Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1901 — Page 1

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r\ D MHODC Itgives great satisfaction to know I Un IVI KJ It C. that Oonsumption, Bright’s Disease Thneamfni of nv«r of the Kidneys and many of the , Lhe careful B p eclallst or over Heart troubles, all of which were 40 I earn Conntnnt Praeffee, formerly considered Incurable, with Treats with remarkable success the new methods, can now be cured. A following l snecialties* large percent of Epilepsy and Can- . following specialties. cer can ba permanently relieved Lungs, i Heart, Stomach, Nose The best of reference given. and Throat, Nerves, Kidneys and Bladder, Private Diseases, Hemorrhoids, Epilepsy, Cancer, over Fendig s City Old Sores and Ulcers, Ear and Drug Store. First Stairs all diseases of women. West of P. O. „ . .?T. OF i „ HOME AT NOWELB HOUSE. 9t012 A. M. 2to SP. M. 7to 8 P. M SUN OATS. ALL CALLB 2to 3 P.M. 7toß p. M Promptly Answgred. ; RENSSELAER. INDIANA. ' * ‘ ’Phone 251.

The Designer.

Those contemplating Hallowe’en festivities should hasten to procure a copy of The Designer, for October, for,in it are given novel and most entertaining suggestions for such affairs, quaint illustrations aiding the description. October brides-to-be are especially considered in this number, for it contains bridal toilettes, a summary of a charming yet not extravagant trousseau, and Etiquette Hints on bridal affairs. “Points on Dressmaking” treats on the new sleeves for coats and jackets, and the fashion designs presented are chosen with marked reference to coming Autumn days. A short story of unusual interest by Charlotte Hall is entited “A Daughter of the Sundown Sea,” and is illustrated most artistically, as, too, is the bright little comedietta by William Lincoln Balch, which tells the story of “Gay’s Engagements.” “Faint Heart and Fair Lady,” the Kentucky love story by Henry Cleveland Wood, is continued in this issue, and a short story for children, “What Tea3her Taught Tom,” should be of service not only to parents with restless off spring of tender years, but to kindergarten teachers as well. “The Model Kitchen” pictures and describes many articles that are probably new to Designer housekeepers, and less practice but certainly most attractive are articles of an entirely different nature given under “Dainty Lace Adornments” and “Novelties in Crocheting.” “Health and Beauty,” continues the treatment of the arms and handers,“Notes of New Books” pre. sehts the newest comers in the literary arena; “Selections for the Recitatioiiist” gives charming bits of vdrse for the juvenile orator or for older folk, while “Household Hints,” “Nursery Lore” and “Cookery” are as valuable as they are appropriate to the season. Last, but, by no means least, must be mentioned with much commendation the millinery styles for Autumn head covering.

Ice ! Ice !! Ice !!!

0. C. Starr has his houses filled with fine, clear ice and is prepared to furnish ice to all. Prompt delivery any place in town. Telephone 62. For a first class job of horseshoeing call on 0. Hansen, the black-smith.

1 We stave got § | Everything § |IN THE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIKE. I ! , I The time is now here when the « pupil must have a new outfit j Start in rig-ht, and don’t forget * FENDIG’S CITY DRUG STORE, ft |„ f sAll the High School and Indiana 1 £ School Books. | ¥ § H The Biggest Line of Tablets. j |? A .Great Assortment of Pencils. § 2 A Large Variety of Inks, Erasers, ft Pens, Penholders, Mucilages, 2 | -SND EVERYTHING TO MAKE A POPIL HAPPY.- | | ....FEHDIG’S CITY DRUG STORE.... | H NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET. £

the JOURNAL and CHICAGO WrERIY fatEK for *i.d» pet year. JOURNAL and TOLEDO BLADE,

The Rensselaer Journal.

BENTON COUNTY MEN SPEAK.

