Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 September 1899 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

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PIBECT OB? ‘ COUNTY OFFICERS. . . ffs.H. CoovKß Shertfl Natb J. Bbed Auditor::.'.... HkNkt B. Murray Treasurer JKBSB C. Gwin lewder Robkbt B. Portkk feta”’-* 1 ’ •■-.ggsMBBS: Assessor .... • gt ABBAHAM HAIAKCK Comm’rs ( 2nd Diet SimkonDowbix / 3rd DiSt FREDERIC WAYMIBB Commissioners’ Court First Mondays In every month. CITY OFFICERS. Uavnr THOMAS 0. MCCOY Marshal. * .\ “ v '.■.••« Treasurer Sr Attorney lv 4- “i“ 8 Civil Engineer.. H. L- Gamble. Fire Chief Eldon Hopkins Fire cniei..... • . ..geo. B.Mubray Ist Ward., j chas. J.dean „ . t ..... ..Johnßoer Councilman <. 2nd Ward, j o. G. Spitler ( !.' J.O. Gwin Brd Ward., j .... j. p. mcColly JUDICIAL. Circuit judge SmoNP. Thompson Prosecuting Attorney ....... Terms of Court—Second Monday in Fehruary, April. September and November. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. trustees. townships. iffits Drake Hanging Grove a « PrATo Giiiam . -Walker Bamuel R. Nichols ' James D. Babcock • • Marion Marcus W. Reed ••• • ackson Freeland - Newton 0. C. Blenna •• • ®, n^r Alliart S. Keene Wlieatfleld John A. Lambom.... ' Ga 9SS** George W. Castor ...Mtttcr Jl. D. Comer...., Union row N OR CITY A. Beasley Remington Delos Thompao-' ... Reiisselaer Edwanl T. Wheatlield Louis H- Hamilton, Co.SUDt. Rensselaer OHUROHES. FIRST BAPTIST— Preaching every two weeks at 10:45 a. m. and 7p. m.; Sunday school at 9-80 r B. Y. P. U,« p. m. Sunday; prayer meetuig 7p. m. Rev. V. o. Frltts, pastor. FREE BAPTlST—Services every Sunday morning. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. A. C. F. meets Sunday, 6:30 P. ,M. Rev. A. M. Watklns.Pastor DHRISTIAN—Corner Van Rensselaer and Susan. Preaching, 10:45 and 8:00; Sundav school 9:30; J. Y. P.3.C. E..2:80: S. Y.P. S.O. E., 6:80; Prayer meeting Thursday 7:80. A. c. Ward, 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. P.O. 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 8:80 alternate Sunday, Prayer meeting TfiuMday at 7. Rev. H. M. Middleton, Pastor. Ladies 1 Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon by appointment *** CHURCH OF GOD-Corner Harrison and Elza. Preaching 10:46 and 7:80; Sunday school 9:80; Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:80; Ladies’ Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Rev. F. L. Austin, pastor. *** CATHOLIC CHURCH—Bt. Augustine’s. Oof ner 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. 186, A. F. and A. M. .meets first and third Mondays of each month. J. M. Wasson, W. M.; W. J. lines, Seo’y. Evening Star Chapter, No. 141,0. E. S., meets ■* meets first and third Wednesdays of each month. Mrs. 0. W Hanley, W. M.; Hattie Dowler, Sec’y. CATHOLIC ORDER FORESTERS—WiIIard Court, No. 418, meets every first and third Sunday of the month at Bp. m. J. M. Healy Seo’y; E. P. Honan, Chief Ranger. *** ODD FELLOWB—lroquois Lodge, No. 148 I. O. O. F., meets every Thursday. C. E. Tyner, N. O.; S. O. Irwin, feeo’y. Rensselaer Encampment, No. 801, I. O. O. F., meets second and fourth Fridays of each month. John T. Sayler, C. P., John Vanatta, scribe. Rensselaer Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 846, meets first and third Fridays of each month. Mrs. Ettie Wade, N. G.; Mies Belle Adams, Sec’y. *** I. O. OF FOE ESTERS—Court Jasper, No, 1708, Independflk Order of Foresters, meets second and fo®g)h Mondays. Geo, Goff, O. D. H O R.; R- P. Johnson, R.; MACOABEES-*-Rensselaer Tent, No. 184, K. O. i - . M. Meets Monday evening. F. W. “Oissel, Commander; A Lewis, Record Keeper. PYTHIAN—RENSSELAER Lodge No. 82. Knights of Pythias, meets every Tuesday. B. B. Porter, 0. C.; N. W. Reeve, K. of R.S. RENSSELAER TEMPLE. Rathbone Sisters,— No. 68, meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, every . month. Mrs. Lulu Huff, u. E. q,; Mrs. Josie Woodworth, M. of R. O. MODERN WOODMEN OF A,—Rensselaer Camp, No. 4412, meets every Ist and Br* Wednesday. H. L. Brown, V. O.; P.W Clarke, clerk. *** PATRIOTIC ORDERS. BRAND ARMY-Rensselaer Post No. 84 G. A E. meets every Friday night. D. H. Yeoman post Gommanaer. •m. w ftssoii) Aujuumt, n£\"9 T 'EY, PATTUnTT *T T\n ilillltofl nf t IK.

