Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1913 — Page 1

No. 142.

HUGH BURNS TO BE TRIED IN SEPTEMBER

Desperado Who Tried to Kill His Wile at Schneider Now in Jail at Grown Point.

Attorney A. Halleck, accompanied 'by Mrs. Halleck, Miss Nellie Reish and A. S. Laßue, made an auto trip to Croiwn Point Friday to see about the trial lOf Hugh Burns, formerly of DeMotte, who attempted to kill his wife while she was awaiting a C., I. & S. train at Schneider several weeks ago. It had been expected to hold the trial next week, but Burns made affidavit for continuance to the September term of the court, alleging that his condition was such that he can not stand the trial at this time. Burns is confined ip the jail at Crown Point and one of his wounds is still running and causing considerable trouble. It is a bullet injury in one of his legs. The other injuries, which at first seemed likely to cause his death, are noir healed upV. Burns’ bail has been fixed at $5,000 and he has been unable to procure this. Attorney Halleck conferred with Deputy Prosecuting Attorney August Bremer, of Crown Point, Friday, and when the case comes up in September Attorney Halleck, who is a cousin of Mrs. Burns and knows all the persecutions that Mrs. Burns has been subjected to for Several years past, will assist in the prosecution and an effort will be made to give Burns a long penitentiary sentence. On their way S| back from Crown Point Mr. Halleck and party stopped for .supper at the Burton camp, near Lake Village.

SAYLER GIRL WAS SICK BUT FEW DAYS

Young. Lady Died Alter Illness of Short Duration—Was Popular Where Ever Known. The Republican briefly related the death and burial of Miss Viola Sayler, daughter of L. V. Sayler, of near Kndman, but has since learned of the sad circumstances surrounding her death. The girl was 17 years, 2 months and 22 days of age, and had been motherless since she was a very little girl. She lived with her father and her older sister and brother and the home was very happy. Viola was a cheerful and light-hearted girl and much loved at home and admired by all who knew her. She had apparently been in perfect health. On Friday, June 6th, she suffered quite a severe headache, an unusual thing for her. Vlt was not considered of a serious nature, however, and the next day she was about as usual again. On Sunday afternoon she played and sang and seemed in perfect health. , It was in the early evening that &he was siezed with convulsions and the physician who responded to the call at once realized the seriousness of her condition and informed her father that he feared there was no chance for her recovery. The next day she rallied some, but Tuesday the convulsions came again and death occurred that night. Uraemic poisoning caused the convulsions. Viola had always taken a deep interest In church and Sunday School work and was a devoted daughter and sister. Recently she joined the Methodist church and her baptism was to have taken place Saturday, June 14th, just lour days before her death. Deceased was born in Gillam town-* ship March 18fch, 1896. Her mother died when she was a little more than two years of age. The father, one brother and two sisters, survive, namely, Ivan and Blanche, at home, and Mrs. William St. Peere, near the home. Also a large number of other relatives and Irlends. The body was laid to'rest in Weston cemetery.

Notice by Oity Health Officer. All fruit and perishable edibles displayed for sale mult be covered from now on. Merchants will please take cognizance without further notica : 1 It is a violation of law to distribute medicine samples at doors and the next time this happens in Rensselaer prosecutions will follow. _ Secretary City Board of Health.

Mo tie* to Trespassers. Hereafter any person found treepassing on. my land will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This notice Is made necessary on account of the damage done to the fences and other property by trespassers. W. H. MACKEY. Not a special but our regular prlea 4 eans of the best standard ranned earn, hominy, kraut, pumpkin. squash, kidney or baked beans In tomato sauce, for 25ef JOHN EGER.

The Evening Republican.

BARKLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEAR PRESENT CENTER

Location Chosen and Plans Will Bo Ready for Contractors to Look Over in Few Days. It has been definitely decided to locate the new Barkley township high school near the site of the present Center, school house, about 8 miles northeast of Rensselaer. Tt is probable that another- acre of ground will be purchased just north of the present school house, which is a cement building and which will be left and probably used as a grade building for some time Architect Hyde was down rrom Chicago Friday And accompanied Superintendent Lajnson to the proposed site and there met Trustee Folger, and a conference followed. Mr. Hyde returned to Chicago that evening ajid will return in a few days with the plans; The new building will be of brick aqd will contain four rooms. It will comply with all modern requirements, as regards light, ventilation, heating, etc. It will cost from $6,000 to SIO,OOO. Only one teacher will be employed the first year and only first year high school work will be taught. Trustee Folger informed Sunerintendent Laroson that he expected there would be twenty pupils avail themselves of the chance to attend high school this fall. The contract will be let as soon as possible and construction begun just as soon as material can be hauled to the ground, as the school must be completed by September Ist. An 8-month term will be held.

