Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1900 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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dean up! . \ Dress up the yard! Put np the awning! i Get out the spading fork! Farmers are busy sowing oats! The “Bock” heer season's here! m ■ ■■■ ■■»' ■ >m Spring seems to have arrived at last. Easter one week from to-mor-row. ’ ; Isaac Kepner has moved to Sheldon, 111. - ~ ' • Robt. Hopkins left last Friday for Oregon. The Benton oircnit court convened Monday. > File your mortgage exemption claims before May 1. “Nig” Day is home from the reform school on parole. Notice the 2-page ad of the Chicago Bargain Store. Duvall Bros, are building an addition to their livery stable. Benton county democrats will hold their convention April 14. Rev. F. L. Austin will move to Argus, Ind., where he has accepted acaH. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fendig returned Saturday from their southern trip. A. K. Yeoman spent Sunday with his brother L. K. Yeoman, at Roesville. Twelve marriage licenses were issued in this county during the month of March. Easter Millinery Opening, Apr. 11,12,13,14. Everybody invited. Meyer Sisters. The aged mother of M. F. and J. C. Chiloote, who has been ill for same time, is reported better. Mrs. L. E. Glazebrook spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones, at Dunnville. The republicans have nominated John G. York of Monon, for joint-representative for White and Pulaski. Moses Leopold will make application for admission to the Jasper county bar, at the forthcoming term of court. Joseph Wagner of Keener tp., has been adjudged insane and application made for his confinement at Xjong Cliff asylum. Ernest Lainson closed his school *in Gillam tp. a couple of Weeks ago and is now attending business college at Logansport. Charles Watkins, a young man of about 30 years of age residing at Oxford* committed suicide via the revolver route on the 24th ulh The big Ferris wheel at Chicago is to be taken down and sold for old junk. The former great attraction has long ago ceased to i»yNew pensions: James Lanrie, Seafiefd, increase, f Bto $10; Robert Irwin, Remington, original, 16; John Stephen, Ambia, increase, $8 to >l2. ' Republicans of Jordan and Walker tps. will bold their township .conventions to-day. Milroy tp, republicans will hold their’s on the 21st. . , Kansas City’s big convention I hall in which the democratic national convention was to have been held, was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. Roy Peacock has gone to Lamar, Colo., to take a position in a telegraph office. Frank Cunningham of Monon, takes Roy’s old position in the Monon office here. place, got his left while working in a steel mill at Lewiston,

DR. MOORE, Specialist, Office First Stairs West of Post Office. gjg&isELAER, IND. * „ .. ■ . ' ~■ , • . , , , ~ ... ■ ' , ,

A daughter was born to Mrs, and Mr. G. E. Marshall Thursday afternoon. The frame is np for Short’s big feed, and hitch barn, south of the public square. We are glad to see Joe Harris upon the street again after his long seige of sickness. Girls, don’t forget to call at Meyer Sisters’ and see the Miss Hobbs hat. It is the New York rage. Will Hartman, a lad working for R. P. Benjamin, got the big toe of his left foot cut off with an ax a few days ago. Frank Fisher of Kankakee tp., was over to Wolcott Monday and disposed of his dwelling house property at that place. The brick work on Dr. Horton’s new building at the corner of Washington and Cullen streets, is up to the second story. Lowell is to have a new national bank, Jacob Baughman, E. J. Pixley, D. A. Lauren, Albert Foster and Albert Hayden are the promoters. J. H. Jessen came down from West Pullman Saturday evening and spent Sunday with his family. He will return home to remain permanently in a couple of weeks. Twenty-five thousand dollars invested in gravel roads in Marion tp., will be worth more to the people of the township and to Rensselaer than three or four Gifford railroads. Newton county will vote June 19 on the county seat removal question, whether it shall go to Morocco or no. It takes 65 per cent, of the vote to change the present location. The county council is called to meet in special session April 16 and 17, presumably to make some appropriations for purposes not covered by the regular appropriations. The official call appears elsewhere in this paper. Mrs. Thomas Murphy died quite suddenly at her home near Surrey last Saturday from dropsy, aged about 70 years. The funeral was held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church in this city Sunday afternoon, and interment in Mt Calvary cemetery, south of town. „ A signed communication in Bro. Sid Schanlaub’s paper last week sounded a general warning to the whole world of their final finish, unless they repent of their multitudinous sins. Bro. Schanlaub is reported to have taken steps to take advantage of this warning. Deputy Sheriff Henderson and Detective Rothrock drove to Monon last night and arrested Marion Jacks, another of the Ferguson, Nixon gang of supposed horse thieves. Jacks will be turned over to Starke oounty authorities to answer the charge of forgery.— Monticelio Journal. L. M. Worland and family left this week for Sbelbyville, near which place they expect to make their home in the future. Mr. Worland was boro and raised in Shelby oounty and of course feels right at home there. The best wishes of their Jasper county friends accompany them to their new home. Saturday was the 37th birthday annivenary of Jacob Rr Hasen of Jordan tp., and friends and neighbors to the number of about thirty gathered at his home in the evening and reminded him of the fact. Dancing and other amusements were indulged in until the wee small hours of the morning and all had a very pleasant time. A fine supper was had at midnight. The Jasper County Democrat recently predicted, editorially, that because of their “itch” for office, and that they would “swinishly” present a-candidate for every office to fill, the republican “ring” of that oounty would, for their pains, be defeated in every nominating convention. Well, all that has been done—the last act having been rendered atf Goodland Tuesday.— Kentland Democrat.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, April 7, 1900.

