Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1901 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL XXII 9 NO. 82

Leopold-Wolf Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Sadie Leopold, 0$ Rensselaer, and Mr. Leo Wolf, of Hammond, took plaoe Sunday, June 30th, 1901, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mgr., and Mrs. A. Leopold, on Front street. About 75 persons were present, mostly near relatives of one or the other of the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed at noon, by Rev. Abraham Hershberger, of North Side Temple, congregation Benai Israel, Chicago. A. Leopold, her father, gave the bride away, her sisters, Julia and Gertie and Miss Pearl Wasson, were the bridesmaids. The groom’s brother, Benj. Wolf, was the best man. Miss Pearl Hoff played the wedding march Immediately after the ceremony an elegant weddingdinner wasserv ed. Those present from elsewhere, were: Simon Leopold and family, from Kentland, Benhart Leopold and family, from Brook, Ike Leopold and family and Louie Leopold, from Wolcott, Benj. Wolf and family, Alex Wolf, Mrs. E, Smith and family of Chioago, Carl Kaufman and family, of Hammond. Also Misses Hattie Haas, Tipton, Pearl Hoff, Warren, and Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, of Frankfort. The wedding presents were numerous and very elegant. Among the most notable being a solid silver dinner service, by the Kaufmam family and a Dresden ware set by the Leopold family; and a fine piano by the bride’s father. Some of the guests left on the 2:57, 3;30 and 6:32 p. m. trains, but those of the friends who laid in wait at the depot with rice and old shoes, for the bridal couple, were sorely disappointed. For though Wolf by name they were foxey by nature, and were too smooth to be caught. They , drove to Pleasant Ridge by team, and there took the milk train for Lafayette, and from there went to Chicago over the Big Four. On July 4th they will take the steamer Babarrousa' at New York for a trip to Europe. Especially visiting the groom’s birth place, Bavaria, and Mr. Leopold’s boyhood home in Hesse Damstadt, Germany. They will be gone two months, and on their return take up their residence in Hammond, where the groom is a partner in the big department store of Kaufman & Wolf.

Pan-American Indiana Day.

Governor Durbin lately stated that he would ask the exposition authorities of the Pan-American exposition to set aside either Sept. 11 or 12 as “Indiana day” at the fair. The governor, accompanied by his staff, will attend the exposition on the day thus appointed. At the same time Adjt.-Gen. Ward will have a regiment of Indiana soldiery present.

Band Concert.

Program for July 4, under the direction of Prof. Anthony J. Sohath. March Bos’n Rag Medley National Airs Fantasia Day Dream Waltz Venetian Blood Selection Hodge Podge Caprice First Heart Throbs March Gayest Darktown Finale Let’s Be Friends

Marriage License.

June 28 j aSuL^poM.' {SSfagSS. For Rent—A suite of Rooms over Porter & Randle’s store. Call on Mrs. lines or at the Commercial State Bank.

The Born Company Expelled.

At a meeting 'at Lafayette, Thursday, of the Western Indiana Division of the National Grain Dealers’ Association, the Samuel Born Company, of Lafayette, was expelled from the association, by a vote of 36 to 5. They are accused of various crooked dealings. They were investigated by a committee consisting of John Barnard, John Ross and Eben H. Wolcott. They investigated numerous charges against them by other grain dealers, and their report was very unfavorable to the Borns. Among others who made charges against them was W. C. Babcock, of Rensselaer, that Born Company made false reports as to grades of grain received from him, and that i discounts were made because of such false reports of from 4 to 14 cents a bushel. Mr. Babcock also states that Borns would charge him up \ oent a bushel for “blowing” grain that was sent out east, where the blowing was done, and that there was really no charge made, for the blowing by those who did the work. Coen & Brady never had much dealings with the Born Company. Mr. Coen says he once sold them a car toad of rye, and that Borns said it was off grade and must be discounted 2 cents per bushel, months passed before Borns settled for the rye and when they did the two cents, discount had grown into 15 cents. The check sent was thus $81.25 short of what it should have been. Coen & Brady threatned suit, and the Born Company sent a oheck for the $81.25. Since then Coen & Brady have given the Born Company a wide birth. A member of that firm is located at Buffalo, and has just been investigated and censured there for irregularities. According to the Lafayette papers, the Borns claim they are the victims of a “conspiracy” and intend to bring suit for enormous damages against all those who have been concerned in the proceedings against them.

