Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1905 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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MONEY MONEY MONEY Money to Loan for one, two, three, four or five years, on farms > or town property, on the best a “ terms obtainable anywhere. © 2 We also buy good notes, and loan jjj *- money on personal security and -< chattel mortgage. We loan our own funds and consej* quently can close a loan on 3 S shorter notice than anyone in © O the county. jjj ® Our reßular customers are our best advertising mediums. Try us before closing a loan, as we > can accommodate you with any 3 U kind of a loan you want, if you S have good security. £ C AUSTIN ft HOPKINS, Rensselaer, lod. MONEY MONEY MQNBY

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Corn, 48o; oats 29c. J. W. Williams is visiting relatives in Ohio this week. Glenn Grant of Aberdeen, No. Dak., is visiting home folks. Minnie Hemphill is attending business college in Danville. Miss Cecilia Hollingsworth is visiting relatives in Kalamazoo, Mich. Read about Rowles & Parker’s shoe sale in another part of this paper. itfrs. Ella Howard and son of Evansville, Wis., are visiting Charley Platt, Sr. E. E. Malone of MoDticello is visiting her mother Mrs. E. H. Sheilds, here this week. Wayne Parker, who has been attending law school in New York City, returned home this week.

Bead about that S3OO Ohaee piano that The Democrat is going to give away, in another colnmn. for a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Schmitter, of Delphi, with her son Willie, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Billy Merica, this week. ■ ~X|Uin nearly all day long spoiled the exercises of unveiling the soldiers monument at Lowell last Friday. E.M. Parcels sells the Viotor talking machines on monthly payments if so desired. Call and Bee him. Miss Carrie, daughter of Hiram Day, has returned from a two weeks visit to her grandparents at Champaign, 111. > Remember the “Bummer Farmer’s Institute” to be held in the east court room next Wednesday, beginning at 9:45 a. m. Joel F. Spriggs of Walker tp., was in the city on business Monday. Crops are not looking very well in Mr. Spriggs’ locality. Washburn and family left Sunday via automobile for a few days visit at Kokomo, Anderson and other points in the gas belt.

Mr. Makeever is preparing to extend the front of the room occupied by the Racket Store out to the street line, by putting in an entire new front. Advertised letters: Miss Ross Woods, Mrs. Eleanor Biggs, Albert Swartzell, John Lacky, Wm. Chalfaut, Ed Streibe, Earl Bonnet, Peyton Sutton. garden party was given Wednesday by the D. A. R., from 3 to 9 p. m., at the home of H. J. Kannal, on South River street for the benefit of the Jasper Public Library. Gwin expects to put in a bicycle repair outfit in a few days, at his blacksmith shop on Front street, and will be prepared to handle all work in this line that . is brought to him. Joe Gailey is the owner of a new Viotor talking machine, one of the best made, bought of E. M. Parcels, our city barber, and Ed says he can furnish more for all that want one. Call and see him. With the building of the new Christian ohurch, the Murray, Long and Hans blook and the Duvall and Leopold block, besides the many minor improvements about the city, Rensselaer is far in the lead of her neighbors in the way of building improvements this year.

-VMrs. G. F. Meyers and Mrs. F. B. Babcock were Monon visitors yesterday. Miss Anna Smith of New Philidelphia, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Benton Forsythe. --VRev. J. B. Bair and Misses Ethel Perkins and Lora Brace attended the Baptist Sunday school convention at Chalmers Monday. VMr. and Mrs. John Healy took advantage of the G. A. R., rates to visit Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koboski in Jennings county this week. H. Meyers was over to his son Howard’s, near Brook Thursday and says that a very heavy rain fell there Thursday afternoon. No rain at all fell here. Warren, Wm. Clouse and Fred McColly went to Lafayette Monday to work on the Jasper county soldiers’ cottage. Rush & Warren have the contract. This has been another excellent week for growing crops and farm work, with the mercury up in the nineties nearly every day. Crops are doing very nicely indeed. Rev. A.G. Work, Pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city for the past five years, has accepted a call at South Chicago and will move there in short time. John Makeever has transformed the old ramshackle building east of the Makeever House into quite a respectable little business room, and it will soon be occupied, we understand. Rowles & Parker have leased the room now occupied by the Haus restaurant and will add a clothing department to their business as soon as they secure possession of same. and Mrs. Turner Merritt of Remington are visiting their son John Merritt and family here this week. Turner has been pulling channel cat from the Iroquois, and has caught several quite fine ones. A. D. Washburn of Rensselaer, Perry Washburn of Earl Park, C. C. Kent, J. A. Wildason, J. A. White and A. J. Thompson of Kentland are up in the Alberta region of Canada, prospecting for a few weeks.

