Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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OFF FOR NIAGARA FALLS.

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Knapp and son Lawrence and Mr. Knapp’s father, C. N. Knapp of Panama, N. Y.. who had been visiting his son here for a couple of weeks, B. J. Moore and wife, Leslie Clark and wife, N. Little- • field, Howard Mills and Everett Kinney left Wednesday to take in the Niagara Falls excursion. J. M. Knapp and Mr. Littlefield went on a business trip to Panama, N. Y., and Mr. Knapp, Sr., took advantage of the excursion rates to return home, Mrs. Knapp and son will visit relatives at and near Panama, Everett Kinney and Howard MJlls expect to visit the Thousand Islands and possibly New York City, and the others will take in some of the side trips from the Falls.

HOGS PERISH FOR WANT OF WATER.

Sixty head of hogs weighing from one hundred to one hundred and fifty pounds belonging to Clifford Hampton died Saturday. He had one hundred and fifty head. They had access to a clover field and the waiter that over flowed from a water tank. Saturday, on account of the threshing, they were shut away from the water. The pigs were driven out of the barn yard at 7 o’clock. One out of every three perished from the heat. Fletcher Smith had a like experience Tuesday. Eight of his pigs were deprived from water the same way. When his attention was first called to it he laughed at it. An hour later he joined in carrying water and throwing it on the pigs, which would have died but for the relief of the cooling water. —Fowler Leader.

BUT WE DON’T REGUALTE POKER GAMES.

Well, yes, The Democrat did have something to say regarding telephone rates, and it is proud of its position in that respect. Its; work brought the phone rentals back to where they were before the monopoly decided to boost the rates 50 cent, and every user of a telephone in Rensselaer and tihe surrounding country can thank The Democrat for the restoration of the old rate, which is saving them $6 per year on their telephone. It will be remembered tlhat the Republican had nothing to say against the extortion until public sentiment forced it to say a few words against it. But then the battle was won. We don’t recall having made any effort to regulate meat prices, as the Republican charges, nor the amount of the "ante” in poker games, but tlhe editors of that sheet can rest assured that The Democrat will always 'be on the right side of all questions involving the public welfare, just as surely as the Republican can always* be counted on to take the opposite side.

JOHN BERGER DEAD.

Former Prominent Resident of Remington Died at Marion, Ohio, Tuesday. John Berger, a pioneer lumber and coal dealer, banker and farmer of Remington. died in a sanitarium at Marion, Oliio. where he was taking treatment. Tuesday. He had been in poor health for the past few months. His age was about 71 years. ,He leaves one son. Fred of near Remington, and one daughter, Miss Blanche Berger of Huntington, to which city Mr. Berger moved a few years ago. His wife, who had been an invalid for a number of years, died only a few months since. Mr. Burger was connected with his brother-in-law, Robert Parker, in the. banking business tor - some years, selling out his interest -to the latter about 22 years ago. He was also engaged in the lumber and coal business in Remington many years ago and amassed a comfortable competency, some $28,000 of which is alleged to have been lost in "the Parker bank failure. The burial took place at Remington yesterday afternoon. Mr. Berger was a Civil War veteran.

The famous J. I. Case Sulky and Gang plows are sold by Maines Hamilton.

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MEN ARE HUNTING WORK

Former Employes of Automobile Concerns Now Idle. That the automobile demand is falling off’ to considerable extent is evidenced by the fact that several makes of machines can now be bought for several hundred dollars less than they could a few months ago. The greatly increased output this season by reason of dozens of new factories having been established and the doubling of the capacity of nearly all the old plants, together with the fact that there has been a falling off in the demand, no doubt because of most everybody' w'ho was able to buy having done so, is having its effect, and it will not be surprising if machines that have been selling for SI,OOO to $1,200 Can be bought next season for SSOO to S6OO, or about what they should be sold for.

The Indianapolis News says that within the last five days 250 persons, until recently employed in automobile factories in that city, have applied to the free employment bureau in the office of the state statistician for employment. Most of the applicants were men who had been employed at work which required more or less skill and were listed as skilled laborers.

