Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1905 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Corn, 46c; oats 29c. Tuesday i 8 Decoration Day. Monticello has a case of smallpox. r-v The Rensselaer schools closed this week after a successful term. F. W. Fisher of Kankakee township was a business visitor in the city Saturday. Mrs. Flora Immel, of Pontiac, 111., is visiting her father, L. H. Meyers, on Cherry street. The Monon will run its first Sunday excursion to Chicago, Sunday, May 28. The round trip fare will be SI.OO. E. M. Parcels has placed a fine Regina automatic music box in his barber shop. It is the finest machine ever brought to town. —y—■ a, and Mrs. Robert Mannan and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Paulsen of Wheatfield were guests of Recorder Tilton and family Sunday. St. Louis is making a fuss over a rain of fish in that city. That’s nothing. Chicago is having “showers of brickbats” nearly every hour. annual banquet of the Rehsselaer High School Alumni Association was held at the Armory last evening and was a very swell affair. Ramp hasfgone to Kentland where he expects to spend the summer assisting his brother-in-law, Nicholas Krul, in his bakery and restaurant. and Mrs John Marlatt, north of town, is dangerously sick with brain fever at this writing and is scarcely expected to recover. The Winamac Republican has moved into its fine new brick and stone office building, which has just been completed. The Democrat is pleased to see such evidence of prosperity on the part of Bro. Riddick. Members of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias, also sojourning members of the order, are requested to meet in Castle Hall next Tuesday at 1 p. m., and prepare to take part in the Deooration day exeroißes Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State for the Shelby Improvement Co., of Shelby, Lake oounty; capital stock $15,000. The directors are Edwin E. Dickey, James Doty and James Arbuckle. There will be no preaching at the Christian churoh on Sunday morning. All will join in the Union Memorial service at the Presbyterian churoh. The subject of the evening sermon is “Christ is King.” All are welcome. T“At the meeting of the school ooard yesterday afternoon Newton Warren of Ft. Dodge, lowa, was decided upon for Supt. of the Rensselaer schobls for the next school year. Mr. Warren is a former resident of Rensselaer and well known to most of our people. The Monon’s Chicago excursion Sunday, May 28, will pass through Rensselaer at 8:48 a. m., and the round trip fare from Monon to Rensselaer, inclusive, is $1.00; Surrey, 90c; Fair Oaks, 86c; Roselawn to Lowell, inclusive, 750.. Returning train will leave Chicago at 11:80 p. m.

Doctor and Corbin Sworts, of Geneva, Ind., are here to attend the funeral of their father, John Sworts of Union tp. Bro. Kirkpatrick of the Francesville Tribune, was in the city on business Tuesday and made The Democrat a pleasant fraternal call. Fred Parcels, who has been in St. Louis for the past year or more, is here for a visit with his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Parcels. Thomas Home, the fellow who did the shooting at Brook recently, was brought over from Newton county Wednesday and placed in jail here until he has his trial, his bondsmen having asked to be released from his bond. J. W. Smith, of near Newland, has moved to Kentland where he will work at teaming. He has had enough of the Gifford district, his crops again having been ruined by high water. And still Gifford is fighting the Iroquois ditch. The five year-old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Edward Baech, of Delphi, formerly of Rensselaer, died suddenly at Winona last Sunday, the result of a cherry seed lodging in her windpipe. _ The remains were brought here for interment in Weston cemetery Wednesday. and John W. Harris, ofrtemington, were Rensselaer visitors Thursday. The latter has recently returned from a prospecting trip through Oklahoma and Kansas and reports crop prospects there the finest he ever saw, wheat especially being extra good. John expects to move out there this fail. Lowell Tribune: Mr and Mrs. John Eger, Mrs. Heyden and daughter Edith and Miss Mary Eger, of Rensselaer, visited their sister, Mrs. Frank Maloy and family here Sunday James Hill went to Rensselaer yesterday to visit his aunt Mrs. Pancoast and to attend the Alumni reception of the Rensselaer high school. Newton county is to have complete rural mail delivery August 1, from Kentland, Brook, Morocco and Roselawn. This is due to the efforts of Postmaster Harry Strohm, of Kentland, who has worked unceasingly for complete rural mail service for his county and been turned down once or twice in the matter. There was a good ball game at Riverside Park Wednesday afternoon between St. Vincent’s college of Chicago, and St. Joseph’s college teams. The ecore was 3to 2 in favor of the Chicagoans, and they made all their tallies on the last inning. Next Tuesday St. Joseph’s boys will play a return game with Lowell, atthe latter place. The Rensselaer Republican notes with a tinge of sadness that Hon. Thomas J. McCoy has been left off Governor Hanly’s official staff. When Governor Durbin made up his staff Tom was one of the leading members with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Tom is no longer considered the proper caper in Republican dress parades.—White County Democrat. John Bwortz, an old and respected resident of Union tp., residing near Virgie, died Thursday morning at 3:40 of cancer of the stomach, after a sickness of four months. He was aged 68 years, 1 month and 19 days. He leaves a widow and nine children. The funeral will be held today at 10 a. m., from the residence, interment in the Welsh cemetery in Jordan township. C. P. Wright has traded his big automobile for a 40 acre improved farm near North Yernon, Jennings county, Ind., and an 80 acre farm in Texas county, Mo., with W. W. Olcott, a North Vernon real estate dealer. Mr. Oloott came up last Thursday and with Elmer Gwin of this city as chauffer, drove the machine home. They got through in very good shape, meeting with only one serious accident in running into a small culvert that had been recently filled with soft gravel between Lafayette and Frankfort, which bent the front axle quite badly and necessitated repairs on reaching Franfort. They were running along at a pretty fast clip at the time. The entire distance to North Vernon is about 175 miles.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, May 27, 1905.

