Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 January 1895 — Page 4

THE REPUBLICAN ' ... ■-* Thursday, January 3, 1895. IBBUKI>«VMY THURSDAY BI GEO. E. A XJJ. j Publish Kh and Pboibibtob. OFFICE In Kepnbilcan Building, on ornor of Washington and Weston street*. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Oste Year <1.50 Six Months. ”... , W Three Months.. w r Official Paper oj Jasper County.

The Brookston Reporter sums ®p the characteristics of the late John A. Rothrock, of Monticello, is a somewhat frank and forcible, but also truthful manner. It says: “John Rothrock died at his home in Monticello Thursday: Dec. 27,1894, at 11 o’clock a. m. after a month or more of severe illness with typhoid fever and other complications, at the prime age of 44 years. He had been editor of the Democrat for about 10 years and was a bold and force ful writer. He antagonized every thing in sight that dared to stand independent or aloof from him, and unmerciful in his sarcasm and attacks upon an enemy, and everybody who refused to kneel before him was treated as an enemy. He was not without talent, but was almost void of mercy. Most of his friends were made so by fear rather than love. He served three terms as county superintendent and during that time few teachers dared to be without his paper. He leaves a wife and small family and will long be remembered as a prominent character in "White county.

That Great Jack Rabbit Hunt.

Lamar, Col. Dec. 22, 1894 Editor Repcblican: The second annual rabbit hunt for Lamar has passed into history of Prowers Co , Col., and language fails entirely to adequately describe the view and display of rabbits when all were ready for shipment to Denver and Pueblo. The train bearing the hunters from D.nver and Pueblo was delayed by an accident and did not reach here until one o’clock p. m. instead of 7 a. m. as s jbeiule time announced. So that there was only one and one half days devob d to the: hunt. Thire we:e 101 rtgist red hunters from Denver and Pueblo, which added to the number who participated in the hunt from Prowers county would probably niake 200 hunters. The whole number of Jack rabbits that were brought in. hung up and dressed was 5142, the pony rabbits or cotton tails, were not considered in the count. There were a good many jack rabbits that were never turned in to the committee that were not counted. After weighing quite a number after they were dressed, the committee gave out the average weight as 6| lbs each. The highest sjore among registered hunters was that of K. E Messenger, of Denver, 257. Parson Uzell of Denver, was among the hunters and takes 3100 rabbits to the poor of Denver, for a Christmas present, and the rest goes to Pueblo. With all the excitemenf attending a hunt of the kind, there was not an accident of any kind' Great credit is due to the management for the thorough carrying out Of the programme. How I would have liked it if some of the Jasper county boys could have taken part. I will send some of the pictures when completed.

Important to Borrowers.

The Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Associations have decided to reduce the premium on all loans made after January 1, 1895, to two per cent, with interest at six per cent. This should meet with the approval of any one who desires to secure a loan, if the borrowers will take into consideration the earnings he makes on the money he pays in as monthly du6s on hi' shares, his interest thereby being reduced to; less than five per cent. None but first class, applications will be considered, and will not loan to exceed fifty per cent, of the appraised value. Chas. Kahlo, Secy. Home Office, Journal Building, Monument Place, Indianapols,lnd. For further particulars call on W. H. Coover. V? — 1 .SPECIAL OFFER —For a short time only, to any person paying us two years’ subscription (18 00) on one paper, or one years’ subscription on two papers, we will give a free copy for one year of either the Inter Ocean or New Y r ork Tribune. Free sample copies of either of these pfM&may be had at Thi Republicam office, at any time.

EZRA C. NOWELS.

GOLDEN WEDDING.

