Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1904 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Corn 36c; oats, 37c. Mrs. J. M. Elam is visiting her relatives in Rochester, Minn. depot at Shelby was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. Trustee T. F. Maloney of Kankakee tp., was in the city on business Tuesday. John Tillett of Gillam township, was a Rensselaer visitor Wednesday. Remember the Jansen Carnival Co., at Ellis opera house next Tuesday night. See the new wool and wash dress goods just received at the Chicago Bargain Store. Uncle David Culp of Hanging Grove township, was a business visitor in town Wednesday. “The Missouri Girl” played to a packed house Tuesday night, and the audience was a well pleased one. 'wsJThere was considerable lightning and thunder Sunday night, the first real electrical storm of the season. , 'CThe bottom haß dropped out of we egg market at last, and the price has gone down to 18 cents per dozen. Nice, well improved farm of 75 acres, 2 miles of Rensselaer, on gravel road, to rent for cash. Enquire at this office. The Democrat and Indiana State Sentinel, $1.35; Democrat and Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer, $1.60; all three, $1.95. Bhoe economy is perfect satisfaction, guaranteed and backed by high art, stock and prices at the Chicago Bargain Store.

New subscribers to The Democrat this week by postofficee: Rensselaer, 2; Remington, 2; Peru, 1; Holdridge, Neb., 1. Wanted, five or six tons of good clover hay, also a good fresh cow. Call on or address W. F. Reynolds, Rensselaer or Surrey, Ind. Rev. J. Vandercar of Dunnville, was in the city a few hours Wednesday. Rev. Vandercar is holding a series of meetings at Aix at' present. >1 Mra. Elizabeth Reilly of St. Cloud, Minn., is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Grooms. The latter has been quite sick, but is improving at this writing. Dozens of people are taking advantage of our big subscription offer of the Democrat and the St. Louis Twioe-a-Week Republic, both papers for only $1.50. vLpThe well known firm of Jody & Wood of Parr, dissolved partnership last week, by mutual consent, Mr, Wood purchasing Judy’B interest and continuing the business. A break down of the press last week, when only about half the issue' of The Democrat was off, caused several hours delay and a not extra good print on the balance of the issue. Rev. W. W. Lineberry, president of the Indiana conference of the M. P. church, will preach at Rosebud church in Union township, Thursday evening, March 10; also at Mt. Hope in Jordan township, on Saturday evening, Maroh 12, and Sunday afternoon at 1:30, and at night.

George Rarcus was in Wabash Thursday and Friday. Jasper Kenton went to Indianapolis yesterday to visit his son Charles. Trustee J. P. Ryan was down from Gillam township on business yesterday. Thirty new full rolls of carpet just received at the Chicago Bargain Store. f Bussell of Hanging Grove tp., killed a wolf and two wild geese Thursday. We are showing five large books of samples new 1904 wail paper at the Chicago Bargain Store, G. W. Goff has joined his wife at Hot Springs, Ark., and will take treatment for rheumatism. Dr. Wilson, a well known physician of Thayer, died suddenly Thursday afternoon from heart disease. Rev. Cochran will hold regular services, both morning and evening at the F. W. Baptist church to-morrow.

VSeveral Monticello Masons came over Tuesday night and instituted a Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons here. " ■ " Miss Mary Wright returned from Chicago Monday, where she has been visiting her sister and other friends. Charles Dunlap,' representing the Carey Safe Co., visited with his brother, Mr. T. F. Dunlap, Sunday and Monday. The best union lock, 24 inch hog fence, marked at 20 cents per rod during the March sale at the Chicago Bargain Store. G. W. Gauthier of Kentland, district deputy of the M. W. A., is here for a few days in the interest of the local lodge of Woodmen. Vo. R. Lewis of Wheatfield tp , had a good horse drowned Monday from getting off the grade at the bridge over Carpenter’s creek, near Mark Reed’s, in Jordan tp. Signs of approaching spring are becoming quite conspicuous, but the most notioeable and the surest sign is that of numerous groups of boys seen here and there playing marbles.

Nathan Dunn of Brook, died Thursday at the home of his son Wm. Dunn, in Jordan tp., aged about 70 years. Funeral was held Saturday and interment made in Weston cemetery. A dance was given at the Armory Thursday night. The city’s elite turned out in large numbers. Music, was furnished by an orchestra from Lafayette and a fine time was had by all. gorges in the Tippecanoe caused considerable damage at Monticello and put the light and water plant temporarilly out of business. The river bridge at Norway was also taken out. The “red box” at Murray’s store was opened Monday. Willie Thompson was the luoky lad to have the first key and receive the $lO, while John Morgan secured the second prize. The third key is still out at this writing. "4jf the old tradition that the first three days of March rules the three spring months proves true, we will have very good weather indeed. Except for a little wildness the morning of the third day, the weather was exceptionally fine.

