Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1905 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat

SI.OO Per Year.

REMINGTON K. OF P’S. WIN

In The Democrat’s Popularity Contest By 2,775 Plurality. v , . . .... • . , • - ■ . ,■ ... - : rr~" T MOUNT HOPE IN LEAD UNTIL AFTERNOON OF THE LAST DAY, When 3,485 Votes Came In For Remington and Carried Off the Prize. —Close of a Host Interesting Contest.

The democrat’s Popularity Contest closed promptly at 6 p. m., Thursday, and the fine S3OO Chase piano is carried off by the Remington K. of P. lodge which the last afternoon cast over 3,000 votes. While Mt. Hope did good work, yet they did not make the thorough canvass that the K. of P’s. did, for the latter worked Goodland and the surrounding country about Remington very thoroughly, and also had the advantage of their home town to canvass. As a result they won a prize that they may well be proud of. Mt. Hope cast 320 votes the Inst day of the contest. The count shows that for some days and up to the last afternoon they were in the lead a few hundred votes, and while it will be a disappointment to some of the active workers for that organization, they have the satisfaction of knowing that they were defeated fairly, and the successful organization expected Mt. Hope to also come in at the last hour with a big list. A total of 9,705 votes were cast in the contest, and of this number the Remington Knights of Pythias received more than one-half. It was evident for some time that unless a special effort was made by some of the other contestants the real contest lay between Mt. Hope and the Remington K. of P. lodge, and the experience in other places where like contests have been held has demonstrated that they invariably concentrate on two contestants, with an occasional “dark horse” coming in at the last moment and winning out. The vote received by each contestant, as counted by the committee selected for the purpose, Messrs. Hollingsworth, Forsythe and Baughman, which met at 7 p. m., Thursday, is given below: RMBlngtoa K. of P. Lodge 8,065 lit. Hope Chureh. Jordan tp 2290 Renaoelaer Chrletian Church 100 Parr Baptist Church... 3to Wheatfield K. of P. Lodge 220 Gifford United Brethren Church 220 GiUam M. B. Church 190 Rensselaer Court, C. O. F 180 Barkley M. E. Church 180 St. John's Court, C. O. F., Remington ... 160 Milroy Baptist Church 128 Gillam Christian S. S 70 Rose Bud Church 55 McCoysburg Sunday School 65 Barkley Christian Church 40 Remington Christian Church 40 Vlrgie Sunday School 20 Rensselaer M. B. Church 20 West Barkley Sunday School II Shoshone Tribe, 1.0. R. M. (Gifford) 15 Knlman M. E. Church 10 This contest has been conducted fairly and honestly and no one can have any fault to find with it in any way. Not a vote has been attempted to be influenced one way or the other by The Democrat. Every contestant knew at the start that the one receiving the most votes would get the instrument, and that was all there was to it. The prize is a valuable one and the fortunate contestant is to be congratulated on securing an instrument of this character and value without any expense whatever except a little work in securing new subscriptions and renewals. The instrument is a regular 1300 Chase Piano and can be bought for no less from any dealer or at the house. It is accompanied by a five year guarantee which is turned over with the piano to the lucky organization who have secured the greatest number of votes. For any defect in workmanship or material the Starr Piano Co., hold themselves responsible and agree to make good during that period. As stated heretofore in this paper, we will lose money on this gift, that is, the first year’s subscriptions, but as it has brought us several hundred new readers and we can therefore se-

cure better rates for advertising by reason of this greatly increased circulation, and we expect to retain the good will and friendship of these new subscribers and keep them with us year after year —in this way we will make our money back. We want to thank each and every one who has worked for this cause and we only wish we could give each and every contesting organization a S3OO piano. We also wish to thank the committee for their assistance in counting the votes. The instrument is ready to turn over to the winner in the contest to-day at any time they choose to send for it. They have been awarded it fairly and it is theirs with no strings attached

DEATH OF MRS. CALLOW.

