Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 227, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1913 — Page 1

No. 227.

Fresh oysters at Fate’s College Inn. Oliver and Case plows for sale by Hamilton & Kellner. Attorney Dan Fraser, of Fowler, was here on business today. ' Fresh oysters at Fate’s College Inn. The D. A. R. will meet with Mrs. H. J. Kannal Friday at 2:30 p. m. > A god wood wheel wagon gear for $35.00 at Hamilton & Kellner’s. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Rowles went to Chicago today to remain two or three days. Mrs. G. B. Rollings, of Jamestown, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Biggs. Mrs. Ethel Lehman left today for her home in Oklahoma, after a visit with relatives here. Miss Bessie Michaels returned to Brook today after a visit of several days with friends here. Born, Sunday, Sept. 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Dewees, of Barkley township, a daughter. Dr. J. Hansson went to Toledo, Ohio, yesterday and will bring home another Overland automobile.

The 'Girls’ Card Club will be entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. Jim Rhoades at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rhoades. We are now in a position to take orders for suits and overcoats. Prices very reasonable. MOORE & ROBINSON. Henry Eigelsbach, who recently purchased the George Ulm property in Rensselaer ‘and who will move to town in the spring, has rented his farm to Will Eldridge. The name—Doan’s inspires confidence—Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney ills. Doan’s Ointment for skin itching. Doan’s Regulets for a mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores. Attorney Roy Blue was called to Wheatfield this morning to represent a client in a lawsuit, but he did not know upon starting what the nature of the ease was. R. W. Adtkins, of Rushmore, Minn., was here a few days ago and was so favorably impressed with the country that he desires to return, provided he can rent a farm. Revs. Ji B. McNary and T. A. Griffin, the former of Remington and the latter of the Lociel church, of* south of Remington, were here this morning enroute to Hammond to attend the conference. The funeral of Alonzo E. Blair, who died at Fair Oaks Monday, will be held at the M. E. church of that place Wednesday, morning at 11 o’clock. He was 78 years of age the 16th of last March. Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, laborers, rely on Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic Oil. Fine for cuts, bums, burns, scalds. Should be kept in every home. 25c and 50c. Miss Hazel Woodcox returned today to her home at Kenosha, Wis., after a visit of several days with friends here. Her— brother-in-law, Thad Stephens, is engaged in the restaurant business at Kenosha.

We do alLkinds of dry cleaning and pressing for men and women at standard prices. Our work is guaranteed. We call for and deliver all orders. Phone 408. MOORE & ROBINSON. Mrs. J. L. May, of Lexington, Neb., visited over Sunday and Monday with her aged apnf, Mrs. Frances Hw and family, and left this morning for Kentland to visit relatives. “Generally debilitated for years. Had sick headache, lacked ambition, was worn out and all run down. Burdock Blood Bitters made me a well woman.”—Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup, Conn. Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Postill are here from Attica and after the conference at Hammond will, remove their household goods here and take up their residence in their line new bungalow, now nearing compeltion. Rev. O. S. Stewart, of, Montmorenci, came yesterday for a day’s visit with his father, Joe Stewart, fcf Hanging Grove township, and left this afternoon for Hammond to attend the M. E. conference. PARISIAN SAGE FOR THE HAIR If your hair is too dry—brittle—colorless—thin—stringy—or falling out —usd Parisian Sage— now—at once. It stops itching scalp, cleanses the hair of dust and excessive oils, removes dandruff with one application, and makes the hair doubly beautiful —soft—fluffy—abundant Try a 50c. bottle to-day. It will not only save your hair and make it grow, but give it the beauty you desire. B. F. FENDIG, Druggist.

