Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1913 — Page 1

No. 98.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS IN BRIEF

Many Matters Settled and Cases Set For Trial First Week—Judgments Against Morrow Bros. " ’ ■» , While there were no cases tried last week the judge’s docket shows that a number were disposed of by settlement qnd others set for trial. .Several judgments were taken by default against Morrow Bros., who came here from Wolcott or Morocco and conducted a grocery store, first in the Odd Fellows building, then at the depot and lastly in one of A. Leopold’s rooms on Van Rensselaer street. They seem to have been in a mighty bad way; as a number of creditors have been after them and the judgments so far taken aggregate more than $2,300. There are also a nufnber of‘ small local creditors. The active head of the business was Frank A. Morrow, a Baptist preacher, who has been in the trading business for some time and seems to have traded himself clear out. Morrow’s sons, who were with him in business here, are now supto be traveling as a musical quartette, at which they made a fair success last year. The court proceedings are here briefed from the judge’s docket: State of Indiana vs. Charles Lytle, set for trial third Monday. State vs. Harrison Lytle, same entry State vs. Eugene Kirk, two counts, set for trial third Thursday. State vs. William Coon, set for trial third Friday. Petition for ditch by John P. Ryan, et al, set for trial second Monday. T. B. Cunningham, special judge. Petition for ditch by Wm. H. Boyle, notice sufficient and cause docketed. Hilda Mortensen vs. Knickerbocker Ice Co., cause set for trial third Monday. Malinda May vs. Henry Timmons, et al, report of distribution filed and approved. - Railroad Commission vs. Chicago & Wabash Valley Railroad, set for trial third Monday. Frank E. Wagnor vs. Eva M. Wagner. Defendant refiles cross complaint. Defendant files answer. Chas. S., Chamberlin and John Marlatt vs. Julius Schultz, cause dismissed, judgment against defendant for costs. Edward Lakin vs. Barbara Lakin, et al, cause set for trial third Tuesday. William J. Ballinger vs. Cecelia E. Green, judgment for defendant, judgment against plaintiff for costs. Max Weller vs. Foster; Foster files separate motion for new trial. 'Chas. W. Hickman vs. Roy Donnelly, set for trial third Tuesday. Mattie Gibson vs. P. C. C. & St. L. Ry., set for trial fourth Friday. George N. Annin vs. M..W. Lynch and William B. Austin, set for trial third Wednesday. Adolphus J. Howell vs. Estate of Mary A. Bartholomew, cause dismissed. Ira M. Washburn vs. John Middlecamp, set for trial third Wednesday. Petition to declare Mary A. Haigh of unsound mind, cause dismissed, papers withdrawn. Henry V. Templetdn vs. Agnes L. Skelly, et al, set*for trial second Wednesday. . Esta L. Gossard vs. James D. Zimmerman, appraisement filed. Zack Kerns vs. Earl Parker, set for trial third Monday. John Middlecamp vs. H. J. Laws and I. M. Washburn, set for trial third Wednesday. Walter R. Lee vs. Henry D. Vance. Judgment for $1,421.83, judgment for foreclosure. Cornelius M. Horner vs. Everett and Chester Halstead, set for trial third Tuesday. Petition of D. Delos Dean to be admitted to the bar; referred to committee. Strecker Bros. vs. Morrow Bros. Defendants defaulted, judgment for $309.00. Paul Schultz vs. Michael Schultz: cause dismissed. Petition of Emmet M. Laßue tc be admitted'to the bar; report filed and ordered admitted. Thos. Callahan vs. D. E. Walker, cause dismissed, Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Bank of Wheatfield vs. John Van Beek and Gerrit Gravenstuk, set for trial fourth Wednesday. Agnes L. Skelly vs. Emma Hirschfleld and John Hirschfleld, setT'for trial Wednesday. » George M. Kime vs. Ellsworth Webb, set for trial fourth Monday. Eva Meyers vs. Allen Caldwell, cause dismissed, judgment against plaintiff for costs. Pearl Davis vs. Walker Township, set for trial fourth Tuesday. Frank Sanford vr Edward Sanford, et al; amended complaint filed. John Bockma vs. John Thompson,

The Evening Republican.

City Will Help to Solve The Hitching Post Problem.

