Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 236, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1913 — Page 1

No. 236.

BASE BALL Riverside Athletic Park Sunday, October 5 St. Josephs College vs Rensselaer Athletics This will be the last game of the season. Everybody should turn out and make it a success. A good game is promised. V General Admission - 25 cents

FREIGHT WRECK AT KERSEY THURSDAY

0., I. & S. Engineer Buried Beneath Coal But Was Not Seriously Injured. ■ ' The Chicago, Indiana & Southernrailroad had a freight wreck at Kersey Thursday morning at about 11:30 o’clock, and Engineer John Schriner had a close call for his life. The Republican is reliably informed that the engineer accepts entire responsibility for the wreck, stating that he carelessly ran into a closed block and consequently into a derail. The engine was turned over on the side, one box car was crushed and two gravel cars were turned over. The track was obstructed for several hours. The engineer is reported to have been buried up to the waist with coal and to have been unable to move until the coal was taken off. Fortunately he suffered no severe injuries but his bruises were sufficient for him to go to the railroad hospital at Kankakee. He is a son-in-law of William Grube, of Wheatfield.

Say This is Not First Arrest for John Archer.

In relating the arrest of Johnand Clifford Archer on a charge of chicken stealing, the Francesville Tribune says: “Some years ago John Archer was in trouble for stealing chickens near Medaryville which he sold to Francesville poultry buyers. He could have been sentenced then but every time the case came up the prosecutor would ‘postpone’ it ‘until some other time.’”

Baptist Church.

Sunday School 9:30. Morning service 10:45. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p. m. We will be pleased to have you worship with us.

Bottled sunlight sold and Installed in suburban homes by the Watson Plumbing 00., Phone 204.

REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.

For Mayor, CHARLES G. SPITLER. For Treasurer, CHARLES M. SANDS. For Clerk, CHARLES MORLAN. For Councilmen-at-Large, REX WARNER FRANK G. KRESLER. For Councilman First Ward, H. RAY WOOD. For Councilman Second Ward, FRANK W. TOBIAS. For Councilman Third Ward, H. FRANK KING.

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The Evening Republican.

THREE HONORED BY SEW CLUB THURSDAY

One a Recent While Other Two Are Soon to Wed—Mothers Were Honored Guests. ■ X At the home of Mrs. Judson J. Hunt, on Thursday, October 2nd, at 1 o’clock, the Sew Club gave a very delightful luncheon in honor of three of its members,'namely, Mrs. Charles E. Prior, Miss Julia Leopold and Miss Edith Shedd. Mrs: Prior, formerly Miss Flora Harris, is a recent bride, while the two young ladies are to be married in the near future, Miss Leopold to Mr. Louis Haas, of Tipton, Ind., and Miss §hedd to Dr. Sparling, of Van Dorn, Alabama. To the strains of Mendelsohn’s Wedding March, rendered by Mrs. M. D. Gwin, the happy company assembled around the tables, which wore arranged to form one unbroken circle. Covers were laid for thirty-one. The decorations of white and green were confined to the tables and were especially beautiful, consisting of asters in baskets with tulle bows on the handles, vines and sumac leaves. Bows of tulle on three of the chairs easily designated the honored places and lent a festive air to the occasion. Conspicuous among the decorations were three cakes, beautifully trimmed with leaves and trailing vines and containing the magical ring, thimble ancf coin. Mrs. Leo Wolf, sister of Miss Leopold, added the last exquisite touch in the form of three very lovely bunches of roses. As guests, whom the Sew Club 'was happy to honor on this occasion, were the mothers of the three young women, Mrs. Shedd, Mrs. Leopold and Mrs. Harris: also Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson, a former member, and Mrs. Leo Wolf, both of Hammond.

At the conclusion of the first course, Mrs. John A. Dunlap sang in an impressive way, “Oh, Promise Me.” Mrs. Ross Dean served as toastmistress and as the luncheon progressed all were delighted with her gracefulness, her agreeable wit and apt remarks A number of toasts expressing the thought of the occasion were given. Miss Shedd responded in a very charming manner, voicing the appreciation and gratification of herself, Miss Leopold and Mrs. Prior for the honor bestowed upon them, and touching briefly upon the beauty and enduring qualities of friendship. Miss Shedd’s remarks were received with great pleasure, giving as they did the undercurrent of sentiment that makes such assemblies memorable., Much merriment prevailed and expectation ran high as the time for cutting the cakes drew near. Miss Mildred Harris fortunately found the ring: Miss Mary Yates the thimble and Miss Maude Spitler the coin. A picture was taken of the company as they wore leaving the table. The afternoon was spent in listening to the beautiful music rendered by Mesdames Gwin and Dunlap and In making t*a towels . and dust clothes for the three delighted guests.

