Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 305, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 December 1915 — Page 1

No. 305.

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Interesting Items Clipped From The Remington Press.

Ike Peck, who has "been making his home with his brother Ed’s family, in Ashvillle, N. Y., the past year, came Friday to visit his brothers. It is reported that Charles Dluzak, who has a milk route at Wolcott, fell on the ice Monday and broke his leg. James Lelvee received a message Sunday evening, saying that Ms brother Ed, who lives at Payne, 0., was nort expected to live, and he left for that place. The news comes to Remington of the birth at Lawrence, Kans., of a daughter, Virginia Claire, to Mrs. Ethel Davisson, formerly Ethel Love of tMs place. A 15-pound son was bora to Mt. and Mrs. C. S. Shelman, on Monday, wthich lived but a short time. The mother hai; been very low, but at (last reports was some better. Mrs. Matt Lincbach, of Lisbon, N. Dak., was visiting her brother, John Hardebeck and family, last week. She left here Sunday for Earl Park, where she will visit other relatives before returning home. * Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson have both been on the sick list the past week or more, he with a slight heart ailment and she with nervous indigestion.’ Mrs. Sophia Cummons has been caring for them the past few days. Earl C. Markin and Miss Esther Zimv were married last Wednesday at Logansport. The groom is a son of Rev. and Mrs. Markin, of this place, and the bride is from Camden, and is a very prepossessing young lady. They will return here this week and spend Christmas.

George Ade and Others Beating Board of Trade.

Brook Reporter. The Chicago papers are giving our friend George Ade considerable advertising because he cleaned up $lO,000 in a recent flyer in com. While this is a neat little Christ-; mas present and George is to be congratulated on his good judgment in playing the market right, this is a mere bagatelle compared to the drafts the local crowd bring back from Chicago occasionally. Sometimes it takes two or three men to “bring home the bacon.” The extreme money stringency of last winter was relieved by a draft of $50,000 brought here and $20,000 placed in Chicago. Within the past few weeks another nice little sum was carried home from the windy city. But the local philanthopirts are too modest to have their names published an the paper.

Slippery Sidewalks Responsible For Woman’s Death at Brook.

Brook Reporter. The first and fatal accident due to the icy streets occurred on Sunday, Dec. 19th, when Mrs. R. W. Kemper, while on her way home from church, slipped and fell on the street near the comer of Jefferson and Howard streets. In company with her daughter, Minnie, she Was returning from the morning service of the M. E. church. When they reached the comer near the Martin home and started to turn west Mrs. Kemper slipped and fell. She was taken home and the physician summoned found her suffering from a broken hip and otherwise badly bruised. She suffered intense pain until Monday evening, when a stroke of paralysis ended in death at about eleven o'clock. Students in the Junior class of the Gcodtand high school failed to receive passing grades and they sent the teacher a protest marked with a skull and crossbones. Some time ago The Republican suggested that spanking was a good corrective for such conduct and The Brook Reporter fhjwlaa this is the time to apply it. the guilty ones were expelled but later upon apology some were

The Evening Republican.

Main Garage Mechanic Married in Machine Room.

A novel wedding was held Christmas day when Lark F. Blunk, a mechanic at the Main Garage, and Miss Evangeline Wood, were married in the work roam as the garage. The marriage was performed at 1 o'clock by Dr. Paul C. Curaick, of Trinity M. E. church, the bride and groom standing on a pedestal in front of a large Christmas tree. Drawn up at the side of the tree was a new Maxwell automobile, with front dpor ajar, ready so rthe couple to start on a wedding trip, which, however, they did not do. A large table had been arranger in the machine roam of the garage and it was laden with everything needed to make a Christmas and wedding dinner a complete success Immediately after the cere-' mony wtas performed Photographer Parker .took pictures of the couple and the minister in the act of reading the ceremony. Violin music was furnished by Nat Heuson and v the marriage was a very enjoyable diversion from the usual form. There were a number of witnesses, including employes of the garage. The only guest <who was expected and who did not arrive was O. K. Rainier, who had offered to pay the minister if the cereipouy was performed in the garage. Mr. Blunk is a young man of good habits and is a competent workman and the friends of the Couple will wish them a very happy married life. .

Wheatfield Man Wants Damages For Horse Killed By Auto.

