Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1883 — Page 4

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The Circuit Court will not be in eeseion next week. The Dakota capital was located at Bismarck, on the Northern Pacific road, last Saturday. The members of the canital commission were unanimously in favor of that town. The large, or Hippodrome tent ■of Barn urn’s Circus, was burned Monday night in Chicago. None of the animals were injured, and the show goes on without any inteiruption. A copy of certain resolutions adopted by the County Board of Education were handed to us yesterday afternoon, but too late for publication this week. We shall insert them in our next issue with a good deal of pleasure.

The public debt statement for May shows a reduction for the month of $4,890, 470. The sum total of the ing is $1,876,210,421. total debt less cash in the Treasury: $1,569,189.408. Total Debt bearing interest $1,338,229,050. We moss-backed Hoosiers who have never been any place or seen anything, ought to" “brace ourslv -s' tip and have, some style about us ’ and go with the cheap excursion next Saturday, to see the big elephant, and the Railway Exposition. What’s in a name? Tile new post-office of Opal, in Walker tp., has gone glimmering dispite the possession of a perfect jewel of a name. The P. M. has sent his key back t) the department, the mail matter for Opal goes to Wheatfield, and Opal is among the dreams of things which were. Another Fine at Kextland. — A fire at Kentland, Sunday night, destroyed the barn and contents, including a fine team of horses, of Jas. T. Sannderson, the attorney. The roof of the M. E. Church building at one time took fire, but the building was finally saved. The value of Mr. Saunderson’s barn and contents is estimated at about $75 te,— r -

Tke New Town.— De Motte, tlio now town in the northern part of Keener township, is likely to'experience -a good deal of a boom pretty soon. It already lias several stores and shops, and a postoffice; and as the 1., 1., & 1., railroad has located its station there, there is no good reason why it ehonid not soon grow into a pvdsi ous village. Success to BeJ.UG k LO • Two years ago, upon the occasion of Mr. Nowels’ re-election to the office of county superintendent, this paper expressed the opinion .that Mr. Nowels would continue to be, as ho had been, a good and efficient superintendent. . We believe that his official course, since that time, lias fully justified our favorable opinion and that lie lias made an able, conscientious, public officer:

The Comity Commissioners.

The commissioners simply met and organized their court Monday afterhonn, and at once adjourned to meet as past of the Board of Equalization. Their duties as members of the tatter kept them occupied until Tuesday fore- ' noon. On Tuesday afternoon the application of Thomas Harris, of Remington, for a license to keep a saloon was taken up. David Nelson appeared as a remonstrant against the granting of the license, by F. W. Babcock, his attorney. M. F. Chilcote being attorney for the applicant. The Chief point sought to be established by the remonstrant was that Harris employed a habitual drunkard as a bar keeper. The hearing of the case occupied all Tuesday afternoon, ahd an hour or two Wednesday mofntofg. At the conclusion of cotinsels’ the Com. mission era announced that the case would be taken under advisettbni uut»l this, (Thursday) morning*;

On the Mercy of the Court.

McCollj pleads Guilty and gets Two Teal's la Mlcblfran City* \ OTHER CIRCUIT COURT MATTERS. The June term of the Jasper Circuit Court opened Monday, his Honor Judge Peter H. Ward presiding. Monday and a large part of Tuesday was devoted mainly to probate and other matters not requiring a jury. A great deal of business was disposed of, but the most of it was ot a nature to bo of but little general interest. GAVE HIMSELF AWAY. The justice mill, on Tuesday, ground out something as nearly in tho nature of a big joke as often happens with that solemn institution: The law, as we all know, will not compel a man to criminate himself, but if he wishes to give himself away, ot his own volition, he will not be denied the privilege. For instance: John Zimmer, of Carpenter township, was taken before the grand jury, on Tuesday, and interrogated for evidence upon which to base an indictment against a saloon keeper. Zimmer, with the design, apparently, of screening tho saloon keeper, informed the jury that on a certain occasion he himself had bought and given to a minor a glass of liquor. A word to the wise was sufficient, and the grand jury at once prepared an indictment against Zimmer for giving liquor to a minor. Ho was immediately taken before tho circuit court, then in session, when he entered a plea of “guilty” and was fined in the sum of twenty dollars and costs, the lightest penalty the law allows for the charge. The whole operation, Indictment, appearance before the court, and the pronouncing of sentence occupied but a few minutes of time. On the same day, Tuesday, James McColly, tho herse thief, having been indicted by the grand jury, came into court, and entered a plea of guilty, and threw himself upon the mercy of the court. On Wednesday afternoon he was seam brought into court for sentence. F. W. Babcock and Acting Prosecutor Frazer both spoke a few words in favor of a light sentence, on tho grounds of the youth of the prisoner and his highly respectable' connections. The court then sentenced him to two years in the State prison, North, to pay a fine of five dollars and costs and to bo disfranchised from voting or holding office for the term of two years.

