Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1899 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XX.

The City Council.

A five foot cement side walk was ordered in front of John Makeever’s two tenant houses on Cullen street, near Harrison street. Cement walks were also ordered on the south side of Washington street, from the corner opposite the Makeever House to the eastern end of the street, the orders not applying to G. K. Hollingsworth’s residence, as he already has a cement walk in process of construction. When these walks are constructed as ordered there will be no more wooden walks on either side of Washington street, at any plaoe east of the bridge. The walk on Van Rensselaer street in front of the Christian ohurch was condemned Warren Robinson and other property owners want to gravel the whole length of Melville street, and the road north of it some distance. Melville is the north and south street or road running along the east side of the corporation line. It is proposed to begin the gravel at the Stock Farm road, or Grace street, and gravel north for a mile. It is intended to do the work by subscription, and the city is asked to take care of the street intersections, which the Council agreed to do. Charles Platt, the only bidder on Jefferson street sewer, was given the contract at 13 cents per lineal foot and $5 per catch basin. Also the contract for the Vine street sewer, at 18 cents per foot and $5 per catch basin. The heretofore wandering and unlocated watering and drinking fountain was ordered placed on Washington street, about 30 feet east of the Cullen street corner.

Must Advertise to be Appreciated.

A Kansas duck, which had faithfully stuck to business during the summer and laid several dozen of large fawn colored eggs complained she was not appreciated. “See that hen over there” said the duck hasnt laid as many as I have, nor as big but she has books written about her and verses composed in her honor, while nobody is saying a word about me.” The trouble is said a wise old rooster standing near, that you don’t tell the public what you have done, you lay an egg and waddle off without saying a word; but that sister of mine never lays one with out letting ever one in the neighborhood know it. If you want to cut any ice in a community you must advertise.”

Been Here Sixteen Years.

It was 16 years Tuesday when our townsman James H. S. Ellis s first came to Rensselaer, and being pleased with the prospect he came back in September with his partner Mr. Murray and established themselves in business. Mr. Ellis has added to his years since he first came here, and also to his avordupois, although he did not train in the featherweight olass even then. His worldly possessions have also very visibly and deservedly increased, during the years he has been here, and more noticeably than aught else, he has steadily grown in the respect and confidence of his townsmen.

Free Baptist Church.

Next Sunday is Mission Day. Pastor will preaoh for text, Matt. 28:19. Miss Blankenbaker will lead the Young Peoples’ meeting. Missionary meeting at 7:46 p. m Program consisting of songs, pa- . pew, recitations etc. A cordial invitation is extended to all. j

NO. 93.

Blaine Shafer Charged With Blackmail.

Blaine Shafer, now of Idaville but formerly of Monticello, and well known in RensSelaer, where in his capacity of a life insurance agent he has spent considerable time, is now under arrest charged with attempting to blackmail Dr. J. W. Stewart, of Logansport. Mr. Shafer has always borne a good reputation and has stood well socially, and his arrest has caused a great sensation in White and Carroll counties, where he is best known. The Logansport Reporter gives the following account of the affair. The story of the case is an interesting one. Some weeks ago Dr. Stewart received a letter signed by “Albert Mason” in which the writer intimated that he was in possession of information which he said he could use with damaging effect against the doctor’s good standing in the medical profession, but that the payment of a sum of money by the doctor would induce the writer to forever seal hie lips. The doctor did not answer the letter himself, but handed it over to an attorney who wrote a decoy letter, to the writer of the letter, asking him for a private interview and further details as to the amount of money demanded. The decoy letter brought back a reply Saturday morning from “Albert Mason,” stating that he would require the sum of $250, and not a cent less, to purchase his silence. The young man came in yesterday morning to have the desired interview. He appeared at % Dr. Stewart’s office in the Masonic Temple and introduced himself as “Albert Mason” and stated that he had come to make a settlement. He was politely received by Dr. Stewart who informed the young man that he would need a little time and asked him if he would not call later. This the young man was willing to do and left the office. In the meantime Dr. Stewar| placed the matter in the hands of Attorney F. M. Kietler, who prepared an affidavit against “Albert Mason,” and placed it in the hands of Justice Guthrie, who issued a warrant for the young man’s arrest. The latter did not appear at the doctor’s office as he had agreed to do and the police were notified to watch him and keep an eye on his movements. When they saw that he was about to leave the city they placed him under arrest.

