Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1906 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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THE TALLEST CORN

Which Farmer in Jasper County Has It? THE DEMOCRAT WANTS TO KNOW And Will Pay for Information Want* ed: The Tallest Stalk of Com Grown In Jasper. Everyone admits that the corn crop in Jasper county this year is a hummer, and some of the stalks have attained a great height, for corn. The past six weeks have been particularly favorable for the growth of this great cereal, and we hear big stories from the farmers about the h eight of corn in their fields. We have decided to try and find out which of The Democrat’s thousands of readers in Jasper county can show the tallest stalk of corn grown on their farms this season. In order to promote an interest in this contest and pay the farmers who are able to produce the tallest stalk for their trouble, The Democrat will pay $5.00 in cash premiums, as follows: $2.50 for the first; $1.50 for the second, and $1 for the third tallest stalk exhibited. CONDITIONS. Each stalk must be pulled from the ground and the dirt carefully shaken from the roots. It must contain the ear or ears of corn growing upon it at the time the stalk is pulled, and must be delivered at the office of The Democrat in as good condition as possible and as soon after removed from the field as convenient. Each stalk will be carefully measured at the time of delivery and its height together with the name of the grower will be placed in a record book especially provided for the purpose. The contest will close at 12 o’clock M. on Thursday, Sept. 20, and all exhibits must be in before that hour. Only one stalk is wanted, but if an early exhibitor later finds a stalk of greater height than that first exhibited, he may, before the close of the contest, bring it in and it will be accepted the same as though it was his only exhibit. All premiums will be paid in cash on Saturday, Sept. 22, 1906. This contest is open to all farmers in Jasper county, and we want to see them take bold of the matter and hunt up the tallest stalk of corn they can find in their fields and bring it in. The name of each exhibitor, together with the heighth of the stalk of corn exhibited will be published in the issue of The Democrat of Sept. 22.

“IRISH STEW.”

On our recent trip east a waiter in a hotel we stopped at for dinner one day, in announcing the bill of fare, mentioned “Irish Stew” in the meat menu. We didn’t take “Irish Stew,” for it was a new one to us, never having rnn up against it at any of the hotels in this section of the country. Our curiosity was somewhat aroused, however, and it has been satisfied, for only one day last week a Rensselaer butcher, with a big butcher knife in his hand, is reported to have chased an Irishman through his shop, and we infer he was after some meat for “Irish Stew.” Therefore “Irish Stew” must be made from the flesh of an Irishman. It is alleged that only for the Irishman in this case finding a heavy bar of iron standing in the corner, after he had been chased to the rear of the meat shop—only to find the rear door locked and his escape there cut off—the' butcher would have succeeded in his efforts to create a new delicacy for the palate of Rensselaer’s epicures. As it was, he. stopped when the Irishman grabbed the bar of iron and tnreatened to brain him if he came any nearer. And the whole trouble started in fun, too. Our fall and winter suits and overcoats are now arriving in dray loads, and if you will step into our store we will be glad to show you through. Duvall & Lumpy.

PASSING OF EARLY SETTLERS.

The half-toye picture on the front page of to-day’s Democrat shows a group of twenty-three of the early settlers of this vicinity, all at the time this photo was taken—eight years ago—citizens of Rensselaer. In* the last eight years sixteen of these old residents have passed away, the latest being Uncle Jared Benjamin. Of those still living Rev. D. T. Halstead is now 80 years of age; David Nowels, 85; John Makeever, 86; Clinton Hopkins, 85; Simon Phillips, 83; John Coen, 82; and James Leatherman 84. The Jasper county pioneer is

Group of the Early Settlers of Rensselaer, from Photo taken in 1898, at home of W. W. Wishard. Mrs. Wishard stands on porch to the right. Names - -Top row, *Jared Benjamin, Rev. D. T. Halstead, David Nowels, *Wesley Hinkle, John Makeever, Clinton Hopkins, ’’’Henry Bruce, *Heary Babb, *William Wishard, *Henry Smith, Simon Phillips. *Sylvester O’Meara, John Coen, *Henry Fisher, James Leatherman, *Reece Goddard. Bottom row, 'Samuel Parker, *William Robinson, *lsaac Sayler, *Joseph Callow, *Micah Sayler, *Sidnial King, ’William Cotton. *Since deceased.

fast being “gathered to his fathers” and aeon but a memory of him will remain. This picture is one of the many interesting and historical half-tones contained in the souvenir album of Rensselaer, now being gotten out by John A. Sharp, and which will be ready for delivery early in September.

