Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1894 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

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RENSSELAER TIME TABLE. TRAINS TH A.T STOP. SOUTH BOUND. Ko. s—Louisville Mail, Daily. ....11:10 A M. Mo. 39—Milk accomm., Dally 6:21 P. M. NO. 3—Louisville Express, Daily 11:2? P. M. No.4s—Local freight:.............. 2:47 P.M; NORTH BOUND. Ko. 4—Mail .....4:55 A M. No. 40—Milk accomm., Dally 7:37 A, M. No. R—Mail and Express, Daily.. 3.25 P.M. No- 46—Local Freight 9:20 A. M.

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

There were a few scattering flakes of snow here, last Sunday. Trimmed hats from 5Qc to sl, at Mrs. Leckliders. H. M. Babb and family occupy J. C. Passons’ tenant house, in Leogold’s Addition. ———-— For real city work, go to I Mrs. L. M. Lues . The weather last Friday afternoon was forty degrees colder, than at the same hour the day before. Ladies’ jewelry and notions at M r. Lecklider’s.

The damage suit of Mrs. Daxter against the town of Rensselaer is set for next Tuesday, in Kentland. For the most stylish trimming go Mbs. L. M. Imes. Only one more week of our clubbing with the Inter Ocean. Orders must be received before next Thursday, or they will be too late. Look at the fine baby head wear at Mrs. Lecklider’s.

Sons: to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald, Pleasant Ridge, Sunday, May 20th. To Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Walker, Barkley, Friday, May 28th.

A fine, I'o room residence t o rent. Enquire of S. M. Laßue. You can buy a good spring jacke t of Ellis & Murray for sl. During one of the thunder storms last week lightning struck a tree very close to Mr. Brenner’s house, in Magee & Benjamin’s addition, and quite severely shocked Mrs. Brenner. Mrs. Lecklider has just arrived from the city with a fine line of hats for decoration day.

Dr. Washburn was in Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday, attending the commencement exercises and alumni ‘banquet, of Rush Medical College.

S. E. Yeoman, sells the McCormick mower and reaper, also the Kalamazoo hay rake.

W. A. Hiiff was down to Crawfordsville, several days la st week, visiting his brother, who was very dangerously sick, but who had taken a turn for the bet ter, when Mr. Huff left him.

Buy your farm wagons of B. F. Ferguson. Every one warranted. Dry goods sold at unheard of low prices at Fendigs Fair. Always the cheapest. s

Rev. Dr. Burroughs, president of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates, at the Presbyterian church, last Sunday forenoon, and a remarkably eloquent and able sermon it was.

Remember that Alter & Yates have a fall line of staple and fancy groceries, and that everything is new and fresh, of the best quality, and sold for cash, as cheap as the cheapest.

Ad Robinson, whose name we gave last week as one of the five appellants from the order of the County Commissioners, dismissing the Iroquois Ditch, says that his name appeared on the records as an appellant without his authority, and that he is not one of the-appellants. DECORATION DAY? Yes we can get your hat done by that day. Our orders have been far ahead of us but the last cold weather has given us time to catch up. So bring yours in at once. Mbs. L. M. Imes. The damage to the electric light dynamo from lightning, mentioned last week, was repaired more prompt- ) ly than was hoped for. A new armature was received on the milk train last Wednesday evening, and was immediately put in position and the lights turned on. The lights were thus out only one night and part of another.

RENSSELAER; JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, THURSDAY. MAY 24, 1894,

It is probable that Judge E. P. Hammond, of Rensselaer, will be chosen permanent chairman of the 10th district congressional Republican convention, which meets in Hammond today. Everything new and fresh in our store; and goods delivered to all parts of the city. The staple and fancy grocers, Alter & Yates.

Three separate buildings were struck by lightning, in Fowler, during the electric storm of Tuesday evening, of last week. Several perwere knocked down, but not seriously injured. . S. E. Y. oman sells the Ideal corn planter, made at Decatur, 111. Binder twine a specialty. —Mr. and Mrs. J. T.Hemphill, of Two Harbora, Minn., are making a short visit in Rensselaer. They came to attend the funeral of their little nephew, Paul Honan, but owing to failure to make train connections, arTiv¥dYrfew* hoars late;

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the Ladies Literary Society did not meet last week, but will meet this week, Saturday, May 27th with Mrs. Jenkins. Tue same program will be given that was intended for last Saturday. Agnes Coen, Pres.

