Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 164, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1913 — Page 1

No. 164.

CIK Princm theatre THEO. GEORGE, Prop.

Court Houses Cost Lots Of Money But Are Worth It.

The Oxford Gazette is quite bitterly apposing the construction of a new court house at Fowler and naturally will have a lot of support from all over the county. Court houses cost money and money tor building them can be raised only through taxation. The Remington Press, now owned by H. J. Bartoo, supports the contention of the Oxford paper and tries to open up an old sore about the Jasper county court house, saying in substance that the court house was not needed and that the expense was entirely too much to have burdened the taxpayers with. This is a great deal like bringling up the issues of the civil war and parading them before the reunited country. There are doubtless those still living in Jasper county who think that too much money _was spent in the building of the court house, but there are also those who opposed it at the time who afe now glad that it was built just as it was. it has added to the valuation of every farm in this county. Since the court house was built, land has more than doubled In value. Every prospective land buyer during all of these years has bid more for land because of the splendid

court house, while an inferior one would have an effect the other way. .The court house here is none too good for our splendid county and none too large for the requirements. , Its architectural execution is of unusual splendor from the standpoint of appearance, while many court houses that cost very much more money are not its equal either in looks or convenience. It will be here, too, and equal to the demands of many future years, while a smaller or less expensive one would have been outgrown before very long. We do not pretend to know much about the needs of Benton county, and remodeling may pe good enough over there, but here in progressive Jasper we certainly did the right thing when we put up a fine court house some seventeen years ago.

Gillam Township Will Hold S. S. Convention July 13th.

At the Independence church next Sunday, July 13th, the Sunday Schoo lconvention of Oillam township will be held, commencing at 10 o’clock and continuing throughout the afternoon, with a basket dinner at noon. The following program will be carried out: Sunday School. Sermon—Mrs. A. A. Fell. Song—Congregation. Prayer—Rev. A. W.' Smith. Song—Congregation. Roll Call and Secretary’s Report. Opening Remarks—Township President. Teachers' Training—Rev. Smith. Song—lndependent School. The Relation of the S. 8. to the Outside World—Hon. J. R. Guild Song—Class of small girls. Missionary Work of the Sunday School—Rev. W. T. Weaver. Song—West Vernon Christian S. S. Summary—Mrs. A. A. Fell. Miscellaneous Collection, Election of Officers. Closing Song—Congregation. Benediction—Rev. W. T. Weaver.

Fawley is Finally Taken To Asylum—His Proper Abode.

Edward Fawley, the Fair Oaks citizen who has adorned our jail for almost a year, was taken to the asylum at Longeliffe today by Sher iff Hoover. His fits of anger have led him to do some terrible things that have made him almost a murderer, and it is quite probable that he would have indulged in his old tricks again if given his freedom. He is smooth when at himself and will doubtless do all that he can to procure his release from the asylum.

Wanted—so Bushels of Cherries.

Pick them with the stems on and bring tihqn in market baskets. I will pay 75 cents a half bushel. Don’t bring the mSaturdays after 9:00 in the morning.—Fancy Produce Market.

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The Evening Republican.

To-Night’s Program. o “Capers of Cupid," Vitagraph comedy. “His Tired IJncle,” Vitagraph with John Bunny as IJncle. “The Honor of a Soldier," Edison drama, an incident of the Civil War. “The Circle of Pate," a Kalem drama. A Strong Show, appealing to all lovers of Comedy and Pathos.

FILED PETITION FOR JORDAN ROAD

Frank Hill's Name Heads New Movement for Adequate System in Jordan Township. / Attorney W. E. Harry, Lawrence Lyons and J. F. Fenwick, of Brook, came over Wednesday and filed with the county auditor a petition for about 12y 2 miles of stone road in Jordan township, the petition bearing 36 names and headed by Frank Hill.

