Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 199, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 August 1912 — Page 1

No. 199.

Che Gayety Birdome BEN F. BARNES, Manager Jenesse & Meller In Singing, Talking, and Italian Serenading This is a good, clean act, and worthy of your patronage. Don’t fail to see and hear them, for they come highly recommended. “WHEN ROSES WlTHEß”—Showing country home preferred to city life. “THE DESERT SWEETHEART”—Presenting G. M. Anderson. “ANNUAL INSPECTION AND REVIEW OF LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT”— Capt. C. C. Lemhansen, drill master.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Francis Morrow went to Morocco today on business. Johnny Weber made a business trip to Roselawn today. Mrs. L. McGlynn went to Foresman for a few days’ visit. Mrs. Alex. Hurley and two children went to Monon today. . ’ —Mrs. I. J. Porter went to Peoria, 111., for a week’s visit with friends. Hamilton & Kellner sell the Weber, Columbus and Buckeye wagons. Brown Lamborn, of Remington, is spending the day with friends here. „ Frajik Potts left Cor Hamilton, N. Dak., today, where he will work during the harvest season. Mrs. James Maloy went to Steger, 111., for an indefinite visit with her son, Dr. Bernard Maloy. Miss Bertha Allen, of Chicago, came tbday for a few days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. True D. Woodworth. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arnott and children returned today from an extended visit with relatives at Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. R. P. Benjamin and daughter, Mrs. Calvin Cain and children, went to Lake Village today for a two weeks’ visit with friends. Mrs. Mary E. Rockwell and Miss Enid Lyon, of Chicago, are visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scheurich. Misses Meta and Florence Wohlegemuth, of Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ramp and family for a few days. Miss Edna Dillenback, of Chicago, who is visiting with Everett Brown and family, of Barkley township, went to Monon to spend the day. • Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Devereaux, of Kankakee, ■ill., returned to their home after two or three days’ visit here with J. C. Bristow and family. Mrs. Fred Coen and three children, of Cleveland, Ohio, came today for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Judson Maine® and W. S. Coen and family. . Mrs. A. H. Keeney, of west of town, and daughter, Mr®. W. A. Shindler, left today for Great Falls, Montana, for a two months’ visit with relatives. Mira. Helen Teagarden-Sanders, of San Antonio, Tex., who has been visiting Mrs. Charlotte* George and family for a couple of weeks, went to Chicago today. Miss Minnie Scheurich, who is now employed at Kewanna, ill., is spending a two Weeks’ vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scheurich, and other relatives here. Ray and Lee Adams left today on a prospecting trip through the south. They will spend the greater part of their time in the Black Belt of Alabama, near Demopolis, where Winifred Pullin is located.

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The Evening Republican.

Miss Elizabeth Buck, of Chicago, is visiting friends at Mt. Ayr for two weeks. Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, laborers, rely on Dr. Thomas* Eclectic Oil. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises. Should be kept in every home. 25c and. 50c...?:'■ Dr. E. N. Loy returned today from Piqua, 0., where, with his wife and son, Robert, he has been visiting his father. Mrs. Loy and son went on to Columbus, where they will remain until about September Ist. Joseph Meyer and son Frank, of Pittsburg, Pa., are visiting his mother, Mrs. Wm. Meyer, and other relatives here. They expect to go to Danville, 111., tomorrow to visit their brother and uncle; Frank P. Meyer. Judge Clark’Price, brother of M. B. Price, of Rensselaer, has been renominated for state senator from eight counties of southwestern Kansas without opposition, which shows the'high esteem in which -he is held by the republicans of that state. R. E. Orahood returned today from a two months* prospecting trip, most of which time was spent in Nebraska, He looks on the country around Hastings, Neb., with much favor and he and his wife will probably move there the latter part of this week. “Pure political buncombe and a whole lot of fuss about a trivial matter,” was the way Representative Anthony, of Kansas, described the Major Beecher B. Ray incident in the investigation of the war department being conducted by a house committee. The judicial convention of Jasper and Newton county republicans will be held at Mt. Ayr tomorrow, at 1 o’clock, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for prosecuting attorney for the 30th judicial circuit, to be voted for at the November election. I D. Hatton and-daughter, Miss L. A. Hatton, and his brother, W. L. Hatton, of Whittier, Cal., left today for Kankakee, IIL, where they will attend the 50th anniversary of the 7sth Illinois Volunteers tomorrow. W. L. Hatton arrived here Sunday and came purposely to attend the reunion. Alvin P. Hovey post, G. A R„ of Indianapolis, which was organized shortly after the death of Governor P. Hovey and named for him, has surrendered its charter. Transfer cards to the other posts of the city will be given the members. ' Death diminished the membership until there were only thirty-six on the roll. Peter Papaz, of Joliet, 111., was in LaPorte Friday and made arrangements for the Renting of the third floor of the Guenther building for the establishment of a business college which is to etart in LaPorte September let * The postoffice* at Bourbonnais, 111., was robbed for the fourth time last Wednesday nighj. The safe was demolished by the .explosion. The robbers got S2O in cash and left S2OO In stamps in the safe.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA. TUESDAY. AUGUST 20, 1912.

