Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 August 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat

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JACKSON TP. STONE ROADS

A meeting was held at Mt. Ayr Saturday to discuss highway improvement, and a committee was appointed to circulate a petition for the following system : Commencing at the east county line and running six miles west, across the township. Commencing one mile west of Mt. Ayr and running three miles north to the township line. Commencing at the Center road and running south two miles to the Woo Hey corner, thence three and one-half miles west to Oliver Doctor’s.

A STRIKING COMPARISON.

The editor of the Fowler Leader, in a lengthy write-up of Fountain Park Assembly, among other things, says: “A week at Fountain Park beats a week at any other place this side of Coney Island.” Fountain Park and Coney Island are about as dissimilar as one could, imagine, and while the Leader man evidently intended the above as a compliment, it will strike the average person as a very doubtful one. Coney Island lacks quite a Tittle of being a religious retreat, John.

DR. ALEY’S PLACE .

For Indiana School Chief on Democratic Ticket Filled By Greathouse. "“ Indianapolis, Ind., August 25. —Charles A. Greathouse, of Indianapolis, formerly of Mt. Vernon, was elected by the State Democratic Committee to-day to take the place of Albert J. Aley, candidate for . Superintendent of Public Instruction, on the. state ticket. Dr. Aley cannot serve, as he has accepted the Presidency of the University of Maine. Mr. Greathouse has spent the grater part of his life in Posey county in the cause of education. He has been principal of the Mt. Vernon high school and County Superintendent of Posey county for 10 years.

CITY SCHOOLS OPEN SEPTEMBER 5.

The Rensselaer schools will open on Monday, Sept. 5, with the following, corps of teachers: I. N. Warren, Superintendent. C. F. Bradshaw, Principal— Mathematics. Ross Dean—History. William Lee —Biology. Edith E. Shedd —English. Elizabeth Hume —Physics and Chemistry. Adeline Barnet —Latin. Louise B. Kiefer—German. Miss Leonard —History and English. a Erica E. Troll—Music and Drawing. Grades. Alice Smith—seventh grade. Clara Parker—sixth. Ethel Sharp—fifth. Tillie Malchow —fourth. Minnie Hemphill —third. Martha Parkison —second. Edith Adams —first and second. Lora Bruce —first.

IMPROVEMENT SLOW.

Mrs. Frank Foltz’s Condition Not As Encouraging As Wished for By Friends. Mrs. Frank Foltz, who was stricken with paralysis seven weeks ago to-day, is gradually recovering physically, having regained the- use of her limb so that she can walk about the house some. Her arm, hovfever, she has not recovered the use of, but the member pains her considerably, which shows that there is still life in it. She does not recover her voice very fast, and can only articulate a few words, not more than one or two at a time even now. Her memory is bad, and she can not remember the occurrences of only a day before. She knows everything that is going on for the time being, but asked Wednesday evening if she knew that she had been sick for several weeks, she shook her head and said “No.” It is hoped by her friends that these difficulties of speech and min will be gradually ovecome. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.

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THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Next week is countv institute. Sheriff Shirer was a Wheatfield goer yesterday. —oAttorney Jasper Guy of Remington was over Thursday on abstract work. Judge F. C. Price of Ashland, Kan., came Tuesday to visit his brother Myrt and other relatives a few days. He will also visit at Remington. — : The viewers are now at work on the Newland gravel road report. This road will be built in Barkley tp., north and south past the old Nelson Randle and Sim Dowell farms, with a branch east to Newland, having a total length of seven miles, and backed by 33,414 -acres for assessment. Sheriff Shirer has another Newton county boarder, Alex Gagnon, formerly of Goodland, who jumped his bond at Kentland w'hcre he was charged with failure to provide for his family. He was discovered at Danville, 111., and the bondsmen brought him back and landed him in jail. —o Marriage licenses issued : Aug. 24, Charles Nelson Brown of Kankakee tp., aged 26, occupation telegraph operator, to Lizzie Bertha Tresemer, of Tefft, aged 21, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Y August 24, Walter Percy Hopkins, son of Eldon R. Hopkins of Rensselaer, aged 26, occupation painter, to Eva Earle Hopkins, daughter of Nebemiah Hopkins, also of Rensselaer, aged 20, occupation housekeper. First marriage for each.

ANOTHER EXCURSION

To Chicago Next Sunday Over the Monon—7s Cents From Rensselaer. The Monon will run another excursion to Chicago next Sunday over the Louisville division. Rensselaer and Cedar Lake will be the only stops north of Monon. The round trip rate from Rensselaer is but 75 cents. Time of special train at Rensselaer is 9:15 a. m. Returning train will leave Chicago at 11:30 p. m. Among the attractions in Chicago Sunday is a ball game between the Cubs and New York.

