Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 130, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 May 1912 — Page 1

No. 130.

OPENING GayetyAirdome Monday, Jone 3 BEN F. BARNES, - - Manger BILLY BOUGHTON’S Overland Show Has been engaged for this event, bringing to Rensselaer one of the Best and Strongest Vaudeville Companies En Tonr. LOOK AT THIS LIST OF PERFORMERS. NELAH, Queen of the wire. MILLIE St. CYR, French Niglclu. ANY BOUGHTON, Serpentine Dancer. THE LEANDOS, Premier Acrobats and Contortionists. HELEN NAY, Aerielist. BILLY BOUGHTON, Comedian. ' -■ <s».*r ARCHIE HINCHLEY, Song and Dance . Artist. WiII exhibit at Gayety Airdome all week, commencing Mon., June 3. TEN CENT'S TO ALL

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Fresh strawberries- every day at John Eger's. Mrs. Carrie D. Short has gone to Monon for a visit of several days. ■ ... Rex. D. Warner went to Indianapolis last night to be present for the automobile races today. Mrs. J. R. Sigler went to Englewood yesterday to visit with relatives for the remainder of the week. Miss Nettie Price iff improved much since her attack of heart trouble and is well on the road to recovery. George Hemphill came down from Chicago last night to spend Decoration Day with his parents and friends. John Sharp came down from Chicago Heights yesterday to spend Decc ration Day with his father, Joe Sharp. Mrs. Nellie Harris, of Kalamazoo, Mich., is visiting here for a few days with Benjamin Harris and family. Miss Josie Tyler returned to DeMotte today after a two weeks* visit here 'With her cousin, Miss Cora Bruner. - Vern Haas and Junior Benjamin, who are now working in Chicago, came last night to spend Decoration Day with home folks. Kenneth Allman, son at Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman, will return home Saturday from Boulder, Coi., where he is attending the state university, i Try our new, mild, full cream and brick cheese. JOHN EGER.

The Evening Republican.

Hot weather beverages: root beer, birch beer, sarsaparilla and ginger ale. Large quart bottles, 2 for 25c at John Eger’s. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jarrette, of North Webster, Ind., came Tuesday for several days’ visit with their son, B. J. Jarrette and family. Taylor McCoy and wife, of Chicago, visited friends here for a short while yesterday evening and then took the night train for Indianapolis to see the races. * ,Mrs. George Meadows, who was here to attend, the funeral of her brother, Holdridge Clark, Sunday, returned to her home in Watseka, 111., yesterday. Ray D. Thompson and Chas. Porter went to Lafayette yesterday evening, from where they will take an interurban car to Indianapolis to attend the automobile races. i “ Mrs. Simon’Leopold has been c6nflned to her home since Tuesday with a slight nervous trouble. Her condition is not serious and it is expected she will be out in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bellows and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman went to Remington this morning in Mr. Allman’s automobile, taking flowers there to place »n the graves of relatives.

Hurley Beam came down from Chicoga for a short visit. He was accompanied by Qeorge'Quill, an office boy, whom he told was to be introduced to -the two best women on earth. . Alfred Hickman and wife, of East HammonS, are spending the remainder of the week with his parents, Mr. and ~Mrs. ~Aarbn 'Hickman. Alfred Ts now a foreman in a chemical plant, where he has worked for the past eight years. You can secure Mica Special Roofing from any dealer in Jasper or Newton counties. If your dealer does not have it in stock, call me up and I will supply you direct. Prices the same everywhere. HIRAM DAY. f Cal Cain, the barber/ was able to return to his shop yesterday after an absence since Saturday. He had a severe case, of the grip. Owing to the fact that he has no barber at this time he had to leave the shop closed Monday and Tuesday. George Flint, the boy who was injured by the kick of a mule, is getting along nicely at the home of Henry Amsler. The physician today removed some of the stitches from the young man’s lip and it is healing up all right. He is now able to talk a little and seems to be on the road to recovery. Morgan L. Sterrett was over from the home of his brother-in-law, J. A, May., in White county, yesterday. He has determined to give up school teaching permanently and will engage in the practice of law. His brother, Floyd A. Sterrett, will graduate in June from the law department of the state university and they will form a partnership and open an office in Lafayette this summer.

