Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1898 — Page 1

! Twelve Pajes Weetly, ) 104 PAPKES YEARLY Only $1.50 Per Year In ADVANCE.

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* ~V iMiii RENSSELAER 7IME-TABLE. Co nr acted to Feb. 21. 1898. SOUTH BOUND No. 31—Fast Mail (don’t stop) 4:48 A. M. No. s— Louisville Mail, Dally 10-. K) A. M. No. 38 —Indianapolis'Mall (dally)... 1:45 P. M. No. 39—Milk accomm,. Dally 6:15 P. M. No. 3— Louisville Express, Daily ..11:12 P. M. •No. 45 Local Freight 2:40P. M. NORTH BOUND. No: 4—Mall (dally) 4:30 A.M. No. 40—Milk accoram.. Dally 7:81 A.M. No. 32-Fast Mall (dally) 9:55 A. M. •No. so—Cln. to Chlcajro Yes. mall. 6:32 P. M. +No. 88—Cln. to Chicago 2:67 P. M. No. 6—Mail and Express, Dally. . 8:27 P.M. •No. 46—Local Freight 9:30 A. M. No. 74-Freight (daily) 7:52 P. M. • Daily except Sunday, t Sunday only.

JDXJEBEO'X I PIES Y COCNTT OFFICERS. Clerk Wm. H. Coover Sheriff Nate J. Keed Auditor t.. Henry B. Murray Treasurer Jkbse C. Gwin Recorder Robert B. Porter Surveyor . John E. Alter Coroner Truitt P. Wright Supt. Public Schools .... Louis H. Hamilton Assessor John R. Phillips . (Ist Dist ABRAHAM HALLEOK Comm'rsY 2nd. Di5t....... John Martindale ( 3rd Dist.... Dexter R. Jones Commissioners’ Court First Mondays In March, June, September and December. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor Thomas J. McCoy Marshal Thomas McGowan Clerk Schuyler C. Irwin Treasurer C. O. Starr Attorney C. E. Mills Civil Engineer H. A. Gamble. Fire Chief Edgali M. Parcels r, . l M. B. ALTER Ist Ward., j F. B. Meyer * (JO Porter Councilmen <! 2nd Ward, j '' c. G. Spitlek „ j * 1 !.Wal Robinson j. jj. right JUDICIAL. Circuit judge Simon P. Thompson Prosecuting Attorney.—.. albert E. chizum Terms of Court—First Monday in Jauuary; Third Monday in March: First Monday In June; Third Monday la October. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. TRUSTEES. townships. Roberts Drake...... Hanging Grove A. W. Prevo • Gillam John F. Pettit Walker Samuel R. Nichols Barkley James D. Babcock Marlon Marcus W. Reed . Jordan Jackson Freeland Newton C C. Biorma Keener J.O. Kaupke .. 4, Kankakee Albert S. Keene W heatfteld John A. Lamborn t ■ ■ ■ Carpenter George W. Castor Milroy D. H. Yeoman Union ” TOWN OR CITY. A. Beasley .* Remington M. F. Chllcote Rensselaer Edward T. Biggs Wheatfleld Louis H. Hamilton, Co. Supt...-... Rensselaer

CHURCHES. FIRST BAPTlST—Preaching every two weeks * at 10:45 a. m. and 7p. m.; Sunday school at 9:80r B. Y. P. U, 6 p. m. Sunday ; prayer meeting 7p. m. Rev. V. t>. Fritts, pastor. *** FREE service every .Sunday morning and evening, alternately. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. A. C. F. meets Sunday, 6:30 P. M. Rev. D. A. Tucker, pastor. *** CHRISTIAN—Corner Van Rensselaer and Sus. am. Preaching, 10:45 and 8:00; Sunday school 9:30; J. Y. P.B.C. K..2:80; S. Y. P. S. O. E„ 6:30; Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30. H. N. Shepherd, pastor. Ladles’ Aid Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. *** PRESBYTERIAN—Corner Cullen and Angelica. Preaching. 10:46 and 7:80; Sunday school 9:80; Junior Endeavorers, 2:80; Y. P. C. C. E., 6:30; Prayer meeting, Thursday 7:80; Ladles' Industrial Society meets every Wednesday afternoon. The Missionary Society, monthly. Rev. 0. D. Jeffries, Pastor. METHODIST E.—rreacbing at 10:45 and 7; Sunday school 9:80; Epworth League Sunday 6; Tuesday 7; Junior League 2:30 alternate Sunday; Prayer meeting Thursday at 7. Rev. H. M. Middleton, Pastor. Ladles 1 Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon by appointment *** CHURCH OF GOD—Corner Harrison and Elza. Preaching 10:46 and 7:30; Sunday school 9:30; Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:80; Ladies’ Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Rev. F. L. Austin, pastor. *** CATHOLIC CHURCH—Bt. Augustine’s. Corner Division and Susan. Services 7:30 and 10:30 a. m. Sunday school 11:30 p. m. Rev. Father Dickman pastor.

