Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1899 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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LOCAL MATTERS. Indiana State Fair, Sept. 18-22. Knox will hold a street fair, Sept. 14-16. Are you going to Chicago tomorrow? Old settlers* meeting yesterday and to-day. Hop Keen of Goodland, was in the city Tuesday. Medaryville Methodists will build a new church. M. A. Gray of Remington, was in the city last Friday. The Monon street fair will held next week, Sept. 12 to 15. Monroe Banes is building a new \ dwelling in Benjamin’s addition. Milt Chipman was overhauling the boilers at the college Wednesday. Miss Nora Morgan has been visiting friends in Chicago this week. Wadena, Benton county, will build a new $6,800 school building this fall. A complete new stock Fall Hats and Caps at the Chicago Department Store. . A son was born to Mr. and Mrs, Geo. McElfresh of Barkley township, Aug. 80. Miss Mary Meyer is buying her millinery, and studying the styles in Chicago this week. Mrs. Taylor of Indianapolis, is the guest of her sister Mrs. John Makeever, this week. Walter Kurrie of Paloli, was the guest of his brother, Attorney H. R. Kurrie, this week. 10 head of choice young cows with calves for sale. Inquire of F. M. or K. A. Parker. W. C. McCord of Indianapolis is shaking hands with old friends in and abont Rensselaer. JfH. Cook, a merchant tailor of Crown Point, brought his son here Tuesday to attend St. Joseph’s college. County Clerk Eder of Crown Point, was here Monday, in company with his son who entered St. Joseph’s college. The ball game last Friday was slimly attended and * was a poor game, the score standing 22 to 11 in favor of Rensselaer. Eb. Morris of Jordan tp., has bought a residence property in the west part of the city and will move to town in the near future. Clifford Dowell, a son of County Commissioner Dowell, was thrown from a horse last Friday morning and his collarbone broken, Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman are taking in the G. A. R. encampment at Philadelphia and visiting' friends in Pennsylvania this week. You can get The Democrat, State Sentinel and Cincinnati Enquirer each a full year for only $1.50, cash in advance, if taken soon. The local butchers have advanced the price of meat about 2| cents per pound, owing to the advance in the price of butcher stock. * St Joseph’s College began the fall term Wednesday. The attendance this year will show a gratifying increase over that of last year. Rev. P. H. Faulk will deliver his Celebrated lecture on “Rachel’s Tears” at the First Baptist church Monday night. Sept. 11. Don’t fail to hear him. The corner stone of Morocco’s new school building will be laid Sept 13, conducted by the F. & A. M. The event will be made the occasion for a big gathering. Henry Gaspar, a sneak thief, confined in the White county jail ■ awaiting trial, made his escape last Saturday in broad daylight, by picking the lock of the corridor door, and is still at large.

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Marion tp., schools will open next Monday. Homer Babcock of Chicago, was visiting here this week. The mother of Mrs. E. G. Haff died at Aurora, 111., last week. Geo. K. Hollingsworth qnd family have returned from tb'elr sojourn in Michigan. A fine rain Thursday afternoon and night but a little too damp for old settlers’ meeting. Miss Mary Meyer will spend a week or two in Chicago, studying the new fall millinery styles.

Arlan Clark of Buchanan, Mich., an electrician, is visiting his uncle, Milt Chipman, this week.

Miss Cobb, of Ohio, a former teacher in the Remington schools, is visiting Miss Abbie Harrison of this city.

Remington and Goodland were visited by a heavy rain early Thursday morning but it missed Rensselaer completely.

W. B. Austin returned from Michigan the first of the week. Mrs. Austin and daughter-Miss Virgie, will remain awhile yet.

W. W. Pfrimmer, the Kankakee poet, of Kentland, was among the first on the ground for old settler’s meeting, arriving Thursday evening.

Col. A. D. Shaw of Watetown, N. Y., was elected commander-in-chief of the G. A. R. The next annual encampment will be held at Chicago.

Misses Edith A., and Mary T. Miller, who have been in California and New Mexico for the past two years, returned Wednesday and will remain here with their uncle M. F. Chilcote.

Correspondents should use great care in writing proper names. Oftimes we are obliged to cut out items because we are unable to make out the name or names of the parties mentioned therein.

