Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1912 — Page 1

No. 212.

Clk Gayety JHrdome BEN F. BARNES, Manager Biff & DeArmo In Acrobatic Comedy and Singing. PITOIII TMIIUg? Hr.' TIBB’S CINDERELLA. THE SENORITA’S REMORSE—A chance acquaintance. THE LURE OF THE FOOTLIGHTS.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. All kinds of baled hay, straw and feed for sale by Hamilton & Kellner. Dr. E. N. Loy and George Reed went to Chicago today to see about purchasing an artificial leg. The Milwaukee corn binder, the best on the market. For sale by Hamilton & Kellner. Richmond Skinner, of Battle Creek, Mich., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Delos Thompson, and family. Lawn social at the Catholic church lawn by the Christian Mothers Wednesday evening. All come. Miss Louise Burk, of Attica, came today for a few days’ visit with her niece, Mra W. H. Parkinson. Mrs. E. M. Kuonen, of Barkley township, went to Reynolds today for a few days’ visit with relatives. The Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church at 2:30. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, of Barkley township, left today for ,a visit with friends kt Jamestown, North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Biggs, of Indianapolis, are spending their summer vacation here with 'his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Biggs. An extra gang, consisting of about thiry negroes, is working on the Monon laying 90-pound to the yard steel rails this side of Monon. R. W. Burris, of, Barkley township, went to Lebanon today fdr' a week’s visit with her mother, Mrs. Christina McMurray, who is now very ill Mrs. Alfred Hoover has returned recently from a two weeks’ visit with friends and relatives at Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon and Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, of Barkley township, left today for Jamestown, North Dakota, for a few weeks' visit with Samuel Holmes and family and Roy Scott. Miss Naomi Gregg, of Greencastle, who has been spending the summer abroad, returned here today to resume her duties as instructor of German in the high school. Miss Maude Leak, who has been making her home with her grandparents the past nine years, left this morning for Lafayette, where she will make her home with her mother, Mrs. Laura Dobelbawer. The Ladies of the Home Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Elmer Gwin, and after the regular business was attended to, Mrs. J. F. Warren, of Oklahoma City, who is corresponding secretary of the Oklahoma conference, gave a ?hort but very interesting address. The hostess then served light refreshments and all pronounced it a very;, pleasant meeting. A Classified Adv. will rent it.

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YOTERS! Remember your Second Opportunity to REGISTER is • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER SIXTH If You Want to Vote at the Coming Election YOU MUST REGISTER! Should You FAIL TO REGISTER You CANNOT VOTE!

The Domestic Science Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the public library. The subjects to be discussed are, “W!ays of Canning Vegetables,” by Mrs. George Healey; a paper on “How to Get Eggs in Winter,” by Mrs. Joe Pullins. You can secure Mica Special Roofing from any dealer in Jasper ,of 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. Ray Hopkins, who left Sunday for Fairfield, lowa, to teach school, will be an instructor in mathematics and will also coach the football team. Ray was for four years a star on the Wabash college team and should be able to develop a fine team in Fairfield. Asa B. Thompson, of Rantoul, 111., came today for a few days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nevill and family. He is a cousin of Mrs. Nevill. He has been laid up several days with a sprained ankle, sustained in stepping off of a thrashing engine at a farm near Rantoul. The R-C-H cars are equipped with demountable rims and an extra rim is furnished without extra charge with each car. This makes it possible for a lady to take a tour alone with pleasure, as she does not have to worry over the prospect of a blown out tire. Misses Florence Gorham and Bertha and Pearl Daniels entertained a number of girl friends'Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Pearl Daniels 'at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Irene Simpson. Light refreshments were served and Miss Simpson received many pretty presents. The ladies of the M. E. Aid Society met at the church Tuesday afternoon and after the report of the secretary and treasurer for the year, the following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Will Parkinson; vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Leslie Clark; secretary, Mrs. J. P. treasurer, Mrs. Elbert Harris. Third party candidates for representatives in congress were put in the field Friday night at Conventions held in each of the ten congressional districts of Cook county, 111. Crazed by illness, Isaac Bankhard, 51 years of age, discharged a target rifle into his head at his home in Peru Friday. The bullet penetrated his brain and caused instant death.

