Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1909 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat

91.60. Per Year.

PUBLIC SALES. Thursday, Nov. 18, Abe Aery, 2 miles east and 1 mile north of Parr. General sale of horses, cattle, farm implements, household goods, etc

“GIRL OF EAGLE RANCH.”

Among the many excellent, attractions secured by Manager Ellis of the Ellis Theatre, for the entertainment of our theatre-goers may be named "Girl -of Eagle Ranch,” a dashing Western melodrama in four acts. There are Western plays and Western plays, and “Girl of Eagle Ranch” is said to be one of the best of them all—a real Western play, true to life, with none of the objectionable features so many times seen in plays of this class. Elegant special scenery, showing exterior of Eagle Ranch near Flagstaff, Ariz., the Devil’s Elbow, a roaring gorge near the mouth of the grand canyon, all go to make a play really worth while. Saturday night, Nov. 13.

ANOTHER SLB PIONEER GONE.

Sidney Steward, Who Came Here In 1840, Dies at His Home In Jackson Tp. Newton County. (''■Sidney Steward, one of the oldest settlers in this section of the state, died at his home three miles northeast of Mt. Ayr last Thursday. Deceased was born in Delaware county, Ohio, May 24, 1827, and came to Indiana with his parents in 1840, settling west of Rensselaer, on what is now the Jasper county poor farraS Five years later they moved tn

what Is now Newton county, locating on a farm adjoining the one on which he died. He later spent eight years in lowa and Kansas, finally returning to Indiana and again settling in Jackson township, Newton county. He was in Kansas during the time of the border warfare over the liberation of the slaves of the south, and had many exciting experiences during that period. Together with Samuel Long, the father of A. F, Long of Rensselaer and Ed Long of Mt. Ayr, Mr. Steward hauled the lumber for the first frame building ever erected in Rensselaer, hauling same from near Monticello. Mr. Steward's wife died in 1896. He leaves seven children—Morgan and Arthur of Durango, Colo.; William of Lake City, Cali.; Edgar of Newton county; Mrs. Edward Putman of Wann, Okla.; Mrs. Charles Shidler of Edmond, Okla., and Mrs. J. W. Meharry of Newton county. He was a member of the Methodist church for 62 years. The funeral was held from the North Star church near Mt. Ayr Friday, conducted by Rev. D- E. Noland of Mt. Ayr, assisted by Miss Cromwell, and interment made in the North Star cemetery.

THE BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS.

Young Corn Growers and BreadMakers Product at Farmers' Institute. At the meeting of the Board of Education last week the question of the boys’ and girls’ clubs was taken up. It was the general opinion that both were of vital interest to the boys and girls of the rural schools- The two clubs were to be continued as heretofore. The boys between the ages of 7 to 18 who secured seed last spring, were to exhibit their corn at the Farmers’ Institute Dec. 15 and 16. Exhibit to consist of 12 ears, and should be securely tied together and bear name, age and township of exhibitor. It should be brought to Institute on the 15th if possible. All com to be returned. CoYn must be from seed furnished by Trustee. The girls’ bread club will be made up of all girls between the ages of 7 and 19. They shall exhibit a loaf of bread of their own baking. Bread should come in not later than noon, Dec- 16. Girls will get card from their teacher to attach to bread. A sewing club will be organized. In this there will be two classes one for girls between the ages of 7 and 13, the other for girls between the ages of 13 and 19. They will make and exhibit an apron. Details of this will be found on cards sent to the teachers. All aprons to be returned. Pupils of rural schools may be excused from attendance on both days of Farmers’ Institute, provided they wish to attend Institute. Should they stay out and not attend institute their absence is not to be excused. The question of prized hfs not yet been definitely settled. Only the county prizes are to be given. Quite a number of these are to be arranged for. The money for prizes this year must be secured from donations and the farmers’ institute.

