Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1908 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XL

CORN AND HAY UNDER HAMMER

This Year’s Crop From Rinehart MoCoysburg Land to Be Sold L by Sheriff O’Connor. On Tuesday, Jan. 14th, at 11 o’dock Sheriff O’Connor will, offer under the official hammer some 2,000 bushels of corn and 30 tons of hay, at the headquarters of the Rinehart MeCoysburg land. The sale will be made at direc tionofßoyd& Julian, the Delphi attorneys for A. T. Bowen & Co. , of New York, who were second in priority in securing judgments against this land last year. The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. had the first judgment against the land and the Bowers were to have come in for all of this year’s crop to apply to their judgment but before the execution had been served, the busy William Rinehart hjid disposed of the oats crop and collected the money on it.

STANDING OF CONTESTANTS

Contest will close March 14,1908. No votes will be received after 8 odock p. m. of that day. Frizes will be awarded in the order given in the advertisement. In event of a tie vote for any of the prizes, the value of the prize will be divided equally among all who are tied. Grace Peyton 60860 Leila Grant 30900 Mrs. Joe Halligan 30020 Bessie Hardy 24835 Grace Re«d 10330 Fannie Porter 7555 Feme Parker 6280 Bernice Sayler 5200 Ethel Clarke 3040 Goldie Gunyon 2575 Esther Padgitt 2505 Ethel McCarthy 2010 Cecil Rutherford 1790 Bessie Moore 1530 Mary Adams 1345 Day Jordan 1090 Kate Maxwell 1080 Bertha Eldridge 795 Mildred Watson 635 Mae Pettit 600 Lillian McClanahan 320 Blanche Conway 1 280 Pauline Ames , - : ' r 260 . Edna Donnelly 210 Carrie Pierce 135 Amanda Lokotsski 100 Claja Brusnahan 40 __ Fannie Roush 40 Leah Knox 35 Minnie Karch 30

More McCoy Prosecution Expense.

Jasper county is not quite done withlpaying the expenses of the McCoy prosecutions. The bill from White county is soon to be filed. Some Rensselaer people had figured that the costs would be about S6CO, but it is said they will exceed $2,000. No funds are available to meet the bill and it will have to carry over until the county council makes an appropriation. Why the bill has not been filed long ago is a question, and whether it was because onr neighbors thought we did not have the money or whether they did not need it until now, is a mooted question.. A little longer waiting and Jasper can plead the statute of .limitation.

No matter about what others advertise, Wildberg will do better. Some good cows, calves .and steers will be • sold at John A. Handle’s sale on Jan. Bth. Gyanite ware first quality at lowest price ever offered at one halt price sale. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Ton need something that is in the Backet Store window granite display. Yon can get it on Jan. 10thfor29cents. - . Wildberg now has the nicest line of boys suits in the city, price within reach of everybody, No store offers a bigger out I# prices on all goods at this season than the G. E. Murray Co. The most seasonable goods at long discounts. ~ , .... "v/, ‘

Harried When Drank, Wants Divorce.

Tho Chicago Sunday Trioune tells of the eflort of a young man n lined William A. Ayleswortb, jr., to secure a divorce from an actress he recently married at Crown Point whether they had journeyed in an automobile to witness the wedding of another couple, and all had stopped at various saloons along the route to drink. When the other couple “dared” them to get married they took up the dare. The plaintiff sets out that he would not have married the girl had he known what he was doing.

Funeral of Zimri Dwiggins.

The funeral of Zimri Dwiggins Occured last Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of A. F. Long on River street. The body reached here Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, being accompaied by the widow andjthe two children, Frank and Linda, and A. F. Long, who had gone to Lincoln after the news Of the death reached here. Mr. Dwiggins died Monday at 3sßo o’clock, of heart failure, diagnosed as neuralgia of the heart. He had been in even better health than usual and when he retired Sunday night he was apparently in perfect health. He roused Mrs. Dwiggins just before he died and she saw that his condition was desperate, and at once, called their son, Frank, but death came before the latter reached the room. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Parrett, and attended by relatives and a number of old friends, among them Mrs. Alice Dunlap and Mrs. Ella Wood, two life-long friends, and they furnished the music at the funeral. The pall bearers were Joseph Hardman, A. F. Long, 0. C. Warner, Frank Hardman, George Long and Bert Brenner. Interment was made in Weston Cemetery.

