Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1909 — Page 2

IBSSEUEIIJpptI DULY AND Sfjp|WE|||Y. KB ALE Y * CLARK, Publishers. ißwi- - Mjr, by Canter, 10 Cants s TnL * By Kail, «8.78 a year. ■Nai-w««ny. -nr avnoios, nia 91.50. Tuesday, June 8* 1909.

HANGING GROVE.

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Robinson and Xffrtle Lewis went to Rensselaer Thursday evening. R, V. Johns and Omar Church went to Monon Thursday evening to consult a physician about some eye trouble. Omar Church has a piece of cinder in his eye that is giving him lots of pain. The local freight crew north threw off a box of matches Friday morning at McCoysburg rather carelessly, and the sudden jar ignited them and before they could be opened four or five small boxes were burned. Several persons from McCoysburg are billed for Crown Point Tuesday as witnesses for a young man in jail there charged with horse stealing The horse was stolen near Lowell Monday night, May 24th, and it is a positive fact that the lad was here that night and stayed all night with relatives. Reed McCoy was taken quite sick Wednesday night and was unable for duty Thursday, and Thursday evening it was thought advisable to call a physician in, who thought his case would be nothing serious, however, hf was a real sick man for a short time. Later—His case has developed tonsillitis.

MT. AYR.

From the Pilot. Roy Willey, administrator of the T. E. Willey estate, has disposed of the residence property here, to G. M. Herriman, father of our grain merchant, Arthur Herriman. Francis Brown has had the misfortune to lose his eyesight. He has been troubled with his eyes for some time, and last week his sight seemed to fall, him completely. He has the sympathy of many friends in his affliction. Miss Jennie Mauck entertained about thirty of her young friends at her home about four miles north of town last Saturday evening, refreshments were served and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Miss Viola Smith, of Chicago, has been visiting with Charles Baker and family during the past week. Miss Smith is sorely afflicted, being almost deprived of her eyesight; however, in spite of her misfortune she has become a creditable musician, playing either the mandolin or piano with considerable skilL =*= Earl Bruner closed his work as lineman on the Mt. Ayr telephone system and left Friday evening for his home in Rensselaer. During his stay here he made many friends whose good wishes follow him. He intended to leave Rensselaer Saturday for Valparaiso, where he wast to take charge of a store, of which his father owns a half interest. EJarl expected to go overland with his father in the latter’s automobile.

Marathon Race Open for Members of State Militia.

Battery A of Indianapolis has arranged a marathon race to take place on June 27th, at Indianapolis. It consists of a race from Fort Benjamin Harrison to the Battery A armory at Sixteenth street and Senate avenue, by,the way of The distance will be more than ten miles. Bribes will be to , each of the ten men finishing first. The organization scoring the most points will receive a silver cop. Ten points are scored for the first, 9 for the second and so on to 1, point for the 10th man. Bach organisation can enter from one to five men. The entrance fee is 25 cents for each man, and the entries close on June 21st. The local company has been supplied with blanks for entering if any of the members wish to enter.

Jonathan Morris, of Elkhart, whose saloon license expired on May 22, and who pretended to continue a soft drink establishment, was arreßted in his place Tuesday night. The police also found Henry Baumgartner there helplessly drunk. Several kegs and cases of beer, cases of wjp& whiskey and gin and liquors in pints and half pints ready for sale were seised.

TALF TRUE TALES OF THE STREET AND THE TOWN.

n,i “S Kfmaffe. He cajls at 8 Upon Miss K 8 And stays till 18; Their tete-a-t8 Leads hiiin to stß He thinks her grß any rB, She names the d 8; They osculS. —o — TJ»e Hr. Shulman. Ffank Shulman, who lives in the farthest Bronx, came to Harlem the other day to buy his spring seeds, or something. In the course of the day he began to indulge in some pleasing liquid entertainment with lather on it. The farther Mr. Shulman went, the happier he felt. He wabbled from saloon to saloon, followed by a cheering crowd. Most of the guerrillas and pickpockets of Harlem were in the train, and every now and then some one bought Mr. Shulman a fresh drink. By and by Mr. Shulman's condition became atrocious. Policeman Noonan found him with bis face on the pavement, trying to push it home. So he took Mr. Shulman to ftie museum. Mr. Shulman was dead to the world. When the policemen began to search him, they found blm absolutely quilted with currency. He had money literally in every pocket. Some of the bills were covered with blue mold, he had had them so long. When he woke up in the morning, the coppers handed him a roll of money about the size of a milk pail. He

