Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 245, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 October 1913 — Page 1

No. 245.

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METHODIST MEN TO HOLD RALLY MEETING

District Gathering to Be Held Here Nov. 6th and Many Ministers and Laymen Will Attend. The Hammond District of the Northwest Indiana Conference will hold a rally men’s meeting at the Trinity M. E. church Nov. 6th. This meeting will be an echo rally convention following the great Methodist men’s meeting at Indianapolis. Several speakers of national reputation will be on the program. The pastors of the thirty-five churches of the Hammond district with at least one representative layman for each church, will attend the convention. The official board Monday night appointed the following com•mittee on arrangement for the convention: J. J. Hunt, J. D. Allman, Mrs. A. A. Fell. The pastor, Dr. Paul C. Curnick, with the district superintendent, Dr. A. T. Briggs, will arouse Interest in the coming convention among the churches of the district, so as to have a large attendance. A 3-line classified ad in The Republican costs only 25 cents for a week’s insertion in the Daily and Semi-Weekly. Try an ad and you will be surprised at the results.

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BIG DREDGE NOW THROWING SAND

Monster Making Good Progress and Drainage Plan Will Benefit Thousands of Acres. > The writer accompanied O. A. Yeoman to the bid dredge that started work some two weeks ago on the Borntrager ditch, which is the extension of the Iroquois ditch completed some six years ago. The digging of this monster ditch will rescue a large acreage now almost a total waste, while It will aid the entire watershed along the upper Iroquois and Pinkamink, the Howe ditch and Carpenters Creek and all other lands along streams and ditches as far as the improvement Is carried. Drainage has been the salvation of Jasper county and has brought our once desolate lands to be some of the best corn producing land In this entire corn belt. The new ditch,will greatly benefit every acre that it helps to drain. But getting back to the dredge. The big boat is now at the sandbank, only about 300 feet down stream from the construction and launching point. The massive boom and the big dipper extend far in front of the hull and tower above the top of the boat. The power from the 60-horse engine would be unable to lift the big boom except for the gearing arrangement, and it is quite wonderful to watch the great dipper as it is lowered into the channel and then plows its way through the dirt and is carried well out to the side and then dumped with a big splash. The stumps of good sized trees or the heavy and solid bank form no barrier for the powerful dipper and with consistent movements it piles dipper after dipper of the earth out of the channel.

It so happened that ithe writer was at the dredge when It moved forward, which it does at about 16 feet at a time. To move is a simple matter. The boom is swayed to the right as the anchoring spud on the left is withdrawn and then swung to the left and the other spud is raised. Then the boom stops at the center, the dipper is extended to full length and lowered to the solid bed of the old channel in front and the boat pulled forward by the cables controlling the dipper. The spuds are then let down, the boom being swung from right to left several times to settle them into the ground. The process requires only a few minutes and then the digging goes merrily on. Three hands are all th£t arc required to run the dredge. The boat is equipped with an electric light plant and four big lamps on either side of the boat, with new tin dishpans for reflectors give splendid light for the night work. The work is not so much different from that of any other dredge in operation, except the massiveness of the boat and the boom and dipper. It is a sight worth seeing and well worth a visit from any person.

NEW FISH MARKET. Our new fish market will open tomorrow morning in the room north of Duvall’s clothing store. All kinds of fresh fish will be on sale Give us a call. x Haines & Retherford. Try our Classified Column.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1913.

WILLIS CASE SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST

Will Be Tried at Kentland on Last Day of Month—Armstrong vs. C. v & W. V. on Nov. sth. Special to The Republican. Kentland, Ind., Oct. 15.—The case of the State of Indiana vs. James L. Willis, alleging rape, was today set for trial on October 31st, the last day of the month. Willis, accompanied by his attorneys, was in court when the trial was set. The civil suit brought by Harrison Armstrong against the Chicago & Wabash Valley railroad, asking SIO,OOO damages, has been set for trial on Nov. sth. \ The most sensational case that came up at this term of was the Archibald case from Morocco, the nature of which forbids transmission by wire. Thi§ case was venued from Newton county and sent to Jasper for trial.

Colonel Phillips Tells Of Recent Trip to Kansas.

