Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1902 — Page 1

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DR. MOORE. The Careful Specialist of 4-5 Years Constant Practice, Treats with remarkable success the following specialties : Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Hemorrhoids, Epilepsy, Nose and Throat, Nerves, Cancer, Old Sores and UlKidneys and Bladder, Pricers, Ear and all diseases of vate Diseases, Women. It gives great satisfaction to know that Consumption, Bright’s Disease of the Kidneys and many of the Heart troubles, all of which were formerly considered incurable, with new methods, can now be cured. A large per cent, of Epilepsy and Cancer can be permanently relieved. The best of references given. Office and Residence over Fendig’s City Drug Store. Office Hours— 9 to 12 a. m. 2tosp. m. 7toßp. m. SUNDAYS—2 to 3p. m. 7toßp. m. AU calls promptly answered. ’Phone 251. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. J DR. CHAS. VICK, OPT. D. | * THE OPTICIAN. | A The optician who asks the public j \ to patronize him should first acquire \ f a knowledge of the anatomy of the f A eye and the physiology of vision, i *' leri °f *he principles of optics, the \ # .f laws and properties of light, its re- f A fraction by transparent media of dis- A A ' Cerent density, and an aquaintance \ ’ IHI w var i° us hinds of lenses, and p a l^e ’ r act * on u P on ray* of hght that A WW P ass through them. \ r VWUBP& He has “* e P ara P her nal ‘ a usually f A found in a first class office, for test- A A ing the eye. He is a close student or specialist, devoting his entire time to his A v chosen profession. He commenced fitting people with glasses in 1872. 4 A discount will be given from his regular prices, from now until January tst, / a 1902. Come and have your eyes tested; you will find his diagnosis correct, no A v matter what the trouble may be. P Office with R. P. Benjamin, the Music Dealer. Second door west of the Rens- 9 a seller Bank, Rensselaer, Indiana. A Oh, Dear! * —— The wind knocked clean out of prices on LUMBER and HARDWARE at LEE’S, McCoysburg, Ind.

' iMree e eeit*i♦ e ***■**■>*■* a -tr.AatPAN T S A !_£%%% AT THE IDEAL. ■ 10 Per Cent Discount. For the next 30 days I will give 10 percent discount on all PANTS : sold. This is a genuine reduction ■ ■ | and no fad or scheme to rush : " ' ‘ .. ■ : trade. < LOUIS WILDBERG, Pro. ; Rensselaer, Ind., ; Dec. 23,1901. *

fr|Q A U/CCIf ~^ B what hundreds of J>IO A flLLA.u'en and women are ’ making today, above their expenses, selling our goods. Have the finest line of agent’s goods to be found anywhere. We can use a few good men and women solicitors in Jasper and adjoining counties, and will pay you the above salary to sell our goods, write for terms and for catalogue. NORTHERN SUPPLY 00., 506 STATE ST.. Dept. A. HAMMOND, IND.

The JOURNAL and CHICAGO WEEKLY INTER OCEAN for SI,BB per year. JOURNAL and TOLEDO BLADE, $1.28.

The Rensselaer Journal.

FIVE PER CENT FARM LOANS.

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.

MARRIAGES GALORE.

The Holidays Find Many Ready to End Single Blessedness. Perhaps at no other time in the history of the county has there been as many marriages in a given time as during the past week. Irwin-Sweet. Last Tuesday evening at the residence of the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Powers, on River street, the marriage of Mr. Edward W. Irwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Irwin, to Miss Nina Sweet, took place. Rev. Clarence D. Royse officiated. A few of the near relatives were present at the ceremony. A wedding supper followed the cere mony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Irwin repaired to their future home near the tile yard, which had been furnished for their reception. Out of town guests were Mrs. E. R. Hagins, of Minneapolis, Minn., the bride’s mother, and Mrs. Graham, of Wolcott, her aunt. McEwen-Middleton, Mr. George S McEwen and Miss Lelia D. Middleton were married at the home of and by the bride’s father, Rev. H. M. Middleton, at Remington, at 9a. m. Christmas day. The groom lives near Kniman, where they will make their home on a farm. Ralnford-Besse. Another Christmas wedding was that of Mr. Willis A. Rainford, of Chicago Heights, and Miss Lola M. Besse, of east of town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Clarence D. Royse, at the M. E. parsonage in Rensselaer. The bride is the daughter of T. A. Besse. They will make their home at Chicago Heights. Rishilng-Smlth. Mr. Harry Risking and Miss Cora Smith were married at noon on Christmas at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A S. Freeman, in Barkley township. Rev. E. 0. Faunce, of Reynolds, officiated. A number of guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. Rishling will make their home on a farm near Francesville.

