Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1904 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XXXVI

Death of Henry S. Travis

Mrs, Mary E. Thompson received Monday the news of the death of her brother, Henry 8. Travis, whom many of our older people will remember. He wrote a few weeks ago of being afflicted with a kidney disease, but bis condition was not tbongbt to be alarming. Henry S. Travis was born in Armstrong Co. Penn, Sep*. 4, 1848, and died in Portland, Oregon, April 24, 1904. He came to Rens* eelaer as a boy soon after the war, and attended school here and in Bloomington, 111. He practiced law here in partnership with Dwiggins Bros, until about 1873, when he went to Benton Co, living in Oxford until the county seat was moved to Fowler. He practiced law in Benton Co. with T. L. Merrick, and served one term as prosecuting attorney. He was also the Republican candidate for state senator, from Benton, Jasper and Newton <OOOII6B, in 1884 During the Harrison administration be received an appointment as supervisor of public lands in Oregon, and since then has lived in or near Portland. In 1871, he married Josie Halstead, daughter of Elder D. T. Halstead, of our city. She and four grown sons survive him.

A Medical Organization.

The Jasper and Newton County Medical Society was organized here Monday night, at a meeting held for the purpose in tbe county superintendent’s office. Owing to tbe weather no out of town doctors were but the six “regular” physicians of Rensselaer met and effected the organization. The organisation is in accordance with a general plan, which includes tbe whole state, and it is stated that now there is only one county in the state where tbe doctors are not yet organized..

The officers chosen for tbe organization here sre Dr. Pratt, of Goodland, president, Dr. Potbuisje, of Remington, vice-president, Dr. Berkley, of Rensselaer, secretary : and Dre. Kresler, of Rensselaer, Shaffer of Morocco, and Collier of Brook, for censors. Meetings will be held every two months, in each county alternately. Tbe first regular meeting will be held in Rensselaer in June.

Saloons Increase in Indiana.

The number of saloons has increased in this state, according to figures of liquor licenses granted, compiled by State Statistician Johnson. There was an increase of 131 saloons at the end of tbe preceding year. During tbe year 1903 there were 4.833 saloon licenses in operation in Indians, in 1902 there were 4,704.

Marriage Licenses

9<» J Edwin Gergarth, P ' | Margaret Zimmer. A«r 97 J Frank L. Yeoman, P ’ ( Emma Myrtle Bringle. 97 I John S, Fox, Apr> 1 Mary H. Wiltshire.

Low Rates to St Louis.

The Monon will sell round trip rates to St. Louie, for tbe World’s Fair, at $7.30 for the round trip on May 17th, 19th. 24th, 26th and 31st. On June 2nd, 7th. 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30tb. These low rate tickets will not be sold on any other days and are limited to seven days,

Money To Loan.

A few Hundred dollars on band t) Loan on mortgage of small amounts. P. O. Box 414 or in* quire at Makeever Hotel. dw2wp Plaques photo frames and moulding at Parker’s studio.

NO. 71.

Hanly On First Ballot

The expected bappenned at Indianapolis Wed, in the nomination of J. Frank Hanly for Governor. He got it however, with one ballot, which was not expected. His vote at first was 701, 01 44 less than a choice. Bub before the vote was announced other counties changed to him and there was a regular stampede to get on the band wagon, and pretty soon it was made unanimous

Ths other candidates in the order, after Hanly, were Sayer Pennfield and Taylor. Hugh T. Miller was nominated for lieutenant governor on the third ballot. After that moat of nominations were the prasent officers, by acclamation.

Republican State Ticket

Presidential Electors at Large— George A. Cunningham, Evans ville; Joseph D. Oliver, South Bend. Governor —J. Frank Hanly. Lafayette. Lieutenant Governor —Hugh Th. Miller, Columbus. Secret iry of State—Daniel E. Storms, Lafayette Auditor of State—David E. Sherrick, Noblesville. Treasurer of State—Nat U. Hill, Bloomington. Attorney General —Chat les W. Miller, Goshen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction—Fassatt A. Cotton, New Uastie. Reporter of the Supreme Court —George W. Self, Corydon, State Statistician—Joseph H. Stubbs, Indianapolis. Judge of the Supreme Court, Second District—Oscar H. Montgomery, Seymour. Judge of Supreme Court, Third District—John V. Hadley, Danville.

