Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1909 — Page 1

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CECIL SWAIM WAS BURIED TUESDAY,

Victim of Accident Followed To Grave By Large Conconrse of Friends and Sympathizers. The funeral of Cecil Swaim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Swaim, of near Aix, was held at the Brushwood church Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, being preached by Rev. Levi Byrd, who came here ljor that purpose. Burial was made in the Mt. Tabor cemetery, in Barkley township. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in that section. Cecil Swaim was a very fine young man and his untimely death was a severe shock to all of his acquaintances and his parents are grief stricken. Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Osborne, of this city, attended the funeral. Mr. Osborne had Cecil for a pupil for four'years and regarded him as one of the best young men of his acquaintance. The following obituary notice was read by the minister at the church: Cecil, son of Zebedee and Ida Swaim, was born in Jasper county, Ind., Sept. 15, 1889. At an early age he gave evidence of religious impressions, and was a faithful, dutiful, affectionate and obedient child. He made and held many friends, and will be much missed, not only in the home, but in the community. He had formed no bad habits, so far as we know, and was therefore a welcome visitor to every home whefe known, and was considered by parents a safe and desirable companion for their children. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers and four sisters, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure, but with hope. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L. Byrd, in Brushwood U. B. church, in the presence of a.large and sympathetic audience, after which the remains were intered in the Prator cemetery, to await the morn when "all that are in their graves shall come forth.” May the Heavenly Father comfort the bereaved ones until that meeting when friends shall meet to part no more. The family wish to express their gratitude to their neighbors for the kindness they have shown in this their great bereavement. L. BYRD, For the family.

Just How the Swaim Accident Huppened Sunday.

The following statement is from Earl Wiseman, who accompanied Cecil Swaim, when he was killed last Sunday evening, and gives the exact manner in which the Bad accident occurred: "Cecil and I had been to Parr and had got back home. Cecil said, ‘Come and go with me down to Billy Williams, I am coming right back.’ I went, and as we were nearing our home again we were passed by an auto driven by L. S. Fey, 133 South Humphrey avenue, Oak Park, 111., certificate No. 5743. The horse became frightened and gave a sudden jump which broke the hold-backs and then the kicking and running began. Cecil was thrown from the buggy and killed. The accident happened about a half or quarter of a mile south of Aix. I was fortunate enough not to get hurt very badly, the horse kicked me once. I staid with the lines and - got the horse under control near the old Brushwood school house.”

New Suits Filed.

Patrick Halligan vs. George Winters. Suit for damages. George Timmons vs. Marlin Sommers. Suit on note. Adoption of Caroline Eliztbeth Randle, daughter of James Randle, by her grandparents, M. L. Hemphill and wife. H. H. Tobbs vs Edmond Miller. Foreclosure of mortgage and appointment of receiver. - c i . i Saturday was the biggest Millar coffee day yet at the Home Grocery. And still it grows. Don’t be misled with something "just as good.” Try a quart Mason jar of fancy sliced pineapple for 35c at the Home Grocery. The flavor is delicious.

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN

Kentland Will Hold Horse Show Sept. 23, 24 and 25.

Kentland will hold its annual horse show three days in September, the 23d, 24th and 25th. The finance committee will raise about SSOO to make the show a success.

Kersey Henceforth To Be a Money Order Postoffice.

Kersey, the Gifford and Three Bye junction town, has been made a money order postofflce, the department at Washington having just ordered this advance, heretofore the closest money order offices were at DeMotte and Wheatfleld.

Funeral of Mrs. Blankenbaker To Be Held At Parr Friday.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Blankenbaker, who died Wednesday morning at the home of her son in Parr, will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the Parr Baptist church, and interment wil be made in Weston cemetery, in Rensselaer.

W. E. Price Buys a Lot Of Cream At Parr Station.

W. E. Price, of Parr, buys a large amount of cream, and by paying the top market price he has done much to make Parr one of the best dairying sections in this part of the state. For some years Parr has been regarded as a first-class station for dairy products and it is becoming better each year and the money paid out for cream by Mr. Price contributes materially to making the station more important as well as helping to establish a business that is netting a good profit to all who engage in it.

surprised On Their 29th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Rhoades had been married twenty-nine years Monday, Sept. 6th, and the day was passing much as the other days of the week, when greatly to the surprise of the subjects of this article some twenty neighbors and friends walked in on them just at the supper hour. They did not come empty handed, but brought along a fine supper consisting of fried chicken and other things and Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades were given the assurance that so important a thing as a wedding anniversary must not pass without celebration. The evening was enjoyably spent, all having a jovial time.

Most of the County Schools Will Begin Monday, Sept. 13th.