LODGES. MASONIC— rratrie Lodge, No. 126, A. F. and A. M. .meets first and third Mondays of eaeh month. A. H. Hopkins, W. M.; W, J. lines, Sec’y. Evening Star Chapter, No- 141, O. E. S . meets meets llrst and third Wednesdays of each month. Cora S. Newels, W. M.; Hattie Dowler, Sec’v. CATHOLIC ORDKK FORESTERS—WiIIard Court, No. 418, meets every first and third Sunday of the month at 2p. m. J. M. Healy, 9eo’y; Frank Maloy, Chief Ranger. • *** ODD FELLOWS—lroquois Lodge, No. 144,1. O. O. F., meets every Thursday. J. W. Cowden, N. G.; S. 0. Irwin, Sec’y. Rensselaer Encampment, No. 201, I. O. O. F., meets second and fourth Fridays of each month. L. L. Ponsler.C. P.; John Vannatia, scribe. ItensselHer Rebekah Degree Ixalge, No. 846, moots first and third Fridays of each month. Miss Ora Duvall, N. 0.; Miss Maude Irwin, Sec’y. I. O. OF FORESTERS—court Jasper, No. 1703, Independent Order of Foresters, meets second and fourth Mondays. Geo.Gofl, C. D. H C. R.; J. W . Horton, K. *** MACO AB E Rensselaer Tent. no. i«4, IC. O. l‘. M. Meets Wednesday evening. J. M. McDonald, Commander; F. W. Olssel, Record Keeper. * jt'X.'M PYTHIAN-RKNSSKLaKR Lodge No. 83, Knights of Pythias, meets every Tuesday. C. G. Spttler, 0. 0.; N. W. Reeve. K. of R. S, RENSSELAER TEMPLE. Hathbone Sister*.No. meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdayy, every month. Mrs. jtf.S. Laßue.Chief; Mrs. O. A. Yeoman, M. of It. C. *** PATRIOTIC ORDERB. jRAND ARMY—Rensselaer Post No. 84 G.A. R. meets every Friday night. T F , Clark Post Commander. J. M. W asson, Adjutant. Rensselaer Women’s Relief Corps meets every Monday evening. Mrs James Flynn, Presl dent; Mrs. Lulu Huff. Becy.' % iiKII COl!NOIL—No. 7. Daughters ofLlle erty, meets 2nd and 4th Mondays. Maude (I. Spltler, Counsellor; Francis Bostwlck. Recording Secretary.

THE RENSSELAER WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

NO. 50.

In The Interest of The Electric Railroad. t Much Enthusiasm Manifested And Local Interest Greatly Revived. The Company's Electric Engineer Will Accept Or Keject This Koute, Next Week. A general meeting in tKo interest of the Winamac, Francesville, Rensselaer, Remington and Fowler route for the Michigan, Indiana and St. Louis Electrio Railroad, was held here W ednesday afternoon. The meeting was held in the temporary court room, in the Odd Fellows’ building, and the room was crowded.

Col. Wm. Sears, of Chicago, the president of the company was present. Dr. Matchette, the secretary, was expected from Bourbon, but was detained at the last moment. W. H. Dagne, the Fowler banker, an officer of the company, was also present. Remington was represented by Hon- Robt. Parker, J. H. Biddle, Levi Hawkins and W. C. Smalley. Winamac sent over Dr. Geo. W. Thompson, who has been most active in securing the location of the line to Winamac, and John Anstis. The representatives from Pulaski were S. A. March and J.

