Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1915 — Page 1

No. 102.

LINCOLN SOCIETY WON HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE

Commission Form of City Government Ably Supported—Defeated Side Made Able Argument. ~ * The annual contest for points between the Lincoln and Webster Societies of the high school began Thursday when four from each' society debated on the proposition of substituting the commission form of government for the present form in Indiana cities. The Lincoln Society had the affirmative side and supported the commission form. Their speakers were Gwendolyn Kannal, Florence McKay, Orphia Gant and Elvyn Allman. The Webster Society was represented by Maud Elder, Marie Hamilton, Carl Eigelsbach and Robert Reeve. All made excellent speeches, showing considerable study and preparation. There was not much room for choice, but Elvyn Allman closed with an especially strong rebuttal speech and this doubtelss counted largely in the decision of the judges. The Lincoln Society received two votes and the Webster Society one vote. The judges were Mrs. A. Halleck, B. F. Fendig and W. I. Spitler. The contest between the societies continues this afternoon. Several other literary contests are being held, including readings, essays, instrumental and vocal solos.

Ray Leaves $75,000.

The will of the late Frank Ray, the young Lafayette sportsman, was filed for probate in the circuit court Thursday and showed that he had left $75,000 out of an estate of $500,000 that had been bequeathed to him at the death of his father six years ago. A 480 acre farm was willed to the decedent’s nurse from childhood, Miss Elmira Hart. The remainder of his estate goes to his sister, Mrs. Mary E. McCoy. The deceased had no wife. Miss Irene Baldwin stated that she was going to appear in court and start proceedings for support money, alleging that sh 6 was Ray’s common law wife.

Cattle Dying of Strange Malady.

A new cjisease that is perplexing the veterinarians of Lafayette and the county, has developed among a herd of cattle owned by a farmer living near that city. A few days ago several of the cattle were found to be suffering from a strange malady. A doctor was called but no improvement was shown, and seven head of the herd died. The office of the state veterinarian was notified and a deputy was sent to investigate, but was at a loss as to the correct diagnosis of the cases. Portions of the brain were taken to Purdue and an analysis made but the cows showed no trace of disease and the meat passed inspection. The cattle that died acted like a person who goes insane, and died in great agony.

BASEBURNER COVERS.

Heavy paper bags to slip over your basebumers when they are put away for the summer. You need one—2sc. W. J. WEIGHT.

I have 76 varieties of bedding plants and for porch boxes. The greenhouse is open for inspection at any time. — J. H. HOLDEN.

SATURDAY Remnants of Bargain Day Specials at Bargain Day Prices Screen wire, 10c yard 1 all sizes Ladies’ 25c Slipcord 19c. BURCHARD’S 5 and TOc Store ‘‘. • ■ -

The Evening Republican.

HUNTINGTON COURT APPARENTLY DECEIVED

Deputy Sheriff Came to Get Little McCarty -Boy For Mother Who Cruelly Deserted Him. A deputy sheriff came from Huntington Thursday with an order from the court for little Merl McCarty, the 5-year-old son of Lemuel McCarty, awarding the boy to his mother who had deserted him some two years ago. \ The lad has been living with Mrs. Belle Sayler, where a good home was provided for him by the Associated Board of Charities after the mother had deserted the father, the boy and a baby sister. The little child died of cholera infantum after the mother had left, but the father, who has had steady employment on ttye Sternberg dredge, has paid for the keeping of the child and has proven himeslf a very worthy man. Whenever he was away from his work he came to this pity and spent his time with the child and provided for it as the mother will probably be unable to do. It had the influence of a good home and evidently the court that awarded the boy to its mother was not informed of all the facts in the case. g When the officer came here and stated his mission members of the board of charities who knew of the mother’s desertion and of the manliness of the father tried to prevent the taking of the little boy. Judge Hanley was appealed to but he was powerless. The father was called in from the dredge and he was crushed to think that he would have to surrender the boy, to whom he was so much attached, It was arranged to have Attorney Emmet Laßue go to Huntington, accompanied by Mr. McCarty, and there an affidavit was made that no service had been had on the father when Mrs. MdCarty was granted a divorce. The affidavit asked that the case be reopened so far as the care and custody of the child was concerned. Mr. Laßue learned that the divorce was granted on March 27th and that Mrs. McCarty was married at about that time and was living at Brawn’s Corner, not far from Huntington. Mr. Laßue was unable to see Judge Cook, who had granted the divorce and issued the order for the child. All he could do was to file the affidavit and this will be supported by the evidence of a number of good people in this city who are familiar with the character of the woman and who know that the little boy has had the very best of care, for which the father has paid since the mother deserted him.

