Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1908 — Page 1

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County Crusher Re-Starts.

The cause of the county crusher closing down last Saturday night was not for want of money to continue, but for lack of motive power to run the erusher. Herman Hordeman, who owned the engine, is now using It to propel a fodder shredder and Superintendent Woodworth had to suspend operations until he could get another engine. This has now been arranged for, and Jim Clark will take his, engine there preparatory to beginning work again Thursday morning.

Ships ’Em in and Out Again.

B. 8. Fendlg, the poultry dealer, will this year undertake on a larger scale a feature of the poultry business that has proven itself to be practical by experiments during last year. And the practice will be of considerable benefit to Rensselaer for the reason that it will keep several men employed during the fall and winter months. The business is to ship turkeys here from Chicago, to pick, dress and pack them there and then to ship them to New York. The first shipment of the Chicago birds was received here Tuesday evening, and the poultry pickers were put to work on them at once. If. operates satisfactorily and Mr. Fendig is able to make some money out of the business he will doubtless engage in it quite extensively, and it would be a great boon to our city.

Death of E. Honan, of Delphi.

Edward Honan died at the Central hospital, at Indianapolis, Tuesday morning at an early hour, after an illness of two years. While Mr. Honan was working in- the field two years ago last July he suffered a sun stroke. . The deceased was born in Gettysburg, New York, Feb. 12, 1849, he later moved to this city where he ' has since resided on a farm south of town. He is survived by a mother, Mrs. Bridget Honan, two sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Joseph's church. Burial in the Catholic cemetery.— Delphi Herald. The deceased was a cousin of Attorney E. P. Honan, of this city.ani Mrs. Honan went there Monday and . Mr. Honan after going to Lafayette on the Bryan special, went to Dalphi on the interurban, to be present at the funeral.

Peacock Trial Next Tuesday.

The trial- Erastus Peacock, V’e railway mall clerk, for wife d'sertiun will come up at Kentland next. Tuesday, having been sent to that county on application of the defendant Mr. and Mrs. Peacock were married almost 41 years ago, and lived toge'-l er for almost 39 years, wheu he made application for divorce. So completely did he fail to substantiate the charges that he had based his suit on that it was denied by the court Then Mis. Peacock brought action for separate maintainance, and the court direct'd that the husband pay her $7 a week, but this he has refused to do, and Mrs. Peacock has been compelled to make her own living as a solicitor, notwithstanding the fact that he receives a salary and pension amounting to $l4O a month. For some time Mrs. Peacock lived at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray, and the Knights of Pythias lodge paid her board to the amount of SSO; then thinking that her husband would comply with the court order she remained at Mr. Murray's house until she owed a board bill .of more than SSO, and. then she refused to longer remain there and for some time provided herself with scant mea's at her room. Later she moved into a part of the old Peacock home and has been a solicitor about town for Larkin and other supplies. She denied herself in every way until she completed the board bill at Mr. Murray's home, which she did only lecently. ’ * When, it was seen that be would not comply with the court order the case was called- to the attention of the grand Jury and an indictment charging him with wife desertion was returned, and it is on this Indictment that ba will be tried at Kentland next Tuesday.

Ute Chickens Wanted. I want to buy all the small chickens from one to three weeks old In the country. A liberal price will be paid, according to size. J. H. HOLDEN, At Holden Chicken Farm, Rensselaer, Ind. ‘•/ nv.2O —: ' Leave your order for Michigan potatoes with the G. E. Murray Co.

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

IN THE FROTH OF THE WAVES.

Alfred McCoy Dead.

Several telegrams were received here Thursday afternoon from Mrs. W. A. Rhinehart, of Queen City, Mo., stating that her father, Alfred McCoy, had died the day before.

Harriet M, Parkison.

