Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 240, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1911 — Page 1

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. ' All borne print today. Better goods, better service.—Home Grocery. ft. A. Parkison made a trip to Lafayette today. Now try a pail of that clear, white syrup at The Horae Grocery. e rfrs. J. L. Brady is visiting relatives in Indianapolis. Call the Depot Grocery for Alter’s corn meal and graham flour. Mrs. Loma Miller, of Mt. Ayr, went to Chicago today to visit relatives. Try a can of the new sauerkraut or hominy, 10c; at The Home Grocery. We have the genuine Hill 6gg coal for the range. Hamilton & Kellner. Miss Addie French, of Goodland, came yesterday to visit Mrs. Hester Hoyeß and family. 1 , ■ / New pack hominy and sauerkraut, 4 large 3-pound cans for 26 cents at John Eger’s. Mrs. C. E. Mills has returned from Muncie, where she visited her son, Emery Mills and wife. Good 4-foot wood delivered at your residence at $4.00 per cord, at Hamilton & Kellner’s. Harry Wiltshire is busy cleaning chimneys. You should get in your order before cold weather sets in. V- - We have plenty of that fine Long Horn Cream Cheese again. Now only 20c a pound.—Home Grocery. Joe Nagle made a trip to Lafayette today to pay taxes on property owned by his wife in Tippecanoe county. We have a splendid proposition on manure spreaejers. Come in and let us tell you about it. Hamilton & Kellner. Job English came over from Brook this morning to look after some business matters and to see his brother, John English. Mrs. C. D. Martin, of Cincinnati, who has been visiting relatives here for some time, will remain until about the first of November., F. M. Lakin, of Union township, will probably move to Rensselaer next spring, having rented his farm to Mell Garriott and son. Conrad Kellner, of the Hamilton & Kellner company, went to Racine, Wis., last night to purchase farm machinery to be sold by his firm. Mrs. Evaline Randle returned to Reynolds yesterday evening, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Bert Joeserand tot two or three weeks. Henry Hilderbrand came down from Chicago today to visit relatives for a few days. Henry is well and reports Mb family all enjoying good health. Remember the Depot Grocery handles Alter’s pure graham flour.

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The Evening Republican.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM PICTURES. “ Making Mother Over ” “ The Sheriff's Friend ”

JUDGE DISMISSES SAGE STONE ROAD PETITION.

Demonstrators Sustained in Material Objections to Petition for Improvement in Jordan Tp. I The Jordan stone road petitioned for by Chas. E. Sage, et al., has been defeated by a decision rendered hy Judge-Hanley, who held that the petition was not signed by 50 resident freeholders of the township, nor by 50 per cent of the resident freeholders, thus not giving jurisdiction to the board of county commissioners and consequently not giving jurisdiction to the circuit court on an appeal. The cause is therefore dismissed and judgment given against the petitioners for costs. "The Newtek township gravel roads .petitioned for by Reuben C. Yeoman and Everett ’ Halstead and against which Almira M. Stockton and others have remonstrated, will be tried before Virgil S. Reiter as special judge on Nov. 6th. He was here last week and opened the case for the purpose of continuance until the above dhte.

