Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1908 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XL

BRINGS SUIT AGAINST CITY

Fair Oaks Parties Make Street Contractors Parties To Suit For Alleged Damages. 1 < , *• Mrs. Sarah E. Burns and Miss Elizabeth J. Thompson, both of Fair* Oaks, by their Attorneys Foltz & Spitler have filed a claim for $1,200 damages for injuries alleged to have been received Sept. 17, 1907. Contractors, Thompson & Smith, and sub contractor, Conrad Kellner are made defendant parties to the, suit. The plaintiff alleges that on Sept. 17. 1907, they were going from the Monon ciepot to town, and that the contractors were working on the cement curb near the old Foster House and had a chalk line stretched across the walk, which the plaintiff’s did not see, and the contractors failed to warn them. They tripped and fell and Mrs. Burns dislocated both of her wrists, she alleges that since that time she has been unaole to do enough labor time to support herself as she is compelled to do. She asks ftr damages to the amount of 11,090. Miss Thompson received minor injuries for which she asks damages to the amount of S2OO. It is not improbable that a compromise will be es fected.

Widow’s Pensions to Be Increased.

8o many bills have been intro duoed at this session to increase the pensions of all widows of soldiers that the house committee on invalid pensions has decided to frame a bill of its own and pash it thru congress during the session. Messrs. Chaney, Holliday and Dixon, of Indiana, who are members of this committee, will en deavor to frame a bill embracing the good points of all bills thus far introduced. As matters now stand the widows of soldiers are drawing pensions varying in amounts and the idea is to equalize all of them and make the amount sl2 a month. Most of them have been getting $8 and some only 16 while others have been getting 110 and sl2 a month. The committee has been busy gathering data on the subject and finds that by the latest statistics there are 180,639 widows on the pension rolls. Figuring an average increase from $8 to sl2 a month would mean S4B increase to each one a year and it figures up that to make this change would require* an increase of 98,665,872. A majority of the members of the committee feel that the government can well afford to do this and will so report in the committee bill. f

William Rhinehart in charge of Farm Crops.

The Sheriff’s sale of the Rhinehart McCo.vsbnrg'farm crops which was to have taken place at the farm today, did not take place, Sheriff O’Connor haring received advice from Boyd & Julian, the Delphi attorneys for Abner T. Bowen & Co., that they had decided to allow Mr. Rhinehart to dispose of the crops at private sale. According to the advice Mr. Rhinehart was to turn over to the Bowen attorneys the proceeds of the sale. Mr. Rhinehart was here from Queen City, Mo., today, and visited the farm, but has not yet arranged the sale of

Have Sale Bils Printed Hera.

If you will give us your sale bills to print you can ;help your favorite candidate, in the popularity contest to the extent of 400 votes. Look over the list and sec who you want to help. Candidates can do well to see persons having sale dates and pledge them to get their bills printed here.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1908

Drunken Tramp Roots “Hello” Girls

A drunken tramp entered the telephone central office this morning and asked to talk to a party in Chicago. The distance operator informefl him the line was busy and he would have to wait until they could call them. He sat down in the booth and waited patiently, for a couple of minutes, and then started a rough house. The girls called Mr. Thompson and he endeavored to explain the situation and to pacify the fellow. No use, he would either talk to Chicago right then or he’d carve up the bunch. Mr. Thompson telephoned for Marshal Parks and he arrested the fellow. A search of his clothes revealed a hugh butcher knife. He was taken to the jail .and his trial held before Squire Irwin this afternoon. He refused lo give his name or address and was find $5 and cost on a drunk and disorderly charge.

Jasper County Delinquent Tax List.

The delinquent tax list for Jasper oounty is being set up in type by the Republican and will be posted by the sheriff in each township and then appear for three consecutive weeks in the Republican. In order not to lessen the amount of read ing matter in the news columns an effort was made to have the list set up in linotype offices m both Lafayette and Indianapolis, but all these were so busily engaged with other work that the matter could not be handled. We are, therefore, setting it up here and to some extent at the expense of the news features of the paper. Several more of the township annUSl reports are being printed this week, and others will be next week.

Seventy-Five Burned In Theatre F ire .

