Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1899 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XX. NO. 74.

Chicago. Indianapolis & Louisville Rwy RENSSELAER 1 Corrected to May 1. 1898. SOUTH BOUND. No. si—Fast Mall (on signal) 4:4« A. M. No. s—Louisville Mall, Dally .10:56 A. M. No. 88—Indianapolis Mall (dally)... 1:45 P. M. No. 39—Milk accomrn,, Dally No. B—Louisville Express, Daily ..11:04 P. M. »*O. 45—Local Freight 2:40 P.M. NORTH BOUND. v«. 4—Mai) (dally) .... •• *M f• M. No. 82—Fast Mall (dally) .... 9-56 A. M. •No. 80—Cin. to Chicago Ves. mail. ■ 6:32 P. M. +No. 88—Cln. to Chicago..- 2:57 P. M. No, 6—Mall and Express, Daily. . . 3:27 P. M. •No. 46—Local Freight 9.80 A. M. No. 74—Freight (oallv) 9 09 P M♦Dally except Sunday. t Sunday on y. w H.BE'AM, Agent

PIEEOT OLES-ST COUNTY OFFICERS. . i HI k Wm. H. Coovkr InXiff 7. .. Nate J. Reed Auditor Henry B. Murray Treasurer' 7. T.:?" Jbssb C. Gwin Recorder Robert B. Porter Purveyor . .... MYRt B- PRICE Coroner..'.’.’.’ Truitt P. Wright ■‘tint. Public Schools Louis H. Hamilton Assessor .... ....John R. 1 hillips Assessor.. D)gt ..abbaham Halleck ('omm’rst 2nd Dlst ..SimeonDowell I 3rd Dist Frederic Waymire nominlssioners* Court First Mondays In every month. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor . Thomas •). McCoy Marshal Thomas McGowan Clerk Schuyler C. Irwin Treasurer C. C. Attorney rjiv:l Engineer.. H. L. Gamble. Fire Chief L Luther Hemphill r, . < ..geo. E. Murray Ist Ward.. | jr g Meyer .. „ . w .. i 77..’ .John Eger (. ouncllmen < 2nd Ward. 1 ,c, q. Spitler J _> ( 777... ’.J.0. Gwin 3rd Ward..) j F mcColly ’ JUDICIAL. < Ircuit judge ......Simon p.Thompson Prosecuting Attorney ...... Albert E. Chizum Terms of Court—Second Monday tn February, April. September and November. 1 : COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. TRUSTEES. TOWNSHIPS. Roberts. Drake ■ Hanging Grove a w Prevo Gillam johnF. rettit..’... ■'i, w t lk , er Samuel R. Nichols Barkely James D. Babcock Marlon Marcus W. Reed ••• -Jordan Jackson Freeland • Newton Albert 8. Keene John A. Lam born Carpenter George W. Castor Milroy B» D. Comer Union TOWN OR CITY A. Beasley . Remington Delos Thompson Edward T. Biggs Wheatfield LouisH. Hamilton.Co.Sunt........Rensselaer CHURCHES. FIRST BAPTIST— Preaching every two weeks at l():45a. m. and 7p. m.; Sunday school at 9-80 r B. Y. P. U, 6p. m. Sunday; prayer meeting 7p. m. Rev. V. o. Fritts, pastor. *** FREE BAPTIST—One service every Sunday morning and evening, alternately. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. A. 0. F. meets Sunday" 6:80 P. M. Rev. A. M. Watkins. Pastor. *» *** CHRISTIAN—Corner Van Rensselaer and Sus. an. Preaching, 10:45 and 8:00; Sunday school 9:30; J. Y. P.S. C. E..2:80; 8. Y, P. 8. O. E., 6:3#; Prayer meeting Thursday 7:80. N. H. Shepherd,pastor. Ladles’ Aid Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. PRESBYTERIAN—Corner Cullen and Angelica. Preaching, 10:45 and 7:80; Sunday school 9:80; Y. P. C. 0. E., 6:80; Prayer meeting, Thursday 7:80; Ladles’ Industrial Society meets every Wednesday afternoon. The Missionary Society, monthly. Rev. C. D. Jeffries, Pastor. *** METHODIST E.—Preaching at 10:45 and 7; Sunday school 9:80; Epworth League Sunday 6; Tuesday 7; Junior League 2:80 alternate Sunday; Prayer meeting Thursday at 7. Rev. H. M. Middleton, Pastor. Ladies 1 Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon by appointment *** CHURCH OF GOD—Corner Harrison and Elza. Preaching 10:45and 7:89; Sunday school 8:80; Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:80; Ladles’ Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Rev. F. L. Austin, pastor. *** CATHOLIC CHURCH—Bt. Augustine’s. Coiner Division and Susan. Services 7:80 and 10:80 a. m. Sunday school 11:80 p. m. Rev. Edward Jacobs, pastor. lodges. MASONlC—Prairie Lodge, No. 126. A. F and A. M. .meets first and third Mondays of each •month. J. M. Wasson, W. M.; W. J. imes, Bec’y. Evening Star Chapter, No-141.0. E. 8 . meets meets first and third Wednesdays of each month. Mrs. C. W Hanley, W. M.; Hattie Dowler, Sec’v. *** OATHOLIO ORDER FORESTERS—WiIIard Court. No. 418, meets 'every first and third Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. J. M. Healy Bec’y; E. P. Honan, Ohief Ranger. *** ODD FELLOWS— Iroquois Lodge. No. 1481. O O. F., meets every Thursday. Jacob ' McDonald, N. G.; S. O. Irwin, bec’y. Rensselaer Encampment, No. 201. I. O. o. F., meets second and fourth Fridays of each month. Lewis S. Alter, C. P., John Vanatta, scribe. Rensselaer Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 846, meets first and third Fridays of each month. Miss Gertrude Robinson, N. G.; Miss Mary Harrison, Sec’y. 1.0. OF FORESTERS—Court Jasper, No. 1708, Independent Ordei of Foresters, meets second and fourth Mondays. Geo. Goff, O. D. H U R.; R- P. Johpson, K.; MAOOABEEtP-Rensselaer Tent, no. IM, K. O. ’£. M. Meets Monday evening. F. W. Clslel, Commander; A Lewis, Record Keeper. PYTHIAN—RENSSELAER Lodge No. 82. Knights of Pythias, meets every Tuesday. R. B. Porter, C. O.; N. W. Reeve, K. of R.B. RENSSELAER TEMPLE. Rathbone Sisters,— No. 58, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdayy, every month. Mrs. Maud Robinson,m. E. C.: Mrs. Josie Woodworth. M. of R. C. MODERN WOODMEN OF A.—Rensselaer Camp, No. 4412, meets every Ist and 3rd Wednesday. H. L. Brown, V. O; P. W Clarke, clerk. BRAND ARMY—Rensselaer PoetNp.MG. A R. meets every Friday night. D. H. Yeoman Post Commander. J. M. Wasson, Adjutant. Rensselaer Women’s Pres?HOLLY COUNOIL-No. 7, Daughters of Lib-

