Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1908 — Page 1

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Farmers Want Daily Republican.

A number of farmers are now taking the Daily Republican and many others are considering changing from the Semi-Weekly to the Daily, The Daily Republican is mailed each evening and reaches rural route subscribers from* any post office in the county the morning following publication. By mail it is $3.50 per year, only a little more than twice the cost of the Semi-Weekly and it assures to the subscriber all of the happenings of the county in derail a few hours after they transpire. We shall be pleased to enter new names on the Daily, list- with the understanding that if they desire to change back tp the Semi-Weekly they will get full credit for the sum paid and' unexpired on the SemiWeekly., We never hear a complaint from those who take the Daily, and within the next month) we expect to entermany new names to Xhe Daily list

Chides Lafayette in Comparison.

The Lafayette Sunday Times has a page edited by “The Man About Town.” It is of the chit-chat order, and Lafayette people all take the Sunday Times and spend the happiest sort of a day with it. /On last Sunday it took Lafayette people mildly to task for their lack of pride in the accomplishments of its citizens, and in the following language related the visit to that city of the crowd that went to see Gus Phillips: Can you Imagine two hundred Lafayette people traveling fifty miles to pay tribute to any former citizen the town ever had? Can you see such a number going to IndlanapoLs to witness a play written by some present resident or past citizen? Can you picture the cold, calculating Lafayetteans letting go of themselves long enough to heartily cheer some favorite son as did the de egation from Rensselaer last Tuesday evening? I do not want to be too disagreeable or hold up our shortcomings too long to the public gaze, so I will not mention local incidents that have been exactly the reverse of that of last Tuesday. That was certainly a demonstration well worth while at the Grand opera house last Tuesday evening. It was a tribute that made the heart warm and one that should have done all those participating and witnessing it much good. Seldom dees an actor have such a mark of esteem shown him as Augustus Phillips, a former resident of Rensselaer, experienced upon the occasion of the visit of “The Wolf’ to this city. Two hundred of his friends, of those who knew him as a boy, traveled from Rensselaer to see him in his splendid character acting and the enthusiasm with -which they greeted him must have made him feel that the memory of man is not so uncertain after all. The speechmaking and the flowers tendered Mr. Phillips after the second act furnished an Incident that seldom finds place on a professional program and it was a privilege for the Lafayette people to witness it

Thanksgiving Entertainment.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 24th, at the M. E. church, the following program will be carried out. This is the annual entertainment for charity, and all who come are expected to bring either a money offering or something to help give to poor families a Thanksgiving dinner. Last year twenty-seven families were supplied. Dressed poultry, bread, cakes, jellies, canned fruit, and any article calculated to help make up a good Thanksgiving dinner Is asked. The names of the. worthy poor may be sent to any of the church pastors. Thanksgiving Hymn-Haydn—— „..Congregation Prayer Rev. Miller .Vocal Solo.. ....Ethel Ferguson Scripture Reading-.. 2-Rev. Clarke Plano Solo Selma Leopold Recitation —... Bernice Long Vocal Solo —Jesse Brown Address —Rev. Parrett •‘Hunting Song**—Mendelssohn—, .Mrs. Delos Thompson's Chords Recitation Delos York Piano 5010......—Mr5. M. D, Gwin Recitation —Mary Pierce Male Quartet —.— Dr. M. D. Gwin, Dr. H. L. Brown, Mr. J. D. Allman, Mr. J. F. Bruner. Instrumental Duet Florence and Alleen Allman "Thanks be to God" — ——— Mrs. Delos Thompson’s Chorus Benediction ...Rev. Kindig Subscribe for the Dally Republican.

