Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1903 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

THE COMMON COUNCIL. The city council met in regular session Monday. City Engineer J. 0. Thrawls tendered his resignation and the same was accepted with a vote of thanks for his past services. Mr. Thrawls took this step on account of old age, which made the work too hard for him. His successor has not yet been determined upon. Fred Phillips was appointed superintendent of the Makemself sewer improvement, with a salary of >2 per day for actual service. He is to confer with the sewer committee when • necessary. The treasurer’s report was approved. It shows the following batances on hand: Corporation fund, <890.63; road, >1326.60; water, >1747.09; light, >431.61; special additional, >2510.51; sinking fund, >365.75. The city treasurer reported the payment of a school bond of >5,006.25. The following bills were allowed: ROAD FUND. John Brown, hauling cinders 2 40 George McCarty, hauling cinders 2 10 All Fletcher, cleaning sidewalk 3 25 L. Watson, “ “ 2 45 Roy Thomas, work on alley 3 15 J. P. Simons, “ “ “ ... 60 Everett Huffman, work on ditch I 20 James Overton, hauling cinders 2 to CORPORATION FUND. Wm. Greenfield, assisting engineer.. . 75 Joseph Marshall, “ “ .3 00 J. C. Thrawls, city engineer 21 75 F. M. Abbott, marshal 45 00 S. B. Jenkins, firing for council meetings 2 70 Gutta Percha and Rubber Mfg. Co. smoke protectors 24 00 J. H. Chapman, salary 63 00 B. H. Dillon.. 40 00 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. Foltz, Spitler & Kurrie, insurance.... 57 75 Peter Giver, salary 31 45 Ira Smith work on line 5 25 White & Marion, supplies. .. 1 07 C. S. Chamberlain, salary 37 50 M. B. Austin, electric supplies 60 00 Jas. B. Clow & Co., electric supplies. 524 00 C. L. Thornton, salary 25 00 Donnelly Lumber Co , coal 200 00 Illinois Electric Co., supplies 75 97 Gen. Electric Co., supplies ... 10 25 J. H. Chapman, freight 102 47 Coen & Brady, coal 128 94 water fund. Conrad Hildebrand, salary 25 00 J. H. Chapman, interest and bond. .1568 91 VAN. RENSSELAER ST. IMP. FUND. J. 11. Chapman, bondsand interest.. .221 79 Another car load of Occident flour just received, bought before the advance, and we are selling it for a few days yet at 93c. Just as good as others sell for >l.lO to >1.20. Laßve Bros. The prevention of consumption is entirely a question of commencing: the proper treatment in time. Nothing is sc well adapttM to ward off fatal lung troubles as Foley’s Honey and Tar. Sold by A. F. Long A fine line of fancy cakes, best quality at Lsßue Bros. Strayed, or followed some one away, Dec. 13. a 9 months old shepherd dog, color dark brown, brindle foreparts. Anyone in possession of said property please leave at Kresler’s hitch barn in Rensselaer. C. F. Arnold, A Life At Stake. If you but knew the splendid merit of Foley’s Honey and Tar you would never be without it. A dose or two witl prevent an attack of pneumonia or la grippe. It may save your life. Sold by A. F. Long. We are selling Shetland floss at,7c or 4 skeins for 25c. Laßue Bros. 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 papers east—absolutely no red tape. Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand. W. B. Austin. A fresh car of salt at 75c per barrel at Laßue Bros. New Century Comfort. Millions are daily finding a world of comfort In Bucklen’a Arnica Salve. It kills pain from Burna, Scalds. Cuts and Bruises; conquers Ulcers and Fever Sores: cures Eruptions, Sult Rheum Boils and Felons; removes Corns and Warts. Best I’ile cure on earth. Only cents at A. F. Long's drug store. WOOD FOR SALL. »jti eords of green wood, delivered to i ny part of the city in cord lots or iiore. E. P. Honan. Stop Itl A neglected cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Don't take -chancea when Foley's Honey and Tar affords perfect security from serious effects of n cold. For sale by A. F. Long,

’'Kl™ DR. MOORE, Specialist, PRIVATE DIBBABBB, <*■ HBMORHORPB, Wlttbs'ix. Office First Stairs West of Fendig’s Drug Stpre. Phone a s i. RENSSELAER, IND.