A SUGGESTION.

The fence has been removed from about the old Hammond property, on the west side of Division street, and the place partially cleaned up, presenting a much better appearance than for many years. By the way, why would it not be a good idea for the Hammonds to present this to the city for a little park and playground for the children? There is a full half block of the ground and it is nicely located. Judge Hammond began his successful career while a resident of this city, and resided here for many years. There is nothing here to perpetuate his memory, and what would be more fitting than for them to give from their abundant means this plot of ground, their old, homestead, and let it be called “Hammond Park?”

HOT WEATHER CONTINUES.

Another week of extreme hot weather with an occasional shower which has failed to cool the atmosphere, is the weather record in this vicinity the present week, making some four weeks of as continued hot weather as one often experiences here. Oats threshing still continues and it is likely that it will take all of next week to finish them up. The price of oats has taken another decided drop, and the farmer who got his crop threshed early and sold them at the top price, 30 cents, can shake hands with himself on his foresight.

MRS. THOMAS LARGE DEAD.

The remains of Mrs. Thomas Large, formerly Miss Grace Vannata of Rensselaer, were brought here from Chicago Tuesday afternoon for burial. The funeral was held Wednesday from the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vannata, on Cullen street, Rev. J. C. Parrett, of the Presbyterian church, conducting the services. Interment in Weston cemetery. Deceased was 36 years of age, and leaves a husband and three children, the youngest being but a few days old. She died Monday afternoon.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, August 25, 1906.

ANOTHER FIRE AT KNOX.

The town of Knox, Starke county, suffered quite a disastrous fire on Thursday night of last week, six frame business buildings being wiped out. The buildings burned were Shrock & Totten, grocery and meat market; 8. Klopot, picture gallery;Seagroves & Golding, blacksmith shop; W. A. Truax, shoe repair shop; fetore room for wagon shop; John Osborne, feed store and cottage occupied by George Dusch. All the buildings burned were owned by Mrs. A. J. Stevens, who had $2,000 insurance. Most of the contents were saved.

Jared Benjamin was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, Oct. 10, 1820, and came to Jasper Co., Ind., in 1838, residing in Newton township until 15 years ago, when he moved to Rensselaer, where he continued to reside until his death, Aug. 16, 1906, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 6 days. Of his brothers and sisters, only one sister, Mrs. Phebe Nowels, survives him. He was married to Miss Letta Halstead in Laporte Co., Ind., Sept. 10,1848, who survives him. There was born to them four children, all daughters, only two —Mrs. Teresa Martindale and Miss Mattie Benjamin, survive him—the latter remaining at home, tenderly caring for them during their declining years. He retained his mental faculties to a wonderful degree to the very last. He was of quite marked characteristics, noted for his active interest in the development and promotion of that which was for the general good, and was an ardent worker in trying to suppress the demon of traffic in the liquor business He was not only a kind and affectionate husband and father, but noted for his hospitality and kindness to all. He was not only possessed of rare moral virtue, but greater still, strong devotion to the still higher principles manifested through Christ, to fit men for the life eternal, of promise only to the righteous. The hope of the resurrection from the dead to that life was to him an anchor in very deed, both “sure and steadfast.” He was not only fully resigned and ready, but said he was anxious for that repose wherein he would be free from the pains and suffering of this mortal life. His death is not only greatly deplored by his immediate family and relatives and by the Church of God, of which he was an active member since 1880, but also by a host of fribnds in the community where he had so long resided. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. A. H. Zilmer of Plymouth, were held from the church of God, Bunday at 10 o'clock a. m., and were largely attended by old neighbors and friends. Interment was made in Weston cemetery. Be sure and see the nobby Collegian cut suits and overcoats at Duvall & Lundy’s. A few pieces of wash dress goods left at one-half price to close out at the Chicago Bargain Store.

OBITUARY.

SIDEWALKS THAT NEED “FIXIN.”

