Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 308, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1912 — Page 1

No. 308. _

ANOTHER SMASH UP, ON THE C. & W. V.

Bales of Hay on Track at Laura Almost Caused Fatal Wreck Just Alter Dark Friday. ~ Harrison Armstrong and Frank Zick were seriously and Charles Stevenson slightly injured at Laura just after dark Friday evening when the motor car on the Chicago and Wabash Valley railroad (the Gifford road) collided with two or three bales of hay on the track in front of Orlando Wallace’s store in that town. In the morning Charles Stephenson and the other men motored to McCoysburg, where they were met by Frank- E. LOwis, general superintendent of the road, and Thos. Callahan, who went there in Mr. Callahan’s auto. They were inspecting ties and after Messrs. Lewis and * Callahan returned to Rensselaer the others started back to Kersey on the motor car. They were running at a quite rapid speed and had not lighted the lamps on the car. Considerable baled hay that was stacked up in front of the Wallace store had either fallen across the track or had been pushed over by some boys. The car struck the hay full tilt- and the three men were thrown to the ground and the car left the track and turned over. Mr. Stephenson was not seriously hurt and h« called to Mr. Wallace and 1 the other men were carried into the store. Both were badly cut about the head and face and were bleeding profusely. Zink was unconscious for about four hours. He had a long and deep eut on thq back of his head. Armstrong had a big gash over his right eye and his face seemed literally peeled all over and the dirt was embedded in the raw places. His injuries are even worse than Zink’s. Mr. Stephenson was able to continue to Kersey, the car not having received any serious injuries. The other men are at the home of Mr. Wallace. Tom Callahan went to Laura today to see the injured men and found Zink able to be up but Armstrong still in bed and suffering a great deal. A few months ago Mr. Stephenson had ah accident with 1 the motor car at Randle station and suffered a number of injuries. ( He was driving the car both times. J. W. Groom and wife, who came from Kingman, Kans., several days ago, are not going to be able to remain very long, owing to the many things that need their attention Back home. They left very hurriedly upon receiving a telegram about his father’s accident. Jack has been in the west .most of the time since 1876, but he has never lost interest in his old home and he has been a constant reader of The Republican during the entire time. He was back here for the home-coming four years ago and this is his first trip since then. His father is probably growing a little weaker each day and the chances of his getting any better are remote. Stephen Kohley was fifty years of age Thursday and a surprise was given him that evening, about twenty-five couples, neighbors and friends, being present. The evening was spent playing cards and enjoying music. Henry Hohloff secured the first prize and Eddie Flynn the booby prize. Of the ladies Miss Elizabeth Luers carried off first prize and Mrs. Al. Kanne the booby prize. Mr. Kohley was presented with a handsome rocking chair and several other presents. A three-course luncheon was served. The 18-year-old girl of Thomas Johnson, of near Fair Oaks, is reported to be very near death with an attack of appendicitis and gallstones. An operation earlier would have saved her life but when a Rensselaer physician first saw her the case was so far developed that an operation was not advisable. The family is said to be in distressful circumstances. Melvin Wishard came down from Chicago last night, or rather this morning, for a visit with his mother. He left Chicago on No. 3, due here at/ 11:05. When Lowell was reached the train was held up by a freight car being off the track and the train did not reach here until 4 o’clock this morning. W. J. Wright came home on the same train. Attorney Honan is-to speak at the Jackson Club banquet and jubilee over the Peterson victory at Lafayette Monday night. Governorelect Ralston and Senator Kern were asked to be present but were unable to accept the invitations: It is understood that there will be a big gathering of postoffice pie hunters at the banquet. Special New Year’s matinee next Wednesday at the Ellis Theatre by the Comeli-Price Players. Ladies tree on Monday night

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MARRIAGE OF MISS STOCKSICK TUESDAY

Became Bride of Young Farmer Living Near Brook—Wedding Visit In Nearby Towns. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Stocksick; on North Dayton street, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Miss Bertha, to Mr. Edward Becher, a young farmer residing near Brook. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. L. Harper, of Trinity M. E. church, in the presence of about twenty-five guests, largely the relatives of the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Becher went to Lowell and from there to Knox. They will visit relatives in these two towns and also at Hoopeston and Paxton, HI., and then spend a few days in Chicago before going to their - future home, the old Becher farm* near Brook. The many friends of the bride in Rensselaer will extend their best wishes to the young couple, hoping them a happy and prosperous married life.

They’re Mostly Democrats In Indiana Assembly.

