Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1902 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

PUBLIC SALES. The.-underslgned will offer at Public Sale at his residence, on the old Henry Welsh farm in Jordan Tp., Jasper County Ind., 7 miles Southwest of Rensselaer, S miles East of Foresman, and 9)4 miles Northwest of Remington, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. TUESDAY, DEC., 23,1902. Six head of Horses, consisting of one team of fine matched Colts, three and four years old. sired by Fisher horse, 1 team of Mares, 12 and 14 years old, 1 Brown Gelding 11 years old, 1 Brood Mare 12 years old. 13 head of hogs, will weigh about 150 pounds each. Thirty-six head of Cattle, consisting of 10 head of Cows, all with calf by Short Horn Bull, 2 three-year-old Heifers with calf. 17 head of Stears, 12 coming 3 years old, 5 coming 2 years old. 3 yearling Heifers. 4 spring calves; and one 2 year old; Short Horn Bull. 8 tons of Timothy Hav in Stack, 1 Deering Binder in good running order, 1 Mower, 1 Advance Corn Planter with check-rower and 80 rods of wire, 1 Disk Harrow, 2 Steel Tooth Harrows, 2 John Deere Eagle Claws, 1 Riding Eagle Claw, 1 Gopher, 1 Riding Breaking Plow, 1 t New Walking Plow, 1 Prairie King Seeder, 8 Farm Wagons, one only used about a year l Hay Rake: lHay Board, 1 Single Buggy; 2 sets of work Harness; Some Household and Kitchen Furniture and numerous other articles of minor importance. 12 months credit, 5 per cent off for cash. JACOB R. HAZEN. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. Frank Welsh, Clerk. Hot lunch on ground. The undersigned will sell at his residence 6)4 miles Northeast of Goodland, and 3 miles South and 2)4 miles East of Foresmam on MONDAY. DECEMBER 29.1902. The following personal property to*wit; 18 head of horses—l Bay Mare, 9 years old ; 1 Bay Horse, 10 years old; 1 Sorrel Mare, coming five; 1 Gray Mare, coming 5; 1 Roan Mare, 8 years old; 1 Billy Wilke Driving Mare. 7 years old; 1 Bay Horse, 4 years old; 1 Sorrel Horse, 4 years old; 1 Dark Bay Horse, 2 years old; 1 Dark Bay Mare, 2 years old; 1 Bay Roadster, 2 years old; 1 Bay Yearling. 5 Cows giving milk, 10 Hogs, 4 Sows. 0 Shouts and 1 Nannie Goat. 19 Tons of Timothy Hay, 3 Tons 2nd crop Hay, all in barn. 1 McCormick Binder, 2 Disc Harrows. 1 0-ft Champion Mower, nearly new; 1 Endgate Seeder; 1 Advance Corn Planter, 1 Bobolink Riding Cultivator, 1 Tower Riding Gopher, 1 Double Shovel Plow, 1 fourteen inch Walking Plow, 1 sixteen inch Walking Plow, 2 sets of Eagle Claws, 2 Avery Cultivators, 1 two section Harrow, 1 Three Section Harrow. 1 Osborne Hay Rake, nearly new; 1 Two Seated Wagon, 1 Buggy, 8 wagons, 1 Truck Wagon, 1 Gopher Attachment, 2 Hay Racks,Steel Road Scraper, 150 lbs. of Twine. 90 lbs of Barb Wire, 40 Seasoned Hedge Posts, 800 well Seasoned Red and White Oak Posts. 5 Shingled Roofs, and lots of old Dumber. 38 rods of 2 foot Woven Wire Fence. 1 five foot Cross-cut Saw. 1 Self-force Feed Steel Drill, ) 40 gallon Iron Kettle, 130 foot of 2xß’s, 1 double geared Feed Grinder, 1 Hand Corn Sheller, 12 bushels big kind of Yellow Seed Corn, 5 set of Double Work Harness, 1 set of Double Breast Harness. 4 dozen Plymouth-Rock Hens. 1 Heating Stove. 1 Cook Stove, 1 Gasoline Stove. 1 3-section 30 foot Ladder, Other articles too numerous to mention. 12 months credit, 0 per cent off for cash. SAMUEL GUTH. Fred Phillips. Auctioneer, F. D. Gilman. Clerk. Hot lunc i on Ground.

