will be very gratifying to the many members of the church and their friends. They are also selling the chemical mops and the receipts will probably reach S3OO before the selling is halted The 8-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sommers, residing with John Sommers and family, south of town, died this morning, and will be buried Thursday morning at the Crockett cemetery. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. G. H. Clarke at 10 o’clock. Ivan Brenner arrived home this morning. He will soon be wearing a professional prefix d’p his name, as he is a medical student at the state university. He was unable' to reach home sooner, as his class went to Indianapolis to do some hospital work the first half of the holiday vacation. Lon Healy’s song, "I’d Like to Be a Friend to All the Girls,” which was published in Chicago, will be sung at the Princess tonight by Mr. Haberkorn. A supply of the songs nas been received here and will be on sale at theatre. It is a catchy song, in both tune and sentiment, and will doubtless enjoy a big sale. Constable O. P. Robinson, who has been acting deputy sheriff during the past two years, and who is one of the best police officers the county has ever had, will continue as an active constable and will be prepared to look after all kinds of business in that line at any time. He has not yet decided upon an office, but will probably be available through the office of Squire S. C. Irwin. Mr. Robinson’s health is now pretty good and he will give attention to any work assigned to him. A constable who will be active is needed in every township and it will be a pleasure to Ol’s friends to know that he will be "on the job” all the time. There was a dense fog this morning which did not rise until the middle of the forenoon and a misty and cloudy morning followed the heavy rain that lasted almost all night. The temperature was very mild but there is a fine prospect that it will be followed by some real weather. The Chicago forecast plans for an easterly wind and that is about the meanest provision that a weatherman can make during the winter months. While the forecast don’t say so, it is nevertheless a probability that this spell of Springlike weather is to be followed by a genuine bliz, with the temperature hustling the zero mark. That is generally the afterclap of a warm winter rain.

Batend January 1, 1807, aa ■•cond-cIM. mail matter, at the post-office at ffiensMlaor, Indiana. tSLr the act of March a, 187 S.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1910.

GARY MAYOR AND OTHER OFFICIALS UNDER ARREST.

Felony Conspiracy and Other Charges Filed Against Mayor, Chief of Police and Others. Mayor T. E. Knotts, Police Chief J. D. Martin, Attorney E. N. White, a member of the Board of Public Safety, Attorney H. C. Price, and five policemen of Gary, were Tuesday afternoon Served with indictments returned last week by the Lake county grand jury at Crown Point. Others will be served later. The charges against them, with the bond which they gave for their appearance, are: Mayor T. E. Knotts, conspiracy to commit felony, bond $2,000. Chief of Police J. D. Martin, conspiracy to commit felony, two assault and battery charges, bond $6,000. Police Captain John Mulcahey, agitating a riot, assault and battery and unlawfully attempting to enter an election booth; bond $3,000. Police Sergeant Louis Jenkins, conspiracy to commit felony, bond $2,000. Attorney Emmet N.’ White, rioting and unlawfully attempting to enter an election booth, bond SI,OOO. Police Sergeant William Miller, conspiracy to commit felony, bond $2,000. Police Captain Gus Newman, conspiracy to commit felony, bond $2,000. Police Officer J. Kertsz, conspiracy to commit felony, bond $2,000. Attorney H. C. Price, for entering a polling booth on election day, bond SI,OOO. Street Commissioner P. C. Flnerty, conspiracy to commit felony, bond $2,000. There were ten other Indictments of officers and democratic workers. The indictments came out of a clear sky after it had been supposed that the grand jury session would end without sensation. The warrants were served in Gary by Deputy Sheriff George Blocki, and the bonds were signed in the mayor’s office by W. A. Cain, a street contractor. Mayor Knotts expressed no opinion of the action against him, but had his bond and went on attending the ins business affairs. Attorney White said: “I am sure the charges are unfounded, except on fixed evidence.” The indictments in each case have to do with the election in Gary, in which Sheriff Grant took a prominent part and arrested'a number of men for inciting to riot. Early in the session of the grand jury, indictments were returned against Charles (Dogface) Okonovich, Officer John Boasich and against John Carlson for the murder of C. S. Howard, an electrical superintendent, in a union quarrel. Mayor, Knotts did not know what the grand jury meant by “conspiracy to commit felony,” but supposed that charge covered a multitude of sins The charges against Chief of Police Martin of assault and battery are believed to have been made following reports of an assault on a negro and a foreigner who were said to have created trouble in the South Side foreign districts. Attorney White, who is secretary of the Board of Public Safety, made out affidavits during the election. He was special city judge until two months ago. Riotous scenes marked last sail’s election in Gary and there was unusual activity on the part of the police department with its 100 special officers and Sheriff Grant and his fifty deputies. During the afternoon the sheriff alleged his men were outnumbered and were swept away from the polls by the democratic cohorts of the mayor. When evening came the sheriff patrolled the South Side foreign districts and in automobiles took a number of offenders to Crown Point. The police department was charged with using its members and its auto patrol for corraling democratic voters and intimidating republican voters. The grand jury was called into session three weeks ago by Judge W. C. McMahan, of the Lake circuit court. Attorney F. L. Welshelmer, ofr Gary, was the principal prosecutor before the investigating body, and conducted the Gary probe. All the men have furnished bonds for their appearance. The indictments are made returnable February Bth.

