Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1902 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Com, 57c; oats, 40c. Read The Democrat for news. County seat election to-day in Newton county. Mrs. J. A. Larsh visited friends in Kokomo this week. Simon Leopold was in Shelbyville on business Tuesday. Anything you want in the paint line at Lee’s, McCoysburg. White county republicans will hold their county convention June 21st. %Alrs. Frank Wolfe of Michigan City, is visiting friends here this week. Joe Shindlaer and James Lister were in Indianapolis on business Tuesday. Frank Imes of Chicago, was the guest of his brother, W. J., Imes, last Saturday. *UMr. and Mrs. Oren Parker of Chicago, are visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ramp spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. N. Krull’ at Monon. A few cases of smallpox are reported north of Buffalo, just over the line in Pulaski county. We have a few walking cultivators left, which we are anxious to sell. W. R. Lee, McCoysburg. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Malone of Monticello, spent Sunday here with the latter’s mother, Mrs. E. H. Shields. G. A. Williams went to Valparaiso Tuesday to attend the Alumni banquet of the Valporaiso law school. , postoffice at Sharon has been ordered re-established, also a new postoffice ordered at Laura, on the Gifford road. The seventh annual commencement of St. Joseph’s College will be held at the college auditorium on the eve of June 17. Lost: —Gold locket about size of ladies watch, satin finish with monogram *<J. R. M.’’ Finder pleaseleave at The Democrat office. Miss Nellie Imes is taking a two weeks vacation, during which she is visiting friends in Elkhart, Ind., Hutchinson and Wichita, Kan. New subscribers to The Democrat this week by postoffices: Otto, Wyo., 1; Minott, No. Dak., 1; South Bend, 1; Rensselaer, R-R-2,17 7 The bans of marriage of Mr. William Beck of Remington, and Miss Etta Donnelly of Rensselaer, were published at St. Augustine’s Catholic church Sunday. City Mayor Martiu T. Krueger of Michigan City, is visiting his birthplace, Mecklenberg, Germany, and will spend about three months in touring Europe. There will be union Children’s day services held at Fair Oaks, the 15th of June, at the M. E. church. A good program is being prepared. Everybody cordially envited to attend. • ville, was in the city Friday and Saturday, leaving Saturday for Chicago to visit his son, Will, who itone of the instructors in the Lake Forest university. Dr. Bernard Maloy returned to Chicago Sunday morning, after a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Maloy. The latter accompanied him home and spent Sunday with Bernie and family. Y y one of the heaviest rains of the season fell here last Sunday, commencing about 3:30 p. m., and continuing with slight intermission for about three hours. Quite a good deal of lightning accompanied the shower. The Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co. paid a loss of $427 to Mr. Carter, near Mt. Ayr, for the burning of his barn, caused by lightning. The loss occurred May 24th, was Adjusted the 26th and paid the 28th. —Goodland Herald.

DR. MOORE, Specialist, PRIVATB DISEASES. r HBMORHORDS, ‘■S?A L b,w o M„. Office First Stairs West of Fendig’s Drug Store. Phone aji. RENSSELAER, IND.