Edwards-Rowen. Still another Christmas wedding was that of Mr. Benjamin F. Edwards and Miss Mary E. Ro wen, which took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rowen, in Rensselaer. Rev. Ed Meads officiated. The bridal couple left shortly after the ceremony for a short visit at Pontiac, 111. They will make their home in Rensselaer. DeMoss-Robey. On the same evening at Newland Mr. Franklin H. DeMoss and Miss Minnie M. Robey were united in marriage by Rev O. L. Chivington, of the Barkley M. E. circuit. Duvall-Chllcote. Still another Christmas wedding, but not the least important by any means, was that of Mr. Franklin E. Duvall, of near Peoria, 111., and Miss Adeline May Chilcote, a teacher in the Rensselaer public schools. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s father, John Chilcote, on Weston street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. G. Work, in the presence of a number of guests. Among the out of town guests were the groom’s brothers, John, of Arcadia; Albert and William, of Peoria, and his sister Pear), of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sigler and Miss Jessie Merry, of Mt. Ayr. Mr. and Mrs. Duvall will make their home on his farm near Peoria. Nichols-Flynn.

On Thursday, the day after Christmas, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn, on Weston street, the marriage of their daughter, Miss Leona, to Horatio C. Nichols, of Lowell, took place. Rev. Clarence D. Royse officiated. The wedding was a surprise to their many friends here and was private. The groom is employed in Chicago, but the newly married couple will make their home in Lowell for the present. Long-Kauffman. Squire Bussel, of Hanging Grove township, on Christmas day, officiated at the marriage of Wm. S. Long and Catherine A. Kauffman, both of Tippecanoe county. The groom is the brother of Mrs. Bussel. They will make their home in Jasper county. Other Weddings. Work was resumed again Tuesday, when three marriages took place in Rensselaer. Rev.' A. Golden Work officiated at two of the ceremonies at his residence. Homer A. Timmons and Miss Clara B McCullough, both of Jordan township, were married at 11:30 a. m. A little after 12 James Snell, of Peru, and Miss Lucy Cress, of Remington, called upon him to perform a similar service. The third marriage was that of John B. Richards and Sarah Ann Hartman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartman, of Rensselaer.

RENSSELAER, IND.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 2. 1902.

Our Man About Town.

A Vine street man And wife, neither one robust,are sleeping in a cold room this winter in order that their daughter may have all the ftiel she needs for the parlor Stove in the evenings. I*»* , We met a traveling man the other day who says he never had a cigar in his mouth. We made a dose examination and we think we saw a pair of wings just beginning to show through the feathers. He wears a halo that we should consider worth about thirty cents. V A tramp said the other day, when asked if he had a wife, that he had no family and didn’t want any. He said he had enough trouble now without inviting anymore. What a pity it was that his father had a family 1 There are nearly as many useless people in the world as there are useful ones. •a*

I do not wish to get into an argument with any woman over what her husband spends on himself, but did you ever know a man who had bis pants mended, who didn’t have to go to bed while it Was done, or have them mended while they are on. # » • A certain party who knows where of he speaks says when a young man gets married he feels so rich that he imagines he can live on love but when the seat of his trousers begin to look like a war map, and his stomach feels as empty as his head, he feels like trading his duckie off for a ginger cake and hiring out for a scare crow. Two hearts may beat as one, but two mouths do not eat as one. » • A writer throws this little bouquet at the primary teacher, and the beauty of it is that it is deserved, every word of it: “She takes the little bantling, fresh from the home nest, and full of his pouts and passions, an ungovernable little wretch, whose own mother admits that she sends him to school to get rid of him. This young woman, who knows her business, takes a whole carload of thsee youngsters, half of whom single handed and alone are more than a match for their parents, and puts them in the way of being useful and upright citizens. And at what expense of toil and weariness! Here is the most responsible position in the whole school, and if her salary were doubled she would receive less than she earns.” *.*

