Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1914 — Page 1

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PRINCESS THEATRE THURSDAY FEB. 19th Second Installment ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN Selig’s Great 27 Reel Production

Everyone that saw the first installment of Harold Mac-* Grath’s fascinating story now running serially in the Chicago Sunday Tribune, will be interested in seeing v the next installment at The Princess next Thursday afternoon and night.

Afternoon Matinees at 2:45 p. m., and 3:45 p. m. Evening Shows at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00. ALL SHOWS 10c

SUBSIDY DEFEATED IN JORDAN TOWNSHIP

Vote Stood 54 to 82—President Roberts Indicates That He May Make Another Trial.

Th® proposition to vote a l¥a per cent tax as a subsidy for the Indiana Northwestern Traction Co. in Jordan township was lost Tuesday by a vote of 82 to 51, the majority against the tax being 28. Mr. Roberts, president of the road, is now! of the opinion that the real well wishes of the voters was not expressed at the election, as he states that twenty or more persons who had voted against the tax made the statement later that they had been misinformed about several matters and that they would be glad of another chance to vote for the subsidy. It is not Improbable that another attempt Will be made in both Jordan and Carpenter townships, the election being held a little later in the year. Mr. Roberts put up the cash to pay the expenses of the elections and will'do so again and it is not a serious inconvenience to go to the polls and the railroad is a thing of such great importance in the development of this section of the state that vqe shall hope to see the progressive people of these townships lay aside all prejudices and selfishness and vote the Subsidies when they have the next opportunity.

Another Rensselaer Boy Continues Forward Movement.

They get there. We are speaking of Rensselaer boys. And their odd friends In Rensselaer are always glad of it. The latest evidence at hand is the progress Louie Wilcox, now and for some years engaged in the monument business at Springfield, Qhio. The company of which he Isa member is the Kelly & Wilcox Co., and the Springfield Sun of Feb. 15th tells* of a transaction by which that company has cpme into possession of a valuable business location, the corner of Wittenberg avenue and West Main street. A modern 2*. story brick building with two store rooms below and a'suitable room for light manufacturing business above will be erected yet this year. The monument work§ will occupy one of the downstairs rooms. Ever since Louie bottled up and sold mineral watbr from the Surrey well, establishing a market all over the country, we have seen in him a apirit of enterprise that was certain to exhibit itself in substantial success in future years and we are glad to place him in our gallery of Rensselaer ’boys who have gone to the front in their fields of endeavor.

Um pur Classified Oolumn.

The Evening Republican.

“BILL BAT" PLEADS GUILTY TO 61 YEARS

Union Township Author Writes About Valentine Birthday—4o Relatives Present.

John E. Alter, whose literary name of “Bill Bat” sticks to him ever since he wrote “Hoosier Hunting Grounds,” has no intention of concealing his age, in which respect he differs from James Whitcomb Riley, who has never yet acknowledged his age. Mr. Alter has no false modesty, however, and writes about his 61 years with as great freedom as though the figures were reversed. Here is what he says? “On Saturday, Feb. 14th, forty relatives came in and assisted in the celebration of my sixty-first birthday, which, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, proved to be one of the great events of my life. “School hacks met the trains for those coming from a distance gnd all who drove teams found ample barn room andifeed for .their horses. The cellar, garret and eleven other rooms were thrown open and were heated by four stoves and a grate, a real old-time fire place, which sent the crackling flames up the chimney and shed a glow of warmth over the room, which carried with it an abundance of cheer and comfort “A special smoking room was arranged for the gentlemen of that persuasion. Another was kept for the juvenile class, where they romped and raved under the supervision of a director. “A literary and musical program was carried out at 3 p. m. and another at 9 p. m, The orchestra consisted of four violins, piano, snare drum, guitar| and harp. The choir rendered solos, duets, quartettes and choruses. Several special instrum entai selections were given on the piano. Some old-time comic and sentimental songs were given. “An old-time spelling match resulted in Miss Mary Iliff winning the cash prize in both day and evening exercises. Mrs. Lettie Alter took the second prize. - . “The table groaned under the weight of edibles of every conceivable kind from guinea hen to oysters, kraut, pumpkin, squash, potatoes, beets, olives, and other condiments toonumerous to mention. Forty took dinner, thirty took supper and seventeen remained over night and all the next day, thus starting me off on the sixty-second lap of life in the happiest fashion imaginable. “I was completely deluged with a shower of valentines, representing every character from maidens fair to devils on horseback. Cupid shot his arrows right and left with wonderful precision, but, of course, could not affect me, as a heart of sixty-one is as invulnerable as Achilles being -baptized in the river Styx. "There were many elegant and excellent presents for which I am exceedingly thankful. “In a vaudeville vein, the old settler’s double shuffle was given by B. D, McColly, the jig by Jipe Pullin and the buck and wing by Leslie Alter, all In perfect rythm to the Strains of “Sugar in the Gourd,” “The Devil’s Dream” and “Turkey In the Straw.” “No drinksr stronger" thanboffee were served. Everybody seemed to happily enjoy the event and many were the expressed wishes that I might be permitted to live through many more sieges like this. “Sincerely and truthfully yours, JOHN E. ALTER.”

