People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1895 — Page 7

Equal Opportunities for All.

Remember the Farmer's Institute. Skating is fine and everybody enjoying it. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson left last Thursday for Bloomington to visit their son, Ray, -who is attending college there. W. D. Robinson returned to Hammond last Monday. Joe Robinson is rapidly improving from a very severe spell of sickness. Miss Martha Robinson entertained a few of her friends last Wednesday evening, the diversion of the evening was a spirited contest at cinch. Farmer's Institute, next Wednesday and Thursday. ** John H. Shields sold his 121 acre farm 3 miles south-east of town, to Mr. Max Burlage of Benton county, for 135 per acre. Sim Dowell has been quite ill of lung fever at his home north of town, but at this writing is thought to be improving slowly. L. W. Hunt who has been the telegraph operator and station agent at Tefft, has this week ordered the Pilot to his address at Stark county, Ind. Hamlet is at the crossing of the I. I. I. and the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne railroads. The Ladie's Aid Society of the Christian church will assemble at the home of Miss French next Wednesday. The meeting this week was well attended at the home of Mrs. Coover. Rev. R. W. Clymer has closed his series of meetings in the Barkley Christian church with six additions. McCoy’s bank was this week newly outfitted with a fine oak ,desk and other furnishings to match, which adds greatly to the appearance of the office and convenience of employees. ’‘Standing before the Lord,” is the subject upon which Rev. Brady will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning. See program and advertisement of Farmer’s Institute on this page. Don’t fail to attend, Jan. 30 and 31. Albert R. Hopkins was called to Chicago Thursday on business connected with the McCoy bank. There was a box supper at Sorghum Valley school house last night, particulars of which we did not learn.

J. J. Shea has rented his farm three miles north-west of town to Elias Ghingery for $3.00 per acre, cash rent. Mr Shea expects to go to Benton county. Mrs. Shea died about a year ago, which is the reason for his renting the farm. The Christian revival conducted by Rev. Brady in Warren neighborhood, has resulted in sixteen accessions. The Nowels Milling Co. will pay highest market price for al) kinds of grain and hay. Take your grain to them at the mill near depot. Married, by Rev. J. L. Brady, at the home of the bride’s mother in Jordan township, at 7 p. m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1895, Jesse H. Sayler, son of Benj. L. Sayler of Newton township, and Miss Keturah Adams, daughter of Mrs. Henry I. Adams. About thirty guests were present at the ceremony and presented the happy couple with many nice mementos of their regard. It is understood that a new house is to be built on their farm near

the south end of the gravel road in Jordan township. Miss Sue Cartwright of Delphi, Ind., visited Miss Lynn Kelley the first of the week. Geo. Hopkins, Charley Cham* berlain, Nellie Hopkins, Eliza Meuter. and Martha Robinson attended the dance at Monticello last night. The eye of the vulture is so constructed that it is a high power telescope, enabling the bird to see objects at an a) most incredible distance. Irom 1874 to 1890 the production of iron and eteel in the United States increased 283 per cent, while in Germany the increase was 143 per cent Hon. W. W. Thomas, ex-minister to Sweden and Norway, says that, rela* tire to its sitce and population, the railroad system of Sweden is the most complete in the world.

A Wineless Menu.

A banquet was given at the Makeever house last evening in honor of Judge Wiley by members of the district bar and county officials. The menu was superb. Speeches were delivered by Judge Wiley, Simon P. Thompson, Charley Hanley, Frank Foltz, Geo. E. Marshall iwd bther notables,