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JAY W. WILLIAMS OBITUARY

Jay Wesley Williams, son of Joseph J. and Jane S. Williams, was born at Marion, Ohio, April 14, 1845, and died at Rensselaer, Ind., Nov. 17, 1908, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 3 days. He grew to manhood in his native town and from there enlisted in the 136th Ohio Volunteers in 1864, when he was only 19 years of age. Of his father's family of five children, three sons and two daughters, all lived to adult age but one daughter, who died in infancy. The father died when the children were yet small and the oldest brother, John 8., become to- the youngsr members of the family as the head of the household. This brother, after a long and painful Illness, died Oct. 29, 1908, at Bellfountain, Ohio. The remaining two children of his father’s family are Mrs. Mary B. Stokes, of East Hampton, N. Y., who, on account of feeble health, was not able ■to be present at the funeral and Mr. James J. Williams, of Cleveland, Ohio. At the close of the war, Mr. Williams went to Logansport, Ind., and engaged in the hardware business for a short time. In 1870 he removed to Kentland and engaged again in the hardware business where he made his home for thirteen years. June 29, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Cordelia Makeever at Rensselaer. In 1883 they moved to this city, where he has continued to reside ever since. When first coming here he entered the bank of his father-in-law, Mr. John Makeever, but about 20 years ago he engaged in the furniture business, and -later, on account of failing health, he withdrew entirely from the bank, and gave his time to tris furniture business which he maintained until his death. One daughter has blessed their marriage union, Mrs. Mamie Porter, of Chicago. Mr. Williams was a member of the city council at the time of his death and prior thereto he was a member of the county council. Always an active man and ready to serve the public in any capacity. He was a member of the Masonic order, the Knights of Pythias and also the G. A. R. When a young man in his native city while yet in his teens, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and it was probably in this relation that he has rendered the most conspicious service to the community and the world. He was always and everywhere greatly interested in the work of the chtrch. For more than, thirty years he was an efficient officer and trusted counselor of the church, faithful and true to all its Interests, the unfailing friend of the pastor, and above all, giving to' the church and the world a life

Diptheria in Walker Township.

Dr. Lucius Zuech, of Wheatfeldi, found a case of diphtheria in the family of Mr. Wallace, the Laura merchant, Monday and communicated with County Health Officer, Dr. Gwin, and the latter went there Thursday and quarantined the Wallace home. The case of diphtheria was Mr. Wallace’s daughter, Lottel, to whom antitoxin was administered, and two other children were given the immunizing dose. Mrs. M. O. Callahan, another daughter of Mr. Wallace, was at the house and was quarantined there with the other members of the family. i The Wallace children attended the dak Grove school which is taught by a daughter of Trustee Karch, and Lottie had been in school there up to a day or two ago, so it is feared that all of the thirty pupils there have been exposed. The school was at once closed. At the home of Freeman Gifford the disease has also broken out, two of his children having it, and that family has also beOn quarantined. there has been a great deal of diphtheria In neighboring small towns and the disease is certain to spread unless great caution Is taken, and tt is suggested that parents consult their family physician whenever any of the children have severe sore throats, because the disease is apt to break out at any time. The prompt use of anti-toxin will almost always save the child and should be used as soon as the disease is discovered. Subscribe for the Daily Republican.

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that rang true to the principles of righteousness. , For six years he was the Sunday school superinendent of this church and for many years, as at the time of his death, he was a teacher of the school. He was financial secretary of the official board for many years and on him perhaps, more than on any other member of the board of officers, developed the labor of looking after the financial work of the church. Until falling health somewhat interfered he acted as usher and was always present to greet and welcome with a smile all who came. From the family alter in the home there went with him out through all the relations of ( church life and social life, and in business and public life a spirit that showed him the true Christian man that he professed to be. Withal a timid and sensitive man, but one alto serve in any relation.