An opera house at Bowerton, Pa., crowded with members of the St. Johc’s Lutheran Sunday school, gathered to witness an entertainment, was destroyed by fire Mon day night and seventy-five of the children and their parents were burned to death. The explosion of a tank created a stampede tor the exits and the performers, in an effort to calm the audience, upset the oil lamps, that served as foot lights and in a short time the entire theatre interior was in a blaze. Scores of men and children were trampled on and in several cases entire families are said to have been obliterated and most of the dead bodies were consumed by the blaze.

Perfect Attendance For 10 Years.

Only one gold medal was awarded at the trustees’ meeting this month for ten years’ perfect school attendance. Trustee R. A. Mannon, ot Wheatfield township, used the $5 gold piece that is the usual award for this accomplishment, to purchase a very] nicely designed gold badge for’Miss Edith Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller, living 2i miles southwest of Wheatfield, who has not failed in attendance nor been tardy during ten continuous years of school life.

Anti-Liquor Law Valid.

The supreme court of the United States Monday upheld the antiliquor law ot Kansas by affirming the decisions oi the supreme court of that state in a number of cases, including that of Fritz Durien, of Shawnee eounty, convicted of violating the law. Durien appealed to the federal supreme court on a writ of error on the ground that the state statue contravenes the constitution because it gives discretion to probate judges in granting permits. The decision was announced by the justice. There was no written opinion. wdl i Good horses and young mules will be offered at J. V. Lett’s sale on Jan. 28th. • v

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

Delegates To National Convention.

While it has been announced from various quarters that George Ade had withdrawn from the race to be a delegate to the republican national convention, it has not been confirmed from Mr. Ade’s own headquarters at Brook, and is quite probable not the case. Congressman Crumpacker would likejto be a delegate And some of his friends from the north end were quite busy feeling for him at the district meeting at Lafayette, but they received some quite hard jolts from some of the south end potiticiar.Br who incline to the belief that Judge Crumpacker should de ; fer to the other candidates. Will R. Wood will without question have the entire support of the south end, and George Ade has many warm friends among his old Lafayette acquaintances, and ap parently Tippecanoe would be solid tor him. A. K. Sills always bobs upserenly with much unexpected strength and he is apt to make the contest interesting if he stays in the race. It is certainly hoped that there will be more than two candidates, as the convention would be a very tame affair with only two sure winners in the field. Chairman Marshall was very kind to Renssselaer in giving it the convention. There will be a large crowd here, and Rensselaer republicans should put themselves out to take care of the delegates. Both Mr. Marshall and Judge Vinton, of Lafayette, the latter a college classmate of Ade, have engaged quarters in advance at the Makeever House.

If the race seems Jo be getting down to only two candidates, then Rensselaer should supply another one. It has been a great many years since Jasper county furnished a delegate to a republican national convention. Both A. K. Sills and Cloyd Loughry, of Monticello, have been national delegates in years past, the former to the first Harrison convention, and the latter to the first convention that nominated William McKinley. It is said that it costs a delegate from $250 to SSOO to keep up proper appearances at a convention.

That there will be no official reopening of the Jamestown exposition for the season of 1908 was determined Monday by the reply of Chairman George H. Adams, of the exposition reopening committee, to a communication from Alvah H. Martin, chairman of the receive-s for the exposition company. The only chance left for reopening would be the purchase of the property for this purpose by private interests. The exposition receivers will today file with the court their report.

After lying for 110 hours in an unconscious condition, Mrs. Isabelle D. Bowen, a wealthy widow of Fort Wayne, opened her eyes at noon Monday. Absolute quiet surrounds her, and bulletins are being placed hourly on the door for the benefit of friends. Mrs. Bowen was partially suffocated Wednesday night of last week, by escaping gas and she remained unconscious till noon Thursday. Her recovery is still doubtful.

Fan Bartaii. 112 acres on gravel road, free mail, telephone, school and only four miles from court house. This farm is all in cultivation or meadow except eight acres of timber, has six room house fair barn and other out buildings, bearing orchard, small fruit and good well. Price only 157.60 per acre. Terms WOO down 11500 Feb. Ist and four years on a remainder al 5 per cent. Office in Lepold'Bldg. Sglte State Bank. ' Subscribe for the Republican.

No Jamestown Show in 1908.

Many Honrs Unconscious.