counted it very carefully. “Seven hundred and seven dollars and nine cents,” he said, letting go of his brow for a moment to do a bit of mental arithmetic. “Dang it! I must a spent more’n a dollar yestiddy. I’m pretty sure I had #708.50 when I left home.” The dips and vag rollers of Harlem are trying to gnaw each other’s hearts out at the thought of letting that bundle get away.

Will She Be An Authoress? Has one of our sweet girl graduates designs on novel writing? The following was picked up on the high school campus: “The western sky shone a fading opal, one by one the little stars, like silver-headed tacks on the baize of the sky, peeped forth, as Pauline Vere de Vere, of Ridgefield Manor, leaned her head against the trysting tree and sighed. ‘“He cometh not, and I’m so sad and lonely. Would that I had some peppermints to suck.’ ” “Just then the sounds of an approaching horseman broke the silence of the declining day, interrupted by the breathing of the disconsolate maiden as she sighed for her absent lover and his usual sack of peppermints.”

tfe—T. Essay On Pants. The following essay on pants is said to have been handed in by a boy in the regular course of work in the schools of this city: “When dad has worn his trousers out they pass to brother John, then mother trims them ’round about and William puts them on. When William’s legs too long have grown, the trousers fail to hide ’em, so Walter claims them for his own and hides himself inside ’em. Next Sam’s fat legs the pants invest and when they won’t stretch tighter they’re turned and for me—the writer, hla works them into caps and rugs when I have bursted the stitches; at doom’s day we shall see perhaps, the last of dad’s old britches.”

Party He Belonged To. A. matron of the most determined character wgs encountered by a young womap reporter on a country paper, who was sent out to interview leading citizens as to.their politic ß - ‘‘May I see Mr. ?” she asked of a sternlooking woman who opened the door at one house. “No, you can’t” answered the matron decisively. “But I want to know what party he belongs to," pleaded the girl. The woman drew up her tall figure. “Well, take a good look at me,” she said. “I’m the party he belongs to!”

—o — Cuptain Was Right. During the recent financial depression in England, Pat and Mike enlisted in the British army. After the first drill the captain, thinking the circumstances opportune for a little lecture on patriotism, demanded eloquently, “Soldiers, why should a man die for his king and country?” r This struck Pat as a proper question. Turning to Alike he said:

"FaiUt, Moike, the captaip is roight; Whoi?” ' 1 Warned In Time. A deaf but pious English ,lnds visiting a Small country town in Scotland went to church armed with an ear trumpet. The elders had never seen one, and viewed it with suspicion and uneasiness. After a short consultation, one of them went up to the lady, just before the opening of the services, and wagging his finger at her warningly, whispered: “One toot, and ye’re oot !” Increasing Circulation. “Let us,” said the ardent youth To the journalistic miss; “Let us, shyly, go to press, “So that we may print a kiss.” One edition soon was done— He knew what he was about. “Our success in fine,” he said, “We must get some extras out!” —o — His Feet. “Thank you,” she said as he finally gave her his seat. “The car bumps so it’s almost impossible to stand on our feet.” “That was because I kept pullin’ ’em out of your way, ma’am,” he replied. "But you did manage to land on my pet corn a couple o’ times.” —o — English!” Dinah, crying bitterly, was coming down the street with her feet bandaged. - - “Why, what on earth’s the matter?” she was asked. “How did you hurt J your feet, Dinah?” | “Dat good fo’ nothin’ nigger (sniffle) done hit me on de haid wif a club while I was standin’ on de hard stone pavement. —o — Young Staylight lingered and lingered. The young lady dozed. The tall clock in the hall struck 11 and the clock in the parlor mantel struck twelve. “How funny,” they young man gurgled, “one struck 11 and one 12. Which one is right?” “Add’em up,” she said. He did.

