Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1908 — Page 1

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FOUNTAIN PARK PAYS ITS WAY.

This Year’s Business Disproves Theory That Park Helped Wreck the Parker Bank.

It was with considerable apprehension that the directors of the Fountain Park Association took hold of the matter, this year. It had previously -been a Robert Parker affair, and it was uncertain whether it could be made to win out in the face of his recent failure. But it was undertaken in a thoroughly businesslike manner and the result is that it has not only paid out and gives evidence ot a substantial jalance, but it has demonstrated that people like ’it and that even greater success may be attained in future, years. It is understood that the present managers have decided that it was not possible for Mr. Parker to have lost much money in Fountain Park, as it is now believed that he made it pay handsomely each year. It has been reported that the talent does not cost nearly so much as he represented that it did, and the receipts were probably greater than he reported them to be. As Mr. Parker had a very lax way about keeping his■ Fountain Park business record, as he also had in keeping the books of the bank, it will never be known just what he did accomplish in the park management. All of the dire tors had explicit confidence in him, as did of his bank depositors, and he was not required to make reports. Following the failure of the bank people indulged in a great amount of speculation as to what could have become of the money, as Mr. Parker

K. of P. Picnic Nice Affair

A fine dinner, with ice cream and cake to finish up on, was enjoyed by About 70 poeple at the Knights of Pythias picnic Thursday afternoon. - It is reported to have been the most pleasant affair Imaginable, and it is proposed -to make it an annual affair. - The afternoon was spent in athletic contests, which were in charge of Arthur Tuteur and very nicely managed. They resulted as follows: Single* men’s 100 yard dash—Won by Arthur Tuteur; priae, box of cigars Married men’s 100 yard dash—Won by Frank Kresler; W. V. Porter, 2d; prize, box of cigars. Married couple’s affinity race—Won by Frank Kresler and wife; prize, lemonade pitcher. Single couple’s affinity race—Won by Rue Parcells and Fannie Porter; prizes, stick pin and hat pin. Knight’s widow race —Won by Mrs. Anna R. Mills; Mrs. Anna Tuteur, 2d; prize, Dutch candle stick. Young boys’ race—Won by Cope Stanley; ’ prize, pdekef knife. Young girls’ race —Won- by Vera Healey; prize, bottle of perfume. Adding contest—Won by Mrs. Geo. H. Healey; prize, belt buckle. Relay race, man and wife—Won by Newt. Pumphrey and wife; prize, crum tray and brush. Egg race for ladles—Won by Mrs. E. F. Mills; prize, cold meat fork. Young ladles’ race—Worthy Fannie Porter; prize, Haviland china cup and saucer. ' ~ , .. Free for all ladies* race—Won by Belle Laßue; prize, Haviland china cup and saucer. The presentation speeches were made by Judge Hanley, and be kept, the crowd in an uproar with hie pleasant manner.

Jerome Andrus Sells His Farm.

Jerome Andrus has sold Ills farm of 40 acres, just northwest of Rnaselaer. The 20 on which his house is located was sold to Chas. Greenlee for SF,300, or *lls an acre, and the other 20 was sold to John Andrus for IL--800 or >9O per acre. Mr, Greenlee had 100 acres of land Adjoining the 20 he bought and the purchase was a Very excellent one for him to make. Mr. Andrus was unable to get more, land adjoining his term, and this caused him to sell. He expecst to go to Michigan shortly and look over that country with a view to buying a farm. He has been carpentering for some years, but wants to give that up now and devote all of his tin ie to farm 1 ng.

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was not regarded as a man of" extravagant habits, either personally or with his family. It was generally considered that Fountain Park- had been an expensive thing for him and some believed his losses there to be several thousand dollars. Now that it is decided that instead of losing money in’the park he had annually made considerable out of it, the mystery as to where the depositors’ money went deepens, and also does the completely shrouded character of the man in whom every one had the utmost confidence. Unless Robert Parker some time speaks and tells where the money went it is probable that the mystery will never be solved.But it was gone, and it is still I thought the the depositors in the bank will not receive more than 10 or . 12 cents on the dollar. { The stockholders of Fountain Park ( will probably negotiate with Trustee | Cheadle for the purchase of the Park-. er interests in the park, and will at | 1 once set about the task of planning i the 1909 meeting. Rensselaer people have certainly . j been great patrons of the park and if | there was railroad communications between here and the park the attendance,it is safe to say .would be multi- [ plied many times, and persons from ( north of Rensselaer could also attend, j If the Infield interurban could be , built it would mean more than twi e the business for the park that it now . enjoys.

