Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1899 — Page 1

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* •: .-.zm.." ~~' w -- y aaißiiiaMi cbicago, Indianapolis & Lonisyille Rwy RENSSELAER TIME-TABLE Corrected to May K 1898. SOUTH BOUND >o. 81—Kast Mail (don't stop) 4:4« A. M. No. r>—l.onlsvllle Mall, Dally 10:56 A. M. No. 83— Indianapolis Mall (dally)... 1:46 P. M. No. 80—Milk accomm,. Dally 8:18 P. M. No. 3 —Louisville Kxpresa, Daily -.11:12 P- M. •No. 45 Local Freight 2:40 P. M. NORTH BOUND. No. 4-Mall (da11y)...... **• No, 40—Milk aceomm.. Dally 7:31 A. M. No. 82-Fast Mall (dally .... »:» A. M. *"o. 80 —Oln. to Chicago Vea. mail .. 6:82 P. M. tNo. 88-Cin. to Chicago..... . 2:87 P. M. No, 6—Mall and Express, Dally. ... »:27£-M. •No. 40—Local Freight .. M. No. 74—Freight P.M. •Dally except Sunday. t Sunday only. w H.BEAM, Agent

DXBECT Q33~5T COUNTY OFFICERS. , i Hrk Wm. li. Cooykb Sheriff ...... .. Natk J. Rkkd Auditor HENRY B. MCRRAX Treasurer!! C. Gwih H»corder Robert B. I’<>rtkr c n"vi vor M yrt B. Price ( oroner. Truitt P. Wright Sunt. Public Schools .... Louis H. Hamilton Assessor B. Phillips 1 1st Dlst Abraham lUllkok Comm’raJ 2nd Dlst Simkon Dowell I 3rd Dist. ... Frederic w aymibk Commissioners* Court First Mondays in March, June. September and December. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor. Thomas.l. McCoy Marshal Thomas McGowan Clerk ...Schuyler 0. Irwin Treasurer C/O. Starr Attorney.:". C.K. MILLS Civil Engineer H. A . Gamble. Fire Chief ... Luther Hemphill r , .... .1 M. B. ALTER Ist Ward.. J .F.B. Meyer / JoffN £QGR Coundlinen 2nd Ward. 1 (j *G. Spitler .. iw. h. beam 3rd Ward. ) j.r. Right % JUDICIAL. i lrcult .Judge Simon P. Thompson prosecuting Attorney Albert E. Lhizum Terms of Court—First Monday in January; Third Monday In March: First Monday In June; Third Monday in October. , COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. TRUSTERS. TOWNSHIPS. Roberts Drake Hanging Grove John F. Pettit .Walker Samuel R. Nichols James I>. Babcock Marlon Marcus W. Reed 0.0. Blerma... KiSSSSE John A. Lamborn Carpeuter George W. Castor... “Hlroy B. I). Comer... Union TOWN OR CITY. A. Beasley Remington Delos Thompson Bensselaer Edward T Bitrscs Whcatficld Louis H. Hamilton. Co. Bnpt.. Rensselaer CHURCHES. FIRST BAPTIST— Preaching every two weoks at 10:46a. in. and 7p. m.; Sunday school at 9-80 r B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Sunday; prayer meeting 7 p.m. Rev. V. u. Frlits, pastor. FREE BAPTIST—One service every Sunday morning and evening, alternately. 1 rayer meeting Tuesday evening. A. C. F. meets Snnday, 6:80 P. M. j 3HRIBTI AN—Corner Van Rensselaer and Susan. Pleaching, 10:46 and 8:00; Sunday school 9:80; J. Y. P. 8. C. K., 2:80; S. Y, P. S. O. E., 6:80 ; Prayer meeting Thursday 7:80. 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; Y. P7C. C. E.. 6:80; Prayer meeting, Thursday 7:80; Ladles’ Industrial Society meets every Wednesday afternoon. The Missionary Society, monthly. Rev. 0. B: Jeffries, Pastor. *** METHODIST E.-Preaching at 10:46 and 7; Sunday school 9:30; Epworth League Sunday 6; Tuesday 7; Junior League 2:30 alternate Sunday; Prayer meeting Thursday at 7. Rev. H. M. Middleton, Pastor. Ladies 1 Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon by appointment *** r CHURCH OF GOD—Corner Harrison and Elza. Preaching 10:46 and 7:80; Sunday school 9:80; Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:80; Ladles’ Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Rev. F. L. Austin, pastor. JMCft CATHOLIC CHURCH-Bt. Augustine’s. Cor ner Division and Susan. Services 7:30 and 10:80 a. m. Sunday school 11:30 p. m. Rev. Edward Jaoohs. pastor. LODGES. MASONlC—Prairie Lodge, No. 128, A. F. and A. M. .meets first and third Mondays of each montji. H. L. Brown, W. M.; W. J. Im6S. Sec’y. Evening Star Chapter. No-141,0. E. S . meets meets llrst and third Wednesday* of each month. Mrs. C. W Hanley, W. M.; Battle Dowler, Sec’v. *** CATHOLIC ORDER FORESTERS—WiIIard Court, No. 418, meets every first and third Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. J. M. Healy Sec’y; E. P. Honan, Chief Ranger. *** ODD FELLOWS— Iroquois Lodge. No. 144,1. , O. O, F., meets evenr Thursday. Bruce White, N. G.; S. O. Irwin. Sec’v. i Rensselaer Encampment. No. 201, I. O. O. F., / meets seeond and fourth Fridays of each month. 8. O. Irwin. C. P., John Vannatta, scribe. Rensselaer Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 846, meets first and third Fridays of each month. Miss Maude Hemphill, N. G.; Mies Laura Shields, Sec’y. I, O. OF FORESTERS—Court Jasper, No. 1708, Independent Order of Foresters, meets second and fourth Mondays. Geo. Goff, O. D. H O R-; R. P. Johnson, K.; *** ** MACOABEES-'-Rensselaer Tent, no. 184, K. O. T. M. Meets Wednesday evening. C. E. Tyner, Commander; F. W. Oissel, Record Keeper. - PYTHIAN—RKNSSKLaKR lodge No. 82, Knlgbta of Pythias, meets every Tuesday. 0. W. Hanley, C. 0.; N. W. Reeve, K. of R. 8. RENSSELAER TEMPLE. Bathbone Slsters.No. 47, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdayy. every month. Mrs. G. E. Murray, u. K. C.: Mrs. O. A. Yeoman. M. of R. C. * - *** PATRIOTIC ORDERS, BRAND ARMY—Rensselaer Tost No. 84 G. A S. meets every Friday night. D. H. Yeoman Post Commander. J. M. Wasson, Adjutant. Rensselaer Women’s Relief Corps meets every n “ *** tfi OLL^CTW^Cl^N^7^m^itoi^ofjUlb-