Local and Personal. Corn 38c; oats, 27c. Wheat 60 cents; rye, 40 center Monticello has organized a new band. The postoffice at Gillam is to be discontinued. .Dave McConnehay is visiting relatives at Idaville this week. Mrs. John Ramey is dangerously sick with softening of the brain. SA son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Merritt of River street, last Monday. > Miss Mary Eger left for Denver, Colo., Wednesday to spend the winter. M. A. Ryan of Indianapolis was the guest of E. P. Honon last Monday. Ice men are putting up ice now averaging about 10 inches in thickness. <Charles Greenlee left this week for Ada, I. T., where he will reside in the future.. -.Miss Fern Nelson of this city, was recently married to Merritt Huchler of Lafayette. A. Stoner is at Catlin, 111., this week acting as expert judge in a poultry and pet stock show. New subscribers to The Democrat this week by postoffices: Rennselaer, 2; Gifford, 1; Surrey, 1; Remington, 1. Wanted: —A good farm hand, married or single, house ready to move into; good wages paid. Inquire at this office. Three more cars of hard coal arrived iu Rensselaer the first of the week. Donnelly Lumber Co., received two of the three cars. ’■kjesse E. Wilson, state representative from this district, has been appointed on the committees on military affairs, engrossed bills, and legislative arpp'iTtionment. Dan Waymire, who has been confined to the bouse with rheumatism for several months, comes up town about every day now, but he has to navigate on crutches. * Revs. Cochran and Ferguson and John Rush and Marion I. Adams returned Monday from attending the White county Free Baptist quarterly meeting at Brookston. X J. R. Hazen and family of Jordan tp., left Tuesday for their new home in Jennings countyl They take with tnem the best wishes of a host of old neighbors and friends. The Democrat this week publishes ten of tho. thirteen township trustees’ reports in this county, the six democratic trustees and four of the seven republican trustees. Mrs. Logan Wood of Parr, was operated on by Drs. Washburn and h Chicago surgeon Thursday for an ailment of long standing, at the Comer House, where she is staying temporarily. For Sale: Hardware and furniture stock, town 1200, good farming community, best location, only one other hardware; $1,900 cash. Splendid opportunity. Address, Box 51, Moiticco, Ind. Mr. and Mrs Enos Timmons returned to their homo in Plymouth Monday, after a few days visit with friends in and about Rensselaer. Mr. Timmons is well pleased with Marsh dl county. Ira \ ictor Hayes, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayes, of South River street, died Saturday morning. 'The in neral was held from the residence Sunday at 2 p. tn., Rev. T. A. H ill conducting the services. Au alarm of tire called out the fire company in the cold Sunday night about 9 o'clock. The fire proved to bo only a burning chimney at Mrs. O’Mera’s residence on South Weston street. No damage was done.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, January 17, 1903.

