Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 November 1899 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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LOCAL MATTERS. ."V ‘ • Court convenes Monday. Balloon ascension to-day at 1 p. m. C. W. Hanley is on the sick list tbi» week. Hie Leonards* at opera house j»ll next week. Joe Beynolds is working on the Delphi Journal. Dr. Merry of M t Ayr, was in the city Wednesday. Ezra Clark is visiting relatives in Pratt county, Kansas. The prohibited period for killing quail expired Thursday. Miss Maggie Kenton is rssisting in revival meetings n Chicago. Crown Point and Rensselaer football teams will play here today. L. D. Richardson and family of Albany, have moved back to Rensselaer. Mrs. Mary C. Teter of Lamar, Colo., is visiting Jasper county friends. Mrs. Caldwell and daughter of Mt. Ayr, were Rensselaer visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hardy of Remington, were guests of C. W. Hanley and family Sunday. Wolcott will bore for oil, gas or any other old thing, $1,600 having been subscribed for the purpose.

W. T. Pierson has sold his 80acre farm near Rosebud, to Amos Alters, consideration 126.50 per acre. Mis. Henry I. Adams and family are intending to remove to her farm in Jordan early in the spring. * Mr. and Mrs. Fredericks of Medaryvile, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. C. E. Hershman, this week. Hanley A Hunt sill soon remove 'to rooms - in the Leopold block, lately vacated by Hollinsworth A Hopkins. Rensselaer's streets are being numbered and the names of the various streets are being placed upon the street corners. - The city schools closed day for the week. The instructors visited Chicago and Indianapolis schools Thursday and yesterday. The new pastor of the Church of God, Rev Zilmer, will occupy the Mrs. W. T. Pefkins property, on North Van Rensselaer street. The late Judge Healy left a will ' bequeathing all of his property to his widow. His son Jerry, was named in the will as executor of the estate. J. F. Major, oounty clerk-elect, has rented the Mrs. Mattie Benjamin property, opposite Dr. Washbum’s residence, and will occupy same about March 1. The Goodland-Rensßelaer high school football game to have been played here last Saturday, was postponed on account of the weather until Nov. 18. Josiah Davisson of Aix, has negotiated the sale of the Mulford tract of 560 acres near Aix, to S. W. Thayer of Chicago. The consideration was not stated to us.

The editor of The Democrat has paid long ago every penny honestly owed Jasper county for taxes. It is the “spite taxes,” levied'npon him by Auditor Murray, that he declines to pay. New pensions: James R. Goff, , Crown Point, additional, $8 to sl2; Madison Obenchain, Monticello, increase $lO to sl2; Joseph L. C. Thorton, Medaryville. increase, $6 to )8; Uriah D. Jaqna, Valpar•'aiso, increase, sl7 to $24. Sanford Adams met with an accident last Monday, while engaged at work on the telephone line. A comrade stepped on his foot, piercing it with the spar of one of the climbers. The accident will undoubtedly rendered hip unable to work for some time.

DR* MOORE, Specialist, “IS*andiu Office First Stairs West of Post Office. DRMCGCI add urttn dseases or women i\JUgi ii,Ly* * .L ' ,

Subscribe for The Democrat. * Read Hershman’s new ad in this issue. s Come to The Democrat office for your sale bills. Mrs. Chas. H. Price of Middlesboro, Ky., is visiting Jasper county friends. ' ■ - J. W. Baer and John Toyne of Ooodland, were in the city yesterday on a real estate trade. E. P. Honan and Peter Hordeman attended a blow-out of the C. O. F., at Lafayette Thursday night. Miss Gagen, Stenographer for W. B. Austin, returned yesterday from a few days visit at her home in Lafayette. The son of The Democrat editor, who has been quite sick for the past ten days, is somewhat better at this writing. C. H. Vick handles the Cincinnati Sunday Enquirer, the best paper published in the United States. Leave your order with him for a copy. State Chief Ranger Honan, Henry Hildebrand and Peter Hordeman attended the state reunion of the Catholic Order of Foresters at Crown Point this week. Halleck Bros, have been granted a franchise to maintain and operate a telephone system in Newton countv. The line will run from this place to Morocco, thence to Brook, we understand. I have a special fund to loan on farm land at 5 per cent interest; commission low. Loans made on city property, personal or chattel security for long or short time. Office removed to rooms 2d floor Makeever’s bank building. James H. Chapman.

