Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1903 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

warns, For sale, Toßral. txctionge. Etc. TO BENT, NEAT COTTAGE, CUT WATER, well, *W> lot*, fruit of all kind*. Also *ood, new lawn mower for sale, Mbs. Pbtkb Givrs, Renseelaer, Ind. GOOD FARM WAGON, GOOD CARRIAGE and Single Harneta for sale. Syvlmtbb Ghay, Rensselaer. Ind, LOST, ST RATED OR STOLEN—One Black Cow, from my place 1% miles west of Surrey; any information pertaining to same please notify Dav* Shout, Surrey, Ind. PASTURE—I have 240 acres of good pasture 114 miles east of Wheatfleld; plenty of good water. W, W. Sthoop, Wheat field, Ind. HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE—House and three lots, well, out-bulldlngs, fruit of all kinds: on Elm St., Rensselaer; price *BOO. Enquire at Democrat office. PASTURE FOR HORSES AND CATTLE—- - JVe will have plenty of pasture to accomodate those wishing pasture for eattle or horses, at the old Cleveland farm in Milroy township, 7 miles southeast of Rensselaer and 2 miles south of Crockett graveyard; plenty of good water. T. M. Hiblxb. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS—Hilidale Egg and Poultry Farm: Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs for setting, $1 for IS. Mm. Ai.tci Pkkkims. Box », Fowler, Ind. LEGHORNS AND LANGSHANS-Pure bred Brown Leghorn and Black Langshan eggs for setting, price SI.OO for 15. Strawberry plants of the finest quality, 75 cts. per 100. Call at “Cottage Grove Fruit Farm,” or address B. P. Benjamin, Rensselaer. FENCE POSTS AND OAK LUMBER—Five hundred osage hedge posts, at 8 cents each, 1000 oak posts, 5 cents. Leave orders for hardwood lumber sawed to order. Mill will start about April Ist. Address at Rensselaer, Telephone 178. D. H. Ykomah. FITE PER CENT MONEY-On well improved farm lands in this and adjoining counties. We can loan on two to ten years time, with prlvelege of partial payments of SIOO or more at any interest paying time. -Money ready as soon as abstract is approved. Least red tape. No publicity. Baughman A Williams, Attys. and Loan Agents, Rensselaer, Ind.

ADVERTISED LETTERS. Miss Mary Ward Emil W, Hoff John L. Milner W. Delbert Fonhousen J. H. Brendlers James Pinkerton H. S. Hester Prof. Robert Gilbresh Charles Sicamore Charles Listen Addelia Bnyder Elmer Humphreys * >ms Jessie Sage George C. Carenger Fannie Haas Stephen Poster Frank C. Ward Miss Ida Smith Dreadful Attack of Whooping Cough. Mrs. Bllen Harlison. of 300 Park Are.. Kansas City, Mo., writes as follows: “Our two children had a severe attack of whooping cough, one of them in the paroxysm of coughing would often faint and bleed at the nose. We tried everything we heard of witbout getting relief. We then called in our family doctor who prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar. With the very first dose they began to insprove and we feel that it has saved their lives.” Refuse substitutes, Sold by A. F. Long, Don't Forgot tho Nov Lumbar Yard Where you can get dll kinds of Lumber, Lime, Hair, Brick, Cement and Plaster; also the celebrated alabastscent Wall Plaster. I solicit a share of your trade at my old stand. Respectfully, Hiram Dat. 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 yon 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.

ONE MOttT ONLY ■ ■ ■ AA WEDNESDAY APIII LQ Tbs 6ram-Morton Opera Ce. ta the Fmatast Comic Opera ever written “The— Mascot” - » » Good Singing and Dancing, Funny Comedians, Pretty Girls. f*Hc+t 25. 33 and 30 c*nt*. This Sounds Good, and His Fins. If you are not satisfied with Comic opera, The Maacott”, after

