Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 160, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1913 — Page 1

No. 160.

CIK Princess Cbeatre THEO. GEORGE, Prop.

98c A PAIR We are again offerihg a big lot of oxfords for men, women and children at 98 cents a pair. This is absolutely the greatest inducement ever offered the public in the way of shoe sales. Those who have attended these sales before appreciate the values shown at this exceptionally low price. This lot consists of about 300 pairs of high grade oxfords, retailing from $2.00 to $4.00 a pair, in all leathers, fabrics and styles. These are not back numbers and small sizes, but' oxfords to suit and fit everyone. Some styles are shown in our windows and many more inside. Come in and beconvinced of these great values. Y ' vr*Sale Commences Wednesday, July 9th and lasts until all are sold. The G. E. MURRAY CO.

Poor Health Compels J. W. Smith to Leave Rensselaer.

Poor health is responsible for J. W. Smith’s decision to remove to Globe, Arizona, for which place himself and family will depart the last of this week. “Jack,” as he is called by about every person who knows him, is a painter and paperhanger and a splendid workman as well as an honest and upright citizen, and when his health became so bad that he could not work longer he was burdened with jobs, which he reluctantly had to dismiss. His lurngs are affected and It is quite probable that a change of climate will restore him to health. He will rent his residence property, 1 storing his household goods with the expectation and hope of some time returning to “the old town.” His family consists of a wife and two children, a son 14 yearn and a daughter 13. He has acquaintances at Globe and will be able, he is told by his physician, to work at his trade again aifter a little rest and recuperation. Himself ♦and family will carry with them the best wishes of their Rensselaer friends. Virginia Brooks Washburn, modem Joan of Arc, has announced her candidacy for aldermanic office in the twentieth ward, Chicago. There is a vacancy in the city council, created by the death of Emanuel Abrahams, who was stricken with apoplexy at a council meeting on July 1.

The Evening Republican.

« *■ To-Night’s Program. ■ m • “His Mother’s Son,” a Biograph drama. “One Can’t Always Tell,” and “If Dreams Came True,” two good Vitagraph comedies. “Pathe’s Weekly Review,” illustrating the events of international interest, including Mutt and Jeff in a baseball stunt.

Right Hand Injured With Blank Cartridge on the Fourth.

Frank Hitchcock, a young farm hand, had the index finger of his right hand quite ‘badly torn and burned with a blank cartridge the evening of the Fourth of July. The cartridge was fired from a revolver owned by a young man from near Brook. He and Hitchcock were companions and Hitchcock was talking about buying the pistol. The other young mai. had it In his hand when Hitchcock reached *for it and caught the end of the barrel just as the pistol was discharged. The flesh on the indlde of the Anger was quite badly torn and Dr. Hemphill Uressed it and is still looking after it tor avoid infection. There were several minor injuries from Are cracker burns but no serious injuries that we have learned of. All over the country the sane Fourth prevailed and the accidents were comparatively few, while the deaths were the fewest in many years.

Ice Cream Social at Rosebud.

There will be an ice cream social at the Rosebud church Saturday evening, July 12th, to which everybody Is invited. '

One way to relieve habitual constipation is to take regularly a mild laxative. Doan's Reguleta are recommended for this purpose. 25c a box at all drug stores.

Entered January 1. 1897, aa second class mall mattOf, at the post-ofllee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the act of March S, lift.