We understand that a gentleman in a neighboring town who is somewhat versed in star-reading, found that with a chart he could figure out the price of grain two or three days ahead with an accuracy that sent a thrill through the systems of those choice friends who were given an inside tip. So confident did all become that the board of trade was about to meet its Waterloo, that they chipped in to the amount of |IOO and pursuaded the astrologer to go to Chicago and buck the market. He did so and for several days all went well. But the best laid schemes of men and stars “aft gang aglee.” One night the dog star slipped from its socket and fell into the dipper, and the seer failed to see it. The next day he laid his money on the wrong side and got swipped for his roll. Two days later a telegram was received in the town: “Dear friends: There is something wrong with the firmament. Send me two-fifty to come home on.” %* It happened during the recent run of Bien Hur in Chicago. Some of the “sweet ex-graduates” went to the city to see the play, and ah ex principal of the Rensselaer schools, now residing in Chicago, hearing that the ladies were in the city, met them after the show and proposed that they accompany him to supper. Nothing loth, they accepted hie invitation and accompanied him to a swell restaurant. When he went to pay the cashier he made a terrifying discovery, He had no money. In changing his clothes he had left his cash in his old suit. There was but way out of his predicament and that was to borrow money from the ladies, which he did, after extracting a solemn promise that they woul never tell on him. Of ' course they kept their promise, but I the secret leaked out all the same.

* Discusses (1 Sundry \ and j Other ■ Matters.

Pensioner’s Fortune of $25,000 Will Revert to the Government. The pension board of Huntington had a peculiar case before it, at a recent examination. Henry Wensler, of Wabash, was a soldier. He lost his mind and was pensioned at |SO per month. Thos. F. Payne, of Wabash, was appointed his guardian, and so well were his affairs managed during the thirty or thirty-five years intervening, that Wensler now has the snug sum of |25,000 to his credit in the hands of his guardian. The fact being brought to the attention of the government the pension was cut off. The guardian at once made a fight for the restoration of his ward to the pension rolls, claiming that the government had no right to discriminate against Wensler; that whether he had one dollar or |25,000 the pension cannot be withdrawn legally. The result was that Wensler was again ordered before the pension board and will probably be reinstated. Wensler has no heirs, and whatever estate his guardian may accumula'e in his name will revert to the government.

Recently the Journal sent out o iroular letters to a large number of our married men subscribers asking them “Why they Married.” We received a great number of pointed answers and the following are some of them: That’s what I’ve been trying for eleven years to find out. Married to get even with her mother, but never have. Because I was too lazy to work. Because Sarah told me that five other men had proposed to her. The old man thought eight years courtin’ was almost long enough. I was lonesome and melancholy and wanted some Otoe to make me lively. N. B. —She makes hie very lively. I was tired of buying ice cream and cand es and going to theaters and church and wanted a rest. Have saved money. Please don’t stir me up. Because I thought she was one among a thousand; now I sometimes think she is a thousand among one. I think it was becouse I was cross eyed; now I am afflicted with- two pairs of cross eyes daily. Because I did not have the experience I have now. The governor was going to give me his foot, so I took his daughter's hand. r I thought it would be cheaper than a breach of promise suit. That’s the same fool question my friends and neighbors ask me. I wanted a companion of the opposite sex. P 8. —She is still opposite. Don’t mention it. Had difficulty unlocking the door at night and wanted some one to let me in. I was embarrassed and gave my wife my name so that I could take the benefit of her name signed to a check. Because it was just my luck. I didn’t intend to do it. I yearned for company. We now have it all the time. Have exhausted all the figures in the arithmetic to find out an answer to your question; between multiplication and d'vision and distraction, in addition, the answer is hard to arrive at. I married to get the best wife in the world. Because I asked her if she’d have me. She said she would. I think she’s got me. For our next issue we would like for some of our married women subscribers to answer the same question. Their names need not be signed to their communications. Their reason will be sufficient.