Ramp came over from Kentland this week to bid his college chums at St. Joseph good bye and to spend a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ramp. Nicholas Krull, Jr., came over with him and is the guest of grandma and grandpa Ramp.

The telephone company has purchased an “Orient Bnckboard” auto for Supt. Montgomery’s use in looking after the lines. The machine weighs but 400 pounds, has a four-horse power engine and costs but $250. It seems to be a little gem and just the thing to run about in.

'P’SLen Lefler of near Pleasant Ridge seems to have knocked the persimmons on new potatoes this season, and Saturday he deposited a dozen tubers on our table that were as large as turkey eggs, with the remark that they had been eating new potatoes for a weekr Len has a smart wife. stone road tax of two per cent in Marion township, including the oity of Rensselaer, will yield about $52,000 and ought to build 30 miles of good stone roads. Nothing adds more to the benefit of a town or community thau good roads, and The Democrat believes the project would carry by an overwhelming majority if it is put to a vote.

U. M. Baughman engineered a deal Satxirday by which Henry W. Long of Medaryville became the owner of the Monon telephone exchange. Mr. Long will move to Monon and devote his personal attention to the plant. He expects to put the plant in first class condition, establish connections with outside towns and cities and build some new lines. The Christian ohurch will hold its Sunday school and morning service in the assembly room of the high school building. The evening services will be held in the east court room of the court house. There will be reports from the delegates to the district Christian Endeavor convention at the Endeavor hour. The preaching servioe will follow at 7:30. All are welcome.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, June 17, 1905.

NELLIE CONNERS DIES.

Miss Nellie Conners, aged 19 years and 4 days, died Wednesday at 9 p. m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Walter, in the east part of town, after a few months sickness from consnmption. The young lady had been living with the family of her cousin, James Walter, north of town for the past few years, and has been Bick only a few months, but her decline has been the most rapid, her physician states, of any case of this dread disease he has ever seen. She was taken to a sanitarium at Rome City a few weeks ago, but received no benefit and was brought home Monday. Both her parents and twosisters have died from the same disease. The remains were taken to her old home at Kokomo Thursday afternoon for burial.

The work of tearing down the old Christian church is in progress this week. Some of the old material will be used in the new structure. The work of putting in the foundation for the new structure is also in progress. Not many from here attended the G. A. R., encampment at Madison this week. Mrs. J. W. Childers attended in the capacity of grand conductress of the W. R. C., and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Porter. Mrs. S. A. Hemphill and Mrs. Henry Wood were the only others attending that we learned of. Mr. John Barce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Barce, north of town, and Mies Ora Bruner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Bruner, of Rensselaer, were united in marriage Monday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. H. L. Kindig officiating. They will reside with the groom’s parents for the present.

J. J. Moore of Trafalgar, Johnson county, is here this week looking after his real estate in this county. He says farm work in his locality has been greatly retarded by wet weather also, and farmers are still pkmting~«errn. Excellent corn has often been raised there, he says, that was planted as late as Jane 25.

The district convention of the Christian Endeavor was held at Morocco Tuesday and Wednesday. Eleven Rensselaer people attended and report a good attendance and an interesting meeting. The next meeting may be held at Rensselaer. Mrs. A. J. Miller of Rensselaer was re-elected president, and George E. Hershman. also of Rensselaer, was elected county secretary.

Since receiving the June draw the finances of the city of Rc-ns-selaer have once more become in such condition that city orders can be paid on presentation and do not have to be peddled about to find buyers. The council should now see to it that some of the many much needed street crossings are put in to connect up the cement walks built two or three years ago. This is a matter that should not be neglected any longer. At the State meeting of the C. O. F., at Mishawaka this week, Chief Ranger E. P. Honan of this city was re-elected State Chief Ranger for the fourth time, and was also endorsed for High Chief Ranger at the National meeting which convenes in Boston, Mass., Aug. 1. George A. St rickfaden was also re-elected one of the state trustees and one of the three state delegates to National convention. The Democrat, with Ed’s numerous friends, hopes to see him land the highest office in the order, as he is well qualified for the place and is deserving of it.

