Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1909 — Page 1

VOL. XLI.

MONON HOME COMING HAS A SAD BEGINNING.

Henry Moore, Who Was Assisting Aeronaut, Caught In Hopes of Balloon and Killed. The Stpnon hpme coming had a frightful accident the opening day that resulted to the death of Henry Moore, a respected laboring man, who was assisting the aeronaut in inflating his balloon. Moore was working inside of the balloon, keeping it from catching fire, and the balloon broke loose from the crowd of men and boys who were holding it and Moore was caught in the coils of the rope and carried into the air. Spectators estimate that he was about 15 feet above the telegraph wires when he was released by the uncoiled ropes and precipitated to the ground, striking on his head, breaking his neck and producing instant death. Moore was about 54 years of age, and leaves a wife and four children, Two of the daughters are married, and one girl and one boy reside at home. He was the father-in-law of Jamie Willis, of Rensselaer, by the latter’a, first marriage. The sad occurrence threw a damper on the otherwise auspicious opening day of the home coming.

Final Notice About Opening Of Our City Schools.

Public school will open Monday, Sept. 6th. It is expected that all who intend to enter will do so the first day. Monday forenoon will be given, up to enrollment, assignment to work and classes. Monday afternoon will be devoted to regular recitation work, All regular students in the high school report at Prin. Bradshaw’s office on Saturday morning for classiflation. Supt. Warren will be in his office on Shturday. The first general teachers’ meeting will be held at his office on Saturday at 2:00 o’clock p. m. Pupils entering from outside the city should bring their transfers with them. Tuition is to be paid iA advance. All laboratory fees should be paid by the end of the first week.

Half a Hundred Take Special For the Lafayette Fair.

The special* train for Lafayette and the Tippecanoe county fair left here this Thursday morning at 7:40 o’clock and an even half hundred passengers went from here. Among them were the following: Henry Eigelsbach and wife, Harrison Wasson and wife, Ed Duvall and wife, Emmit Fidler and wife, Elmer Humphreys and Miss Alice Hughes, Miss Edna Donnelly, Mat Worden, Will Murray, Benjamin Harris, Will Daugherty and Aon, J. C. Porter, Harry Wiltshire, Tom and George Padgitt, Ed and Garland Grant, Lawrence Sayler, Fred Waymire, Wm. Chilcote, Norman Warner, S. S. Shedd, Floyd Robinson, Chas. Hemphill, Tom Hoyes, Leslie Miller, Mrs. Frank Bruner and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Stanley and Miss Thresa Nagle. Uncle E. Mab also went to Lafayette, but expected to spend the day at the soldiers’ boihe instead of at the fait. A. L. Padgitt’s horses are at Lafayette and Nedra is scheduled to run Friday, when it is probable several others will go down.

Arthur Tuteur Making Good As Northwestern Manager.

C. Arthur Tuteur, son of Mrs. Anna Tuteur, writes from New Albany, Ind., to have the Daily Republican sent to him. He has offices in the Merchants National Bank Building of that city and writes that he is doing a good business. Art is a hustler for business and his legal training at Ann Arbor, Mich., where he graduated in 1908, will stand him in good stead in the insurance business. His company is one of the very best that is doing business in Indiana.

Our new fall stock is now here. We carry the largest and most complete and up-to-date stock of goods in this city. We can suit and please you and save you 20 to 30 per cent on your fall supplies. ROWLES ft PARKER. Now the Big Corner Department Btore. New crop honey—Home Grocery.

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN

Two Kokomo Boys Killed By Train Monday Afternoon.

Jacob and Alfred Garber, aged 16 ■U*-' and 14 years respectively, sons of a wealthy farmer of near Kokomo, lost their lives Monday by being run down by a car on the Northern Indiana traction lines, not far from their homes. They were going to Kokomo on hay ladders.

Unidentified Body Found In Woods Near Washington, Ind.

The body of an unidentified man was found Monday night near Washington, Ind., by two hunters who were returning from a day’s sport. The man had apparently been dead about a month. He was well dressed and apparently a hunter. No papers were found by which he might be identified.

Sister of Mrs. 0. E. Miller Dies At Kenton, Ohio.

Mrs. O. E. Miller, wife of the Baptist minister of this city, reached Kenton, Ohio, Sunday evening just about an hour before the death of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Tilley, whose sickness was the cause of Mrs. Miller’s trip. The many friends here of Mrs. Miller will regret the death of her sister and deeply sympathize with her in the sad affliction. Rev. Miller will probably not attend the funeral owing to the fact that he is on the program for the association meeting that began its session today at Burnettsville.

Everyone Should Help To Protect the City Squirrels.