Frank Hill shipped twenty head of cattle to Chicago Tuesday, but only sold five head, all cows, in yesterday’s market. They went at 6%. The rest of the ioad were - BomeTlner,fat 3-year-old steers which he held over for today's market He has not learned what price they brought. Last year Frank shipped a load that topped the Chicago market and we believe he holds the record’ price ever secured by a Jasper county man. Abouttwdhty Rensselaer people went to Indianapolis .on the 11:05 train last night and the 4:40 train this morning. A number of bthers went by auto. Delos Thompson drove down in bis new model Marmon car, J. J. Montgomery accompanying him. Fred Hamilton caught a ride with a party of Chicago tourists. Don Wright, Simon Thompson and Elmer Wilcox were among those who went by train. Passenger train No. 35, which does not stop in Rensselaer,* went through infpur sections last night, the extras consisting of solid sleepers filled with Chicago people going 4o the races. E. M. Thomas, Ellis Thomas and Riley Snyder, who have been doing carpenter work at the Otis ranch ail spring, are home to spend Memorial Day. All are from ten to thirty pounds light In weight and the. reason does not seem to be so much because they are overworked as because they are underfed. The boys don’t hesitate to deny the overwork charge and say that if it was not for the square meals they get here on Sundays they would ail have starved to death long ago It looks like there would have to be a more liberal issue of rations or s hew corps of carpenters before long.

Entered January 1, 1897, aa second clasa mall matter, at the pont-oflloe at Benaaelaer, Indiana, under the act of March 3, 1879.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 30 1912.

SERIOUS CHARGE FILED AGAINST W. P. MICHAEL.

“Coon Dog Bill" Made Defendant In Attempted Criminal Assault Action “Against Sister-In-Lnw. William P. Michael, who has been commonly called “Coon Dog Bill,” has been made a defendant in Justice S. C. Irwin’s court on a very serious charge preferred by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry Cook. The affidavit made by Mrs. Cook and her husband charges Michael with having caught hold of Mrs, Cook with the intention of Criminally assaulting her. It is alleged by Mrs. Cook, who is a daughter of Joseph G. L. Galey, that Michael came to their home, when her husband and father were absent, and followed her into a bedroom where she went to put some ironed clothes away; that he stood in the door and restrained her from leaving the bedroom, and made improper proposals to her and sought by force to carry his carnal suggestions into effect. Mrs. Cook says that she resisted him and screamed out and that he then plead with her not to tell her husband or father. After he went away, she says, she went across the fields and told her father and later her husband. The alleged attempt was made on May 17th. On May 22nd the affidavit was made before Moses Leopold, who is aiding Prosecuting Attorney Longwell in the state’s case. Constable Parks arrested Michael Wednesday, bringing him before Squire Irwin, who released him under SSOO bond, secured by J. A. Larsh, W. J. Wright, F. E. Babcock, D. S. Warner and J. H. Chapman. The hearing of the case was set for next Friday, June 7th. Michael’s wife is also a daughter of Mr. Galey.

Former Rensselaer Resident Died Wednesday Night.

A message came last night informing Warren Robinson of the death at 10 o’clock that evening of his brother, Frank, of lola, Kas. Warren was not aware of his brother’s serious condition until Tuesday, when he got a card from his sister, Mrs. Ida Ponsler, stating that Frank was very low. Frank had not been in the best of health for three or four years and somewhat over a year ago he suffered an attack of typhoid fever, from the effects of which he had never com-' pletely recovered. It was reported last fall that he had cancer of the bladder, but he would never submit to an .operation. It is presumed that that sickness, combined with his general weakened condition, was the immediate cause of his death. Frank Robinson was well known over Jasper county and up until 16 years ago, when he moved to Kansas, was a resident of Barkley township. He has been very prosperous in his adopted state and Though not in active business at the time of his death, he spent most of his time looking after business Interests. He was largely interested in the lola Tile and Brick company, of which his brother-in-law, Luther Ponsler, was president Frank .was 48 years of ag4 and the sixth child of Thos. Robinson. He is survived by a wife and three sons, Floyd, who is of age; Kenneth and Max. Also four brothers and one sisterr Harve, of Sentinel Butte, N. Dak.; Addison, of* Bloomfield, Mo.; Warren, of Rensselaer, and’ Mrs. Luther McKeever Ponsler, of lola, Kas., and a host of friends at his home and in Jasper county. Burial will take place at lola. It is not probable that Warren will attend.