FRANKFORT BANKS CASH TWO FORGED CHECKS.

Stranger Gets Away With $4,000 Last Heard of In Indianapolis Monday. . The American National and First National banks of Frankfort were made the victims of a forgery Monday morning by which they are losers in the sum of $4,000. ■ . Entering the First National Bank, a stranger presented a check calling for $2,750, made payable to O. C. Carter and apparently signed by M. B. Fisher, a local real estate man. On offering the check the forger stated that he was an heir to the Carter estate and that the money represented his share of the sale of some land Saturday -to Mrs. Queen Harness by the Fisher real estate company. The bank officials knew of the sale of the land by Mr. Fisher and did not doubt the stranger’s statement and when he asked to open an account with the bank for SSOO he was handed the full amount of the check in bill®, sat down in the bank, counted the money, deposited SSOO and, taking his time, walked from the bank. A few minutes later he entered the American national bank and presented a check for $2,300 on the First National, made payable to Oscar Crabs and apparently signed by the J. T. Sims grain company. On presenting the check, the bank clerk called the grain company’s office on the phone to have some member of the firm vouch for the check, but all the members of the firm were out of the city, and as the man remained in the bank white, the call was put through the clerk believed the check was alright and permitted the forger to draw $1,395 and deposit the remainder. The discovery of the forgery was made when the cashier of the Clinton county bank was at the First national making the morning clearance. He questioned the genuineness of Mr. Fisher’s signature, and the check was taken to Mr. Fisher for his inspection and declared a forgery. After receiving the money froba the banks the forger went to a barber shop, where he had his hair cut, and later went to the Thurman & Jones garage and hired a machine to take him to Crawfordsville. He was driven from the city about 10:30 o'clock, and was therefore well on his way when the forgery was discovered at the noon hour. All efforts to locate the man, who was being driven by Bryce Thurman, were to no avail until word was received about 3 o’clock that the Frankfort machine and driver had been heard from in Indianapolis, and the case was referred to the Indianapolis police for handling. Young Thurman returned to Frankfort about 4:30 Monday afternoon and on reaching the garage was told he had been. driving a forger. The young man told of his experience, and offered to return to Indianapolis with Chief of Police Baker to see if the man could be located.

In speaking of Ms experience with the map young Thurman started that the man entered the garage, and asked ( what it would cost to be driven to Crawfordsville in an auto. Thurman offered to make the trip-for sls, and the man hired the machine, paying the money before starting. The two men went to Thorntown, where the forger asked Thurman to let him out until he could telephone Jo Crawfordsville, where, he stated, his sister was seriously ill. Soon after entering a store in the town, the man returned to the driven and asked to be taken to Indianapolis, stating that ;his sister had been taken there for an operation. Thurman drove the man into the city and let Mm out of the oar at Illinois and Washington streets, where he lost track of him. Thurman stated that the man showed no signs of nervousness and before leaving him in Indianapolis the man purchased'a raincoat and had asked Mm to remain in the city for a “big time” during the evening. Z Last night telephone communications from Hartford City asked for a description of the forger, and when this was given, the Hartford "City authorities declared it' tallied with that of Orville Hodson, who two weeks ago passed st forged check on a bank in that place and who later confessed the crime and took officers to the place he bad, hidden the money, on his father’s' farm, near Upland. -It was also reported that he had fled from his home Sunday, jumping his bonds of $2,000, given for his appearance for trial there, and that he arrived in Frankfort Sunday night on a Clover Leaf train

We will pay two cents above market price for ear corn. HAMILTON £ KELLNER.

SUNDAY WAS BIG DAY AT FOUNTAIN PARK.