yj?he K. of P’s. will hold their annual decoration day exercises next Tuesday afternoon. rlMias Edith Marshall returned Thursday from Elkhart, where she has been teaching school. Ethel and Roxie Kennedy of Morocco, were guests of their aunt, Mrs. H. O. Harris, this week. “Kitchen Comfort,” a wickless blue flame oil stove. Every family should have one. Lee of McCoysburg sells them. 'Ntfiss Mary Beck of Sedalia, Mo., came Tuesday for a month’s visit with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Beck, and family. C. D. Royce, Mrs. Hyatt and Miss Allie Coffin attended the district E. L. convention at Hebron this week, as delegates. district in about Lowell had a flooding rain Tuesday night, over three inches of water falling and much damage to crops ingVery heavy rains fell in the northern part of the county last week and this, and the crop prospects there are not very ing"T Messrs. John Rossbacher and John Lang of Kendallville, are visiting at Mayor Eger's. The former gentlemen is Mrs. Eger’s brother. Rev. Stanislaus Neiberg of Sedalia, Mo., is visiting St. Joseph’s College and will deliver a sermon to-morrow at St. Augustine’s Catholic church, at 10 a. m. Panhandle detective Wm. Strahle of Logansport, was shot and fatally wounded at Winamac Monday night by a tramp who was beating his way on a freight train. j<rhose attending the democratic state convention from this county were: E. P. Honan, Isaac Tuteur, F. E. Babcock, F. W. Fisher, Simon Fendig, Frank Hoover and Ira W. Yeoman. John Renicker has the editor’s thanks for a box of mammoth strawberries. John has been picking from 300 to 400 quarts per day this week, and his berries have a reputation that creates a ready market forthem. George Miller of Fulton, Mich., is visiting old friends in Jasper. For the past year George has been teaching in Hendricks, Mirm., and he will go back there again to teach the coming year. He will attend school at Valparaiso this summer. I Mrs. B. Forsythe was called to New Philadelphia, Ohio, last week by the dangerous illness of her sister, Miss Susan Smith," and whose death occured Saturday from consumption. Mr. Forsythe went to Ohio Monday to attend the funeral. 'jEo-P. Honan, U. M. Baughman, «T. F. Major, Lucius Strong, Lee E. Glazebrook, L. H. Myers, G. O. Stembel, B. F. Funk, J. A. Washburn and F. E. Babcock of this county attended the congressional convention at Monticello last Saturday. It is said that one of the defeated candidates for (in) justice before the republican township convention took his defeat very hard. Something is liable to drop any time and when it does there will be a nasty scandal in republican officialdom unearthed. Application was made Saturday for the admission of Benjamin BL Sharp of Wheatfield, to the Longcliff asylum. The old gentleman is 74 years of age, and has made his home with his son-in-law, Mark Knapp, of Wheatfield. He was adjudged insane May 29. The twentieth annual commencement exercises of the Rensselaer High School were held at Ellis opera house Thursday evening and, as usual, were largely attended. The graduates acquitted themselves with becoming dignity, reflecting credit upon themselves and their instructors. Our space is too limited to enter into an extended write-up of the exercises.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, June 7, 1902.

CAPT. GUTHRIE NOMINATED.

Democrats of the Tenth Name Their Congressional Candidate. U William Guthrie, Jof Monticello, was named aslrthe Democratic standard best6r by the Tenth district gjrtfenvention which met there Saturday afternoon. The convention was largely attended by prominent Democrats from all over the district and its proceedings were marked by much enthusiam. convention was called to order by Kirby Risk, of Lafayette, who acted instead of chairman Simms, who was unable to be present. Hon. E. P. Honan, of Rensselaer, was made chairman, and J. P. Simons, of the White County Democrat, secretary, with all other democratic editors present as assistants. On assuming the chair Mr. Honan made one of his characteristic speeches, creating much enthusiasm among the delegates and spectators. The following committies were then named: On Resolutions: Sutherland, of Laporte; Blackstock, Tippecanoe; Davis, of Newton; Glazebrook, of Jasper; Bozarth, of Porter; O’Connor, of Benton and Marvin, of White. On Credentials: Strong, of Jasper; Braeder, of Tippecanoe; Wilkinson, of Newton; Spencer, of White; Spooner, of Porter and Bull, of Laporte. While the committees were preparing their reports the convention was favored with an address from Hon. Albert Schoonover, of Attica, Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State. The Committee on credentials then reported all counties represented and no contests, and the resolutions committee reported the following, which were unanimously adopted: 1. We, the delegates to the Democratic Convention of the 10th congressional district of the State of Indiana in convention assembled, do hereby reaffirm our unqualified allegience to all the principles of democratic government as set forth in our National and State Constitutions and in the Declaration of Independence. * 2. We reiterate the principles of Democracy in regard to the tariff, and declare that the present republican!! tariff is a burden upon the people that should be adjusted in th; interests of the masses, and we view with satisfaction the growth of popular sentiment in that direction. 3 We are opposed to all illegal Combinations of capital that tend to oppress the people either by increasing the rest of the necessaries of life, or in any way infringinz on their rights, or that tend to prevent honest competition in business. We favor just and liberal pensions for all our soldiers that have been disabled in tbeir country's service, and for their widows and orphans. 5. We believe that the right of selfgovernment within a reasonable time should be guaranteed to the inhabitants of the Islands of the Philippines. On the call for nominations Nelson J. Bozarth, of Laporte, in a neat little speech presented the name of Capt. William Guthrie, of Monticello, who was at once made the unanimous choice of the convention. The chair then appointed N. J. Bozarth, of Porter, Leroy Armstrong and Kirby Risk, ©f Tippecanoe, F. P. Davis, of Newton, and Geo. F. Marvin, of White, to notify Captain Guthrie of his nomination. While waiting for their return the convention was favored with a stirring address by W. R Sutherland, of Laporte. On being conducted to the stage Capt Guthrie in a few well chosen words thanked the convention for the honor conferred upon him, and stated that while the nomination was unsought and unexpected on his part he deemed it bis duty as a loyal American citizen to submit to his party’s demands, and pledged his untiring efforts during the coming campaign. Among some of the most salient points of his address were the following: "I would rather be right and be defeated than be wrong and be elected. “1 believe in the coronation of the people and not in the coronation of kings. “I believe in the birth of republics instead cf the establishment of empires. "I would rather go into this district standing for the amelioration and the liberty of man, woman and child and for the rights of the farmer, the mechanic, the wageworker and laborer of the district and be defeated, than to be elected and champion the selfish cause of trusts and combines, cruel aggressors, and the destruction of struggling republics. “I believe in a people's government,