Young Hobo—Big Revolver.

Sheriff O’Connor had a young hobo, apparently only 18 or 19 years old, for a guest Thursday night, 4ind following his custom he closely searched him. His pockets were empty but he carried a small bundle that the sheriff he had better ’examine and he fotml it to contain a big 38 caliber revol ver loaded full, and a box of cartridges beside. Sheriff O’Connor took the revolver and in the morning questioned th 4 young fellow. He said he “was just carrying it around.” It is further proof of the dangerous character of tramps. This lad probably ready to become a desjjarado Whenever the occasion of fers. He was sent op his way bnt the revolver was kept by the sheriff.

Molitor Family Have a Reunion.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Molitor residing west of Francesville, held a family reunion Sunday. All the members were present, and among the children who came from a distance to make the gathering comlete was R. H. Molitor, an attorney of Herrick, South Dakota; Ed Molitor, an electrician of St. Louis, and Mite Mary Molitor, a student at University. They returned home on Monday.— Francesville Tribjjne.

Cave-Hodshire.

Frankfort News: Mr. Floyd Cave, a well known young barber, and Miss Muriel Hodshire, wets united in marriage by Rev. Ernest Bias, last evening at 8 o’clock attheminister’shome. The wedding was witnessed by a number of the young Mends of the couple who accompanied them to the parsonage. The bride is . a daughter of John 0. Hodshire. The couple will reside for the present with the groom’s father.

Reduced prices on every shoe in the house, many at one half prices, Jan. 6th to 25th. Chicago Bargain Store.

ISSUED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.' THE FRIDAY ISSUE IS THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1908

ROBERT PARKER IN RENSSELAER

Robert Parker, the failed Rem ington banker, was in Rensselaer on Monday morning and the editor of the Republican had an interview with.him at the law office of. Foltz & Spitler, who have with Judge Truman F. Palmer, of Mon ticello, been employed as his attorneys. Mr. Parker is feeling somewhat better in health than he did a few days last week, and, altho broken in spirit and down hearted he is looking into the future with as much optimism as he c&n master. Mr. Parker undertakes to withhold

none of the facts lelatin * to the. failure and spoke of tbe affair in a thoroly open;hearted manner. He has supported several failed business establishments in Remington, has paid larger interest on deposits than were justified, has made bad investments, has lost some money on Fountain Park, bat he says he has never placed a dollar in an any business that he would desire to keep secret from the creditors of bank.

His attitude is to secure for the creditors every dollar that he can raise, and he has retained nothing with which to live, not even withdrawing small private accounts held by Mrs. Parker and his daughter. He will ask that the 1600 ememption be granted him, merely to permit them to retain their household goods. A fuller report of the interview will be published later, and we shall endeavor to present the facts wich fairness alike to the creditors and Mr. Parker. He desires to withhold none of the facts and does not wish the newspaper to do so. He would like to have a square deal and the Republican will be glad to give him this.

Literary Note.

Ex President Grover Cleveland has written a remarkable article on “Oar People and Their Ex-Presi-dents” for The Tooth’s Companion which was published January 2d. In it Mr. Cleveland says: “As I am the only man now living who could at this time profit by the ideas I have advocated, I hope my sincerity will not be ques tioned when I say that I have dealt with the subject without the least thought of personal interest or desire for personal advantage. I am not in need of aid from the puh lie Treasury. I hope and believe that I bave provided for myself and those dependent upon me a comfortable maintenance, within the limits of accustomed prudence J and economy, and that those to whom I owe the highest earthly duty will not want when I am gone. These conditions have permitted me to treat with the utmost freedom a topic which involves no personal considerations and only has to do in my mind with conditions that may arise in the intnre, bnt are not attached to the ex-President of to day; and I am sure that I am actuated only by an ever-present desire that the fairness and sense of justice characteristic of true Americanism shall neither fail nor be obscured.”

SALE CALLED OFF. As I have decided not to hold my sale advertised to take place on Tuesdav, Jan. 7th, I hereby give notioe that it is called off. H. RICHESON, 5 miles south and 3 miles east of Ren&elaer. \ Wildberg now has the nicest line of boys suits in the city, price within reach of everybody. ~ Ope half price sale on clothing, cloaks, remnants etc. Jab. 6th to Saturday Jan. 25th. Chicago Bargain Store. Wildberg now has the nicest line of boys Baits in the city, price within reach of everybody. vertise, Wildberg will do belter.