Rural Route Inspector Dice was here Thursday and yesterday investigating a proposed new rural mail route to run south of Rensselaer and out in the Sharon neighborhood. The prospects for securing the route are good, we understand. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knox and Uncle Billy Pieroe went to Lebanon Monday to attend the birthday anniversary of the latter’s son, John L. Pierce. Mr, Knox returned Wednesday, but Mrs. and her father remained for a longer visit at Lebanon and Lafayette. "frames D. Babcock has announced himself as a candidate for the republican nomination for trustee of Marion township. Mr. Babcock was a former trustee of this township and made a very good official. He is the only candidate thus-far to announce himself for the nomination.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, March 5, 190^.

Four car loads of flour bought before the late advance. One car Gold Medal received this week at the Chicago Bargain Store. "/Preparations are being made a new brick building on the site of the Murray plumbing shop, recently burned. The new structure will be 24x40, one story. The walls will be twelve inches thick, so that another story can be added at any future time or connection be made on the sides for other buildings. It will also have cement floor. Lee Jessup has the contract.

A. R. Poyer has traded his store near the depot for an improved 80 acre- farm near Corothersville, Jackson county, and will move thereon in a few days. The new owner of the store, Mr. J. F. ZariDg, will take charge pf the business here and open the store March 15. moving here with his family. The deal was negotiated by Real Estate Agent, Geo. F. Meyers. Ajßigh water again flooded that section of the city along the upper end of the Makemself sewer Monday, the sewer being inadequate to carry the water. The few inches of snow covering the ground went off gradually and with but little rain, and no doubt the residents along this new improvement (?) will have reason to cuss quite often each year for a long time to come, or until a iarger sewer is constructed.

*KMrs. Anna Casey, aged 91 years, 11 months and 2 days, died at the home of Charles Platt on Van Rensselaer street, Tuesday afternoon. Deceased had been living with her daughter, Mrs. G. R, Dickinson of Carpenter tp., but owing to Mr. Dickinson’s sickness was stopping tempcrarilly with Mr. and Mrs. Platt. The funeral took place Wednesday and interment was made in Mt. Taber cemetery. John Casey of Fair Oaks, is a son of deceased.

The barn on the Thayer farm, several miles north of town’ occupied by Anton Truley, was destroyed by fire on Thursday night of last week, together with five head of horses, 16 head of cattle and considerable other property. The barn was a new one and was not insured, bat Mr. Traley’a loss was partly covered by insurance. Mr. Truley was preparing to move on the Halligan and Pumphrey farms, just northeast of town. The fire started from the explosion of a lantern, it is said.

Alvin Fisher returned Saturday from a week’s visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher, at Shelbyville. He reports all the folks well and prosperous there, but his grand-father, Henry Fisher, who is now iiving with his daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Nichols, in Decatur county, is quite feeble and was not expected to live a couple of weeks ago, but was some better when he left Shelbyville. The elder Mr. Fisher is quite aged but has had very good health indeed since leaving Rensselaer.

■si Ice in the river gorged at the creamery bridge again last Monday and it was feared the bridge would be swept away. It finally passed off without any damage to speak of but the flooding of yards and out-houses along river street. Arrangements should be made this season to raise the abutments of this bridge four or five feet and have done with this trouble. Unless this is done a new bridge will have to be put in there some of these days, as the old one will go floating Mississippiward in some of the spring thaws.

■Mir. Allen G. Wortley and Miss Emma P. Myers, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Fisher of the M. P. church, at 1:30 p. m., Wednesday. The groom is a carpenter and resides in Jordan tp., while the bride is a prominent young lady of Carpenter tp., and a music teacher>l Her father, Wm. Myers, was Recently killed by falling from a load of hay, and this accident delayed the marriage, which was to have taken place earlier. The newly married couple will reside on a farm near Mt. Hope, Jordan tp. Gold Medal Flour, best in the world. It is advertised in all the leading magazines of the U. S. We sell it at $5.40 bbL, but if we bought it now we would pay $5.70. Chicago Bargain Store.

DAVID NOWELS.