The min who has his particular favorites among the dozen of makes of bicycles will be lucky next year if. his favorite is in the list on the market. The American bicycle trust has decided that too many names spoil a child, so has curtailed the list of eligible wheels to seven. This means that next year, out of the many styles of wheels formerly made by the trust, only the Columbia, Cleveland, Crescent, Imperial, Monarch, Rambler and Tribune will be made. Among the many the manufacture of which will be discontinued are the Andrea, Barnes, Orient, Sterling and Sterns. Of course there will be thousands of wheels manufactured by smaller firms out Of the trnst. Two of the larger firms outside the trust will make the National and the | Regal, the latter being the old Stearns. —Exchange.,. *

A PECULIAR PENSION CASE.

Why They Married.

Fewer Makes of Bicycles.

Eclipes of 1902.

Here is where we propose to effect a great scoop upon every paper In the country with the exception of Bro. Irl Hick’s publications. We are now going to tell about all the solar and lunar eclipses that are to happen during the year 1902, Most of them will be invisible to the people of Jasper county. The first one on the bills is a partial eclipse of the sun on April Bth. Any person desiring to see it will have to start out now and travel to the north pole, for nowhere else on the globe will the spectacle be visible. The audience present will be small and select, only a few polar bears, walrusses and arctic foxes. The second will be a total eclipse of the moon on April 22nd. To see this we will have to secure reserved seats in Europe, Asia or Africa. Lunar eclipses, however, are almost as common as sun dogs and we don’t believe that many of our subscribers will go crazy with excitement over this announcement. The third eclipse on our list is a partial eclipse of the sun on May 7th. This is visible only in New Zealand and on the Pacific ocean between South America and Australia. If you have relations in New Zealand now Is the time to write them that you are coming to visit them the fore part of next May. The moon will be fall on Oct. 16th and so may you, gentle reader, but though you stand on the bridge at midnight until your feet take root you won’t see four moons rise over the city, nor even one On that night the earth will roll between the sun and Madam Luna and she will be totally eclipsed. All of north and South America, western Europe and Africa and north western Asia ia Invited to witness this show. It won’t cost a cent and no rain checks will be issued. The performances will begin at 11:17 p. m. and end at 1:51 next morning. The fifth and last of the year’s eclipses will be a partial eclipse of the sun on Oct. 31st. It wilt be visible only to those unfortunate beings who have to live in a narrow scope of country in Europe and Asia, between the Indian ocean on the south and the polar sea on the north. The sagacious reader will notice by carefully perusing the foregoing that North America’s visible eclipse crop is going to be rather slim next year.

Commissioner’s Court.

The county commissioners met Monday to close up the business of the year. Bids were filed for stationery and supplies as follows: Glass 1, Burt Terry Stationery Co., Lafayette, 9982; Class 3, (159.70; Wilson Humphreys A Co., Logansport, Class 1, |1065; Class 3, 1190.50. Class 2, Wilson Humphreys & Co. 9885; Leslie Clark, 9368.40. Class 4,5, 6, (janitor supplies) A. F, Long, 169.40. Ike Tuteur, 957.50, The contact for Classes 1 and 3 was let to the Burt Terry Co., Class 2 to Leslie Clark, and Classes 4. 5 and 6 to Ike Tuteur. The contract for a bridge in Carpenter township was let to the Attica Bridge Company at 9449. Other bidders were the Indianapolis Bridge and Iron Works at 9610; the American Bridge Co. at 9467, and the Indiana Bridge Co. at 9675. A large number of claims were allowed.

The Boys are Missing.