Extra fancy Jersey sweet potatoes only 3 cents a pound at John Eger’s. Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Rainier have returned from Oshkosh, Wis., where they were visiting their daughter, L. Barnes, who returned with them for a visit of three weeks. Q. H. McKay, the laundryman, is today moving to the flat over the laundry. He has rented his property in the northeast part of town to Henry Roorda, who is moving hCre from Fair Oaks. A. R. Jones, the Wolcott groceryman, and a couple of friends, .passed through Rensselaer this morning at about 6 o’clock, en route by auto to the Kankakee river, where they will spend the day fishing. Sixty-three persons were arrested at Gary from Saturday night to Monday morning. The charges range from auto speeding to attempted murder, including riots, brawls, burglaries, gambling, assault and battery, visiting resorts, and highway robbery. Mrs. came over from Monon this morning, where she and her husband have been for the past three weeks. They have been in' California for some time and came back on account of the sickness of his father. Mrs. Sluyter is the daughter of Mrs. H. I. Adams. - C. P. Wright received word yesterday that a big hotel at Stroud, Okla., belonging to Col. M. W. .Lynch, had been destroyed by fire. »Col. Lynch has paid several visits to Rensselaer this summer and has made some real estate deals. He was expected here this week, but the fire will delay his coming. Rev. C. D. Royce, a former pastor of Trinity M. E. church in this city, stopped off here last evening for a shbrt visit with friends. He has been attending the Northwestern Indiana conference at Terre Haute. Rev. Royse Is still engaged in the missionary field in South Dakota and lives at Rapid City. Elizur Sage was interviewed by a Chicago newspaper correspondent a few days ago and it is understood will be made the subject of a big write-up in a Chicago paper next Sunday. The article will tell how he invested the $50,000 which he inherited from his uncle, Russell Sage, the New York millionaire. Ladies desiring millinery and dressmaking, also ladies’ tailoring, call on Mrs. H. A. Crlpps, over Trust and Savings Bank. W. D. Sayler, of Newton township, and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Sayler, of this city, left this morning for Marlon, Ohio, for a week’s visit W. D. has an uncle living near that city who will be 90 years of age tomorrow and he will spend the day with him. He will also 'Visit at Upper Sandusky. Ben and wife will visit their daughter, Mrs. S. F. Wolflnger, near Marion. Satisfaction guaranteed in all grades of bulk coffee at the Depot Grocery.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1811.

CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY.

Indiana Northwestern Traction Company Bringing Suits to Condemn Land for Interurban Road. The Indiana Northwestern Traction Company has begun right-of-way condemnation proceedings in the circuit court against St Joseph’s College and the Precious Blood Society for the proposed electric road. The law provides that in proceedings of this kind three disinterested appraisers shall be appointed, who shall put a valuation on the land, which the railroad is required to pay before work can be commenced. The petition asks that the appraisers be appointed next Saturday afternoon, which the court can do in vacation. Other condemnation papers are being prepared in the law office of J. A. Dunlap and will be filed at once, it is said, against Tom Cain and the Jay Makeever estate, so that appraisers can be appointed for these lands at the same time that they are for' the college lands. Mr. Purtelle states that condemnation s&its will be filed as soon as the papers can be prepared against all the lands in the township through which the road is to pass, which he is unable to secure from the owners direct*, He also states that the contract for the construction of the road through the township will be let just as soon as the land can be appraised, and that the company has- the money to pay for the right-of-way. Elections for the purpose of voting subsidies will be held in Newton township and Remington and Carpenter township next Saturday. * Purtelle’s action in bringing the suit seems characteristic of his entire proceeding in connection with his promotion work. The college peop'care desirous of a road and would as soon Purtelle would build It as auy one, but they are not in sympathy with his method of proceedure and he will accomplish nothing by his action seeking to foree a condemnation. The college authorities have said all the time that they are willing to give the right-of-way and to lend further assistance whenever they see that it will lead to the establishment of the road, but they are opposed to having their land damaged by the cutting of trees and by grading when it all appears to be a bluff. What Purtelle says about his financial backing is beybnd doubt all wind.. That is all that it has been up to this time and his dishonest dealing with labor and his frequent bluffs about what he proposed to do in the way of building have come to be a joke of such huge dimensions tbat no one believes them. Purtelle could have had aid from many quarters if he had shown any honor in his transactions and he could have had the friendly and enthusiastic support of the college if he had been fair with them. But his tactics are not only shady but they exhibit such lack of business sagacity and tact that it is doubtful if the court will pay any attention whatever to his suit to have appraisers appointed. The editor of The Republican is in favor of the railroad, of any railroad, but he is not in favor of giving to any bluffer or any adventurer a particle of encouragement. Purtelle should be set down on effectually, once and for alf, and this is the proper time to do it.

Vice President Sherman and Others of Prominence at Rushville.

While the republicans were holding a smoker and love feast Tuesday night at Rushville at which Vice-President James S. Sherman was the principal figure, democratic leaders, who had gone to that city to pay honor to the nation’s official, were holding a meeting of their own. At the republican smoker, all of the speakers pleaded for a united party for the campaign of 19A2 in which it ;was predicted tbat President Taft would again head the ticket. Vice-President Sherman, Joseph G. Cannon, James E. Watson and Representative E. D. Crumpacker delivered stirring addresses. The day’s meetings drew large crowds, about 2,500 attending the smoker. It is estimated that more than 5,000 heard Vice-President Sherman in . the afternoon when he addressed the public jn the court hoase yard.