David Heath, Newton Atkinson, David Eastburnand Wm. Booth. Fowler, Ind., Aug. 26, 1901. I have fed Acme Food to hogs, and I like it fine. Wm. Booth. Fowler, Ind., Aug. 26, 1901. I have fed Acme Food to cattle and hogs, and I And that it gives satisfactory results. D. B. Eastburn. Aydelott, Ind., Aug. 26, 1901. I am using Acme Food on cattle, horses and hogs and calves. I think it a splendid, food. It is as fine a food for calves as anything I ever fed to them. D. S. Heath. Fowler, Ind., June 23d, 1901. I have fed Acme Food for five months to cattle, hogs and pigs. It is a great conditioner for horses. lam well pleased with the results. r , ' I. N. Atkinson.

Working the Newspapers.

The Journal has received a sheet of press notices advertising the. Lafayette Carnival, of which we are asked to give free insertion. The Lafayette Carnival is a big affair each year, but is able to pay for their advertising the same as other concerns, and would find that the money spent with newspapers would be well invested. The Journal has decided to give no more free advertising to affairs of this kind, and other papers should stand up for their rights and do likewise. The Kankakee, 111., fair is another concern that tries to work the newspapers for valuable advertising with a non-transferable complimentary ticket to the fair.

Residence Burned.

The farm house on the T. J. Sayler place, we9t of town, was destroyed by fire last Friday night. The house was worth about S6OO, and was insured for S3OO. About halt of the contents of the house were destroyed. The total loss is about S9OO. Misses Orrie and Myra Clark, accompanied by Mins Grace Jakes, of Lafayette, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Theo. Warne, at Parr.

SUICIDE OF A FORMER RESIDENT.

Mrs. Lizzie Bacon Departs this Life at Gas City. Mrs. Lizzie Bacon, formerly Miss Lizzie Andrews, daughter of Qus -Andrews, the shoemaker, who moved from here to Remington some time ago, committed suicide at Gas City August 20th by .taking carbolic acid. She had been married but three months, and was only twenty-one years of age. The suicide gained notoriety while here by being arrested and jailed for conducting a disorderly house out near the depot. After being in jail for a few days some of her friends came to her rescue with money and she was released. From here they moved to Remington, where her father still resides.

Obituary,

Mrs. May A. Waymire, wife of Daniel Waymire, and daughter of Steward and Rebecca Hammond, was born October 25th, 1871, died August 24th, 1901. • She was a devoted good neighbor, and possessed a beautiful character. The many sympathizing friends who gathered at the grave to pay the last tribute of respect, bat convey dimly the esteem in which she was held. She was converted and united with the Free Baptist church in Rensselaer at the age of fourteen. Three years ago she put her membership in the Protestant Methodist church at Egypt, in Jordan towrtship. The funeral was conducted at the residence by Rev. Carnes, former pastor of the Egypt church, and Rev. Ed Meads, of the Free Baptist church, of Rensselaer, Indiana. Interment in Egypt cemetery. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, little son Delos, 7 years old; a father, tnree sisters, Miss Bertha Hammond, Mrs. Marion I. Adams, and Mrs. C. B. Harro.d, and two brothers, Charles Hammond, of Rensselaer, Ind., and Joseph P. Hammond, of Wheatfleld, Ind. Then in the living God we’ll trust, Who doeth all things well; The body shall return to dust, The soul in Heaven shall dwell.

Mrs. Jane Vanatta Dead.

Mrs. Jane Vanatta, mother of J. R. Vanatta, died at the home of the latter on Cullen street last Saturday morning. Her death was the result of a paralytic stroke. Her age was 81 years, 2 months and 26 days. The funeral was held at the residence Monday morning, after which the remains were taken to Valparaiso for interment by the side of her husband. Deceased was born June 6th, 1820, in Edinburgh, Scotland. She came,to America wben,# years of age, and on Sept. 13th, 1838, was married to John R. Vanatta, at Frankfort Springs, Pa. With her husband she came to Indiana in 1853, and after several years’ residence in Rensselaer, moved to Missouri, staying there some eight years. On their return in 1871, they located at Valparaiso, where Mr. Vanatta died in 1873, since which time she has resided with her son, John R. Vanatta, in Rensselaer. Two children —John R. Vanatta, of this place, and Mrs. M. J. Hatton, of Chicago, survive her; one daughter, the wife of Rev. McKee, formerly located at Remington, died a few years ago, and one son died when 11 years of age.

