Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 January 1902 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

DR. CHAS. VICkT OPT. D. THE OPTICIAN. ”^ le °P t ‘ c ' an asks the public to patronize him should first acquire A a knowledge of the anatomy of the # eye and the physiology of vision, jjgHS9HHHE' then of the principles of optics, the .*<llaws and properties light, re'TMmSmm&r frac,ion *>>' transparent media of different density, and an aquaintance 1 with the various kinds of lenses, and SgB their action upon rays of light that pass through them. He has a first class trial case with all the other paraphernalia usually found in a firstclass office, for testing the eye. He is a close student or specialist, devoting his entire time to his chosen profession. He commenced fitting people with glasses in 1872. A discount will be given from his regular prices, from now until January Ist, 1902. Come and have your eyes tested; you will find his diagnosis correct, no matter what the trouble may be. Office with R. P. Benjamin, the Music Dealer. Second door west of the Rensselaer Bank, Rensselaer, Indiana.

11 Mifil Si

1902. After waiting on the vast multitudes of people through the holidays, we still have a few bargains left, and we shall continue to give better bargains for the year 1902 than ever. Never before have the people of Jasper County and vicinity had such a rare treat in buying their goods and getting such bargains as they have since the 99 Cent Racket Store came to the city of Rensselaer. No wonder our competitors squirm under the awful pressure of their nerves. Our customers are getting fat on the mammoth amount of goods they can get here for 99 cents and less. Our trade is increasing daily and the way things look at the present writing we shall have to have larger quarters to accommodate the vast crowds which daily throng our store. They all buy something, too, as the many bargains are such that they cannot resist the terrible temptation of buying the same. We shall always have on exhibition bargains of a tempting You can depend on that no matter what the goods cost as they must go at a bargain price to you, and our standard of quality must be maintained. We have a few bargains in Misses’ Reefers, Children’s Cloaks and Jackets and Infants’ Cloaks at one-half the price you pay at other stores; goods we bought at 50 cents on the dollar you get the other 50 cents on the deal; no bargains like the same ever brought into Rensselaer. The goods could not be manufactured for what we are selling them for. Look for bargains, where you know you will find them, and that place is the 99 Cent Racket Store, 218 Washington street, Rensseiear,ind.

RANSFORD & FRANK, 218 Washington St. Renssalaar, lad.

/T~\ fSjjjTbeGmeer V I JBSjsZr who neither sands r \ 1 V'W his sugar nor A |' i 1 / waters his milk— ■ JR who believes in 1 f the best, and is particular to I m please his patrons. I 1 That’s the grocer who recom- I I mends and sells VLion Coffee t ■ Coffee that is coffee —unglazed m I -unadulterated. Livery Barn For Sale or Rent. The brick livery barn on Front street, on river aide, for sate or rent: old established stand. Henry Hildebrand. BOX SOCIAL AT ZAOOC. The box social which was to have been held at Zadoc, Dec. 13, was deferred to Saturday night, Jan. 4, 1902. Everybody invited to come. W. L. Hanna, Teacher. Don’t forget The Democrat when yoo have a legal notice to be pub-

DR. MOORE, Specialist, Qffl “ Flrrt SUlr * We>t »* Drus Store. Phone agi. RENSSELAER, IND.

Public Sale. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his farm a miles north of Renttelaer, at to o’clock a. m. on Thursday, January 9,1902, the following property: 5 HEAD OF HORSF.S, consisting of 2 heavy brood mares in foal. a two year-old colts and one yearling colt, 8 HEAD OF CATTLE, as follows: 4 milch cows, one with calf; 3 yearling heifers, ooe yearling ateer; 15 tons of tame hay, fanning implements, consisting of mower, hayrake, check row com planter, stirring plow, cultivator, harrow, farm wagon and numerous other articles. Terms of Sale —A credit of 9 months without interest will be given on all sums over $5 ff P**d when due, otherwise notes to draw 8 per cent interest from date. A discount of 6 per cent for cash on sums over $5. Five dollars and under cash in hand. J. F. Warren. Phillips & Son, Auctioneers. SALESHEN WANTED. We want two energetic, reliable salesmen in Jasper and adjoining counties. The largest and moat complete Nursery Plant in the State. Liberal commission. Write at once for terms. Alberton & Hobbs, Bridgeport, Ind.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, January 4, 1902.