Dalegates at Large to National Convention—Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Governor Winfield T. Durbin, State Chairman James P. Goodrich. Alternate Delegates at Large— Erastus P. McClure. Marion; Ephraim Marsh, Greenfield; Howard Maxwell, Rockville; J. L. 0. Adams, Portland.

Yeoman-Bringle Marriage

Mr. Frank L Yeoman and Miss Emma Myrtle Bringle were united in marriage at the bride’s parents in Newton tp., April 27, at 8 p. m Rev. W. H Fisher of the M P. church officiating. There were quite a number of quests present, but restricted to intimate friends, and relatives. After the ceremony a lap supper was served. They received a number of handsome and valuable presents. They will remain here until Sunday, when they will go to Claypool in Koscuisko county, Ind, their future home. The groom has been in a position there for some time as bill clerk.

"We have nothing to conceal; we have principles and are proud of them, and present them with confidence to tbe American jeople,” So said Senator Beveridge in tbe Senate tbe otbei day, and when be did this he expressed, as he always does tbe feelings as well as tbe opinions of every voter in the land that has given unbiased consideration to these principles. "We have principles and are proud of tb«m, and will present them with confidence to tbe American people.”

Grand Masquerade Ball. At Armory, Tuesday May 3. For the benefit of Company M. —r— ti Call on Austin & Hopkins for terms on farms and city loan for fire years.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 29. 1904.

Mrs. Eva M. Tyler, wife of Jesse I. Tyler, died last Saturday night, at her home in DeMotte, of consumption, after a long sickness, and during which every possible effort, including a long soj >urn in the west, was done to stay, if possible, the progress of her disease. She was the daughter of Joseph Fairchild. The funeral was held Monday at 1.30 p. m. at DeMotte M. E. church, Rev. Rummell, of Evanston, ill., conducting the religious services.

A suit to enjoin the owners of the late defunct bowling alleys of Rensselaer, from removing the deceased property thereof from the state, has just b *en filed in the circuit court. The plaintiff is the First National Bink of Rensselaer, and the defendants Ben M. and E. E, Preble. The complaint recites that both of the aboved named defendants are now insolvent, or in other words busted. Also that they owe the bank S6O, seour ed by mortgage on the bowling alley outfit and 4 billiard tables. The summons is made returnable May the 4th.

As a result of the battle for health that the state authorities have made in the last few years, both* the death rate and the number of deaths are on the decrease in Indian, according to figures and drawings prepared by Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, for the last four years.

In 1901 there was an increase in the number of deaths over the preceding year, but since there has been a steady decrease in the number, notwithstanding an increase in the population. Last year there were 33,892 deaths, a rate of 13.46 a thousand In 1902 there were 35,069, deaths, a rete of 13.48. In 1901 there were 36,544 deaths, a rate of 14 52, and in 1900 there were 35,516 deaths, a rate of 14:11.

Tbe Rensselaer Military Band will begin the open air Concerts season, Thursday Eve* May sth with tbe following Program. PBOGBAM March, “Toe Gay Gallant

Walter Rolfe Polka, “Zingara” Snowberger Andante and Wal z, “Brookdale,,. Hiram C. Miller Two Step. “I want My Lulu”.. F. Beyer Military Parade Company M Medley March, "Good Morning Carrie”.... Arr. by Hans 8. Line Sohottiscbe, "I’m happy when by my baby’s side.. .. L. O’ De-Witt March, "The Ar tillerj man”....

Herman Frederick Waltz, "Hearts Courageous B. Blake Extravaganza, “Everything at Riley’s must be done in Irish style Robert Recker

Friday evening, April 29ih, 1904. Armory Hall. Good music. See the March of the Bogie Man, The Witohs’ Circle and Spirit Dance. Classes at usual hours. Just three more lessons. Private lessons by appointment. Don’t miss this one.

500 acres good pasture for horses and cattle. Fine spring water, plenty of shade, Prices very reasonable. Sevan miles east of Rensse-

laer.

10,000 feet of tbe latest mouldings to choose from at Parker’s Studio.

Death of Mrs. Jesse I Tyler.

To Enjoin the Bowling Alley.

Indiana Deaths Decrease.

Band Concert Program.

H. V. WEAVER,

Special Bogie Man Party.

PROF. H. L. ARNOLD.

Pasture For Stock.

