Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1913 — Page 1

No. 22.

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Indiana Woman Organized Home Economies Association.

Lafayette Courier. Under the leadership of Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith, of Cambridge City, 300 women from Indiana farms trough into existence at the farmers’ short course at Purdue university a new organization called the Indiana Home Economics’ Association. Its objects, three in number, are to promote the general knowledge of home economics, bring into affiliation., all organizations dealing with this subject and secure the teaching of home economics in the schools of the state. Mrs. Meredith was elected president, Mrs. Meeks, of Praker, vice-president, and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, of Newburg, secretary-treasurer. The new association starts out with a charter membership of fiftyeight. The women believe their organization will be an agency for good in the state and they hope to accomplish in the way of promoting knowledge of proper cooking, clothing and other wholesome influences in homes in general. An executive committee has been named composed of the three officers and Prof. - G. I. Christie, superintendent of agricultural extension, and Miss Mary Matthews, professor of home economics at Purdue, as advisory members. The women adopted a resolution urging the legislature to give Purdue SIOO,OOO with which to build and equip a suitable building for home economics and also adopted a resolution endorsing the housing bill drafted by Mrs. Annie Fellows Bacon and recently introduced in the general assembly.

Rensselaer Hospital Charity Board.

The purpose of this organization is to furnish two beds in the Rensselaer Hospital for charity patients and maintain them. Any worthy person will be admitted. The following named officers and members have been chosen: Mrs. Dr. Hemphill, president. Mrs. Dr. Loy, treasurer. Mrs. John Duvall, secretary. Mrs. S. C. Irwin, Mrs. Russell Sage, Mrs. Mary E. Lowe. Any member of this organization will receive at any time contributions for this purpose. The committee has been very successful in receiving furnishings for these beds. They unable, at this time, to give a full report, but will do so later.

Monogram cigarettes and an automobile led to the downfall of Frank O. Fredrickson, clearing-house clerk and assistant bookkeeper of the State Bank of Evanston, 111., who was indicted Wednesday by the grand jury on a charge of embezzlement and is now a fugitive from justice. The shortage is placed at $8,766. A few democratic senators and representatives have received definite word from Trenton in the last few days that no announcement of the Wilson cabinet will be made prior to March 4th. The probability is that the names of the new cabinet members will not be made public until they go to the senate for confirmation. When a woman tries to make an angel out of her husband she is certain to make him fly. - J Kxe Yon Parting | ' Your Your Hair " Departing? Newbro’s Herpicide SAVES THE PARTING BY CHECKING THE DEPARTING Watch the part. It ia there that approachins baldneaa ia often first detected. The parting looks uneven, unhealthy. The white streak in gradually rrowinir wider. You may not notion thia from day to day but watch the partins from month to month. As further evidence of what lx happening k»'k at your bruab or comb. It la cloned with dead hair and dandruff afbar every comnins- The hair Is gradually dying and coming out and the streak la becoming dally * little wider. The dandruff germ la doing this and the work of destruction cannot bo checked until the dandruff is eradicated and the germ destroyed. It Io a condition requiring the prompt and intelligent use of Newbro’s Herpicide, if total baldneea la to be escaped. The invisible microbic growth never halts in the hair killing process. In a short time a bare spot hl seen at the crown of the head. The hair Im Ibe arerolilHxl of life and finally thereto ho help but a wig. Don't wait. Herpldde kilbi the germ, gives life and vigor to the hair and prevents it from departing. bottle. B. J. FIMDIQ, Special Agent. BKNBBKLAKB, INDIANA.

The Evening Republican

CITY MARSHAL AND ED OLIVER SCRAP

Dispute in Business Matter Ends With Lively Set-to and Slight Bruises by Principals. ■ , .. Ed Oliver, the Newland land dealer, farmer and onion grower, was fined $5 and costs by Mayor George F. Meyers this Saturday morning, upon his plea of guilty to a charge of assault, preferred by City Marshal George Mustard. The fine was assessed within a half hour after a scrap between them had terminated. The scrap occurred at the foot of the stairway leading up to the mayor’s office in the Leopold building, almost in front of the Home Grocery. It was the result of a dispute about the terms of a contract Mustard had taken to build a barn and complete the erection of a silo for Oliver. The Republican knows nothing about the merits of the dispute and that does not enter at all into the matter of the fight. Mustard claimed that Oliver owed him a balance for his work and Oliver claims that the work is not completed and that he is withholding the balance, amounting to $41.80, until the job is done. Mustard threatened to file a~ mechanics lien. The men had words on Dec. 7th, at which time they almost came to blows.