How Old Was the Joke. “I understand that you said some of my jokes were as old as the hills?” interrogated the struggling humorist, in crestfallen tones. “My dear sir, you have been misinformed,” laughed the busy editor. “What I said was that some of the hills were as old as your jokes.”

For the Trade of 1909.

I expect to exhibit the best line of buggies that ever came to the city of Rensselaer. I have bought three car loads at this writing and if the trade is as good as last season (and I think it will be better) I will need another ear or two. I have the agency for nothing but FIRST CLASS FIRM’S GOODS. The latest styles of auto seats and of other designs of high class, all work made up by expert workmen and .no Job is misrepresented; nothing but a guaranteed work is bought or sold. The best goods that can be bought is none too good. The good class of work is the winner in the long. run. With this fine line of buggies and carriages I have the farm wagon that r has a reputation behind it, the South Bend, Ind. Some one is advertising, they are building wagons out of white oak and hickory. Why, this Is an everyday occurrence , with Studebakers for the last-fifty years and still at It The world’* best mower and binder, the McCormick, also the McCormick hay. rake; they have double coil teeth which, makes them more than as good again as the single coil. For a manure spreader the Success is the world's best. It regulates the number of loads you wish to put on an acre. I have other articles for sale. Clover Leaf stock tonic and poultry tonic. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Extras for all machines 1 sell. On Front street, north of the Postoffice and Just across the street from King’s blacksmith shop.

C. A ROBERTS,

May Assume Own Risks.

The proposition to establish a mutual fire Insurance company among the Catholic churches of the Fort Wayne diocese similar to the Lutheran organization is now claiming the attention of the clergy. At the semiannual meeting at Fort Wayne the matter was brought up and a committee was named to look into the matter. Further steps will be taken at the next meeting to be, held in Fo r t Wayne In November,

Rensselaer, Ind.

Real Estate Transfers.

