Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1912 — Page 1

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Ham were Chicago visitors Sunday. i " '■' ~ : " ' • That home at Leavers bakery is delicious. Try it. John Braddock, Herman B. Tuteur and S. M. Haas were New Year's visitors in Chicago. &=aki John and Louis Moosmiller and sister, Miss Anna, went to Chicago Sunday for a visit with relatives. The only place in the city where you can buy. a large can of White Karo corn syrup for 10c is at John Eger’s. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Hunn and their granddaughter, Frances Stevens, pf Chicago, were New Year’s guests of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Nelson. Harry Gasper, of Lorenz, lowa, and Mrs. John Whittaker, of have been visiting their sister, Mrs. AlVa Simpson, for tha past. week. Misses Florence Keeney and Grace Coovert, who had been visiting at Mt. AVr, took a train in Rensselaer Sunday en route to their home at Jonesboro. J. W. Nelson, the old soldier who was recently committed to the asylum at Longcliffe, was parofed last week and was in Rensselaer a few days. O. K. Rainier returned Saturday from Oshkosh, Wis., where he had been visiting his daughter. Mrs. Rainier will remain there lor a couple of weeks. —— Mrs. Otis Brown, of Brookston, came Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Harve Miller, who will leave in a few days to Join her husband at Ashland, Kans. , i . = . ’ - Eat sailer kraut and try and live one hundred years. It costs only one cent a meal for each person. 25 cents a gallon for Silver Thread sauer kraut, at John Eger’s. . * ■ ’• —i■ •" Ben Hansom who is working at George Parklson’s east of town, returned yesterday evening from Lake Winona, where he visited far ten days with three of his children.

A. A. (Pell, the new county treasurer, moved here last week from Carpenter township, and is occupying Mrs. Elizabeth Alter’s house on Van Rensselaer and Rutsen streets. “The Best Ever" home made bread, cinnamon loaves, cakes, doughnuts, rye and graham bread and Boston baked beans at* Mrs. Green’s bakery. Order the day before. Phone 477. Mrs. E. S. Tillman came yesterday from Lebanon for a short vidit with' her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W King, Herself and husband sjMnt the Christ~mas vacation with his parents at North Manchester. - - - • • -- In renewing their subscription to The Republican, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hendricks, of Aberdeen, Wash., send Christmas greetings to their old friends. They have had a fine fall there, with considerable rain and so far only one light snow. "• | - ■ • J Samuel Hancock returned to Rr.m-*’ sey, Ind., Sunday, after a visit of eight days with his son, Charles Hancock, on the farm which the Lyons brothers, of Brook, recently purchased of W. N. Hill, a part of the McCoy land in Jordan township. Miss Mary Harper went to Brookston Sunday for a visit' until Tuesday wtth relatives. She will go to Greencastle Tuesday to*' renew - her studies at DePauw. Misses Muriel Harris, NeH- Meyers and Carrie Pierce will also return to DePauw Tuesday. - ’ "Mr, and Mrs. Frank 8.. Lyon and daughters Florence, Ladle, Nina mid Julia and son Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ha}l and daughter Martha, and lira. Marry A. Fawcett, of Delphi; Mrs. Eva Lyon, of West Lafayette, Mrs. Edward F. Mills, of Hamilton, MouL; and Mrs. Julia A. Healey, of this city, participated in a family reunion Sunday at the home of Oea A. Healey

The Evening Republican.

TONIGHT’S PBOGBAAI —* —• ■ LUDWIG FROM GERMANY. THROUGH DARKENED YALES. SATE YOUE COUPONS.

MAN SHOT FOLLOWING ROW AT MONTICELLO

Oran Day Said to Have Mortally Woended Harry Arrick —Resolt of Dispnted Card Game. THE SHOOTER MADE HIS ESCAPE L « • Officers Unable to Find Murderer—tlie Same Day Who Went Out of > Back Window When Officers Were After Him for Chicken Stealing. Harry Arrick, a painter at Monticello, lies at the point of death in -that city-JRlth a bullet hole below his heart. Oran Day, who fired the shoL, has so far eluded the officers, and will probably be hard to find. The shooting occurred in Montxeelto in the rear of a soft drink estab-. lishment conducted by Monroe Watkins. It is said that no one saw the shooting. Arrick is alleged to have conducted a poker joint over the Watkins place, and to have had a row with Day. The latter is said to have dared him to eome down stairs and to have used several oaths and threatened to shoot. Other participants of the game and those in the room are said to have beat a hasty retreat. Among those in the poker room, sd"it is alleged, was James Haynes, the Me Coysburg man who has been -o much in the limelight since his adventures with the game warden a year or so ago.

