Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1913 — Page 1

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AGED RENSSELAER LADY DIED SUDDENLY

Mrs. Adaline A. Yates Found Dead by Daughter—Had Been in In-' valid for Years. Mrp. Adaline A. Yates, whose husband, John N. Yates, waskilled in the Civil War, and who. his been a resident of Rensselaer for about forty years, was found dead in bed this Thursday morning at about 6 o’clock, by her daughter, Mary. Mrs. Yates had been a sufercr from asthma for many years! and fre-. quently for short times would be alarmingly sick. About a week ago she contracted a slight, cold and since then had been under the care of a physician. During Wednesday night Miss Mary was at her bedside until after midnight and again shortly before 2 o'clock; when her mother was sitting up in'bed and. stated that she was feeling all right. Mary tried to have her lie down but, she said that she rested better that way and would lie down later, and insisted on Mary retiring, which she did. She next visited the room at 6 o’clock in the morning and found that her mother was dead. There are two children, William Ichabod and Mary Adaline, both residing in Rensselaer. There are three grandchildren, Mrs. Elmer Wilcox, Mrs. John Eigelsbach and Elizabeth Yates. The funeral arrangements have not been made but it is probable that the funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at the house;

Bad Accident in Automobile Wreck Near Schneider.

A bad automobile wreck near Schneider Wednesday night may result in the death of some of those concerned. John Black had been to Lowell in his automobile and while returning home at night his lights went out and he decided to run tjjie rest of the distance without them. He ran into a buggy, throwing out the occupant, a man, but not injuring him, but demolishing the buggy. Particulars of the accident are meagre, but it seems that after this accident Black resumed his journey, the automobile running into a ditch two times and upsetting. The last time Black and his twn, sisters were thrown out, all receil? ing injuries. One of the women had her skull fractured and arm brokhad an arm fractured. They were removed to a hospital in Chicago and the injuries of the one worst hurt may prove fatal. Black seems to have been injured internally and this Thursday morning he became unconscious and grave fears are entertained for his recovery.

New Officers Elected For Knights of Pythias.

The Knights of Pythias held their semi-annual election of offlcers.Tuesday night, selecting the following: Delos Dean, Chancellor Comfnander; Leo Reeve, Vice-Chancellor; Carl Duvall, Prelate; Elmer Wilcox, Master at Arms; Ross Porter, Inner Guard; Harry Pass, Outer Guard; Geo. W. Scott, Keeper of Records and Seal; Chas. G. Spitler, Master of Finance; Joseph P. Hammond, Master of Exchequer;'Charles Morlan, Trustee. W. A. Davenport, who has been the Chancellor Commander for the past eighteen months, becomes Master of Work by virtue of being the Past Chancellor. During his administration twenty-nine new members have been received and there are at the present time six candidates awaiting initiation into the rank of page. They will be given that degree Tuesday evening, December 14. On next Tuesday, December 7, the new officers will be installed.

Our January Pre-Inventory Clearance Sale will start this year on Friday, Jan. 10th, in all departments. It will pay you to wait for this sale. ROWLES & PARKER. Some of the features of the R-C-H car are most axle clearance of any car, Warner auto-meter, tally-ho horn, center control, automatic sparker, straight line drive shaft, Bosch magneto, non-skid tires, Jiffy curtains, etc. And best of all, the car is sold for S9OO, fully equlppeu. This price Includes everything. You do not buy the car and then have to spdhd two or three hundred dollars before you are ready to take a trip. If interested ask John Knapp, the local agent, for a free demonstration. A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia and constipation—weakens the whole system. Doan's Regulets (25c per box) act mildly on the liver and bowels. At all drug stores.

The Evening Republican.