Electing A Superintendent.

The trustees of the different townships met in the auditor’s room, at tlio court house, Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing a couidy superintendent of schools to succeed I). B. Nowels whose term expired that day. The “old thirteen” were all present, viz: Eldridge, of Barkley-; Irwin, of Carpenter; McCullough, of Oillam; Parkinson, of Hanging Grove; Yoeman, of Jordan; Jones, of Kankakee; Guild, of Keener; Porter, of Marion; McCord, of iMilroy; Strong, of Newton; Cooper, of Unit: n; Meyers, of Walker;®and Shaffner, of Wheatfield. The county auditor, being ex-of-ficio secretary of the board’, called the meeting to order and informed the trustees that they must choose one of their number chairman of the meeting, and also determine the manner of holding the elec-* lion. Jas. Irwin of Carpenter, was unanimously chosen president of the meeting, after . which it was decided to do the voting by ballot. Nominations having been called for by the president, C. P. Mitchelfand 11. P. Benjamin, of liensselaer, Henry Honey, of Barkley, nndD. M-. Nelson, of Carpenter were named for the position.

The First Ballot. crave three votes to Mitchell, five to Bui jam in, three to Roney, and two to Kelson. The second ballot sli iwed no change whatever from the first. In the third'V ballot two of Benjamin’s votes were given to D. B. Nowels, but otherwise there was no change, from the former, vote. On the fourth ballot Benjamin’s lost Votes came back to him and the whole vote was identical with the first and second ballots. The fifth ballot was the same as the fourth, except that one of Roney’s raoti tiied voting for Nelson for a change. On the sixth ballot Roney came to Ins own again, but one of Mitchell's votes was given' ro Benjamin, thus giving the latter six votes, lacking but one of an The seventh ballot showed decided changes: Mitchell’s

t 4 * ; V . r J? T . friends withdrew his name from the list of candidates, Benjamin received his original five votes, Roney got but~two, .while Nelson came within one of getting there. Benjamin’s portion was not given into him on the eighth ballot, Roney received one vote, Nelson again showed up with six, D. B. Nowels received five and one was blank. The ninth ballot gave four for Benjamin, two for Roney, one for Nowels, and one for Miss Amanda Osborne. The tenth ballot settled the question, giving Nelson seven votes, Nowels five and one blank. haring received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected, by the president, and the spectators and defeated candidates withdrew in good order.

Mr. Nelson is still quite young, being about 24 years old, about the same age, by the way, of/Mr. Nowete when he was first elected. Ho is a native of Vermont, but came, with liis parents, to the vicinity of Remington from Will county, Illinois, in 1869. He graduated last June at the State Normal school, at Terre Haute. During the school year just closing lie lias filled, very acceptably, the position of Superintendent of the town schools of Worthington, Green county, this state. A young man or frank and pleasing address, a large and well trained understanding, and of irreproachable private character, we fell confident that tlie school interests of Jasper county have fallen into good hands.

More about the Remington Fire.

