Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1905 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Corn. 43c; oats 30c. “The Holy City,” at Ellis opera house, Friday evening, March 31. H. Jessen was in Chicago sevefal days this week on business. N<Many farmers hereabouts have teen plowing in their fields this week. Read the new ad of »Tay W. Williams, the furniture and carpet , dealer. May Reprogle of Monticello visited Miss Katie Shields over Sunday. Editor Bartoo and wife of the Morocco Courier, spent Sunday with relatives here. The garden-making fever is becoming quite pronounced these warm, sunshiny days. four-year-old son of Mr. ajfid Mre.Wm. Daugherty is quite sick with pneumonia. Charlie Mecklenburg has gone to Wolcott, where he has secured a position as bartender. son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Yeoman, south of town, is sick with lung fever at Purdue. '/ Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Fendig returned last week from an extended visit with relatives in New Orleans, La. Walters returned Saturday from his trip to Texas. He did not make any investment there. Lakin and family of I nion tp., left last week for their new home at Tulsa, Indian Territory. Mrs. Elisha Warden of Monticello visited here with her son, Cloyde Reprogle and family over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Daugherty will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary next Tuesday, March 28. foundations are in for the Duvall and Leopold brick business rooms on South Van Rensselaer street. Duck hunting on the Kankakee has been very poor this season, owing to the low water and most of the marshes being dry. Mrs. Parker has moved from the Wasson tenant house on Scott street into the Smith Newell property, one block further east. Mrs. Marsh Warner slipped and fell in her yard at home Monday and broke one of her arms in two places between the wrist and elbow. The subject of the Sunday morning sermon at the Christian church is “Profit Sharing,” in the evening, “a Religious Delusion.” All are welcome. Kieper of near Plymouth, Marshall county, came up Saturday for a few days visit with relatives and friends, returning home the first of the week. Albert Helsel and family of Fair Oaks, left Monday for Biwabik, Minn., where Mr. Helsel takes np bis old position of section boss on a railroad. T. M. Hibler of Joliet, 111., is here looking after biabig farm in Milroy township. Mr. Hibler was quite sick during the winter and still shows the effects of same.

The Spriggs house on the corner of Plum and Franklin streets,' is for rent, possession given April 1. Enquire of W. H Eger. Amiel Harmon is thinking some of moving back to Pontiac, 111., and is now over there visiting and looking after business matters. John Merritt expects to move from the Mrs. Leota Jones property on Front street, to the Geo. Hopkins property on Scott street. A. Leopold is making preparations to erect a brick building on his lot in conjunction with the Duvalls, on South Van Rensselaer street. It will be about 24x70 feet, one story high. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Jenkins died Saturday morn, ing from lung fever, after several weeks sickness. The funeral was held Sunday, at Aix, and interment made in the cemetary near Blackford. Saturday’s Hammond Tribune: T. J. McCoy and family have decided not to reside in Hammond. Mrs. McCoy has left for Lafayette where she will reside with her mother while Mr. McCoy and son Taylor, have secured positions in Chicago. E. T. Harris has closed up the affairs of the Citizens’ Bank at Remington, and has moved his family here and will have charge of the Rensselaer Bank, owned by him and his father, H. O. Harris. He occupies the new residence of the Harris, just south of the Harris homestead. Marion I. Adams, who was elected chairman of the Prohibition county central committee recently, wishes The Democrat to state that the use of his name was unauthorized and that he must decline the honor. His own private business demands all his time he says. Dr. Rose M. Remmek, optical specialist, will be at Clark's jewelry store, March 16 to 25. For three years Dr. Remmek has made regular visites to Rensselaer, as a large number of well pleased people can testify. If your eyes are giving you any annoyance, consult Dr. Remmek. The term of enlistment of Com[>any M expired Tuesday, and uness a reorganization is effected at once—which at this time seems very improbable—the munitions and paraphernalia will be returned to the state and shipped back to Indianapolis. This move will also vacate the armony in the K. of P. building. \Adfred Collins has traded his 140 acre farm in Barkley tp., for the River Queen flouring mill in this city and a section of land in western Kansas. He gives possession of the farm April 1, and it has been rented to Win. Dougherty, who will move from tojPTi onto same. Mr. Collins willjf to town and with Mr. Flynn, the present See, operate the mill. . D. Nowels, who returned urday from a business trip to Kansas and Missouri, says that in Kansas the farmers were busy last week sowing oats and plowing for corn. A very heavy rain there last Friday put a stop temporarily to farm work. Mr. Nowels thinks Parsons, Kan., is one of the finest little cities that he was ever in. It is a great railroad center and a hustling business town. Uncle James Maloy was down from Steeger, 111., Tuesday to look after some business here, returning home Saturday. Mr. Maloy got a bad fall a few weeks ago, on an icy door step, and broke several ribs and one wrist. He is still quite feeble in getting about. Mr. and Mrs. Maloy have decided to remain with their son, Dr. Bernard Maloy, at Steeger for the present and take care of the latter’s children. Dr. Maloy has a fine practice at Steeger, uncle Jim says. The greatest production of a Bible play ever presented is undoubtedly offered by Gordon and Bennett with their “The Holy City.” None have yet reached the coveted pinnacle of this sumptuously appointed drama. With an acting company of unusual merit, aided by stage accessories provided apparently without regard to cost, the dramatic spectacle offered is one deserving all praise that is given to it. The performance of “The Holy City,” is looked for with much interest.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, March 25, 1905.