FORMER RESIDENT DIED AT OAK PARK

E. M. Hyland, Former Hotel Man, Passed Away Friday Following --- Stroke of Paralysis. — Ed N. Hyland, lor many years a resident of Rensselaer and for the past sevearl years a resident of Oak 3 ark, a Chicago suburb, wher#- he lad a beautiful home> died Friday following a stroke of paralysis that occurred several days ago. He had been in failing health for several months and: relatives here had been informed that his condition wassuch that there was very small chance of improvement. He was unconscious following his stroke of >aralysis until death came. Mr. Hyand Was almost 80 years of age. He removed from Rensselaer about seventeen years ago, after having conducted the Nowels House, then called the Hyland House, for some time. He also ran thq mill for a number ol years back in the eighties. Many will recall him as the owner of the trotting stallion, Billy Wonder, which A. L. Padgitt afterward owned. Mr. Hyland gave the horse a record of 2:39, which in those days was a very good record. Mr. Padgitt gave the horse a somewhat faster record and won a number of races with hdm. Mr. Hyland was twice married and is survived by his .second wife, who is a sister of Mrs. John Q. Alter and Mrs. Mary Jane Hopkins, of this place, and of Oscar Tharp, of Monticello. He had one daughter, Miss Brit Hyland, by his first marriage, and twin daughters, Maru and Miriam Hyland, by his second marriage. The daughters are all married and one of them and her husband lived with Mr. and Mrs. Hyland at Oak Park. The funeral will be held Sunday, but none of the Rensselaer relatives will attend it.

If Street Lights Are Out Notify Light Plank

Persons who notice that any street light is not burning on nights when the street circuit is on, will confer a favor by telephoning the light plant, Phone 91. Otherwise It may not be discovered that the light is out.

Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Morning service; 10:45 a. m. Pres. E. A. Hanley, of Franklin college, will speak at the morning service. You are very cordially invited to be present

Rensselaer vs. Remington, Sunday, June 15th. Game called at 2:90 o’clock. General admission 25 cents; children 15 cents.

Church of God Services.

Elder 8. J. Lindsay, of Oregon, Til., will preach at the Church of God next Sunday at 10:45 a. m„ and 7:80 p. m. Everybody invited. Plenty of old newspapers now on hand at The Republican office.

Entered January 1, IStt, as eecond class mall matter, at the post-office at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the act of March t, 1171.

Baptist Church.

R. B. WRIGHT, Pastor.

BASEBALL SUNDAY.

RENSBELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1913.

SUPT. W. F. CLARKE TENDERS RESIGNATION

Will Go to Minot, N. Dak., as Supervisor of Practice in New State Normal School Rensselaer is to lose Its able and progressive school superintendent, William F. Clarke, who Friday tendered his resignation to the school board in order that he can accept a position as supervisor of practice dn the new North Dakota normal school at Minot, at a salary of $1,900 a year, which is S4OO more than he would have received in Rensselaer. He was asked to wait a few days before his resignation was accepted, during which time the members of the board hoped, that there might be some development that would permit them to retain Mr. Clarke as superintendent of the schools here. President Williams, of the school board, stated that he was quite certain he might be able to raise S2OO or such a matter by popular subscription to retain Mr. Clarke, whose work dur-