The bureau, says the News, was not in position to supply work for the applicants except in a few cases. Since the factories have begun to lay off men the men hive been taking up the jobs for laborers offered over the city and , the list of vacancies for laborers in the hands of the bureau clerk has dwindled considerably. One automobile factory is taking on a few men, it is reported by the bureau, but virtually all the others are cutting down their forces. According to the story told by the men seeking work there is hope that some of them will be taken back in September. A year ago the factories w r ere all away behind on orders; now', it is reported, one can go to almost any salesroom and bring a machine away with him and at a big reduction in price of the most

THE TWICB-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 ,1910.

i of them, although an effort is bej ing made by the makers of the i more popular machines to keep up the old prices. The fact is, it [is reported, all the agencies are overstocked, and with the prospects of no better demand ahead, they are endeavoring to unload before winter set’s in.

DEATH FROM DIPHTHERIA

'Mary Eisle, the 17-y ear-old old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Eisle, of south of town, died at 5 o’clock a. m., yesterday from diphtheria, after a very brief sickness. The funeral which will be private, was held last evening. “K'l'he young lady would have graduated, we understand, from the Rensselaer high school next year. She had had throat trouble for two or three years, and her death was very sudden when attacked by this dread disease. No more cases are reported.

FOUNTAIN PARK OPENS TO-DAY.

, Fountain Park Assembly at Remington w ill open to-day with every cottage occupied and more tents rented than usual at the beginning of the session. Most of the rooms for light housekeeping over tihe hotel are taken and a very large number of reservations for hotel accommodations have been made. The outlook is fine for an all around successful Chautauqua. Good programs for to-day and to-morrow as well as every day of the session. Rensselaer will likely be well represented during the entire two weeks of tfhe Assembly.

HARRY COLLINS MARRIED.

Harry Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Collins of Rensselaer, and Miss Helen Kullas, who for the past two years has clerked there in the Racket Store, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Kullas, near Fair Oaks Wednesday at higfr" noon. Besides the parents of the. groom, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rich of Yorkville, 111., Paul and Leo Collins of Indianapolis were among the reatives wfho attended the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Collins are now visiting relatives of the latter in Clay City, 111., but will return in a few days to take up their residence in Rensseaer for the present, but we understand expect later to go on a farm. The Democrat joins the many friends of the young couple in extending hearty congratulations.

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Of the Indianapolis News Will Be Sent to Subscribers of The Democrat. The Democrat has made arrangements witlh the Indianapolis News to send free sample copies of that excellent daily paper to subscribers of The Democrat, in Indiana at least—our entire list having been sent them and they will use their own judgment about sending sample copies "to our subscribers in Other states. 'i’he object of thfs is to make our subscribers familiar with the 4 News, and, if they want to take a daily paper, to try and get their subscription for same. The clubbing rate of the News with The Democrat is only $2.25 per year; 53.75 for the News and Democrat, always cash in advance as we must send in the cash with all orders for the News. If you want a daily paper you will like the News, w r e feel sure, as it is one of the largest, best edited and newsiest papers pubished in the country, and also contains good market reports. Send all orders direct to The Democrat, $3.75 for both papers a full year.

METODIST CHURCH.

Rev. Johnson of the M. P. church will preach in Rev. Harper's stead at the M. E- church Sunday morning. Epw orth League at 7:30 p. m. Fourth a.ud last Quarterly Conference will be held August 21 at 7 :30.p. m.

TO COUPON HOLDERS.

