Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 September 1900 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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R. H. Robinson, dentist. Old Settlers’ Meeting Sept. 14th, and 15th. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gay last Saturday. Simon Phillips returned Saturday from his Ohio trip. The schools of Rensselaer and of Marion tp., begin next Monday. 0. D. ..Novels and daughter Floy, were in Indianapolis Monday. A son was born to Mrs. and Mr. Martin Snow of Barkley tp., last Sunday. Geo. F. Ketchmark of Kankakee tp., was in the city on business Wednesday. A lawn social and fancy bazaar was held at the Catholic church last evening. Mrs. August Rosenbaum and children are visiting in Michigan City this week. Miss Kate Bidwell of Wolcott, visited over Sunday with W. S. Parks and family. Mrs. L. E. Glazebrook and son are visiting the former’s father at Dunnville this week. Rev. Billhorn of Chicago, will preach at the F. W. Baptist church Sunday evening at 7:30. Miss Mary Meyer is in Chicago this week studying styles and buying fall and winter millinery. A. Leopold will give a fiveminute talk at old settlers’ meeting on “Recollections of De Faderland.” A new boot and shoe store goes in the Leopold building at the corner of Washington and Front streets. Messers John and Chas. Smart and Misses Ora and Ola Smart, of Morocco, were Rensselaer visitors Tuesday. Ellis Jones of Carpenter tp., has purchased the Levi Renicker 160acre farm in Barkley tp., paying therefor $6,400. John W. Harris, E. R. Blake and James Clowry of Remington, were callers at The Democrat office on Tuesday. Rev. Brown’s address at the temperance meeting Monday night was a decided success. Come again Brother Brown. For Sale: —Good milch cow, five years old. Also good span *of spring colts at SSO. For further particulars call at this office. The republicans have leased the room north of the Journal office, formerly occupied by J. A. McFarland, for their headquarters. Frank Weber, of Barkley tp, has purchased the Leatherock property on South Clark st., and will move to * town t in the near future. Mrs. D. B. Nowels and son Auburn, returned from Lamar, Colo., a few days ago. Auburn will return to bis studies at Culver Military Academy. Mrs. Edward Putman and two children of Parr, and a young man residing with the Putmans, left 'Tuesday morning for a visit to Guthrie, Oklahoma. Father Wishard was at the temperance meeting Monday night and gave a talk on bis early boyhood days, and his temperance work fifty years ago. Bro. Marshall attended church Sunday morning and a storm gathered in the heavens, right over the church, and hung there until the services were over. . The husband and other relatives of the late Mrs. Charles D. Norman, wish to extend their heartolt thanks to the many kind frifl®> who assisted them during Mrs. Norman’s illness. The Archibald Brothers of Morocco, will give a prohibition -entertainment on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 12 and 13, at court house. Fijst evening a collection. Second evening 10 cts. admission.

DR. MOORE, Specialist, Off ice First Stairs Wert of Port Office. Phone 3 8 t. ' RENSSELAER, IND.

Remember the excursion to Chicago Sept. 16th. David Heil of Wheatfield, was in town Thursday. Will Porter has bought a half interest in the Rensselaer steam laundry. Born, to Mrs. and Mr. John Keiper, of northwest of town, Wednesday, o daughter. ’ For first class dental work call on Dr. R. H. Robinson. Office over Ellis & Murray’s store. Mrs. M. E. Marshall and daughter Florence, returned Thursday from an extended visit in Colorado. Owing to considerable extra work this week a few communications are carried over until our next issue. The Annual Farmers’ Picnic at Wheatfield has been postponed indefinitely on account of smallpox in Barkley township. Riley Payne, who has been working for Lee Glazebrook for the past month, went back to breaking on the South Division of the Monon Monday. The C. E. which was organized Sept. 2, at Vaughn church, will give a Night-Cap Box Social, Sept. 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Farmer. Everybody invited. A circle will be organized Monday at 3 o’clock at the Methodist church. Please, ladies, don’t forget your promises. All are cordially invited. MrsTJ? L. Smith . The Epworth League entertainment which was to have beengiven at the M. E. Church on next Friday evening, has been postponed until the following Monday evening, Sept. 17. Miss Lessie Bates has been ingaged to teach in the city schools in place of Miss Helen Kelley who recently resigned. Both the school board and Miss Bates are to be congratulated. J. R. Hazen, Wra. Dunn and Harry Jacobs, all of Jordan tp., are in Jendings county this week. The former to look after his farm and the latter two to prospect with a view of purchasing lands there. “Tags,” the trick dog belo'nging to Isaac Glazebrook, departed this life at his home on Front street, Wednesday. “Tags” was quite a famous dog and was known all over Jasper and adjoining counties. The remains of Alexander St. Clair, the aged father of Mrs Thomas Daugherty, were brought here from Union tp., Benton county, last Friday and interred in the Crockett cemetery, southeast of town. The old gentleman was 84 years of age. The Wolcott Enterprise says that the people of Princeton and Westpoint townships do not favor the voting of a tax to assist in building the Gifford railroad, besides, Princeton township is now bonded to the limit and could not legally vote the tax. A pleasant surprise was given John P. Walter at his home a few miles east of town last Friday evening, it being his 38th birthday. About 35 friends of Mr. Walter were present and spent an enjoyable evening. A handsome rocker was presented him by his appreciative friends. George H. Maines, who purchased the Henry Fisher farm, north of town, last winter, has built a fine new house and barn upon the farm occupied by D. M. Worland. The house is 29x49, two-story, and the barn is 60x60. Mr. Maines is the sort of farmers we like to have locate among us. Miss Marguerite Lee, of Alberquerque, N. M., who visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Babcock of this glace recently, died at Hartford ity, Ind., where she was visiting relatives, last, Sunday night from an overdose of Morphine given by a physican nt her request to release severe pain. The funeral was held at La'avette yesterday and was attended by quite a number from this city.

, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, September 8, 1900.

Excursion to Chicago Sept. 16th. Round trip only 75 cents. Today’s Rensselaer markets (all top prices): Wheat 65; corn 3;6 oats 20; rye 42. One year ago today the prices were, wheat 70; corn 29; oats 20; rye 45. Albert W. Woodin, of Carpenter tp., the old gentleman who has been confined in jail here for a couple of weeks, was taken to the asylum at Logansport Thursday by his sous W. T. and Arthur Woodin. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Crockett left Wednesday morning for a month’s visit with the former’s brothers and sister in Humbolt, Neb., and Olatha, Kansas. Mr. Crockett has not seen them for twenty years. At the republican meeting last Friday night, John O’Connor of Kniman, made a good speech. The college professors, lawyers and doctors of Rensselaer are not in it when Jonn is on hand. W. T. McCoy, who taught in the Rensselaer schools last year, has resigned the. position secured in the Indianapolis schools to take a position as instructor in latin in the Marshall school at Chicago, at a salary of $1,050 per year. James Wiles, John Jenkins and Walt Hixson of Fowler, went hunting last week on the Templeton in Northern Newton. Jenkins’ gun lay upon the ground and Wiles stepped in front of it when it was discharged and Wiles’ left foot was blown off at the ankle. Tyson Fulk, a resident of Hanging Grove tp., died last Wednesday night, of appendicitis. The deceased was 30 years of age and his disease only dated from his birthday, Aug. 28. He leaves a wife and one child, almost a year old. Funeral services were conducted at Osborne church by Rev. Brady, of this city, and interment made in the cemetery nearby. The livery outfit of White & Son, was purchased by Joseph Schofield this week, and he has already taken possession. He has sold half interest in his livery business on Front street to his brother John, of Brook, retaining the other half for himself. Messers. White retain the ownership of the barn on Van Rensselaer street. We are not advised as to what their future plans are. Stella, wife of Chas. D. Norman, living one-half mile north of this city, died Tuesday morning at 6:45 o’clock, of consumption. Her sickness was of long duration aud was borne with much fortitude. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. Middleton. The remains, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, were interred in Weston cemetery. The Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, Jerome R. Herff, of Peru, and the candidate for Supt. of Public Instruction, Charles A. Greathouse; also the republican candidate for Governor, W. T. Durbin, and the candidate for State Statistician, B. F. Johnson, will be present at Old Settlers’ meeting. Both the democratic and republican candidates for senator, representative and prosecutor will also be present and will speak. The neighboring young folks of F. W. Mauck, living about seven miles west of this city, in Newton tp., gathered at his home last Tuesday evening and spent the time prior to the midnight hours in rendering instrumental and vocal music and when tired of this, apples and watermelons were in evidence on every hand, to which all did ample justice. The gathering was planned in honor of Miss Nellie Buswell, of Kentland, who is visiting with Mr. Mauck’s daugter, Miss Kate.

