Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1901 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL XXII NO. 91

A Clerk’s Office Wedding.

J. W. Jacks, one of the parties that arrived here last Friday, from Coats, Kansas, had a far more important mission here than the visit to the family of his brother, Hiram Jacks, namely the culmination of a love affair by the matrimonial route. The object of bis long journey and the other half of the marriage contract was Mrs Aogelia Shipman of near Remington. The marriage ceremony was performed by A. L. Ward in the clerk’s office at 9 o’clock last Tuesday mornnig July 30th, 1901. The groom is 64 years of age and this is his 4th' voyage on the matrimonial sea. The bride is 51 years of age and is proportionately to her age about as often married as the groom, this being her third marriage. Both are estimable people and have many friends and well wishers in this county. The groom is engaged in the poultry business in Coats, Kans. where they will go to reside aftef a short visit with relatives here.

Charley Murray’s Big Luck.

At least one Jaeper oounty man has struok it rick in the Oklahoma land drawing. It is Charley Murray, of Barkley, who arrived from there Sunday: He received a telegram today advising him that his name was drawn on the first day, being 132. This will give him the right to make the 132nd choice of a quarter section of some of the finest land on earth. It will give him a chance to get near a good town and railroads, and other advantages. This draw is easily worth several thousand dollars, and possibly as much as SIO,OOO. He will Have to go back there by August 6th to make his selection.

Grant Antrim Fined for Trespass.

Squire Burnham rendered his decision in the state case against Grant Antrim, for trespass, Monday afternoon. The young man cut hay on a 40 acres in Wheatfield tp., which his step-father, John Hill, had been using for quite a number of years, but which its owner, James Osborn, had deeded to Wm. Dittman. The Squire found Antrim guilty and assessed the lowest fine the law allows, namely $5. The costs of the case were very heavy, over S7O, making in all $76. Antrim refuses to pay it, and was sent to jail.

Marriage Licenses.

July ‘>9 \ Ervin 0 { Lou McGill. t,,i„ on i J 0 ! 311 W. Jaoks, July 1 Angelia Shipman.

Heal Estate Aarents. Parties desiring to buy or sell town property, farm lands in this or adjoining counties. Also ohoice Dakota farms. Gall on or address. Ellis & Geo. W. Jones. E. C. Fobbes. w2m Remington, lad. Well Drilling. I have parohased Steward & Norman’s well drilling outfit and am prepared to do good, reliable work. Drop me a postal card and I will figure with you on your work. Charles Ball. Rensselaer, Ind. “Coleridge” and “69” Cigars for bale by all dealers AuglO Hominy meal is the feed. Sold by Rensselaer Fuel & Feed Co. The Rensselaer Deoorating Co. are prepared to do all kinds of first Class Painting, Paperhanging and Ealsomining on short notice. Drop them a card for estimates, dool Hominy meal is the heart of the corn, oooked and steam dried, and a very rioh feed. Sold by Rensselaer Fuel & Feed Co. Fine fresh California peaohee and apricots, the first of the season at Viok’s.

It Was A Good Show.

Gollmar Bros. & Schuman’s show exhibited here Monday, to very large audiences, both afternoon and evening. It is not a very large show, but what there is cf it is very good. In fact there has probably never been a circus in Rensselaer which gave more value for the money charged, in the way of honest circus performances and wild animals exhibited than these people. Many of their circus performers are stars in their lines. Such as the heavy weight lifter, the man who turned a back summersault off the top of a high ladder, a thrilling and seemingly very dangerous feat, that has never been done here, before. Acrobats and balancers, knife throwers, and two little girl performers, and a whole lot others, did mighty good circus tricks. The clowns were good enough also. The auimal show though not extensive, was also very good, and what animals they had were evidently extra well fed and cared for and cleaned, and had not the mangy look so common in caged animals, They have two fine big performing elephants, 5 lions, including two about half grown, a Bengal tiger, a leopard, striped hyena, a kangaroo, black bears etc. The much advertised Vlackwark is a good specimen of the African wart-hog, a wild animal of the hog speoies seldom seen in captivity. An interesting aDimal, especially from its rarity, but by no means the tremendous and unheard of monster shown in the circus bills. The Gollmar Brothers are said to be cousins of the great Ringlings, and also that next year they will' come out with a railroad circus. They are evidently a nice lot of people and good showmen. The skin-game element seemed to be absent entirely. They went from here to Wolcott, and from there, their next point is Goodland.

