Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1898 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Usher & Norris Near the Depot, Pay Cash For Hides, Veal, Eggs and Poultry, and Game in season. RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Commercial State Bank. (North Side of Pubiie Square.) RENSSELAER, IND. at the close of it* business, on the 21st day of July, 1886. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $ 90,018.81 Overdrafts - 1.001.00 Due from Banks and Bankers - 26,296.46 Banking' House - 5,585.00 Current Expenses 1.086.43 Currency; ». 1,353.00 Specie. .;. *’205.99 Cush Items. 714.48 $127,261.27 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock paid in $25,000.00 Surplus Fund 1.000.00 Uuivided Profits. 104.10 Discount, Exchange and Interest.. _ 2,046>5 Individual deposits on demand 76.906.64 Individual deposits on time 22,108.68 $127, 61.27 STATE OF INDIANA, )««, Jasper County. ( I, Emmet L. Hollingsworth. Cashier of the Commercial State Bank of Rensselaer. Indiana. do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. Emmet L. Hollingsworth. . , Subscribed and sworn to before , Seal V me. this 2d day of August. 1898. ' ’ Charles G. Spitleb. Notary Public. This Bauk U prepared to - receive new accounts. and pays interest on deposits. A share of the public patronage is solicited. Addison Parkison. James T. Randle. John M. Wasson. Geo. E. Murray. E. L. Hollingsworth. Directors.

LOCAL MATTERS. Sheriff and Mrs. N. J. Reed were in Monticello Monday. Monon had a 81.000 fire on Thursday night of last week. Chicago dailies are again two i cents each in the “Windy City.” Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hoy, of near McCoysburg, were in the city Tuesday Prof. Otto Clayton of the Remington schools, was in the city Saturday. Rev. F. L. Austin of this place, preached at Remington last Sunday afternoon. Geo. Hargreaves and Wm. Roadifer of Remington, were in the city on business Monday. The two-story “Mary-go-around” is a great attraction to the “kids” and young people each evening. R. E. Leatheroek, who is attending medical school in Chicago, spent Sunday with his family here. See C. A. Roberts for Weber Farm Wagons, the King of all; Birdsell Clover Hullers and extras; Huber Threshing machine extras for Separator and Engines. James R. Fess, a brother of Mrs. James W. Douthit, who resided with her last summer, is now a member of the 20th U. S. Infantry, stationed at Ft. McPherson, Ga. _— . { Mrs. M. E. Kolb was up at Rensselaer, list week, and purchased property. She will move there this fall so as to be near her daughter, Mrs. Frank Foltz.—Oxford Tribune. W. B. Austin is making some modern improvements upon his recently acquired business property at Remington—the Durand block. A new plate glass front is the most prominent feature of the improvements. The Rensselaer Countersign—- “ Let me in, dearie,” he said, rather unsteadily, at 3:30 a. m. “Repeat the sentence, ‘Schley simply swiped Cervera off the sea,’ first, she replied from an upper window.

• =l W,_ DR. MOORE, Specialist, PRIVATE DISEASED Bf iSk. Office First Stairs West of Post Office. RENSSELAER, IND.

J. J. - Hunt is away on a pleasure trip. « Jesse Bennett and family of near Remington, were in the city Tuesday. Chase Kelley has purchased P. H. Smith’s interest in the Rensselaer laundry. Many people saw the “tiger” at the Wallace shows last Wednesday, to their sorrow. ~l—,-A-Ed Seward, a former Rensselaer resident, now of Oil is visiting here this week. The Jasper County Democrat is the only straight democratic newspaper in the county.

Geo. Fisher of Lake City, lowa, was in town Thursday. He is visiting his parents at Remington. John Finn, one of Kankakee township’s solid democrats, came in Monday with Trusteee Kaupke, Mrs. Geo. Royster and son Carl, of Morocco, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sigel Royster • of this city. Miss Maude Reed and brother, N. J., of Rantoul, 111., are visiting their uncle, Sheriff Reed, this week. Judge and Mrs. S. P. Thompson, and Mrs. Alfred Thompson returned the first of the week from tljeir Ohio visit. The game of ball at Riverside Park Wednesday afternoon between the band boys and clerks, resulted in victory for the former by a score of 14 to 11. Wils Porter deposited six mammoth ears of corn upon our table Thursday, with the remark, “I've got 70 acres that will average up about as good as that.” A party of 102 people left the southwestern part of Tipton county last Tuesday for Uniontown, Wash., where they will form a colony to engage in fruit farming. Miss Maggie Huff.ofCrawfordsville, who has been under the care of her brother W. A. Huff, of this city for a few weeks, was taken Co the asylum at Long Cliff last Monday.