OAK LUMBER. My sawmill is now running, 5 miles north of Rensselaer, and I an prepared to furnish all kinds of oak lumber and sawed to order, if required. Phor>e 176. D. E Yeoman. Rensselaer, Ind.

Without any undue noise or bluster the keys of the city passed from republican to democratic hands last Monday morning. No dire calamity has yet overtaken the citizens of Rensselaer, and the smallpox in Barkley tp., was contracted previous to this important event. “Shorty” Simpson, the new marshal, camo out Monday in a spick and span new uniform and set quite a number of the citizens to work mowing their annual crop of weeds, which work some of them, no doubt, felt was a great hardship. It is a common remark that you can always correctly guage the quality of a show troupe by the paper they carry, but in this day of cheap lithographs and posters this rule seldom holds good, and some of the worst barn-stormers on the road carry the most attractive advertising sheets. A case in point is that of the “Maloney’s Wedding” company, which held forth at the opera house Saturday night. This company ’ carried about as an attractive a line of advertising matter as any show that ever struck the town, and yet aside from the leading man, who was fairly good, the company did not possess as much talent as the average cross-roads dramatic company, and the “entertainment” put up was exceedingly thin.

Smallpox At Comer.

About two weeks ago, Henry Conn with his family, moved to Comer, from the vicinity of Logansport, which place seems to be a center of smallpox, and he brought with him that dread disease but which had been pronounced chickenpox by the physicians at that city. Mr. Conn and four children, and Mrs. Francis Tooms, who contracted the disease Thursday, are all down with it. There has only been one fatality, that of a small child of Mr. Conn, which died last Sunday. The disease has so far been confined in the Conn house, where reside also, Francis Toom, wife and child, and brother Robert. About half of the citizens of Comer fearing the quarantine of all the houses, have fled to parts unknown. Health Officer English is leaving no stone unturned to prevent the spread of the disease, and it is earnestly hoped that his efforts will prove effectual.

Jacks Family Reunion.

A family reunion was hold at the home of Thos. P. Jacas, of Lee, last Sunday. Six brothers of the Jacks family were together for the first time in 31 years. They were John Jacks, of Coats, Kansas, Wm. Jacks, of Logansport, late U. S. Consul at Ontario, Canada, Hiram Jacks, of Rensselaer, and Thomas P., Al and Leiut. Jacks, all of Lee. A very bountiful dinner was spread at noon hour. Before dispersing pictures were taken of the crowd. The following are the names of those present: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jacks, Ida Jacks. James Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jacks, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jacks. Charles and Lona Jacks. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jacks, Hollace. Morris and Dolly Jacks all of Lee; Mr. and Mrs. William VanArsdall and daughter Edith, of Monon; William H. Jacks, of Logansport; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lefler, Misses Vera. Edna, Delma, and Tony Lefler of Pleasant Ridge; James Jacks of Kingman. Kansas.

Democratic Headquarters.

Democratic headquarters have been opened in the opera house building, over Huff's jewelry store, where you can meet the County Secretary or Chairman or their representatives at most any time. All democrats in the county are requested to call and report progress. Respectfully,

N. S. BATES,

Sec’y.

0. D. Nowels,

Cider Mill Now Running.

Our cider mill is now in operation every Thursday and Friday, 2 miles north and 4 mile east of Rensselaer. Prices for making, cents per gallon.

CLARK BROS.

MARRIAdE LICENSES.

John Leach to Pearl Meyer, issued Sept. 1. Jessie William Batson to Mary Jane Frame, issued Sept. 3.

LEVY 34 1/3 CENTS.

The County Council Again Reduces the County Levy. The county council met this week to pass upon the estimates of tho various county offices and to fix the fax levy for county purposes. All members of tho council were present except Councilman Bellows of Carpenter tp., who f< r some reason did not attend. O. P. Taber, the member from Remington, selected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of M. L. Spitler of this city, was in attendance and proved a valuable member. Mr. Taber’s experience as county commissioner served him in good stead, and he was prepared on all questions that came up to speak intelligently. The estimates were cut to about $42,000, and the tax levies fixed as follows: For county revenue 17 cents For Gravel road repairs 3 1.3 •• For Court house bond In. and principal 14 “ Total 34 1-3 cts. The above is a reduction of 11 cents over last year, and 16 cents over the levy of two years ago. Of this year’s levy 5 cents "is for principal on court house bonds which fall due in 1903, and for which no levy has been made in previous years. Excluding this and the reduction is 16 cents over than last year, and 21 cents over that of two years ago. The taxpayers of Jasper county are to be congratulated on having had so intelligent and honest a county council, and they should see to it that the council to be elected this fall will continue the good work so nobly begun by the present council. The lopping off of the county tax of nearly onehalf which will be felt by the taxpayers next year is a great boon to them, and we do not believe they favor electing a board who will again put the levy back to its old figure. The council adjourned sine die Thursday morning.