Lecture Course Dates.

Nov. 27. —Parlette, lecture. Jan. 23.—John Eberly COj, concert Feb. 26. —London, Impersonator. March 32. —Beulah Buck Co., ladies' quartette. Feb. 5.—H. V. Adams, lecture. Read pagee two and three today.

BURIED BENEATH THREE WAGON LOADS OF GRAVEL.

W.“ H. Gilbert Rescued With Oaly Severe Braises After Experience In Cnved-In Gravel Pit W. H. Gilbert, who lives north of town about six miles, almost lost h|t| life this Wednesday forenoon. He was hauling gravel from thp Garriott pit, not far from Aix and was shoveling at the pit when the side caved in. He was almost buried beneath three or four wagon loads of gravel and had it not been for the prompt rescue afforded by the other men at the pit, he would probably have been killed. As it was, he was badly bruised, and after his removal to bis home a physician was called to ascertain the extent of his injuries. Fortunately there were no bones broken. .

New Corn is Now Being Contracted at 53 Cents.

It looks like Jasper county farmers are not only going- to harvest one of the largest and best crops of corn ever raised in the county, but will also receive for it about the biggest price ever paid when the crop was large. Corn advanced a cent Tuesday and the elevators are now contracting new corn at 53 cents per bushel. Old corn is worth 63 cents. New corn is in fine condition and harder and in better marketing condition now, say the elector men, than last year’s crop was In. March. It is fully matured, firm 'and the cobs are dry, notwithstanding the rain. We are now almost in the middle of October and no frost or only a little, and most of us have not seen any at all. Farmers are hoping for a dry fall so that the immense crop can be gathered readily. Other cereals are also advancing. Wheat is 85 cents and oats 43.

Telephone your classified advertisements to The Republican. A quarter may find you a customer for something that you have known for a long 'time you did not need .and yet did not want to throw away. Look around your premises and see what you have for sale.

PIANO SALE RUNNING ALL THIS WEEK A Store Full of Beautiful Instruments All styles of cases-oak, walnut, mahogany. There will be NO handsome credits for solving puzzles that a six-year-old child can see at a glance; neither will one piano be advertised and another shown in its stead, but will display at isonable price the product of one of the largest and) best equippeS podern factories in the United States — CABLE-NELSON Special attention will be given the Player Piano, a repre- . sentative of the factory who is a skilled, finished musician and an expert demonstrator of the inner player, will be here. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this musical treat whether a prospective purchaser or not. Automobile transportation will be furnished free to parties fronj the country. Arrangements have already been made with several, why not you ? # Fred A. Phillips Telephone 195. 1 '

Now is the Time to Freshen Up NOTHING makes a place look more “run down at the heel’ ’ than the noticeable need for paint. This is the time of year to freshen up. Look at j/mteZSs. your buildings —wouldn’t a coat of paint here PHOENIX (ECKSTEIN) jPfl Pure White Lead and linseed oil make not only a cheap paint V per gallon but a very durable paint as well. Ask for Our Free Painting Helps

Ladies of the G. A. R. to Be Inspected Thursday Afternoon.

Milroy Circle, No. 3, Ladies of the .Grand Army of the Republic, will be inspected at their* hall in the court house, Thursday afternoon, Oct. 12th, by Mrs Dr. Manson, of Crawfordsville, who will arrive that afternoon at 3:15 o’clock. The inspection will begin immediately. All members are urged to be present.

Try the Depot Grocery’s 25c bulk coffee; nothing better on the market. We are just unloading our twelfth car of flour since the first of January, 1911. More flour than the balance of the merchants In the city have handled all together. Quality is what sells the flour. JOHN EGER.

WEATHEE FORECAST. Generally fair tonight and Thursday. Oct. 12.—Sun rises 6:08; sets 5:25.

Must Not Drive Across Park.

Teamsters must not drive across Milroy Park. Since the filling and leveling began many have driven across the point, destroying the work. It is hoped this notice will be sufficient to correct the abuse. GEORGE MUSTARD, City Marshal.

There has been an advance of 50 cents a barrel in flour, but we are still selling at the old price, “Aristos,” $1.40; “Lord’s Best,” $1.35; “Puritan,” $1.30, and “Citadel/’ $1.25. Every sack guaranteed or money refunded. . JOHN EGER.

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