Mrs. Jane Callow, aged almost 95 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hettie Reynolds, on South Weston street at 5 a. m., Wednesday. Deceased was a native of Scotland and came to Indiana over fifty years ago, locating in Lafayette. She came to Rensselaer in 1890 and had since resided here. John Callow of East St. Louis, 111., and Mrs. Reynolds of this city are her only surviving children. The funeral was held yesterday at 3 p. m., from the residence of Mrs. Reynolds, conducted by Revs. Kindig and Parrett, and burial made in Weston cemetery.

FAMILY RE-UNION.

Mr. 08co Yeoman of Good Hope, 0., is here on a visit to his many relatives, and on Sunday, Dec. 17, the hoapitable home of Mr. and Mrs. James Yeoman, west of town, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yeoman and daughter Mattie, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Yeoman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yeoman and son, Mrs. John Yeoman and family, Robert J. Yeoman and family, Rueben Yeoman and family, Mrs. Wm, Coen and daughters, John McColly and family, Chas. Hammond and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Martindale, Mrs. Lillie Crow and son and little daughter, -and several others. The day was spent in social intercourse, music aud a grand dinner, of which every one did ample justice.

STORMS WAS ALSO SHORT.

It is now published that Secretary of State Daniel Storms was short about SIOO,OOO at the time ex-State Auditor Sherriok was ousted from office, but that his bondsmen and friends made up the shortage and the matter was kept on the q. t. Since that time it is asserted, his affairs have been in the bands of a trustee and all bis salary except a bare living are placed in a fund to repay the amounts borrowed to make good the alleged shortage. Storms is from Tippecanoe county and his bondsmen all reside there. A peculiar feature of the affair is that while his bond was executed Jan. 16, 1905, and was approved by Governor Hanly the same day, it was never placed on record with the recorder of Marion county until Sept. 15,1905, the day following the exposure of the Sherrick shortage. The Indianapolis Sentinel, the paper that has exposed the Storms matter, is asking some pertinent questions regarding the whereabouts of this bond during that time and why it was that Governor Hanly should oust Sherrick aud let Storms remain in offioe.

The largest line of .finest candies in town at the Chicago Bargain Store.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, December 23, 1905.

MEETING CALLED FOR TO-DAY. The meeting of McCoy bank creditors to affirm or reject the compromise made by the trustee regarding the S. R. Nichols indebtness to the bank, is called for Hammond today. Other matters are also to be considered at this meeting.

BLASTING BEGUN LAST FRIDAY.

The first experimental blast on the Iroquois ditch rock was fired last Friday afternoon, consisting of eight holes, and about 125 pounds of dynamite. Owing to the depth of the drill holes, 14 feet, the blast was not in the least spectacular, no rock to speak of being thrown in the air and the noise was heard no great distance. It had the desired effect however, and bulged the whole mass of rock upward and is supposed to have broken it to pieces thoroughly. A little more blasting was done Wednesday.

RENSSELAER POST MASTERSHIP.

Much Discussion as to Whose Lap the Plum Will Drop Into. “Who will be the next Postmaster at Rensselaer?’’ This is one of the burning questions that is agitating the minds of several of the g. o. p. patriots here who are anxious applicants for the position. Among those who would like very much to draw the verv liberal salary of SI,BOO per annum and clerk hire, rent, fuel and lights extra, are said to be: Deputy County Treasurer R. B. Porter, ex-County Auditor H. B. Murray, County Superintendent L. H. Hamilton, G. E. Marshall, editor of the Rensselaer Republican, etc. ete. The woods are also reported to be full of horses of a dark hue. The present postmaster’s commission expires in April 1907.

JACKSON DAY AT LA FAYETTE.