Officers of the city say that there is no intention th inconvenience'the country people in the matter of hitching. It is only intended that the main business streets must be kept free for travel. The council hasTflFirected the marshal to establish hitching posts on a vacant lot in the rear of John Eger’s store and it is probable that they will also be put at other places where the teams will'not interefere with traffic and convenient to trading places.

Wealthy Old Bachelor at Kentland Died Sunday.

Isaac Speck, a wealthy old bachelor, died Sunday at his home in Newton county, northwest of Kentland, on the Iroquois river. He was about 80 years of age and owned about 1,800 acres of good land. For years he was an active stockman and he was doubtless known to many of the older residents of Jasper county. His estate will be heired by a number of nephews and nieces.

Marriage at Clerk’s Office Performed by Rev. Harper.

Rev. C. L. Harper was called to the county clerk’s office at 7 o’clock Saturday evening to perform the marriage ceremony making Sanford Cummins, aged 64, and Elmora Ellison, aged 60, husband and wife. The groom had been divorced about two years ago and the bride had been a widow since 1909. His residence is Rensselaer and hers was at Middletown, Ind. They will reside on,a farm. ' . ' Our line qf lace curtains, curtain nets, scrims and swisses, is the most complete we have ever shown. You may need some new curtains at cleaning time and we want you to be sure and see out line. ROWLES & PARKER.

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et Mi petition' filed to substitute John Cassidy party plaintiff, so ordered. Defendant defaulted. J. H. Chapman appointed guardian" ad litem and files anawer for unknown minor heirs. Clerk ordered to release mortgage recorded in record 10, page and to refer to this order for his authority; judgment quieting title; judgment against plaintiff for costs. Farmers Feed and Supply Co. vs. Everett Halstead, et al. Defendants separately and severally objected to motion to file amended complaint. Defendant filed affidavit for change of venue from county, same granted. Eva Meyer vs. C. P. Wright, set for trial fourth Wednesday. Frank Hill vs. C., I. & L. railway; set for trial fourth Thursday. Vincent Eisele vs. Everett Halstead; cause set for trial third Tuesday. John Hen 1 vs. Wm. Johnson, set for trial fourth Thursday. Geddes-Brown Shoe Co., vs. Morrow 8r05.,, defendants defaulted .judgment for $641.44. Mahala A. Williams vs. Gladys M. Harriott, et al. J. H. Chapman appointed guardian ad litem and files answer for Gladys M. Garriatt. Amos Davisson, H. E. Parkison and B. D. Comer appointed commissioners to make partition. Meet at office of C. G. Spitler April 19th and report April 21st. Wm, M. Shafer & Co. vs. Frank Morrow, et al; judgment for $342.89. Myrtle Lewin vs. William I. Hoovflr; set for trial fourth Friday. State, ex rel, Albert M. Garriott vs. John Hack, et al; set for trial fourth Monday. Williahi Lytle vs: John L. Turner, cause set for trial third Monday. Petition for library board for the town of Remington, subscription as provided by law. Lola Robinson, 1 year; Jennie Hargreaves, two years; J. B. McNary, 3 years; Clerk to certify order to town board of Remington. Chas. Eib, et al, petitioners, vs. Washington Cook, et al, remonstrators appeared and reflled remonstrances; petitioners reflle motions to strike out remonstrances. Alexander Bennice, et al, vs. Guy M. Beebe and R. E. Lewis, set for trial third Wednesday. First National Bank of Fowler vs. Ed Oliver, cause dismissed, judgment against plaintiff for costs. Thos. F. Blake vs. Daisy Blake, defendant defaulted. Citizens State Bank of Morocco vs. Morrow Bros., judgment for $1,018.01. Petltiop to declare Gerrit Gravenstuk of unsound mind; guardian to manage property to be selected. James Halligan vs. Grover Norris and Fitz W. Bedford, complaint filed in duplicate; process ordered returnable April 30. J. C. Gwlh vs. Elmer Clark, process made returnable April 30. John B. Lyon, et al. va. Alson A. Fell, treasurer, et al; process ordered returnable April 28. FlrAt National Bank of Medaryvllle vs. -Charles Stlers; process returnable May 2. '

Entered January 1, 1897, as second class mall matter, at the post-office at Rens-selaer, Indiana, under the act Of March S, 1879.

RENSBELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1913.

NEGRO MURDERED IN LAFAYETTE SUNDAY

Shooting Occurred at Crowded Street Saturday fright—None 4 Others Were Hit.

At 9 o’clock last Saturday night a fatal shooting occurred at Fifth and Main streets in Lafayette, probably the busiest corner*in that city, and many people were near at Jiand when the shooting took place. Henry Butcher, a negro, was killed, five bullets from a revolver in the hands 'of Washington Price, having entered his body. Visits alleged to have been made to the Price home by Butcher caused the shooting. Price was arrested. He says that Butcher had tried to ruin his home and had often threatened him and he says he has no remorse at the killing.

Barn and Contents Were Burned Saturday Evening.

Shortly after 7 o’clock Saturday evening a barn *was discovered on fire at the former Brenner property, now owned by Charles Battleday, in the southeast part of town. John W. Norman occupies the house and hp lost a 3-week-old calf, a, ton of hay, about 50 bushels of corn and some garden tools in the fire. A horse and cow were rescued without injury. The fire had considerable headway before it was discovered and for some reason some time elapsed before the fire whistle blew and before the alarm reached the engine House. The members of the department made a good fight, however, and the fire was put out soon after the company arrived. Mr. Norman’s loss was covered by insurance but there was no insurance on the building. The fire started from the alley side and is presumed to have been ignited by a spark from a bonfire, although its origin is not certain.

Mayor Meyers and Wife Return From Southern Trip.

Mayor and Mrs. George F. Meyers returned home Sunday evening from their southern trip, after an absence of a little more than five weeks. They went south from Cincinnati'over the Queen & Crescent route and had stop-over privileges at Chattanooga, Atlanta and Jacksonville and spent three weeks at St., Augustine. Returning they came over the Seaboard Airline to Richmond, Va., with two days stopovers at Savannah, Ga., Columbia, S. Car., and Raleigh, N. Car., and the same length of time at Richmond. From there they came to Cincinnati over the Chesapeake & Ohio, remained there over Saturday night and came horpe Sunday. They done most df their traveling in the day time; Both came home feeling very much rested and report an enjoyable trip.

James E. Brenner Will Graduate From Naval Academy.

James E. Brenner, who a little over four years ago received an appointment to the United States naval academy at Annapolis, -through Congressman Crumpacker, will graduate from that academy on June 6th, and will probably be given a 60 or 90 days’ leave of absence. Upon graduation Midshipman Brenner will become an Ensign with the same rank as a second lieutenant Mas in the United States army. His pay will be SI,BOO a year. His mqther, Mrs. Carrie Brenner, now of Chicago, will attend the commencement events at Annapolis and it is not Improbable that some of Mr. Brenner’s friends from Rensselaer will also witness the graduation.

Copies of the 1913 Laws Received Here Saturday.

Copies of the 1913 acts of the General Assembly' were received here Saturday by County Clerk Perkins and distributed to the attorneys, newpsapers, etc. The laws will all be in effect as soon as the secretary of state has received receipts from all of the county clerks, which should bo within a few days. Several of the new acts arc already In effect by reason # of emergency clauses.

General Van Rensselaer Chapter D. A. R. Program.

General Van Rensselaer Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. will meet Wednesday afternoon, April 23rd, at the, home of Mr*. E. P. Honan. The program has been arranged: Music of Our Forefathers—Mrs. R D. Thompsbn. Old Musical Instruments—Mrs. C. H.> Porter. Famous 81ngers—Mrs. A. R Hopkins.

RINGLING BROS. CONSIDER FAIR OAKS

Biggest Show on Earth Said to Look With Favor on Fair Oaks as Headquarters in Winter.

It is reported that Ringling Bros., big show my be wintered at Fair Oaks. The Republican learns that negotiations are pending for the purchase by the Ringlings of the A. D. Washburn land, east of the C., I. & L. railroad in that town. It is said the showmen contemplate the purchase of 800 acres. They look with favor on the location, the dry land and the fact thatthe cold season is shorter and not so severe as it is at Baraboo, Wis., where the show has had winter headquarters for several years. If the showmen should decide to locate there, Fair Oaks would be made a busy place during the time the farm was being put in condition for the care of the animals.