‘if m- turn*. , ' Henry Hildebrand to John Kellner, ♦’jsSSpy® sf Apiv 16., se rfw 16-31-?, 40jl acreS.' ' Mary Deliah Schreiner to George Schreiner, Apr. 16, e se 28-30-6, 80 acres »j:o<T 9, A?r - George W- Davisson to Clyde Davisson,' Apr. 22,' ne ne 8-30-(T; nw riw 9-30-6, 'SOa, ss,2os. - - - Johh w. Duvall to Van R. Grant, Apr. It,. Berfsselaer, pt ne nw 30-29-6, #1,300.Walter Ponsler to Simon J. Strous, Dec. 13, pt ew sW 29*29-7. #**7o9. Arthur R. Kresler et ux to Jesse Walker, Apr. 22, nw ne 8-30-6 40a, #1.400. Leonard Goodwin to Jane A. Tinker, Apr. 7, ne 21-29-5, 160 a, #IOO. Charles E. Payne tb Kathryn U. Payne, Apr. 12 und % se 33-28-7; und % S sW 33-28-7, 240 a, #7,200. E. L. McClintick to Peter Nomlnson, Apr. 20, ne 2-29-5, 277 a, #28,000. John W. Horton et ux to Frank G. Kresler, Meh. 18, lot 3, bl 19, pt lots 1-2, bl 19, Rensselaer. Dora A. Landers to Ray Miller, Apr. 20 w n nw 20-31-5, 60a, #2,000. Robert A. Hartrtck to Henry C. Larsh, Apr.. 1, n se 17-31-6, 80a, #6,000. Henry C. Larsh to S. P. Robinson, Apr. 24, n se 17-31-6, 80a, #6,400. Wm. Anne Peters to Louise Anne Dewey, Apr. 27, ne ne 8-28-6; nw nw 9-28-6, #l. Marion O. Grant et al to George W. Casey, Dec. 31, n nw se 19,30-6; w sw ne 19-30-6, #3,000. Arthur H. Hopkins to A. V. Lock, Apr. 16, lot 8, bl 10, Remington,- $l2O. V. E. ForwortHy to Jay Bowles, Apr. 19, w nw 17-31-6, 80a, $4,000. Jos. H. Long to Thomas W. Grant, Apr. 27, pt lot 1, bl 2, Rensselaer, Thompson add, #2O. George Worden to Ellis Jones et al, Apr. 29, pt lot 1, bl 13, Remington, sl. William H. Cheadle, Trustee to State Bank of Remington, Mch. 12, pt lots 1-2, bl 13, Remington, $4,000-. Henry H. Watson, Jr., to Anna Yeiter, Apr. 26, lot 12, bl 12, Remington, Western’s add, S2OO. Anna Kistner to Frank B. Ham, Apr. 27, s n 2-30-7; n s 2-30-7, 240 a, $12,000. S. Harrison White to William T. Craft, Feb. 25, n nw 7-27-6; nw ne 727- $L Stephen Salrin to Mathias Burger, Apr. 13, ne sw 10-31-5, 40a, #4OO. Ray Miller to W. M. Karstedt, Apr. 24, w n nw 20-31-5, 60a, $2,400. Emmet L. Hollingsworth to James M. Gilbreath, Apr. 26, s nw 12-32-6, $250. James Hudson -Anderson to Charles J. Dean, Apr. 28, w ne 25-28-6, 80a, #4,000. James E. Low to Theodore Phillips, Jan. 13, pt ne ne 2-30-5, 30a, $1,700. Frank B, Ham to Joseph A. Issetein et al, Apr. 19, pt e se 18-28-6, 100 a, #IO,OOO. Ernstine Hielscher to Wilhelm Hielscher et al, May 3, ne ne 18-31-6; pt w ne 18-31-6, sl. Wilhelm Hielscher to Ernstine Hilscher, Apr. 30, pt 17-31-6; pt w nw 17-31-6; ne ne 18-31-6; pt w ne 18-31-6, $1- ' ■- - Charles W. Murray by Auditor Jasper Co. to Samuel R. Nichols, Apr. 7, lots 17-18-19-21-22-25-26-27, bl 1, Rensselaer, Sunnyside add, $18.76. City of Rensselaer to Ira W. Yeoman. Apr. 27, bl 1, Westen Cemetery, Robinson’s, add, S2O. Trustees Freewill Baptist Church to Nehemiah Littlefield, May 4, lot 10, bl 17, Rensselaer, op, SI,OOO. George W. Pixley to Robert Michal, Apr. 22, lot 6, bl 11, Rerisselaer, op, $1,500. Fannie Parks et al to Cora M. Brand, Mar. 22, lot 5, pt lot 4, bl 2, Remington, Chambers’ add, SBSO. Edward F. Drobisch to Andrew J. Hulse, May 1, e -sw 24-31-6, 80a; ne se 24-31-6, 40a; w se 24,31-6, 80a; sw sw 24-31-6, 40a; SIO,OOO. Elizabeth W. Gray, admrx., to John Eger, May 6. ne 12-28-7; pt se nw 1228- 163 a. $5,666.67. Elizabeth W. Gray to John Eger, May 6, und 1-3 ne 12-28-7; pt ne 12-28-7, 1633 $2,833.33. Peter Nomenson to Oscar Hart. Apr. 20, n 2-29-5; sw 2-29-5, 437 a, $52,000. Bruce E. White to Ortel Willey, May 8, e sw 17-29-6, 80a, SB,OOO. Egbert Camp to Benjamin J. Gifford, May 6. w se 19-30-5; pt 18-30-5, sl. Mandeville E. Stogsdill to James N. Hayworth, May 6, e ne 20-31-6, $5,000. William Kepperling to Louisa C. Paxton, Apr. 29, n 9-31-5, #15,000; City of Rensselaer to Frank E. Babcock, Nov. 23, lot 4, bl 32, Westen cemetery, 1901 add, SSO. Sarah E. Flynn to George W. Ott, May 13, pt se 24-29-7, $1,400. Charles Henry Hemingway to John R. Wilson, Mch. 27, lbts 5*6, "bl 12, Remington, op, Gallagher's sub-dlv, lo.ts 4-5-6, $7,000. Jennie L. Miller to Orrin G. Payne, Apr. 5, nw 33-31-7; nw sw 33-31-7, sl. Seth W. Fleming to Francis H. Dunn, Apr. 17, se 13-31-6, 160 a, $6,000. George W. Kessling to Ida Thornburg et al, May 13, n ne 20-28-6; ne nw 20,28.6. 200 a, #l. William S. Stevens to James W. Stevens, May 8, pt w 23-30-5, 90.62 a; pt ne ne 15-30-5, 13a, $§,060. 1 Bert P. Biggs to Isaiah Campbell, May 13, pt w w ne 26-31-7, 40a, s2jjQo. Mary Ann Gibbon to George W. Tudor et fix, Mcb. 18, pt ne ne 15-29-3, 25a, $1,375. George Worden, admr, to Julia A. Jessup, M,ay 6, It 6, bl 9, Rensselaer, Leopold’s add, #325. Sarah E. Greenfield to Charles W. Postell, Mch. 1, e ne 10-29-7, 80a, $6,000. Geo. O. Bales to H. E. Randle et ux, May 15, pt lot 3, bl 2, Rensselaer, A. & S. P. Thompson’s add, $(,100. James William Archer to Minerva Archer, Apr. 28, pt sw sw 8-31-6, S4OO. Mary E. Armstrong to John O'Connor, May 20, lot 4, bl 2, Hogan Schmidt’s add, SIOO. Mary B. Greenway to Orlie T. Collier et uSt, May 15, lot 8, bl 5,. Remington, op, SBOO. Luther E. Churchill to Fred A. Clark, March 1. lots 13-14-15-16-17, bl 16, Rensselaer, Weston’s add, $1,600, C. N. WilllaluJ to Johh Miy, Apr. 30. s sw 26-31-7; pt e 27-31-7; pt n 34-31-7; s sw 34-31-7; nw sw 34-81-7; 840 a, $540. William B. Austin to John E. Meyers, May 13, lot 7, bl 2, Hogan, $lO6. Della R. Renicker to William L. Wood, May 26, pt lOt 4, bl 1, Parr, $2,000 Charles T. Otis to Edwin M. Ashcraft, May 14, e ne 29-31-7, #l. ESdwln M. Ashcraft to Charles T. Otis et aj, May 14, e ne 29-31 T 7, sl, william H! Cheftdle, tr, to Christian Hensler, May 1, nw ne 24-27-7, 40a; pt ne ne 24-27-7; 70a; #7,500. Don H.. Cady to Henry Ward Marble, Apr.' 9, nw 24-32-6; n sW 24-32-6; n se 24-32-6; 320*. «. Harriet E. Parker to Christian Hensler, Jhrt. 28, nw he 24-27-7; pt ne ne 24-27-7, 70a, #1,8§7.