Do you read The Democrat? An armful of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office. Luther Wartena and James Meads of Hammond, are visiting friends and relatives here. House and two lots, on desirable corner for sale cheap; easy payments. Call on E. P. Honan. Ross Goble is back at his old place behind the counters in the dry goods department at the Chicago Bargain Store, still a little shaky, though. A dog case from near Surrey occupied the attention of Squire Troxell’s court Tuesday.afternoon. It seems that Ed Gilmore shot a dog belonging to Charles Parks, and Parks had him arrested for the killing. court reserved his decision until to-day. at 4p. m., William E. E. ToWers of Rensselaer, and Miriam S. Baker, a daughter of Chas. Baker residing six miles south of Rensselaer, in Jordan tp., were united in marriage at the Christtian parsonage by Rev. T. A. Hall. They will reside in Rensselaer. A series of special meetings began at the F. W. Baptist church Wednesday evening and will continue indefinitely. The pastor, Rev. Cochran, will have the assistance of Rev. W. E. Meads, a former pastor. Everybody is cordially invited to come out to these meetings. '{JSunday was the wildest day of winter thus far, and the mercury hung about zero all day. Monday morning it stood 2° below zero; Tuesday was a few degrees warmer, and Wednesday and Thursday the cold had abated so much that it thawed quite a little in the sun. The loan business of our local attorneys, Baughman & Williams, has extended to White and Pulaski counties, and they have this week closed up loans aggregating $12,000 in those counties. The fact that “money is getting tighter” has not yet affected the interest rates of tfieir companies. KMr. and Mrs. Wm. Washburn left Monday night for Midfcni, Fla., where they expect to remain until about March Ist. D. H. Yeoman had already secured furnished rooms for them and they will keep house during their stay. They expect to make a short visit to Cuba before ingThe junior editor of the Wheatfield Telephone succeeded in getting an appointment on a committee clerkship in the legislature. The'* posish” probably pays abdut $3 per day. The “Telephony’’ will be under the arrangement of the senior editor, who lor the past year has kept pretty well in the background. "L-William P. Chalfant of Oquawka, 111., a graduate of Monmouth College. Chicago College of Law and the Valparaiso Law School, has bought Moses Leopold's law practice and library and leased the office Mr. Leopold occupied, and permanently located here for the practice of law. Mr. Leopold expects to locate somewhere in the west next spring. A Whitney, who had charge of T. M Hibler’s big farm in Milroy tp,. for the past throe years, has moved to South Harvey. 111., where ho will have charge of a new race track that is being put in there. <Mr. Hibler has hired Mark Sommers to live on the farm and work for him, and will stay here himself and manege l!h> farm the coming year. His family will remain in Jo iet for the present. Alfred Anderson, ccmmoidy known as “Whiskey” Anderson, died nt his home near the depot last Friday from a kidney and stomach trouble, caused no doubt from the excessive use of al •hoi.c drink, lie was born iu Sht.l 11 about 38 years ago, mid leaves a wife abd three children. Tin funeral was held Sunday at 10:30 a. in., from the house, Rev. T. A. Hall conducting the fmrvjces, and interment made in Weston cemetery.

<The total real and personal I taxes on each SIOO valuation for the year 1903 and now due and payable (first installment) on or before the second Monday in May, is as follows: Hanging Grove, $1.81; Gillam, $1.96; Walker, $1.88; Barkley, $1.27; Rensselaer, $2.46; Marion, $2.57; Jordan, $1.80; Newton, $1.82; Keener, (“Honest Abe’s” township) $2.86; Kankakee, $1.67; Wheatfield, $1.83; Town of Wheatfield, $1.90; Carpenter, sl.92; Town of Remington, $1.70; Milroy, $2.12; Union, $2.05. W. C. Babcock, F. E. Babcock, Bert Goff, C. E. Mills, C. D. Newels, W. H. Beam A. S. Laßue, A. C. Woodworth, N. H. Warner, W. A. Huff, C. W. Duvall. H. J. Bartoo, Chas. Robinson, T. W. Haus, L. H. Hamilton, P. W. Clark, J. L. Smith, J. W. Childers, and Mrs. Matie Hopkins, Mrs. Anna Tuteur and Mrs. Grace Pumphrey, of the local lodge of Rathbone Sisters, went to Chalmers Tuesday afternoon to institute a new lodge at that place, returning Wednesday morning. The new lodge starts off with about 35 members. Mrs. Eliza White died at the home of her sister Mrs. John White, in Francesville, last Saturday, aged almost 77 years. She had been called to Francesville by the sickness of her sister some two weeks previous, and was taken sick a few days after arriving there and gradually grew worse until her death. The remains were brought here Sunday and funeral services were held at the M. E. church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Royce. Interment in Weston cemetery. Deceased leaves a sister, two brothers and one son, Bruce White of this city, with whom she had lived for several years.

WEEK OF PRAYER.

Next week the members of the Christian church will hold a series of cottage prayer meetings, preparatory to their revival meeting, which begins Sunday, Jan. The meeting places and leaders will be as follows: Monday evening, Mr. W. S. Park's home; Leader. Mr W. S. Day. Tuesday evening. Mr.> J. H. Cox's home; Leader. Rev.J. L. Brady. Wednesday evening, at the church; Leader. Dr. 1. I’. Washburn. Thursday evening, Mr. John English's home; Leader. Mr. W. Coen. Friday evening. Mr. Ed Hopkins' home, Leader. Mrs. T. A. Hall. Every member of the church should make an effort to attend these meetings, especially the one in the part of town where they reside. Meetings begin at 7

T. A. HaLL,

o’clock.