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

Items of Interest Gathered la the Offices and Corridors of the County Capitol. Monday, May 4, is the last day for paying the spring installments of taxes to avoid delinquency. A _ ' ■ 'C j William Bowser of Hanging Drover tp., brought in nine young wolf scalps last Friday, upon whioh he will rceieve the usual bounty of $3 per scalp. —o — Marriage licenses issued: April 21., John P. Schreiner to Helena Grube. April 21, Diedrich Dorston to to Martha Ellis. Mr. Diedrich, Dorston of near Rose Lawn, and Miss Martha Ellis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oharlef’EHis of Carpenter tp., were united in marriage in the clerk’s office Tuesday forenoon. Judge Hanley officiating. —o— — New suits filed: No. 6491. Conrad Kellner vs. Albert E. Brand et al; appeal from commissioners’ court No. 6492. The Geiser Mfg. Co., vs. James Lister et al; action on note and chattel mortgage. No. 6493. A. W. Stevens & Co. vs. W. C. Babcock et El; action on landlord’s lein. No, 6494. W. 0. Evans vs. Joseph Greiser; action on note.

Following are the more important proceedings of the circuit court this week: The case of Adda Huston vs. Christie Vick, constable, which grew out of the Nowles House case of Nowles vs. M. M. Huston, wherein chattels were levied upon to satisfy a judgment secured by Mr. Nowels against Huston, and were claimed by Mrs. Huston, was on trial Monday and resulted in a verdict- for Mrs. Hnston, who was given back the goods and .$5 damages. The other similar case, in which Jennie Tullis claimed a part of the goods, was not tried, Mr. Nowels compromising the same and paying the costs. This is another instance where it would have been better for the complainant to have lost what Huston owed him and let him go. Huston is alleged to have got in to several and is said to be worth nothing. Mr. Nowels is out considerable more in trying to collect a bad debt .

The ditch case of Granville Moody et al vs. B. J. Gifford occupied the atteutiou of court aud jury all of Wednesday and Thursday, and finally resulted in a verdict in favor of the establishment of the ditch as ordered, and gave Mr. Gifford S3O damages for diteh already made by him. The costs, it is likely, will follow the improvmeut.

The big case of the state on relation of Levi Hancock vs. Wm. Eight et al, venued here from Newton county, was taken np yesterday and is likely to last all of to-day, it ie thought. The case grows out of a'big general drunk at Rose Lawn a year or bo ago, in which broken heads, blacked eyes, eto., figured quite prominently. There is a big array of counsel in the case, Judge Reynolds of Monticello is the principal attorney for the plaintiff, while Judge Sellers of Montioello, Judge Darroch of Kentland, and E. P. Honan of this city appear for defendants. The case is being heard by Judge Nye of Winamac. The motion for a new trial in the case of Dyke vs. the Presbyterian churoh of Remington was cverraled by Judge Hanley yesterday. Charles Thompson, the young man for whom Christie Vick swore out a warrant for assault and battery and resisting an officer, mention of which was made in these columns last week, volnutarilly submitted to . nstody, and his bond was fixed .at SIOO with his father, James Thompson, as surety, and case set for trial on 4th Thursday. The Halligan cattle stealing cases are set for th*4th Monday at 1 p. tn., except the case against William Tanner, which is set for the 4th Tuesday at 9 a. m. The case of Lewis Poyer vs. Warren Springer, is set for 4th, Thursday at 11 a. m. The tax-ferret case of Forsythe vs. Parkiaon, treasurer, is set for 4th Friday at 9 a. m.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, April 25, 1903.

Local and Personal. . Yesterday was Arbor Day. <r Read the 2-page ad of the Chicago Bargain Store. j Tom Eiglesbach of Chicago, is visiting relatives here. and White counties are to nave complete free rural mail

service. Mrs. Taylor Boicourt of Wolcott, is visitinijf her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm?P. Baker. Marshall has been appointed to a cadetship at the fL S naval academy at Annapolis Md. | New subscribers to Thfi Democrat this week by postoffices: Minot, No. Dakota, 1; Rensselaer, R-R-2, 1. Several farmers are sowing over some of their oats fields. The Hoovers, south of town, are resowing 200 acres. t 'l-Fred Parcels was fined $1 arid costs, 46.65 in all, by Squire Trolell last Friday for riding a bicycle upon the sidewalks. Mrs. Mary Chnpp and daughter Katie of Surrey, were the guests .of Mr. and Mrs. H. C; Hoshaw Wednesday evening. »/Chase Ritchey, who hew been nher Yukon, Okla., teaching, for the past two years, returned home last week for a prolonged visit.