City Council.

The city council met in special session last night to attend to business regarding street improvements. > In the matter of the improvement of Cedar street a remonstrance was filed by Wm. H. Eger and others. But on the withdrawal of two remonstrators the matter was then referred to th© city attorney. On Cullen and Forest streets a remonstrance was filed by J. T. Randle and others. But the remonstrance not having the necessary two-thirds of the property owners it was over, ruled end it was decided to improve the streets by constructing a roadway 30 feet wide from Washington to Cornelia street and a roadway 20 feet wide from Cornelia street to Oak street. The proposed improvement of. Clark street was defeated by a remonstrance filed by Berry Paris and others. The Board of Commissioners and John Makeever and A. Leopold filed remonstrances against the improvement of streets on the east, south and west of the public square, each of which was found to be insufficient and it was resolved that the improvement be made. The remonstrance of James W. Porter against the improvement of Vine street was withdrawn. It was resolved to improve said street from Forest to Main street by constructing a roadway 20 feet wide.

Had Quite a Wreck.

At ten o’clock Monday nigh, as freight train No. 74 from the south pulled up at the depot, a large section of it, which, unknown to the front end, had broken loose some place back, ran into the front part of the train with great force. The result was that three flat cars loaded with stone and two big empty refrigerator cars were badly wrecked. The wrecking train from Monon was sent for but it was not until one next morning before the tracks were clear, the wrecked cars having blocked both the main and the side track. The three flat cars and one of . the refrigerators were not wrecked beyond repair, but the other refrigerator was largely reduced to kindling wood, and what was left in one piece will be dragged down the tracks and burned up, some time today. It is said that some 12 or any other old number of tramps were riding on the train, mostly in iron sewer pipes on flat cars. None of of these were hurt, so far as known, but all have good grounds so! suing the railroad company for breaking their sleep.

Christian Church Services.

All of the members of the church are urged to be present on next Lord’s day morning, as the pas-' tor has thoughts of great importance to present in a sermon at that service. Do not at any sacrifice fail to be present. Also would desire that all members of the church who hate been baptized during my pastorate, but have not received formal welcome into the church, be present at that time as we desire to give them that welcome then. Pastor. Talk about cheap buggies. L. S. Renicker will sell you a top buggy for SBO. No use for wall paper at Mrs. lines’. She hangs the four walls of two rooms with flowers. Hundreds of bats cover her counters. When you want a good binder and mower buy the Deering.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1899.

Memorial Day at Blackford.

Tlie following is the program for Decoration at Blackford and vicinity May 30. Marshal H. M. Garriot. Commander, F. M. Hurley. Music, band 7:30 a. m. Fprm in procession 8 a. m. March to Smith cemetery... .8:10 Song by choir 9:30 Prayer. :.......... .Rev. Pierson. Decoration of graves Com. Thence to Sandridge cemetery. Song by choir 11 a. m. Prayer Rev. Sherrill. Decoration of graves.., Com. Adjourn for dinner.. Arnold Grove. Assembleat Prater cem 2 p. m. Song All. Prayer Rev. Carnes. Decoration of graves Com. Address in grove.... B. D. Comer. Song All. Volunteer speeches Veterans Benediction.

What Honan Will Do.

The Republican has had quite a serious task in rightly sftiting, our townsman, E. P. Honan’s standing and honors in his law class, at Indianapolis, and we are grateful to him for the following characteristic correction: Indianapolis, Ind., May 16th, ’99. Friend Marshall: In order that you may get the true facts in the case I desire to state that I have been elected class orator of the class for the Annual Banquet on the eve. of May 23rd, ’99; given by the Alumni, to the class. There will be a feast of reason and a flow of soul; (and other things of a liquid nature.) No one but male men attend these banquets and those who have passed through and survived the trying ordeal report a pleasant time. Sincerely Yours Ed. P. Honan.

Free Baptist Church.

H. S. Meyers gave an address full of thought and good things last Sunday night. Presenting the fact that the Free Baptist was the first denomination to organize a young people’s society. Also that two things are essential to young peoples work, Ist Christian experience 2nd, Christian service and without these the young people’s work is a failure. The Ladies’ Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. F. M. Watkins Thursday afternoon. An invitation is extended to all to attend S. S. 9:30 a. m. Young people’s meeting at 6:30 p. m. and preaching next Sunday morning 10:30. Subject, “The Gift of God,” John 4:10. — ••• - ■'

Baccalaureate Services.

The Bacalaureate sermon will be preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday May 21st. at 3 p. m. PROGRAM. March Nora Morlan Anthem High School Invocation ... .Rev. C. D. Jeffries Music Mandolin Club Sermon—“As Unto the Lord” by Burris A. Jenkins, President Indianapolis University. America ?... Audience Benediction..... Rev. V. O. Fritts L. S. Renicker handles the Lafayette wagons and Harper buggies and surreys. The largest stock of wall paper ever exhibited in the the city, at Long’s drug store. Stoves stored through the summer months, polished and put up, for a reasonable price. W. F. Smith & Co.

Season of 1899.

C. T. Faris’ Clydesdale horse, Ben Loman, and his thoroughbred Kentucky Jack, Blackwood, will make the season of 1899, at Shorts livery barn, 'Rensselaer. Terms, I for horse or Jack, $8 to insure.

Grain Dealers Must Look Out.