Republican Day Speakers.

Capt. Jack Gowdy will be a great drawing card for Thursday, republican day of the home coming weak. He formerly lived in this county and remembers - and will be remembered by many of our old citizens. He is looking forward with much pleasure to his visit to Bensselner, and last week he told Janies E. Watson to tell Chairman Leopold that he would be here and hoped to meet many of his old friends. Mr. Gowdy is a speaker of no mean ability and will be one of the orators on that day. Hon. Frank B. Posey, of Evans-* ville, and regarded one of the ablest speakers in the state, will deliver the chief address on that day and it will be worth while for all republicans to come out to hear it Other well know republicans, including Hon. E. D. Crumpacker, Fremont Goodwine and 1 Quincy Myers, have been asked to be here on that day. ** ■ '*• * •

Will Have a Merry-Go-Round.

You can’t get away from Rus Harmon. He has been one of the chief promoters of the home coming event, and whatever Rus sets out to accomplish has to come about When he learned only a few days ago that the merry-go-round that had been booked for Rensselaer was not to come, he got busy. He made a trip to Cedar Lake, but just In time to see the big revolving swing that has made the season there loaded for a park in South Chicago. Then he learned that there was one at Kankakee and Thursday he took Ed Parcells with him and went to that city to see about it Mr. Parcells got home this F.lday morning and brought the good news that the merry-go-round will be here all right and Rur stayed theie to help load it on the train. The merry-go-rbund wnt needed for more than one purpose. The children and lots of grown people would not consider the home coming a success without it, and then a per cent of the earnings from it are to goto the committee to help defray the expenses of the free shows.

Chas. Harmon is down from Chicago to remain during the home coming week. .• The new "Gem” flour only $1.38 for a few days, to introduce ft CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. lots of tun for all 811 Perkins Tuesday, Sept. Ist

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RENSSELAER. JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, MW®**? SEPTEMBER 1, 1908.

Hon. John W. Kern Will Be Here Wednesday.

Hem. John W. Kern, democratic candidate for Vice-President of the United States, will be here Wednesday, Sept. 2d, which is democratic day at the home coming. Attorney Honan was at Fountain Park Thursday and prevailed upon Mr. Kern to be here. This will add considerable Interest to the program of that day, as it is quite a high compliment to have a vice-president-al candidate here, and all good clti- i sens, be they republicans or demo-' crats, should have a desire to see him. Other prominent democrats who are to be here, are, Judge Darroch, of Kentland, candidate for congress; Judge W. D. Lairy, of Logansport, candidate for judge of the supreme court; and Hon. Walter Lotz, candidate for attorney general. Also Mr> an<T Mrs. J. Kirby Risk, of Lafayette, will be here. Attorney and Mrs. Honan will entertain most of the distinguished democratic guests.

Cubs Gather First Game.

Only - one or two Rensselaer fans witnessed the Cubs-Giants baseball game at Chicago Thursday. It was the first of a series of three games that is being played at the west side park in the windy city between the two teams that are at present at the head of the National League. The Giants are on top and are full of ginger and all of Chicago is baseball mad. Twenty-five thousand fans went to the park and saw the game and 100,000 more lined up in front of the Tribune office and other places where the result of the game was displayed by innings and in fact at the Tribune office the plays themselves were illustrated just as they occurred. The Cubs took the first game by the score of 5 to 1. No game is scheduled for today, but they are to play again Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors from Walnut, Iowa.

Samuel R. Comer and wife and U. Overton and wife and his mother, Mrs. Harriett Overton, arrived in Rensselaer on the 11:04 train Sunday night from Walnut, lowa. Mrs. Comer and Mrs. 1 Overton are sisters of Calvin Coppess, of Medaryville, and of Mrs. John Gray, of Rensselaer, and Mr. Overton is a brother of Jas. OverJon, of Rensselaer. All are old time residents of Rensselaer and Jasper county, and they are bark for the home coming. Mr. Overton was well known when a boy as "Seeb" Overton. He left here in 1874 and went to Iroquois county, 111., then later to Kansas, and then to Missouri and in 1881 io Walnut, lowa, where he has since resided. Mr. Comer is* engaged in the undertaking business at Walnut. Joe Long, another old resident of Rensselaer, also resides in that town, but he will not get home for the reunion.

