Brown County Democrat, Volume 36, Number 20, Nashville, Brown County, 19 September 1918 — Page 1

IMPRACTICABLE Are Furloughs from Military Service on Agricultural Grounds. Frequent requests for men in military service to return home on a furlough, that they may assist in caring for the crops, are made to local boards throughout the nation. Some of these claims may be just and in accord with the law; some of them are divided in purpose, the intention of securing a visit among the home folks proving more of a motive than the actual help specified, and some with the more sordid motive of getting labor at a cheaper rate. The younger men normally are quick, strong and active, they can and do turn out more work than the older men, but all our man-power must be made use of if it takes two older men to do the work of the younger one. It is still conservation of force to keep the younger man in training at camp and employ the older man at home, for the younger man must do our fighting, he must have the training to make him proficient. Interference with his military instruction makes him less capable of meeting the Hun and knowing best how to defend himself, it lessens his chances of coming back to as by putting any obstacle in the way of his learning anything and everything our military instructors may be able to teach him. Dollars do not count when the precious lives of our boys are at stake, and whatever diverts them from their preparation in reaching the standard necessary to become a first class fighting man is a pro-German device and a slacker camouflage.

GIVES LIFE IN FREEDOM’S CAUSE Ray Griffin* Brown County Soldier Boy, Killed in Battle on French Front, July 19. Monday afternoon, at 5 o’clock Adam Griffin, a farmer of the Jackson Creek neighborhood, received the following telegram from the war department at Washington: “Mr. Adam Griffin, R. X, Box 60, Nashville, Ind. Deeply regret to inform you that Private Ray Griffin, infantry, is officially reported killed in action, July 19th. Harris, Acting Adjt.-Gen.” Early in the spring of 1917, soon after the entry of this country into the European war, Ray Griffin enlisted in the army and after a few months training was sent to France. He was twentyseven years old and was a member of Co. G, 16th Infantry, A. E. F. Ray is the second Brown county boy to be killed in action in France. Artie Moore, the first to make the supreme sacrifice, was killed on July 18. Both boys were probably killed in the same battle. It is very sad to hear of the death of our soldier boys, yet their deaths could not have been more honorable, and' the memory of the young Brown county heroes will linger forever in the minds of their acquaintances as men who died nobly defending their country and their homes against a nation of beasts. Besides a father and mother Ray Is survived by one brother and two sisters.

THE SLACKER. Now since we’ve joined the army, Do you think you’re doing right To treat the slacker better Than the man who has to fight? If he won’t defend his country He is hardly worth a damn. And nothing but a nuisance In the eyes of Uncle Sam. From eighteen years to forty-five He’s supposed to volunteer. And buckle on his armor With but little thought of fear; But you’ll find him chasing dollars. Playing cards or at a dance. For he’d rather go to hell Than take a trip to France. We’re not disposed to grumble. But we think it mighty queer That the soldier drinks the water While the slacker drinks the beer. We must always be in quarters Rather early in the night. And line up in the morning With our faces clean and bright. But the slacker i s a piker. And with r$> one else to please Have the one and forty pounder That he arms around at ease. He is all for gain and pleasure ' For his country takes no chance, But he ought to go to hell If he doesn’t go to Prance. —Ex. Elder J. W. Street. Eld. John W. Street, pastor of the Christian church here for the past three years, who recently accepted a call for Young Mens’ Christian Association work in, France, left Sunday morning for Chicago, where he will take a short training fitting him for his duties as recreational secretary, before sailing for France. Before coming to this county, three years ago Mr. Street was a .resident of Illinois, and it was his “Y.” work in that state that attracted the attention of the Y. M. C. A. leaders and several months ago a member of that organization called on Mr. Street in Nashville, to enlist his services in the work. Mr. Street has had twenty years expedience in evangelistic work, and no doubt will render the 'Government a valuable service. Since coming to Brown county, Mr. Street has taken an active part in the welfare of the county and its people and they have been greatly .benefited by his work, which commands recognition, not only in this but in adjoining counties. • Eld. Street organized the Brown County Chautauqua Association four years ago; was the leader of the Boy Scout movement in this county, and was the count’s agricultural demonstration agent. This paper joins with the community in wishing Mr. Street success in his work, and hopes that upon his safe arrival from the European countries, he will again take up his abode in this county.

