Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1903 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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fftiGiffiYjiJiM Wall Paper and Paint Headquarters. The time is here to Paper and Paint—we have the Big Line. Don’t forget us when you are looking around. Can paper a room from 50c up. Positively the Largest Assortment of Wall Paper Ever Shown in the County. All the Popular Brands of Lead and Paint. ..FENDIG’S CITY DRUG STORE., North Sldo of Washington St

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY. Washington, D. C., March 2, 1903. Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned it has been made to appear that “The Fibst National Bank or RbnSsei, aek,” in the City of Rensselaer, in the County of Jasper, and State of Indiana, has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, required to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to oommence the business of Banking. Now therefore I, William B. Rldgely, Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that “The Fibst National Bank op Rensselakb,'' in the City of Rensselaer, in the County of Jasper, and State of Indiana, Is authorized to commence the business of Banking as provided in Section Fifty-one hundred and sixty-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States. Conversion of “The Coumebcial State Bank.” In testimony whereof witness T seal, f- my hand and Seal of office this ( ’ second day of March, 1993. WM. B. RIDGELY, Comptroller of the Currency. No. 6651. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OP RENSSELAER, IND> Addison Parkison, Pres. John M. Wasson, Vice Pres. K. L. Hollingsworth, Cashier • UCCSSSOS TO THI IUtIHIU or TXI COMMfI.CIAL •TATS SANK, Opened March 2, 1009, at the old location. NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. A general banking business transacted; deposits received, payable on time or on demand. M oney loaned on acceptable security; Drafts on all cities at home and abroad bought and sold, Collection of notes and accounts a specialty. 5 per cent, farm loans. Your Business Solicited.

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening. H. B. Kurrie had a claim on file for flso for atto ney’s fees in the Noweis vs. City damage case, which was tried at Delphi. The bill was allowed, SIOO to be paid at the present time and the balance when he effects a settlement with Attorney Ryan, of Delphi, who assisted in the cuse. Ryan agreed with Kurrie to assist for SSO, but had filed a bill against the city for SIOO. The Baker anti-chicken ordinance was introduced and passed to second reading. It provides for a fine of from $1 to $lO for allowing chickens, ducks or other fowls to run at large Within the corporation. The treasurer’s report for the month ending February 28th shows balances on hand as follows: Road fund, $571.58; corporation, $524.63; water fund, 509.76; light, $118.73 The treasurer reported that the school board had turned over $450 for the benefit of the latter funds. The committee on public property were instructed to give notice that the old buildings on Milroy park were for sale. The following bills were allowed: CORPORATION FUND. F. M. Abbott, salary 45 00 B. II Dillon, night watch 40 00 Tud Adams, hauling hose cart 1 50 Fred Phillips, superintendent Mnkem- , self. 12 00 ROAD FUND. Wm. Dilts, work on street 45 A. E. Bird, “ “ “ 30 True Woodworth “ 11 1 20 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. Illinois Electric Co., supplies 17 83 Victoria Coal Mining Co., coal 140 63 Nicholas & Hackett, coal 97 88 B. F. Fendig, electric lamps 2 94 C. S. Chamberlain, salary 37 50 C. L. Thornton, salary 25 00 Ira Smith, work on line 6 72 J. H. Chapman, freight and express.. 209 03 WATER FUND. Conrad Ililderbrand, salary 25 00 It Saved Hla Lag. P. A. Danforth, of LaGrange, G»., suffered six moDths with a frightful running sore on his leg, but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five day*. For Ulcers, Wound.-., Piles, It Is the best salve In the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by A. F. Long, druggist.

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The Best is the Cheapest.