A birthday party was given Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 o’clock at Mrs. Harry Wiltshire’s, by her little daughter Ruth, in honor of her cousin, Miss Catherine Giver, of Wabash, who waß here on a visit. The following were present: Ruth Wiltshire, Catherine Giver, Belle Harmon, Lucile Knox, Clarence Mackey, Cecilia Kennal, Lettie Cox, Lucile Mackey, Bessie Jessup, Harold Parker, Marion Parker, Marion Clark, Hazel Jones, Maud and Gladys Day, Roth Wood, Floyd Platt, Reginia Merica. They were entertained with music, games and a nice lunch. One-fourth off market price on all ribbons to July 4th at the Chicago Bargain Store.

NOW UNDER WAY.

New Block On Washington Street to Be Pushed to Early Completion. The work of clearing away the old buildings on West Washington street to make room for the new block of Murray, Long and Haus has progressed rapidly this week and the ground is practically clear at this writing. The old building occupied by Phillips and Dean and Ernest Fritts will be moved to the rear of the lot and will be used for a store room. The contract for the new block has been let entire above foundation to Snyder & Son of this city. They have sub let the brick work to Richard Howe of Medaryville. Norman Bros, will put in the foundations, and Hiram Day will do the plastering. The Haus building will be 20x90 feet, one story, and is to be completed in 60 days from time foundation is in. Murray’s 6tore will be 61x90, two story, and is to be completed in 90 days from time foundation is in. Long’s building is to be 21x90,

VIEWS OF RENSSELAER AND VICINITY.

Photo try Joe Sharp. The picture from which the above cut was made was taken by the late Joseph Sharp some 25 or 30 years ago, and two of the parties in the boat are Noble J. York, now a residnt of Rensselaer, and Sylvester Buck, who at that time was a clerk in Kannal’s drug store. O. P. Robinson, who run the mill for several years, is standing in the doorway. The woman in the boat and the man who is about to push it from the bank we are unable to learn the identity. “The old mill” will be remembered by all the older residents of Rensselaer and Jasper county. It was erected about 1855, and stood just south of where Sharp’s photograph gallery is now located. It was used for a sawmill only a few years, but was used for various other purposes until about 1880, when it was torn down, being at the time the property of George Robinßon. There used to be quite a bank of earth just east of it, where the brick livery barn now stands, and on this bank the earlier jolifications and bonfires used to be held, especially so during the civil war. We have not the space to enter into an extended write-up of this old land-mark of the early history of Rensselaer at this time, but the above picture will call up many early recollections among the older residents of our city.

two story, and is to be completed in 120 days from time foundation is in. The Murray and Long buildings will each have basements under a part of them and the second story fronts will be arranged for office rooms. The entire block will be of brick with pressed brick front, and will be a great improvement to the business part of Washington street and to Rensselaer.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE POOR FARM.

The commissioners Friday last afternoon finished the business of the term and adjourned. Among the more importont matters of Friday’s session was the employment of a new superintendent of the county poor farm, tqe'dismissal of the petition of Isaac'Kight et al for the division of Union township into two separate townsfnps, which has been pending for several months, and th'e ordering advertisement for bids for 300 tons of coal for the heating plant at the court house and jail. Jesse Nichols of Rensselaer, was appointed poor farm superintendent to succeed Philip Blue, at a salary of S6OO per year, the same as paid Blue, he to furnish a matron without expense to the county, and a bond in the sum of SIOOO. He will take oharge Sept. 1 when the term of supt. Blue expires and he is appointed for a term of two years from said dath.

Notice is hereby given that the Jetitioners and viewers of the roquois Ditch will meet in the east court room at 10 o’clock a. m., Saturday, June 17, to provide ways and means to secure the prompt letting and making of said ditch. Executive Com. Read The Democrat for newts.

The “Old Mill,” Rensselaer, Ind.

THE IROQUOIS DITCH,

To subserve an useful purpose, not only needs to'lje cut according to plans so as to make a water primiter, but the law, report and order requires at least ten feet of berm on each side clear from deposit. In the rock where the cut is six feet deep the distance between the deposit banks will be 62 feet, so that the right of way of near 80 feet granted by the Draining Association, will be on each bank but 9 feet of space on which to deposit the material The contractor, as the material is lifted, may deposit the same at any place not less than ten feet from the edge of the ditch. If a system of roads and streets were prepared for the deposit it would be better for those who desire a good ditch, as well as those who desire good roads. Now is a good time to vote for Btone roads in Marion and Newton townships, and macadam streets in the city of Rensselaer. We quote from the viewers’ report, filed April 26, 1904, as follows: “The material excavated in constructing said main ditch and branches shall be so deposited