The Iroquois Ditch matter will be further heard from in our circuit court on next Wednesday, November 15, at Ip. m. The numerous parties and attorneys should be prepared to dispose of this controversy, which began October 7, 1892. * - The Stowe Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co., played to a packed house in this city Wednesday night, in fact the box office had to stop selling tickets for want of standing room even. The company was the largest and best that ever presented this old and ever popular play in our city.

W. T. Pierson and Alfred C. and David McWhorter returned last week from a prospecting tour in Jennings county. They were not very favorably impressed with the section of the county visited by them. The party made the trip via wagon, and say they found a good pike all the way between North Vernon and Monticello. Benton county will have a five hours’ corn husking contest, Nov. 18, for a purse of S3O, S2O for first and $lO for second, in the field of Theodore Hoes. Also a $25 purse in prizes in Fowler, snapped corn to be husked. Every contestant will be paid cents per bushel for the corn husked in addition to prizes, For particulars address C. H. West, of the Benton Review, Fowler, Ind.

Mrs. Martha E. Schneckenberger, a 350 pound amazon of Morocco, is enjoying the hospitality of Sheriff Reed for a few days at the expense of Newton county. The old lady was fined and costed some fifty odd dollars for keeping a disorderly house in the very orderly town of Morocco, contrary to the statutes made and provided, etc. She evens up with her tormentors by laving out the bill. W. J. McGinn, having secured a good position with the Rensselaer steam laundry, closed his laundry here Wednesday and moved his family to Rensselaer. Me is a thorough laundry man and built up a fair business here, but the opening at Rensselaer offered a better opportunity than his plant here promised for the winter. He has established an agency at Hough’s barber shop, where work will be sent them twice a week.- 1 - Monon News. \_-

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Iguana, Saturday, November ii, 1899.

WANT AN INVESTIGATION.

A Petition Signed By nearly 1,000 Voters and Taxpayers Presented to the County Commissioners Asking tor an Investigation of the County Records. A petition signed by neary 1,000 taxpayers and voters of Jasper county, asking that an investigation of the county records be made, was presented to the county commissioners on Wednesday afternoon. The petition represented only a partial canvass of the county, it being very difficult to get about all over the county, but wherever circulated it was signed by nearly every taxpayer to whom presented, regardless of politics, and many of the stanchest republicans in the county enrolled their names thereon. Most all of the petitioners are land owners, some owning more than 1,000 acres in the county, and it can be truthfully said that the petition is a representative expression of the taxpayers of Jasper county.

Just what action will be taken by the commissioners remains to be seen, but it does not seem possible that a petition of this kind could be ignored. Here is an opportunity to set at rest all the rumors of mismanagement of county affairs, and, if everything is straight, as has been repeatedly stated by defenders of our county administration, to fully exonerate every county officer from the taking effect of the Indiana fee and salary law down to the present time. If matters are not “straight,” the taxpayers have a right to know it, and no one having the best interests of the county at heart can have any valid reasons for objecting to an investigation. The Democrat has opened up and uncovered enough mismanagement and rottenness in Jasper county during the past year to show every fair minded man that an investigation is needed, and the county commissioners as servants of the people cannot conscientiously ignore the prayer of this petition. Following is the prayer of the petition:

Tom Honorabu ßoard or Commissioners of Jasper County, State of Indiana: We, the undersigned, all being voters and taxpayers of the aforesaid County and State, do respectfully petition your honorable body to employ two competent expert accountants, one each of whom shall represent the two leading political parties of the aforesaid county, and who shall be acceptable to the Chairmen of the Republican and Democratic County Central Committees respectively, to make a thorough examination of the County Records and Accounts of the various County Offioers of aforesaid County, to-wit: Commencing at the time of the taking effect of the Indiana Fee and Salary Law and extending down to the time of making the investigation. We further pray your honorable body to instruct the County Auditor to call the County Council together in special session to make an appropriation for.Ahe purpose of defraying the expense of such investigation, and we your petitioners wiU ever pray.

The Alexander Leonard Company.

There is in store for the theatreloving public arid patrons of the opera house quite a treat in the form of the well-known Alexander Leonard Co., in an entirely new repertoire, which will open its week’s engagement on Monday night next. Lovers of comedy will receive their utmost capacity in wit, humor and laughter. Their repertoire consists of sparkling and vivacious comedies, full of humorous situations, witty comedians and pretty girls. , “Young Mr. Young” will be the production rendered on Monday night, Nov. 13. This comedy has ingt with howling success inlSfihe larger cities, scoring big successes. Go and see for yourself and by so doing you will spend an entire evening among the fun-makers. Mr. Leonard, the clever and accomplished, will appear as Young Mr. Young, supported by Miss Keller. They will be assisted by

a strong cast. Between the acts you frill be entertained by singing and dancing. Also, “The Big Little Four” in a new and neat vaudeville sketch, in which Baby Venita is a feature. She is a beautiful child and clever little artist. The magnificent and elaborate stage effects for which this company is famous will be as in the past, the most careful attention having been given every detail. There will be an entire change of program each night throughout the week. Prices 10, 20 and 30c. Reserved seats on sale.