Col. Fred Phillips and wife and little daughter, Grace Augusta, returned several days ago from a trip to Greensburg, Kans., and from there they went by auto to Clark county in the Simmaroon valley, where Greenleaf Bros., friends of the Colonel, have leased 20,000 acres of land, on which they are ranging 2,500 head of cattle. Simmeroon is a Spanish word and means “run of sheep.” It was way back in 1885 that Colonel Phillips, then a youngster, spent a season in the cattle ranch lands of Kansas, working as a cattle herder. He formed acquaintances at that time that he has found much pleasure in visiting since then and among those he holds in the closest esteem are the Greenleaf brothers. They were rounding up some 500 head of cattle that had been sold and Fred slipped into a pair of chaps, he already had the hat, put on a spur and mounted a broncho and made a cowboy hand out of himself, and he reports that he thoroughly enjoyed the experience again. Fred went to the west with the expectation of buying some cattle for parties here, but there had been very heavy rains in September and this had given a luxuriant, growth to the wheat and the cattle throughout that country have been turned onto the wheat, which does not hurt the wheat in the least and is fine forage for the stock. This had caused the price to go up again and many Kansans who had been greatly discouraged by the terrible drouth of the summer, are very much encouraged. Fred and family were at Greenleaf only a short time, but there saw Cash Hopkins, a former Jasperite, who is now making his home with his son, Claud Hopkins. Cash has prospered in the west and owns a good acreage of land near Greensburg.

Fifteen College Students Dined With Mrs. John Borntrager.

Fifteen young men students at St. Joseph’s college dined Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Borntrager, northwest of Rensselaer. Several of the students are from Ohio and were acquainted with relatives of Mrs. Borntrager and the day proved a splendid one for an outing and the favored students certainly enjoyed the fine dinner so tastefully prepared and served by the hostess.

Maccabees Attention.

All Maccabees are asked to ■be present at the meeting Wednesday evening, Oct. 15th. LON KISER, R. K.

Card of Thanks.

We sincerely thank our friends for their sympathy and assistance in our great bereavement, at the death of our wife and mother. James W. McEwen. Frances McEwen Bostwick.

We will have two carloads of fancy sand-grown Wisconsin potatoes on sale Wednesday and Thursday, October 15th and 16th at 80c a bushel, in 10 bushel lots from the car. JOHN EGER. Eczema and Itching Cured. The soothing, healing medication In DR HOBSON’S ECZEMA OINTMENT penetrates every tiny pore of the skin, clears It of all impurities —stops itching instantly. Dr. Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Is guaranteed to speedily heal eczema, rashes, ringworm, tetter and other unsightly eruptions. Eczema Ointment is a doctor’s prescription, not an experiment All druggist* or by mall, 50c. Pfeifler Chemical Co, Philadelphia and St Louis.

UNFORTUNATE GIRL ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Lida Aged 13, Drank Two Drams of Chloroform at School House Monday Afternoon. Lida Sharp, 13 years of age and quite small, daughter of indigent parents, and having the misfortune of crossed eyes, tried to take her own life at noon Monday by drinking two drams of chloroform. The act was committed just before school took up and she was able to reach her room after the act was committed. Her teacher, Miss Eastham, observed at once that something was wrong and asked what it was and Lida told her that she had taken chloroform so that she could die. She was at once taken to the office of Dr. English and the physician did all that could be done to save her life and succeeded in doing so »nd she was later removed to her home, where she is receiving the attention of good people, and is now entirely out of danger.

Poor Lida has seen a hard time. Her mother has been an invalid for the past two years and upon this little girl has fallen the burden of the household duties in addition to her school work and there was no play time and life held small hope of happiness, The pleasures of other children of her own age was denied to her and she charged that her father was not kind to her and had. threatened to whip her when she came home from school that evening. She said that she was sorry that she had not succeeded in ‘ taking her life and that she would try again and that she knew what to take and mentioned several poisons. There is a very pathetic side to this case that we feel certain our good people will all feel and that is the almost complete hopelessness that confronted the little girl in their unfortunate home and the fact that the child was picked on by many thoughtless children at school. Only last year persons living near the school house observed several girls attacking her one day and a man went to her rescue and compelled them to stop. She was in tears and with disheveled hair and tom coat returned to her home, while the children who had abused her offered impudent answers to her rescuer. Surely many parents do not realize the great burden of trouble that some unfortunates are called upon to hear until some terrible thing like this occurs. How much a few kind words from her playmates might have done to brighten her life and help her over the stony road that* was grinding her down to the point where all was black and fathomless beyond. And at her tender age and with her hopelessness as her companion it was only a short time until she was to be confronted with other dangers that forever lurk in the path of the unfortunate. There is a sermon in this occurrence that should reach the heart of every person in Rensselaer and its effect should be a determination to do something to brighten the lives of the heavy laden. Ip lives of satiety or plenty there often exists unwontonly complete disregard for those about us. It Is this carelessness that is responsible for many unhappy lives. Let us trust that we-have not overdrawn this picture, but rather that we awaken to the realization of it and lift others by a greater regard sos their comfort. , It is probable that Judge Hanley will he asked to And a home for this child and that she be given encouragement that will dispel the gloom from which she is now suffering.