There are a great many squirrels in Rensselaer and they are nice pets and shold have the protection of all friends to dumb animals. Occasionally reports come of men or boys shooting or throwing stones at them. Such persons should be prosecuted. Some winters the squirrels have a tolerably hard time getting along. If people who want them for lawn pets will scatter nuts on the ground, or place walnuts in a barrel they will have daily visits from the squirrels which will become quite tame. In gathering nuts this fall, remember the squirrels and bring in some extras for them.

Off For the North and Northwest Are Many Jasperites.

Ho! for the west. —- Jasper county people are going to have a look at the countries to the north and northwest. Lured by the stories of the abundant opportunities for the man of moderate means and a lot of energy some of our best farmers are prospering in the states of Michigan and North Dakota. T. G. Brown and son Walter, L. H. and Fred L. Markley and Frank Hellengren left this Tuesday morning for Larimore, N. Dak., the place where Bud Hammond has made his ten strike. They were in charge of a real % iestate dealer. W. P. Gaffield headed a party to Fountain, Mich., composed of James E. Miller and wife, Chas. Gallaher and F. L. Beach. All of them are prospective investors, while some have already made arrangements to move to Dakota another year.

Spirella Corsets To Be At Mrs. Purcupile’s Store.

I wish to notify the ladles of Rensselaer and Vicinity that I have arranged to occupy a part of the room Mrs. Purcupile has, with my stock of Spirella corsets, and that I will be there each afternoon and evening, or will make morning appointments. Spirella corsets are regarded as perfection and the wearers include a great per cent of the best dressed ladies of this city, and I shall be pleased to serve all who wish to procure corsets that are perfectly made, and that have a stay that bends without breaking, giving natural ease and grace to the body. _ MRS. R. W. WOOD.' At Mrs. Purcupile'a on and after September Ist.

r Aristos flour is better now than ever before, and is making more friends. Only |l.so'a sack, at John Eger's. The plow a man can pull. Sold by Maines ft Hamilton.

ISSUED TWICE A WEEK—TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYB. Xntared January 1, 1897, as Moond-elaaa mall matter, at tha port-offlce at Xenaaalaar, Indiana, under the act of Maroli S, 1879.

Delos Thompson Returns From Two Weeks’ Trip At Expense of a Chicago Bonding Co. Delos Thompson, cashier of the State Bank of Rensselaer, returned Wednesday afternoon from a delightful two weeks’ trip to Wyoming, made in comp Any with 19 other gentlemen from Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Eighteen of the party were bankers and all took the trip at the expense of a Chicago bonding company. They traveled in a special train and were shown every courtesy imaginable. An irrigation company has just opened up a great area of land in the Big Horn Basin, in Wyoming, and the land is being placed on the market. The Chicago bonding company has bonds for sale, and the gentlemen composing the party were invited to look over the country, but were in no manner obliged to invest in any of the securities. A part of the trip consisted of a drive through the basin of 350 miles, made in wagons. In this way the party -was enabled to see the great development of the country since irrigation was begun and to realize the wonderful possibilities of irrigated lands. Without irrigation the soil is barren, but when watered it is the most fertile soil in the world. Mr. Thompson’s desk at the bank is adorned with heads of oats and wheat and a few potatoes that are wonderful and that could not be produced in any but the very best soil. He states that the vegetation has a greenness that shows every condition of perfect health and that many men have become ridh on small tracts of land. The water right of Wyoming is protected by both state and government law, and he believes that the investor in that country is certain to reap a great harvest within a few years. Near Basin, Wyo., are three former Jasper county people, all of whom have become wealthy and who are delighted with the climate, the crops, the opportunity and the healthfulness of the country. They are, Paris Daugherty, of Ten Sleep; Sanford Halstead, of Worland, and John May, also of Worland. “It was a revelation,” said Mr. Thompson, “to see what marvelous crops are being raised and to understand more about this irrigated land, and I found every moment of my trip not only enjoyable but profitable from an educational standpoint.”

RENSSELAER, JASPER COtJNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1909.

HOME FROM TRIP IN BIG HORN BASIN'.

Another Sait For Divorce Filed In Circuit Court.

Suit was filed in the circuit court today, Wednesday, by Mrs. Bessie Parker Shcslcr for a divorce from her husband, William R. Shesler. They were married January 22, 1908, and lived together until March 20th of this year. The plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. She asks for a divorce and the restoration of her maiden name, Bessie G. Parker. '

Presbyterian Church.

The subject of the morning sermon at the Presbyterian church next Sunday will be “Nearness to the Master.” In the evening the pastor will speak about “How to Work for Christ.” This being the first Sabbath after the vacation, all of the members of the church are urged to be present, and a very cordial invitation is extended to the general public.

Trinity M. E. Church.

Regular services in the morning at Trinity M. E. church on next Sabbath. Preaching by the pastor. TIMs is tfTe last service before conference, which opens at Crawfordsville Wednesday, September Bth. All members of the church especially are urged to be present.