Through his attorney, Abe ETaJlecik, of Rensselaer, Rowe Laßue, of WheatfieM, filed suit in the circuit court Monday for damages of S3OO against W. A. Scheddel, of this city, v hidh is the l ast chapter to the automobile a/ccddenlt experienced by Mr. Scheddell and wife, and Fred A. Scull as chauffeur, on the 15th dlay of last September, when the Scull caff collided with a horse being led by LaRue which was killed an the road north off Wheatfield, where they were going to spend the day. During the mixup of the machine with the animal the car ran into a deep ditch at the side of .the road and Mr. Scheddell went overboard into ten feet of water and was completely submerged and later rescued by Mr. Scull, after every stitch on his back had been ruined by (the stagnant waiter. Mr. iScheddell’s and Scull’s story of the accident is that the horse being led by Laßue reared aver on the opposite side of the road just as the machine was passing and that the was unavoidable. The oomjplaint of Laßue says that the hlorse could have been sold a few days before the accident far S3OO, Which is asked for by the plaintiff.— Grown Point Star.

Bridge Becoming Papular Game at Van Rensselaed Club.

The club rams of the Van Rensselaer Club are proving an attractive place for members and when the new furniture is all installed will have added attractions. Recently members have been taking up the game of auction bridge and several games were played on Christmas afternoon and evening. The pool and billiard tables have not yet been installed but are plans of the near future. Some needed plumbing is also to be looked after. Present heating facilities are not altogether adequate, but it is probable that before another year E. L." Hollingsworth, owner of the building, will install 1 a heating plant and that will make the rooms doubly attractive.

Miss Mary Childers and Mr. Harold Wikstrom Married.

At the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. W. Childers and in the presence only of the immeddaite relatives occurred the marriage at 12 o’clock noon on Christmas day of their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth, to Mr. C. Harold Wdkstirom, who for same time has been employed an the D. S. Makeever farm, part of which he will farm the coming year. They will begin housekeeping March Ist on the Makeover farm, occupying a small house near the Blue Grass scjboolhouse. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. C. L. Harper, of Delphi, farmer pastor of Trinity M. E. church.

Patriotic Orders to Hold Joint Installation.

Next Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock the four patriotic orders of the caiy .will meet at the ccarthouse to hold a joint installation. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman’s Relief Corps, the Ladies of the Grand Army and the Sons of Veterans will all install their officers ait the same time, the same installing officer, probably Ed Loughry, of Montioello, serving throughout. The plan for the joint installation originated with the Sons of Veterans and the other patriotic societies gave it hearty approval / _ i for Tbs Republican.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1915. *

LYMAN ZEA DIED FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Apparently Getting Well When Siezed With a Coughing Spell That Brought Death. Lyman Zea died Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home in tMs city. A violent fit of coughing which caused a contraction of the muscles surrounding the heart was responsible for death. He had been making

LYMAN ZEA

very satisfactory recovery from his long sickness and indications were that he would in time fully recover. Only a few moments before he died Dr. Gwin, the family physician, had called at the home and was just about to make an examination of his general condition when he was called by telephone to the residence of Frank Hill to see her mother, Mrs. Ames, who had sustained a broken hip in a fall on the icy •pavement. Planning to return a little later he left Mr. Zea lying on a cot in the living room of the home. Dr. Gwin had scarcely left when Mr. Zea was siezed with a fit of coughing and it was only a moment later that he sank back on the cot and expired. His wife and son, Ernie, and daughter, Mrs. Ralph Maibauer, of Medaryville, were in the room with him at the time. The funeral was held Sunday at Trinity M. E. church, being conducted by Dr. Curnick. It was largely attended. The funeral was in charge of Calkins & Worland. Lyman Zea was bom in LaSalle county, 111., Sept. 20, 1849, and at the time of death was 66 years, 3 months and 4 days of age. He was married to Stella D. Aldrich March 15, 1872, and came to Rensselaer 38 years ago and had since that time made this city his home. He is survived by five children, namely, Chester, Ernie and George, of this city; Herbert, of Hammond, and Mrs. Grace Maibauer, of Medaryville. Also by two brothers and two sisters, namely, Peter H. Zea, of Atlantic Highlands, N. J.‘, John W. Zea, of LaHogue, Ill.; Mrs. Fannie Parks, of Remington, and Mrs. Catharine Billings, of Mendota, 111. For many years Mr. Zea followed hay pressing as an occupation and several years ago fell and sustained a 'broken arm. TMs incapacitated him for hard work and he became a solicitor for Reliable Palm Killer andother preparations. He canvassed extensively in the Calumet region and was quite successful as long as his health permitted him to work. He built up a regular trade on the Pain Killer, which Druggist A. F. Long prepared especially for Mm and received testimonials of its worth that aided him in making many sales and in receiving innumerable mail orders. He was engaged in canvassing when he suffered an attack of appendicitis and had to be taken a hospital. When the surgeons tried to operate they found that the appendix had broken and they established drainage and he slowly regained strength. He bad been home about three weeks when the attack occurred that resulted in his death. The death of Mr. Zea leaves his mother and blind Ernie* without means of support unless something is done to continue the sales of the preparations which he had sold and which bear Ms name.