The undersigned will offer at Public sale at his residence, in Jordan Township, Jasper County, Ind.. 31* miles Hast of Foresman and 10 miles Southwest of Kersselaer, commencing promptly at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on TUESDAY, DEC. 80, 1903. The following property: 8 head of Horses and Mules, consisting of one Span of Grey Mares 9 and 10 years old; 1 Bay Mare twelve years old; 1 four-year-old Gelding; 1 three-year-old Mare; a two-year-old Colts: 1 spring Colt, and 1 span of Mules. 5 Full Blood Poland China Brood Sows. A H interest in a Fine Imported Norman Stallion, imported in 1900. 80 Head of Cattle, consisting of 24 head of three year-old Steers; 2 two-year old Steers; 4 Milch Cows: 1 two-year-old Heifer; 4 Spr'ng calves, and 1 two-year-old Bull. 1 Deering Binder; 1 Mower: 1 Corn Planter, used one year; 1 Gang Plow, used one year; 1 John Deere Sulky Plow; 1 Spading Harrow, used one year; 1 Disc; 3 Biding Corn Plows, good as new; 4 Walking Cdrn Plows, two with gopher attachments; 1 eighteen foot Harrow; 1 Broadcast Seeder; 1 Hand Corn Sheller; 1 Bob-Sled; 8 Farm Wagons, one a broad tire; 1 Carriage. 8 sets of harness, and numerous other articles. 13 months credit, 0 ptr cent off for cash. Z. P. CORBIN. Fred Phillips. Auctioneer. James Schaffer, Clerk. Hot Lunch on the Grounds. The undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence miles Southeast of Rensselaer, on the old Malchow farm, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9.1908. The following property: Four head of horses and 1 span of black malss. consisting of 1 team of grays 9 and 10 years old. 1 bay mare 7 years old, 1 black marc coming 8 in the spring; 4 head of cows, one with calf at her side, others to come fresh in February. 1 Sow with 7 Pigs. Farm Implements consisting of 1 Narrow Tire Wagon, 1 Carriage, 1 Buggy, good as new. 9SetaofWork Harness; 1 Set double Buggy Harness; 1 Set of Single Hardees; 1 Buckeye Binder; 1 Champion Planter with 100 rods q# wire, 8 Cultivators. 9 Harrows, 1 Steel Disk, 1 Endgate Oats Seeder. 1 Riding and 1 Walking Plow; Hay Rack and Slide, 1 heating Stove and other Household Goods. 10 months credit. 0 per cent off for Cash. THOS. KNIGHT & SON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spltler, Clerk. Hot lunch on ground. Monte* English Stable Liniment Prlee. see. wee bwttla Sold by A. H. L^njr.

’"W DR. MOORE, Specialist, HBMOKHORDB, Office First Stairs West of Fendlg’s Drug Store. Phone 35.. RENSSELAER, IND.

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

Items of Interest dithered in the Offices and Corridors of the County Capitol. The South Barkley Gravel Road letting is advertised for March 4. —o — Marriage licenses issued : Dec. 16, Edward Sommers to Katie Engel. Dec. 17, Charles HofFman to Abbie Gray. —o — Mr. Henry Hoffman and Miss Abbie Gray, both from West Carpenter, were united in marriage by Judge Hanley at the clerk’s office Wednesday afternoon. Sept. 10 forty-t hree marriage licenses have been issued in Jasper County, and of this number thirteen were issued to parties where one or both were residents of Remington or Carpenter township. The matrimonial fever has evidently become epidemic in our sister town on the sooth. New suits filed: No. 6413. Ella Raynor vs. Benjamin Raynor; action for divorce. The parties were married, the complaint alleges, on July 24, 1886, and lived together as husband and wife until June 15, 1900, when defendant deserted plaintiff and has since lived apart from her without her wish or consent and has made no provision for her maintenance. Defendant is alleged to be an habitual drunkard and frequently abused, struck and beat plaintiff. As the fruits of marriage they have two children, Lea, aged 16, and Howard, aged 2A years, which plaintiff asks to be allowed to retain the custody of. Plaintiff resides in Union tp., she avers, and gives her occupation as that of housekeeper. No. 6414. Margaret Wagner et al vs. Joseph Downing et al; action to quiet titlte.