The need, of better roads In Jordan township Is apparent tto many who opposed the former effort and some of whom may oppose this because it is not just what they would best like for their own lands, and they know that better roads''will not only add to the convenience in travel and in marketing the products of the farm but will add to land values. It is probable that this petition provides tor the best routes that can be selected. While the system as described is not so complete as would he desirable to many, as much road '.<? provided for as the township can be bonded to construct and a sort of “gentle.men’s agreement” hias been entered into to make the system more complete by three other petitions under the three mile law. There are still two others to complete the system, one of which is in Marion township and the other a joint road between the two townships. The proposed system is as follows: Commencing at a point 2 miles east of the range line road between Rensselaer and Remington and one mile from the south line of .the township, and running west 7 miles and thence north 2 miles and west 1 mile to the township line, and giving a gravel road connection to Foresman and Brook. Then starting again at the Raymond school house corner and running 1% miles north and then 1 mile east. This would be 12% miles, except for some fractions which cut it to about 12% miles. This completes the petition for which an election will he held but the other petitions to follow have been agreed to by the parties directly affected. The later petitions will provide for the construction of one mile of road extending to the east township line from the point where the main road is to start, also for one mile south from the Union school house to the Carpenter township line and a third for two miles east from the McCoy school house to the joint line between Jordan and Marion townships. A petition being circulated in both townships will provide for a joint road for threefourths of a mile and connecting the Jordan township road with a petition that provides for the construction of 1% miles In Mairion township and extending from the joint road to the range line road at the Clouse corner three miles south of Rensselaer. If the main road meets with success In Jordan township and the others follow as provided tor the system will be a great credit to that township and a great Advantage in all kinds of travel. Most disfiguring skin eruptions, scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc., are due to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic, is well recommended. SI.OO at all stores. With nearly thirteen thousand delegates attending from all parts of the Christianized world, the twenty-sixth international Christion Endeavor convention opened in Los Angeles, Cal., Wednesday. Wade Green, of Evansville, suffering from typhoid fever, spanked his three children the other day and they now have the disease. It is supposed they contracted it from him. The question of readjustment of the rates of the Modern Woodmen of America is to be left tp a referendum vote of the entire membersnip of the society. Such order was issued last week by the board of dii rectors in session at Rock Island, lU. The referendum is the result of the protest of some of the members against an increase in rates voted at the laßt meeting of the head camp held in Chicago All the votes must be In by August 1, 1913.

Entered January l, 1887, as second class mall matter, at the post-efles at Rensselaer, Indlasa. under the act of Marsh 3. I*7B.

Armstrong-Dexter. A beautiful outdoor wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Dexter, of Rensselaer, when their daughter, Cora, was united in marriage to Roy Stewart Armstrong, of Chicago. The ceremony took plape at 2 o’clock Wednesday, Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, twin brother of the groom, officiating. Mr. Leroy F. Penington, also of Chicago, sang “O Promise Me,” and “Life’s Road,” accompanied by Miss Edith Van Arsdel, who also played the wedding mareh from Mendelssohn. A bridal procession formed of Esther Porter, Grace Hornaday, Josie Dexter, Ethel Dyer, Jane Parkfson, Carrie Pierce, Minnie Hemphill, Edith Adams, Mae Blue and Wilda Greene, carrying white ribbon chains, escorted the bridal party to a decorated arch. The bridal couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, who were married the same day. The bride was attired in a gown of white voile and carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong will make their home in Chicago. Guests were present from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Massachusetts.

Will Take Pleasant 7-Day Trip on the North America.

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fendig and Mr. and Mrs. Finnan Thompson will go to Chicago Saturday and start from there on a 7-day lake trip, on the new boat, North America, which is the best boat on the lakes. They will visit Macinac Islands, Duluth and Sault Ste. Marie. A lake trip is very pleasant this hot weather.

Boyer’s Jesse James Show Drew Big Crowd Thursday.

Boyer’s Jesse James show brought out a big crowd Thursday night and gave general satisfaction. The play itself does not amount to much but/an insight into the life of the bandit and his gang is given and there Is plenty of pistol shooting. The specialties are said to have been very creditable. The tent was packed and that is the most important thing from the show man’s standpoint

Monon Will Run Another 75-Cent Excursion Sunday.

Another 75-cent excursion to Chicago will be run next Sunday, July 13th. This excursion will start from Greencastle at 5:30 In the morning and Is scheduled to leave Rensselaer at 9:15 and to arrive In Chicago' at noon. Returning It will leave Chicago at 11:30. The ball garqe that day Is between the White Sox and Boston.

Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Morning service 10:45. Ton are very cordially invited to worship with us. B, P. Wright Pastor.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1913.