C. H. Peek and Homer Hardy of Remington, were in the city Tuesday night and took the early train for Chicago the following morning to transact business in the Windy City. Let every reader of The Democrat make an earnest effort to .extend its circulation until it reaches every democrat in the county. Your republican neighbors can also glean much information from its columns. Trustee J. C. Kaupke, of Kankakee tp., was the first of the township trustees to arrive Monday morning, to make his annual settlement with the commissioners, Mr. Kaupke had to drive over 30 miles to reach here. “Its almighty hard” says an exchange, “for a paper to keep telling the people that our town is the j best place in the world to trade, when a good many business men in the town never expend a penny in advertising.” Miss Minnie Sampson, who has been visiting the family of A. J. Hoy, southeast of McCoysburg, for the past three weeks, returned to her home in Ohio last Tuesday? She was accompanied home by Miss Ethel Hoy, who will visit there for a few weeks. Messrs. Mann Spitler and Rene Hasper, of Thayer, Newton county, were in Rensselaer on business Tuesday. Mr. Spitler says the great prosperity wave has not struck his locality as yet. They have fairly good crops about Thayer, but the prices are what’s worrying the farmers thereabouts. S. B. Nickum, the Logansport perpetual light fake, has been arrested by a United States marshal on the charge of fraudulent use of the mails in selling territory, for the sale of his lights. It is alleged that he has secured several thousand dollars by sale of rights. His perpetual light, however, still remains in Egyptian darkness.

. Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, August 6, 1898.

Hartley Church of Remington, was a Rensselaer visitor yesterday. The late heavy rains have no doubt colored the oats that are still standing in shock. sL , Our base ball boys went to Sheldon yesterday to play the return game with the club at that place. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hilton of Barkley tp., died on Wednesday of last week. The annual reports of Trustees Freeland of Newton tp., and Kaupke of Kankakee tp., appear elsewhere in this paper. The Remington and Rensselaer “kid” nines crossed bats hero Monday. Score 18 to 14 in favor of Captain McCoy’s Rensselaer team, Mayor McCoy, C. E. Mills, L. H. Hamilton and a few others from Rensselaer, attended the republican convention at Indianapolis this week. See C. A. Roberts for a Studebaker Farm Wagon—it hasSlopesholder Spokes, others square ones —and for a Dewey Buggy, and Hobson Carriages. All warranted. In a letter to a Rensselaer friend, Hon. Dr. H. Patton of Woodward, Oklahoma, formerly of Remington, states that his son Luther, has been nominated for clerk of Woodward county on the democratic ticket. „ Wp. Guess, of Tennessee, was a welcome caller at the Democrat office Tuesday, Mr. Guess is a newspaper man, having but shortiy disposed of a paper in his state and at present is a reporter on the Chicago Daily News staff.

The Camp Mount excursion last Sunday was well patronized. 102 tickets being sold from this station. Many of the excursionists, however, were from Goodland, Remington and other points. At Monticello 150 tickets were sold. Amos (Chub) Nichols returned last week from a prospecting tour in Jennings county. Chub was pleased with stock raising qualities of the country and _ reports the Jasper county contingent there as being satisfied and prosperous. —Remington Press. William Kolb, aged 93 years, died at his home in Oxford last Friday. Mr. Kolb was the grandfather of Mrs. Frank Foltz, of this city, and was the oldest man in Benton county. His wife, aged 90, with whom he had lived for more than 70 years, survives him. It’s surprising to see how many people manage to have business in town on circus day, and who never heard a word a)?out a circus until after they arrived in town. Charley Fraser, Geo. H. Parks and W. C. Smalley of Remington, were among this number who arrived in the city Wednesday, Harry Noland, the Remington young man confined in the county jail in default of a peace bond, is subject to epileptic fits, and last Friday evening, while Sheriff Reed was down town, he was taken with one. The other prisoners were frightened half out of ‘ their wits and it was some time before the excitement was over. We have received a copy of the Jasper County Demoferat published under the new management. It shows the work of a skilled hand; being neatly gotten up and full of news, both local and general. The Democrats of Jasper county sho.uld feel proud of the organ ana give it loyal support, not that we desire democracy increased in Jasper, but that Brother Babcock may succeed financially.—Lowell Tribune. Dr. Washburn received another letter from his son Ira, Monday, who is at Santiago. The letter is written on the bark of a palm tree. He says: “I am as well as ever and have struok the rainy season in Cuba. This was taken from a royal palm, standing sixty feet high on San Juan hill and facing the besieged city. The city surrendered on July 14th. No first Illinois men killed or wounded.” The letter was written July 15th. —Journal.