J. H. Hoover, living in the east part of town, has been considerably annoyed by certain boys* 7 of the neighborhood shooting target rifles, air guns and sling shots, notwithstanding the city ordinance providing for a fine for shooting within the limits. The other day a bullet from a target gun struck the kitchen door, and as his wife opened it to see who was shooting, she identified three of the boys of the neighborhood. When she threatened to have them arrested they told her she would have to prove that they were the guilty parties. Two of the boys, though, evidently took the hint and have disappeared from town. The matter will rest where itjs for the present but more shooting will result in prosecution.

Found His Wife.

Landy McGee has located his wife in Kansas City, and it is reported that they are living together again tn that city, where Landy has secured employment. It will be remembered that Mrs. McGee deserted her husband some time ago, and left Rensselaer without making her destination known.

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

Another Divorce Case.

Maggie E. Clifton, of Remington, has brought suit for divorce from her husband, Samuel G. Clifton. They were married May 6,1887, and parted November 13, 1901. They have four children, two sons, one aged 11 years and the other 20 months and two daughters of the ages 6 and 4 years. The plaintiff asks for a divorce and the custody of the children. The complaint filed surely shows an unhappy life for the plaintiff. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment on the part of her husband, both to herself and children and also failure to provide. In her complaint she alleges that the defendant has been paying attentions to a Fair Oaks widow for several yeats and spends much of his time with her. Not content with that she alleges that her husband carries the widow’s picture on his person, and has often exhibited the picture to her and said that he intended to marry the widow as soon as he was rid of his wife. She also claims that he Bas spent much of his time with a womam of unsavory character living near Gifford. This is but a few of the many allegations in her complaint. The names of the widow and Gifford woman are left blank in the complaint.

Death of George Hollister.

The long sickness of George Hollister terminated in his death at Jhis home In Kniman Sunday night at 9:85 o’clock. His age was 39 years, 2 months and 29 days. Deceased was the C. & E. I. railroad agent at Kniman, and during the past six months of his Illness his wife has performed his duties as agent and operator. The faneral was held at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hollister, in Rensselaer, at 2 o,clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A, G. Work, of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Interment took place at Weston cemetery. George Henry Hollister, oldest child of D. E. and Martha E. Hollister, was born Oct. 1, 1862, at Independence, Onio. Died Dec. 29,1901. At the age of 20 he removed with his parents to Indiana. He was united in marriage Apr. 1. 1891, to Misoßertha M. Oarmack, who with two children survive him. He leaves besides these, bis father, mother, one brother and one sister to mourn their loss.

Lee the Wizard.

Victor Lee, the fanny wizard, appeared last night before a packed house, and it is needless to say that he pulled the wool over the eyes of all. Mr. Lee is so well known to a Topeka audience that he has had hie various tricks and tunny capers written up in these columns so many times before that all we have to say is that from the time he commenced till the final curtain fell be held hi® audience spell-bound, and he could play Topeka a dozen times a season and always be greated with a fall bouse.—Topeka State Journal. At the Ellis opera house, next Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Child Worth Millions.

“My child is worth millions to me,” says Mrs. Mary Bird, of Harrisburg, Pa., “yet I would have lost her by croup had I not purchased a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure.” One Min ute Coagh Cure is a sure cure for coughs, croup and throat and lung troubles. An absolutely safe cough cure which acts Immediately. The youngest child can take it with entire safety. The little ones like the taste and remember how often it helped them. Every family should have a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure handy. At this season it may be needed suddenly. A. F. Long.

Mrs. Healy Dead.

Mrs. Margaret Healy, widow of the late Sylvester Healy, died at her home on Front street Tuesday afternoon at 3:45, of pneumonia. The funeral will be. held at the Catholic church this morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will take place at Weston cemetery.

Card of Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs D. E. Hollister and Mrs. Maud Hollister desire to thank those who showed so many kindnesses during the sickaess and death oftbeir son and husband, George E. Hollister, and especially to George F. Meyers and Wm. Hanley, of Kniman.

Don’t Live Together.

Constipation and health never go together. DeWitt’s Little. Early Risers promote easy action of the bowels without distress. ‘‘l have been troubled with costiveness nine years,” says J O. Greene, Depauw, Ind. “I have tried many remedies but Little Early Risers give best results.” A. F. Long.

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