The schools of the county with the exception of Wheatfleld town and Union and Wheatfleld townships will be open next Monday, Sept. 13th. Wheatfleld town and township will open the following Monday, Sept. 20, and Union township will open Monday, Sept. 27th. The delay in Union is made on account of the pickle picking industry which employes a number of children of school age. Teachers have been supplied for all but one school, for which the trustee and superintendent are hoping to secure a male teacher. The name of the school is not made public, but- the masculine teacher is required because of the needs of discipline. Miss Alys Hess, of Hammond, was here Wednesday and arranged for a school in Wheatfleld township. The preliminary institutes will be held this week. Wheatfleld, Walker, Kankakee and Keener toyrnships will be held at Wheatfleld Friday morning at 10:30, when all the teachers,are expected to meet the superintendent and trustees and get instructions for starting. The Barkley, Marion, Newton and Jordan township institute will be held in Rensselaer Saturday at 10:30, and a full attendance of teachers and trustees is expected. The other townships have already held their institutes. Morgan L. Sterrett, who four years ago was an instructor in the Rensselaer schools, will be the principal at Wheatfleld. He was a Rensselaer visitor Wednesday. He has completed the course at Bloomington since leaving here and has also been married. Mrs. Sterrett will also teach in the Wheatfleld schools.

ISSUED TWICE A WEEK—TUESDAYS AMD FRIDAYS. Batsrsd January 1, 1897, aa second-class mail matter, at tha port-offlea at Banaaalaar, Indiana, under the act of March 8, 1879.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1909.

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOUR EIGHTY-FIVE.

First Day Shows Shortage of ThirtyThree Over Last Year, Largely In Freshman Class. The city schools opened yesterday With all teachers present and with a total enrollment of 485, as against 518 a year ago. The shortage is largely in the Freshman class, which is 20 short of last year. The others are accounted for by ■the fact that all but one school in Marion township is to be run this year, whereas there was a considerable transfer a year ago. The city attendance is thought to be fully as great as a year ago. The shortage in the Freshman class is occasioned by the fact that there were so many failures to pass the township examinations over the county last spring. The enrollment by grades the opening day was as follows: Ist—Lora Bruce, teacher, 34. Ist and 2d—Lucy Beasley, 34. 2d and 3d —Martha Parkinson, 38. ~3d and 4th—Minnie Hemphill, 38. 4th—Tillie Malco, 35. 5th —Ethel Sharp, 37. 6th—Clara Parker, 34. 7th—Alice Smith, 37. Bth—4o. Freshman—so. Sophomore—46. Junior —33. Senior—29. The high school teachers are Supt. I. N. Warren, Principal C. F. Bradshaw; Ross Dean, history; Harry O. Lanning, biology; Elizabeth Hume, physics and chemistry; Edith Shedd, English; Clara E. Patrick, German; Milicent Work, Latin; Irene Trenbertb, music and drawing. The attendance will be somewhat increased over the first day’s enrollment, and it is probable that each of the high school classes will be increased. The bell hours are: Morning— First bell, 8:25. Last bell, 8:40. Tardy gong, 8:45. Afternoon— First bell, 1:00. Last bell, 1:15. Tardy gong, 1:20. All should be interested in making the, school work entirely successful and the regularity and punctuality of attendance is one of the important things that demand the watchfulness of parents. All are urged to have the clocks right and to see that the pupils get started on time and are admonished to go directly to the school house. A further report of attendance will be made within a few days.

W. A. Salter’s Motor Car Factory Locates at Kansas City.

William A. Salter, stepson of J. C. Porter, and who made a trip here the past summer with the possibility of locating his automobile factory here, has secured ground in Centropolis, a thriving suburb of Kansas City, Mo. He was formerly located at Cottonwood Falls, Kans. Ground has been broken for his factory on a plot of ground 100 by 135 feet in dimensions. He will manufacture a 30-horse power car under his own name. This would have been a very desirable proposition for Rensselaer.

Catching Bass and Salmon In the Iroquois Ditch.

Rensselaer nimrods are getting some very good fishing these days from * the Iroquois. Landy Magee caught a salmon Tuesday that weighed 8% pounds, also two bask weighing 2 and 3*4 pounds respectively. Nattie Scott also caught a salmon and Floyd Phillips has been catching both kinds. J. H. S. Ellis has also caught a few and W. F. Powers is getting several. The banks of the old river will be lined for the next few days with disciples of Isak Walton, it is probable when the news of the local successes is noised about. When you go to buy flour, they all tell you lhat their flour is the same as Aristos. If Aristos was not a perfect _ flour they would not make such a ci&tm. See that your sack has a red turkey on it and you will have the best flour made. Only $1.50 a sack at John Eger’s.

COMMISSIONERS PROVIDE FOR RAILROAD LEVY.