Ten head of cattle in Geo Holdridge’s pastures have died during the past few days. Dr. Sangster, veterinary, was called out and made a thorough examination pronouncing the disease blackleg.— Wolcott Enterprise.

Mr. George Miller, formerly of near Stoutsburg, this couuty, is shaking hands with old friends in Jasper county. George and his parents have been spending some time at Fulton, Mich. They will all return south in about two weeks.

The fall meeting of the Logansport Presbytery will convene at the Presbyterian church, in this city, Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p. m. A popular meeting will be held Wednesday evening, at 7:30 o’clock. All are cordially invited.

Mrs. Samuel A. Newman, of Keener tp., died quite suddenly at the home of her son, W. O. Newman, in Rensselaer, where she was visiting, Friday morning, aged 64 years. The funeral was held Sunday morning at 9:00 o’clock, and interment made in Weston cemetery.

The explosion of a gasoline stove at Vance Collins’ residence, in the northwest part of town, brought out the fire department Saturday evening. The gasoline had apparently not been turned off completely and some had leaked out. Mrs. Collins lit a match in the room and the gasoline ignited. The stove was pitched outside by a neighbor and little damage resulted.

We have been unable to get reports of the work of the various township advisory boards, but in Marion tp., the levies were made in accordance witji the trustees estimate except the special school levy, which was raised 10 cents to provide a fund for building a township high school building another year, and thus be independent of the Rensselaer schools, which are now costing the township a large sum of money in tuition for township pupils. The total township levy is $1 on each SIOO valuation.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, September 9, 1899.

Dr. Schwier of Wheatfield, was in the city on business, Friday. Yeoman & Wood worth started up their stone crushing plant Thursday afternoon. The few summer goods left at cost and many at less than cost to close. Chicago Bargain Store. The Newton county council pared down the estimates or the county officers somewhat and fixed the tax .levy for county purposes at 174 cents, a reduction of 8 cents over last year. Circuit court will convene here next Monday. Owing to the' absence of Jury Commissioner Nowels no jury has yet been drawn. This will probably be attended to the first day of the term. George V. Moss,, a young attorney of Frankfort, and Mies Susie Parker, daughter of Mrs. Isabel Parker of this city, were married at the home of the bride Thursday morning. Rev. B. F. Furguson officiating. The bridal couple took the 9:57 a. m., train for Chicago, where they will remain a few days after which they will return to Frankfort where they will make their future home.

Usually, when Eph Fleming comes to town, the small boys all guy and irritate him by shouting, “Hello, Eph,” but Wednesday he was in town with a load of melons, and it was So different. Every boy in town respectfully greeted him with, “How do you do, Mr. Fleming,” and Eph became so mellow and good natured that he began shouting, “Come up, boys, all of you and get a melon,” and the boys came.

A large crowd greeted Evangelist Faulk at the Methodist church last night to listen to his lecture, “Rachel’s Tears.” The lecturer is a forcible and energetic speaker and for two hours he held the closest attention of- the audience while he portrayed in vivid colors, the causes that lead to sorrow in American homes. A liberal vein of humor ran through his discourse and the, applause was frequent.—Dayton, (Wash.) CourierPress.

The Indianapolis Sentinel says that Henry C. Roney of North Judson, a prominent educator of Starke County, is violently insane. He imagines he is called upon to take his own life. Mr. Roney in the early eighties was a prominent teacher of this county. He taught in Jordan tp., for a few terms. He was a candidate for county superintendent in this county but was unsuccessful. He then moved to Starke county and was elected county surveyor for one term and since he has been engaged in educational work.

Mr. Sparks, a member of the company that is to prospect for oil, has closed up leases on 2,000 acres of land in what is known as the oil district, west of town. As soon as the machinery arrives, which will not be many days, the drill will be started in search of the supposed reservoir or veins from whence comes all these surface indications. The company has faith in the enterprise as evidenced by the capital already being expended and will not stop until five or ten wells have been drilled. The result of the movement is awaited with much interest, —Monon News.

In June last, Miss Anna Shilt, a highly connected society girl of Monticello, surprised and shocked her parents and friends By marrying a tourist barber by the name of Weidman, after a very brief courtship. She is now repenting her hasty step. Weidman proved a dissipated fellow and treated his accomplished young wife very badly. They finally went to Elwood. Weidman got on a drunk and beat and abused his wife so badly that he was arrested and fined $25 and costs, which he is now working out on the stone pile. The wife has returned to her parents at Monticello and has applied for a The sad experience of Miss Shilt should be a warning to all young girls who are so quick to take up with every stranger that comes along.