TWO WEDDINGS TOOK PLACE WEDNESDAY

Da.ugther of Former Resident Married in the Morning and Miss Gera Dexter in Afternoon. Two marriages occurred Wednesday and while they were not performed at the same place or at the same time, they were planned together and the bride and groom of the morning were attended by the bride and groom of the afternoon and reciprocal conditions prevailed at the afternoon wedding. The bride of the forenoon was Miss Edna Kean, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Keahrfesided in Rensselaer tor some time several years ago, living in the former Dwiggins property, which is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Rowles, and the Kean and William Washburn families have been close friends ever since that time, as also have been Miss Kean and Miss Cora Dexter, the bride of the afternoon. These young ladies, as neighbors, entered the primary grade of the Rensselaer schools together and it was because of this long friendship that the marriage was held in Rensselaer. We are obliged to a frietyd for the following accounts of the weddings: / .

Miller-Kean. Miss Edna Kean and Mr. Frank Miller, both of Buchanon, Mich., were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Rowles, of Rensselaer, Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, of Amherst, Ohio, officiating. The bridal couple were attended by Miss Cora Dexter and Mr. Roy S. Armstrong. A wedding breakfast, served by Mr. and Mrs. Rowles, was enjoyed by the bridal party. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will make their home in Buchanon, Michigan. \

First Baptist Church.

Some Provisions of The New Automobile Law.

The motor vehicle law, passed by the last legislature, went into effeci; July Ist. There are a few changes in this law which it would be well for the owners and operators of automobiles to have a clear understanding of. During the period fronq one-half hour after sunset to onehalf hour before sunrise machines are required to display at least two lighted lamps in front and one on the rear. The lights aire Tequh-ec to be burning whether machine is in motion or not. Rear light is required to be placed so that it wil light number plate tor a distance o 100 feet. No pari of the motor or machine shall be left running when the attendant is not in the car, when the car is out in the street. Driver fs required to sound horn on approaching a cross road, outside of any incorporated town. At the intersection of all public highways, keep to the right of the center of such intersection when turning to the left. Speed is limited to 10 miles an hour Jn the business portion of any town of city, 15 miles an hour, in any other portion of a town or city and to 6 miles an hour when approaching curves or crossings where the view is obstructed, and such Tate of speed shall be prima facie evidence that the operator of any motor car was operating the same at a rate of speed greater than was reasonable, having regard for traffic and use of such way. Another section providesthat you stop and assist any person who may have suffered an accident by your machine. All owners are required to register their machine, the number plate being furnished by the state. Applications may be had from the secretary of state or from the local authorities. Any person driving a machine as an employee or for hire is required to take out a chauffeur’s license. A fine is provided tor violation of this act, not to exceed SSO tor first offense; second offense to be double that amount, and tor the third offense is added a jail sentence and the license or registration may be recalled. It is unlawful to allow any person to use your number, and is likewise unlawful to use the number of any other driver. Local ordinances In any way different from the state law are prohibited. A printed copy of the law may be had by application to the Secretary of State, free of charge, and it is well for all to be posted on this law. • All provisions of this law will be rigidly enforced throughout the state, if you have not complied with the law, or are not familiar with it, you had better study it up.

John Levandowski Keeping it Lafayette Courts Busy.

John Levandowski, the convention man, is keeping them busy at Lafayette and Dayton. His wife reaently brought action for divorce and last Sunday Levandawski went to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sims, at Dayton, ostensibly to get his clothing, but this had been sent him by Sims the preceding Thursday. Sims ordered him off the premises and used a chair to enforce the order. Levandowski had him arrested for assault and the case was tried at Lafayette and Sims was acquitted. It was shown that he did not follow Levandowski from the premises and that he is a man of excellent character, while Levandoski has been proving himself somewhat of an annoyance. Levandowski has also caused the arrest of Frank Moore, the Dayton barber, on the charge of assault.

Wolves Make Noise More Hideous Than Sioux Indians.

The Bowsher family, which Is tolerably large and lives in cramped quarters, has managed to make room for the accommodation of a few dogs and wolves and the wailing of the latter is about the most hideous thing we have ever heard. It continues almost ceaselessly night and day and neighbors have about exhausted their patience. We believe the marshal should inform them that they had better separate with their wild pets or move out to the natural habitat of the brutes and enjoy their company where It does not bother other people.

