Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 79, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 April 1913 — Page 1

No. 79.

GEORGE GIFFORD NAMED EXECUTOR

Tip ton Attorney Named in Will of Benjamin J. Gifford—Property All Disposed of. While the will of the Igte Benjamin J. Gifford was not filed at 3 o’clock this afternoon it was known that Attorney George Gifford, of Tipton, Ind., had been named as the executor of the will which was revised the 11th of last November. Attorney Gifford is a distant relative of the deceased and had for some time been his legal adviser. The will t is said to provide that all the real estate and the railroad be sold and that the cash be disbursed according to the provisions of the will among relatives. Attorney Gifford will be required to give bond for SIOO,OOO before entering upon the task of carrying out the provisions of the will. He was at ’ Kankakee Tuesday to attend ths funeral and came to Rensselaer that evening and stated to a reporter for The Republican at noon today that the will would be filed either this afternoon or tomor row morning. Miss May Gifford, of Chicago, who spent several weeks at the side of her half-brother during his sickness, returned here Tuesday evening following the funeral and will gather up a number of belongings of Mr. Gifford and see that they are properly put away. Miss Gifford is a teacher on the Chicago schools and expects to return there next Monday and resume her work, which a substitute has been earing for during her absence. N. G. , Halsey, who for several years was Mr. Gifford’s confidential ejerk, returned here today and 'will act with the executor in getting the settlement of the big-estate started. There is no present means of making an estimate of the amount that can be realized out of the Gifford railroadzand lands and those who should z know the iqost about it place the estate as worth any place from SIOO,OOO to $600,000.

Notice to the Public About Paper Hanging. Why are you paying fancy prices for paperhanging. We do not charge extra for trimming your paper. I have not raised prices. My prices remain just the same as in former years. One price to all; No premiums asked. I do not belong to any trust or combination. Don’t wait; first Chlled, first served. Thanking you for past favors, I remain, Yours for business, W. S. Richards & Son, Phone 331, Rensselaer, Ind. Painting, paperhanging and decorating. Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society to Meet Thursday. The Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet Thursday afternoon of this week with Mrs. John Poole. Round Table Glub Postponed / Until Thursday of Next Week. The meeting of the Round 'fable Club has also been postponed until Thursday of next week. — i We unloaded our fifth car of flour last week for the first three months of 1913. The high quality of "Arlstos,” the perfect flour, is what sells it. If you have not tried it, do so, and get the habit. JOHN EGER. TheEllisTheatre J. M. a. HXJJ, Manager. The Morris Amusement Co. Presents the Morris Stock Company in a repertoire of New Comedies

, and Dramas \ ■ THREE NIGHTS, COMMENCING Thursday, Apr. 3 BARGAIN MATINEE SATURDAY Thursday Night “A FOOL OF FORTUNE” PRICES: CHILDREN, 10c. GEN. ADMISSION, 15c. RESERVED SEATS, 25c. V 1... I- I. > 1,1 , ' ■ 111 ' Seats on sale at Ellis Theatre, Phono 98.

The Evening Republican.

