Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 200, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1915 — Page 1

No. 200.

Tonight AT THE Gayety Ellis & Ellis Australian whip spinning, eccentric dancing and acrobatic. All of this week and next both the vaudeville and pictures will be far superior to anything ever seen at the Gayety. 5& 10c

A. L. Clark Not Convicted At a Jury Justice’s Trial.

A. "L. Clark, formerly connected with the local telephone company, who was arrested last week on a charge of not having the license numbers on his automobile, was given a hearing Monday afternoon in Squire Delos Dean's court. A jury of twelve men heard the case and failed to agree after considering the case for about two hours. The evidence showed that the car had been driven through the streets of Rensselaer without a license. Mr. Clark explained that after he purchased the car he made application for the license and number plates and that the car was sent to Kentland, where it remained for about three -weeks. In the meantime the number plates arrived and they were placed on the car as soon as the car arrived home. It was on the trip home that the car was observed without the numbers and the affidavit was filed. The v jury split on the point as to whether the strict letter of the law should be followed or whether under extenuating circumstances a little leeway should be granted. Mr. Clark thinks he was about three-fourths victorious and was well satisfied with the outcome of the trial.

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COMPANY M has leased THE GAYETY for Thursday Night Big Vaudeville. Two Reels of Motion Pictures and 1,200 feet of film showing the Indiana National 'Guard at the annual encampment. No Extra Cost Boy a Ticket o - • ' ’ :

if it v s Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg do it. iPhone 621

.Tippecanoe County’s 49th Annual Fair AUGUST 23, I HORSE RACINoI R.vl.ed J'jSLto, car 24,25, Motorcycle Racing an rf • each admission to the YOU are invited __ I .... nowrioraia grounds, grandstand, or Special Train on Monon 26, 27 Mammoth Midway Agricultural Hall circle, absolutely free. Thursday, august 26. • 1 "■ ■—

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GENTLEMAN TRAMP CRUSHED BY TRAIN

James Costello Almost Killed in Rensselaer When Aprons of Passenger Train Close.

James Costello, a young man whose home ■ is in Cincinnati and who thought it would be cheaper to steal a ride from Chicago *o his home rather than to buy a ticket, was almost killed in Rensselaer when south bound passenger train No. 35, due here at I:3d at night, pulled into the station. Costello was riding between the mail and express cars and the “aprons” at the end of each coach are opened out when the train is beihg pulled but close up when the train stops. The appearance of the car ends Js much like an accordion. No one saw Costello when the train stopped, but Frank Leek, who was one of the mail clerks on the train, heard an agonized cry just after the train pulled up in front of the station. Investigation resulted in the finding of the man’s prostrate body lying between the main and switch tracks. He was unabel to get up and members of the train crew carried him into the baggage room and Dr. Washburn, the railroad surgeon at this place, was called. He found that the right ilium or upper part of the hip bone was broken and that he had suffered internal injuries. He dressed the injuries, the passenger train being held until he had finished, and then the young man was taken on to Indianapolis to be placed in a, hospital He was hardly in condition for a three hours’ ride on a train and had there been a hospital here it would have been quite proper to have taken him to it.' • The young man was neatly dressed and clean in every way, haying on dean underwear of good quality. He was suffering great pain but was conscious and stated that his parents lived in Cincinnati and asked that they be notified of his injury. (Several other accidents much the same as this one have occurred here, many who are stealing rides getting in between the cars when they are opened and not realizing their danger. Usually the injuries prove fatal.

A RENSSELAER WOMAN’S EXPERIENCE.

Results Tell the Tale. Can you doubt the evidence of this Rensselaer citizen? You can verify Rensselaer endorsement. Read this: Mrs. Aaron Hickman, N. Front St., Rensselaer, says: “I have taken Doan’s Kidney Pills at different times when suffering from attacks of backache and other symptoms of kidney complaint and I have always had prompt relief. Over three years ago I first used them and I was so well pleased with the benefit I got that I gave a statement for publication recommending them. Since then, when I have heard anyone complain of kidney trouble or backache, I have suggested that Doan’s Kidney Pills be procured at Fendig’s Drug Store and given a trial. Different ones of my family have taken this medicine and like myself, have been greatly benefited.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Hickman had. Foster-Milbum Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Cider Making. I have a cider mill just east of the stock yards north of the railroad. Runs every day; bring in your apples. —Ed Booth. EXTRA! EXTRA. Big show at the Gayety Thursday evening. Besides the vaudeville and two full reels of motion drama there will be 1,200 feet of film showing the Indiana soldiers at the camp of instruction at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The high cost of living won’t affect you if you are “Hamillized.” All 50c work shirts 43c. 76c overalls 69c. sls suits for $12.75. $3 hats for $2. HAMILL & GO.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. TUESDAY, AUGUST 24,1915.