REMINGTON BANK IN BOWERS COURT

Referee in bankruptcy, John O. Bowers, of Hammond, has been notified by Judge A. B. Anderson, of Indianapolis, that he had been appointed to act as referee for the defunct RemiDgtou bank. While several Remington men have been discussed as available men for the trusteeship, it is geneially believed that this will go to Will H. Ohtadle, formerly trustee of Gildon tp., and a prominent and well qualified man. The appointment will prob ably be made about Jan. 10th, when the first -creditors’ meeting

will beheW. This is the same day originall set for the appointment of a receiver, and as the case is now in the federal bankruptcy courts, no father stepß will be taken in the circuit court. It is understood that Remington parties are arranging to start a new bank, and have had a well attended meeting looking to the founding of a state institution, with many of the most substantial men of the town and connty as stockholders.

First Boys’ Basket Ball Game.

The popularity of girls’ basket balfgames has long been established in Rensselaer, and always draws a large attendance. Now the-high school has decided to test the boys’ game proposition and-the first contest will beheld next Friday evening, Jan. 10th, the opposing team being Goodland. The boys’ game is faster and more violent than the girl’s game and should draw oat a large crowd. The game Will be called at 8 o’clocx. On the following Friday a double header, Brookston furnishing both 'si boys’ team and a girls’ team to play agaiaet, has beenfarranged.

In Honor of 69th Anniversary.

Mrs. Elizabeth Culp wjas agree ably surprised at her home in Gil lam township, Saturday evening, the event being her 69th birthday anniversary. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Molitor, Robert, Mieses Emma and Mary Molitor, Otis Culp, Melva Long, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Culp and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Logan and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cnlp and family, Mrs. G. Cnlp and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Culp and family. The aged lady was the recipient of a beautiful oak rocker. —Francesville Tribune.

Draining The Kankakee.

United States engineers’ reports en the drainage of the Kankakee m&sh Sets forth that 500,666 acres could be redeemed. The value of these improvements can scarcely be estimated, but similar lands in Indiana have increased in value from $5 to SIOO after drainage. The cost of improvements is estimated at $4,000,000. After careful survey and in vestigation during the past two years, the engineers offer a comprehensive plan for increasing the earring capacity of the Kankakee river by shortening the lower channel from seventy-two to fortytwo miles by cutting off eighty-four bends. This is accomplished by cuts varying from 150 to 5,500 feet in length. The land, where properly drained will be among the richet in nothern Indiana. The low land known as the Kankakee marsh lies in Lake, Newton, Porter, Laporte, Jasper, St Joseph, Marshall, and Stajrke counties in Indiana and in lurnkakee county, Illinois.

The one half price sale is on in full blast at the Chicago Bargain Store. Wildberg now has the nicest line of boys suits in the city, price within search of everybody. 1 ' ■ * : >#* Fancy Bellefiower and Northern Rot apples down to $1.35 per bushel including basket worth 15 cents. Chioago Bargain Store.

A Halleck Candidate For State Senate.

Attorney Abraham Halleck has decided after some deliberation to seek the republican nomination for state senate for the district com posed of Jasper, White, Newton and Starke counties. Mr. Halleck has already conferred with some of the party leaders in other counties and will find some willing support at other places') as well -gs much enthusiatstifrWpport at home. It has been a long time since Jasper county has been the home of a member of the upper state honse, and it is certainly hoped that Mr. Halleck will secure the nomination, and the Republican feels assured that he will meet up to every re-

quirement, and give the greatest satisfaction not only to his home connty bat to the other counties of the district. His alert mind and active and energetic ways, coupled with his extensive experience in the business affairs of the ccunty, and his subsequent practice of law have all combined to familiarize him with the very things a legislator should know, and we recommend him to onr neighboring counties as all right and worthy in every way of their confidence and support.

Death of Mrs. John B. Chesebrough.

