Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1906 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

TO BE DEDICATED SUNDAY.

Handsome New House of Worship Now Completed.

ITS COST WAS ABOUT SII,OOO History of the Van Rensselaer Street Christian Church Which Will Be Dedicated To-flor row. The Christian church was organized April 9, 1887, in the house of worship occupied by the Church of God. A revival had previously been conducted by evangelist E. O. Sharp in which 44 persons were brought together to form the first membership. The first step towards a church home was taken on the evening of July 18,1887, at the home of Geo. H. Brown, when it was decided to build, and a building committee was appointed. On May 10, 1888, the lot on which the present church stands

was purchased for SSOO. The building, however, was not erected until in the fall of 1890. On the first Sunday in January, 1891, Rev. J. P. Ewing of Frankfort, Ind., dedicated the house that cost 12,300. The church has prospered from its beginning. There have been a number of successful revivals which has assisted in building up the membership. The church now has about 300 members. Since its beginning about 600 people have united with it. The Sunday school, which for some time has maintained an enrollment of 250, has been a prominent factor in the church’s growth. The church has had an energetic ministry. Following is the list with the time they have served: B. 8. Utz, from Jan. 1889-1893. J. L. Brady, Oct. 1893-1896. L. H. Finley, 1896 (died while pastor). W. O. Moore, Oct. 1896-1898. N. H. Sheperd 1898-1899. A. L. Ward, July 1899-1902.

OBITUARY.

Martin Edward Jonas was born Feb. 19,1893, and died August 11, 1906, aged 13 years, 5 months and 11 days. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jonas, with one sister, are left to mourn him, while he precedes them to a happier land. He was a loving son and a favorite with all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by Homer Samsel, of the Milroy Baptist church. Tuesday, August 14, at 10 a. m. Subject of the morning was “The Missing Link.” We have great reason to believe that men were brought to a condition to think about the eternal abode of the soul Which is the great question of the age with science as well as individuals —Where will I spend Eternity? Men were pointed back through ages where Adam and Eve lost "the link” and were invited to “eeek Him that turneth the shadow of death into the morning.” Amos 4:8. Services were held at the home of the deceased where a large number were present. All felt very deeply the sad loss of the father and mother as they said good-bye to the remains of their only son. Interment in Crocket cemetery. .

T. A. Hall, Jan. 1902-Oct. 1903. J. M. Elam, 1904-1905. Owke, 1905 . 'TEeerection of a building that would serve the needs of the growing church was first agitated by Rev. Hall, but it did. not take definite form until Rev. Elam came and it was largely due to his aggressive spirit that money enough was raised to justify the adoption of plans and specifications for a new building. During the administration of the present pastor, G. H. Clarke, the contract was let and the building pushed to a successful completion. The building is structure of pressed brick, laid in red mortar. The length of the building is 89 feet with a’ width of 66 feet The main audience room is seated with oak pews and will accommodate 400 people. The Sunday school room will be furnished with chairs which will seat 300.

First Church of Christ, Rensselaer, Ind.

There is an organ loft, pastor’s study, 2robing rooms and a room for the Ladies’ Aid Society. There are three large memorial windows jvhich adds much to the beauty of the audience room. One of the smaller windows represents Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and is in memory of Mr. and Mrs. George Headley Brown and presented by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. The central window was presented by the heirs of I. B. Washburn and represents the Youthful Christ in the Temple. The other window represents Easter morning aud is in honor of Miss Jessie Bartoo, deceased. The dedication will take place on Sunday, September 2nd. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. J. H. O. Smith of Valparaiso, Ind. The building with its fur* nisbings will cost about SII,OOO. It will take about $4,000 to put the congregation out of debt, which amount will be asked for on Sunday..

COMES BACK AT “FINANCIAL WORLD.”

A large number of copies of the Financial World, a financial paper Sublisbed at Chicago, were sent to* Rensselaer people recently in which Sanford Makeever, a former Jaeper county boy and a son of the late Milton Makeever of Newton tp., now leading member of the firm of Makeever Bros., of New York City, was shown up in an unenviable The Mining Reporter of March 10, 1906, shows np the editor of the Financial World and the showing is anything but to his credit, while “Information for Investors,” of date of May 10, 1906, is devoted exclusively' to the Guenthers, editors of the Financial World, and states that Sanford Makeever has commenced criminal proceedings for libel against them, and they have been arrested and placed under $4,000 bonds for their appearance in court to answer Jo the charges made. 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 lateat approved methods. See G. fTHSershman for farm and city loans and fire insurance.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, September i, 1906.