Died From Rattlesnake Bite.

Mrs. Nina Weese wife of Wm. F. Weese, 3| miles southwest of Kniman, was bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake on Wednesday of last week while picking up apples near the house, and death resulted the following day. Immediately after being bitten, Mrs. Weese ran nearly a half a mile through the broiling sun.to where her husband was and he immediately took her to Kniman where Dr. Jones did all that was possible to save her, but without avail. She died the following day at the home of her father. William Ballinger, of Kniman. The unfortinate woman was only 22 years of age and was married about one year ago. Previous to her marriage she was The Democrat’s correspondent at Kniman and was a well educated, intelligent young woman. She leaves a husband and two small children, the eldest a little over a a year old and the youngest an infant prematurely born after the woman was bitten by the rattlesnake, the birth being hastened by the excitement and her running through the hot sun. At this writing the babe was still living. The funeral of the unfortunate young woman was held Friday afternoon and interment made in the cemetery east of Kniman.

Death of Squire* Hayes.

Esq. Carmy Hayes who has been in bad health for the past year or two, died at his home in Fair Oaks Tuesday, aged 68 years. Mr. Hays was born in Jefferson county, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1832, and was married to Anna Barber in 1850. Fourteen children were born to them, ten boys and four girls, but three of whom are now living. He had resided in Jasper county for more than 25 years, and for the past eight years held the office of justice of the peace in Union tp. The funeral was held Thursday morning from theM. E. church at Fair Oaks, and interment made in Prater cemetery.

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Warren & Irwin are making loansou farm or city property at a low rate of interest and com mis: i< i and on more liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jo,l>er County.

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The Kilfoil Stock Company comes to the Ellis’ opera house for a three nights stay beginning Thursday, Sept. 13, with a matinee Sept. 15. This is one of the largest repertoire companies on the road.earrying a band and orchestra, and already there has been quite a demand for seats for the opening night. The prices for the engagement will be 10, 20 and 30 cents and on Thursday night, Sept. 13, ladies will be admitted free when accompanied by a paid thirty cent ticket providing it is reserved before 6 p. m. The necessity of securing your seats early for Michael Strogoff which will be presented the first night, is urged by the management as the theatre is ' expected to bo crowded. The company’s band will parade at noon Thursday and will give an open air concert in front of the theatre each evening. The specialties, introduced between acts, are six in number and represent the best talent in the vaudeville profession. Little Olivette, who heads the list, has well earned the title, “America’s Peerless Child Entertainer,’’ for she certainly stands at the head of all juvenile entertainers. Though only nine years of age, she has been for five seasons before tho public and is a well known favorite in tho vaudeville houses of the large cities. She has a most remarkable baritone voice, deep, strong and mellow, and it seems strange that a body so small could contain such a volume of tone and such an abundance of music. She has a most expressive face, a remarkable appreciation for comedy and is in every way one of the most charming little ladies on the stage.

Obituary.

Elizabeth H. Kendall, daughter of Rev. and Mrs D. J. Huston, was born in Columbus, Ind., July 29,1863; removed to Jasper Co., in 1867. She was converted and united with the Rensselaer Baptist church in Feburary, 1876. Removed to Goodland in 1881. She graduated from the Goodland high school in 1883, and was married to J. W. Kendall, August 13, 1885, She fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her parents in Milroy tp., Sept 3, at one o’clock a. m. Funeral service at the Milroy Baptist church at 10 o’clock, Sept. 4, by Rev. J. A. Haynes of Monon, text, Ps. 116:15. Her body was laid by the side of her husband in the Palestine cemetery. As a daughter she was loving, obedient and faithful, and the same is true of her as a wife and mother. As a christain, she was loyal to truth, and consistent in life. Striving to learn more, and delighted to tfa'h to others the truths which she loved and which had given her strength and comfort in sorrow and suffering. She was one of the six constituent members of the Milroy Baptist church, and lived to see ingatherings of precious souls, among whom her two daughters made a public confession of the faith. \Ve are exceeding thankful for the kindness and I ‘lp of neighbors and friends, and though sad on account of bereavement, we sorrow not as without

D. J. HUSTON.

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