THE COUNTY COUNCIL

Meets To Pass Upon Estimates of Officers—Esthnates Are Nearly All Cut Down By the Board. Tuesday morning the Jasper county council, created by what is known as the “county reform law,” passed by the last legislature, met “for business” at the court house. The purpose of the council is to consider and pass upon estimates for 1900 submitted by the various county officers, make the necessary appropriations after the estimates are finally settled upon and fix the county tax levy in accordance with the estimates approved and the essential appropriations. The council seemed to be unanimous in the desire to cut down county expenses, and deep “cuts” were made nearly all along the line. » The full board composed of the following gentlemen, were present: President I. B. Washburn, M. L. Spitler, A. J. Bellows, Nathan Eldredge, Frank Welsh, W T illiam Cooper and David H. Yeoman. The different items of estimates were taken up one by one and discussed before being acted upon. After carefully observing the working of the council we are impressed that the theory of the law is right, and believe that it will prove popular with the people wherever given a fair test. Unlike the late legislature, the council made the appropriation of $lO each for their services after making all other appropriations. The total estimates for postage were cut down to about $95.00, and the stationery and other estimates of like character were also reduced greatly. Quite a number of facts were brought out by the questions asked by the council of various county officers that are not generally known. For example, it was shown that the poor farm cattle speculation this year (cattle bought last fall) was a losing venture. Also there seemed to be a diversity of opinion in regard to the number of miles of gravel road completed in Keener tp. It was stated Wednesday as coming from the commissioners, that 8 miles was completed and that the whole 16 miles would be finished this fall, but when questioned by the Council Thursday Mr. Halleck said there was 6 miles now’ done. Less than an hour afterwards The Democrat interviewed a well known and responsible resident of DeMotte who said that there was a scant 5 miles now completed, and that not more than two or three miles more could possibly be made yet this fall, in his opinion. Outside of Keener there are but 24 miles of free gravel road in the county. No appropriations were asked for paying wolf or fox scalp bounties, therefore this extravagance will cease after Jan. 1. The water, light and incidental estimate for the court house was cut from S9OO to SBOO, while nearly all other estimates were treated to a deep application of the pruning knife. The election estimate of $1,835 was cut to $1,240, of which SIOO was on printing and advertising. The members of the election boards, for services on election day, were cut to two days each. Heretofore they have been allowed pay for three days by the commissioners. This cut alone amounted to about $250. Inspectors will of course receive extra pay for coming after tickets, making returns, etc., but will receive but two days pay for services on the board, while $75 must pay for meals furnished all the boards. The matter of subscriptions for and binding of newspapers at county expense was discussed and the board seemed to be in favor of a copy of each paper in the county be placed on file, but thought that all should be taken or none, therefore the proposed estimate for this purpose was stricken off entirely and no newspaper will be paid for by the county for the year 1900. * The auditor was allowed S3OO for extra services under the new reform law. He asked for SSOO. The county superintendent was cut SSO on salary and nearly S2OO on office expenses. The truant officer was cut from $460 to $2lO.

’The total commissioners’ estimate was $40,417.50, and it was cut almost one-half. County officers estimates were nearly or quite all cut some, but the total reductions in this item did not aggregate any vpry great sum, as will be seen below. Their salaries are fixed by law in most cases and no reduction could be made except on office expenses, etc. The levy for ordinary county expenses was fixed at 33), cents, a reduction of two cents over last year; 10 cents for court house bond interest, the same as the last two years; 2 cents for gravel road repairs, a reduction of 3 cents over previous years, making a total reduction of 5 cents in the county levy on each SIOO over 1898. As the valuation this year is about $600,000 less than in 1898, this showing is a very good one indeed. The total appropriation as agreed upon are in round numbers about $42,000, a reduction of about $20,000 over the estimates proposed. Following are some of the estimates in which the greatest reductions were made:

