Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1902 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

CORONER INVESTIGATING.

Rencselaer Woman Die* In Chicago hospital Under Suspicious Circumstances. The wife of Alfred Moore, who resides on the Dr. Alter farm, just east of Rensselaer, was taken to Chicago a few weeks ago for surgical treatment and was operated on at the Presbyterian hospital, about August 20. She was getting along nicely, we understand, from the operation, but on Tuesday night, August 26, suddenly died and the remains were taken to her old home at Hoopeston, 111., for interment. It now develops, accoiding to the Chicago papers, that probably the wrong medicine, no doubt poison, was given to Mrs. Moore and another lady by the nurse in charge, and both died. The coroner is investigating the matter, and the hospital people seem to be trying to keep the facts as 'dark as possible, Dr. Graham, chief physician, being quoted as saying that the manner of their death was none of the public’s business; that the board of health had issued burial permits, the women had been hurried and there was no law in Illinois to make him order a disinterment for a post-mortem to determine the cause of their death. The nurse, Miss Emily Etheridge, admitted to the coroner, that she gave Mrs. Moore 2 one grain strychnine tablets, in the belief that she was giving her one-thir-tieth grain tablets.

AND THE HORSE CAME BACK.

“jCPeter Hordeman thought that his horse and buggy had been stolen from the Catholic college grounds Sunday evening, and telephone wires were kept hot Monday iu the efforts to locate it, besides cards being gotten out aud sent broadcast over the couutry giving a description of the missing rig. Tuesday it was returned to him unharmed. It was found Monday morning near the John Warren farm in Newton tp , about 7 miles west of Rensselaer, standing by a telephone pole, one of the front wheels of the buggy having caught the pole and stopped the horse. Not a thing was damaged, aud it is now thought the horse got loose and wandered awayg; Sheriff Hardy learned of its having been found Tuesday and drove out and brought it to town. The rig was worth S3OO, and Peter was tickled almost to death to get it back ail right.

DIES IN THE KLONDIKE.

'Miss Katie Robertson, formerly of this city, who went to Dawson City, Yukon Ter., four years ago with her brother Andrew J., Robertson and sister, died at the home of another sister, Mrs. Ella Ilume, at White Horse, Yukon, August 5. She hnd been sick in the hospital at Dawson City nearly all winter, and had partially recovered and started to return here. When arriving at White Horse, abont 500 miles this Bide of Daweon, where her married sister resided, she suffered a relapse and only lived a short time. Miss Robertson finished her schooling in Rensselaer and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of her early death in far away Yukon.

JORDAN TP., ROAD CASE.

In the case of the state vs. George Besse of Remington, for blockading a certain road that runs through defendant’s farm in Jordan tp., Squire Troxell found Mr. Besse guilty as charged and fined him $5 and costs. The costs, owing to the great number of witnesses summoned, were very heavy, amounting to about $75. Mr. B esse will appeal the case to the circuit court, it is said.

NOTICE. Having sold our wagon and implement business in Rensselaer and desiring to get all our accounts stteightened up as soon as possible, we request all persons indebted to ui on aocount to call and settle the same before Oct. 1, 1902. Remember, also, that all notes due us not paid promptly when due, draw 8 per cent, interest from date. Renicker Bros. Atopa tha Cough and Worka off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price. 96 cent*.

DR. MOORE, Specialist, PRIVATE DISEASES, HBMORHORDB, Office First Stairs West of Store. Phone a S >- RENSSELAER, IND.

INJUNCTION DENIED.