We want every boy and girl in Jasper county to wear shoes from Fendig’s Xclusive Shoe Store. We have the best styles at the lowest possible prices. Bring your children in to see our shoes, and while here ask for one of our blotters. Fendig’s Xelnslve Shoe Store, Opera House Block.

NORTH POLE FOUND! AN AMERICAN DID IT.

Dr. Frederick A. Cook, American Explorer, Said to Huve Reached Coveted Goal. Puzzle: Find the north pole. That is a stickler that has baffled the explorers of the world for the past 400 years. It is mystery no longer, according to dispatches from Copenhagen, which give full credience to a story that Frederick A. Cook, a member of the New York Explorer’s Club, has reached the coveted pivot and planted the American flag there. Dr. Cook is on his way home and the Sunday papers will probably contain long accounts of his trip. The big dailies are today filled with sketches of his trip, based on what limited information is at hand. That he suffered untold hardships is certain. Walter Wellman, the noisy steamheated office discoverer, who has talked much about what he would do, and whose last effort blew up the first day out, can now proceed with his shin toasting pastime. It is the quiet, determined men of the Nansen and Cook sort that do things, while the Wellman type that seek.the north pole with a hogshead of provisions and a barrel of lead pencils usually end up in the “yellow bus.” Hurrah for Cook! And may this marvelous feat by this great American be all that the hopes of ages have held in prospect.

Joe Jackson Writes Some News From Longmont, Colo.

Joe Jackson is now in-Longmont, Colo., to which place he asks to have his Republican sent in the future. He states that himself and wife and their daughter Gladys arrived there Monday morning and that they are stopping temporarily at Will Timmons’. Will is engaged in the automobile business and Joe says he is so fat that he hardly knew him. Joe also states that Will and his wife have the sweetest little girl in the west. To quote Joe’s language: “Longmont is a beautiful place, reminds me of back home, the poeple are so friendly. The surrounding country is beautiful and the grandest crops of all kinds. Every apple tree is weighted with a monstrous crop of fine apples. “We expect to remain here until spring and perhaps longer; we have been in Denver a week. “The Indiana colony are all well and perfectly satisfied. I will write more later on.”

Fireman Almost Loses Life At the Monon Coal Chutes.

Monon News. Fireman W. M. Craft met with a thrilling experience at tfye coal chute Saturday evening which came near ending his earthly career. He was about to take his first trip as regular fireman on trains 56 and 57 between Lafayette and Michigan City with Engineer Pat Shayne. The engine had run down to take coal and as it rushed in from the chute, Craft went with it and was covered up so that when the engineer discovered him nothing was visible but his cap. Shayne made a quick run for the depot and had Dr. Ray Clayton in waiting ready to do the surgical act. Willing hands were soon digging out the imprisoned fireman, who was firmly wedged against the tender gate. When liberated he brushed the coal dust off and addressing the Dr. said: “I don’t need your services,” and added, “I’ll make my run,” which he did. His escape from serious injury is attributed to the fact that when the coal piled up about him he was in an erect posture.

The Home Grocery will henceforth handle their Royal flour under the mill brand "A and K’s Best.” They have car in transit, to come this week. Unloading sale as before. Price $1.39 per sack for the sale only. Peaches, Pears, Bananas, Oranges, Lemons and Spanish Onions at C. C. Starr ft Co.’s. N. Y. Counts at Fate’s; served any style or sold by the can. LAcme. Acme, Acme Flour! Get a sack at Rowles ft Parker’s, The Big Store, that brought down the high prices on flour.

Young Couple Married at Court House By Squire Irwin.

Squire S. C. Irwin was called to the clerk’s office just after the dinner hour today (Wednesday) to perform the marriage ceremony of a young couple from the neighborhood of Lee. They were Mr. Abraham Woosley, aged 21, and Miss Cora Becker, aged 25. They will make their home on a farm near Lee.

Progressing Well On the New Cement Tile Factory.

The new cement tile factory is progressing very satisfactorily. The floor has been laid, the bases set for the engine and machinery and work begun making? blocks for the construction of the building. Mr. Kalberer, the proprietor, is unable to Btate just when they will begin making tile for the market, but it will not be a great while.

Charles Warren Fairbanks Given A Good Time In China.

Former vice-president Charles Warren Fairbanks, of this state, has been making an extended trip abroad, and has been the recipient of many favors in foreign countries. Recently he has been in China,where he has been feted in grand style. At Pekin, China, Monday, Henry P. Fletcher, the American charge d’ affairs, gave a reception to Mr. Fairbanks and members i of his party. He left today for Hankow.

Still Other Changes In The City School Teachers.

Miss Margaret Stockbridge, who was teacher last year of German and English in the city schools, has tendered her resignation, and Miss Clara E. Patrick, of Tell City, Ind., has been secured to take her place. Mr. Jerry Sullivan, who was the instructor in mathematics last year, and whose work will be carried by the other teachers, will be at the head of the Ambia schools the ensuing year.

