Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1902 — Page 3

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DR. MOORE. The Careful Specialist of 45 Years Constant Practice, Treats with remarkable success the following specialties :

Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Nose and Throat, Nerves, Kidneys and Bladder, Private Diseases,

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. All calls promptly answered. Phone 251. RENSSELAER. INDIANA.

BLACKSMITHING! • For Blacksmithing and Repair Work go to FRED HEMPHILL and ABE WARTENA, successors to Danforth Bros., opposite the Hemphill Livery Barn and the King Hitch Barn. The best of work in our line. Guaranteed. HORSE SHOEING AND PLOW WORK A SPECIALTY.

Farmers’ Supply Establishment. * 1 wW J W. L. WOOD, MGR. V Largest Retail Dealers in Farm Supplies in Northern Indiana. —The Farmers’ Supply Establishment can nt you out with any article you may need at a price that will satisfy the customer. They carry a large stock of Groceries and Dry Goods, and Farm Implements, which supply the farmers for miles around. In addition they have a neat, well equipped Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, Blacksmith and Repair Shop. —The most interesting lines operated by the Farmers’ Supply Establishment is the Buggy Carriage and Harness department. They can fit you out with a cheap Buggy or Harness or a high grade. They would rather sell you a first class high grade Buggy than any other kind, but will sell you just what you want. Remember you get what you buy. Their guarantee is as good as gold and they will gladly fulfill any promise they make’ You can see Buggies, Harness and Wagons sold by Judy & Wood in any part of the state, also in Illinois and other adjoining states. They sell the Tk u N farm wa S on with a two years’ guarantee. 1 heir horse business is immense.' They can fit you out with a good farm team and will give you the . P ri yilege of trying the horse until you are satisfied. If he don’t suit, don’t buy him. You will make no mistake if you go to the Farmers’ oupply Establishment to buy anything you need. Judy & Wood.

NEW LUMBER YARD IN RENSSELAER. Where you can get all kinds of Lumber, Lime, Hair, Cement and Plaster; also the celebrated Alabaster Cement Wall Plaster. I solicit a share of your trade at my old stand. HIRAM DAY.

The JOURNAL and CHICAGO WEEKLY INTER OCEAN for $1.40 per year. JOURNAL and TOLEDO BLADE, $1.25.

Hemorrhoids, Epilepsy, Cancer, Old Sores and Ulcers, Ear and all diseases of Women.

RENSSELAER. IND., THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 25. 1902.

THE CITY COUNCIL.

Another New Batch of Cement Walks Ordered. The city council at its regular meeting Monday evening ordered new cement sidewalks on the south side of Plum street the full length; on the north side of Elm street from B. Dillon’s residence to the Potts property; on the north side of Cornelia street from Van Rensselaer to Front; on the east side of College avenue from Washington street running south to connect with the walk already in, and the sidewalk committee was given power to employ some one to raise the walk on the west side of Washington street bridge and make approaches to the bridge. The fire warden made a report in regard to the old Odd Fellows’ building which was moved to near the depot and still stands as originally placed there. It is a dangerous fire trap and he recommended that it be torn down. He was instructed to see the owner, Mr. Kight, and make a report later. The clerk reported bids for cleaning and painting the bridge on College avenue, as follows: W. N. Jones, 2 coatss37 40 Beach Peterson, 2 coats 22 00 Henry Reed, 1 coat 12 00 Peterson’s bid was accepted, the work to be done under the supervision of the street committee. The city attorney made a report in regard to the Makemself sewer improvement ordinance, stating that it was drawn under a wrong law and recommending that a new one be drawn. He was ordered to draft a new ordinance and report at next meeting. The mayor was given permission to deposit his docket with a justice of the peace. It was understood that Squire Troxell will have charge of the mayor’s court. The Ladies’ Literary Society presented a subscription paper showing that over S7OO had been subscribed towards purchasing the Milroy homestead for a public park, and asking the city to furnish the balance of funds needed aud purchase the same. Two thousand dollars is asked for the plot of ground. The finance committee was instructed to confer with the owner of the ground and get his lowest figures. N. Warner was granted a building permit for his proposed building on Washington street. The following claims were allowed: CORPORATION FUND. Fred Parcels, services as fireman c 7c :: :: :: 1% k E L.£’ ki “ “ :: :: H :: E. R. Hopkins “ “ “ /; ,5 A. D. Burns “ « « . . I A C. S. Chamberlain, services as fireman 6 2C True Woodworth “ << - C W Ser « CeS “ fireman 625 John Rush “ «< <« 77c Rensselser Fire Department, dues to 7 75 disability fund byLeslie Clark, printing and stationery. 16 to John F. Major, clerk J. C. certified 3 copy order , oo A. F. Long, supplies' ’." c 2 c E. R. Hopkins, flushing Makemself,. 100 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. C. S. Chamberlain, salary... C. L. Thornton " \ 5° Peter Giver “ Emery Mills, work on line„ 4o Earl Sayler, wiring I. O. O. F. Bld □nn Coal Bluff Mining Co., c0a1"1,7 00 WATER FUND. Conrad Hilddbrand, salary 2< 00 John Hordeman, work on mains’. ” ’ i 2O ROAD FUND. Jud Adams, hauling lumber Dan Duvall, work on street... . ~ S. O. Baker “ “ bridge...:;*” 127 Earl Sayler <• « streetJ rj Chas. Cordoray, work on street.. 67 Fred Stocksick “ “ « Sin Ramey “ “ «< roy Thomas “ “ “ 120

Central Committee Meets.