Prominent Young Ladies of Jasper County.

MISS MYRTLE BRINGLE, of Newton Township.

such as Jefferson contemplated, consisting of the three departments—the legislative, executive and judicial, acting in its own sphere,' instead of an administration such as we now have, that is all executive. "The life of the spirit of our forefathers of 76 and the sacred teachings of the Declaration, the Constitution and our flag is more sacred to the American people and to civilization than the life of the republican party.” In the course of bis address he paid a most fitting and eloquent tribute to Ex-Senator David Turpie and Dr. W. S, Haymond, both of whom were former residents of Monticello and ably represented this district and state in congress. Captain Guthrie is quite well and favorably known in Rensselaer, having twice delivered addreses in our city—t bsee years ago the Decoration day address and two years ago a campaign address. On both these occasions he made a most favorable impression on our people, and we believe he will receive a good vote in Jasper.

AFTER THE BICYCLE RIDERS.

“The city officials have begun a determined crusade against the riding of bicycles on the sidewalk. All offenders, whether boy or girl, man or woman, will be prosecuted without reference to age or social standing. Unless you are willing to appear in the police court and pay a fine, keep off the sidewalks when riding a bicycle. The above, we are sorry to say, is not a local item, but is copied from the Monticello Journal. Perhaps, when some one in Rensselaer is maimed or killed, the universal practice of bicycle riders using the sidewalks—no matter how good the condition of the streets —some action will be taken to put a stop to this dangerous practice. Only last Friday a 16-year-old boy run into Thomas Crockett, who was walking along on the sidewalk in front of the court house, and threw him down with considerable force. Fortunatelj’ Mr. Crockett was not seriously injured, but his leg was quite lame where the wheel struck him. The boys are not so much to blame for indulging in this practice when they see so many of the older people of the city doing the same thing. To what a dangerous point the practice has reached is evidenced by the above injury to Mr. Crockett. That anyone would think of riding h wheel on the walks about the public square upon a day like last Friday, when so many people were in town and the sidewalks were filled with pedestrians, ought to show conclusively that it is high time to set dowh on the practice altogether.

BIRTH OF OLD GLORY.

Albert J. Gutheridge Post No. 488, G. A. R., having received orders from the department Com., G. A. R,, to commemorate the birth of Old Glory by decorating their homes on Saturday, June 14, 1902, would respectfully request that all citizens of Rensselaer and vicinity assist in honoring this emblem of liberty and equal rights by decorating their homes on this occasion. T. F. Clark, Com. Estrayed: From my farm 8 miles north of Rensselaer, about four Weeks ago, one black steer, 2 years old, dehorned. Any information should be addressed to Anton Trulley, Rensselaer, R-R-2.

(Number 4.)

COUNTERFEITERS IN NEWTON.

Two Young Men Arrested Near Bogus Island for flaking Spurious Coin. 'jTwo young men, Oscar Forensen and Mearl, were arrested in Newton county, northwest of Bogus island, for counterfeiting last Friday morning by a U. S. Marshal from Indianapolis. They were making dollars, halves and quarters, and the officers got the entire stock, including the dies, which had been made in Chicago. Lit seems that secret service men had been on to this little deal of the boys from the beginning, and as soon as a few dollars had been turned out they were in the law’s clutches. Sorensen was the active man in the business and Mearl in all probability was a mere tool, it is said.