Perry Gwin Orders Republican Sent to Him at Miami, Ariz.

Perry Gwin writes from Miami, Ariz., to have The Semi-Weekly Republican sent to him. He writes as follows:

“I am now the agent for The Texas Company at Globe and Miami, with headquarters at Miami, which is a new mining camp five ß miles from Globe. It is only 5 years old but has a population of several thousand people and is rapidly increasing. It has a two million •dollar smelter in construction and several new mines opening up, which makes it quite a boom camp.”

Took Samples of Alfalfa To Show Chicago Buyers.

C. F. Mansfield, Jr., who has been managing the big Mansfield farm, southeast of Rensselaer, during the time his father has been in California, today went to Chicago to exhibit to buyers a sample of alfalfa grown last year on the Mansfield farm. He has about 175 tons of it and the present valuation is about S2O per ton, f. o. b. cars in Rensselaer:

NOTICE. E. L. Meeker, expert piano tuner, will be here for one week. Phone orders to the White Boarding House, Phone 352. A Oasaifled Adv. win find it

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If subscribers to telephones in Rensselaer and surrounding -country are opposed to an increase of the rates, and we believe 99 per cent are, they must get busy now and aid in the protest that is to be made Friday of next week, Feb. 27th, when a member of the Public Service Commission will conduct a hearing in Rensselaer, on the application of the Telephone Co.'to raise the rates to $3.25 for office and $1.75 for jesidence telephones. The rate they have asked is to be subject to a discount of 25 cents if the tele-, phone is paid for within the current month. Desk telephones are also to pay 15 cents extra per month, if the plan of the Jasper County Telephone Co. to make its property the most valuable monopoly in this section of the state goes through. The writer has counseled with the attorneys who will appear on behalf of the people, also with a number of others who have given the telephone business some consideration and the plan of opposition is tolerably well outlined, but it will need the support of every interested person if the plan to boost the rates is to be defeated. To this end investigation has been started and will be continued up to the very time of the hearing and it is expected to have evidence on hand to show that telephone service, good service, with modern equipment, can be supplied at the , rates now charged. The Republican wishes every subscriber to know that the proposed

increase would turn into the coffers of the telephone company some SSOO to S6OO every month, thus makifig that corporation the greatest dividend paying one in this part of the state, if the proposed rates are allowed. We do riot believe that the people of Rensselaer owe this tribute of cash to the company and we want to prevent that result if it is possible. The Republican believes that the only fair basis for an adjustment service and rates, should be based upon the actual cash investment of the telephone business, affecting necessary to install a modern and adequate system and. upon an economical and business like administration of the affairs of the company. If this requires the rates asked by the company, then all well and good, but if the proposed rates are not necessary for that kind of service and that kind of a plant, then we are opposed to sewing Rensselaer and community up for al future time simply because the

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURT HOUSE

Latest News From Both Circuit and Commissioners’ Court Condensed For Busy Readers.