A-few days ago a farmer made the remark that “stock food was alright to feed if your horse was sick or out of condition but what is the use to feed it to a well horse?” That same farmer said he had fed some kind of “stock food” but had an idea that if you quit feeding the food the animal would drop back to his former condition. Any “stock food” that contains black antimony, arsenic or strong pepper will no doubt produce the re‘suttof which this farmer spoke. The Acme Food Co. of Chicago, have for years guaranteed that such a re-sult-will not be the case by feeding Acme Food. Horses have been taken in bad condition, fed on Acme Food for months, and while in the best of condition, Acme Food suddenly was not fed any more. Yet there was no failing off in the condition of the horse. Acme Food contains no poison. It is not a medicine. Not a hog cholera care. Not a stimulant. It contains barks and roots that animals in their wild native state, hunted and ate. It is something any well animal needs, for in connection with corn and oats it forms a balanced ration, put ting the entire digestive apparatus in perfect condition, keeping the blood pure and all the excretory organs active. There are scores of so-called stock foods on the market at all kinds of prices. There is only one Acme Food. Acme Food has stood the test of time. In one lowa county alone eight years ago one car load of food was sold. Last'year more than 10 car loads were sold to feeders in the same county. The question “does it pay to feed?” is well answered by the two hundred and twenty prize winners at the Chicago fat stock show in November, 1902. They were fed on Acme Food.

BLACKSMITH NOTICE.

Having purchased the old Glazebrook blacksmith shop and business on Front street we wish to announce to the public that we have secured competent blacksmiths to have charge of same, among whom is. Abe Wartena, and we will be prepared to execute all work entrusted to us promptly and in a workmanlike manner. Horseshoeing, plow work, wood work and repairing a specialty. Give us a call.

WAYMIRE & KING

Cough Settled on Her Lunge. "My daughter had a terrible cough which settled on her lungs.” says N. Jackson of Danville, 111. "We tried a great many remedies without relief, until we gave her Foley’s Honey ami Tar which cured her.” Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. Long. The Democrat has about 25 full si;** 3 it.ilio or job cases and a few California (full size) job cases for sale at 50 cents each. These cases are all in excellent condition and practically new. 1 single news stand (almost new) for $2.00. Foloy’E Honey and Tar, Cures couKhs and colds. Cures bronchitis and asthma. Cures croup aud whooping cough. Cures hoarseness and bronchial troubles. Cures pneumonia and la grippe. Sold by A. F." Long, The season for horse bills is approaching. Remember The Democrat office is the place to get them. Raw or Inftamad Lungs. Yield rapidly to the wonderful curative and healing qualities of Foley’s Honey and Tar. It prevents pneumonia and consumption from a hsrd cold settled on the lungs. Sold by A. F. Long,

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, March 14, 1903.

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

Items of Interest Gathered In the Offices and Corridors of the County Capitol. Marriage licenses issued: March 10, Jacob Ellis Gilmore to Elsie A. Rowen. March 12, H. M. Prevo to Mary Smith. —o — New suits filed: No. 6461. Heinrich Schmidt vs. Littleton W. Baker et al; action to quiet title. No. 6462. Granville Moody et al vs. Benjamin J. Gifford et al; appeal from commissioners’ court. No. 6463. Charles 11. Schatzley vs. Albert A. Knour et al; action in foreclosure. —o — The case of the state of Indiana vs. Frank Wempe, who was charged with procuring money under false pretenses in securing Geo. Strickfaden’s endorsement to a draft which he drew on “his firm” for expense money, went to the jury about 10 o’clock Friday night, and after vainly trying to get together for nearly five hours and becoming quite chilled in the jury room, the fires having been banked at the boiler house and it being impossible to heat the room, they were discharged. Wempe will remain in jail until the April term of court, unless he can furnish bail, which is very unlikely, when another jury will have a turn at the case. The jury stood 5 for conviction to 7 for acquittal, we are informed. The Jordan tp., case of the state vs. John Mohler, who was charged with attempting to kill his brother-in-law, Gilbert Nestle, came up Saturday and resulted in the acquittal of Mohler. Nestle now resides at or near Delphi, and it was while packing up to move there that the quarrel arose that caused them to get into court. —o — Following is h continuation of the commissioners’ proceedings for the March term. Cbas. M. Blue petition for highway; continued for report by county surveyor. August Shreiber, petition for highway; continued for report of viewers. Carroll C. Kent et al petition for ditch in Newton and Jasper counties; veiwers granted till April 1 to file report. J. P. Ryan petition for highway in Pulaski and Jasper counties; continued for notice. In matter of bridge petitions, G. P. N. Saddler appointed engineer to prepare plans and specifications for No. 275, Carpenter tp., and 643, Barkley tp, All other causes continued.