Intend denary l, 18*7, m neond «»»«■ matter, at the poat-aflm at Ban—laar. Indiana, wider the act of Kareh 3,187 t.

Mrs. Wialter Edward Schwind, corresponding secretary of the National Methodist Deaconess Society, will deliver an address at the M. E. church this evening. Her subject will be “Earth’s Hurt and Marred.” Her visit is in connection with the opening of the Watts De Peyster School for Girls. Mrs. Schwind talked at the school Tuesday afternoon, delighting all who heard her and one of her auditors called The Republican this morning to suggest that we urge all who possibly can to attend the meeting this evening. Mrs. Schwind is a woman of marked ability and is filled with interest in the work in which she is engaged. The noble work of educating girls who have but limited means is being performed by the deaconesses and they have made a splendid start with the school in Rensselaer, which should have the encouragement of our best people and the church should he filled tonight to hear Mrs. Schwind.

Third Party Weak In Vermont Election Held Tuesday.

The third party did not show up' very strong at the election held Tuesday • and Rev. Frazer Metzger, progressive candidate for governor, did not receive more than twenty per cent of the votes. In that state a clear majority is /lecessary for election of a governor and when there aye three or more active candidates it is almost impossible for one to get a majority over all. In the event of a failure to get such majority the legislature thkes up the matter and elects a governor. Although Allen M. Fletcher, the republican candidate, failed to get a majority, he did get almost twice the vote polled by the progressive candidate, and a republican legislature was chosen and will elect him when it convenes. In the legislature the republicans will have 110 members, the democrats 36 .and tiie progressives 14.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1912.

Decrease in School Enrollment This Year,

The city schools opened Monday with a decrease in enrollment from last year. The total enrollment for the day was 494, or a decrease of ten from last year. The enrollment by classes follows: —— : ———- First Grade —57. "Second Grade — 48r _ Third Grade —50, Fourth Grade—4s. Fifth Grade—37. Sixth Grade—=37. Seventh Grade —39. Eighth Grade —42. Freshmen—3o. Sophomore—46. Junior—36. Senior —-22. *, * The most notable decrease is in the enrollment in the Freshman class, dropping from 61 last year to 36 this year. There are 22 seniors this year. In 1911 there were 25 graduates. In 1911 the junior class had 36 students enrolled, showing that nine pupils have, for some reason or other, failed to report. Before the end of the week it is very probable that several more freshmen will have been enrolled.

Dragged Along Barbed Wide Fence by Runaway Horse.

Russel Prince, 24 years of age, son of Mrs. Lon Calton, of near Pleasant Ridge, was badly cut on a barbed wire fence last Saturday evening when trying to manage a runaway horse. He was preparing to come to Rensselaer about 7:30 o’clock and was hitching his horse to the buggy in the barn The horse became frightened and ran away. Prince held on to the bridle in an attempt to stop the frightened horse and was dragged for about sixteen feet along a barbed wire fence. He was badly cut on the neck and over his body and his left hand was badly lacerated. Drs. Washburn and Johnson were called and they dressed the wounds. About fifty stitches were taken in the various lacerations. Prince is now recovering nicely from the injuries.

Large Audience Should Hear Address by Mrs. Schwind.

Three accidents occurred at Silver Lake Wednesday, in which two men each had a leg broken, and one man lost a finger. Charles Ring fell from a load of fbeat, breaking his leg neaT the hip. Smith Huggins . fell from a lumber pile, breaking his leg, while Ben Durdge lost a finger in a sawmill. A new 30-inch photographic refractor telescope, valued at $150,000, said tb be tbe third largest instrument of its kind in the world, was dedicated Thursday at tbe observatory in Pittsburg.

PAYS DEATH’S TOLL AFTER MANY YEARS.