REPUBLICANS SAY BILL IS DELUSION

Declare Radical Tariff Revision Submitted by Democrats is Inexcusable and Uncalled for. • ’ Washington, Auril 20.—Ad valorem duties such as are proposed in the democratic tariff bill “are a delusion and a snare”; that the radical tariff revision submitted by the democrats is inexcusable and uncalled for and that an accounting will come for its enactment into law are contentions of the republican mgmbers of the ways and means committee in a minority report to be reported to the house tomorrow. “There is no excuse for the radical change in our revenue system proposed by this democratic bill” says the report, which is signed by Representatives Payne, Fordney, Gardner, Moore, Green and Anderson. ‘The people have not asked it. The party proposing it is in power, not by the grace of a majority of the American people, but by a division in the ranks of the majority on other questions than that of protection. The administration has the power to enact this legislation. The accounting for the abuse of that power will come later.” The report contends that the bill has caused intense and widespread alarm in business circles, and quotes the message of Democratic Governor Foss to the Massachusetts legislature describing the proposed act “as a non-protectivc tariff for revenue orily, unreciprocal, destructive downward revision.” Asserting that the democratic bill “seems to meet with unoversal approval on the other side of the Atlantic,” the report declares that the protective feature has been entirely eliminated in the framing of the bill. “No one will accuse the democratic committee,” it adds, “of seeking to make up the difference in cost fiere and abroad, or even of trying to put the industries here on a competitive basis with the industries abroad.” Attacking the ad valorem system, the report says it imposes a greater tax when prices are high and competition not so keen and a lesser tax when prices are low and competition is keener and' much more injurious to the American producer, and “that it bears more heavily on the honest importer and favors the man who by perjury and fraud undervalues his goods and escapes his fair share of taxation.” Defending the existing Payne-Al-drich tariff, the minority asserts that in the last four years “the people of the country have been more prosperous than ever before in our history.”

Conductor Tolls Good Story About Renssolaer.

A Monon conductor recently told Agent Beam a good story at the expense of Rensselaer. He said that a passenger on the train had forgotten the name' of the town he wanted to get off at and scratched his head for some time trying to think of the name. Finally his face brightened up with a happy thought' as he told the conductor his destination was “the town where every masculine is a mail clerk or a crazy man.”

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Hansboro, N. Dak., News Gives Account of Otto Anderson's Death.

We regret to relate the death of one of our most esteeemed citizens of this community, Otto C. Anderson. After a hard fight for life he passed away quietly at his home six miles west of here, caused by scarlet fever. He was born in Denmark, January 17, 1877, and died April 10, 1913, at the age of 36 years, 2 months and 14 days. In 1892 he came to Rensselae/, Ind., where he made his home with his.brother, A. C. Anderson, until his brother moved south. He remained there and was married to Myrtle Hahn on Feb 2, 1902. Their union was blessed with three children, two daughters and one son, aged 10, 8 and 4. At' the age of 21 he became a member of the Odd Fellow lodge, in which he has ever since been in. good standing. Three years ago he came to Hansboro, where he proved himself to be one of the best faririers in this community and worthy of'imitating. We are all deeply grieved of his departure, though our sympathy can do little to heal the deep wounds of those who most bitterly mourn the loss of a dear father, a loving husband and an esteeemed brother, we give it sincerely and commend them to God’s tender care.

“On the Banks of the Wabash.”

Since the last legislature, in its wisdom, compelled us to accept “On the Banks of the Wabash” as the official song, it will be interesting to observe that some Hoosier poet, evidently an inhabitant of the Wabash valley, has done his best to rOpopularize this familiar ballad Dy contributing an up-to-date verse and chorus to the song, which reads as follows: Round my Indiana home the waves are creeping And the water’s rising to the second floor; Through the orchard grove the rampant flood is sweeping; Father’s cruising southward on the kitchen door. And the schoolhouse where I learned to dictate fiction Floated by an hour ago upon the —tide, Would I had the Tarkington command of diction To depict the raging Wabash ocean wide. CHORUS. Oh, the flood is high tonight along the Wabash. And the water’s killed the corn and wheat and hay; Tlirough the sycamores the cattle flocks are floating, On the banks of the Wabash far away.,

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WEATHER FORECAST. Probably fair tpnight and tomorrow; rising temperature.

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