Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1901 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL XXII NO. 76

Mrs. Bushoung Sues for Divorce.

Mrs. Ora Bushoung has filed suit for a divorce from her husband, August (or Milton) Bushong (or Bushoung). They were married July 29th, 1900 and separated May 23,1901. She charges cruel and inhuman treatment, in that he often swore at her, threatened to abandon her when she came to be confined, and after that event drove her mother, sister and brother from the house, and would not allow them to care for her. He olso threatened to kill her just before the birth of her twin sons, on May 21st and just afterwards. She asks for the custody of her sons and the restoration of her maiden tame, Ora Henkle. Bushoung has gone to Kentucky, as previsusly mentioned in these columns.

Albert Powers Gets Six Years.

Albert Powers has had his trial at Covington, Ky., and has been sentenced to the Kentucky penitentiary for six years. .The crime was shooting and very badly wounding Wm. Sandford, a CinI cinnati policeman, while assisting in Power’s arrest, as detailed in The Republican, about 5 or 6 weeks ago. • Powers is the man who stole George Ketcham’s horse and Ed Price’s buggy, from just east of town, last February; and it was while arresting him for this crime that be shot Sandford. Powers is a man considerably past middle age and has a family at Covington, who are reported to be very estimable people. Powers, himself, however is no doubt a [ regular “bad un,” and has a penitentiary sentence hanging over him at Columbus, Ohio.

Senator Wood Still Hangs Fire.

Indianapolis, June ‘6—State Senator William K. Wood, of Lafayette, who was here yesterday, was asked if he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress against Congressman Crumpacker, as reported. He said: “I have not made up my . mind on that subject yet. I have received a good many letters from men who ask me to run, but I have not reached a conclusion. I will say that the Tenth district is willing to supply enough candidates for Republican state nominations ) to fill all of the places on th 7 ticket.”

Order of Buffalos.

The Noble Order of Buffalos has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The initial lodge is located at Vincennes, this state, a Hoosier town thus enjoying the distinction of being the home of the first lodge of an order which promises to leap into immediate and wide popularity. The objects are sociability, fraternity and charity, and since the organization of the herd of one hundred at Vincennes that the lodge has been besieged with communications concerning it.

May Drop Bulletin.

The May crop balletin of the Indiana Bureau of Statistics, basing its report on 100 per cent, as an average crop, shows the crop of wheat this year to be 84.6 per cent, in this state, and other crops as follows: Oats, 71.4 per cent; timothy, 79.2; clover, 78,6; rye 86.5; barley, 77; apples, 74.8; cherries 81.8; pears, 76.8; plums, 76.8 and peaches, 82.6. A pocket book found by A. B. Cowgill. Loser call at Cowgill & Worland’s and prove property.

For Rent: 5 room cottage with well and cistern. Splendidly located. / dwtf J. A. Overton.

A Brash Factory Possibility.

A Shelbyville party has written to a Rensselaer attorney that he knows of a factory in Ohio that could be re-located in Rensselaer on easy terms. The factory manufactures various kinds of coarse brushes. It wants a bonus of $5,000, and a factory building, but will favor a fair rent for the building. It will agree to employ 50 men and to invest a capital of $30,000. The proposition is one that it might be well to investigate, before passing it up.

Progress at Shelby.

Crown Point Star. The rain at Shelby a few days ago brought the sugar beets out of the ground and the work of cultivation has commenced. Ten more car loads of Italians have arrived, part of them going on Brady ranch, in Newton county, and the balance here. The foundation of the plant is under way and the contractors, who are just finishing a large job at South Bend, expect to land'their entire force at Shelby within a few days. One who understands the business says sugar is made and is ready for sale in 20 hours after the beets are started through the process, and that a ton of beets will make 220 pounds of sugar.

Sixty-Seven and Never Sick.

Express Agent N. W. Reeve has just incurred a little brief notoriety by appearing with a smooth shave, for the first time since his whiskers sprouted, and that was a considerably longer time ago than most people would imagine, judging from bis youthful appearance and vigorous personality. Mr. Reeve is now 67 years old, and to all appearances is just in the prime of life. He has held his present position as agent of the American Express Co., for nearly 20 years, although during a year or more of that time he did not have active charge of the work. He has never been sick enough in his life to keep him in bed a whole day at a time, since he can remember. It has been suggested that it might be an interesting experiment to have him take small-pox or typhoid fever some time, to see if they could hold him down for a few days, but he has been express agent so long that he never “takes” anything unless he knows where the pay is coming from, so that proposition is impracticable.