STANDING OF CONTESTANTS

Contest will close March 14,1908. No votes will be received after 8 oclock p. m. of thatjday. Prizes 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 81285 Lelia Grant 37700 Mrs. Joe Halligan 34980 Bessie Hardy 28030 Grace Reed 12715 Fannie Porter 9875 Feme Parker 7400 Bernice Saylen . 6125 Lillian McClanahan 3715 Kate Maxwell 3380 Ethel Clarke 3265 Goldie Gunyon 3085 Esther Padgitt 3050 Cecil Rutherford 2215 Ethel McCarthy 2210 Mary Adams 1745 Bessie Moore 1530 Day Jordan 1290 Bertha Eldridge 1070 Mae Pettit —— 735 Mildred'Watson 685 Pauline_Amea 260 Carrie Pierce 245 Edna Donnelly 210 Amanda Lokotzki 100 Dollie Schock 60 Clara Brusnahan 40 Fannie Roush 40 Leah Knox 35 Minnie Kerch 30 Callie Baker 30 . Edith Adams 10 Pearl Price 10 Grace Shepard 10 Ruth Yeoman 10 Mamie Cull 10 Cenoth Jordan 10

Mrs. Jacob Myers.

Mrs. Jacob Myers, whose death occurred at her home in Union tp., on Monday, Jan. 6th, was born in Ross oounty, Ohio, Jan. 10th, 1835 and therefore lacked only four days of being 7 > years of age. To he - self and husband were born six children, five of whom survive, viz. James and Jaob Myers, of Hebron, Ind., William and Abraham, of Parr, and Mrs. Sancy Hurley, of Logansport. Deceased was a member of th® M E. church for many years. The funeral was held at the U. B. church at Aix by RexB. F. Ferguson, and interment was made in the Prater cemetery.

Carrie Nation Disgusted.

Carrie Nation’s friends have re ceived word that the “crusader” will abandon her war on saloons. She considers it a thankless fight and is angry because the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union has refused to recognize her except as a notoriety seeker. Mrs. Nation has decided to pass the rest of her life in seclusion, according to her friends. She is broken in health and has spent all her money in her fight.

Friction Gear Invention.

Dr. Wallace Parkinson has gone to Delphi to get his patented friction gegr for use in automobles. He will take it to Purdue University where it will receive a thoro mechanical test and the result of this test will determine largely whether or not the gear will be manufactured.

Wildberg now has the nicest line of boys suits in the city, price within reach of everybody. B. B. Fendig is now in the market for all kinds of poultry at the highest market price. You bad beat sell your young roosters now, as they will soon become staggy and sell for leas money. Clean up all your surplus old hens before the laying s ason begins, (fall and see me for prices. B. 8. Fendig. 15 cent zephyr gingham. 101 cents per yard, 2 days only, Friday and Saturday, Jan 24th and 25th. Chicago Bargain Store. No matter about what others ad vertise, Wildberg will do better.

Harmony At Convention.

The republican district organizing convention at .Lafayette exhibited no strife in any quarter, the north, south and center sections of the district all getting t igether in the finest harmony feast imaginable. A. J. Hickey, the young Laporte lawyer, who was elected chairman, made a very favorable impression, and the north end delegates were very enthusiastic for him. He made a neat speech of acceptance, praised the organization work of Henry W. Marshall, and pledged that be would visit every county of the district during the coming campaign.-

A Colorodo Renewal.

W. H. Coover, for many years a resident of Jasper county, and for two terms county auditor and later engaged in the grocery business in Rensselaer, writes us from Boulder, Colo., in renewing his subscription that he thinks the first of the year is a good time to pay one’s subscriptions irrespective of the provisions of the new law interpretation by the post-office de partment. He then says, “The Be publican is always welcome, not only because it keeps us posted on local matters, but also because of its being the exponent of good old republican party principles, the best and safest for the government of the country.”

Hope He Takes it 25 More.

In writing from Red Bluff. Calif., to renew his subscription to the Republican, C. P. Mayhew save, “For twenty five years I have been sending si miliar orders each year f Can hardly hope to send such orders to you for so many years, as I am now past sixty years old. However, if you continue with the Republican I hope to be a' Mibscriber for many years.” Mr. May hew will be remembered by many old residents of Rensselaer. He is now engaged in the tea and coffee store business at Red Bluff.