There are numerous sidewalks in the town that need looking after before another winter comes. They are as low —and in some cases lower than the ground alongside them, and when we get a heavy rain, or the snow melts on them in the winter, they are little better than sluiceways for the water to stand. Property owners along such walks should be required to cut a small ditch a few inches deep close up to each side of these walks to let the water off, and this could be done with little labors or expense. Another matter that should be required of all par-

ties putting in new walks is the leveling off of the dirt excavated for trench for such walks. There are places in town where this dirt has been thrown out on both sides of the walk and allowed to remain there, furnishiug an embankment to hold the water and snow on the walks and disfiguring the appearance of the property. These are little matters that the city council should take up and act upon in interests of the general public.

DAMAGE BY LIGHTNING.

During the thunder storm last Friday lightning struck a stack of hay on the Mrs. Pierce farm south of town and burned it, and killed four fat steers for Granville Moody northeast of town. The house occupied by the Garling boys, on South River street, was also struck, the bolt entering the roof near the chimney and passing down and out through the south side of the building, knocking off considerable plastering and scaring a few years growth out of John and Jake Garling, who were in the house at the time, but not setting fire to it.

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS COSTLY.

It costs considerable money to keep an automobile in repair even after one has paid a big wad of money for one of these “devil wagons.” There are eight automobiles now owned here in Rensselaer and the item of tires alone for them, when a new one is necessary, is no small one. While these tires look as if nothing could go through them, yet they get punctured frequently, being caused no doubt by the heavy weight of the machines, and a set of tires will only last one or two seasons usually. One new tire for the little buckboard used by the telephone company costs >l2, or >4B for a full set. Tires for the machines of Dr. Kresler and Dr. Turfler cost >2O each or >BO per set. Tires for Drs. English and Washburn’s machines cost about >4O each or >l6O per set. New tires for Charlie Chamberlain’s machine cost about >33 each, or >132 per set. New tires for the big machine of Delos Thompson’s cost about >77 each, or over >3OO per set. One lot men’s summer and winter vests and summer coats 25 cents each to close at the Chicago Bargain Store.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Judge Hanley officiated Saturday afternoon, at the court house, in the marriage of Albert Duggins to Mary Raska. County Auditor James N. Leatherman has bought of the trustee the 40 acres of McCoy land in section 20, Barkley tp., consideration $1,400. I —o — New suits filed: David H. Yeoman, Adm., of the estate of Sarah J. Paris, deceased, vs. Louisa M. al; petition to sell real estate. —o — The annual estimates of the county expenditures for the calendar year 1907, appears on another page of this paper. Of the total of $63,339.10 asked for, $15,962.50 is to pay principal and interest on court house bonds. Marriage licenses issued: August 18, Walter Doty of Union township, farmer, aged 22, to Katie Freidl, also of Union, aged 18. First marriage for each. August 18, Albert Dwiggins, farmer, of Jasper county, aged 24, to Mary Raska, housekeeper, of Laura, aged 24. First marriage for each. August 22, John Van Wiener; of Chicago, occupation truckbuilder, aged 25, to Katie DeKoker of Demotte, occupation housekeeper, aged 27. First marriage for each. August 23, Grover Cleveland Norris, of Union tp., aged 21, occupation farmer, to Mary Ellen Snow, also of Union, aged 19, occupation housekeeper, First marriage for each. —o — Judge Clark Price and family of Ashland, Kan., has been visiting his brother and sister, M. B. and Nettie -Price, here and his brother Cory at Remington for the past week. They left here yesterday morning for Sandusky, Ohio, to visit Mrs. Price’s folks, —o— The annual session of the Jasper county Teachers’ Institute will convene in the Public Library, Rensselaer, Ind., Monday, August 27, at 10 a. m., and continue five days. The instructors are: Emma Mont Mcßae, Literature; Prof. A. W. Dunn, Geography and History; Prof. Cozine, Music; Lecture Tuesday afternoon and evening by Pres. E. H. Hughes; Annual County Contest, Wednesday, Aug. 29; Joint Preliminary Township Institute, Saturday, Sept. 1, 9:30 a. m., to 3.-00 p. qg. —o — The White circuit court will convene one week from Monday. There are still more than a dozen cases pending there against the McCoys, and it is being asked on all sides if anything is going to be done to try and convict “Old Mac?” The general and overwhelming sentiment seems to be in favor of pushing the cases against him. It seems a travesty on justice to merely send up one man for a year or two for the stealing of a quarter of a million dollars, and that man too, no more guilty in the opinion of most people than his father, the president of the wrecked bank, whose own private account was so largely overdrawn that he must of necessity have known something of the true condition of affairs there.

