Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1895 — Page 5

MISCELLANEOUS. JAMBS A. BURNHAM. 'U- S- PENSION - ATTORNEY AND JU' TICE OF THE PEACE, Thoroughly equipped and abreast of the tun* Expert in Pension matters. Office with County Treasurer, Court Bouse, Sept. Ist, 1»»C'. J. C. THRAWLS, v Surveyor A Engineer, Office with COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT. ■-- ■ In Williams A Stockton block. Rensselaer - - - - - - - • w Indiana. jf. J. A 54 A’ AuZ, As. D- C. 3~. veterinari an: - - Officewlth RENSSELAER, ft. A. Huff, the Jeweler. IND.araduateof Chicago Veterinary College. TRUSTEES’ NOTICE MARION TOWNSHIP. I will be in my office upstairs in the Odd Fellows'building every Saturday to attend to township business. J. D. BABCOCK, Trustee Marion Township. S. F. Ferguson. J. H. Chapman. FERGUSON & CHAPMAN, Abitracters and Examiner* c f Titles Farm loans a specialty. Btry and sell rea •state, Sell B. &L. shares. Write Fire insurance in three of the best companies in the U. 3. Represent Life—the beet on the globe. Agentlor four A-l Accident compa nies. Rent town property or farms. Pay Saxes for non-resideus. Discount notes. We »Olit your collections. —Office -Leopold's block, Rensselaer, Ind. • ; 'W

Contracting Estimates furnished Ou Short Notice. - COX BROTHERS, Shop oh Cullen Street, North-west of Makeover House, Rensselaer, Indiana. .6 New Meat Market. Ore viston BrosShop located opposite the public square Everything fresh and clean. Fresh and salt meats, game, poultry, etc. Please give us a call and we will guarantee you satisfaction. Remember the place. Highest market price paid for hides and tallow. ■ PIONEER. ■ MEAT MARKET. BEEF, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Sausage, Balogna, etc., sold in quantities to suit purchasers at the LOWEST PRICES. Jgonebut the best stock slaughtered. Everybody is Invited to call. THE HIGHEST PRICES PAID CATTLE i J J. EIOLESBACH, Proprietor.

J. W. HORTON, Dentist. Crown and woik. Tteth with out plates. No tov ering to roof oi mouth. No dc- ■- hs? stroying the sense of taste. Office «vwl I<P y B kW>* er Post office. Gas administered for the painless extraction of teeth. H '■ o ’ . •r. H. L. Brown, IXEZTTIST BENBBKLAKB INDIANA Crown and Bridgework. fl Jh Teeth without Plates a SpecialtyALL THE LATEST METHODS IN DENTISTRY. OMoe over PorteriA Wishard’a. Gaa administered tor painless extraction of teeth.

“We are advertised our loving friends.”—— . • • .We heartily agree with the idea con- * veyed in the above sentence. Since K we’ve been ip business we can see more ® clearly the truth as laid down in it. In- \ deed much of our success can be attri- 0 buted to these same friends. [And then back of it air •••••••• Prices and Quality Put our friends “good words” and “prices and quality” together.] k Who can beat it? ii . FRANK MALOY.

Diptheria and Its Treatment.

Editor Republican :Diphtheria and more especially its treat--ment,' are receiving much attend tion by the medical an 4 secular press at the present time. The •‘•probable reason is because the i disease is prevalent at this season Icf the year, when the days are short, dark and the weather damp. Dr. Klebs first discovered and d esc ribs d’•t he germ t hapis no w considered the cause of diptheria. Later Dr. Loeffler more fully described it and iiow in medical parlance it is known as the “Kiebs Loeffler or diptheYu&J&acillis. Those investigators who have given it the most attention believe it is conveyed by contact with the germs.., Timmot-readily conveyed in clothing as the germs of scarlet ■fever. Sun light kills them in a few hours. It is believed by some that pigeons, fowls, dogs and cats convey the disease from place to place. When a member of a family is attacked the sick one should be • kept in one room, the carpets and all unnecessary clothing and furniture should be removed from that room. All persons, and especially children, who are not needed to care for the sick should be excluded. All handkerchiefs, clothes, paper and in fact everything that saliva, mucous or piec^Kofgembrane come in contact witmtshbuld be burned or carefully cleansed before they become dry.