Young Lady School Teachers Use Entire Savings to Help Purtelle, Their Brother. Frankfort News. Eugene Purtelle, 'president of the Tipton-Frankfort interurban line, traction promoter and high financier, who has been a prisoner in the county jail since May 27, secured his liberty at three o’clock Saturday afternoon. An amount totaling $1,200, representing the amount of fraudulent checks passed upon the First National bank and Farmers bank of this city, was paid over .to the two banks by misses Florence and Louise Purtelle, of Milwaukee, sisters of the accused promoter. The sum of money represented the entire savings of the two young ladies, who are school teachers in Milwaukee. To guarantee the appearance of Purtelle in this city at the opening of court nekt September, he was placed under bond for SSOO. The bond was signed by Purtelle, his two sistgr3 and the Frankfort Loan & Trust company, an adjunct of the First National bank. Purtelle and his two sisters left for Milwaukee Saturday evening. Judge Combs and Prosecuting Attorney Guenther have no doubt that Purtelle will return and attempt to complete the traction line between Tipton and Frankfort. Throughout the entire procedure, the demeanor of Purtelle has not been that of a common crook. Thait he did not seek to escape the action of justice in his case was demonstrated when he remained to “face the music,” after he learned that he was to be prosecuted if he was unable to make the amount of the fraudulent checks good, He has lain in jail for nearly six weeks and owes his liberty to the heroic action of his two sisters, who as soon as they learned of their brother’s trouble .came to Frankfort and began proceedings to secure his release. First hearing on a petition for writ of habeas corpus was begun before Judge Combs in chambers, Wednesday evening, as exclusively related in the Daily News. The court set Saturday morning as the time for hearing argument on the writ. The bond of Purtelle originally stood at $6,000 on two charges of passing fraudulent cheeks. By the action of attorneys and principals in the case Saturday afternoon, the bond was reduced to SSOO after the fraudulent checks had been made good with the savings of the two sisters. Purtelle and his two sisters evoked the heartfelt sympathy of the attorneys and spectators throughout the case. The promoter and his sisters bore every semblance of culture and convinced the court that Purtelle was earnest In his endeavor. Following the release of Purtelle, Judge Combs shook hands with the promoter and his sisters.

After an argument which lasted all morning attorneys representing Purtelle acknowledged that they were beaten on the original petition for habeas corpus and finally asked leave to amend the writ on the theory that the bond was excessive. The writ Instituted Wednesday evening was on the theory that the defendant was not guilty of the charge on which he was held and asking that witnesses be heard to determine the guilt or innocence of the prisoner. In spite of a long argument by Attorneys W. H. Parkinson, of Rensselaer, and O. E. Brumbaugh, of this city, representing Purtelle, the court was convinced that Prosecuting Attorney Charles G. Guenther was right in his contemplation that the writ could not be brought on such grounds as were contained in the instrument. Prosecutor Guenther • took the ground that the only basis upon which a writ of habeas corpus is possible is in cases of persons held for crimes not admittable to bail, such as murder or treason; in the cases of persons bound to circuit court from a lower court of justice or in cases of alleged excessive bail. The case of Purtelle would not apply to either, he contended, as hail had been set upon the prisoner and the court would not have Jurisdiction to hear evidence in the ease and determine the guilt or innocence of the prisoner, as that duty is devolved upon a jury. Attorneys for Purtelle terminated the action on the first writ shortly before noon, when Attorney Parkinson stated to Judge Combs that he had come to the contusion that the writ should be brought upon the grounds that the ball IS excessive. Judge Combs gave attorneys for Purtelle leave to file an amended writ, which was done at the recon-

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, JULY \ 1913,

LOYAL SISTERS PAY BAD CHECKS

CHARLES A. RAMP HAS PASSED AWAY

Although in Failing Health for Some Time He Was Never Oonfined to His Bed. Charles Augustine Ramp, an old and respected citizen of Rensselaer, died at about 1 o’clock this Monday morning after an illness of several weeks, which did not assume a serious turn until about ten days ago. He did not complain and at no time became bedfast, and three minutes before he died he walked from a lounge to a chair. 'Those who were with him at the time realized that his condition was very bad and thought he would fall dead while he walked. Chronic bronchitis and catarrh of the stomach were the causes of death. Mr. Ramp was horn in Germany in August, 1840, and would have been 73 years of age next month. He located in Baltimore, Md., after comllng to America and resided there unitl the close of the civil wiar, when he came to Rensselaer, where he has lived since that time with the exception of six years when he lived at Hammond prior to 1893. For many years he followed the trade of stone mason and when he became too old to work at that trade he engaged in gardening and for some time conducted a gasoline route. He leaves a widow and six children, namely, Mrs. Mary Krull, of Kentland, and Tillie, Louis, John, Madeline and Martha, of Rensselaer. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at St. Augustine’s Catholic church.

