Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1901 — Page 4

THE REPUBLICAN - " ' ' OFFICIAL PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Olßce in BepublicanibtdidUig on the corner of Washington and woe too Streets, IPP.TJBL EYERY TUESDAY i]4C FRIDA Y B Y GECKGE E. MARSHALL EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, Term* ©f fubacription. One Year $1.50 Six mcßtiiß ‘5 Three MoDtbs 50 Friday, August 2, 1901.

Honan’s Real Estate Agency

Farms ior Sale Cheap. 160 acres Jordan tp. 7mi *fvcin city 80a. Marion tp., “ 160 a. Jordan tp 80 a. Marion tp. 6 “ 80 acres Gillem tp. 80 a. Jordan tp. 7 “ “ 34 acres inside oity limits. Ho. Per Aero 23 57| acres in Jordan tp S4B 26 163 “ “ Marion “ 45 27 160 “ “ Jordan “ 25 28 80 “ “ Hang. G. “ 35 29 80 “ " ,k “ 35 30 80 “ ‘ Gillam “ 40 81 40 “ “ “ “ 25 33 120 *. “ “Jordan ‘ 40 37 boDse and lotrrcn. River stIGOO 39 fine 2 stcry bonse rerner Its 2 bike from courthouse 17C0 40 2 city lots promineut cor. 43 100 “ Union tp. 40 44 550 ‘ “ " 50 46 200 “ “ “ 40 45 1| story hoime, 5 room, corner it in city $550. Bouses end lots in the city. For- further particulars call cn or write E. P. Honan. Ronssolaer Ind. Farmers, get your threshing meat, of Moody A Roth, the up-to-date meat market. We deliver meat promptly to any part cf the oity, bb we have been doing for some time past. We lead —not follow. Cash paid for choice beeves. Moody & Roth.

Ice for Summer.

I have my ioe bouse filled with good ice, am dow ready to furnish customers with ice for the summer at reasonable prices. C. 0. Starr, Large house on McCoy avenue Enquire at this office.

TO WEST AND NORTHWEST

From July let to 9th and from Sept. Ist to 10th, the Monon Route will sell tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblc, at $28.55 round trip. Final limit Oct. 31st. From June 18th to 30th and Jnly 10th to Aug. 31st, same points $33.10 round trip, Tickets on same dates for Hot Springs S. Dak., St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn., at correspondingly low rates. Also to other Dakota, Colorado and Utah points. For further information call on

W H. Beam, Agent.

SWhy go with your body full of pain or he helpless WRIGHT’S RHEUMATIC REMEDY lias cured 90 per cent of the persons who have taken it. We guarantee to cure you or refund your Rheumatic Remedy is no experiment, the test period is passed. Many cases oi Rheumatism and Kidney trouble cured by ouly one bottle of out remedy, taken internally, once in iM hours. Don t be a burden upon some one. You can now avoid it. Ask your druggist. If he will not supply you tend us one dollar for a bottle. WRIGHT MEDICINE COMPANY, IERU, INDIANA BEST FOR THE BOWELS If yon haven't a regular, healthv movement,of the bowels every d&y, you’re 111 or will be. Keep your {bowel? open, and be well. Force, In the shape of vio* JeotphYsic or pill poison, is dangerous. The smooth#et, easiest, most perfect way of keeping me bowels clear and clean ie to take _Pl*aMnt, Palatable, Potent. Ta»la Goad, Do Good, Mirer Sicken, Weaken, or Gripe, 10, », and 69 cent* tor free eampic, and booklet^on fiSnua mm crartKT, emneo er krw iom. JEEP YOUB BLOOD CLEAN