Epworth League Convention

At San Francisco, California Low Rates via the Nickel Plate Road, from July sth to 12 and good returning until Aug. 31st. Write, wire, ’phone or call on neatest agent or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind., or, R. J. Hamilton, Agent, July 12 Ft. Wayne, Ind, Five er Cent. Farm Leans. Farm loans, without delay, at five per cent., and one to two per cent, commission. No need to pay three to five per cent commission.

W. B. AUSTIN,

Fine fresh California peaches and apricots, the first of the season, at Vick’s. For Rent —A suite of Rooms over Porter & Randle’s store. Call on Mrs. lines or at the Commercial State Bank. For Sale —Miscellaneous household goods, stoves, beds, book oases, also harness and buggy. 0. D. Royse. I desire to inform the public that I have opened up the blacksmith shop near the depot and am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmithing and wood repair work at which I have had nineteen years experience. Prices right. Call and see me. Charles Danfprd.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, TUESDAY JUNE 11, 1901,

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Jasper County Oil the Best

Delphi Journal. There have bSen no new developi meats in the oil field during the last week of a sensational character. The Lafayette company has put up two more derricks and will with a week have two more drills working toward the Trenton rock at different points. The local company at a meeting Monday night took the necessary steps for the sinking of a well. State Geologist W. S. Blatchley came over on Tuesday at the invitation of business men of Delphi and made a brief examination of the field, and has pomised to send Inspector Leach. Prof. Blatchley says the , oil is of better quality than th%t of the main Indiana field but not so heavy or valuable as the Jasper county oil. As to the water found in the well, he says the most valuable and reliable wells in Indiana are producting about fifteen barrels of salt water to one barrel of oil.

Best All-Around Cadet.

Auburn Nowels who has just completed the junior year at Culver Military Academy, and will graduate there a year from this time, had the honor of winning a very desirable medal, for the year just closed. It is a S2O gold medal awarded at the qlose of every school year, for the best all. allaround cadet of the year. In awarding this prize the standing of the cadet in everything has to be considered; all studies, drill, deportment, athletics etc. There are 200 cadets at the institution, and Auburn of course, won over that many competitors. He has also been made a first lieutenant and adjutant of the cadets’ corps.

Farmers May Save Money.

The State Board of Forestry expects to save thousands of dollars to the farmers in Indiana. The secretary of the board, W. H. Freeman, is now preparing circular letters that viill be addressed, when the names are obtained, to all the forest-holders in the state. This circular will quote the law passed in 1899, exempting from regular taxation • one-eighth of a farmer’s tract of land having on it 170 trees to the acre. The law was passed to encourage the planting of trees and the preservation of the forests of the state and hits the land for only $1 an acre. Up to the present time, however, the farmers have taken little advantage of the law, not knowing, in many cases, that it was on the statute books. The State Board of Forestry expects to enlist the fanner’s aid in its work by apappealing to him thus materially and arousing his intereat by saving him a considerable sum of money. In order to obtain names of the individual forest-holders of the state—practically all the farmers — the secretary will send out soon to all the county and township officers a circular asking for the information, the names, addresses and acreage. Try Vick’s for ice-cream. He has the Thompson-Reid make. It can’t be beat J. P. Warner has employed A 0. Harrington an expert horse shoer and plow workman. Give him a call.

Ice for Summer. I have my ice house filled with good ice, am now ready to furnish customers with ice for the summer at reasonable prices. C. C. Stabr Hayner Is Now Here. H. 8. Hayner the old reliable piano tuner and repairer is here for a few days. Anyone wanting first class work done leave orders at Clarke’s jewelery store.

Old Time Veterans In Smith Cemetery.