Illinois Counple Refused a Marriage License In Rensselaer.

John Burdette, aged 21, and Tressie Hutson, aged 16, were refused a marriage license this Wednesday morning by County Clerk Warner, owing to the fact that the would-be bride was not of legal age and was not accompanleff byTier pafents. Tfie young couple had come here from their home in McLean county, 111., and were greatly disappointed when informed that they could not be issued a license.

Boys Play Prank On Autoists And Give Them a Fright.

As Dr. Kresler, accompanied by Joe Larsh and George Hopkins, were returning from a trip to the north Monday evening they struck a figure in front of Alf Donnelly’s residence that looked for the \yorld like a human being. They ran a short distance and then turned back to see what it was they had passed over, and found to their disgust that it was.a dummy, which some prank-playing boys had placed in the road as a joke. The doctor and his party could not see the funny part of the prank.

Checker Expert Booked To Lecture Here Saturday Night

The following notice appeared in the Sunday Inter-Ocean: “Denvlr to Rensselaer.’' “The Inter-Ocean editor is booked to visit Rensselaer, Ind., on Sept. 4 to give a,lecture on the game of checkers and a simultaneous performance. If it is convenient, run down and assist in making it a success.” Mr. Denvir was one of the five American experts selected to represent this country in a recent international contest with Great Britain, and since the death of the American champion, C. F. Basher, there is, perhaps, no greater exponent of the “silent” game in this country.

Our new millinery department, the most complete in the city, is now open. We want you to visit this department whether you want to buy or not. .♦ ROWLES ft PARKER. " The Big Store.

RENSSELAER BOY MARRIED AT DANVILLE, ILLINOIS.

Frank P. Meyer and Miss Frances Brady Married at 6:30 O’clock Wednesday Morning. Frank P. Meyer, son of Mrs. William Meyer, o„f Front street, and for a number of years a resident of this city, was married this Wednesday morning at 6:30 o’clock at St. Peter’s Catholic church, in Danville, 111., where he has been engaged in business for several years. His bride is Miss Frances Brady, of Danville, who has visited his relatives here on several occasions and * who has made many friends here. Shortly after the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Meysr left on an extended wedding tour in the east, which will include visits to Buffalo, Rochester and New York City, also Atlantic City and Washington, D. C. They will also visit Rensselaer on their return trip, when the many old friends of the groom will have an opportunity to extend to them their best wishes for a happy married life. None of Frank’s relatives here attended the wedding, owing to the fact that his mother was not able to stand a trip of that kind. Frank secured his first business education here and went to Danville several years ago, where he clerked until about four years ago when he and a man named Cavanaugh engaged in the retail shoe business. Being hustlers and understanding the business thoroughly they soon acquired the leading trade in Danville and* about a year ago moved into larger quarters to accommodate their immense trade. During the years of his growing business Frank had not overlooked his future domestic happiness and the courtship that has terminated in his marriage to one of Danville’s most popular young ladies has covered most of the years of his residence in that city.

Home of Lone Woman Burned By Incendiary At Buffalo.

The Monon News relates a dastardly deed performed at Buffalo, not far from Monon last Sunday morning at 3 o’clock. Mrs. Mary Boze, a widow 69 years of age, resided by herself and according to the News she was awakened last Sunday morning to find her house on fire. Hastily dressing she tried to escape from the back door, but found that it had been fastened shut from the outside. She then ran to the front door and as she tried to go out a man pushed her back in the house. She cried loudly for help and neighbors soon came to the house, but the man had made his escape. They turned their attention to saving the hQusehold goods and rescued most of them but the house was destroyed. About a month ago Mrs. Boze received the following threat through the mail: “Get yourself and your old moneybag out of here in 10 days or abide with the consequence.” The threat was, of course, unsigned. The Monon News makes the following comment on the dastardly deed: Mrs. Boze is 69 years old, a widow and has the good will and respect of her neighbors. If the case were otherwise it would be no palliation or excuse for the dastardly act of attempting to destroy her life and property. The author of this crime should be apprehended and punished to the full extent of the law and then he would not receive half what he justly deserves. He is a dangerous character to be at large and should be placed where he will be unable to commit other crimes. Mrs. Boze has found shelter with her married daughter, who also lives in Buffalo.

We can please you in our new millinery department now open under the management of Miss Schurich, herself and experienced hat-maker, assisted by Miss Ulrey, an expert trimmer. The very best wheat drill is the Superior. It is sold by Maines ft Hamilton. Don’t miss the flour sale this week at the Home Grocery. Book now for all you can use at $1.39 per sack. 1 With butter scarce and high, buy New Home Honey. Only 15c a pound, at John Eger’B. - ’

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