Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1903 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Scott is quite sick with typhoid fever. Fountain Park Assembly opens at Remington to-day. Trustee Maloney was down from Kankakee tp., Tuesday. wGeorge Scott returned Thursday from his western trip. Newton county old soldiers will reunion at Goodland Sept. 3. Theo. Lang orders his Democrat from Surrey to Herington, Kan. , Attorney Guy was over from Remington Tuesday on legal business. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Chupp are visiting the former’s parents in Wisconsin. M. A. Albin and Lee Fisher came down from Lowell Saturday tosee the circus. Ex-County Commissioner Jones of Carpenter tp. f and family was in the city Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Mead of Hammond, visited relatives here, Saturday and Sunday. ¥_ Albert Oppenheimer of New •tJrleans, is visiting his sister, Mrs. B. S. Fendig this week. Advertised letters: Mr. L. Wright, Miss Laura E. Turner, J. W. Oswald, Mr. James Hess. John Merritt has bought the new house being built by Rush & Warren in the north part of town. Attorney U. M. Baughman was in Monticello, Rochester and other points on business this week. The old settlers’ committee met Saturday and decided to hold the annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 12. v 4jdrs. W. E. Adams and daughter of Franklin, are visiting W. M. Hoover’s and the Adams’ south of town. F. W. Fisher and Bert Vandercar were among the Kankakee township people down to the show Saturday, '"LjL G. Andrus has sold his 40 acre farm north of town to Daniel Martin of Effingham, 111., consideration $3,300. daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jjeslie Clark last Sunday. Bro. Clark is a great admirer of President Roosevelt. Ezra B. Jones, an old resident and former county recorder of Newton county, died at his home in Kentland last week. Alex. Hurley, who has been residing at Chicago Heights for Several months, has moved back to his farm in Barkley tp. -V_Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Deleoust of Ooalla, Fla., are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hallagan, northeast of town. New subscribers to The Democrat thiß week by postoffices: Rensselaer, 1; Remington, 1; Mt. Ayr, 1; Fairbury, 111., 1; Goodland, 1.

Yeoman has moved from one of Hiram Day’s booses in the east part of town, into the Mrs. E. H. Shields property, west of the river. Constable Lyman Zea distinguished himself at the oircos Saturday by quelling an incipient riot in the big show. Lyman is deserving of promotion. The Barkley C. E., will entertain you at the church on Saturday evening, Aug., Ist, with Bennett’s graphophone, beginning at 8 o’clock. Admission 10 and 15c. All invited. SfMra. F. E. Maock and ohildren or Anderson', are visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Yeoman, and Mr. F. W. Maock’s of Newton tp. They will make an extended visit here. McGlinn, a well known and respected citizen of Wheatfield, died at his home in that plaoe last Thursday, aged about 63 years. He had been in poor health for some time. , As we intend going west soon we now offer at private sale all our household ana kitchen furniture, carpets and pictures. Gall at residence and see articles. D. A. Stoker.

Trustee S. D. Clark was down from Wheatfieldon business Monday. Co. M., about 58 strong, left Sunday afternoon for Indianapolis to attend the state encampment. Miss Orrie Clark of Lafayette, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Clark, at this writing. John Merritt, wife and babv will visit in Remington next week and attend Fountain Park assembly. _____ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mann, and Misses Cora and Rosa Hayes of Muncie, attended the HayesRichardson wedding at Valma, Wednesday evening. VPeter Giver and family have mfeved back from Hammond and again taken up their residence in Rensselaer. Mr. Giver will work in the horse-stocks factory. /kgren. T. F. Brown of Pittsburg, Pa., was the guest of E. P. Honan a few days this .week, leaving Thursday for San Francisco to attend the national G. A. R. encampment. VrJL F. Coen has resigned his position as teacher in the Rensselaer schools to take a position as teacher of history in the Rockford, 111., school, which carries with it an increased salary. Milt Roth has moved into his recently purchased property, the former Moss property, and the Miss Monnegban property will be occupied by the sisters who are to teach the new parochial school. There will be a musical and literary entertainment at the Barkley M. E. church, Thursday evening,* August 6. Come and have a good time. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Light refreshments will be served. County Suveyor Price informs us that he has just heard from his brother, Charles H. Price, now of Webb City, Mo., and that he is recovering nicely from his recent severe spell of sickness. Charlie’s many Jasper county friends will be glad to learn that he is recovering. Delphi Journal: Miss Florence Lyon is visiting relatives in Rensselaer .... Misses Mary and Barbara Sm itherer went to Rensselaer Saturday on an extended visit.... Mrs. Gaylord Nowels and children, are visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Alter, in Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Renicker expect to leave Monday or Tuesday for a few weeks visit with relatives at Surrey, North Dakota. They will be accompained by the former’s father and mother from Carroll county. Oh their return trip they will stop at Interwald, Wis., and visit Sherman Renicker. Prewitt, a former resident of Gillam tp., died at his home in Francesville last Thursday, after a long sickness, aged about 64 years. He leaves a wife and several grown children. The funeral was held Bunday, under, the direction of the Masonic lodge of Franoesville, of which deceased was an honored member.