Gate Receipts Amounted to $1,065.45 About 6,000 People Were Present at Assembly. Fountain Park, Aug. 19.—Sunday was the banner day In. the history of the eighteen Fountain seasons. The gate receipts amounted to $1,065.45. Four huddred autos and between 5,000 and 6,000 people on the grounds. In all this vast assemblage of people and autos no accidents occurred. Visitors came from points within a radius of one hundred miles. A small army of motorcyclists swarmed over the park. Many of the cottagers entertained week-end guests. The weather was favorable and early in the morning every preparation possible was made for the comfort of the coming crowds. The new entrance for auto® on the north side of the park is one of the most noteworthy improvements of this year and all who came by auto route'spoke in highest terms of the ease and facility with which the machines were handled at the new gate with the crushed stone driveway and in the auto park among the shade trees at the in the old fair grounds. Splendid water, electric lights, shade, green turf, sanitary regulations and the Fountain Park spirit of welcome make it an ideal place for a week-day visit or a Sunday reunion of relatives and friends. Hundreds came Sunday who knew from previous attendance the physical comforts and mental pleasures offered by this little Chautauqua city in the woods. Today is Missionary day. Wednesday is C. L. S. C. day, when the local Chautauqua Study Club will conduct recognition or graduating exercises. Thursday is the time-honored Old Settlers Day, with an address in the afternoon by Hon. Samuel Ralston, democratic candidate for governor. Thursday night will bring the frolic of the season, fun, fest and all it may develop. Those who witnessed the line® of grotesque marchers last year and enjoyed the fun and nonsense of it all are anticipating even more this year, judging by the signs of recent preparation and the borrowing and lending in evidence. Friday the athletic sports and Saturday the childrens exhibition drills make a full week. The sermon-lectures by Dr. McMurty, the platform manager, given each week day morning, are very helpful and enjoyed by the crowds. The last Sunday, August 25th, offers an unusually attractive program: Dr. Terhune, of Huntington, who is here for a second season, and at 2:30 p. m. Benjamin Fay Mills. The -Ladies Spanish Orchestra and • the Taylor University Glee Club, are on for two concerts each.

Indiana Railroad Commission Favors Wheatfield Booster Club.

The Wheatfield Boosters were successful in their fight against the C. & E. I. Ry. for better passenger service along the line. Representatives of the Indiana railroad commission were present at a meeting held about two weeks ago at Wheatfield, and heard the arguments put up by representatives of both sides. After careful study they decided that the latter were justified in their demands and favored different location for a new depot at Wheatfield and the running of two south-bound and two northbound trains a day between LaCrosse and Goodland. The decision will probably go into effect October Ist-

Monon Wfil Run Special to Lafayette, Thursday, August 22.

The Tippecanoe County Fair will be hal'd at Lafayette all next week. The Monon will run a special train on Thursday, August 22, leaving Rensselaer at 7:45 a. m., and arriving at Lafayette at 9:29. time fare Lv. Rensselaer 7:45 $1.90 Lv. Pleasant Ridge 7:56 1.70 Lv. McGoysburgf.. 8:04 1.60 Lv. Lee ..8:11 1.50 Lv. Monon 8:25 L3O Ar. Lafayette . *.• 9:29 Returning, special train will leave Lafayette at 9:00 o’clock p. m., Thursday, August 22, 1912.

Have you noticed electric lighting system of the rs}-H car sold by John M. Knapp? The cars are equipped with 12-inch Bullet electric head tights and double parabolic lens, and 6-inch Bullet electric side lights with parabolic lens. The name—Doan’s inspires confidence—Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doan’s Ointment for skin Itching. Doan’s Regulets for a mild laxative. Sold at all drug store*.

NEW MERCANTILE BUSINESS FOR RENSSELAER SOON.

Traub & Selig is Name of New Firm To Open in Business Here About September First. A new merchantile business is to be established' in Rensselaer within the next month or six weeks by Messrs. Charles Traub and Victor E. Selig, both of New York City. Mr. Selig was here Monday looking over the situation and expressed himself as being very favorably impressed with the city and the general business conditions. Mr. Selig leased the room in the Odd Fellows building, qp Washington street, just north of the public square. They will deal exclusively in clothing and gents’ furnishings, and hope to be ready for business by September 15th. The firm will be styled “Traub & Selig.” Both are experienced business men and are modern and progressive in their methods. Mr. Traub has a similar business in New York City and also one at Chattsworth, 111. He and his family are now living in New York bat they hope to make Rensselaer their permanent home if a suitable house can be found.

Well Known Monon Brakeman Loses Power of Speech.

