Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1908 — Page 1

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BRYAN AND KERN

Ladies' Thirty Cent Club Organized. PROMISES A LAR6E MEMBERSHIP. livery Lady In Jasper Coonty Who Proposes to “Support the Democratic Ticket” Is Eligible to Membership. A Ladies 30-Cent Bryan and Kern Club was organized here Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Nelson Randle, President; Mrs. N. Littlefield, Vice-President, and Mrs. F. E. Babcock, Secretary and Treasurer. The ladies met in County Chairman Littlefield’s office and perfected the organization and will meet there again next Saturday l to report progress in soliciting membership. / Such clubs have been organized in many other places and thousands of dollars have been raised by them for the democratic campaign fund. That the Rensselaer ladies will hustle up a large membership here goes without saying, as all to whom the matter has been broached are enthusiastic ovef the project. The membership .fee is 30 cents, all of which will be forwarded to the democratic national committee. The time is short to organize a large membership here, but if the proper energy is pot forth and every democratic lady, wife or dan* ghter of a democrat, or one who endorses democratic principles and desires to see Bryan, Kern and Marshall elected Nov. 3, will consider herself a committe of one to solicit her neighbor, the club will be a big one in a few days. We also understand that the men can become honorary members by planking down the required 30 cents.

"TWAS A RICH HAUL INDEED.

Pickpockets at the Recent Ade Rally Reaped a Fine Harvest. Reports of losses from pickpockets at tbe recent Ade rally at Brook are heard of from all over this section of the state, and no doubt a much greater number have kept their losses to themselves for fear of the ridicule of their friends. The Brook Reporter of last Friday contained quite a list of victims, and says a large number of empty pocket-books were found and turned over to the Reporter. Among those found and returned to their owners with losses unknown were: John Higgins, Keatland; Delmer Law, Morocco; Oscar Gilsbury, Fowler; James McAvoy, Westfield; Henry Vinton, Lafayette. The Reporter also publishes individual losses as follows: Bd Crudden *IB.OO Walter Ponsler 20.00 Jacob Fink. 10.00 Geo. Knapp 2.00 McKinney 11.00 John L,yons 20.00 Km cry Wirt 5.00 Wm. Johnson 25.00 Two Lafayette men 140.00 Thos, Cauley, Se&fieldO 27.00 A. McMullen, Forest. PI 5.00 A Chicago man had; an SBOO diamond pin picked, while a Lafayette man was robbed of $1,190 in cash and notes, the two largest looses reported. Fowler papers report that James McDaniel, Sam Fleming and George Pfleeger of .that .place were toadied, but the amounts are not given. Other papers all over this section also report losses by several of their citizens who attended the big blewoat, so that the harvest must have.been a very abundant one for the light-fingered gents.

1 THEY SURPRISED HENRY. f"Tienry Eiglesbach had quite a Surprise worked off on him last * Thursday night. It was his 53rd birthday anniversary, and, through a ruse Father Geltl of the Indian Sohopl . succeeded In inveigling Henry Into * taking a little journey early Thnrsday evening and in his absence everything was fixed so as to give him a genuine surprise on his return. Mrs. Clara Geltl, a sister of Mrs. Eiglesbach, came down from Chicago early in the week, and Tom Eiglesbach came down Thursday to the “dions” and te partake of the sumptuous supper tnat had been prepared by the good wife and Mrs. Geltl in Henry's, absence. jQce cream and cake were also /served about 11 o’clock. Numerous presents were given the guest of honor, which included a large easy chair by the two sons and the wife. About 30 'friends and neighbors were present and they all stayed until after midnight before departing for their respective homes well satisfied with their evening’s entertainment. Tom Eiglesbach returned to Chicago Friday and Mrs. Geltl returned Sun-