NO. 104

Harry Gifford Assaulted.

Wm. Richmond and his son Thomas, rom the Gifford district, were lodged in the county jail late Monday night on fines and costa assessed by Squire Driver of Barkley tp. William’s is $27 and his sons $7. It seems that Riohmond is a a tenant in one of Gifford’s houses and that Harry Gifford the resident manager has been trying to get him to vacate. The Richmonds have been doing some work for Gifford and Monday about noon they called on Harry Gifford, in his office at Comer, and asked for their pay. He said it would be ready whenever they moved out of the house. Thereupon the elder Richmond produced a club and struck Mr. Gifford across the face knocking him down. They then proceeded to beat him either with clubs or their fists the latter according to the Richmonds story. The Richmond went home and got a shot gun and then started towards Rensselaer but were arrested by Constable Geo. Dsniel and fined as stated. According to reports received Monday night Mr. Gifford was very dangerously hurt, but a telephone message from Mrs. Gifford next morning is to the effect that his physician does not consider his injuries dangerous.

The Logansport Presbytery.

The fall meeting of the Logansport Presbytery will convene at the Rensselaer Presbyterian ohureh next Tuesday evening Sept. 12th and continues over Wednesday. „ A popular meeting will be held Wednesday evening at which eminent speakers will give addresses. Members of young people's societies of the various churches are especially invited to be present at this Wednesday evening meeting,

No Jury Drawn.

The September term of the circuit oourt begins next Monday, and on Monday of this week was the time when law requires the jury commissioner to meet* with the clerk of the oonrt and draw the grand and pettit jurors, for the term. One of the two commissioners, D. B, Nowels is absent, however and therefore no juries have been drawn. It is understood that when the oourt sets the the judge will order the juries drawn then.

Another Teacher Necessary.

The, attendance at the city schools, especially at the freshman year of the high school, is so muoh larger than expected that it has been found necessary to employ another teaoher, in the high school. Miss Margaret McCoy, sister of the principal, W. T. MoCoy, has been secured for the place. She will teach grammar and history. The unlooked for increase in attendance comes out of town, being tuition pupils who have graduated from the township schools. '% ''. v A complete new stock of clothing equal to tailor made that would cost you double. Chicago Bargain Store.

Steer Taken Up. Taken up, a spotted red and white yearling steer, brand V of A on right hip. Owner please call at my place 5 miles west and 2 miles north of Rensselaer. w2tp Charles Handley. An elaborate display of all the latest novelities in, wool and silk dress goods. Chicago Bargain Store.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1899,

A Morning Marriage.

Mr. George V. Moss, now a rising young attorney of Frankfort, and youngest son of Mrs. Lydia A. Moss, and Miss Susie Parker, were married at 8 o’olock on Thursday morning, Sept. 7th, 1899, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Isabelle Parker, on West Jackson street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. F. Ferguson, in the presence of about ten young couples, immediate friends of the contracting parties, and about as many near relatives, immediately after the congratulations were over, the company partook of an elegant breakfast, and soon thereafter repaired to the depot, where at 9:55 the bridal couple took the train for Chicago. They will remain there for a short time, and then go to their future home at Frankfort. It is scarcely necessary to say tdat rice and old shoes were greatly in evidence as the couple boarded the train. Uncle Alfred McCoy, who is an uncle of the bride, was present in dress suit and straw hat, and by general consent acted as master of the ceremonies, or as he called it, ring-master and acquitted himself of the duties of the position to the complete satisfaction of all present.

Lecture at the Baptist Church.