No. 6415. Nancy Booth vs. Charles Booth; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff is a resident of Kankakee township, and is by occupation a domestic; that she was married to defendant on the 14th of September, 1899, and that they lived together as husband and wife until the next day, Sept. 15, 1899, when defendant without cause wholly abandoned her against her wish and consent, and has since lived apart from her and Iras wholly failed and refused to contribute to her support; that as the fruits of said marriage one child ‘ (now dead) was born to them. Defendant’s present residence is unknown. Plaintiff asks for divorce and restoration of her maiden name, Nancy Gross. No. 6416. F. E. Babcock vs. Board of Commissioners of Jasper county; action on account. Demand $111.20. This is an action brought for recovering pay for printing, counting and packing the county and township ballots used in Jasper county at the late election, and which claim “Honest Abe” cut to SBO. The price charged by us for this work was from i to less than the prices charged and paid in neighboring counties, and was an exceedingly low price for the work. No. 6417. Petition of Benjamin Richard for the adoption of William Della Lintner, a minor. No. 6418. Petition of Carl Willis for the adoption of Sadie Lorinda Lintner, a minor.

Savad At Qrava’a Brink. ‘•I know I would long ago have been in my grave,” writea Mrs. S. H. Newaom, of Decatur. Ala.. “If it had not been for Electric Bitters. For three years 1 suffered untold agony from the worst forms of Indigestion, Waterbrash, Stomach aud Bowel Dyspepsia. But thla excellent medicine did me a world of good. Since ualng it I can eat heartily and have gained 86 pounda.” For Indigeatlon, Lota of Appetite. Stomach, Liver and Kidney trouble* Electric Bitters are a positive, guaranteed cure. Only 60c at A. F. Long's drug store. 28 barrels of candies, 3} cts. lb. to 40 ots. lb. Chicago Baroain Store. Your father read the Prairie Farmer. Why don’t you? If you are interested in general farming, fruit growing, stock raising, stock feeding, poultry and bees, or in any other pursuit that brings you back to mother earth, send 10 cents for the Prairie Farmer weekly and the Prairie Farmer Home Magazine monthly, both to January t, 1003. Address the Prairie Farmer, 160 Adams St., Chicago.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, December 20, 1902.

DEFENDANT DIES.

Monticello Journal; The celebrated Judd vs. Gray case which has been on trial here on change of venue from Pulaski county was brought to an abrupt close yesterday morning by the death of Thomas Gray, the defendant. A new suit has been filed by the plaintiff against the heirs of the deceased. The suit involves the possession of about 575'acres of land near Francesville.

A TRUANCY ARREST.

Eli Stutzman, an Amish farmer residing near Surrey, was arrested Tuesday on complaint of the truant officer for failure to send his 12-year-old boy to school. He was fined $5 and costs, $17.50 in all, which he refused to pay, and was remanded to jail; where he remained until Thursday, when he paid the amount and was released. We understand Mr. Stutzman refused to make any explanation whatever as to why he had not sent the boy to school.

“HORTONSVILLE.”

N?r. Horton, the dentist, evidently believes in economy of space. He owns the 50 foot lot on the corner of Washington and North Cullen streets, and on this ground there is located a harness shop, blacksmith shop, barber shop, shoe shop, grocery store, dental office, justice’s office, American Express office, a fruit store and news office, and the doctor has one room yet to rent, we believe. All but one of the buildings thefeon are one story onlv.

JASPER METHODS IN BENTON.