Judge Thompson Refuses Restraining Order lit Newton County Court House Case. The attorneys completed their argument in the Newton county court house injunction case Friday afternoon, and the court announced that he would render his decision at 7 o’clock that evening. At the appointed hour about all the attorneys in Rensselaer and quite a number of citizens were in the Gourt room to hear the decision, as the matters presented in the application for a restraining order, together with the prominent legal talent on both sides, made it a case of unusual interest and one to tax the legal knowledge of the most able jurists. The opinion was quite an exhaustive one and covered every phase of the case, and those who listened to it were impressed with its sound logic and the intelligent legal reasoning advanced by the court in denying the restraining order. It was a case that only a court with long experience and well versed in law would have been able to handle intelligently. The court held that the statement of facts contained iu the complaint were not sufficient to warrant the granting of a restraining order, and cited numerous authorities in support thereof. As to the constitutionality of the court house removal act itself, the court was of the opinion that the law was good, except sections 17 and 18, which were mere surplussage, aud cut no figure with the law as a whole. He held that the alleged changing or alterations in the plans aud specifications cut no figure, whatever; that the commissioners had a legal right to make any changes therein they saw fit, either before or after the letting of contract, etc. He held that the act itself provided for appeal from any order of the county commissioners by any taxpayer; that no appeal from the order for removal of the couuty seat to Goodland having been taken, or from the other orders relating thereto, aud the petitioner was now barred, aud the couuty seat was now legally located at Goodland ■Rud was but occupying temporary quarters at Kentlaud. Mr. Harris, for ttie “injunctor,”, said that as he understood the law there was no appeal from the court’s decision, and it only remains for those opposing removal to begin direct action in the Newton circuit court which court does not convene until next month. Iu the meantime it will probably be the plan of the Goodland people, iu the event the contract is let for the court house this week, to have the contractor get as much work done aud as much material on the ground as possible before the convening of court, thereby requiring the aiiti-removalists to put up a mighty good bond to indemnify the contractor for damages. Later: Five bids, ranging from $40,875 to $52,000, were tiled for the construction of the court house at Goodland. Rush <fc Warren of this city, had in a bid of $44,750. Notice was served on the bidders that they were bidding for trouble. The commissioners considered the lowest bid, that of E. Danner of Kokomo, but the county council refused to make any appropriation for a new court house, therefore Danner’s bid was rejected and the commissioners adjourned. This move no doubt meaDS more trouble and lots of it before Goodland gets a new court house. I have three good work mares for sale, two them are good brood mares. A. G. W. Farmer, Sharon, Ind.

CHICAGO EXCURSION, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14.

Train Schedule. Fare Moutioello 8:02 a.m. M.OO Monon 8:20 “ 1.00 Lee 8:30 “ 1 .-00 McCoyaburg.... 8:35 “ 1.00 Pleasant Ridge 8:40 “ 75 Reutwelaer 8:18 ** 78 Surrey..., 8:57 “ 75 Parr.... 9:02 “ 75 Fair Oaka 9:09 ** 75 Rose Lawn 9:20 “ 75 Thayer 9:25 *• 75 Shelby .. 9:28 75 Lowell.. 9:42 “ 50 Ar. Chicago 11:30 “ Returning, train will leave Chicago at

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, September 6, 1902.

BIG MEETING OF FORESTERS.

The Catholic Order of Foresters had a big meeting at St. Joseph’s College grounds last Sunday. A special train was run down from Chicago, bringing about 600 people from Chicago, Hammond and qther points along the line. A great many also came from the south and drove over from Remington, Kentland and other points. Among the more distinguished people present who delivered addresses were T. B. Theile, High Secretary, Chicago; J. F. Scanlon, Past High Chief, Chicago; T. J. Johnson, Chief Attorney, Chicago; T. J. McNerny, State Chief Ranger of Illinois; F. F. Schmidt, business manager of the High Court, Chicago, and others. The address of Welcome was ably delivered by Rey. Benedict Boebner, President of St. Joseph's College. The exalted degree was conferred on eight candidates by J. F. Mehren and his initiating team from Chicago. State Chief Ranger E. P. Honan was chairman of the meeting iu the grove. There was a match game of ball by the clubs of St. Joseph’s, the score being 6 to 7. The catholic ladies served meals for the assemblage and about SSOO was cleared by the various stands and from the meals served, which is to go to the benefit of the parochial school and the local Court of Foresters. Both the college and grounds were thrown open to the visitors and a very agreeable time is reported.

CUPID’S WORK.