SHORT BUT PLEASANT VISIT IN RENSSELAER

Tom Barton Recalls Old “Liberal Corner” and Other Landmarks of Early Seventies. • Tom Barton, of Lapwai, Idaho, has left for Ais home after a, very brief visit with his cousins, the Healy brothers, and with some of the Makeever families. Mr. Barton is almost a.half century old and he left Rensselaer in 1874 wheri only 11 years of age and went to Benton county. Four years later his father. Patrick Barton, took his family to California and later he moved to Lewiston, Idaho, where Tom resided until recently, when he moved to the small town of Lapwai, 12 miles from Lewiston. Mr. Barton’s recollection of the people, the old buildings and the" various landmarks of the early seventies was not shaken by the long years of his absence and the old friends whom he met found great enjoyment in recounting the events of the early seventies. Tom’s father, Patrick Barton, was a blacksmith and had his shop where Hamilton & Kellner’s establishment now is. His residence was across the street about where B. K Zimmerman lives. The old mill was operated by water power and was run by C. D. Hopkins or one of his brothers. Mr. Barton owned the “Libera^ bojner,” a frame building located Where the K. of P. building now stands. It was occupied by Reese Goddard’s bakery, Johnny Coates’ cigar store, C. C. Starr’s grocery and the Masonic hall was on the third floor. The old “Shanghai” building occupied ;he ground where the Ellis theatre building now is. The post office was in that building. John Aus;in, father of W. B. Austin, had a rarae hotel where the Rensselaer louse is now located and Ludd Hopkins occupied the building where the poultry yards of the Rensselaer Producing Co; are now. Marsh Rhoades had his barber shop next door to the Liberal J ‘Cor ner .and Norman Warner’s carriage shop occupied the same location that C. A. Roberts now has. The old race was at the rear of the shop. The “coal oil”, well was then the chief point of iqorest in Rensselaer and all the young folks and many of the older ones went there almost every evening during ’ the “good old summer time” to get a refreshing quaff from the flowing well. On Sunday afternoons it was a gathering place for the people bf i;he town and country. It is probable that many of the newer residents of the city of Rensselaer and the surrounding country have never known of the existence of i;his well. It was just west of the Simon P. Thompson, now the Harry Kurrie, residence, and gave’forth a iberal stream of cold water until a few years ago when the stream failed and when the river was dredged the flow seemed to stop altogether, indicating that the water seeped through crevices in the rock. Mr. Barton was greatly disappointed to find that this “dear old ipot” had been so He insisted on visiting tire place- and much to his pleasure rouqd that ;he well was flowing again, doubtess owing to the high waters. He said he felt sure it was on his account and he procured a bottle and filled it and. will take it back to Idaho to his wife and three boys. Mr. Barton recalled an incident of his boyhood that has doubtless lad a parallel in the life of almost* every town youth following the visit of a circus to the town. Norman Warner had an old gray horse and this was the sole live stock and the center about which Warner Bros.’ Big Circus was founded. Tom Barton was one of the performers. The show was held on the corner lot west of Mr. Warner’s residence where Hale Warner’s residence now is. The price of admission was 10 pins and .half the town was out to see the “menagerie.” \\ 'j Mr. Barton was twice elected sheriff of Nez Perce county, Idaho, and could have had the office longer had he so desired. He says it was some wild but never so bad as related in novels and moving pictures. Mr. Barton’s uncle, Denins Barton, died recently in Lafayette, leaving an estate estimated at $60,000. and certificates of deposit in Lafayette banks totaling $32,000. Dennis Barton was a widower without children and the estate is to go to his nephews and nieces and It was to look after that that Mr. Barton came east. Indications are that the estate will not pay out that much, owing to some complications in business that he had not straight ened out before his death. Stewart. Hammond & Simins, of Lafayette, are looking after the interests ol the heirs and Mr. Barton will re turn to the west. He is a fine look ing man and very pleasing in ad

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL I, 1913.

MOTHER 'AND SISTER INJURED IN CYCLONE

Dr. 0. E. Johnsob Found Disaster Had Visited lowa Home While He Was Enroute There. Dr. C. E. Johnson returned this Wednesday morning from Council Bluffs, lowa, where he hfid been called a week ago last Sunday by the sickness of his father. On the evening of the day he left Rensselaer a terrific cyclone struck dbun-.> cil Bluffs and Dr. Johnson found after his arrival home that not only his father, but his mother and sister, were in the hospital. His father had a severe case of pneumonia and his mother and sister each suffered fractured legs. Four cousins, all girls, were killed. Mr. Johnson and daughter had gone to the home of relatives about ten blocks from their own home on the evening of the cyclone and the house they were in was torn to’pieces and the four girls killed. It was almost miraculous that Mrs. Johnson and daughter escaped a similar fate. When he left Council Bluffs on his return trip to Rensselaer his father was out of the hospital and his mother and sister were making Very good progress toward recovery.

We have them again this year, Rush Park, new garden seeds, 2 packages for sc. Also* red, white and yellow onion sets, Early Ohio and Early Rose potatoes. JOHN EGER.

dress and his visit was fc greatly ap preeiated by alb his old friends who had an opportunity to meet him.

