Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1899 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XX.

White and Fink Wedding.

Married at the home of the bride’s parents one-half mile east of Kniman on Sunday June 25th, at 9 a. m., by the Rev. O’May of the M. E. church, Mr. Martin White and Miss Ida Fink. Promptly at 9 a. m. the bride and groom entered the parlor headed by the minister and Mr. Fink, the father of the bride, taking their places in the center of the room. Then Mr. Elza Grow, the best man, and Miss Maggie McGlinr, the bridesmaid, entered taking their places. The room was elegantly and tastefully decorated. The music was furnished by the Kniman orchestra, Miss Clara Gulbranson acting as organist. After the words, “man and wife” were pronounced, Elder Beck of Valparaiso blessed the couple with a short prayer. After which the entire company retired to the dining room where the tables were covered with flowers. Ice cream, cakes of all kinds and flavours, and candies and fruits Were partaken of by all with a relish. About 25 invited guests were present. After listening to some fine selections of music and songs, the entire party drove to the school ’house where the Rev. Doctor Beck preached a fine discourse this being the first quarterly meeting of the M. E. church at this place. Mr. White and his wife joined the church. We all congratulate the young couple and wish them well in their journey through life.

School Enumeration and Population Estimates.

The returns for the school enumeration for this year have all been received at Indianapolis, and the Journal gives the figures for all the counties, cities and incorportated towns in this state. It also gives their estimated population, based on figuring the population at 3| times the school enumeration. This method of figuring gives Jasper county a population of 16,670 against H,177 in 1890. Rensselaer is estimated at 2,436, Remington at 1,112 and Wheatfield at 437. The population of some neighboring counties are estimated as follows: Newton 11,455, Benton 14,150, Pulaski 16,877, Lake 37,670, Stark 12,474, Pbrter 20,415 White 20,674. The figures on some neighboring cities and towns are: Delphi 1,917, Hammond 11,812, Valparaiso 4,956, Fowler 1,632, Oxford 1,001, Kentland 938, Goodland 1,148, Morocco 735, Brook 717, Winamac 1,739, Francesville 600, Crown Point 2,401, Lowell 1,277, . Monticello 2,100, Monon 1,232.

Smallpox in Twenty Counties.

The health officers of Indiana at their meeting in Indianapolis Thursday passed resolutions calling attention to the fact that small pox exists in twenty counties in the state and urging that vaccination be insisted upon in every county. The conference also went on record as believing that the eyes of school children are injured by the children being required to apply themselves too closely. Frequent written examinations are condemned.

Fountain Park Assembly Rem- „ ington, Indiana. August sth to 20th, 1899. A splendid programme each day and evening. Equal to the older Chatauquas. Held during light of the moon. Get program of Robert Parker, Remington, Ind. after. June 15th, 1899. w7w A veritable flower garden at Mrs. Ihwsv

NO. 85.

The Harrington-McCoy Trouble.

The trouble between Charles Harrington and Bennett McCoy, of near Virgie growing out of a raid by McCoy’s cattle on Harrington’s fields, and the forcible rescue of the impounded cattle by McCoy, was tried Tuesday afternoon, before Squire Burnham. Harrington had McCoy arrested for assault, because of the forcible removal of Mrs. Harrington from the gate or bars of the enclosure where the cattle were; and also a surety of the peace proceedings. McCoy was found guility on the assault charge, but acquitted on the surety of the peace proceedings. His fine on the assault charge was SI and that and the costs amount to about S4O. He stayed the payment for 90 days.

Mr. John N. Bicknell and Miss Nora E. Dunn were married at 11 a. m.this Wednesday June 28th, by Squire James A. Burnham. The ceremony took place at the Makeever house parlor. The parties formerly lived in Jordan Tp, but now in Brook where Mr. Bicknell has a livery stable. The groom is 36 and his bride 33, and they are understood to have been “keeping company” ever since they both went to school together in Jordan, sonje 16 years with the same squire who married them as their teacher.