The Evening Republican

Everett Brown is today conducting a shooting match under the auspices of the Rensselaer Gun Club, at Use traps near the match factory. A-number of out-of-town trap shooters are present, including Charles Peck, of Remington. There was quite a little frost last night. It was not confined to the low places but seems to have been everywhere. Crops generally were prepared for it arid no damage, unless it be to late potatoes, will result. Tim Comer left yesterday for a visit at several points,’ including Wheatfield, Medaryville, Delphi and Logansport. At the latter place he will attend the reunion of the 9tlt Indiana regiment, to which he belonged. It will'beheld Oct. 3rd, that being the anniversary of the first fight the regiment had after the three years’ enlistment. It, occurred at Greenbrier, Va. C. M. Stanley, the Forest street watchman, now has a watchman’s shack, the one having been moved from Main street when the elevated watch shack was built. All he needs now is a few joints of stovepipe to complete his happiness. The stove is there and a supply of coal ready to fife up whenever the stovepipe arrives.

Meager reports have reached Rensselaer of the marriage of James George, of Chicago, and his cousin, Miss Maida Teagarden, of San Antonio, Texas, but The Republican has been unable to get into communication with members of' the family to get the details of the affair, which appears to have been in the shape of an elopement. The first of Secretary Darrielsl “floating schools” for academic iiy struction of the enlisted personnel of the navy has been established on the cruiser Des Moines, now patrolling Dominican waters. Thirtyseven nlgn have enrolled to date in elementary branches, including English, history, arithmetic and geography. James Smith, onto general traffic and passenger manager of the Wabash and chaidman of the Transcontinental association, died Friday afternoon at his home in Ft. Wayne. He was 77 years old. Death followed an attack of cerebral hemorrhages and a long siege of sickness, the patient having been confined to his room for eighteen years. Dr. W. 1. Myer went to Gary this morning to attend the meeting of the Northern Indiana Dental Association, of which he is the secretary. He took with him Court Reporter Charles R. McFarland, who will take the proceedings of the convention in shorthand. The convention will be in session three days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. W. L. Maclaskey, of Chicago, is substituting for Mr. McFarland at the court house. Mr. and Mrs.’ Tom Eigelsbach, after a visit here since last Thursday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eigelsbach, returned to Chicago this morning, laden with suit cases, baskets, boxes and jugs, containing fruit and other good things from the farm. Tom and his wife have been dividing their vacation this year between Rensselaer and Michigan and spent some little time at Lawton and Pawpaw before returning there. George A. Cover returned today from a trip to Missouri and Oklahoma. He went out with Herman Churchill two weeks ago and stopped at Bethany, Mo., then going to Oakwood, Okla., near which place his brother, Jesse Cover, lives on a farm. Crops are badly burned out throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. Jesse has some kaffir corn and maize, perhaps enough to feed his stock through the winter but nothing to sell. There is no Indian corn and the price of corn shipped in is $1 per bushel.

Fresh oysters at Fate’s College Inn. Mrs. • Nancy Payne returned last evening from a six weeks’ visit spent at Frankfort, Colfax, Kokomo and Forest. John E. Alter, of Union township, who had been at Forest to see his cousin, Albert Alter, accompanied her home. John reports that Albert has had a surprising change for the better and has partially recovered his senses and saw and recognized him. He also took some liquid nourishment and was able to move his body slightly. The improvement is a puzzle to physicians and all now have encouragement that the improvement will continue. Mrs. B. D. MeOblly accompanied Mrs. Payne to Union township this morning for a visit of a day or two. Phone 273 for coal, wood and fuel. Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? Bitter taste? Complexion sallow ? Liver perhaps needs waking up. Doan’s Regulets for bilious attacks, 25c nt all stores. Use our Classified Column.

Entered January 1, 18»7, *■ aecond class mail matter, at the poat-oflee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the aet of March t, ItTl

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, September 23, 1913.

