Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1900 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL XXL NO. 67

New Councilmen Installed.

Other City Officers Appointed for the Ensuing 1 Year. The City Council held an adjourned meeting, Monday evening, with Mayor McCoy in the chair. John Eger, Mayor elect; S. C. Irwin, Clerk elect; Abe Simpson, Marshal elect; J. H. Chapman, Treasurer elect, presented their certificates of election and oaths •of office, which were approved. Their respective terms will begin *the.lst regular meeting in September. Councilmen elect, Charles J. Pean and Harvey J. Kannal, of the Ist ward, drew lots for the four and two year terms, respectively. Kannal drew the 4 years and Dean the 2 years. - I. J. Porter, councilman elect for the second ward, took his seat for a four years term. Councilmen elect, for the third ward, J. 0. Chiicote and J. F. McColly were present. Lots were prepared for the 4 and 2 year terms, but Mr. McColly claimed that he was rightfully elected for 4 years and declined to draw. Mr. Chilcote drew and got the 4 year slip. He was declared the 4 year councilman, ana McColly the 2 year man. If when the two years are up, Mr. McColly declines to retire, the legality of the matter can then be settled by the courts. All the new councilmen took their seats. <= John Eger was unanimously elected president of the council, to succeed C. G. Spitler, whose term as councilman has expired. Mr. Eger is still a councilman from the second ward and will remain such until his term as Mayor begins in September. The Mayor announced the following standing committees.: On streets, alleys, side-walks, public property, ptiblic health, Councilmen, McColly, ~ Kannal, Dean. Finance, ordinances, purchases, claims, Porter, Dean, Eger. Fire department, sewers, drains, Kannal, Chilcot?, McColl”. Lights and Water, Eger, Chilcote, Porter. The first councilman named in each committee to be chairman, thereof. The sale of tnree lots in Weston cemetery was approved.

Marriage License Law.

Attorney General Taylor, in an official opinion, says the effect of statute fixing the ages of applicants for marriage licenses “is to require the county clerk to know that the male is eighteen years old and the female sixteen years of age before he issues a license, and a minister to likewise know these facts before he solemnizes the marriage.” In discussing the question unofficially, the attorney general said that it was not unusual for ministers to believe they had a right to marry applicants' without knowing their respective ages or whether their parents were willing taat they should be married. Under the statute he said, preachers are responsible for marrying persons who are not of the required age. The opinion was given in response to an inquiry from the clerk of Marshall county.

Indianapolis Excursion.

On account of the Grand Lodge of Rebekah assembly, the Monon Route will sell special excursion tickets to Indianapolis and return, May 14-15, at one fare and a third, good returning to May 18. AgkNt The 2nd. oar load of sugar for Jasper county, just received. Chicago Bargain Stork

RENSSELAER JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY MAY 11, 1900,

The County Commissioners.

Charles Mandeville was granted a saloon license, at Parr. An attempt was made for a remonstrance, but sufficient signatures could not be obtained. Henry Hildebrand of Rensselaer. was also granted a saloon license. A petition for a gravel road from Saltillo bridge to the county line west of Francesville, was continued to get more signers. It is proposed to build it under the old two mile assessment law. The commissioners visited the poor farm, Tuesday, and found everything in excellent condition. The cdmmissioners finished up their work for the May term and adjourned, Tuesday afternoon. A sixty (oot steel bridge was was contracted for, in Gillam tp., with the Newcastle Bridge Co., for $1037. The next lowest bid was by the Anderson Bridge Co., for SIO4B. There were eight bids in all. : Specifications were ordered prepared for two bridges in Walker tp., and owing to the high prices charged for iron bridges, the bids on these are to be for both iron and wood. Reviewers were appointed for the Brusnahan ditch in Union tp namely E. T. Biggs, M. J. Dele, hanty and S. D.'Clark. A joint road was established on the line between White and Jasper counties. The sheriff’s and auditor’s fees in the Mansfield ditch were remitted. This ditch was never established and all the preliminary costs fell upon a few men, and the remission of the above costs, was a very proper act under the circumstances.

Death of William Cover.

William Cover, the Union township man whose dangerous condition was noted in Tuesday’s Republican, died this, Wednesday morning, May 9th, at the home of his father, Geo. W. Cover, in the north part of Union township. His age was about 38 years. He was never married. He was taken with paralysis, last Monday, and never regained consciousness. He has been ailing for a long time and several weeks ago was sou and application made for his reception in the asylum. His funeral was held Thursday, by Elder A. E Pierson. A complete new stock of calicoes and chailies for Saturdey May 12. Chicago Bargain Store.

Representative Convention, June 7th.