Three-Fourths of One Per Cent Collectable In Marlon When Railroad Tracks Are Laid. The following business of the commissioners’ court was transacted at the session which closed Wednesday evening: The auditor was directed to give notice of letting two new bridges in Marion township, and of 80 feet across the Iroquois ditch at Burks bridge. r The contract for a bridge in Kankakee township was awarded to the Winamac Bridge Co. for $913. The contractor of the Ott Stone road in Carpenter township was allowed $3,600.96. The final report of the superintendent of construction of the J. J. Shea ditch filed and approved. The superintendent was allowed $33.16 for his labor. The drainage commissioners file their final report in the Geo. W. Davisson ditch. The same was examined and approved and drain established. Expense account ordered paid. W. F. Osborne appointed superintendent and directed to give bond in sum of SSOO. Attorney fee of S3O allowed and ordered paid to G. A. Williams. The petitioners for the John Smallfelt ditch presented their report bringing in new parties. October 5, 1909, fixed as time for hearing report and petitioners directed to give further notice. No objection being on file in the Edward W. Culp ditch, the petition is found sufficient. The board appointed A. A. Fell third drainage commissioner. The drainage commissioners were directed to meet September 15, and file report on or before October term. The county surveyor filed his report in the S. P. Thompson ditch. Same set for hearing October 5, 1909. Petition and bond filed by John W. Nowels et al for ditch. Notice found sufficient. S. B. Holmes appointed third drainage commissioner. Commissioners directed to meet September 13th and file report September 21. S. P. Thompson et al filed petition for a new highway in Union township. Petition found sufficient. Board appointed Frank Osborne, R. B. Harris and Warren Robinson as viewers, who are directed to meet Sept. 20th. The banks report interest due the county as follows: —July—--Ist Natl Bank of Rensselaer.. .$99.86 Bank of Wheatfleld 3.41 —August— State Bank of Rensselaer 48.28 Jasper Savings A Trust Co 41.92 Ist Natl. Bank of Rensselaer... 92.96 State Bank of Remington 17.16 Bank of Wheatfleld 3.41 The county officers report fees collected in the following amounts: : Sheriff ‘....5225.58 Clerk 131.70 Auditor 67.15 The contract with Wm. E' Hell, of Indianapolis, for an examination of the county records was approved. He 1b to receive $1,900 for the work. The assessment sheet S. H. Howe ditch filed. The auditor was directed to certify same to treasurer for collection until December 15th, after which time bonds are to be issued for unpaid assessments. The board makes a levy of % of 1 per cent on all taxable property of Marlon township, including the city of Rensselaer to aid in the construction of the Lafayette and Chicago railway. The collection of said tax to be suspended until such time as the said Lafayette and Chicago company shall proceed with the construction of its tracks. The following gravel road levies were made: Hanging Grove stone road 50c GHlam stone road 60c Parker stone road 03c Knowlton stone road 35c Ott stone road 50c The county levy was fixed at 60 cents on the hundred dollars and the court house bond levy at $2.65 on the hundred dollars. Pure cider and white wine vinegar, and a full line of all kinds of pure spices for pickling purposes at John Eger’s.

Washington Street Being Cleaned Up Again Today.

- Bert Campbell,the city teamster,and his right hand bower, Earl Chesnut, are cleaning up Washington street today, the merchants assisting by scraping up the dirt and sweeping it into piles. This is something that should be done frequently and Washington street was looking quite shaggy when this job was taken up.

Little Son of Bert Amsler Breaks Arm Wednesday Evening.

The four-year-old son of Bert Amsler, north of town, fell from a chicken coop on which he was playing Wednesday evening and badly fractured the left arm at the elbow. It was given prompt surgical attention and the little chap will not"”be laid up very long.

W. L. Wood, of Parr, Engages In the Real Estate Business.

W. L. Wood, the successful Parr merchant, has recently embarked in the real estate business and is listing about all the property that is for sale in Jasper county, and with all of which he is perfectly familiar. He is a firm believer in the use of printers’ ink and what he has for sale will be advertised from time to time in the columns of the Republican.

James Spriggs, of Barkley, Undergoes Peritonitis Operation.

Jamek Spriggs, of near Pleasant Grove, in Barkley township, and son of Uncle Joel Spriggs, of Walker, was operated upon for peritonitis by a Rensselaer surgeon Tuesday night. He is 43 years of age and his condition was very serious and it was first feared that he would not revive from the operation, but he rallied and conditions are now more favorable for his recovery.

Anton Truly Was Sixty-Five Years of Age Last Sunday.

Anton Truly, who lives on the John English farm in Barkley township, and who is recognized as one of the best farmers in the couaty, was 65 years of age Sunday, and several relatives were gathered at his home to help him celebrate the event. They were, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wiedemann, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pflegear and Mrs. H. Wirtz, of Chicago, and Rosa and Alvfous Will, of Hammond. The Truly home was the scene, therefore, of a very happy gathering, and all had a splendid time.