LOCAL BRIEFS jj Send The Democrat to a relative. Why not enforce the curfew ordinance? November 5th is election day. To vote you niust register. William Crouch, aged veteran of the civil war is quite sick. Yep, Kaiser, the American soldiers are “terrible adversaries.” For Sale or Trade —Good twohorse surrey. Thurle Allison. James King a farmer is seriously ill at his home on Jackson Creek, Choke a few more War Savings Stamps down the Kaiser’s throat. Rex Hopper, of Indianapolis, is visiting relatives and friends in Nashville. Louis Mackey and wife returned Tuesday from a months visit with relatives in Illinois. Kickers, whiners and plain knockers are aiding the enemy. Kick ’em off the planet, Arthur Helms, a life-long resident of Helmsburg, has moved his family to Cloverdale, Ind. Miss Pauline Franklin, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday and Monday with home folks here. Circuit court will reconvened! the 20th Inst, to wind up the business for the September term. For Sale —Good phaeton buggy, $18. See Frank Crews, near Bloomington and Nashville roads. The county council, at its September meeting, refused to make an appropriation to pay a county agent. American soldiers fight in Indian fashion, but the German soldiers behave generally like savages. Democrats, if you expect to vote this fall you must register now. Registration closes Get. 7 at 5 p. m. The order against the use of gasoline on Sunday was observed throughout the Nashville community Sunday. The Nashville schools opened last Monday morning for the term 1918 19. All signs point to a successful term.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS STATE OF INDIANA.! a a BROWN COUNTY. ( b b ’ Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of said county, at their office in the court house at Nashville, Indiana, will receive seaed proposals in accordance with the specifications, plans andprofile now on file in the office of the auditor of said county, by and under the laws of the State of Indiana, for furnishing and installing two Bath Rooms and four Toilets in the County Infirmary. Said sealed proposals will be opened and the contract awarded for said improvement on the 7th Day of October, 1918, at 1 o’clock p. m. Bids shall include all laborand material for said work. In no case will extra compensation be allowed for any additional work alleged to have been done by the contractor or contractors to whom is awarded the contract. Each bid shall be accompanied by a personal or surety bond in a sum equal to double the amount of the bid filed for the work bid on, to be approved by the board of commissioners of said county. Said bond shall be conditioned for Hie faithful performance of the work; the sureties, if personal. shall be resident freeholders of the State of Indiana, one of whom shall be a resident of Brown county. Said improvement will be let to the lowest responsible bidder upon affidavit of noncollusion, which must be submitted with the bid, and upon failure to submit such affidavit such proposal or bid will be rejected by the board; and the board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Time for the completion of said work will be agreed upon after the letting of said contract by said board of commissioners and successful bidder. Given by order of the Board of Commissioners of said county. OMER MORRISON, Auditor Brown County. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS State of Indiana, County of Brown, ss: S\l OTICE is hereby given that the Board of # W Commissioners of said county, at their office in the court house at Nashville, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for furnishing and installing, ready for use. a furnace in the County Infirmary; the furnace to be of sufficient size to heat said building; all material necessary in installing the furnace to be furnished! by the successful bidder; furnace to be suitable for burning wood or coal, and installed to the approval Board of Commissioners. Each bidder to