B Jasper County 1 H Parmer’s Institute. || The following is the programme of the Jasper County Farmer’s Institute to be held in the XjZ Court House at Rensselaer, Wednesday and 33J £3 Thursday, Jan. 30th and 31st, 1895. J3J H PROGRAMME. WEDNESDAY’S SESSION. THURSDAY SESSION. 10 a. m.—lnvocation —Music — ~ . Address, D. H. Yeoman. 10 a ' m —Opemng exercisesmon ..a . „ Invocation—Music. 332 10:30 a. m.—“A swine farm, Cal Hussleman—discussion io : 15-“ Failures as stepping 23 stones to success,” J. Latta. 11:45 a. m.—Appointment of 332 committees by president. 11:—“Road and road making”— 1:15 p. m.—“ Legislation, what Cal Husselman—discussion -■ it can and should do for the leader, F. W. Watson. 335 Sry? farmer,” J. N. Latta—discussion leader, S. P. Thomp- 1:15 p.m.—“General versus spe- 332 sou ’ cial farming, ” J. N. Latta. 2 p. m. “Corn culture,” Cal. Hussleman—discussion lead- 2.p.m.—“The ‘gawkey’ country er, F W. Bedford. boy,” Cal. Husselman. 3j2 B*-~ 2:45 p. m.—“ Origin and nature o . K „ . _ _ , 332 of soil,” A. H. Purdue, —R e P ol 't of committees and 335 Rensselaer — election of officers. 3322 3:15 P- m.—“ The veterinarian ~ . Bw-xx and his relation to the farm- YEOMAN, President. er »” J - Kannal » D. C. C. D. NOWLES, Secretary.

Through the Pearly Gates.

Another aged and honored resident has answered the final summons, closing an earthly life of useful accomplishments, and leaving immortal here the memory of faithfbl devotion to the cause of God and humanity. Grandma Rowen is dead. She was the embodiment of all those virtues that the son attributes to mother, and in answering this call to rest beyond, in the ripeness of years, it is fit to say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Mary Rowen nee Tharp, widow of Alexander Rowen, was born the 15th day of September, 1811, in Williamsport, Penn. At the age of 20 years she removed to the State of Ohio, accompanying her grandmother, Hannah S. Bailey ;in 1832 she married Henry Powers; during the year 1839 she and her husband removed to the state of Indiana; in 1852 Mr. Powers departed this life, leaving his faithful companion and surviving children to mourn his departure. To them were born seven children, four of whom survive her, viz., Mrs. J. H. Lough ridge, William Powers, Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. Loretta Hemphill. In 1856 she married Alexander Rowen, who departed this life in 1885. At an early age she united with the M. E. Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She was a consistent Christian, the Holy Bible being her constant companion. The well worn pages attest her daily use of the sacred volume bearing, as it docs, many marks of her devotion.

She departed this life, Friday, January 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H.Loughridge, at the advanced age of eighty three years, four months and two days. There still survive her, two sisters and four brothers. one of the sisters aged eighty five and one brother aged eighty seven years. The funeral was held Sunday forenoon, at the M. E. Church, Rev. R. D. Utter conducting the services. A little Wolff found its way last Friday morning into the home of that jovial Milroy township farmer, John Wolff. Suspended from the four corners of a breakfast shawl he kicked the beato wt tea pounds,

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT, RENSSELAER. IND.. WEEKLY, ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

The next Supreme Council of the National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union will be held in the city of Raliegh, N. C., on the first Tuesday in Feb ruary, 1895. This will be the first time the annual meeting of this great organization has been held on the Atlantic slope. The late Col. L. L. Polk, who was president of the national Alliance at the time of his death, is buried in the cemetery at Raleigh. A movement is on foot led by the Caucasian, which is edited by Marion Butler, present president of the national Alliance, to erect a monument over the remains of Col. Polk. The corner stone of this monument will be laid during the next session of the national Alliance with fitting ceremonies. Reduced rates will be given over the railroads. It will be a notable gathering.

At the box supper held in the Slaughter school house southwest part of Marion township, 11.05 was the highest bid for a box, and it was well worth it, not counting the privilege of sharing it with its charming owner. Miss Pearl Armstrong. The prize voting was a failure, no candidates being offered to contest for the handsome plush handkerchief and glove box. The attendance was good and receipts amounted to >15.3U, which the thoroughly progressive teacher, Will Tharp, will use for reading circle books. John Tharp met with an accident Monday morning, about two miles west of Remington, while taking the teachers, Misses Mertie Tharp and Lulie Hawn, to their schools. His horses became frightened at the sudden burst of wind and ram and turned the carriage over, completely demolishing it and depositing the frail pedagogues in the mud and weather, though without injury. The balance of the journey to the school was courageously accomplished on foot. A. Leopold of Remington has rented the Hughes stand opposite the court house and will occupy both rooms with a stock of dry goods and clothing. The floors will be lowered, a new front put in and the place modernized as far as possible.—Monticello Herald,

Next National Alliance.