Rev. P. H. Faulk will deliver his celebrated lecture on “Rachels Tears,” at the Ist Baptist Church on Monday night, Sept., 11. You will miss a treat if you miss it. Admission 15 cents. Denver News:—The bi-monthly Union Gospel temperance meeting was due Sunday night. It had been announced that Rev. P. H. Faulk was to speak on “Rachel’s tears or the causes of sorrow in American homes.” Thinking that there would be more people in attendance than any church in town could accommodate, with commendable enterprise Mrs. J. T. Miller, who has charge of the work, rented the new opera house for the occasion. Her expectations were fully realized, the house, gallery and all, being crowded to its utmost capacity. Between 600 and 700 persons were present Mr. Faulk’s discourse Was a stunner. He first spoke over an hour on intemperance, hitting the liquor traffic, and especially the licensed saloon, such terrific blows as fairly to raise his hearers from their seats. He next devoted an hour or so to'the social evil and other abases and excreescences of modern civilization. It was a plain, bold and manly presentation of matters of vast importance to every community and to every human being in the country. He handled the most delicate topics with the utmost frankness, yet with perfect modesty and with an intensity of feeling which showed how deeply he was impressed with the magnitude of the evils he was combating. Mr. Faulk deserves great praise for manfully speaking out ’in regard to crying sins and un-American practices, which few ministers have the handihood to attack. The News wishes that evefy-body could hear Mr. Fanlk’s fearless and masterful lecture.—Jwly 8,

Attention, Comrades.

The members of the Rensselaer Post No. 84 are hereby notified that important business is pending for action at its regular meeting Friday evening Sept. Bth 1899. Full attendance is desirable. John M. Wasson P. A. A fine new line of fur oollarettes capes and jackets jnst received.. Chicago Department Store ■ *

Obituary.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Newman was held at the residence of her son, W. O. Newman north of the depot, last Sunday morning Sept. 3rd by Rev. H. M. Middleton, and interment made in Weston cemetry. She was bom at Clarkfield, Union Co. Ohio, Jan. 3rd 1835, (Tied at Rensselaer Ind, Sept. Ist 1899 aged 64 years, 7 months and 28 days. She was married to Samuel Newman April 13 1852 and to their union were bora three sons and five daughters. The husband and all the children exoept one daughter survive her. The surviving children are F. J. Newman, of Kokomo, Ind. Geo. J. Newman, of DeMotte, W. O. Newman of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Martha Call, of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Minnie Street, of Morganville Ga., Mrs. Irena Freeze, of Summittsville, Tenn. and Nora Newman, of DeMotte. Of these living at a distance only F. J. Newman of Kokomo, was enabled to be present at the funeral. The family moved to Mississippi in Feb. 1876, and six years later o Tennessee. From that state hey moved to Keener tp. this county five years ago, and which has since been their place of residence. The deceased was a member of the M. E. church.

Old Settlers’ Meeting.

The third annual meeting of the old settlers’ association will be held next Friday and Saturday, Sept. Btb, and 9th, in Phillips’ grove. An extensive and very promising program has been prepared, beginning at 10:30 a. m. Friday. Various eminent speakers, whose names have already been announced, will be present to discuss important subjects, and the features of music and remeniscence have not been neglected. The various prizes that are offered will not be the least interesting feature. They are for the oldest settler, the oldest man, the oldest woman, the oldest conple, the couple earliest married in Jasper county, the largest family, etc.

Hottest September Day.

Tuesday, Sept, sth, according to the government weather bureau, was the hottest September day ever recorded in Chicago’, and no doubt it was also the hottest Sept, day ever known in Bensselear. In Chicago the maximum heat was 98 degrees, as shown by reliable government thermometers. There seems to be no strictly reliable thermometers in Rensselaer, but the average of those observed gave also about 98 degrees as the highest here. In Chicago the highest point was reached at sp. m,, but here a change for the better began about 2.30 p. m., and by five o’clock it was down several degrees. The Chicago papers name only five seasons which have had hotter days than Tuesday since records were first begun in 1870. Those days were June 19, 1872, 98, July 6, 1874,99; Aug. 4,1881, 98; July 16, 7.1887,100; Aug., 8, 1896, 98. This indicates that Tuesday was the hottest day for three years, and as hot as any since 1887; as well as breaking all September records. So far as the comparason applies to Rensselaer however we think it safe to say that there were some days in July 1897 which were fully as hot as Tneeday. You should see C. A. Roberts Buggies and road wagons before bnying. Itwillooetyou nothing to see them. At th 4 rear of Glaze-

Township Advisory Boards.

Tuesday was the day on which the new law requires the various township advisory boards.’ to meet with the township trustee? to make the tax levy for ensuing tax year The members of the advisory board in this Marion township, are Geo. W. Burk, James W. Cowden and A. K. Yeoman. Mr. Cowden is in Ohio visiting relatives and both Mr. Yeoqian and Mr. Bark appear to have forgotten about their advisory board duties, and it required considerable hustling on Trustee J. D. Babcock’s part to get them together. He drove out to Mr. Burk’s place, and reaohed Mr. Yeoman by telephone. The tax levies were made in ail respects as recomended by the trustee in his published estimates except that the specicd school tax was made ten cents higher than he had recommended the purpose of this inorease being to provide a fund for building a township high school nextyesr.