Kentland last Thursday, special Judge Swigart over-r uled the motion for a new trial in The case of the Ryan estate vs. Jasper county, and ordered judgement entered on the original verdict, of $6,000. The defendant takes an appeal to the Supreme Court.

The power of cities and towns to establish fire limits is not only sustained by the Supreme Court, but in a recent decision of the Appellate Court of this State it is held that a city has the right to tear down or remove a dangerous building without incurring any liability to the owner for damages.

Marcus M. Towle, ex-mayor of Hammond, who hired and paid for the cars which were to take the Landis men to the Crown Point convention, but which cars were attached to the Johnston men’s train, has sued the Chicago & Erie Railroad for SSO, 000, on account of the railroad’s action in that matter. The suit is brought in Chicago in the Cook Co., 111., circuit court. A. McCOY & COMPANY are now prepared to make farm loans at 6|, and commissions as low as are quoted elsewhere. The usual privilege of partial payments allowed. They would be glad to hear from parties desiring loans and all inquiries by mail will be cheerfully answered. 36-4tp.

The cold spell of the latter part of last week and the first part of this, resulted in heavy frosts in many localities, but in this region passed off without freezing. Our immunity was probably owing to the fact that the cold north wind, which in other places produced frost, was here so laden with moisture from Lake Michigan that constant clouds and fogs protected us from frosts.

The “Three I” Railroad, which runs through the three northern townships of this county, is to be extended this year from Knox, its present eastern terminus, to South Bend, a distance of 35 miles. To build the extension, a loan has been made with the Metropolitan Trust Co., of 1500, 000, the mortgage having been put on record in this county. The loan has 50 years to run, unless the railroad elects to pay sooner, and the interest is 5 per cent.

The grading is nearly completed on the north gravel road, and has been done in good shape. It is a better grade, in fact, than the specifications call for. This has been brought about by Supt Watson having the surplus dirt from the cuts carried to the fills instead of thrown out on the sides of the road. This makes the fills higher, the grades less steep. The 12 horse grader is still getting in its work, but for the most part its work is not so satisfactory as the big dump scrapers on wheels. On the south road graveling is in progress.

The Rensselaer schools will eJose this week, after a very successful year. Our great Inter Ocean offer expires next Thursday, May 31st. Mrs. Kittie Hyland McCann, now of Des Moines, lowa, is visiting her parenfsTsouth of town; - ■ Geo. W. Spitler has gone back to Benton Harbor, Mich., where he resumes his old job with the Buss Machine Works. His family will follow him in a week or two.

For the latest in every thing pertaining to millinery, go to Mrs. L. M. Imes. The bonds in the various appeals taken to the circuit court, in the Iroquois ditch matter, were filed last Saturday, the last day but one, on which they could be legally filed. A. Woodworth will still carry the mail between the post-office and the depot, he being the successful bidder in the recent re-letting. The contract price is considerably reduced

from what it formerly was. Ou account of Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, at Indianapolis, tickets will be sold June 4th and sth good returning until and including June 7th at $3.30 for the round trip. W. H. Beam, Agt. Quite a good many pine trees have died in town this spring, including some of large size. And the same fact is noticed in the surrounding country. The cause is generally attributed to the excessively protracted dry weather of last fall and winter.

All members of the W. R. C. are requested to meet at the W. R. C. hall at 10 o’clock sharp, Sunday morning, to attend memorial services with the G, A. R. at the Methodist church. By order of the president, Alice Osborne. Hettie E. Reynolds, Secy.

Notable baptismal services were leld last Sunday, by Rev. B. F. Ferguson, of the F. W. Baptist church. They were held in the river, near the Coal Oil well. The number immersed was twenty, a part of whom belong to the Rensselaer congrega tion and a part to the Vaughn church.

The Fannie Hills Operatic Company performed in Monticello the evening before they didn't perform in Rensselaer. The Herald says of them:

“About the rankest galaxy of high kickers ever admitted to any stage occupied the boards at the Fraser auditorium last Friday night. Link should introduce an ordinance to protect himself from being imposed upon by such vermin.” Miss Kelley, teacher of one of the primary rooms in the town schools, fell from her chair m a dead faint, Tuesday afternoon, while her school was in session, and remained unconscious for some minutes. The episode naturally created much excitement in the schools, and the young children especially, were scared pretty nearly “out of their wits.”

