Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 January 1907 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XXXIX,

The Cold New Years Of 1864.

The Monticello Herald has a very interesting two column article about the Cold New Years of 43 three years ago, and which storm will be remembered and recalled as the worst ever known, so long as anyone is living who was then old enough to remember it. Most of the Herald's article is made of personal remembrances of the storm by various persons, including several who were in rem. te. parts of the country at the time, especially in the south in the U nion army, for that storm covered practically the entire country north, south, east and west. New Years day came on Friday that time, and the storm began on Thursday forenoon. The weather . was very mild and at first, the storm was more rain than snow, soon changing to snow in the round pellet-like form, the wind being south or south east and the atmosphere loaded with moisture. Soon the wind changed to northwest and snow ceased to be pellets and came down in huge wet bunches and so fast that that persons driving against it could not see their horses heads. And it hot only filled the drivers eyes faster than they could brush it off but it filled the eyes of the horses so that every few minutes the drivers needed to get out and dear it off, and also knock from the horses’ feet the immense balls of snow which made it almost impossible for them to travel. After nearly 24 hours of unparalleled snow fall, there came a sud den and absolutely terrific drop in temperature, accompanied by a howling wind from the northwest, and during which plenty of thermometers even in this section of the country reached as low as 30 to 35 degrees below zero. Not only did live .stock and fowls perish in vast numbers, but allover the country persons away from home were lost in the blind ing storm and perished in the bitter cold which followed, and in most instances were buried so deep in the snow that their bodies were not recovered unril general thaw set in towards the end of January. All roads were filled up and north and south ones especially, from fence to fence, and higher than the fences. The storm lasted three days, and on the fourth day the sun shone brightly, but the cold had not abated much until a day or two later.

Beukhof-Burtholf Marriage.

There was a quiet wedding at the residence of Rev. J. C. Parrett, pastor of the Presbyterian church who was the officiating minister, at 2:30 P. M. Thursday ?Jan. 3rd, atgwhich the contracting parties, evidently very worthy people, had the oddly similar yet similarly odd names of Benkhof and Burtholf. In personal appearance tiey were as dissimilar as in names they were similar. He was unusually tall and large, with light complexion, while she was short and slight and a brnnette in appearance. In point of age too, they were out of Che ordinary in assorting, as he was only a little past 23 and she about as much past 34. The groom was Mr. John C. Benkhof and the bride Miss Ella Bnrtholf. He is a son of Everett Benkhof, of Keener township, tbo he lives in Chicago, and both father and son were born in Holland. The bride’s father also lives in Keener township. There were no friends with them at the wedding.

K*y For Sale. I have 25 ions of hay for sale eheap, either timothy or clover, as de fired. EL P. Honan. * < A comfortable office room IS by 20 ft for rent heat and light furnished 172.00 per year. B. Fobsttk.

NO. 35.

Dr. J. W. Younge, of Fort Wayne, and because of his extensive traveling and advertising, and eccentricities of character and conduct, probably the most widely known physician in the state, died Dec. 31st, at Fort Wayne, of Bright’s disease, and aged about 66 years. He never made Rensselaer a regular visiting point, tho, as we remember, he was here once or twice and was arranging to come here regularly just about the time he had his trouble with his wife, which disarranged his calculations for some time, and he never afterwards arranged a schedule to include our city. He was a monthly visitor at Monticello for many years and the Herald of that town says of him: He was eccentric and fond of adventure, served on the staff of Col. Juarez, the Mexican liberator, when Maximillian was captured, and witnessed Maximillian’s execution; espoused the cause of Cuba in 1871 and attracted enough attention for the Spaniards to set a price on his head, served in the Union army during the civil war, visited Europe and the Holy Land, lectured about it, and for the last thirty years traveled over Indiana as an advertising doctor. He was shrewd, well read, and knew how to accumulate money. As a traveling doctor he had one point ot advantage over many others of his class— he always paid his advertising bills. This inelud ed the alimony he paid his divorced wives and which gave him more newspaper notoriety than all the advertising he got by contract. He was reatin dress, positive in speech, jovial in manner, and so far as we know, correct in his habits. He was a member of the Christian church in good standing.

Another wedding took place in the clerk’s office at the court house,. Wednesday, Jan., 2nd about three o’clock P. M. The parties were Mr. William M. Brown and Miss Mina Long, a young couple from Union township. The ceremony was performed by Judge C. W. Hanley, in his most impressive manner. Their only accompanying friend was Reece Dunn, a neighbor. They will live on a farm in the north part of Union township.