The following from the Kentland Democrat relates the death and funeral of Mrs. Chesebrough, mother of Mrs. Simon Leopold: Mrs. John B. Chesebrough, formerly of Kentiand but who since several years past has been residing in Bay City/ Michigan, died very suddenly during Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Coppock. in Peoria, Illinois, with whom she was visiting. Her remains were brought to Kentland on the 11:12 train Thursday and taken to the Kent family home where the funeral services, conducted, by Rev. Howard Billmau, of the First Presbyterian Church of which she was for years a member, assisted by Rev. C. McCain, were held at two o’clock that afternoon, following which interment Iras made in Fairlawn cemetery beside the grave of her late husband who had proceeded her to the life beyond several years ago.

December Cloudy Month.

The weather report for the month of December has been com pleted. It shows that December has been a cloudy month—l 7of the 31 days being cloudy. Bnt four days were perfectly clear. £he maximum , temperature recorded on December 28 was 63 degrees. The minimum temperature was taken on December 4 and was 10 degrees. The mean maximum temperature was 38 degrees and the mean minimum 24. On the 28th day the greatest daily range of 33 degrees was taken.

Lose Money on Job.

It is understood that several of the sab-contractors have under estir mated their jobs on the court house at Crown Point and consequently will loose money on it. One contractor omitted an item that the cost of material alone will be between S4OO to SSOO.

Rensselaer Public Library Lecture Course.

The following is the program for the public library lecture course: Jan. 30,1908, Hon. George Alden. Feb. 17,1908, Opie Reed. March 6, 1908, Father Kavanangh.

John A. Randle will oiler at his public sale on Jan. Bth, 15 head of good horses, including several fine j onng brood mares. Get *n early and avoid the rush, or get in with the early rush and avoid the possibility of getting left in the Backet Store granitoware I sale on Jan. 10th. _ .

START SEASON WITH VICTORY

Rensselaer Basketball Girls Win Contest from Lowell by Score / of 39 to 7. Rensselaer high school girls had little difficulty in defeating the Lovell girls Friday night at the first basketball game of the season. The score was, Rensselaer, 39; Lowell, 7. Rensselaer’s forwards, Alice Coen and Agnes Thomas, starred, and to then* was largely dne the victory. Lowell played plnckily, notwithstanding the fact that they were outclassed, and were going qnite strong when the game ended.

Many Pay Up Their Subscriptions.

Many subscribers have responded to the announcement relating to the new postal regulation requiring advance payments on newspapers in order that the dne cent a pound mailing rate be available. To all these we are very grateful. The advance payment plan has always been the aim of this and most other papers, altho the greatest literality has always been granted by the Republican to responsible partiM* Let ns urge that all, as soon as they can, advance their subscription to sometoture date. It is easier to pay a small’ bill than a large one and most subscribers will be glad to be on the safe side when the . new regulation on which a little extension of time is granted, goes into effect. To those who. do not voluntarily pay by Jan. 15th statements will be sent soon after that date.

Indiana Quite Expensive.

County treasurers of this State at their last settlement turned over to the State treasurer $2,713,452. As this only represents the collections for a half year, the public will see that it requires a big pile of money to ran official Indiana fora year—something away over five million dollars, and every cent, of it comes out of the pockets of. the people.

Fims That Issue Votes.

The following business firms will issue coupons in the Republican popularity voting contest, and will continue to do so thruont the contest, which will close on March 14: The G. L Murray Co. R. P. Benjamin. D. M. Worland. Fred Phillips. B. F. Fendig. G. J. lessen. H. F. Parker. E. D. Rhoades. Mrs. Purcupile. Mrs. Imes. Mrs. Goff. B. N. Fendig. Matt Worden. Branch & Hamilton.

Right Prices For Good Meat

Try the new butcher shop. Only the best stock butchered, meats properly cut and prices less than you are paying elsewhere. You can’t afford to miss us. Cash trade only solicited. Deliveries promptly made. Snedeker & Nichols, TelephoneJ42B. Highest prices paid for hides land tallow.

Included in the one half 'price sale double coated granite ware, on steel, no second, choice for 25 cents 1* quart dish pans, 3 quart coffee pots, 6 and 8 quart stew kettles and padding pans, etc, etc. Chicago Bargain Store 11 ■" 1 F 1 ’• No matter about what others ad* vertize, Wildberg will do better. . On mens’ and boys suits and. overcoats The G.E. Murray 00. is now making 10, 20, 25 and 50 per > cent discounts. _. ■.' ' 1 For discounts The G. E. Murray Co., is the place to trade and you get the yotfng coupons too.

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