Mr. Phillip J. Lagen and Miss Carrie Randle, daughter of Nelson Randle of this city, were married Saturday evening at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev Cochran of the F. W. Baptist church. The marriage was something iu the nature of a surprise to the friends of the young couple, and Mrs. Dolly Randle, sister-in-law of the bride, was the only witness. The groom is a brother of F. C. Lagen, proprietor of the Rensselaer laundry, and is employed iu the laundry. Two more weddings occurred Tuesday night, the contracting parties being Mr. Gilbert .Wright, a blacksmith employed in Kohler’s shop, and Miss Marie Kohler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kohler. The marriage took place at the home of Rev. Cochran, the officiating clergyman. Tl e young couple, it is said, intend to locate elsowhere than Rensselaer. The other marriage was that of Miss Joeva Green of this city, and Dr. Clarence L. Hill, a dentist of Valparaiso, Rev. Royse officating. They will reside at Valparaiso.

BATES’ ROMANCE.

Wilson, Kan., September 5. The engagement of Miss Blanche Himes, a daughter of S. P. Himes, a merchant of this city, and Lieutenant Bates Tucker, of the United States army, is announced, and the wedding is to take place in January. During the rush of United States troops the Philippines at the outbreak of the war Tucker, who hails from Soult Ste. Marie, Micb., was a private in a Michigan volunteer regiment. While passing through Wilson the soldiers were greeted at the depot by a crowd of fair Kansas maids. Tucker dropped his card out of the car window, and it was picked up by Miss Himes, who wrote to Tucker at Manilla. The correspondence thus begun was kept up, and on his return to the States Tucker stopped to visit his newfound sweetheart. Tucker, after receiving his discharge from the volunteer army, was appointed a Second Lieutenant in the regular army.

1,000 yards ginghams, worth 6 to 7c per yard, 5o a yard at LaRue’s Closing Out Bale. New Lumber Yard In Rensselaer, Whore you can get all kinds of Lumber,' Lime, Hair, Brick, Cement and Plaster; also the celebrated alabastacent Wall Plaster. I solicit a share of your trnde at my old stand. Respectfully, Hiram Day.

COUNTY INSTITUTE.

The Largest and Best Ever Held In Jasper County. It is the universal opinion of the teachers of Jasper county, that the Institute just closed, has been the most successful one in the history of the county meetings. The teachers did not make it necessary to have stories told to awaken them but the subjects were presented in so forcible a manner that all gave voluntary attention. They were not alone entertained—they were instructed. The instructors were Profs. Halleck and Holland, of Louisville, Ky. andEichorn, of Bluff ton, Ind. Prof. Halleck is beyond doubt the ablest instructor that ever did Institute work in this county. Quite a number of citizens of the town were in attendance at his lectures on “Psychology," and the number was constantly increasing, but unfortunately he was compelled to returned home Thursday morning, in compliance to an urgent call by telegraph. The county superintendent was fortunate, however, in securing in his stead Prof. Jonathan Rigdon, President of the Danville Normal Schools, for the balance of the week. Tlie ability of Profs< Holland and Eichorn in their chosen fields of labor, the former on “Literature” and the latter on “Music,” is so well aud favorably known in this locality that the presentation of their subjects need no comment. Suffice it to say, as usual they did not fail to please and instruct. With the exception of Monday evening, the teachers were entertained by the management. The reception given by County Superintendent Hamilton at the court house on Tuesday evening, was highly enjoyed by all. A novel feature of the evening was the adoption of some resolutions, one of which attached a severe penalty to anyone leaving the court house without being able to call byname every teacher in attendance during the evening. Wednesday evening, a very lacge number of citizens added their presence with the teachers at the M. E. church to listen to the lecture of Prof. Halleck, on “Modern Culture.” It is hardly worth while to say that all were pleased with the lecture The last of the evening lectures was given by Prof. Holland, at the M. E. church, Thursday evenjjag. The number of teachers enrolled was 151—57 gentlemen and 94 ladies. %*

TIPPECANOE POWER PLANS.

Charles Meeker, of Lafayette, was in the city today. Mr. Meeker stated that within a mouth as soon as the river falls to low water stage an expert engineer will come on from New York and examine into the merits of the Horseshoe Bend power scheme. If his estimate of the power available agrees within 10 per cent of the first estimate, the work of constucting the dam will begin. If the plant is constucted the electricity generated will be transmitted to Delphi, Lafayette. Monticello and other nearby towns for power and light purposes and will also furnish power for the proposed electric line down the old Wabash canal.— Monticello Journal.