Sis Perkins Co. will be' at the Ellis opera house Tuesday, Sept. Ist, tafctead of Aug. 31st.

KANKAKEE SALOONIST SUES THE MONON

Ben Fogli, of Water Valley, Wants $15,000 Because of Alleged Damage to His Club House.

When a fellow gets in « hard row of stumps he generally sues a railroad corporation. Of’course, this may not have prompted Ben Fogli, the Water Valley saloonfet and club house proprietor, but he has brought action in county against the Monon railroad company for 115,000, the complaint charging that the Monon railroad had filled in along its tracks and thus diverted the regular channel of the Kankakee and caused an overflow of water with the folowing alleged damages: Damage to hotel 15,000 Damage to furniture 1,000 Damage to icehouse 300 Melting of Ice —l _ 300 Wall*, floors and ceilings Damage to boat house..—2oo Loos of business 5,000 In all Mr. McAleer, the attorney tor Mr. Fogli, thinks that he has been

A Blind Reporter.

The Rensselaer Republican will probahly.be the only newspaper in the world to have a blind reporter. “Ernie” Zea, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Zea, and well known not only in Rensselaer but by people who travel over the Monon railroad, as he has been a frequent visitor at the depot for many years. Intellectually Ernie is very, bright, but unfortunately he has never had any advantages of schooling. His father made aplicatlon for him to be admitted to tbe state institution for the blind, but as he was also crippled in the legs and unable to move from place to place except In his ca’t, there was no room for him at that institution. He has never had the ' advantage of private tutorship and ' has never learned to write. But had I these advantages been .afforded him ’ he would.have been a willing and apt] pupil, for he learns readily and has ■ a retentive memory. The dates of the death of prominent people he ! remembers tor years’ back, and he 1 has exhibited considerable talent along several lines. But time hangs wearily for Ernie and he needs something to occupy it, and the Republican has decided to have him attend the afternoon trains, when it is impossible for the regular reporter to be there, and Ernie will have a note book and any person who is going away or who ! has friends coming or visitors already here will confer a favor both on the Republican and its blind re- ! porter if they will take hid book and pencil and write the item. We believe it will not be necessary to ask for him the kindliest consideration, for we believe that will be accorded. Ernie will be very grateful for all favors shown him, and it is hoped he will be encouraged by every person who comes in contact with him.

The Fountain Park Crowd.

The receipts at Fountain Park Thursday, democratic day, exceeded the receipts of Tuesday, republican day, by Just $95, according to officers of the association, from whom the Republican heard directly. So the attendance was exactly 380 greater than it was on Tuesday. And all of this with the great Kirby Risk Jackson Club special train, and the fact that they had the democratic candidate for vice-president on hand. And then there are always a number of republicans that turn out to help swell the crowd on a democratic day, while democrats are generally afraid to hear a republican speech for fear, ot being converted.

‘Sis Perkins.”

“Sis Perkins'*, a refreshing comedy drama of Indiana rural life, telling a side-splitting tale of the adventures of the Hoosier Lass at home and in Chicago, at the Ellis Theatre next Tuesday, for one night only, at popular prices.

The new Home Coming Merry Widow comical hats, only 10c. T" CHICAGO BARGAIsr BTOHE.“

damaged to an extent of >15,000 and he is suing for that amount in the Lake Superior court. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff is the owner of several acres of land which are drained by ah ancient natural water course which has drained the land from time immemorial. It states that the railroad built its roadbed across this course and then gradually filled in the space around the bridge which spanned the course. Last spring when the water was high it rose above Mr. Fogll’s buildings and damaged them all considerably, wherefore Mr. Fogli, through his attorney, Mr. McAleer, is asking for >15,000 damages. The property is in NdVtMi Jfounty, ilk Thayer, but right on the river bank road and about a half mile from ths Thayer railroad station.

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Republican Day of the Home-Coming Should Attract to Hear the Speakers.

Republicans from all over the county are urged to get out Thursday and hear the political Issues discussed. Hon. J. K. Gowdy, formerly of Jasper county and a well known politician, will be here and he wants to meet all of his old Jasper and Newton county Acquaintances, irrespective of politics. Publicly Mr. Gowdy is best known because he served for a long time as consul general to Paris, and was one of the gove nment’s most distinguished diplomats. But he has not let the honors he

Baby to be Operated Upon.

