Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1899 — Page 2

THE Republican. — _— OFFICIAL PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY ISSUED EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY BY GEORGE E. MARSHALL, PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE—In Republican Building on corner Of Washington and Weston Streets. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year .. $1.50 Six Months 75 Three Months. 50 Tuesday, June 20, 1899.

Commissioners' Allowances.

JUNE TERM, John F. Garriott, assessing l Union tp $64.00 Jas Co. Lum Co relief pr Carpenter 55.20 Howard Burr assess Jordan. .104.00 Belle Burr work on assessor’s books Jordan 22.00 John Q. Lewis assess Barkley 70.00 Lafayette Bridge Co. construction of bridge............ 196 00 Newcastle Bdge Co construction of bridge 895 00 Lulu Sample wk Barklev assr’s books 11 00 J N Sample assessing Barkley 86.00 C C Kent assingee 2 old wolves 20.00 J A Keister wk at bdge Jordan 16.50 J H Tilton 2 young wolves. . 6.00 J W McEwen public printing. 8.75 G E Marshall printing for surveyor 2.00 Robt S Drake relief pr H. G.. 6.00 S C Johnson M D relief poor per contract 12.50 Kornelius Mulder ditching Keener gravel r0ad5...... 20 00 T J McCoy assignee old wolf 10.00 D E Fairchild witness fee, milage gravel roads .. ; 1.25 John Shortridge witness fee, milage gravel roads 1.25 D E Fairchild services supt Keener.. , 82.50 Harry Wiltshire repair tile Ct House tower '.. . . 5.00 H G Kannal asst sec Bd health 600 A G Hardy paid stock, produce poor farm 58.50 Thos Boyles luni.gravel rd... 2.22 I Tuteur relief pr Barkley.. . 10.00 A G Hardy cash stock pr fm . . 185.00 I Tuteur mdse court house.. . 10.25 Rens, water to June 30 87.50 H Landon rel’f pr Carpenter. 20.00 Leslie Clark sub to Journal.. 1.00 do printing for Co Supt 1.50 W H Churchill rel’f pr Marion 1.50 J F McColly assignee 3 young wolves 9.00 M E Davission 3 young wolves 9.00 J G Liggitt 1 old wolf 10.00 Nowels Sayler lum co fuel sh’ff 29.09 Coen & Brady mdse ct hs... 72.50 R Hickman 7young wolves.. 21.00 Ed T Randle 4 young wolves 12.00 W J Wright relief pr Marion 9.00 E C English pr per contract. ' 5.00 D E Fairchilds ser gv’l rd supt 39.00 J R Phillips ex assessor’s offi. 8.00 do salary co assessor. 153.00 B S Fendig assignee 1 eld wolf 10.C0 Theo Hurley rel’f pr Barkley 3.00 S F Wood engineer boiler hs 52.00 Grandville C Aldrich wood Co 8.75 E G Warren ser supt Keener gravel roads 102.50 Rens lights for Mar and Apr. 48.20 S C Johnson relief pr contract 12.50 C G Spitler assignee old wolf 10.00 J C Gwin relief pr Marion. .. 2.22 Chas Ramp oil for county ... 4.50 GeoW Proud ley rel’f pr Union 10.00 L S Walters pacer fastener and eylets 3.00 F H Robertson printing exams 2.40 • J Moorehouse 4 young wolves 12.00 L Clark notice bdge letting.. S4OO do printing Co Supt. 4.50 J R Vanatta mdse Co jail... 6 00 J C Goff work on ditches.... .75 J. P. Hammond services truant officer 3400 J T Penn sprinkling streets.. 500 Cox & Barcus relief pr Marion 2.50 Louisa B Tanner erronious tax 10.44 C C Starr mdse court house.. 4.25 M B Price ex surveyor’s offi. 8.65 Coen & Brady fuel boiler hs. 150 N J Reed ex taking boy reform school 1.65 Coen & Brady relief pr Marion 225 do mdse poor farm.. 10 14 J C Gwin for revenue stamps 5.00 do salary Co treas.. 300.00 J C Kaupe relief pr Kankakee 33.55 I A Glazebrook blacksmithing county farm 4.55 I Tuteur relief pr Marion.... 2.00 W H Eger mdse co farm.... 10.46 do mdse court house. 1.15 Hunt Bros mdse court house. 6.50 J C Thrawls wk on Pool ditch 3.00 R B Poster postage acct recorder 8.20 Mary J Hopkins mending flag 3.00 M B Price salary as surveyor. 147.00 J J Eiglesbach meet pr farm. 27.05 Leslie Clark printing aud offi. 2.50 Warner Bro mdse co farm... 52.50 do mdse court house. 48.60 do mdse county jail. ’. 19.70 Warner Bros mdse boiler hs.. .75 Ellis & Murray rel’f pr Barkley 8.00 do mdse co Supt.... .85 do mdse co farm.... 25.18 do mdse co jail 18.30 do mdse courthouse. .75