John J. O’Herren, for the pa®t fifteen years a passenger brakeman on the Monon, has lost his voice in a peculiar manner. After leaving his train at Louisville Sunday he was stricken with paralysis of the vocal organs and was taken to a hospital. The physicians in the hospital were puzzled at his case and he was transferred to St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Lafayette. The physicians are of the' opinion that O’Herren’s affliction is due to the strain on his vocal organs in calling out the stations during the many years of his railroad experience. O’Herren has been in good health and can understand everything that is said to him. Hi® power of speech is, however, lost, and the physicians entertain but little hope that he will recover his voice.

Drastic Pure Drugs Bill Passed by House Monday.

The bill introduced to congress by Representative Sherley, of Kentucky, democrat, which would make more drastic the pure food and drugs law as applied to patent and proprietary medicines, was passed by the house Monday. The bill would prohibit, under a heavy penalty, the publishing of claims for “cure alls” that cannot be substantiated or which have no foundation in fact. The legislation ia of importance to medicine manufacturers and would give the government a much greater authority over the trade in nostrums.

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. J HIRAM DAY. “Generally debilitated for years. Had sick headache, lacked ambition, was worn out and all run down. Burdock Blood Bitters made me a well women.”—Mrs. Chas. Freltoy, Moosup, Conn.

Another Calamity! Yes, he’s dead; but he left no life insurance. I understand he was somewhat involved, and left : quite a family. Do you want your widow to- live as well as your wife ? ’ f Shall your children be dependent on charity, or shall they be educated and grow up as you now desire ? Have you made ample provision for your own future ? There is a way to provide against all such contingencies. T The Northwestern Mutual will step in\with a, check when you have cashed in yours. Life insurance companies in the United States and Canada paid 1592,640,000 in 191 1 in death claims and dividends. x Are you amply insured ? * Your rate will never be cheaper than now. Call or write for a proposition of the foremost policy contract in America. Rensselaer, Indiana. C. ARTHUR TUYEUfc, Agent

WEATHER FORECAST. Cloudy and somewhat cooler in north. Probably showers in south portions tonight. Wednesday fair.

Sixty-Two Persons Enjoyed Picnic Dinner Sunday.

Many friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Anderson Jenkins on South Weston street Sunday in honor of her son, Jesse and family, who are visiting her for a few days. The guests brought lunch and a big dinner was spread on a table on the lawn. Among those present and Mrs. J. P. Green and son; Jesse Jenkins and family; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurley and children; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Yeomen and children; Mr.and Mrs. Jack Stanley and children; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Morgenegg and children; Steve Brusnahan and daughter, Lucy, and her two friends. Misses Ada and Allee Cull; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Osborne and his cousin, Bert Avis; Mrs. Charles Jenkins and children, ot Wheatfield; Misses Nellie and Ruth Gilmore, of DeMotte; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jenkins and children and Newton and Lincoln Jenkins, ot McCoysburg; Vilas and Cleveland Price; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shide; Mrs. Mary Deere and children; Mrs. Rachel Scott; Miss Marie Stringer; and Miss Mary Faris. After dinner was served the young folks made ice cream. There were 62 persons present and all had an enjoyable time. A group picture was taken of (the guests before they departed.

Celebrates 76th Birth Anniversary Of Mrs. Martha Donnelly.

In honor of the 76th birthday of Mrs. Martha Donnelly, seventy-one persons, mostly relatives and a few old friends, gathered at the home on North Cullen street, or her son-in-law, J. E. Walter, Sunday at noon and held a picnic dinner in the J. B. Martindale yard. Those present came with well filled baskets and an excellent feast was spread on the lawn. The afternoon was spent in conversation. All had a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Walter, parents of J. E. Walter, were there. Mr. Walter was the oldest person in the crowd, being 82. Rev. Father Daniel, of St Augustine’s Catholic church, and Father Sauer, of St Joseph’s College, were guests. Those present from out of town were E. E. Plempton, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and John Kelper and family, of Plymouth, who drove here in their automobile yesterday.

Seventy-Five Cent Excursion to Chicago, Sunday, August 25th.

The Monon will run another excursion to Chicago on Sunday,- August 25. The train will start at Greencastle and arrive here at 9:15 a. m., Rensselaer being the last stop. The base ball attraction will be the Cubs vs. Boston. Round trip fare only 75 cents.

Auto prices to Fountain Park.

I will make daily trips to Fountain Park during the meeting of the assembly for $1 for the round trip, four persons to a load. Phone orders to No. 80. TONE KANNE.

If you want a corn binder buy the Milwaukee. It is the best on the market Sold by Hamilton & Kellner.

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