Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 297, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1913 — Page 1

No. 297.

THE HOME GROCERY ' FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CANDY, FRUITS AND NUTS See Us Before Buying. Phone 41

“Kid” Rogers, Prise Fighter, Spending a Few Days in Town.

“Kid” Rogers, a pleasing young man with a scrap book, filled with his pictures and articles showing that tie has engaged in innumerable prize fights, and is the former lightweight champion of Canada, is spending a few days in Rensselaer. He is traveling with 'William Chaubody, and they came here by auto from Cheyenne, Wyo., and stopped enroute at Denver, Omaha and Dubuque. The “Kid” will start training here, doing considerable road work, and will remain here several days. On. Christmas night at Indianapolis he is to meet young Sayler, one of the cleverest lightweights in the country.

Milroy Circle Ladies of G. A R. Elect Officers.

The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic elected officers for Milroy Circle Thursday afternoon as follows: President, Mrs. Hattie Henkle. Senior vice president, Mrs. Eva Hemphill. Junior vice president, Mrs. Susan Maines. Conductor, Mrs. Maude Woodworth. j Treasurer, Mrs. Allie Clark. Guard, Mrs. Libbie Alter. First delegate to convention, Mrs. Allie Clark. First alternate, Mrs. Susan Maines. Second delegate, Mrs. Stevens. , Second alternate, Mrs. Biggs.

LECTURE COURSE DATES.

Dec. 17—Laurant (Magician). Jan. 29—Waterman Co. (Concert Co.) Feb. 10—Regimental (Quartette). March 9—Amsbary (Lecture). March 23—Plumstead (Impersonator).

Fit His Case Exactly. “When father was sick about six years ago he read an advertisement of Chamberlain’s Tablets in the papers that fit his case exactly,” writes Miss Margaret Campbell, of Ft. Smith, Ark. “He purchased a box of -them and he has not been sick since. My sister had stomach trouble and was also benefited by them.” For sale by A. F. Long. C ss.oo t Given On Each of the - Following Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 17 Wednesday, Dec. 24 Wednesday, Dec. 31 All coupons good for the S2O In gold, which will be given away January 1, 1014. THE MODEL CLOTHING CO. S. LEOPOLD, Suiter. Profit Sharing System. The next $5.00 given away will be on on next Wednesday at 8 o’clock. Everybody comeanci bring your coupons.

We Want Your Drug and Holiday Trade Our holiday line is full and complete of all of the best novelties usually found in a firsf class holiday line. Our book department is also complete with a good line of boys’ and girls’ books and the latest novelties in books. Make your purchase here and you will be pleased. ■ , A. F, LONG, Druggist.

The Evening Republican.

Fawley Taken Back To the Insane Asylum.

Edward Fawlej, who has caused so much trouble to the officers, his family and neighbors, was taken back to the Lohgcliffe Asylum at Logansport today. It was expected that Fawley would again start trouble and every precaution was taken to prevent an outbreak on his part. Dr. Paul C. Curnick spent two hours at the Jail with Fawley in the morning and the latter promised that he would go quietly with the officers. He was accompanied to the train by Sheriff Hoover, Bruce Hardy and a number of citizens, who stood to lend a hand if necessary. He was not handcuffed and gave ttie officers no trouble. W. .8. Parks and Bruce Hardy accompanied Sheriff Hoover to Longcliffe. - . Fawley told Dr. Curnick while at the jail that he had , been treated kindly by the sheriff, that he forgave everybody and wanted to do right and gain the confidence of the people.

Land Salesman Lecturer Proved Very Interesting.