TIME T ABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 2. 1901 NORTH BOUND. No. 4*-Moil, daily 4 :30 a-m No 40—Milk accommodation, daily- .. 7:31 a-m No. 3d—Fart mail, daily 9:55 a-m No. 6—Mail and express, daily. 3:30p-m No. 30—Vestibu) mail-Cinc to Chicago 6:32 p-m No 46—Local daily exc Sunday 9:55 a-m SOUTH BOUNTD. No. 81—Fast mail, on signal... .4:49 a-m No. s—Louisville mail, daily... 10:55 a-m No. 38—Indianapolis mail, daily . 1:46 p-m No. 39—Milk accommodation, daily:;.- 6:15 p-m No. 3 Louisville express, daily 11:25 p-m No 45—Local freight, daily ex Sunday 2:40 p-m W H. BEAM , Agent

THURSDAY

B. -W. Sigler, trustee of Keener tp,, is in Rensselaer today, W. A, RLinebait, of Buffalo, N. Y, is here today. Mrs. M. M-Rutledge, of Amesville, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A, E, Brown, The Carroll county old settlers’ day will be Saturday Aug. IGlh, at Delphi. The Wallace shows will go from Rensselaer to Monticello, appearing in that city on August 28tb, Mrs, Hugh Ford of Allerton 111-, came yesterday t.o visit her sister, Mrs. Ancil Snodgrass. Mrs E L. Haykurst and children of Rockford, 111., came yesterday to visit Mrs. Jcseph Eight. Misses Sadie Smith and Julia Bernhardt of Chicago, are guests of A, Leopold and family. Mrs. Thoe. Lang, and children of near Surrey, returned yesterday from a month's visit in Indianapolis. Harry Wade, of Hammond is visiting his wife, who is at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Yeoman, west of town. Otis O. Oldfather, manager of Byers Bros.’ poultry houses in the Monticello district, was here yesterday evening. Mrs. Harry E. Wemple, of Rockford, 111., came today for a month’s visit with her mother, Mrs Agnes Kelley. Miss Bessie Eger returned today from her visit at Valparaiso. Her cousin, Clarence Griswold, came with her for a short visit.

Saturday, Aug. 31st, has been selected as the date of the White county old settlers’ day, to be held at Monticello. The Jasper county normal now being conducted by Profs. Murphey and Hiatt has an attendance of 26 teachers. Charles Lewis, of Barkley tp, who has been attending the summer term of the state university at Bloomington arrived home yesterday. I. N. Lewis of Barkley tp„ is Buffering from weak eyes and went to Lafayette today to consult a specialist. Paul Hodshire, who has enjoyed a five weeks’ vacation with relatives here, left today for Knightstown, where he is an inmate of the soldiers’ orphans’ home. Alfred McCoy, Taylor McCoy, George Strickfaden, Bay Thompson and Thompson Ross are squirrel hunting on the McCoy ranch, near Fair Oaks today. Wilbur Tharp went to Burnettsville on business today. He is now a general agent for the Security Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne.—Monticello Journal.

J. L, Fester, who formerly resided on a farm south of Rensselaer, came here today from Elwood where he is working at the carpenter trade, ,He expects to remain there permanently. Miss - Keith, of Ann Arbor, has been emyloyed as instructor in Germau and Latin in the Rensselaer schools, to fill the position held last year by Mies Ruie Conner, whose resignation was received, last week-

A, T. Abbett writes from Chicago Heights to have The Republican extend his thanks publicly to his neighbors and the M. E. ladies aid society for assistance and sympathy rendered in his recent beroavement in the loss of hie wife.

Mrs. Maiy Faker, who has been i visiting her daughter Mrs. John; Martin near Pleasant Ridge for the past week, left today for her home in Arnbia, taking her little grand-daughter, Agnes Martin home with her, for a visit.

JosepH and George Prather, brothers and aged 35 and 16 years respectively, were killed by -lightning Tuesday, near BloomingtqD, Ind. Tb ey bad been building fence on their mother’s farm ulc! when the storm came up, took refuge under a walnut tree. A silver dollar, dated 1882, was found by John Richards, a - workman on the excavating branch of the new streets crew, yesterday. It was almost black, and had probably been buried there almost since the date of its leaving the U. 8 mint.. Ray Thompson purchased it for bis coin collection.