Next Thursday Rensselaer’s pioneer citizens and the oldest married couple in Jasper oounty will have been married sixty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Nowels are both in reasonably good health, considering their age, and have withstood the severe winter very well. Mr. Nowels is nearly 83 years of age while his wife is past 85. Both are natives of Ohio and have resided in Rensselaer since 1834.

BUT DID NOT INVEST.

B. O. Gardner and party returned from their western trip Saturday. W. R. Dennis informs us that he was much pleased with some sections of the country visited especially about Wichita, Kan., and Oklahoma City, Okla. The latter city he was especially impressed with and thinks it the most progressive city of its size that he ever saw. While there he attended the Stockmen’s Convention, which was attended by thousands of people from all parts ofthe country. Handsome purses, q.insisting of cash prizes running as high as $250, S3OO saddles, etc., were offered for contests of skill in rounding up, roping and tying steers, and the contests were very interesting. The best time made for lassoing and roping a steer was 37 seconds, but the steer’s neck was broken, so suddenly was he stopped. The party called on J. F. Warren at Oklahoma City and a part of them visited D. A. Stoner at Wichita, Kan. None of the party made any investment.

JURY FAILED TO AGREE.

The case of the State of Indiana vs. James Cain of Wheatfield tp., was heard by Squire Trexell and a jury last Tuesday, occupying most of the day. The prosecuting witness was Charles Schatzley, a prominent and respected farmer of Wheatfield township, who charged Cain with having swore at and cussed said Schatzley. As we understand the case, Mr. Schatzley and a neighbor, Mike Delehanty, do not get along well together, and Cain is working for Delehanty. Schatzley says Cain has repeatedly yelled at him, called him vile names, cussed him;. etc., until it had become unbearable and he caused his arrest, Mr. Schatzley’s evidence was corroborated by his wife and hired man. Cain denied that he bad used profanity and introduced evidence of Delehanty and others who swore they had never heard him use profane language. The case went to the jury about 8:15 Tuesday night and, failing to agree on a verdict, the court discharged the jury at 3 a. m., Wednesday morning. The state waa represented by Deputy Prosecutor Marshall, John Greve of Wheatfield, and Abe Halleck of Rensselaer, while Frank Foltz and Geo. A. Williams represented defendant. It is not likely that another trial will result. The general opinion seemed to be that the prosecution was overloaded with attorneys, otherwise a verdict might have been reached.

AFTER THE TRUANT OFFICER.

Last Sunday at the residence of John Bruner, of the Bruner-Merry Telephone Co., a large number of friends and relatives assembled with well filled baskets of everything imaginable that was good to eat and impressed upon Mr. Bruner the fact that it was his 44th birthday annniversary. This action of the good hearted neighbors took Mr. Bruner by surprise, but he soon recovered from the shook and enjoyed all the pleasures that had been prepared for him. The dinner table was soon loaded down and it was here that all took a part and did justice to their faces. The day was a continuous round of pleasure and Mr. Bruner fully appreciates the generosity on the part of all who participated.

For fine commercial job printing come to The Democrat office.

PHOEBE A. NOWELS.

DEATH OF BLANCHE ANTRIM.

5 Miss Blanche Antrim, mention of whose fatal illness was made in these columns last week, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jesse Ball, Saturday morning at 5 o’clock. Deceased was a daughter of George B. snd Viola Antrim, and was born in Keener township, Oct. 31, 1883. Her mother died of consumption several years ago, and her father remarried, the second wife also dying, and the father is now supposed to be some place in Dakota, the precise location, we understand, not being known. Blanche looked after a brother and two half-brothers, to whom she took the place of a mother, and for whom she secured good homes when she realized that death was near. She taught school up to Christmas, but was first taken with the dread disease in September. Unlike most persons stricken with consumption, she felt that she was going to die from the first, and made all preparations, even to procuring her shroud. She was engaged to be married, it is understood, to Wm. Burns, formerly of Union tp., but now of South Bend, who was also present at the funeral. Deceased was a beautiful girl both in face and nature, and it seems doubly sad that she should be taken so early in life. The fqneral was held Sunday, from the U. B. church at Aix, Rev. J. M. Elam conducting the services, and interment made in the Prater cemetery. The funeral was very largely attended.