New Indianapolis Paper.

Major Richards, who reoently sold bis holdings in the Ihdianapalis News to Messrs Smith and Williams, will co-operate with J. H. Holliday, the founder of the News, in the establishment of another newspaper in that city, to be known as the Indianapolis . Press, an independent evening paper. Mr. Holliday will be managing editor and Major Richards business manager.

Marriage Licenses.

j Ludd N. Clark, \ Matilda M.’ Saltwell. < j Owen L. Merrell. ( Estella M. Riley.

The Ladies’ Market.

The ladies of the Christian Church will open a market on the days of the Old Settlers’ meeting, Sept. Bth and 9th, in the room east of the Commercial State Bank. Honrs of sale, from 7 a. m. to 11 a. m. only. Pies, cakes, bread, salads, pickles etc. will be on sale as usual. Come early, as the market will close each day at 11 a. m.

Card of Thanks.

The husband and children of the late Mrs. Mary A. N ewman desire, by this means, to extend their most sincere thanks to the many friends for their sympathy and assistance on the occasion of her death and funeral.

Another Chicago Excursion.

Plenty of Can this Time. The Monon Route will ran another low rate excursion to Chicago this season. The date is Sunday,. Sept. 10th, and a special promise is made that there will be plenty of coaches this time for all who jnay wish to go. The special train will arrive at Chicago at 11:30 a. m., and leave there at 11:30 p. m. The following is the time and round trip rates for Jasper county and neighboring points: Monon ..8:20 a. m. SI.OO Lee 8:30 a. m. 1.00 McCoysbnrg ..8:34 a. m. 1.00 Pleasant Ridge 8:40 a. m. 1.00 Rensselaer .8:48 a. m. 75 Surrey 8:57 a. m. 75 Parr 9:02 a. m. 75 Fair Oaks.... .9:09 a. m. 75 Rose Lawn....9:20 a. m. 75 Thayer ..'.... .9:25 a. m. 75 Shelby 9:28 a. m. 75 We are settled in our new building and are showing some beaotifnl effects in Fall styles. 15. A. ZiIMMKRMAN. -*- • - •

PEGULAR WEEKLY EPUJHM ' 1 • JlilM

Repenting at Leisure.

I y, A vvV Rensselaer people will remen»-J ber the marriage a few months ago at Mouticello of Miss Anna Schilti and J: E. Weidman, a journeyman f barber. The yoong lady had M number of acquaintances in this< city who were surprised greatly at her marriage as were also her Mouticello friends. The marriage was greatly objected to by the young lady’s parents, as Weidmaii was considered worthless and not able to provide for a wife. Recently the yonng couple; moved to Elwood, where Weidman had arranged to bny a barber shop with money furnished by IM wife’s parents, bat he spuandered the money in the saloon and ended! up by mercilessly whipping his yonng wife, and was sentenced to hard labor on the stone pile. Mrs. Weidman is now at the home of her parents in Monticelloi .; and has lately made application for a divorce from her husband and the restoration of her maiden name.

Barn For Rent. For rent a barn, including 1 ” haymow and oornorib and granary | with bnggy shed attached* | Running Water in the lot. J| Mre. Rbbeca J. Porter The few summer goods left at cost and many at less than cost to close. Chicago Bargain Store. All Kinds of Dressmaking. - Misses Blahche Alter and Delma Nowels have opened a dressmaking establishment over Moody & Roth’s meat market. They are prepared to do all kinds* j of dressmaking. The shoe and clothing sale wil § continne in Sept, at same prices as August except the new goods. Chicago Bargain Store. Cider Press Now Running. Oar power cider press is now in | operation. Your apples made into cider at cents per gallon. Two miles north and half a mile east of Rensselaer. Btp. Clark Bros. A complete new stock fall hats and caps at the Chicago Department Store. Choice Property for Sale. '' ■ For sale cheap. One of the very best located residence properties in Rensselaer. Jnst the place to build an elegant residence. Nearly H three times as large as the ordinary property, lots of shade. Large and convenient house, goodenoogb for several years. If purchaser is not ready to build. For further particulars enquire at the Republican Mens’ Linen Crash Saits only Chicago Bargain Store. Home Seekers’ Excursions Sooth. / The Monon Route will run ! home-seekers’ excursions to points | in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, | Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Sonth Carolina, J Tennessee and Virginia, on Septiaj sth and 19th and October 3rd ancO One fare for the round trip, f plus $2. W. H. Beam, Over 500 pair of blankets jus||| received. Chicago Bargain Store. Bis U«e. p T OK #1 Vvna mo^naftH trains dav°and night. Calls for or delivers passengers to anj part Makeever"' HoiL,