SEEKS A LOST SON.

t -Michigan City Dispatch: Z. L. waim, a farmer residing seven miles north of Rensselaer, is search-, ing for his lost son, and thinks he may be in or near Michigan City.. The young man is twenty years of age and hisjname is Jesse L. Swaim. He has black hair and weighs about 150 pounds. He would be easily identifisd by a conspicuous scar above his left eye in the edge l of his hair. The young man left home over a year ago and has worked in several northern Indiana towns. Last June he was working in South Bend. The father will be very grateful to anyone who will send him information in regard to his son.

KENNEDY-SCOTT.

Miss Anna Scott, for many years a resident of this city, was married Thursday evening, March 16, in Lakin, Kan., to F. J. Kennedy. It was a quiet home wedding and few but the immediate relatives of the family were present. Rev. Jones, of the Methodist church officiated. After receiving congratulations of those present all repaired to the dining room where a dainty luncheon was served. One pleasant feature of the occasion was the presence of Mrs. W. J. Anderson, of Sterling Kan., a sister of the groom, and Mrs. L. C. Stringfield, nee Scott, of Rocky Ford, Colo., only sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have gone to house-keeping in the commodious new residence which the groom has recently built and will be at home to their many friends in Lakin, Kan., after April first. xx Married: Mr. Charles Merryweather and Miss Bessie A. Holmes, Wednesday at 2:30 by Rev. J. B. Bair of the First Baptist church, at his place of residence. The groom resides at Hammond and is employed as court bailiff, is 35 years of age and this is hi§ second marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holmes of Shelby, and is 23 years of age. Soon after the ceremony they took their departure for Shelby where they expect to remain until Tuesday and then go to Hammond, where they will make their permanent home. The greatest line of new wash dress goods ever shown. Chicago Bargain Store.

“THE HOLY CITY” WELL LIKED.

Portrayal of the Biblical Drama Is Given at the Lyceum Theatre. A well filled house witnessed the presentation of “The Holy City” at the Lyceum last evening. The plot of the play deals with incidents during the time of Herod the Great, ruler of Judea, and introduces a large number of Bible characters. Being strong in dialogue, as it is, close attention is necessary in order to have a complete understanding. Many of the lines are taken from the Bible and teach lessons of lofty import. Very appropriate and handsome stage settings are used throughout, and a capable company of players interpreted the work of the playwright to the evident satisfaction of the audience. The part of “Marius,” the Roman soldier, who loves the daughter of “Herod,” was portrayed by Mr. Edgar Jones. Mr. J. E. Illias handled cleverly the part of “Herod,” the weak and vacillating king and Mr. Charles Richmond in a commendable manner, played “Judas” the traitor. —St. Joseph Gazette St. Joseph, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 29, 1905. At Ellis opera house, Friday, March 31. Complete line of ladies’ silk shirt waist suits. All colors, $lO to $24.50. Caicago Bargain Store. Lost—ln Rensselaer, Monday afternoon, a package containing some new hats and other articles. Finder please leave at The Democrat office. One dollar reward. We are knocking catalogue houses prices right and left, come in and see us before sending in your order. Chicago Bargain Store. A good set of single harness for sale cheap; nickel mounted, used but little. Enquire at The Democrat office. ■ „

COURT HOUSE NEWS.

