Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 May 1901 — Page 4

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Jasper County

Jasper Is the second largest county in In - ( dlana. having an area of 570 square miles. Population of Jasper County, 1-1,202; Popuation of Rensselaer, the County Seat, 2,255. Jasper county has gained 3,107 in population since 1800; Rensselaer gained KOO. Fine arming and stock raising county. Corn,Pats, Wheat and Hay are principal crops. Onion. Sugar Beet and stock growing largely in Northern portion of County. Fine Lubrtcatng Oil is also found in northern portion and hundreds of wells are now producing while Others are being put down. Price of land ranges from $25 to SSO per acre in northern part of county, to SOS to SIOO per acre in cenral and southern portion.

Albany, as well as Frankfort, seems to be a place where it is not henlthy for the innocent bystander to stand by. The Czar nmy well look out now that A. J. Beveridge and Frank Vanderlipnre sloshing around in his dominions. It renlly seems that instead of converting his party mates, Representative Babcock of Wisconsin will have to recant or face a charge of heresy. The Rev. Gilbert Reed, missionary to China, has the courage of his convictious. In a published letter, he bewails the fact that he didn’t get more of the loot than he did. The country has not .yet made up its mind definitely just what part of the recent "prosperity” was due to gambling and what to business—nor how much accrued to the trusts. Washington is certainly a queer city. Recently a man was murdered there, and although a dozen people heard the shots aud the following groans, no one took the trouble to investigate until six hours later. Texas now supplies one-third of the oil product of the United States, Yet before the election, oil was unheard of in Texas. Thus we see how great a blessing the triumph of McKinley has been to the country. Kansas is complaining that the rivers that used to irrigate her lands are all going dry. Well, what is more natural. Mrs. Nation has made the state go dry and it is perfectly proper that the rivers should do the same. Senator Morgan declares that Alabama is not Democratic on account of the negroes, but Democratic by instinct, inheritance and principle. He thinks the removal of negro suffrage will not affect the voters in that state to any perceptible extent. Minister Conger declares that "Wealth awaits us in the Orient.” We don’t doubt it. The only bother is that it belongs to some qneelse. Of course, however, this small fact makes no difference to M iniwter Conger and his missionary friends. The America’s cup races have | lost all interest for the American people. They will not be a na- i tional affair but only a local New j York matter. Probably nine peo-! pie out of ten will now hope that Lipton will lift the cup*aud give some genuine American and not a collection of snob* a chance to win it back. Regarding the re-letting of the construction of the Mosier ditch in Pulaski county by Construction Commissioner Burton, advertisement of which nppears elsewhere in this paper, as lands in Jasper county are also affected, the Pulaski. County Democrat says: “It was sold once, on March 30th lust, most of it being bidden in by Michael Dunn, but he has failed to enter into a contract to do the work and the job has to be sold again. Mr. Burton will this time exact the deposit by each bidder of a bond or certified check ns a forfeit in case of failure to contract after bidding in the work.”

THE TAX FERRETS DONE.