At Loganeport ..Tuesday John Rush, an overindulgent father, held hie small child up to one of the cages belonging to the John Robinson show, that the child might get a view cf the tiger inside. The animal reached through the bars and with its paws inflict--ed fr pfrlnfnL wound to the chiid’s scalp and face.

Wonder if the&Califomia papers are saying pleasant things about the excursionists now on thecqasi? A few years ago when they were treated to a like visitation, a LosAngeles paper said: “They came here with a white shirt and a five dollar bill each and didn’t change either during their sojourn in California.” C. C. Landon, formerly of Remington and a son of Dr. Landon of that place, arrived in Rensselaer today from Chicago, where he ie the assistant manager of the Boston dental parlors. He was met here by hi 6 wife and brother, Orie Landon, of Remington, with whom he went to that place for a two weeks’ visit.

The temperature for a few days has beqn most agreeable, at this point Tuesday the highest the government thermometer registered was 89, Wednesday 82, and during the night the mercury dropped below 60. The weather man has been merciful to the heat sufferers here, but at Delphi and Lafayette, where no rain has falleD, the temperature remains at near the 100 mark.

Mrs. Schuyler C. Robinson yesterday entertained about sixteen young lady friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Washburn, in honor of her friend and guest, Mies Mamie Morrison* of Wheaton, 111. The hours from 2 to 6 o’clock were very pleasantly spent in music, song and games. Refreshments were served and a most delightful time is reported. A “porch party”' was given to fourteen young ladies yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 o’clock by Miss Luella McCoy at the home of her parents, in honor of the 21st birthday of Miss Loathe Wright. The party derives its name from the fact that the guests were entertained on the large porch at the McCoy home. Music, games and refreshments made the afternoon thoroughly enjoyable.

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SOLD AT KRESSLER'S PBED BARM-

Sale of Furniture and House hold Goods.

The following named articles together with others not herein enumerated will be offered at private Bale, at my residence on Weston street, beginning on Wednesday, July 17, 1901, continuing one week or until sold. , ’ » A good office chair, 1 large walnut dressing bureau with French mirror. 1 oak hall tree (new) with French bevel minor. 1 three-piece bed room suit (walI Ut:) . 1 three-piece bed room suit 1 bedstead with springs and mattress. 2 wash stands. 1 kitchen table. 1 kitchen cupboard, dishes etc. I set kitchen chairs. 4 upholstered chairs. 1 large upholstered arm chair. 3 rocking chairs. 1 large upholstered i adjustable invalid chair, x . 1 upholstered sofa. 1 drawing-room hanging lamp 1 hall hanging lamp. 1 set. Ridpatbs Library of Universal Knowledge 25 vole, best vdition. 1 child’s writing desk, with drawer. 1 good delivery wagon (cooveied) Tenne Purchases not exceeding SIO.OO cash. In exesse of $lO 00 a credit, of six months will be given on receipt of bankable res with approved security. * W. H-G DOVER. ‘ Rensselaer, Ind. July 12th, 1901.

Dissolution Notice.

Ellis & Murray have this day July 26 1901 dissolved partnership. G. E. Murray continuing the business and settling all firm indebtedness. J. H. 8. Ellis retiring and taking all accounts due the firm of jEllie & Murray to this date.

Try the Thompson-Ried make of Chicago ioe-cream, at Viekß. Nothing finer in the city.

Twentieth Century Medicine.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic are as far ahead of ancient pill poisons and liquid physic as the electric light of the tallow candle. Genuine stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists, ioc.

Knocks the Flies.

No need to allow your horses or cattle to be bothered with flies. B. !S. Fendig is Belling Fly Bouncer, with which he gives a positive guarantee to keep flies off your horses and cattle if used according to directions, or money refunded. He also has louse and insect destroyer for chicken lice and insects. For particulars call on B. S. Fendig, the poultry man.