Dec. 31. Nick DeVries, born in Holland, Aug. 27, 1884, residence DeMotte, occupation farmer, Ist marriage. To Edith Kim, born in Netherland (Holland) Feb. 21, 1885, residence DeMotte, Ist marriage. Dec. 31. Arthur L. Waymire, born Jasper ceunty, Ind., June 17, 1882, residence Jasper county, occupation farmer, Ist marriage. To Ora Ellen Payne, born Jasper county, Oct 8, 1887, residence Jasper county, Ist marriage. Jan. 1, 1907. Frederick C. Hartman, born Wayne county, Ind Apr! 12, 1853, residence Rensselaer, occupation carpenter, one previous marriage dissolved by divorce April 1904. To Ida May McClintock, born Tippecanoe oountv, Ind., May 23, 1863 residence Rensselaer, one previous marriage dissolved by divorce Sept 11, 1906.

Jan. 2r-William Marion Brown, born White Co. Ind., Mar. 4, 1884 residence Marion township, Jasper county, occupation farmer, Ist marriage. To Mina Long, born, Jasper county, Nov. 80, 1884, residence Jasper county Ist marriage. Jan., Brd. John C. Beukhof, born Amsterdam, Holland, Nov. 11, 1883, residence Chicago," occupation draughtsman’s apprentice, Ist marriage. To BUa Burtholf, born Jackson county, Ohio, Nov. 15th, 1872 resideifoe DeMotte Ist marriage.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1907.

Death of Dr. J. W. Younge.

A Couple From Unies.

Marriage Licenses.

ISSUD EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. THE FRIDAY ISSUE IS THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

Yet Another Nev Divorce Case.

Another new divorce case has been filed in the clerk’s office for the coming February term of the circuit court. As has been the case with about all the recent divorce cases in this county, one of the parties lives at Pari or vicinity, and it looks like the divorce disease must be epidemic up around that region. The plaintiff in this new case is Mamie McMurray and the defendant Jay McMurray. The complaint states that they were married Mareh 80, 1901 and lived together until Oct. 6th, 1905, when she was obliged to leave him on account of his con tinual cruel and inhuman treatment. This treatment began soon after they were married and tho he often made good promises for better treatment he continually broke them, and now she asserts that it will be impossible for ( them to live together again. He is said to have an uncontrollable temper and a very jealous hearted natur e which surely is a very awkward combination to have around the house. He has persistently charg ed her with lewd conduct with other men, which charges she declares to be wholly and entirely false, and on Oct 6th, 1905 he discharged at her a fusillade of profane and opprobrious epithets of which only a sample of the mildest are given in the complaint. The plaintiff’s maiden name was Mamie Myres. As before stated she lives at Parr, but tho it is stated that he still resides in this county his address is not given. No mention is made of any children as the fruits of their marriage nor of property from which alimony should be granted, and hence it is presumable that there ;is none of either.

Another New Years Day Wedding.

The Marrying Squire got n action right along with the beginning of the new year and the couple he married held the first license issued in Jasper county in the year 1907. It was a case of love warmed over in both parties to the wedding, as both had already had extended and more or less interesting previous matrimonial experience and from which they had been relieved thru the benifleent interposition of the divorce court. They were Mr. Frederick Hartman and Mrs. Ida may (Bicknell) McClintock, both of Rensselaer. The ceremony took place at seven oclock Tuesday evening, Jan. Ist in Squire Irwin’s office. They will continue to reside in Rensselaer, and after the 12th of this month will move into the bride’s own house, north of the railroad.

Proper Way To Dandle “Sheep Dogs.”

Good land Herald: Last Tuesday Ben Davidson (Big Ben), north of town, heard a dog barking over in the pasture. He hopped up on his wagon and saw a dead sheep over in his field and a dog chasing the other sheep. Ben hustled over and took a hand in the fun. He grabbed the dog, a big black fellow, by the back of the neck and the hind leg and downed him. About that time there was something doing around there and Ben got ousy and didn’t have time to let go. He got his knee on the dog’s neck, held his mouth shut with one hand, while he reached in his pocket with the other and got his jack knife, opened it with his teeth and cut the brute’s throat from ear to ear. Two sheep were killed and several others crippled so that they had to be hauled to the house on a stone boat.