furnish plans approvedlby State Board of Health. Said sealed proposals will be opened and the contract awarded for said improvement on The 7th Day of October, 1918 Bids or proposals will be received up to one (I) o’clock p. m. on said date. Bids shall include all labor and material for said work. In no case will extra compensation be allowed .for any additional work alleged to have been done by the contractor or contractors to whom is awarded the contract. Each bid shall be accompanied by a personal or surety bond in a sum equal to double the amount of the bid filed for the work bid on, to be approved bv the Board of Commissioners of said county. Said bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the work; the sureties, if personal, shall be resident freeholders of the State of Indiana, one of whom shall be a resident of Brown County. The said improvement will be let to the lowest responsible bidder upon affidavit of noncollusion, which must be submitted with the bid, and upon failure to submit such affidavit such proposal or bid will be rejected by the Board; and the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Time for the completion of said work will be agreed upon after the letting of said contract by said Board of Commissionersand successful bidder. Given by order of the Board of Commissioners of said county. [SEAL] OMER MORRISON. (sep5-12-19) Auditor Brown County, Ind. NOTICE TO BRIDGeYoNTRACTORS State .of Indiana, Brown county, ss.; is hereby given that the Board of _ Commissioners of said county, at their office in the court house at N ashville, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for the improvement of a certain bridge in said county by building a concrete abutment, as set out in the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Auditor of said county, by and under the laws of the State of Indiana. Said sealed proposals will be opened and the contract awarded for said improvement on the 7th Day of October, 1918 Bids or proposals will be received up to, one (1) o’clock p. m. on said date. The said bridge to be improved is located in Hamblen township. Brown county, Indiana, and is to be known as the Taggart Bridge when so improved. Bids will be for the completion of the said improvement in accordance with the plans and specifications in the office of the auditor of said county, and shall include-all labor ant .material for said work. In no case will extra compensation be allowed for any additional work alleged to have been done by the contractor or contractors to whom is awarded the contract. Each bid shall be accompanied by a personal or surety bond in a sum equal to double the amount of the bid filed for the work bid on, to be approved by the board of commissioners of said county. Said bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the work; the sureties, if personal, shall be resident freeholders of the State of Indiana, one of whom shall be a resident of Brown county. Said bond shall be for the benefit of any person, persons or corporation who shall suffer any loss or damage by reason of any such bidder failing or neglecting to enter into a contract to perform such work awarded by the said board of commissioners or to carry out the same in any particular or to pay for any labor or material which may have been furnished to any such contractor or contractors or to any sub-contractor, agent or superintendent under him, in the construction of’ said work. Said improvement will be let.as a whole to the lowest responsible bidder upon affidavit of colluaion, which must be submitted with the and upon failure to submit such affidavit such proposal or bid will be rejected by the board; and the board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Time for the completion of said work will; be agreed upon after the letting of said contract by said board of commissioners and successful bidder. Given by order of the Board of Commissioners of said county. OMER MORRISON. (5-12-19) Auditor Brown County.