Items of Interest Gathered In the Of* J flees of the County Capitol. Marriage licenses issued: March 18. Carry Lowman to Florence Thompson. March 22, Chnrles Merryweather to Bessie A. Holmes. —o — Charles Thompson of Rensselaer, who was fined $lO for giving liquor to an intoxicated person at the September term of court, and whose fine was stayed by his father, failed to settle the amount, and Wednesday he was taken into custody and landed in jail, where he will pay the fine at the rate of SI.OO yer day. —o — The commissioners of Newton county have let the contract for an expert examination of the county records to John W. Coons of Noblesville, who has sub-let the work in tflp-~ clerk’s and sheriff’s office’s to John G. Davis of Kentland, a former clerk of Newton county. Coons is to get $975 for the work, which is to go back to April 21, 1896. —o — John D. Sink, ex-prosecuting attorney of this circuit, has been appointed postmaster at Roselawn, we understand. When a man once gets a pull at the public teat he always wants more, and it is hard to choke him off. Well, if John has an active deputy we prophesy that he will make a good postmaster. John himself is said to be afflicted slightly with that tired feeling. ■'V —o Sheriff O’Connor last Friday levied on the dredge boat and machinery employed on the Nissius ditch, several miles south of town, to satisfy a judgment of the Bellefontaine Foundry and Machine Co., who furnished the outfit. A 1 May and Joe Nissius were the contractors for the ditch, and they sub-let the job to David Lehman, and went his security for the outfit. They hold a second lien on the property. Jake Hensler, who has been doing much of the work on the dredge, we understand, was placed in charge of the work and will proceed right along. — o— New suits filed: No 6841, Walter E. Rich vs. Owen J. Conrad and Owen Mclntire Conrad; action to quiet title. No. 6842. James H. Chapman vs. Wm. Tolley et al; action on note. No. 6843. Martha A. Archer, administrator, vs. the Chicago and Wabash Valley R. R. Co., action for damages for killing plaintiff’s husband, Jonathan F. Asher, on the 20th of December, 1904, near the Kankakee river while he was employed in working on defendant road, and whose death is alleged to have been caused by carelessness and neglect of defendant. Ten thousand dollars is asked for. This is the first damage case the Gifford road has had to contend with, and Archer is the only-per-son killed as yet on said road. No. 6844. Almeda A. Chapman vs. OllieW. Warren and William Warren, her husband; action to foreclose mortgage. Wanted: A girl to do general housework. Call or write to the Goodland Hotel, Goodland Ind.

NOTICE TO SUNDAY-SCHOOL OFFICERS. There will be a meeting of the county and township officers of the Jasper County Sunday-School Association, Sunday, April 2, at two o’clock in the Rensselaer Presbyterian church. This meeting is for the purpose of arranging for the spring conventions in the townships and the county convention, to be held in June. Let me urge that nothing but the most insistant reason keep you from this business meeting, for upon the attendance depends the success of organized work in the county. Mbs John I. Gwin, County President. I have a small lot of new farm implements, consisting of plows, cultivators, seeders, etc., which I will close out very cheap. Vance Collins. A new department, selling goods by catalogue at factory prices, as we are content to make 5 per cent cash discount on goods that are no expense to carry. Chicago Bargain Store.

MRS. FLETCHER MONETT DEAD.

The remains of Mary Monnett, wife of Fletcher Monnett, were brought here from Evanston, 111., Thursday, for burial. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church at 2 p. m., Thursday and interment made in Weston cemetery. Mrs. Monnett was a former resident of Rensselaer, but for several years had resided in Evanston. Her only children, Mrs. A. P. Burton and Mrs. H. L. Brown, reside here. She had been in poor health for some time. Her death occurred Tuesday evening.

SAW GILMAN IN CUBA.

George Ade, the author and playwright, and C. C. Kent of Kentland, are away on a trip to “furrin lands,” and the Goodland Herald says that they visited Bela Kent at San Cristobal, Cuba, and it is currently reported that they met ex-banker Fred D. Gilman of Goodland there. B. C. Kent formerly run a hotel and restaurant in Goodland for several years, and a few years ago married a rich lady in Cuba. It has been thought by many Goodland people that Gilman was in Cuba trying to retrieve his fallen fortunes.

If you wore a shoe that did not fit it was not a Florsheim. Chicago Bargain Store.

NEW OCCULIST COMING.

Dr. Arthur Rose, graduate optician of Indianapolis, has leased the room south of The Democrat office and wjll locate here for the practice of his profession. He will be here on and after April Ist and will treat all defects of vision with the most approved and scentific methods. Eyes examined free of charge. Finest line of wash goods ever shown in town, at Rowles & Parker’s.

STILL AN OBJECT OF INTEREST

T. J. McCoy’s Former Residence Attracts Many SightSeers. Presents Same Appearance It Did After Being Dynamited Last October.