It is quite evident that Jasper county methods are spreading, for John Carr of the Fowler Leader says that the county commissioners of that good old republican county of Benton, at their recent meeting, allowed C. G. Mauzy, the republican county chairman, S4OO for 200 days’ services for superintending the Hawkins gravel road, and Porter Travis the same amount for precisely the same service on the same road, and the joke is that only 79 days were required to build the entire road!

FORMER RESIDENT KILLED.

KCiiarles Shaw, who works in a livery barn here, got word Tuesday evening that his father, James Shaw, had just been run over by a switch engine at Kokomo and both legs were cut off. Charley left on the night train to go to him. It was learned later that only one leg was cut off above the knee, and the foot of the other badly mashed. The 6hock was too much for Mr. Shaw to withstand, however, and he died at 3 p-. m., Thursday. The elder Shaw Hved here for a year or so, removing to Kokomo a few months ago.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Holly, Boston Ferns, Immortell and Evergreen Wreaths, Loraine Begonias, Primulas, Cyclaman and other flowering plants at Cleveland’s.

SHOOTING MATCH.

Blue Rock shooting match at Newland, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1902. Plenty of shells on the ground. Everybody invited.

JOHN BURRIS,

BOX SOCIAL.

A handkerchief and plate social will be given at tne Randle School, Saturday, Dec., 20th. A graphaphone and literary entertainment. Admission 10 cents. Ladies free. Jennie Eib, Teacher.

LIME. HAIR, BRICK and CEment in stock at all times and at lowest prices. From foundation to roof we can famish anything in building material. Donnelly Lumber Co. Ladies’ Sewing Chair* ?1.00 at E. J. Hurley’s Furniture Store. For farm loans see Baughman & Williams. Low rate of interest. Stop* the Cough ind Work* off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet* cure a cold In one day. No cure, no pay. Price. 36 cent*.

AFRICAN BLOOD SPILLED

“Cullud Lady” and “No ’Count White Man” Have nix-Up at doffs Restaurant. There was a mix up in the kitchen of Goff’s restaurant last Saturday morning that promised dire results, according to the stories of the participants told before a jury in Squire Troxell’s court Monday afternoon. Jerry Karsner is the general roustabout at Goff’s, while Miss Bessie Massey, a lady of African descent, is cook. According to her story Jerry had started no fire for the dusky maiden that morning, and there was no wood in. She expostulated with him a little, and accused him of being drunk most of the time and a general no-account white man. At her gentle chidings, she said. Jerry took offense, and ripped out several shocking oaths, saying he would be d—d if he’d be bossed around by any d—d nigger. She told him she “wasn’t no niggah, but was a cullud lady.” Then, she said, Jerry grabbed a butcherknife that was lying on the table and started in to carve her up. He got in one hard lick on her left arm and laid the flesh open from near the elbow to the wrist. Jerry then went out to Alf Donnelly’s to spend the winter, but Bessie swore out a warrrant for assault and battery against him and High Constable Zea brought him to town to stand trial. Jerry had no attorney, and looked after his side of the case himself. His story wBB somewhat different from Bessie’s. He said the lady of color cussed him vigorously, and swore she would carve him into mincemeat. She made a dive for the butcher-knife, but he got hold of it first. She then snatched up the steak-hammer and struck him twice in the chest with it. He was trying to ward off the blows, he said, the knife still in his hand, when she struck her arm on its edge and cut the gash complained of. He didn’t want to stay there to be killed, so went to the country. A jury.of twelve good men wrestled with the case for about two boom, and then decided that Jerry had acted in self defense. The two have had considerable trouble heretofore, it is said, but this was the first time that actual blood had been drawn.

SMITH’S PRIZE-WINNER DIES.

B. L. Smith of near Sharon lost his big 700 pound boar a few days ago. The hog won prizes at the state fair and at the fat stock show at Chicago last week, and was a valuable animal, report saying that Mr. Smith had refused SBOO for him. Ho was brought home from Chicago apparently in good condition, but it is likely that the handling him about caused some injury, for Wednesday night he died.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Dec. 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brubaker of Parr, a daughter. Dec. 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gassoway, west of town, a son. Dec. 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Walker of Barkley tp., a daughter. Dec. 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Thornton of near Surrey, a daughter.