THE NYE MONOLOGUE ENTERTAINMENT.

T. Emerson Nye, of Valparaiso. the impersonator, will give an entertainment at the Christian church on Tuesday evening, Sept. 6. Mr. Nye is well qualified both by nature, education and 12 years training for his work. He is an impersonator of rare ability and his dramatic readings are excellent. He has an extensive and varied repertoire, using nothing but the best. > H. B. Brown, president of Valparaiso University,’ says of him: “Mr. Nye is thoroughly qualified for his work. , All his work is well done. He S a gentleman in the fullest sense of the term.” Price of admission 15 and 25 cents.

SIMPLY A HOLD-UP.

As The Democrat has heretofore shown, the universal price of shaves the country over is 10 cents, and in most places this includes a neck shave. This is the price at Monticello, Delphi, Frankfort. Lafayette (except the Lahr House), Fowler and Kentland, all county seat towns in this vicinity and all except Fowler and Kentland larger towns than Rensselaer. v Here some years ago the barbers formed a combiriation to boost prices and added a nickel extra for a neck shave. There was no particular kick on this, for no one had to take the neck shave unless they wanted it. But it’s the history of all trusts that they never get enough, and the recent advance here of 50 per cent in the price of slhaves demonsrates what a trust will do when it can. As heretofore stated the cus-

RENRSRUAEK, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1910.

tomary prices of shaves is ten cents., The average citizen will wonder why Rensselaer barbers should charge a half more than the barbers of neighboring towns and the country over.

K. OF P. PICNIC.

Rensselaer Lodges Knights Pythias, will hold their annual picnic at the Rensselaer Stock Farm on Tuesday, August 29. The picnic dinner will be at twelve o’clock sharp; after which the following athletic contest will take place: ” Foot race, married men, prize, knife. Same, single men, prize, scarf pin. \ . Same, married ladies, prize, comb. Same, single ladies, prize, silk hose. Same, boys, under twelve, prize, base ball. Same, girls, under twelve, prize, hair ribbon. Peanut race, girls under eight, prize, doll. Affinity race, married, prize, coffee pot. Same, single, prize, neck tie and handerchief. Base ball thrown, ladies, prize, card case. Mathematical contest, ladies, prize, plate. Same, gentlemen, prize, hose. Base ball game, prize, box cigars.

THE GRIM REAPER.

Several Old Residents Answered the Death Call During the tWeek. he Death Angel has visited a iber of homes in Rensselaer and vicinity during the week. Mrs. James Shindler of Jordan tp., Mrs. James Hurley and Mrs. Sarah A. Hemphill of Rensselaer, and Thomas Smith and Thomas P. Jacks of Lee were those takeni We have not been able to se* cure a full obituary of each of these at this time. MRS. S. A. HEMPHILL- '• Sarah Ann Thompson was born in Manchester, England, June 23, 1829, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Honan, in Rensselaer, Ind., August 25, 1910, at 10 a. m., aged 81 years, two months and two days. She came to America with her parents in 1835 and settled at Huntertown, Ind., now a part of Ft. Wayne, where she was married to Samuel Hemphill in 1846. To this union three children were born, all of whom are now living—John B. Hemphill of Sumner, Neb.; James F. Hemphill of Danville, 111., and Mrs. Margaret E. Honan of Rensselaer. The two former were born at Huntertown and the latter in Missouri, where they later moved. In 1855 they moved from Huntertown to Rock Island, Ill.j where they resided for about three years, then went t<j Ralls county, Mo., where they resided until the breaking out of the war in 1861, when they moved to Rensselaer where deceased has since resided. Her husband died Feb. 7, 1903. For many years, from 1862 to 1892, deceased conducted for most of the time a millinery store in Rensselaer, starting in business in a small frame building where John Eger’s grocery store now stands. S'he built the first brick business house in Rensselaer, which is now occupied by Mrs. Purcupile’S millinery store, which she owned at the time of her death. She united with the M. E. church when a child and had since been a consistent member of this denomination. She was prominent in both the church and social circles and was a member of the Ladies’ Literary Club and the Milroy Circle. She leaves nine grandchildren. . ■ She had enjoyed very good health for one of tiier age up to a few months ago, when she fell and injured her hip, most of which time since she had been confined to her bed. Wednesday night it was seen that the end was near, and she passed quietly away at ten o’clock Thursday. Her son James was sent for Wednesday night and got here at 11 Thursday, about an hour after her death. John arrived from Nebraska yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m., from Trinity M. E. church, conducted by Rev.