AN OLD MAN’S HARD FIGHT.

Farmer Patton lAvlag N »ar El Paao, 111. Hatfi. Desperate Battle with Burglar*. El Paso, 111.. Jan. 22. — Last night about 11 o'clock four persons enterco the home of E. 8. Patton, a farmci aged 7o years, residing four miles west of this city, and stole a wallet containing over S9OO. Patton was awakened by a flash of light in the stairway. He grabbed bi* shotgun and went downstairs. One of the burglar* shot at him and he in return snapped both barrels of his gun at him, but the cartridges failed to act. The burglar backed out and Patton slammed the door. Just then another member of the gang entered and drew a revolver. Patton used his shot gun as a club, knocking the revolver from the burglar’s hand and throwing the intruder to the floor. At this point the burglar who first entered fired three shots through the door and one of the bullets entered Patton’s side, making on ugly flesh wound. While Patton was having the trouble with two of the burglars two others went upstairs and, taking the money from under Patton's pillow, escaped, followed by the two who need firearm*.

Barkley Institute.

Blackford, Jan. 21.—Marsh Steel drove over te Blackford Sunday. J. M. Spriggs has been ill a week but is better now. Barkley township held the third institue Saturday, and there were several teachers absent. Bill Hurley goes about the house with a smile and a song. They have a new cook. Ott Clark made a business trip to Goodland Monday. We see by the Herald that Monticello has a steam laundry,, running in first class shape. What is the matter with Rensselaer.

The Democratic Sentinel has not been issued for the past two or three weeks, on account of Brother McCuen falling and injuring his arm that he does his work with. Mrs. Willis McColly and family, formerly of this’place, but recently of Fair Oaks, has returned to Rensselaer, and occupies Geo. Stickfaden’s house. Ed Mauck and wife of Arcadia, and Mert Brown and wife of Yuntsville, are visiting at the home D. H. Yeoman, both ladies being his daughters,

No Diptheria at Wheat field.

Wheatfield, Jan. 23.—80rn to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Graham last Thursday, a boy. Pat is all smiles now. Mrs. John Davis, who has been quite sick, is reported better. Our sleigh-riding has all been spoiled by the recent rain. We understand one of our friends became alarmed, thinking Nebraska’s blizzards had struck us. Don’t be scared, brother, that storm was only one of Wheatfield's “stirring winds.” Sometime ago there was a rumor about that there was several cases of diptheria in town. We are glad to know that this is a false report as it was only a slight attack of tonsilitis. The boys who attended church at Dunnville the other night must have got the wrong team for it seemed more anxious to get home than the one Bro. S. drove. Ha, ha, boys, it is Bro. S’s time to laugh now. ,

Black ford is on the Boom.

Blackford, Jan. 22.—Thomas, oldest son of Robert Shook, is dangerously sick with lung fever. Messrs. Miller and Coffman of Mt. Ayr were in Barkley Saturday looking after calves. John L. Nichols, an old resident of Jasper county, with his daughter Hattie, has gone to Nebraska where they expect to reside in the future. Protracted meeting commenced at the Brushwood chapel Sunday evening with full attendance. A crowd of Nubbin Ridgers attended the dance at Mr. Deon’s Saturday evening. James Price made a flying trip to Wheatfield Saturday afternoon. Willie, son es John Price, who has been sick, is reported better. A number of the young men of Barkley took quite a wolf chase the latter part of the week, but no wolf was bagged. A literary at the Burns’ school house Saturday evening, Jan. 26th. Mr. Spriggs and Mr. Brown were guests of tthe former's cousin, James M. Spriggs, last Friday. Bessie.

Christian Endeavor.

EDITED BY COMMITTEE; The work for the tietir year has begun under favorable auspices. An entirely new set of officers has been elected and they are exemplifying the proverb that a new broom sweeps clean. Clyde Reeve took the chair for the first time last Sunday evening. Miss Helena Washburn, the secretary, has also assumed her new duties. The meeting of the local union, consisting of the Christian and Presbyterian Endeavors, was held at the Christian church on Sunday, the 13th. It was an enthusiastic though not very well attended meeting. In order to support this column all Endeavorers must be on the look out for items of interest. Such items maj be handed to Secretary J. H. Marshall or marked Christian Endeavor and handed in at the Pilot office. Let every member appoint himself a look-out committee and special reporter.