& Miss Lelia Middleton, who has been quite ill with malarial fever for the past few weeks, is now reported better. '1 The talk by Mr. S. E. Sparling At the F. W. Baptist church next Sunday evening will be on Scotlund with especial reference to Edinburgh and Highland Lakes. All lire invited. I Five Dollars Reward will be Said for the return of one Great Sane dog, lost at Remington, Wednesday, Aug. 3; ears cropped pilose, color yellow with black gtripes; weight about 160 pounds, metum to N. J. Reed, Rensselaer, $r Chas. Pefley, Remington. I We have heard of no oats left Sanding in the field for want of tpineto bind them. The wholemle twine dealers, however, worked the farmers for several cents Hr pound above the normal Sice on the strength of a scarcity which never existed. I Will Rawlings and wife of Remmgton, visited the latter’s father, M. Hodshire, Wednesday. Will tyok a look through the county Jfcil, and for a joke Sheriff Reed Mumed the key on him while in dpeof the departments. The sheriff ftrgot all about him and he remained locked up until after dinnpr. llt is the intention of Rev. H. M. Middleton to preach ft course <*f sermons for the coming three Sunday mornings, especially apapted to the new members of the mrinity Church and preparatory to tfceir reception into full membership, the last Sunday of this njlonth. They are all urged to be present at each of these services together with all the members of toe church. TF | Walter A. Simons and Roy P. Bidlake, two soldiers of Co. I, ||>lst Indiana, are only 16 years of age, the former being under that age at the time of enlistment apd the latter but a few weeks over 16. Young Simons is a son o§ Editor J. P. Simons of the White County Democrat, and I fidlake is a son of Dr. Didlake. a dv*aneh democrat and one of the best known physicians in White I county. * ; The republicans at their state | convention at Indianapolis this I week nominated the following 1 ticket: Sec. of State, Union B. i Hunt, of Winchester;- Auditor, Wm. H. Hart, Frankfort; Treasurer, Leopold Levy, Huntington; Att’y General, Wm. L. Taylor, Indianapolis; Clerk Supreme Court, Robt. A. Brown, Indianapolis; State Statistician, John B. Connor, Indianapolis; Supt. Public Instruction, Frank L. Jones, Tipton: State W. S. Blatchley, Indianapolis; Judges Supreme Court, Second dish, Alex. Dowling, New Albany; Thirddist., J. V. Hadley, Danville; Fifth dist., Francis E. Baker, Goshen.

Street Fair Proposed.

There is some talk of having a street fair at Rensselaer some time during the coming month or early in October. Street fairs are proving very popular, and if properly conducted do much to benefit a town. Probably the oldest and most successful one in Northern Indiana is at Peru, where great gatherings are had every year. Most of our readers are familiar with the manner in which these fairs are conducted, therefore it is unnecessary to enter into any explanatory details. We hope to see the matter taken up by our people and trust that it will prove so satisfactory in every way that in the futfire the annual street fair at Rensselaer may be the event of the year.

Attention! Comrades.

Comrades who expect to attend the National G. A. R. encampment at Cincinnati, Sept. 5 to 10, and who desire accomodations for themselves and families in private families or hotels, are fraternally and earnestly requested to address the Cincinnati Committee at once. „ Edwin Stevens, Sec. Citizens Com.

Oil Struck in Rensselaer.

Nothing particularly strange in the above, as many people who are now enjoying a healthy bank account have struck oil here. This time, however, it is a different kind of oil, but may lead to the same much to be desired state as the former variety. Last Friday afternoon while drilling a well for Burgess Dillon, in the northeast part of town, oil was struck at the depth of 38 feet and rose in the hole until within about ten feet of the surface. The oil is of a heavy, black quality, but is thought by most people to be found in insufficient quantity to pay for developing. Oil men have been here this week, we understand, looking into the matter, and have taken samples away with them.. Get your job printing done at The Democrat office. Satisfaction guaranteed both in stock* prices and workmanship.

Our Candidate for Prosecutor.

Ira W. Yeoman, the democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney of this district, is now serving his third or fourth term as clerk and treasurer of the republican stronghold of Remington, and has each time been elected over Remington's most popular republicans by handsome majorities. Mr. Yeoman is also secretary of the I. O. O. F. lodge at that place, and an active member of the Christian Church. The Remington Press says of him: “It is unnecessary for us to say a word in commendation of Mr. Yeoman, as there is scarcely a man in the three counties that is not personally acquainted with him. He is at present our efficient town clerk, and if elected to the office of prosecutor, we have no doubt will administer the affairs of that office \yith strict justice to all.” Judy and The Lief Buggy Co.. wjM sell anything in their line to you individually, independently of any one else as security.

