Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1894 — DEATH OF PAUL HONAN. [ARTICLE]

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.

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.