Estimate As allowed New bridgess 14000 00 $ 4000 00 Bridge repairs 100 00 50 00 Gravel Road Repairs: Marion (18 miles)■ 2500 00 1200 00 Carpenter (6 miles) 1000 00 400 CO Keener 1000 00 300 00 Elections 1835 00 1240 00 Printing and advertis'g 700 00 600 00 Commissioners' court. 850 00 775 00 Clerk’s office 1967 20 1784 00 Auditor's office 2779 00 2460 00 Treasurer’s office 1458 60 1382 00 Recorder’s office 1595 00 1536 00 Sheriff’s office 3173 25 2353 00 Co. Supt's. office 1683 35 1450 00 Co. Assessor's office 573 10 477 75 Truant officer’s office... 460 00 210 00 Co. Surveyor’s office... 3768 35 2250 00 Rep. of ct h. & care grd. 650 00 300 00 Supplies for same 900 00 800 00 Janitor A other empcth 900 00 750 00 Water, lights, etc 900 00 800 00 County Attorney 350 00 250 00 Sec. bd. of health 350 00 270 62 The Council finished its labors yesterday forenoon and adjourned. The ordinance of appropriations was read for the second time and unanimously adopted. For Sale: —A fine gray driving mare, five years old, weight about 900, in good condition and a fine driver. Also a canopy top buggy and a new two-seated spring wagon. Jacob Haenri, DeMotte, Ind.

A fine new line of Fur Collarets, Capes and Jackets just received. Chicago Bargain Store.

PARKISON-LYNN.

Mr. William A. Parkison. of the law firm of Chilcote & Parkison, and Miss Emma Lynn, for the past year stenographer in the office of W. B. Austin, were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Attica, Thursday evening. The newly wedded pair will return here to-morrow and will begin housekeeping in the residence property owned by the groom’s father. The young couple had kept the contemplated marriage very quiet and their friends were taken completely by surprise. Both are well and favorably known here and their hosts of friends will join us in extending hearty congratulations.

You should see C. A. Roberts for Buggies and Road Wagons before buying. It a ill cost you nothing to see them. At the rear of Glazebrook’s blacksmith shop.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Mr. Frank Bolster, Mrs. J. A. Cox, Mrs. Dennie Iliff. Mr. James McFall. Persons calling for any of the above letters in this list will please say they are advertised. F. B. Meyer, P. M. The Shoe and Clothing Sale will continue in September at same prices as August except the new goods. Chicago Bargain Store.

HARRIAGE LICENSES.

Omer L. Merril to Estellie Ruley, issued Sept. 1. George V. Moss to Susie Parker, issued Sept. 6. A complete new stock of Clothing, equal to tailor-made that would cost you double. Chicago Bargain Store.

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CIDER MAKING.

James C. Clark, 2 miles north and I mile east of Rensselaer, now has his power cider mill in operation and is prepared to do custom work at 1| cents per gallon. Bring on your apples. Mill running every day.

Please Take Notice!

For the last several years, we , have been very lenient with those i indebted to us, but there always ; comes a time in business affairs that we need ssme cash, and we would kindly ask all those indebted to us to call and settle as soon as possible. J. J. Eiglesbach. Prop. Pioneer Meat Market.

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EXCURSION TO CHICAGO.

Sunday, Sept, io, 1899. There will be a special train as follows: Time Fare S Lv. Monticello 8:02 SIOO Monon 8:20 1 00 Lee 8:30 100 -i McCoysburg 8 >35 100 •: Pleasant Ridge. 8:40 100 | Rensselaer 8:48 75 - J Surrey 8:57 75 I Parr *.9:02 75 Fair Oaks .............'9:09 75 1 Rose Lawn 9:20 75 a Thayer 9t» 75 | Shelby 9:28 75 \ Lowell 9:42 50 Ar. Chicago 11:30 Returning, special train will | leave Chicago at 11:30 p. m. An elaborate display of all the : latest novelties in Wool and Silk Dress Goods. Chicago Bargain Store. ;

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Stock and Feeding Cattle tor Sale. In car load lots at market price. Said cattle will be sold on 8 months time where desired at 7 percent, interest. Chattel mortgage taken as security. Also breeding ewes and grade Shrop- t shire lambs in lots to suit the purchaser. Also cows and calves. Said stock to be seen at McCoysburg by calling on James McDonaid, or A. McCoy of Rensselaer, Ind. _