" BASKET MEETING. The Medaryville M. E. charge will hold a union basket meeting at Independence, Sunday. Aug. 2. Presiding Elder D. M Wood will preach in the morning at 11KX) and bold communion services. Afternoon sermon at 2:30. All are invited. “PIE SUPPER” AT FAIR OAKS. There will be a pie supper on Saturday evening, Aug. 1, in the Christian church at Fair Oaks. Ice-cream and cake will be served in addition. A handsome ring will be given to the prettiest girl. There will also be a few articles sold. A short programme will be rendered before supper. Prooeeds go to ohurch benefit. Everybody invited. %* IT DOBS THE WORK. Sprague’s Fly Bouncer is being used quite successfully among Jasper county stockmen ana farmers. One cattle feeder sprays it on the backs of seventy-five head of oorn-fed cattle, morning and evening. He says his oattle put on more flesh and the oost is small compared with the great advantages it affords. Ask your druggist for Sprague’s Fly Bounce*. It doss the work.

Rbnsselabr, Jaspbr County, Indiana, Saturday, August i, 1903.

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

lt«M of Interest (lathered la the Office* aad Corrldara ol the Coenty Capitol. Comissioners’ court convenes Monday. —o— Geo. Hellengreen, a poor asylum inmate, was taken to the insane asylum Tuesday. —o — New suits filed: No. 6524. William Hallin vs. Harmon Hallin et al; action to quiet title. The publication of the annual estimate of proposed expenditures and tax levies by the various township trustees will be made next week. Trustee Shirer of Walker tp., let the contract last week for a new school house at District No. 8, near Laura, to take the placo of the old building. George Stembel of Wheatfield, was awarded the contract at $785. —o — Julia Grandgeorge, aged 72 years, a native of France, now a resident of Wheatfield tp., was declared of unsound mind by Dr*. Schwier and Rice last Saturday and her commitment to - the insane asylum was recommended. —o — Marriage licenses issued: July 25, Joseph A. Pullens to Iva L. Alter. Jqly 27, Philip R. Blue to Adelaide L. Phillips. July 29, John G. Hayes to Mary Richardson.

<X)n the 26th of July at 4:30 p. m., at the residence of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. John E, Alter, in Union township, Mr. Joseph A. Pullins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pullins, and Miss Iva Alter were united in. marriage by Rev. G. W. Payne of Monticello, in the presence of eighty witnesses, all relatives of the bride and groom except threeNfThe ceremony took plaoe orfxhe front porch of the home. The wedding march brought forth the flower girls followed by the bride and groom. It was an imposing ceremony and after refreshments on the lawn, music and social chat enlivened the scene till sunset.

AThe marriage of Miss Mary Richardson and Mr. John Hayes, took place Wednesday evening, July 29, at the home of the bride's parentasiThe ceremony was performed J. G. Whitt of Francesville, in the presence of several relatives and friends. Immediately after the ceremony a fine wedding supper was served, then, after spending a couple of hours in social intercourse, the guests departed for their various omes. Mias Richardson was the onlv daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Richardson of Valma, and is a popular favorate among the Sung people of that vicinity. r. Hayes is the fourth Bon of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hayes of near Blackford, and both he and his bride have been sucessful teachers in the country schools for a few years past, and of which vocation he will still follow for an indefinate period. A reception was held for the bride and groom at the home of the groom’s parents, on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes expect to leave for Muncie, in a few days where they will visit relatives. As to their intentions after returning, we are not as yet informed.

The Democrat and State Sentinel, each one year for $1.35; Democrat and Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer, $1.60; all three, $1.95.

SHORTHORNS FOR SALE. I have several thoroughbred Shorthorn bulls for sale at reasonable prices. Bulls ready for service, also young bull calves. AH dark red in color. J. W. Sage, Foresman, Ind. FIVE PER CENT MONEY On well improved farm lands in this and adjoining counties. We oan 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, Aliys, and Loan Agents, Rensselaer, Tnd.

ALTER-PULLINS.

A GUEST.

RICHARDSON-HAYES.

SOME CARNIVAL ITEMS.