Western Indiana Tracks to be Elevated.

The decision of the Chicago & Western Indiana to elevate its tracks in Chioago means an expenditure of $6,000,000, which has already been provided for. The elevated tract will extend from the Dearborn station to Seventy-fifth street orossing, which is quite a distance south of the Englewood station. There will be, within that distanoe, ninety miles of track to elevate fourteen feet. Five other railroads own the Western Indiana and enter Chicago and Dearborn station over its tracks; our own Monon being one of the five.

Don’t Apply to Rensselaer Girls (?)

An Exchange says:—“When girls walk out evenings with the sole aim of picking up young man and walking further, it is time to have a curfew law that will exolude children over sixteen in jurisdiction. This restlessness that comes upon girls in summer evenings results in a lasting trouble; unless speedily controlled. The right kind of a man doesn’t look for a wife on the streets, and the right kind of a girl waits until the man comes to her house for her. The mother should quit gossiping over the back fence and chase after the girls when they get the boy look in their eyes.”

Threshing Machine Belt.

For sale, good second hand Gandy driving belt, for' threshing machine. 140 feet long, 6 inches wide. Call on Wtf OoWQILL & WORLAND. Bethany Park Assembly at Bethany Park, July 26, to Aug. 11, one fare for round trip.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 1901,

Ex-Bank President Pardoned.

John F- Johnson, who in 1897 was sentenced for a period of ten years to* the penitentiary for misappropriation of the funds of the State National bank of Logausport, has been pardoned. He served only a little over four years in the federal prison at Columbus, Ohio. Although the bank seemed quite thoroughly wrecked., after the shortages were discovered, steps were taken by stockholders and citizens looking to the rehabilitation of the institution, aud the establishment of the city National bank, one of the most substantial banking houses in Logansport resulted. Every- depositor iu the old bank received his money in full, and not a single business failure resulted from the mismanagement that sent its president to the penitentiary. The wife of the banker convict has been laboring long for the pardon and her efforts accomplished the j result. Of the pardon the Logausport Reporter says: “While many citizens express the belief that Johnson suffered enough, there has been some adverse comment from those who feel that he should have seived his time. However, muoh of the bitterness has died away, except among the stockholders of the olcb bank who lost so heavily through the ex-president’s speculation. His dominating personality can never overcome that hostility, but the public at large will warmly welcome “Johnny” Johnson home and show a disposition to forget the past and extend a friendly hand. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will visit friends in the east for several days before returning to Logansport. It is Mr. •Johnson’s intention to engage in business here again, presumably in the hardware business. Mrs. Johnson has managed the business profitably.”

John Sullivan Agreeably Surprised.

Members of Rensselaer G. A. R. Post, No. 84, and Ladies of the G A. R. to the number of sixty, gathered at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Goble Tuesday evening, completely surprising John Sullivan, a popular veteran of the civil war and a highly respeoted old esident of Rensselaer. The surprise was in honor of his 67th birthday, which occurred recently during his absence from Rensse laer. Ro6s Goble . furnished an interesting grapbophone entertainment and Miss Jessie Fisher, of Lowell, delivered two interesting readings. The gift of a handsome rocking chair is a mark of the appreciation in which Comradß Sullivan is held.

These summer nights are resplendent with fixed stars and planets. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are in view. The bright star seen m the west is Venus. She will mount higher and higher as the summer advances, increasing in brilliancy until she may be seen at midday. The blazing star in the southeast, at 9 o’clock, is the planet Ju pi ter. About six degrees east of Jupiter is the much less brilliant plant Saturn. Both: are in the oontellation of Sagittarius (the Archer). This constellation is said to commemorte to Centaur Archer Charon, who changed himself into a horse to elude the jealous inquiries of his wife.

See Dr. Merrill, over Moody & Roth’s meat market. Feed your hogs “hominy meal” it will put on more pounds of flesh at less oost than any feed known. Sold by Rensselaer Fuel & Feed Co.

Some Occurrences Above.