The application for divorces always pour into the hopper, previous to the beginning of each term of court, with much more rapidity than the divorces are ground out, after the term begins. The latest case is that of Louisa C. Stockwell against Lemuel W. Stockwell, both of Walker township. They were married Dec. 17, 1890, and on March 28, 1891, after just 104 days of more or less qualified matrimonial felicity, he abandoned her, and has since refused to see, speak to or have anything to do with the plaintiff. She has one child, Merlin Roy Stockwell, born July Ist 1891, and wants his custody. Also asks for SSOO alimony, and SSO per year for maintenance. The defendant is alleged to be possessed of 80 acres of land, worth SBOO. PHOTOGRAPHS.... are made at the PAVILION to suit everyone. All ages, old young, middle aged and children. CHILDREN A SPECIALTY. All sizes ranging in price from $3.50 a dozen to a locket for a quarter. The latest novelties and finish, birthday pictures Ac. Ac. No cheap work goes out. If you want something good, come THIS WAY.

DEATH OF PAUL HONAN.

A peculiarly sad occurrence was the unexpected and almost tragic death, last Friday morning, of little Paul Thompson Honan, only child of Post-master Edward P. Honan, and The little fellow’s death was the result of an accident. On Friday, May 11th, just a week before his death, he was struck on the ’point of the ankle by a bullet or shot, from another little boy’s rubber sling-shot. But little was thought of the matter at the time, and in fact Paul said nothing about it for a day or two, until he became very lame, and subsequently sick from its effects. On Sunday a physician was called. He continued quite sick, with considerable fever, until Thursday morning, although previous to that time h's condition had excited no apprehension. Then Dr. J. H. Loughridge, who was treating the case, decided

that an operation to remove the pus was necessary; but at Mr. Honan’s request the operation was pbst-poned until afternoon, as his brother, J. H. Honan, of Hammond, would then be present. It was then performed,

but the physician perceived from the lad’s appearance that his case was probably hopeless, as gan grene and consequent blood-poison-ing had set in and had made such progress, that death would be the inevitable result. It came, however, even sooner than his physician had anticipated, and at about 4 o’clock Friday morning he breathed his last.

The little leaden pellet which caused this sad fatality, did not penetrate, nor even break the skin, but it probably somewhat brused the bone, which at that point is so near the surface.

Paul’s age was 9 years and 21 days. He was a peculiarly bright, handsome and manly boy, of frank and engaging manners, and known through these qualities, to more people perhaps, than any child of his age, in town. He was the only child of his parents, who idolized him, and in his death they have received a blow, the magnitude of which can scarcely be conceived, except by t hose who ha ve passed through a similar sad experience. Young as he was, he had been a member of the M. E. church for some time; and in that church his funeral was held, Sunday afternoon. The religious services were conducted by Rev. R. D. Utter, assisted by Rev. E. Beech. It was very largely attended, in spite of the very inclement weather, then prevailing. Interment was made in Weston cemetery. The pall bearers were six youths, Hallie Flynn, Vermont Hawkins, Jay Stockton, Ernest Wishard, Vernon Nowels and Ray Thompson. A touching memorial tribute was read at the funeral, by Rev. Dr. Utter, the last part of which is here given:

A rare and beautiful plant, whose fragrance filled the home with delight has been transferred by angels hands—

Out of the land of decay, Into the Eden where falre st Of ftowrets, and sweetest and rarest, Never sliall wither away. Look up, dear friends, and thank God that—- “ Beyond these chilling winds and gloomy skies, Beyond death’s gloomy portal, There Is a land where beauty never dies, And love becomes Immortal.” "A land whose light Is never diimn ed by shade, Where fields are ever vernal. Wiiere nothing l>eaiitlful can ever fade , But blooms for aye, eternal.”

Mrs. Caroline Turner has begun suit in the circuit court for a divorce from her husband, Luke, and the return of her maiden name of Kepner, which is about everything there is in sight. They were married in May 1891, and separated in September, 1893. She intimates that Luke does not cleave to labor at all, that be entirely failed to provide food and raiment for her, and also used very abusive language towards her. They have no children, although the defendant, who was previously a widower has several. The parties live in Rensselaer.