WEATHER EVERYWHERE Latest observations of the United States weather bureau taken at Washington: Temp. Weather. New Y0rk..... 80 Clear Albany 78 Cloudy Atlantic City .. 76 Clear Boston .... 78 Clear Buffalo ....... 80 Cloudy Chicago 64 Clear New Orleans.. 74 Rain St. Louis 66 Part Cloudy I Washington .. 82 Part Cloudy I Philadelphia .. 82 Clear The Weather. Illinois and Indiana —Fair and ; cool today, fair and warmer to- ; morrow. .

Harper, and interment made in Weston cemetery beside her husband and parents and one brother. MRS, JAMES SHINDLER. The funeral of Mrs. James Shindler of Jordan tp., was held at Mt. Hope church in that township at 1 p. m., Wednesday, conducted by Mrs. Noble of Brook, and burial made in Weston cemetery in Rensselaer. Mrs. Shindler came to her death from drowning in a stock tank sometime during the., early morning of Tuesday, possibly with suicidal intent. She had been feeble and in poor health for some time and her death was looked for almost any hour, and how she managed to get up out of bed and make her way to the tank, about 100 feet distant, is a mystery. She and her aged husband lived alone and occupied separate beds in the same room. Their grand-daughter, Miss Bill, aged about 17 years, was staying with them at night. The storm of the early morning awakened her and got up to close some win-' jdows and missed her grandmother. She aroused Mr. Shindler but he knew nothing of her whereabouts. Together they began a search for her,"visiting the cribs, barn and other outbuildings. On returning toward the house Mr. Shindler passed the stock tank and saw the body lying therein. He attempted to get it out but it was too much for 'his feeble strength, and the girl went to Branson’s, some 300 yards away, aroused the family and got help. It was about five o’clock when the body was taken out and it was evident' that life had been extinct but a few bourse. • It was found that the aged woman had taken a small box from the house and placed beside the tank to enable her in her feeble condition to get into the same. She had probably tried to get in the tank without the aid of the box, but found it impossible to do so and had then gone back to the house and got the box. She was suffering greatly from dropsy in her limbs and may have gone to the tank in al partly delirious state thinking to get some relief from the pain in her limbs by immersing them in the cool water, and, in her feeble condition, fell over into the tank and drowned. Mrs. Shindler was 83 years of age and leaves a husband, one son, James Shindler of Brook, and one daughter, Airs. John Qill of Jordan tp. She was a native of Bohemia, but with her husband had lived in America for manv years and was a highly respected woman. Veronia Macak was born in Bohemia, Feb. 17, 1827, and was'married to James Shindler in the year 1854. In 1862 she with her husband and four small children, one daughter and three sons, came to America They came to Milwaukee, Wis., and resided there about eight months, and then came to Jasper county, Ind., and have since resided here. One daughter was born to them after they came to America. One son died when a small child. Her daughter, Mrs. George Wilcox, died in 1892, and her son Joseph died in 1894. Her son James of Brook and her daughter, Mrs. Mary Bill, were both able to be with their father and pay the last tribute to their mother. Deceased was raised in the Catholic church and spent much time in prayer and devotion and was faithful to the very best light she had For more than a year she had been a very great sufferer from an incurable disease. Her being unable to speak English with ease prevented her from getting as well acquainted with her neighbors as she would

have otherwise, done, although she enjoyed company even if it were difficult for her to talk with them. She died at her home Aug. 23, 1910, aged 83 years, six months and 6 days. She leaves her aged husband,... one son, one uaughter, thirteen grandchildren and nine great-granchildren to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Hope Chapel in Jordan tp., August 24 by Rev. Alice Noble of Brook, who preached a comforting Sermon from Rev. 14-13, Interment in Weston cemetery. xx

MRS. ALICE HURLEY.

Mrs. Alice Hurley, daughter of James and Salvina Snyder, was born in Jasper county, Indiana, August 12, 1883, died at her home in Rensselaer, Indiana, August 23, 1910, aged twentyseven years and eleven days. She was united by the holy bonds of matrimony to James 11. Hurley, January 20, 1900. To this union five children were born, four boys and one girl. One of the boys has, by death, preceded- his mother to the Spirit World. ' About four years ago the family moved to Rensselaer, and have made their home here ever since. Mrs. Hurley was taken sick nearly a year and a half ago, slowly sinking, and was bedfast for nearly four months. She retained consciousness to the vpry last, and was always hopeful of recovery. About five weeks ago she professed conversion to Jesus Christ and united with the Methodist church. She seemed to enjoy her new found hope and religious experience very ithiqli, often asking her friends to read the .Bible to 'her and pray with her. A few minutes before she breathed her last she asked those at her bedside to jpray for her, and her spirit took its flight while her sister-in-law was engaged in prayer, the prayer and the freed spirit going up to God together. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, three sons, Vernie, Curtis and Alvin, one daughter Hazel, her mother, four brothers and four sisters, together with many relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at the Aix church, Thursday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. P. Green, pastor of the Rensselaer Baptist church.