The convention to nominate a canditate for joint representative for Lake and Jasper counties, (especially Lake) will re-assemble at Hammond on June 7th. It will be composed of the same delegates as those who met here and nominated Dr. Bell, of Hammond. The vote of North and Center townships, in Lake county, will be re-apportioned, however, so as to correct the error which invalidated the nomination of Dr. Bell. Minn Pat Best of All brand flour 13.45 bbl. Saturday May 12th Chicago Bargain Store.

Five Per Cent. Farm Loans.

Farm loans, without delay, at five per cent., and one to two per cent, commission. No need to three to five " cent commission. W. B. Austin, Rensselaer, Ind. You are never disappointed in quality at the special sales. Chicago Bargain Store,

Old folks exhibition, may n, 1900. Dual Program. Cast Court Room. Ulest Court Room. Presidents Address President’s Address. Song, America. "/T\~ Song, Star Spangled Banner. Invocation, V. President. Invocation, V. President. CONTEST FOR PRIZES. Explanation: O. Declamation, Oration or Reading. 8, Song. M. Music.

0 S. A. HemhillA Dollar or Two Wash Scott. %.'/Perry’s Victory S J. Matheson John Anderson O J. C. Thrawls.. Doctor and Student M L. Hildebrand, Die Wacht am Rhein S Priscilla Hopkins, Watcher O Jennie WishardMary’s Lamb Jf J. A. Sharp, Devil’s Dream ME T. McCoy,... Grave of Bonaparte 3 John CoenOlney O R. B. Porter,.... Hardshell Sermon S N. Warner,Old Folks at Home Jf F. MockelFlute O N. Purcupile Selected W. W. Bussel. ..Fisher’s Hornpipe S J. H. PerkinsLulaby O D. H. Yeoman Voluntary M J. NewcombChoice on Fiddle O . M. A Porter Goodnight Papa M L. W. Benbow MM. Hopkins ( M or 8) O J. E. Alter Dutch Speech 8 W. S. Day,A Chargejp Keep

Boys Wanted For Farms.

The child-saving department of the Board of State Charities, is thinking of hanging out a “Boy Wanted” sign. The reason for this is the increased demand from farmers of the state for good strong boys to help them this summer. The demand for boys, Amos W. Butler, secretary of the board, says'is greater than the supply and the demand for different kinds of children changes with the season.

All Should Own Library Catalogues.

A special effort will be made to sell library catalogues at the Old Folks’ Entertainment, Friday evening. Every patron of the public library ought to have one of these catalogues, by all means. In fact not one person in ten, probably, has any adequate idea of the extent and range of our public library, and can not have until they own and use a library catalogue. The usefulness of the library is easily doubled, to anyone who owns a catalogue. The price is 25 cents, but they are such large books that the price does not cover their cost. And the price all goes to the benefit of the library. We hope every family which is not already possessed of one of them will secure one, Friday evening., 200 bushels of Klondyke seed corn, very early. Yellow corn and red cob. F. W. Bedford.

Oil Lands For Sale. ' 200 acres in the immediate Gillam Oil Field It lies on the main wagon road from Wheatfield to Medaryville, mile north of the new M. M. church. It is wild land and not leased. I have no agents. Address the owner. Charles Foley, Danville, Indiana.

SPECIAL. A letter 160 years old. By a young lady to her parents, read in both rooms Mrs. W. T. Perkins — • RECESS 15 MINUTES. Those desiring to partake of the Banquet will remain on the Court Room Floor until preparation is made. The Prizes will be awarded in this order: Girl Speaker, Boy Speaker, Song, Music. Voluntaries duly tendered President will receive attention. COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM.

Obituary.

James Ross died at the residence of his son in Union tp., May 3rd, 1900? He was born in Ross county Ohio, Apiil 17th, 1825. being 75 years and 16 days old at the time of his death. He united with the Christian church in 1848. He was married to Lorana Davis Feb. 14th, 1846. One child born to their union, He leaves an aged and very infirm widow and one son to morn his departure. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Pierson. Interment in Kniman cemetery. Head quarters for shoes, and prices always the lowest. * Chicago Bargain Store.

The Official Count.

The census enumerators appointed recently begin their duties the fifst day of June. The statute of the United States provides that if any one refuses to answer any of the questions pro pounded by the census enumerator he will be guilty of misdemeanor and liable to a fine of SIOO. All should remember this fact, for in June many question will be asked about yourself. Yet on the other hand, the enumerators are not permitted to divulge anything that they learn while taking the enumeration to anyone other tha n . Uncle Sam. What is your name? How old are you? Are you married? Where were you born? What is your business? Are you a naturalized citizen, an alien or! an American? Can you read and write? Do you own a home? These are a few of the questions that will have to be asked about every man, woman and child next June, for it is then when 50,000 enumerators must work one month in taking census of the United States.