On call of County Chairman Warner the Republican central committee met last Saturday for the purpose of transacting certain business. John F. Pettit, of Walker township, was selected in the place of Edward T. Biggs, of Wheatfield, as a candidate for county councilman at large, the latter having declined the nomination. Owing to the probability of haying to elect a clerk of the circuit court this year, the county chairman was given authority to call the delegates together who served at the last county convention to make a nomination for clerk if it should become necessary. Corn cutters’ supplies at Lee’s Me Ooysburg.

SCHOOL NOTES

Items of Intereit Refardinß the Rensselaer Public Schools

The long looked for and much needed piano has at last made its appearance. The prehistoric organ will henceforth take a back seat. The hey day of its usefulness is over and like any'object, ancient of days, is kept only for what it has been. Hats off to the new piano, please! Taylor McCoy, Thompson Ross, Cecil Morgan and Frank Hardman have entered the high school this last week. Things are shaping themselves around so that the general appearance about the school is that of business. The first two weeks were spent, it seems, in getting the classes arranged and the pupils and teachers acquainted. It may be of interest to know that there are about twenty-five country pupils in the freshman class alone. A very pleasant party was given last Wednesday evening by the Senior class at the home of Glen Day, the faculty being invited guests. The seniors, who never do anything by halves, had prepared in abundance ice-cream and cake for the occasion. The foot-ball season is at hand. When you see six or eight boys in a group, earnestly talking about something you may bet your bottom dollar that they are discussing the relative merits of this team, or the strength or weakness of a certain formation or player. At a recent meeting of the High School Athletic Association B. F. Coen was elected manager of the foot ball team, while at a meeting of-team candidates Tom Mopdy was elected captain, Frank Maloy and Blaine Gwin coaches. The candidates for the team understand that they have a hard proposition before chem, and are getting down to business in good shape. The manager has corresponded with West Lafayette, Monticello, Brook, Monon, Hammond and Remington looking toward games. The only game for which the date is set is the West Lafayette game which will be played at Rensselaer Nov. Bth. There are at present writing, sixteen husky warriors in the race for the team, as follows: Robt. Sheets, Tom Moody, Rue Parcels, Kenton Parkison, Simon Kenton, Herbert See, George Michaels, Perry Gwin, Ray Collins, Ray Hopkins, Park Kelley, Rex Warner, John Duvall, Ralph Zeigler, Howard Mills and Robt. McGregor; Blaine Gwin and Frank Maloy, coaches; B. F. Coen, manager.

CLERK MAY BE ELECTED.

Talk of Electing Clerk of the Circuit Court This Fall. It may yet be found necessary to elect a clerk of the circuit court at the coming county election. It is claimed by some that the law making county officers’ terms uniform by having them all commence January Ist is inoperative as to the clerk of the circuit court, inasmuch as in the law it speaks of county clerks, when there is no such office, their legal title being clerk of the circuit court. At a meeting of the Democratic state central committee in Indianapolis last week it was decided by them to have nominations made for this office where the election would have been held before the passage of this law. Jasper county is one of the counties to be covered’jby their decision and if the Democrats make a nomination here the Republicans will do likewise. Chairman Warner has been authorized to make a call for another convention if necessary. A test case will probably be rushed through the courts,to settle the (matter.

Another Divorce Case.

A divorce case has just been filed in the circuit court that will be a matter of considerable surprise to our readers. It is that of Mrs. Mildred O. Powell, of Rensselaer, against her husband, John W. Powell, a former sheriff of Jasper county, but now holding a good position in the government printing office at Washington. Mrs. Powell alleges abandonment and cruel treatment and asks for|a divorce and alimony of $45 per month. They were married April 4, 1865, and lived together until December 15,1901. • - - ' " . All 6c lawns at 3|c yd. at Laßue’s.