Editor Republican: I give you a syllabus of a recent decision (filed April 25) in the. Appellate court of Indiana, touching a matter of large interest effecting myself and many other people in Jasper County, which I think should be published in your paper, as ignorance of the question of the law involved has costs many law suits between myself and grain dealers in Jasper County. It covers the subj’ect of “Rent, Landlords lien, Purchaser's Liability" and reads as follows: “Ist. Where an owner leased his farm, reserving two fifths of all crops thereon as rent, and the tenant sold such portion of his crops to a dealer, without retaining other grain with which to pay the rent, nor paying the same, and the purchaser mingled such grain with other grain of like kind in his ware house, he is liable to the landlord for its value in an action for its conversion. “2nd. Under section 5224, a landlord has a lien on the crops raised on the leased premises under the tenant’s contract for part of the crops or in cash, of which the tenant cannot divest him without his knowledge or consent. “3rd. A purchaser from the tenant of crops raised on the leased premises is bound to take notice of the landlord’s statutory lien and his lack of actual notice is no protection to him." Yours Truly, Benj. J. Gifford.

Next Sunday’s Excursion.

On Sunday, May 21st, the Monon Route will run a special excursion train to Chicago. The time of passing various Jasper county and neighboring stations, with the fare for the round trip, are as follows: Monon .8:20 a. m SI.OO Lee ..8:30 “ .... 1.00 McCoysburg ..81:35 “ .... 1.00 Pleasant Ridge 8:40 “ .... 1.00 Rensselaer... .8:48 “ 75 Surrey 8:57 “ 75 Parr ........ .9:02 “ 75 Fair 0ak5..... 9:09 “ .... .75 Rose Lawn... .9:20 “ 75 Thayer 9:25 “ 75 Shelby 9:28 “ 75 Returning the special train will leave Chicago at 11 p. m. on Sunday, May 21st.

What is the Matter With This? .

We will sell you buggies and carriages 25 cents on the dollar cheaper than you have been paying heretofore. Besides we will take your old buggy or anything else you have to trade on a new rig, at all it is worth. We have sqne second hand rigs and light harness that we will sell at any old price. When in town drop in and see us and we will prove to you that we do what we advertise. Worland & Landwerlen. The new buggy and carriage firm, next to Short’s livery barn.

Marriage Licenses.

j William Oeschyer, ( Dema Hopkins. j William H. Downs, ( Nevada Stimson.

Homes Desired For cuildren. “There are now in the Orphans’ Homes of this State a large number of very desirable children under ten years of age, for whom good family homes are desired. For further information address' the Board of State Charities. Indianapolis, Ind.” wtf When you want a good buggy or surrey of the latest style call on L. S. Renicker, near the depot New spring novelties in wall paper at A. F. Long’s. When you are in need of a corn planter or cultivators or harrows, call on L. 8. Renicker, at depot.

Field Day Today.

The annual field day exercises of the Northwestern Indiana High School Athletic Association will be held at Remington fair grounds, today. Members of high school are entered in quite a number of events, and there is good reason to believe that all will acquit themselves with credit, and some of them are confidently expected to be winners in their events. In bicycling, running, pole vaulting and shot putting, especially, our boys are expected to do well. Our boys are entered in the following events. Quarter mile bicycle, Bruner, Sayler, Parkison. Half mile bicycle, Sayler, Parker, Bruner. Two mile bicycle, Sayler, Bruner, Parkison. 220 yards foot race, M. Gwin, B. Gwin. 440 yards foot race, M. Gwin, Wood, B. Gwin. Relay race, M. Gwin, Crockett, Wood, B. Gwin. 120 yd Hurdle, Carter, M. Gwin, Crockett. Shot-put, Mills, Fox, Hayes Hammer-throw, ’ Fiddler, Fox, Hayes. , . Standing broad jump, Carter, Crockett, Fiddler. Hop, step and jump, Carter, Sayler, Mills. Pole Vault, Carter, Sayler, Crockett. High jump, M. Gwin, Sayler, Carter.