Corn cutter’s supplies at Lee’s Hardware at McCoysburg. Fresh car load of salt just received at 68c per barrel, best quality, won’t get hard in barrel, at LaRue’s Closing Out Sale. For Fruit trees, call on S. E. Yeoman, who represents the Hooker & Wyman nurseries of Rochester, N. Y. Every Saturday and evenings at D. M. Worland’s carriage store, east side of public square. ts. Marion I Adams is agent for the Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Co , of Jasper, Benton and White counties. Insurance now in force over $1,000,000. Farmers desirjmg policies iu this company should call upon or address him at Rensselaer, Ind. ts.

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

Items of Interest (lathered in the Offices and Corridors of the County Capitol. Unloaned school funds on hand Sept. 1, $1,470. —o — Marriage licenses issued: August 30, Joseph I. Burns to Sarah Smith. August 30, Frunk Holser to Ida Castor. August 30, Philip J. Lagen to Caroline B. Randle. Sept. 2, Clarence L. Hill to Joeva Green. Sept. 2, Gilbert Wright to Marie Kohler. Sept. 3, William H. Wilcox to Georgiana Cover. —o — New suits filed: No. 6368. John Gaffey vs. Richard Butler; action for damages alleged to have been caused to plaintiff’s crops by reason of defendant cronstructing certain da ms across a certain ravine or natural waterway, causing the water to back up on said plaintiff’s pasture, meadow and crop land to the damage of SSOO. Defendant ist-the owner of the said land and plaintiff is the tenant thereon. No. 6369. James H. Chapman vs. Joseph S. Chadoin et al; action for restraining order to prevent sale or removal of personal property covered by chattel mortgage. —o — Tuesday was the day for the county council to meet, but there were two vacancies in the council —Dr. Washburn aud C. T. Denham—and not enough of the old members got in to make a quorum. By presistent use of the telephone the absent members were got in Wednesday, and Walter Porter of Jordan tp., find John Martindale of Newton tp., were appointed to fill the vacancies. Owing to the delay in getting to work, the council did not finish its labors until yesterday morning. But little changes were made from the published estimates. The tax levy for county purposes was fixed at 50lj cents on the hundred dollars, against last year.

—o — The grand and petit jurors for the September term of court, which convenes Monday, were drawn Tuesday. The names of the grand jurors are not made public but the following are the names of the petit jurors and their places of residence: Randolph Wrig'ht Newton tp. Janies W. Toyne Gillum Charles Oden ...Gillum William Hullier .Wheatfield J. F. Hardman..,. Rensselaer Georpe A. Chappell Remington W. C. Huston , Milroy Geo. F. Meyers Wulker Geo. H. Maines... Marion Stephen Brusnahan .’ Union John A. Knowlton Marion Chas. A. Beaver Milroy Phillip Stuppy Wheatfield John Manning....' Gillum James Lane Newton GeirgeCaster Milroy The grand jury is called for Monday, Sept. 8, at 10 a. m. and the petit jury for Monday, Sept. 15, at 11 r. m —o —*■ Commissioners’ court closed Wednesday evening. Following is a report in brief of the business done except allowance of claims, which will appear next week: Liquor licenses granted: James Bilile, Remington; Wm. Ballinger and Alfred Ponton, Kniman;Geo Ketchmark, Dunnville. 111 condemnation of Henry Gowland gravel pit, Gowland allowed $275 damages The Attica Bridge Co,, was awarded contract for 30 foot iron bridge in Keener, aud two small bridges in Carpenter at $1,247. Advertisement was ordered for a new bridge In Jordan, iflso for moving and placing bridge over Pinkamink, between Sec. 28 and 33. South Barkley gravel road matter was again continued. No contract was awarded for coal for heating plant. Ditches ordered established: Fred J. Saltwell et al; Ballinger Brown et al; Sophia Chilcote et al; Geo. W. Warren et al; Iroquois ditch. C. D. matter continued for publication. Ditch viewers appointed: W. W. Burns ot al ditch, A. J. Bellows, Ben Harris, Jamos Clowrey, reviewers, to meet Sept. 15. Sid-