B. S. Fendig has finished loading today the biggest shipment of old iron he ever sent out, at one time, and that is saying a good deal. He is sending out about 225,000 pounds from here and about 50,000 from Monon. He also has 60,000 or 70,000 at Wheatfield. The shipment from here is loaded onto five big gondola cars, and some of the cars go to Detroit, Mich., and the rest to South Bend, Alexandria, and Wabash, this state. The iron is sold to the Republic Street and Iron Company, a combination with a whole string of mills in different parts of the country, with capacities varying from 50 to 250 tons per day. There are 60 mills in the combination and Mr. Fendig’s 135 or 140 tons would keep them all running for about 40 minutes. Mr. Cook, a representative of the combination, bought Mr. Fendig’s iron and has superintended its shipment.

National Educational Association—--Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific R’y.

In the lovely city of Los Angeles, California, the above named organization will hold its J 4th Annual meeting, July 11th to 14th 1899. The Great Rock Island Route has issued a handsome book containing views and necessary information as to trains, rates and routes, and this will be sent to you by addressing with postal card or letter, John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago.

Farms for Sale. We have for sale several tracts of land varying in size from 40 acres to 280 acres, which will be sold at prices to suit the times. Only a small cash payment is required. balance on easy payments at 6 per cent, interest. Prospective buyers will find it to their advantage to call and see us. Hollingsworth & Hopkins.

Fourth of July hats going at bargain at Mrs. L. M. Imes Buy Deering twine. Best on earth. All guaranteed true to name. Sold by the Deering Agt., L. 8 Renicker.

Bicknell-Dunn.

A Big Shipment of Iron.

An Eye Opener.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899,

The premium list of the coming state fair has been issued and is a very liberal one, showing a, substantial increase over former years, and the number of articles for which premiums are offered has been substantially added to. A larger and more complete line of attractions has been arranged for than ever before and they will be so put on during the fair as to make a continuous and very attractive show. An auditorium is being built and lecturers of National reputation will be present to deliverer addresses each day. Sec’y Wilson of the Department at Washington will be present one day; Mrs. Borer’s services have been secured for five lectures on Cooking and Domestic Economy;’ Genl Roy Stone of the Department at Washington will handle the subject of Good Roads and Ex-Gov. Hoard of Wis. will talk on Dairying. Samples of stone, gravel and steel roadways will be constructed in the grounds by a Government expert during the week of the fair, a subject in which every interprising citizen of the state is deeply interested. Provision has been made for superior camping arrangements and tents will be put on the grounds at a very low price. A portion of the grounds has'been set apart for the cultivation of corn and potatoes and here, harvesting machinery and other implements will be tested from day to day.

There was a bad row over in Milroy Tp., last Friday, but the exact details of which are so obscured by many contradictory reports. It seems that Al May and his son, from White county, have had some corn stolen and they thought they traced it to old Mr. Dluzak’s, in Milroy. The Mays went to Dluzak’s and attempted to arrest him, without warrant or an officer. He resisted arrest, some say with a sickle or scythe be was sharpening, and the Mays hit him on the head with a hammer. It is also stated that Mrs. Dluzak was knocked down during the fight. They then put him in a wagon and took him to Wolcott, where it is stated be proved his innocence. It is further reported that the Mays are under heavy bonds for injuring Dluzak. Accounts differ as to how badly he is hurt, but according' to some statements his jaw is broken and his skull fractured, and his death likely to ensue.

But many of these statements lack cofirmation.

The two iron drinking fountains, for people and horses, arrived Wednesday afternoon. They were purchased by the county commissioners at a cost, for both, of $l3O. They will be installed at the expense of the city, which also furnishes free water to supply them with. They will be a great convenience to the people, especially on great public occasions. Both will be located on the streets fronting the public square, as desired by the commissioners. One will be on Van Rensselaer street, about opposite Wade & Wood’s barber shop. The other on Washington street not far from the center of the block. The one on Washington street will be connected with the water supply very soon. The other probably not until the proposed improvement of Van Rensselaer street is completed. Buy your binder twine of L. 8 Renicker.

The Coming State Fair.

A Bad Row in Milroy.

The New Drinking Fountains.

Bad Fire Near Mt, Ayr.