Mrs. C. C. Brown of Stanley, North Dakota, who has been visiting relatives near . Rensselaer for some time, returned home Tuesday.

Mrs. A, M. Stockton will build another tenant house on her lot on South Weston street, just south of the*property occupied by W. C. Babcock.

Mr. Baker of South. Weston street, will move into Lejtta Davjsson’s tenant house on South Division street, recently vacated by Wm. Bailey, who has moved to the country, upon his father’s farm.

Benton Review: Brother Babcock of Rensselaer, has a libel suit on his hands. He has been telling the truth about the president of the county board up there, who failing to silence him -by using the county money lawing* is trying another tack which has never won yet.

XJ3ome twenty or thirty\witnesses from Rose Lawn and vicinity are here on the Hancock-Kight case. Rensselaer whiskey was evidently proving too strong for several of them Thursday evening, but yesterday they renewed the engagement, with a result that one of them was landed in jail to sober up quite early in the forenoon.

Newton County Enterprise: At the local elections in Illinois Tuesday local option was the paramount issne. Sheldon, whose hide has been soaked full of red ‘ ‘likker” for a year, put on dry clothes > and carried the day. The saloons that have been running for a year will now be closed. Watseka also went dry, for the first time in years.

Mr. Stone of Fowler, and Mr. Hornberg of Chicago, were in Goodland Wednesday evening conferring with the town hoard regarding the purchase of the electrio light plant and the establishment of a water works system and a plant for the manufacture of electric supplies. Their proposition is substantially this: Messrs Stone and Hornberg will buy our electric light plant at an agreed price, leas than first cost, and will put in a water works system with fifty bpdrante, a steam heating plant, similar to that at Fowler, and a factory employing from twenty to fifty laborers for the manufacture of electrical supplies. In return the town must give them a long-time franchise on hydrants and street lights. Their proposition will be submitted in writing in a short time and the board will then no doubt submit the proposition to the people and abide by their decision—Goodland Herald. /

Posts, all kinds and sizes in oak and cedar. Donnelly Lumber Co. An armload of old papers for a niokel at The Demoorat office.

THE THOMPSON TAX CASE.

Judge Howard Will Render His Decision Friday, May 8. Judge Howard of South Rend, came Tuesday to hear argument in the tax-ferret case of S. P. Thompson vs. the treasurer of Jasper county et al. This case, it will be remembered, is that where the tax-ferretsi the ex-auditor of Owen county at al, at the behest of “Honest Abe” in the closing days of the last campaign, placed or caused to be placed some $1,300 in alleged taxes on omitted property onjthe tax-duplicate against Mr. .Thompson. The latter sued to Have the treasurer enjoined from collecting the amount, and the evidence in the case was heard at the November term of court. On agreement of parties a long-hand transcript of the evidence was made for which $75 was allowed by the court, and argument was postponed to the April term. As Judge Howard had to go to Indianapolis Tuesday night and the parties desiring special findings andJ. F. Hanley for the tax-ferrets not having his copy prepared, it was agreed that Judge Howard should return again on May Bth to render his decision. The evidence in this case impressed one with the fact that all the property of Mr. Thompson which the tax-ferrets claimed as omitted had been assessed. The evidence of the plaintiff, that of his associates and attorneys who were present when the assessors made the assessments, his bankers and their bank records and that of the assessors now living who had made the assessments during the years it was claimed the sious occurred, all corroborated each other. For such a searching and thorough investigation of the private affairs of the plaintiff as was made in this case, the evidence was certainly remarkable, in that it all fitted in so closely and going to show that the personal property in question had been assessed. It was, too, from men of unimpeachable character and standing. While The Democrat has nothing to do with Mr. Thompson’s battles, it always likes to see fair play, and we want to say that the affairs of not one man in ten thousand who has doue the volume of business that he did during these years would bear so searching an investigation by experts and enemies. In this case, the contention, we believe, is that the assessors took the property at a lower assessment than they should, it being in the form of notes, and they were discounted according to the judgment of the assessor as to their value. It would seem from the evidence that about the only thing to be decided, is whether there was an omission or not by reason of the discounts allowed from the face of the notes. The decision of Judge Howard will be rendered one week from next Friday.