For Sale or Exchange. We have a large list of land for sale that we can offer on» very favorable terms which we would be I pleased at any time to show to parj ties who are inter sted. Write for list. We offer a few of the I farms we have for s le. | 40 acres fair improvements, good land all cultivated SI,OOO. 80 aores good improvements, good land |2B. 160 acres fair improvements, 120 cultivated S2B. 120 acres, good buildings S2O. 400 acres good pasture land cheap or will exchange. 160 acreß fine prairie land. 1 160 acres 150 cultivated and can give possession at jonce $32. We have to exchange tile mills I grist mills, threshing outfits, stocks jof good lands in other states and town properties in Rockford, Kankakee,' Bradley, Desplaines and other Illinois towns. Alscr 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 1 want to hear from you, j but if you are locking for suckers I my stock is" low. Yours for business, G. F. Meyebs, Kniman In

J. H. S Ellis. G. E. Murray,

LOW RAILROAD RATES

For the Buffalo Exposition; For the Pan-American exposition, the Monon Route will have tickets on eale daily during the exposition,with limit of 15 days, at $15.20 round trip. Through tickets wili be sold only via Delphi or Lafayette. * Denver and all Colorado points J uly 1 to 9, Bept. 1 to 10, good re turning to Oct. 31, round trip 128.55 Denver and all Colorado points, June 18 to 30, July 10 to Aug, 31, good returning to Oct 31, round trip $83.65. Battle Ground, Ind.—July 25th to Aug. 7th, Battle Ground camp meeting, fare for round trip. Good returning to and including Aug. 17th. Rome City, Ind. —July 24 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, Maxinknckee Assembly, one fare for round trip, plus 25 cents which inclnde3 admission to grounds. Good returning Aug. 14th.

Ice For Sale. Ice for e;le, —delivered to any part of the city. 'Phono 256. M. P. Warner ou<* Fare fin.B SI.OO Round Trp to the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo via the Kick el 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 Expenditures and Tax Levies WALKER TOWNSHIP. FOR THE YEAR 1901. The trustee of Walker township, Jasper County, Ind., proposes for the yearly expenditures and tax levies by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting, to be held at my office the following estimates and amounts for said year: 1. Township expenditures .{430, and town, ship tax 10 cents on the hundred dollars. 2. Local tuition expenditures $1290 and tax 30 cents on the hundred dollars. 8. Special school tax expenditures $1,290 and tax 30 cents on the hundred dollars. 4. Road tax expenditures SB6O, and tax 20 cents on the hundred dollars. 5. Additioanl road tax expenditures $430 and tax 10 cents on the hundred dollars. ,7. Poor expenditures for preceding year, $129, and tax 3 cents on the hundred dollars. Total expenditures $4429, and total tax $1.03 on the hundred dollars. Signed LEWIS P. SHIRER, Dated Aug. 1,190 i. -Trustee. Expenditures and Tax Levies UNION TCWN^HIP. FOR THE YEAR 1902. The trustee of Union township, Jasper county, proposes for the yearly expenditures and tax levies by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting, to be held at the school house of District No. 1, the following estimates and a nounts for said year: 1. Township expenditures $2,000 and township tax 30 cents on the hundred dollars. 2. Local tuition expenditures $1,200 and tax 17 cents on the hundred dollars. 3. Special school tax expenditures SI,BOO and tax 25 cents on the hundred dollars. 4. Road tax expenditures $2,000 and tax 30 cents on the hundred dollars. 6. Additional road tax expenditures S7OO and tax 10 cents on the hundred dollars. 7. Poor expenditures for preceding year $l5O and tax 8 cents on the hundred dollars. Total expenditures $7,800 and total tax $1.15 on the hundred dollars. Dated July 27th, 1901. (Signed) B. D. COMER, Trustee