There are advertised letters in the post office for: Lon Dodson, Manuel Williams, Walter Carr, Louis Odegard, R. E. Glasscock, R. C. Hess, Walter Clark, Will Dowling, Frank Paggett, Mrs. H. Heins, Miss Lora Rees, Mrs. C. I. Duvall, Mrs. Nona Miss La Emma Hess. NhW York high school girls are breaking down under the pressure of their school work, the late hours they keep, and the outside demands allowed by their parents to be made upon their time and strength, according to Principal Williajn L. Felter, of the girls’ high school, Brooklyn, one of the largest schools exclusively for girls in the world. Vice-President James S. Sherman has rented the Thurman cottage at Ne-Ah-Ta-Wanta, on Grand Traverse bay at Traverse Cifcjr, Mich,, and will, it is said, spend the summer there with bis family.

mmi sale [ nnnnrniffl bffPbLttftS [ We have purchased T. W. Grant’s; k Grocery, Near the Depot* at Rensselaer, and r Close Out the Entire Stock I at Reduced Prices. ■ ! 1 ■■■«■■■■■■■ !■ 1 ■ 'f I •a h This is no sham, and it will' pay, you to come in and buy.. £ L SALE BEGAN MONDAY, June 7 f AND CONTINUES f TEN DAYS.

Interesting Items From Collegeville.