J. Lowry. The northern part of White county had several representatives, as J. EL Shell, Mr. Neil and Dennis Teeter, of Buffalo. Mr. Moore, of Headly. and several others. Benton Co. had W. H. Dague, the wealthy .vFowler Banker, Chas. Hampton, J; L. Conover, David B. Eastburn, and two Oxford gentlemen, W. R. Phares and T. J. Harrington. - A. Leopold, the local chairman, called the meeting to order, after which Dr. Thompson, of Winamac, was made chairman of the general meeting; and John Conover of Benton, S. A. March of Pulaski, Dennis Teeter of White and Jas. Chapman of Jasper, secretaries. Dr. Thompson said that in Pulaski Co. the line had been surveyed and located to Pulaski post office, and that the survey and right of way to the Jasper county line could be secuied. Committeemen Moody, Washburn and Hawkins all reported that the survey and right of way through Jasper county could be obtained if the company would agree to here locate the road. In Remington the. survey money is reudy in the bank.

All through Benton county the survey mor.ey is raised and the right of way assured. Dr. Thompson, the chairman, said he had paid much attention to this enterprise. He was firmly convinced the road would surely be built, and he said everybody else about in his community, thought so too. In White county the survey and right of way are secured in the two northern townships. They want it bad there, but of courso if they get it, we won’t. A letter from Secretary Maohette was read. He says that the line is located for 65 miles, surveys made and right of way secured. A good offer for the bonds already in sight. The road will surely be built, and on the line which furnishes thessurvey and right of way. Counties which so prefer, may procure a competent surveyor and have the surveys and profiles made themselves. President Sears then addressed the meeting. A very important statement or rather offer he made was to locate the line before tlie surveys wer6 made, if the people preferred it that way. He will send the company’s electrician over

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A Successful Meeting

the line, at the cost of only three dollars a day and his expenses, and if his report of the routs is favorable it will be adopted, and the surveys may then be made and right of way secured. The conditions for survey and right of way were such as The Republican has already several times published, namely: The survey and profiles will cost not to exceed $lO per mile. The right of way to be 50 feet, except in hills wlieie 66 feet is needed. The deeds for the right of way not to be delivered to the company until the road is built. The road will haul freight as well as passengers, and will have regular stations about every three miles, and stop most any old place to take on or let off passengers. Freight and passenger rates will be very low. The road will be of standard guage, and freight cars of other roads can be handled the same as their own, 65 pound rails will be used. Col. Sears expects that work on the road will begin eajjly this season. Ties for it are being gotten out around Bourbon, and he wishes the people were doing tho same in this county. On motion of Robt. Parker, the offer to send the company’s electrician over the route was accepted. He will be at Winamac Monday and arrive at Francesville Tuesday noon and at Rensselaer Tuesday night.

The following committees were appointed to convey the electrician over the line. Pulaski county, Samuel March, Samuel Brown, W. R. Jones. Jasper county, J. W. Burgett, Granville Moody, J. F. Warren, A. Leopold, Levi Hawkins, W. C. Smalley, Wm. Washburn, Wm. M. Hoover. White county, Moore of Headlee. Benton county, J. H. Biddle, Elias Julian, J. L. Conover, J. M. Ritchey, Chas. Hampton, J. P. Smith, A. J. Freeland, John Grogan, Lee Bartlett, J.T. McCormick, John Dunn, J. S. Albaugh, Curtis Branson, Ed Heatb. Banker Dague, of Fowler, is an enthusiastic worker for and believer in the road. He said everybody was anxious for it in Benton. He presented a letter from D. A. Williams, the postmaster at Fowler, in which the great business which the road would do in Benton county was set forth in a most convincing manner. , The meeting then adjourned without day. It is certain that the meeting has greatly revived interest in the road and belief in the sincerity and ability to build, of its promoters.

Another Student’s Death.

Blase Wintteman, a student in the classical department of Sf. Joseph’s College, died Wednesday noon, Feb. 23 of la gripp and erysipelas. His age was 28 years. He had been in the college 2 years. He came hero from Mercer county, Ohio, but all his people live in Germany. Tho funeral was held at the college Thursday morning, conducted by the college faculty. Interment was in the college cemetery. . XY- .

For Rent. —First class 6 room house 15 rent. Inquiro of W. B. Austin. For rent —Farm of 60 acres. Enquire of R. Fendig. Good seven room house to rent with barn, cellar, wash house, wood house and cistern. D. S. Makeever. A good well improved farm to rent for cash or time rent. Inquire at the Makeever house. dwtf Fine Langshan chickens for sale. H. A. Alter north of town. Imp

Observing Washington’s Birthday.