A very interesting lecture by Frank Caldwell was given at the opera house Thursday evening. Mr. Caldwell was lecturing in the interest of a real estate company and the aim is to secure investors- in the lower Rio Grande valley -of Texas. His brief history of Mexico and his discussion of the present trophies proved very interesting. He is an ardent supporter of the cause of the constitutionalists and arraigned Huerta in bitter terms. He expressed admiration for the* martyred Madero and said that he felt sure that the constitutionalists under Carranza and Blanco and Villa would be successful and establish a stable form of government that will permit the peons to secure homes for themselves and thus in time create a government that is worthy in every way. Mr. Caldwell praised the attitude of President Wilson and Secretary Bryan and said that the people should hold up their hands and stand for the cause of the downtrodden poor of Mexico. Their cause is the same cause for which the colonist# fought in ’76, declared the speaker. Beautiful views of Metico City were shown and many views illustrated the agricultural development of the delta of the Rio Grande. At the conclusion of the lecture a number of/ questions were asked by the auditors and answered by Mr. Caldwell. The lecture was free and was quite a treat to all who heard it.

Christmas candies at Fate’s College Inn. Orders were received Thursday at the Collinwood shops of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway company in Cleveland to lay off 900 men indefinitely, effective Dec. 22. At previous times when retrenchment has been made the men usually have been put on a shorter schedule of hours.

• Christmas candies at Fate’s Col-lege-Inn. U

PILES CURED AT HOME IT HEW ABSORPTION METIfOD. It you suffer from bleeding, Itching, blind or protruding Piles, send me your address, and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also send some of thia home treatment free for trial, with references from' your own locality If requested. Immediate relief and permanent cure assured. Send no money, but tell others of this offer. Write today to Mn. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Ind. '

Entered January 1, 18>7, an second class mall matter, at the post-offlee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the act of March 8, IST*.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SATURDAY, December 13, 1911

AWARDS MADE IN ANNUAL CORN SHOW

Senator L. B. Clore Selects Henry Paulus’ Yellow Dent for First Prise—Other Awards. The second annual Catholic corn show and ladies’ bazaar, which opened at the armory Thursday, will conclude this Saturday evening with “ the sale by auction of the prize corn for seed. Senator L. B. Clore, of Laporte, winner for tvfo years of the first prize at national corn shows, was the judge, and made a careful analysis of each exhibit Friday after noon, judging each ear after thor ; ough scrutiny. There were ten ears in each exhibit. The number of entries was not nearly so large as a year ago, and it would seem that there should be a vastly greater number of farmers interested in this educational show. Profit in larger yields will be the result to all who become exhibitors and learn the lessons that a comparison and study of the corn exhibited will teach. The number of creditable exhibits was small but most of those shown Were of good class. The pyize awards were as follows: Sweepstakes—Henry Paulus, on Reed’s Yellow Dent. Prize, silver cup. Yellow—Henry Paulus, on Reed’s Yellow Dent, first; Peter Hordeman, second; David Zeigler, third; Jesse Beecher, fourth. Prizes, $5, $3, s2* and sl. White—(Matt Moosmiller, first; Father Daniels, second, third and fourth. Prizes, $5, $3, $2 and sl. Largest Ear—-George Borntrager, prize, 50 cents. Other Oorn—Joe Truly, with sweet corn; prize $1.50.

The judging is based off the uniformity of the ears and kernel, uniformity of corn to cob, seed condition, color and shape. Henry Paulus, winner of the first prize and sweepstakes, was also the winner last year. He had two exhibits, one securing the sweepstakes and the other the first prize. His corn doubtless scored considerably better than any other exhibited, although scoring was not done by cards.' Mr. Paulus is beyond doubt one of the best corn growers in this part of the state and was the winner last year. He knows good corn when he sees is and he selects seed corn with the greatest care.*' The winners of the second and third prized used his seed last tpring. He lives just west of Rensselaer on What was for many years the Monroe Carr farm. The land is not the best but he knows how to treat it and this year his corn averaged 70 bushels to the acre. Many persons on land naturally better raised only 35 or 40 bushels. Mr. Paulus again exhibited his lath slat corn rack and on it about two bushels of seed corn from which might have been selected several other exhibits that would hav§ taken prizes. The suppers given by the ladies of the parish have been w'ell patronized and at supper time today turkey is to be the chief attraction and the. ladies are prepared for a grand rush. In all respects the bazaar has been quite successful.