DAMAGE BY LIGHTNING.

Two Barns and One Church Burned . and Much Other Damage Done. -\ATrother severe electric storm came last Friday night or about 1:30 o’clock Saturday morning, accompanied by considerable fall of rain. There was a great deal of lightning and considerable damage was done in different parts of the county while in Rensselaer the bam of Ancel Wood worth, on River street, was struck and totally consumed before the fire company could get there to put out the fire. Some five tons of hay, 100 bushels of oats, two tons of straw, farm tools, harness, etc., were consumed, but the horses and carriages were saved. The pulleys, ropes, blocks, etc., used by Mr. Woodworth in safe moving were also burned. The barn was a good one and probably worth S4OO or more, it was insured for S3OO, and there was SIOO on contents. The barn on A. F. Shesler’s farm near Pleasant Ridge was also struck by lightning and consumed, together with some five or six tons of hay. The barn was worth perhaps SSOO and was insured for $350, but there was no insurance on contents. A new barn on the McCord farm, southeast of town, was struck and the gable end torn out, but the building was not burned. A barn in the same locality on the George Barrett farm, occupied by Daniel Williams, was struck and the roof and rafters torn up somewhat. Over in Jordan tp., one of L. H. Myers’ farmhouses was struck and the chimney torn up badly. This farm was occupied by Wesley Williams, son Daniel Williams, who occupies the Barrett farm. The bolt passed down through the house and quite severely stunned a two-year-old baby At Tefft, up in Kankakee tp., the Methodist church was struck and totally destroyed by fire. The organ, we understand, was saved, but the total loss was in the neighborhood of SBOO to S9OO, ,with $550 insurance.

COLD STORAGE A BLUFF.

As there is some talk of a “cold storage” in Rensselaer as soon as the present saloon licenses expire, which will only be a few weeks now, the following from the Monticello Law and Order League, published in the Journal of that city, may be of interest to our readers: “That cold storage is a bluff and a bluff that don’t work. It was tried at Battle Ground and although the brewers owned the building they found the fines so heavy and so many that a very short experience satisfied them. They gave up the fight and sold the building. It is now a carpenter shop. A recent and* like effort at Remington ended in a like defeat. “There is no cold storage at Idaville. Scores of other places now free of saloons are not cursed by cold storage? Why? Because it can not be made a success. “Cold storage is not worse tjjan the saloon. In a town where cold storage conditions were succeeded by open saloons the shipment of beer and alcoholic beverages were shown by the books of the freight and express companies to have been increased 175 times by putting in saloons. “Under cold storage liquors came in occasional kegs, cases and packages. Under open saloons liquors came in car load lots. Cold storage may mean a drizzle of the stuff. Open saloons mean a flood.” a FARMERS* PICNIC AT KNIHAN. -ArTfie Farmers’’ Harvest Picnic at Reiman last Saturday was verywell attended and a most enjoyable time was had. The picnic was gotten up for the benefit of the UatholiC'cMirch, and nicespm was realized In the contest for the Harvest Queen Missea Ott, Jungles and Theis were the contestants, and the honor was finally won by Miss Anna Ott, the proceds from the contest being about $123. The ball game between tWoilfield and Kniman teams was won by the former; score 8 to 5. In the 100 yard foot race there were three contestants; Reno Rouse was the winner. An address was made by Father George Heldman and music was furnished by the “kid band” from North Judson. A nioe sum was realized by the ladies from meals served.

THE TALLEST CORN

Which Farmer in Jasper County Has It? THE DEMOCRAT WANTS TO KNOW And Will Pay for Information Wanted: The Tallest Stalk of Corn Grown In Jasper. Everyone admits that the corn crop in Jasper county this year is a bummer, 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 height 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 hold df 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 com exhibited will be published in th 6 issue of The Democrat of Sept. 22.

SCHOOL BEGINS NEXT MONDAY.