James H. S. Ellis Retires.

j The dissolution sale inaugurated about two months ago by Ellis & Murray has been brought to a close and Wednesday Mr. J. H. S. Ellis, the senior partner of the firm since it began business on September 8, 1883, retired, leaving the business iu charge of the junior member, George E. Murray. From a small s'ore at the beginning the business has under the able and honest direction of its proprietors grown to its present proportions. While Mr. Ellis’ withdrawal | from the firm is a matter of general regret to the people of Rensselaer and vicinity, it will be agree--1 able news to many to learn that he will continue bis residence in Rensselaer, where he owns and manages the opera house and has ; other property and business interests. Mr. Murray will continue ; the business in its present loca- : tion, carrying practically the same j lines of goods, and retaining also ; practically the able corps of clerks ' that have .contributed largely to I the success of the dissolved firm.

New Sprinkling Wagon.

A. Woodworth & Son, the Rensselaer street sprinklers, have purchased a new springling wagon, the latest thing out in that respect and a quite* handsomely painted outfit. The running gears are red and the tank, which holds 600 gallons, is yellow. The spray is vertical, the water being thrown directly earth-ward. The wagon has arrived but will not be nsed until the last of this week or the first of next owing to the inability to procure at any point nearer than New York City, the hydrant connections for filling the tank. The sprinkling of the streets has been most industriously pursued under the Woodworth management, and the appreciative public will be glad to welcome this additional indication of enterprise. 5

The First of a Series of Parties.

The home of Mrs. M. L. Spitler was Tuesday evening the scene of a party participated in by eighty light hearted young people, and the elegant home and spacious lawn was given over to the wiles and fanoies of those assembled there. Miss Mildred Spitler was the hostess, and Messrs. Wood Spitler and Marion and Harry Learning were the hosts. The evening was given over to various amusements, the most interesting being a book guessing contest, the participants to name twenty books from appropriate illustrations. Six guests named them, all and Mies Myra Watson, was the successful one of the six to draw the prize. Refreshments were served. Tonight practically the same crowd will be entertained at the home of Dr. and Mrs, H. J. Kannal.

The Nickel Plate Road.

Offers low excursion rates to Denver, Colorado Springs, GlenWood Springs Col; Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah; Hotßdrings S. Dakota; St. Paul and Duluth, Minn. Tickets on sale from June 18th to Sept. 10th, good to retnrn until Oct. 31st. Write, wire, ’phone or call on nearest agent or R. J Hamilton Agent, Ft. Wayne, Ind dw-SeplO

For bran, hominy meal, mixed feed, corn, oats, hay or straw. Telephone 273. Rensselaer Fuel & Feed Co. H. C. REED, Decorator, paper hanger and painter. Estimates on all classes of work, large or small. Drop me a card or leave word at the Makeever House. For Sale: A number of thoroughbred male Poland China hogs, and about 60 head of shoats and a number of brood sows. E. Peacock, Extreme southwest part of town. 1-Sep-pd

A Deserving Charity.

Ernest Zea, the crippled and blind boy. is soliciting aid to procure for himself a new wheel chair and many have assisted him toward that end. It is strange that some men, unwilling or unable to give cannot withhold their assistance without adding insult to their refusal. One man at least so crush--4 ed the boy’s delicate spirit yesterday by the manner of his refusal that tears came to the blinded eyes aud he was ready to give up the effort, and would have done so save for the pursuasion of friends. Another pathetic occurence connected with Ernest’s attempt in bis own behalf, came when a stranger thrust a whole dollar into his hand. He was so overjoyed that his hand could scarcely hold the coin and be wept for fay. The fact of the dislike of a parent should not be visited upon the helpless and unoffending child.

Delphi Dreadfully Dry.

Delphi has been more unfortunate than most places. There was no rain there to amount to anything during July. Neighboring communities were relieved by a generous shower Sunday, but the rain passed Delphi up. Some parts of that county were visited by showers a week ago, but Delphi was not on the route, There are a few places where it has not rained a drop for thirty days, and this is the record, or nearly so, established there, the total rainfall at that point the entire month was exactly 44 hundreths of an inch. The corn throughout that county is now admitted by all to be in a bad condition. Three or four days ago a good many conservative farmers were still hopeful that the crop would not be damaged 25 per per cent, if it would rain, but now they are free to admit that there will not be any more than half a crop in the county with the most favorable weather from now until time to cut it. Even that portion in the low lands of the county is in bad shape.