Win. P, Baker et al petition for ditch; viewers tile amended report, and auditor is directed to give proper notice. Bond of Philip Blue as poor farm superintendent, in the sum of $2,000, with the United States Fidelity Co. as surety was approved. W. W. Burns ditch; petitioners move to have report of viewers referred back for further proceedings and corrections, which is sustained and auditor directed to issue notice to viewers to meet at auditor’s office March 12. Ditch causes continued: Granville Moody ditch; pending appeal to circuit court. Iroquois ditch; viewers granted until first day next term on written request. Poor Farm Superintendent Blue filed his report for the month he has been in charge, also inventory of personal property. The expenses for the month of February were $139.36, and the receipts sl2 98. There are 9 inmates. The report was examined and approved. Application of Charlos Ross Dean, Charles L. Maun and Blaine Gwin for scholarship at Indiana Univerety, all continued from February term, were again continued, whil e thenew application of E. E. Pierson was granted. We undeistand that the commissioners have settled the claim of Grindle & Weatherhog, architicts on the new court house, which has been pending in court for two or three years, by paying $1,150. They had sued for about $1,500. The old case of Heinzman Bros, for Several thousand more as contractors, is still pending. If the Weatherhog case was settled, as reported, no record was made of the fact.

- The following claims were acted upon and allowed for full amount unless otherwise noted; J. C. Harris, Acct. Iroquois ditch,s33.7s Continued Burt-Terry Sta. Co. books A stationery *5.50 “ A. J. Bellows, a'cct. bridge* 1696.00 “ Eight bills Burt-Terry Co., stationary. “ *142.80 “ Three bills same for same $140.25 “ True Woodworth, sprinkling along public sq, *9O, allowed at.... ..* 65 00 B. D. Rhoades, exp. poor farm 1 35 W. J. Wright, Coroner, Reed inquest. 13 60 Mrs. E. P. Honan, exp. same 16 60 Dr. H. Landon, same 5 85 Chas. Carlett, witness same 85 Charles Laing, same 85 John Hunter, same 85 D. W. Jackson, same 85 Percy Northstiue, same 85 Thomas B. Seelye, same 85 Lawrence Reed, same 85 E. E. Lambert, game 85 B. H. Morrow, same 85 C. W. Horner, same 85 W. C. Babcock, salary as Auditor 575 00 N. Fendig, exp. poor farm 1 60 Jasper Co. Democrat, printing 150 Freeman Seney, fixing boiler at boiler house, (59,72, allowed at 53 97 Henry,C. Reed, labor at poor farm.... 720 Albert Foster, advanced on Iroquois ditch $42 allowed at 24 00 R. A. Lawrie, same *117.25 allowed at... 69 00 Leslie Clark, stationery for Co. Supt... 112 00 Same, adv. Iroquois ditch 10 00 Same. So. Barkley gravel road 8 75 Same, public printing 4 50 Same, same 4 50 Same, ady. Wheat field ditch 8 00 G. E. Murray, exp. insane person 20 53 W. S. Parks, exp. ct house 25 Shelby Comer, old wolf scalp 10 00 J. F. Major, clerk's salary 375 00 Wm. Burns, old wolf scalp 10 00 E. J. Murray, exp. ct house 3 56 J. B. Clow A Sons, same 176 Wm. Zacher, fox scalp 2 50 A. G. Hardy, exp. highways 7 05 Chits. Morlan. exp. ct house 1 40 Same, janitor 45 00 R. B. Porter, recorder's salary 425 00 Same, postage 5 25 Edwin Hollin, exp, poor farm.. „ 80