Our Acme flour at |1.50 and White Star at $1.38 are beat flours made, every sack guaranteed. ROWLES & PARKER.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Fowler Leader: The contract was yesterday awarded to L. W. Rook and company for the building of the county line road known as the Fox road. The Tilton is moving this week from the Swaney Makeever property on Division street, to the Guss Yeoman property at the .west side of town, on the county farm road. —o— Word received from Indianapolis yesterday morning by Treasurer Allman, stated that his brother-in-law, Lawrence Hawkins, was’ seemingly improving and may recover from his relapse of typhoid fever. <1 —“— licenses issued: Nov. 6, Alpha Dora Haig of Bloomfield, Ind., aged 38, occupation assistant cashier in Bloomfield State Bank, to Elma Pearl McGee of Rensselaer, aged 26, occupation teacher. First marriage for each. —o— New suits filed: No- 7523. John Cooper, et al. vs. Francis Marion Cooper, et al; suit in partition. No. 7524. Crabbs, Reynolds, Taylor & Co., vs. Frank Cochran; suit on account. Demand $112.60. The county commissioners will meet to-day in adjourned session to receive the report of the expert accountants who have been examining the county records, principally to settle the question of whether there was an actual shortage in the accounts of ex-treasurer “Doc” Nichols, or whether mistakes had been made in charging him with funds. No matter which way the report is, the taxpayers have to pay the sl,900 for the examination . That is a cinch. * »

—oI— Fred Brown, the alleged Goodland horsethief, who has been in jail here for several months, was not tried over in Newton county last Friday as expected., other cases that were set before his held it back so It was impossible to try same at the term ending Saturday. Arrangements were made to admit him to ball until next term, his folks at Goodland arranging to furnish the bond, and Sheriff Shirer now has but one Newton county boarder at present, the "coon” Morgan, who will be his guest until about May 1, 1910. —o— The city council followed its old profligate methods Monday night in allowing pay for services in the late city election. The work of the boards was very light, yet three days’ pay was allowed the inspectors and two days to each of the other members of the board. This is the same (except for the inspectors, who are allowed four days and mileage) as allowed in this county for a general election which takes half the night to count out. In the various railroad elections held here the county has allowed pay for but one day, and there was about the same amount of work as in the city election. It used to be the custom here to allow spy three days, but through the efforts of the Democrat several years ago this was reduced to two days, and has made a saving of several thousand dollars to the taxpayers of the county as a result. One day’s pay is a plenty for our city elections, and except for the second ward, where an incompetent Inspector had been appointed, the count was all in and returns made before 8 o’clock in the evening.

OBITUARY OF G. W. ANDRUS-

George W. Andrus, the fourth child" of a family of ten children, was born to Samuel and Eliza Andrus July 8, 1833, in Steuben county, New York, and died Nov. 5, 1909, aged 76 years, 3 months and 27 days. When five years of age with his parents he moved to Saline, Washtenaw county, Mlbh. On March 17, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Hortencla S. Gooding of York, Mich. To this union three children were born—Jerome G. of Shelby, Mich.; John S., of Rensselaer; and Nancy ,M. Overton, of Hammond, Ind. In the year 1880, May 9, Mr, Andrus and family moved to Jasper county, Ind-, and located in Walker township. They have resided in this county since that time. In the spring of 1860, when 25 years of age, he confessed faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church in York, Mich. Mr. Andrus was an indrustrious man, honest and upright in all his business transactions, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a carpenter by trade and with his two sons built some of the best buildings in Rens-

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, 1900.

selaer and many farm residences and the better class of barns in this section of the county, and was known as one of the best workmen in this section of the state. Of late years he had confined himself almost wholly to his farm. He had been in failing health for* six months, and for the last two months had been confined to his home. But during all his sickness he had shown a Christian fortitude, and was patient and uncomplainingThe end came gradual and pecefuk The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the M. E. church, Rev. Harper conducting the services, and the remains were followed to their last resting place in Weston cemetery by a large number of neighbors and friends. He leaves a wife, three children, one grandchild, Hortencia J. Andrus, three brothers and three sisters — Stephen Andrus of Milan, Mich.; John Andrus of San Francisco, Cali.; Samuel Andrus of Hart, Mich.; Emily Megley of Albion, Mich.; Emma J. Shaw of Litchfield, Mich.; and Lydia E. Walker of Muskegon, Mich.—also a host of friends to mourn his departure.