A New York baseball statistician has figured out that since 1872, when records were first kept, 4000 batsmen have faced major league pitchers and only 460 of them have shown averages of .300 or more. " Mary Moore, three years old, was buried at Columbus, Ind., Saturday, with her rag doll, of which she was passionately fond. Death was due io tuberculosis. Word has been received in Kokomo of the death of Anson Coon, known to the police as “Bouncer.” He met his death from a bullet while trying to escape from an Ohio sheriff. Jacob Hyman, who came to this country from Germany when he was 60 years old, and made a fortune in business in Wabash, died Saturday at the age of 91. Our Classified Column will sell, buy, find, rent, or exehanse ft. Phono 18.'

Milk Trihin Struck Hand Car Between Lee and McCoysburg.

The morning milk train, due in Rensselaer at 7:35, struck a hand car between Lee and McCoysburg this Wednesday morning. The car was in charge of the Postal Telegraph linemen and the accident was occasioned by the dense fog. No one was injured and no equipment damaged except the hand car.

Small Blaze at Makeever House Subdued with Chemicals.

A small blaze at the Makeever hcrfise occasioned by gasoline, was put out Tuesday with a chemical engine after a fire alarm had been turned in. The alarm was misunderstood at the central office, owing to the excitement at the transmitting end, and the department was not called out. The chemical engines are a great thing to have handy when a fire starts.

Couple Married by Rev. G. H. Clarke Tuesday Afternoon.

Edward Fawley, a laboring man from Knox, • and Mrs. Mary Louisa Stowers, a widow since Nov. 9th, of Fair Oaks, were married Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. G. H. Clarke at his residence on Vanßensselaer street. The groom had been divorced some twelve or thirteen years ago, but his wife had since died and this fact made it possible for the minister to perform the ceremony and not violate a scruple the ministers have against marrying a divorced person. . The groom was in his 42nd year and the bride in her 49th;

Monticello Evangelist In Demand AU Over the United States.

W. E. Biederwolf, formerly 'of Monti cello, has become an evangelist for whose services there is a constant demand all over the United States. He goes to Boston, Mass., on Jan. Ist, to conduct a meeting and is in receipt of an appeal from the churches of Lorain, Ohio. The latter church sent a petition to him that contained what would make two columns of names if printed in a newspaper. The petition was 8 inches in width and all the sheets of paper pasted together 'made the petition 24 feet long. Rev. Biederwolf is. a striking example of the modern evangelist and has received some recent notoriety by reason of the fact that while conducting a revival meeting in Ohio, he went to a boxing match after services one night and opened the contest with prayer and then acted as referee at the sparring fest. It is stunts of this kind that get long petitions and fat returns, and Rev. Biederwolf seems as sensational as any of the modern evangelists.

Marriage Licenses.

Dec. 24—Orlando Manner, born Whitley county, Ind., March 1, 1887, present residence Milroy township, occupation farmer, and Bertha Jane Cook, born Jasper county, August 11, 1891, present residence Hanging Grove township, father’s name* Simon Cook. First marriage for each. Dec. 27—John P. Walstra, born Netherlands, Apr. 15, 1888, present residence Roselawn, occupation farmer, and Anna Peterson, born Dec. 17, 1892, present residence Fair Oaks. First marriage for each. Dec. 27—Edward Fawley, born Kosciusco county, Ind., February 16, 1869, present residence Knox, occupation laborer; second marriage, the first dissolved by divorce Feb. 8, 1898; and Mary Louisa Stowers, born Jasper county, May 4, 1862, present residencv Fair Oaks, maiden name Mary Louisa Price; second marriage, the first dissolved by death Nov. 9, 1910.

Week of Prayer Program.

During the week of prayer, beginning Monday, Jan. 2d, union services will be held as follows: Monday evening the services Will be held in the Baptist church, conducted by Rev.- C. L. Harper. Theme, f‘The People's Approach to God.” Tuesday evening, in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. P. Green. , Theme, “Missions.” Wednesday evening each church will hold its own prayer meeting. Thursday evening, in the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. G. H. Clarke. Theme, “The Home and the School.” Friday evening, in, the Christian church, conducted by Rev. J. C. Parrett Theme, “Government and Politics.” An earnest invitation, is extended to all, whether. Christians or not, to attend these meetings.

Baptist Church Prayer Meeting.

' Regular prayer meeting and teacher training class at usual hour this evening. Pastor is so much Improved that he thinks he will be able to attend and conduct the class.

Lecture Course Dates.

Jan. 19—Booth Lowrey, humorist. March 13—The Beilharz Entertainers. April 7—Byron King. 5

A Classified Adv. will sell ft.