Armenian to Speak at M. E. Church Sunday Evening.

K. Bagdasarian, a native of Armenia, will speak in the M. E. church Sunday evening, June 2nd, about the Armenian people, their ancient religion, about the Armenian massacres, and especially about the Armenian missionaries’ work in the orient K. Bagdasarian is graduated from Euphrates college, of Harpool, Turkey, and is well informed about the political, social and religious conditions of Turkish empire. He came to this country two years ago to complete his education and then go back to his people. Np doubt the address will be very interesting and instructive and absolutely free. Do not fail to hear him.

Thank Friends For Aid.

We wish to thank all th* friends who so kindly gave us coupons during the G. E. Murray piano contest, thus letting Elizabeth win the piano. Their constant aid during the entire contest irresponsible for her success and we are very grateful to all. ■ • ■ MRS. MAY WITHAM. ELIZABETH WITHAM.

GIRARD FIRST MAN KILLED IN CIVIL WAR.

CoL Edwin P. Hammond Quotes Record to Show Error In Badge Used At South Bend. Lafayette, Ind., May 29, 1912. Editor Republican: In an item in your paper of yesterday, relating to the return of the veterans from the state encampment held at South Bend, you speak of Mr. D. H. Yeoman calling at the office and exhibiting the badge containipg the small bust figure of John Auten, and setting forth that he was the first Indiana soldier to be killed in the Civil War. You add: “Here the claim had always bepn that the first Hoosier to be killed in the Civil War was Private Girard, of Jasper county.” The claim referred to is correct. Girard was a private in Co. G, 9th Ind., in the three months service, and was enlisted in Jasper county. I was Ist lieutenant in that company and was near Girard at the time he received the fatel shot. He was killed oh July 7, 1861. John Auten, a private in Co. I (enlisted in St. Joseph county) of the same regiment, was killed July 10, 1861. As to Girard being killed before Auten, I have a distinct recollection. I am corroborated by the official reports. In Volume 4 of the reports of Adjutant General Terrett, of Indiana, page 45, in giving the names of the members of Co. G, this memorandum appears opposite the name of William T. Girard: “Killed at Laurel Hill July 7, 1361.” In the same volume, at page 47, In giving a list of the members of it has this memorandum opposite the name of John Auten: “Killed at Bealigton, Va., July 10, 1861.” Girard was killed while our company was making a charge up Laurel Hill, driving in the rebel pickets. Bealington was a small village near the base of Laurel Hill, then in Virginia, now in West Virginia. iGirard was buried with the honors of war. His remains were subsequently brought to Lafayette, and now repose in Greenbush cemetery, in this city. The question as to who was the first man killed in battle in the) Civil War came up some years ago, when it was then claimed that Auten was the -first. I* then investigated the matter and found that the official records corroborated my memory. Girard was not onlv the first man from Indiana, killed In battle in the Civil War, buthewas the first man in the Union army killed in. battle. It is true that a short time previously a Massachusetts regiment enroute to Washington, while marching through, the streets of Baltimore, were assailed by a mob and several of the men killed, but this was not in battle. It is unfortunate that the state encampment, G. A. R.’ should give credeffce to a faTseTdstorTcal statement by permitting one of its badges to state that John Auten was the first man from Indiana killed in the war. That distinguished honor is due to the memory of William T. Girard, a brave Jasper county boy, EDWIN P. HAMMOND.