The Fiftieth anniversary, or fiftieth wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. John Coen was appropriately celebrated al their pleasant home in Reni-, selaer, Ind, on December 26th, 1894, by a number of friends and relatives dufing the day and by the pleasant addition of a number of members of the Presbyterian church, of which they are faithful members. We can can not give details of so pleasant an affair, but only speak in general of the pleasant features of this remarkable occasion. John Coen was born on the 14th day of March, 1824, in Knox county, Ohio, in a log cabin, which was no uncommon thing in that day. In the fall after Mr. Cuen was six years of age, he, with his father’s family moved to Marion county, 0., a distance of about 110 miles. At this early time the dense forests were thickly inhabited with wild animals of that day, and Mr. Coen can recite many “hair standing'* stories of his experience with them. Has spent many days at hard work in the heavy timbers and is fully conversant with all the details of making a home in the dense forest of early Ohio. His school privileges were very limited, going only two or. three months in a year, and he never had the pleasure of attending any one full term. In the fall of 1841 he with his parents, removed from Ohio to Fountain county, Ind., and there settled on a farm, again in the wilds of a new country. - On the 20th day,of January, 1828, in Fountain county. Indiana, Miss Sarah Miller was born, where she remained until she was past 24 years of age. During this time it was that on tne 26th day of December, 1844, Mr. John Coen and Miss Sarah Miller were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride, by the Rev. Nathaniel Conkling, 4n the presence of about 30 relatives and friends. At 11 o’clock a. m, on that (to them) eventful day, Sarah Miller stepped from her father’s ship, on which ’she had ridden for her past 17 yeais, and now with implicit confidence steps on board the ship of John Coen and changes her name to correspond, and the two became one. And as they launch from the shore of the twain and wave their handkerchiefs, tears fall, but hope and duty say swing out and may the providence of an Almighty God provide. The first landing was in a hewn log house one and a half stories high, one room above and one below, with a big fire place in one end. There were many ins and outs from this primitive home, and the fond recollection of it are pleasantly harbored in the chambers of the never forgotten. To this holy and con genial union were born eight children, three of whom are living and reside with their families in R hsselatr near the home of their parents The five have preceded them to the sua bright clime, four of the five departed this life while quite young, the other one, Rosa, not until after she was married and the mother of one ch id, Hallie Kerr, who is now with her grand parents. Mr. Coen and his brother William, are the only ones left of his father’s family, while Mrs. Coen is the only one left of her father’s family. There are now seventeen of this family and they were all present, and may they be an undivided family in Heaven. On the 25th anniversary many of their friends gathered in and it was to them an oasis in life’s journey, this seemed to be eventful, but on sai's the good old vessel of time and she has touched the Landing at the 50th light-house and still is pulling for the shore. May the same all wise pilot steer this now, naturally frail “bark” into the path of everlasting peace and happiness, when Thou, O God, shall say “enough.” Below is a list of the names of the parties present. F. Rohlfling and wife, John Coen Jr., and wife, John Gray and wife, Rachel Coen, J. F. Warren and wife, Wm. Coen and wife, H. W. Porter and wife, Robert Yeoman and wife, C. W. Coen and wife, D F. Grant and wife, Lucy Clark, A. W. Cole and wife, Jane Vanajta, J. R. Vanatta and wife, John T. Sayler and wife, B. F. Ferguson and wife, B. F. Boen, Leia Coen, Mabie A. Taylor, Bessie R. Sayler, Sadie G. Sayler, Barton O. Sayler, Robt. M. Vanatta, Ina G. Vanatta, Geo. W. Ferguson, Dc-Myron Ferguson,Ethel Ferguson Hattie E. Kerr, and the Rev. Paradis and wife and the members of the Presbyterian church, of which he is the pastor. The many beautjful and valuable presents left by the above named express more than words, their high esteem of the venerable couple, who are now nearing the sunset of their earthly career.' And may it be peaceful. Mr. and Mrs. Coen desire to say that they can not express in words their feelings but with their hearts full of gratitude they thank their many frienps for their presents and tokens of friendship, and to the church we write to say we highly appreciate your tokens of love and esteem which were so ably and appropriately presented by Bro. W. B. Austin as your voice. And, that they never spent a happier day in their lives, and that day and evening will be remembered and will bring cheer and comfort in old age. B.F.F.

Death of Samuel L. Sparling.

He Was Our Earliest Living Settler. But One. Samuel L. Sparling, universally and affectionately known as “Uncle Sammy Sparling,” died at his home just southwest of town, last Thursday night. His strength had been rkpidly failing for some weeks, and at the time mentioned, he passed away, peacefully and painlessly, as death usually comes to the very aged. He was born in Alleghany Co. N. Y., Sept 13, 1809, and his age,•••at death, was therefore 85 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was one of our Very earliest settlers, having come here in 1836; and at the time of his death he was in point of time of residence here, the oldest settler in Jasper county, with the single exception of David Nowels, of Rensselaer.