Jasper Spends Much Mazuma.

The per capita cost of county government in Franklin county is higher than any other county in the state, according to a report by the census bureau on county revenues, expenditures and properties. The report shows that in Franklin county the per capita cost of the government is $9.32, as against a per capita cost of the county government in the state of $4.17. Our own Jasper county ranks sixth in the state for blowing the mazuma, with $6.54 per capita cost of county government. Only •twelve counties in the state had a per capita cost over $6.

Worthington Goes Dry.

In the county option election held at Worthington Thursday the town voted dry. Worthington has been dry for the past two years.'

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1915.

25 YEARS UNDER ONE MANAGEMENT

Sparks World’s Famous Shows and Trained Animal Exhibition Coming to Rensselaer Soon. So familiar has the public become with the fact of the enormous growth attained each year by the Sparks World’s Famous Shows that the return of this greatest of American shows is awaited with much interest, knowing full well that there is always something new to be seen each visit. In fact, words fail to do justice to this wonderful aggregation of arenic celebrities, hippodrome spectacles and animal features. "This season they have come together from all corners of the earth to make this the most complete exhibition of its kind ever attempted. Every day at 10:30 a. m. the grandest, rarest and most complete free street pageant ever seen—a fortune invested in wardrobe, trappings, and accessories—will pass through the principal business streets, and cages and tableaux in endless variety, gorgeous uoats, fierce wild animals, ponderous elephants and stately camels will swing past to the martial music of four brass bands, musical wagons and the soul stirring caliope. Notwithstanding the previous enlargements the claim is made that the additions that have been added to the show for this season are far greater than ever before attempted and make this beyond all doubt the most noteworthy amusement achievement of the century, keeping ever in mind the three chief watchwords—magnitude, excellence and exclusiveness. At Rensselaer, Thursday, May 13.

Gifford Euthusiastic About Union Church.

Gifford is to have a union church and a meeting was held Thursday evening and the enthusiasm shown speaks splendidly for the community. Rev. Titus was present and reports that subscriptions amounting to SSOO were secured. This includes • the pledges secured in Rensselaer the past week. A lot for the church was also donated. It is a very creditable thing for all Protestant denominations to unite in the building of a church. Better work can be done and a better building erected. Newland is also planning the erection soon of a union church. The ladies there have been doing a great work. The result will be a splendid religious improvement throughout that section. Rev. Titus was asked to preach each Thursday evening at Gifford and has accepted the invitation. He will do much toward creating an effective organization and the enthusiasm along Christian lines should bd greatly increased in consequence. The solicitors for the new church saw a number in this city Wednesday and will return in order to give others an opportunity to contribute. The purpose is a worthy one and all who can should help this splendid enterprise.

Leave Orders for Spraying Now.

I have purchased a new fruit tree sprayer of the most approved make and will begin spraying fruit trees next week. This promises to be the biggest fruit year for some time and the trees should be given attention. Phone your orders to 322 and they will be given prompt attention. W. J. HOLMES.

■ *ai The Willette Taylor Stock Company presents Cash E. Tomlinson. Price? 10c, 20c, 30c. The opening play will be “Mother and the Boys.” Worland has a fine lot of porch rags, the grass rugs and other kinds.