W. R. C. INSTALLATION.

Owing to the recent illness of president-elect the annual installation of officers of Corps 39 was deferred until Monday evening last. This is the first time the chair has been tilled by any other than a soldier's wife. This time a soldier’s daughter fills the chair, which shows the good sense and progressive spirit of the W. R. C. Mrs Blue, the retiring president, has tilled the chair with credit to herself and Corps 39. The following were the officers installed: President, Ada Horton; S. V., Jennie Clark; .I. V.. Maggie Colvert; Secretary, Ella Hopkins; Treasurer. Nina Irwin; Chaplain, Loueila Childers; Con.. Caddie McCord; Guard, Inez Nichols; Asst. Con., Hester Hoyes; Ist Guard, Mary Peyton; Color Bearers, Emma Amsler. Matilda HempLill. Belle Pumphrey, Elizabeth powers. Patriotic Instructors, Nellie Hopkins; Musician; Miss Kate Shields.

DR. ANNA FRANCIS,

. OSTEOPATHIC * ' PHYSIC 1 A N Rensselaer. - Indiana. < Hiice over Harris' Bank; hours 9-12 a. tn, 1-4:30 p. in. Some of the Difetitscs we treat: Diseases of Stomach and Bowels, Muscular ami Nervous Disorders, Liver and Kidney disturbances, Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nosh ami Thront, Diseases of Women ami Children. Consultatiou cheerfully given free.

THE POOR FARM SCANDAL.

Superintendent Alleged To Be £I,OOO Short. — Pays Up and Will Vacate the Farm February Ist. The prolonged session of “Honest Abe” last week was, in a great measure, due to his “investigating” the poor farm management. An inkling to what was going on came to our ears before The Democrat was issued last week, but there was nothing on which to base a report, therefor nothing was published. Abe made no record whatever in the matter and information we have gained is principally heresay. However, he has since paid into the county treasury SI,OOO in settlement of this alleged shortage. The stories told are in the main exaggerated, no doubt, but it is alleged that Clark sold grain, stock, butter, eggs and produce from-the farm and failed to’turn over the proceeds. It is said that exposure started over three head of cattle sold to Granville Moody. Moody asked Treasurer Parkison if Clark had turned in the money, and as he had not, other investigations were made and a shortage variously stated from SI,OOO to sl,300 is alleged to have been found. Clark was' given until the next day, Saturday, to fix the matter up, which he did, and he will vacate the farm Feb. 1.

The above is a pretty accurate report of the charges that are being made. The Democrat interviewed Mr. Clark Wednesday morning and asked him if he had anything to say? He replied that he had not, except that poor book-keeping and a refusal of the commissioners to grant him any time whatever to rectify any apparant errors or refresh his memory, was the cause of his troubles. In one instance he had reported hogs sold, when it should have been cattle. This error cost him $250 he alleged. He said the-commis-sioners did not ask for his resignation, as reported, but tried to get him to stay until March Ist. He told them that he was going to get out, and would leave Feb. 1. Asked if certain officials had been “tipped” a little, he thought there would have been any trouble, he said, after a few moments hesitation : “I could tell something that would shake Jasper county from stem to stern if I chose, and if they press me too much in this matter I will tell it. I can prove every word of it too.” He added: “If there is nothing in the county commissionership but the small salary provided by law, why are some people so anxious to get the office?” He said he would probably move to his farm in Parke county after leaving the poor farm. Theodore F. Clark was appointed superintendent of the poor farm in March, 1900, and has been in charge thereof since that time. Previous to that he was employed by J. W. Williams, the furniture dealer, and was in his employ for eleven years and up to the time he took charge of the poor farm. He is an old soldier, the present commander of one of the Posts here, has always borne I a good reputation, and his friends will still be loth to believe anything intentionally wrong was dope by him. He took charge of the poor farm after years of bad and extravagant management and it was badly run down and the quarters were hardly fit to house cattle. He cleaned the place up, new beds and bedding and other furniture has been purchased, the farm buildings repaired, the fences kept up. several hundred dollars expended for tiling, and has made the farm nearly self-sustaining. | Everyone must admit that the entire farm is looking better than ever before and has been well and | intelligently farmed and taken leave of. After paying all this expci '• of cleaning up and fixing up the farm and buildings, all labor and the tahiry of the superintendent, his r< ports show that the expenditure: have exceeded the receipts, during the whole time he has been there, by $1,385.10, or about SS(XJ per year, and this does not include the SI,OOO he has just paid in and which is alleged to have been witheld.