A First Class Nursery.

S. E. Yeoman, of Rensselaer, is agent for Hooker, Wyman & Co., nurserymen, of Rochester, N. Y., and is booking many orders for nursery stock for fall delivery. This nursery is one of the most reliable concerns in the country and their stock is guaranteed true to name or money refunded. All stock dying or proving unsatisfactory will be replaced free. Mr. Yeoman is In the business to stay and will give his personal attention to all stock purchased through him. Give him a trial order and you will be well pleased with your purchase.

Money to Loan.

Private funds to loan on farms, also city property for 5 years dr longer at a low rate of interest with privilege of making partial payments. Also rponey to loan on personal, second mortgage and chattel security. No delay. Call or write. A complete set of, abstract books.

JAMES H. CHAPMAN.

For fine job work call at the JOURNAL office.

RENSSELAER, IND.. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBERS, 1901.

Our Man About Town.

Country people have little idea of the cost of living in town, and sometimes impose on their town relatives unintentionally. Less than two months ago a young man moved with his family from the country to Rensselaer. He has had to depend on what he oan earn as a day laborer for his living, perhaps earning on an average of a dollar per day. It has cost him for groceries SBO since moving here, owing to the large number of country relatives he has had to feed. His relatives have even brought their relatives along, and it is no uncommon sight to see three or four wagon loads drive up and spend the day with their city relative. In order to keep out of the poor house, he has now decided to move back to the country, where he hopes lie can feed his visitors without bankrupting himself. * * * A man in this town who is very shiftless and a poor manager, is kept mostly by his folks, and the neighbors refer to the time when he used to help make his own living. And everybody knows what it means. * * # One of the recent lady visitors from here to the Buffalo exposition wanted to mall a letter home so the folks would know how she was getting on. So she went to what she thought was a mail box and attempted to open it. It worked hard; but so d.d she. The first thing she knew the Are department was coming down the street like mad. When she saw what she had done, she rushed for a street car and rode away. This is a true story, and yet nobody will believe it. *** It happened in the dining oar on the south bound Monon train the other day. A party from here were on their way to the Knight Templar’s conclave at Louisville. They had gone to the dining car to take dinner. One of the party took off his hat and went to hang it on a hook at the end cf the car. It was turned wrong, so he turned it, and the way the dishes took an end shoot off the table was a caution. He had set the air brake, and stopped the train instantly. * •

W. E. M.

One of our farmers had owed a druggist bill for years. He is sure pay, but as slow as the wrath of divine providence. Last week he came to town to attend the circus. The druggist went out into the street and said to him : “Can’t you pay Something on that bill today ?” Oh, Lord, no I” replied the debtor, “we have been saving money for three weeks to go to the oirous.” The druggist is still waiting for his money. • • *

Invitations to a party had been delivered and a woman in this town did not find hers till she scrubbed the front porch. The invitation had been delivered in her absence, and her’s was left on the door sill. If she had not scrubbed she would have missed the party. We trust the moral is already impressed upon your mind. *.*