Plans to Make Trip to Alaska In the Early Spring.

H. L. Brusnahan, son of Tom Brusnahan, formerly of Union, township, who has been-working for Earl Bruner of the Mit» Ayr Telephone Co., for some time, plans to go to. Alaska in the spring and expects to engage in business there. Harry has lived in North Dakota for the past several years and ran a combination store and poolroom there for some time, disposing of it a few months ago to has 'brother. He believes there is an opportunity for wealth in Alaska and will tackle it with a determination to freeze it out.

Visits Relatives Here For First Time in Many Tears.

Victor J. Webb, who worked for B. Forsythe miany years ago, surprised old friends by appearing on our streets Saturday. He came to visit relatives and friends. He is now engaged with his brother 'n he meat packing business at Albia, lowa, having a small plant but being quite successful Vic’s old friends weqe glad to see ban and to know that he is succeeding in business.

FRED KARCH DIED CHRISTMAS EVENING

Former Trustee of Walker Township Passed Away—Funeral To Be Held at Wheatfield Tuesday. Fred Kartell, aged about 57 years, died Saturday afternoon at about 5 o'clock at his home in Walker township. He was for about eight years the trustee of Walker townsMp and was well known in this city and throughout the northern part of the county. He was sricken w’th paralysis wMle still trustee and since that time had not been in good health, but seemed to be getting much better. Thursday of last week he suffered another stroke and this was the cause of Ms death. He is survived by a widow and several grown children. The funeral will be held in Wheatfield Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Petition For Warren T. McCray Being Signed Here.

A petition to place the name of Warren T. McCray an the primary election ballot is being circulated in Rensselaer. The new law requires that a candidate for state office before the primary shall file with the secretary of state a petition signed by ait least 500 persons. It will probably be the plan of candidates generally to make the petitions much larger than the number required by law Bhd to have petitions circulated 1 in county in (the state. The petition blanks sent by Mr. McCray's

WARREN T. McCRAY Kentland, Ind. Candidate for Governor before the Republican primary election.

manager to Rensselaer offer opportunity for only 96 names. More than sixty have already signed and in order that Mr. McCray’s friends from all over the county may be given an opportunity to sign the petition it will be retained sit The Republican office until Wednesday noon of this week. Last week a similar petition! for James E. Watson, candidate for United States senator, was signed here. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, Mardh 7th, and candidate® for county office wild also have to. circulate .petitions and they should be doing so without much delay.

S. of V. Commander Makes Appointments of Officers.

E. C. Maxwell, recently elected commander <xf the Rensselaer Camp Sons of Veterans, has made the following appointments for the ensuing year: J. P. Green, color bearer Rev. Asa McDaniels, chaplain; Ross Dean, secretary; Clifford Payne, treasurer; George Crockett, guide; C. W. Hanley, patriotic instructor; J. L. Adams, inner guard; Charley Payne, outer guard; H. P. Childers, musician. Commander Maxwell wishes to urge aM members to be present next Saturday afternoon, Jan. Ist, to be installed. He will enter upon his work in connection with the Sons of Veterans with an ardent desire to mak eit a success and all who are chosen to assist him should give him full assistance.

Mother of Mrs. Sam Lowery Died at Warren.

(Mrs. Abraham Waldron died Sunday morning at her home at Warren, Ind. She was the mother of Mrs. Sam Lowery, who was called there several days ago when it was decided that her condition was serious. An Aq poAOHOj sum. nzuanyui jo 3pK)sß a stroke of paralysis last Thursday. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 oTlock and Mr. Lowery went there this morning to attend it.

WEATHER. Cloudy tonight and Tuesday with probably rain turning to snow; sooth portion much colder. We have a nice, clean burning lump coal at $4.00 per ton. —D. E. Grow.

THINK about it SERIOUSLY i > „ We wish to remind you that the enrollment in Our Landis Christmas Savings Club Will close within the next few days If you have not become a member, we suggest that you consider seriously doing so NOW. We are so thoroughly convinced that itis a “good thing” for everybody that we are enthusiastic and are anxious to make the Club a Banner Club in point of membership. We would like to have you and your friends among those to whom we will issue checks just before Christmas. Consider the proposition now. Get all the particulars-then decide positively. We would be glad to have you enjoy this Landis privilege. The First National Bank Rensselaer, Indiana

Fair-Jeffries Wedding Occurred At Davenport, Ia., Christmas.