Capt John M. Wasson, Civil War Veteran, Respected Citizen and Banker, Passes Away. Captain John M. Wasson, a veteran of the Civil War and one of Rensselaer’s most respected citizens, died this Wednesday-mornings at 11 AQf o’clock at his home on the corner of West South street and College avenue, after an illness extending over a period of ten or twelve months. The immediate cause of his death was congestion of the lungs with blood, a sort of pneumonia, caused by a weakened condition of the heart. Mr. Wasson was very weak the latter part of last week but was able to take an automobile ride Sunday evening with 'his son-in-law, Judson J. Hunt, which he enjoyed thoroughly. Up until' Monday noon he was able to be up and about the yard at his home Since that time he was confined to his bed until death came. He had a very bad spell yesterday but rallied. He became unconscious about 9:30 o’clock this morning, from which condition he never recovered. Mr. Wasson has been on the decline in health for the past year. He was first taken severely ill last November and again about Christmas, suffering from heart trouble. Since that time he has been very weak. Mr. Wasson was 73 years of age. He was born May 16, 1839, at Union City, Darke county, Ohio. At the first call for volunteers at the beginning of the Civil War, went Ip Camp Chase and joined the 40th regiment, Ohio volunteers, and served the Union army throughout the entire, war until he was mustered out at Washington In .1865. Mr. Wasson was given the commission of captain toward the close of the war and fought in allVthe battles in and around Richmond before the war ended. For a time Mr. Wasson was a captive of the Confederate forces in Libby prison, and made the famous escape from the prison through the tunnel. The escaped prisoners were forced to hide by day and travel at night. They were assisted greatly by negroes. He was one of the last to be recaptured and taken to -prison again. He had been out for several nights and days, and with only one more night to travel, he could have reached the Union lines. After being mustered out of the army at Washington in 1865, he came to Jasper county and in that same year, on October 19, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wood. They moved on a farm southeast of this city, and engaged in that business successfully until 1889, when he moved to Rensselaer. In 1893 he became associated with the Commercial Slate Bank, of which Addison Parkison, Sr., was the president at that time. Mr. Wasson was made vicepresident of the bank and retained that office until after the bank was changed to Che First National Bank, several years ago. 'On the death of Mr. Parkison, several years r ago, Mr. Wasson was made president of that institution, which office he held until death came. He was also a director in the Trust & Savings Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Wasson would have been married 47 years next October. Mr. Wasson’s death was the first to occur in that family in that time. His children and grandchildren all survive. Mr. Wasson is survived by a wife; four daughters, Mrs. Albert E. Coen, of Berwyn, Ill;- Mrs. Arthur Nowels, of Columbus City, Ind.; Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson, of Hammond, and Mrs. Judson J. Hunt, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Aaron Kerst, of Greenville, Ohio, and Mrs. Mary Anne Creviston, of Union City, Ohio, and a great host of friends and other more distant relatives. The funeral will be held Friday evening at 4 o’clock on the lawn at the Wasson residence. Rev. C. L. Harper, pastor of Che M. E. church, will have charge of the services, assisted by Rev. H. L. Kindig, of Monticello, and R. D. Utter, of Lafayette, both being former pastors ‘ here. Interment will be piade in Weston cemetery. _ t Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson and family came down from Hammond and A. E. Coen came from Berwyn, 111., this afternoon. Mrs. Coen has been here for several days. Mrs. Aaron Kerst, of Greenville, Ohio, is very ill -v? - ■ • and will not be able to come. Other relatives wiir arrive later.

Hotiee to Woodmen. There will he a meeting of the M. W. A. Wednesday evening and every Wednesday evening thereafter until farther notice. A full attendance is desired Wednesday evening as business of importance will come before the meeting. QUO. MUSTARD, » Clerk.

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Praise For Dr. Honan’s Handbook on Medical Europe.