Fine Swiss embroidery at fc and 10c a yard at our special sale. See the window display and get in on these fine bargains on Jan. 9th. Porter & Kresler. - - ■■■■ . - - - - - For Sale. Half interest in good paying barber shop in Rensselaer. Inquire at this office.

Court Of Inquiry Was A Fiasco.

The end of 1906 also ended the first term of office of Prosecuting Attorney Graves and with the end ing of his term also ends the term of his special and regular deputies, including taat of George E. Hersh - man, »f our city who was appointed with a special view of in vestigating certain matters in Remington. Prosecuting Attorney Graves was over there earlier in the year and held a court of inquiry which resulted in bringing some of the boot-legging gentry up with a short turn, which caused them heavy fines and put them out of business. Evidently he found all that there could be found at that time, but ceitain individuals working some of them for political purposes and others merely from spite, raised a great cry that Mr. Graves had from some questionable motives terminated his search after law violators, and claiming that there was plenty of evidence to be obtained against others. This cry was so persistent that many good people over there were more or less misled by it, and they also joined in with the demand that was made for another court of inquiry to be held there by a special prosecute r, and one who not only could not have any political or personal reasons for wishing to shields Mr. Graves, but oa the contrary would have every reason to expose him if ae had been corrupt or di relict in duty. Therefore they asked for the appointment of Mr. Hershman, Mr. Graves Democratic opponent at the election, and who not only had been the intended beneficiary of the injurious statements circulated against Graves during the campaign, but as was generally understood, was quite active himself in their * circulation. Therefore, as may readily be seen, Mr. Hershman had every reason for desiring to make good, by producing he evidence, if any were there to be produced. He therefore held his court of inquiry, or rather courts, for he took two whirls at it, bur those who had urged on the inquiry and talked so confidently, were not therewith the goods when evidence was wanted of boot-legging, gamb ling and other alleged infractions of the law, and especially did they not show up with any which Mr. Graves ought to have found and did not. One affidavit was filed against a resident of Remington charging him with giving liquor to a small boy, causing him to be intoxicated. The boy’s mother, Mrs. Charles Dye signed the affidavit, but when Mr. Dye heard of it he went te the Squire’s office, got hold of the affidavit and tore it in pieces. That was a new way to quash an affidavit, but it seemed to be effectual, for no move seems to have been made to prepare a new one. That none was prepared seems good evidence that there was not much in the case. It w said the boy dropped into the neighbor’s house and was allowed to partake so freely of some sweet wine on the table so that he was made considerably sick and perchance a little boozy. There was also some evidence said to have been presented about some boys tearing up an old board walk that had long outlived its usefulness, in pursuit of rats.

Remember the National Bronze Turkey Association awards their Indiana State prize here next week at the poultry and pet stock show, a beautiful 125 silver cup. Entries from any part of the state are eligible, and many have already been made from outside counties. 5000 yards of chain embroidery to be sold Jan. 9, 6 cents and 10 cents. i Porter & Kresler. For Sale—Sauer Kraut by the gallcn or barrel. H. G. Heehaw.

A New Years Wedding.

The last marriage license for the old year and the first wedding for the new in Jasper county was for Arthur L. Waymire, son oCUounty Commissioner Fred Way mire, of Barkley township, and Miss Ora Ellen Payne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Forg Payne, of the same township. Their marriage took place just at noon, on Tuesday, Jan. Ist, 1907, at Mr. Payne’s home, in the pres ence of some 35 relatives and invited guests. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s grandfather, Rev. G. W. Payne, of Monticello. After the ceremony a fine wedding dinner wa- served. The newly married couple will live upon and manage a part of Mr. Waymire’s fine and large farm in Barkley.

Month Was Muddy, Mild and Muggy

December, 1906, was one of the mildest months of that fiame for many years. There was comparatively little cold weather and the lowes 1 . point reached was 10 degrees above zero. Every previous December for at least six years has hail some much colder weather. It was a rainy month also, having four inches or precipitation. It was not much wetter than December, 1903, which bad 3.76 inches. The warmest weather was 58 degrees, and that also broke the six year record Sunshine was a scarce article dur ing the month, and 18 days were wholly cloudy, seven partly cloudy and only six recorded as clear. And probably there was not a single day during the whole month when there was uninterrupted bright sunshine all day. No other December iu the six was so sparing of the blessed sunshine, but that of 1902 was nearly so. This December also had the least amount of snow fall of any ot the six, being only li inches. The other six Decembers, ranged from 2 3-4 inches in 1901, to 16 inches in 1902. No ice thick enough for packing formed during the month and there was skating only a small part of the time.