.Davenport Daily Times. A quiet blit charming wedding of Christmas day in Davenport took place at 10 o’clock this morning (when Miss Jeanette C. Fair, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Fair, became the bride of Mr. Joseph 0. Jeffries, of Rensselaer, lihL, son of the late Rev. C. D. Jeffries, a Presbyterian clergyman, and Mrs. Jeffries, of Wooster, Ohio. The ceremony took place at the parsonage of St. John’s M. E. church, Rev. Frank Cole officiating. The parents of the bride and her brother, Mr. C. W. Fair, were the attending witnesses. The bride was gowned in a handsome coat costume of midnight blue velvet, trimkned in otter, with which, was worn a blouse of blue silk lace, trimmed in otter, and she wore blue gypsy boots to match. Her hat of blue velvet was trimmed in paradise. The wedding breakfast was served at 11 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents for the immediate families. The house and table were beautifully decorated in Christmas greens and the great brilliant poinsettia flowers. The happy couple left on the noon train for Chicago where they will visit for a short time before going to Rensselaer, Ind., where the groom has a handsome home prepared for his bride. The bride is a young woman loved by a wide circle of friends and their good wishes will follow her to her new home. She is a graduate of the Davenport high school and bas been an active member of the Fhilathea class of Sr. John’s M. E. church. For several years she was the efficient head of the proof department of the Daily Times. A charming series of pre-nuptial parties were given in her honor during the past few weeks.

Dyer Bank Buys Lake County Notes at Premium of $3,215.

An issue of Lake county notes to run for a period of one year and to bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent were bought last week by the First National Bank of Dyer. The issue was for $130,000 and the Dyer bank bid a premium of $3,215, which Was $498 more than the next highest bidder, the Indianapolis Twist Co. The premium will cut the interest to 3.47 per cent.

Probably we’re governed a good dca lby our prejudices but we can’t hardly reconcile ourselves to horse n eat even though the legislature of New York has made it an article of commercial food and our own Doc Hurty says it is pure and wholesome. Hereafter old and honey horses wall be fattened and butchered in New York.

HANGING GROVE.

Mr. and Mrs. Chao. Jordan and baby spent Christmas with relatives at Rockville. Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan entertained relatives at Christmas dinner Saturday. ijr. and Mens. Ray Kenton, of Mitchell, iS. Dak., are here for a several weeks visit with relatives. The Christmas tree exercises were well attended Friady night. The program was very good. The Sunday school owes many thanks to the teacher, Miss Cleta Cummins, for her kindness and effort put forth. Wash and Harvey Xowtman received a telegram Saturday morning from Amboy, stating that their brother, George Lowtman, was very sick and not expected to Mve. Agent Davisson wired in at once and got permission to stop train 37 for them. Mr. and Mrs. Chaa. Bussell and daughters, Florence and Ella, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bussell and Mr. and Mrs. Oh as. Gerrard, the latter from Sheridan, Wyo,, took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bussell Sunday. Mrs. Gerrard is a sister to Mrs. Wilson Bussell and went to Wyoming only a couple of years ago to teach school, where she met the young ranchman who is now her husband, they having been married only a few weeks ago. They win leave for Wyoming in a few days and take up their residence on a 160-aore homestead. The 2 o’clock train No. 83 will stop at McCoysburg to let o ffpaaaengera from Chicago or Hammond and the 3:30 train N 0.6 will stop each day except Sunday.

Hay Barn and Separators Burned at Wolcott Friday.

A large hay barn belonging to Thos. Jackson, in the southern part of Wolcott, was destryoed by fire last Friday mroning. Stored in the bam were four separators, a corn sheller and three buggies, all of which were completely destroyed. The barn was 50x100 feet in ddmensiorw. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss was partially covered by insurance.

Marriage Licenses.

Harold Wikstram, bom Falen, Sweden, April 1, 1887, residence Rensselaer, Ind., occupation farmer, and Mary Elizabeth Childers, born Rensselaer, Ind., April 27, 1894, residence Rensselaer; first marriage for each. Lark F. Blunk, born Monon, Ind., Oct. 16, 1892, residence Rensselaer, Ind., occupation mechanic, and Eva Wood, born Rensselaer, Ind., Oct. 15, 1898, residence Rensselaer, Ind.; first marriage for each.

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