RENSSELAER’S SHOPLIFTERS.

We often read in the city papers of shoplifting in the big department stores and the occasional arrest of the “lifter.” When prominent society ladies in the city are caught red handed it is usually called “Kleptomania,” instead of plain every-day stealing, or the lady is politely invited by. the store detective to a private room, plainly accused of the theft and the articles stolen are returned and the public hears nothing of the matter. Thousands of cases of this kind occur each year in the large cities like Chicago or New York and never come to public notice because of the prominence of the offenders. While we read of the few cases that appear in public print with little concern because we do not know the parties whose names names are brought into disgrace because of their anxiety to get something without paying for it, we never think that we may have shoplifters right at our own door. Yet such is a fact, and Rensselaer merchants will tell you if questioned closely that they are very numerous for the size of the city and cause no little worry and loss. One lady whom one of the big stores here suspiscioned of having stolen numerous articles of considerable value from the counters, was some time ago caught redhanded and was politely but firmly told by the proprietor that if she did not return every article she had taken she would be arrested and exposed, and a large amount of plunder was returned. Another lady had the audacity to send an article back to the same store she had stolen it from and have it exchanged, because the stolen article didn’t fit! Another store had a five dollar skirt stolen from its counters only a few weeks ago. Only last week a lady entered the grocery department of one of our department stores and picked up a handsome and costly dish and secreted it under her cloak. She was seen by the proprietor and when she left the store he followed her for about a block and, on catching up with her, told her in plain English that if she did not return the dish at once he would cause her arrest. The dish was returned. Numerous other cases might be mentioned where the prominence of the ladies has saved them from exposure. Some day forebearance will cease to be a virtue and arrest and exposure will follow. Then tliere will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. It would be well for these “Kleptomaniacs” to take heed, ere retribution and the disgrace sure to come overtakes them

NEW LODGE OFFICERS.

Following is a list of new lodge officers reported to us, except the G. A. R. orders and C. O. F., which were previously published: WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS. Belle Blue. Pres.; Mary Bates. Sr V. P.j Mary Irwin, Chaplain; Caddie McCcrd. Treaa.; Cora Hopkins, Con.; Marv Willis, Guard. Installation Jan.S. MASONIC. A. R. Hopktna. W. M.; C. W. Coen. S. W.; E. J. Duvall, J. W.; R. Fendiß, Treaa.; W. J. In.es, Sec.; J. C. Chilcote. 8. D.; W. H. Churchill, J. D.; J W. Nelson, Tyler. Installation. Dec. 37. EASTERN STAR. Mrs. Kate Glazebrook. W. M.; W. J. lines. W. P.; Leota Jones, A. M.; Estelta Duvall. Con.; Mary Bates. A. C.; Mary McFarland. Sec.; MaryD. Hirer, Trea«. Installation, Jan. 7. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. W. S. Parka, C. C.; L. H. Hamilton, V. C.; Rev. W. B. Meads. Prelate; B. F. FerEtison, M. of W.; H. B. Murray, M. of F.; Chas. Morlan, M. of B.; N. W. Reeve. K. of R. A S.; K. H. Purcuplle, I. G.; ,C, D. Nowela, O. G.; K. B. Porter. Trustee; R. B. Porter, representative to Rrand lodge. Installation, Jan. 7. RATHBONE StSTRS. Mrs. W. H. Beam, M.8.C.; Mr*. F. E. Babcock, 8. C.; Mrs. Mary Hamilton. E. J.; Mrs. Lula Hoff. M.ofT,; Mrs. Luella Childers. M. of R. AC.; Mrs. Anna Mills, M. of K.; Mrs. Mangle Dtftsll, P. ofT.; Mrs. Sadie LaKue. O. G.; Mrs. Josle Woodworth, P. C.; Mrt. Bell Blue, 1.0. Installation Jan. 10. MODERN WOODMEN. FrankO'Mera, V.C.. F. B. Babcock, W. A.; F. M. Norman, Banker; H. L. Brown. Clerk; J A. McFarland, Escort; Chaa, Hansen, Secretary; G. A. Jacks. Wstchmao; Jamea Mstheaon and P. W. Clarke, Managers. Installation, Jan. 8.