A F Long mdse co jai1...... 3.40 do mdse court house. 43.80 Laßue Bros, relief pr Marion 18.00 Ed G Warren supt Keener gravel rds 60.00 Porter & Randle mdse pr farm 3.70 do mdse court house .54 N J Reed sheriff postage acct 250 E S Rhoades rel’f pr Marion. 1100 J R Phillips ser co assessor.. 33.00 do ex assessor’s offi .. 570 John Eger mdse pr farm .... .130.90 do mdse pr Marion.. 62.50 R W Sprigg janitor teachers’ exams .... 5 00 W H Coover mdse elk’s office 3.00 do postage acct 7.10 do making report... 2.50 7’ J Joyner laundry ct house. 4.80 do janitor salary Mar Apr, May .... 135.00 W H Eger mdse jail 11.91 S E Casey wk Union tp ass’rbk 30.00 Millie F Casey same 30.00 Geo W Casey assessing Union 92.00 J T Sayler assessing Marion .104.09 L H Hamilton ex Supt’s offi. 14.00 “ ser as county 5upt.316.00 A Leopold mdse county jail. 935 J F Warren assessing Rens.. 100.00 Mrs. Anna Clowery nursing sick at county farm 30.00 A G Hardy labor at co farm. 102.52 “ stock for co farm . .295.00 “ quarterly salary supt. 150.00 “ expense at co farm.. 6.15 J W Cowden assessing Rens. 104 00 R T Yeoman assess Newton tpIOO.OO H C McDonald assess Milroy .104.00 H S Bailey assess H Grove.. 104.00 GE Marshall printing assessor 4.00 do pub com’r, & court allowances 11.40 G E Marshall public printing educational 3.60 L N Wells rel’f pr contract .. 17.50 J E Spitler erronious taxes .. 2.48 J Moorehead 7 young wolves. 21.00 N J Reed serving rd notices. 8.30 Bert Hanaway 1 old wolf.. . . 10,00 »J C Gwin postage acc’t treas. 10.61 H B Murray quarterly salary .425.00 R B Porter quarterly salary .275.00 N J Reed boarding prisoners 82.00 do quarterly salary. . . .350.00 W H Coover quarterly salary. 375.00 Ancil Wood worth gr’l rd supt 67.50 True Woodworth labor gr’l rd 8.25 A Grant wk with team gr’l rd. 41.35 J Moosemiller wk gravel rd. 19.50 Geo Burk gravel for road ... 1.30 I A Glazebrook sharpening grader.. 5.00 Isaac Saidly gravel for road. 4.90 A Woodworth gravel rd supt 57.00 True Wood worth wk gr’l rd. 9.00 Abel Grant wk gravel rd.... 17.45 J W Paxton lum for gr’l rds. 1.83 Antrim & Dean nails gr’l rd .. 1.79 gravel for gr’l rd 22.80 Hiram Day gravel for gr’l rd. 150 S C Johnson MD rel’f pr Bark’yl2.oo do , “ “ “ “ ’ 2.00 H B Murray making Rens plat bk for assessor 34.20 do same Marion assessor 11.88 do same H Grove “ 5.58 do same Milroy “ 532 do “ Wheatfield tp “ 4.68 do “ Newton “ 7.20 do “ Gillam “ 7.20 do “ Carpenter “ 7.20 do “ Union “ 16.74 do “ Walker “ 9.00 do “ Kankakee “ 4.86 do “ Keener “ 15.48 - do “ Wheatfield tw “ 12.96 do “ Barkley “ 10.44 do “ Jordan “ 7.20 do “ Remington “ 24.48 Henry B. Murray', Auditor. A veritable flower garden at Mrs. lines’.