SEE HERE, GIRLS.

Bad cooking and slovenly housekeeping were the direct cause of four hundred divorces in the city of Chicago last year. This statement by the head of the Chicago Bureau of Charities furnishes every housewife in the land with a subject for serious reflection. During 1902, it appears, four hundred wives who appeared at the Bureau of Charities for assistance, and later obtained divorcee, admitted that they could “neither cook nor keep house,” and, of coarse, they could not expect to keep husbands If this unfortunate condition of affairs is paralleled elsewhere, sociologists will have to wrestle with the knotty problem of bow a young man before proposing matrimony may gauge accurately a young womans knowledge of domestic science, says Robert Webster Jones, in the Housekeepoa; Shall he seek the advice of some noted authority like Mrs. Hiller, and receive thorough coaching in the subject in order to become & competent judge of his beloved’s qualifies tifis? Shall the question, “Can you cook?” precede the question, “Will yon wed?”

Pickets, all kinds ami sizes. Donnelly Lumber Co. 4 rr * - " 1 ... Foley'* Kidney Core If taken in time afford* security from *ll kidney mod bladder disease*. Sold by A. F. Long. .

THE INNOCENT DODGE.

The Fowler Leader says that George Rich mire denies the statement made by The Democrat that he had anything to do with selling any oil refining stock to Miss Monnett of this place a few weeks ago. Notwithstanding the gentleman’s denial, Bro. Carr, our Sherlock Holmes says' that the check given to Mr. Richmire was made payable to “G. J. Richmire or order,” was endorsed “G. J. Richmire” on the back, was presented in person by the said G, J. Richmire, who was identified by Landlord Slagle of the Makeever House, that Geo. took S3OO in cash and a draft for the balance, and that Geo. writes a mighty good hand, acquired no doubt, while acting as treasurer of Benton county. If this stock is as valuable as stated by the vendors, we see no reason why Richmire should deny having sold any of it. In the light of the evidence above stated, we are of the opinion that you have been imposed upon, John. Remember, “when you see it in The Democrat it’s So”

THE GRAVES - MORTON COCMIC OPERA CO.

Constructed for laughing purposes only, is the claim made for “The Mascot,” one of the most genuinely funny operas ever written. That it has more than fulfilled these requirements is evidenced by the unpreceded success of the past season. Unlike many compositions of this class, its story is complete, and is sustained with a degree of continuity which deserves imitation in many more ambitious actors. The cast is excellent throughout; the specialties are cleverly divised; the songs and dances of which there are many, are up to date. A splendid chorus of pretty girls lends a striking back ground. “The Mascot” will be presented here on Wednesday, April 29.

ELKS BAR CARNIVALS.

White County Democrat: It may not be generally known but so disreputable had the street carnival business become that the lpst grand lodge of Elks passed a resolution prohibiting local lodges of the order from managing them. The carnival in Logansport last year was held under the auspices of the Logansport lodge of Elks, but if the orgie is to be repeated this suiraiier some one else must stand spOnfeor for it. The Elks are not bigoted moralists by any means, bat the street carnival was a little too much for them to stand for.

THE EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM.

Sentinel: Talk abont working on the eight hoar system. It is found in all its pristine perfection on the farm and it will be in voyage from now on until late antnmn. Of coarse it is different from the eight hoar system in the city. On the farm it is eight hoars before dinner and eight hoars after dinner and. it takes just about that much time per day if real big crope are to be grown.

$100,000.00 To loan on farms at a low rate of interest, This is a special fund. Call at once as insurance COMPANIES ARE REFUSING farm loans. Also money to loan on Bankable note at current rates. Loans made on Oity property, and second mortgage. James H. Chapman. Makwvir’i Bank Building, Rensselaer. Ind. USE ROY At POULTRY fIIXTURE. It beats all; the greatest egg prodnoer on earth. A guaranteed care for Cholera, Roup, and Gape. The Royal Lice Killer, the greatest insect destroyer known. The Royal Stock Food, the world’s greatest medicated stock food. Sold under an absolute guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Agents wanted. Call on or address, B. E. Caster Gin. Agt.. for Jasper and Newton counties, Gifford, Ind.