The tax ferrets, who have been here for several months examining the records concerning the listing of personal property and money credits, finished the clerical work Tuesday and the auditor began sending out notices Wednesday to those that the report shows, without further explanation, that they had not listed all their moneys and credits. The accountants have compiled their work and reduced it to record. They proceed to charge each person with all the mortgages, notes, cash, bank deposits, judgments, certificates, building and loan shares and other moneys and credits due them each year, from which they deduct the amount listed together with their bonafide indebtedness. If upon the face of the report, it shows that for any one year, there was a balance on hand, not listed for taxation, a notice is sent to the person and they are given five days to appear before the auditor and show cause if any why said property should not be assessed to them and the taxes extended. If they appear and show other set-offs, or a good and sufficient reason why such property should not be assessed, then, the cause is' dismissed. Oftentimes one fails to release a mortgage when the same is paid, and the records would indicate that they should be charged with said mortgage, when upon their appearance and explanation the matter could be . satisfactorily Hdjußted. That there is quite a large amount due the county from this source there can be no question. The low rate of interest and high rate of taxation is quite an inducement to some to dodge taxes, loan their money in foreign counties or states, etc. This is entirely wrong, and a great hardship upon the farmers, merchants, mechanics and honest taxpayers generally. Take the merchant or manufacturer or their property is before the eyes of the assessor. They could not escape if they tried. Not so with the money loaner. He has every opportunity, and sorry to say, a great many of them take advantage of the opportunity. The tax law of Indiana, together with the supreme court opinions is certainly very plain and stringent. Following are a few of the sections of the tax law governing this work: COUNTY AUDITOR MAY ABBEBB OMITTED PROPERTY. Sec. 142. Whenever the County Auditor shall discover or receive credible inforinatioh. or If he shall have reason to believe that any real or personal property has, from any cause, been omitted in whole or in part in the assessment of any year or number of years, from the assessment book or from the tax duplicate, he shall proceed to correct the tax duplicate, and add such property thereto, with the proper vuluutiou, aud charge such property and the owner thereof with the proper amount of taxes thereon ; to enable him to do which he is Divested with all the powers of assessors under this act. Hut before making such correction or addition, if the person claimiug to own such property, or occupying it or in possession thereof resides iu the county, and is not present, he shall give such person notice in writing of his Intention to add such property to the tax duplicate, describing it in general terms, aud requiring such person to appear before him at bis office at a specified time, within five days after giving such nutlet aud to show cause, if any. why such property should not be added to the tax duplicate : aud if the party so notified does not appear, or if he appears and fails to show any good and sufficient cause why such assessment shall not be made, the same shall be mude. and the County Auditor shall, In all oases, file iu his office a statement of the facts or evidence on which he made such correction. When the County Auditor shall discover credible information or have reason to believe that real or personal property has. from any cause, been omitted, iu whole or in part, from assessment for taxution, or such credible information shall he furnished to such County Auditor It shall be the duty of such County Auditor to take the steps provided for by this section, to place such omitted property on the tux duplicate. If such Comity Auditor shall fail or refuse, on the discovery by himself, or on credible information being furnished him by another person, that property has been omitted from taxation. the State on the relutiou of any State officer, or of the State Bourd of Tax Commissioners, or of any taxpayer of the County in which such failure or refusui occurs, shall liufir the right to proceed against such County Auditor in any Court of competent jurisdiction liy mandamus, to compel suck County Auditor to comply with the provisions of this section. In the trial of such a suit, the question of wliut constitutes credible information, ns mentioned in this act. shull lie a question of fact to lx' determined by the court or jury trying the ease, aud either party shall have the right to demand a jury to try such question of fact, if judgment shall lie rendered to the effect that credible information lias been discovered by. or furnished to such County Auditor, or that he has reuson to believe that property has been omitted from taxution. it shall theu be the duty of such County Auditor to forthwith pluce such omitted property on the tax duplicate In nooorduuce with the provisions of this act. and such County Auditor shall lie liable for all coats of such mandamus suit and for a reasonable attorney's fee for relator's attorney which shall be taxed as a part of the costs of such suit In all cases, where judgment is rendered against him ; provided, however, thut in case proceedings are instituted hereuuder on the relation of'any private cltiseu, such relator shall give bond to the satisfaction of the court to pay all costa which may l>e recovered against them. PENALTY. Seo. 2. Any County Auditor who shall lie guilty of violating any o( .thw provisions of section one of this act stialj be guilty of a mis lemeanor, and uiain conviction thereof

shall be fined for each violation in any sum not less than one hundred dollars, nor more than five thousand dollars, to which may be added imprisonment In the county jail for a period not to exceed one year. EAJUB* STATEMENT, PENALTY. SEC. 55. If any person or corporation shall give a false or fraudulent list, schedule or statement required by this act, or shall wilfully fail or refuse to deliver to the Assessor, when called on for that purpose, a list of the taxable property which he is required to list under this act, or shall temporarily convert any part of hts property into property not taxable for the fraudulent purpose of preventing such property from being listed and of evading the payment of taxes thereon, he or it shall be liable to a penalty of not less than fifty dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, to be recovered in any proper form of action in the name of the State of Indiana, on the relation of the Prosecuting Attorney. The Assessor shall forthwith notify the Prosecutiug Attorney of such delinquency or offense, and he shall prosecute such offender to final judgment and execution, aud such fine when collected shall be paid into the county treasury for the use of the county, and the Prosecuting Attorney shall receive ten per centum commission of all moneys so collected and paid iu, aud a docket Jee of ten dollars, to be taxed and collected with costs in such actions. Absence from the township during the sixty days without design to avoid the listing, or sickness during such period shall be a sufficient defense to such prosecution. FALBE SWEARING. Sec. 255. Any persou who, under any of the proceedings required or permitted by this act, shall willfully swear falsely, shall be guilty of perjury and subject to all its penalties. FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY, PENALTY. Sec. 257. Any officer who shall willfully neglect or refuse to perform any of the duties imposed on him by this act, w'heu no other provision is made herein, be guilty of a misdemeanor. und on conviction thereof Bhall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six mouths, or by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, or both, in the discretion of the Court, and shall be liable to any person injured thereby to the full extent of the damage sustained.

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years of Suffering.