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The Common Council of the city of Rensselaer met in regular session Monday evening with all members present. The report of the City treasurer showed the following balances on hand October 31: Water fund $1,409.10 Electric light 5,459.47 Corporation (overdrawn). 80.51 It was ordered to sell one of the old hose carts at best price possible. Ben Smith and eight others petitioned for an extension of the water mains from the corner of Main and Park streets by Henry Grow’s, east two blocks to Webster and north one block to Merritt. Petition placed on file. Report of City engineer on Washington street improvement was accepted and placed on file; Superintendent ordered to file report as to completion, and City attorney instructed to prepare resolution for acceptance and making of preliminary assessments. < Report of City engineer on curb on front street received and placed on file. An ordinance granting a franchise to The Home Telephone Co., was introduced and passed to second reading. The franchise is for a period of 15 years and calls for a common battery system, said to be the latest and best thing out in the telephone. The ordinance granting a franchise to the Indiana Northwestern Traction Co., was passed to third reading. The following claims were allowed: Water fund $1,409 10 Electric Light fund 5,459.47 Corporation t’d (overdr’n) 80.51 CORPORATION FUND. W S Parks, marshal $30.00 E M Thomas, nightwatch. .. . 25.00 Jesse Snyder, spec police Hollowe’en 2.00 Chester Zea, same 2.00 Jean Smith, same 2 00 Bartlow & Mitchell, elect, sup 4.60 Healey & Clark, pub notices and ballotts 17.50 E. P. Honan, election com.. . 6.00 Geo. Fate, meals for elect, bds 22.05 J. H. Perkins, insp. election.. 6.00 Joe Hallagan, judge 4.00 H. J. Kannal, same 4.00 O H McKay, clerk 4.00 J. F. Hardman, same 4- 00 Chas. Platt, sheriff 3.00 J. H. Carson, same 3.00 E. L. Clark, inspector 600 R. B. Harris, judge. 4.00 Boyd Porter, clerk 4.00 C- B. Steward, same 4.00 Aaron Hickman, sheriff 3.00 Larkin Potts, same 3.00 D. M. Worland, room rent... 5.00 E. A. Aldrich, inspector..... 6.00 Conrad Kellner, judge...... 4.00 T- W. Grant, same 4.00 Judson Maines, clerk 4.00 Howard Mills, same 4.00 S. E. Yeoman, sheriff 3.00 E. Mab, same 3.00 A J Brenner, room rent.... 5.00

ROAD FUND Healey & Clark, pub. notices. 33.50 Earl Chestnut, work on street 10.50 Same, same 10.50 Fred Hemphill, blacksmith wk 16.50 Jean Smith, work on sewer. . 6.00 Bert Campbell, lab. city tm. . 25.00 H. Wasson, work on street.. 6.30 LIGHT FUND C S Chamberlain, salary..... 50.00 Mel Abbott, same 30.00 Dave Haste, same 30.00 Tull Malone, work on line... 19.68 F. Bissell Co., supplies. ..... 60.27 Shirley Hill Coal Co, c0a1.... 172.50 Standard Oil Co., oil 11.02 Western El. Co., supplies.... 20.40 State Bank, rebate on lights.. 23.85 J. C- Gwin Co., iumner 12.11 Healey & Clark, notice 3.00 Mose Leopold, frt, dray exp,. 59.90 WATER FUND. Ed Hopkins, salary to Nov. 1. 30.00 Ray Thomas, work on main.. 4.50 John Hordeman, same 5.40 Healey & Clark, pub- notice.. 2.00

CHIUN LABOR IN ANNUAL MEETING

American Federation Convention Is Being Held In Toronto. INTEREST IN GOMPERS* REPORT Body Will Decide Whether the Case of President Gompers, Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison, Under Sentence for Contempt of Court, Shall Be Appealed to United States Supreme Court. Toronto, Ont., Nov. 9. —Canada extended a warm welcome to representatives of organized labor who had come the length and breadth of the continent to attend the twenty-ninth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor. r

While the annual report of Samuel Gompers, president of the Federation, is always looked forward to with in terest, never in the twenty-seven years of his leadership was that report more eagerly awaited. The decision of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia affirming the sentences of imprisonment imposed on . Gompers, Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Frank Morrison for contempt of court in the Buck Stove and Range case, will be brought up. The convention will decide whether the case shall be appealed to the United States supreme court. The report of Gompers In part reads as follows: “I say advisedly that the whole people of our country are aroused to the seriousness of the situation. They realize that this attack upon free press and free speech among the workers is only the insidious beginning of the entire withdrawal of those rights from the whole people whenever it might suit the plans of those who desire to profit by injustice and tyranny. “I repeat and emphasize this fact, that the doctrine that the citizen must yield obedience to every order of the court, notwithstanding that order transcends inherent, natural, human rights guaranteed by the constitution of our country, is vicious and repugnant to liberty and human freedom.” The convention refused to admit delegates representing the Ohio and lowa state federations of labor. Recognition also was refused delegates from organizations in Detroit, Davenport, la.; Cedar Rapids, la., and BirmIngham, Ala.

Worker Asks Writ Against Union.