NAMED COMMITTEE FOR THE CHAUTAUQUA

President Rex Warner Names Men to Look After Advertising, Music, Grounds, Etc. Rex Warner, president of the Chautauqua Association, which is to be held 'here September 3 to 8, has appointed his various committees. They are as follows: Advertising—G. F. Meyers, Victor E. Selig and C. Earl Duvall. Grounds, Lights and Seats—Dr. A. G. Oatt, Fred A. Phillips and C. P. Fate. Entertainment of Talent and Superintendents—Rev. C. L. Harper, S. C. Irwin and Rev. J. C. Parrett." Music, Etc.—Dr. M. D. Gwin, Dr. W. L. Myer, Mrs. J. A. Dunlap and Rev. W. G. Winn. -As organized some time ago, Dr. W. L. Brown is vice president, S. C. Irwin is secretary and Dr. W. L. Myer is treasurer. The selection of grounds is puzzling the association some. Mrs. Stockton’s lots at the bornr.r of Cullen and Susan streets are splendidly located and will probably be used if they can be procured. Other places mentioned are the Oren F. Parker lots at the corner of Washington and Division streets, the W. I. Hoover lots at the corner of Cullen and Clark streets, Mllroy Park and the Eger lots at the rear of the residence of Mrs. Will Eger. President Warner is surrounded by an able body of counselors and early indications are that the Chautauqua will be a splendid event. The advertising will probably start in the newspapers soon and our people can learn much about the able talent that is to be here. The Chautauqua comes at a time of the year when good weather usually prevails and when the heat Is not generally so Intense. Five hundred season tickets were sold In advance and this will assure a big attendance at every number. It will be a week of refined entertainment and should prove an Intellectual feast that will have permanently beneficial results. *

Itdhlng piles provoke profanity but profanity won’t Improve them. Doan’s Ointment is recommended for itching or protruding piles. 50c at any drug store.

vening of the session in chambers at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. The court further signified that he was satisfied that $6,000 was excessive ball in the ease and had been placed because the facts were not well understood. He stated that he would accept a materially lowered bail. Prosecutor Guenther told the court that he would not object to the lower bond and would be willing that only a nominal bond be placed on the first charge, and a just amount on the second charge.

BIG CROWD AND POOR BALL GAME

Crippled Athletics Badly Defeated —Receive 6 to 1 Trouneing at Hands of Lowell Nine. fr Our old-time rivals, the Lowell ball club, came to town Sunday and played the Athletics on the Riverside grounds, and went back home with the long end of a 6 to 1 score The day was ideal for a game and a goodly sized crowd of fans greeted the teams. It was ladies’ day and thera was a big crowd of the fair rooters present. Rensselaer went into the field pre senting a vastly different line-up from the team which defeated Whftatfleld on the Fourth. Conn, Morgan, Robinson and Denniston were absent, and Parks, Putts, Harold Clark and Jay Nowels were pressed into the line-up. The first two innings went runless, the borne boys getting two hits in the first and one in the second. Lowell was held hitless in the first and gathered one hit In the second. In the third frame the boys from Lake county bunched four hits and coupled with errors by the patched up Athletics, managed to «et four runs over the rubber. In the Athletics’ half of this frame Elder led off with a hit, E. Wilcox hit safe, sending Elder to second, who failed to score on Jess Wilcox’s hit, getting his feet tangled up in the 3rd bftse bag. Lowell got two more runs In the fourth round on errors alone, no hits being counted. This ended the scoring for Lowell, although they got three more hits in the fifth and sixth frames. Lou Jensen was pressed in as a pinch hitter in the third with the bases full and two out, but bit at three wide ones and the hopes of the locals fell 90 da* grees. Rensselaer scored in the eighth. Elmer Wileox hit the pill for three bags and was brought home by J. Wilcox, who did the brother act and clouted for his Second safety. Thus ended the ball game, which, from a Rensselaer standpoint, was a eoipedy of errors, the locals gathering eight of the hateful counters. Clark and Wilcox were working fine, and “Dad” on first, played a good game. J. Wilcox In center pulled down a difficult fly and his hitting was a feature. The regular lineup will be in the field next Sunday and a great exhibition is promised by the management. Don’t lose hope, but support the team and we’ll win all the rest of the games. RENSSELAER. R H FO A E H. Clark 0 0 0 2 2 Elders 0 till Swartzell 0 1 9 0 1 E. Wilcox 1 2 12 1 2 Parks 0 13 5 1 J. Wilcox 0 2 2 0 0 Putts 0 0 0 0 0 Jensen 0 0 0 0 0 Nowels . 0 0 0 0 ;1 Clark 0 10 2 0 Total 1 8 27 11 8 LOWELL. R H PO A E Alyea 1 2 10 0 Petrie 1 10 2 1 Fisher d 10 0 0 Trump ..0 0 h 0 0 Loyd 0 13 1.1 Yates 1 1 13 0 0 Brown 1 0 2 0 0 Belshaw 1 1 0 0 0 Shurte 1 10 2 0 Total 6 8 27 5 2 Two base hits, Yates, J. Wilcox. Three base hits, E. Wileox. Struck out by Shurte, 12. Clark 9. Double plays, Clark to Parks to Swartzell. Bases on -balls, off Shurte 2; off Clark 2. Hit by pitcher, "Nowels. Umpire McLain.