The first edition of the state legislative directory for 1913, published by William B. Burford, state printer, is now being distributed and shows the political constitution of the house to be ninety-three democratic, four republican and one progressive. v Twenty-six of the democrats have been members before. Democratic state senators number forty, fifteen of whom are holdovers. Five never have been members before. Republican have nine, all of whom are holdovers. Lawyers are strongest in number in the legislature as a whole. In the house there will be twenty-four and in the senate nineteen. In the house farmers have the greatest representation, there being twentynine. Teachers rank third in the house, with none in the senata Others in the house are three merchants (one retired), two salesmens two editors, two machinists, two druggists, two blacksmiths and two insurance agents. Other occupations or professions, as civil engineer, banker, railroad agent, carpenter, livfe stock dealer, manufacturer, wood turner, electrical engineer, grain dealer, county official and railroad inspector, each have one representative. Next to lawyers in the senate, physicians and manufacturers rank second, with four each. Editors and farmers have two each. There are also one of each of the following: dentist, druggist, livery stable proprietor, grain dealer, banker, civil engineer, coal operator, county official, retail lumber dealer, insurance agent, salesman and court reporter. #

Hoy Rishling made a trip to Monon today. Genuine Hill coat at Hamilton &'Kellner’s. Father Hordemann returned to Frankfort today after a visit here with relatives. See Happy Hal Price' and Florence Madeira at the Ellis Theatre. They head the Comeli-Price Players who are there next week. Ladies free on Monday night. Mr. Victor Strable, of Paulding, Ohio, returned to his home today, accompanied by Miss Mary Herr, daughter of John Herr, of McCoysburg, in whose famjiy he had been visiting. Mrs. A. E. C sen returned to Berwyn, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Nowels return ;d to Columbia City, after a pleasant visit over Christmas with Mrs. J. M. Wasson and J. J. Hunt and family. ®A. B. Lewis and granddaughter, Miss Faith Hatton, left this morning for their home at Delphi after a visit with a number of relatives in this county, including the three sons of Mr. Lewis, Ralph, Roy and Gilbert. J. L. Brady loaded_his household goods today for shipment to Stockton, Cal., and this afternoon they went to Indianapolis, where Mrs. Brady will remain with relatives until their departure for Stockton. Mr. Brady expects to return here Tuesday to close up a few business matters. Bayard Taylor, the plaintiff in the suit against the Chicago, Indiana & Southern, and Warren McCray and Carroll C. Kent, of Kentland, accompanied by his attorney, Otto Gresham, of Chicago, were here several days this week, as were the attorneys of the delendant parties. The findings were being worked out and will be argued next week. Mrs. Austin Baker, while dressing a chicken at her home in Albert Lea, Minm, for the family Sunday dinner, found a half karat diamond in the gizzard. Jewelers said the stone was worth SIOO. *

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1012.

MASONS AND WIVES HAVE FINE TIME

Installation of Officers Made Occasion For Luncheon, Musical and Social Affair. * About one hundred and twentyfive persons participated in one of the most enjoyable social functions of the season at the Masonic lodge room Friday evening, when the new qfficers of that order installed into their positions. The officers are: J. A. Dunlap, W. M.; E. N. Loy, Sr. W.; Chauncy H. Wood, Jr.; Howard Mills, Secretary; Samuel Fendig, Treas.; Charles R. McFarland, Sr. D.; C. Arthur Tuteur, Jr. D.; Harry, Kresler, Sr. §.; Van Wood, Jr. S.f Alfred Peters, Tyler; Rev. J. C. Parrette, Chaplain. Following the installation a luncheon was, served by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Fdfce. There were a number of musical solos, including piano solos by Misses Ora Duvall and Martha Long and Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Cope Hanley sang a solo, and the None-Such Glee Club, composed of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hopkins, Mrs. A. R. Hopkins and Mrs. R. D. Thompson, sang. A male quartette, composed of Harry Eger, Mel Haas, Emmet Laßue, and John Morgan, sang several songs. The installation was a very interesting part of the program and those who were present report a very enjoyable evening.

Coal, wood and feed at Hamilton & Kellner’s. W. D. Pass was over from Monon today on a business trip. Mrs. J. L. Willis is quite sick and threatened with pneumonia. See George F. Meyers’ list of Farms for Sale in another column. ' Oysters 35 cents per quart; fish all week at Haus’ restaurant. Mrs. S. C. Irwin and little daughter are spending today in Chicago. Ladies free Monday night at the Ellis Theatre under the usual conditions. Ask Hamilton & Kellner for their special proposition on manure spreaders. F. F. Wilson went to Danville, 111., today for, a visit at his old home. The Cornell-Price Players all next week at the Ellis Theatre. Ladies free on Monday night. Charles Weiss and son, Oscar, went to Chicago this morning to be absent until next Tuesday. See“ The Maid and the Minister” Monday night at the Ellis Theatre. Ladies free, usual conditions. Leon Lamson left this afternoon for Los Angeles, Cal., where he will remain for the balance of the winter. Miss Magdaline Greenlee went to Monticello today for a few days’ Visit with the family of John Willbanks. Attorney and Mrs. George A. Williams returned this morning from Carthage, IIL, where they spent a few days with her mother. Mrs. J. P. Rowen went to Wabash today to visit her sister, Mrs. Edna Parker, widow of Jacob Parker, and former residents of Jasper county. .