A Row and A “Rumpus” On Gravel Creek. Last Sunday night Miss Rosa Mullis and her brother Herbert, and Miss Rodie Mullis, in company with others, returning from a Holy Roller meeting on Gravel Greek, got into a war of words which “fuzzed" up the whole bunch of Holy Rollerites. A fight ensued, and on Monday an affidavit was filed against Rosa and Herbert, charging them with assault and battery and an attempt to murder Miss Rodie. Constable Mobley made the arrest and defendants are called for hearing in Squire Calvin’s court, Oct. 1. Rodie Mullis is a daughter of Alex Mullis, while Rosa and Herbert are children of George Mullis, Rodie being first cousin of the defendants. Belated Paragraph. The reunion of the pioneers of Brown county, held at Georgetown on the 7th inst., was well attended, but the crowd was not so large as usual. The refreshment stands disposed of their stocks by 3 p. m. and duplicated their order for more goods. A pony show and throwing devices furnished amusements. There was no merry-go-round, no fights and no snake bite antidotes on the grounds. The quilt made by the Red Cross ladies of Jackson township was sold to Mr. Rink, of Indianapolis, his bid being

According to a recent ruling of governmental powers we are forbidden to send you this paper unless you pay for it. The wife of William Dowell was taken to Columbus last Tuesday for treatment in the Bartholomew county hospital. The Tabor will case, venued from this county, will come up for trial in the Bartholomew circuit court on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1918. Elmer Rogers and wife of Atkinson, Ind., spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Roger’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brummett west of town. Sheriff-elect Clint Moore has porchased a part of the Eilett F reman farm just east of town and will move to his new possessions in a few weeks B. F. Irwin, of Millersville has purchased the Ora Robertson farm near Needmore and is this week moving his family and household goods to his new home. Finley Stretchberry, a resident west of town, who was recently declared insane, was taken to the asylum at Madison yesterday by deputy sheriff, Alonzo Kennedy. At a special meeting of our town council last Saturday James M. Jones was appointed school trustee to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of J. W. Street. George Sturgeon and of Oxford, Ind. and Benjamin Sturgeon and wife, of Fowler, former residents of this county, spent last week with relatives and friends here. Orville Muliis, Brown county soldier stationed at Camp Johnson, near Jacksonville, Florida, arrived here this morning to enjoy a 15 days stay with relatives. He is a son of George Muliis, of Johnson township. Otis Downey and two children and Thomas Downey, of Pence, Warren county, visited their mother, Mrs. Ephraim Downey, of Mt. Liberty, over last Sunday. They spent Friday in Nashville the guests of Mrs. Josephine Downey. Richard Chitwood, well known citizen of Jackson township, was declared insane by a court of lunacy, held at his home near Needmore, last Monday. An application for his admission to the hospital at Madison has been forwarded. Sherman Moore has been employed to teach the school at Oak Grove, a few miles west of Nashville. Eighteen years have past since Mr. Moore ruled over “Young America" in the school room, however he feels that he is equal to the occasion. Duard Calvin, acting food administrator, acting on orders from U. S. authority, has ordered that all our stores be closed on Sundays. The order went into effect last week. We regret to say that one of our merchants refused to obey the command.

WE COMPLY WITH D.S. FOOD REGULATIONS j I * ) ' % It's Our Duty and Your Duty to Help Our Government in Every Way Pos- 1 ! sible, Especially at This Time When 1 The Existance of Freedom, Liberty and 2 Self-government are at Stake. 4 — ' — WSB— - - % y t '■ ' 4 > WE HAVE IN STOCK A FULL LINE OF i Substitutes \ ; Corn Meal Corn Flour Barley Flour Gfa- , ham Flour Buckwheat Flour Rice Flour ; Corn Oil—Maize Oil Vegetable Compound Crisco 1 J. X*. TILTOM^ i NASHVILLE, INDIANA ’’I

Officers Elected. The Brown county Sunday School convention was held in Nashville last Sunday. On account of the rain the attendance was small, but those who were there were well repaid by hearing the talks made by Miss Lemen, state Sunday School worker, and Rev. R. I. Black, of Ogilville. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President—Charles Genolin, Vice President—Adam Swank. Sec’y-Treas. —Eudora Kelley. Supt. Children’s Division — Mabel Walker. Supt. Young People’s Division — Hesper Genolin. Supt, Adult Division—Mrs. R. S. Moser. Supt. Administration Division —Mrs. Geo. A. Allison, Supt. Educational Division — Mrs. W. E. Sayer. Red Cross Meeting at Bear Creek There will be a Red Cross meeting at the Bear Creek Christian church next Thursday evening, Sept. 26, at 8 o’clock. Alfred Grin die, chairman of the organization of the Brown county Red Cross, will speak. There will be instrumental music and patriotic singing. James E.Kennedy will sing and play the guitar and Harry Grindle will play the mandolin. Come and help make this meeting a success. Hundreds Answer Call of Countryfor More Soldiers The registration clerks at the different precincts in Brown county were kept busy on the 12th inst., registering men that are between the ages of 18 and 46. The total number registered is 710. Brown County Boy Wounded. Donald Bradway, son of F. S. Brad way, of Jackson township, is numbered among the wounded soldiers in France. A bursting shell shattered his right arm. In a letter to his parents the young soldier states that he is in a hospital, and that be hopes to be able to return to the trenches and continue his aid in pulverizing the Huns.