SWAMPED GOODLAND BENEATH BIG SCORE

Visitors No Match for Soldiers Who Played Finest Game of Basket Ball Ever Seen Here. The much-heralded Goodland basketball team was defeated by the militiamen at the armory Wednesday night by the score of 71 to 16. The visitors .proved to be a very good team but they were literally played off their feet by the soldiers, who had their team work going so well that the Newton county boys w'ere clear out of the game a good part of the time. But the locals were doing some splendid and brilliant individual work arid Of the 33 field baskets made all but five or six of the baskets had an element of the sensational in them. Russell Morton, of the visiting team, is a fine basketball player and he made the first basket for his team an instant after the game started. The Goodland rooters got the first “hollar” and that was about the only one they ever did get, as .it was. not long before Rensselaer was piling up score after score. Clark, at forward, made 17 baskets, his shooting being, accurate and many of the baskets were made while his opponent was riding him hard. Morgan played a star game, being everywhere over the court and catching, passing and shooting the ball with great accuracy. His dodging is a real mar s vel of basketball aqd often with his opponent just ready to guard him, he would turn to one side, pass the ball to another player and then receive it again. Some of his baskets were long, hard ones and brought cheers from all who saw the game. Captain Kirk played center and also put up a great game, getting ten baskets from the field and many of them very difficult ones. He more than held his own with Morton at center, although his opponent was much taller. Putts and Duvall played star defensive games at guard, and worked well all over the court. Duvall received an injury to one foot and played only in the first half, being succeeded by Parks, who played up to the speed of the team. Watson replaced Putts during part of the last half and also played in prime form. The team is by far the best of any athletic organization ever seen in Rensselaer and with the continued improvement of the team work and the acquirement of still greater speed the championship of the state is within their reach. Another test of their skill will be in the game with Delphi at the armory Friday night of this week. The official score gives the following credits for field baskets: Clark 17, Kirk 8, Morgan 8 and Parks 1. Paul Miller, referee. The score was 71 to 16. The largest crowd of the season witnessed the game.

Our January Pre-Inventory Clearance Sale, starting January 10, will be bigger and better than ever this year. Groceries, clothing, shoes and dry goods at a big discount off our already low prices. Rowles & Parker, the Big Corner Department Store.

President and Mrs. Taft held the annual New Year’s reception at the White House yesterday, the doors of the executive mansion being thrown open to all without regard to race, creed, color or business. It was one of the most brilliant receptions ever held at the White House. As early as 10 o’clock in the morning people massed themselves in front of the mansion, watching the diplomatic corps, the army and the navy and the supreme court justices enter. The common people followed and it was|a gay crowd that were received by the president and hia wifo. w

Our Great January Clearance Sale, bigger and better than ever. Starts January 10th. It will pay you to wait for this sale. ROWLES & PARKER. / - - . - Yesterday was one of the most ideal days of any season, being more like a day in April or October than the first day of January. Today is a trifle cloudy, but the forecast is for generally fair tonight and tomorrow, but for colder weather tonight. Notwithstanding the beautiful weather there is a great deal of sickness and almost everyone has more or less cold. Buy our buckwheat flour and corn meal through your grocer and if he does not have it order direct of ua HAMILTON & KELLNER. On and after Jan. Ist we close at 6 p. m., except Saturdays. Jarrette’s Variety Store. For baby's croup, WlUle’s dally cuts and bruises, mamma’s sore throat, Grandma’s lameness—Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic OH—the household remedy. 25c and 50c.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1913.

LOWER IROQUOIS TO BE DREDGED SOON

Remonstrators Fail to Appeal From Decision of Judge Hanan and Contract Will Bfe Let Soon. y The Borntrager ditch petition; which provides for the dredging of the lower Iroquois fiver from the mouth of the present Iroquois ditch, west of Rensselaer, to a point below Brook, is now certain to prevail and George A. Williams, attoriley for the petitioners, has been advising with Engineer ,Myrt B. Price, who/ was appointed superintendent of construction, and will proceed to advertise for the letting of the contract. The petition has been in the court for a long time and was assailed by a large number of remonstrators, represented by a large number of attorneys. The remonstrators were heard at a special term of court held last summer by John W. Hanan, of LaGrange, who was sent here by Governor Marshall as a special judge to hear the case. He made a few modifications in assessments but not enough to defeat the ditch. Attorneys for the remonstrators gave notice of appeal and filed an appeal bond. The law provides that all matters pertaining to the appeal must be on file within sixty days after the appeal is taken. The time expired Wednesday, Jan. Ist, and that was the last opportunity, the remonstrators had to defeat or further alter the petition. For thirty days is was practically certain that the remonstrators wQuld not appeal as nothing was being done to prepare the transcript from the circuit court. The petition is a virtual extension of the Iroquois ditch as dredged by Chas. Sternberg and sons. The specifications provide for the straightening and deepening of the channel. At the point where the new ditch has its proposed outlet the river banks are high and the outlet is regarded sufficient to perform the task of draining all lands in the watershed. About 20 miles of river will be

Two Big Factory Products

gUCH High Quality and such Up-to-Date Styles have never been offered to you before for the price. Remember, every pair must go. Don’t be too late. Come — Friday, January 3d. Be the first --■===