Henry Cooper, of Iroquois, 111., who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Sarah Pruitt, for the past two weeks, went to Greencastle today to visit his aged mother. Calvin and Wesley Arnold returned to Portland, In<L, today after a visit of several days with their father, Andrew Arnold, and their cousins, Jesse and Riley Snyder. Mrs. J. W. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Della Ritchey, and son, Vaughn, went to Huntington today 15 visit Mrs. Smiths oldest daughter, Mrs. Charles Waugh. The Grant-Warner Lumber Co. is putting up its main lumber shed and office building and expects to be ready for business by the last of January if good weather prevails so that the buildings can be completed. Mrs. Minnie Beeher, of Bhjok, who was here to attend the wedding of her son, Edward, an<J Miss Bertha Stocksick Tuesday afternoon, accompanied George Kadow to his home in Illinois for a few days’ visit. \ \ The R-C-H cars are equipped with demountable rims and an extra rim la 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 hare to worry over the prospect of a blown out tire.

STATE COMMITTEE FLANS LOVE FEAST

Republicans May Join in Lincoln Banquet and Hold Big State Meeting Boon. Indianapolis, Dec. 27.—The Indiana republican state central committee, at a meeting here today instructed State Chairman Fred A. Sims, to.name a committee of five, whose duty it shall be to arrange for permanent headquarters, carry on publicity work and organize republican clubs over the state. This committee also will be empowered to arrange for a love feast to be held in February. The date for the love feast has not been named, but it was suggested that it be held in connection with the annual banquet of the Indiana Lincoln league, February 12. A permanent press bureau was authorized, but no one has been named to take charge. Leo K. Fessler, president of the Indiana Republican Editorial association, said it would co-operate in making thye love feast a success. The committee of five, which was the result of a resolution offered by John G. Bryson, of the fifth district, will be asked to to carry out the work outlined at today’s session. The districts were represented by the following: Will H. Hays, Sullivan, second; Robert W. Morris, New Albany, third; John M. Lewis, Seymour, fourth; John C. Bryson, Brazil, fifth; Linus Meredith, Richmond, and P. J. Lynch, Newcastle, sixth; John C. Ruckelshaus, Indianapolis, seventh; Judge John F. .McClure, for George E. Lilly, Anderson, the eighth; Charles J. Wheeler, Noblesville 1> ninth; Walter C. Baily, Peru, eleventh; A. W. Vesey, Fort Wayne, twelfth; Secretary Staley, of Tipton, and Chairman Sims, of Frankfort, Marcus Sonnatag, Evansville, first, was unable to attend, and W. O. Thomas, Monticello, tenth, was out of the state.

Wheatfield Proved Easy For Speedy Soldier Quintette.

The soldiers proved to be in fine basketball trim Friday night and they had no trouble in disposing of the Wheatfield five. The score was 62 to 13. The soldiers made 31 in each half, while the visitors made 7 the first half and 6 the second. The locals are getting in splendid condition for their coming hard schedule and their team work is showing up in splendid shape and will be further coached in order to give the team a chance with the best quintettes in the state. Morgan joined the company the past week, and his ability as a basketball player was demonstrated in his activity Friday night when he played throughout the game. He was in the very thickest of the play and has a fine idea .of team work. He will be a big aid to the team. Kirk played a star. game, getting many difficult baskets and Clark also shot with his usual accuracy. Putts is improving rapidly as a guard and his part in the team work was first-class. He passes the ball with speed and accuracy. Duvall also played a splendid game during the first half and W T atson and Parks in the second. Watson is making a game guard and his interest in the practice is fast developing him. The team has two games next week, the first with 'Goodiand on Wednesday night, and the second with Delphi Friday night. Both games will be played here.

Locals Concerning Neighbors Known to Rensselaer People.

Monticello Herald. Charlie Davisson fell into a wheel pit while wptfking at the power house Friday evening and was taken home a “used up man.” Dr. Coffin conveyed him in his auto and dressed his injuries when he got him home. These consisted of a broken shoulder blade, a broken arm and several broken ribs, and it wjJPfee several weeks before he is -*We tp work again. Ca*ft. 'Snyder and some of the ottfer veterans of this locality are looking forward with great Iwerest to the Gettysburg semi-centennial, which will be celebrated next July on that historic battlefield and which they hope to attend. Soldiers who belonged to Pennsylvania regiments will have free transportation at that state’s expense. Among these are Win. E Fox and Rev. Wm. McCorkle. The case of Henry Wolcott et al, vs. Eben H. Wolcott et al, involving the disposition of the Anson Wolcott estate, was settled by agreement this week, thus ending a trial which promised to be long and expensive By the settlement Henry Wolcott and his children receive SIO,OOO and 40,000 shares of stock in the Wolcott Mining Company, while the title to certain real estate is quieted ip the name of Eben H. Woleott