T. A. Bbbsbb.

'As a result, undoubtedly, of the MoOoy bank failure, Henry O. Harris and J. C. Harris, proprietors of the Rensselaer Bank, usually called the Harris bank, have filed a suit in the circuit court asking to be released from the official bond of Samuel R. Nichols treasurer of Jasper county. The complaint is very short and does not set forth any of the grounds why such release* is desired.

The summons is msds returnable on May 4th, when if the case comes to trial, the plaintiffs must show cause for being released, and if found suffijient by the court, such release will be decreed. Tt.e release howrver will only be for future liabilities and will not extend td liabilities for what has already ocoured. The treasurer’s bond is in the sum of $160,000, and the bondsmen signing with Mr. Nichols, were Alfred and T. J. MoOoy, of the MoOoy bank, Henry O. and Jos :ph O Harris of the Harris B ink, and A. Partisan and E L Hollingsworth, of the Ist Nations! Bank. Tnere are $23,000 of the county’s funds in the MoOoy bank, the loss on which amount, whatever it may be, the treasurer and bondsmen will have to make good. It is a matter of common rumor however that a private contract was made after the bond was given, between the three banks, whereby, as is now assertedThe Ist National Bank was given an indemnifying bond against being holden for anything more, on the treasurer’s bond, than for the money belonging to the county it actually had on deposit. This bond, if held good, will throw whatever loss there is on county funds from the McOoy failure upon the Harris bank. And the desire of the latter bank to now be released from the treasurer’s bond, is commonly understood to be from a desire to terminate this contract with the other banks. The reason why this contract and indemnifying bond was given was as we under stand, because the U. 9. comptroller of the currency objected to the Ist National bank being on the treasurer’s bond.

Today’s. Indianapolis Journal continues its county report on tbe crop prospects. The report from Japer county was published today. Its mention of the favorable prospect for oats, indicates that it wa« prepared before the late deluging rains. Tbe following is tbe report: Rensselaer, Ind,, April 25.—The fact that Jasper county is not a wheat-growing county makes tbe fact of wheal’s success or failure of comparatively little importance to the farmers. Probably not more than one farmer in twenty, take the county over, tries to raise any wheat at all James Yeoman, of Newton townsh’p, is tbe wheat king of Jasper, and he has but forty acres in the grain. What little there is promised well a month ago, but the alternate thawing and freezing and tbe very heavy. rains have caused great deterioration. It is not likely that half a crop will be raised by any grower in tbe county. Jasper ccunty gives its attention largely to oats, and all indications point to a bumper crop in this cereal, so that the loss iu wheat will not be felt.

Director.

Ladders. From 12 to 20 ft. at 9 cents per foot. 3ad J- C. Gwin, & Co. Musk Lessons. Apply to Glenn Day, Rensselaer. Telephone 346. To Rent, good 7 room house 2 lots, plenty of fruit, good outbuildings. Wm. Warren.

Want Off The Bond.

Crop Report From Indiana.

The City Council.

The city engineer filed a report showing Scott and Division street sewer completed. On some obj action to location of catch basins, referred to sewer committee. The fire warden filed report of various chimneys inspected and repaired through his orders He also reported the old vacant Foster House, on Main street, to be unsafe, through broken windows, etc., and the city clerk was directed to locate and write to the owner requiring the building to be put in repair. A permit was issued to Lee Jessup to occupy a part of Washington street, with material in

erecting a brick building, where Murray’s eteam-fitting shop was burned. John Coen and others petition for an arc light on Callen street, about where it crosses Maksmself sewer. Referred to committee on lights. Inspectors for the ensuing May election were appointed, as follows: First Ward, Fred Phillips. Second Ward. B. F. Ferguson. Third Ward, E. A. Aldrich. The Mayor was autboriz >d to appoint a committee of two, to audit the books of the city trea surer. Strong remonstrances were filed against the proposed sewer on south Weston and Grace streits, and it was dismissed. The Weston street people very generally remon* strated. The Franklin street sewer was also dismissed, on motives of economy.

Bank Matters Now Quiet.

Nothing of special note has developed in the Bank failure situation in tbe last few days. Tbe petitions for a change of assignee are still being circulated and up to Wednesday night represented about SIOO,OOO of deposits. The present assignee, W. A. Rinehart, states that his report of the assets of the bank will be ready for filing in a few days’ though it is commonly understood that it will not be presented to Judge Hanley until Monday. A full list of assets will be published as soon as filed, and also a list of tbe depositors and other debtors as soon as a full and correct list can be obtained.