One of Chizum’s Cases.

August Rosenbaum, a saloonkeeper of this city, was indicted last January for a violation of the Nicholson law, the charge being that he allowed a man named Hemphill to remain in his place of business during prohibited hours. The jury acquitted him and a second indictment was filed charging that he was guilty of allowing one Perkins to remain in the saloon after hours prohibited in the law as the one at which business shall be suspended. Hemphill and Perkins were members of the same crowd and in the saloon at the same time, and Judge Thompson decided that Rosenbaum could not be tried twice for a single act. ProsecutorChizum appealed from Judge Thompson’s decision, and last Friday” the appellate court sustained the lower court, holding (1) that the proprietor of a place where intoxicating liquors are sold, who permits two or more persons not members of his family to be in the room during prohibited hours, cannot be prosecuted for a separate offense as to each of said persons, but his conviction or acquittal on the charge of permitting one of such persons unlawfully to be in his place of business during prohibited hours will operate as a bar to any further prosecution for permitting other members of the same party to be there at that time. (2) A single offense cannot be split up to form the ground for two or more criminal prosecutions.

Subscribe for the taxpayers’ friend, The Democrat. Mort Crockett of Battineau, No. Dakota, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Crockett, of Marion tp. At this writing the jury for the November term of court has not been drawn. The jury will probably not be called until late in the term. The Democrat is read by more farmers than any other paper published in Jasper county. Remember this when getting your sale bills struck, and come to this office for having the work done. A free notice -in The Democrat with each set of bills. The county commissioners met in regular session Monday. A saloon license was granted Isiah Fisher, of Rniman, and some other business transacted. Wednesday, the board adjourned until to-day, when it will consider bridge bids and the petition for an investigation of tne county records. A full report of the proceedings will be given uext week. In the replevin case of Mrs. F. E. Babcock vs. the treasurer of Jasper county, where the latter attempted to collect the “spite taxes’’ placed on the duplicate against The Democrat editor, and in which the treasurer levied on n job press belonging to the former, Esq. Churchill heard the evidence in rights of property last Tuesday and decided against the treasurer. Gwin has appealed to the circuit court. _ _ Mrs. E. P. Honan of this city, is in receipt of an invitation to the International Bazaar of the American colony in Berlin, Germany for the benefit of the American church in Berlin, tinder the patronage of Mrs. Andrew Dickson White, wife of the American Ambassador, on Tuesday, Nov, 28. Mrs. James Henry Honan, wife of Dr. Honan, a brother of Attorney E. P. Honan of this city, is treasurer of the bazar and has charge of the lace and embroidery booth with Mrs. Consul-General Mason.

AN OLD RESIDENT GONE.

After Weeks off Sickness the Orhn Messenger Calls Judge Heaty Hone. —Death of George Dowell, the Aged Father of County Comnsissioner Dtwell. ■

Sylvester (Judge) Healy, who has been lying at the point of death for several weeks, died at his home on South Front street hurt Monday evening at about 7 o’clock. The funeral was held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church, Wednesday at 10 a. m. Rev. Father Meyer conducting the services. The business houses were closed during the funeral. Interment was made in Weston cemetery.' For some years Mr. Healy was a member of the Rensselaer band, and out of respect to his memory the Citizens’ band led the procession to the church and cemetery. The pall bearers were: Ex-Post-master Michael Kennedy, ot Lafayette, ex-Postmaster Honan of Rensselaer, Barkley Lyons of Delphi, J. J. Eiglesbach, J. C. Chilcote and Henry Leurs, Rensselaer.

SYLVESTER HEALY.