Mrs. Joseph Borntrager took her two year old son to Chicago this morning, where it will be placed in the Mary Thompson hospital and qu'te prolably operated upon for a tumor of the left kidney. Mr. Borntrager v/as unable to accompany his wife and little son, as he is just recovering from a sickness of about three weeks. His brother, John Borntrager, accompanied Mrs. Borntrager there. Tbe tumor has probably existed since birth and has been growing since that time, but has only been sen< us for the past few days, the blood probably having become infected from it. It is thought that : the operation will save the little ■ chap's life. ’

Cubs Defeat the Giants.

The Chicago Cubs succeeded in defeating the New York Giants in all three games Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and the result was that about all the people in Chicago were baseball crazy. The three victories did not quite put Chicago at the top of the National League, but it was a great encouragement and caused the fans there to believe that they will win. The three games had a total attendance of about 70,000.

Home Coming Program.

'I he program for the home coming is published in complete form in this issue of the Republican. Some slight changes of time may be necessary in the various events, but the program will be followed as closely as possible. Five thousand of the programs have been printed and it is aimed that tv«ry person that comes to Rensselaer shall be supplied with them. T’ ey will bg freely distributed.

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CITY IS DECORATED IN RED AND BLACK

Welcome is Extended to Former Residents and all Visitors and City Is Ready For Crowds.

The finishing touches are being put I on the home coming arch, and busiL’tss houses are being decorated in red and black, the Rensselaer colors, and everything has the air of “WELCOME HOME.** Already many former residents are coming In and many more will come on later trains. The old town will I doubt has enterain many of its for-1 mer residents during the home coming week and while they are enjoying ths reunion they will be thought of by many of the old timers, who have for many reasons been kept from coming back. The concession stands are being erected today, also the stand for the free attractions. Part of the performers for the" street attractions arrived thia Monday morning and the others win bo here tonight.

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has received spoil him and to his old friends and his thousands of acquaintances he is still “Jack” Gowdyj sometimes Captain Jack and sometimes Uncle Jack, but always Jack. . The speaker of the day will ba Hon. Frank B. Posey, of Evansville, and he is thoroughly alive to the issues of the day, both national and state, and it is hoped will be heard by a mammoth crowd of voters. The speaking will be held in the court house yard, the weather being favorable.

Sues Estate of Dr. Hartsell.

Geo. P. Wood, who for some years has resided on the Dr. Hartsell farm just west of Rensselaer, and who for some years prior to that was in the employ of the late physician, has filed a claim for about $1,500 against the estate, for alleged services. The suit is brought for the plaintiff by Foltz & Spitler. Although Dr. Hartsell died about five months ago, none of his relatives who will be the heirs of the large estate have ever visted Rensselaer, but it is probable that if they come they will agree to a settlement of Mr. Wood’s claim outside of court

Reckless Antoist Kills Boy.

Just at the closing of the fair program at Valparaiso Friday, and as the large crowd of people were leaving the grouuds, a large automobile driven by J. Lowenstein, of Valpa<raiso, dashed down the street. A little boy, 7 years of age, was running across the street and the auto struck him and one of the wheels passed over him. Louie Muster, of this city, was walking along the side walk and was the first to reach the little chap, and picked .him up. His skull wag laid wide open, his jaw broken and the flesh torn from part of his face. He was still alive and Louie carried him over to the side of the street and later into his home, and Louie's clothing was drenched with blood. Thg physician who was called said there was no chance for the little fellow’s recovery. “* r_ His name, was Bemhart, and his father is a well known merchant thew as also is Lowenstein. The accident might easily have been averted had Lowenstein eie d ed a little caution. It illustrates the danger of reckless automobile driving and it should serve to make the ’sacJrfaw tmi vli? be’Svyy’ careful.

Six dozen Merry Widow hats sold in two hours, at the CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

The Brook band will be over early Tuesday and the event will start oft with a band concert at 11 Tuesday morning. At noon occurs the basket dipper and in the afternoon the various free shows and the ball game. The l alloon ascension and parachute leap will take place at 5 o’clock, the balloon being Inflated in Milroy park. it will undoubtedly be the greatest vs all free eptorainments ever given in this section of Indiana and country people should arrange to get in ana see it every day. Read the entire program, and don’t miss any of these splendid free shows. Fanners having good horses should enter them tn the Friday morning hoi»e show. This feature la quite certain to develop into a stock show another year. The home coming to <m; tot an make the moot of it. "

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