Circuit Court. Civil—Nancy Kight vs. Sarah A. Platt et, al, Commissioner reports sale of lots 9 and 12 in Block 6, Leopold’s add, to Robert E. Platt and James H. Platt, in sum of SIOO. Sale confirmed and deed presented and approved. Marion Cooper allowed $5.77 and commissioner SIO.OO, leaving balance of $84.23 for distribution. Elza D. Bartoo vs. John V. Bartoo et al. Commissioner J. H. Chapman files petition for distribution of $1,680.00. Distribution ordered. J. H. Chapman allowed $25 as commissioner and Philip R. Blue SSO attorney’s fees. ' D. Blitstein vs. Gifford Estate. Cause dismissed at cost. 'Dunn vs. Dunn. Plaintiff, Mervin Dunn, granted a divorce. Defendant given custody of child and $2.00 per week for support until further order of court. Rensselaer Lumber Co. vs. Gilmore et al. Gilmore defaulted.* Meyers files answer. Gangloff files demurrer to complaint. Regina Burres, by guardian, vs. Gifford Estate. Service by publication and personal service on Geo. Gifford, Harry Gifford, Chas. Kersey, Ida Kersey, T. M. Callahan, Chicago & Wabash R. R. Co., Frank E. Lewis. Hobbs & Kersey entered appearance by Geo. A. Williams. Northern Indiana Land Co. vs. Douglas Clark, Lucius Strong, Devere Yeoman and Board of Commissioners of Jasper county. Appeal from Board of Oommfesionere on account of allowance to drainage commissioners in the C. J. Hobbs

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, February 18, 1914.

PLANNIPG CAMPAIGN AGAINST INCREASE

Public Meeting Suggestec for Saturday " Night—Must Get Busy If We Beat This Injustice

owners of the telephone company are desirous of feathering their nests. .Let it be understood that the Public Service Commission has complete authority in this matter and that the only time to adjust this question is right now. Here is the proposition facing every subscribed of having telephone rentals raised from $6.00 to $13.80 per telephone per year facing you. What are you going to do? The investigation that has been made by The Republican has disclosed some things that relate to the first organization of the company. We are told upon the highest authority, in fact, by victims themselves, that there was some mighty high finance indulged in When the company was organized or reorganized or both, and that some of the stockholders got in on the ground floor and paid nothing at all or only a small per cent of the face valuation of the stock while others paid full face value. . It is understood that this is the basis of the refusal made by the company officers four years ago to permit a committee composed of J. N. Leatherman, W. H. Beam and J. F. Irwin, investigate the books of the company. Of course, the commission will not take into consideration the claimed capitalization of the company,, but the physical valuation of the plant, but it is the company’s experts who are making a present inventory of the plant and it will be figures highly favorable to the company that will be presented from that source to the commission. Some expense is -being incurred in getting the facts to intelligently present the side of the people to the commission and Attorneys Halleck arid Dunlap are assisting in getting the facts. The Republican has received so many assurances of assistance that we felt safe in proceeding along the lines adopted. The fifty-cent contributions are now needed and can be left with either of the attorneys or at The Republican office. If more money is secured than is needed, all that is not spent in a legitimate opposition 4o the telephone company’s effort to raise the rates, it will be pro rated back to all who contribute.

It is probable that a public meeting will be held Saturday night at the court house, where are friends of the plan to oppose the raise in rates will be'asked to assemble, so that the' plans employed can be discussed. It will take your best efforts to procure a fair settlement and this is the time to do it.

ditch. Williams & Blue, attorneys for Land Co. Equitable Life Insurance Co. vs. Ed Oliver. Complaint filed and summons returnable March 2, 1914. Moses Leopold, attorney for plaintiff. Probate—Estate Mathias Yeager. Final report approved. Balance in hands of administrator $931.11. S. C. Irwin allowed SSO for services. Eugene W. Allen Estate. Simon Fendig upon application of Ella W. Allen appointed administrator, and gives $3,000 bond with B. N. and Samuel Fendig as sureties. P. R. Blue, attorney for estate. Guardianship of Freda, Reuben and Louella Karsten, by Maggie Karsten, Guardian. Guardian reports purchase of gravel road bond of $4lO, which court approves. Criminal—The criminal docket shows filing of affidavit against John Doe for assault and battery. with intent to kill. Bench warrant issued. Commissioners Court.—The bonds in the Hill, Zlck and IrwSn Roads are being printed; also in the Erb Ditch,