M. J. McCoyßunker H ill E. Marion.....- - .Rosin-the Bow J. A. McFarlandMother’s Song W. C. Pierce.... 4 .. David and Goliath A. Leopold.’.Patriotic Melody Mary Morgan Contrast M. E. Thompson Old Times James Blake.. Money Musk M. M. Medicus Mocking Bird Thos. Gilmore. Comic Song John T. Sayler.. Sermon on the Mount T. J. Sayler Colored Minstrels S. E. Yeoman. Fife Fannie Hopkins. Selected M. L. HemphillStump Tailed Dog J. KellnerGerman Song J. Yeoman Voluntary J. PullinsFiddler’s Choice f E. Perkins Character Sketch F Phillips..’ C. Martin et al P. P.-Eater J. A. Burnham Incidents E. Purcupile?/.Auld Lang Syne

Indiana’s One Hundredth Birthday

Monday was Indiana’s 100th birthday, according to the auditor of the slate’s records. May 7, 1800, Indiana territory was set off from the Northwest territory, although the executive journal of William Henry Harrison said the territorial government began July 4, 1800. The act of Congress authorizing a state government was approved April 19, 1816, and on June 29 the constitution was adopted at Corydon. The state was formally admitted to the union Dec. 11, 1816. Buckeye cream separator. Sample at Warner Bros. F. W. Bedford.

A Letter 160 Years Old.

A very interesting feature of the Old Folks’ Entertainment, Friday evening, will be a letter written 160 years ago, by a young lady to her parents. It is a genuine letter and has been procured, at a great deal of trouble, from a distance, by Mrs. W. T. Perkins. It was written by a young lady in Massachusetts to her parents, who had previously emigrated into the then wild regions of New York. Owing to its special interest this letter will be read in both rooms, during some portions of the double program.

The Store at Virgie.

Meat, coffee and sugar, groceries of all kinds, also the best grades of flour, can not be beat for the price. We also ask you to call and see our dry goods, before buying else where remember we guarantee all goods. “A dollar saved is a dollar earned.” R. Ridenour, Virgie Ind.

For rent, good eight room house, newly papered, fine garden attached. Apply to A. F. Long.

REGULAR WEEKLY EDITION.

The “Judge” Lays Down the Law.

The “Old* Folks,” ask “that the law of the case,” touching criticism and the award of prizes- on May 11th, 190 Q, be applied-thusly. “Us girls and boys” think of “good old days’* Please compare ns not with the new. Judge us a oneby the “plain old ways," ' Which our actions and tongues bring to view. - Think of the old happy meetings. When we took the old puncheon floor, “Said pieces” and encored onr greetings, For speeches and mu-ic of yore. Let yonr young hearts warm up to greeting. The “fiddle,'’ “frolic” and “bee” The “debate,” sing n school and meeting. How true is the picture you’d see. Judge well of our speeches, tunes and song. As child life at home and at school, -Don’t think we meant to do a thug wrong Give the prize on the good old rule.

Wanted:—l6o acres of good land in exchange for a general mdse business, store building and dwelling, will pay difference. d6w3 Fergusgn & Wilson. Special grocery sale Saturday May 12th. Chicago Bargain Store. No ware made compares with the “Majestic.” The full set is worth $7.50, but we’re going to .' give a set free with every Majestic Range sold at our exhibit next week. . E. D. Rhoades. Sa?e your wrapper Santa Clause Soap they are worth about 1 cent each. Chicago Bargain Store. For rent, good new 7 room house, on Van Rensselaer street. All conveniences and improvements. Mrs. L. Benjamin Fancy table syrup only -5 emts per gallon. - Chicago Bargain Store.

Notice. Flora Harris will receive schollars in painting and drawing after May 14th. 64wtf Plants for Sale. I have sweet potato and all other kinds of plants for sale at my residence, the Dexter property on McCoy Ave. d3tw4 A. W. Marsh. To the Farmers. You can reduce your bills by putting up in Maskers hitch, feed, and boarding barn. Hitching - - - 5c a hcrse Hay - - - - 5c a horse Corn - - . _ 5 C a horse Feeding a specialty. James Masker. The 2 cent calico sale was appreciated as we gave you tne best and no shoddy. Chicago Bargain Store.

Ellis’ Opera House. Commencing THURS.. MAY 10th The Lennon Stock Co’y. IN REPERTOIRE. POPULAR PRICES, 10c 20c Ladies Free Thursday Evening. OPENING BILL ... ‘‘Dad’s Girl” For Sale:—A fine restraurant in a good town, well kcated and doing a good business. Cheap for cash or will trade for Rensselaer property. d6w3 Ferguson & WiLsotf,