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW SALARY ORDINANCE

Salaries of Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and Engineer RaisedPresent Officers Not Affected. The city council at its regular meeting Monday even'ing adopted the salary ordinance for 1914. It will apply to the city officers to be elected this fall only. The clerk, treasurer, city attorney .and engineer are given increased salaries. The ordinance provides for the following salaries. In the table the present and new salaries are given: Old. New Mayor $250.00 $250.00 Councilman Clerk 300.00 400.00 Treasurer 300.00 400.00 Marshal 720.00 720.00 Engineer,-per hour .. - .30 * .50 Attorney 200.00 ' 300.00 Chief Fire Dept. 40.00 40.00 Night Watch 720.00 720.00 D. M. Waymire petitioned for a sidewalk on the west side of Main street from Park to Walnut street. City attorney instructed to prepare a resolution for same. Glen Overly et al asked the council to abate the dust from the Babcock & Hopkins elevator. Referred to ordinance committee. A resolution was adopted for a sidewalk on Cornelia street from Division to Van Rensselaer street petitioned for by Ed Herath et al. The clerk was directed to advertise for bids for sidewalks along lot 8, block 38, Weston’s addition, on Webster street and along south end of Scott street. At a previous meeting the council decided on brick for the Washington street improvement and the contract will probably be let yet this year, but owing to the lateness of the season the contractor will not be required to do the work until spring. The time for remonstrating is passed but the property .owners yet have time to ask that other material be used. The following 'claims were allowed : Electric Light Fund. C. S. Chamberlin, salary $50.00 Mell Abbott, same 30.00 Dave Haste, same ...,. 30.00 Dick Hartman, wk on line .. 25.00 Jesse Gates, haul coal 25.44 Gen. Elec. Co., sup ..v 153.49 Dearborn Elec. Co., same .... 28.93 Same, game 7.00 Monon Coal Co., coal 63.25 Central Rubber Sup. Co., pack ing ... 5.70 Healey & Clark, letter heads 3.50 Warner Bros., merchandise ... 5.95 Ray D. Thompson, freight .. 127.15 Corporation Fund. W. R. Shesler, marshal .... 30.00 Frank Critser, nightwatch .. 30.00 W. S. Parks, extra police .... 2.00 Fire Depgrtmt, alarm Sep 19 12.00 West Disinfectt Co., disinfect 6.25 W. Frank Osborne, serv city engineer 98.60 Henry Nevill, assist engineer 2.40 Warner Bros., mdse 9.95 Grant Warner Lbr Co., Ibr.. 48.68 Road Fund. _ . Chester Zea, sal teamster.... 30.00 Vern Robinson, wk on street 20.00 John Albertson, same 10.00 O. S. Baker, same ..... f ■. 2.00 A. L. Padgitt, use of horse ... 5.60 John Knapp, same/' 3.50 Healey & Clark, advertising 10.00 Same, same : 6.00 Warner Bros., mdse 10.16 Park Fund. Tom Cox, work on parks .. 5.00 Water Fund.. T. E. Malone, salary 30.00 Ernest Cockerell, labor 7.00 John Hordeman, same 24.50 Knapp Supply Co., sup\..... 296.22

Fred Steel Arrives Home After Term in the Army.

Fred Steel, formerly of this place and quite well known over the county, has arrived home after an absence of almost three years. He joined the army in April, 1911, serving in the 10th Infantry, from which he purchased his discharge Dec. sth, 1912. Frank Crosscup belonged to the same company and purchased his discharge at about the same time. After getting out of the army Fred worked until last April for the canal commission and since his return to the U. S. has been traveling with the Clifton Keller band. Fred’s discharge is a very creditable one, showing an excellent character, no unauthorized absences and services honest and faithful. Tie expects to go to Lafayette to apply for a job on the Monon railroad.

Safest Laxative for’Women. Nearly every woman needs a good laxative. Dr. King’s New Life Pills are good because they are prompt safe, and do not cause pain. Mrs. M. O. Dunlap, of Learlll, Tenn., says: "Dr. King’s New Life Pills helped her troubles greatly." Get a box today. Price, 25c. Recommended by A. F. Long.

WOMAN CLEARED; MAN RELEASED

. \ —IElsie Harkrider Innocent of Charge of Running Immoral Resort— Hamilton Discharged. The case of the State of Indiana vs. Mrs. Elsie Harkrider, who was charged by her brother-in-law, Ben Smith, with running a house of ill repute, was tried in the circuit court Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, and resulted in an acquittal for the woman after the jury had been out but a few minutes, during which time they took three ballots. The first resulted in 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction, the second stood 11 to 1 for acquittal and the third was unanimous for acquittal.