This Saturday morning Oliver encountered Mustard in front of the Home Grocery and asked him abou t the lien. Mustard stated that the papers were ready to file. At this juncture hot words were exchanged and Oliver struck the first blow, hitting the marshal in the head. Several blows were exchanged and the men clinched and the marshal produced his “billy,” a small leather pouch filled with shot, the same instrument used on C. W. Rhoades, the barber. He tried to use it, but Oliver prevented him getting in any effective blows. The marshal informed Oliver that he was under arrest and called upon some bystanders to assist in making the arrest. Oliver stated at the trial that he did not strike at the marshal after he was placed under arrest.

In assessing the fine Mayor Meyers stated that he considered the matter a personal one between the men and did not consider the marshal’s official relations at all in assessing the fine. He said that he would have made the fine a heavy one had he struck the marshal while the latter was acting in his official capacity, but that he considered this did not affect the marshal’s official relations and the fine would have been the same had it been between any other two men. The fine In the Mayor’s court carries with it a cost of $5 additional for the city, making the cost $lO. No other costa were assessed. Mr. Oliver is a peaceable man and this is the first trouble we have heard of him having during his long residence here. The marshal is again being criticized by many for his readiness to use his "billy.” Especially is this criticism well deserved in view of the fact that the dispute and the fight involved personal matters. The question naturally arises at just what time the marshal can assert his official powers to settle his personal troubles. After the fine had been assessed by the mayor and the check was being drawn for the payment of the fine, the men engaged in an argument about the case, but the mayor closed them up with a threat to fine them for contempt of court, adding: “Such practices may be tolerated in a justice’s court, but they will not be allowed here.” Looking around he saw Justice Bruner and he addel “With apologies to you, Judge Bruner. Mr. Oliver had two facial scratches and a small brulseon his forehead, the latter said to have been a bruise from the "billy.” The marshal’s face was slightly discolored and there was ® swelling about the left eye, but the Injuries of neither were serious. A short time after the fracas Mr. Oliver left for Newland In his automobile.

Born, Jan. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Messenger, of McCoysburg, a son. Mrs. G. Deschand will enter the hospital Sunday and probably be operated on a few days later. Mrs. Fletcher Monnett, southeast of town, has sent word to the hospital staff that she intends to furnish a room entirely at the hospital. Itch 1 Itch 1 Itch 1 ScratoiV Scratch! Scratch! The more you scratch, the worse the Itch. Try Doan’s Ointment. For eczema, any skin itching. 50c a box. Use our Classified Column.

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Mrs. Francis Hayes, formerly of Jasper county, but for some time living at Marion, is reported to be very near death. She has been sick for three weeks and little hope has been held out that she could recover. A change for the worse came Friday and relatives were informed that she was unconscious and that the end was close at hand. Her daughter,, Mrs. Will Florence, and her son, Will Hayes, left* for there at 11:32 this Saturday morning.

Mrs. Hamlin H. Smith and three children returned this Saturday morning from Mt. Pearl, Colo., and Mr. Smith will arrive with his car of goods in a few days. They went to the west a little more than three years ago and took a claim of 320 acres near Wild Horse. They have proved this up and will keep it for the time, at least, but decided to return to Jasper county to live. Mr. Smith expects to rent a farm in Jasper county. For the present they will be with his father, Jeff Smith, west of town.

Piece of Mudsill From Mill More Than 100 Years Old.

William Clift returned recently from Knox county, Tenn., where he was raised and where he has recently been staying, and where he expects to go again a little later. He brought to The Republican office a piece of pine that he cut from the sill of an old mill where his father worked when a boy. The sill was what was commonly called a mudsill and during a part of the year under water. The ends of the piece left at The Republican office show considerable wear, but the timber is perfectly solid and looks like it will last for an indefinite time yet.

Installation of Officers by The Royal Neighbors.

The Royal Neighbors have installed the following officers: Oracle, Mrs. Wm. Bennett; past oracle, Mrs. Geo. Reed; vice oracle, Mrs. B. F. Barnes; chancellor, Mrs. Charley Platt; recorder, Mrs. W. N. Childers: receiver, Mrs. Alice Howe; marshal, Mrs. Fred Arnott; assistant marshal, Mrs. Belle Maxwell: inner sentinel, Mrs. John Smith: outer sentinel, Mrs. Horace Daniels. Mrs. Charley Payne, of Hammond, Ind., was the installing officer. A few invited guests were present. Refreshments were served consisting of chicken sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee. A very enjoyable time was had.