“I have been afflicted with sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years,” says Josh of Germantown, Cal. I was able to be around but constantly suffered. I tried everything I could hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did and was immediately relieved and in a short time cured, and I am happy to say it has not since returned.’ Why not use this liniment and get well? It is for sale by A. F. Long.

ACME FOOD.

Rensselaer, Ind., May 8, 1901. I am feeding Acme Food to cows, horses and pigs. It is a great milk producer. My cows give almost twice as much milk when I use the Acme food as they did before, on exactly the same quantity of feed as before. J. W. Marlatt. Remington, Ind., May 9, 1901. I have fed Acme Food for 3 months to horses aud cows and find it to be a good digester and a feed savei aud that it pays to feed. I would recommend Acme Food to all cattle and horse men. Frank May. Remington, Ind., May 8, 1901. I have fed Acme Food for 2 months to milk cows and find that it increases the milk 1 quart per day from each cow on the same grain ration as before. I would recommend Acme Food to all dairymen and Btock feeders. S. M. Seymour. [Remington Dairyman.] Brook, Ind., April 30, 1901. I have been feeding Acme Food to calves, cows and horses. I never saw anything that would produce so much flesh for the cost as Acme Food. lam satisfied that it pays to feed Acme Food and I order more to-day. James Padgett. Kentland, Ind., April, 3,1901. I run a liVery barn and I feed Acme Food. I think it is the greatest food 1 ever saw fed to horses. A digester, a finisher, an invigorator. Morris Boatman. Goodland, Ind., May 17, 1901. I feed Acme Food to 1000 head of chickens. It is a great digester and an appetizer. .1 think it pays to feed 4he Acme Food. Frank Foe. Goodland, Ind., May 16, 19Ci. I have fed Acme Food to colts, hogs and calves. I atn satisfied that it is a wonderful feed, a great digester and profitable to feed. Guy Little. Goodland, Ind., May 17, 1901. I have fed Acme Food to cows. Is is a good digester and appetizer, ami a flesh producer. Delos Meeker. Goodland, Ind., May 16, 1901.' I have fed Acme Food to horses and I am satisfied that it is n great thing to aid digestion, and a health producer for horses. Thomas Butler. Foresman, Ind., Mhy 17, 1901. I have fed Acme Food to horses. It is a great digester and a great worm destroyer. I would ’ recommend it to all horsemen. Frank Antcliff. Bold in 5 lb. packages at Kresler’s feed and bitch barn, Rensselaer, Ind. Subscribe for The Democrat

SPECIAL AT Laßue Bros.’ BIG DEPARTMENT STORE SatJuneL GROCERIES. The famous OCCIDENT FLOUR for Saturday only, at 88c per sack. One-fourth barrel only to each customer. 10 bars Lenox Soap for 25c. Saturday only. 1 dozen boxes Matches, full count, for Bc. Saturday only. 18£ pounds Granulated Sugar for SI.OO Only one dollar’s worth to each customer. Saturday only. Coal Oil, 7c per gallon. Saturday only. RIBBONS. We have been fortunate in securing at this season of the year a large invoice of all-silk, plain Taffeta Ribbons in all the popular shades and widths. We bought them at our own price, and the price we have put on them for Saturday only will insure their ready sale. No. 40 washable Taffetta Ribbon, plain, all shades, worth 25c per yard, at 13c per yard. Saturday only. No. 9 plain Taffetta Ribbon, all colors, worth 120 per yard, at 5c per yard. Saturday only. CURTAINS. 100 pairs of Lace Curtains, none worth less $1 50, at 98c per pair. Saturday only. SKIRTS. Ladies’ Covert Wash Skirts, in gray, blue and tan, flounced and tucked, the best made, most serviceable wash skirt on the market. For Saturday, one lot plain Covert, gray, tan or blue, worth $1.25, at 98c, any length. One lot Covert Skirts, flounced, full width, made right, worth $1.75, at $1.25. One lot Ladies’ Covert Skirts, dark colors, deep flounce, with graduated tucks, worth $3.00, at $1.35. Hen’s Work Shirt?, full size and length, worth 50c, at 35c ; Boys’ Shirt Waists, ages 3 to 12 years, worth 40c, at 25c; Ladies’ Fancy Hose, silk finish, worth 25c, at 12c. SHOES. Ladies’ Guaranteed patent kid, mannish last, shoes worth $4.50, at $3.50. Childrens’ and Misses’ low shoes, worth 75c to $1 Q 0 at 55c. CARPETS. Any all-wool Carpet in the house at 53c a yard. SEWING MACHINES. Arlington, worth sl6, at jj2 Climax, worth S2O, at sl7 Marguerite, worth $23, at jg

