Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1909 — Page 2

RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN DULY AND SEMI-WEEKLY. The Mtir Zara* lk the Boralar Weekly Edition. HEALEY & CLARK, Publishers. SUrBSCmZPTZ'OH KATES. Mlj, by Carrier, ZO Cants a Weak. By Wall, $3.75 a year. ■emi-Weekly, la advance, Tear $1.50. Tuesday, June 29, 1909.

The Summer Solstice.

This is the period of the summer solstice, of “standing sun.” In its northward sweep, the sun reached its farthest point Tuesday, when the rays slanted over the polar regions aid reached the Tropic of Cancer, opposite the north pole, giving that portion of the earths surface within the circle twenty-four hours’ sunshine for a time. The days are now fifteen hours and three minutes long, summer being officially ushered in at the time of the day’s greatest length. According to an old German saying “as the days begin to grow shorter they begin to grow hotter, and as they begin to grow longer they begin to grow colder.” We may now expect the hot weather to come trooping along with a distressing regularity and the price of ice will go up, at least the demand for it will increase. From now on until the 22nd of December, six months hence, the days will grow shorter, that is, the hours of sunshine will lessen until on the 22nd of December when the duration of sunshine will be nine hours and fifteen minutes, at which time winter will be officially ushered in and the winter solstice occurs. How odd it seems that south of the equator climatic conditions are just the reverse of ours. Our summer is their winter, and while our days are long and warm theirs are short and cold. Down there the love-lorn youths sing it, “In the good old ~ winter time.”

Hicks Predicts Warm Weather For Month of July.

In the forecasts of the Rev. Irl R. picnic crowds will do well to carry shower sticks on the 3rd and 4th, and all ball games for those days will use precaution in anchoring their grand stands sufficiently strong to withstand storms.

While Hicks does not look for heavy downpours during July he expects some very violent cloud bursts, any time during the month, especially about the 24th. The earthquakes he expects will appear the day before the Fourth but all mayors of large cities are warned to limit and prohibit the use of giant crackers. The hottest days of the year are scheduled for July 16 and 17, followe'd by storms which will lower Ihe .rifercury. Fitful guests of oppressing heat will be experienced every week, while severe electrical storms will occur on the 27 th and 29th.

Venus and Mars during next month will be gredtly in prominence and Rev. Hicks says it’s time for Billy Hearst and other sensationalists to get into communication with the planets. Mars rises about 9 o’colck, round and red in the south. Venus is the evening star on the western horizon.

Monon Fruit Special Wrecked Near Crawfordsville by Washout.

The Monon fruit special was derailed one mile south of Crawfordsville Junction at 12:30 o’clock Friday morriingt ! The accident was caused by a washout. The train was running about forty miles an hour when the accident happened. The engine left the track, but did not turn over and no one was injured. Engineer Main was at the throttle. The wrecker was sent down from Lafayette but it required a long time to restore the roadbed and place the engine, which was pulling the special, on the rails again. Washouts on other roads entering Crawfordsville made it Impossible for the Monon to detour its trains.

Thomas Topash, a full-blooded Indian from Dowagiac, Mich., has made preparations for starting suit to regain possession of three sections of valuable farm land, which formerly belonged to the Indians in Kosciusko county. The land ts the best in the county and would sell for about $200,000 at this time. He represents the interests of Mary Ann Benack, wife of Chief Benack, who played an important' part in the early history of the oounty. 1

MONDAY LOCALS. Oil 10c gasoline 15c. Home Grocery. The best yet, Stork Pork and Beans, 12c, big can. Home Grocery. .If "■ T C. Kellner made a business trip to Lafayette and Frankfort Sunday. Mrs. Phebe Harbolt, of Lafayette, is visiting her cousin. Geo. Gorham. . John Copsey, of Lafayette, spent Saturday and Sunday in Rensselaer. It is good. Swift’s bacon and lard —Home Grocery. I Am The new drink, “Bonano,” at the Home Grocery. Buy a wash dress while prices are low at G. B. Porter’s. ,. — Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Chapman are spending the day in Chicago. Mrs. J. (?. Smith, of Monon, is the guest of Mrs. W. S. Richards. Look at G. B. Porter’s low prices on oxfords, at the Cash Store. Grace Worland went to Lafayette today to visit friends for several days. Rev. A. E. Clem, of Edwardsport, spent Monday with his brother-in-law, Rev. Miller. Miss Tillie Malchow has gone to Terre Haute to attend the summer normal. Mrs. I. M. Pierson left for Greenwood, Arkansas, today to join her husband. Fendig’s Xclusive Shoe Store gives you standard goods below so-called sale prices. Be sure and “get in” on those reduced prices at G. B. Porter’s, the Cash Store.