Pastor.

Vol. V. Not 41

Add this to the receipts and it will be seen that the farm has been practically self-sustaining, as T 11& Democrat has contended it shouldihave been for years. The total receipts and expenditures as shown by all the quarterly reports made to the commissioners by Mr. Clark follow, showing that our statement above is correct: Date of Report. Receipts. Expenses. May31,1900..’. .....$ 53 10 $703 99 Aug. 30, “ 1,171 22 397 34 Nov. 30, “ 249 15 648 32 Feb. 28, 1901 48 45 419 00 May 31, “ 601 75 696 50 Aug. 31, “ 553 82 948 90 Nov. 30, “ 879 82 638 33 Feb. 28,1902 .. 349 25 671 23 Muy 31, “ 500 00 209 28 Aug. 31, “ 250 00 475 00 Nov. 30. “ 300 00 534 07 Totals .$4,956 56 $6,341 96 4,956 56 Excess exp, for the 2 yrs. 9 tnos.. .$1,385 40 Considerable new farm machinery has been bought during this time, there is more stock, grain, tools and everything to do with at the farm now than when Mr. Clark took charge. Below we publish the official inventory of stock and grain filed by Supt. Hardy at the time he left the farm and Clark took charge, alsd the inventory filed by Supt. Clark for the last quarter, ending Nov. 1, for comparison: Hardy, Meh. 1. 1900. Clark. Nov. 30. 1902. 4 Mules. 7 Head of Horses, 8 Head of Cattle, 26 Head of Cattle, 13 Head of Hogs, 73 Head of Hogs, 100 Chickens. -> 200 Chickens, 2000 Bushels of Corn, 1800 Bushels of Corn. 1400 Bushels of Oats. 2500 Bushels of Oats. 270 Bus. Hungarian.

It will be seen from the above J.hat there was not a horse on the place when Clark went there; now the horses alone are worth nearly SI,OOO. Owing to a poor season the corn crop this year was only about one-half what it otherwise would have been. The Democrat is not seeking to excuse Mr. Clark in any way for what he is alleged to have done, believing a strict account should be kept of every item of receipts, but the contrast—admitting that not all had been turned in—has been so great between his management and that of his predecessor that we cannot help commenting upon it and giving him credit for what he did do. The facts are that Mr. Clark has never “stood in” with the ring, and, if he has “knocked down,” he probably made the mistake of not knocking down still more and then “divying up” with some of the other fellows. We are sorry to hear of his downfall and believe had his associates higher up been of different material he would not stand where he does to-day. Honest men are often ruined by evil associations.

Lost: 10 months old bird dog, body white with red spots, red ears; a reward of $3 will be paid for its return. Victor Walker. Valina. Ind.

LOOK HERE.

If you want a farm at a moderate cost, in a moderate and healthful climate, where they raise all kinds of fruits, grains, or vegetables, address A. C. Farmer, Yukon, Okla.

$100,000.00

To loan on farms at a low rate of interest. This is a special fund. Call at once as insurance COMPANIES ARE REFUSING farm loans. Also money to loan on Bankable note at current rates. Loans made on City property, and second mortgage. James H. Chapman. Mitkeever's Bank Building, Retiaselaer. Ind.

FIVE PER CENT MONEY

On well improved farm lands in this and adjoining counties. We can loan on two to ten years time, with privelege of partial payments of SIOO <>r more at any interest paying time. Money ready as soon as abstract is approved. Lea; i ■'» 1 t ipe. No publicity. Baughman a Williams. Ittya. i.ad la.ati Agent,. Rcuaselaer, lud.

Children Poisoned. Many children are poisoned and made nervous and weak. If not killed outright, by mother* gtvit ,g them cough syrups containing opiates. Foley’s Honey and Tar is a safe and certain remedy for coughs, croup, and lung troubles, and Is the only prominent cough medicine that contains no opiate* or other poison*. For sale by A. F. Long.