There will be no preaching at the Trinity M. E. church Sunday morning. The Sabbath School will ol?serve promotion day and a full attendance is desired. At the evening service the out-going pastor will preach his farewell sermon.

Preaching next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the James school house by Rev. J. C. Parrett

Entered January 1. !>•?, u second class mall matter, at the post-ofllee at Rmsselaer, Indiana, under the act of March I, UTS, -

Methodist Church.

James School House.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1913.

ACTION TO BE BEGUN AGAINST MATCH CO.

Directors Will File Complaint For Annulment of Contract and Anulznent of Contract and Quieting of Title.

The Rensselaer Commercial Club will file an action in the circuit court within a short time against the U. S. Match Factory Company, asking that the contract the Commercial Club had with the factory people be annuled and seeking to quiet the £itle to the seven acres of land where the cement factory buildings are located. The time stipulated in the contract as the date by which the company was to be entitled to the ownership of this land and the buildings by reason of having paid out a certain amount in labor and complied with other conditions has expired and the action is virtually one of foreclosure that will restore the land and buildings to the Commercial Club. The balance of the land, that is with tbe exception of the lots that had been deeded to purchasers, was transferred by the directors of the Commercial Club on a reported sale by the match company. That the sale wa& a subterfuge to de fraud the Commercial Club looks probable, but this transfer may yet be set aside. It seems that the land has beeii mortgaged to an Elkhart banker for $4,600. The banker is very anxious to get his money and made a trip here recently to examine the security. Another Elkhart citizen, who reported that he had been a victim to the extent of investing $5,000 in the match factory, was here two weeks ago to look after the land. The banker was trying to get him to take the. mortgage and P. T. Longacker, who will be remembered as one of the promoters, was trying to get a little picking on the side, or so the young man who was here seemed to think anddie went home determined to chase no good money after his lost $5,000. If the Commercial Club cared to contest this transfer on the allegation of fraud there is every probability that it could secure title to the balance of the land and lots, but the $4,600 mortgage with the accumulated interest would have to be paid. It is probable that the buildings and the seven acres of ground is about all that will be rescued from the wreckage, and this will ,be subject to a mechanic# lien held by an Indianapolis company. Several months ago an attorney for the match factory people came to Rensselaer and issued checks in final payment of certain indebtedness here. The checks were never paid, however, as the Sterling crowd had no funds in bank. The directors of the Commercial Club at the time the contract was made and since that time are: D. M. Worland, C. G. Spitler, Delos Thompson, Walter V. Porter, B. F. Fendig, A. H. Hopkins, C. C. Warner, Hiram Day and J. J. Montgomery. Mr. Worland was . the president of the club and Mr. Spitler the secretary-treasurer. These directors have submitted the facts concerning the contract, and also the transfer of the land, to an able attorney who adyises them that there can be no question about the recovery by the Commercial Club, and they will leave no stone unturned in an effort to recover everything possible.

Joe Jackson Denies That He Even Has Such Intentions.

A rumor current on the streets to the effect that Joe Jackson had been married to a Rensselaer girl in Chicago is vigorously denied by Joe, who says that, he does not even have marrying intentions. Joe blames the gossips for the circulation of such reports but admits that for the purpose of fooling some one he started the story himself.

Forty-Sixth Reunion Will Be Held at Delphi Oct. 8th.

The reunion of the 46th Indiana infantry will be held at Delphi Oct. Bth and 9th, and James Passon, of this city, is planning to attend. John B. Waldron, of Wheatfield, will also probably attend. If there are any other members of the 46th in Jasper county at this time Mr. Passon does not know of U, but would be pleased to learn and will gladly meet his old comrades at Delphi.

You should see our line of wool and cotton blankets and get our prices before buying. If you know the quality, our prices will do the rest Wool blankets $3.50 to $5.50. Cotton, 50c to $2.50,. Also see our line of ladies’ sweaters.—VanArsdel A 00.