You can save 25 per cent to 40 per cent on not the best but good as the best clothing, ready made or made to order at the Chicago Bargain Store. DANCINQ CLASS ORGANIZED. A large dancing class has been organized under the management of Miss Maude Spitler who has been successful in securing the services of the famous dancing master, Mr. Harry L. Arnold of Elkhart. Mr. Arnold for thirteen years has followed this calling and in his experience in the art of dancing during this time he has met with great success and favor on all sides. At the Pan-American Exposition among 200 masters of dancing, he was awarded a gold medal as being the most graceful dancer, and this surely speaks well for him. About 70 pupils have been secured and the first series of lessons will be given at the Armory to-night, the sth. All holding tickets and all desiring to become a member of the class are requested to be there at 7 :SO. A class has also been organized for the children which will commence at 4 p. m., on the same day. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. A son was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. John Worden of Rensselaer, on Feb. 19. Feb. 25, to Mr. and .Mrs. William Porter of Union, tp., a daughter. Feb. 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greenlee, of Union tp., a son. Feb. 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed, Jr., a son. Feb. 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Milt Michaels, northeast of town, a daughter. It Saved His Lag. P, A. Dio forth of LaGrange. Ga., suffered for six months with a frightful running sore on his leg; bat writes that Bucklen’a Arnica Salve wholly cured It in five days. For Ulcer’s Wounds, PUes, it’s the beat salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only a&cts. Sold by A. F, Long, Druggist,

VOL. VI. No. 48

COURT HOUSE NEWS.

Items of Interest Oathered In the Offices of the County Capitol. Commissioners’ oourt will convene Monday. —o — File your affidavits for mortgage exemption during March and April. —o — There was $1,600 on hand in the unloaned school fund March, 1, but applications were on file for double that sum. —o — The schedule adopted by the township assessors for valuation of personal property, at their meeting here last Friday, appears in another part of this paper. —o— Marriage licenses issued: Feb. 27, John Michaels to Pearl M. Myers. Feb. 27, Jacob Ochs to Stella Miller. March 2, Albert E, Wortley to Emma P. Myers. March 3, John P. Swisher to Pearl Woolever. —o — The marriage license business received a sort of impetus during the closing days of February, with the result that 9 licenses were granted for the month, against 6 for the. preceding month, and 14 for February, 1903. —o — New suits filed: No. 6628. Richard E. Farlow vs. New York Oil Development Co.; action on account. No. 6629. David K. Frye vs. Garret Gravenstuck; action for possession. —o — This is the last week of the February term of the circuit court, and the closing days have been the busiest of the term: Following is a report of the more important happenings since last report: The case of Charles A. Gundy vs. Samuel M. Lamoine, from Fair Oaks, was venued to Newton county by defendant Robt. Parker vs Frank Thurston et al; continued for the term. Galena Axle Grease Co., vs. Samuel M. Lamoine; judgment vg, defendant for $17.35, Frank B. Dennie vs. Harmon Clark; case settled and action dismissed. Victoria V. Chaffin vs. Albert Chaffin; defendant granted divorce and custody of her two children.

Bridge City Candy Co., vs. Jane Justin, Newtou county case; verdict against plaintiff for costs. Samuel S. Smith vs. Patrick Halligan; defendant asks for change of venue from the county. Mary M. Arnold vs. Christian F. Arnold; plaintiff granted a divorce and $2,500 alimony, the latter to be paid as follows; SSOO May 1, 1904; SSOO March 1, 1905; SSOO March 1,1906; SSOO March 1, 1907; and SSOO March 1,1908. John M.-Pendergrass vs. John W. Kline, Newton county case; verdict for defendant. Plaintiff’s motion for new trial overruled. Phillips vs. Myers & Myers, Wheatfield case; judgement for plaintiff for $285.68, or about $5 less than defendants had admitted owing and had tendered plaintiff. Thomas vs. Myers & Myers, damage case from Wheatfield: compromised and case dismissed.

TO THE PEOPLE.

Having purchased the J. W. Freshour blacksmith shop, I am prepared to do all kinds of work in iron and wood. I have in my employ Mr. John Worden, who is an expert in plow and wood work. I also employ Mr. Ed. Moon, the expert horse-shoer. He has worked under the intruotion of some of the best veterinaries and understands the anatomy of the foot thoroughly, and can remedy all faults known to the horse, snon as interfering, forging, padling, cross-firing, knee-knocking and stumbling. A set of the latest improved Barons horse-stocks, for safely handling the wild and vioious horse. I hope to retain all old customers ana as many new ones as will give me their patronage. All my work is guaranteed. Jesse Ball, Proprietor.

Foley’s Kidney Core makes the kidneys and bladder right. Contains nothing injurious, Sold by A. F. Long.