The Democrat, SI.OO per year. MONEY ON FARMS* A special fund to loan on Farms for Five Years at 5 per cent interest, with privilege to make partial payments at any interest paying time. Call at First National Bank, No of Pub. Bq., Rensselaer, Ind.

VOL. VI. No. 3

ALL HOME PRINT THIS WEEK.

An extra large amount of adver* tisiug this week required us to make The Democrat all home print. Some local news, editorial, correspondence, general and state news, markets, etc., etc., will be found on the inside pages.

NEW LAWS IN EFFECT.

Governor Durbin issued his proclamation, declaring the laws passed by the late legislature in effect, Thursday at 9 a. m. and all the laws are now in full force and effect. ,

CHANGE OF VENUE TAKEN.

The libel case against The Democrat editor wherein Abraham Haileck is the prosecuting witness, has been sent to Newton county on affidavit of the defendant asking for change from this county. It will come up at the May term of the Newton circuit court.

NEW STORE AT GIFFORD.

• John Kimble has again engaged in the general merchandise business at Gifford, having put in an entire new stock of groceries, dry goods, notions, etc., and will sell the same at the lowest possible prices for cash; will do a strictly cash business and will make it to your advantage to trade with him. Produce taken at highest market prices in exchange for goods. Motto: “Full Weight, Honest Measure and Lowest Prices.”

NOTICE OF DEDICATION. The M. E. church at Lee, Ind., will be dedicated Sunday, May 3, 1903. The board has secured the service of Dr. Parr and Elder D. M.. Wood, in addition to several local ministers who have promised to assist, and a good time is confidently expected. There will be an all day service, the first session being called for 10:30 a. m. Arrangements have been made to have trains No. 5, 6 and 3 stop, in addition to the regular Service, and entertainment will be furnished for all visitors. D. E. Noland, Sec. Board of Trustees. CORPORATION ELECTIONS. The democrats of the incorporated towns of Remington and Wheatfield have placed the following tickets in the field to be voted for Monday, May 4: RKMINUTOB. For Town Clerk ..Geo. B. Mitchell “ “ Marshal B. T. Whitehead “ ■* Treasurer James A. Washburn ** Trustee Ist Ward.......... Geo. B. Winten “ •* 2d “ A. Beasley ♦* *• 3d “ ......Dr. P. J. Pothuisje “ “ 4th “ ’....John K. Stoudt “ “ sth “ Dennis O’Riley WHEATFIXLD. For Town Clerk George Swisher “ “ Treasurer... Mike Bernieken “ ” Marshal .Isaac Wilson 11 Trustee Simon Fendig “ “ L. Langdon - « ....Orlie Miller

BLACKSMITH NOTICE. Having purchased the old Glazebrook blacksmith shop and business on Front street we wish to announce to the public that we have secured competent blacksmiths to have charge of same, among whom is Abe Wartena, and we will be prepared to execute all work entrusted to us promptly and in a workmanlike manner. Horseshoeing, plow work, wood work and repairing a specialty. Give ns a call. Waymire & Kino. Irwin & Irwin are making loans on farm or city property at a low rate of interest and commission and on more liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jasper County. BBFOST or THB CONDITION Off THB FIRST NATIONAL BANK Or BBNBSBLABB. INDIANA, . at the close at businem, April 9,1903. RfcMOUBCB*. ... Loan* and Discounts.,..W ISO U Overdrafts T ' S#p M Baukinc House , . Bond*, u. s nmw Due from Banka Lawful money In Bank IUWw Total. mua M UaBIDITIBS. Capital Stock $ 30.000 IS Surplus J. 5.000 00 Undivided Profits IJMS Bank Notes (Circulation) 7 JO9 00 Deposits IWJW3B T0ta1........... MSiSi 58 M 1., p-.mh ttshLi lViaifar moms nnjiLsn ataoie rowmr