that a berm of ten feet shall be left between the waste bank and the outer edge of the ditch.” The banks are to have a slope of fortyfive degrees. The Jasper County Drainage Association freely grants the material to the construction on all their land as a place of deposit. The ownersof abutting land should grant the contractor the material if the same be removed within one year, and this would help sell all the rock used. The Board on June 17, 1904, entered this order and judgment: “The right of way for the improvement petitioned tor as well as each branch hereby established, has been compensated by restored land, improved direction, or by reported damages.” And also the Board decrees that for the protection of the main improvement and each branch hereby established, that all laterals, spurs or branches shall enter at the confluence extending down stream at an acute angle not more than thirty degrees, and all open branohes shall be constructed, the depth and grade corresponding to the outlet drain for at least a distance of 80 rods. The circuit court has affirmed all these directions, and it is important that steps be taken to make the mouth pieces for all needed open arms in connection with the main ditch, so that a protected water-way of the proper depth and grade, to correspond with said order be made as the work may proceed. To secure a good ditch without friction is not an easy problem, Wbat will be done with the rock? The loose rock will fill a large space. Every one should help to land it where it will do the most good. «,** An armload of old papers for a nickel at The De moor at office.

Vol. VIII. No, II

COURT HOUSE NEWS.

Items of Interest Gathered In the Offices of the County Capitol. The various township trustees and town treasurers receive their June draw this week. New suits filed: No, 6880. Chris Roush vs. Daniel Wolf et al; action to quiet title. —o — At the June term of commissioners’ court S6B was paid out for bounty on wolf scalps. —o — The supreme court Friday grant, ed an injunction restraining the commissioners of Newton county from making any further allowances or payments out of the county fnnds on account of the construction of the new court house over there until the final hearing of the appeal of the northenders in the matter of building a new court house at Kentland. The matter is set down for oral argument on June 20. —o — Marriage licenses issued: June 12, John Barce, of Marion tp., age 23, to Ora Fern Bruner of Rensselaer, aged 20; first marriage for each. June 12, George W. Earl of of Rensselaer, aged 33, to Pearl May Dobelbower, of Rensselaer, aged 21. First marriage for bride: second marriage for groom, he having been divorced from his fitst wife in 1902. June 15, Louis Gilbranson, of Wheatfield, aged 48, to Dora W. Timmons of Wheatfield, aged 30; second marriage for bride, and second marriage for groom, first wife having died in February, 1901, and bride having been divorced in November, 1900.

—o — Sheriff O’Connor took James M. Hill to the asylum at Long Cliff Tuesday. He realized that he was “off” and was anxious to go. Mr. O’Connor had no trouble whatever with him and Jim’s friends will be glad to learn that it is thought he will soon be cured. The sheriff says that “Dutch Henry” is improving and will no doubt be let out in a short time. Joe Marshall and all the others of Jasper county’s large contingent at Long Cliff are not improving any. Mrs. Frank Zacher was not taken until yesterday, owing to the crowded condition of the women’s department of the asylum. —o — The sheriff had two sheriff’s sales Saturday which, under the old law giving the sheriff all the fees of his office, would have made him a pretty good day’s work. One sale was that of the K. of P. building, which was bid off by the Dickinson Trust Co., of Richmond, Ind., the holders of the first mortgage, for $15,401.39, the amount of the mortgage and accrued costs. They were the only bidders on the property. The sheriff's fees on this sale alone were $235.34. The other sale was that of some real estate of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Puckett of Remington, ona mortgage held by James Hogan of Remington, and on which the sheriff’s fees of sale were $17.73. In this case also the mortgagee was the only bidder. Benj. Neill a respected and hard working gentleman of near Pleasant Grove, was in the city Tuesday seeking a little legal advice. Last September he became tired of living alone and took unto himself another wife, in the person of Mrs. Alice Shroll. After Mr. Neill had gone to his wdrk Monday morning, she, with the assistance of her son-in-law of Kouts, loaded in most all the household goods and some of Mr. Neill’s, he says, and went to Kouts where he thinks she intends to stay. They had gotten along fairly well together and he did not know that she intended to leave him. Mr. Neill has a few pieces of property at different points and was somewhat concerned over a threat she is alleged to have made that she would sue him for support. He went home feeling much better over the matter after having talked with his lawyer. Extraordinary clothing values to July 4th at the Cbioago Bargain Store. Millet seed for sals at Coen & Brady’s elevator.