Homes Desired For uliildren. There are now in the Orphans’ Homes of this State a large number of very desirafole 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

Buy Deering twine. Best on earth. All guaranteed true to name. Sold by the Deering Agt., Renicker. Mj. Hayner, expert piano tuner and repairer from Chicago is in town. Those having pianos Wishing to have them put in first class order by “a proffessional” will please leave their order at P. W. Clark’s Jewelry store and receive prompt attention. WHAT A DRUGGIST SAYS. Stewardson, 111., Aug. 5 ’97, Gents:—Will say that I have used your Syrup Pepsin in my family and consider it the best medicine for stomach and bowel troubles that I have ever used. The 10c bottle idea of advertising, as it gives one a trial with a small outlay of money, is sure to bring good resnlts. Respectfully, T. N Robinson, Druggist. A. F. Long Before you buy your binder twine examine the Deering twine. Pure Manila guaranteed 650 feet to the pound, not about 650, but guaranteed 650. L. 8. Renickbr, agent.

DO YOU ALWAYS FEEL WELL? If you do you are a great exception to the rule. These American people are great slaves to their stomachs and in consequence many troubles arise, that unless headed off, cause much distress and suffering. A handy and sure relief from such trouble is what you want and this is found in Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin which cures Constipation, Indigestion and siok headache. A. F. Long. June Sale of Millinery Goods. Great reduction in prices, to close out stock of spring and summer millinery goods. Special sale next Saturday, and every Saturday in June. Mrs. H. Purcupile. Ole are the Leaders. The GREATEST NUMBER of TRIMMED hats ever seen in Rensselaer are now displayed upon Mrs. lines’ counters. Pattern hats in endless numbers. Exquisite materials, faultless trimming, and prices to suit anyone. Just see them once, before purchasing elsewhere. AS PLEASANT AS MAPLE SYRUP. Most remedies have something unpleasant to the taste and in consequence many people, especially children dread the dose and put off entirely or delay the taking of the medicine that can do them good. Not so with Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin—everybody likes its taste aud when taken it will cure constipation and all kinds “of stomach troubles.” In 10c, 50, and sl. sizes of A. F. Long. TO CONSUMPTIVES. As an honest remedy, Foley’s Honey and Tar does not hold out false hopes in advanced stages, but truthfully claims to give comfort and relief in the very worst cases, and in the earley stages t»> effect a cure. A. F. Long. w —» AN AFFIDAVIT. This is to certify that on May 11th, I walked to Melick’s drug store on a pair of crutches and bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Paia Balm for inflammatory rheumatism which had crippled me up. After using three bottles lam completely cured. I can cheerfully recommend it. — Charles H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa. Sworn and subscribed to before me on August 10, 1894. —Walter Shipman, J. P. For sale at 50 cents per bpttle by F. B. Meyer. UNFORTUNATE PEOPLE are they who while suffering from Kidney Diseases are prejudiced against all advertised remedies. They should know that Foley’s Kidney Cure is not a quack remedy, but an honest guaranteed medicine for Kidney and Bladder troubles. « A. F. Long. It will be an agreeable surprise to persons subject to attacks of bilious colic to learn that prompt relief maybe had by taking Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances the attack may be prevented by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by F. B. Meyer. HAVE YOU KIDNEY TROUBLE? A 50c trial bottle of Foley’s Kidney Cure will prevent serious results frem this usually fatal diseases A. F. 1 ong. FOUND. At Long’s drug store, a marvelous cure for all kidney complaints, nervous exhaustion and female weakness, It is Foley’s Kidney Cure. A. F. Long.

WHEN WEAK WEARY AND WASTED from Kidney Diseases, why not try Foley’s Kidney Cure, a guaranteed medicine. A. F. Long. —vBuy your binder twine of L. 8 Renicker. During the winter of 1893, F. M. Martin, of Long Reach, West Va., contracted a severe ccld which Irft him with a cough. In speaking of how ue cured it he soys; “I used several kinds of cough syrup but found no relief until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, which relieved me almost instantly, and in a short time brought about a complete cure.” When troubled with a cough or cold use this remedy and you will not find it necessary to try several kinds before you get relief. It has been in the market for over twenty years and constantly grown in favor and popularity. For sale at 25 and 50 cento per bottle by F. B Meyer.