LOUIS WILDBERG DEAD. Louis Wildberg died at 11:45 Friday night from the effects of the same ailment that he underwent an operation for in the early spring. He had never" fully recovered from the effects of the first attack and while he had been at his place of business at times since his return from the hospital, it was easily observable that he was not a well man, and it was not without some effort that he stayed down town. He was born near Seitloff, Bavaria, Feb. 6, 1849, and came to America 15 years later, going first ts the state of Maine. After a time he went to Champaign, 111., and from there to Kentland, Ind., whefe he went Into the clothing business This was in the late '7o’s. After many years there he went to Everett, Mich., and from that place he came to Rensselaer in 1896, and has resided here since. While at Kentland he was married to Bertha Tuteur, who together with one son, Jacob, and one daughter, Miss Edna survive him. The oldest son died when but a few days old. One brother lives in Peoria, 111., and two in Europe. The funeral was held from the residence yesterday at 10 o’clock by Rabbi Krass of Lafayette, at which the Hebrew burial service was read. Interment in Weston cemetery. Mrs. Eliza Spangle, a sister of Mrs. Wildberg, Mrs. Dr. Weil, a brother, Isaac Wildberg, and Nathan Weiss, of Peoria, 111., Isaac and Mrs. Tuteur, and Morris Weil of Chicago, Dr. Jacob WJldberg and wife of Colgate, Okla., were out of town relatives who attended the funeral.

FAMILY REUNION.

A family reunion was held at the home of G. U, Payne, Oct. 4, in honor of his brother Forg Payne, of Kingman, Kan. Thos present were: G. U. Payne and wife; Forg Payne, Mrs. Nettie Payne and daughter of Kingman, Kan.; John Timmons, wife, daughter and son; A 1 Timmons, wife, daughter and two sons; Forg Payne, wife and son; William Moore, wife, son and two daughters; Will Frye, wife and daughter; Arthur Waymlre, wife and son; W. H. Timmons, wife and daughter; Harvey Moore, wife and two daughters; Godfrey Deshand and wife; Mrs. Stephenson; Mrs. Mary Morgan; Mrs. I. B. Marion and daughter of Wall, So. Dak.; Ike Saidla. wife and grand-daughter; Ephriam Hickman, wife and two sons; Blanche Parker; John Jackson, Manson, Ind.; and last but not least was Harry Parker, who came to take a picture of the entire group and thereby got his name in just in time to get his share of the good things they had to eat. Just ask him about that part of It. xx

A CLOSE CALL. Monday afternoon, Edna, the five-year-old daughter of A. F. Shesler of east of town, came near losing her life by being run over by a wagon loaded with corn which her father had Just driven in from the. field and had stopped to open the doors of the ciTb before driving Sn. He heard the girl come through the gate but had no idea that she was climbing up on the rear wheel when he took the horses by the bits and started them up. Before he knew it the wheel had passed over the little girl’s body, crossing at the pelvis. June, a sister of the little girl, picked her up and had her some distance from the wagon when her father discovered what had happened. Sire seems to have been lnjared very little and was at the. depot to see her papa off to So. Dak., yesterday morning.

A “GOOD” INDIAN.

Levi Renlcker was down town Saturday with a small basket of human bones that : were unearthed in a gravel pit north of town a day or two before. There was a part of the Bkull, the lower jaw aid some other parts of, the skeleton. Local dentists whe examined the jaw bone, in which most of the teeth still remained, pronounced it that Of a noble red man, on account M the prominence of the back part of the jaw, and judged that the Indian must have been upwards of 60 years of age .by the condition of the teeth.

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ RUMMAGE SALE.

The ladles of the Presbyterian ehuch will give their annual two days’ Rummage sale, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, in the former Michael Eger shop, on Van Rensselaer street, north of D. M. Worland’s furniture store. Many useful and desirable articles, all in good condition and repair will be on sale at very low prices. Pianos—Pay as you wish. Visitors welcome. Ist. door south of city fire dept. bldg. MEYERS PIANO CO. (Factory Distributors.)