We gather from an excellent account given in the last issue of the ilemington News some additional facts in regard to the late fire in Bemington. The fire, which the News pronounces the most disastrous that ever visited Remington, was discovered about 11 o’clock issuing from the north end of Frank Ellis’ saloon, on Baiboad street. The six buildings were reduced to ashes within less than two hours time, after the fire was first discovered. A favorable wind and a heavy rain Sen hour before were all that saved the balance of the block, eastward to Indiana street, and the small buildings immediately north on North street. The aggregate loss, as near as it could be ascertained, was not less than $5,270, divided about as follows/. J. O. B. McDougle, two buildings, 81000; Mrs. 0. Harper, the bakery building, *81,000; BroadiS A ITensler, meat market and part of contents, 81000; J. 11. Fountain, saloon building, 8800, W. 0. Kirk, barber shop, 8300; M. J. Raliilly, on stock and fixtures, 8500; J. T. Ellis, furniture Ac., 8200; Geo. Reilig, furniture, 870; D. Yv r . Green, building damaged, 8200; Babb House damaged, 850, Smith Payne, furniture and fixtures of shop, 8150; The only parties having insurance were 1). \V. Green, loss fully /fevered. Broadie A Hensler, 8500, M. J. I Hah illy 8700, and Geoi Pleilig, [BIOO. The others suffered total losses. Public opinion is divided in regard to the origin of the fire, but the weight of the evidence indicates that it was the work of an incendiary.

The Hoard of Equalization.

Under the new law the County Board of Equalization consists of the County Commissioners, as ex-officio members, and four freeholders appointed by the judge of. Circuit Court. In addition to the ex-officio members Judge Ward completed the board by the following appointments: Henry Marsh, of Carponter; Thomas H. Robinson, of Gillam; James Yeoman, of Newton; Lewis Rich of Wheatfield. The board "held a session Monday afternoon, and cbmpletcd their work Tuesday morning. . The work of the assessors in the different townships was left unchanged, in every particular. A White county gold mine. —Mr. L. S; Mitchell, principal of the Monon schools, who visited his brother here this week, reports that gold has been discovered in the sand pumped from a well at the residence of Hugh Lowe, some two or three miles east of Monon. The gold was tested at Monticello, Mom&jjr, and there is no question but that it jft the genuine article. Whether it exisfs in paying quantities, is an altogether different matter.

The Fathers ia Council

The Town Trustees held their regular monthly meeting Monday night. &. 8. Dwiggin’s term of service as school trustee having expired, and he not consenting to a re-election, I. B. Washburn was elected in his place. The Corporation limits were extended to include Thompson’s addition and a part of Weston’s addition. The report of the viewers in the matter of the extension of Work street was accepted and the street ordered opened across the river. The J. C. D. A., was was assessed $35 benefits, and M. L. Spitler $5, both amounting to §4O. Damages aggregating the same sum were awarded to the several Hopkins, owners of the Coal Oil well. Deeds of dedication from Alfred Thompson and others of Jefferson st., and from Rial Beniamin, and J. C. Van Rensselaer, of Grace st., were accepted. The county commissioners Were reccemmended to levy the following taxes: A special school tax of 50 cents on each hundred dollars of assessed valuation, and 50 cents on each poll. A local tuition tax of 25 cents on the hundred and 25 cents on each poll. A special Additional tax, to meet interest on school bonds, of 50 cents on the hundred and 50 cents on each poll. A number of claim 1 * were allowed. A special meeting will be held next Monday evening.

Excursion to Chicago

The L. N-A .& C. Ry. Air Line Division, will run its first grand Excursion to Chicago on Saturday June 9th. Special train will leave Rensselaer at 7:31 a. m., and arrive at Chicago, at 10:30 {a. -m. The fare for the round trip will be only $1.50 from Rensselaer. The special train will leave Chicago at 7:00-o’clock Saturday evening, but parties have privilege of remaining in Chicago until the 8:00 a. m. train of Monday. This will give everybody a chance to go and see the great Jumbo and Barnum's show on Saturday, and to visit the great Railway exposition, containing may exhibits of interest to everybody. You will have all day Sunday to go to church, or visit the many pleasant parks, and boulevards, for which Chicago is famous . Make up your parties, and get ready for June 9th.