Expenditures and Tax Levies CABPENTEE TOWNSHIP. FOR THE YEAR 1002. The trustee of Carpenter township, Jasper county, proposes for the yearly expenditures and tax levies hy the Advisory Board at its annua] meeting to be held at the trustee’s office the following estimates and amounts for said year: 1. Township expenditures .13,960.86 and township tax 40 cents on the hundred dollars. 2. Local tuition expenditures 11,075.43 and tax 20 cents on the hundred dollars. 3. Special school tax expenditures $2,063.15 and tax 30 cents on the hundred dollars. 4. Road tax expenditures 1,075.43 and tax 20 cents on the hundred dollars. 5. Additional road tax expenditures 1087.72, and tax 10 cents on the hundred dollars. 7. Poor expenditures for preceding year 1601.40, and tax 7 cents on the hundred dollars, u Total expenditures, 112,543,00 and total tax 11.27 on the hundred dollars. Total r+txallies of township 1987,710.00 Dated Aug 1,1001. Signed A. J. BELLOWS, Trustee.

Notice to Contractors. IMPROMMMENT OF FOREST AND MERRIT STREETS. NOTICE is hereby given, that at a” regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rensselaer, Indiana, to be held at the Council Chamber at 8 o’clock p. m. on the 26th Day of August 1901, sealed bids will he received for the improvement of tliut part of Forest Street whicli lien between the north line of Oak Street and six feet north of the center line of Merritt Street and that part of Merritt Street which lies between a point six feet-cast of tbo center line of Forest Street and the west lino of the street or roud known as the “Urnvel Road” by grading the same and the const ruction thereon of a macadam roadway, twelve feet In width. Ail of said work shall be done in accordance with a resolution adopted by the Common Council on the 22nd day of July, 1901, and the specifications thorefor on fllo in my office. Bidders shall file with their bids, the receipt of the City Treasurer for the sum of SSOO, posited as a guarantee that such bidder, if successful, will enter into a contract in accordance with his bid. By order of the Common Council. SCHUYLER O. IRWIN, City Clerk. Btew Are Tear KMmji f

BANKSTATEMENT REPORT OS TIIB CONDITION OK TBK Commercial State Bank, KENSBEI.AKR, IND., At the close of its business on the Blh clay of July 1901. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $ 140,299.4© Overrlrnfts 650 02 U. 8. Bonds 1.900 00 Duo from Banks anil Bankers 40.186 12 Banking House 5.585 00 Current Expenses 689 38 : Cosh on Hand { •«,. 6.817 17 ( Specie 1 ,634 17 Cash Items ... 1.967 19 $198,124 13 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock Paid in $ 25,000 00 Surplus Fund 8,000 00 Undivided Profits 522 66 Discount, Exchange and Interest. 2,115 15 individual Deposits on Demand . 107,631 41 Individual Deposits on Time 59,854 92 $198,124 18 STATE CF INDIANA, 1„" JASPER COUNTY. f ao I, Emmet L. Hollingsworth, cashier of tho Commercial Stato Bank of Rensselaer, Ind., do solemnly swoar that the above statement is true. EMMF.T L. HOLLINGSWORTH. Subscribed and sworn to before mo r ls’ aT 'this 15th dayofJuly 190 j. i CHARLES G. SPITLER, ; v Notary Public. We respectfully call the attention of tho PUBLIC to the loregoiDg statement of our condition.as reported, according to law to the AUDITOR of STATE. Wo have money to loan on F ARM and CITY PROPERTY and on Personal Security <>n fair terms, reasonable rates and without delay. Wo nay interest on saViNGS, sell drafts on FOaE'GN OOUN IRIHIp, make investments onFIR--T KOK'IGaGE SECURITY tor cur customers, aud transact a general BANKING BUSINESS. vt o respectfully solicit a shareol the public patronage promising fair aud courteous treatment to all. ABDUON PARK ISON, JOHN M. WASSON. JAMES T. RANDLE, . GEO. F,. MURRAY. E.-L, HOLLINGSWORTH. Directors. 5 PEP. CENT FARM LOANS A SPECIAL TY.