The death of his oldest brother, whom he greatly reverenced, occpring less than three weeks ago following a long and painful illness, during which he visited him several times, together with his own rapidly failing health dating from a severe sickness of a year ago, seemed to weigh heavily upon him. Since his return from his brother's funeral he was observed to be hardly himseli. On the morning of his death he had received a letter from an esteemed cousin that had reviewed and called up to his mind the death of his brother and everything connected with it. In his condition of health of body and mind,, he was unable to bear it, and in an unguarded moment reason deserted her throne and the disaster had come. We should think of him as he was in health, the noble and true man that came and went with us through all these years and never a breath of distrust regarding his fidelity. This then is oUr comfort as it is .that of the grief stricken family. The memory of a noble, true and pure Christian man, the noblest work of God. Adapting somewhat the lines of the greatest English poet we could say: “Could we but minister to a mind diseased, Pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow Raze out the written troubles of the brain, And write some sweet oblivious antidote. Cleanse the bosom of that perilous stuff, Which weighs upon the heart” But this too often, also, we can not do. We shall, meet him again when the shadows pass, and then we shall know him as we have known. ♦ •

About Extra Papers.

«, • J'J * Whenever there is an occurrence that attracts unusual interest, the Republican prints extra copies of the paper, both Dally and Semi-Weekly, and usually has enough for sale to meet the extra demand. If there is no order, however, for extra papers in quantities, it is sometimes impossible to supply them. The Daily Republican sells for 2 cents a copy, singly or in Quantities; the Tuesday issue of the Semi-Weekly Republican also se’ls for 2 cents per copy, but the Friday issue of the Semi-Weekly sells for 3 cents per copy. Arrangements can, if desired, be made to have the papers mailed frbm this office, but it is npt desirable to have long lists sent in by telephone. Write the names and addresses plainly on a sheet of writing paper and bring or send to thjs office. Don’t ask for free papers after every occurrence that creates demand for special sales. It costs money to print them and all are expected to pay that are supplied. Extra copies are always on sale at this office until the supply is exhausted.

Clear $40 on Box Social.

. 1,1 ■ A very enjoyable event was a box social held at the Catholic school bouse Thursday evening; and it was very profitable too, as |4O was cleared.. Ope box went for |1,25, and Jerry Healy was the purchaser. There was considerable rivalry for this one as there was a mighty good looking girl went along with it Subscribe tor the Dally Republican.

Obituary of Mrs. Clara K. Speaks.

Mrs. Clara* K. Speaks was born in Green county, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1858, departed this life in Rensselaer, Ind., Nov. J 6, 1908, aged 50 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Jacob W. Speaks, September 14, 1876, To this union was born eleven children, eight of whom are still living, I two dying in infancy, one, Arthur G., died at the age of five years. He is buried near a former home of the family in Jennings county, this state. Those living are, Mrs. Mattle F. Beebe, of Gifford,, Ind.; Lena 8., at the home for feeble minded in Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Grace U., Lester W., Carl E., Evert G., Howard A., and Freddie R., all at home. Besides the family she leaves to mourn their loss a sister, Mrs. James Harris, of Selma, Ohio, two grandchildren, relatives, and a host of friends. - The deceased was well known in and about Rensselaer, having resided here about seven years. She united with the Baptist church of Buttlerville, Ind., about seventeen years ago. Since living here she has been a loyal worker in the First Baptist church. She was a true Christian woman, a loving mother and a devoted wife. By her cheerful dispositlcn even in trials, she was loved and respected by all who knew her. ■ The church .of which she was a member will sorely miss her presence and Inspiration, fcr she so much loved to be there and be about her Master’s work. Her favorite song being, “I Surrender AIL’” After an illness of about six weeks duration, the end came peacefully at a few moments past eight o’clock, with her family and several friends about her bedside. The funeral services were conduced by her pastor. Interment made in Weston cemetery. i

A Challenge Corn Contest.

The Republican office will di pic y for some .time a stalk of corn containing two full sized ears of corn, which its raiser claims is the best two ear stalk in Jasper county. Rob.rt Michael is the owner and his proposition is to challenge all corn growers in the county, and if any farmer produces a better two ear product from one stalk Bob will set ’em up to the oysters, and if the challenge is accepted and the contestant fails to bring in corn that beats his, two ears to the stalk, the other fellow sets up the bivalves. In either event the Republican editor is to figure in on the stew. Now, if theie are any two-ear corn growers in Jasper county let them step forth.