Horace Marble, Onion Magnate.

Crown Point Star. Horace Marble, of Wheatfield, spent Sunday here and is looking hale and hearty. Although he don’t hoe his whole crop of onions himself he has on his land 177 acres of the black seed variety, which are a foot tall now and promise to make a great yield. They are planted on rich marsh ground, which has the reputation of raising the greatest onions in the country’.

State Tax Commissioners.

The state board of tax commissioners has issued a notice that it will meet at Indianapolis July 8, at 10 a. m. The first twenty days will be taken up with making assesments of property over whioh the board has original jurisdiction. The next fifteen days will be used in appeals from county boards of review. The next ten days the board will hear appeals from its original assessment.

A Quiet Fourth.

The various dealers have their Fourth of July goods on display, and the heart of the patriotic small boy is expanding. Indications are that the nation’s natal day in this city will be very quiet, and most of those interested are making preparations to attend the celebrations at Fair Oaks,, Monon, and other places. Many also will go to Chicago. What is The Down Town? A Good Thing. Try Vick’s for ice-cream. He has the Thompson-Reid make. It can’t be beat

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. TUESDAY JULY 2, 1901,

The not unexpected news of the death of Dr. Myron S. Brown, at Danville, 111., was received late Friday afternoon. His death having occured at 3 o’clock p. m. Friday, June 28th. His age lacked just two days of 69 years. The cause of his death was Brights disease, with complications and he had been sick for 9 months. He had long been a prominent physician at Urbana, 111., and later Danville, 111. The remains will be taken to Urbana, where the funeral will be held. Two of his children, Dr. H. L. Brown, the dentist, and Mrs. Belle English, wife of Dr, E. C. English, are well known residents of Rensselaer. Another is the wife of L. F. Hopkins, formerly of our city now of Chicago. Three others, two sons and a daughter, still live at home.

A movement is on foot to start a cigar factory in town, with J. A. Hopkins as manager. He has worked at the business years or more and is well able to manage a factory in good shape and to make a grade of goods that would hold a good trade. The removal of Mr. Lewis with his factory will leave a good opening for some one else, and it certainly looks like a good chance for a fuctory under Mr. Hopkins’ management. It will be to the interests of the business men to give this movement all the encouragement they can,

Wabash, Ind., June 22.-Wabash county is out of debt, owing no man a dollar. The funded indebtedness of the county was liquidated long ago and the floating obligations for the last year have been trifling. Yesterday County Treasurer Dutton redeemed an order for $998.17 issued to the Wabash Bridge and Iron company, in settlement of a bill which had been sold to M. Rosenthal, of Peru, Ind, leaving the books clear. The county has a big balanoe in bank. The county has never had a democratic county officer.

Joint Township Commencement.

The joint township commencement exercises at Fountain Park Thursday, were attended by a large audience, perhaps 500 or 000 people The program previously published in this paper, was entirely carried out. The music by the Goodland Female Quartette was a very attractive feature of the exercises. The names of the graduates by townships are as follows: Carpenter; Lena Williamson, Bertrand May, Ruth Biokell, Pearle Babb, Henry Grubb. Jordan; Harvey E. Roadifer. Marion; Weltha Trussed, Mary Adams, Earl Saidla, Loma Wood, Beatrice Daugherty, Floy Grant. Newton; Emma M. Lane, Emma E. Powell, Feme Ponsler, Stella M. Warren, Cena E. Carr.

The erection of the new M. P. ohuroh in southwest Jordan township is being hustled right through About 15 substantial farmers of that neighborhood* are donating the labor under a skilled carpenter and although this is only the fourth day of actual work great progress has been made. The church is situated about 12 mile southwest of Rensselaer on land donated by Howard Burr. What is The Down Town ? A Good Thing. See Dr. Merrill, over Moody Roth’s meat market.

Death of Dr. M. S. Brown.

For a Cigar Factory.

A County Out of Debt.

Jordan M. P. Church

Old Settlers’ Association.