Names of Teachers In City Schools for Ensuing Year. The Rensselaer City schools will open Monday with the following corps of teachers: I. N. Warren, Superintendent? James H. Gray, Principal High School. Jennie Muth, Music and Drawings Anna O. Marlatt, Latin. fyith E. Brown, Latin and German. Edith E. Shedd, English. Edith Marshall, History and English. Rey C. Woodworth, Physics and Chemistry. Ernest S. Tillman, Biology and Eighth Grade. Charles Sandifur, Mathematics. Ethel Perkins, Seventh Grade. Clara Parker, Sixth Grade. Ethel Sharp, Fifth Grade. Tillie Malcbow, Fourth Grade. Minnie Hemphill, Third Grade. Floes Wright, Second Grade. ‘ Etna Lebo, First Grade. Lessie Bates, First Grade.

TRINITY M. E. CHURCH.

The pastor will preach at Trinity M. E church on next Sabbath at the morning hour. On account of the dedication services at the Disciple church no service will be held at the evening hour. All other services as usual. See Baughman & Williams for farm and city loan*.

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

flayor Re-Appolnts Marshal and En--1 gineer, and G. A. Williams is Re-Elected City Attorney. At the regular meeting of the common council Monday night the following proceeding were had: All members were present except J. F. McColly, who was unable to be in attendance. Fire Chief reported nine members present at the Wobdworth fire and each were allowed $3.00, and one extra man who was impressed into service was allowed $2. On motion it was agreed to allow each member of the fire department $1 for each alarm attendance, and further allowance be at discretion of council. The mayor was authorized to contract for iron beams and material for construction of a bridge across Makemself sewer on Front street, for sidewalk. On motion the old insurance policy on boilers at light and water plant was ordered surrendered and canceled and a new policy be taken out covering all three boilers for a term of three years. The mayor appointed W. 8. Parks, the present marshal, as marshal, which appointment will hold good until Jan. 1, 1910, unless he sees fit to remove him from office before the expiration of term. For city engineer H. L. Gamble was re-appointed by the mayor, he to serve to Jan. 1,1910, unless removed. The council re-elected Geo. A. Williams city attorney, no other candidates being in evidence. His term also lasts to Jan. 1,1910, Resolution was adopted for the construction of a sidewalk on Harrison street, alongside of property of Mrs. Sarah McEwan, which ought to have been put in several years ago, as it has been the “missing link” connecting up the walk leading to the east part of town, and this has laid there within half a block of the court house for years with no action until recently. An ordinance fixing the amount of the bonds of city officers was passed, as follows:- Clerk, marshal, attorney, engineer, SSOO each; treasurer, $20,000. Engineer was instructed to locate tne lines of the Bunkum road and report to council. Following is a list of the claims allowed:

CORPORATION FUND. M. D. Gwin, salary health officeri 10 00 Chas. Morlan, salary and fees 31 90 J. H. Chapman, salary 38 50 Samuel Fendig. bunting 165 W. H. Eger, merchandise 13 05 Lyman Zea, night watch 25 00 Porter A Kresler, m'dse. fire company. 48 50 J. C. Gwin, lumberll3 30 Matthew Worden, repairs fire c 0....... 5 50 H. L. Gamble, city engineer 8 25 Hugh Kirk, assisting engineer.,; 75 HOAD FUND. Bruce Hardy, labor 36 40 W.S. Parks, salary.., 22 50 Smith, Yeiter & Day. material for crossings 55 00 J.C. Gwin, sewer.plpe 62 90 O. S. Baker, work on street 4 50 John Alberson, same 75 BLBCTBIC LIGHT FUND. Robert Michael, rebate on light 5 40 E. L. Hollingsworth, same. 5 09 Chas. Morlan, making light duplicate., 10 00 J. H. Chapman, freight 107 70 C.S.Chamberlain, salary 50 00 Lem Huston, same 30 00 C. L. Thornton, same 30 00 Shirley Hill Coal Co., c0a1'.... 48 00 WATKR FUND. Roy Thomas, work on main 14 00 Art Bailey, same 10 00 John Remley, same 2 00 Mell Abbott, salary 30 00 The report of the city treasurer showed the following condition of funds on July 31, 1906: Corporation Fund, balance. •* 1 09 (orders presented and not paid in corporation fund at said date. 1423 48.) Balance, Water fund. 2.034 99 “ light “ 2.165 31 ** road “ 1,529 01 • “ park “ 25 69 “ Cullen street fund 44 83 ** Harrison street fund 190 90 “ Van Rensselaer street fund 19 '* River street fund 239 94 “ Vine and Milton st. sewer 10 74 " Makemself sewer 274 68 “ Cedar street fund.....'.... 227 57 “ Susan “ *• 302 73 “ Vine “ “ 201 39 “ . Forest and Merritt st. fund 73 63 “ Emelia street fund 07 “ Grove street “ 100 00 Other funds same as last report. Referring to the “loss” of the saloons at Brook, the Reporter says: Brook’ia a hundred per cent better off than under the old state of affairs, and the people would not go back into the same rot again under any conditions. Seed Wheat:—Hard Turkey Red W heat for sale at the River Queen mill. This wheat is a sure crop.