Oxford Tribune: The Women of Lafayette are against the fall aarnivAl. If they fail it will be a wonder. At Noblesville, an injuction has been gotten out against the streets of the city being used for holding * carnival. _ The business men of Lafayette (there are about 80 saloons there) want a street carnival again this year, and the better element of the citizens are protesting against it. Street carnivals will not be so numerous this fall as they were last. One experience with a big rip-snortin’ street carnival generally satisfies a town for a long time. —Morocco Courier. Indianapolis News: The Lafayette women who are protesting against the holding of a street fair in that city will have the sympathy of a good many people elsewhere who have undergone similar ordeals. The Democrat has taken pains to learn th 6 views of citizens generally regarding the proposed street carnival, and outside, a certain element the sentiment is most pronounced against it. There is also a strong sentiment among the the country people against holding a carnival, regardless of what the promotors say to the contrary. In spite of the strong fight made against a repetition of a Btreet carnival in Rensselaer the city council last week voted to grant the use of the streets again. The mayor and carnival promoters pledged themselves to exclude everything of an objectionable nature. We shall see. —White County Democrat.

A mass meeting of the Christian women of Lafayette was held Sunday afternoon and a vigorous protest was entered against the merchants’ street carnival, to be held during September. The resolution adopted reads: “We protest against the use of our streets for immoral exhibitions, which work suoh harm to our youDg, and that we submit the protest to the Merchants’ Association with a prayer that the carnival plans be abandoned.” “ENDORSED BY PULPIT AND PRESS.” Rensselaer, July 30 1903. Ed. Democrat: I see by the Rensselaer Republican that the carnival company that it is proposed to get here opens each day’s exhibition with prayer and closes with the singing of the doxology, and that they carry along a preacher to write testimonials as to its high moral character and the elevating influence it has on people in general and the young folks in particular. If my memory serves me correctly, the editor of the Republican put up about the same v speil” regarding the company that showed here last year, and after seeing the “hoochie-coochie” he publioly endorsed the same as a great moral educator and “good enough and clean enough for anyone to see.” There is no accounting for tastes. Citizen.

HOW IT ADVERTISES. Knox held a street carnival two years ago and the matter of holding another last year—which, by the way, was not held—prompted the Starke County Democrat to say: “There has been some talk recently, by a very limited number of people who favor it, of holding another Btreet fair in Knox this year. The proposition has met with a very chilly reception, however, from most business men, and will probably be abandoned, which is cause for rejoicing on the part of all who feel an interest in the moral and material welfare of the town. Every intelligent person who saw last year’s street fair knows that it was a period of unrestricted license to vice and immorality of every conceivable sort. For the week of the fair Knox was headquarters for all the sure thing gamblers, small-bore confidence men and low postitutee in this part of the country. It “advertis ed’ Knox, but much the same way that the murder of Ed Fetters and his burial under the carcass of a mule advertised Starke county. We believe the Democrat expresses the sentiment of every self respecting resident of Knox when it takes the position that we want no street fair this year, or any other year until the disgraceful features that marked the last one can be eliminated.”

GOT SOME BEER, THAT’S ALL.

Ministers Take Officers To Roaoy'a Soft Drink Piaca and Gat Samples. —Other Raida. A rather exciting episode of the closfng hours of show day is said to have taken place Saturday night, the facts as near as we can learn being about as follows: The license for the Rosenbaum saloon expired on June 20, but since that time the place has been kept running as a soft drink establishment, it is clamed, and about regular saloon hours k'ept. The place has been under suspicion all along, and it is said that a great many barrels of “mineral water” have been shipped in here for the proprietor. Show day hundreds of people were seen filing in and out of the building, and the Rensselaer ministers thought that all could not be seeking soft drinks, when there were so many other places where they could be secured. About 10:30 p. m., Revs. Royce and Hall—Rev. Cochran being detained at home by indisposition of his wife—got the marshal, night-watch and one or two of the special police and went down to “Rosey’s place.” Two men and two women —said to have been show people—were seated at a table, drinking, and had some bottles of “mineral water” or something else on the table before them. The ministers asked them what they were drinking? “Well,” said one of the men, “we bought ginger ale.” The show people saw that “something was doing” and prepared to take a quiet sneak. The ministers asked them if they (the ministers) might have the “ginger ale,” and they replied, “yes,” and got out. Rev. Royce picked up one bottle and started to pass it to Marshal Abbot when “Rosey” grabbed the bottle and got away with it. Rev. Hall, however, tucked the other bottle under his coat and it was brought away. It was taken to the deputy prosecuting attorney, sampled, and pronounced common, every-day beer. It is claimed that the place has not even a government license, and that in addition to prosecution by the local officers, the federal grand jury will be given a chance to pass judgment on the matter. Soon after this matter was over the ministers accompaned by the officers went down near the depot to raid a house of alleged bad repute, but it is supposed the woman had been given a “tip” in some way, and the birds had all flown.

OATS CROP IS VERY LIGHT.