Miss Catherine Marshall Married.

Cards have been recevied here announcing the marriage on Nov. 18th at St. Paul, Minn., of Miss Katherine Maude Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Marshall, to Mr. Daniel Lee Goodloe, of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Katherine has been living at St Paul for the past four or five years, holding a good position there as a proof reader. Her parents reside in California. It is not known in what business her husband is engaged. They will be at home after Jan. 1, 1909, at St Louis.

Death of Eva Hodshire Gorman.

George Hopkins, the carpenter, and wife returned Wednesday from Frankfort, where they were called to attend the funeral of their niece, Mrs. Eva Hodshire Gorman, oldest daughter of John Hodshire, formerly Of this place. Eva was married about a year ago to Fred Gorman, and peritonitis was the cause of death. She leaves a baby girl about three weeks old. She died last Sunday and was burled Wednesday.

Rebekahs Elect Officers.

The Rebekahs Friday night held their annual election with the following result: Mrs. W. R. Lee, Noble Grand. Miss Mary Comer, Vice Grand. Mrs. Anna Tuteur, Treasurer. Mrs. Ella Hopkins, Secretary. The installation will occur later. We will be on the Chicago Produce Market Monday and Tuesday selecting our Thanksgiving fruits and vegetables. Therefore we will be able to give you the best selection of fancy stock at the lowest market prices. ’ JOHN EGE3L

BEAT HAMMOND LAST SATURDAY

Score Was 6 to 0 But Rensselaer Showed Form that Should Have . il. . ; Meant Greater Score.

The referee is a big man in a footi ball game. And this is the reason Rensselaer did not run up a good big score on Hammond last Saturday. The Hammond official was so extremely partisan in his decisions that whenever Rensselaer got away with the ball he blowed his whistle, called the ball back to its starting point and penalized the tome players for some alleged infraction of the rules. This did not happen once or twice but a dozen times, and had the Hammond team been any way near the equal of our team they would have won the contest. In the beginning of the game Hammond kicked off to Rensselaer’s 3 yard line and Elder carried the ball back 15 yards, and Hammdnd took time out. Hammond held twice and Rensselaer punted and recovered the ball near the center of the field. Elder then got around left end for 20 yards and then for 25. Hammond stiffened at this juncture and Kirk made 3 yards. The ball was fumbled on the second down and Hammond got it and kicked out to Kirk on the 30 yard line. Kirk brought it back 6 and Elder made 10; Myers made 6 and Elder 3 and Kirk 1 and then Hammond watched Kirk and Elder plunge into the right side of the line and Meyers on a delayed pass got away and planted the ball squarely between the goal posts. Kirk kicked goal, and the score stood 6 to 0 in Rensselaer’s favor. Hammond again kicked off and Kirk brought the ball back 25 yards. Rensselaer failed on a forward pass and punted to their 35 yard. line’. Hammond go through the line for 10 yards, but Beam and Ross broke them up on a second trial at the same place, and Hammond punted. The ball was blocked but they recovered it Hammond again failed twice on the line and tried a drop kick, which Ross and Clark blocked. At this juncture Duvall carried the ball 35 yards behind perfect interference from Elder, but the Hammond official alleged that Elder had stiff armed in the advance and called the ball back and gave a 15 yard penal- ■ ty, which altogether cost Renes .50 yards. Duvall again punted out to j the 30 yard line, and Summers made 2 yards and Atwood made 2 yards i and Hammond again punted and again the ball was blocked and Hammond recovered it Hammond tried a drop kick and Ross got through the line and blocked it. Duvall kicked out to the Hammond 50 yard line and Hammond made 15 but was penalized 15 for hurdling, which was a' plain case. Hammond punted and English got the ball and neatly dodged Atwood, the visitors’ star end, who was injured when he hit the'

No Clew to Cause for Suicide.