POT HOUSE DOGGEREL

Scholars ’oft write of the glory of Rome Are the scenes of my hoiqe. So I turn from the past* With its dim waning star To record the brave deeds Of the old Jasper Bar. Foltz is now farming ; And Dunlap, Ah: well— - Some think him a Webster, '! More wish him in hell. The Jew has tugned Christian ’ ’ ’ ' And to me it is clear That the devil is scowling f \ At old Rensselaer. • Chapman no longer shaves paper, men say, ! And Austin and Hopkins do nothing but pray. Sir Bilj, has quit drinking And the devil, I fear, ! Will move his headquarters From old Rensselaer. ■■ 4 f Irwin is not fining old-fashioned drunks, l But those who are sober draw twenty-five plunks. The world is sure daffy And to me it iS queer ’ That the-devil still lingers ’Round old Rensselaer. Halleck no longer ’bout politics raves, I But Honan still tramples down Bull Moosers’ graves; He can stand is the court-yard When the weather is clear And address the out townships - From old Rensselaer. Thompson is writing insurance, I’m told, And says Jasper County is a mine of pure gold; ’ While Blue is now preaching, And Williams, I hear, May break into Congress from old Rensselaer; Should he do so, men say, things will look queer, To a man who is sober around old Rensselaer. And now that Pegasus is weary, And tired, and thirsty, I think;. I hasten to Hanley’s star-chamber And bone the old man for a drink, But wish face turned from earth unto Heaven Like a martyr of old at the stake , He spoke of the horrors of liquor, Until all my being did quake; Then taking his seat on the wool-sack, < And with eyes pointing daggers at me, He shouted, “Stand up in the forum. You’ve been on a hell of a spree; - . You never were much of a lawyer. I’ll give you some credit for that, But a poet—ye Gods,”* and he fainted And his face was as black as my hat; ' Then turning around to the sheriff, With a countenance rigid and pale, He said, ‘Take him over to Goodland, Before I now soak him in jail, Yes, take him right over to Goodland And this order obey without fail,” For it’s worse to be sentenced to Goodland . Than to spend a whole life-time in jail. w March 25th, 1913. A. D..BABCOCK. x Goodland, Indiana.

HENRY C. HOSHAW DIED THIS MORNING

Another Soldier Answers Last Bugle Call—Had Been Confined at Home Three Weeks. j Henry C. Hoshaw, another old sok dier, has answered the last bugle call. His death occurred at about 4 o’clock this M T ednesday morning. He had been confined to his home for about three weeks, although he had been in poor health for a considerably longer time, suffering from a dropsical condition of the heart. Deceased leaves a wife and two or three children by a former marriage. The funeral arrangements have not been completed, awaiting wotd from some of the absent children. It is probable that it will be held Friday afternoon.

Funeral of Phillips Child To Be Thursday Afternoon.

The funeral of Frances Anna, lit tie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips, will be held at* the house Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock, be ing conducted by. Rev. J. C. Parrett, of the Presbyterian church. Owing to the fact that the child had both measles and . .whooping cough it probably needs no more that the suggestion that no childfen be taken to the funeral. No word has been redwved from Augustus Phillips,, the child’s uncle, in New York. City, and it is rather believed that he is now on his way here. Mrs. Frank Vanatta, of Fowler; Miss lima Robinson; of Ir iianapolis, and Miss Grace Robinson, of Chicago, all aunts of the baby, are here for the funeral.

FROG HARVEST IN MILROY TOWNSHIP

Farmers Find It Profitable to Gather Jumpers—Many Shipped From Rensselaer. N. E. Dignon and Geo. E. Caster, of Milroy township, brought four boxes of live frogs to Rensselaer today and shipped them to Chicago by express. They estimated that there are about 125 dozen frogs in the four boxes and they expect to receive from 15 to 22 cents a dozen for them. The frogs were mostly caught in the day time, but Mr. Caster states that they can best be caught at night. He counted a dozen or more lanterns Tuesday evening and each lantern was being carried by a frog catcher. The frogs generally are found in small clusters of four to six at night and blinded by the lanterns they arc easily captured? The frog catcher puts on a pair of rubber boots, takes a lantern intone hand and the other is free to grab the frogs. Often at night four or’ five are caught at a time. The frogs that are caught are the small grass frogs. The bullfrogs are not found very often. They are worth $2.20 a dozen. The frogs kept up such a mournful sound at the express office that, Manager Timmons found it necessary to take them out of the office. He said that a few hours in confinement with four boxes of live frogs would set any person crazy. Mr. Caster stated that he believes some persons caught as many as 100 dozen frogs Tuesday night. They usually shipped them from Lee and the Dignon & Caster shipment is the only one that has been sent from Rensselaer. \

Ross Bringle’s Condition is Serious—Operation Performed.

