Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 253, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 October 1911 — Page 1

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS.' Mrs. G. F. Meyers is in Chicago today.,- ' .. '• Good big lump coal, 13.75 per ton, at Hamilton & Kellner’s. Mrs. John R. Lewis and Miss Ruby Gratner are spending today in Chicag°. Bat Mrs. Green’s Home Made Bread. "The Best Ever.” See ad tn Classified Column, or Phone 477. C. S. Engle, of Goodland, formerly a resident of this county, was a Rensselaer visitor today. Go to Everett Halstead’s public-sale in Newton township next Monday and buy an extra good' milch cow. We handle, the Grain King scoop board. HAMILTON & KELLNER. < The ladies of the First Baptist church will hold a market in the Odd Fellows building, Saturday, October A fine line of farm implements for sale by Everett Halstead at his/big public sale in Newton township next Monday., .. VS Granville Moody and Ed Randle went to Chicago this morning to visit the stock yards with a view to buying some cattle to feed on their farms. Warner Bros, will give away a fine lantern Saturday, Oct. 28. How long do you think it will burn the first time ills filled with oil? Mrs. G. W. Childers went to Lafayette last evening to attend the district convention of the W. R. C. Mrs. Childers will act as outer guard during the convention. Just received another car of the genuine cook stove coal, from Jackson Hill, Ohio. ' ; HAMILTON & KELLNER. The | Federation of Womens Clubs Is haying its annual meeting at Indianapolis this week and is being attended by Mrs. George A. Williams, Mrs. J. H. Chapman, Mrs. J. D. Allman and Mrs. A. F. Long. Ladies desiring millinery and dressmaking, also ladies* tailoring, call on Mrs. H. A. Cripps, over Trust and Savings Bank. ; _ Earl Bruner is slowly recovering from a hard tussel with the rheumatism. He is able to be up and about the house some but is not able to get out doors yet. He is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bruner. 7 I t ,, H »„ Dr. A. C. Merry, of Mt. Ayr, was in Rensselaer a few hours this morning, having come here from Chicago, where he. had taken Newton Lyons, an aged citizen of Mt ’Ayr, to have ,an operation performed for the removal of gSSfads from his eyes. Sol Hall, of Union township, brought t» a big turnip a few days ago and ft Is attracting quite a little attention in The Republican window. J. M. Sauter also brought in a big cow beet that makes the turnip look like an infant. It is also displayed at this office. Sheriff Bill -Ho6ver, who Is drlying a Ford machine, found ..that he could not stop it quite go easily at the one he hhd formerly driven and while at Remington a few days ago he ran into the depot, but states that he did not move the depot more than eight feet off its foundation. He now has a firmer grasp on the tendencies of his new car and hopes to avoid collisions with anything bigger than bls car. ■■ ' A - & J. C. Watson, of Gillam township, the youngest old soldier in Jasper Maty, was down today, paying taxes and transacting other business. Mr. Watson served in the 139th Indiana regiment near'the close of the war. - Every one, in Gillam township is so are re*x£ for corn husking as soon * ** ' •