Did Not Keep Virgie Farm; Made Trade and Then a Sale. Frank Kresler, Joe Davisson and E. L. Hollingsworth recently purchased the former William Cooper farm at Virgie and last week traded it to Jack Reed the Virgie storekeeper, for his 120-acrc farm in Jordan township. Messrs. Kresler and Davisson tljen sold their interest In the Jordan township farm to Mr. Hollingsworth. Women Who Get Diszy. Every woman who Is troubled with fainting and dizzy spells, backache, headache, weakness, debility, constipation or kidney troubles should use Electric Bitters. They give relief when nothing else will, improve the health, adding strength and vigor from the first dose. Mrs. Laura Gaines, of Avoca, La, says: "Four doctors had given me up and my Children and all my friends were looking for me to die, when my son ipslsted that I use Electric Bitters. I did so. and they have done me a world of good." Just try them. 50e and SI.OO. Recommended by A. F. Long.

MAYOR OF VIRGIE AND WIFE ARRESTED

Jack Reed and Spouse Charged With Assaulting Mrs. Janies Williams—Trial Monday. i The quiet and peaceable little burg of Virgie and its well-reputed “mayo?’ and his wife have been arrested on a charge of assault and battery, the plaintiff being Mrs. Emma Williams, who have tenanted the former William Cooper farm, which was recently purchased by E. L. Hollingsworth, Prank Kresler and Joe Davisson. The case was brought in Squire Bruner’s court, but the defendant took a change of venue and the case was set for hearing before Squire Irwin for next Monday. The affair that caused the arrest of Reed and his wife took place Monday afternoon. Reed had just traded his farm of 120 acres in Jordan township for the Cooper farm and went there to inform the tenants of his ownership. Just what happened The Republican has been unable to learn, but it is understood that Mrs. Williams ordered the Reeds off the place and that she was attacked by both Reed and his wife and knocked down and considerably beaten up. She alleges that she was knocked down three times and exhibits a black eye and other bruises as a result of the conflict. What the provocation was has not developed. Mrs. Williams is a cripple, not having the use of one arm and was therefore handicapped very badly, and her husband is said to have been the audience and to have offered no assistance to his wife. Having calmly viewed the affray from the ringside Mr. Williams’ testimony is counted upon to prove all the particulars of the affray. Whether his refusal to go to his wife’s aid was a lack of gallantry or non&pproval of her attitude has not been discovered up to this time. The populace of Yirgie is expected in large numbers as witnesses, spectators and curiosity seekers when the case is called next Monday.

Building Bumper. Business; Billy Buys an Auto Bus.

W. L. Frye, the popular busman and general hustler, does not believe in going to seed in the business and today went to Hammond, where he expected to close a deal for a 10-passenger auto bus. If the deal goes through “Billy” will use the auto bus for practically all trains, and discontinue one of the horse buses now in use. The business has growp under the popular management of Mr. Frye and he will receive the well wishes of his many friends in his new enterprise.

Iowa Man Bought 10-Acre Tract of W. O. Schanlaub.

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hunt, who have been living for some time at Thornton, lowa, and who were former neighbors of James Barber, at Paw Paw, 111., have purchased the 10-acre tract just north of town of Will O. Schanlaub, superintendent of the schools of Newton county. The land is occupied this year by P. B. Downs. The price paid was $3,500. Mrs. Hunt accompanied Mr. Hunt here and approved the purchase and they plan to move here next spring.,

Sickness Compels Young Lady to Resign as Teacher.

Miss Grace Warnock, of Remington, teacher of the Hartman school in Carpenter township, has been compelled to give up her school work on account of poor health and Miss Lena Mangold, of North Vernon, has been employed to take her place.