Sheriffs Sale. No. 6740. By virtue of a certified copy of Judgment and decree to me directed from the <derk of the Jasper Circuit ('onrt.jn., cause 'Therein Warren Springer Dp:al..fnr, mid Franklin P. Wilson and Mrs. Mar h.i Wilson. his «lfe, are defendants requiring me to make the sum of Fifty six dollars and Thirtv < ents ($56.30) and Interest and cos’s accru d and to accrue, I will expose st publiv. .-ale to the higlt st and best bidder, on Wednesday, July 12th 1899' between the liners of 10o’clock A. M. and 4 o’clock P. M.. of said day. at the door of the Court House of Jasper County, Indiana, in the City of Rensselaer, first the rents and piofita for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following real estate hereinafter descriired, and if said rents and profits will not sell for a sufficient sum to satisfy said decree and execution and interest and eosts, I will at. the same time and place expose at public sale the fee simple of said real estate or so much thereof as may be necessary to discharge said decree and execution and interest »i»d costs towit: The southeast quarter (si) of the northeast quarter (%) of section twenty (20) and the southwest quarter (M) of tike northwest quarter (U) of section twenty-one (21) In Township thirty-one (33) north range six (6) west In Jasper conuty. Indiana. Said sale will be made without any relief whatever from the valuation or appraisement laws of the State of Indiana NATE J. REED. Sheriff Jasper < ounty. by O. P. Keblnson, Deputy. ; Foltz, Sptthr & Kurrie y Attorney for plaintiff. June 20-27 July 41 Hoiice To Contractors. NOTICE is hereby given, that Mds will be received by the Common Council of the city of li’ensselaer. Indiana.up to 8 o’cloak p. m. on tile 10 DAY of July 1899, at thejcouneil Chamber of said City, for furnishing the neoessary labor and materials for the improvement of the following streets in said eity by grading and macadamizing the same in accordance with the drovisions of Ordinances numbered from 21 to 34. inclusive, adopted by the said council June 6th 1899 and the plans and specifications approved by said Council on June 12,1899. towit; Van Rensselner Street from Washington Street to Harr son Street; Harrison Street fro»i Van Rensselaer Street to Cullen Street; tgj SSI Cullen Slreet rrom Harrison Street to Washington Street; i 1 Cullen Street from Washington Street to Cornelia Street. Cullen Street from Cornelia Street to Clark Street. Forest Street from Clark Street to Oak Street; Vine Street from Forest Street to Main Street: and Cedar Street from Division Street to Milton Street. Esch bidder will be required to file the receipt of the City Treasurer for the sum of §500., deposited as a guaranty that it the Nd is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance property secured. Bidders will also be required to file a bond with a penalty of twice the amount of their bids and sureites totheap roval of the Council. The Common Council reserves the right to rejjeet any or r.ll bids. SCHUYLER C. IRWIN. June 16, 23. 30 City Clerk. i _______ SPECIAL IM; of Stockholders. A Special Meeting of the Stockholders of The Ind:ana. Illinois and lowa Railroad ■Company, duly called by the Beard of Directors, will be held at the General Offices of ' the Company In the Rookery Buildlug in the Oitv of Chicago. County of Cook and State of Illinois on the twentieth (20. h day of June. A. D., 1899, at 10 o’clock a ■ m.. for the purpose of considering, voting and deciding whether the Stockholders will consent to and will authorize an Increase of the authorized Capital Stock of said Company from Four Million Doi OOO; and will amend accordingly Paragraph one of Article IV of the Articles of Consolidation of said Company. By order of the Board of Directors. T. P. SttONTS, R. P. Ahbess. President. Secretary. May 19-June 20. REASONS FOR INSURING IN THE CONTINENTAL Ist. Because it is one of the Oldest, Strongest and Best Managed Companies in the United States, 2nd. Because it adjusts its losses fairly and pays them promptly, without any wrangling about it. 3rd. Because it has adjusted and paid losses to over seventy-flve thousand farmers. 4th. Because it insures you for FlveYears upon the installment plan, permitting you to nay one fifth of the premium annually, without interest, instead of paying the whole in advance; thus giving you the proceeds of each year’s crop with which to pay your piemiums as they fall due. Sth. Because It insures against damage to buildings, and losses of Live Stock by Lightning, Tornadoes, Cyclones and Wind Storms, as well as loss by Fire. BRUNER & HAMMOND, 6 July p. Agents.

notice. We,-the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 25 cent bottles or boxes of Baxters’ Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to bure constipation, biliousness, sick-head-ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is recommended. It’s highly recommended as a spring tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottles, and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One package of either guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. F. Long.