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TWO STORE SALES WITHIN FEW DAYS

6. L. Thornton & Son Sell- to C. M. Paxton and Will McDonald Buys Harvey Lowman. The Surrey store and the McCoysburg store have each been sold within the past few days, Charles M. Paxton, of Rensselaer, having purchased the Surrey store of G. L. Thornton & Son, and Harvey E. Lowman having sold the McCoysburg store to Will McDonald, of Lacrosse. Mr. Paxton is in charge of the Surrey store and will soon move his family there. This will be the first time that Surrey has gone democratic for a great many years. The McCoysburg store will not change hands until the first of next February. Green Thornton expects to continue to live at Surrey, while his son, Mel, who has been associated with him in business, is considering locating at Brook.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Report for September. Boys Girls 'Total Enrollment ....253 289 542 Ave. belonging ...244.1 284.25 528.35 Ave. attendance ..235.8 279.7 515.5 Percent attce. .... 96.1 97.6 96.9 Cases tardiness ..35 22 57 Dropped from roll 10 6 16 Report for Last September. Enrollment 250 277 927 Ave. belonging ...244 266 510 Ave. atendanee ...235 260 .495 Percent attendance 95.7 97.8 96.7 tardiness jwAsl 22 67 Drop from roll .• 5 12 17 Enrollment by Grades. Ist 59 2nd 58 3rd .; 48 4th 45 sth 44 6th 40 7th 40 Bth 39 9th 57 10th 30 11th 47 12th 35

Total 542 The following had perfect attendance: The boys in Miss Norris’s 8A section, the girls in Miss Anderson’s 4th and sth grade sections and the girls in Miss Watson’s 3rd grade section. The following had no cases of tardiness: The girls In Miss Watson’s 2nd grade, Miss Watson’s 3rd grade, Miss Malchow’s 4th grade, Miss Anderson’s 4th and sth grades, Miss Brusnahan’s sth grade, Miss Shelburn’s 6B grade, the girls in Miss Dyer’s 6th grade, Miss Shelburne’s 7A grade, the girls In Miss Norris’s 7B grade, the girls in Miss Norris’s 8A grade. Commencing with October the rooms having no cases of tardiness and perfect attendance will be given a quarter of a day holiday. In the mixed rooms such a requirement will apply to the sections.

Court Reporter McFarland To Enter Dental College.

Court Reporter Charles R. McFarland has resigned as reporter of the Jasper-Newton circuit court and will Join his brother, Dr. J. D. McFarland, and enter Chicago Dental College. Mr. McFarland’s successor has not been selected but probably will be shortly. He expects to go to Chicago Sunday and arrange for entering the college. His brother has been here for the past two weeks. He has been practicing veterinary surgery in Illinois but will now study dentistry. They will take a three years’ course. Charles R. has made many friends during his residence here and all will regret to learn of his Intended removal, but he will doubtless keep In touch with his old friends by occasional visits here.

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ANOTHER DYNAMITER CONFESSES HIS CRIME

George E. Davis, Member of Iron Workers’ Union, Makes Clean Breast of His Work. TJie country was shocked Thursday by another dynamite confession almost rivaling the disclosures of Ortie McManigal three years ago. George E. Davis, a union iron worker, was arrested in New York, on suspicion of having aided in dynamiting crimes. He at once made a complete confession, and has implicated Harry Jones, secretary-treas-urer of the national association of bridge and structural iron workers, who has been arrested. District Attorney Charles W Miller, the Indiana lawyer who has been so active in the prosecution of these anarchistic dynamiters, is now in New York, looking after the eastern end of the newest developments.

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Putts and Greenlee Stars in Sheridan’s Defeat of Kirklin.

The Sheridan News credits Fred Putts and Bert Greenlee, former members of the Rensselaer high school football team, with having played brilliant football with the Sheridan high school .team against Kirklin In the initial game of the season at Sheridan on Saturday, Sept. 29th. The score was Sheridan 32, Kirklin 0. The News says “The starring was done by Putts, Nay, Rawilngs and Greenele, Putts kicked a 50-yard punt in the third quarter.” Sheridan will this year play Logansport, Brownsburg, and Wavcland. Greenlee played right guard and Putts fullback.

Presbyterian Church.

3 The services for next Sabbath will be as follows: Sunday School 9:30. This is rally day and a full attendance is much desired. 10:30 the communion service. 7:30 evening service, subject “Forgiveness.” Everyone is invited to these services.

Carnations, 60 cents per dozen, this week. King Floral 00.

WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and Saturday; rising temperature.

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