The Oats Yield.

The oats crop in this.section will average about 40 bushels per acre. —Morocco Courier. Threshing began Monday. The oats crop will be light. The yield per acre varies from 20 to 30 bushels.—Oxford Tribune. Oats are light, those here weighing 22 to 26 pounds to the bushel. It is believed that the rust is responsible for light quality.—Goodland Herald. Oats are now cut and some few fields have already been threshed, the average yield will be light, probably about 25 bushels to the acre.—Remington Press. The oats delivered at the Eowler elevators yield from twenty, to forty bushels per acre, and test from twenty to twenty-seven pounds per bushel. The yield is very uneven. —Fowler Leader. The yield of oats this season will not be as heavy as expected, not averaging more than from 35 to 45 bushels per acre, and that not testing more than 23 to 30 pounds to the bushel.—Brook Reporter. Good correspondence stationary, cheap at The Democrat office.

The Old Settlers’ Meeting.

The directors of the Old Settler’s Association of Jasper County will hold a meeting on Saturday, August 6, 1898, at 2 p. m. in east court room of court house, for the purpose of perfecting the arrangements for the forthcoming annual meeting. All members of committies will be expected to report. And all old settlers or others interested are invited to be present and offer such suggestions as will assist in making the annual meeting a success. C. E. Mills, Secretary. Bring your buggy, wagon and harness wants to Judy and The Lief puggy Company and they will supply you. They have the material and ability to do it.

Vol. I. No. 17

The Circus.

“The Great (?) Wallace Show* has come and gone, and we believe we but voice the sentiment of the people who saw it when we say that it was a disappointment from beginning to end. In fact, was decidedly thin, except for two or three special features. In the first place the show cars did not arrive here until about 10:30 a. m., and the work of unloading, putting up tents, etc., did not progress as fast as it should. The parade was given at 1:30 and was not what the people had been led to believe it would be. The tents were old and dilapidated, especially the larger ones, which would hardly have held tof ether to spread over a straw stack. ’he main tent fell down after it was raised, and was so dilapidated that no effort was made to re-erect it. The animal cages were run out from the menagerie tent and seats placed therein, and the circus performances given under its cover, doors opening at 3:30. These quarters were much too small, and many of the best features of the show were not given, but no reduction in price was made by reason of only giving half a show. In fact, they had two ticket wagons, the one nearest the entrance to the grounds charging 60 cents for tickets, and the second one, nearer the tent, charging 50 cents. A great many people were induced to buy at the 60 cent wagon. The gambling features, of which the Wallace people pride themselves on not allowing in any form, were conducted in, the side-show, where, we understand, all sorts of “skin" games were worked. Ed Lewark of north of town, dropped §2O on the-shell game and came down town and got out a warrant for the manipulator of the little rubber balls. Returning with Sheriff Reed one of the gamblers was arrested, but was not identified, we understand, as the man who i took Lewark’s money, but he gave ! him back his §2O and paid the costs, just the same. The concert of “one hour’s duration'’ lasted ten minutes and was the thinnest of these always thin entertainments. People expect to be humbugged when they go to a ' circus, and in this case there was ; no disappointment whatever. Some jof the features of the main show ! were excellent, notably the Nelson family and the bicycle riding. Aside from this it was very tame indeed. The menagerie feature was only fair. A very good attendance was had at the afternoon performance, but in the evening it i was rather light, The Wallace people are no doubt able to put up a very good show under favorable circumstances, but there is no excuse for a circus going about the country with such rotten canvass that they are unable to erect it, and then apologizing for the lack of its best features on that account. They have a fine lot of horses and a very good lot of wagons, chariots, etc.

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Births. July 28, to Mrs. and Mr. Harry Moore, a daughter. July 31, to Mrs. and Mr. Chas. c Sawyer, a son. August 1, to Mrs. and Mr. Geo. E. Marshall, of the Republican, a son. August 1, to Mrs. and Mr. H. Kalhoff of Jordan tp., a daughter. August 2, to Mrs. and Mr. L. Norman, a son. The Democrat and Indian apolis Sentinel one year, $1.35 Democrat and Cincinhatti Enquirer, $1.50.

I have private funds to loan on real estate at low rates for any length of time. Funds are always on hands and there is no delay—no examination of land, no sending papers east—absolutely no red tape. Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand’ W. B. Austin.