Library Opening Entertainment

A musical and literary entertainment will be given this Friday evening, May, 19th, in the court room, by way of celebrating the opening of the public library, begining at 7:45 p. m. A small admission fee of ten cents will be charged lor fund to apply on Librarian’s salary, no other funds of the Library Association being available for this purpose. The following program has been prepared for the occasion. Music Mandolin Club Solo Mrs. E. N. Hyland Address .... Hon. S. P. Thompson, Pres Music .Mandolin Club Five Minute Addresses, W. H. Coover, W. B. Austin, Lucius Strong. Solo Mrs. English Recitation Mira Watson Five Minutes Addresses, D. B. Nowels, J. E. Wilson, Frank Foltz. Solo W. B. Austin Recitation. Mary Jeffries Address .... Hon. R. S. Dwiggins Voluntary talks and questions. Music Mandolin Club

5 Per Cent. Money.

We are making loans at as low a rate of interest as any one. The red tape idea is all bosh. We can get you money as quickly as any one in the city. Our commission will be satisfactory. Call and see us we have plenty of money and splendid facilities. We will prepare abstracts as cheaply as any firm in the city and please you. Call and see us. Ferguson & Wilson.

Hear, Ye Hnaffiy!

At Mrs. Cleaver’s restaurant, southeast of the depot, fresh bread is od sale, daily. If you are hungry give her a call, she will give you ham and eggs, coffee, bread and butter, for 20 cents. Also a dish of vegetable soup, for 5 cents. wtf See Here! Now is your time to get your wire fence. Come and see the agent and the fence, buy your wire and the machine and build it yourself. See the agent in the east part of town, 3 blocks east of Henry Harris’ residence. w2tp Jas. H. Hoover, Agent ,on ear emo er. agra

REGULAR WEEKLY EDITIOW.

Exhibit of School Work.

On Thursday afternoon May 25th, there will be an exhibit in the new school building, grades one to five inclusive of such work as has been saved from time to time during the year. No elaborate preparations have been made for this occasion but such work as has been done we are glad to pre* sent to the public. Not all kinds of work can be exhibited. Such as reading, grammar etc., must of necessity be omitted. Specimens of the regular drawing work for each month. Drawing in connection with nature work, modeling from clay, paper cutting, composition and story writing, number papers, pulp maps etc. constitute the main features of the exhibit. The building will be open from 1:30 to 4:00 p. m. The public not only patrons but any one interested in education is very cordially invited to spend apart of the afternoon in passing through the rooms. We hope that all will find time to spend at least an hour in this way. It is suggested that visitors can best see the work in its development if they begin with the first year and pass in regular order to the higher grades. The teachers and superintendent unite in extending this invitation, hoping that the building may be thronged with visitors during the hours named.

Oeschger-Hopkins.

A very happy matrimonial event took place at C. A. Hopkins residence, four miles north of town, last Wednesday evening, May 17 1899 in the marriage of his daughter, Dema to William Oeschger of the University of Chicago. About 100 loving friends were present and gave many beautiful presents. They also received many from abroad. Rev. B. F. Ferguson performed the ring ceremony in his usual happy and impressive manner. They newly, married couple took the afternoon train Thursday for Valparaiso, Neb., the groom’s old home, where they will make an extended visit.

For Sale or Exchange* $6,000 worth of improved property. all clear in Crete, Nebraska, to trade as first payment on good farm. Crete contains the State University and is a nice city located 20 miles from Lincoln. Stocks of goods ranging from S4OOO to S6OOO to trade for farms. 160 acres fine land in eastern Kansas, 90 miles from Kansas City, clear to trade for clear town property or land. I have town properties to trade for farms in Kankakee, Harvey, Bradley, Bloomington, River View Desplaines, 111., Rensselaer, Hammond, Goodland and Remington, Ind. Fine, improved, well locatedfarm of 80 acres all black soil, good drainage, clear, to exchange for livery or feed barn. J. I. Case Threshing outfit complete traction engine, separator stacker and tank wagon. Will trade for vacant lots or improved. Rensselaer preferred. For particulars write or call on G. F. Meyers, Kniman, Ind. Ole are the readers. The GREATEST NUMBER of TRIMMED hats ever seen in Rensselaer are now displayed upon Mrs. Imes’ counters. Pattern hats in endless numbers. Exquisite materials, faultless trimming, and pi ices to suit anyone. Just see them onoe,; before purchasing elsewhere, ——— Before you buy your binday twine examine the Deering twimk Pure Manila guaranteed 650 feet to the pound, not about 650, but guaranteed 650. Ij. & hsudi John er . verpowa.