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

NO. 42.

Pass the Reform Bills.

The bills before the state legislature for the reform of county and township governments, are probably the best and fairest measurers that can at present be hoped for, for carrying out the declarations of both Republican and Democratic state platforms, and ought to become laws. The county bill provides for a county council—one from each township, and three at large, in counties of 20,000 inhabitants; six, of more than 20,000 and less than 50,000, and nine, for all counties ot a greater population—all elected by the people. The council shall serve without pay, though a salary of SIO.OO each is permitted. Notice must be given by publication in newspapers, before the meeting of the council, setting forth an estimate for the subsequent year of expenditure from each civil department, including the Judge of the court, all county officers, ditch, bridge, gravel road etc. The council is to meet in September of each year. They are to approve or reject the estimates furnished them, as in their judgment the demands of these several departments demand. Any taxpayer may appear and object to the estimated expenditures. The council is to make a tax levy for each fund and no officer is permitted to expend more than the revenues collected for each fund by the levy, though the bill provides that, in case of an emergeucy, the council can be called in extra session and make such provisions as the emergency demands. The commissioners are absolutely stripped from making any appropriations except as provided by the council. The support of the poor is taken entirely out of the hands of the commissioners, and put under the supervison of the trustees, and all poor who become permanent dependents must go to the county asylum, though temporary aid can be given under the strictest supervision and the greatest publicity. The township bill is very similar to the county bill, but instead of calling the board a council it is knoWn as an advisory board. Five members are eleoted and the Trustee must furnish estimates of expenditures, on which a levy is based by the advisory board and trustees. , Neither of the bills will affect the presentjincumbents in county or township offices and will not become effective until 1900. All matters of publicity are to be published in two newspapers published in the county seats, and representing the two leading political parties.