Republicans Reorganize in White County.

In the White county republican reorganization Monday of this week, Ben F. Carr, law partner of Judge T. F. Palmer, was elected chairman to succeed A. K. Bills. It is said to have been quite a thoro anti-8 ills organization, and altho Sills was at first considered a candidate to succeed himself, and later had Representative Curtis D Meeker up as a candidate, he early read the hand writing on the wall and withdrew, and the Carr election was made unanimous.

Editors Meet This Week.

The Republican Editorial association of Indiana, will meet in Indianapolis Thursday and Friday at the Claypool Hold. The Thursday evening “sessjon” will consist of the annual banquet at which Will K. Penrod will act as toast master. The guests of honor will be Viee-piesident Fairbanks, Senators Beveridge and Hemenway, Harry 8. New and James P. Goodrich. The editor of the Republican and wife are in attendance.

One case, 2,262 yards zephyr gingham, 10♦ cents per yard, Friday and Saturday only, Jan. 24th and 25th. Chicago Bargain Store. Take the advantage of this sale as you can save a months wages on a bill of clothing. Duvall A Lundy. No matter about what others advertise, Wildberg will do better. Dr. Rose M. Remmek, licensed optician will be in her office at Clark’# jewelry store Jan. 20 23. Thorough examination of the eyes free. Consultation invited. b No matter about what others ad vertfae, Wildberg will do better.

First National Officers Reelected.

At the regular monthly meeting at the First National Bank, the old officers and directors of the bank were re elected for the ensuing year, as follows. A. Parkinson, President. John M. Wassoq. Vice-President, E. L. Hollingsworth, Cashier, J. T. Randle, Geo. E. Murray. The bank declared a semi annual dividend of 6 per cent. The action of the bank taken ia December to increase the capital stock of the bank frem $30,000 to $60,000 was ratified.

Trinity M. E. Church.

The quarterly meeting services will be held on nextßabbath. Dr. D. M. Wood Presiding Elder of Valpariso District will preach on Saturday evening and hold the quarterly conference. He will also preach on Sunday morning and conduct the Holy Communion services. The pastor will preach on Sunday evening on the subject, “The Twentieth Century Christian.” The public cordially invited.

High School Basket Ball Schedule.

Jan. 17 Brookston at Rensselaer (girls and boys). Jan. 24 Lowell at Lowell (girls). Jan. 31 Monticello at Rensselaer (boys). Feb. 7. Brookston at Brookston (boys and girls). Feb. 14 West LaFayette at Rens selaer (boys). Feb. 21 Whiting at Reatselaer (girls). Feb. 28 Monticello at Monticello (boys). Mar. 6 Hammond at Hammond (girh). Mar. 13 Open Mar. 20 Whiting at Whiting (girls). Mar. 27 Hammond at Rensselaer (girls)

Firms That Issue Votes.

The following business firms will issue coupons in the’Republican popularity voting contest, and will continue to do so thruout the contest,, which will dose on March 14: The G. E. Murray Co. R. P. Benjamin. D. M. Worland. Fred Phillipa. B. F. Fendig. G. J. Jesoe*. H. F. Parker. E. D. Rhoades. Mrs. Furcupile. Mrs. lines. Mrs. Goff. B. N. Fendig. Matt Worden. Branch & Hamilton.

If you want to get a good horse or a good mule don’t fail to attend J. V. Lesh’s sale on Jan. 28tb. Zephyr gingham sale, 10} cents a yard, worth 15 cents a yard. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25. Chicago Bargain Store. The price on several lots of overcoats cut just half into. Hurry and get one before they are; all gone. _ Duvall & Lundy, j Wildberg now baa the nicest line of boys suits in the city, price within reach of everybody. J. V. Leah’s sale willltake place on Jan. 28th, and he * has a fine list of stock, including several brood mares. He has one driving mare, lady broke, aud automobile broke. Several good cows, and a lot of good Duroc sows that will farrow in April. w ■ ' Big reduction on duck and denim workcoa’s. A line ol t sizes from 34 to 50. Duvall & Lundy. Don’t fail to attend J. V. Lesh’s Sublicsale to be held Jan. 28th. or a full list of what he will offer see either sale bills or list in this papery,

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