Harriet M. Parklson, daughter of James R. and Mary Parklson, was born in Barkley township, Februaiy 27, 1888, and died at the home of her parents October 13, 1908, at the age of Y 0 years, 7 months and 16 days. The beginning of her sickness was in July a year ago. In a very few weeks alarming indications appeared and Oct. 24, she left with her mother for the "Pacific coast to spend the winter. But seven months in California did but little for her and May 80, she reached her home without any improvement. In "'Ker condition. All medical skill and careful watching and faithful nursing could do to bring her back to health was done, but it was a losing battle. Harriet was a bright young woman of charming character and of unusual promise. She graduated from the Rensselaer high school with the class of 1906. She and her sister Jennie being members of the same class. She united with the Method.st Episcopal church at Rensselaer February 22, 1901, as she was nearing her 13th birthday, under the ministiy of Rev. C. D. Royce. Among the last things that she did was to take an interest in the collecting of funds to purchase school books for som e orphan children in the community. She often spoke of being ready to go and inquired as to how long she should have to wait and suffer and she mentioned that she had been thinking that she would presently see her oldest sister, Elizabeth, who had died in Infancy, and ot others of her cousins who had more recently gone from earth. The reality of the life beyond was to her without question. She leaves to cherish her precious memory of her own immediate family her father and mother, one sister an<L three brothers—Jennie K., John G., James E. and Paul H.—besides her many other relatives and large elrcle of friends. But as we think of her we recall the beautiful lines of our own Longfellow: “There is no death, What seems so is transition, this life of mortal breathe, is but a suburb ot the life Elyslon; whose portal we call Death.” • •

BREAD TICKETS REDEEMED.

As I will not again engage in buslness in Rensselaer, I wish to redeem all bread tickets outstanding. Bring them to Scott Bros.* harness shop and get your money back. A. E. BOLSER, Prop. Little Gem Bakery. We will have three cars of Fancy Ripe Michigan - Potatoes on and after Oct. 16th; 5 bushel lots and over out of car 73c a bushel; 75c a bushel delivered. JOHN EGER.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1908.

Martha Mills Clark.

Martha Mills Clark, daugh'er of Daniel and Irena Mills, was born in Newberry, Vt., Aug. 14, ISI7. and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Amsler, in Rensse’aer, Ind, Oct 17, 1908, at the advanced age of 91 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was united in marriage to Jonas G. Clark at Plymouth, N. H., Jan. 2, 1841. Shortly thereat er they moved to Bellmont, York state, where their family of 9 children were born to them. Later they moved to the town of Bruston, N. Y., where they continued to reside until 7 years ago, when, on account of failing health, they were obliged to break up their home and reside with their children. Her husband died in Rensselaer Nov. 18, 1904, at the unusual age of nearly 93 years. These seven years of her evening time of life have been spent with her daughters, Mrs. Wm. McClimons, of Oxford, and Mrs. Henry Amsler, of Rensselaer, but chiefly with the latter. Her grandfather, John Mills, was a revolutionary soldier, and reached the advanced age of 105 years. Sister church in New England when she was but a girl of 11 years of age— 77 years ago—and early developed into a strong Christian character and was a most devout Christian believer to the end. She was given a good education as was. common in New England in that day, and was especially proud Of the church music and the old hymns of the long ago. One of the hymns she often sang had a refrain that ran: “I take my staff and travel on, A better world to find.” Six of her children are yet living: Mrs. Wm. Oilmans, of Oxford, Ind.; Mrs. Henry Amsler, of Rensselaer, Ind.; Mrs. W. L. Wilder, of Keene, N. H.; Mrs. Ella Lynch, of Wichita, KHn.; Mrs. A. E. Finan, of Stanford, Conn.; and Mr. Rodulphls Clark, of Wichita, Kans. There are also 17 living grandchildren and 14 great grand children to cherish the memory' of her long and useful life. DON’T buy a sewing machine until you see the FREE at Worland's furniture store. Will put it up against any machine ever manufactured, and I am selling it at a rock bottom price, either cash or on installments. See it before you buy.