Monon Man Charged With Attempt to Commit Murder.

Monticello Journal. Albert Kuns was arrested at Monon Monday night on-a charge of assault and battery with Intent to commit murder. He gave bond for appearance for prelidminary hearing and came down yesterday morning to appear before Squire Marshal. The pjan assaulted William Thrasher and the trouble seems to have been over the, rent of a piece of property. Aftftrzdqnsultation with an attorney, Kunff concluded to waive preliminary hearing and fcave bond for appearance in ciruit court, which he did later in the day. The victim does not seem to have been seriously injured and it is not thought there is very much in the case. - ;

Next week I will publish the names of all the dealers of Mica Special Roofing in Jasper and Newton counties. HIRAM DAY. “Had dyspepsia or indigestion for years. No appetite, and what I did eat distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood Bitters reached the cause.” —J. H. Walker, Sunbury, Ohio. Dr. John Ellis, of Chicago, has been visiting here since Tuesday with his father, J. H. S. Ellis, and friends. His friend, R. S. Millner, a lawyer, who came with »him» returned to Chicago today. - _• When baby suffers with eczema or some itching skin trouble, use Doan’s Ointment A little of It goes a long way and it Is sate for children. 50c a box at all stores.

n' ■M k ■. - _ . ........ \ferefertk ise not Banked with as to those who HAVE ♦ A National Bank must conduct its Business according to the laws laid down by the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT at Washington, called the National Banking Act, Restrictions for the safety of depositors are embodied in this law, and the U. S- Treasury Department, through Its Bank Examiners, investigates National Banks regularly. Besides, there are men of character and financial responsibility behind our bank. Do YOUR banking with US. The First National Bank of Rensselaer, Indiana.

Logansport Booze Causes Delphi Boy to Commit Murder.

Wallace Thompson, 22 years of age, son of a Delphi butcher, while under the influence of liquor at Logansport last Saturday night killed a companian, Ray Kimener, by hitting him in the head with a brick. Tuesday Thompson was tried and sentenced to prison for life. He entered a plea of guilty. The Monticello Journal objects to our statement that “Bill” Nordyke is from that town. If Bill waited for some one to claim him he would be a man without a country, we expect. We understand that Bill hails from Seafield, which is between Reynolds and Wolcott. ’He should thus be credited to Monticello, his county seat -town, even though the esteemed editors of the Journal don’t feel inclined to view his residence with favor. He will be looked after here, however, for the next three or four months and may decide that it will be prudent to cut bootlegging out and return to farming, at which he is said to have worked indiiptriously and to have maintained the respect of the people up to a few years ago. Hiß~Ws partner; Messenger,oneof Governor Marshall’s pardoned murderers, wiH also be on our hands for a while yet. It Is hoped he learns a good lesson during- his punishment and will engage in som& honorable pursuit when he gets out of jail.

Michelin! I TIRE PRICES I I Reduced I I Effective Today! W ■ M * y 30 S Substantial Reductions on all sizes. -II h ' I I Size NEW PRICES Old Prices I I 34x4 $33.25 $35.75 I | . 36x4- 43.75 47.25 ■ 37x5 54.00 58.75 I THE SUPERIORITY of MICHELIN TIRES I IS RECOGNIZED ALL OVER the WORLD I I IN STOCK BY jlfl I The Willis Supply Co,, and I I The Rensselaer Garage. I H

HERE’S A HINT When you want to get rid of that “ready-made” appearance about your business suit, or your social suit, come here and let me make you a suit to measure. I promise you in advance that it will fully measure up to your expectations in fabric, faultless *fit, style and finish, and you will be more than pleased when you hear how reasonably I have charged you. Have a Spring suit made here now—for a test. JOHN WERNER, Tailor, Rensselaer, Ind.

WEATHER FORECAST. Fair Thursday; Friday fair and warmer.

Constipation causes headache, indigestion, dizziness, drowsiness. For a mild, opening medicine, use Doan’s Regulets. 25c a box at all stores.

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