A few bushels left of fancy Michigan pears, at SI.QO a bushel. C BARGAIN STORE,

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1908.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. This is the last week of the September term of the Jasper circuit court. The Newton circuit court will convene Monday. New suits filed: No.' 7365. Frank Krempel vs. Horace Marble; petition to have deed set aside. No. 7366. R. M. Karr and Edward Karr vs. George W. Bowman; action for an accounting. —o On another page will be found a complete roster of the Jasper county school officers and teachers, together with the postoffice address of each. This list will be of interest to many readers of The Democrat and the paper should be preserved for future reference. It is reported that night-riders are abroad in Jasper county—or bee hunters, rather —and the other night a farm in Hanging Grove tp., was visited and a bee tree cut down and the large amount of honey contained therein was made away with. The parties were caught in the act, but the identity is being kept from the public for the present we are told. —o — The county commissioners did nothing Monday except allow claims, of which there were an unusual number owing to the special election claims. The members of these election boards were allowed for only one day, except the inspectors, who were allowed for three days. They had filed claims for two days, while most of the inspectors had filed for four days.

WHAT CONSTITUTES “REASONABLE PROFIT?"

Mr. Taft says the tariff duty on pottery should be raised. And this statement perhaps gives a line on what the people may expect in the way of tariff revision if he should be elected to the presidency. By reference to Census Bulletin No. 57, page 88, we find that the total labor cost of manufacture of pottery is 39% per cent of the value of the finished product Schedule B, paragraphs 95 and 96, of the socalled Dingley law, fixes the duty on pottery at 60 per cent. Now suppose ~the foreign manufacturer got his labor free, the American manufacturer would still have 20 per cent, plus the rreight, advantage over the foreigner. Does it require more than that to make up the “reasonable profit?”

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR ASSESSOR IN UNION.

Edward Lakin, the present assessor of Union tp., has filed a petition with the Clerk of the circuit court, asking that his name be placed on the ticket In Union tp., as an independent candidate for assessor. The petition is sigqed by 21 voters all of the north precinct, 14 republicans 'hnd 7 democrats, we understand. This will entitle Mr. Lakin to a place on the ticket, but in view of the fact that his name was before the democratic township convention as a candidate for the nomination and was withdrawn by him when he found that he had no show, will not gain him much support from that quarter, and we believe he has made a mistake In taking this step or allowing himself to be led into it. Charles U. Garriott of Parr is the regular democratic candidate, and Ed McColly of Vlrgie, the republican candidate. Most people will conclude that these two candidates are sufficient, and will support one or the other of them. If the move is Intended to defeat or help to defeat the democratic candidate it will probably have Just the opposite effect, for most rightthinking people do not endorse such methods.

MILROY TP. CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given to the democratic voters of Milroy township and all others who desire to affiliate with them in the county election to meet at Center School House, on Thursday, October, 8, 1908. at 7 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of nominating a township ticket to be voted for at the November election. ■, COMMITTEE.

For Sale—3o cords of oak wood, on the former A. G. W. Farmer farm, southeast of Rensselaer; want to sell It on the ground. Enquire of or ’phone A. G. W. Farmer. Loet—Somewhere on the street on Tuesday, Sept. 25, a package of laundry, wrapped In brown paper and having the name “Roy Maple’’ written on same. Finder please leave at The Democrat office. ■* i Try the Home Grocery—the busy

NOT EUGENE DILLEY.

Man Found at Chats worth, 111., Was Not the Missing Trafalgar Man Under date of Oct. 5 Mrs. Eugene Dilley writes The Democrat from Trafalgar as follows: ‘"lhe man found at Chatsworth, 111., Oct. 1, was not Mr. Dilley. My sister went out there and it was not my husband and not even the man we have been after with the scar on the head. The last we heard of that man was at Hoopeston, 111. He left there about two weeks ago and said he was going either to Logansport or Lafayette, Ind. We must have that man and set all doubts at rest as to who he really is.’

LETTER FROM J. W. DOUTHIT.

Weatherford, Okla., Sept. 30. Frank E. Babcock, Rensselaer, Ind. Dear Sir: I have noticed that you mention the various accidents that result from the game of football and I hereby enclosed a slip from the democratic paper recording the death here of Prof. Dyck. He taught music in the public schools and was a .great -favorite with the school children. My little Nora thought a great deal of Prof. Dyck. His musical voice will be no longer heard and his body sleeps in the valley of the beautiful Washita while his spirit has returned to “God who gave it,” a victim of football. You will also notice the picture of the congressman from this district. His competitor is Dick T. Morgan. Mr. Morgan is an Indiana man who one time represented the Terre Haute district in Indiana legislature. He came to Oklahoma in 1889. He is a good land lawyer aud has written a little book that was in great demand when I first came here. He made a speech here a few days ago and he is a very pleasant gentleman to meet and is a very good talker, but his speech here seemed to be more of an appology than anything else. The Democrats expect to re-elect Fulton.