No one has beer f umd who seems to know just how the men got together. The soft drink establishment was filled with men, it is said,, when a bullet crashed through the back door of the place, here was a hasty exodus but not in the direction of the firing. All took the front door for their escape. Another shot was fired and then all was silent. A young man < named Watkins, a son of the propretor of the place is said to have gone dfco the scene of the firing and to have found Arrick on. the ground, and to have seen Day running away. It is thought that Arrick tried to make Day drop his pistol and probably struck him with the club, breaking the revolver. A bullet hole just below the heart showed where he ha 1 been hit' He was carried into the Watkins place , and a physician called. The bullet was some place in the body, probably in the abdomen, and could not be extracted. It was agreed Arrick could not survive, This, Monday afternoon, at about 2:30 o’clock, Arrick was still alive, but was sinking rapidly and there seemed no chance for recovery, Arrick was in Rensselaer some two years ago with Jim Deggerlng, the balloon man, and later worked here as a painter for Charlej Osborne. He is said to have been a very clever man and well thought of in his home town. Day had lived In MonticeUo for a couple of months. He worked on tbe stone road gang there. He formerly lived near Lee and is a brother of Pill Day, who, with Joe Hubbard, was arrested and brought to jail here on a charge of chicken stealing. His brother and Hubbard escaped conviction after having their eases venueti for trial to Kentland. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Gran Day at that time and deputy Gas Grant and the Monon marshal went to make tbe arrest. When *he officers were at the front door of the house be was in near Lee, he went out through a back window and Mk escape, lie has made himself scarce since that..time. Day lost his hat In the alley where the shooting took place. No trace whatever of him was found. He is married and has a wife and two children. He did not go to his home. Sheriff Price, of White county, thought ha might to this cotstfcr and found a hiding ptgee among nw of his odd friends, Hajng&s or Hubbard or other* of that gagg. Sheriff Price UK Grant accompanied him to Bales' ' ; A'' _ ' £

TttiU—rt January X, 1897, a* smmA class stall matter, at tits poat-omc# at Xteasaslasr, Indiana, under tits act ot March 3, 1879.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1912.

MRS. RALPH MARSHALL DIED IN CALIFORNIA.

Inflammation of the Bowels Caused Sadden Death of Estimable Former Resident of Rensselaer. Mrs. Ralph W. Marshall, wife of the former prosecutor of this judicial circuit, and for many years a lesident of Rensselaer, where she has innumerable friends, died Tuesday, 26th, from inflammation of the bowels, only a month lacking a day from the date of hes son, Joe Marshall, was killed at Willits, Cal. Her death took place at their home at Seabright, a suburb of Santa Cruz, Cal. She had beep sick but a few days. It has not been learned here whether the body was burled at Seabright or whether it was taken to Willits and buried by the side of her son Joe. Mrs. R. W. Marshall was one of the truly excellent women of Rensselaer and during her long life here was identified with many of the leading patriotic movements of the city. She was a member of Milroy Circlo Ladies of the G. A R. and kept up a correspondence with some of the members since her removal to the west four years ago. Her sudden death will be sorrowful news to her many friends in Tasper county.,

HURRY AND SIGN

If Yon Want a Share of Stock In the Co-operative Store. Many of the best and most influential citizens have taken stock in the new store plan, because besides the dividends assured at the end of th<> year, the monthly discount on the purchases makes it one of the most liberal business propositions ever offered. It will be a safe, strong co *- poration. One share of stock costs but $25 and entitles the holder to all the benefits, and yon should see Mr. Lee at the Home Grocery* at once and get in for one share at least. No money required at once.

Miss Nellie Scott Got the Fony Given Away by VanArsdel.

A finely marked little Shetland pony was given away last Saturday by VanArsdel, the merchant. A large crowd gathered at his store that afternoon to witness the award. Many little boyß and, girls had built up high hopes' that they would get the pohy. Miss Nellie Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Scott, of Jordan township, was successful, and took the little equine home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Qrube, who were called from Chadburn, N. C., about a month ago to attend the funeral of her grandfather, Michael Zlck, of Tefft, were euesto last week of her aunt, Mrs. Bruce White. They returned to Tefft last Friday.

house but soon put in an appearance. He talked freeiy to the officers and claimed that he knew nothing of Day’s whereabouts. The officers went to several other houses but their hunt was fruitless. Hanes and Day are brothers-in-law. Day has a bad record, it is said, and was arrested In Lafayette once. An effort was made to get bloodhounds to pursue him, but owing to rain early Sunday morning their.,owner would not put them on the trail. It was expected that Watkins’ joint at Monticello will have a thorough Investigation. — Haynes is said to be a frequent visitor in Rensselaer and to.have been here Saturday morning and to have gone to Monticello in Company with a man named Beckman, who lives near McCoysborg.