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DOINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Council Buys New Engine, Pump and Transacts Other Business At Regular Meeting. The city council met in regular session Monday evening. €. W. Platt was awarded the contract for a cement walk on Webster street at 12 cents per foot and on Cherry street at 10 cents per foot. Resolutions were adopted for on Harrison street, on Rutsen street from Cullen to Division; on the west side of Main street from the corporation line south to Walnut street. Election inspectors were appointed as follows: J. F. Hardman, first ward; Arthur H. Hopkins, second ward, and Jesse C. Gwin, third ward. The clerk was directed to give notice of letting contract for a sewer on Elm street from Forest to Dayton, contract to be let October 27th. The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Chandler & Taylor Co., for a new engine for the light plant to cost $2,050 f. o. b. Indianapolis, with a discount of 1 per cent for cash if paid within 15 days from arrival of engine. He was also authorized to sign a contract with the American Well Works for a water pump, and the light superintendent was to order a motor to run the water pump. Following claims were alk>wed: i Corporation Fund. Geo. F. Meyers, sal mayor... .$ 62.50 Geo. W. Hopkins, councilmn 20.00 D. E. Grow, same 20.00 Harry Kresler, same 20.00 C. J. Dean, same 20.00 A. G. Catt, same 20.00 Chas. Morlan, clerk 55.00 W. R. Shesler, marshal .... 30.00 Frank .Critser, nightwartch.. 30.00 Moses Leopold, city atty .... 50.00 Ray D. Thompson, sal treas. and postage 77.00 Jasper Co. Tel. Co., rent .... 15.20 Phil Kernes, assist city eng,. 4.80 Rens. Fire Dept., alarmOct2 16.50 Same, salaries 2nd quarter .. 78.00 ErgeSifcLamson, add. machine treasurer’s- office 145.60 Rens. Fire Dept., dues disability fund 3.00 Rens. Band, balance concents 50.00 Mrs. W. S. Coen, rebate accfc sewer flushings '. 2DO

Water Fund. T. E. Malone, saalry 45.00 Crane Co., valve repairs .... 6.00 National Lead Co., lead pipe 50.67 John Hordeman, wk wat mn 1400 Ray D. Thompson, freight.... L4Q John Lyons, wk water main 6.00 Road Fund. Chester Zea, «aJ teamster .. 45.00 Ed Randle, hauling sand ... 35.00 Geo. Zea, wk on street ..... 7.00 John Albertson, same 10.00 Ed Booth, unloading rock.. 1.60 Geo. Booth, same 1.60 Wm. Bowsher, wk on street. 6.00 Vern Robinson, same ’I.OO Ben Floyd, wk on sewer ... 6.00 E. J. Duvall, feed 5.25 Lem Huston, grading 7.00 Lafayette Gravel Co., ear grav 16.00 C. W. Platt, cement work and materiol 392.33 Ray D. Thompson, freinght . 21.93 Electric Light Fund. C. S. Chamberlin, salary ... 50.00 Mell Abbott, same 45.00 Dave Haste,same 45.00 Dick Hartman, wk on line .. 25.00 Louis Payne, firing lgt plant 15.00 Jesse Gates, haul coal 57J0 Monon Coal Co., eoal 208.44 Standard Oil Co., oil 28J1 Illinois Electric Co., sup ... 60.57 Dearborn Electric Co., some .. 78.32 Geo. .Cutler Co., same 12.08 General Electric Co, same .. 109.20 Western Electric Co, same... 51.63 Clarence Fate; rebate lights.. 26J1 Jasper Co. Tel. Co, rent .... 13.50 Ray D. Thompson, freight .. 83.68 \ Park Fund. Tom uox, work on parks .. 5.00

Hair Hints Worthy the Attention of Poople Who Wish to Preserve the Hair. Never use a brush or comb found in public places, they are usually covered with dandruff germs. Sham ikk) the hair every two weeks with pure soap and water, or a good ready prepared shampoo. Use Parisian Sage every day, rubbing thoroughly into the scalp. This delightful and invigorating I hair tonic, which B. F. Fendig sells in a large 50 eent bottl* is guaranteed to quiekly abolish dandruff —to stop hair from falling and scalp from itehing or money refunded. To put life and beauty Into dull, dry or faded hair and make it soft and fluffy surely use Parisian Sage It is one of the quickest acting hair tonics known.

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