Oklahoma will go for Bryan and the only question is as to the majority. What is the matter with Gov. Hanly? Everybody is astonished at his calling the legislature in special session on the eve of a presidential election. It looks like Indiana ought to go democratic. Governor Charles N. Haskall of this state seems to be attracting a great deal of attention in the United States at this time. At the primary election the fight was very bitter between him and Lee Cruse for the nomination. I had byt little choice, but voted for Haskali. He is a hard hitter and his enemies will find that he is able to take care of himself. In this fight he has had enemies In the Democratic party to fight as well as the Republicans. This has been a good year for Oklahoma and there is quite a boom In this city this fall. Thefb are a great many buildings going up. I will state that Prohibition in this city has been a great success. While some will send off to St. Louis or Kansas City for their booze and some will get a supply from the boot-leggers, there has been a great decrease in dntnken : ess in this city since the saloons went out. Even some of the (old soaks have quit from the fact they can’t get it. I will close by hoping Tor your success, politically, financially and socially. JAMES W. DOUTHIT.

Pianos—Prices and terms made known upon application. Let us figure with you. Ist. door south of city lire dept. bldg. • MEYERS PIANO CO. (Factory Distributors.) Come in and see the complete new fall stock of merchandise at money CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

WHEN THE “YOUNG TURKS” RISE

JOHN CHURCHILL DEAD.

John Chdrchill, who has been at the St. Elizabeth hospital at Lafayette died yesterday morning at 8 o’clock from typhoid fever of which he has been sick for some time. His remains were brought here on the evening train ‘ last night.

THE FARMERS' FESTIVAL.

The Harvest Festival closed at Parr Saturday evening after a two days session. The display of farm produce was limited but good. Sol Norman showed a tomato, some cabbage and celery that was fine. Mrs. Charles Burns had some very fine sweet potatoes on exhibition, in fact as fine as one could wish to see. Charles Pullins’ potatoes were very .nice. Charles Lakin and J. K. Garriott had some excellent products on show. George Wilcox was there with his big “punkin,” also S. P. Thompson with hlB speech. Everybody had a good time. Numerous premiums were awarded in the afternoon.

SPECIAL! READ THIS.

Just arrived at the 99 Cent Racket Store, a car load of Fall and winter goods. All new and up-to-date merchandise right from the manufacturer. Consisting of almost everything used in the household, such as Blankets, Underwear for the whole family, Gloves and Mittens, Hosiery, Sweaters, Tobogans, Childrens’ Hats and Caps, Toques, Cloaks for ladies and children, Quilts and Spreads, Men’s Work Coats and Vests, Pants for men, boys and children. Children's Suits from 3 years up to 16 years of age, Fleeced Lined Shoes, High Top Shoes, and in fact it is hard to mention an article we have not got. Our goods are new and our quality is the best and our pries are lower than the lowest. We want your trade and guarantee satisfaction in every particular or money refunded. See the beautiful premiums we are giving away free this month.

There is only one 99 Cent Racket Store, and we are still doing business in the Makeever Bank building at Rensselaer, Ind. Yours for trade E. V. RANSFORD, Prop.

CHEAP RATES ON THE MONON.

Tor the round trip to Chicago* Oct. 5,6, 7; final return limit Oct. 10. ~ $3.36 for the round trip to Indianapolis, Oct. 19, 20>, 21; final limit Oct. 26. W. H. BEAM, Agt.

DON’T WORRY.

Don't worry when your neighbor’s leaves Come dancing o'er your lawn And strew your porch and clog your eaves And scatter pro and con.

Just smile and gladly bide your time; There’ll surely come a day. When the wind that gave his leaves to you Will blow the other way.