All parties having coupons redeemable at thd G. E. Murray Co. must present same before Sept. Ist for redemption. No coupons will be given out after August 12. 1910.—The G. E. Murray Co.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. The board of commissioners of Lake county granted 87 liquor licenses at their regular session last week. Miss Vera Parker, deputy clerk, is taking a vacation during which she is visiting her parents in Hanging Grove and relatives and friends in Chicago, c i —°— licenses issued: Augqst 9, Harry Alfred Collins, son of Alfred Collins of Rensselaer, aged 20, occupation miller, to Helen Kullas, daughter of Ferdinand Kullas of Union tp.. aged 18, occupation clerk. First marriage for each, mother of groom Consenting to marriage. —o— New suits filed: No. 7626. Lilly Fay Cavinder vs. Leslie Reecy Cavinder; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties w’ere married Sept. 27, 1908, and separated Jan. 9, 1909, when defendant is alleged to have driven plajrttiff from their home and has since refused to contribute to her support, despite her repeated plea for him to live with her. (Jruel and inhuman treatment because of driving plaintiff from the house is charged. Defendant is alleged to have charged plaintiff with adultry, which slhe says is absolutely false. Plaintiff’s maiden name was Lilly Fay Sult, which she asks be restored to her. Plaintiff resides at McCoysburg. —Oh— The Republican has broke loose a few times and ‘’charged that The Democrat man entered into a combination with the other newspapers here, for a consideration, not to bid on the city printing. Now we deny the impeach-ment.-But, the present city council several months ago, after one of these outbreaks, ordered the city attorney to thoroughly investigate the charge—a fact which the Republican failed to chronicle —and he has not yet reported, we would respectfully urge the editors of that sheet to get busy and punch ujp the city attorney and have him report in the matter. As we stated at the time, we have not the slightest objections to the inquiry and if we have “robbed” the city of a penny, as the Republican would have one infer, we want the fact known. Now. come on. Don't deal in insinuations- and innuendo. Turn on the light and see who,se bullseye is hit. We have a little interesting and. indisputable evidence to submit after you get through.

COMING.

Manager Ellis of the local play house after a great deal of corresponding, figuringon railroads and changing of dates, is able to announce the appearance of W. F. Mann’s newest success, “Tne

Fighting Parson,” from the pen of John A. Preston. A bright pastorial comedy drama in four acts with a superb cast of metropolitan players. It comes with the stamp of approval from all the eastern cities .where clergy and theatrical critics pronounced its success, as a clean play void of vulgarity and horse play. It’s lines are bright and natural. It has a real plot with an air of refinement that appeals to all, old and young alike, or as one ’eastern critic says: “A young lady can go with her sweetheart to see the ‘Fighting Parson’ w ithout being embarrassed.” It makes its bow to a Rensselaer audience on Monday night, at the Ellis Theater. August 15. Seats on sale at Jessen’s.

WHEN IT’S THE PUBLIC’S BUSINESS.

The Republican and some of the interested parties think that if the Rensselaer barbers want to boost prices above the established figure the country over and higher than any of the surrounding towns, it is their business alone, and The Democrat has no moral right to say a wmrd against it- . ■ • - - If one of the barbers here wanted to. raise . the price of

shaves to 15 cqnts, he had a perfect right to, we are free to admit. But when he goes to all the other barbers and they enter into a combine to boost: -the price 50 per cent higher than any other neighboring towns or the established price all over the country, then it is the public’s business. Is this not so?

If the bakers or grocers of Rensselaer should Combine and say that they would not sell the same sized loaf of bread that is sold in other towns for 5 cents, for less than 10 cents, and the same sized sack of floor that groceres in other towns sell for $1.50, Tor less than $2.50, is it t'heir business alone?

Has the public no right to protest against the extortion ? And has a newspaper, if it is worthy of the name and is fulfilling its mission as a mouthpiece of the public, no right to voice this protest? We think the public will pretty generally say that it has and should do so. One could have bread and flour shipped in from some other town, if such a condition existed, but shaves can not be procured in that way, and the patrons of the barbers must either submit to the extortion or do their oWn shaving.

Now, the barbers of Rensselaer have entered into a combine —a trust —and say that they will charge 50 per cent more for shaving than the barbers of other towns. This trust is now in operation. It can be “busted” by the public if the public so wills. It is up to it to decide the matter.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH PIC NIC THURSDAY.

About 250 men, women and children attended the Christian church picnic at the Nagle grove west of town Thursday, and a fine time is reported*. Following are the names of the winners in the various contests: *’ Crebb race—Wot by Harjy Moore. Potato race—Helen Zea and Clara Brown. Wheelbarrow race —Herbert Hammond and Harry Moore. Relay race for girls—Wilda Littlefield and Mjadge Beam. Hop and Roll Race—Clarence Mackey. Affinity race—Jo/hn Morgan and Madge Beam. Three-legged race Herbert Hammond and Harry Moore. 25 yard dash for girls under 15 years—Helen Zea. Same for boys, same age— Herbert Hammond. 25 yard dash for women and girls over 15 years—Madge Beam. * Same for men and boys over 15—John Morgan. Nail Driving contest for girls —Gladys Pierce, Wilda Littlefield and Dollie Shock. Same for boys—Guy Swim. Same for married women— Mrs. A. R. Kresler and Mrs. P. W. Clarke. Same for old men- —Thomas Knox. The prizes consisted of candy, handkerchiefs, etc.