< Men’s Patent Leather, Gunmetal and Tan Shoes, button or lace, high toe and up-to-date in every way, s4and $5 values $3.35. 300 pairs Ladies’ Patent and Vici Shoes, including the Mar jestic hand-turned and Goodyear Welt Sewed Lact Shoes, the shoe that sets the fashion; advertised in all ladies’ magazines $3.00 and $3.50 value. Choice $1.98. Misses’ and Children’s High Cut Gunmetal, Vici Kid and Patent Colt with Velvet Tops and Patent Collars, worth up to $2.50. Closing price $1.69

There are many other special bargains in shoes which are not quoted above, but will be thrown onto our bargain counters. All are exceptional bargains. All must be sold. Come early and get your choice of the best shoes ever sold on a bargain counter. Geo. E. Collins’ Shoe Store Makeover Bank Building Rensselaer, Indiana

ARRESTED TWO IN MURDER MYSTERY

Veterinarian and Undertaker Are Arrested for Having Knowledge of Dr. Knabe’s 'Murder. Although it was a year ago the 24th of October since- the body of Dr. Helene Knabe, the lady physician of Indianapolis, was found dead in her apartments, it was only that the grand jury re turned indictments charging Dr. William B. Craig, a veterinarian, and A. M. Ragsdale, an undertaker, with either having committed the murder or with having knowledge of the murder. Craig is at the head of a veterinary school in Indianapolis and Dr. Knabe was a lecturer in the school for some time. It is believed that they had had trouble, quarrels, and that the Knabe woman was* infatuated with Craig and that he may have killed her or caused another to do so. Both of the men take the indictments without show of seriousness, although the detectives seem to have a very good circumstantial case against Craig.

A New Years Wedding In Union Township.

Wednesday at high noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Davisson, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Frances May, to Mr. Rudolph A. Ritter, son of Mr. and Mrs; Edward Ritter, of the same township. About sixty relatives were present at the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. W. G. Schaefer, of Swanington, former pastor of the Aix U. B. church. The bride was dressed in blue messelaine, trimmed in lace and crystal beads. Following the ceremony a big turkey dinner was served to those present. Mr. and Mrs. Ritter have not yet decided upon their future plans, but they will probably make their home on Mr. Davisson’s extra farm in Union township.

straightened into a ditch only about 10 miles long. - The contract will probably be let the latter part of February or the first of March and work begun soon after.

FACTORY CLEAN-UP SHOE SALE A. * •

Happy Hal Price and Florence Medeira, with the Cornell-Price Players at the Ellis Theatre Tonight.

Den of Thieves Found In South Bend Hangout.

Three men have been arrested and two more are being sought for numerous robberies committed in Ohio and northern Indiana. The arrests were made at South Bend, where the men "bad their headquarters .at the Peverett rooming house. Peverett was a leader of the gang. He is known to the criminal world as “Whitey Black.” Another of the gang arrested was “Indianapolis Billy” Joyce, and the third was Charles Wolever, also known as "Loss” Wilson. When the Peveret house was searched enough nitroglycerin was found, so dispatches say, to have blown up the city of South Bend. Mrs. Peverett made a full confession, stating that their home had long been the rendezvous for thieves and cutthroats. It is not improbable that this is the gapg that done the Medaryville jobs.

Ladies’ Tan, Gunmetal and t - *>*•*■*. Velvet Shoes, including one lot of 18-button tan with collar A regular $3.50 value $2.65. 7 Infant’s Shoes, sizes up to ss, _ no 45c Jask 50 pairs Girls’ Vici Lace Shoes, Spßsii ' patent tip 95c 100 pairs Ladies Chinchilla trimmed Juliets, in black and flj fancy colors, $1.25 and $1.50 fl' values sl.lO Misses’ and Children’s Navy Blue or Cardinal Felt Slippers, trimming to match, worth 9Xc now 65c

WEATHER FORECAST. Generally fair tonight and Friday; colder tonight.

Marriage Licenses.

Dec. 31—Rudolph Rutter, born Ford county, 111., Jan. 31, 1888, occupation farmer, residence Parr, and Francis May Davisson, bom Jasper county, Ind., May 3, 1895, residence Parr, Ind., first marriage for each. Jan. I—Richard Morehouse, born Porter county, Ind., Dec. 5, 1890, residence Porter county, occupation farmer, and Cecil Clifford Cooper, born White county, Ind., Nov. 23, 1893, residence Wheatfield, first marriage for each. Jan. 2—Henry Misch, bom Wheatfield, Ind., December 6, 1881, residence Wheatfield, occupation farmer, and Mary Klein, bom Cedar Lake, Ind., Oct 30, 1882, residence DeMotte, first marriage for each.

The Famous Weber Brothers Shoe Co, North Adams, Mass. Sherwood Shoe Co. Rochester, N.Y.

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