The Directors of the Old Settler’s Association of Jasper County, met at the east courtroom on Saturday, and elected a new board of directors, one from each township in the county. Watt Prevo for Gillam, Joel F. Spriggs for Walker, H. E. Parkison for Barkley, Frank Welsh for Jordan, John Martindale of Newton, W. H. Tyler of Keener, I. D. Dunn of Kankakee, A. Stimson of Wheatfield, Louis S. Alter of Carpenter, Richard Foulks of Milroy and Stephen T. Comer. Union townships. 4 Also Wm. M. Hoover of Marion, Robert Parker of Reining, B. F. Ferguson of Rensselaer, and E. T. Biggs for. the town of Wheatfield.

Hon. S. P. Thompson was chosen President, C. E. Mills, Secretary and Lucius Strong, Treasurer. An Executive Committee consisting of the permanent officers and six additional members was chosen as follows, Shelby Grant, A. Leopold, C. D. Nowels, K. B. Porter, W. R. Nowels and John Eger. It was agreed that the Annual re-union should be held on Friday and Saturday September 13th and 14th 1901 at Van Rensselaer’s grove in Rensselaer. It was further agreed that no teams should be driven into the grounds nor hitched to the trees or fences, and that no ’privileges should be granted to any person to sell wares, merchandise, drinks or refreshments on the grounds, j A Committee of three persons i was selected to consult with the business men of the city as to the propriety of having other additional amusements in connection with the re-union and to report to a meeting of the officers to be held at the east court room on Saturday July 6th, 1901. Simon P. Thompson. C. E. Mills, President. Secretary.

Sunday Was a Scorcher.

Sunday was a schorcher from Soorcherville. It was the hottest day of the 20tli century, so far. But though hotter it was not so severe weather here, as the hot and humid day about two weeks ago when 8 or 10 persons were overcome by the heat. Sunday the atmosphere was comparatively dry and the heat therefore comparatively endurable. A good breeze also tempered the heat to the unshorn lambs. Thermometers, as usual, varied widely. But none that made any pretentions of being in businees, at all, scored less than 95. Bruner’s U. S. thermometer, in its hen-coop house, on a hot roof, went up to 107. In Chioago the official register, on top of the Auditorium was 97 degrees. That is the hottest day since July 1896. In Indianapolis the highest official register was 95 degrees.

The Fourth at Rensselaer.

The 4th of July will be observed by the temperance people as follows: 10 a. m. Patriotic song by Prince and Morris quartette. Reading Declaration of Independence. 10:30 to 12:00. Short talks by different speakers, including Rev. J. L. Meads. 2:30 p. m. Temperance and prohibition songs by the Prince and Morris quartette, followed by an address by Rev. J. L. Meads. [Rensselaer people will remember Rev. Meads as the revivalist who has held meetings here at different times with so much success.] The public and the citizens of Rensselaer are cordially invited to come out to these meetings, wtf ’ Committee. What is The Down Town? A Good Thing.

The Worst Railroad Wreck.

The bad wreck at Cass station, on the Wabash, last week, was similar in many respects, though not nearly so bad, as the great 1 disaster at Chatsworth, 111., about 15 years ago. That was the most frightful railway wreck that ever 1 happened in the United States. I The death claims at this wreck ! were settled for $290,000 and the money was raised by the T. P. & W. road, which at that time was a new corporation, by the sale of bonds. Thiarwreck was due to the burning of a small bridge and the wreck train was an excursion" to“ Niagara Falls. All of the cars were filled with passengers and at the time of the accident the train was moving at a fast rate of speed. The cars were hurled into the gully many feet below the bridge. Eigh-ty-one persons, were killed outright and one hundred and fifty-sevetiT injured to such an extent that they were disabled throughout life. A fierce rain storm was raging at the time of the wreck, about 2 o’clock in the morning, and the horrors of that wreck have never been duplicated, the great Ashtabula disaster coming nearest in its dreadfulness. The T, P. & W. excursion was running over the Wabash tracks to Niagara when the wreck occurred.

Will Find Lost Vessel—Perharps.

Michigan City Dispatch: A leading Chicago spirtualist is about to make an effort to locate the lost Chiocra. It is Mrs. Barah E. Bromwell, and she has had a vision. Now if her vision amounts to anything worth mentioning it may get her $20,000 and a reputation that will do more to dvance t he cause of the spiritualists than anything that has hap. pened since Charlie Cathcart built his spirit house and the ghosts beat the tin pans and the tomtoms in New Durham, Mrs. Bromwell is now on deck and we await with great expectations.

The Nickel Plate Road.