If you want elegantly printed calling cards, almost equal to enf;ravea, at the price others oharge or poorly printed ones, come to The Democrat office.

SIMMS FOR CHAIRMAN.

The delegates selected by the various counties of the tenth districts met at Lafayette Thursday to elect a chairman for the ensuing two years. The meeting was well attended. Parties from here were J. C. Chilcote, E. P. Honan, U. M. Baughman and F. E. Babcock. J#. Edwin J. Forest of Crown Point, the present chairman, having served for four years, declined a re-election. Daniel W. Simms, of the firm of Stewart, Hammond & Simms, was selected to fill the place. Mr. Forest is intitled to the thanks of the democracy for the efficient manner in which he has discharged his trust, and the convention voiced the sentiment of the democracy of the 10th district when it unanimously passed a vote of thanks for his services, Resolutions were passed condemning the policy of the present Administration with reference -to its attitude toward trusts and the tariff policy toward Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands, with a demand for an equitable readjustof these laws. The resolutions also expressed allegiance to the constitution and the Declaration of Independence, which have served to make the party the champion of the people. Mr. Simms is about 40 years of age and has had much experience in politics. He is a good organizer and a better choice could not have been made.

DEATH OF MRS. HEALEY.

Margaret Healy, relicit of the late Sylvester Healy, died at her home on Front street quite suddenly Tuesday afternoon after a few days illness from pneumonia. The funeral was held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church Thursday at 10 a. m., and interment made in Weston Cemetery. [Margaret McCarthy was born in Killarney, Ireland, in 1840, and was married to Sylvester Healy iu 1859, In 1861 she with her husband came to America, settling in Massachusetts for about two years, when they removed to Indiana and settled in Rensselaer, where she has resided continuously to the time of her death. She was the mother of sjven children. One died in infancy while three, Mary, Lucy and Agnes, reached young womanhood ere the grim messenger called them to the other shore. John, Jerry and Maggie still survive and all reside in Rensselaer. Mrs. Healy had been in very poor health since the death of her daughter Agnes, and since her husband's death, which occured Nov. 6,1899,6 he has scarcely been out of the house. She bore her sufferings with patience and fortitude, surrounded with the tender, loving care of the remaining children. Her fatal sickness was of only three days duration, when I her savior called her home.]

BAKER’S PECULATIONS.

The Democrat learns from Agent C. D. Wellington of the New York Life insurance company, whose head quarters is at Lafayette, that the published reports regarding the forgeries of A. P. Baker who is now serving sentence at Michigan City, were erroneous. Baker made duplicates of the notes he took on insurance, turned the duplicate over to Mr. Wellington, who paid him his commission, and he then sold the original notes. With the single exception of the Wm. Nowels note sold to Heury Hildebrand, Mr. Wellington holds all the forged paper, representing $823, which he must lose, while McCoy’s bank, W. B. Austin and others hold the originnls- Baker’s peculations were much heavier than was generally supposed.

Subscribe for The Democrat

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 tmpera east—absolutely no red tape. Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 montha for your money? I also loan money for Bhort times at current bank rates Funds always on hand.

