Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1908 — Page 1

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CARNIVALS ARE NO LONGER PATRONIZED.

The Monarch Carnival Company that spent. last week In our town had some little trouble getting out of town the first of the week. No one seemed to have time to spend money at the carnival and as of consequence the band boys who were stopping at the Enterprise could not leave town, but were forced to continue their stay until enough funds were raised to settle for board and lodging. The entire carnival company was on the bum and their stay In Fowler was a financial failure. One of the show tents was held by the town board to pay for a license. The carnival company spent the week before coming here at WilMamsport, where they also had trouble getting out of town. —Fowler Leader. v-

WHERE “SILE” LOST OUT.

Silas Swain, who lived In this city for a number of years, was a candidate before the delegate convention of Beaver township, Newton county, for sheriff, but the delegates for his opponent were elected. When these delegates got to Lake Vllage and had looked into a few mugs filled with the brew that n ade Milwaukee famous, as w'ell as the situation in general, they found a condition confronting them that they never dreamed of. After the county had been raked, as it were, with a fine-toothed comb, no one could be found who was considered available for this great office, and Site says if he had allowed his name to go before the convention at the psychological moment he could have won the nomination hands down, and in that event the lightning rod business would have no doubt vanished into thin air, and some boxom widow might, in the near future, be experiencing the joys of connubial bliss with the handsomest bachelor in these parts —but why torture Sile with this beautiful vision of what might have been.

a MARRIED AT ST. JOE. \ Estel Markin, son of George Markin of this city, and Bease Doll, t>oth employed at the county farm, started June sth to go over “behind’' Francesville to see the girl's iolks, or at least they said they were going there when they left here, but instead they took a Monon train and landed in St. Joe, Michigan, that night, and were married there Saturday morning.\ Returning Sunday they went about their work as usuhl, aiming to keep the matter quiet ror a time, but the young man took the precaution to put the old man “on” Tuesday forenoon, and Wednesday morning, Jesse Nichols and his wife having noticed that their actions were somewhat strange, loped onto them, which led to a confession of the whole affair. The young man being undqr age could not secure a license in this state without the consent of his parents, and probably thinking George might decide to take him across his knee and administer a sound spanking in place of giving his consent, decided to go where this troublesome part of getting married does not have to be done. For the present they will remain as employes at the county farm.

A PLEASANT BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Sunday all of the children and grandchildren came in with well filled baskets to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. W. Bussell in the southeast part of town. Her birthday occurs on the 15th of June, but for the convenience of some of the family the reunion took place on Sunday. Mrs. Bussell has attained the ripe old age of 81 years and is still enjoying comparatively good health. The gathering was a most enjoyable affair and the afternoon was spent in re-telling old-time stories by the older ones and the children amused themselves at out-door games. All the family was present except three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Those present were: Mrs. Mary E. Lowe, Wm. E. Jacks and family, Sidney B. Holmes and family, of Rensselaer; C. W. Bussell and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Lefler and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bussell of Hanging Grover also Mrs. Nora Worden and three children, Willie, Carl and Bessie; Miss Maggie Gleason and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bruce and G. C. Petree. Indeed it seemed a source of extreme pleasure to Mrs. Bussell to have her family able to gather about her again and they certainly should be thankful for such a privilege.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked (Jp About the County Capitol. • ' : ' ' > ' ■ — s — suits filed: No. 7325. Dewenter & Co., vs. Gamaliel G. Garrison et al; suit on account. Demand 1379.50. No. 7326. Sebring Pottery Co., vs. ,G. G. Garrison et al; suit on account. Demand $64.08. The joint commencement of the public schools of Marion, Newton and Union, held at Fair Oaks Saturday was largely attended and passed off very nicely. A heavy rain fell about noon but this did not interfere very much with the program. Vs '-Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Warner went* t> Chicago Monday where Mrs. Warner- will visit relatives and Charlie will sport a badge as assistant Sergeant of the republican national convention. During his absence Miss Hazel Warner, deputy clerk, will have charge of the clerk’s office. The Barkley tp., commencement will be held Saturday evening at the Barkley M. E. church, at 8 o’clock. There are sixteen graduates, as follows: Golden Wolfe, Lillie. Hurley, Alma Hellengreen, Celestia Wiles, Clara Arnold, Richard Shirer, Beulah Blackman, John Groom, Louisa Trulley, Callie Baker. Willie Jordan, Rosa Snow, Vernie Shroyer, Tommy Eldridge, Bertha Cooper, Granville Moody, jr.; also 12 gold star pupils and 5 gold medal pupils.