CASES DISPOSED OF IN CIRCUIT COURT

Bruford Gets $75 Judgment—Weiss Fined For Allowing Minors to Play Pool—Other Cases. Hickman vs. Donnelly. Upon applicotion of plaintiff cause venued to Newton county. Callahan vs. Wood. Dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Judy "vs. Brown. Venued to Newton county on motion of plaintiff. Linton vs. Eichelberger. Judgment for plaintiff for $51.25. York vs. Rhoads Estate. Submitted to the court and taken under advisement. D. S. Makeever vs. Baker Estate. Judgment for plaintiff in sum of $39. Rensselaer Lumber Co. vs. Gilmore. Judgment for plaintiff in sum of $325 with lien against building foreclosed. (Parr creamery). Bruford vs. Eichelberger. Tried by jury and verdict for plaintiff in sum of $75 for injury to plaintiff’s hand while employed in cement tile works. Chapman vs. Knight. J. H. Chapman appointed guardian of Nancy Knight. State vs. Hendrickson. Fined $5 and costs for permitting minor to play pool, and $5 for permitting minors to congregate in pool room. State vs. Weiss. Fined $5 and costs for allowing minors to play pool and pleads not guilty to allowing minors to congregate in pool room and gives bond of SIOO for appearance at September term.

State vs. Harmon Clark. Fined $5 and costs for intoxication. State vs. Weiss. Fined $5 and costs for allowing miner to play pool and pleads not guilty to charge of keeping a public nuisance. Gives bond for SIOO for appearance September term. State vs. Langdon. Fined $5 and costs for intoxication. State vs. George Hohen. Charged with four indictments, three of whieh are for giving liquor to minors and the fourth a blind tiger charge. Defendant appeared with P. R. Blue, his attorney, and entered plea of not guilty to each charge and gave bond of SIOO, each charge, for appearance at September term. Spriggs vs. Spriggs. Heard before the court. There was question of advancements to certain heirs, made by Joel F. Spriggs in his lifetime. The court has not made his finding as yet. It is understood that land will be ordered sold by a commissioner and R. A. Parkinson was agreed upon. Chapman & Blue represented plaintiff, Simon Spriggs. The defendants were represented by Williams, Laßue and Leopold. x Schneidt Case! This case came from Lake county on change of venue. It was an action by Julia Schneidt to set aside a divorce, which her husband obtained about ten years ago. These parties lived in Muskegon, Mich., from marriage in 1882 to 1892, at which time he left her and their three children. The complaint alleges that he left secretly and that plaintiff made every effort to locate him but without success. He settled in Hammond, Ind., and there applied for and was given a divorce, making an affidavit that he did not know where his wife resided. Later he married again and then died, having been killed by a railroad train. He left his second wife and a child and considerable property in the way of insurance and a valuable lot in Hammond. The first wife hopes to reach this property by setting aside the divorce which her husband obtained from her in 1905 on the ground that such divorce was obtained fraudulently and that at the time of his death she was his legal wife. The court heard argument and sustained a demurrer to the complaint of Julia Schneidt and appeal was granted to the supreme court, It is a novel legal proposition and it is hoped that such a final decision may be rendered as will give ample justice to both women and their respective children as is possible to give under the circumstances.

NOTICE. Our geraniums, ferns and vines, in fact, almost everything that we have to make your lawns, porch boxes and baskets more beautiful, will be here May l?th. . - Every customer last year was a satisfied one. Our stock of plants is fine and prices lower than ever. We can sell plants cheaper than some floral companies can raise them. Come and see. Fresh cut flowers always on hand. KING FLORAL CO. J ' r >- " Lawnmowers, gasoline stoves and garbage cans are appropriate subjects of consideration at this season. See E. D. Rhoades & Son’s fine line. Subscribe for The Republican.

i :~ See The Great Reynard in a Thrilling Free Outside Exhibition at the Show Grounds, immediately after the Street Parade Rensselaer, Thursday, May 13