Priscilla Club Entertained Husbands at Picnic Supper.

The Priscilla Club, composed of some twenty-five married ladies, entertained their husbands and families at a picnic supper served on the lawn of the D. W. Waymlre home Thursday evening. A long table was used for the commissary supplies and although It fairly groaned beneath its weight of excellent culinary offerings the sup ply was reduced to nothing in a -short time. The cafeteria service was employed. Two or three musical numbers were rendered and the evening spent in conversation.

ATTENTION! i ; ’ ’ s *' - $25.00, $22.50, $20.00 and SIB.OO a j Fin Men’s and Young Men’s \ | J IH SUITS at d IOtE Are you one of the many men who secured a splendid, hand-tailored, pure-wool suit at this low price? If not, come see us at once and get a great suit of clotnes at the low price of $13.75. W hen you see these suits you’ll say they are the greatest values ever offered to the men and young men of Jasper and neighboring counties. Traub & Selig “THE NEW YORK STORE” Odd Fellows Building Rensselaer, Indiana FORD THE UNIVERSALCAR Over the hill to the poorhouse he goes in a heavy money-burning monster. But can you afford to spend ridiculous sums for automobile travel when a Ford will carry you in comfort, style, safety, and record time at minimum cost? More than 275,000 Fords now in service—convincing evidence of their wonderful merit. Runabout, $525; Touring Gar, $600; Town Car, sßoo o. b. Detroit, with all equipment. Gdfc interesting “Ford Times” from factory, Dept. F, Detroit. Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan. Car load of six expected any day now. Get your order in early. W. I. HOOVER, Agent

Gasoline Stove Caused Small Blaze Wednesday.

A gasoline stove in the kitcien of Cleve Eger’s residence on, Franklin street was responsible for a small blaze Thursday afternoon at about 5 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Eger were both down town and the maid had lighted a burner and then gone upstairs. When she came down the stove was all ablaze and the flames had communkated to a kitchen chair and the clothes rack. The young lady kept her head and after calling the fire depaitment, used i fire extinguisner effectively and nad about overcome the flames when' the department arrived. The damage was slight owing to the timely discovery and the prompt action of the maid.

Monon Puts on Officers to Prevent Drinking on Trains.

Monon News*" The Monon route deserves much credit for putting on special officers on their excursion trains to enforce the new law relative to the drinking of intoxicating liquors on passenger trains. The law also provides for the arrest, fine and jail sentence of any person under the Influence of liquor or disturbing the peace and the Monon special of fleers are going to see that order prevails and to show that they mean business.

Bey Broke Arm While Cranking an Automobile.

Harry McColly. 15 years of age, son of B. D. McColly, suffered the 'rapture of one bone and the dislocation of the right wrist Wednesday after noon while cranking his father's automobile, the crank “kieklng back” and striking his ann. It was given prompt attention and the young man Is getting along all right-

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

WEATHER FORECAST. Showers tonight,or Saturday.

Haynes Hackett Gets His Money From Monon Railroad.

Haynes Hackett, the Monon man who lost both legs some six or seven years ago, while employed on the Monon railroad and who sued the company and received a judgment for $30,000, which was j&ter confirmed by the supreme court, and interest at the rate of 6 per cent added, has now received settlement in full. The amount paid by the Monon railroad was $36,862.02. H. E. Wynekoop, of Chicago, was the attorney, and he doubtless received a large fee for his work, as the ease was in the courts for a long time

Red Men Perform Degree Work for Remington Tribe.

About thirty Bed Men, including the band and the degree team, went to Remington Thursday evening and did the work for the initiation of two candidates*, taking them through all three degrees. 4fter the work refreshments were served. There was a large turnout. The trip was made In five autos and they arrived home at about 1 o’clock.

NOTICE TO PATRONS. We have adopted the name of City Bakery for the shop recently purchased at Hugh Leave! and have decided to discontinue the baking of the small loaves of bread and resumed the pound loaf size and the former price of 5 cents per loaf or 6 for a quarter. Tour patronage solicited and appreciated. BEAVER A EIGELBBACH. Notice to Masons. - There will be a special eall of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. A A. M., Friday evening at 8:00 p. m. Work in the 3rd degree JOHN A. DUNLAP, W. M.

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