To-day’s Rensselaermarkets (all top prices): Wheat 65; com 33}; oats 23; rye 45, One year ago today the prices were: wheat 60; corn 29; oats 26}; rye 40. Warren & Irwin are making loans on farm or city property at a low rate of interest and commission and on mbre liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jasper County. Owing to poor health, Miss Grace Jacks has given up her position as a compositor in The Democrat office. Miss Anna Walter has taken her case and is learning the business. The Wolcott Enterprise celebrated the close of its eighth year by issuing its edition on colored paper. The Enterprise is a good focal paper and deserves the liberal support given it by the people of its locality. From the tone of the republican papers of Jasper county we are led to infer that some people over there are not entirely satisfied with the senatorial nomination made here last Tuesday. However, after a proper season of fasting and prayer they will probably consent to let Wolcott keep it. —Goodland Herald. James W. Porter died at his residence on Vine street last Sunday afternoon after a short illness from pneumonia, aged 67 years. The funeral was held from the M. E. church Tuesday morning and interment made in Weston cemetery Deceased had resided in this county for about 45 years. The Bloomington Star of last Saturday was issued “as the Devil would run it,” and it was such n “hot number” financiaily, the “real editor” will -soon try the experiment again. A copy of the paper was banded us by a friend, and it is indeed a very readable sheet, even though the Devil did have charge of its columns. When the commissioners of Washington county prepared to settle with the ont-going treasurer Jan. 1, it was found that a shortage existed. The treasurer insisted that it was simply a mistake in figuring and he employed expert accountants to go over his books. They have just made a report and find find him short $2,100. The editor of the Kentland Democrat, who was “on the ground,” in his write-up of the harmonious republican senatorial convention held at Goodland last week, says: One fellow from Jasper expressed himself so emphaticcally to Chairman Lyons that the latter took a fistic rap at him and put him, to “taking a sneak through the crowd.” Harvey Potts, a yonng farmer residing at Mt. Ayr, died Tuesday of inguinal hernia, aged 23 years. Deceased was a son of Silas Potts, of southwest of this city. He was a member of the Holiness church. The funeral was held Wedneeday and interment made in the Powell cemetery, near his father’s borne. He leaves beside his parents, a wife and several brothers and sisters. - Roy Sherrow, who disappeared from Goodland s 6 strangely four yean ago, is now in the Philippine army, having enlisted from Texas. The town was greatly excited at the time. The ponds were searched and extensive publicity given to the disappearance. His mother was almost broken hearted. The boy crawled into a cattle car bound for Texas and there is where he stopped.— Fowler Leader. Sheriff Warner returned yesterday from Superior, Wis., having in charge James Haynes, a supposed cattle thief. Haynes is supposed to be implicated in some cams stealing near Monon in 1898. He is supposed to be a member of the Drummond-Flatt gang, Drummond and Flatt having been sentenced from White oonnty in September, 1896. Haynes was arrested at that city and was in custody when the sheriff arrived. It was the intention of Sheriff Warner to bring back Chas. Haynes, a brother of James, but he made good his escape before onr sheriff arrived—Monticelio Journal. / <9