High School Entertainment.

Tho puoiis of the High School will give a literary entertainment at the Court House on Friday evening, June--Bth, 1833. Beginning at 8 o’clock. The following is the programme,of exercises: MUSIC. Prayer Rev. J. J. Claypool. Biography of Longfellow...O. M. ‘ylteading Mary Washburn. Recitation Rena Peacock. Ifistory of Indiana 0. G. Spitlcr. MUSIC. „ . .. f Bertie Duvall. EecUdUoij | Etta Imes. Mohammedan ism Etta Spitler. All are invited to attend. 0. P. Mitchell, Supt.

GILLAM ITEMS.

The prospect for wheat begins to look better, and the farmers are feeling somewhat encouraged. Most of them are through planting corn. Mr. John Lewis, sen., died Saturday morning, May 20, after a long and painful illness. Funeral services took place at Independence chapel, Sunday the 27th, at 11 a. in., conducted by the Rev. Falkner. The attendance was large. The Sabbath School at Independence is in good progress. Our Superintendent and teachers are good, energetic workers, and we hope they may be crowned with the best of success. The commencement exercises held at Cent** School house, Wednesday night MayAtuM, were well attended. Owing to uibjkurourastances the Superintendonteould not be present, and the programme which the committee had prepared was not carried out as all expected, but the exercises which were given, were good and interesting. The graduates were as follows. Miss Ettie Massey. Ella Long, Mattie Faris, Anna Mann, Florence Faris, and Messrs Lewis Hunt and Alfred Robinson.

REMINGTON ITEMS.

Remington is still lively what there is left of it. There is a little talk of rebuilding the burnt distriot, or a part of it in the near future. We are a little jubilant over this way from the fact that our own candidate for County Superintendent was successful in the race, as lie deverved to be. Truly Carpenter township supfair share of able and trustworthy public officers and Mr. Nelson will be no exception to the role.

, 11 .i in ■ ■■ ■ The members of the M. E. ChuTefc are prepiulur for the beautiful exercises of “Chnafen’e Day” and we have no doubt an interesting progmaHUfr ' will be givefi. Rev. W. R. Vanfie officiated at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Carr of Oxford: He reports an elegant as well as a pleasant time on that occasion. Mr. and. Mrs. Branham, of IndianaSolis, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. d. Briggs. Mrs. West left on Monday for heft. home in Cincinnati. e Our letter is a little brief this week,.' but we will try and do better in future. 5

AGATE NEWS.

Miss Jessie Johnson of Kout, is en- . joying strawberries at the Shaffner farm. - We are enjoying an interesting camp meeting at present. A great interest is and much good it is hoped will resfilt. Miss has returned frpm her school <?f four weeks. Miss Mattie Bowman was visiting over Sunday in Agate, the guest of Miss Anna Brey. Mr. Bush is numbered among: sick. Mr. Lewis Rich started for Kensseaer Monday morning last, as one ol the board of Equalization. M. Cdllins sold $2,500 worth of battle a short time ago. • Mr. Sexton reports considerable trade in his present location. Miss Tilla Carson is attending tho Morrison school, in Porter county. Prospect for hay is good in this part of the country.

Great Sale. —OF—THOROUGHBRED JERSEY CATTLE. Heath & Holden will sell at public auction at the Fair Grounds, at Cravvfordsville, Ind., on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1883. Sixty-five head of registered and unregistered Jersey Cows and Heifers, ranging in age from 2to to G years, all of which are fresh, or will be about day of sale. Tho cattle were purchased by Col. Heath personally on Long Island Sound, Connecticut, where they were bred especially for butter qualities. Catalogues ready and terms made known on day of sale. Remember day and date. .Come and get your dinner whether vouTuiy or not. HEATH & HOLDEN, Orawfordsviile, Ind. • N. .B—W. W. Halstead will sell at the same time and place, five Thoroughbred Short Horn Bulls, one year old. Catalogues ready and terms made known on day of sale. hemphillFhonan’s FOR YOUR lILLIIERY

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