Obituary.

Mrs. Jesse I. Tyler. Miss Eva M. Fairchild was born at DeMott?, Ind., Oct, 30, 1871. and departed this life April 23, 1904 aged 32* years, 5 months, and "23 days.-' Just eleven years previous to tbe day of her death she was married to Mr, Jesse I. Tyler, with whom she has since lived at DeMotte and and to whom were born two children, Jo de and Herbert aged 10 and 5 years. She has been a Christian and a member of tbe M. E. church and as long as she was able, very useful to tbe church.

She was kind and sympathetic as a neighbor, true and faithful as a friend, cheerful and helpful as a wife, loving and patient as a mother, and as a Christian steadfast and trustful to the end. She was

the daughter of Joseph and Mary Fairchild and leaves brothers Edwin, Nelson, and Elm r, and one sister Bessie, with her husband and children aa members of her immediate family to mourn her loss.

J. W, Smith, painter, paper banker and decorator. Work promptly attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. Refer to anyone 1 have worked for, Telephone 397.dwt The largest line of moulding in the jity at Parker’s Studio.

Regular Weekly Edition.

Gives Memorial Day Order.

General John C. Black, oom* mander in chief of the Grand Army of the R -a public, has issued a general order addressed to the posts of veterans throughout the United States directing that they observe Memorial Dry, May 3d, in a fitting manner and strew the graves of soldiers and sailors with fl j were.

Wiltshire-Fox Wedding.

Mr. John 8. Fox. of LJayette and Miss Mary Wiltshire, better known as Mary Weathers, were married Wednesday April 27th, at 4 o’clock p. m. The vedding was a very private uff a’*, with only a few relatives and near friends present. It took place at the bride’s home, that of her grandmother. Mrs. C. G. Weathers, on Weston street. The ceremony was performed by R»v. H- L- Kindig, pastor of Trini'y M. E. church. The newly married oouple took the 6 15 p. m., train for Lafayette, their future home, where Mr. Fox has a good position in the ths Roger grocery store, the leading one in that line in Lafayette.

A Great Revival A[?] Dunkirk.

There has just closed a remarkable revival in the Baptist church at Dunkirk, this state, of which Rev. V. O, Fritts, formerly located here, is the pastor.

Mrs. Leslie Woman’s state Evanglist began a meeting in the church. The meetings closed April 24th with 119 additions, perhaps 110 conversions and a gveut awaking of the chnreh life. Of these 119. S 6 ore beads of families and ths < oharcb has grown from a membership of 135 to 254. A large B. Y. P. U has been organised and ths work is in an excellent condition. A young mens’ Christian club has been organized. The club will rent rooms and put in papers periodicals, games etc., to provide entertainment for men to keep them from saloons etc. Tbs rooms will be open 6 evenings each week from 7tollp. m. This is on the plan of the Y. M.O. A. without the great expense of the Y. M. C. A.

Iroquois Ditch Report Filed.

The long looked for report of the engineer and viewers in the Iroquois river ditch was filed Tuesday, by R. A. Laurie, Milton Reynolds and J C. Jones, all of White county. The ditch is 20 miles long, all tbe way through the channel of the Iroquois river, except when a cut-off is advisable where a new channel will be excavated. Its lower end is below Rensselaer, near the Dr. Hartsell farm It assesses every aore of land above toe terminus, which drains into the river, either for direot benefits or for an outlet. Tbe assessments range from as low as 10 cents' per acre for very remote lands, for outlet, to as high as sls per acre, for land in th 3 Ircqnjis swamp, now practically worthless, but which, if wrll drained will make wonderfully fertile hnd. Every lot or part of a lot in Rensselaer is assessed from $1 to sls per lot or more- The general run is about $5 to $lO yer lot.

The through the rock river bed at Rensselaer tbe cut is to be 30 feet wide at tbe bottom, and of varying depth. At Starr’s ice bouse dam it will be 13 feet deep. At tbe Washington street bridge, about six feet deep. Tbe report and profiler can be seen by any interested parties at toe auditor’s office. Tbe ditch is ass a ss?d on the property of about 1450 persons.

For sale, good, gentle driving mare, oanopy top carriage and single harnees, W. A Huff.