Chas. H. Porter returned from Chicago Saturday where he received the letter that Jay W. Williams had mailed to bls daughter, Mrs. Porter, the morning of bls suicide, and in which some thought he might possibly have indicated his reason for the suicide which followed so soon thereafter. The letter was a dally message from him to bis daughter. On this occasion Mrs. Williams had given him to mail a letter she had written, and he simply endorsed on it the following words: "All are well. Your affectionate father, Jay W. Williams." As nothing was revealed by a search of his desk at the store, ft is certain that he did not leave any word behind that would serve to furnish a reason for the deed. This strengthens the idea that be bad become deranged temporarily and that the act was committed while be was laboring under some mental depression. 7.

For fancy fresh fruit and vegetables for your Thanksgiving dinner*- phone No. 54. JOHN EGER the Grocer. Subscribe for the Dally Republican.

TUESDAYS—FRIDAXS

ground. English made only 5 yard* | when he was downed by Hunter. 1 Elder then made 12 and Kirk L | Duvall kicked to Hammond’s 25 yard i line, and Hammond on the first lineup made 18 yards on a criscross play, and after a failed attempt into the line made a fake forward pass which Elder caught That concluded the first half, which was as clean a half as was ever played in Rensselaer. Rensselaer was demonstrating its superiority in every; play of the game. I In the second half Kirk kicked off to Hunter, who brought the ball back 112 yards. Hammond again failed to pain and punted. Duvall missed the punt and Hammond got the ball and Hunter made 15 yards, and then Rensselaer held them again, and Elder made 6. An onside kick netted 30 more and this was followed by another onside for 15 yards but the ball got away from Duvall. Summers here played a star game for Hammond, making 30 yards on two downs, practically without Interference. He then made 20 yards again, and then Clarke tackled him for a loss of 8 yards,, and Rensselaer got the ball, and made a forward pass which Duvall almost got away with, gaining 30 yards. Elder then made 25, Meyers making perfect interference. Then the Hammond referee got busy and a fter bringing the ball back gave a 5 yard penalty for an alleged offside play. Rensselaer then lest the ball on downs. Hammond punted and after getting the ball Rensselaer made 20 more on an onside ki<k. The ball exchanged sides several times and. Hammond made another pass on a drop kick, and then Duvall made 35 yards on a fine forward pass by English. Rensselaer worked the onside kick for another small gain and then lost the ball, which rolled ever the Hammond goal line. Duvall next got around the left end for 20 yards, but the referee charged that Miller had held in line and he called the ball back and gave a 15 yard penalty. Then Elder made 12 yards and an offside play was alleged and Rensselaer again penalized. The ball then went to Hammond and Rensselaer held them and Clarke blocked a punt and the referee alleged that ha roughed the fullback and assessed a 43 yard penalty, which was threefifths of the distance intervening to the Rensselaer goal. The rules say that the offender should be put out of the game, but that would not gain any ground. Sommers made one or two small gains here and Rensselaer got the ball on a fumble and just as Duvall was getting ready to punt the whistle 4)lew the end of the game. Score, Rensselaer 6; Hammond 0. Time of halves 25-25.

Eli Heldelberger Diet at 84.

Eli Heldelberger died Saturday morning at his home In Chicago, after an Illness dating from an injury jhe received about three weeks ago. He was getting off a street ear in Chicago, and fell and one of the car l wheels struck one of bls feet, breaking a bone. He also suffered other severe bruises and gradually weakened following the accident until death came. | Mr. Heldelberger was Mr years and 7 months of age, and for some years prior to 1864 was in business in Rensselaer with Abraham Leopold, and jhe will be remembered by many of our older residents. He has resided in Chicago for several years and has made occasional visits to this city to see the Leopold family. The last of these visits was made eighteen months or two years ago. His wife died several years ago. He leaven four living children. t t A. Leopold went to Chicago Sun[day to attend the funeral which is 'being held today. I > Visit the bazaar by the ladles of the Christian church. Dee. 4th and sth. Place it will be held will be announced later.

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