LOCAL MARKETS. - Wheat—B6. /_ Corn—6l. f - Orts—4B. • j Chickens—B-0. Turkey*—lß. '* j - ’ old Gobblers—lo. Ducks—9. .Geese—7. j. 21 ' '±:, „ Roosters— i, 2 Rabbits—3. Veals—6-9. Eggs—2B. Butter—B6-28. WEATHER FORECAST. - - Fair and colder tonight. Cloudy 9 Co# * t , v a*' - - f f V - • * i-;* '<*

NEW AUDITOR AND TREASURER TAKE OFFICE.

Joseph P. Hammond Succeeds James N. Le&theraan sad Alson A. Fell Jesse D. Allman. The terms of office of James N. Leather man, county auditor, and Jesse D. Allman, county treasurer, expired Dec. 31st, and their successors, Joseph P. Hammond and Alson A Fell, respectively, took their offices today, Monday. Both had previously flled personal bonds. The outoing officials can not fee commended too highly for their excellent service in office. Both are men of high qualifications in a clerical way, both are industrious and both have a high regard for duty. A previous knowledge of bookkeeping, the Ahility to write legibly and neatly, natural qualifications of accommodation, and a desire to administer the offices the best interests of the people, have combined to make the outgoing officers popular and their terms of service a pleasure to all who had business to transact with them. Both men are republicans. Mr. Leatherman was county auditor for eight years and Mr. Allman was in office four years. The cause for mentioning their politics is to substantiate the claims heretofore made in The Republican that it has been the aim and the unvarying custom of the republican party to nominate for office men of ability, worth, honor and high citizenship. It is a great pleasure to be able to commend* 1 ’ men even higher when they retire from office than they were commended when they entered upon their public service, and this we are able to do in the cases of Messrs. Leatherman and Allman. Mr. Lealherman will go to the First National Qpnk, succeeding Mr. Hammond as the assistant cashier. Mr. Allman will leniain for a short time as, an assistant to Mr. Fell in the treasurer’s office. He expects to move from Rensselaer because he believes there are better opportunities elsewhere. Not only will Mr. Allman be missed, but also his entire family, who have made , friends in the church, Social and educational circles of the city. . Of the ingoing officials also good things may be said. Mr. Hammond has been a bank clerk for a number of years and 'before that a school teacher. He Is highly qualified and will be a worthy successor of Mr. Leatherman. Mr. Fell is leaving the farm where he has resided for many years. He recently retired as trustee of Carpenter township, which office he cap : ably administered. That he will soon become acquainted with his new field of labor there is no doubt. Mr. Fell's wife, whom he married shortly after his election-to the office he will fill,, was for a number of years a Methodist evangelist. It is presumed that she win take an aettvrlnterest Inchurch work here and prove a great advantage in both church and educational fields. , That the new officers will meet up to the high requirements of the offices they fill is confidently expected, pected. • Another new official to take qflle? today was William H. HPrshman, who succeeds John F. Pettet as commissioner of the first district. Mr. Hershman is a democrat, otherwise all right, so far as we have been ahle to learn- Mr. Pettet has been a good of fleer and has done all in his power to administer the affairs of the county progressively aud economically. The commistoners’ board is - now democratic, C. F. Stackhouse being the other democratic member. Charles T. Denham, of Carpenter, the third mem ber of the a republican. The next change among county officers will be the retirement on May Ist of County Clerk Charles C. Warner, who will be succeeded by Judson H Perkins. The new officials held an informal reception to friends and acquaintances today, serving cigars, apples, candy, etc., according to taste. - We are selling three times as modi of our fancy butterlne as we are butter. Only 20c a pound at John Eger’s.

t » WM i " Fine Silver-Plated Orange Spoons and Teaspoons Given away Absolutely Free to purchasers of Starr’s Best Coffee,Jhe Coffee on the market, and at the lowest price, quality considered. Come and see, C, C. STARR «fc CO. - ■>.., .*v ..> . , • w. y*v » i- i-t <* j*'-.

