Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 156, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 July 1911 — Page 1

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. The township trustees are holding their regular monthly meeting today .in Rensselaer. Black Caps for canning, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. JOHN EGER. George' Hemphill was down from Chicago to spend Sunday with his parents. ' '' J Charles G. Wiltshire, of Zanesville, Ohio, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wiltshire. r 5 The boys’ band will furnish the music for the celebration at Francesville tomorrow. Ed Duvall, who is yrorjting for Bob Wartena at Elkhart, came home to remain over Sunday. A card was received from Clyde Comer, of Winchester, today, announcing thebirthof their, first child, a son, last Frdjay. Jesse Burch, former editor of the Oxford Tribune, is taking an European trip. The last heard of him he was at Wales, Scotland. Leave your orders for Black Hasp* berries for canning, Wednesday • and Thursday of this week. JOHN EGER. Bills have been distributed announcing that Rev. J.. M. Jolly will speak on the liquor traffic at the court house next Saturday and Sunday.

The Dale carnival company, which was in Monticello'all last "week, will be in Kentland this week and will be one bf the attractions on July 4th. We unloaded, last week, another car of Eastern cane granulated sugar, the best sugar for preserving fruit JOHN EGER. The Passons tenant property which was damaged by fire some weeks ago, has been repaired by the Ohio Farmers’ insurance Co. The cost of repairing the building was $119.43, which was paid by the Insurance company. John Knox was' down from Chicago Sunday to visit home folks. He thinks strongly of taking up advertising work and may take a special course in college. He is now working as cashier in a drugstore in the city, but will probably give up that work. The Wrens were compelled to cancel their game with Francesville at the last moment Sunday and the trip to Francesville was not made. Harry Swartzell, the pitcher, injured bls arm, and as there was no one to substitute, it was necessary to call off the game. - '*?-<• Under the firm name of -Rich & Tedford, W. E. Rich and A C. Tedford will soon embark in the general merchandise business at Goodland, occupying the-old Spinney store room, which had been vacant since William Eikenberry moved the Spinney stock away. The new firm will start In business about July 15th.

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The Evening Republican

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM 3 —♦ PICTURES, w- ■ I Bertie’s Reformation. Jim and Joe.

No Daily Tomorrow. Following our custom, there will be no issue of The Evening Republican tomorrow. ■/ This is done in order to give our force an opportunity to celebrate the day as they< deem best There are advertised letters in the postofflee for Miss Marie Clark, John Majors, Roy Hambaker, Dennis Hayes, S. Gr. Hand and Harry Hood. Judge Hanley was home from Valparaiso over Sunday, returning there today in his automobile. His son Amel accompanied him. The county commissioners' are hearing the Newton township road cases today, and a big delegation is present from that township. The funeral of Patrick Halligan will take place at St. Augustine’s Catholic church, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. f— »tona-Mtorww>i Miss Vera Parker, deputy county clerk, is taking a vacation this week, and is visiting her sister, Mrs. Parkison, at Brook. N. J. Shafer sold two Maxwell automobiles Saturday. Brook Snedeker bought a 30-horse power machine, and his brother bought one of the popular S6OO runabouts. Itching piles provoke profanity, but profanity won’t cure them. Doan’s Ointment cures itching, bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering. At any drug store.

Mrs.-Marion-A. White, of Chicago, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Alfred Thompson this week, where she will be glad to have her friends call upon her.. > Misses Eva and Marguerite Roach, of Delphi, Henry Steining, of Lafayette, and Will Ryan, of’Logansport, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clark. Everett Kinney, clerk at Rowles & Parker’s, was operated upon for appendicitis yesterday at the residence of W. R. Brown, where he has rooms. This is the second attack of the disease, the first taking place in April. Joe Reynolds was down from Chicago over Sunday. He is making fine progress with his latest job with the J. W. Butler Paper Co. He is now a buying agent for the company and also continues to do some selling to the big city paper users. His buying duties require him to visit the mills of the east and of Canada. Earl Reynolds and Nellie Donegan will close their England engagement on July 1 and sail for America the next day. -They will reach Rensselaer about July 25th. Father Virgtlius H. Krull, C. PP. S., of St. Joseph’s Rensselaer, has the Democrat-Journal’s thanks for a copy of his latest work, “A Prophetic Biography of'Jesus Christ’’ From the author's introductory page we copy these beautiful lines: “The following pages have been written as a token of love for Jesus, onr dear Redeemer. May they inspire the reader with gratitude and love for Him, who redeemed us with His Most Precious Blood.” —Winamac Democrat. . .