Suppers At The Fair. During the continuance of the Catholic Church Fair to be held all of the week beginning Monday Dec. 31st suppers will be served by the ladies of the church. The first supper will be held on next Tuesday evening, and every even ing thereafter, duriug the week, from five to eight P. M. The first meal will be a turkey supper. Price per meal only 25 cents. 1 Church Announcements. Presbyterian Church. - The morning service at the Presbyterian church will be the regular Communion service. Evening subject, “Following the Guide.”

Triojty 1. E. Charcb. Regular services at Trinity M. E. church on next Sabbath. The pastor’s morning subject: “If I were a Layman,” Evening subject: “Chaff or Wheat.” The public cordially welcomed Christian Church Senices. In the Sunday morning service annual reports will be made by the pastor and the heads of the departments. These reports will show the churches most successful year. The subject of the evening sermon is “God Can Not Lie.” On Wednesday evening the church will give a reception to the new members. Every member is expected to be present. Embroidery for everyone, 5000 yards for sale, Wednesday Jan. 9 at 9 o’clock. . Porter & Kresler. Special grocery prices for this sale at the Chicago Bargain Store opposite court house Dont fail to attend the exhibition of the Iroquois Poultry and Pet Stock Show, here next week. It will be the best show of the kind in the state thia year. For Sale— A good team,,wogon and harness. Vern Schock.

Some Almanac Events Of 1907.

Data of general interest concerning the year 1907 has been made up Two eclipses each of the sun and moon are scheduled for the year but all of them pretty cheap skates in the eclipse line. Also a transit of Mercury across the face of the sun. The first eclipse will occur on January 14. It will be a total ecliose of the sun and will be iu- * * visible to North America. The next eclipse will occur on January 29. This will be a partial eclipse of the moon and will be visable here. As it will occur early in the morning, starting at 6.06, it will, require early rising to view it. The next |o occur will b 3 an eclipse of the sun on July IC, also invisable to North America. Another partial eclipse of the moon is scheduled for July 25, and will occur in the evening, visible in this territory. The latter will probably be the most interesting eclipse of the year and will start at 9:U4 in the evening. The moon will not leave the shadow until 11:41 o’clock. Easter Sunday comes early, being on March 3,1, which brings all tie other Easter days early aho. Mar .h. 24 is Palm Sunday., and Good Friday comes on March 29. February 17 is the first Sunday in Lent.

Fined For Disturbing A Literary Function.

Officer Olliver Robinson went out to Gifford Wednesday afternoon and arrested a young fellow named Mack Steel, on two charges, one for disturbing a public meeting, and the other for carrying a concealed weapon. It appears that there was a literary function of some kind at Gifford on the evening of Dec. 28, at which the elite of the village attended and participated and that Steel was there also and was the canter and leading spirit of an irreverent bunch back in a rear corner who continually disturbed the proceedings in various objectionable ways; and it further appearing that the young iellow had been making a nuisance of himself in this way for some time, it was thought time to call a halt on his wild career, and hence his arrest. He plead guilty to the charge of disturbing and Squire Irwin gave him five dollars and costs, amounting in all to $23 dollars, and which he is serving out in the county bridewell at oue dollar per day and boand. On the concealed weapon charge he plead not guilty and his trial is set for uext Saturday. He is only about 19 years old now, but will be some older and it is to be hoped much wiser, when he gets out of jail agair.

A Venerable Cause For A Lawsuit.

A case has just been begun in the circuit court here which might almost be said to have been old when it was first born. Wm. H. Willettee, of Dearborn county, Ind., as administrator of the estate of Louisa B. Willette, is the plaintiff and Benjamin J. Gifford is the defendant. It seems that back in 1881 Geo. W. and (Genevieve Keen gave to Louisa Willette a mortgage on 40 acres of land in Gillam township, this county, and along the edge of the Haddick marsh, to cover any losses which she might suffer from being in business with the Keens. In 1887 she got judgment on this contract in Cincinnati, Ohio, for some $14,594 against the Keens and tho some Small payments have been made but that 110,000 is still owing. Suit is now brought to foreclose this mortgage on the 40 acres of land which Mr. Gifford has held and paid taxes on for many years and given it by his drainage operations about all the value it has. Persons having exhibits at the Poultry show, can have neat show eard written by James W. Brown.

Embro dery sale Wed. Jan. Porter & Kresler.