The residence occupied by our former citizen, L. L. Ponsler, now of lola, Kan., was destroyed by fire last Sunday night, after the family had retired. The fire caught from a gas jet in the kitchen, which happened to be too near the ceiling. The smell of burning wood awoke the family and with the help ot neighbors nearly all the household goods were saved, although damaged considerably, The house belonged to J. A. Rod. inson, and was worth about SI,OOO, insured for $500: Robert T. Brand died at hia home on South Cullen street Thursday at 12:30 p. m., after a brief illness, aged 74 years, 9 mos. and 17 days. Deceased was a native of England but had resided in this county for many years and was well known. He leaves a wife and two sons, Albert E., who lives at home, and Charles W., who resides upon a farm northeast of Remington. The funeral will be held to-day at 11 a. m., from the house, Elder A. L. Ward conducting the services. Interment in Weston cemetery. Married, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A Seitz, near Walkerton, Indiana, .parents of the bride, on 4th inst. by Rev. W. A. Smith, Mr. George E. Mechling of Jasper county, and Miss Minnie Bell Seitz. The parties present from abroad were Misses Ethel Ham, Bessie Kimble and Ida Rife of Gifford, Ind., and Miss Zelma Funk of Wbeatfield. After the wedding a sumptuous feast was enjoyed by all. The young couple left on the 7:30 west bound train for Valma, Ind., where they will make their future home. They have the earnest wishes of many friends for a happy and prosperous future. * The “Official Apologist” says “it has been the general impression in both the democratic and republican parties that the city election occurred on Tuesday, May 8.” Perhaps this impression has been held by republicans, but certainly not by democrats. In its issue or January 27th The Democrat stated the date the of city election would be May Ist, and in the democratic call for the city nominating convention, published in our issues of March 17, 24 and 31, it was so stated. It is interesting to note that the republicans, through their “Official Apologist,” were informed of this fact two* months after the democrats, through this paper, were cognizant of it. Moral: If you want the news, subscribe for The Democrat. Martha E. Hickman vs Frank Hickman, is the title of a new divorce suit filed Wedneeday. The plaintiff resides in Wheatfield tp. She alleges that she was married to defendant on Jan. 3,1899; that on March 25 of the same year, by reason of defendant’s crnel ana inhuman treatment, plaintiff was compelled to leave him; that on Jan. 28, 1900, on defendant’s promise to do better, plaintiff again returned to him, but two days later she was once more compelled to leave. The “cruel and inhuman treatment” charges are fully set out in the complaint, bat they are too filthy for publication. The complaint is probably about the “rockiest” ever filed in this court. Million & Palmer of Monticello, are plaintiff’s attorneys.

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A ROUSING CONVENTION.