PLAN HOME COMING FOR NEXT MONTH

Businessmen and Band to Go Together and Hold Event Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1 and 2.

Rensselaer is to have another home coming this year and the Retail Merchants Association and the Boys Band have decided to get together and promote what is expected to be one of the biggest four-day events ever held in this city. The dates tentatively decided upon are Sept. 29tSTand 30th and Oct. lrt and 2nd. Prof. Otto Braun, of the band, made a canvass of businessmen and found them heartily in favor of doing something and they decided that Another “Home Coming” was the thing to have. Many recalled the splendid time enjoyed at the home coming of seven years ago and wanted it duplicated this year. That year there were many came from almost all parts of the country to gredt old friends and see good old Rensselaer. This year it is expected fully as many will return and the entertainment plans so far as completed will prove very inviting. The first day of the event will be Wednesday and a big parade by businessmen is planned. On Thursday there will be a farm products show and on Friday the poultry, eggs and home baking show, with prizes for the winners. On Saturday will occur the stock show, with prizes for the best in everything. There will be free shows every day and probably a big basket dinner one day on the court house lawn. A meeting of the businessmen and band officers will be held this week and committees appointed and plans perfected to make this a rousing big affair that will draw immense crowds here and prove better /than the carnival abactions that have been here on a number of occasions.

Earl Park Bandit 1 Is Recovering Rapidly.

Lafayette, Ind., Aug. 24. —William W. Weinhardt, of the Weinhardt Secret Service'bureau, of this arty, was in Fowler on Sunday and incidentally called at the Benton county jail to take a look at the negro who held up and robbed the Big Four station at Earl Park last Thursday night, Mr. Weinhardt says the man bears a close resemblance to a negro knowh as "Money Jim,” who is wanted in Columbus, Ohio, for murder. Pictures of the man in custody at Fowler wall be sent to the Columbus authorities. The man claims that his home is at Atlanta, Ga., hurt that he has not been there for several years. He’s recovering nicely from the gunshot wounds inflicted in his back by the posse of Earl Park citizens who captured him after a pistol battle.

Cavalry First Sergeant Poisoned By Toadstools.

H. H. Byington, first sergeant of Troop B, U. S. cavalry, of Fort Sheridan, which passed through this city last Wednesday, is now confined in a hospital at Frankfort, suffering from poisoning as a result of eating toadstools, which he mistook for mushrooms. The troop stopped at Frankfort over Sunday and Byington went out to pick some mushrooms. He only ate a few of the toadstools which he picked. His condition is regarded as serious.

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MONTICELLO MAN MEETS TRAGIC DEATH

Samuel Wilcoxon Struck By Southbound Train and Killed at Monticello Monday Evening.

Samuel Wilcoxon, aged 38, of iMonticello, was killed Sunday night by the southbound train which reaches Monticello at 8:13 o’clock. His body was found near a curve in the track near the corporation limits, by section men on their way to work about 6 o’clock Monday morning. The body was badly mangled and both feet were cut off just above the ankles and his body was found about twenty feet from \he track where he is thought to have been struck. A watch found on his person had stopped at 8:17. Several theories have been advanced as to the cause for the tragedy. Wire and cord found near the severed feet lead to the theory that he had tied himself to the rails and had committed suicide. He had lost his position Saturday and this was advanced as a reason for committing suicide, but it was learned that he was to go to work for a contractor Monday. Mrs. Wilcoxon had gone to Michigan City Sunday to bring home her daughter who had been staying there. She does not believe that her husband committed suicide. Wilcoxon was-married about 18 months ago to Mr. Cochran, of Monticello, and their married life had been very happy. He is survived by his widow and seven step-children, also his mother and eleven brothers and sisters. He was a member. of the Woodman lodge in which order 1 he carried $2,000 life insurance.

Rensselaer Young Man Has Been On German Ship Moltke.

The German battleship, Moltke, reported damaged or sunk in a naval engagement in the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic sea, when Germany suffered a naval defeat Saturday, visited the United States three years ago with the Kiel squadron, paying an official return to this country for a visit a United States fleet had made to Germany the year before. At that time Harry Hickman and Don P. War?en, of this city, who were serving an enlistment in the coast artillery, were stationed at Port Monroe, Va., where the Kiel fleet spent several days. Hickman visited the three vessels in the fleet, namely, the Moltke, Steffen and Bremen. The Moltke was one of the finest German vessel's. It was 590 feet long, was armored with ten 11-inch guns, twelve 6-inch guns and twelve 34-pounders. Its displacement was 23,000 tons. It was built in 1911 at a cost of $12,000,000. It carried in ordinary time® a complement of 1,107 men. There has been no word from Germany concerning the naval defeat and there seems some doubt as to whether it was sunk. *

Ellis Theatre.

