People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1894 — $3,000 DAMAGES. [ARTICLE]

$3,000 DAMAGES.

Demanded by Mary Dexter from the Town of Rensselaer.

Mary L. Dexter vs. the town of Rensselaer, is the title of a suit for damages, that was filed with County Clerk Coover, on last Wednesday. The contents of the complaint is about as follows: On the 19th of Nov., 1893, the plaintiff, in company with a relative was going home from chui’ch, and when in front of Thos. Thompson’s residence, across the river, she claims that through the rotten condition of the side-walk, it gave way and threw her to the ground. She sustained serious injuries in the way of a fractured bone in the hip, a sprained back and a damaged knee, and from the effects of which she has never recovered. She now appears in the circuit court and demandss3,ooo damages and her case is in the efficient hand of Stuart Bros, and Hammond, of Lafayette. There is no doubt but what the lady has been seriously injured, and there will be a strong fight made to recover damages. The case will come up during the March term.

The following is taken from the Chicago Tribune, of recent date in regard to the Zimri Dwiggins affair: “The threat of the stockholders of the collapsed Columbia National Bank to prosecute Zimri Dwiggins will not be carried into effect. The committee appointed at the meeting of the stockholders three weeks ago has gone over the matter carefully and found nothing criminal in his management. Nothing more will be done by the committee until mid-summer, when it is believed Receiver Niblack will have the affairs oj the bank in shape for a final dividend. Mr. Niblack stated that the assessment of 75 per cent, on the capital stock to pay depositors was being collected in better shape than he had hoped for.”

The programs are out announcing the details of the entertainment at the opera house, to-night, under the auspices of the W. R. C. In glancing through the various numbers of the program we notice that the best local talent has been secured. Major Hendershot and Son are the features of the evening, and you will undoubtedly miss the treat of the season, if you stay away and don’t go. Admission 15 cents. Reserved seats 25 cents, on sale at Long’s drug store.

A newspaper with evidence of substantial support in its pages speaks volumes for a town. The fact that every trade seeker has an advertisement in its columns proves that the people are up with the times and favorably impresses the stranger into whose hands it chances to fall.

The postoffice question has not, as yet, been settled. There are three candidates for the position, but as to whom the lucky one is, will be told later on. Of course, each of the three thinks his chances are the best. For a while considerable work was done by the candidates, but matters seem to have subsided semewhat. Well, we hope that to ■whoever the lucky plum falls, he will make a good postmaster, one that will be a credit to the office and that will please the patrons in general. Of course, everybody can’t be suited.

A severe rheumatic pain in the shoulber had troubled Mr. J. H. Loper, a well known druggist of Des Moines, lowa, for over six months. At times the pain was so severe that he could not lift anything. With all he could do he could not get rid of it until he applied Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. “I only made three applications of it,” he says, “And have since been free from all pain.” He now recommends it to persons similarly afflicted. It is for sale by F. B. Meyer, Druggist. The farmers along the railroad between Rensselaer and Fair Oaks, no doubt will do considerable ditching and tile laying this year. On almost every farm you can see huge piles of tiling or else notice it scattered along some ditch ready for laying. This is the only thing that will ever do this country any good, and the work should be pushed to its fullest extent.

Governor Matthews has begun to wage war on Roby. A committee from that place visited him last week and had an interview with his highness, but were cooly informed that he would soon put a quietus on their sport in a short time. The committee were surprised at the cool reception they received and departed without gaining very much by their visit. An exchange says: Several nights ago one of our citizens was robbed of all of his fowls save one. Insult was added to injury in this case. The one fowl left was a drake, around whose neck was found tied a note reading: ‘ ‘Fatten this d—d old duck; we will call for him later.”-

Phillip D. Armour, Chicago’s richest citizen, employs 12,000 persons, pays 86,000,000 or $7,000,000 yearly in wages, owns 4,000 railway cars, which are used in transporting his goods, and has 700 or 800 horses to haul his wagons. In another place in this paper there will be found an offer to those who want some good reform reading at a very low cost. This is the best offer we have ever made and you should avail yourself of this opportunity. Judge U. Z. Wiley has been compelled to give up his court duties, for some time at least, on account of his failing health. His physicians have recommended a trip south, and it is hoped he may be benefitted by it.

Remember when in need of hard lumber for any purpose, sawed from white oak, burr oak, or hickory, do not fail to call on D. H. Yeoman & Son. They will fill your order on short notice. Work guaranteed. Hattie St. John, of Earl Park, took a dose of “Rough on Rats,” last week, in order to shuffle off this mortal coil.

Mrs. Wils Porter is visiting friepds at Frankfort and Lafayette, this week. Anyone wishing vaultscleaned please call on Harry Wiltshire.