Food Club Notes. The Schooner Valley food club will be organized Saturday, September 21, by the township president. The meeting 1 will be held at the Maple Grove school house at 2 o’clock p. m. This club will include the Jackson creek, Huber, Belmont and Upper and Lower Schooner districts. All the Food card signers of these districts are charter members of this club and all others are invited to attend. The meeting of the Maple Grove club has been postponed until Sunday, Sept. 22. A fine program was arranged last Sunday, with a speaker from Indianapolis, but the rain interfered with the meeting. The Browning and Elkinsville club will hold its regular monthly meeting af the Elkinsville school house Saturday, Sept. 21st. There are still eight FoodClubs to be organized this month—one in Hamblen township, one in Van Buren, one in Washington, two in Johnson and three in Jackson. The Owl Creek district of Jackson township and the Brown and Deadfall districts of Washington township are to be included in the Nashville club. The Nashville Food Club will meet at the High School building on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p. m. An interesting program has been arranged. Mrs, Manie Moser will make an address. Mrs. Moser is one of the fourteen minute women of the county, and a splendid speaker. Come and hear her. Everybody invited. The time is short, Mr. Voter. Have you registered? You will lose your vote if you don’t. Mind that, will you?

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Notice to Non-Residents State of Indiana, Brown County, In the Brown Circuit Court, September Term, 1918 Ray M. Tilton | vs > Complaint No. 458; John Fox, ) to quiet title, if he be living; The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, trustees administrators, assigns and legal representatives of the said John Fox, if be be dead; Fox. whose given name is to plaintiff unknown, wife or widow of the said John Fox, if she be living The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, trustees, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of the said Fox, wife or widow of the said John Fox, if she be dead. Now comes the plaintiff, by James M. Jones, his attorney, and files his complaint herein, together with an affidavit, that saidJdefendants are not residents of the State of Indiana; that said action is to quiet title to the following described real estate, in Brown county, Indiana, to-wit: The north west quarter of the north west quarter of section twenty-nine, township nine north, in range three east, containing forty acres; Also fifteen acres by parallel lines off Of the; south side of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section thirty, township nine north, in range three east: Also twenty-five acres by parallel lines in north part of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section thirty, in township nine north, in range three east, except two acres in the north west corner thereof, leaving twenty three acres; and also except about five acres more or less heretofore conveyed to Charles L. Snyder by Mary G. Good,; and in all covered by this complaint seventythree acres, more or less; and that said non-resident defendants are necessary parties thereto. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants, that unless they be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Brown Circuit Court to be holden on the FIRST MONDAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1918 at the Court House in Nashville, in said county and State, and answer or demur to said complaint the same will be held and determined in their absence. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Nashville, this 3rd day of September, 1918. [Seal]; CHRIS BRUMMET. (sep5-12-19) Clerk. Notice to Heirs, Creditors, Etc. In the matter of the Estate of Sarah J. Whitman, deceased In the Brown Circuit Court, September Term, 1918 Notice is hereby given that Fremont Miller, as Executor of the estate of Sarah J. Waltman, deceased, has presented and filed his account and vouchers in final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for examination and action of said Circuit Court on THE 21st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1918, at which time all heirs, creditors or legatees of said estate are required to appear in said Court and show cause, if any there be. why said account and vouchers should not be approved. Witness, the Clerk and Seal of said Brown Circuit Court, at Nashville, Indiana, this 31st day of August. 1918. [seal] CHRIS BRUMMET. [5-12-18] Clerk,

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