A daughter was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmer, of Newton township.

Call us up by phone when you have any item of news. Such acts are appreciated. John Ramp is taking a week’s vacation, which he will spend at Kentland and Kankakee. Elbert Antrim, who is employed in the C. B. & Q. shops in Chicago, visited relatives here Sunday. The depot barber shop, Charlie Jacks, proprietor, has been closed, and the equipment will be sold.

L. S. Renicker returned Sunday to his farm near North Manchester, which he bought some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Reep, of Indianapolis, were the guests Sunday of Dr. and Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Mrs. Alice Erwin and Miss Mabel Warne, of Fair Oaks, visited Mr. and Mrs. N. Littlefield Saturday. Jerry Healy has resigned his clerkship at the Chicago Bargain Store and left this morning for a short vacation.

Notice G. B. Porter’s reduced prices on oxfords and summer wash goods listed elsewhere in this paper.

Don’t forget that G. B. Porter is giving a great reduction in prices on Oxfords and summer w r ash goods, at the Cash Store.

Rev. G. W. Balsbaugh, of Peru, preached to the Dunkard congregation at Mt. Pleasant and Wheatfield Sunday. Mrs. M. Grage and baby and her sister, Miss Helen Mensel, of Chicago, returned home Sunday, after a visit in Surrey. Men’s $3.50 shoes or oxfords now $3.00. This is a real reduction. Fendig’s Xclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. R. B. Harris sold his fine family driving horse at public sale Saturday. The purchaser was Mrs. James Pierce. Her bid was $204. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders, of Lebanon, who have been visiting Mrs. John Jessen and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alf Hoover, returned home this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sprague and baby- left for their home in Gibbon, Neb., this morning, after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woodworth. r —■■■■'— 1 1 ’ar— ■■ On Monday, July sth, train No. 14, on the Monon, will not leave Lafayette until 5:30 p. m., and will connect with train No. 30 at Monon for points north. This will give an opportunity for those wishing to celebrate the Fourth at Lafayette an opportunity to return home the same evening.

Mrs. Jessie Guild Reep, of Fortville, isr visiting the family of Mrs. M. D. Gwin and Mrs. H. L. Kindig, a classmate of the former and a cousin of the latter. N. S. Bates brought to market this morning two stalks of head lettuce that beats anything yet appearing in this market. The two heads weighed 2% pounds. -F. P. Morton and family, of Goodland, came yesterday for a visit with her brother, True Woodworth and family. Mr. Morton returned home in the evening, but Mrs. Woodworth and children remained for a longer visit. Dr. J. W. Horton is moving his dental office into the rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Hartsell, and Will remain there until his new building is completed.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rollings, of Indianapolis, returned home yesterday evening, after a two w r eeks’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Biggs, and other relatives.

Ladies’ white canvas slippers at sl, were $1.50 to $2.00. Children’s white canvas slippers at 50c, were SI.OO. Fendig’s Xclusive Shoe Store. Opera house block.

George, little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stultz, of McCoysburg, was bitten on the arm by their Shepherd dog Friday evening. The wound was dressed and no serious results are expected.

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lutz went to Indianapolis Saturday for a few days’ visit with her relatives. Upon their return here they will gts to housekeeping in Dr. Horton’s new tenant house.

James Robinson spent Sunday in Monticello. He has placed his three little children with their grandmother, Mrs. Howe, at Monticello, until other arrangements can be made for their care.

William Henry Gray was arrested Saturday night, charged with assault and battery upon the person of his wife. He plead guilty before Squire Irwin and was fined $lO and costs, $16.10 in all. Ves Richards staid the fine for him.

Rev. C. W. Postill and wife took their departure Monday for Longmont, Colo., where they will spend a month with relatives. They expect to camp in the mountains a couple of weeks and Mr. Postill took a new camera along and expects to get some interesting pictures as souvenirs of the trip.—Fowler Republican.