Women in the east are after the railway companies to have sleeping cars for men and women separate. For years we have secretly sighed for this. We haye seldom slumbered in a sleeping car without a fear that some woman would sneak up and kiss us in our sleep. V A* Tennessee authority has ruled that “Jewhillikins” is swearing. Maybe it is; but any foil grown man who wastes bis time with such a word while there are so many others which fit the requirements better, Can’t be bad enough to do much wrong with it. * • * Ten years ago a man with a wife, two children and ten dollars in his pocket, drifted into Chicago. Last week the same man sailed for Europe with,his family, accompanied by-two yalets, maids, a stenographer, etc., worth $6,000,000, the absolute ruler of 60,000 people, the proprietor ot a college, a bank and a hotel and? of the greatest city of religion planned since the Mormons set one up in Balt Lake. This is Dr. Dowie, of Zion fame; who believes that he can cure by the laying on of hands. Talk about investments I None seems to pay as well as the discovery of a new kind of medicated religion.

» Discusses j Sundry v and j Other k Matters.

Throws Acid in the Face of Wallace's Bareback Rider. Charles Ross, the performer with Wallace’s circus, threw a small bottle of carbolic acid in the face of his wife, Mamie Forepaugh Ross, Sunday afternoon at Decatur. Mrs. Ross is the daughter of Adam Forpaugh, and is a pretty woman. She is a bareback rider with Wallace’s show, and will ho remembered by those who attended the circus here last week. The acid was thrown while the Woman was eating dinner. It covered her face and ran down on her neck and shoulders. Mrs. Ross lnokily closed her eyes in time to save herselfheing blinded, but she will be disfigured for life. Ross threw the acid on account’ofjealousy. He was immediately arrested and declared he had been waiting a favorable opportunity several days to commit the crime lie succeeded in accomplishing Sunday afternoon.

The jury commissioners mot. Tues day and drew names for both the petit and grand jury for the September term of Court whioh meets next Monday. The grand jury Is called tor the first day and the petit jury for next Thursday. The following persons were drawn on the petit jury: ' John A. McCullough Jordan William 11. 'Hershman Walker William Broadie Carpenter Oscar ltauter Marion Henry C. Anderson, .. Hanging Grove C. F. Stackhouse . Marion John Stilts Carpenter Wm M. Hoover Marion I. N. Makeever Newton David Culp. I langing Grove John Hudson. Carpenter Michael 11. Robinson Gillatn Simon Rowen Gillam William Hilbert Gillum Thomas Jones Kankakee John D. Cooper Kankakee

A young man giving the name of Fred Lacken and his home as Brook, was arrested by Ofllcors Childers and Vick, of Rensselaer, at Goodland, on show day and lodged him in jail here to await trial on the charge of robbing the residence of Mrs. Stockton and R. B. Porter on show day here. When arrested Lacken was wearing Mr. Porter’s trousers and Jay Stockton’s shoes, and had in his possession Mr. Porter’s cuff buttons. Lacken has a brother working for J. H. Perkins, in Rensselaer. He had no connection with the show but seemed to be following it up for the purpose of robbery. He is the young man who gave up a portion of the Stopkton property, hoping to escape prosecution. He is almost certain to land in the reformatory.

Deputy Pish and Game Commissioner Bay King, of Princeton, caused the arrest of Sidney Holmes, on the Dr. Hartsell farm, and Joe Ellis, tenant on one of John Makeever’s farms, for having fish seins in their possession contrary to law. Squire Troxell heard the cases and fined Holmes |5 and costs, or $33.25. The fine of $5 was remitted. Ellis paid $29.90 for his violation of the law. Search warrants for other supposed violators of the law were issued, but as no seins could be found, no other arrests were made.

Joseph Conway, the Parr saloon keeper, who was arrested charged with selling liquor to a minor, was tried last Thursday before Squire Burnham and acquitted. Conway then swore out a warrant against Harry Kellev for provoke. The case will be tried Friday.

W. J. Miller, a former well known resident, died at the soldiers’ home at Marlon last Sunday night. The remains were taken to Litchfield, Mich., for burial. His sister, Mrs. A. Woodworth, of Rensselaer, attended the funeral.