Three Ensigns in U. S. Navy Will Go to Pacific.

Enrfgn James E. Brenner, of the U. 8. Navy, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Carrie Brenner, and many friends in Rensselaer since his graduation last month from the naval academy, was Joined here Sunday by Ensign a C. Bray, of St. Louis, and by Ensign Thomas Shine, of Covington, Ky., both of whom were classmates of Brenner's at the academy. All three were assigned to the Armored Cruiser Pittsburg and are ordered to report to the Commander of the Navy Yards at San Francisco on July 12th. They will leave Rensselaer on the 10:12 train Tuesday morning.

Many shows visit our city during the season, but the J. H. Bbyer show excels them all. The cars, tents, seats, lights, scenery and everythin* connected was up-tod ate. This band and show was the best seen In years.—Argents, Ark, News, Oet 6th.

HURLEY BEAM IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Young Traveling Freight Agent Has Hemorrhages Following Bnr- \ gieal Operation. W. Hurley Beam, son ol Agent and Mrs. W. H. Beam, and for some time a traveling freight soledtor for the Monon railroad, was (taken back to Chicago this Monday morning in a serious condition and much alarm is being felt as to the outcome. One week ago Hr. Richter, a surgeon, removed his tonsils at the Wesley hospital In Chicago. He came home a few days later but ulcers formed where the tonsils had been and Saturday when lie did not seem to be getting along very well be made another trip to the city and the specialist examined his throat and expressed himself as feeling satisfied that he was getting along all right. He bad suffered some hemorrhages during the week but this did not cause the surgeon any alarm. This Monday morning, however, he again suffered a very severe hemorrhage, the blood virtually flowing from the throat and fears being entertained that the ulcer had eaten through an artery, the local physician was at once called and accompanied Hu* ley and his wife to Chicago. He was in a very weakened condition and it will be necessary to §top the flow of blood and this can probably be done, although there is considerable alarm felt at this time. Word by telephone is expected from the hospital this afternoon.

WRIGHT TREATED RIGHT BY AGENT

Accepted 8150 For the Free Attractions That Were to Have Ooet Twice That Amount. Manager Don Wright, of the boys’ band, came back from Chicago, where he had gone to see the agent who billed the free attractions for Rensselaer, feeling mighty well pleased with the treatment accorded him by the agent. The attractions as originally billed were to cost S3OO and the agent accepted just half of this in full settlement. He was to have paid Cameroni, the strong man, SSO, but gave him only $25. He also gave the lady contortionist $25 instead of SSO, whieh she Was to have Received had her act been first class The other SIOO went to the Jap and the agent made nothing for himself. The concession was even more than Manager Wright had expected and the agent was very anxious to do the right thing. The money thus saved will be prorated among the merchants who contributed and whose loyalty to the band has always been appreciated. The per cent will be returned as soon as all the obligations are paid, and the manager has been busily engaged doing this today. Manager Wright has requested The Republican on behalf of the band to thank all who contributed or in any manner helped boos* the celebration and asks that the public who offered criticism for the fact that the free shows were not here, take into consideration that it was a disappointment of greater consequences to the band and a matter that they could not avoid. Since it is all over and we look back at the Fourth It was really a very good celebration and we believe vastly better than was held in any other nearby town or city.

Hugh Leavel Has Sold Bakery to Eigelsbach & Beaver.

Hugh Leavel, who has been engaged in the bakery business here for several years, has sold his business to John Eigelsbaeh and CSifford Beaver, who took charge last Saturday. In the deal Mr. Leavel took the bakery and confectionery business which Mr. Eigelsbaeh recently started at Yeoman, Carroll county, which he took charge of last Saturday. Mr. Beaver is an experienced baker and has been doing the baking for Mr. Leavel during most of the time the latter had Mr. Eigelsbaeh is a clever young man who has bad some experience In the business and whose genial manner should aid them in building up g larger business than has previously been enjoyed.

A Classified Adv. wiD find It

WMATHIE yOMOMT. Showers tonight or Tuesday; warmer tonight.

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