The Gary saloon cases have been sent to Porter county on change of venue asked for by the “drys” and Judge Hanley will not get to try the cases. The remonstrance at Gary has only eight months yet to ruff and the “drys”, it is reported, hope by these delays to prevent a decision until the end of that time.

Little Harold Sharp got a small bone in his throat Saturday evening.The doctors here were unable to locate the obstruction and Chas. Rishling took him to Indianapolis Sunday to have the bone removed. The little Sharp boy is the son of George Sharp, of Indianapolis, whose wife lost her life by being run over by a street car last year. The boy has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Rishling. The bone was located in his throat and had to be cut out. It was about the size of a pea and had a sharp point, which probably penetrated the lining of the throat, causing it to lodge there. The boy will be compelled to remain at the hospital a few days. The bone was from a piece of beef used in making noodles.

Ray Osborne, of Chicago, and Ira Osborne and wife, of Newcastle, came yesterday for a visit with their father, J. F. Osborne, His daughter, Mrs. Mabel Wood, of Rochester, and sister, Mrs. R. W. Sprigg, of Oklahoma, are also here. Mr. Osborne, who was operated upon some time ago for cancer of the lip, is gradually growing weaker. The operation instead of curing, has hastened the spread of the disease, and the patient is gradually growing weaker, and his death is only a question of time. He is now being cared for at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. L. Clark. Owing to the nature of the disease it is impossible to care for him in the house and'a tent has been erected in the yard with a raised board floor, making very comfortable quarters, and he is now being cared for there. Harry Wiltshire is nursing him at night and everything that can be is being done to make his last days as comfortable as possible.

WOTXCE TO HOV-BEBISEBTB. The State of Indiana, Jasper County. In the Jasper Circuit Court, to September Term, 1909. Complaint No. 7,462. George F. Meyers vs. Jas. C. Paris, et al. Now comes the plaintiff, by Foltz & Spitler, his attorneys, and flies his complaint herein, together with an affidavit that the defendants, Jas. C. Faris and Mrs. Jas. C. Faris his wife; Mrs. Jas. C. Faris as widow of Jas. C. Faris, deceased; John Faris and Josephine B. Faris his wife; John Faris and Mrs. John Faris his wife; Mrs. John FaHs as widow of John Faris. deceased; Josephine B. Faris and Mr. Faris her husband; Mr. Faris as widower of Josehine B. Faris, deceased; John Burnett and Mrs. John Burnett his wife; Mrs. John Burnett as widow of John Burnett, deceased; A. J. Sutton and Mrs. A. J. Sutton his wife; Mrs. A. J. Sutton as widow of A. J. Sutton, deceased; J. S. Louderback and Mrs. J. S. Louderback his wife; Mrs. J. S. Louderback as widow of J. S. Louderback, deceased; G. W. Louderback and Mrs. G. W. Louderback his wife; Mrs. G. W. Louderback as widow of G. W. Louderback, deceased; A. J. Sutton and Mr. Sutton her husband; Mr. Sutton as widower of A. J. Sutton, deceased; J. S. Louderback and Mr, Louderback her husband; Mr. Louderback as widower of J. S. Louderback, deceased: G. W. Louderback and Mr. Louderback her husband; Mr. Louderback as widower of G. W. Louderback, deceased; James H. Turpie and Mrs. James H. Turpie his wife; Mrs. James H. Turpie as widow of James H. Turpie, deceased; William C. Turpie and Mrs. William C. Turpie his wife; Mrs. William C. Turpie as widow of William C. Turpie, deceased; and all of the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees, executors, administrators, receivers and assigns of each and every one of the foregoing named defendants and all of the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees, executors, administrators, receivers and assigns of all of the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of each and every one of the forgoing named defendants are not residents of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants, that unless they be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court to be holden on the Second Monday of September, A. D. 1909, at the Court House in Rensselaer in said County and State, and answer or demur to said complaint to quiet title against all of said defendants to real estate in Jasper County, Indiana, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. In Witness Whereof. I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Rensse(SEAL) laer, Indiana, this 21st day of June, A. D., 1909. C. C. WARNER, Clerk. je.22-29-jy.6

Sunday Fire at Knox Results in Loss of $100,000.