Go to J. C. Gwin & Co. for genuine Pittsburg coal. Gossie Brown, who recently joined the regular army, is still at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, but will soon be sent to Washington, D. C., having transferred to the hospital corps, which starts in with a year’s schooling at Washington. Gossie will be glad to get to Washington because his brother, Bernice, who served an enlistment in the army, is now working In the Interior Department there. Roy Gundy, who is working for the telephone company at Gary, came to town today to see his old friends. “Whatever you do,” said Roy, "don’t call me ‘Stub’ when you write me up. You did that when I was here last year and the boys still have the article pasted on the company’s bill board.” Well, we promised not to and we won’t, either. His name is Roy Gundy and “Stub” Is a misnomer of his football and school days. V. H. and C. R. Sanderson and A. O. Miner, of Monte Vista, Colo., who have been visiting Mrs. Laura Michael and son, George, here, the Sanderson boys being brothers of Mrs. George Michael and Mr. Miner being the son-in-law of Mrs. Laura Michael, left this morning for Breckenridge, Mo., accompanying T. E. Sanderson, their cousin, who had been here on a visit, to his home. Mrs. Miner and little son remained for a longer visit with her mother. For baby’s croup, Willie’s dally cuts and bruises, mamma’s sore throat, Grandma’s lameness—Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic Oil—the household remedy. 25c and 50c. A Classified Adv. win find It *

RENSSELAER, INDIANA SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1913.

Ray Parks Entertained Friends At Stag Party Friday Night.

Ray Parks was host at a 7 o’clock dinner party Friday evening to eight or nine of his young .men friends, the occasion being his twen-ty-fourth birthday. Mrs. Parks, wife of the host, assisted by Miss Marjorie Loughridge, served a splendid dinner in a most charming manner. The evening was devoted to card playing.

Mrs. Frank Hayes Near Death at Home in Marion.

Proved Up Claim in West; Returning to Old Jasper.

MILITIA LOST FAST GAME OF BASKETBALL

Bethany Reformed Church of Chicago Had Six-Footers That the Locals Almost Conquered. -- The Chicago basketball team advertised as the Calumets proved to be the strong team from the Bethany Reformed church of the Chicago school league. They were a fine lot of big fellows, as clean and ’fair as any team that ever played on the floor. They were given a great tussel by the soldiers and would have been beaten had it not been for an injury to Clark, one of the Rensselaer forwards, near the end of the game. At the time Clark was taken out the score stood 29 to 27 in favor of the locals, but the visitors got busy and made three fine field baskets and won the game with a final score of 33 to 29. In the evening the Monticello high school played the Rensselaer high school at the gymnasium in the school basement. The visitors had the locals outsized and were better at most points in the game, but the game youngsters put up a vigorous scrap and the final score was 15 to 6. Rensselaer got only one field basket, which “Tad" Brusnahan got in a clever shot beneath the arms of a big guard. Conn, at forward, for the visitors, a star game, getting three baskets from long throws at difficult angles.

Elias sbons made a business trip to Kokomo today. See George F. Meyers’ list of Farms tor Sale in another column. Mrs. George Culp and baby went to Monon today for a visit over Sunday. Men’s heavy-fleeced Union Suits, SI.OO value, 75c. The G. E. MURRAY Co. The Eastern Star ladies meet Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., with Mrs. C. W. Hanley. Miss Eya Byers - returned to Monon this morning after a visit here with Mrs. Emma J. York. Miss Alice Caine, of the Monnett Home, went to Lafayette this morning to remain over Sunday. Special low prices on suits and overcoats. See window display. The G. E. MURRAY Co. Mrs. D. T. Cromwell, of Indianapolis, is here to visit over Sunday with her sister, Mrs. A. A. Fell.

Lester Rich, of Goodland, came today to remain over Sunday the guest of H. E. Hartley and family. Mrs. J. W. Meharry went to, Logansport today to see her son, who is a patient at Long Cliffe Asylum. Mrs. 0. P. Tabor and Mrs. James Gilbert, of Remington, were guests Friday afternoon of Mrs. H. E. Hartley. C. Arthur Tuteur is home from Indianapolis for an over Saturday and Sunday vacation from his clerical duties with the legislature. Mrs. Samuel Elder and little son left this morning for her home at Dana, Ind., after a short visit here with her sister, Mrs. Wm. F. Clarke. J. E. Brown, who has been living on a farm east of. Monon, ,was here on business this morning. He will move In the spring to a farm near Buffalo. John H. Randall, of Monticello, and F. G. Lapham, of Laporte, two game wardens, were here today to inquire into the cause of some neglected prosecutions. W. H. Beam’s today removed from rooms over Warner Bros.’ store to their residence on Forest and Elm streets. These nice winter days tempted them to leave the flat for the home. A number of young people enjoyed a dance at the armory Friday evening, the music being furnished by Lonzo and Paul Healy and Don Wright. Rensselaer now has some splendid home dance music and It is probable that it will frequently be employed for the dances. k C. C. Warner, as agent, recently sold for E. L. Hollingsworth, the 200-acre farm where J. W. Smith lives at Rose Bud, Union township. The purchaser was John W. Taylor, of Carpenter township, and the price paid was $75 per acre, or $15,000, all cash, The farm belonged to Theo. Warne, of Parr, several years ago. 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.