Diphtheritis was the name given first because it was thought the inflanimatory action-formedamem-brane. Hence all eases—wherepatches appeared were called ‘diphtheritis,” That practice is largely followed yet by the majority of physicians. The name -diphtheria was substituted because the disease is not iuflamatory. It is not infrequently very difficult to distinguish between the membrane of tonsilitis, scarlet fever and diphtheria. Physicians in hospitals and those who know how to take some of the mucous or membrane and place it in a cup containing beef broth or the serum of blood and made what tney call a “culture” after this has stood 24 hours inp a place at blood heat- they then put some of it under a microscope and if they find the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus thby are positive it is a case of diphtheria.

If they cannot find the dipththeria germ but some other they decide it is not diphtheria. There are very few . .physicians in Indiana who can make such a bacteriological examination; Since our State Board of Health requires that all cases of diphtheria shall be -reported, the hottsps carded and the inmates quarantined, the.disease is noijvery popular, as people do not care to be shut in from business or pleasure. Those who do not have the disease are most anxious to have the law enforced. In son& cases the membrane is formed in the larynx (Adam’s apple), wind pipe and even down into the bronchial tubes. These cases have in the past been called “membranous croup” and “croupous diptheria.” They are very fatal, a very small per cent, of them recovering. In 34 years practice I have seen but one case recover. Those who entertain the theory that the disease Is caused by the diphtheria bacillus find the germs in “membranous croup” as well as in diphtheria of the'throat and nose, and they cajl it “laryngeal diphtheria.” Dr. Botch, professor of diseases of children in Harvard University, whose work is latest out on the subject does not mention membranous croup as a distinct disease. So far as I can learn all who accept the germ theory discard the name “membranous croup.” Physicians differ very widely as to the treatment of diphtheria. Those “old timers” who retain the

idea that it is an inflammation use calomel and caustics. Others try to disinfect and cleanse the throat. They also give stimulants find tonics Ao uphold the strength. In those bases termed “laryngeal I diphtheria” or • “membranous ' croup” emetics are given to loosen i the membrane. In some cases a tube is passed through the mouth into the larynx; in others the wind pi pe is opened nuda tub e Ts piss sed .through there for.them to breathe through. The latest remedy for diphtheria is the anti toxin injections. Very few physicians believe initr as a rem ed y. -Proj 5 . A. C. Cotton of Rush Medical College in a recent lecture said it had come to stay. Prof. Welch of the John Hopkins University in a recent number of the Hospital Bulletin lauds it very-highly. The anti-toxin of 1895 ’is much improved over that of 1894. The methods of using it are better. Prof. Welch says as to ti me of treatment: Those treated the Ist and 2nd days, there were 814 with 45 deaths, equal to 5| per cent. The 3rd and 4th days 534 treated vsith 81 deaths, equal to 15 2 10 per cent. After the 4th day 286 treated, 91 died, equal to 31 8-10 per cent. If all physicians werp expert with the microscope they could be pretty sure in such cases, within a few hours as to the real difficulty, but they are not and are generally too busy or too poor or too lazy to equip themselves for the work. I am too poor to take the necessary instruction from competent instructors. Medical colleges should not issue a diplomaMu auatmteaT who cannot make such a diagnosis. I. B. Washburn, M. D.

Moving Toward Town Lights.

s At the Town Board meeting Monday night a petition signed by 237 freeholders or 19 more than a majority, was presented, asking the Board to purchase the electric light plant now here, if it could be secured for a fair compensation. Messrs. Coen. Rhoades and Alter were appointed a committee to visit neighboring towns that have new light plants, to ascertain their exact cost and get’whatever other useful information they could regarding the matter. This committee is also authorized to em--ploy the services of an expert if they deem it necessary. ’ Commissioners were appointed to view an alley between August Rosen-baiwii-’s a&d J. W. EastUß-’s ties. The street committee was directed to ascertain the cost of enough gravel to coVer the stone pike from the depot to the Makeever House, on Main, Division and Washington streets. '£he contract for the construction of Main street sewer was let to Ehherald Aldrich, at 25 and 78-100 cents per lineal'foot.

But Our Commissioners Have Their Eyes Open.