'X •. ; • -> A petition for an Interurban election will come before the county commissioners at their session this week. The petitions from Jordan and Newton townships are not yet ready and will not be presented until the August term. Elections will also be asked in Lowell and Cedar Creek township in Lake county and Wolcbtt and Princeton township in White' county at the present session of the commissioners. Mr. Purtelle was here today and says he will spend the week along the line of the road. He has had bjg signs put on the K. of P. building showing the location of the interurban offices over the post office. The difficulty of securing the right-of-way through the college grounds may temporarily delay construction work south of town until the matter is settled. At present the work is going right along, however. He also expects te begin work at other points on the line soon, he says.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, JULY «, 1811.

Mr. GEORGE FATE DIED SUDDENLY THIS MORNING

Well Known Landlord of the Makeever Houses Dies After Few Hours* 11lness—His Death Shock to All. George Fate, the well known and popular landlord of the Makeever House, died suddenly this morning at 10 o’clock, after only a few hours’ illness. His death was unexpected and came as a shock to the community. He arose at four'o’clock to attend to his duties at the hotel, but at about 5 he complained of feeling badly and went to the parlor and laid down. A doctor was called, and he was given medicine to allay his pain. He became unconscious, but at about ten o’clock he partially rallied and a few moments later death came to relieve his sufferings. Twa physicians and Rev. Harper were present when the end came. JHis death is attributed to acute indigestion and neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Fate, although having lived in the county only a few years, was one of the most popular and best known citizens of Jasper county. He here a few years ago from Indianapolis -to a farm in Union township which he purchased before moving here. From the farm he moved to Renssblaer and ! purchased a restaurant, which he conducted until March, when ha sold it and leased the Makeever House, succeeding AJ. Brenner as landlord He would have been 58 years of age the 10th of this month. He leaves a wife and one son, C. P. Fate, who Indianapolis. His sop is expected here today, arrangements will be made for the funeral. *

Popular Young Couple Married Saturday Afternoon.

Saturday afternoon, July Ist, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George McCarthy, occurred the wedding of their daughter Blanche to DeVere Yeoman, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Yeoman, of east of town. Only the relatives of the two were present Rev. Parrett, of the Presbyterian church, had charge of the ceremony, after which refreshments were served, and the bride and groom departed on the six o’clock train for their future home in Gary, followed by the usual rice and good wishes of their friends. The bride was formerly a teacher here in the Marion township schools, and was a very popular young lady. During the past week she has been entertained in various ways, among which was a picnic shower by the G. L. C., of which club she was a member. Also a luncheon shower was given at the home of Grace Worland by the Bow Knots, of which club the bride was also a member. The groom was a member of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity, -and a very popular and industrious young man, and while their many friends here regret their absence, yet they are followed by the best wishes of ail for a happy and prosperous life.

Checker Player Jordan Beat Them All in Indianapolis Also.

Alfred Jordan, the checker player champion of England, who played with local players Friday night, made a big hit in Indianapolis, where he played for three days before coming to Rensselaer. The News relates his visit to that city, stating that he played all comers at the Y. M. C. A., playing simultaneously as he did here, only there he played twenty at a time, which he was willing to do here if there had been boards enough and players enough. The News published a picture of the checker arena and the players. Jordan played a total of 149 games in that city and lost only one. He won 99 and played 49 draws. The game he lost was to a colored man named Hayes, who is not regarded as one of the best players in the state, but who won during the simultaneous playing When it is much more difficult to watch all the boards. The News pow designates Herbert L. Brown, 22 years of age, as the Indiana champion. Brown played 20 games with Jordan and succeeded in drawing 16 of them, but Jordan won the other four. < Mr. Jordan was delighted with the reception he received in Indiana and he stated that Hoosier players are much above the average. John Smith, of Chalmers, who came here to play Mr. Jordan, sent a check for $1 Saturday to help defray the expense of having the champion here.

A Classified Adv. will sell it

Offers $500 Reward for Conviction of Incendiary.