- The state did not make out a very good case against Mrs. Harkrider, although several neighbors testified that her reputation was not good, but there was lacking evidence of specific acts that justified her prosecution. Her husband, Cleve .Harkrider, who has been absent for four or five weeks, returned to stand by his wife through the trial. He has been at Onarga, 111., he says, working for his brother. He declares that he did not leave her with the intention of permanent separation and that they were in correspondence during his absence. It was brought out in the testimony that Harkrider and Clarence Hamilton, who was named as the co-respondent, had been business partners and as such had kept some of their tools for painting and paperhanging at the Harkrider home and Hamilton had gone there for business reasons. Since Harkrider had been abesnt there was evidences that he had been at her house only* three times, once to make settlement with her for money due her husband, once to take her mail to her and once at night to offer her protection. This was on the occasion of the visit of the officers, who searched the house at the instigation of Mr. Smith. She claimed that he did not enter the house at all on that occasion. Mrs. Harkrider took the witness stand in her own behalf and she claimed that her brother-in-law had been very bitter in his attitude toward her for several years, caused by a quarrel, the cause for which, she was not allowed to tell. Mrs. Harkrider stated that there had been no improper relations with Hamilton nor others. On cross examination she told of going to Plymouth to secure employment and said that it was a coincidence that Hamilton went on the, same train and that they stopped at the same rooming house. She said they had separate rooms. She said that Shesler arrested Hamilton on the street at Plymouth Hamilton had his two children with him. These were the children that he had gone to Plymouth, or Pretty Lake, nearby, to bring home with him. After he was arrested the children were taken back to Pretty Lake to be with their grandparents?”

Mrs. Fred Yeiter testified that she had not associated with her sister, Mrs. Harkrider, much for several years, saying that her husband had opposed her doing so. She said . that her sister’s reputation was bad. In the argument Attorney Leopold for the state said that Mr. Smith’s motive was to get rid of his sister-in-law in that neighborhood, because her conduct brought discredit on the family. In addressing the jury, Attorney Parkinson, for the defense, upbraided Smith for the prosecution and treated him to a severe criticism for his vindictiveness in the matter. The case attracted a large crowd to the court room and Judge Hanley rapped them to order Monday afternoon a»d instructed the deputy sheriff to march any person before him who was guilty of laughter or distubance of any kind. This followed a ripple of giggling that ensued when Ben Smith named two or three persons who had called at the Harkrider home since her husband was away. The verdict of “not guilty” was brought in a few minutes before 12 o’clock and Judge Hanley at once discharged the defendant and ordered that Hamilton, who had continued in jail while Mrs. Harkrider’s case was being tried, be reelasea and the case) charging him with frequenting a house of ill fame be dismissed. During the first afternoon of the trial, Mrs. Ves Richa ’ds, now of Laporte, mother of Clarmce Hamilton, sat with Mrs. Harkrider, while Mr. Harkrider sat with her attorneys. J. A. Dunlap and W. H. Parkinson. Attorney Frank Davis, of Brook, assisted Attorney Leopold in the prosecution. Mr. Harkrider states that he does not know what he will do, but

WILLIS CASE GOES TO NEWTON COUNTY

Change of Venue Taken by Defendant in Rape Case—Will Probably Be Tried Next Month. An affidavit has been filed in the circuit court alleging that James L. Willis can not receive a fair and impartial trial in this county and on the strength of this the case has been venued to Newton county, where it will come up at Kentland, probably at the next term of the court, which will start the second Monday in October.

Aged Mother of Donnelly Boys Died Monday Night.

Mrs. Martha Donnelly, the aged mother of the Donnelly boys, died at about 11 o’clock Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Walters, after a sickness of only about a week. She had taken much worse Sunday morning but revived slightly that night, only to fail rapidly again Monday afternoon. Deceased was almost 78 years of age and is survived by several children, namely, James, Alfred, Frank, Will and Ralph Donnelly, all of this city except Will, who lives at Houston, Tex., and who did not arrive home until after his mother’s death. Mrs. Martha But--ler, of Chicago; Mrs. Andy Ropp, of Barkley township; Mrs. John Keiper, of Plymouth; Mrs. Jim Walters and Mrs. William Peck, of Rensselaer. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning.