Ing the past year has proven his -capacity for the task of developing the greater schools of this city. Mr. Clarke will leave here reluctantly, as he found the city and people much to his liking and he was taking great interest in the development of the .new school ideas and applying them to the splendid new building and equipment. He feels, however, that the offer in the normal school not only represents a big advance of salary at this time, but also holds the prospect of further advancement in normal school woTk and consequently a further increase of salary. Superintendent Clarke came to Rensselaer a stranger, less than a year ago, He has taken a deep interest in the schools and the pupils and also in the patrons, whom he has tried to interest In everything that the schools have undertaken. He has used the columns of the newspapers in this ftianner and we feel certain that the result is a closer relationship between the patrons and the faculty. He was so well started here and his success had been so much the first year that we feel cer;ain we voice the sentiment of all n saying'that it is a great misfor;une that he Is to leave us, but The Republican has always believed that the school teacher should accept promotions when they are offered and this one seems far too good an opportunity to be turned down, and Mr. Clarke looks at it in that way. About six weeks ago President Crain, of the new normal school, came to Rensselaer to confer with Mr. Clarke about the position which has now been offered him and Mr. Clarke referred him to the school board at that time and also » others who had been associated -with him during his brief residence lere, and the testimonials he received were of a high standard and resulted in the offer of the position. It there is any person In Rensselaer who can devise some means of retaining Superintendent Clarke their suggestion will be welcomed by the school board, which is limited in the salary it can pay by the limited funds at its command. If Rensselaer is to build up and maintain a high school commensurate with the splendid new building, it must arrange for a permanent head, or at least for a head that will remain here for several years, and It could do no better th&n to retain Mr. Clarke dn the position, and this woujd be done if there was the money to accomplish it. To get any other equally as good man will cost as much money as will be necessary to retain him. It is a problem that must be settled either by meeting the salary demand or procuring an inferior head to the schools or getting another that will not remain longer than a year. Mr. Clarke’s plans are to remain here until September and then to remove to Minot. The normal school there will open September 30th and continue for 10 1 /* months. Pending the completion'of the new buildings the school will be held in the armory.

Residence Route to Be Collected on Monday.

The residence route of The Evening Republican was not collected today, but will be collected Monday, and each Monday hereafter until further notice. * Have your dimes ready when he calls. /

Pastor.

Tuesday evening, June 16, officers will be nominated for next term, whieh will be followed by work In the 3rd degree and refreshments, officers and members gre urged to be present Chancellor Commander.

A Classified Adv. will sell It

Attention Knights.

FIRST EXCURSION TO CHI TOMORROW

Monon Railroad Starts Popular 75c Excursions—Train Due in This City at 9:15. : • 4 *** s .. * ' The first of the Monon’s popular Sunday excursions will be run tomorrow, June 15th. The round trip cost is 75 cents, a rate that has prevailed for a number of years and which has proven so popular here that from 75 to 200 people usually take advantage of the chance for a cheap trip to the big city. The train is due to arrive in and depart from Rensselaer at 9:15 o’clock, whieh will make it possible to reach Chicago by about noon. Reaving the city that night at 11:30. iSo far no other excursions are advertised, but it is probable that they will be held about every two weeks during the summer months. The ball game Sunday will be between the Cubs and the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers.

Obituary of Andrew Scott.

Andrew Scott, the eighth child of a family of nine eihldren, born to John and Margaret Seott, was 'born in Lillylief, - Rocksburyshire, Scot land, October 17,1835. Died in Rensselaer, Ind., June 11, 1913, aged 77 years, 10. months and 24 days. With his parents he came to America when 14 years of age, and settled in New York, at Fowlerville, where he resided until the year 1870, when he moved to Livingston county, 111. In the year 1903 he moved to Jasper county, in Jordan township, and this spring he moved to Rensselaer. In November, 1867 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Steinhoff, Two children were born to this union, a son and a daughter, the sorrdying in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Jessie May Schlosser, resides at Saunemin, 111. Match Ist, 1875, he was married to Lydia Ann Allen, of Pontiac, 111., and to this union wo children were born, Maud Emily and Nellie Margaret, both of Rensselaer. In early life Mr. Scott learned the carpenter trade and followed that lentil failing health, and was advised to go to farming, which course decided him to locate in Illinois, near Pontiac, following farming till lis health compelled him to leave ;he farm and retire, in hopes of prolonging his life. In August, 1862, \he enlisted in Co. F, Bth regiment, N. Y. cavalry, serving until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged at Cloud Mills, June 6, 1865. While Mr. Scott was not formally a member of any church, he was christened in the Presbyterian church of Scotland in infant days. To the writer he confessed his faith in Christ and signified his purpose to trust Him for spiritual help. While his health has been declining for about five years, he has only been confined to his home since February, 1913. He leaves a wife, three children, one brother in New York, 93 years of age; and a sister in Anderson, two grandchildren, and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure.