COURT HOUSE NEWS.

Items of Interest Gathered In the Offices of the County Capitol. The case of Jesse J. Fry vs. William M. Shafer et al, appealed from the Jasper circuit court, was affirmed Monday by the supreme court. The commencement of Kankakee township, which was to have been held today, has been postponed to a later date, which has not been decided upon at this writing. —o— Andrew Hicks, of Remington, who was appointed by Judge Hanley as a member of the county board of review, has declined to serve and George Besse, also of Remington, has been appointed in his stead. Mr. Besse is a democrat and is the only democrat on the board. —o — The Gillam township schools of Jasper county will join with the White Post, Casa, Rich Grove and Jefferson township schools of Pulaski county in holding an educational day at Medaryville on Tuesday, June 20th. The joint exercises will be held in Guild & Robinson’s large hay barn. —o — The Journal is authority for the statement that M. B. Price will deliver the Decoration day address at Gilboa Center, Benton county. Myrt’s debut as an orator will be watched with keen interest by his numerous friends, and if he survives the test next Tuesday his services will be in great demand in future local campaigns as a spell-binder for the g. o. p.

The viewers' have reported favorably on the new road petitioned for in Jordan tp. by S. F. Iliff, et al. The road as laid out commences at the n. w. corner of Sec. 28 and runs on the section line a distance of five miles to the n. e. corner of Sec. 24, and is 50 feet in width. The viewers report that said highway runs through lands of all the parties affected by the establishment of same, “without their consent, which are enclosed lands, but on examination a good highway cannot be bad without departing from the highway petitioned for.” The third week of court convened Monday, and Judge Hanley found his hands tied for the want of an official reporter. The attorneys sat back and refused to try their cases in this county in the absence of a reporter, and the appropriation for such purpose being exhausted there was but one course to pursue. Judge Hanley dismissed the jury without the hearing of a case —perhaps the first time in the history of the county —and is now only taking up such matters as can be determined by the Court and the jury trials are being sent to Jasper county, or being continued for the term.—Newton County Enterprise.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The revival meetings at the First Baptist church are exceedingly interesting to those who are attending them. Rev. G. M. Lehigh is a preaoher of great power and clearness and no oue can listen to his preacding without ieeling that he is clearly and forcibly preaching the Gospel. Those who are not attending are missing a splendid opportunity of being benefitted, whether they are saved or unsaved. There will be no preaching at the church Sunday morning on account of the Memorial services at the Presbyterian church, but Rev. Mr. Lehigh will preach at 3 o’clock, and to this service he extends a special invitation to all the old soldiers to come, as it is their day and their presence will be highly appreciated. There will also be meeting each evening next week and to all these services the people in general are kindly invited. It is not customary to hold services on Saturday evening but as there will be no meeting on Sunday morning and as we desire to give the people the benefit of as much of Mr. Lehigh’s preaching as possible, there will be meeting Saturday evening. J. B. Bair, Pastor. /

For the benefit of the public the Bradley Mfg. 00. have sent a sample of their Perfection riding cultavator for your inspection, at their ware rooms. Chicago Bargain Store.

WORSE THAN THE MONON WRECK.