Republicans Had Good Caucus Meetings an Monday Evening.

A goodly number of republicans were out to attend the republican caucus meetings Monday evening, to discuss available timber for the offices to be elected in November and to plan the coming campaign. Various names were suggested for mayor, including J. N. Leatherman, Rex Warner, C. G. Spitler, A. F. Long, Dr. A. G. Catt, B. Forsythe and J, H. S. Ellis. Republicans should think over these men or othej available timber and come to the convention at the court house Wednesday evening to support their choice

Notice to Knights of Pythias. All members of K. of P’ lodge No. 82 and visiting brothers are requested to be present at the regular meeting, Tuesday evening, Sept. 23. There will be first rank work and other business. Don’t Let Baby Suffer With Eczema and Skin Eruptions. Babies need a perfect skin-cover-ing. Skin eruptions cause them not only Intense suffering, but hinder their growth. DR. HOBSON’S ECZEMA OINTMENT can be relied on for relief and permanent cure of suffering babies whose skin eruptions have made their life miserable. "Our baby was afflicted with breaking out of the skin all over the face and scalp. Doctors and skin specialists failed to help. We tried Dr. Hobson’s Eczema Oointment and were overjoyed to see baby completely cured before one box was used,” writes Mrs. Strubler, Dubuque; la. All druggists, or by mail, 50c. Pfeiffer Chemical Company, St Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa.

rather expects to remain here and says that himself and wife will at once take up their residence together.

Chest of Silverware To Be Given Away The chest of silverware on display in our window is to be given away. We will give to every customer purchasing $1 worth of goods a key, until 1,000 keys are given out. One of these keys will unlock this box and the one holding this key will be given the silverware. E. D. RHOADES & SON

PURDUE SOPHOMORE HAD NECK BROKEN

Autopsy Held by Fort Wayne , Physicians Shows Cause of Obnnchain’s Death. At the instance of the father of Francis Obenehain, the young man killed at the Purdue tank scrap, an®autopsy was performed after the body was sent to the home of his parents at South Whitley. Three physicians of that town, assisted by two from Ft. Wayne, made the examination and their report discloses that death was due to a fractured neck and that finger marks were visible on both sides of the neck. The physicians also report that the heart was normal and that there was no evidence of goitre. Their report is directly at variance .with the report of the Lafayette physicians who said that the heart was weak and that there was a goitre on the neck. (Students who have talked freely about the death of Obenehain have said that the authorities at Lafayette were trying to cover up the ac-. tual cause of death. The Republican was told that Obenehain was dragged over the ground by his .feet and when he made no resistance an examination was made and it was founjl that he was dead - It is not improbable that an investigation will be made to ascertain what freshman was responsible for his death. It is also rumored that Obenchain’s father will start an action against the president of Purdue.

The Correct Ward Boundary Lines City of Rensselaer.

An error was made in describing the ward boundary lines in this paper, the ward and precinct lines being confused. The correct division lines are here given. First ward—Starting at the William Washburn property at the west end of Milroy avenue and running east on Milroy to the Washington street bridge, thence on Washington street to the Henry Harris property, thence jogging to the north and going east on Cedar street to the corporation line. All south of this line constitutes the first ward. Second Ward—All north of Milroy and Washington streets and west of Cullen and Forest streets. "Third Ward—All north of Washington and Cedar streets and east of Cullen and Forest

Zook Has One More Case Pending in This County.

Clarence Zook, who was fined $25 in Justice Irwin’s court for having wild game in his possession, still has one more case pending against him in this county and is out on SIOO bond pending the hearing, which is in the circuit court. Another charge has been filed against him in Newton county. The game wardens, Jake Havel and C W. Mull. left today to look after some other prosecutidns in Porter county. They say that they hope to break up illegal hunting on the Kankakee river and will not lay down as long as there is a chance of conviction.

M. E. Church.

Rev. J. P. Green will preaeh at Trinity M. E. church Sunday morning. No preaching Sunday night. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m.

WEATHEB FOBEOAIT. Rain late tonight or on Wednesday; warmer tonight.

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