The Prettiest Moving Picture Show in the City. MX WABMH, Proprietor.

Sale of Tobacco to Young Boys Should be Stopped.

A citizen called at The Republican office this morning and spoke of a habit that seems to be a growing evil in Rensselaer, and that is the use by young boys of tobacco. And he called attention to the fact that tobacco venders are not as careful as they might be about the ages of boys that buy tobacco. He told of a case that came under his own observation. A boy 13 years of age bought tobacco, made cigarettes and smoked a half hundred of them in one day. The dealer who sold him the tobacco was instructed not to do it any more, but the older boys bought tobacco and supplied the kid. The increasing use of cigarettes is a serious matter and dealers in tobacco and others who get it and supply it to boys under 16 years of age are laying themselves liable to prosecution. There is one effective manner of getting rid of the habit among boys and that is for the parent to look after. He should make an effort to keep his sons from forming a habit that is certain to draws their minds and injure their health and the father should make things lively for the merchant or any one else that sells tobacco to his son, if the 'son is under 16 years of age.

Dance Tuesday Night Was Enjoyed by Thirty Couples.

The dance arranged by L. A Harmon for Tuesday night was a very pleasant one and the thirty couples that took part in it all seemed to have a very pleasant time. The music was furnished by Burch’s orchestra, of Pontiac, and this was a pleasing feature, Mr. Haberkom favored the dancers with several songs. The new checking system for wraps and hats was used and proved a good thing. The front club room of the militia company was used by the ladies and -the re-arranged armory added to the pleasure of the dance. The Burch music is always a good drawing card and the Princess theatre was packed at two shows, where the orchestra played before the dance started.

Farm Loans.

We are furnishing the money. DUNLAP & PARKINSON.

New Suit Filed.

John T. Biggs vs. George W. Fleming, et al. Quiet title. The $5,000 damage suit of Henry Parkerson against Charles T. Miller, of Atwood, Ind., is on trial at Warsaw. It is claimed that Miller alienated the affections of Mrs. Parkerson. Curious people pack the court room. Chauncey Garver, of Elkhart, was found guilty of stealing money from a sack at the Northern Indiana railway barns at Elkhart and sentenced to from one to eight years in the state prison in Michigan City. Prompt service in furnishing sale bills, at The Republican office.

Big Poultry and Corn Show To be held the First Week In January In The Armory. The following Extra Cash Prizes win be given on Cora ia addftioa to the Regular Cash and Ribbon Prizes announced in our Premium List: v_ . first. Second. Third. 10 Ear Class, Yellow Corn, $3.00 $2.00 Sl.oo 10 Ear Class, White Corn, 3.00 2.00 1.00 I Ear Class, Yellow Corn, 1.00 .5o .25 I Ear Class, White Corn, 1.00 .5o .25 For Largest Ear of Corn, any color, Sl.oo. This year’s show promises to be the largest we’ve ever held, and with the addition of corn, we hope to make it an annual event, which will be of interest to everybody. Corn and poultry must be in the room by Tuesday evening, January 3. Mr. Wm. D. Littlejohn, of Kentland, an expert judge, will judge the corn on Thursday afternoon. Everybody invited to be there. Rensselaer Poultry Association.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM -—♦— PICTURE. Blasted Hopes, a drama. SONG. Good Enough for Me.

WEATHER FORECAST. Unsettled weather, with rain or snow tonights or Thursday; colder tonight. ■ ♦ Temperature for 24 Hours Ending With 9 A. M. Today. Maximum 43; minimum 32. Precipitation announced 1 day late, as measurement is not made until 5 o’clock in the evening.

What have you to sell? Why don’t you sell it? A Republican classified ad will bring you a buyer willing to pay what it is worth. Don’t put it off. Three lines one w,eek in all issues of the Daily and Semi-Weekly Republican-for 25 cents. William Daniels has been feeling badly for about a year and is rarely able to get up txhvn. His health has been failing until his condition Is quite a worry to his family and his friends. His heart is the offending organ and so far he has been unable to find much relief. Ben Smith, the cement contractor, is somewhat improved over his condition of a few weeks past and thinks he about has his bone disease trouble headed off again. He has been a periodical sufferer from bone trouble for a number of years and it breaks out in a new place every once in awhile. This time he was able to break up the trouble without resorting to an operation. J. E. Hudson, of North Vernon, has just completed twenty-five years service with the Baltimore & Ohio railway company, and during that time he has never lost a day’s work. He is the agent of the Baltimore & Ohio at North Vernon. A Classified Adv, will sell ft. Wrestling ...Match —*—- Harvey Myres and Wm. Stewart Will contest for the county championship, which both claim. Ellis Opera House Rensselaer, Indiana, Friday Night, Dec. 30 at 8:30 o’clock. This match is all the talk in Parr and vicinity and the contestants are keyed up to a of friendly rivalry. The contest will be nnder the CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN rules, with strangle hold barred. Two best out of Three Falls. \ ADMISSION 25c, 35c and 50c. Reserved seats at Jessen’s.

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