G PAN TS... [FIFTH ANTAL SALE CH “.°C 1000 PAIR.AND NO STRINGS TO THE PRICE. Can give you any siza, any color, any style. $5.00 and $6.00 pants, all $3 50 $3 50, $4 00 and 4.50 now. ~ 2.75 For 75 cts. you can buy cottonade pants, sold every where for 1.00 ...lIMRII7 ENTIKE STOCK ' • ■ UULU 111 DUO OF CHILDREN’S TWO PIECE ~ SUITS, FOR ... JDf 5 0 cts. on the Dollar. THE FINEST LINE OF Men’s and Youth’s W Spring &«TTTfTin W Summer UH u fUgg YOU EVER SAW. WHEN YOU ASK THE PRICE YOU WILL FIND IT WB BL ABOUT. 25 Per Cent Cheaper SUIT. THAN YOU EXPECTED. ELLIS & MURRAY.

John Shanlaub got his hand hurt, Monday, while handling a big block of stone, in Mackey & Barcus’s marble shops. One of the bones in the back of the hand was broken.

The undersigned has a fine fullblood Jersey bull, kept in stable in rear of Hemphill’s blacksmith shop, on Front street. Price of service, $1.50. P. S. Hemphill.

Decoration Day,next Wednesday. The program will be found elsewhere. Let the people of Rensselaer and vicinity observe the day with their old time devotedness.

It is probable that a pretty large delegation of local politicians will attend the congressional convention of Hammond to-day. The railroad rates are very liberal, being only 11 50 for the round trip.

It was a big day at St Joseph’s college, yesterday, the principal feature being the display drill by the Seifert Guards. Bishop Rademacher and about 25 other priests were present, besides many other visitors from abroad. An address by Rev. Meisner, of Peru, Ind., in the forenoon, was very highly commended It was especially notable in its highly patriotic tone.

The Inter Ocean or N. Y. Tribune a year and The Republican six months, all for One Dollar. For the Campaign. C. E. Hershman, the Main St. grocer, had a rather surprising experience a few mornings ago when he stepped into his store room and found his feet glued fast to the floor in a sticky substance, an inch or two in depth. Investigation showed that a new cask of molasses had burst during the night, and had all ran out. It had ran all over the grocery floor and some of it under the door into

his living rooms in the rear. .The loss of the molasses was quite an item, but the cleaning up was worse. If you have occasion to ask Hershman the price of molasses, now days, please speak in a low and respectful tone. His molasses system is in a state of nervous prostration. Or his nervous system is in a state of molasses prostration, wa don’t just know I which.

Mr. Robinson, the express messenger who was injured in the Monon wreck near Hammond, mentioned last week, is reported as recovering. It was feared at the time that his injuries would result fatally.

Marriage licenses since last reported : j Sidney Shanlaub, ( Emma Brown. j James H. Parker, ( Susan A. Wilson.

We are in receipt of samples of spring and summer clothing from the Globe Tailoring Co. Guarantee perfect satisf acti on at Fendigs Fair

The Quaker evangelists, Nathan and Esther Frame, concluded their series of meetings at the M. E. church here, Monday evening, and have returned to their home at Jamestown, Ohio. The meetings resulted in 10 or 12 additions to the membership of the church.

$1.15 for Pillsbury Flour. We have a car of Pillsbury Flour just received from the Minnesota mills, which we are selling for less money, [for cash] than it has been sold for in Rensselaer. 50 pounds Pillsbury best for $1.15. This flour has the reputation and is no doubt the best hard wheat flour manufactured m the United States. For sale at the mill by 38-2tp. Sayler & Collins. YouNeedThese Things And Hershman Sells Them CHEAP. Screen doors fl.oo Western washers I 3.00 Crown wringers 175 Copper bottom wash boilers... 1.00 Wire screening Lawn mowers from.. .$3.00 to 10.00 Nails from 3 to 4 eta per pound. King’s old stand south of depot. C. E. HERSHMAN. Cor. 4th * Columbia St a., La PraeikaJ Butoa J» n Cowlat from Trrt-lkxAa. Halo hvrmal com*. Writ, far Cauiflgw to ■ J. CADDKN. PrwsMant.

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