I A runaway which looked pretty serious occurred in town at six o’clock last Friday evening, and as a result a good rubber-tired buggy was badly broken up and the three occupants are nursing sore heads and bruised bodies. Arthur Catt was driving a spirited horse on North Cullen street, his father, Allen Catt, -and Whitsel Lewis being in the buggy with him. Near the Methodist church he met Dr, Washburn in the latter’s automobile. The horse took fright after the machine had passed them and began running and kicking. At the corner by Kresler’s hitch bam all three men were thrown out, the buggy wrecked completely and the horse ran on east and was finally caught near the depot. Mr. Lewis received a bad looking cut in the back of his head, besides other cuts and bruises, and it was feared at first that his skull was fractured. Mr. Catt, Sr., also had some ugly looking cuts on the head and face, while Art’s coat was torn and a gaping wound appeared under the chin. Doctors Washburn and English were soon on the scene and the wounds of the injured men were attended to, when it was found that they were not as serious as at first thought. It was an ugly looking runaway, however, and the parties were very fortunate in all escaping with their lives.

Above is a picture of the Iroquois river, south of the Washington street bridge, daring the recent high water. While the current was very swift at this time the water was not as high as it has been on other occasions during the spring floods.

DO YOU EXPECTORATE?

For The Democrat. THE WOMEN. Please do not spit on the sidewalks now, There's an ordinance against it—too And we'll all be glad when the dirt; old fad Of making tobacco juice puddles it through. THE MEN. We do not believe that women's skirts Should be sidewalk sweepers—but then— They’ll do at they please—and give us a breeze— Because we are men—mere men. THE PEOPLE. But let the ordinance be enforced And we'll all be glad of it—when— Our streets are clean and tidy and neat And women's skirts won't be a retreat For microbes to cling to them. »**

BAND CONCERTS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK.

jX£he newly organized Rensselaer band has employed Prof. Weaver as instructor and will make its first public appearance on Decoration day. The first open air concert of the season will be given next Thursday evening, and on each Thursday evening thereafter during the summer. There is also some talk of. giving sacred concerts occasionally on Sunday afternoons in each of the two city parktf^/ It costs money to keep up a good band, yet there is scarcely anything that provides more real enjoyment than good music, and if called npon for a little assistance in keeping up an organization of this kind we believe onr citizens will respond with their usual liberality. The boys need several new instruments, we are told, and they would like also to have new uniforms, all of which cost money. Come out to the concert next Thursday night and enjoy yourself anyway.

- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. /\May 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Ike Tutear, of Chicago, a son. May 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Niohols, of Barkley tp , a son. )CMay 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin "Cain, in town, a daughter.

Come and see me about yonr wagon' and baggy work, either iron or Tabber tires. I will do your work right and will make the price right. I do the work myself and have no rent to pay. M. L. Hemphill.

THIRTY GRADUATES.

Largest Class In History of the Rensselaer High School Graduated . Thursday Night. j'A class of thirty—twenty girls and ten boys—was graduated from the Rensselaer high school Thursday night, the exercises taking place at the opera house and being largely attended.-^ The graduates were : Helen Lamson Woodhull I. Spitler Josie Porter Lena Tnteur Qrace Norris Hazel McColly May Wright Rue Priest Pareels Firman Thompson Blanche G. McCarthy Thompson Ross Beatrice A. Yates Thena E. Meyer Jessie M. Knox Alice Drake William Pierce Knox loma I. lines Myra Watson Anna J. Hermansen Edith B. Striokfaden William Cleve Eger Omar Day Flosse Starr Grace E. Coughlan Hazel Warner Martha Parkison Salome Wood Earl Saidla John Day huff Ellis Frank Wade Laßue. The invocation was by Rev. A. G. Work, of the Presbyterian church, and the benediction by Rev. H. L. Kindig, of Trinity M. E. church; presentation of diplomas by C. W. Coen, president of the school board. Edith Strickfaden, loma Imes, Rue Parcels, Wood Spitler, Martha Parkison, Grace Norris, Helen Lamson, Alice Drake, Myra Watson and Blanche McCarthy had places on the program.