Annual County Council Session Will Close This Afternoon.

All members of the county council were present today at the annual meeting today, although Chairman Frank J. Babcock did not get here for the Monday meeting. The council made a trip with the commissioners- to the county farm, striking the Jesse Nichols' hostlery at the noon hour, and were given so good a meal that business went a trifle slow Tuesday afternoon, but today they settled down to work and all the business will be passed upon, including the regular and a few special appropriations.

Many More Are Off In Prospect For Future Homes.

A number more Jasper county people left this Tuesday morning for the west, qorthwest and southwest, being accompanied by several land agents. E. M. Parcells went to Edgewood, Iowa; John Gwin, Lee Branson, D. J. Harris, G. M. Besse, Chas. Antcllff, Geo. Casey, W. P. Gaffield, Claud Williams, Chas. Hahn, Joseph Nesius and wife, C. D. Norman, R. B. Porter and Chas. A. Wolf, the latter from Peru, went to North and South Dakota, ahd Mr. Porter, Oscar Howe and John Jones will also look at some land opportunities in Kansas, the latter three being accompanied by A. S. Laßue. Ross Porter went to Mitchell, S. Dak., to visit Bruce Porter and take a look at the country. *

"Arlstos” and "Oem of the Valley” flour, the two beat flours made. Only $1.50 a sack at John Eger’s. Ice cream sale for 15 days, 80 centa gallon. T. HAUB.

LAFAYETTE Y. M. I TEAM TO PLAY HERE SUNDAY.

Team Beaten By the Wrens In Jnne To Try To Recover Game At Riverside Park Sunday. The Y. M. I. baseball team, of Lafayette, one of the best independent teams in the state, will be the Arena’ opponents at Riverside Athletic Park next Sunday, and the game promises to be one of the best of the season. The Y. M. I. team was defeated here early in June, but it has lost very few games this year and defeated the Oxford club, which is a guarantee of its speed. There will be no free admissions to the ladies Sunday. The expense of the game will be so great that it will take a large crowd to make it pay out. Morgan will be back In his old place at second base, and the Wrens should be in first-class trim. Wednesday of next week the Wrens will play at Brook and the following Sunday Brook will play here, and that will probably close the local season unless a carnival or horse show is held and ball games held in connection.

Obituary and Funeral of Howard Marquis Burr.

Howard Marquis Burr, the oldest son of Susan and Remus Burr, was born in Cuba, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1835. In the early sixties he came west and soon after went to the war. After the war was over he went to Illinois and from there to the vicinity of Goodland, Ind., in 1869. In 1871 he was married to Ellen E. Abbett. To them were born three daughters, Mrs. Frank Dewees, Mrs. S. P. LeMaster and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, and one son, Elliot P., all of whom have spent much of the present summer with him and his wife. He united with the church in early boyhood and has ever since been interested in the work. The greater part of his life has been spent on the farm until two years ago he, moved to Goodland, where he lived until called to the Land of Rest, Sept. 4, 1909. He leaves to mourn him an aged mother, one sister and one brother, his wife and children, and five grandchildren beside a host of friends, whose lives we hope and trust have all been bettered for having 'come in contact with him on life’s journey. He died at the age of 74 years, f months and 19 days. The funeral, conducted by Rev. J. D. Kruwel, was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment in Goodland cemetery. The following out of town relatives were present at the funeral. His brother, Elliot, of Lynchburg, Va., and three sons, Fred R. and son, of Winamac, Ind.; Edwin H. of St. Louis, and Charles G., of Lynchburg, Va. George B. Smith, of Chicago, and Floyd H. Smith and wife, of Addison, Mich., Thomas Gratner, Mrs. B. D. McColly and Mrs. Frank Ott, of Chicago Heights; Mrs. Korah Daniels, Floy, Wm. and Lillie Williams, of Rensselaer.

North Pole Spat Promises To Be a Very Hot One.

The controversy between Dr. Cook and Commander Peary, as to which one reached the north pole has already begun. Commander Peary having wired from Indian Harbor: "Cook’s story should not be taken too seriously. The two Eskimo's who accompanied him 6ay he went no distance north, and not out of sight of land. Other members of the tribe corroborate the story.” To which Dr. Cook replies that he honestly believes that he has been to the north pole, and that he is willing to submit his evidence to scientists, astrologers and explorers, and let the world be the jury that decides the matter.' Dr. Cook does mot dispute that Peary discovered the northernmost point. He is on the defensive and simply proposes to prove that he did also and that he reached there first. Things are apt to get so warm during the controversy that tfle pole will be melted long before it is brought to any important benefit. Walter Wellman, the 100 degrees Farenhqit 'explorer, will probably not be called as an expert witness.

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