MISS NORA KISER DEAD.

The remains of Miss Nora Kiser were brought here from Hammond Wednesday, where she died from typhoid fever, and the funeral was held z from the Baptist church Thursday forenoon. Interment in Weston cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Galbraith, the latter the mother of deceased, came over from New Canton. 111., to the funeral. Miss Kiser was 18 years of age. She was sick about ten (lays before death, but tihe physicians did not know what her disease was until a short time before the end. '

CARD OF THANKS.

The parents and brothers of Miss Nora G. Kiser, recently deceased, (highly appreciate the loving kindness and sympathy of their neighbors, friends and the church which was so abundantly ■'•shown upon tihe occasion of their recent bereavement. And wre wish hereby to express our sincere thanks to one and all for the same. LA

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WEATHER EVERYWHERE

Latest observations of the United States weather bureau taken at Washington: i Temp. Weather. New York... 76 Clear Albany . 70 Clear Atlantic City;.....72 Clear Boston 64 Rain Buffalo ...........68 Clear Chicago .......... 74 Clear St. L0ui5..........76 Clear New Orleans..... .<6 Cloudy Washington ......76 Cloudy Philadelphia ......80 Clear Weather Forecast Illinois and Indiana—Fair and warmer today and tomorrow, light southerly winds.

“ELI AND JANE” COMING.

“Eli and Jane” has the prettiest story ever told and the plot of the play is so easily understood. It’s not one of those silly things that no one can understand and after it’s out you find yourself asking what it was all about. “Eli and Jane” is a story of esty, virtue, love and friendship. There are moments when you want to cry and some do. Then again there’s times when you will yell your- head off at the good clean comedy, It’s not one of those blood and thunder plays. Oh no. It’s devoid of horse play and yellow back novel heroes. There is no shooting of pistols, not one shot fired to jar th? nerves of the timid. But it’s a good clean show that was built for ladies, gentlemen and children. Ellis Theater Saturday, August 13.

WHY MEN WEAR TROU SERS.

No living man of this age ever deliberately chose to adopt trousers. He was forced into them and all other eccentricities of dress by women. In the very earliest sartorial experience he is swathed in a queer bundle of incoherent bandages by a woman. Later she puts him in cute dress es so that the neighbors can’t tell him from his little sister. Still later she cuts off his curls and puts him in knickerbockers, and lie puts on long pants when she gives the word, not before. That is all the man has to do about wearing trousers. Women force him into them in the first.place and now he is afraid to Wear anything else for fear of making a sensation.--Ex.

CHURCH OF GOD.

Preaching next Sunday morning 10:45. Come and learn what the topic will be, it may interest you. and thereby benefit you. For the present preaching only every two weeks, alternating with Bercan Bible Study. Arrangements arc now completed to have preaching more often after this month.

CREAMERY SHUTS DOWN.

Nashville. Ind., August 12— The Brown county creamery, which was built here two years ago. has closed down.- The directors say that it has not been run on a paying basis this year.

Just received a car. of big lump Indiana coal. This is ah excellent threshing coal. Maines & Hamilton. Phone 273.' What a mistake you make by not getting J. W. Ward, the old reliable well driller of Jasper county, to drill your well. See him before contracting with anyone else. ts Souvenir envelopes of Rensselaer on sale at The Democrat office at 10 cents per package of 25. By the single hundred, with return card printed in the corner, 75c. A proportionate reduction in larger lots. James / Whitcomb Riley,' the Hoosier poet, says of "Eli*’. in ‘‘Eli and Jane:” “Helsa man with a woman’s heart and ja w r arrior’s soul, who never turned 1 his back on friend or foe.” The work is touched with the light of burner, grace and innate charm which will please the entire audience. The part of Eli is richly endowed with all the good things that go to make up a clean moral show. Ellis Theater, Saturday, August 13.- •

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