General Van Rensselaer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemerated the birthday of Washington by a very pleasant gathering at the residence of Alfred McCoy yesterday afternoon and evening. ; The bouse was beautifully decorated with palms and national colors, and in the main background was the beautiful flag presented by this Chapter to the County to float from the new court house. The flag is a beautiful production 15ftx3fift in size. The afternoon* programme consisted of a paper on Gen. Washington by Mrs. Alfred McCoy; a paper on Martha Washington by Mrs. Purcupile; music by Mrs. C, H. Porter and Miss Duvall; a paper on Washington as a Lover, by Mrs. Isabelle Parker; song by Mrs. Efiglish; a paper on Washington in the Revolution by Mrs. J. H. Lpughridge; music by Mrs. Delos Thompson. Tne afternoon entertainment was heartily enjoyed by all participants. In the evening a Martha Washington supper was given in which everything was of the old style, such as corn-bread, chicken potpie, baked beans, custard and pound cake for dessert etc’. The members in the evening wore old time costumes. After supper many toasts were happily responded to; following which came progressive dominoes and finally a dance by the young people.

Populist State Convention.

The middle-of-the-road or antifusion wingyif the Indiana popur lists had everything theiT own way at their state convention at Indianapolis, Tuesday. They made a platform to suit themselves, and also put a full state ticket in the field. The following are the candidates: Secretary of State—Dr. H. H. Morrison, of Greencastle. Auditor of State—W. H. H. Parks, of Bloomington. Treasurer of State —F. M. Brown, of Sullivan. Clerk of the Supreme Court — Robert W. Todd, of Miami county. Attorney General —Tillman E. Ballard, of Montgomery county. Superintendent of Public Instruction —Edward Packard, of Winamac. State Geologist—Capt. J. H. Allen, of Terre Haute. State Statistician —L. C. Adams, of Harrison. The nominations for the Supreme Court judgeships were left to the state committee.

Found After 25 Years.

Gideon Smith, who disappeared from Lake county twonty-fivo years ago, and was supposed to be dead, has boen found, end his five children, now grown up and residents of Lako and Porter county, are highly pleased to hear the news. > Thirty-four years ago he sold his farm and found homes for each of his children and then disappeared, and has for years been mourned as dead. A short time ago it was learned that he was living at Friendship, N. Y., with a brother and the report has since been verified.

To Miloy Township Republicans.

The republican voters of Milroy Township will meet at Center school house February 26 at 2 p'. m. for the purpose of perfecting Township organization. C. W. Hanley, Chm. J. F. Warren, Sec’y.

Any one willing to mako a home for a large boy, from 11 to 16 years of age. is requested to write tbe Board of State Charities, Indianapolis. ts

Examination for Graduation.

Pupils completing the Eighth Year’s work in the publio schools of the county will be examined as follows: Friday, March 18th, 1898. At DeMotte, West Walker and Keener townships. Conducted by Co. Supt. At Gillam Center, East Walker and Gillam townships. Conducted by A. W. Prevo, Trustee. Saturday, March 19th, 1898. At the Rensselaer High School Building, Barkley, Hanging Goo ve,. Milroy, Jordan, Marion and Newton. Conducted by the Co. Supt. At Parr, Union township. Conducted by B. D. Comer, trustee. At Remington, Carpenter township. Conducted by J. Q. Lam-' born, trustee. Friday, April 15th, 1898. At Wheatfleld, Wheatfleld Town and Township. Conducted by the Co. Supt. At Dunnville, Kankakee Township. Conducted by J. C. Kaupke, Trustee. Saturday, April, 16th, 1898. At Rensselaer High school building. All pupils of the county who have not taken any of the above examinations. Conducted by the Co. Supt. The reading questions for March will be based on Hawthorne’s “The Great Stone Face.” For April Lowell’s “The First Snow Fall.” All seventh year pupils should take the examination in geography this year. All such pupils who make a grade of 75 per cent, or more will have their grades recorded, and will be excused from examination in this subject when they apply for a diploma next year. Scientific Temperance questions will be given in connection with the Physiology. Written permission will be given to pupils who may be better accommodated by a change from'the above. But in no case will pupils be allowed to take more than one examination. Yours very truly, Louis H. Hamilton, Co. Supt.

A Morocco Couple Married.