Section Foreman Who Had Accident at Schneider Died.

Robert Shafer, the Schneider see;ion foreman who was so 'badly inured Friday morning when a freight train ran into his handcar, died a few hours after the acejdent, according to dispatches .in Indianapolis papers. It seems thait 'he had procured an electric motor for his handcar. The motor had arrived the evening before and hewas using it for the first time when the accident occurred. The girl who was killed was the daughter of bis brother and .lived at Cook. *He had been at his brotner’s 'house and wa£ bringing the little girl and oither members of the family to his home at Schneider when the collision took place. The girl was killed instantly.

Returned From Muscallonge Fishing Trip in Wisconsin.

H. R. Kurrie, chief counsel for the Monon railroad, has returned home from a two weeks’ vacation trip spent on the hikes of northern Wisconsin, near New Auburn, w here he spent much of his time angling for muscallonge and bass. He reports that he had the best success he ever had on a fishing trip and consequently the outing was one of great pleasyre. Attorney E. B. Sellers, of Monticello, and Attorney Dan Simma, of Lafayette, were both at the same place Mr. Kurrie was. Walter Kurrie, a brother of Harry, was also with him on the trip.

Try our Chicken 8 tarter—and scratch Feed.—Phone 456.

AH NOW READY FOR OPENING BALL CAME

Weatherman Has Promised Fair Day Jor Sunday Game Between Athletics and Remington. * 1 i Manager Kiplihger is today getting everything in readiness for the base ball opening tomorrow. He has purchased several of the seats whicfh were used last year in the Princess Airdome and they will be used for players’ benches and for spectators along the side lines. It is expected to keep two of them exclusively for players’ benches and anyone who squats down in a players’ bench is certain to find himself invited to get out. The tag system of tickets will be used for this game, at least, and all who have paid their admission will have the tag on their coats. Others will be bounced by the grounds police, W. S. Parks and B. D. McColly. Thirty-six loads of earth was hauled into the diamond and was carefully leveled and rolled and will be in very good condition for the game. The box office has not yet been erected and there will be quite a rush •probably at the gate, but only those having the tickets will be admitted. The team will probably line up as follows: Catcher—Elmer Wilcox. Pitcher—Howard Clark. First Base—Swartzell.Second Base—Conn. Third Base—Virgil Robinson. Shortstop—Morgan. Field—Elder, Denniston, J. Wilcox and Parks.

Garland Near Top in Regimental Rifle Match.

Sergeant Jerry B. Garland was within two points of the high man at the next to the last stage of the regimental shoot at Warsaw Friday evening, according to the scores published in today’s Indianapolis Star, The last stage was to be fired this morning and Garland still has •& chance to be the high man. The shooting must have been of a very superior kind, as the scores show several to be above 180 out of a possible 200. The high man was Captain Van Auken, for several years regarded the best shot in the state. He had. 187 points. Then came Captain Crane, of Angola, and Lieut. Deal, of Elkhart, with 186, and then Lieut. Tharp, of Monticello, and Sergeant Garland of Rensselaer, with 185. Sergeant Goodwin, of Angola, and Lieutenant-Colonel Coulter, of Vincennes, eaeh had 180, and Captain Black, of Albion, had 179. The last stage may make considerable difference In the standing of the contestants. Sergeant John Robinson, of Rensselaer, and Sergeant Carl Hopkins, .of Monticello, each had 168. Garland and Robinson are sure to be among the fifteen high that will compete on the regimental team against the teams of the other two regiments at the match held at Evansville beginning June 20th

Should Report Fires Promptly to Officers.

A law passed by the last legislature requires the particulars of all fires to be reported to the proper officers, who in turn are required to make a 'report to the state fire marshal. In citiee having a fire company, the report Should be made to the fire chief; if there is no fire department the report should be made to the city or town elerk. Outside of incorporated towns and cities the report should be made to the township trustees. A penalty is provided for failure to report all fires promptly.