W. B. AUSTIN.

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

Items of Interest Gathered In the Offices and Corridors of the County Capitol. “Honest Abe’s” bankrupt court meets Monday. —o — Unloaned school funds on hand 4an. 1, $1,577.54. In referring to “Honest Abe’s” court as a bankrupt court, we mean that the majority of the members thereof are in that condition. CodSmissioner Waymire is gilt-edged, financially, but neither of his colleagues are worth a tinker’s d , and not a dollar can be collected from either of them. —o—- “ Honest Abe” is reminded that the acts of 1899, page 353, § 31, provide that: "At the January meeting of each year the board of county commissioners shall make a settlement with the treasurer. At such meeting the treasurer shall make complete settlement with said hoard for the preceding calendar year, and a copy of the settlement sheet shall be copied in the order book of the county commissioners.” The custom in this county has been to make this settlement two to four months later, ever since this law went into effect. —o — Marriage licenses: Dec. 28, Homer A. Timmons to Clara B. McCullough. Dec. 30, John -Mohler to Luella Nessell. Dec. 31, James Snell to Lucy Cresse. Dec. 31, John B Richards to Sarah Ann Hartman. Dec. 31. Fred L. Warren to Cordelia L. Ponton. Jan. 1, William Chapman to Bessie M. Scott. Jan. 1, William Bierly to Ruth Biggs. Jan. 2, Richard E Farlow to Flora E. Wilcox. —o —

New suits filed: No. 6233 Milton Shirk et al vs. Franklin C. Moore; action to recover on judgement. E. B. Sellers, atty. No. 6254. Maggie Clifton vs. Samuel G. Clifton; divorce.. The complaint alleges that the parties were married May 6, 1887, and lived together until Nov. 13, 1901; that the defendant has for the past three years or more cursed, abused and struck plaintiff on divers occasions; applied approbrious epithets to her in the presence of company etc.; that he became infatuated with a widow of lewd character residing at Fair Oaks (name left blank in com* plaint,) and that he visited her frequently two or three days at a time and on his return tantalized plaintiff by referrigg to said widow and exhibiting her photograph; that during the past year he has also kept company with (name also blank) a woman known to him to be of lewd character who resided near Gifford; that he has failed to

properly support said plaintiff or her children, etc. Plaintiff asks for the custody of their four children —Charles T., 11 years of age; Estella ,C., 6 years; Violet M., 4 years, and Harold W., 20 months. The plaintiff alleges that she has resided at the town of Gifford for more than six months past, and that she has always kept her marriage vows and been a true and dutiful wife. Jasper Guy. atty. No. 6255. Esther B. Rariden vs. Elliot Rariden; action for divorce. Yenued from White county. Hanley A Wood of Lafayette, attys. The complaint recites that the parties were married March 2, 1899, separated May 15, of the same year, when defendant abandoned plaiutiff and has since lived apart from.her against her wishes, consent, etc.; that he was guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment, etc. The complaint is very racy in the “cruel and inhuman treatment’’ charges. They have no children by this marriage, but plaintiff has two children by a previous marriage, aged 8 and 11. She asks for $3,000 alimony. The parties reside at Brookston, and the case will be warmly contested, it is said. No. 6256. Margaret Gleason vs. Elijah Culpetal; action to quiet title, Foltz, Spitler A Kurrie, attys. No. 6257. Nancy E. Brown vs. A. Parkiaon; appeal on ditch case

Vol. IV. No. 39

from commissioners’ conrt. Hanley & Hunt, attys. No. 6258. Pearl Leach vs. Francis Leach; action in replevin. Foltz, Spitler & Kurrie, Attys. —o—- “ Honest Ale’s” bankrupt court met in special session last Monday and transacted the following businesp, as shown by the records: Contract awarded the Attica Bridge Co., for a new bridge in Carpenter tp., at $449. Other bids were: The American Bridge Co $467 00 Indiana Bridge Co 678 00 Indianapolis Bridge Co 610 00 In the stationery letting the following bids were filed: Clam 3 Burt-Terry Co $ 159 70 Wilson, Humphreys A Co 190 50 Class 1 Burt-Terry Co 983 00 Wilson, Humphreys A Co 1,065 00 ■* Class 2 Wilson. Humphreys Co 385 00 Leslie Clark 368 00 OTHES SUPPLIES COUBT HOUSE. I. Tuteur 57 50 A. F. Long 69 40 Contracts were awarded the Burt-Terry Co., Leslie Clark and I. Tuteur, respectively. The following claims were acted upon and allowed for foil amount unless otherwise noted: Frank Foitz, wk. on grav. rd. reports Dismissed Wm. Shumaker, 1 old wolf scalp 10 00 Canton BridgeCo.,bridgeinGillam tp. 769 00 L. S. Asher, allotting ditch 75 Florence Wood,office work, ditches.... 3 00 A. G. Hardy, exp. highways 6 15 Geo. E. Murray, exp. poor farm 21 07 M. H. Hemphill, team for commlssio'rs 300 Leslie Clark, printing notice ditch sale 525 Treas. city schools, Rensselaer, p00r.., 10 80 R. A. Parkison, court house coupons... 900 00 Same, postage treasurer's office 4 CO Same, Gallagher, ditch coupons 138 35 Same, same, bonds 801 00 J. W. McEwan, public printing 1 60 Same, for same 2 75 Frank Morlan, repairs court house.... 400 Abe Meyers, Keener, grav. rd rep 6 25 R. A. Parkison. coupons, same 100 00 J. F: Major, postage clerk’s office 5 00