Democratic Ctty Cwvwrtlwi 5 iif|inr* e« All Previous Oaee Both In Attendance and Enthaebum.—A Winning Ticket Nominated. The democratic city convention was held at the coart house Monday evening as per call, and it was at least three times larger than any similar convention ever held by the democrats to nominate a town or city ticket. Both the ward and city conventions were largely attended and much enthusiasm was shown. An excellent ticket from top to bottom was placed in the field and its complete success is assured with active work. Excellent business men who will give the people a business-like administration were placed in nomination and the ticket as made up is probably the best ever put in the field in this city. The candidates from Mayor down to Marshall are clean men and worthy of the support of all voters. Their well-known business ability and integrity is sufficient guarantee that if elected we may expect a good, economical administration; The convention passed off smoothly and harmonioosly. It was popular for once at least to be k democrat in Rensselaer, and the good humor prevailing in all the conventions and bubbling from enthusiastic democrats on all sides showed the pleasure they felt in seeing such a large turn out. For cooncilmen, in the first ward Moses Tnteur and Joseph Sharp were nominated by acclamation. C. D. Nowels was chairman and J. J. Hunt secretary of this meeting. In the third ward the njynes of J. C. Chilcote, C. E. Hershman, Bruce White and J. A. McFarland were presented. The vote was, Chilcote 31, Hershman 14, White 13, McFarland 10. The two former were declared the nominees. W. R. Nowels was chairman and J. W. Douthit secretary of this meeting. The mass city convention convened immediately after the ward conventions in the east court room, to nominate a mayor, clerk, treasurer and marshal. Lucias Strong was made chairman, W. J. lines secretaiy and The Democrat editor assistant secretary. James Maloy presented the name of E. P. Honan and J. C. Chilcote that of John Eger for mayor. The vote was, Eger 82, Honan 34. Mr. Honan moved that Mr. Eger’s nomination he made unanimous. Earl Mann was nominated for clerk by acclamation. For treasurer the names of Jerry Healy and J. J. Eiglesbach were presented, but the we understand was in no wise a candidate and not present at the meeting. The vote was, Healy 82, Eiglesbach 29. For marshall the names of John Moosemiller and Abraham Simpson were presented. The vote was, Simpson 78, Moosemiller 36. There being no further business before the meeting, John Chilcote got up and moved that the great American rooster adorn the head of the ticket, and the people all went home, chock-fnll of enthusiasm for the ticket In the second ward D. A. Stoner, Frank Parker and J. T. Randle were nominated. Parker received 6 votes, Stoner 9, and Randle 4. On second ballot Parker received 12 votes and Stoner 10. Mr. Parker was declared the nominee. D. A. Stoner was chairman and Vanoe Collins secretary of the meeting.

F IVE PER CENT. FARM LOANS.

ONLY ONI NN OSNT. OOMMIMION. W. B. Austin, Rensselaer, continues to make farm loans at 5 per cent, interest and one per cent, commission. No delay, and no sending papers east.

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Vol. 11. No. 52

Gifford’s Railroad.

Another railroad meeting was held at the court house Tuesday night and the proposed project discussed to some length. Committees were appointed for various purposes, one of whioh is to corral Mr. Gifford and bring him here forthwith and have him explain his plans in person. It is now proposed to ask Rensselaer amd Marion tp., to vote a subsidy of $25,000 if the thing reaches s focus. Some objections were made to the proposed route to Rensselaer, owing principally to its diagonal course and cutting up of farms badly. It is proposed we believe to run from the Elsworth farm in Hanging Grove tp., to a point some three miles east of town, there to cross the Monon right-of-way and thence along the east side of the river to a point at the south side of the city, where the depot and side-tracks are to be located, thence on the half-section line east of the range line gravel road, south to Remington. Some objections were made to the proposed route to Remington; that if run on the west half-section line Jordan tp., might vote a $5,000 subsidy. Many thought also that the road should come to Rensselaer on the west side of the river; that a depot away out in the country and a mile or more from the Monon depot would be rather inconvenient, to say the least. Mr. Gifford was here Thursday, and it. is understood did not favor any change in route. No public meeting was held and no one appears to know much more about the matter than they did before he came.

Sunday Hunting.

On last Sunday morning three young men drove out to Mr. Harr rieon Wasson’s, on the Peter Wasson farm, put up their team in the barn, changed their coats, took their guns and strolled off to the fields in search of ducks and geese. It does seem to ns that there might be other days to hunt than the Sabbath day. It may seem as fun to the young men but it is somewhat disagreeable to the farmers, who would like one day in the week to rest, and not be annoyed by Sabbath-breakers like them. We are not strictly religions in every respect, but above all things we believe in giving Gcd one day in seven.

SO. EAST MARION.

Mortgage Exemption.

Parties wishing to take the benefit of the deduction of mortgage indebtedness. Will find blanks for same with the notaries of Parr, Kniman, Wheatfield, DeMotte, Dunnville, Pair Oaks, Remington and Rensselaer, and the County Auditor. For more information see your Township Assessor. By order of Board of Assessors. John O’conneb, Chairman, John Satleb, Secretary, J, R. Phillips, Co. Assessor.

Notice to Farmers.

If you want jour disk sharpened I have the machine that will do the work in first-class shape. New plow work polished free of charge; blackamithing and wood repairing of all kinds; iron lathe. The best equipped shop in Jasper county. Remember the place, on Front St. next brick livery bayn. M. L. Hemphill.

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