Purdue university, Lafayette, granted 313 degrees at the thirtyninth annual commencement. Dr. Henry Churchill King, president of Oberlin college, delivered the address, his subject being ‘The Contribution of Modern Science to the Ideal Interests.” Governor Ralston was present, his son, Ernest, being a member of the class. An exceptionally large number of relatives and friends from other places were present at the funeral of Andrew Scott Friday. In addition to those mentioned In yesterday’s items; were George Wallace and Miss Marion Wallace, of Anderson; Herman Ogden, of Flannigan, Ill.; Miss Emily Harms, of Goodland; Miss Etta Gibson and father, H. A. Gibson, and Miss Anna E. Hendricks, of Chicago; and Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Bchlosser and daughter Lufille and son Carl, of Saunemin, 111. Several of the above named returned to their homes today, while others remained for i’ few days.

Before you buy. see our buggies and carriages. HAMILTON A KELLNER. Order your Calling Cards at The Republican office.

WEATHER. Fair tonightjand Sunday.

TIPPECANOE RIVER CLAIMS GIRL VICTIM

Young Lady Named Tillet Lost Life Friday Evening While Riding With Sheldon Youth. A young lady named Tillett, 20 years of age, was drowned in the Tippecanoe river at Monticello Friday evening. She had been canoeing with a young man from Sheldon, 111., and he almost lost his life at the same time. His story'is to the effect that himself and the girl were rowing in a bark canoe and that they tried to change their positions in the boat when It capsized. Both were thrown into the water and he tried to rescue her and at one time had her arm across the canoe but could not hold her and she finally sank to her de§th. The accident occurred above the dam where the water was about 12 feet deep and near the old ice house. He hurried to give the alarm after he reached the shore and searching parties were put to work and at about 11 o’clock the body was recovered. Miss Tillett is a graduate of the Monticello high school and taught school one term, but for the past year had been working at the thread factory- She was a beautiful and popular young lady and Monticello is greatly shocked at the deplorable accident.

Frank Kresler Does Some Trading During Last Few Days.

Frank G. Krasler, the ice man, has been dodng some trading during recent days. Two weeks ago he traded his residence in *the east part of town to Bert Huggins tor a farm of 117 acres near Newland.' Then he sold his sprinkling wagon and business ito Dunlap A Crisler and took a house in the northwest part of town in trade. Then he bought the A. Gangloff property on Grace street of C. G. Spitler, trading he small property he had procured in Dunlap A Crisler In on that property. The Gangloff property s near Frank’s ice plant and he has been wanting it for some time, and will move there and make it lis residence after March Ist, when he Gangloff family are to vaeate it. The property is a new and modern one, and there is a good barn, considerable fruit and 5 acres of ground in the place.

SALE GOES OE. Notwithstanding Mr. Lee’s absence, due to his conducting a big sale at Reynolds, where he recently bought a store, his sale here goes steadily on. Miss Florence Moore, who has proven herself a good clerk and able assistant, is in charge and meeting with splendid success. She feels that ladies are and should be Interested in the niee lne of oxfords yet in stock, as well as the Red Seal and tissue ginghams; also silks, hose; notions, etc., at the exceptional eut prices. There s still a good deal of white goods and you might do well to see the ines at once, for disposition may be made of it any time; when your chance of getting things at such big reductions will be over. See to t Give LeeTs Closing Out Sale a call at once. vMiss Moore will appreciate It and the time may be short Miss Neil Biggs came home yesterday from Chieago, where she graduated Wednesday from the Wesley hospital. The commencement was held at Northwestern University, With which the hospital’is associated. Mrs. A. J. Biggs attended the commencement and returned home with her daughter. Miss Biggs will spend about two weeks with Rensselaer relatives and will then return to Chicago to practice private nursing. She is very much attached to her work and especially liked the three months’ experience in the operating room. Miss Grace Robinson, of Rensselaer, is also taking the course at the Wesley hospital and has completed the second year. Both young ladies are graduates of the Rensselaer high school. John Wiseman returned yesterday from a visit of several days with his son at Havana, 111., and he also spent a day at Springfield, where he visited the Lincoln monument and Lincoln’s old home. He spent one day fishing ait Wolf Lake and himself and son caught 100 good fish. John landed one river cat that weighed 15 pounds. Most of the fish were croppies and baas. He says that parts o 4 Illinois have not had any rain for two months and crops are looking very bad. We havTall kinds of ehiekenjeed at the Mill, phone 456. A Classified Adv. will find It,

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