FARM LOANS. Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to SIO,OOO. E. P. HONAN. Carried over samples Acorn base burner stoves close out at manur factuuers wholesale prices. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. New turnips, cabbage, beets, everything for a good boiled dinner, at the Home Grocery. Special cloak, suit and blanket sale fpr October. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Groceries to a queen’s taste—The Home Grocery, We can save you 25 per cent on your fall stove and give you the world’* beat, The Acorn. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

IS IT TO BE WAR?

Question In the Capitals of Europe at Present. BUL6ARIA STRIKES HER BLOW. Ferdinand Declares Hie Country’s Independence of Turkey. lIMBELF OZAROF THE BULGARIANS Situation Suggests a Negative Anawar—First Thing Will Be Anther European Congress of Berlin Treaty Signatories

London, Oct 6.—ln the ancient capital of Tirnovo the independence of Bulgaria was proclaimed yesterday with the czar of the Bulgarians ts a ruler. “Czar of the Bulgarians,” ts recognized to mean more than “czar of Bulgaria,” because it is a distinct intimation that he regards hjs country as having sovereignty over all the people of that blood in the east Within a day or two Austria-Hungary, which has been working with Prince Ferdinand In this preconcerted plan, will proclaim the new etatus of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The question which'has been stirring the whole ot Europe more deeply than auy similar question In the memory of the present generation la: does It mean war? Probably Doesn't Mean War. From hll the capitate oOtoe reports Indicating that It means—first of all. another European congress es the signers of tin treaty of Berlin, to consider the situation and probably to revise the treaty. Turkey, caught in a moment of weakness, is the victim of this situation, and while eoma Internal animosities have been stirred up probably no power is willing to make war. Reports from the emancipated Turkish press to London indleate that the “Young Turks” will swallow this bitter pill as best they can, and if they de naturally the Bulgarians, while willing and eager for war, will hare no MMise on trhich to base the beginning tt hostilities. Was a Shock to John Bull. , From the British standpoint the whole affair has been a surprise, and mere than a surprise; because for the Int time in years the British government felt Itself—with apparently a perfect understanding with France and Rnssia and complete friendship with Italy—to be in a position where it dominated European politics, reserving out es this consideration the slmest open, enmity between itself and Germany.

POLICY OF GREAT BRITAIN

Dom Not Recognize Any Nation's Right to Ignore the Treaty. An entangling situation will come when the signatories of the Berlin treaty meet to consider what action shall be taken regarding the violations of the treaty. Great Britain has served notice that it docs not recognize the right of any of the parties to this treaty to violate its provisions without consulting the others; but Euglish diplomats know that tbs conference will resolve itself into a scramble among the powers to get what Is termed in European politics “compensating advantages,” which Austria, backed by Germany, has already obtained. The chances of war between Bub 1 garia and Turkey are being minimized by Great Britain auu France, wbo are working together, and wbo base advised Turkey against it. Turkey apparently la disposed to follow this advice, end It is believed that if hasty action on the pert of Turkey can be prevented Bulgaria will have difficulty in finding an excuse to begin war.

The action of Prince Ferdinand in proclaiming tbo independence of Bulgaria is condemned alike by the govern went and press of-Curope, but la «onue quarters this is considered a mat-7 ter of minor Importance—so tong •• It does not eventuate n war—as compared with the tbr-atoa <tl annexation es the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary. Bt. Petersburg. Oct. No tears will be shed In St. Petersburg at the cancellation of the Berlin treaty, which Was forced upon Russia at a time when rile was crippled by the Turkish war. She never had been content with her standing under this agreement, but accepted her disadvantages loyally and endaavored to make the best of the situation rather than risk plunging Europe into a disastrous war.

Cannon's Illinois Dates.

Danville, 111., Oct. 6.—Speaker Cannon will speak at the following places on the dates as indicated; Flthian. 111, Oct 6, at 2 p. m.; Sideli. 111.. Oct. • at night; Ridgefarm, 111.. Oct 7. at • p. m.; Georgetown. HI.. Oct 7. at TBO p. m.; Cumberland County. lIL. °* -fife*,

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