Visitor Was Delighted With High School Operetta.

Mrs. Elizabeth Kaub, of Watertown, Wis., pronounced the operetta given by the high school Tuesday and Wednesday nights one of the very best entertainments . she had ever attended. “I have frequently attended operas where the talent Was presumed ,to be very excellent,” she remarked, “but as a matter of fact it fell far short of the talent that presented the Merry Milkmaids. It was really a very superior performance in every manner and those who did not see it missed a rare treat.” Mrs. Kaub took a great deal of pleasure in it for the reason that as teacher of the primary grade she had been the first one to instruct many, probably two-thirds of those who took part in the operetta.

Christmas Decorations. Choice holly in sprays or wreaths, potted ferns, Norfolk pines, blooming primulas, out flowers, tmany kinds, just the right things for Xmas presents. King Floral Co., Phone 132. How to Bankrupt the Doctors. A prominent New York physician says, “If it were not for the thin stockings and thin soled shoes worn by women the doctors would probably be bankrupt.” When !rou contract a cold do flfct wait or It to develop Into pneumonia but treat it at once. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is Intended especially for coughs and colds, and has won a wide reputation by Its cures of these diseases. It is most effectual and Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by A. F. Long. C Christmas eaqdies at Fate’s College Inn. Republican classified ads bring

M. E. BROTHERHOOD IS REORGANIZED

Banquet at Church Followed by Adoption of Constitution and Election of Officers.

The banquet given by the men of the Methodist church Friday evening brought out nearly a hundred men, who sat down to a splendid chicken supper furnished by the ladies of the church. J. J. Hunt, who has been president of the Brotherhood for two years, presided. The men were organfeed into a Methodist Brotherhood and a new constitution was adopted. The object of the Brottierhood is to unite the t men into a closer fellowship and to have them interested in the religious, moral, civic and social welfare of the community. The nomination committee made its report through J. F. Bruner and the following officers were elected: President, George F. Meyers. Ist vice president, A. A. Felli chairman of the religious departs ment 2nd vice president, A. Halleck, chairman civic department. 3rd vice president, Ross C. Dean, chairman fellowship department. 4th vice president, Jesse D. Allman, chairman membership department Secretary, Frank Osborne. Treasurer, John Tiltoij. Chaplain, Dr. P. C. Curnick. Short addresses were made by J. J. Hunt, Dr. Paul C. Curnick, Geo. F. Meyers, A. Halleck, Rev. Ctiarles Postil and Mr. Wallace, a visitor from Chicago. Everybody agreed that this was one of the best men’s meetings, the church had ever had, and all are looking forward to a successful year’s work among men by the new organization.

M. P. Church. There will be a song service and prayer meeting at the M. P. church, North Van Rensselaer street, Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. All are invited. Baptist Church. » Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Morning service 10:45. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:15 p. m. All are welcome.

Box Social. • We will be a box social at the O’Meara school, two miles southeast 01 town, on Friday evening, Dec. 12. Everybody invited. Florence Allman, Teafther. > - Eastern Star Election. The Eastern Star Chapter will hold its election next Tuesday evening, Dec. 16th. A full attendance is desired. Mrs. HATTIE HENKLE, Worthy Matron. FARMS FOR SALE OR TRADE. 160 acres, Union township, black land, gravel road, school and telephony good buildings, $57.50. Terms $2,000 down. « 120 acres, pasture land, fenced and on main road. Price $35. Terms SSOO down. 80 acres, Jordan township, fair buildings. Price $55. Terms SI,OOO down. 98 acres, <Barkley township, all in cultivation, good buildings. Price $75. Terms $1,500 down. 180 acres, good buildings, corn and blue grass land. Price $65. Terms $1,500 down. , 83 acres, pasture land, fenced and on main road. Price $35. Terms S4OO down. 75 acres, all cultivated black land, good buildings. Price SBS. 160 acres, close in, good corn land, good buildings, at less than SIOO. Will take live stock or good property in trade. .. , GEORGE F. MEYERS. California Woman Seriously Alarmed. U A short time ago I contracted a severe cold which settled on my lungs and caused me a great deal of annoyance. I would have bad coughing spells and my lungs were so sore and inflamed I began to be seriously alarmed. A friend recommended Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, saying she had used it for years. I bought a bottle and it relived my cough the first night, and in a week I was rid of the cold and soreness of my lungs,” writes Miss Marie Gerber, Sawtelle, Cal. For sale by A. F. Long. C Barkley Township Stone Road. All persons owning lands affected by the S. C. Irwin Stone Road in Barkley Township and desiring bonds to issue must file their request for bonds not later than Saturday, Dec. 20, 1913. Printed forms for signing may be found at the office of G. A. Williams, Rensselaer. Ind. We sell and erect Perldns, Butler and Star windmills, anywhere in Indiana. Phone 204, The Watson ■Plumbing 00.

