Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1914 — Page 1

No. 70.

TWO LIVES TAKEN BY GRIM REAPER

Mrs. John English and Mrs. T. M. Callahan Passed Away—Funeral to Be Held Here. Mrs. John English. Mrs. John English died at 12:45 a. m., Monday, after an illness of one week. She was 77 years, 10 months and 6 days of age and had enjoyed excellent health for one of her advanced years. One week ago Sunday she was seized with erysipelas of the mouth and throat and this extended to the lungs. Saturday she was apparently some better but the disease was in such severe form that it could not be headed off and she sank during Sunday, dying shortly after midnight. Deceased was born in White county, May 17th, 1836. Her parents at that time resided on the Shannahan farm, which is now owned by Mr.. English, in Barkley township, and her mother had gone to the home of her parents in White county for a visit when she was born. She grew to young womanhood in Barkley township, her maiden name being Mary Shannahan, and was married to John English fifty-five years ago. To their union were born seven children, three of whom died in infancy, and four of whom survive with the husband to mourn the death of their splendid mother. The surviving ones are: Mrs. J. D. Brosnahan, of Spokane, Wash.; Samuel English, of Drink-

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water, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs. Leßoy Florence, of Brookston, and Mrs. Albert E. Brand of Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Brand had lived in the same house with Mr. and Mrs. English for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Brosnahan returned to their home in Spokane but recently, hav 7 ing visited for two months during the winter with her parents. Mrs. Brosnahan is now on her way here, as is Samuel English, while Mrs. Florence and Mrs. Brand were with their mother when the end came. Prior to fifteen years ago Mr. and Mra English resided on the farm, which had beenrher girlhood home. ’ They then came to Rensselaer and took up their residence. The funeral arrangements are made for Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the house, being conducted by Rev. W. G. Winn, pastor of the Christian church. In the event that Mrs. Brosnahan, who is. now on her way, is delayed by failure to make railroad connections, the funeral may be postponed | until Thursday. At her request! there are to be no floral offerings. Mrs. T. M. Callahan. Mrs. Thomas M. Callahan passed away shortly after midnight Saturday night, at her home on Cullen street. She had been failing for the past two years and recently her decline had been more rapid. Tuberculosis was the cause of death. 'She is survived by her husband and three children, 11, 9 and 5 years of age. Another child died in infancy. Mrs. Callahan was formerly Miss Elizabeth Sophia Ahlers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ahlers, and is survived by her parents, two sisters and four brothers, all of whom reside in Indiana. She was married to T. M. Callahan July 10, 1900. Her age was 32 years the Bth

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Received Word of Death Of Aunt in Kansas City.

Mrs. L. H. Hamilton and Mrs. Clarence Maxwell have just received word of the death at Kansas City, Mo., the 21st of last November of their aunt, Mrs. Patrick Frawley, a sister of Mrs. George R. Robinson, who is now with her two sons, Charley and Marion Robinson, in South Dakota. Mrs. Frawley was 68 years of age and was formerly Miss Mary Byers and prior to twelve years ago resided with her family in this countyrJShe is survived by her husband and five married daughters. A son who was living at the time of his mother’s death passed away on Feb. 28th. He was an actor by profession and returned last fall from a trip to Eurdpe to see his mother. He soon developed hardening of the liver, which caused his death. The Frawley family will be remembered by many in this county. The daughters, all of whom were married after their removal to the west, reside in Kansas City..

Cream Chicken Supper 35c.

At the Christian church, Wednesday evening, March 25th. Menu. Cream Chicken Gravy Mashed Potatoes Noodles Waldorf Salad Pie Coffee Pickles Jelly The famous John Deere line is sold by Hamilton & Kellner.

of last September. The funeral will be held at St. Augustine’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock. Tuesday morning 3 ; Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MARCH 23, 1914.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM WAS SOLD SATURDAY

Delos Thompson, Mrs. Kate R. Watson and B. F. Fendig Sell to Clark & Bott.

A, L. Clark, of Morocco, and W. L. Bott, of Star City, closed a deal Saturday for the purchase of the stock of Delos Thompson, Airs. Kate R. Watson and B. F. Fendig in the Jasper Courity Telephone Company, thus acquiring 256 shares of the 480 shares of the company. It is understood that they will take charge at once. Superintendent Montgomery will continue with the company at least for the present. Messrs. Clark and Bott will both move to Rensselaer and give the company their personal attention, but they will not move their families, in all probability, until the first of June, as they have children in school and also have business affairs at their home towrts to close up. Mr. Clark will take immediate charge. Mr. Bott is the cashier of the First State Bank at Star City. He was formerly in the telephone business and is an experienced telephone man. Mr. Clark has been in the telephone business at Monon, Morocco and in Missouri. Both are hustlers and feel that they have purchased a plant that will make them considerable money. They will probably make a statement to the public within a few days. Mrs. Anna Mills has 53, shares of stock in the company, E. T. Harris has some stock and Ike Tuteur, of Chicago, and D. B. Nowels, of Colorado, are also stockholders and will

retain their stock with the new company. The par value of the stock was TlOb per share. It is understood that it was sold for $l2O per share. The deal was negotiated by V. J. Crisler and J. A. Dunlap. ' It is beleived that the rate war instituted in this city and community by the petition of the Jasper County Telephone Company will close with the sale of the majority stock to new parties. Mr. Clark and Mr. Bott have both stated that they believe the plant can be operated at a profit Rt.theJrates now-pre-vailing and it is not probable that they will push the second petition of the company asking that .the Public Service Commission appraise the plant and fix the rates. The Republican feels certain that the public will receive the new owners with the spirit of cordiality and gladly co-op era t e wi th them i h their efforts to improve the service and to settle all matters in dispute; The Wolcott plant is included in the sale and will be managed in a manner satisfactory to the patrons in that town.

The Republican during the recent agitation received $53.50 and deposited it at The First National Bank. Several of those who contributed requested that their names be not published, which makes it impractical to print the list of contributors. The amount so far disbursed was $25, which was paid to Attorney Halleck when he went to Indianapolis to appear before the commission. There was a total expense for postage and printing of $3.90. There will be a settlement due Attorneys Halleck and Dunlap, which will probably utilize the balance of the fund. The Republican feels that the activity shown in the opposition to the raise of rates was re-

George Borntrager and Family Thrown From Buggy.

As George Borntrager and wife and two children were returning home from church Sunday morning their horse, w’hich has ordinarily not shied at automobiles, gave a sudden lurch to one side and ovc-y turned their buggy in the ditch, throwing all out. Dr. Kannal was passing in his auto and at once stopped his car and went to their rescue, taking Mrs. Borntrager and Hie children home. None were hurt except for the frigtlDand a email scratch which George received on his head. The top-was broken almost off the buggy and the running gears were slightly sprung. Dr. Kannal generously gave $2 toward the repair of the rig. The body of Charley Newman Murray is expected to arrive here from Spokane, Wash., either this evening or Tuesday morning and the funeral will take place at the Barkley church at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. The Eastern Star Club will be entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. E. T. Harris arid each lady is asked to bring a dish of something for the supper at which the husbands will be their guests. Hamilton & Kellner can do your grinding in a hurry.

sponsible for the successful termination and that the money was contributed to a worthy cause. Now that the fight is over and the victory won for the people we hope that the new company proves equal to the demands of the community and that there is an Improvement in the service as soon as the new men get things working smoothly

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