Same, makiug reports 8 00 Robt. Parker, rauge line grav. rd. rep. 53 24 Warner Bros, repairs to jail 4 22 Same, repairs to court house 152 Same, repairs to poor farm 18 27 A. F. Long, supplies to court house.... 14 35 Same, poor farm . 6 45 J.A. Larsh, same 4 95 Same, jail and court house M 63 Same, court house 150 Treas. Rensselaer school board, poor.. 861 Leslie Clark, printing, ditches 4 00 W H. Eger, repairs poor farm 6 70 Same, court house . 7 75 Same, jail 6 38 E. C. English, Sec. Board Health 52 00 Same, postage 2 CO Charles Ramp, repairs power house.... 420 B. S. Fendig. (assignee), wolf scalp.... 10 00 S. B. Jenkins, tiring at boiler house.... 30 00 H. L. Gamble, surveying 1 00 John Eger, expense poor farm 99 50 M. L. Hemphill,same 33 96 J.R. Vuunatta.same 12 40 G. E. Marshall, public printing sl2, al-

lokml at. 1143 Warner Bros., repairs gravel roads... 100 Jay W. Williams, exp. court house... 10 I. Tuteur, same 165 R. B. Porter, postage, rec. office 1 73 Charles Morlan. jan. ct. house 15 00 Same, laundry 70 A. G. Hardy, boarding prisoners 37 85 Same, washing for same 22 30 B. M. Thomas, allotting ditches 3 75 M. B. Price, postage surveyor's office . 100 Same, work on ditches 68 00 L. H. Hamilton, per diem eo. supt 72 00 Same, postage 11 20 C. M. Blue, burying soldier 1# 50 Clara Schults, labor poor farm 12 00 Charles Cain, same 10 00 Calvin Cain, same 20 00 J. C. Gwin, lumber, same 3172 B. D. Rhoads, expense same 9 08 Same, expense jail 153 Same, expense gravel roads 2 90 A.G. Hardy, miscellaneous exp 11 25 Same, highway* 3 05 Same, telephone tolls 7 20 Same, attending eommlsaiouers court. 73 00 C. B. Miller, eo. atty 125, allowed at 15 00 J. R. Phillips, postage eo. nssr 3 00 Same, county assessor 126 00 White A Marlon, repairs jail t 00 Jasper Co. Tel. Co. 'phone at jail 12 00 Same, ’phone at poor farm 12 00 True Woodworth, Marion grav. rds . 5 25 Same, same 5 00 Aueel Woodworth, same 13 75 Same, same 5 00 Joe Borntrager. hauling gravel 20 70 Joseph (Jrieaer. gravel, same 7 70 Marion Aduins,same 120

DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy (or coughs and colds is all right, but you want something that will relieve and cure the more severe and dangerous results ol throat and lung troubles. What shall you do? A warm, dry sunny climate is fine (or you, but by all means you should take the only remedy that has been introduced in all civilized couutries with success in severe throat aud lutifj; troubles. “Boschee's German Syrup.' It not ouly heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays mffamation, causes easy expectoration, gives a good night's rest, and cures the patient. Try one bottle. Recommended by all druggists in the world. Sample bottle free at Long's Drugstore. Get Green's Almanac. A whole armload of old {taper* for a nickel at The Democrat office