The Evening Republican

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*■ R. D? Thompson made a business trip to Chicago today. j Calling Cards, printed or engraved, correct size and type, at this office. --- - -— ,i .' 1 "Have your plana tuned by Otto Braun. Leave your order with any of the band-boys. , ■ x ’ ■ One hundred head of cattle tor sale at public auction at Everett Halstead's public sale in Newton township next Monday. Robert J. Tracewell, controller of the treasury, is being “touted” by his friends for the republican nomination for governor of Indiana next* year. • VS?' . 'Mike Kuboske, machinist at the Rensselaer Garage, hhs purchased of Boyde Porter, the former/©r. Horton property occupied by Harrison Wasson. The consideration is understood to have been $3,000, 7 ;j ;; If you are in need of good driving horses, single or double, and lady broke, be sure to attend Everett Halstead’s sale in Newton township nexfe Monday. See the list of property for sale elsewhere in this issue. Dr. Oscpr H. Mann, first mayor and 'for forty-five years p resident of Evanston, died last night from injuries suffered in a fall yesterday. The accident occurred at the Doctor’s home in Gobleville, Mich. - ,•<'■■■■7; ■ Everett Halstead will have some extra fine milch cows for sale at his auction in Newton township next Monday. Anyone wanting an extra good milker should attend this sale. ..- Mrs. Leota M. Jones, mother of C 8. Chamberlain, had the misfortun - about three weeks ago to fall down the basement steps at her Chicago home and to suffer severe injuries, tearing the ligaments pf one lower limb and cracking the bone of one below the knee. Mrs. Chamberlain has been at her home for the past week. '-J - Dr. S. H. Moore’s Overland - runabout eut several didos yesterday afternoon. John Braddock, of the Maxwell garage, was showing him some of the peculiar tendencies of the critter and when the doctor thought ho had mastered them he started with. Braddock to the garage. They did not go far until the doctor lost his control of the machine and jumped up the curbing at B. J. Moore’s residence and, crashed through a fence, ending up in the garden. Fortunately neither the Doctor nor Braddock were seriously injured. The doctor Is having some trouble to master the' machine. \ The Republican was quickly taken up on the statement that Bteve Comer was probably the oldest native resident of Jasper county. Tie seems to be quite a little ways down the line, and from what Information we are able to gather, John Tom Culp Is the oldest resident born, in the county. He was born Dec. 2nd, 1836 and will be 75 years old Dec. 2, of this year. W. H. Randle was born in December, 1888, Sam E. Yeoman in 1839, D. H. Yeoman In 1841 and W. R. Nowels In 1846. Daye Yeoman had a brother, Jefferson Yeoman, who is said to have been the first white person born In Jasper county. His father, Joseph D. Yeoman, lived tn a log cabin which was situated about the location of the Rensselaer Garage and it was there Jefferson was born. Dave was born In Union, then a part of Marton of our old friends who may be able to furnish names of other residents born in the latter thirties or early forties. ' it you want to secure a good horse attend Everett Halstead’s pnblic sale in Newton township next Monday. Their horses are standard bred, and you will find some excellent driving horses, single and double, and lady broke. See the list elsewhere In this

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1911.

Widow Named As Executrix in Last Will of James Matheson.

|' r '‘ '■ ' .yy,. . ' haro nrlntoH <n full • nere printed in mu. ■< rfftl* 1 nvaii j am * ** ‘James Mathepon. ".' This is the last will and testament of m ? , James Matheson, of the city of Rensselaer, in the county of Jasuary, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and eleven. Firstly, I will and direct my executrix hereinafter named, to. pay hit my just debts, funeral and testamentary exposes as conveniently may be after my decease. . f Secondly. I will and devise and bequeath unto my wife, Jqnnie (Halls) Matheson, all my property, both real estate and personal, including my iife insurance in the Modern Woodmen of America, except the sum of fifty dollars to be paid to my daughter, Mrs. George W. Reed. . '-Thirdly, i appoint my wife, Jennie. Matheson, to be the executrix of this, my will. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand the day and year above written. James Matheson. ■< Signed and published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who at hjs request and in his presence of each other hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses. -Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Joseph P. Hammond. The will was Written by Mr. Matheson is a clear and legible hapd and ii free from any changes, of any kind and there is not an ink blot on the paper. Apparently he knew just what he wanted to say when the will was written and said it in a clear and concise manner, not calling into counsel ah attorney. Mrs. Matheson, who was named as executrix, qualified Wednesday, filing a bond in the sum of $6,000. George Al Williams acted as his attorney. Mr. Matheson, prior to hid second marriage, deeded to his only cMId, Mrs. George Reed, the Mathesop farm of 240 acres located at the northwest border of the city. Included in the bequest to the widow is the Matheson cottage home on north Cullen street, an insurance policy of SI,OOO in the Modern Woodmen of America, and money In bank, the estate being valued at about $5,000. It is Mrs. Matheson’s plan- after settling up some business affafts here to visit relatives In her former home in Canada and then' return here and probably to make this city her home. She has made many friends here and All will be pleased to know that she contemplates returning to Rensselaer.

Franeesville Butcher and Jasper County Girl Married.

Elza M. Coffel, proprietor of a butcher shop and one of the rising young businessmen of Francesville, and Miss Mae E. Hoker, sister of Lewis Hoker, who has recently been making her home with her sister, Mrs. Orville Lambert, west of this city, were married this Thursday' morning at 10:30 o’clock at the residence of Rev. W. G. Winn, pastor of the Christian church,' to which place they were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lambert After the ceremony, the groom, who has a number of acquaintances in Rensselaer, called on his friends and passed around some real good cigars, the kind a happy groom ought to give out Mr. and Mrs. Coffel went to Francesville in the afternoon, where the groom has a cottage furnished ready for their occupancy. Mr. Coffel whs formerly a member of the Francesville ball team and has many friends in most of the towns. In this section of the state. 1$

New Cases Filed.