A very eajoyable concert was given by the band on Sunday evening. As a musical organization it is in prime condition, and our commencement visitors will be treated to some very good music. Another great feature of next week’s exercises will be the cantata by the college choir with orchestral accompaniment. It is a beautiful musical composition and the participants are doing full justice to their parts. A high class ball game was played on ther college grounds Sunday. The Religious defeated the Varsity in a hotly contested game by the score of three to four. It was everybody’s victory till the last hand was disposed of. Burkart pitched a wonderful game and but for the wobbles of the team behind him he should have had a clean slate. Hasser was rather wild and unsteady. There is certainly" some great hall timber here, and S. J. C. need have no fear for her base ball honors for some years to come. The practice of Richelieu is going apace in real high-class order. Mr. Pax, the holder of the title role, shows true acting form. Day after day we are more and more convinced that the loc#l lovers of dramatic art will have kn exceptional opportunity to satisfy their noble desires. The costumes for the occasion will be in keeping with the high standard of the drama itself, They are furnished by one of the largest theatrical costume houses in the country, F. Sawirschina, of Cincinnati. Remember the date, Tuesday evening, June 15, 1909.

Increasing the working schedule of the Pennsylvania car shops in Fort Wayne from forty-five to flfty-flve hours per week has had but little effect in reducing the amount of Work on hand, and it has been found becessary to Increase the working force. A large number of new men have been hired and these are practically the only additions made to the force in any numbers since the panic of 1907. The Rev. Harry G. Hill, of Indianapolis, acting for a company of Christian church ministers, has completed the negotiations for the purchase of forty acres of land bordering on Lake Gage, Steuben county, formerly owned by the “Shady Nook Rest Company”. The property will be used for assembly purposes. The purchase price is $9,000. Lake Gage is one of the prettiest lakes in that region, being about a mile and a half long and a mile wide, and has a hard grave) beach. We are moved to a pious hope, nevertheless, that Mr. Roosevelt will /I 1 ' • I i J * lli rjkJrl wlftjr A .»• leave a few animals in Africa for future sportsmen to operate upon.

LEE.

George Shultz’s mother is visiting him. Mrs. ‘Hoover is visiting with H. C. Anderson. Wm. Rishling sold one of his horses to George Shultz. Wesley Noland returned from Fair Oaks Friday evening. S. M. Jacks and Bert Lewis are having their buggies painted. George Shultz, A. R. Clark and S. M. Jacks were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Mrs. A. R. Clark returned from Rensselaer Saturday, leaving her mother better. There will be children’s day at ths Chapel, east of Monon, June 13th. Tbp Lee orchestra will play for them. Ethel Jacks, of Rensselaer, and •o sister, Grace Lefler, of Lafayette, were visiting relatives here last week. i r ; ft Ifi Childrens day will be June 20th at Lee. We will have plenty of music and a good program. Everybody invited. Mrs. J. E. Donaldson went Sunday morning to Hammond to visit her daughters, Mrs. Smith and MffS. Brown.

Mrs. D. E. Noland, who has been visiting with L. E. Noland and family, returned Thursday to her home in Mt. Ayr. Dora, May, Dollie, Hollis, Oscar, Ethel and Harriett Jacks and Grace Lefler visited the Osborne cemetery Friday forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Clark, of Rensselaer, were visiting their son, A. R. Clark, of Lee. Mrs. A. R. Clark went morning with them to Rensselaer, Where she is going to take care of her . V mother, who is sick. There was an ice cream social at the Lee hall Friday night. They sold 12% gallons of cream and took in about $17.50. The money is to go tb pay the debts of the League. There was a large crowd, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Robert Clark, brakeman on fait freight No. 71, had his right leg broken above the knee while the train waß at this place last Friday. He wag assisting the fireman to take coal and his leg was caught between the apron of the coal chute and the tender. The fracture was reduced, after which he was taken to St. Elizabeth hospital. The injured man lives in Lafayette.— Monon News. *" Iff ' An Ohio socialist claims to be able to photograph sound. He would need a lot of filmß to snap-Bhot a Senatorial tariff debate. The sugar trust appears to have scored the milk of human kindness for a number of statesmen. Men may come and men may go, {but the tariff debates goes on forlever. 0 I/ » %