Notice to' Contractors. > —— Notice is hereby given that I will receive sealed bids for a now School House to be erect ed on the south line of Section 1, Township 30, Range 6 west, Barkley Township, Jasper coun ty, Indiana, up to 10 o'clock a. nl. of TUESDAY, AUGUST 13,1901, Soaled bids to be mailed or handed to me on or beforo said designated date. Said bids to be opened at my office at 10 a. Hi. Tuesday, Aug. 13,1901. Plans and specification for said build ing are now on file ai my office and at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, Rensselaer, Indiana. Trustee reserves tho right to reject any and all bids. ELIAS ARNOLD, Trustee Barkley tp. P. O. Rensselaer, Ind. K. D. Nptice to Contractors. Notice is hereby given that 1 will receive sealed bids for a new School House, to be erected on the school lot in Section 4, Township 31, Range 6 west, Walker township, Jasper County, Indiana, up to 10 o’clock a. m. of SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1901, sealed bids to be mailed or handed to me on or before said designated date. Said bids to be opened at my office at 10 a. m., Saturday, Aug. 3rd 1901. Plans and spreifications for said building are now on file at my office and at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, Rensselaer, Indiana. Trustee reserves the right to reject any and aU bids. LEWIS P. SHIRER, Trustee Walker tp. P. O. Wheatfleld Ind.

Notice of Appointment. Notice is hereby given that the Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court has issued letters testamentary on the estate of David J. Thompson, late of Jasper County, Indiana, to the under signed as per the terms and conditions of the will of said decedent. Baid estateis supposed to be solvent. RAY D. THOMPSON, July 19-28, Ang 2. Execuotr.

loi-kiiest Notice. State of Indiana 1 „ County of Jasper | In Jasper Circuit court, to September Term A. D. liOl. The Aultman and Taylor' Company,(lncorporated) vs Franklin Gray et al and L Hypnolyte tonrard r No. 6125. Cross-plaintiff vs Francis M( Mauls, et al Oross-dt fenda i ts. . Be It Remembered ihat ou this 16:h day of July,‘a. i). 1901, the above Darned tross-nlaint-Iff by Foltz, spitler & Kurrie attorneys. ,n(ed In the office of the Clerk of said Court the Crosscomplalut against said defendants as cross-de-fendants ana also the affidavit of a competent person, that said cross-defendants. The Aultman and Taylor Company (incorporated) and Francis McManls and mrs, McMants wife of the said Francis McMane are non residents of the state of Indiana said non-j'fesident defendants are therefore hereby notified of the pendency of ' said suit add that said cause will stand for trial at the September term of said Court 1901, tow It; on the oth day of September 1901. Witness my nand and the seal /SCTTfA of said court, affixed at office in Renssei»er, ou thlsi th day of July a. d. 1901. JOHN F. MAJOR, July 19-2 G Aug. 2 Clerk Notice to Contractors. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVER STREET. NOTICE in hereby given, that at a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rensselaer, Indiana, to Ire held »t the Council Cham her ut, 8 o’clock p. m. on the 26th day of August, 1901, soalcd bids will bo received for the improvement oi River street from Washington street to a point 125 feet south of Kunnal avenue, by grading same and the construction thereon of a macadam roadway thirty (30) feet in width with concrete curbs. All of said work to bo done in accordance with a resolution adopted by said Council on the 22nd day of J uly, 1001, and the plans and specifications on fiieln my office. Bidders shall fllo with their bids, th 6 receipt of the City Treasurer for the sum of $500.00, deposited ns a guaranty that such bidder, if successful. will enter into a contract in accordance with his bid. By order of the Common Counoil. SCHUYLER O. IRWIN, City Clerk Kdncato Xou BewsM With CaaoarsM. <sss s&tos&sssssasz