FROM SOLDIERS’ HOME. St. James, Mo , Jan. 28,1898. Dear Sirs:—Please send me another 40 oz. bottle of your Syrup Pepsin. It is the very best laxative I have ever used and lam always troubled with constipation to such a degree as to be wholly dependent upon some remedy, and this I shall now choose above all others.—Mrs. W. D. Crandall, Matron. A. F. Long. Warren & Irwin 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 you money.

[)R HOORE, The careful Specialist of 40 years constant practice, has loca ted in Rensselaer, Indiana, and will devote his time apd best skill in treating the following diseases: ® Consumption, be permanently cured if taken in time and often in the advanced stages by methods entirely our own, the result of years of careful research and large experience. Short delays are often dangerous. Heart— Hundreds are dropping dead every day frem Heart failure, whose lives might have been saved by proper and timely treatment. In most cases relief is certain. Stomach— lndigestion, ulceration and all other troubles affecting this important organ are treated with absolute success. Old remedies and methods have been abolished, better ones have been introduced. All are modern, safe and certain. Nervous troubles of all kinds have been treated vrith remarkable success for 40 years. Nose and Throat— With recent methods and applances affections of these important and sensitive organs are quickly relieved. Kidneys and Bladder— Brights disease, Diabetes, etc. These usually fatal maladies can positively be cured. Here a short delay i»often fatal. Call and be examined while relief is possible. Private Diseases of both sex treated with the utmost delicacy and skill and in strict confidence. Par— All diseases of this delicate organ handled with care and suceess Piles and all other diseases of the Rectum cured quiekly and with but little pain. Kemales— The Doctor has had a remark bale record in' treating successfully all diseases peculiar to 1 women. Failing Vitality' from whatever cause permanently caved. Epilepsy and Caneer— Formerly two incurable diseases are now treated with great assurance of success. The Doctor s facilities and resources are almost without limit: Oxygen Gas, Oxygen Compound, Compressed air, Insufflation, Atomization withevery appliance necessary to relieve the afflicted. Best es references given' Office First Stairs West of P. O. OFFICE HOURS. HOME AT T»E NOWELS HOUSE 7t012A. M. Sundays: No visits made during office hourr 2to 54. M. 2 tto 3P. M. only in cases of emerirencv 9to BP. M. 7toBP. M. & J

SHOOT; S&l WINCHESTER Repeating Shotguns, Ammunition and I L° a£ Shotgun. Shells. "Winchester guns and > amrnun hion arc ithe standard of the world, but not cost any morc than poorer makes. All reliable dealers sell Winchester goods. FREE: Send name on a postal for 158 page UlusIgajgWd trated Catalogue describing all the guns and ammunition >r Jna de by the Wclr WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, oonn, WARNER BROTHERS. ;?s . . . ..DEALERS 1N,... Hardware, Stoves, V Implements. We also handle the COQdILLARD ——U/AGONS. And a big line of BUGGIES & CARTS. Great Reduction on our “FAVORITE” Cooking - Sitoves. Gorman & Malchow THE BRICK Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. Team" Patronage of ) tb® traveling Vehicles public solicited REKSSELAER, - - INDIANA ====== ■ . * =^^== . '

Saves Doctor’s Bills. Families in the country should always keep Brazilian Balm on hand. It is the doctor in the house, always ready and reliable. For colds, cohghs, croup, catarrh, asthma, pleurisy, rheumatism constipation, female troubles, and ah kinds of fevers it acts like magic, and saves many a doctor’s bill and many a tong sickness.

Asthma Can Be Cured. T. R. Niblo, ex-school superintendent of Rochester, Pa., says: “I have been a great sufferer from asthma for years, but I have had a splendid winter, owing to the surprising efficacy of Brazilian Balm.” A lady in Cincinnati, who had suffered with asthma for 17 years, could RraJjtian°'SltHT a * Cured With