A. McCoy & Co. are now prepared to make farm loans at 61 to 7 per cent, depending on the amount desired, with commissions as low as are quoted elsewhere. The usual privilege of partial payments allowed. They would be glad to hear from parties desiring loans. Will cheerfully answer all inquiries. 33-4 t Miss Matie L. Towslee, of Utica, N. Y., entertained a few friends, Tuesday evening, at Mrs. C. B. Stewardls. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Tea was served at six, after which music was the principle feature of the evening.

We visited the town of Fair Fair Oaks last Monday and found things moving slowly along in that quiet village. With two railroads, Fair Oaks ought to be quite a town and a good trading and shipping point.

The second session of the Jasper county farmer’s institute occurs to-day. A very interesting program has been arranged and it is hoped that this meeting will be well attended and much benefit derived therefrom.

“Nevada, or the Lost Mine,” was played at Hammond a few evenings ago, for the benefit of the poor. About $75 was realized which will be devoted to charity. Take notice of the change of meeting place of the People’s Party convention. It will be held at the opera house instead of the court house.

Mrs. John Chomberlain, jo Hammond, attended the funeral of Mrs. J. F. McColl.y, here, last Wednesday.

The Republican Congressional convention .convenes at Hammond, on Thursday, May 25th. Send foT a sample copy of the “Sentinel,” Chicago, 111.

Boiin —To Isaac Parker and wife, of Barkley township, on Tuesday of last week, a fine boy. This is the first boy in Mr. Parker’s family of five children, and we can unhesitatingly remark that the gentleman is pleased. Misses Ho.yes and Williams have started a first class dress making shop, in front room of Mrs. Hoyes’ dwelling house. They extend their cordial invitation to the town and surrounding vicinity. 37-4 t

D. A. Stoner shipped a gobbler and three hen turkeys to John Thonger, Nesscliff, Saylop county, England, yesterday. Mr. Stoner is doing a good business in poultry shipping at present.

B. F. Ferguson is loaning more money on real estate than any other firm in Jasper or Newton counties. Call and get his terms before you arrange with any one else.

The docket for the March term of court is rapidly filling up and it is expected that there will likely be a pretty lengthy docket to be disposed of. For Sale.—7 good cow’s, 3 have calves by their side, and the other 4 will have calves in 2 w r eeks. Call or address Fred Kroeger, Kniinan, Ind.

The Epworth League gave a social at the home of Harry Brown, on last Wednesday evening. A pleasant time is reported. T. B. Hedger, of Winamac, has received a prominent position at Washington, at a salary of $1,440 a year.

The Prohibitionists will hold their state convention at Indianapolis, March 14th and 15th. Two well developed cases of small-pox have been reported at Dyer.

Fowler has two home talent dramatic troupes that will soon split wind and “bust” things wide open. Wo feel sorry for the people of that burg and they have our sympathy. Tho poultry men of Oxford must have done a thriving business this year. Since Jan. 16, they have shipped 70,000 chickens, ducks and turkeys. The D. of R. will give one of their literary programs and supper at their hall, Mar. 10th. Everybody invited. Admission 15 cents. Program later.

A social party was given at the homo of Miss Irma Kannal, on last Friday evening. It was enjoyed by a number of her young friends. /The new Democratic postmaster at Indianapolis lias twelve places at his disposal, and 900 applicants are said to bo already filed for them.

The blue bird and* robin can be heard these beautiful spring days, and it makes a person feel as if winter was really gone. We hope so. David Michaels has moved on his leased farm in Union township. Harney Grant has moved on tho Michaels farm in Jordan township.

We are still doing considerable job work, but have room for your work, it matters not what it is. Como in and get our prices.

Alfred Jacks and family, have moved here from near Lee, and are occupying Albert Hammond’s property in the north part of town.

Wild geese and ducks have been flying over town for several days, in latgj numbers. A pretty good sign of spring. B. F. Ferguson has the best and most direct source to obtain money for you of any loan agent in the country.

Do not fail to call on the Meyer Sisters for your stylish millinery and dress making at Ralph Fendig’s old stand. S. Erwin, Ed. Erwin and J. M. Troxell, of DeMotte, were here over Sunday, visiting friends and relatives.

See G. W. Strickland’s pubic sale notice in another column. He intends to move to lowa, in a few days.

The recent fine weather is attributed by the Fowler Leader to the vacation being taken by Grover.

Born—To S. B. Moffit and wife, of near Pair Oaks, a bouncing boy on last Saturday. Mrs. Ora Yeoman has been seriously ill for several days. ■For a good smoke try the Crown Jewel cigar.