M. E. DEDICATION WILL OCCUR NEXT SUNDAY.

Enlarged and Remodeled Church to be Consecrated to Service of God at Morning Hour. Trinity M. E. church, which for sevproi months has been undergoing extensive enlarging and remodeling, will be dedicated next Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock, and the dedication service will continue throughout the day and the following week. The program of dedication has been published and is being circulated by the pastor, Rev. Charles L. Harper, under whose energetic and enterprising efforts' the church improvement was undertaken and brought to completion. " ;~v' •. The program for Sunday follows: 9:30 a. m. Sunday School. “Occupation Day.” The Sunday School will occupy their new. class rooms. We want five hundred present on this first Sunday. —10:30 a. m. Dr. A. T. Briggs, presiding. Sermon by Dr. W. O. Shepherd, of Chicago, followed by Dedicatory service. Special music by Trinity choir. - 6:00 p. m. Epworth League. Leader O. H. McKay. We want every Epworthian present. 7:00 p. tin. Rev. H. L. Kindig, presiding. Sermon by Dr. W. O. Shepherd. The following program is for the week and a special invitation is extended to former pastors of the church: " i ■ Monday night, Jan. 8 Rev. Kindig. Tuesday, Jan. 9.... Rev. C. W. Postlll. Wednesday, Jan. 10. .Rev. A. W. Wood. Thursday, Jah. 11.... Dr. R. D. Utter. Friday, Jan. 12... .Rev. T. F. Drake. Mrs. Delos Thompson's Thanksgiving chorus will furnish music two nights, and Trinity choir the other nights during the week. Every member of the church is a committee of one to invite friends to these services. Come and enjoy these services. Friday, January 6, 1912, the Methodist Brotherhood gives a slx o’clock dinner to men in our new dining room. One hundred and thirty-five men have been invited. Drs. "Briggs nnd Kindig have been invited to be present. January 14, at 7:00 p. m. our union revival servioes begin. The first week will be held in Trinity Methodist Church, Horace. J. Kurtz, of Moody Institute, leading the music;

BRING A FRIEND.

Everybody who holds a share m the new co-operative store should now bring a friend. You can do him no better turn and we would then be ready to launch the institution. The subscription paper is at the Home Grocery. Don’t delay; ask At once.

= m ford 4-Cylinder, Shaft-Driven Touring Car $690 Complete When we say COMPLETE, we menn magneto top, glass frost, speedometer, Are lamps, generator and tools. Over 1150 worth es equipment*. John M. Knapp, Agent Phone 181. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ASK FOR DEMONSTRATION. FORD REPAIRS IN STOCK.

IDA SHREEVES ARRESTED FOR FORGING CHECK.

Fifteen-Year-Old Girl Who Lived. With Parents hi Bene seiner In Tails at Gas City. Ida Shreeves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Shreeves, was arrested at Gas City last Friday on a charge of forgery. The check which she is alleged to have cashed was drawn ou the State Bankof Oil laboro, and was for sls. She was taken to the sheriff’s office at Mancie. is daisied that the girl stole a watch at Mnncie *i few months ago but on accoaat of her tender age was not prosecuted. The charge of forgery against her will be tried in the juvenile court and It is probable that the girl will be sent to the reform school. Her father, S. R. Shreeves, claimed to be a preacher. He was In poor health during the years the famll.' lived In Rensselaer and unable to work, but he was a shiftless old man and had a large family of dependent children for whom the mother tried for some years to provide by hard work. The family moved about from one old house to another and never paid rent and very little else. An older Shreeves girl was found to have pilfered several money d roWers whe* the family lived here. It will be no surprise that she has shown a criminal disposition, for there were some strong hereditary tendencies.

Little Son of Jesse Wilson Broke Right Arm Sunday.

Wasson Wilson, the 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson, of Hammond, who has been staying with his mother at the home of her father, Captain Wasson, since the latter’s sickness, fell Sunday with his hands in his pockets and sustained a fracture of bis right arm, near the shoulder. Dr. Washburn was called and applied his x-ray machine to locate the fracture. The ball of the humerus was broken off and the little chap will be laid up for some time.

Couple Married Saturday at Home of Gilbert Albin.

Miss Stella Mae Nelson, of Tefft, and Mr. Fred St Snyder, of San Pierre, were married Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Gilbert Albin, the ceremony being pronounced by Rev. C. L. Harper, of Trinity M. d. church.

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