NARROW ESCAPE CHANGED HES LIFE

Story of Early Days in Printing Office Published for First Tima —Sounds Natural.

The Monon News publishes the ►appended story, the truth of which we can not vouch. That it occurred, however, just as related by Mr. Mellender, we have no doubt, as incidents of that character were not uncommon in the early, experience of printing office devils in the years of the long ago. Joe Reynolds was one of the livest wires who ever sat on a stool and t>e editor of The Republican, who served an apprenticeship as printer’s devil in the office run by George E. Marshall, recalls many amusing incidents during the time when Joe was learning the trade. He it up with unusual rapidity and became one of the fastest compositors who ever worked at a case in this city. If Joe saw young Mellender’s posterior anatomy so positioned as to invite a swift kick, Joe was apt to administer it, no matter what the provocation, and take his chances in dodging. The story is a good one and is published just as the entertaining editor of The Monon News prints it: “L. H. Mellender, of McOoysburg, was a caller at the News office Monday and favored us with a little story of his boyhood experience as a printer’s devil. It was during the Parson’s regime about 21 years ago when at the age of eleven he entered the News office as an apprentice. A year later, when young Mellender’s father moved to Rensselaer, he found employment in the printing office of Mr. Marshall, then editor of The Republican. Here tie worked zealously for a brief’period, filled with ambition to some day become a full-fledged printer, and perchance be his own boss. But alack! and alas! the event that was to determine his future occupation, came in an unexpected moment as such events usually transpire, and forever separated him from the art preservative. It devolved upon young Mellender to crank the engine and while engaged at this vigorous task, Joe Reynolds, who was also employed in the office and seemed to have a dfislike for the office boy, came up from the rear and planted a kick on the unsuspecting victim that sent him sprawling over the engine. Mellender happened to fall on a monkey wrench, which he grabbed and threw at his retreating assailant. The wrench missed the mark, but went crashing through a window. This brought Mr. Marshall on the scene and Mellender, after a plea of guilty was paid off and discharged. After learning the provocation that caused the boy’s rash act, Joe Reynolds was brought on the carpet and also discharged. Mr- Mellender then became a farmer and is now pleasantly located on one of W. F. Horton’s farms, and apparently has no regret over the incident that induced him to quit being a ‘devil.’ The other bad actor was reinstated and for a number of years was in the printing business at Rensselaer and Delphi. For several years Joe has held a responsible position with the J. W. Butler Piper Co., of Chicago.” (Editor’s Note—Mr. Reynolds left the employ of the Butler Paper Co. some time ago to accept a better position with another paper company. He is an expert judge of paper, a splendid buyer and had no superior as a salesman in the country. He is a splendid example of the developed printer’s devil, and it is interesting to know that both of the young men have emerged from the incident in the printing office that shaped their future lives and have become successful. It was a rescue of Mellender from the dreadful fate of becoming an editor and the disciplining Joe received probably caused him to look twice*'before he kicked after that time.)

Preacher-Farmer Raised Lots Of Corn—Can Any Beat It.