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ANOTHER RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

\ While driving home from town Tiiesday evening in a surrey with his wife and boy and Henry Gilbransen, wife and two children, Cyril Steele’s team got frightened at an automobile near the depot and ran clear to the old Sim Dowell fprm before they were stopped. \i The team seemed to have tooxfright from the odor of the auto and despite Mr. Steele’s efforts to hold them down they got over the ground at an alarming rate. When near the Sample farm Mr. Steele was pulled over the forward part of the rig and fell to the ground. He still clung to the reins and both wheels passed over him. The buckle hole on the reins tore out and he was left lying on the ground, bruised up considerably about the face and body, while the team and the six remaining occupants of the rig went on. The team kept the road and Mr. Gilbranson climbed down on the pole and got hold of one of the reins, with which he was enabled to guide the runaways slightly. In climbing the hill at Alf Donnelly’s place he secured the other rein, and finally managed to stop the team at the old Dowell farm with everything in good shape and nobody hurt except the bruises received by Mr. Steele who was left several miles in the reer.Sßy the occupants of the surrey all keeping their seats they escaped injury&ut had they attempted to jump but it might have resulted in some of them being killed or badly crippled. Mr. Steele’s injuries are thought to be of no serious nature at this time, although he is marked up some on the face and is quite sore from bruises.

DECORATION DAY DANCE.

A grand dance will be given in Armory Hall, Rensselaer, Ind., on next Tuesday night, May 30. Good music will be in attendance and good order maintained. Come. Bicknell & Bowers, Mgrs.

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I sell nothing but the best; no chanoes given away, but firstclass goods. I have them for sale. C. A. Roberts.

Vol. VIII. No. 8

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the common council of the city of Rensselaer was held Monday evening with all members present. Following is a report of the business transacted: The mayor was authorized to sign contract with the General Electric Co., to buy all transformers used by the city from said firm, they agreeing to grant an additional 10 per cent discount if such contract was entered into. The marshal was instructed to make improvement on Milton street by placing tile on said street. The city attorney made a report of a synopsis of the new laws relating to cities, common councils, etc. Said report was ordered placed on file. ' Conrad Kellner and 16 other citizens who would be affected by said improvement, petitioned for a new 12 inch sewer to commence at the intersection of Plum street with Scott and thence westerly in the center of Plum to Division and thence southwesterly along the center of Angelica St, to the Iroquois river, where same will have good and sufficient outlet. The matter was referred to the sewer committee. It is claimed that the construction of this sewer will take considerable water that now flows into Makemself and relieve the latter sewer just that much. The general opinion, however, seems to be that the sewer should be larger than 12 inches, and that it should run farther east and then north for some distance, which would still further relieve Makemself. Probably an 18 inch or 24 inch sewer would be necessary on the west a part of the way. The following claims were allowed: —

CORPORATION FUND. F. M. Abbott, salary as marshal $ 22 B 0 Geo. A. Williams, city attorney 46 50 ROAD FUND. Chaa. Bowers, work on street 1 50 George McCarthy, same ISO Chas. Parker, same and haul's: cinders 800 W. S. Parks, same 6 00 Sherman Reuicker, same 3 00 Roy Thomas, same 3 00 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. A L. Branch, hauling-coal 56 29 LesileClark, printing & stampedenv.. 26 00 C. S. Chamberlain, salary to May 15.... 50 00 C. L. Thornton, same 30 00 Lem HustoD, same 30 00 Landy Magee, work on line 23 13 Chas. Morlan, making It. dup 10 00 Monarch El Wire Co. supplies 34 56 Illinois Electric Co., same 10 73 General Electric Co., same...., 91 70 Western Electric Co., same 29 WATER FUND. Conrad Hildebrand, salary 30 00 W. E. Marion, work on main 6 50Globe Oil Co., packing 341 CULLEN AND FOREST ST. FUND. J. H. Chapman, bond paid .>... 113 go CUDLEN ST. NORTH. J. H. Chapman, interest paid 6 46 At a special meeting of the council held on Monday, May 15, Councilman Carmichael proposed that 30 inch and 24 inch sewers be placed in at the street crossings along Makeraself sewer, over the sewer now in, to carry off the overflow and prevent water from darning up at such crossings. It was thought that 24 inch sewer pipe would be sufficient at some crossings while 30 inch would be necessary at others. The matter was referred to the sewer committee and Councilman Carmichael, with power to have the work done.

MONUMENT DEDICATION.

The unveiling and dedication of the Three Creeks Soldiers Monument at Lowell, Indiana, will occur Friday, June 9. Elaborate preparations are being made for the event- The monument is feet high and contains nearly 500 names on it faces, of which number of men 405 served in the War of the Rebellion from the above three townships. Governor J. Frank Hanly and Department Commander Lucas will be present and deliver addresses. A cordial invitation is extended all ex-soldiers and the public in general to attend these exercises. Reduced rates on railroads have been promised.

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