The Old Settlers’ Day committee has received a letter from Hon. Geo. W. Faria, of Terre Haute, congressman from the 4th Indiana district, stating that he will be here to attend the meeting on September Bth and 9th and will make a speech. Mr. Faris was the first native of Jasper County to be elected to congress. He was born on a farm in the immediate vicinity of Rensselaer and still has numerous relatives here and also in Gillam township. He is acknowledged to be one of Indiana’s ablest congressmen. Another notable attendant of the meeting will be John Ade, of Kentland, and the first recorder of Newton county. He is the only living rival of our own M. L. Spitler, as a living volume of the hisory and biography of early Jasper Newton and Benton. Still another notable visitor from Newton county, and one of the ablest orators in the three counties, is Hon. Wm. Darrocb, ex-judge of the circuit court. He also is expected to speak on the first day.

More Noted Men Coming.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1899,

A Joint Birthday Celebration.

John W. Mannan and wife came down from Dunnville, Monday and in the evening he and his old army chum, T. F. Clark, celebrated their joint birthday, which occasion has now veiy properly, become a fixed annual festival with them. It comes on the 24th of July as regularly as the year rolls around, and that is mighty regular indeed. Though they have the same birthday it does not follow that they are the Same age. In fact Mr. Mannan got two years the start of Mr. Clark at the very beginning of the race and he kept just about that much in the lead ever since. He is now 57 and Comrade Clark is 55. They were comrades in the 33rd Indiana regiment. They had an ice cream supper, Monday night, and 18 or 20 old army men were present by invitation.

Jane St. Clare wife of Alexander St. Clare was born in Jennings county Ind., April 21, 1823, moved to Jasper county about 1869 and has lived in this county most of the time with the exception of three years they resided in Kansas, and the last few years they have resided in Wadena, Ind., Benton county. She died at her home July 21, 1899. She was the mother of 12 children, 9 of whom are still living. She was converted early in life, and united with the M. E. church, but when they moved to this county she and her husband united with the Free Baptist of Rensselaer, of which church she was a member until she joined the church triumphant. Before leaving the house a few remarks and prayer was made by Rev. Tuttle, of Wadena. She was burried at Crockett cemetery Saturday afternoon, where again prayer was offered by the Pastor of the Free Baptist church, F. M. Watkins. A husband, large family of children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren with many friends are left to mourn her loss.

Dallas Daywitt, whose wit seems more in his name than in bead, acted as purchasing agent and canteen commissary Saturday night, to the extent of buying, for a gang of young boys, a “pony” keg of beer, at Rosenbaum’s saloon, and from the contents of which several of the boys got drunk. Daywitt lives out in Union Tp., and Monday night Constable Vick went out after him, and some time towards morning landed him in jail. Next morning he had a trial before Squire Burnham, for giving liquor to minors. He was fined $25 and costs, amounting in all to S4O; and he will stay in jail as long as that amount will pay for.

It is now unlawful to ship any dairy or breeding cattle into the state of Illinois until after they have been inspected for tuberculosis and other contagious diseases. Dr. H. J. Kannal has been appointed the inspector for this region, and parties wishing to ship cattle to Illinois points, for the purposes stated, must first see him and have their animals inspected. ■_ One-half gallon Mason fruit jars, 39 oents per dozen; quarts, per dozen, 32 cents. The above are the lowest prices ever quoted, If any one meets these prices we will go one better, as we lead, others follow. Chicago Bargain Store.

Obituary.

Bought Beer for Minors.

Cattle to be Inspected.

Monday was August Rosenbaum, the saloon keeper’s busy day. Three times was he arrested and three times was he tried before Squire Burnham and three times also was he acquitted of the things he was charged with. One trial was on the charge of keeping his window blinds down after the hours when they should have been raised, and two of the charges were for selling liquor to minors, indirectly. As above stated he was found not guilty on all the charges. George Strickfaden, Rosey’s neighbor in the saloon business, was also given a round in the Squire’s court, probably that he might not have a cause to be jealous of Rosey. The charge against Strick was also for not pulling up his blinds at the time required by law. He also was found not guility.

An Interesting Prayer Meeting.

There was an inspiring prayer meeting at the M. E. church Wednesday night. The Leaguers who were at the International Convention at Indianapolis, brought back lots of the fire. This is a guaranty for a rousing service next Sunday night, when they will give a detailed report of the convention. There will be no preaching that night, but the evening service at 7:30 will be given over to the League. The returned delegates were assigned their parts last night. They will give short reports on the various interesting features of the convention. Those who will speak are President J. A. Overton, Mrs. J. F. Warren, Mrs. Dr. Johnson, Misses Iva Washburn, Vivian Baker, Gertrude and Sylvia Robinson, Florence Wood, also, the Misses Eva -andj Edna Banning, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Messrs. Ernest Wishard, Julius Taylor and Dr. Schmadel. ~The singing will be of the songs which were so popular at the convention. This service will be a treat and all are cordially invited.

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F. M. W.

Rosey’s Busy Day.