Boston, Nov. 9. —Because he refused to join the Upholsterers’ International union. Louis Trudeau says that he is in danger of losing his job and has applied for an injunction restraining the organization from taking action ho fears will cause his employers to discharge him.

Full Time For 11,500 Colliers.

Wllkesbarre, Nov. 9.—The 11,500 men employed by the Lehigh and Wllkesbarre Coal company have been notified that all the collieries of the company will work full time until well into January.

AIRSHIPS FOR SPRING TRADE

Wrights Announce They Will Be Manufacturers This Winter. Springfield. 0., Nov. 9.—“ We alm to build quite a number of aeroplanes this winter for the spring trade,” said Orvlle Wright here. “We will make the machines at Dayton and test them at some point in the south. We have not provided facilities for manufacturing aeroplanes on a large scale, but it will not be difficult for us to turn out several machines as we have some of tho parts made.”

DOCTORS STUDY IN CLOUDS

Up In a Balloon to Observe Effect of Altitude on Heart. Philadelphia, Nov. 9.—The balloon, Franklin with its basket containing five physicians passed over Philadelphia from Point Breeze. In the sky the men of medicine studied the effect of altitude on the heart.

Medals For Twenty-One Aviators.

Paris, Nov. 9. —The Academy of Sciences has awarded gold medals to twenty-one aviators, including Bleriot, Farman, Santos Dumont, Voisin, Orville and Wilbur Wright and Count Zeppelin.

“SQUIRREL HUNTERS” PAID

Receive Soldiers' Wages From Government After 47 Years’ Walt Cincinnati, Nov. 9. Forty-seven years after they served as volunteer soldiers to protect Cincinnati from a threatened raid by Confederate troops, the “Squirrel Hunters’’ have received their pay.

■lp their mall a number of claimants found checks for $13,. a month’s pay for a private soldier In the United States army.

Chance to Go In Turpentine Business.

Washington, Nov. 9—Honduras is offering for sale pine trees covering an area of 4,630 square miles. It is estimated there are fifty trees to every acre, making a total of 97,880,000 trees.

“TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE.”

W. F. Mann offers “Tempest and Sunshine,” a dramatization of Mary J. Holmes* popular novel, to be seen at Ellis Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 11. “Temptest and Sunshine” ( needs no words of commendation to either the reading or theatre going public as the book is too well known and widely read. Lem B. Parker, the dramatist, has followed the theme closely and retained the atmosphere all through the play. The characters are all forcifully drawn, particular Joshua Middleton and his two daughters, Fanny and Julia, an aristocratic Southern family of the “old school.” . Julia and Fanny » Tempest and Sunshine” are the direct opposites in temperment and dispositions, this fact really is the foundation from which the play is written. Pathos, tears and laughter are all evenly balanced. The setting and costumes are especially pretty being of the picturesque period of 1850. At Ellis opera house, Thursday evening, Nov. 11.

BRIDES AND GROOMS OF THE FUTURE.

An editor who does not approve of a woman holding down a man’s job and who fears that in the near future the fairer sex will have all the good salaried positions in the country, says that in ten years hence the papers will write up weddings as follows: “The bride looked very well in a traveling dress, but all eyes were centered upon the groom. He wore a dark suit that fitted his form perfectly and in his dainty gloved hands he carried a small rose. His curly hair was beautlflly done, and a delicate odor of hair oil of the best quality floated down the aisle as he passed. The young people will miss him now that he is married. He is loved by all for his many accomplishments, his tender grace and his winning' ways. The bride commands a good salary as bookkeeper and the groom will miss none of the luxuries to which he has been accustomed. A crowd of pretty men saw him off at the depot.”

BOX SOCIAL.

A box social will be held at Rose Bud school house in Union township on Friday evening, Nov. 19, for the benefit of the church. Everybody invited. Ladies, please bring boxes.

CARD OF THANKKS.

In our. sad bereavement, in the loss of husband and father George W. Andrus, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends, the church, and especially the pastor, Bro. Harper, for the kindness shown us in this, our darkest hour—Mrs. Hortencla S. Andrus and Children.

BIRTH ANOUNCEMENTS.

Nov. 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Blitzstein of Walker tp., a son. Nov. 4, to Mr. and Mrs- C. A. Gundy of Fair Oaks, a son. Nov. 4, to Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore of Newton township, a daughter. Nov. 6, to Mr- and Mrs. Arthur Bailey, of east of town, a sonNov. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. William Simons, a son.

THANKSGIVING TURKEYS.