Jasper County is to have a new court house, so the county commissioners. Before commencing work the county Dads should write our exBoard of commissioners in Pulaski county and secure a copy of their complete record entitled “What We Know About Building Court Houses and Letting Contracts, more especially for Electric Light Fixtures.” They should also look after their-architect and see that drainage to area ways, if there be any, be secured in the original plans, see that a way is provided for the sound of a striking bell or clock to escape from the tower, that a heating apparatus be put in at the first which will heat the building without any costly additions after the work is taken off the contractor’s hands. In short see that the architect’s specifications are complete in every respect leaving no occasion for any change whatever from the original plans. Pulaski county has been undergoing an experience and feels able to give their sisters some very valuable pointers.—Winimac Republican.

Bring Back These Books.

The following books have been taken from the library and have not been returned. Should any one have any of these or know where they are he would confer a favor on the School and librarian by returning them at once. Prose Wonder Book, Scott’s Works 3 Vol., Jane Eyre, 2 Vol., Pilgrim’s Progress 2 Vol., Tom Brown at Rugby, Shakespeare 1 Vol., Teachings of the Apostles, Newton on Prophesies, American Guide, Burke’s Sublime and Canning’s Speeches, Great Truths by Great Authors, Social Science.

ARTHUR KRESLER,

’. Librarian. Secure your seats early at Long’s for “Tony the Convict.” 25 and 15 cents. Try our unadulterated spices. Long, the druggist. >

ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Mr. and Mr< W. A . Rim-hart cnme bick from Buffalo, for Christmas. Msry and Wairen Washburn came do«h from Chicago for Christmas.. J. D. FosUr, of I-laville, spent Christmas with his his brother, J. L. Foster. ; \ ‘ -ZM Capt. Allen informs us o' the deatliy ' last Saturday, at Elkhart, of Gilbert Mclivane, an old comrade of the 48th regiment. He was 60 years old. Stephen Brusnahan, of Union Tp., must be getting ready to help“lick old ~Engignd.tLi_Tbe fourtfi 'Able-bodied-son was added to his family last Sun- « —Walter V. Porter will leave to-day for Pratt county,. Kansas, to visit his mother, Mrs. Mary Porter, who has lately suffered a light stroke of paralysis. i More shingles went on to the roof of the Presbyterian churcn last Friday. than wete ever put on to one roof in one.day in Renss- laer. Fourteen men were at it all day. The roof is now practically completed. ■ On account of Christmas we go to press Thursday morning, this week, instead of Wednesday afternoon, the usual time. Our readers wdl excuse a little delay under such circumstances.

Alfred McCoy came to the front -as umah, for- Christmas; TUirty turkej s and thirty sackf| of flour was - thKmeasure of Uncle Mie’s benevolence this time. Other persons also remembered their Uss well-to-do neighbors in a vcrydiindly fashion. Married.—Dec. 24, 1895, in Rensselaer, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Kessinger, parents of the bride, by Rev. R. D. Utter, of the Trinity M. E. Church, Miss Julia I>. Kessinger end Samuel Demarcus, of Jordan Tp.

Mr. Joseph V. Collins, better known as Vance Collins, junior member of the popular grocery and implement firm of Warner & Collins, and Miss Alverdie C. Makeever, daughter of Jasper Makeever, of Newton Co., Were (married Tuesday evening, by Squire .James Morgan, at his residence. . . r m 1 linn I Those two big dogs which we mentioned -last week, run a young boy into a neighbors house a few nights ago, and the neighbors had to take the boy home. There is no telling how soon these dogs will (make a plapful lunge at some child; and the child, wild with fright, will scream Out and try to fight the dogs away and the dogs will then fly at the child and tear it to pieces. Something like this is sure to happen if these huge brutes continue to be allowed to to roain about at night.. Another great big deal in Jasper county land has just been consummated. It is the purchase by B. J. Gifford of s he Elisha C. Ware ranch north of Stoutsberg. It is 2,800 acres in extent and the purchase price was $45,000. It looks now as though Mr. Gifford was trying to crowd Nelson Morris off the earth, or at least into the Kankakee river. Well let him crowd. The Gifford method of handling his land is vastly better for the community than the Morris method.