Dr. J. H. Honan, brother of Attorney E. P. Honan, recently had published a medical handbook entitled “Honan’s Handbook of Medical Europe.” It seems to have met instantaneous favor everywhere and has been made the subject of reviews in medical magazins throughout the world, often receiving editorial comment and praise. The Australian Medical Gazette closes a long review of the volume by saying “Altogether this is one of the most valuable reference books we have seen.” The New York Post-Graduate says among other nice things: “Thjs book admirably fulfils the purpose for which it was designed, etc. * * * It seems to the reviewer that the prospective European traveler could well dispense with-almost any other book except this one. It is the Baedeker of medical Europe and for the medical visitor abroad ‘it is an indispensable vadedmecud.” The Bulletin, Manilla Medical Society, closes its favorable review by “The author has chosen a subject of great interest to a large number of physicians who go abroad for postand he has executed his task in an unusually creditable manner. The book will prove of inestimable assistance to medical men studying or traveling in Europe and even for the man who remains at home, either in Europe or elsewhere, the book will repay careful perusal.” Delhi, India, Practical Medicine, says: “We feel much pleasure in reviewing this book by Dr. J. H. Honan, M. D., as it will prove of immense value to those Indian students who desire to complete their medical education in Europe. This is the first book we have seen of its kind, solving the questions that come to all postgraduate students. We strongly recommend the book to the students of this country going abroad for medical education. We congratulate the author for bringing* out such a useful publication.” Johns Hopkins’ Hospital Bulletin says: “This handbook is exactly what it is stated to be in the title (here follows review of the contents.) With this book as a guidfe medical travelers will find their way about much more easily in these center? and Dr. Honan will, we are sure, have the sincere, silent and expressed thanks of his conferes for this work.” The author has received more than thirty medical publications, all of which have given it praiseworthy mention. The first edition has been more than half purchased and the publisher is preparing for a second edition. Dr. Honan will be remembered by man}’ Rensselaer people who knew him as a young man and by many more who met him during two recent visits here.

notice. All vaults in the city that need cleaning must be attended to at once. Two scavengers are in town ready for work. If (this order is not complied with in a reasonable time, the city will do the work at the expense of the property. , City Board of Health. ' We sell the Superior disc drllL HAMILTON ft KELLNER. A Classified Adv. will find It

WEATHEB FORECAST. Generally 1 , fair tonight and Thursday; wanner northeast portion tonight.

Marriage of Miss Beatrice ’ Yates and Mr. Elmer Wileox.

At 2 o’clock this Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, occurred the marriage of Mr. George Elmer Wilcox and Miss Beatrice Yates. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. Parrett, of the Presbyterian church at the home cr£ the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Yates. At just 2 o'clock Carl Duvall began singing “I Love You Dearly.” He was accompanied by Mr. Jesse Wilcox on the piano and at the conclusion of the song Mr. Wilcox played Mendelssohn's wedding march. Helen Warner and Elizabeth Yates, the latter a sister of the bride, as ribbon bearers, stretched ribbons from the dining room through the sitting room and to the bay whn dow in the parlor. Through the aisle thus formed the bride and groom proceeded and took their place beneath a large bell, all white except the tapper, which was pink. The white and pink effect was carried out in the house decorations, a large number of flowers being used. Rev. Parret performed. the ceremony, at' the conclusion of which the groom placed a ring the bride and the ceremony was concluded with a brief prayer. Following the congratulations and best wishes from the guests, refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake and nuts were served. The bride’s wedding dress was a very handsome embroidered voile and her wedding gown was blue serge, with a blue hat, trimmed In white. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox were followed to the train by most of the guests and were showered with yice as they boarded the 3:18 train. They will visit i r Chicago, Winona, Winchester and Indianapolis and will be absent aboot two weeks. They were the recipients of a very large number of very beautiful presents. Cutglass, silver, china, fine linen, furniture and numerous useful articles from their host of well wishing friends almost filled a small bedroom. There were quite a number of out of town guests, including Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Robb, of Williamsport; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, of Remington; Mrs. C. D. Martin, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. J. H. Gilllspie, of Shrevesport, La.

Privately Owned Parr Creamery Will Open Monday, Sept 16.

The Parr creamery, started by Jack Wilson and Ed Gilmore after the cooperative creamery was destroyed by fire, will occupy its new building next week and will be opened for business on Monday, September 16th. It will be thoroughly equipped with new modern machinery. Mr. Wilson was the butter maker for 61 old company and after thelfire started to buy cream and soon formed a partnership with EM Gilmore and began the manufacture of butter at his home. The business prospered and togel*er_jßhey - have erected a building and expect to do a good business. It is probable that the cooperative company will not build, in view qt the private concent having started. , . ' Tffjrll

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