That Court House Fence.

Editor Pilot:—“Taxpayer” in your last week's issue, gave some very timely suggestions on the doing away with the court house fence. His suggestions could not, perhaps, be followed out . completely, if he means that the fence be donated to Weston cemetery. Needless as the fence is and always has been it is county property, and any other cemetery in the county has as much right to it as Weston. There is no need of this fence which has cost the county between 1900 and It might now be sold for onetelf or one-third its original cost and that much money would be saved. The building of the fence was an uncalled for, needless expense; *3OO or S4OO out of it now would help toward paying interest on our county debts. A County Man.

They Surprised Her.

Foresman. Jan. 23.—A good crowd of merry-makers executed a delightful surprise in honor of Miss Ruby Knowlton last Monday evening at her home in Jordan township. The young lady is about to return to the j Northern Indiana Normal school at Valparaiso. She gave them a very enjoyable evening. V- Kmqw,

Equal Suffrage to all Citizens.

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Multum in Parvo.

Southeast Marion, Jan. 24.—Miss Maud and Nelia Havens have returned from Grant county after a month’s visit with friends and relatives. The box supper at the Slaughter school house was a grand success. Harm Dickinson of Benton county visited his brother Reuben last week. M. Y. Slaughter is selling fruit trees in this neighborhood. Mrs. Zeak of Grant county is visiting her sister. Mrs. Havens. Mack Sullivan was the guest of John Penwright Tuesday. Joseph Timmons visited relatives near Atcie last week. George Havens is on the sick list. Maud Havona attended church at Center Sunday night. School Girl.

His Eyes Are Green.

On the 27th of December last Prof. A. H. Purdue, principal of the Rensselaer high school read a paper, indited “Observations on the Glacial Drift of Jasper County,” before the Indiana Acadamy of Sciences, asseim bled at Indianapolis. It was a paper of pronounced ability, showing a rare understanding of the subject treated, and was commented upon in the most flattering manner by scientist generally. In fact the author is as well qualified to discuss geological and kindred subjects as any specialist in this country, having made it the study of his life. Below is an editorial from the Fowler Leader, which nothing less than rank envy could inspire, as Fowler might well covet a teacher as talented as he: Jampkrcodwty is situated in the north western part of the state, with Porter county intervening between it and Lake Michigan, and Is separated from the state of Illinois by Newton county. It Is therefore In one of the most active fields of all the glacial epochs. The above Is a part of a “scientific” paper read by A. H. Purdue, principal of the Ueusseluer high schools before some big wig club at Indianapolis. The Professor (?) says, on account of certain surveys Jasper county is one of the most active fields of all the glacial epochs. In other words, the glacial flow paid special attention to certain imaginary lines which were pot made for thousands of years afterward! As long as It is custom to select the school board on the present plan, such ignoramuses, will hold responsible places.—Fowler LeaderA few facts are in place, Prof. Purdue is an Indiana boy and a graduate of the State Normal at Terre Haute. For two years he was principal of the Sullivan. Mo., high senool; then at West Plains, Mo., in same capacity; three years were spent in the Leland Stanford Jr. University, Cali., where special attention was given to geology. He was engaged on the geological survey of Arkansas and did considerable geological work in the field in California. His advent into the Rensselaer school was a pure case of the place seeking the man. His ability and thorough fitness was recognized not only by the board but by the superintendent of the high schools. The above criticism, instead of being a reflection on the qualifications of Pro. Purdue, impresses the most casual reader with the dearth of simple ideas which rattle in the critic’s head.

Remember the “exchange,” run every Saturday by the Christian church ladies in C. D/ Nowel’s store; they have all kinds of pastries, baking, and other edibles, also needle and fancy work. The mass meeting held in the court house lase night to formulate plans for aiding the Nebraska sufferers accurred to late to be reported in the Pilot this week. Two boxes of clothing have already been sent, and more is ready to go. It is believed that Rensselaer will do her full share in this good work. *