George Moore, the revolutionary soldier mentioned a few days ago as buried in Smith cemetery in Barkley Tp., was the grandfather of Mrs. Mary Morgan, of our city, and of the late Samuel Moore, of near Pleasant Ridge. He come from Virginia and probably it was from that state that he entered the revolutionary army. Very little seems to be remembered his war history further than that he always wore the scar of a bad tomahawk wound he got on the head while fighting with the Indians. A son of his, William Moore, Mrs. Morgan’s father, was in the war of 1812. He also is buried in Smith cemetery. And still another vetern of 1812 is in that cemetery. It is Joseph Burns, many of whose descendants live in this county.

Present Crop Prospects.

Regarding the present status of crops in Jasper county, it may be stated, generally speaking, that timothy hay will be a very light crop, almost a failure. Oats are backward but have been doing well lately. Wheat is fine, what there is. Rye excellent and potatoes also very promising. Corn is late but the land is in fine shape, and especially clear of weeds, so that a good crop is still very possible.

A Remington Wedding.

Mr. Fred A. Hicks and Miss Hattie B. Yeoman, two well known and very estimable young people of Remington, were married at that place last Wednesday, June sth, by Rev. Freed, of the Christian Church. Miss Yeoman is the daughter of Ira Yeoman, the Remington attorney.

A Bridal Couple Entertained

Miss Louella McCoy entertained a party of Lafayette’s leading society young people, at a 7 o’clock dinner, last Saturday. The guests of honor were Mr. John E. Bixler and Miss Ruth Miller, whose marriage will take place on June 19th The other members of the party consisted of Misses Alice Hanna, Louise Vanatta and Elizabeth Levering, and Messrs. Bert Kaul], Geo. B. McCutcheon, Ernest Moore, Richard Sample and Edgar Miller, all of Lafayette, and Dr. A. L. Berkley, of Rensselaer.

One Fare Plus $1.00 Round Trip

to the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo via the Nickel Plate Road beginning June Ist and continuing the entire summer: good returning within 10 days from date of sale. Write, wire, ’phone or call on nearest agent or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind., or, R. J. Hamilton, Agent, Aug. 1. Ft Wayne, Ind.

Ice For Sale. Ice for sale, delivered to any part of the city. ’Phone 256. M. P. Warner. FerSaleor Beat. An extra good 8 room house, with barn, on Franklin St Apply to D. M. Worland. The ice-cream soda fountain is now running at Goff’s restaurant Chronic diseases a speciality, Dr. Merrill. See Dr. Merrill, over Moody & Roth’s meat market. For Rent;— A 14 room house with all modern conveniences, bath furnace, barn. Enquire of John Eger. miss Cberesa Uligforss GRADUATE OPTICIAN. From Chicago 111., will be at the Nowels Hotel Tuesday June 11th, for a few days. Eyes examined free.

Death of Andrew Arnold.

Andrew Arnold, whose sickness has often been mentioned, died at his home in Barkley Tp., Sunday, June 9th, 1901, between 5 and 6 o'clock, p. m. He was taken with appoplexy about 6 weeks age, resulting in paralysis, and his death was caused by that attack. His age was about 78 years. He has resided in the county quite a good many years, and was amt excellent and highly respected citizen. The funeral will be held Tuesday, about 1:30 p. m.. at the Dunkard church, in Barkley, and interment be made in tery.

Thinks the Law All Right.

Editor Republican:—ln the Jasper County Democrat of June Bth appears an item, entitled “A Blow to Mnncipal Ownership and Street Improvements,” in which is given complete Act, with exceptions, conveying the idea that the same is very unfair, supported by the argument that it will advance the wages of unskilled laborers employed by the State, Counties, Cities and Towns or by contractor, or other persons in charge of public work of the State, Counties, Cities and Towns. I seem to remember the cry all down the line that legislation has been for the rich and not for the poor people of our noble Country. Now, when our legislature passes An Act in favor of the laborer, a protest is filed by the County Organ of that Great Democratic Party which so ardently claims to be the poor man’s friend. There is not a law upon the pages of the State Books of the State of Indiana which comes so nearly conforming to Gods Eternal Law of Justice. Praises be to pur Legislators for passing such a law and to our patriotic and efficient Governor for issuing his proclamation putting said law into force on the 15th day of May 1901—God will bless the Grand State of Indiana under such legislation.- F. of L. M.

County Normal.