Mr. Laurence E. Sullivan and Miss Dora E. Tracy, both of Morocco, were inarfied last Tuesday morning, Feb. 22nd, at 8 o’olock, at St. Augustine’s Catholic church. Rev. Edward Jacobs, pastor of the congregation, performed the ceremony. The newly married couple took the 10:55 a. m. train for Lafayette. where they will remain for a few days before returning to their Newton county home. Mr. J. S. Duffy and Miss Mamie Tracy, also of Morocco, accompanied the bridal pair at the wedding, but did not go to Lafayette.

Still Another Marriage.

Mr. John S. Lakin and Miss Agnes Carlin, both of Union township, were married last Tuesday forenoon, Feb. 22nd, at 11 o’clock, at the brother house, or Indiana School building, south of town. Rev. Father Jacob, priest of the St. Augustine’s Catholic church, performed the ceremony. A reception will be given to tho newly married couple, this evening.

Entertainment At Kniman

The Ladies’ Aid society of Knimau will give an entertainment at tho school house on Saturday evening March sth. There will bo a quilt voted to the best looking lady present, (lc per vote) also a cako for the most popular gentleman. Admission 10 cents. Everybody cordially invited to attend. - $25.00 in tickets gets a fine piece of silverware at McFarland & Henkle’s

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A Red Fox Killed.

George Katchmark, of Kankakee township, was in town Tuesday and brought with him, to claim the county bounty, the skin of a red fox, which he shot about a month ago, while out hunting rabbite. The animal was young, but nearly full grown. He saw two others of the same size, and one larger one. So far as he has heard the foxes there do not seem to make any raids on the farmers’ hen roosts, but confine their attention mainly to the extirpation of rabbits.

Convention of Mature Spiusters.

A unique and by all accounts a mpst interesting and amusing entertainment will be held at Ellis’ opera house on the evening of March 9th. It is an “Old Maids Convention'’ and will be given by the Womens’ Relief Corps. The proceeds will go to replenish the relief fund of the corps, now much depleted by expenditures in charitable work.

A New Industry.

(Hammond Tribuno.) Moss mining in the swamp districts in northern Indiana promises to develops a bonanza for the projectors of the scheme. The moss is easily harvested and after being dried and baked it is sent to the market to be used as bedding for stables A company was organized at Garrett recently, and is now negotiating with land owners in Lake, Porter and Jasper counties.

Christian Church.

Subject Sunday morning, “Missionary.” Evening, “Frances E. Willard.” The evening discourse will consider woman and h^i - work in the world’s developement.

Public Sale! 'J • . The undersigned yrili sell at hra farm two miles southeast from Rensselaer, in Marion Tp., Jasper County, Indiana on Wednesday, March 9, '9B. Beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., the following property, to-wit: 7 head of work horses, 1 three year old filly, 1 gelding, four year old; two brood mares; four head of milch cows,,will be fresh soon; 8 head of calves, 5 steers, arid three heifers. All kinds of farm implements, including good 12 foot steel harrow, 1 gopher, 1 spring tooth cultivator, 1 walking plow, 14 inch, good as new; riding plow, hay rake, one horse wheat drill, corn sheller, cutting box, farm wagon, spring wagon, 2 sots work harness, 1 set of double buggy harness and various other articles. Terms of sale. 10 months credit will be given on sums over $5, on approved security, without interest if paid when due, if not paid when due, 8 per cent, from date. B«per cent, discount for cash on sums over 85 Sums of $5 and under, cash. Property nut to be removed until terras of the sale are complied with. Geo. P. Daugherty. Phillips & Son, Auctioneers, Guss Grant, hot coffee and buns. “The Little Giant of Methodism, Frank Bristol will deliver his famous lecture on “Shakespeare the Bard of Avon,” at Ellis’ Opera House Feb. 2Sth. Go to McFarland & Henkle for groceries 8 doors north of Ellis & Murray’s.' --- "-T Tho best member of the Lecture Course will undoubtedly come last. We refer to Dr. Frank Bristol, tho noted minister from Evanston, who delivers the lecture on the “Bard of Avon” next Monday. McFarland & Henkle’s prices on groceries will please you. Plain amt Fancy Sewing Done by Miss Myrtie Pulver, upstairs in tho Presbyterian parsonage building. Will 8« w by the piece, or at tho house, for GO cents per day. Myrtie Pulver.