Dr, Alter Greviously Afflicted.

Monday night Dr. H. N. Moyer, professor of nervous diseases in Rush Medical College, Chicago, came down to make an examination in Dr, M. B. Alter’s case. After thorough and very careful examination he decided that his sickness is caused by a growth behind the stomach. The exact character of the growth can not be determined, bat the probabilities that it is a cancer amount almost to a certainty. If a cancer the case is incurable, if something else, there would be some hope of good results from a surgical operation.

Auctioneer and Real-Estate. The undersigned desires to announce that he is now over tbe rush of roof painting, and prepared to cry auction sales, at the rate of $5 for SSOO or under, and one per cent, for all over SSOO. Also real-estate for sale or trade. w4tp W. N. Jones.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1899,

The Chicago Account of the Mt. Ayr Elopement.

The Chicago Tribune, of today, has under double headlines, the following dispatch from Kenosha, Wis., regarding the eloping couple, Glenna Crisler, of M.t. Ayr, and Percy Lakin, of Newton township. Kenosha, Wis., Jan. 24—(Special) —The Rev. I. W. Corey, who married Miss Glenna Crisler and Percy Lakin of Mount Ayr, Ind., in this city last Snnday, is unwilling to believe the statement that Miss Crider is only 14 years old. The view of the minister is confirmed by the young people themociveb. Miss Grimm', in speaking of their romantic marriage, said: “This has been awfully jolty, and w 6 are not at all sorry for what we have done. lam 19 years of age, and had a right to marry any one I chose. “Mr. Lakin and I had no intention of eloping. “We went to a dance on Saturday evening, and had gone out of the house and sat down in a buggy- “ When the company missed us some one said we had eloped, and my little brother came out and told me that an older brother and Mr. Haskell were mounting their horses to follew us. “That settled it, and we at once started to Chicago to get married. “We didn’t intend to run away at all, but when the folks acted the way they did we got mad and eloped.” J. W. Haskell, who seems to be the most put out of any of Mr. Crisler’s Indiana friends, said he was only a friend of the family, but admitted that he had always taken a great interest in the affairs of Glenna. From the statements made by Haskell it seems that it was the plan of the young lady’s father that she should be married to Haskell.

Bruce Porter and Harry Whiting had a lively time Friday morning. Whiting spied a weasel running up the main walk to the court house, probably looking for “court house rats,” and both started in pursuit. Porter in his eagerness to capture the prize made a luuge but lost control of his heels, and the way he hit the walk was something terrific. Whiting immediately gave chase and finally captured the prize in front of Williams’ furniture store. By this time quite a crowd of our citizens arrived on the scene to participate in the excitement but too late. Whiting’s number ten had landed on the animal’s neck and he justly claimed his prize.

The Monon’s Switz City Branch.

The Monon engineers has just completed their survey to Switz City. The proposed new railroad leaves the Monon at Cloverdale, inPutnam county, and runs in a southwest direction to Patricksburg in Owen county, thence to Olay City, in Clay county, thence by way of- Alnm Cave, in Vigo county, to Dugger, in Sullivan county, and from there to Switz City by way of Linton, Greene county. It passes through the center of the greatest coal field in Indiana, and will again connect with the Monon at Switz City. The length of this proposed branch is about 40 miles. When completed it ought to give Rensselaer as cheap block coal as any place in this portion ot the state.

In tbe interests of health and common decency, the Wabash company has issued an order requiring trainmen to prohibit spitting on the floor of passenger ooaches. The trainmen, when they observe a passenger voluminously expectorating over the floor of the coach, are to go to him and mildly remonstrate, and if that does no good they are to eject him from the train, after dne warning.