Treas. School City Rensselaer, exp. p.. 4,63 City Rensselaer, exp. water 87 50 Same, lights, court house and jai1....-,. 39 67 Coal Rluff Mining Co. Coal ~... 79 59 R. A. Parkison, freight on coal 66 41 L. H. Hamilton, per diem Co. Supt .... 96 00 Geo. L. Morgan, firing, ct house 1 25 Geo E. Marshall, printing del. tax list.. 68 40 Same, public printing 9 05 R. A. Parkison, treasurer’s salary 300 00 Same, postage 4 00 M. B. Price, postage 1 00 Same, work on ditches 57 00 Ernest Morlan, exp. poor farm.... 6 19 J. W. McEwan, public printing 1 50 White A Marion, exp. poor farm 9 69 S. B. Jenkins, firing, boiler house 30 00 Geo, M. Robinson, labor at poor farm. 3CO J, W. Mcß wan, public printing 1 50 R. A. Parkison. exp. poor farm 77 52 A*#. Hardy, sheriff salary $350, ail’d at 212 75 I M. B. Price, leveling rod -9 00 Philip Blue, Feb. sal. supt. poor farm. 50 00 James Randle, jr. papering at p. farm. 545 W. D. Lewis, labor, poor farm 21 00 A. L. Branch, exp. ct. house 14 20 A. Woodworth, exp. Marion grav. rd.. 625 ! John Borntrager, same 11 40 j Geo. E. Marshall, printing. Co, treas. $59.30. ullowed at 54(0 ■ Same, public printing 2 25 | Same, same 2 25 Elias Arnold, bridge rep'rs $75. ail'd at 65 00 Following bills were continued for appropriation: | City Rensselaer, lights ct. h. and jail.., 81 50 j E. F. Pullins. allotting ditches 75 i Coen A Brady, exp. i>oor farm 4 34 J. J. Eiglesliach. exp. poor farm 3 40 John Reed. jr. alottingditches 1 50 J. R. Vanattn. exp. poor farm 5 60 J. C. acct. So. Burkley gv. rd. 50 CO Geo, F. Meyers, same 62 (0 E. T. Biggs, same 75 00 M. H. Hemphill, same 4 00

LAW IS CONSTITUTIONAL.

Judge Palmer of the W T hite circuit court, handed down decision in the Newton county court house case Judge Palmer holds Troat the special act of the legislature in the Newton county seat matter is constitutional in all essentikl particulars; that the county council have nothing to do with the building of a new court house, and that the commissioners have full power to go ahead, let the contract, issue bonds, etc. Of course the matter will not stop here, and it will probably be many moons before a new court house is built in Newton county. The Kentland Enterprise, which np doubt Bpeaks with authority, says of the decision: “The decision of the lower court clears the deck for the final settlement of the law questions in the Supreme court. The highest tribunal in the state will disposA of all the questions, and then and not until then will the people of Newton county know whether this county seat law is good or bad ’’

BIRTH ANNOUCEMENTS. March 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Manley Burke, now of near Logansport, a daughter. March 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Vermont Hawkins, now of Anderson, a daughter. March 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maloy, near the depot, a daughter. March 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Alberson, on the north side, a Bon. Do you read The Democrat?

TO BUILD A NEW CHURCH.

Christaln Denomination Expect to Erect a Fine New Edifice This Season The Christian church people have about fully decided to erect a modern church building this season, and the work of raising the necessary funds will begin at once. While their plans are somewhat indefinite as yet, we understand that it is the intention to move the old church back and use it for a Sunday School room and erect a large new brickveneered building on the present sight of the old one. It is the intention to make the new church large enough to comfortably seat 700 to 800 people, which is a greater seating capacity than that of any of the churches we now have here. It is not anticipated that there will be much difficulty experienced in raising the necessary funds.

DEATH OF JOHN MEINBROOK.

John Meinbrook, an old and respected German farmer, died Thursday morning at his home southeast of town after a brief illness, aged 79 years. had been in poor health for some time but was not considered seriously ill until Wednesday night, when he became dangerously sick and rapidly failed until his death, the next morning. He leaves four daughters, Mesdames Henry Luers, Henry Kolhoff and Joseph Putts, and one son, Barney Meinbrook. His wife died several years ago, and Mr. Meinbrook made his home with his son Barney. The funeral will be held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church to-day at 10 a. m., and interment made in Mt. Calvary cemetery, soutly of town.

THE NEW LIBRARY BUILDING.

The bill to allow an increased tax levy for the support of public libraries has been signed by the governor, and it is likely that active work toward securing a site for our proposed Carnagie library will begin at once. While a few people would prefer to have the building located in the Milroy park tract across the river, the great majority seem to think that a more central location should be chosen, and we believe the committee will decide upon the flatiron strip of ground on Division street, just south of Jay W. Williams’ residence, which seems to be the most popular choice. The SIO,OOO which Mr. Carnagie donates is for the building only, and not for the building and books, as some people iufer. The so-called Jasper Public Library and the Schooi Library are to be merged into the Carnagie library, and will form a very fair starter for the greater library to come. While Mr. Carnagie reserves the right to pick the location of the proposed building, he will, no doubt, abide by the decision of the local committee, if reasonable.