The Jasper County Normal will be held in the Rensselaer high school building. The term will begin July 29th, 1901 and continue five weeks. A review will be given in each qf the common school branches. Classes will be organized in other subjects if a sufficient number desire. Arrangements have also been made to have a competent teacher in drawing should those in attendance elect it. Enrollment fee $4.50 Instructors, W. R. Murphey, Supt. Remington Schools. W. O. Hiatt Prin, Rensselaer High School.

The Nickel Plate Red Book.

Gives lowest excursion rates to Chautauqua Lake, Niagara Falls, Thousand Island resorts also to other points east including the White Mts., the Adirondaoks and Atlantic Coasts points. It will be mailed to any address upon receipt of two cent stamp. Address B. F. Horner, G. P. A. Nickel Plate Road, Cleveland, OhioJune 15

NOTICE! The Pilgrim Pub. Co.-Ltd has no intention of forcing the Pilgrim upon any one. None of our readers need not hesitate to take it from the office. As soon as the books of the old company can be set right, all subscribers will be notified of date of expiration, and no charges made for overtime. The Pilgrim Pub. Co.-Ltd. 1 Jobs Joses’ Bas Line. Answers calls, day or night, any part of the city. Telephone 278, at residence, or 186 at Schofield’s barn. Try the Thompson-Ried make of Chicago ice-cream, at Vicks. Nothing finer in the city.

Some Old Time Spectacles.

George Morgan showed us his great-grandfather’s spectacles ths other day. They belong to his mother Mrs. Mary Morgan, and with the exception of an oldfashioned lance, they are the only relics known to exist of George Moore, the revolutionary soldier, buried in Smith cemetery. The old “specs” are quite a curiosity, being mounted in brass bows, large and heavy enough for harness rings. Mr. Morgan says, by the way, that the old veteran’s age at death was considerably understated in our previous article. He says it was 99 years, 9 months and 8 days, and, that it is so given on the tomb-stone, thus leaking less than three month’s of a full century. We doubt if any other white person ever died at so great an age in Jasper county.

A Farewell Party.

Mrs. Lizzie Hitchcock gave an evening party and informal dance to about 50 of her friends, Saturday evening, at the F. W. Bedford, residence, just east of town. John Healy furnished the music and elegant refreshments were served. A very merry time was enjoyed by all until midnight. Mrs. Hitch cock gave the party in the way of a general good-bye to her friends, it being her intention to depart for the south in a few days, in the hopes that a change of climate will benefit her health. A wish in which her many friends will heartily join.

For Sale or Exchange. We have a large list of land for sale that we can offer on very favorable terms which we wonld be pleased at any time to show to parties who are inter sted, Write for list We offer a few of the farms we have for s le. 40 acres fair improvements, good land all cultivated SI,OOO. 80 acres good improvements, good land S2B. 160 acres fair improvements, 120 cultivated S2B. 120 acres, good buildings S2O. 400 acres good pasture land cheap or will exchange. " 160 acres fine prairie land. 160 acres 150 cultivated and meadow; can give possession at ence $32. We have to exchange tile mills grist mills, threshing outfits, stocks of good lands in other states and town properties in Rockford, Kankakee, Bradley, Desplaines and other Illinois towns. Also in Greencastle, Roachdale, Serria, Fowler, Goodland, Kentland and other Indiana towns. Write me your wants, you will receive prompt services. For reference apply to those with whom I have done business. If you mean business I want to hear from you, but if you are looking for suckers my stock is low. Yours for business, G. F. Meyers, Kniman Ind.

I have purchased the Short feed barnand solicit the patronage of all who drive to Rensselaer. I give good feeds and take the very best care of all horses left in my charge. * Frank King Ist Hitch Barn north of the Makeever Hotel 67 8t The Nickel Plate Boa 4 will sell tickets to Fort Wayne, Ind., on June 11th and 12th, good returning until Jane 15th inclusive at one fare round trip account the Annual State Meet> ing of the Elks (B. P. O. E.Grand Lodge of Indiana. Write wire, ’phone or call on nearest agent, or address C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Bargain Counter. Sailors 20c to soc. Crimmed bats soc to si.so. For one week only, beginning Saturday, June Bth, and ending Saturday, June 15th. At dwlw Mrs. Purcupile’s.