Frank Hanley has been engaged to deliver the address at the commencement exercises at Fountain Park next Wednesday in place of Fred Landis, who overdid himself in his Decoratien day address and has since been under a doctor’s care. Arrangements have been made by the agricultural department of Purdue University to entertain the farmers of Indiana on June 18 and 19, and show them over the farm and give them a practical demonstration of what is being done at the University for the benefit of the farmer. One fare for the round trip has been granted by the railroads and it is expected that there will be quite a large attendance of progressive farmers of the state who desire to to see and profit by the agricultural experiments conducted at this institution. Lawrence Eberle, a graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s seminary, at Cincinnati, 0., also of St. Joseph’s college at Rensselaer, said his first mass Sunday morning in St Charles Catholic church at Peru, and the event was elaborately celebrated. In the ceremonies Rev. Charles Guendling of Lafayette officiated as arch priest; Father Mark Hammberger, C. P. P. 8., of Rensselaer, deacon; Father Nicholas Welsh, C. P' P. S., of Rensselaer, subdeacon, and Seminarian Taggart of Ohio, master of ceremonies. Two eloquent sermons were delivered, the English by Rev. Charles Guendling and the German by Rev. Eugene Grimm of Rensselaer. Fred Brown, the young high school student, whose skill in the athletic line enabled Rensselaer to carry away the field day trophies at the recent meet at Monticello, was arrested Thursday morning and arraigned before Esq. Troxell for assault and battery upon the person of Bert Rhoades, a youug law student in Ferguson & Wilstm’s office. The trouble is alleged to have grown out of the attentions which each were paying to a popular young lady of Rensselaer. Rhoades was on his way to the lady’s home to take her to some social function and Brown waylaid him and assaulted him, blacking one eye and bruising up his face considerably. Brown plead guilty and was fined $5 and costs, but the squire remitted $3 of the fine, so that the total amouut which he paid was $11.05. Owing to prominence of all parties concerned the affair created a tremendous sensation.

Vol. V. No. 9

CO. M’S FIRST ENGAGEMENT.

Several of the Militia Boys Mix Up With Nubbin Ridge’s Awkward Squad, and —I I ?-??!! | What is characterized in the slang parlance of the civilian as “Company M’s First Engagement,” occurred here in the rear of saloon row Tuesday evening, between six and seven o’clock. Of course Co. M , nor the members of the same as a whole are in no way responsible for the acts of a few members when not on duty, and in dubbing the engagement that of Co. M., is not intended by those doing so as casting any reflections on the company, being used merely in good natured banter by reason of all the town boys mixed up in the affair happening to be members of the local militia company.fi Some six or seven veterans of the company had been discussing during the afternoon the battles fought for places at the black walnut counters at Indianapolis recently, it is said, and the discussion called for frequent potations along the levee. In some manner, which has not been made very clear to the public, the whole crowd got into a rumpus in which quite a number of members of Nubbin Ridge’s awkward squad of civilians got mixed up with the trained soldiers of Co., M. One of the former, who evidently didn’t know the rudiments of military tactics but was quite likely an offspring of some hardy old Boer, laid out about all the trained soldiers before a well directed blow from some reinforcements placed him hors de combat. Josiah Davison, from the country, went back in the alley to get some party to go home, it is said, when he received a rap or two that raised his ire and he laid about him right and left. Finally a brick-bat laid him out. He was taken into Duvall’s livery barn and while Dr. English was dressing his wounds, one of the crowd, alleged to have been Bill Woodworth, ran in and struck him three times with a cast-iron buggy wrench, cutting his head up badly. Josiah, while in no way mixed up with the original trouble and who is a quiet, sober and industrious citizen, seems to have suffered the worst in wounds of an y of the crowd, and his head is covered with bandages. The rest of the participants, of whom there were all told about a dozen escaped, with minor bruises. Taken all in all it was one of the worst and most disgraceful fracases that ever occurred in Rensselaer* and the fines and costs which the participants are being called on to fork over is small compensation for such hideous brawls. At this writing three arrests have been made and fines administered as follows: Will Woodworth, $5 and costs — sl3 all told—on plea of guilty. Josiah Davisson, $1 and costs—sß.9o all told—on plea of guilty. Rather severe for one who entered merely to restore peace. True Woodworth another peacemaker—trial not had at this time. All the others will be gathered in, it is aaid, and until such time we refrain from mentioning names of those alleged to have been mixed up in the affair.

BIRTHS. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sheffer of Parr, last Sunday. FARM FOR SALE. 214 acre farm. 4 miles from Rensselaer, within 1 mile of gravel road, good bouse, large barn, cribs, sheds, etc., 3 wells, wind-pump, farm well tiled and well fenced, if sold soon SSB per acre will buy it, John B. Martin. Pleasant Ridge, Ind. TRINITY rt. E. CHURCH. During the time that our church is closed for repairs our Sunday school and morning preaching service will be held in the east court room. Other services will be held in the Missionary Baptist church. C. D. Royce, Pastor. Stop* the Cough and Works off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure • cold in one day, No cure, no pay. Price, cent*.