Will sell 4th of July excursion tickets on July 3rd and 4th, good, returning until July sth, inclusive, at one fare for round trip, good only within a distance of 200 miles. Write, wire, phone or call on nearest agent, or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A, 96 Ft. Wayne, Ind. July 3rd

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. St arr

To Spend the Summer.

Aunt Samantha is spending the summer at Starrs, the up-to-date grocer. Call and see her.

Money To Loan.

I have several thousand dollarof private funds to loan on Real Estate (farms) for from one to three years time on seven per cent, and small commission in sums of S3OO and upwards. M. F. Chilcote.

Removal of Restaurant.

The undersigned has removed his restaurant and bakery this week into the west room of the Odd Fellows’ building; where he now has the finest and best located room ever oooupied by a similar business in Rensselaer. Remember the plaoe, directly opposite the oourt house. T. W. Haus.

Are You Going to New York.

Beginning on July Ist, the Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to New York City at reduced rates with a liberal stop off allowed at Buffalo to visit the Pan American Exposition., No excess fares are charged on any of our trains, tickets may be procur ed good going and returning via different routes if desired. Write, wire, ’phone or call on nearest agent, or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind. July 15

Another Good Farm Sold.

The, Illinois men are bagging good farms in this county every day or two now. The latest such purchase was closed up, Friday, W. W. Matheny, of Lexington, 111., bought of Henry Gowland the former Luther Ponsler farm, in Marion Tp., and 2£ miles north of Rensselaer. It is a fine,, well improved farm, 160 acres in extent, and the price was $75 per acre, cash. Mr. Matheny will move upon the land next March. S. M Laßue negotiated th&asale.

Low Railroad Rates.

For the Buffalo Exposition^ For the Pan-American exposi- ; tion, the Monon Route will have tickets on sale daily during the ex--1 position,with limit of 15 days, at $15.20 round trip. Through tickets will be sold only via Delphi or : Lafayette. w j Cincinnati, July 6-10 Christian I Endeavor Convention, one fare for round trip. Tickets on sale July 1 to 6. Denver and all Colorado points, ! J uly 1 to 9, Sept. 1 to 10, good re- | turning to Oct. 31, round trip : $28.55. Denver and all Colorado points, ' June 18 to 30, July 10 to Aug. 31, good returning to Oct 31, round trip $33.65. Milwaukee, Wis. —July 23-25, Elks Grand Lodge, first class fare plus $2.00 for round trip. Good returning July 27 or by paying 50 cents extra to agent not later than July 27, may be extended to Aug. 10th.

Battle Ground, Ind.—July 25th to Aug. 7th, Battle Ground camp meeting, lj fare for round trip. Good returning to and including Aug. 17th. Rome City, Ind.—July 34 to Aug. 16th, Island Park Assembly, 3 in a party at rate of 1 fare each for round trip. Good returning August 12. Culver, Ind. —July 24th to Aug. 12, Maxinkuckee Assembly, one fare for round trip, plus 25 cents which includes admission to grounds. Good returning Aug. 14th. Laporte, Ind. —July 28th to Aug. 4th, Christian Culture Assembly 3 in a party at 1 fare each for round trip. Good returning Aug. sth.

Foiled Aligns For Sale. For sale, a full blood yearling Polled Augus bull, a very fine animal. Call on or address, W. R. Brown, l w2t Pleasant Grove, Ind Ice For Sale. Ice for sale, delivered to any part of the city. 'Phone 256. M. P. Warner. Chronic diseases a speciality, Dr. Merrill. Try the Thompson-Ried make of Chicago ice-cream, at Vicks. Nothing finer in the city. For sale, good second-hand baby carriage. For name of owner enquire at tliie office. The temperance speaking advertised to be held here July 4th will ake place at the court house in the morning and at Ellis & Murray’s corner in the afternoon. 3t The Rensselaer Decorating Co. are prepared to do all kinds of first Class Painting, Paperhanging and Ealsomining on short notice. Drop them a oard for estimates, docl Since June 1 we have concluded not to issue ten ride tickets, so remember bus fare is the same to everyone. 150 or two rides for 25c. John Jones, Joe Jackson. I want a wide-awake, energetic man, of business ability, to represent the Equitable Life Insurance Society of the U. S., in this locality; splendid opening for right party. Address, W. E. Schilling, General Agent, d6wl Laporte, Ind.