One Per Cent Commission. W. B. Austin, Rensselaer, has a special fund to loan at 5 per cent in terest and one per cent commission. No delay. Norris Silver, North Stratford-, N. H.: “I purchased a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure when suffering with a cough doctors told me was incurable. One bottle relieved me, the second and third almost cured. Today lam a well man.” A. P. Long.

A JEALOUS HUSBAND.

Circuit Court Jury.

Robber Arrested.

After The Seiners.

The Conway Case.

W. J. Miller Dead.

FIVE PER CENT FARM LOANS.

BUSHONG BACK AGAIN.

Sentiment Seems to be Changing ' In His Favor. Gus Bushong. the young man who, some time ago, reoeived such prominent mention in this and other papers, for the alleged abuse of his wife, has returned to this county, and is now working on the Frank Parker farm, which adjoins the farm on which his wife lives. Bushong was arrested at the time on complaint of his wife that she was in lear of her life, and placed in jail. After remaining there a few days he was released on condition that he would leave the state, and he went to his old home in Kentucky. After his departure Mrs. Bushong brought suit for divorce, and the case is set for the present term of court. Bushong returned a few weeks ago, and has been working on the Parker farm since his return. Bushong is an intelligent appearing young man, and has no trace of vieiousness in his features. The sentiment seems to 1 have changed in his favor, and many think there is another side to the story from that first told. Bushong was in the war with Spain and has a medal from his company captain, awarded him in a contest of marksmansh p. His discharge papers also speaks of him as a man of excellent character. If Bushong was insane at the time of the trouble with his wife, he Is certainly not so at the present time, and from appearnpees no one is in danger of suffering at his hands. It is doubtful if the divorce case over comes to trial. If it does, Bushong hints that evidence will be disclosed heretofore unknown Ito the people.

Throws Up Contract.

John Hack, contractor for the Gillam township gravel road, has thrown up his contract and work on the road has stopped. Hack and the superintendent could not agroe upon the manner In which the grading should be done and Hack threw up the contract. The superintendent insisted that the dirt from the cuts should be used to make the grades In low places, in many instances making a long haull with the dirt. Hack claims the specifications did not call for this and that he could not afford to do it at the price he took the job, nor could he do the work in this manner at the estimate of the engineer of 6 cents per cubic yard.

Commissioners’ Proceedings.

The county commissioners met in regular monthly session Monday. James A. Bilisle, of Remington, was granted a renewal of saloon license. The tax ferrets were allowed SBIO - 9(1 for omitted tax collections. Their one-half of collections to date will amount to SIO7O 45, $1248 79 of which they have received. Frank Parker," Benjamin Harris and J. Wallace Shedd were appointed viewers on a ditch petitioned for by Jacob D. Rich et al. At the time of going to press about the only business transacted was the allowance of claims.

Barn Burned.

Tlie barn on Warren Robinson’s farm, adjoining the city on the east, just outside of the corporation, burned about one o’clock Wednesday morning, entailing a loss of at least SI,OOO, with no insurance. Two horses, farming implements, 100 bushels of grain, 5 or six tons of hay, a carriage and other property was burned. The barn was in flames when the alarm was given and owing to the great distance from a hydrant it was some time before a stream could be thrown. The building was entirely consumed.

In China when a bride meets her mother in-law she must bump her head on the floor twice. In this country when a groom meets his mother-in-law, if there are any heads to be humped the mother-in-law does it, and sho doesn’t take the trouble to tear up a part of the floor, either. Hildred, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Yeoman, of southeast of town, died Tuesday evening of cholera infantum. The funeral was held at the family residence yesterday. The Jasper County Teachers’ Institute is being held this week. Some able instructors are present, and the institute is being well attended. George R. Price, an osteopath, is visiting Rensselaer.

When you have read this copy of the JOURNAL, mall It to a friend. As good as a letter.

TO MARRY COLONEL.