NORTH BARKLEY.

Oasts about all cut. Grasshoppers eating the onions. Mr. Schofield has moved back to Fair Oaks. Willis McMurray will start for N. Dakota one day this week. Frank Halladay, of Rensselaer, is working for T. M. Callahan. Mrs. Hendricks of near Pleasant Ridge was in this vicinity Sunday. Wm. Washburn, of Rensselaer was in this vicinity buying hogs last week. Sayler and Perkins of Rensselaer, was in and around Comer last week hiring help for Northern lowa. Miss Kittie Callahan and cousin, Miss Mary Callahan, are visiting friends in Wheatfield this week. Mrs. L. J. Beedy and daughter, Mrs. G. W. Fanson, called on friends in this vicinity Thursday and Friday. Quite a number of hands are putting up hay for H. Gifford. He is having it pressed and shipped to Chicago. Wild hay brings a very good price this year. Had quite a wind storm here Sunday evening, blew the corn down, flattened all the oats, ble v down the shocks and scattered them over the fields, blew down trees and had a regular blow. No serious damage done.

FAIR OAKS.

Mrs. Abe Bringle is on the sick list. Squire Hayes has been confined to the house for sometime but is able to be out again. CJ Rev. Appleton of Rensselaer preached at the Christian Church Monday evening A jolly crowd tipped the light fantastic till twelve at the Park last Saturday night. Mike Shehan wife and baby of Chicago are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Isaac Kight. Stella McConnell and Fiances Bradv did shopping in Rensselaer last Saturday. Miss McGlenn and Mrs. Holly of Kniman visited their sisters Mrs. Gundy over Suuday. H. S. Bonsib, of Vincennes lectured on the temperance question at the M.E.church Saturday and Sunday evenings. Chas. Gundy gave a party and and dance at his residence Monday •> evening An enjoyable time was had by all. Refreshments were served. A merry crowd of young people from here took a days outing on the Kanakee last Sunday, music and boat riding was the order of the day John Carter moved to the country Monday. Since last Monday the the C. & E I: Ry. commenced carrying the U. S mail. They also put in a telegraph station at Kniman and appointed Geo. Hollister as agent and operator.

Barkley Gravel Road.

The grading of the first half mile of the North Barkley new gravel road will be let to the lowest responsible bider at Sandridge school house Tuesday August Ist, at half past two o’clock P. M. Security required. Terms cash Jan. Ist, 1900 secured. By order of the board.

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.

REGULAR WEEKLY EDITION

T. DRIVER,

Secretary.

For Sale or Exchange.

80 acres 1 mile from station, fenced, ten acres cultivated, ten acres meadow, balance timber, has three room frame house fair stable and well. In good neighborhood. Price S2OOO encnmberance to assume S7OO due 8 years. Wbat have you to trade? Make offer. Business property in South Bend, value SBOOO renting for $62 per month, want farm. 20 acres clear to trade for vaoant lots or any good trade. Stocks of goods ranging from S4OOO to S6OOO to trade for farms. 160 acres fine land in eastern Kansas 90 miles from Kansas 1 City, clear to trade for dear 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. • •

Sunday Rates Via Mnnon Route.

The Monon Route will sell every Sunday until further notice tickets, Rensselaer to points on its own line where the one way rate is $3.60 or less at rate of one fare for the round trip, tickets limited good going and returning on date of sale. As per above return trips can be made to Chicago for $2.20, to Cedar Lake SI.OO, to MontiU cello 75 cents etc., good going and returning on Sunday only. I Another great saving to the community. You would be paying 90 cents per dozen for one half gallon fruit jars if we had not reduced the price to 39 cents per dozen. Chicago Bargain Store. 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 hand. W. B. Austin. Capt. William Astor Chanler, Congressman from New York, is the president of The New York Star, which is giving away a forty dollar bicycle daily, as offered by their advertisement in another column. Hon. AmosJ. Cummings, M. C., Col. Asa Bird Gardner, District Attorney of New York, exGovernor Hogg, of Texas, and Col. Fred Fiegl, of New York, are among the well known name in their Board of Directors.

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 cure constipation, biliousness, siok-head-ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the diseases for which it is recommended. It is highly recommended as a spring tonic and blood purifier. Sola liquid in bottles, and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One package of either guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. F. Long.

5,000 Acres ot Land.

Will be sold within Thirty Days, in tracts and terms to suit those wanting a home. At from sls. to SSO per acre. For particulars tall upon or write to Ray D. Thompson, Rensselaei, Ind., or Jay A. Thompson, Parr, Ind. flA ]l ini# (MkllAna "at | atroru to, sen nait g mimm » gg. cents a dozen; the quarts at Wt 1 -