There was quite a destructive fire near Mt. Ayr, Tuesday morning. Ed Miller’s barn was burned, and in it a clover holler, a stacker, a large amount of other farming implements, grain etc. The loss is estimated at $2,000 with little if any insurance. The fire was thought to have been of incendiary origin.

Commissioners Next Monday.

The County Commissioners will meet next Monday, July 2nd, in regular monthly sessions. As their sessions now come every month it is likely that the sessions will usually last about three days. The commissioners have adopted a new order of business, and henceforth liquor cases will be heard on Monday, road cases on Tuesday, and ditch business on Wednesday. Miscellaneous business every day.

Can Fish Next Saturday.

The closed fishing season expires Friday night, of this week, June 30th and hereafter fishing with hook and line will be lawful in any of the streams of this state, until the Ist of next May. It is claimed that the law has been pretty generally observed and that there has been but little fishing in streams during the past two months. It is thought that this immunity the fish have enjoyed during the spawning season will have a good effect in increasing their numbers in the future.

A Free Baptist Institute and Conference.

A Free Baptist Institute and the White Quarterly conference will be held at Parr, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 6,7, 8 and 9. The following is the program. Thursday evening, sermon by Rev. J. W. Rendel. Friday at 9:30 a. m., Devotional Service. Value of personal work A. P. Gosma Our posibilities in the S. S Elmer Stephenson Home Class Department Bertha Hammond An outline study of the Bible.. C. D. Thornton Holy Spirit. #Rev. F. M. Watkins Afternoon 2 o’clock Devotional. How to meet the demands of an ’ unconverted S. 8. class. J. E. Carson Make the S. 8. interesting. How? Why?W. Hopkins The needs of my heart and head. A. C. Droz Open Parliament. What does our denomination represent .... Rev. J. W. Rendel Our pledge. What does it mean ? Anson Chupp Relation of the Y. P. 8. to the ChurchJ. P. Stewart Our G. P. mission work .. 7N. Blankenbaker Friday evening White Q. M. Song service. Sermon. Saturday at 9:30 a. m., business conference. 11 a. m. Sermon. 2 p. m. Quarterly Convention. 3 p. m. A. C. F. business meeting. Bp. m. A. C. F. meeting. A good program is being prepared. Sunday at 10:30 a. m. preaching followed by communion. 3 p. m. Sunday School. 4. p. m. Sermon. By order of Committee.

Marriage Licenses.

j John Bicknell, I Nora E. Duqu. j David 8. McConahay, (Irene Huffman. •»- ♦ air »

Gravel Roads in Union.

Editor Republican: Permit me a word about our gravel roads and how we make them out in Union Tp. We have just completed another mile of gravel road. This makes six miles of road that we have made in a little less than two years. To make this road we have used about SIBOO in money. Mott ly of the poll and road taxes, and the rest has been donated. Now in our township the Ry. co. pays 45 per cent of our taxes and the non-residents, such as Thompson, Kent, Otis and others pay 30 per cent. This leaves the actual or home residents to pay 25 per cent or $450, which if prorated would be a very small affair to each individual. But the question comes to me quite often, are our taxes higher than in former years? When I came in the special school was 25 per cent. I took 5 per ct. off of this fund and put it on the Tp. fund and this is the fund by which we get our money to make roads. I also raised this fund 10 cents.

I also raised the tuition fund 2 cents last year, making in all a raise of twelve cents. So you see we are paying but little more tax than in former years, and besides this we have lately built two new school houses, and have two more schools to maintain than formerly. We tried the old plan of scraping up mud and sand for the last forty years and have no roads, so we thought it time to set a new land mark and do something per manent. Of course we are blessed by having plenty of gravel in our Tp. but I believe if every Tp. in the county would take hold of their roads in this way and do something permanent every year though it be small, in a short time our roads would be greatly improved without our being eaten up by gravel road taxes. Respt.

B. L. COMER,

Trustee of Union Tp.