Your wife wants a new sewing machine. Why not get her the very best and have it last a life time. Worland has the FREE, the best ever manufactured. Now is the very best time to buy Xmas goods in fancy work, at Mrs. Goff's, as she expects to close out her fancy work between now and Xmas, all except embroidery threads and stamping, which she will continue with her corset business. She has the moot complete line of stamping patterns In the dty and is continually buying new. She also has a fine line of pillow cords, pillow tops and cener pieces with work started and free Instruction given. Also pillow case linen, belts and pine cushion forms. After a year's study in the eorsetler's art and her week's Instruction at Meadville, Pa., under some of the very best eastern corsetiers and instructors, Mrs. Goff now feels she is in a position to give entire satisfaction to her

Circuit Court Allowances.

The following are the allowances made 'by the judge of the Jasper Circuit Court at the September term, 1908: —Petit Jury— James A. Jordan _JSI3.OO W. D. Bringle 12.40 H. F. Kinglo 30 John Zimmerll.so S. B. HolmesJll.so Lee Mauckl2 10 Joseph Groom 14.40 W. E. Boyle —7.«6 Joseph E. Thomas 8.00 W. E. Hollandl9.oo William Gasper 14.50 L. A. Harmon ; 10.30 Ralph Moorel3 30 .Walter V 4.40Gus Grant, bailifflo.oo Joe O’Connor, bailiff44.oo John O’Connor, sheriff44.oo Same, serving petit jury 25.00 Same, returning prisoners.. 12.25 C. C. Warner, c1erk55.15 Same, preparing bar docket 5.00 Jasper Co. Telephone Co., tolls. 1.20 Jasper Co. Telephone Co., tolls. 6.00 Moses Tuteur, drawing jury Healey & Clark, bar docketslp.oo Ira L. Sigler, reporter 110X0 William Isham, special judge.. 15.00 JT. S’. Palmer, special judge2s.oo John F. Bruner, boarding jury. 33.35 C. C. WARNER, Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court.

Smooth Politics in Union.

The democrats of Union township have pulled off a quite smooth political trick at the expense of Chas. U. Garriott, who was the regular convention nominee of that party for township assessor. About two weeks ago, Edward Lakin, the pre.ent asse sot, was induced to make the race agaimt an independent candidate. This step was taken by some political enemies of Mr. Garriott in the party, and it would have meant his defeat. Then they proposed to Mr. Garriott that it would be a good thing for both he and Mr. Lakin to withdraw and permit the selection of another candidate. Mr. Garriott could not fail to see that it was simply a scheme to get him off of the ticket, but he was helpless for the reason that he could not be elected with another democratic candidate for the north end running as an Independent candidate. So yesterday both Mr. Garrictt and Mr. Lakin withdrew and Solomon Norman was placed on the regular democratic ticket. But the democrats will doubtless have a hard time explaining to Charley "why” it was done.

“He is a Genius*' “His word paintings are wonderful. “A leader among men.’’ “Intense, earnest and fearless.” “The multitudes throng to bear him.” “His voice, his personality, his gestures, are peculiar to himself.” “An unsurpassed power of description.” Wm. A. Quayle at the Christian church, Monday, October 26. We handle more farm produce than anybody .because we pay highest price. Fanners head in with your produce at the Home Grocery. The highest market price for your eggs and butter. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. If you want the best coal and wood buy of Maines & Hamilton. dwlw

MARSHALL’S SPEECH; NOTHING IN IT

Democratic Candidate for Governor Entertains But Uses No Argument to Prove Assertions.

Very pleasing but very thin. That seems to be the concensus of opinion about Rensselaer in respect to the speech made Wednesday night by Hon. Thos. R, Marshall, democratic candidate for governor of Indiana. Mr. Marshall spoke at Morocco In the afternoon and came here in the evening with District Chairman J. Kirby Risk, A. J. Law and another man in Mr. Law’s automobile, and all were entertained at a 6 o’clock dinner by Edward P. Honan and wife. The Honan glee club furnished music and Mr. Honan acted as chairman of the meeting, introducing Mr. Marshall ad the next governor of Indiana. The house was packed to its utmost capacity and many were turned away. Mr. Marshall prefaced his remarks b v saying that he was not a politician and concluded his address by saying that he had not delivered a political speech, and as it was entirely barren of argument most of his auditors readily agreed with him that it was not a political address. He made a great many charges against the business management of the state and the nation by tbe republicans and without Specifying any of the difficulties that he considered so threatening he employed sly methods of trying to make people believe that the old ship of sta f e had got itself into a very bad way and that there was only one relief. That relief was not prescribed according to the pure food law of having all of the ingredients printed on the label, but copsisted of a recommendation that the republicans be turned out and the democrats elected, which of course was supposed to mem tint t’ e democrats would correct all the defects, patch up the hull of the vessel and keep her afloat, even if she did. shut off the steam and let her drift with the tide by taking the tariff off the articles that are now American factory made. • He joked a great deal and kept