Prairie Lodge, F. & A. M. and Evening Star Chapter 0. E. S. wilt have a public installation of their officers, next Friday evening, with music, refreshments, etc. They will install the following officers: Mason, ic, Chas. G. Spitler W. M.; Dr. H. L. Brown. S. W., A. R. Hopkins, J. W; W. X lines, Secy Ralph Fendig, Treas. Eastern Star, Blanche Loughridge, W. M.; A. H. Hopkinfr,, W. P.; Nellie Hopkins, A. M.; Cora Nowels, Con.; Nellie Moss, Asst. Con.; Agnes O. Kelley, Treasurer; Maude Spitler, Secretary. George Sloop was acquited at Mohticello last week, after a long trial. He was tried on the charge of murdering his wife on the night of October sth. Mrs. Sloop had been buried but foul play being suspected the remains were exhumed. Two wounds were found on the head/which the defense claimed were caused by a fall. Mrs. Sloop had been suffering several months previous to her death from epilepsy and several complications, which fact, together with several others, strengthened the plea of the defense.

1 A. E Cech aid fam 1 v came down fioin Ch cago for t'u ir Christmas turkey. Mrs. Coen willninsin afuw days to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wasson. ' Mr. and Mrs L. M. Hubbar J. of East Chicago, were h re for Christmas. M*rs Hubbard will remain a week or more with her parents, Afc. aud Mrs. U. C Sigler. Last Saturday was tliewWer sol stice, an d th z sunrescued its farthest point south. Theoretically it was the shortest <iay i f the year, being 9 hours and 15 minutes. Sunil ay boweyerwas onem inute Uomffiissiorers Faris and Martindale got back from their court house trip Ust Saturday . They "were (Specially well plcaßed wii h the new court houses at Tipton and Hartford City. They will meet Monday to take some further action. r- -a •— ——: V — '•. .'X._ The Catholic Sunday School had their Christmas entertainment -Wednesday afternoon, at the opera house. Santa Claus got there through a big brick chimney, made of boxes of candy, nuts, etc. ; and then had a big job distributing the presents from a very large Christmas tree. z There were songs, recitations, etc. and the College band furnished music. There was an immense attendance.

Fifth Institute.

Program of the Joint Institute between Marion and Union townsnips to be held at Fair—QakSy-Infliaßay Jam. 11,1896: . Song by Institute. Review of McMurray up to Fftli institute g.. . Fred Tyler McMurray 1 to 8 (topical <>utlin< i,Ur;i McGowm McMurray 1 to finish (topical outline) .... ....Lessle Bates Apperception applitd to Arithmetic i.... Supt. Sahders How I teach primary Grammer, . . P, A. Gant Grammar (outline) ... .’ Elza Grow Class recitation in third grade ..... Emma Goetz History of Jasper county..... Elmer Wilcox History of Indiana to 1816 Charles Grow History of Indiana from 1816 to the present —77777 7.777777 Robert Hopkins School law of IndianaD. W. Shields Studies in Shakespeare Belle Marshall Report of Committee of fifteen, Lulu Daugherey Growth and development of the Plymouth C010ny........5-. .C, M. Blue -Growth and development of the Virginia , C010ny........ .Charles Garriett DeclamationMahde Irwin Plea for compulsory education. .. Ben). F. Coen Katie Shields Geogiaiihy-(lopical--outliiio) r JMamlUiJaT4g:irerty. -Development of ihe-school course, Emma Egei' History 1 to J (topteal oUtliiio);.j .Mary Leatherman History 5 to finish (topical on Hine) Mary Goetz Committee on program, Benj. F. Coen, Marion Tp. C.m. Blue, Ura McGowen, *• “ David W. Shields, Union Tp, ■ Lessie Bates, ■ • Elza Grow, ■ " *•

For fresh buck-wheat flour, call at the mill. Sayler & Collins. Any one desiring to sell or borrow money on Life Insurance Policies, write to, or call upon, Ferguson, Wilson <fc Co. -1 H. J. Dexter is selling the best goods for the least money of any grocery in town, farmers call and see. A nice new room and a nice nsw grocery in the Odd Fellows’ building. Farmers bring in your produce. H. J. Dexter. We have some desirable town property for sale. Vacant lots and improved property. | Warren <fc Irwin. Musical instruments, guitar and violin strings at Long’s, the druggist. Clearing out sale of millinery at Mrs. Lecklider’s Finest and largest line of books in the county at Long’s, the druggist. See those beautiful pieces in cut glass at Long <fc Hardman’s. 100 pc. dinner set. English semi porcelain $6.00. 100 pc. dinner set china $lB. also china diches from 5c up to $1.25 apiece at C. A. Lecklider & Co’s. Call on EL J. Dexter when you want nuts and candy. Remember Long <fc Elardman will not be undersold.