Large G. A. R. Death Rate.

The greatest death rate ever shown in the Indiana Grand Army in a six month’s period was reported this week by Assistant Adjutant General Smook, in his report to the national G. A. R. headquarters. The number that died was 226. The total loss in the department in that time was 352, suspensions, withdrawals and transfers being other causes of the loss. Otherwise the report shows a good condition in the department. There are 440 posts, with an aggregate membership of 15,859. Balanoes in the general fund of $23,715.22, ahd in the relief fund of $2,214.42, are shown.

Will Deliver Meat to Any Part of The City.

I wish to notify the public that I have some nice corn fed cattle to butcher, and will promply deliver meat to all parts of the City. Call phone No. 63. J. J. Eiolesbach. dtf > •

Upholstering .

We have secured a thoroughly competent man for furniture repair and upholstering work. Work called for and delivered.

DONNELLY BROS.

Chronic diseases a speciality, Dr. Merrill. First water-melons of the season on sale at Vick’ fruit store. J. P. Warner has employed A 0. Harrington an expert horse shoer and plow workman. Give him a calL Cocoanut taffy, newsboy lemon {;ems, iced Homestead cookies, emon cream bisouit, fig-bar, ohooo ate creams are all fresh at Starrs-

Regular Weekly Edition

Wabash Narrowly Escapes Another Wreck.

i The Wabash train due in Pern at seven o’clock was delayed a short distance east of that city by a pariially burned bridge Tuesday evening. The bridge was crossed, j however, and the train started on to Peru at a high rate of spsed, being late. About the same time a special j bridge train was sent out of Peru, t After it left came news of the de--1 parture of passenger train. With ino telegraph station between the ! point the officers realized that j nothing short of a miracle could I save the trains and the wreck train J was called out with all available I physicians of the city on board, | and preparations were made for j the worst?* The wrecking train had only gone about four miles when the paseenger train was seen coming. At the point where the trains met was a long and rounding curve and the headlights of both engines could be seen.

Even with this in their favor and with the full force of the emergency brakes applied the engines came together with sufficient force to break the pilots, headlights and other parts of the front ends, though neither engine left the track. Both trains were running fully fifty miles an hoar when they sighted each other, and though the speed had slackened materially when the collision came, the shaking up was terrific, passengers were tossed about and two men were severely but not dangerously injured by having their heads out of the window. Mrs. R. P. Berndt, of Wabash, an invalid, was shaken so that serious prostration resulted. The enginemen and all the men on the bridge train jumped, but none were injured beyond slight bruses. Mail matter was thrown in all directions, but none of the nine olerks were hurt.

No Others Successful In Oklahoma.

Charley Murray is the only successful Jasper county citizen to secure a claim in the Oklahoma land lottery, so far as has been reported. He has received from U. S. land commissioner the offioial notification of his draw, and is also told to be there by August 7 to make his selection. Charley is receiving an abundanoe of mail from Oklahoma points as a result of his winning. Agents want to help him select the land, others want to buy bis ohanoo, others to trade, others to rent, and each train brings him an abundance of information by which some one else hopes to profit. Charley will leave for Elreno Friday morning, Aug. 2nd and will reach there Sunday. He has a tolerably well defined idea as to where he will locate. It is now a tolerably sure thing that bis chance is worth SIO,OOO.

A Bargain in Land.

For sale, 40 aores of land nw nw 35-31-7 in Keener tp, in Jasper Co., Ind. Parties interested will find a bargain in it- by writing to the owner, Joseph Schneider, w2mp Eufaula, Indian Ter.

Try Viok’s for ice-cream. He has the Thompson-Reid make. It can’t be beat Fountain Park Assembly, at Remington, Ind., has a most excellent program of lectures, musio and entertainment this season. Aug. 17th to Sept Ist inclusive. Get program at Larsh Drug Store Rensselaer, after July 15th. Robt. Parker, Ag 22. Bupt Sunday CreeK Coat. The best and the cheapest for threshing, $3.75 at bin. w4t Bales Lumber Co.