Start Off Right Start Off the New Year with the Rigid Foot Place a policy on yofir life in the Right Company. If your life is not amply protected get right in the NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL. The Company with the right contract; the right premium, the right dividend. This company has scores of policy holders in this county in the aggregate covering an amount of over a quarter of a million dollars. Many of them re-insured in the company. Not one single dissatisfied policy holder. This company does more than it agrees. Get right with yourself now, and start off the new year with a policy in the GRAND OLD NORTHWESTERN. * “It’s right if I write it.” C. Arthur Tuteur I write accident insurance, too.

GAVE EACH CHILD A FARM FOR CHRISTMAS

Ephrain Gilmore, of Lee, Gave 840 Acres of Land to His Five Children on Dec. 25th. Ephrain Gilmore made his three daughters and two sons happy at Christmas time by putting in the stocking of each a deed for a fann. Each received 160 acres, except Walter, who got *2OO acres, his land lying a little farther from the town. Mr. Gilmore had about 2,800 acres of land and decided to make this division at this time. All of the children are married and all but one are living now on the farms that were deeded to them. The children are: Walter and Elmer Gilmore, Mrs. Mary Holeman, Mrs. Sarah Jordan and Mrs. Artie Clark, the latter living at Morocco. »

EL of P. Special Meeting. A special meeting of the Knights of Pythias is called for Saturday night, "Dec. 28th, for the purpose of nominating officers. Let there be a full attendance. W. A. DAVENPORT, Chancellor Commander. * NOTICE. After January Ist we close at 6 o’clock except Saturdays. ROWLEB A PARKER. New Cash Feed Store. Duvall Bros, have opened up a general feed store and will have a complete stock on hand. When you want feed give us a call. Try our $1.20 per hundred cow feed. We know it will suit you. We have installed a 5-ton pair of scales for general weighing. Phone 135. Lyceum Course Dates. Jan. 31.—Maclnnes Neilson. March 10.—Sarah Mildred Willmer. April 14.—The Bohannans. Feed—Feed—Feed. Try Duvall Bros, for feed. Phone 135 and try our $1.20 per hundred cow feed. We feed it. why not you? Eczema spreads rapidly; itching almost drives yon mad. For quick relief, Doan’s Ointment is well recommended. 50c at all stores.

UHE ELLIS THEATRE J. H. S. ELLIS, Manager OfiE WEEK, beginning Monday Night, Dec. 30th Cornell-Price Players a SUPPORTING Happy Hal Price—Florence Madeira OPENING PLAY ciKmmiKmmHter Something New—Six Big Vandevillt Nuthers Between Acts. SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S MATINEE WEDNESDAY. Ladies will he admitted free on Monday night if accompanied hy party holding a paid 30c ticket SEATS AT JESSHTS PUCES 10c, 20c, 30c ;

WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and probably Sunday; warmer tonight.

Next Week at Ellis Theatre.

The Cornell-Price Players will be in Rensselaer for one week beginning Monday night, Dec. 30, presenting all new plays with new vaudeville acts each night during their engagement. The company comes to the Ellis Theatre highly recommended, press reports speaking very flatteringly of the work, and of the company members personally. Happy Hal Price and Florence Madeira head the company and are both exceptionally clean. Mr. Price is a comedian who' ranks among the very best, while Miss Madeira is a leading woman of unusual ability and personal charm. On Monday night for their initial performance ‘The Maid and the Minister” will be presented. The play is extra good and the company gives a good production of it. Six big vaudeville'Wets in addition to the regular show will be given. A special holiday matinee on New Years afternoon besides the regular Saturday matinee. Ladies will be admitted free on Monday night if accompanied by party holding a paid 30c ticket. Seats on sale at Jessen’s Jewelry Store. Prices 10c, 20c and 30c. A plot to wreck the Denver mint, where approximately $500,000,000 is stored, was frustrated by the discovery of the plans two weeks ago on the floor of a room near the federal building. The plans were turned over to federal officials, and Washington authorities ordered ths doubling of guards at the mint. It had been plaftned to wreck the building with nitroglycerin. Governor Donaghey, of Arkansas, broke all pardon records Monday night by pardoning 316 state convicts and 44 county convicts. At the same time he made public a message which he will submit to the legislature next month giving his reasons for almost emptying the penitentiary. William J. Milroy, of Chatsworth, 111, Monday night won the Breen medal test and the right to represent Notre Dame in the Indiana state oratorical contest next spring with an oration entitled *The Economic Redemption.” This is his second capture-of the honor.

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