Vol. IX. No. 22

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Commissioners’ court will Convene Monday. —o — New suits filed: No. 7068. Caleb Chase et al vs. 8. M. Laßue; suit on account. Demand $83.63. No. 7069. Joshua M. Spencer et al, vs. S. B. Moffitt; suit on note, demand S3OO. The township advisory boards will meet in the various townships next Tuesday to pass on the estimates of expenditures and tax levies fixed by the trustee. o The September term of the Jasper circuit court will convene one week flora Monday. The docket is a much lighter one than usual and there are no suits of unusual importance to come up at this term. —o — Marriage licenses issued: Aug. 28, Francis Marion Walter of Barkley tp., aged 36, occupation farmer, to Hattie Nicholas of the same locality, aged 27, occupation housekeeper, First marriage for groom, second marriage for bride. August 30, George Neierengarten of Remington, aged 26, occupation farmer, to Lucy Ulm, also of Remington, aged 20. First marriage for each. A deputy game warden was nosing about in Newton county last week and unearthed several fish nets, one being found at the home of County Commissioner Skinner, north of Morocco. A heavy fine is the penalty for even harboring a fish net, and if any of The Democrat readers have one on their premises they should lose no time in burning it. There is no telling when a game warden may happen along, and then a fine and costs of $35 to SSO is the result and the confiscation of the net also, t —o — Several members of the county council with commissioners Waymire and Pettet, were up to the Kankakee Thursday to look over the matter of a “grade for the Hebron bridge,” where two routes are proposed, one directly north of Demotte and the other the old bridge leading to Hebron, an appropriation for which latter was made last year but w’as not large enough to secure any bids. If the new, or west line is selected, a new bridge will have to be built by Jasper and Porter counties to cross the revir. Nb decision in the matter was arrived at, and as the improvement is quite an undertaking at this time it may be decided, that the matter can rest for a time until the benefits to be derived will be more commensurate with the expense.

THE COUNTY CONTEST.

The third annual county contest of pupils of the district schools was held at the M. E. church Wednesday evening and was very well attended. The contestants and their themes were: Wheatfield—Bernie Lockwood _ „ “Onr Classiu 1929.” Walker—June Jessup....••Political Parties.” Union-George Casey, Jr “The Country Boy.” Newton—Lura Yeoman..... “The Habit of Being Ijite.” Milroy—Leon E. Parks “The Heroism of War.” Marion—Charles Spain" Work,” Kankakee—Grace Albin “Prlviliges of the American Girl.” Jordan—Lucy J. Blake..“AbrahamLincoln.” Gillam—Nellie Ryanj... “The Gift of Gutenberg.” Carpenter—Harriet N. Brown ....“Mexico.” Barkley—Nellie Way mire .......“The Will and the Way.” Judges were Supts. Breeze of Remington and Warren of Rensselaer, and Principal Gray of Rensselaer. The prizes were a gold medal Ist; silver medal 2d. While all the contestants did exceeding well, after summing up all the points the judges awarded first prize to George Casey, Jr., of Union tp., and second to Miss Nellie Way mire of Barkley. Of course there was a difference of opinion among the audience as to the judgment of the awards, many thinking some other of the contestants did better than those to whom the prizes were awarded, but the judges’ decision was tuade up from the per cents of each contestant and was probably about right.