NEW F. & A. M. OFFICERS.

./The following officers for the ebsuing year have been elected by Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M.: C. W. Coen, W. M.; A. G. Work, S. W.; H. J. Kannal, J. W.; Ralph Fendig, Treasurer; W. J. lines, Sec. Installation, Jan. 27.

Manager.

“WORTHY THE FAME OF A FAMOUS NAME."

Ben-Hur Flour, made in Minneapolis, is the best ever brought to this market. J. A. McFarland received another carload the first of the month, and for a short time will sell at the same price as formerly. School teachers’ headquarters for candies, nuts, fruits, etc. Chicago Baroain Store.

A Tlmdly Topic. At thl* season of cough* and colds It la well to know that Foley'a Honey and Tar ia the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cure* quickly and prevent* icriou* results from a cold. Sold by A. F. Long.

GROSS RECEIPTS $2,000.

Catholic Fair a Success In Every Way.—“Strlck" Wins Watoh. The fair given by the Catholic people for the benefit of the new parochial school was adjourned from Saturday night to last night in order to do a little more hustling in two or three of the prizes which had not been worked very much, and it was thought that that with the receipts last night added to the $1,773 received up to and including Saturday night, $2,000 would be about the total taken in. Out of this the expenses, amounting to about S3OO, must be paid, which will leave about $1,700 net. This is much more than they expected to realize, and all feel highly gratified over the result. The following list of articles were donated by Rensselaer business men: Road Wagon D. M. Worland Heating Stave Ed Rhoades Heating Stove Warner Bros. Dinner Set John Eger Rocking Chair J. W. Williams Toilet Set B. F. Fendig Mirror J. A. Larsh Suit of Clothes G. E. Murray Overcoat Ideal Store Robe and pr horse blankets,... Matt Worden. Water Set ..Maggie Gleason Buggy Whip. J. R. Vanatta Oyster Bowls Laßue Bros. Jardineer.., H. Teuter 525 in cash T. J. McCoy Messers Long & Hardman, W. A, Huff, P. W. Clarke, Jay. W. Williams and E. J. Hurley also gave donations in the way of rebates on goods '.purchased from them. In the leading contest, that for a gent’s diamond studded gold watch. George Strickfaden won out with $451.75, while Will Donnelly had $360.45. In the contest between Mrs. Warren Robinson and Mrs. Henry Hildebrand, for 'a handsome piece of furniture, the latter won out with $312.75, to $82.65 for Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Robinson was presented with a handsome willow rocker for the good work she did during the brief time she devoted to securing votes. In the gent’s fine set ring contest, John Kohlhoff won out with $95.50 to his credit, against $85.60 for Charley Mecklenburg, Of the other chance prizes, not heretofore reported the following were the winners: Opera Shawl, Mrs. Chas. Ramp; Rag Carpet, Peter Hordeman; Horse Blanket; Chas. Elijah (Mt. Ayr); Horse Blanket, Geo. Strickfaden; Suit of Clothes, Peter Hordemali; Heating Stove, John Healey; Gold Framed Picture, J. J. Eiglesbach; Sofa Pillow, John Borntrager; Knitted Quilt, George Drake; Toy Bed, Ralph Fendig; Glove Box, Miss Anna Young; Fancy Quilt, D. A. Stoner.

X-RAYS USED ON CHARLIE MORLAN’S LITTLE BOY.

The 12-yenr-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morlan, who has been very sick for the past six weeks with an ailment of the hip and wrist that has baffled the skill of physicians, remains in about the 6ame condition. Thursday afternoon the little fellow was brought up town on a cot and examined under the X-Ray. One .of the small bones of the wrist was shown to be enlarged to an abnormal size, but the photograph of the hip had not been developed at this \Criting. It is hoped that the doctors may be able to locate the trouble by means of tbe photographs so as to treat the little sufferer’s case intelligently.