The former fine residence of ex-banker T. J. McCoy is still an object of interest to many town people as well as all visitors to Rensselaer. The house presents about the same appearance that it did when first seen after the dynamite charge wrecked it on Sunday night, October 16, last, except that the tall chimney on the east was pulled down a day or two later and the household goods have been removed. The same desolate picture of wreck and ruin of the explosion is there, and the broken glass, splinters of wood and timbers is seen. Nothing has been done to clear away the wreck and there is no knowing when anything will be done. The walks and lawn is still littered with the fallen leaves of last season and the place is an eyesore to this otherwise handsome street. The familiar colored coachman and the fast horses and fine equippages that used to whirl np McCoy avenue and turn, with a flourish, into the driveway, with the debonair Tom puffing at a high-priced Havana, are seen no more, while the iron gates are rusting on their hinges. The large brick mansion of the elder McCoy is also vacant and has been vacant since the removal of the old folks to rooms up town, after selling the home place. This property also has a neglected and deserted appearance. Leaves lit-

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. For next Sunday: Sunday School at 9:30; Preaching 10:45and 7KX). Theme of morning discourse, “Swift Tongue, Slow Foot;” subject for evening, “Faith’s approach to Christ.” All will be made welcome. J. B. Bair, Pastor. A complete line of 9x12 ft. rugs from a Symra to a tine Wilton velvet. Chicago Bargain Store. Full line of Carpets, in ingrains velvets, axminster and wiltons, at Rowles & Parker’s. We will receive a car of fancy Irish potatoes shipped this week to be sold at 40cts per bushel. Chicago Bargain Store. 30 styles in Lace Curtains from which to select your new ones, at Rowles & Parker’s.

Vol. VII. No. 51

ESSON GETS LAND.

Bid of the Hills on McCoy Land Raised by John Esson of Brook. At the meeting of McCoy bank creditors held here last Saturday, which was attended by Referee Bowers of Hammond, the bid of “Jack” Esson of Brook for 1,878 acres of the Jordan tp , land at $62 per acre and 120 acres at S3O per acre, was accepted and Esson will get the land. This aggregates $126,280, and is $13,480 over the first bid of the Hills of Madison, Ind., mention of which was made some time ago, which was rejected by the referee. One of the principal objects of this meeting was to examine the McCoys regarding the notes given to Lafayette, Mulberry and Delphi bankers, et al, aggregating some $50,000 to $60,000, and which were signed by A. McCoy & Co., and also by A. McCoy and T. J. McCoy personally, as surety thereon, but sufficient notice had not been given Tom, and although he came down Friday evening from Chicago, when he founed that that the notice given him was not legal he left town again. An adjourned meeting will be held here Monday, April 3, at which time the examination will be held, another notice haviqg been served on him. As we understand the matter, if these notes are held to be individual debts of theMcCoyß, it means that the holders will be paid in full. It is generally thought that the referee will hold the contention of these creditors good at the meeting to be held here April 3. The matter will then, no doubt, be appealed to Judge Anderson for a decision. There are still 235 acres of the Jordan tp., land remaining unsold, and for this Carr Bros, have bid $35 per aore, and it is likely that their bid will be accepted.

ter the lawn and walks. We understand the property is for rent, but there is more of it than most people want and therefore it has not been rented as yet. The passing of the McCoys, to many people, seems more like romance than real facts. When one looks back and remembeis that only one short year ago they were practically the whole thing in Rensselaer and Jasper county and that the name “McCoy” carried with it great influence all through this section of the state, one is hardly able to realize that only a few days later they were the most generally cussed and unpopular people in the stat; that hundreds of those who had trusted their hard-earned dollars to their keeping were left to hold the sack; and that the tine house of 'the junior McCoy, where so many swell functions had been held, should be dynamited, it seems more like the story of some novelist than a real fact. To hundreds of people, however, who were the victims of these McCoys, it is a grim reality.

Advance sale all silk colored Taffeta Umbrellas, fancy borders, at Rowles & Parker’s for a short time; special $1,89. See our new Sterling Brand clothing, equal to tailor-made and at one-half the price. Chicago Bargain Store.

Call at Rowles & Parker’s and see those new wash goods, in Mohairs, Batiste, Dimities and Organdies.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. X March 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Silas Toombs of Barkley tp., a son. March 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shea, north of town, a daughter. /UMarch 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Jay McMurray of Barkley tp., a son. March 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Charles of Milroy tp., a daughter. The greatest line of Carpets, mattings and rugs ever shown. Chicago Bargain Store. Don’t fail to see the new line of lace curtains, in Nottingham, Ruffled nets, Bable nets and Brussel nets, at Rowles & Parker's.