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ney B. Holmes ditch, L. Strong M. H. Hemphill, J. M. Wasson, reviewers, to meet Sept. 15; S. B. Moffit et al, ditch in Jasper and Newton, John O'Connor, Geo. W. Casey and Wm. Cooper, to meet with Newton county viewers Sept. 15. C. J. Otis et al ditch, S. T. Comer, James McClanahan, Z. Swain, to meet Sept. 11. Advertisement ordered for letting contract for cut-off Carpenter’s creek. John W. Hutchinson et al ditch matter" continued and reviewers given until Oct. I to file report. Construction of approaches to bridge in Marion tp., awarded Thomas Florence'for $204. Petition of C. CURandle et al for gravel road in Hanging Grove tp., Sylvester Gray, Henry Grow appointed viewers to meet with Hugh Gamble, engineer, Sept. 15. W. R. Brown was appointed election inspector, East Precinct, Barkley tp; C. G. Spitler, Ist precinct, G. E. Murray, 3d precinct, James Babcock, 4th precinct, Marion tp.; C. ()„ Spencer, Keener tp.; Samuel Bowman, East preciuct, J. A. Lamborn, West precinct, Carpenter tp.: and F. M. Goff, North Union.

RE-ECHOES OF THE CARNIVAL.

PAY FOR THAT EDITORIAL. T he Rensselaer Street Fair was run as an annex to the Republican machine, and no advertisements were inserted in any paper not supporting Hanley. The Republican came in by advising the Newton county papers to "support the ticket.”— Review. ITS MORAL FEATURES SETTLED. Immoral features were conspicious only by their absence, and all in all the Knights are to be congratulated upon fiaving provided one of the cleanest and most entertaining street carnivals ever held in the state.—Wheatfield Telephone. A SWEETER NAME. ETC. Rensselaer had a street fair last week. They called it a “carnival,” and that may be a better name for it. But it was liberally patronized by gamblers and prostitutes, as Knox’s street fair was last year, so they were probably very similar in character.—Starke County Democrat. THINKS TWAS MISMANAGED. From all reports it seems as though the Rensselaer Carnival was a bum affair. There is no excuse for anything of this kind, a carnival if properly managed can be made a great benefit to a town but if otherwise they are very much of a nuisance.—Brook9ton Gazette.

BUT WHEN A LODGE DOES IT? A town that will license gamblers and then e» to rob the people of the community out of their hard-earned money may be a little bit better than the gamblers and theives. but it will require a powerful magnifying glass to discover the difference.—Morocco Courier, NO BENEFITS DERIVEp. The Fowler papers are using considerable space about the moral benefits to be derived from a street fair. There isn't any,—Oxford Tribnne. LET THE PUBLIC JUDGE. The Jasper County Democrat says the carnivul held in R ensselaer last w eek was rotten to the core. The Republican and Journal say it was a clean affair. We presume the the two reports are about like most such affairs, you can pay your money and take your choice.—Kentland Knterpnce. OPINIONS VARY. Some say the Rensselaer street carnival waa good, others say it was a great big snide, and there you are.—Morocco Courier. JOHN CARR ON CARNIVALS, The idea must not prevail that 1 am a reformer. I am just a Republican. 1 atn opposed to the importation to a lot of gamblers to fleece the farmer boys of the.r money under the protection of a lot of special constables selected by the street fair committee and paid for by the town board. I expect to be opposed to this sort of business and with the help of others hope to win out.—Fowler Leader. SEES ITS FINISH. The carnival craze continues to sweep over the state. The smaller cities and towns are being affected. There are mighty few' merchants in any of the places where carnivals have been held who would welcome another. Ard even the people cannot look back with Sny degree of pleasure to the entertainment and feel that they got full value for the money expended. The carnival is a fake that is likely to be short lived, just as the street fair had its short day. By and by the otd fashioned fair will hold the boards.—Valparaiso Messenger,

Doctors Could Not Help Her. •'I had kidney trouble for years,” writes Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton, Wash,, "and the doctors could not help me. 1 tried Foley'a Kidney Cure, and the very first dose gave me relief and lam now cured. I canuot sav too much for Foley’s Kidney Cure." Sold by A. F. Long. “HIGH QUALITY WINS.*’ We sold our first car of “BeaHur” Flour in niue weeks. Just received another car, 175 bbls. Try a sack and if not the best in this market, return it and get your money. $1,05 a sack at J. A. McFarland’s.

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