A Detroit Girl Will Journey to the Philippines to Wed. Detroit, Mich., August 28.—Miss Bessie Patton., a well known Detroit society girl, will start soon for the Philippines, where she will marry Col. Cornelius (iarilener, former commander of the thirtieth volunteer regiment, which was recruited largely from Illinois and Michigan men and for a lime was stationed at Fort S.heridan Colonel Gardener is now governor of Tabnyas province. The engagement is a longstanding one, hut owing to the recent death of Miss Patton’s father it has been kept secret. It has been learned that the wedding will take place on a government pneket in the harbor of Manila within a few weeks. Mrs. Patton and her daughters, Bessie ami May, are now at their,cottage on Les Cheneaux islands, hut will return to Detroit the latter part of the week, when preparations will lie made for their departure to Manila. Miss Patton’s father was a veteran of the cival war, having risen from the ranks to a captaincy in the ninety-third Ohio volunteers, i he fumily came to Detroit from Dayton, 0., shortly nfler the civil war. Colonal Gardener ami Captain Patton were warm- friends and the colonel visited tile family frequently at the time lie was inspector of the Michigan forces of the Spanish-American war. The colonel is 48 years old and an ideal military man. Captain Joseph Patton, whose death is referred to above, was an uncle to Mrs. E. L. Clark, Mrs. J. F. Warren, Mrs. A. W. Cole, Mrs. R. ’.V. Sprlgg, and to J. F. and John L. Osborne, and was formerly known to others of our citizens. lie Itad been, for many years prior to death, a prominent biisineHH man of Detroit, Michigan, lie was supposed to have been the youngest captain in the Union army during the rebellion.

Shoup Shoots Again.

Bill Hhoup, of Jordan township, watermelon grower, who 111 led a watermelon thief’s anatomy full ot shot one night last summer, has again got in bis work, it is said. On Friday night of last week, three young fellows entered his patch, but Bill was on guard, and let drive with his blunderbuss. He hit his mark, and with a yell the robbers disappeared. It Is said that one of the melon thieves was badly wonnded, and that a Remington doctor dressed his wounds. BUI says he knows the name of the injured party, but will not disclose his identity. Shoup Is altogether too handy with his gun, and some day may regret being so hasty with It. He should load it with fine salt, and then there would be no danger of killing his viotim.

Marriage Licenses.

Joseph Reicher and Lizzie Ott. A. J. Charles and Mary A. Neslus. Quillis Robby and Anna Grey. Taylor Wood and Della Parker. Geo. Laßerge and Tillie Wallace. Misses Mabel and Ethel Huff have been visiting in Monon. Harve Robinson, of Medora, North Dakota, is visiting relatives here. Mlbb Mary iPorter returned from Crystal Palls, Michigan, yesterday. Miss Agnes Hayden, of Evanston, Ill.', is the guest of Miss Gall Wasson. Mrs. Eva Hunt, of Knox, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. W. Reeve. Mr. and Mrs. F. Swergard, of Ohicago, are guests of O. Hanson aad family. Judge Thompson and wife attended the old settlers’ meeting at Monticello Saturday. The city is full of pretty school ma’ams this week attending the county institute. Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Maloy and baby, of Englewood, are visiting bis parents here. The Monon has made a round trip rate of $8.86 to the G. A. R. encampment at Cleveland. Miss Lizzie Roberts has returned from Warren, where she spent the summer vacation. The county council is in regular yearly session this week, to make the annual appropriations. Some men having nothing else to complain about, kick because railway tickets have to be used within a certain time. No newspaper ever gets any catalogue of religious publications. Probably they all know that they can print their own. Geo. W. Lane, Pewamo, Mich., writes: “Your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the best remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble that I ever used. For years I suffered from dyspepsia, at times compelling me to stay in bed and causing me untold agony. I am completely cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. In recommending it to friends who suffer from indigestion I always offer to pay for it if it falls. Than far

1 have never paid.”

NUMBER 13.

A. F. Long.