Thangsgivlng will soon be here, and for the benefit of our many patrons we want to notify them that we will begin on the 10th or 12th to get out Thanksgiving turkeys. As the weather has a good deal to do with the price, we are not able to make a definite price to-day, but will later in the week. We also buy dressed turkeys up to the 18th of November for which we will pay Chicago market prices as to grade, minus freight and commission. Hold chickens for later. B. S- FENDIG.

The best home made sorghum, 65c a gallon at Rowles & Parker’s. The big closing out sale of the remainder of the Chicago Bargain Store is now on in earnest. You can get all kinds of fresh things to eat at Rowles & Parker’s, call phone 95In the face of the strong competition, how do you account for the phenomlnal success of the Home Grocery? Think it over. Get a sack of Acme at $1.50 or White BUr at $1.38. They are equal to any flour sold anywhere: We can save you money on your flour and give you the best made. ROWLES A PARKER.

PLAN CANAL FROM. CHICAGO TO TOLEDO

Matter Will Be Biscussed at Indianapolis Convention. Fort Wairne, Ind., Nov. 9. —Freight by canal from Chicago to Toledo is the ultimate purpose of the Toledo, Fort Wayne and Chicago Deep Waterways association, which will hold a convention here this week. Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Cincinnati, Toledo, Defiance, and other cities will have representatives at the convention. United States Senators Beveridge and Shively of Indiana will be among the speakers. The Michigan and Erie canal, as planned, from Chicago through Fort Wayne to Toledo, will be 270 miles long and 400 miles shorter than the present all water route from Chicago to Toledo by way of the great lakes. The estimated cost is near SIOO,OOO,-

OR. GABRIEL GRANT IS DEAD

Had Excellent War Record—Was In Charge of Ihdlana Institutions. New York, Nov. 9.—Dr. Gabriel Grant is dead here. He was born in 1826. He organized in Panama in 1852 the American hospital, the first of these Institutions in Central America. Dr. Grant in 1861 became division surgeon in the Second New Jersey Volunteers. He took part in a dozen important battles. In 1863 Dr. Grant became medical director of the Evansville hospital and then surgeon in charge of the United States army general hospital at Madison, Ind. He leaves a widow and three eons.

WILD HOG GROWS FAT

Thrived In River Bottom After EscapIng From Buyer’s Lot Milton, Ind., Nov. 9.—J. N. Brumfield sold bls hogs to O. H. Beeson, stock buyer here, three months ago. Two of the hogs escaped to the river bottoms, but one returned later to the pens. The other remained in the river bottoms and became wild. Earl Doddridge was hunting in the river bottoms and came upon the animal asleep. He shot it in the head It was brought here and dressed. The hog weighed 300 pounds.

Scores Those Who Criticise Trusts. Evansville, Ind., Nov. 9.—ln an address here, Dr. F. J. McConnell, president of the De Pauw university at Greencastle, Ind., said that the people who were so fond of critcising the trusts of the country would follow the tactics of these trusts and get rich if they knew how. Indiana Centenarian In Poor Health. Richmond. Ind., Nov. 9.—Because of the fear that a day of handshaking would result seriously to Fletcher Medearis, the reception planned for Nov. }6, in honor of his one hundredth birthday anniversary, may not be held.

Thieves Rob a Parsonage. Evansville, Ind., Nov. 9.—Thieves entered the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church at New Harmony, Ind., and stole money and zaluables. Jealous Husband Thought a Murderer. Mishawaka, Ind., Nov. 9.—-A jealous husband is suspected of the murder of Enoch Highshew, a well known farmer who was shot while driving home. Maines & Hamilton are exclusive agents for the Grain King scoop board. We are paying 28c for strictly fresh eggs. Bring them to us. ROWLES & PARKER. Bought entire sample line ladles’ Princess suits. You can buy them now at factory prices. Closing out the Chicago Bargain StoreBring us your eggs, we are paying 28c for fresh eggs. ROWLES & PARKER. Special sale, Saturday, Nov. 15th, ladies’ Princess suits, cloaks and two piece suits. Closing out the Forsythe Store. You always get the highest market price for your produce here, and your $$ will go farther here than anywhere else. ROWLES & PARKER. At the Home Grocery all this week, lettuce, celery, grapes, sweet potatoes, apples, parsnip, grape fruit. Special cloak and suit sale, including a complete sample line ladies’ Pr’ncess fancy embroidered and plain suits. THE FORSYTHE STORE. Time has come again for pancakes. Get the new buckwheat flour at the Home Grocery. 35c -a sack.

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