County Treasurer J. D. Allman was called to Remington Friday by the serious condition of his brother George, who has been in such poor health for several years and who had suffered a stroke of paralysis. Several years ago George was injured in h railroad wreck, slightly as thought at the time, when he was a strong, vigorous young man. A year or two thereafter his health began to fail, in that he became partially paralyzed, and he has been unable to do anything for a long time nor have the numerous doctors and specialists who have treated him been able to do much for him. At this writing his condition is slightly improved over what it was Friday and Saturday.

WHITSEL LEWIS IS AN OLD SETTLER.

There are very few earlier settlers now living in this county than Whitsel Lewis of this city. Mr. Lewis came to this county, or to be precise about it, what is now Newton county, in 184 9 with his parents Joseph and Eda Huntington Lewis. His father entered the 40 acres just west south of the homestead residence of Benj. Harris, sr., in Newton county. This same 40 acres was made famous by a later

occupant, Warner G. Smoot, who was a resident of this city for many years and who was one of the most uncompromising democrats that ever happened. Whitsel was 13 years old when he came to this county, and his parents being poor, as were all the other early settlers, he had to endure the hardships of pioneer life, which included homespun clothes and no shoes, except when the weather was so cold that some covering was absolutely necessary.

His father was a great hunter, and at that time game was very plentiful, especially deer, so. Whitsell would jump on the old m&re and ride through the timber south of the cabin, to chase the deer out into the opening where his father could get a shot at them, and many a one stopped short at the crack of the old long barreled rifle, his carcass to furnish food and his hide clothes and shoes for these pioneers of civilization. In 1860 Mr. Lewis was married In the old barn now standing on the old Stephen Nowels farm, at present owned by William Bennett, just west of town on the poor farm road. He recently had a photograph made of this barn, the outside appearance of which is about the same as it was 48 years ago.

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DANCE.

There will be a dance at Warner’s Hall Thursday evening, June 18, from 9 to 11. Tickets 25 cents.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1908.

CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION AT MONTICELLO.

The 10th district democratic convention will be held at Monticello on July 22, County Chairman Littler field having received word to that effect from James K. Risk, District committeeman, yesterday. Thomas R. Marshall, democratic candidate for governor, will be there and the White county democratic convention will be held the same day.

MAY BREAK FROM TAFT.

Zane W. Burley, a delegate to the republican convention from the Eleventh Ohio district, declared Monday afternoon that although he had instructions to vote for Taft he did not intend to do so, for the reason that should Taft get the nomination he could not be elected this fall. Should this defection become only slight, all the work and all the money spent in Taft’s behalf by the administration will be in vain.

MRS. A. W. CLEVELAND NO BETTER.

Mrs. W. A. Cleveland’s condition has not improved since she had the stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago. Her entire right side is perfectly helpless and the left side is somewhat affected. She was delirious the first part of Monday night, but enjoyed a restful sleep in the after part. She has lost ground since first taking her bed, and there seems to be little hope of her recovery.

CAUGHT A MISSISSIPPI CATFISH.

A genuine Mississippi blue catfish was captured here Saturday, having been fooling around too near the dynamite in the river. J. C. Thornton made the capture, and also did most of the feasting on his four pound carcass. Local fishermen are authority for the statement that these fish rarely come to these waters, and this one is one of the very few that have been caught in the Iroquois. In their native waters they attain the great weight of sixty to seventy-five pounds.

THE NEW SERIAL.

A new serial story, a short one, will soon begin in the Twice-a-Week Democrat. “The King of Diamonds” has but a few more issues until it will be finished then we shall begin the publication of “The Real Agatha,” an amusing and interesting story in which a half-doz-en young ladies play prominent parts. The first picture of this bunch of pretty girls appeared in the last issue of The Democrat, and the others w.ill follow in order in our announcements of the story;

LINOTYPE COMPOSITION.