Edward P. Honan, ATTORNEY at law. Law, Abstracts, Real Estate, Loans. Will practice In all the courts. Office first stairs east of Postoffice. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Hanley & Hunt, in. Mtt. loons M Ml Estate. RENSSELAER, IND. Office up-staira in Leopold block, first stairs west of Van Rensselaer street. Wm. B. Austin, Lawyer and Investment Broker Attorney For The * L.N. A. AC.Ry, and RensselaerW.L. A P. Ck>. fflfcpUmceover Chicago Bargain Store. Renaaelaer. Indiana. PRANK FOLTZ. C. •. SMTLSR. MANNY R. KURNIN. Foltz, Spitler & Kurrie, (Successors to Thompson A Bro.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Law, Real Estate, Insurance Absracts and County Abstract Books is the RENSSELAER, IND. Mordecai F. Chilcote, W’llliam H. Parkison Notary Public. Notary Public. Chilcote & Parkison, ATTORNEYS aT LAW. Law, Real Estate, Insurance, Abstracts and Loans, Attorneys for the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co. Will practice in all of the courts. Office over Farmers’ Bank, on Washington street. RENSSELAER, - - INDIANA. Moses Leopold, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND INSURANCE, Office over Ellis & Murray's Rensselaer, - - Indiana. J.F. Irwin S.C. Irwin irwin & Irwin, Real Estate, Abstracts. Collections. Farm Loans and Fire Insurance. Office in Odd Fellow's Block. RENSSELAER. INDIANA. Ira W. Yeoman, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Remington, - - • Indiana. Law. Real Estate, Collections, Insurance and Farm Loans. Office upstairs in Durand Block. H. O. Harris, E. T. Harris, J. C. Harris, President. Vice-Pres. Cashier. Rensselaer an Deposits received on call. Interest Bearing Certificates of Deposit issued on time, Exchange Bought and Sold on principal cities, Notes Discounted at current rates, Farm Loans made at 5 per cent. We Solicit a Share of Your Business, Addison Parkiusou. John M. Wasson. President. Vice President. Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Cashier. Commercial State Bank, (North Side of Public Square.) RENSSELAER, IND. The Only State Bank in Jasper Co. ... „ DIRECTORS. Addison Parkison, G. E. Murray, Jag. T. Randle, John M. Wasson and Emmet L. Hollingsworth. This bank is prepared to transact a general banking business. Interest allowed on time deposits. Money loaned and good uotes bought at current rates of interest. A share of your patronage is solicited. Farm Loans at 5 par Cant. Drs. I. B. & I. M. Washburn, Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. I. B. Washburn will give special attention to Diseases of the Eye, Ear. Nose. Throat aud Chronic Diseases. He also tests eyes for glasses. Orribs Tsls.monb No. 4a. . Rssidnncs Pnoni No. *7. Rensselaer, - - Indiana. E. C. English, Physician & Surgeon. Office over Postoffice. Rensselaer. Indiana Ovnos Pmomi, 177. ftISIOSMO* Pmonk, lIS. H. L. Brown, ' DENTIST. Office over Lrfrsh’s drug store.

NOTICE OF DM lETIG. Notice is hereby given that on the * 15th day of June, 1901. at my office on the tirst Hour of the Vurpill.ii Block in the Town of Winamuc. PulaskO county, Indiana, between the hours of 1 o clock a. m. and 4<o’clock p. m. of said day, the undersigned,Conatruction Commissioned appointed by order of Pulaski Circuit Court at Its November Term. 1900, upon the approval of the report of the Drainage Commissioners in the matter of the petition for drainage by P. O. Mosier and otliers, will proceed to Bell and let for construction ttie several sections of said work, each of which is one hundred (lOO) feet in length and designated by stakes numbering from "0" progressively down stream, as will more fully appear from the specifications showing depth of cut, width and number of cubic yards of excavation in each section of said work. ln . U F e .?Ss ,tru ?J, i< J no,Baid wark - each suecessful bidder will be required to carefully re- ' move all bridge, crossing said drain, to care- I fully protect and leave clear of obstruction *,i at n ra ss. b ™°ch ditches emptying Into and all Public h ghways leading up to and crossing said drain; to remove and replace all d i rt ‘!1 d / oc . k at le **t eight feet from the banks of said dltctC jn all other respects perform and complete said work as designated in the report of the Drainage Commissioners and ferm° Ved by the Pula “ l C,r cult Court at said Bidders will be required to deposit acertifled check or bond to Insure the Hlli-gof their bid Contract to be let to the lowest bidden and every successfu 1 bidder will be required to furnish a good and sufficient bond as required l? w aneb sums and amounts as may , Witness my hand this Isth.day of May, 1901. John L. Burton, Construction Commissioner. ,