NEW VERSION OF MAUDE HULLER

Maud Muller on a summer day, with her feller ran away, in a benzine touring car, scooting to a preacher far. Maud’s father saw the fleeing pair, smblled the benzine scented air; caught a mule whose name was Jane, and galloped down the dusty lane; the mobile very swiftly ran but burned the oil all out of the can. The motor stopped upon a hill, but Jane ran on just fit to kill. Alas for maid, alas for man, alas for empty benzine can. Maud’s daddy on the old gray mule, came and took her off to school. The mule nigh wrecked the benzine cart; the feller died of a broken heart. The moral of this tale so sad: “Don't steal ths girl; go ask her dad.”

Vol. IX. No. 21

COUNTY TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.

The Jasper County Teachers’ Institute will convene in the auditorium of the Public Library, Rensselaer, Monday, August 27, at 10 a. m. Monday evening, reception at court house. Wednesday evening at auditorium of library, Third annnal county contest. CONTESTANTS. Wheatfield—Bessie Lockwood. Walker—June Jessup. Union—George Casey, Jr. Newton—Lura Yeoman, Milroy—Leon E. Parks. Marion —Charles Spain. Kankakee—Grace Albin, Jordan —Lucy E. Blake. Gillam—Nellie Agnes Ryan. Carpenter—Harriet N. Brown. Barkley—Nellie Waymire. First Prize, gold medal; second, silver medal. Admission, 10 cents, Wednesday evening, lecture by Pres. E. H. Hughes of DePauw University, at the M. E. church. Admission 25 cents. Preliminary township institute for all townships will be held in the court-house Saturday, Sept. 1, 1906. Teachers should get their R. C. books and Outlines at once, and be ready to recite on the preliminary outline. Lovis H. Hamilton, County Superintendent.

THE EXPRESS TRUST.

When, for example, it costs almost as much to send an express package from Rensselaer to Goodland or Wheatfield aa it does from Rensselaer to New York City, a distance of some 35 miles by rail in the former case and 1,000 miles in the latter, it would seem that something ought to be done toward crushing out the express trust and making these companies conform to reason and common sense in their charges. The above towns used to have the American express company on the coal road, the same company that oparatea on the Monon, and then a package could be sent through for about double the price that it ought to cost. Now the Wells-Fargo company is doing business there and the rate from Rensselaer to either of these points is double what it used to be, so that each company can get as much as though one company operated clear through.

$6.00 TO MACKINAC ISLAND

And Return Via the Wabash, Saturday, September ist. TIME OF TRAIN. Leave Lafayette. Train No. 8.. ..5:59 a. tn. “ Delphi. “ “ ....6:22 “ “ Lotraneport, " “ ....6:52 “ “ Peru, “ “ ....7:20 “ Arriving at Detroit 12:01 (noon). ($6.00 round trip.) The D. <fc C. steamer “City of Mackinac” leaves promptly at 5 p. m., arriving the next evening at . 7:15. Tickets will be limited to ten days and will be honored on any regular boats returning. State rooms will accommodate two or three persons. Price of lower $1.50 and upper berth SI.OO, or entire state room $2.50. For state room reservation and other information apply to nearest Wabash ticket agent or write, Thos. Follen, P, & T. A. Lafayette, Ind.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Service by the pastor next Sabbath morning. Union service at night. Rev. Chester Buck, the famous singing evangelist and cornetist, will conduct gospel meetings in the Presbyterian church for two weeks, beginning Sept. 9. J. O. Parrett, Pastor.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEHENTS.

August 18, to Dr. and Mrs. A. <L Miller, a son. ATug. 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brerly, on the W. P. Baker farm, north of town, a daughter. August 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Wilson, in the east part of town, a daughter. Wanted:—A few experienced clerks and a few to learn, male or female. Racket Store. Seed Wheat:—Hard Turkey Red W beat for sale at the River Queen mill. This wheat is a sure crop. Dr. Rose M. Remmek, optical specialist, will be in her office at Clark's jewelry store August 29 to September 1. Thorough examination of the eyes according to latest approved methods. • See Baughman & Williams for fire insurance.