Auction Sale. • Rensselaer, Monday July 3, at Hemphill’s livery barn we will sell at auction a car load of Oregon horses, weighing from 1,000 to 1,400 lbs., from 3 to 8 years old. Good bone and finish, good actors and solid colors. A credit of 3 months will be given, purchaser giving bankable note. Stucker & Crisler, V. O. Clyne, Auct. Owners. Monticello,, Ind. w3tp That Smooth George Mitchel 1 . Returns are coming in regarding the proceedings of Geo. E. Mitchell, our newly employed science teacher in the Rensselaer high schools, since he escaped from the watchful eyes of Prof. Sanders and our city school board. In short, the young man has gone and got married, and, so far as known, without* asking leave and consent of anyone, unless it might have been of the young lady who has become his bride. The marriage took place at Bloomington, this state, Wednesday, June 28th., and the young lady’s name was Miss Katherine Maud Palmer. Plenty of good wishes will await the young couple when they come to Rensselaer. That will net be for some time yet, however, as Mr. Mitchell is attending the summer term of the state normal, at Terre Haute. Ole are the readers. The GREATEST NUMBER of TRIMMED hats ever seen in Rensselaer are now displayed upon Mrs. lines’ counters. Pattern hats in endless numbers. Exquisite materials, paultless trimming, and prices to suit anyone. Just see them once, before purchasing elsewhere.

REGULAR WEEKLY EDITION.

Commissioners’ Allowances.

SPECIAL JUNE SESSION. For Assessing. x < Mabel Sayler wk on Marion tp books. .S3B. Grace Sayler wk on Marion tp books 28. Elmer Pullins assess Gillam. 108. E J Pullins wk Gillam bks.. 28. Alva McNeil assessing Wheatfield tw and township.... 108. J W Tilton dept assessor Wheatfield 60. H C McDonald bal assessing Miloy 6. W S McDonald wk Milroy bk 8. John Haan assessing Keener 110. Lillian Haan wk Keener bks 27. H Burr bal assessing Jordan 6. Belle Burr wk on Jordan bk 6. J O’Conner assessing Walkerll4. Ira Brown wk on Walker bk 12. Jane O’Conner wk Walker bk 32. C V Jones wk Walker bks.. 4. FM Goff wk assessing Walker 20. J F Garriott bal dept assessor Union 2. J H Allman assessing Carpenter and Remington...ll4. J Haan bal assessing Keener 10. Lillian Haan wk Keener bks 8. J H Sample assess’g Barkley 16. Lulu Sample bk wk Barkley 10. Ira W Yeoman assisting assessing Carpenter 18. S C Irwin wk Remington bk 2. S C Irwin wk Hanging Grove 4. W Penn wright report gr’l rd. 170. W m Faris rel’f pr Gillam... 26. Henry B. Murray, Auditor.

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 j onr old |?uggy or anything else you have to trade on a new rig, at all it is worth. We have* some 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 & The new buggy and carriage firm next to Short’s livery barn.~’.

From now on till the fourth of July, we offer 25 per cent on on all trimmed goods. Call and see the immense line of goods we carry. Mrs. L. M. Imes. Great Reduction of 25 to 30 cents on Fourth of July hats, at Mrs. Purcnpile’s. When you are in need of a corn planter or cultivators or harrows, g call on L. 8. Renicker, at depot. Some good young short-horn bulls for sale Enquire of w6wp O, O. Halstead. A good place wanted for a boy to work; age 15 years, a good industrious boy. For name of parties apply at this office. Oliver plows and Brown cultivators. for sale by L. 8. Renicker, near the depot Buy the light running and >•; Deering binder and mowers. L. 8. Renicker, agent. Tne ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity will find the nicest and best trimmed hats in the city at Mrs. H. Purcupile’s. At reduced prices until after July 4th. Call on L. 8. Renicker Bros, for all kinds of farming implements, out at the depot. L. S. Renicker handles the Lafayette wagons and Harper buggies and surreys. Send in your order for fresh garden stuff and red raspberries. Phone No. 2. Austin Hopkins. m —-US Talk about cheap hnggjfw. S. Renicker will sell you a top buggy for S3O. Wanted —A man to represent 1 The Prudential Insurance Co. of - America, at Rensselaer, must be honest and have good references. Answer this office giving references or address -Al. ■* J rii a