The Democrat has a fine new Model 5 Standard Linotype and in addition to doing all its own work is prepared to handle considerable outside composition. At present we have six and eight point mats only, light and bold face, and can set matter most any measure desired up to 30 ems long and on 6, 8, 9 or 10 point slug. All work handled carefully and promptly and at reasonable prices. We also cast 6-point border slugs 30 ems long, for sale at 5c per slug, 12 slugs for- 50 cents. They are the cheapest and best border printers can buy for ads and job work.

HAD A NICE TIME, BUT—

Mrs. J. H. Jessen returned from Lebanon Monday, and reports a fine time was had while away. The three sisters had quite an exciting experience on the way down. When they got to Frankfort, Miss Milda Jackson and Mrs. Jessen left their seat for a moment to get a drink of water three or. four seats away, having taken precaution to leave a purse containing some $25 in money and non-negotiable notes, together with their return tickets of the three, in the seat behind them. When they returned to the seat it was occupied by a man and a woman, hut there was no trace of the purse, and nothing more has been heard from it.

Advance July Clearance Sale at the Chicago Bargain Store. There will be good piano music at McKay’s. Come in. bargains in pasture land. 280 acres level pasture land, lies along large ditch, mostly open land. In blue grass, on main road, % mile to school, % mile to gravel road leading to court house. Will take half in good town property, merchandise, or other land. ' Price 130. G. F. MEYERS, Opposite Court House.

SECOND PUCE STILL A PUZZLE

WHITE HOUSE BAYB THE CANDIDATE MUST BE AN lOWAN. DOLLIVER BOOM RENEWED Fairbanks Strongly Urged for Renomination and- Tangle Causes Trouble in Both lowa and Indiana. Chicago, June 16.—The vice-presi-dential situation continued Monday to maintain its puzzling position. It presented a new aspect for almost every . hour of the day, but at no time did it ! show a disposition to become less com- ' plicated. j Senator Dolliver, as for some time past, was the center of the complication, and it is generally admitted that there will be no solution until he is either nominated or entirely eliminated from the equation. In the early hours of the morning it looked as if the lowa senator was out of the race, bat when, soon afterwards, the news came from Washington that there had .been a declaration from the White House that the candidate for the second place-must come from lowa, the boom was given a renewal of life, and the senator’s friend* were willing to say that his nomination was assured. No Solution of the Problem. The Washington news was apparently without effect upon the lowa friends of Senator Dolliver, who do not want him to accept a place on the ticket, and they refused to attach much significance to the Washington pronouncement. The Dolliver boomers gave just as little heed to a letter of their favorite in which he authorized the delegation to withdraw his name if it should be presented. All told, therefore, the developments in the Dolliver candidacy were not satisfactory, and it was generally conceded that Senator Long, who is still the champion of the lowa senator, had spoken correctly when he expressed the (pinion that time would be necessary to solve the Dolliver problem. The announcement that the president wouldvask that Gov. Cummins be nominated If Senator Dolliver should not be, abused interest, but the members of the - Allison-Dolllver faction would npt for a moment consider this contingency. If Senator Dolliver should be eliminated the contest as now presented would lie between Vice-President Fair

AGATHA SECOND.

banks ana Representative Sherman of New York and both received much encouragement during the day. It was stated on behalf of Mr. Fairbanks that if nominated he would not accept. Makes Trouble in Two States. The vice-presidential tangle developed Jactional feeling in Indiana and lowa. The situation in the two states is not identical, but in both Indiana and lowa there are prominent Republicans on both sides of the question as to whether the state should bid for the honor of naming the running mats for the presidential nominee. The latest phase of the lowa situation is that there is danger that some of Gov. Cummins’ following may show only a lukewarm Interest in the state campaign for the election of B. F Carroll as governor and other Repub lican candidates for state offices, it opponents of Cummins continue to bat the way to Senator Dolllver’s nomlna tion for vicefpresident. The ticket headed by Carroll was named at state primaries at which Senator Allison de seated Cummins for a seat in the sen ate, and the state ticket is not re garded as friendly to Cummins. Holding Fairbanks Back.