G. K. Wentworth, the owner of the oil well derrick recently destroyed on his farm at Roselawn, evidently thinks the fire was of incendiary origin. In Sunday’s Chicago Tribune he offers a reward of SSOO for evidence which will lead to the conviction of those responsible for the fire. The Tribune gayirr - - “G. K. Wentworth, owner of the property, has had private and city detectives investigating the fire, but so far their efforts have been fruitless and so he has decided to enlist the Tribune readers in the search. ‘The damage was only $3,000,’ said Mr. Wentworth, who has offices at 206 La Salle street, ‘but I think the fire was caused by a gang of rowdies who hang out at the Monon station in Roselawn. I will cheerfully pay SSOO more to bring them to 'justice and prevent further depredations.” ”

C. G. Spitler Appointed Trustee In Hansford Bankruptcy Case.

Referee in Bankruptcy Burnett, of Lafayette, was here today to consider the Ransford bankruptcy matter. Charles G. Spitler, of Rensselaer, was appointed trustee and will have charge of the estate until settled. His bond was fixed at SB,OOO. The meeting adjourned until July 24th, when the examination of Mr. Ransford will take place. indebtedness amounts to over IIjS.OOO, and Mr. Ransford has schedAad his assets at over $15,000. It is oft thought, however, that creditors tM realize 50 cents on the dollar.

Wheatfield Boy Will Return From North Dakota with Bride.

Carriage of Walter L. Smith, of'Wheatfield;- and Sarah F. Holmes, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Holmes, of Jamestown, N. Dak., but formerly of- Rensselaer,, occurred at the court hbuse in Jamestown, June 28th, at 6 o’clock p. m., in the presence of ‘a, few relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed by Judge Heurmi. - MrLand Mrs. Smith left for New Rockfqrd, N. Dak., for a visit with his brother and family, returning to Jamestown July Ist, and will leave for their future home at Wheatfield the latter part of the week. _

New Postmaster Wanted to Fill Office at Surrey.

An examination will be held at Rensselaer Saturday, July 22, for the position of postmaster at Surrey. This office paid S7B salary the past year. Anyone is eligible for the position living in the territory supplied with mail from that office. The age limit is 21 years or over.

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Three of a Kind Arrive Within a Few Hours.

Three births, all boys, were reported within a few hours of each other Sunday and Monday. A son was bern to Mr. and Mrs. ZackStahley, north’ of town, Sunday. In Barkley township, Monday, sons arrived at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ropp and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schroer. ' .

Notice to Band Boys.

All members of the band who have been notified to go to Francesville tomorrow are ordered to be at Porter’s livery barn at 5 a. m. sharp Tuesday, as the rigs will leave at that hour.

DON WRIGHT,

Hon. I. D. Dunn, of Tefft, will be 87 years of age tomorrow, and although in rather poor health, he expects to be able to attend the Fourth of July celebration to be given at Dunn’s resort, on the river. • • Jim Reed, of Newton township, lost another calf yesterday. The manner of>~its death indicated hydrophobia. This is the second calf he has lost in this manner. The head of the first calf was sent to Indianapolis for examination, but no trace of rabies could be found. <Mr. Hayner, piano tuner and repairer from Chicago, is in the city. Patronage respectfully solicited. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry store.

WEATHER FORECAST. Generally fair tonight and Tuesday; not quite so warm. wt r W& x July 4—Sun rises 4:33; sets 7:33.

HEADQUARTERS FOR FIREWORKS.

O.r Pri«, A« tie Uw«t. If you are not going out of town, let us fix up a nice little lawn display for you. JARRETTE’S VARIETY STORE.

Prompt Adjustment of Insuranee.

■ »» I desire to thank the Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Co. and the local agent, C. B. Steward, for the prompt adjustment of the loss incurred by fire to my tenant house in Rensselaer some time ago. While the house was yet in smoke, material for rebuilding wan ordered and the following day carpenters were at work rebuilding the house.

Manager.

July I : —DeVere Yeoman, born Rensselaer, Inc}., July 25, 1886, residence Gary, occupation civil engineer, and Blanche Gertrude McCarthy, bom Rensselaer, Ind., Nov. 17, 1886, residence Rensselaer. First marriage for each. in ■»—< Reduction in all trimmed hats until July 15th at Mrji. Purcupile’s. The selection is large and good.

JAMES C. PASSONS.

Marriage License