Some of the Cases That Have Been Disposed Of. The circuit court is still in session. The grand jury adjourned Wednesday evening, after turning in fifteen indictments. They also visited the county asylum and jail. They report the former well kept and in good condition, except the water closet, which they recommend to be at once cleansed and disinfected. They report the jail building to be in bad condition in regard to heating and plumbing, and recommend that the commissioners at once change the heating system and the plumbing of the building so as to make a lawful and healthy place for the confinement of prisoners. This would have been done long ago if the county council had made sufficient appropriation to make the changes, but as only a trifling sum was appropriated for the purpose it was deemed not worth while to advertise for bids. At the last session of the county council S7OO was appropriated for this purpose, and the improvements recommended by the grand jury will probably now be made. George A. Strickfaden, August Rosenbaum and Conrad Kellner, on a plea of guilty, were each fined $lO and costs for knowingly permitting gambling on their premises. W. W. Burns and Clint Brown were indicted, charged with removing mortgaged property. This is an echo of the Halligan oattle case. The case of S. E. Yeoman vs. F. W. Bedford, mention of the filing of which was made in our last issue, was tried Monday and resulted In a verdict for Mr. Bedford. The court held that to renew an outlawed note there must be an agreement between the parties to that effect, and as there was nb such an agreement claimed, the jury took the court’s view of the law and decided against the plaintiff.

Big Machine Being Manufactured for Monon Shops. One of the most powerful derricks in the country is being completed for the Monon, to be used at Lafayette, by the Industrial Works, Bay City, Mich. It is equipped with a double acting engine and has a lifting capacity of 100,000 pounds. It will be stationed at the shops and will be used in cleaning up wrecks. It will be possible with this derrick to lift any of the small engines now in the service. It will come very near raising up one of the “battleship” engines. With this big derrick a bad wreck can be cleared up in a short time.

Hope to Open Kankakee.

Messrs. Darrow and Worden, of Laparte, Ind., will file an action in the circuit court of Marion county against State Auditor Hart to compel him under the act of the legislature of 1897, to sell lands of the Kankakee region which were deeded to the state by the Arkansas swamp land act of 1852. This case will be for the purpose of testing th 3 constitutionality of the law. If it is constitutional, thousands of acres will be thrown on the market for sale and colonization.

Fred Glackln, the young man sent to the reformatory last September from Jasper county for breaking into Mrs. A. M. Stockton’s residence on circus day, is to be paroled by the governor. He was sent up for a term of from one to fourteen years and his length of freedom will depend on his future conduct. See or telephone Joe Jackson, the busman, when you want to go any place. Prompt attention given to all calls. Day or night.

Rensselaer JUST RECEIVED

...HOMINY HEARTS... A full line of Chopped Feed, Bran, Middlings, Cracked Corn, Wheat, Baled Hay and Straw always in stock. Come and see us. A. L. BRANCH, Pro.

THE CIRCUIT COURT.

POWERFUL DERRICK.

To Be Paroled.

Fifty Years the Standard Awarded Highest Honors World’s Fair. Highest tests U.S. Qov’t Chemists

NOT ANXIOUS TO SELL.

State 1/VIII Hold Kankakee Lands for a Rise Over Present Prices. One of these years Indiana will offer for sale at public auction in forty acre tracts several thousand acres of “meandered” lands along the Kankakee river. The waters have receded and left in the dry section after section. Just how many acres the state owns is not yet known. A special survey was provided for by the last legislature and a plat is being made. Recently the state auditor has received many offers for the state lands. The last was an offer of $lB an acre. Auditor Hart believes the land will net the state $200,000 or $300,000. The attorney general has advised that the lands be not sold under the present law, and there will probably be new legislation on the subject next winter which will enable the state to get a higher price.

A. D. Seward Dead.

Andrew D. Steward, a former resident of Rensselaer, died suddenly at his home in Mt. Ayr, Sunday, his death being the result of a stroke of apploplexy. He was striken at his gate at 8:30 a. m. and died about three hours later. His age was 62 years. He was an old soldier, and a number of his comrades from Rensselaer were present at the funeral, which was held at Mt. Ayr, Tuesday. The remains were buried in Weston cemetery in Rensselaer. Timothy seed, “fine as silk,” at $2.35 per bushel at Lee’s Hardware, McOoysburg.

CANCER CURED BY BLOOD BALM.

All Skin and Blood Diseases Cured. Mrs. M. L. Adams, Fredonia, Ala., took Botanic Blood Balm which effectually cured an eating cancer of the nose and face. The sores healed up perfectly. Many doctors had given up her case as hopeless. Hundreds of cases of cancer, eating sores, supperating swellings, etc., have been cured by Blood Balm. Among others, Mrs. B. M. Guerney, Warrior Stand, Ala. Her nose and lip were raw as beef, with offensive discharge from the eating sore. Doctors advised cutting, but it failed. Blood Balm healed the sores, and Mrs. Guerney is as well as ever. Botanic Blood Balm also cures eczema, itching humors, scabs and scales, bone pains, ulcers, offensive pimples, blood poison, carbuncles, scrofula, risings and bumps on the skin and all blood troubles. Druggists, fl per large bottle. Sample of Botanic Blood Balm free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble and special medical advipe sent in sealed letter. It is certainly worth while investigating such a remarkable remedy, as Blood Balm cures the most awful, worst and most deep-seated blood diseases. For sale and free sample in Rensselaer by A. F. Long.

Feed Store. Another car of the Famous Hog Feed,

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