Druggist’s fancy goods, toys, dolls and a large assortment of games at A. F. Long’s. j You will be sorry if you miss us when looking for a new watch. , Bono <fc Hardman. Fine Crayon and Watej- Color Portraits can be ordered at! the Pavilion. Nothing like them for presents. •' A nice new fresh stocks of.dolls. They are bound to please you, at Long’s, the druggist.

Christmas Observances.

CbFstma.» made y>yot>s for Rer-sstiaer thiidreo by the usual numi her of Sunday School entertainments, ■ conducted with more than the usual ' interest and g< herosity v At the Methodist church there was a [ ant-Jininie, a Christnr ahfTfiiu.-, : c;ri 't-X'-rumes. ~A~ v’a st aino un t of pr< sen U, in winch every cl.lld vfS r<-:iicrubered, were There were two Chrfsti qjAs trees ar.d,a chimrey. tne tricks lof which wetie Imjx s of.i_<aj ; dy pnd nuts. Santa CRls distributed the presents- The boaso wos (iro4rdod. The Christian Sun Jay S ,, lu>ol had their erdertfainmert in ths. Opera Hou.-e, and also had an immense audience. A Christmas coutata was—the main feature, helped cut by songs and other literary features. An immer.sc evergreen tree was loaded with presents, which Santa Claus and his assistants distributed with such lavish hands that no qne was forgotten. - The Presbyterian Sunday school occupied the court house, for their festivities. A Christmas house and two Christmas- trcoA contained the presents of which there was an endless number. Santa Claus got in his work there too in good shape. There was also music, literary exercises, and a crowded house. At the Missionary Baptist church the. presents were displayed from two frees and a brick chimney. Old Santa was tfiere too and had a mighty big job distributing all,the presents. An interesting literary and musical program was rendered. - ’ „,

Must Go—2oo acre farm 12 miles from county seat, 4 mibs from another good town, 2 miles from P. 0., 120 under fence, Bg ditch runs across land with splendid fall to the Monon River. No other improvements; AU new land, lays nicely. About 100 acres clear land, balance has glades of timber over it, but not so thick but that it will grow grass. With little improvements is worth $35. per acre, and can he had now if taken at once for $22.50 per acre, with an SBOO town property and SISOO in cash. Balance in 5 years at 6 per cent. int. For further particulars’ call on Lee & Company Retfßselaer Ind. Find Ferguson A Wilson whenyou have business in lhe -courts. The best knives and forks arc Rog-* yrs’ No. 18-17. See that y ou get them. _ Long & Hardman. Will Make Hens . la y . 2 Wells’ Hoosier Poultry Powder is tho greatest egg producer known. A small sum expended f r*it wi 1 pay ope hundred per cent, on the cost iu an increased amount of yggs. as it furn sees al. the material neep-sary for their construction, and keeps the hen in gobd healthy condition- Price 25 cts. Sold by F. B. Meyer. Sfucklen’s Arnica Salve Tho best salve in tho world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, ?ever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and alls Skin Erupions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded Price 25 cents per box. For said SyF B. Meyer. •

Cure for Headache. As a remedy for all forms of headache Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best. It effects a permanent cure and the most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure a bottle and give this remedy a trial. In cases of habitual constipation Electric Bitteft cures by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and lew cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it once. Large bottles only fifty cents at F. B. Meyers’ dAig store. Distemper cause & Treatment. Is the title of onr little book which tells about one or the most loathsome and dangerous diseases affecting horses, sheep and dogs, with unquestionable proof of the merits of Craft’s Distemper and Cough Cure in the treatment of the same. Sent Free by addressing The Wells Medicine Co., LaFayette Ind. The remedy is sold by F. B. Meyer. To horse Owners. 2 For putting a hoise in "a fine healtey condition use Morris’ ( English Stab'e Powders. They tone up the system, aid in digestion, cure loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct Sidney disorders and destroys wtrms; giving new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25 centsper package; 5 for §I.OO. Sv Id by F. B. Meyer. MORRIS’ ENGLISH WORM POWDER. 2 A Specific remedy for worms); warranted to cure tqe worst case of a onus known, or , money refunded. Knocks pin worms in horses every time. Equally good for all kinds of w.orms in horses, sheep and dogs. Price 60 cents at drug stores or post paid by mail. The Wells Medicine Co., Lafayette, Ind.