The funds are now all paid and in process of payment in the Yeoman & Halstead roads in Newton township. „ W. Frank Osborne has filed his resignation as superintendent of the Jungles-Davis ditch and the Board will appoint his successor at the March term. Powers ditch bonds in the sum of $1,846.95 are sold to Mr. O’Gara, of Lafayette, Ind. The work of the auditor’s office is heavier than at any time in its history. The many Improved roads now being ordered, together with the numerous ditches, among them, such as the Bomtrager, for which the duplicate is now made, and the Marble and Ryan ditches, pending

■ T | * U L -| THIS IS THE FAMOUS HOOSIER CABINET WE’VE BEEN TELLING YOU ABOUT ALL WEEK. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER ARTICLE .THAT 700,000 WOMEN HAVE BOUGHT FOR DAILY USE? We started with 17 en Special Sale on the Hoosier Plan. Every - one will be delivered in sone kmc, For a Single Dollar Over Jialf have been snapped np already, and the interest is trowing. Scores stood in front of our window yesterday admiring these beautiful cabinets. We piled in the window a hup of old shoes that have been worn out in kitchens that lack this Hoosier. It is a Graphic Lesson The more you realize the amount of needless steps you take in your kitchen, the more certain you are to know you need a Hoosier. Here are Details of this Hoosier Plan 1. One dollar puts any Hoosier you se lent In your home. 2. One dollar weekly dues Quickly pays for it 3. The low cash price fixed by the factory prevails absolutely. 4. The sale is under direct supervision of The Hoosier Company. 5. When this allotment is taken, the sale closes. 6. If you are not delighted with your cabinet we gladly will refund your money. Why wait to decide? Some other woman is making up ker mind tonight. If you delay too long, some other woman Is going to have the cabinet you need and are sure to want. Why not come down tomorrow and examine this wonderful cabinet for yourself. See what it means to you and decide. / W. J. WRIGHT !—■ I. ■ i i.a ijhijiiiii ii j iiii ij rn.9i.iM « n ■■■ ■■■■!■■ La Fayette Council Knights of Columbus Minstrels Entertainers, Singers and Musicians 18-People-18 CATHOLIC SCHOOL HALL FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 20 At 8:15 O’clock Everybody Invited. Admission, 25c.

in the superme court, which in all probability will soon be affirmed, will still greatly increase the work of the office. The auditor’s office is the most complicated in the county and it may be mentioned as one of the most competent auditors the county has ever had. The Northern Indiana Traction Co. will file another petition for an election in Carpenter township.

Pythian Anniversary Plans Completed; All Are Invited.

The plans tor the Pythian golden anniversary service at the K. of P. hall Thursday evening have been completed. The program in the main has been prepared by the national officers of the order and this will be carried out here, with some slight changes to m»|e possible several musical numbers. Remember that all are invited to attend this meeting, especially the

wives and families of the Knights. They will learn the true purpose of the order and also be well entertained. Besides the prepared program, musical numbers will be given by Mrs. Martindale, Mrs. M. D. Gwin, Mrs. E. J. Randle, Miss Bel Laßue and Mr. Harry Eger. Little Elizabeth Davenport will speak, Leo Reeves will give a history of the order and Rev. Winn wIU deliver a brief Pythian address. The place is the K. of P. hall and the time is 8 o’clock Thursday evening, Feb. 19th, and every person will be welcomed.

Born, Feb. Bth, to Mr. and Mrs. George Wood, now of Seattle, Wash., twin daughters. Mr. Wood la a brother of Mrs. Elmer Gwin, of this city. Ten head of good horses and 16 cattle, including some good cows and eelves, wiH be sold at David & Alter’s sale, Wednesday, Feb. 25th.

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