Whiting Got the Weasel.

The Train Hog Must Go.

The City Council.

A petition signed by 64 persons, a large proportion of whom were business and professional men, asked the council to pay a bounty of two cents each on all English sparrows killed inside the corporation. Referred to the committee on ordinances. The Macadam company filed a number of affidavits preparatory to taking leins against several pieces of property on Front street, on account of unpaid assessments for the street improvement. Lem Huston was appointed fire mail tii> tLc uiiu 11 at jr station to succeed C. V. Hawkins, resigned. The salary is S4O per month. The Standard Oil Company was contracted with for oil for the water and light station, for a year. Capital cylinder oil, at 30 cents and Renown engine oil at 16 cents per gallon. A considerable number of claims were allowed. All were for small amounts except that of Wm. H. Eger, for services as city plumber. His bill was for SBOO, less S2OO already paid. Messrs. Meyer and John Eger opposed the bill, claiming it was too large. It was allowed by the following vote. Ayes, Spitler, Kight and Beam: Noes, Myer and Eger. Tom Boyle offered the city oak lumber at $lB per 1000 fefet. Referred to Street Committee with power to purchase if thought best. C. W. Hanley, as attorney for Halleck Bros., asked that aotion be taken on their application for a telephone line franchise. The matter was made a special order for the next meeting,

Bowman Switzer Badly Hurt.

Wednesday afternoon, Bowman Switzer, of near Blackford, in tryj ing to catch his horses as they were starting to run away, fell and one of the horses stepped on his chest, crushing it in and breaking four|ribs. He is dangerously hurt. Dr. Berkley was called to attend the case. ’

Marriage Licenses.

l John Stillman, j Stella May.

Public Notice. 1 Notice is hereby given, that on Friday, the third day of February 1899, the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana, in special session, will consider applications for the position of Superintendent of the poor farm or asylum of said county, for one year from March Ist, 1899. In considering snch applications, and circumstances requisite to fit the applicant for the requirements of this particular position, will very largely decide the selection. The successful applicant will be required to enter into contract to the satisfaction of tbe said Board and give bond in the sum of $2000.00 with at least two sufficient freehold sureties thereon. By order of said Board. Henry B. Murray, County Auditor. Notice. Gent’s garments dyed, cleaned and repaired made to look like new. Ladies’ work a specialty. Gent’s ties cleaned. Central Steam Dye Works, of Lafayette. Work called for and delivered by C. H. Vick, agent. Office over Commercial State Bank. Cows FOR SALE:— Two good young Jersey cows. Will be tresh soon’ Also one Jersey bull. Will sell cheap. Farm one mile west of Pleasant Ridge, wtf L. D. Marion. I have a full line of millinery that I will sell cheap as the cheapest. Call early that the selections be better. Sale days Mondays and Fridays. r Mrs. Puroupile.

A County Library.

The movement to establish a large public library at Rensselaer is now being pushed vigorously. The committee appointed to prepare a plan of organization, Messrs. Chiloote. Thompson and Mills, has done its work; and now the executive committee, L. H. Hamilton, Maude Spitler, D. B. Nowels, Amanda W. Warren and S. P. Thompson are solicting subscriptions for stock It is proposed to issue not less than 100 shares of stock of $5 each, and when this many are subscrib for, the articles of association will be recorded. The name of the institution is to be “The Jasper Library.” It is proposed to ask the county commissioners to give the library quarters in any unoccupied rooms in tbe court house. The revenues of the library shall be derived from the sale of stock, the collection of penalties, donations, appropriations by the Board of Commissioners or the Circuit Court, from taxes levied by the township, county or city. The books and property of the Association may be procured by purchase, assignment by law, or by loan or gift from authors, publishers or friends of the library. - The books owned by the library shall be law books and publications by state and national authority, reference books and all books loaned to the library, books owned by the library for free circulation. The library may also subscribe for newspapers and periodicals. The library is intended to include the circuit court, county, township and city libraries, and in due.time haveconnected a museum, gallery of art, reading room, lectures, night schools and gymnasium. Every inhabitant of the city of Renssehter, and township of Marion or county of Jasper, shall have free use of the library by observing the By-Laws of the Association and may, by giving proper security, have the loan of any book in the circulating library for such period as the By-Laws may prescribe.