The condition of Ross Bringle, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bringle, of Jordan township, is quite serious and it is certain that he will have a close call if .he eventually pulls through with his life. He was operated on at the Presbyter-, ian hospital in Chicago at 9 o’clock Tuesdey morning and it was’found that the presumed obstruction ot the bowel consisted of an ajiscew of the Intestine and the operation was thus very much complicated. Mr. Bringle did not reach, Chicago pntll 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon,, owing to the belated milk train, and he went at once to the hospital. Ross was almost out from under the influence of the anaiw thetic and seemed to be resting fairly well. The surgeon had gone and Mr. Bringle was unable to get into communication with him td find out the exact condition of his son, but’ he learned enough to know that the chances are not very favorable for recovery. He returned home this morning a’nd tomorrow he and Mrs. Bringle will return to Chicago to see their son, who is their only child. The many, acquaintances of Ross in Rensselaer are deeply interested in the outcome of the case and are hoping that he will speedily recover.

Ed Mauck Suffered Loss By Flood at Muncie.

The lumber firm of Grouleff & Mauck, of Muncie, suffered considerable loss by the floods, losing lumber through thefts and by floating away. Mr. Mauck, the junior member of the firm, is a son-in-law of D. H. Yeoman, of Rensselaer, and also has many other relatlyes here. Mr. Yeoman received a number ol pictures from his daughter today, showing the high water in the lumber yard. One picture shows the Members of the Arm on a raft, poling themselves about in the lumber yards.

Millionaire Convict Company Forced to Cancel Bookings.

The Millionaire Convict company, which showed here at matinee and evening performances Saturday, was forced to cancel Its Indiana bookings owing to the washouts, which made it impossible to get to the towns that had been billed. The members of the company remained here until today, when they left for Illinois to fill engagements booked since the other dates were canceled. The company gave very good satisfaction here.

Helped Charles Rowen Celebrate 41st Birthday.

Charles Rowen, of Parr, is 41 years of age today and his brother and witn Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowen. and his sister, Mrs. Lillie Webb, went to Parr today to Join with others In a big dinner party in cele bration of-the event.

Fancy shades at 10c each at the 5 and 10 Cent Store.

WEATHER FORECAST. Showers and thunderstorms tonight of Thursday; warmer tonight.

\\ \ \ \\ f YVC * Zr Perfection Pete takes thepa/n The SAME AS ANY DUCK YOU’D NAME HE'S NOT AFPAJD OF GETTING WET HIS CLOTHES DON’T EVEN LOSE THEIR’SET ’ Rainy Days make no difference to boys who wear Clothes. They are made for all sorts of weather. Good in sunshine. Good in rain. No shrinking when they get Wet. At all times they are? truly “satisfaction’* clothes. That is why we sell them. We have some bully styles this season. See them now while the stocks are at their best. ’ 1 Great Suits at) ' . 33.50 to 110.00. DuvaH’sQualityShop C. EARL DUVALL

INE BEAUTY Qfl OF THE EgMI CLOCK Bpffl Tick, lock, goes the dock, '-‘All my beauty's gone—My wooden case is scratched and dull, ■' - ■ My polish is all worn.” But Jap-a-Lac renewed it In a truly wondrous way; You’d think it was a brand new clock Just bought the other day. There’s many a clock performing its mission in life under the great disadvantage of an ugly appearance. Many a grandfather’s clock that is sadly in need of a coat of Jap-a-lac to renew its youth and beuty and make it like brand new. JAP-A-LAC Anyone can use Jap-a-lae. It requires no special skill. There is nothing so good as Jap-a-lac for the renewal of old Andirons. Base Boards. Bannisters. Book Shelves. Card Tables, Letter Boxes, Trunks. Chairs, Desks, Dressing Tables, Linoleums, Gas' Fixtures, Go carts, Hat Hacks, Radiators, Refrigerators, ete. Jap-a-lac comes in all sizes, from 10c cans up. Ask for it in our Paint Department. FEN DIG’S REXALL DRUG STORE

SMOKE THE COMET A HIGH GRADE FIVE CENT CIGAR Made ii ResMelaer J. DeLONG, Maker Factory: Opera House Block Patroaize Hone ladutry

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