“Judge” Healy, as he was familiarly called, was one of the best known citizens of Rensselaer, and had hosts of friends all over the county. A man of sterling worth and a pleasing, courtly manner made him popular with all with whom he came in contact, and no death has occurred in this city in years that is more sincerely mourned than that of Mr. Healy. For 37 years he had resided in Rensselaer, raising up a family of honored yonng men and women, all but three of whom—John, Jerrymiah and Maggie—have already passed to the great beyond. Mr. Healy was born in Killamey, Ireland, in 1837, and at the age of 22 was united in marriage to Margaret McCarthy. Two years later with his wife he came to America, settling in Massachusetts, but remaining there only about two years, when they came to Jasper county, Ind., and settled in Rensselaer, where he resided continuously up to the time of his death. Seven children were born as a result of this union. One died in infancy while three, Mary, Lucy and Agnes, reached young womanhood ere the grim messenger called them home. Early in life the deceased learned the shoemakers' trade and followed that vocation up to a few years ago, when he quit active work at the beach and opened up a boot and shoe store, a business which prospered nicely. Several weeks ago he was taken dangerously ill and continued in a serious condition, gradually failing until the end. An autopsy revealed the fact that his death was caused from cancer of the liver. A good man has gone to meet his reward. The widow and bereaved children have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.

George Dowell, aged about 75 years, died at the home of his son. County Commissioner Simeon A. Dowell, last Saturday after a long illness. Mr. Dowell was born in Muskingham Co., Ohio, Jan. 18, 1825; was married in 1842 to Elizabeth Hoblett, from which union eight children, six sons and two daughters, were born. In 1846 he moved to Bartholomew county, this state, and in iB6O to Illinois where he resided for several years, and finally came

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to Jasper county and resided with his son S. A. Dowell. He enIMM in 1861 in Co. C., 36th IllindMofantry, and participated in J|Rr ; of the battles of the greatf|flil war. Deceased was a member I the Missionary Baptist cfahroll, and the funeral was held church of that denomination inl this city Monday, Rev. V Ferguson conducting the servpßH A detachment of the G. A. villi tended the funeral. Intermeatt Upl Weston cemetery.

A Card off Thanks.

I desire to thank all friends 4jcks|! neighbors and especially the bers of the G. A. R. whoso gave assistance and sympathy in my late sad bereavement.

SIMEON A. DOWELL.

Watch for the Meteors.

The spectacular exhibition of * falling stars is due next week. About every 33 years the same as-ff tronomical phenomena are obserr- - able. Every 33J years the eartit in its revolutions around the sgljHj runs into swarms of metea|3g| These are particles of comets tha£ ; have disintegrated by repeated ex- ; plosions. In 1833 and in 18f$jp some of the meteors, or “faUumgj stars” were as bright as the fnwgy moon, and if the conditions aw favorable next week, equally brite liant heavenly displays may beif visible. The observer it is sugaL gested, should look up in thap northeast about midnight Tuesdafll and Wednesday of next weekJH Should the heavens furnish no uu-f', usual spectacle then, about If o’clock on the morning of November 18 ought to repay their vig&kSj Vari-colored meteors are promised!! to shoot through space and an arial panorama such as may not p be visible for at least another 33 years is confidently expected.

Don’t forget that The Demo- | ( hat is prepared to do all classes J of job printing in the latest I style of the art and at very low 4 prices. Give us a call. Notice. All persons indebted to the Ml B. Alter estate will please call and settle either by cash or note, before Noy. 1, 1899, as after that date the accounts will be' placed with an attorney for collection. OFFICE: Room 3. H.J.KANNAL, odd Fellows Bi d. Administrator. Mosey to Loan. I have made arrangements whereby I can make a loan on short notice, without giving you the trouble and expense of going to the county seat. Low rate of interest. Call on or address, John O’Conner, Kniman, Ind. SAVE YOUR MONEY. The nickels you spend, if saved, will soon buy a lot. I have several good lots, well situated, short distance from court house, worth the price asked, which will be sold on small monthly or weekly payments. Call or write, James H. Chapman, tVOlfin- removed to second floor Makeev—er a bank building. Money On Farms AT 5 PER CENT. A special fund to loan on Farms | for Five Tears at 5 per cent interest. with privilege to make partial payments any interest paying time. ' Call on or write, Commercial State Bank, No. Side Pub. Square, Rensselaer, Ind-r

Public Sales! iCLYNE, meldH. ; Having located at Monticello. I solicit your . patronage. Have made and am now b aked for some of the largest stuck sales in the coaa- i try. I guarantee satisfaction oa my part m- : no pay. I*ll make von money on small an ■ well as large sales. Terms reasonable. Write for dates oefore advertising. V. D. CLYNE. Auctioneer. lomci *m o-co.rn.tcua Monticello, IwL o.oumo noon. Morris’ EngHsli Stable Powder Sold by A. F. Im*?