Boy’s Llfs Savad from Membranous Croup. C. W. Lynch.a prominent ettixen of Winchester, Ind., writea, “My little boy had a severe attack of membranous croup, and only got relief after taking Foley'a Honey and Tar. He got relief after one doee and I feel that it eaved the life of my bay." Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. Long. Irwin & Irwin are making loans on farm or city property at a low rate of interest ana commission and on ’more liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jasper County. A Million Veiess Could hardly express the thanks of Homer Hall, of Writ Point, la. Listen why A seven cold had settled on his lungs, causing a most obstinate cough. Several physicians said tie had consumption, but could not help him. When all thought he was doomed be began to use Dr. King’s New Discovery so: Consumption and writes—“it completely cured me and saved my life. I now weigh 997 lbs." It's positively guaranteed for Coughs, Cold* and Lung trouble*. Price 60c and f 1.00 Trial bottles free at Long's drug store.

Vol. V. No. 37

NEWTON COUNTY SEAT CASE.

Newton County Enterprise: The Goodland appeal case in the county seat matter is on file in the Clerk’s office. The cause is entitled Frederick D. Gilman vs. the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Gilman appeals from the order of the Board of Commissioners rejecting the bids on account of no appropriation," which raises the question fully regarding the county council law. The constitutionality of the law, and other various items of interest to tax-payers are not involved in the appeal. These questions will all have to be settled before a court house can be built.- It is understood that the case will be tried before a special Judge, the attorneys probably agreeing among themselves as to the proper person to suggest to Judge Hanley for appointment.

BIG DITCH CONTRACT LET.

Crown Point, Ind., Dec. 18. — Preliminary steps are under way in the northwestern counties of Indiana, including Laporte, Lake, Porter, Starke and Jasper, to erect what will probably be the largest artificial waterway of its kind east of the Mississippi River. When completed it will reclaim hundreds of thousands of acres of Kankakee marsh lands which are now regarded as worthless. A contraot has been let for the first 14 miles in Laporte and Starke Counties for $120,000. The ditch will be 80 feet wide and 16 feet deep. It is the plan of the other counties to continue the great ditch to the Illinois line, a distance of 60 miles. The total cost will be about $1,000,000. Tbe project has been taken up by the owners of large ranches along the Kankakee. The payment is to be made by assessments on benefits derived from the ditches.

Don’t be imposed upon by taking substitutes offered for Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by A. F. Long Marion I. Adams is agent for the Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Co., of Jasper, Benton and "White counties. Insurance now in force over $1,000,000. Farmers desiring policies in this company should call upon or address him at Rensselaer, Ind. ts. Foley's Honey and Tar positively cures all throat and lung diseases. Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. Long. I have private funds to loan on real estate at low rates for any length of time. Funds are always on hands and there is no delay—no examination of land, no sending papers east—absolutely no red tape. Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand. W. B. Austin. A kidney or bladder trouble can always be cured by using Foley's kidney Cure in time. Sold by A. F. Long. \ I A Per Cent Farm Loans. A special fund to loan on Farms for Five Years at 4$ per cent interest, with privilege to make partial payments at any interest paying time. Cali at Commercial State Bask, No. of Pub. Sq., Rensselaer, Ind.

Foil* a Daadly Attack. “My wife was so ill that good physicians were unable to help her,” writes M. M. Austin of Winchester, Ind., “but was completely cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills.” They work wonders In stomach and liver troubles. Cure constipation, aick headache. 95c at A. F. Long's drug store. GOOD ADVICE. The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. More than seventy-live percent, of the people in the United State* are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects: such aa sour stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Coatlveness, Palpitation of the Heart. Heart-burn, Waterbrash, Gnawing and Burning Pains at the Pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin. Coated Tongue and Disagreeable Taste In the Mouth. Coming up of Food after eating. Low Spirits, etc. Goto your Diuggist and get a bottle of August Flower for 76 cents, Two doses will relieve you. Get Green’s Special Almanac. A. F. Long. <§ Thla signature Is on every boa of the genulao Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet* Use remedy that ant a ssM la mm«£*