For Sale Cheap. 2832 acres of bottom land in Clinton Co., Missonri, located at junction of Saute Fe and Wabash R. Rs. Will sell in parts, or whole, at a bargain Three good new farm houses on the premises. For further details enquire of B. F. Fendig, Rensselaer, Ind., or Brobston, Fendig & Co., Brunswick, Ga. Live Stock Wanted For Implements. Horses and cattle taken in exchange for farming implements, wagon, buggies, binders, mowers hardware etc. J. W. Phelps, w|l Remington, Ind. ■ I have private funds to loan on real estate at low rates for any length of time. Funds are always on hands and there is no delay—no examination of land, no sending papers east —absolutely no red tape Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on band. W. B. Austin. After Holiday Bargains. Everything exquisite in the Millinery line. New and Fresh, Mrs. L. M. Imes. Warren & lrwm are making farm loans at 5$ per cent interest. Term most liberal. Ne delay. No fees for examination of land or abstract. See them before borrowing or refunding present indebtedness. They will treat you right and save yon money. A. Rosenbaum has seoured the agency for the Qmaha Automatic Gatf lights in Jasper County. Call on him if you want thfcm. ts

REGULAR WEEKLY EDITION.

ELLIS OPERA HOUSE ONE NIGHT ONLY. rionday, Jan. 30, "The Literary Sensation of the Age.” H. B. Marks Presents HR. WILLARD NEWELL Assisted by MISS VAIL DE VERNON, In Rostand’s Cyrano De Bergerac. A Company of "T ' ' 30-PEOPLE—3O. A Magnificent Scenic Production. PRICES..... .50c, 75, and SI.OO Reserved seats at Huff’s Opera House Jewelry Store. Performance begins promptly at 8 o’clock.

The Season’s Theatrical Event.

As “Cyrano De Bergerac” is to be seen in onr city on Monday evening next, a few words regarding the people in the cast will be of interest to our readers. The eminent character actor, Mr. Willard Newell, will be seen here as “Cyrano.” Mr. Newell has had a wide experience and is an actor of note, having been associated with Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett as leading man, and for years wa3 Mr. Thos. W. Keene’s stage director and leading male support. He made a decided hit in the leading role in the mammoth production of “Nero” in New York City a few years ago, his playing of the part making him a favorite with the people of the metropolis at its first production. Since then he has been seen in a wide range of parts, some of which are “Pierre” in the “Clemencean Case”, “Bertucio” in the “Fool’s Revenge”, “Armand” in “Camille” and “Mathias” in the play made famous by Sir Henry Irving, “The Bells.” Miss Vail De Vernan, who is “Roxane” loMr. Newell’s “Cyrano” is a handsome young leading lady blessed with a rare amount of talent. Jk The part of “RaquMjeap/’ the jolly poetical baker, iath excellent hands, being assumed by Chas. * Pierson, who for twenty years wttitf a member ofcihe best stock com-*' pany in America, that of the Boston Museum, therefore there is no doubt that the excellent comedy in the play will receive the attention that it deserves. Another member of the cast is Mr. Mitchel, a former member of the Booth and Barrett organization, “Christian” is also excellently played by Mr. William Marble, a young man who is winning friends wherever he is seen in the role. The enormous amount of scenery, furniture and properties required for a complete production of the play is carried by Mr. Marks, who is directing Mr. Newell’s tour. Such a production of “Cyrano De Bergerac” as will be seen here on Monday evening next deserves a gracious and profitable reception from theater goers of this city and Manager Ellis is to be congratulated for securing this organization for his patrons.

L'aunel Coal. Just rec’d by the Nowels-Sayler Lumber Co. a car of the celebrated Canoel Coal for stoves and open grates. Send in yoar orders. Phone No. 4. ■ ■ — ' For Rest—Farm of 00 u Apply to R .Fendig.