A fire at Knox Sunday destroyed eight store' buildings and the Fitz hotel, entailing a loss of SIOO,OOO. Among the losers are Mr. and Mrs. J., Paul Leslie, comedians, in the Modern Remedy Co., which pitched its tent here today for a week’s engagement. They lost all their household goods dnd went to Knox today to look after their loss. Mrs. Joseph Fite, wife of the proprietor of the show went with them. Their uncle, J. J. VanGundy, a Knox under taker, lost his stock of goods. The show, which is from Knox, will not open until their return. H. F. Schriver, editor of the Knox Democrat, was seriously injured by falling walls.

A Kentland Account of The Checker Tournament.

Kentland Enterprise. Auditor Bringham, E. E. Bloom and Chester Loughridge, Kentland’s representatives on the Checker board, were in Rensselaer over Tuesday night and defeated the three champion players of that city in a contest of 36 games, winning 23 to Rensselaer’s 13. The Rensselaer pktyerc were Messrs. Thomas, Stevens and McFarland, given names unknown and professional records badly damaged. The tournament was played in the club room of the Odd Fellow building, and a good crowd of megaphone rooters were present when the games opened. Rensselaer started with a small lead, but took their place in the rear ranks about the third game and were never permitted to regain the lost ground. Each contestant played four games with each of the opponents, making 12 games each, or a total of 36. Mr. Bloom made a perfect record of 12 games. The Rensselaer rooters were confident of victory and before the games opened handed out great chunks of condolence to the Kentland trio, whom they assured had made a long drive for a setting of goose eggs. Later in the evening when Kentland took the lead, the crowd began to get sleepy and pull out for home. When the games ended at one o’clock there were but three Rensselaer men in the room —Thomas, Stevens and McFarland, and they were not in a talkative mood. Said they would come over to Kentland some time in the future anti take a few mere lessons. Messrs. Bringham, Bloom and Loughridge were driven over to Rensselaer by Otto Keesler in his automobile, and arrived / home yesterday morning just as the roosters around town were crowing over the victory.

Your opportunity. 33 1-3 per cent off on ladles' spring suits. 20 per cent off on all spring Jackets. FENDIG’S FAIR. There Is a lively' demand for empty houses in Brazil growing out of the factory boom that started there a few months ago.

Che State Bank of Rensselaer JOHN E&ER, Present. DELOS THOMPSON, Cashier J. H. CHAPMAN, "Vice-President. CHAS. M. SANDS, Asst Cashier Report of the condition of THE STATE BANK OF RENSSELAER, a State Bank at Rensselaer, in the State of Indiana, at the cl ise of its business on June 23rd, 1909.

4 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $181,000.85 Overdrafts . 634.68 U. S. Bonds 100.00 Other Bonds and Securities 10,380.00 Furniture and Fixtures.... 1,000.00 Due from Banks and Trust w J Companies 36,994.10 Cash on hand 12,824.73 Cash Items.' 33.02 Interest Paid 139.41 Total Resources $243,106.79

STATE OF INDIANA, County of Jasper, ss: I, Delos Thompson, Cashier of the State Bank of Rensselaer, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. DELOS THOMPSON, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25th day of June, 1909. CHARLES G. SPITLER, Notary Public. My" commission expires April 8, 1913. Honey to Loan at Current Rates. Your Patronage Solicited.

No. 6651. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF first national Bank at Rensselaer, in the State of Ind., at the close of business June 23, 1909.

RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $301,771.37 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured ; 4,450.34 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 25,000.00 Bonds, securities, etc 13,600.00 Banking house, furniture and fixtures 8,000.00 Other real estate owned... 3,365.00 Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) 576.45 Due from State and Private Banks and Bankers, Trust Companies "and Savings Banks 7,225.97 Due from approved reserve agents. .. 31,718.46 Checks and other cash items 345.44 Notes of other National Banks..... 2,000.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents 84.17 Lawful Money Reserve in Banks, viz: Specie $11,620.60 Legal tender notes 20,486.00 32,106.60 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer, (5 per cent of circulation) 1,250.00 Total. $431,493.80

State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss: . I, E. L. Hollingsworth, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. E. L. HOLLINGSWORTH, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 25th day of June, 1909. GLENN DAY, mtsry-Public. My commission expires Jan. 12, 1911. Correct —Attest: JAMES T. RANDLE, GEORGE E. MURRAY, EDWARD P. HONAN, Directors.