A majority of the members of th« Indiana delegation now desire to pui forth their best efforts to promote th« renomination of Vice-President Fair banks, but Senator Hemenway, Gov Hanly and James P. Goodrich, th« chairman of tbe state central committee, all delegates-at-large, and Joseph B. Kealing, political manager for th« vice-president, are holding out strong ly against the suggestion that Mr Fairbanks’ name be withdrawn as a candidate for president. Among the Indiana delegates whc want Mr. Fairbanks eliminated foi first place and named for the second position are James W. Emison of Vin cennes, John C. Zulauf of Jefferson ville, Jonce Monyham of Orleans, Wil liam A. Guthrie of Dupont, Jacob M Bauer of Lawrenceburg, Mayoi Charles A. Bookwalter of Indianap oils, and J. A. Kantz of Kokomo.

Arrested for $10,000 Embezzlement.

Knoxville, Tenn., June 16. —Prescott Boynton, an old union soldiejr, was arrested here Monday and is held for the authorities in Manitowoc, Wis. He is charged with the embezzlement ol SIO,OOO of United States bonds, and also with grand larceny. The crimes are alleged to have been committed In 1904 and Boynton has since been leadlng the officers a merry cbase.

Girl’s Odd Plight on Liner.

New York, June 16.—A wireless message from Capt Roberts of th« steamer New York, which left hers .Saturday for Southampton, announced Monday that Miss Marion R. Hilford .is aboard without funds or change ol clothing. -

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REPUBLICAN ARMY IS IN SESSION

BRILLIANT BCENE WHEN THE BIG CONVENTION OPENS. BURROWS IS IN THE CHAIR Michigan Senator as Temporary Chair* man Delivers Carefully Prepared Address—Other Officers Are Presented. Chicago, June 16.—Promptly at noon Tuesday Chairman Harry New of the Republican national committee rapped smartly with his gavel on the presiding officer’s desk in the Coliseum, and the Republican national convention of 1908 came to order. The great building presented a magnificent sight. Every seat was oc. cupied and the hundreds of flags and beautiful costumes of many women served to give brijjpant color to the scene. For an bout the brass bands at either end of the building had been alternating In playing patriotic airs, while the delegates and spectator* were gathering. When Mr. New arose the roar of conversation and the cheering of noted persons as they entered ceased. Mr. New spoke briefly and then introduced Bishop P. J. Muldoon pf Chicago, who delivered the invocation. Next Secretary Elmer Dover of the national committee read the call for the convention. Chairman Burrows Presented. Again Mr. New arose, and this time ealled forth Senator J. C. Burrows of Michigan, whom he presented as temporary chairman. Chairman Burrows delivered a carefully prepared speech in which he reviewed at length the history and achievements es the Republican party, discussed the growth and development of the country under its rule, and praised in turn the work done by each of the nine executive departments, the army and navy and the pension bureau. Speaking of the promised revision of the tariff. Senator Burrows said that

Senator Burrows.

whatever changes are made, American industries and American labor will still be fully protected. Long and loud applause was given the speaker as he concluded. Other Temporary Officers. Next in order was the presentation of the other temporary officers of the convention. They were as follows: General Secretary—John R. Malloy, Columbus, O. Sergeant-at-Arms—William F. Stone, Baltimore. Parliamentarian —Asher C. Hinds, Washington, D. C. Chaplains—Bishop P. J. Muldoon, Chicago; Rev. William O. Waters, Chicago; Rev. Tobias Schanfarber, Chicago; Rev. John Wesley Hill, New York; Rev. Lorenzo D. Case, Chicago. Assistant Secretaries Charles Brooks Smith, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Ernest Walker Smith, Hartford, Conn.; Philip M. Heofele, St. Louis; H. J. Tobin, Vinton, la.; Charles H. Harger, Abilene, Kan.; Allen Hollis, Concord, N. H. The convention then proceeded to the selection of the various committees. Night of Noise and Music. The opening of the convention found Chicago on the tip-toe of anticipation, with final preparations well matured for candidates and platform, except the ever doubtful vice-presidency, and with the whole city astir with those tumultuous scenes which usher in a national convention. Monday night the streets were ablaze with lights; flag day brought forth a wealth of color on the tali buildings; bands vied with glee clubs in the packed headquarters of candidates and In the open air; marching clubs in fantastic regalia paraded the main thoroughfares singing “Taft, Taft," or “Knox, Knox.” and there was that universal pandemonium which befits the night before a national convention.

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