BAZAAR AND RUMrtAGE SALE. A Bazarr and Rumage Sale will be given by the Rath bone Sisters, in rear of postoffice, March 13 and 14. HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE. House and six good lots, 5 blocks from court house, fruit of all kinds; desirable location and growing into money all the time; cheap for cash or on time. Enquire at this office. We have just received our fourth car load of the best flour ever sold in this market. Try a sack, and if you do not find it the best, return it aud get your money back. Price $1.05 per sack. J. A. McFarland. The New Helping Hand Sewing machine drop head, warranted 5 years, only $11.90. Chicago Bargain Store PRIVATE SALE Of 13 head of fine Hereford and Polled Anguß cows, two have young calves by their side, the balance will soon be fresh; one 2-y.ntr-old Hereford bull, a good breeder. Come and see them, they will be sold for cash or on time. No better cattle in the county. 3 miles east of Foresman and 2 miles southwest of Walter Porter’s. L. H. Myers.

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If It fails to cure E. W 7 Grove’s signature Is on each box. 3Be.

Vol. V. No. 49

MR. DOOLEY.

Mr. Dooley, alias John Bowie editor of the Roee-Lawn-Thayer-Shelby-News-Review, was down from the north end Tuesday. Along last spring John acted as arbitrator in a dispute up in his bailiwick, and his decision was that one of the parties should have so much money from the other. This was paid to John but his man refused to abide by the decision and wouldn’t have the dough. Mr. Bowie deposited the money in the Rose Lawn bank subject to the man’s order, but he has never taken it. One day recently he called at John’s house and a dispute arose and the man beat the editor up quite badly. The assailant will settle with the state in the Newton circuit court.

A WORTHY CHARITY.

By reason of crop failures last year in a land that at best is unable to furnish a proper support to its people, the peasant class of Finland are in great distress and hardship. Many have already died from actual starvation or by reason of the lack of the proper kind of food when sick, and thousands of others must inevitably perish before their own land can furnish relief, unless that relief is furnished by lands that are more favored. No country in the world is better able to furnish help than ours, and we believe none is more willing. We therefore call upon the people of Rensselaer and Jasper county to do something to help these suffering people. Contributions of sny amount however small, will be gladly received and will be forwarded through the proper channel, to secure the least delay possible. Bnt remember that a large contribution will do more good than a small one. The various banks of Rensselaer have consented to receive these contributions. A. Golden Work, T. A. Hall, J. A. Cockran, C. D. Royse.

BROOK EXPANDS.

Brook is now nearly a mile square. The final touches to the extension *of the incorporation was put on by the county commissioners, Monday. A slight modification to the original plans was asked for by some few of the land owners and was agreed toby the town board, which will make the town slightly less than one mile square. Every one seems to be pleased with the enlargement of the incorporated limits, and the increased taxable property will also give the school board a chance to erect that new school building. —Brook Reporter.

GILMORE-ROWEN.

Mr. Jacob Ellis Gilmore of near Surrey, and Miss Elsie Abbie Rowen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Prior Rowen, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents in this city at 11 a. m , Wednesday, Rev. J. A. Cochran oHhe F. W. Baptist church officiating. About sixty guests were present and a fine wedding dinner was served. The newly married couple were the recipients of many useful ’presents. They will reside on a farm near Surrrv.

MONEY ON FARMS. A special fund to loan on Farms for Five Years at 5 per cent interest, with privilege to make partial payments at any interest paying time. Call at First National Bank, No. of Pub. Sq., Rensselaer, Ind. The New Domestic sewing machine, the world's best, only $23.50. Warrau7<l !0 years. Chicago Bargain Store. Working Overtime. Eight hour laws are ignored by those tireless little workers, Dr. King's New Life Pills. Millions are always at work night and day curing Indigestion, Biliousness, Sick Headache and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy, safe, pleasant, sure. Only 35 cents at A. K. Longa drug store. FIVE PER CENT MONEY On welt"*improved farm lands in this and adjoining oounties. We can loan on two to ten years time, with privelege of partial payments of SIOO or more at any interest paying time. Money ready as soon as abstract is approved. Least red tape. No publicity. Baughman & Williams. Attys. and Loan Agents. Rensselaer, Ind. Read The Democrat for news.