NOTICE. Of Receiving Bids for the Construction of the John J. Lawler Grave; Road. Cause 8973 of the Commissioners’ Court of Jasper County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that on Friday, July 9, 1909, at one o’clock p. m. at the law office of Foltz & Spitler in the City of Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, the undersigned Superintendent of Construction will receive sealed bids for the construction of the gravel road petitioned for by John J. Lawler et al and as ordered established and constructed by the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, the profile, plans and specifications are on file with the Auditor of Jasper County, Indiana. Said improvement begins at the southwest corner x>f section eighteen (18), township thirty (30) north, range seven (7) west, in Jasper county, Indiana, and runs thence north on thecounty line dividing Newton and Jasper counties the distance of four (4) miles to the northwest corner of section thir-ty-one (31), township thirty-one (31) north; range seven (7) west in Jasper county, Indiana. The contract for said improvement will be let as a whole to the lowest and best bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by a bond, as provided by statute, executed to the State of Indiana, in the penalty as provided by law. Reference Is made to section 7700, Volume 3, Burn’s Revised Statutes, 1908. The entire construction will be required to be completed within one year from the of the contract and work will be required to be commenced on said contract within sixty (60) days from date thereof. The undersigned Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids. JOSTAH HOPPER. Superintendent of Construction. Foltz & Spitler, attorneys for improvement. June-22-29

Official announcement will be made within a very short time of the details of the new passenger station which the Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad will buila at the southwest confer of State and Polk streets, in Chicago, it is reported. It Is stated that it will be the largest and most interesting station, because of its magnitude and the Interest involved, in the world.

LIABILITIES. Capital Stock—paid in $30,000.00 Surplus 9,000.00 Undivided Profits 132.86 Dividends Unpaid 8.00 Demand Deposits 170,258.47 Time Certificates 33,009.95 Exchange, Discounts,, etc., - less expenses and taxes paid 270.73 Reserve for Taxes 426.78 Total Liabilities $243,106.79

LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $60,000.00 Surplus fund 8,000.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid.... 8,492.44 National Bank notes outstanding 25,000.00 Due io State and Private Banks and Bankers 9,699.48 Due to Trust Companies and Savings Banks 2,614.19 Individual deposits subject to check 226,91)2.96 Demand certificates of deposit 10,000.00 Time certificates of deposit 45,784.73 Notes and bills rediscounted 35,000.00 ••• « j$ »"t H '*) 'l' l $ > ' Total $431,493.80

NOTICE. Of Receiving Bids for the Construction of the John J. Lawler Gravel Road. Cause 8972 of the Commissioners 1 Court of Jasper County, Indiana. Notice is hereby givep that on Friday, July 9, 1909, at one o’clock p. m. at the law office of Foltz & Spitler in the City of Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, the undersigned Superintendent of Construction will receive sealed bids for the construction of the gravel road petitioned for by John J. Lawler et al and as ordered established and constructed by the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, the profile, plans and specifications are on file with the Auditor of Jasper County, Indiana. Said Improvement begins at the southeast corner of section six (6), township thirty (30) north, range seven (7) west, in Jasper county, Indiana, and running thence west a distance of one (1) mile to the county line. This mile is Just west of the town of Fair Oaks, Jasper county, Indiana. The contract for said improvement will be let as a whole to the lowest and best bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by a bond, as provided by statute, executed to the State of Indiana, in the penalty as provided by law. Re- i ference is made to section 7700, Volume 3, Burn’s Revised Statutes, 1908. The entire Construction will be required to be completed within one year from the date of the contract and work will be required to be commenced on said contract within sixty (60) days from date thereof. The undersigned Superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids. JOSIAH HOPPER, Superintendent of Construction. Foltz & Spitler, attorneys for improvement June-22-29 NOTICE or ADKXNUTBATXON. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jasper County, State of Indiana, administratrix of the estate of Joseph S. Williams, late of Jasper County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent MAHALA A. WILLIAMS, Administratrix. Foltz & Spitler, attorneys. June 21, 1909. Je.22-29-Jy.6 A daughter was born to the king and queen of Spain Tuesday morning. The condition of mother and little princess' is favorable.