THOMAS P. JACKS.

Thomas P. Jacks, an old and respected citizen of Lee, died suddenly from heart disease at 8 a. m., Wednesday, -after a visit to the grocery store where he made a few purchases. He fell dead while on his way to his home. About a week previous he had become overheated and had since been quite indisposed. W. E. Jacks, of south of town, and and G. A. Jacks, of this city are sons of deceased. He also leaves several other children. His age was about 77 years. The funeral was held yesterday at 10 a. m., at Lee.

THOMAS SMITH.

Thomas Smith, another aged citizen of Lee, but formerly of Rensselaer, died Tuesday, aged 81 years, death having been caused from old age. The funeral was, held Wednesday afternoon from the M. E. church at Lee, conducted by Rev. Noland, and interment made in Osborne cemetery.

BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES.

Sunday School at 9:30 a. m., followed by regular church worship. Theme of the sermon will be “Jehovah’s Seven I Wills.” Young People’s Meeting immediately following Vesper Service. Topic, The Missionary Outlook. Prater meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Topic, Some Reasons for Thankfulness.

J. P. GREEN, Pastor.

CHURCH OF GOD SERVICES

Next Sunday morning and evening preaching by Elder L? E. Conner, now of Cleveland, Ohio, as pastor of a prosperous congregation. He was pastor of the congregation here a few years ago, hy whom his services were highly appreciated, and during which he made many friends apart from the congregation. Don’t know that he will remain longer than Sunday. All are cor dially invited to hear him.

MALY ARE CREMATED IN WRECK

Grand Trunk Trains In Collision DISASTER IN MICHIGAN Wreck Catches Afire Consuming Bodies of Victims. CARELESSNESS IS CHARGED Fast Speeding Train Crashes Into Stalled One.

Durand, Mich., Aug. 26.—Fifteen bodies have been recovered from the wreck of Grand Trunk train No. 14, Chicago to Montreal, which was struck by train No. 4 three mile east of this / city. . . The wreck immediately caught fire and many of the bodies were cremated almost beyond recognition. Nearly all the dead Were in the rear sleeper attached to No. 14. More than a score of passengers and trainmen were Injured, some probably fatally. Among the dead are the following from Chicago: J. H. Mcßean, Mrs. Lucy E. Gilpen, Miss Lena Yegiman, Miss Bella Scott, 8. Keelan, Doebler, —• —Gitters, Lenfeister, Montague. ‘Other dead, are Mrs. Alma Woodward and Mrs. Carney and nurse of Montreal. The wreck was one of the worst In point of horror in the history of railroading in Michigan. Although only one car was demolished; nearly every one of the passengers in the car was Killed, and of those not killed outright only one escaped serious or fatal injury. He was Clinton A. Davis, a Montreal man traveling with his mother, who was 111, and a trained nurse. Both women were killed. That the wreck was due to gross criminal carelessness is the belief of local authorities based on the information obtainable from the trainmen themselves. Train No’. 14 from Chicato Montreal and other eastern points had trouble with its engine and was stopped to make repairs. It was then that train No. 4, also from Chicago, crashed into the rear end of the stalled train. Charles Spencer, of Battle Creek, engineer of the second train, said that the only information he had that another train was stopped ahead was when he hit a torpedo within only a few yards of the other train. He said there were no tail lights on No. 14. Spencer escaped death by jumping, but his fireman, George Nelson, of Battle Creek, was caught in the crash and fatally scalded. The burned sleeper on train No. 14 was the Nebraska. It burned so rapidly that most of the twenty passengers were burned to death in their berths. The bodies with the exception of two were incinerated. These are at the morgue here awaiting identification. They are believed to be the bodies of Mrs. Carney, mother of CMwron Davis, and her nurse. George Nelson, fireman of No, 4, says his train had gathered fun neadwaj and was running more than fortyfive miles an hour When the accident occurred. He says there was no warning of the presence of No. 14, except one torpedo over which his engine passed a moment before the collision. Charles Spencer, the engineer of No. 4, is believed to be fatally injured. Engineer George Mitchell of the engine pullint No. 14 was under his locomotive making repairs when his train was struck and he was fatally injured, and died on his way to A hospital. , A relief train was made up at Battle Creek and rushed to the scene of the wreck with doctors and nurses and hospital supplies. Hundreds of farmers from surrounding districts hurried to the wreck, attracted by ( the flames which lighted the sky for miles. They aided in recovering bodies and aiding injured.

Just received a car of big lump Indiana coal. This is an excellent threshing coal. Maines & Hamilton. Phone 273. ■ ■■

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