Rev. C. W. Postill, who has been both preacher and farmer for a number of years, preaching direct and farming by proxy, has this year raised a mighty fine crop of corn. He gives his farm tenant, James W. Price, full measure of credit. On 61 acres he raised an' average of 57 1-3 bushels, while 40 acres of white com averaged 61 bushels per acre with 3 bushels extra for good measure. He sold tire com at 58 cents per bushel If there are any others in Jasper county who have a better average for as large an acreage The Republican will be pleased to learn of it.

Cured of Liver Complaint "I was suffering with liver complaint,” says Iva Smith, Of Point Blank, Texas, “and decided to try a 25c box of Chamberlain’s Tablets, and am happy to say that I am completely cured and can recommend them to every one” For sale by A. F. Long. O Buy your Christmas Gifts from TRAUB A SELIG.

MORTGAGE BUSINESS ON THE INCREASE

One-Third More Record Books Are Used in Last Twenty Years Than In Fifty Preceding. The first real estate mortgage recorded in the mortgage records of Jasper county, at a time when Newton county was a part of Jasper county, bears the date March 18, 1846, and was recorded March 19, 1846, in Mortgage Record No. L at page No. 1, and covers the E% SW% Sec. 3-27-9. This mortgage was given by George Brown to ,William Brown for the sum of $278.00. Between 1838 and 1846, mortgages were recorded in the deed records. From the record of this mortgage until 1894, a period of fifty years, Jasper county used 24 mortgage records, and since 1894, a period of about 20 years, Jasper county used 32 mortgage records. The 56th record is now in use. This relates only to real estate mortgages. In other words there have been one-third more records used in the last twenty years than in the fifty preceding years, for the recording of mortgages in Jasper county. On the face of it, one might assume that owners of real estate are less prosperous now than formerly, citing the fact that it is now necessary for owners to mortgage their lands in order to get along. But the fact is, that mortgages have been the means of more men becoming the owners of real estate than could have been possible without them. Many men have bought their lands, giving a mortgage to secure the unpaid purchase prie-; or mortgaging their lands already paid for, in order to secure funds to improve their lands and to operate the same; the land during all the time the mortgage was in force, increasing steadily in market value, as well as productive valua With the increased number of mortgages recorded in this county in the last twenty years there are but few foreclosures, the foreclosures in the last few years probably not averaging more than two to each term of the circuit court So the giving of mortgages is merely a method of carrying on business transactions, the absence of which would bring about depression in lousiness matters, that would have far reaching results. Twenty years ago the 54th deed record was in use. At present the 95th deed record Is in use. That is, it required 54 deed records to record the conveyances of real estate in Jasper county from the record, of the first deed in 1838, to the year 1894. Since 1894, a period of about 20 years, it has required 41 deed records to record the deeds in Jasper county, showing that the increase in the number of transfers of land has been nearly as great as the increase in the number of mortgages, in the.periods of years above mentioned.

Medals of Honor.

“For the wonderful work which he has accomplished in raising the art of magic to a higher plane, Mr. Laurant has received the highest honors that could be bestowed upo an artist in his chosen line, that of having been presented with two beautiful medals by his fellow magicians and admirers.” At High School Auditorium Wednesday evening, Dee. 17th.

Xmas Wreaths. Should be ordered as they have to be made. Boxwood, Gaylax, Northern Green and Laurel Wreaths, large and small Special made for cemetery. Fems and blooming plants for presents. Plants from 25 cents to $150; wreaths 25 cents to SI.OO. See J. H. Holden. Fresh oysters at all times at Fate’s College Inn. ACETYLENE WELDING Perfect Welding and Brazing of Cast and Malleable Iran. Cracked cylinders welded and guaranteed. Ford crank cases brazed. Only plait of its kind in Jasper coiity. Give ns a trial. Located first door sooth of Rensselaer Gar* a<e. Al Work Guaranteed. -a '■ r’*'•sHEMPHILL BROTHERS

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