JURY DISAGREED IN BABCOCK LIBEL SUIT

Out Several Hours and Reported That They Could Not Come to a Decision—Proved Quite Costly. The jury in the McFarland-Babcock libel suit failed to reach an agree; ment. After being out all of Thursday night the members reported that they could not reach an agreement. Judge McMahon discharged them. The principals and their attorneys returned from Crown Point Thursday evening, after the jury had been instructed and had gone to the jury room to deliberate. Attorney George Hershman, of Crown Point, a young democratic attorney who was formerly located in this city, and who assisted Attorney Halleck in presenting Mr. McFarland’s case, telephoned here shortly before noon that the jury had failed to agree. Nothing was learned from him as to how the jury stood.

C. T. Boicourt Underwent Serious Surgical Operation.

C. Taylor Boicourt, son-in-law of the late William Baker and who returned to this city from Wolcott soon after the death of Mr. Baker, is in the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis where he underwent a serious surgical operation. Dr. Gwin, his local physician, was present when the operation was performed. Taylor has been in poor health for the past three or four years and his trouble seemed to be a gall bladder inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and bowels. The operation developed a most serious condition and it became necessary to detach the main bowel from the stomach and make another opening when the largest of the ulcers was removed. It is not thought that the ulcers are of a malignant nature and if they are not the chance of recovery is good, although Taylor is very weak and the operation of a character that will take careful nursing and a considerable time for full recovery.

DARKEN GRAY HAIR, LOOK YOUNG, PRETTY

Sage Tea and Sulphur Darkens So Naturally That Nobody Can Tell. Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray, also ends dandruff, itching scalp and stops falling hair. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for “Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound”, you will get a large bottle of this famous old recipe for about 50 cents. Don’t stay gray! Try it No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears, and after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy.

Interurbans Crash—Forty Injured.

Two interurban cars crashed together on the Lake Shore electric road near Fremont, Ohio, last Thursday afternoon and as a result 40 people were injured, one probably fatally. Fire broke out in the wreckage immediately after the collision.

MARKET DAY ANOTHER SPLENDID SUCCESS

Merchants Pleased and a Number Report Better Business Thay They Had On Big March Day. The second “Market Day” was a great success. There were not so many people here as there were on the first “Market Day” in March, but they came from long distances and they came to buy, and the day was worthy of the special effort that preceded it. Every time Rensselaer merchants draw large crowds here from a distance they are building up a permanent trade and the friends they make will come back again and again, for they will recognize the advantage of trading here. The day concluded with a fine band concert and a big crowd at night.

Big Canal Opens.

The Dalles-Celilo canal was opened Wednesday at Bigg Eddy, Oregon, to navigation. It was completed after ten years’ work at a cost of $4,859,000 by the federal government, and opens the Columbia rivbr to traffic from the Pacific ocean to Priest Rapids, Wash., a distance of 450 miles, and to Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake river, a tributary of the Columbia, 475 miles.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS.

National. Boston 13, New York 8. Brooklyn 7, Philadelphia 4. Cincinnati 10, St. Louis 9. Chicago-Pittsburg, not scheduled. American. Cleveland 5, Chicago 4. New York 6, Boston 4. Detroit 5, St. Louis 2. Philadelphia 3, Washington 1.

GENUINE PRESCRIPTION FOR ALL RHEUMATISM

Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back, Says B. F. Fendig. Rheuma—that is the name of the scientific prescription that is putting old rheumatism out of business. Rheuma cures by driving the uric acid from the blood. It also acts directly on the kidneys and is better for them than most so-called kidney cures. Porter Smith, Dobbin, W. Va., writes: “I have been a great sufferer from rheumatism for about 26 years. The disease had become chronic. I began taking Rheuma with little faith in its virtues, but was better from the first day I began its use, and at this time have no more pain.” B. F. Fendig and all druggists sell rheuma, and no rheumatic sufferer can afford not to use it. '•SO cents a bottle. Your money back if not satisfied.

THE WEATHER. Fair tonight, Saturday increasing cloudiness, probably followed by showers.

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