1 The Oomell-Price Players opened their week’s engagemetn at the Ellis theatre last night to a large house, and again delighted their patrons. The company is fully up to the standard set on their previous visit, and both play and specialties were given the heartiest appreciation. Happy Hal is the same fun-maker as of old, and he is -given the betft of support. Miss Fairchild, who k> well known to the theatre goers of this city, was also given a hearty reception from her many friends. Tonight the company will present the sensational drama, “The Sixth Commandment,” with all new specialties between the acts. On Thursday night the company will present their feature play, ‘"Hie Traffic,” at advanced prices. This is a strong play dealing with the white slave traffic. The- play has not been seen outside the larger cities, and never before at popular prices. Owing to the nature of this'play, no boys or girls under the age of sixteen will be admitted to this performance unless accompanied by their parents or older escort.

The Republican advertising column brings good results.

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR BRICK ALLEY

Council Meets In Regular Session and Considera Various Matters— Claims Allowed.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening with all members present,.. Sam Stevens presented the only bid for a brick alley through block 9, the alley on the north side of Washington street from Cullen to Van RensselaeP street. His bid was $2.05 per square yard for the brick work, 28 cents per lineal foot for the cement curb and sl2 each for catch basins. George A. Williams et al petitioned for a sewer on Washington, Jackson and Elza streets. Referred to sewer committee. Gertrude Hopkins petitioned for a street light on River street and W. S. Parks for one on College avenue. The petitions were referred to the light committee. Gus Yeoman filed objections to his assessments for the narrowing of Sumner street and the matter was continued to the next meeting for the purpose of hearing 1 objections of property owners. The same action was taken in the matter of the vacation of Elm street. The clerk was instructed to get prices for 200 pamphlets of the new' water and light ordinance and for publication of same. No objections were filed on the assessments for oiling of streets and the clerk was instructed to certify the assessment over to the treasurer for collection. The Weston cemetery trustees reported the sale of certain lots and the mayor was authorized to execute deeds for same. The usual number of claims were allowed.

RYAN DITCH.

There was a meeting of a number of the petitioners for the Ryan Ditch at the law office of George A. Williams in Rensselaer, last Saturday. It was the opinion of those present to fight for the RYAN DITCH to a finish. THE RYAN DITCH is not dead, as has been circulated, hut will come up for hearing at the coming September term of court. All those who were or are in flavor of this proceeding should stand by the same and not sign any petition which would tend to defeat or delay the same. THE RYAN DITCH can be established this fall and construction work begun by next spring if there be no serious litigation! WILLIAMS and FOLTZ, Attorneys for Petitioners.

To the Public. We wish to say that we pay a premium for wheat selected especially for milling into flour and can now furnish you with our high grade Blue Robbon or Magnolia flour at the right price.—lroquois Roller Mills, Phone 456 v - Fountain Park Notice. From now on the round trip fare to Fountain Park will be 75 cents.— Harry Milner, Phone 521 or 206.

The Art Studio Lessons in China, Oil, Water Colon, Pastel, Crayon, Charcoal and Tapestry Work, Drawing a specialty. Outdoor Sketching, Piano and Vocal. Italian method taught. Hand Painted China for male at Studio ana Jessens’ Jewelry Store. Also undecorated china, art materials and water colors. Emi lie M. Wightman.

—EXTRA— Ellis Theatre Rensselaer Glad to be bade Comeli-Price Players With the man who put F in Fan, HAPPY HAL PRICE Ife :" 1 ' •< All the familiar faces—but all new plays, scenery, costumes and music. High class vaudeville between each act. * Tonight’s Play “The Sixth Commandment” Same old prices—10c, 20c, 30c. Reserve by phone No. 98.

NEW SUITS.

Frank Wynkoop v. Elgy Coffey et al. Action to recover commission for sale of certain real estate and to set aside a deed. Mosel Leopold, attorney for plaintiff. Bruce Baker v. Estate of John N. Baker." Claim for $4,200.00 for labor as farm hand from Sept. 15, 1900, to Sept. 15, 1914, at $25.00 per month. Harry F. Parker v. Thors ten Otterberg et al. Suit on note. Demand S4OO. W. H. Parkinson, attorney for plaintiff. J. I. C. Threshing Co. v. John Herr. Suit on note and to foreclose chattel mortgage. Demand $75. G. A. Williams, attorney for plaintiff. Frank J. Slight v. Sarah Slight. Action for divorce. Complaint alleges that parties were married at Marinette, Wis., in November, 1890, and separated July 5, 1913, on which last named date the defendant abandoned plaintiff and has not since lived with him. The defendant lives in Chicago, 111. P. R. Blue, attorney for plaintiff.

A good $3.50 spring seat for $2.00, or SI.OO if purchased with a wagon bed. This is a bargain. HAMILTON & KELLNER.

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