The Connecticut Mdtual Life Insurance Co. vs. Frank Reamy. et al, foreclosure., , / Harvey Moore, et al, vs. Aug. Gombert. Foreclosure of mechanics lien. State of ex rel, Steve Brusnahan vs. John 8. Lakin, surety of peace proceedings.

Lecture Course Dates.

Nov. 27.—Parlette, lecture. Jan. 23.-John Eber|y Co, concert Feb. M.-Laadon, impersonator. auartetto. ’ U uc.ee reu. o.—n. y. Adams, lecture.

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TRADE POSSIBILITIES OF THE PANAMA CANAL

k Will Be | Of Great Advantage in Commercial v Pursuits of Comtry. undertaken by the United States, certainly it would hot have been undertaken so soon, had its possible use to commerce been the only thing considered. The importance of a canal to the navy—made evident in the war with Spain—was what determined the government to act But now that Colonel Goethals has promised that the canal shall be ready for traffic in July, 1913, its commercial possibilities are being widely studied. The question of tolls, the probable effect on trans-continental railways, the, inevitable changes in foreign steamship routes, the effect upon American shipping—these are among the matters into which the great' transportation interests of the world are now making careful examination'. Probably the effect on American shipping and ship-building will be large. In one instance already the canal has begun to provide work for the Last month the Atlantic and Pacific Transport Company was organised with a capital of. fifteen million dollars. It will build fifteen large steamships for the ocean mail service between New York and San Francisco by way of the canal. Since all domestic commerce must by law be carried in American vessels, the formation of this company means fn itself much work for pur ship-builders. Shall American-vessels engaged exclusively in domestic commerce pay toll to the canal? In the Hay-Paunce-fote treaty we agreed to make'no discriminating charges against the traffic of any. nation; but some, arguing that this treaty applies only to International commerce believe thdt we may, if we. choose/permit American coast wise ships to without charge. Mafiy bills are now before Congress concerning this Important point, on which action is promised early in the next session. z, The cost ' of working the canal—a task for which a thousand men will be needed,—together with the interest on the cost of construction, will be from thirteen to fourteen million dollars a year—a fact that will have'an important influence in establishing the rate, of toll. The rates suggested range from fifty cents to two dollars a cargo ton. Colonel Goethals puts the maximum capacity of the canal at twenty-four ships a day. What effect the canal will have on the business of the great trans-conti-nental railway lines is causing concern to some Investors. Five of thos« railways cost more than the canal, and one of them cost twice as much. The railway companies, of course, are

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One railway president declafes th a. the roads will provide a service so! superior to that of the canal that the new waterway will be “filled with lily-pads.” Other officials fear serious damage to the business of the rail- j ways, and a possible panic in rail- [ way securities. Ten leading foreign steamship lines are planning to use the canal—a fact that means the complete transformation of the maps that show the regular lines of ocean travel. Aprop6s of this, the announcement of the Grand Trunk Railway that the wheat of Western Canada—a hundred million bushels every year—instead of ; being brought across the continent by train and shipped from Atlantic ports, wil be taken to Prince Rupert, the Pad way oathcanal, is particularly interesting.

Creamed Chicken Supper. At the Christian church next Wednesday, Nov. Ist, there will be served from 5 to 7 o’clock a creamed chicken supper, at 25 cents. The patronage of all is invited. Christian Church. Regular services in the 'Christian church next Lord’s Day at the usual hours. Bible school promptly at 9:30 a. m. Evening subject: “A True Soul’s 1 Tragedy.” - j

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Watch Out For Fellows Who Trade Pictures for Chfekeus.

. Two or more fellows are ntjw wording Jasper county on the scheme of trading cheap pictures for chickens. Thejr .travel through the country with a bunch of pictures in the front part of Jhe buggy and a chicken coop on the rear and by making all sorts of representations as to the value of their pictures they induce women and elome times the men to give several chickens for the pictures. C. C. Parks, of near Surrey, called The Republican office this Thursday afternoon and told how the solicitors tried to hold up his wife. Thor at first wanted eight chickens for a 'picture but finally came down to two and then she would not trade because she had seen an item in The Republican several weeks ago telling how these fellows worked up in Porter county. Mr. Parka learned that a neighbor of his had given eight good, fat hens for one of the pictures. He says that the pictures are very cheap and that he has seen them sell for about 35 qents. These solicitors will probably call on you within a few days and all should know that they are offering to trade on almost any basis and that their pictures' are really very cheap affairs.

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