Average Yield About Twenty Bushel* and Testing so to 14 Pounds Per Bushel. The first load of new oats hauled to the Babcock & Hopkins elevator this season was brought in by Andy Ropp last Monday, although several others begun hauling that day. They are testing bad, from 20 to 24 pounds to the bushel, and the yield is from 13 to BO bushels per acre, the average probably is about 20 bushels. Some early oats tested considerably better and the yield per acre was also better. Mr. Babcock says the oats are about the poorest he ever saw grown here. He thinks we have a larger acreage of corn than usual, and hopes for a good crop of that cereal, which, he says, is bound to be a good price. The elevators are paying 27 to 30 cents per bushel for oatßatthis writing. Fowler Leader: The oats in BeDton county will make more than half a crop, and at present is of fine quality, but the corn needs the prayers of the righteous. Newton County Enterprise: The first load of new oats arrived in market Saturday, coming from the farm of Welker Denney. They were nice, bright looking oats, but were light in weight, and averaged but 27 bushels to the aore. Daniel Crawn threshed Monday and reported a yield of 36 bushels to the acre. Taking these two pieces as a fair average the yield in Jefferson township will be close to 30 bushels.. The oats thus far delivered in KentJand have graded No. 2 and tested from 23 to 27 pounds.

Reduced prices and extra values in shirt waists, silk skirts, drees goods, hosiery, walking shoes, linen crushes, table linen and muslin underwear at Murray’s Cash Store.

Vol. VI. No. 17

LIGHTNING'S WORK.

Several localities in this county were visited by rain, wind and lightning Tuesday night, but Rensselaer was out of the path of the storm. Wednesday night, however, a very heavy and much needed rain fell here, the storm being accompained by considerablelightning. The latter storm seems to have been quite general over the county, and notwithstanding much damage was done to property, the benefits to corn were worth many thousand dollars. The most damage done seems to have been in Jordan tp., where Wm. Washburn’s barn and Howard Burr’s barn were both struck and burned. Mr. Washburn’s barn was not the new barn built last season, as reported, but an older barn, Still a good building. It contained 100 tons of hay and • some few farm tools. The loss is about $2,000, with S9OO insurance in C. B. Steward’s agency on the barn and S9OO on contents, but not all on hay, so that the net loss will probably be several hundred dollars. His new barn contains some 140 tons of hay, so he will still have plenty to feed. A good horse standing near the barn was knocked down and badly shocked and may possibly die. Eleven years ago, in July, Mr. Washburn had a barn burned on the same site, supposed to have been set accidently. James W. Pierce and Mr. Washburn were in Goodland at the time of the former fire, Mr. Pierce having left his horse in the latter’s barn and rode to Goodland with him. Mr. Pierce’s horse was burned up in the fire. During the same storm Howard Burr’s barn, one mile west from Mr. Washburn’s was also struck by lightning, about ten minutes earlier, and consumed, together with 20 tons of hay, corn planter, cultivators, seeder, etc. The loss which is partly covered by insurance in the Farmer’s Mutual, will reach S6OO to S7OO. Just over the line in Newton county, a farmer named Kennel had three head of cattle killed by lightning during the same storm. It is also reported that several head of cattle were killed at different points north of town during the Wednesday night storm. Wednesday afternoon a small ball of fire passed from the back of McFarland’s grocery to the front and passed out apparently at the top of one of the front windows, followed by a heavy clap of thunder. No damage was done and no marks left by the ball. Mrs. McFarland was sitting at the front of the store, on the east side, with her arm lying on the back of a chair, and her arm was numbed considerably. It was a strange freak indeed. Joe Luers, south of town, had a good cow killed by lightning Tuesday night.

SUDDEN DEATH IN BARKLEY

Mrs. Matie Snow, wife of Martin Snow of near Independence school house, Barkley tp., died very suddenly about I a. m., Sunday. With her husband and children Mrs. Snow was in town Saturday to the show and was in her usual health when she retired that night on returning home, Shortly oefore one o’clock she got up Out of bed and her husband thinking something was wrong with her, also got up. She sat down in a chair but made no comElaint. In a moment she dropped er head over to one aide and before she could begotten to the bed she was dead. Heart disease was the cause of her sudden death. Deceased was a daughter of John B, Hurley of Barkley tp, and was 25 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. She leaves a husband and two children. The funeral was held from the Dunker churoh near Blackford, Monday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Sherrill Interment in Prater cemetery.

C. E. HERSHMAN SELLS OUT.

C. E. Hershman has traded bis store buildings and general store near the depot, with L. Poyer of near Kniman, for the latter’s 80 acre farm. Possession of the store is given St once and Mr. Hershman has moved into one of Hiram Day’s tenant houses in the east part of town. Poyer reserves this year’s crop.

BIRTH ANNOUCBMENTS. July 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hopkins, a daughter.