Obituary of George W. Burk.

George Williams Burk, born near Lafayette in Warren county, Ind., July 31st, 1833; died in Delphi, Ind., Jan. 19th, 1913, aged 79 years, 6 months and 18 days. Deceased was the eldest son of John Burk and Ellen (Phillips) Burk, and removed with his parents to Jasper county when 17 years of age. The family settled about three miles north of Rensselaer, Ind., on what was then known as the Given’s Hill, where both parents-soon after died. The young man being left alone without means, began the arduous struggle for a competence in a new country. Being both frugal and industrious he prospered; and on Feb. 19, 1857, he was married to Amanda Jane Kenton and together with high hopes,-strong hearts and willing hands, they began the building of a home on the virgin prairies of Jasper county. As a fruit of this union there were born six children, 2 boys and 4 girls, Sarah Ellen Nowels and Lily A Robinson, of Lamar, Colo., Eva A. Burk and Bessie Matthews, of Delphi, Ind., and George Manly Burk, of Walton, Ind., all of whom, together with the widow, survive to mourt his departure. John E. Burk, the eldest son, died near Greensburg, Kans., Sept. 27, 1901. There also survive him 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The deceased, by his sterling integrity and moral worth, deserved well of the community in which he lived and as a recognition of these deserts he was elected a county commissioner of Jasper county in the fall of 1880, serving for three years. During his active life he always lived on the farm and was always one of the most progressive and successful farmers of the county. In June, 1900, having sold his farm, he moved to Lamar, Colo., where he continued to reside until a few months age, when he came to visit his daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Matthews, near this city. His health failing, the family took apartments in Delphi, where he lived when the end came. Mr. Burk never professed any religious faith, but strongly believed in the strictest morality and right living, and his whole career was a high example of a clean, honest and upright life.

Go to J. C. Gwin & Co. for genuine Pittsburg coal. To feel strong, have good appetite and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family system tonic. Price, SI.OO.

98c a Pair TN ORDER to make room for our * Spring stock of Shoes and Oxfords now arriving, we are placing on sale a lot of shoes at the exceedingly low price of 98c a pair. This lot consists of shoes for men, women, boys and girls, in all sizes, styles and leathers, prices from $2 . to $4 a pair. If you already have plenty of shoes, come in, and you will have another pair when you go out. Sale commences Saturday morning, Jan. 25, and lasts one week. TheG.E.MurrayCo. CanH Sag Gates J. C. GWIN * CO., Sole Agents

WEATHER FORECAST. Local rains of snow; probably rains tonight and Sunday; warmer. <

LEE'S -tfNEHOUR SALES From 3 to 4 o’clock each afternoon this week Lee has a L-hour sale at prices that you can't afford to miss. Monday the sale is on dress goods. Seven pieces orr this sale costing up to 60c. all going at 20c a yard. At the same hour Tuesday, an extra fine lot of regular $2.00 comforts will go at $1.50. Wednesday new 60c Eiderdown; colors blue, pink, and whitey at 42c. Thursday all regular 75c underskirts, 55c. Friday will be Silver Gilt, the finest, flakiest, white 25c cotton bat shown, at only 19c. And Saturday it will be the halfprice rug sale, which was postponed from last week; $2.25 rugs at $1.12%. Attend Lee’s l-hour sales each day. Robert S. Drake was in from Hanging Grove township yesterday. He will soon move to Tippecanoe county, having purchased a farm of 403 acres on the Wea plains, near the town of Shadeland. Mr. Drake has not sold his Hanging Grove township land but sold 360 acres of land a mile and three-quarters east of Monon. The farm he bought in Tippecanoe county was purchased at public auction for sl2l an acre. Ed Cook has rented Mr. Drakes Hanging Grove farm. Mr. Drake’s decision to leave Jasper county will meet with unanimous regret, and the worst luck that is hoped for him is that he soon sells his Tippecanoe county farm at a big profit and comes back among his friends to live. 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. * * Auctioneei' John G. Culp lost a watch fob and advertised it in The Republican. One of. the school teachers who boards at A. 8. LaRue’s found it and ft was returned to the owner today. Go to J. O. Gwin & Co. for genuine Pittsburg coal. Twenty head of horses, and mules at the dissolution sale of Kurrie, Babcock and Thompson, Tuesday, February 4th.

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