He was married in 1833 to Julia Bingham, and as before stated, came to this county in 1836. He at first located some miks west of Rensselaer, but soon after moved to the newly founded town, and had his dwelling near the old “Gus Bingham” property, just north of the present entrance of Weston cemetery. Mr. Bingham, by-the-way, was his brother-in-law. Soon [] after he moved into and kept a hotel in a log building just across the street from where now is Hemphill’s blacksmith shop.

He also worked at the carpenter’s trade, and the first barn built in Jasper county was built by him, on what is now known as the Tom Sayler farm, west of town, and it is a good barn yet. He remained in town quite a good many years, but about 1850 he settled upon the farm where he died, getting hia title to the same directly fnpm the government. At the time of his death he was, doubtless, the only man in the county living on land bought direct from the government. In 1844 he was'elected treasurer of Jasper county, and held the office for five terms of two years each. He was then elected a county commissioner, in which capacity he served for about six years in alternating terms. - —.

He also served as postmaster of Rensselaer, for quite a number of years, holding that office during a part of the time that he was county treasurer. He was the father of six children. Of these, one, a son, Abraham, died a few years ago; another, Joseph H lives on a part of the old home place, Frank, who lives in Kansas, and Henry in Keener tp. One daughter, Mrs. Sarah J. Williams lived with him when he died. Another, Mrs. Mary Ellen Peck, lives in Keener tp. A notable incident of his early life, mentioned at the funeral, was that the first sermon ever preached in Jasper county, was in Mr. Sparling’s house, in 1839, by a Methodist minister named Enoch Wood.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, at the residence, and considering the severity of the weather, the attendance was large; notabaly so, the number of elderly people, his old associates. From among these, his pall bearers were fittingly selected. AU of them were old men, who had known and esteemed him for many years They were, George H. Brown Sr., aged 78; Reason Goddard, aged also 78; L. W. Henkle, 75; Jared Benjamin, 74; David Nowels 73, and S. C. Hammond, 67. All of these pall-bearers were very early settlers. Mr. Nowels coming in 18&4, Mr. Benjamin in 1838; Mr. Hammond the same year; Mr. Brown in 1840, Mr. Henkle in 1841, Mr. Goddard in 1853. Rev. B. F. Ferguson preached the funeral sermon.

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Estey organs and pianos, and Estey •< Aiamp organs and pianos, on exhibiion at C. B. Steward’s.

Jurors for the January Term.

GRAND JURORS. Andrew Misch. Wheatfield. Isaac D. Walker, Baikley. Alfred Donnelly, Marion. Jacob Keener, Union. W. A. Brown, Wheatfield. - James Lefler, Hanging Grove. PETIT JURORS. Wm. HL Meyers, Union. Geo. O. Stembel, Wheatfield. John R. Wilson, Carpenter. R. B. Porter, Marion. Holdridge Clark, Rensselaer. Harrison Mitchell, Gillam. E. L. Hollingsworth, Rensselaer. Felix French, Rensselaer. John W. King, Rensselaer. W. A. Isley, Hanging Grov. Francis J. Gant, Union. Berry Paris, Rensselaer. A. J. Bellows, Carpenter. Simeon Dowell, Marion. George H. Landis, Marion. Isaac N. Hemphill, Rensselaer. Levi Hawk ins, Remington. Peter Wasson, Marion. The grand jury "is called for the first Monday of the term. The petit jury for the second Monday.

A. McCOY <fc Co’s Bink is per pared to make farm loans for the present at 6| per cent, for 5 years, with the usual privilege of partial payments. Commissions as low as elsewhere. If you are in need of a loan, call and see us, or address us a letter stating what you want, and we wil{ cheerfully answer. We can furnish the money promptly. Money to loan on Real Estate in sums of SSOO to J 10,000. Call on or address J. M. Winkley, Monon, Ind. Office up stairs in Blakley black.

J. M. WINKLEY

MONEY TO LOAN.

The Rensselaer Building, Loan & Savings Association has several thousand dollars to loan, on real-es-tate Security. Apply to N. W. Reeve, acting secretary, at the Citizens State Bank.

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