i OTICE. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week We will hold our tailormade suit and overccat opening. A full line of I*4 yard lengths in all the richest and nobby patterns and colors will be on display at our store. All prices. Be sure and see them. A perfect fit guaranteed. DUVALL & LUNDY. The new mince meat at the Home Grocery is fine.

JOHN MAKEEVER HAS A BROKEN RIB

And is Otherwise Slightly Injured by Being Thrown from His Buggy Tuesday Evening.

Uncle John Makeever, aged father of Mrs. Jay W. Williams and Mrs. Stockton, suffered a broken rib and other slight injuries Tuesday evening, by being thrown from his buggy and having the buggy turned over on him. 'He is almost 89 years of age and save tor bis remarkable vitality and great courage, the accident would probably go seriously for him. The accident occurred as Mr. Makeever was returning from one of his farms, shortly before 6 o’clock Tuesday evening. He was driving his family horse, which is ordinarily as calm under all circumstances as its owner. When he was In front of Mrs. Grace Pumphrey’s boarding house on Cullen street, just north of the Jas. Randle property, he met a traction engine to Andy Ropp's clover huller and the horse was taking no notice of it when suddenly the engine gave a little extra puff and the horse jumped

TUESDAYS—-FRIDAYS

| everybody in a good humor and dodged a great many issues and questions by. evasion. He alleged that the state government now was being administered at a great advance over the [ cost of a few years ago, and did not admit that the increase has come simply with the Increase of population i and that as a matter of fact the percapita cost today is only 68 cents as against 90 cents during the last democratic administration in the state. ' He dodged the question of the I brewery support of the democratic party in the state by saying that he was paying the expense of his own campaign and by asking if he j looked like a millionaire, in response to the statement the the brewers were paying the freight to that extent He touched on the preacher position by saying that he was neither the preacher candidate nor the brew* er candidate, nor the candidate of any special class, but be could not deny that the brewers were assisting his candidacy, and he did not try to claim that they were not. And he did not say what he would do to ' the county option bill If he could ' get a crack at it, and he did not say j what he would do in other legislation relating to temperance if he got a chance. | A Rensselaer school teacher sent ! up a question to him to ask if he had been correctly* quoted in the matter of his opposition to the teach1 era’ minimum wage law, and he said ! he had, but modified it considerably, ' and yet recommended a change that would result in the very abuse that the teachers’ law cori ec s. I Mr. Marshall talked for an hour and three-quarters and while his speech was very pleasing, there seems no doubt but that as a political argument it was altogether wii hout merit, and people that went there for thought and reason went away disappointed.-

WANT POTATOES. - We want to buy 600 bushels nice ripe home grown Potatoes. See us. HOME GROCERY. Eggs that comply with the pure food law, 22c per. dozen. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

to the side and as the front wheels of the buggy struck the curb the buggy was overturned and fell on top of Mr. Makeever. The shafts were broken from the buggy and the frightened horse ran a short distance and then slowed down to a walk and went to the stable at the Makeever house. Mr. Ropp was quick to see the difficulty in which Mr. Makeever had been left and hurrying to him lifted up the buggy and released the aged man. He was taken to his apartments at the Makeever house, where his injuries were given attention, and it was found that one rib on the right side bad been broken squarely ia two, and that he bad been somewhat bruised. The shock also proved quite serious and it was some time before he became self-comjjosed. This morning be was resting quite easily and it is not thought the ao> eleftnt will keep him long confined to his room.

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