The following communication was received Monday by The Democrat, which speaks for itself: LaFayette, Ind., Dec. 19, ’O9. Editor Democrat; We desire to have you give our Jackson Day Banquet at LaFayette, Monday, January 8, 1906, as much prominence as possible, as we believe it will be of great benefit to the democratic party to have as many democrats as possible from all parts of the state come together at this time, and on the eve of the state election. We desire to have yon, through the columns of your paper, extend an invitation to every democrat in your vicinity, and imprese upon them the importance of their being present. We will have: Hon. Thos. Taggart, Chairman Democratic National Committee; Hon. Urey Woodson, Secretary Democratic National Committee; Hon. Chas. A. Walsh, ex-Secretary Democratic National Committee; Hon. W H. O’Brien, Chairman Democratic State Committee; Hon. Job Reilley, Secretary Democratic State Committee, members of the new state committee, who will come in a body. The Jefferson Club of Chicago, who will aqt as escort to Mayor Edward F. Dunne. The 38 Democratic Mayors-elect of Indiana. And an array of prominent speakers that will not be excelled by any meeting in the country. Thanking you in advance for any favors extended, hoping to have pleasure of your presence on January Bth, I beg to remain Yours, James K. Risk. Chairman Invitation Committee.

Nobody works but father, They’re all too busy now; Mother and brother and sister Are deep in the rush and row Of shopping; they’re buying presents, And buying them with a will; Nobody works but papa— He has to; he pays the bill. Why pay fancy prices for your clothing and shoes when you can buv just as good or better here at J the price. Chicago Bargain Store. Don’t forget to go to J. H. Cox for Xmas candies. Prices and candies to suit all. Special discount on our new stock of overooats at Rowles & Parker’s.

UP TO PAPA.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About The County Capitol. Auditor Leatherman was a Chicago visitor Wednesday. The commissioners meet to-day in Bpecial session to let the annual stationery contracts. —o— New suits filed: No. 6978. Margaret Wall vs. Hiram Blanchett et al; suit on note. Demand SSOO. —o — Another wedding took place in the clerk’s office Thursday at about the noon hour, the contracting parties being Mr. Walter S. McConnell and Miss Effie Goff, both of Fair Oaks. Judge Hanley tied the knot. —o — Parties who have money due them from the county, on claims that have been allowed, should call and take up the warrants for same before Jan. 1, as all funds previously appropriated for this year revert back to the county the first of the year and these claims cannot be paid until the county council is called together and reappropriates funds for the purpose. The will of the late Henry Welsh of Remington was filed for probate Monday. It bequeaths to the widow all the personal property and the rents and profits from all the real estate of decedent, after first paying the taxes thereon, during her life time, and then to equally divide between the surviving children or their heirs. The will was made Nov. 6, 1905, and is witnessed by J. D. Allman and Robert Parker.

—o— The will of Anna McGee was filed for probate last Thursday. Deceased leaves life insurance of about $750, and directs that after paying her just debts, funeral and burial expenses etc., and providing for a headstone to cost not over SIOO, that the remainder shall be equally divided between her mother, Mary J. Richison, her sister Alice Ada Shigley, brother Ward B. Peterson, half sisters lola Haag and Lona Pearl Tows* ley. Ralph W. Marshall is appointed executor of the will. —o— Goodland Herald: Last May Albert Brook, of near Wheatfield, and brother of our townsman, Peter Brook, went back to Russia where be was born and raised to manhood, with the intention of ending his days there. But thirty years absence and residence in a country like this had evidently not only changed his ideas about government, but time had also made changes there, and he was no longer satisfied to live that life, and has come back to the “home of the free” with the avowed intention ofremaining here. —o- - Marriage licenses issued: Dec. 15, John E. Williams of Aix, aged 23, to Maud Liston of Rensselaer, aged 20. First marriage for each. Dec. 16, Charles Lucterhand of Remington, aged 30, to Matilda Geibof Remington, aged 20. First marriage for each. Dec. 16, Frank Peregrine of McCoysburg, aged 23, to Maggie DuCharme of McCoysburg, aged 23. First marriage for each. Dec. 16, Alvin Orville Harriott of Seattle, Wash., aged 29, to Dorothy Mae Leech of Rensselaer, aged 20. First marriage for bride, second marriage for groom, first wife having died in 1897. Dec. 21, Henry Parker of Gillam tp., aged 21, to Stella Record of the same township, aged 19. First marriage for each. Dec. 21, Walter S. McConnell, of Fair Oaks, aged 24, to Effie Goff of the same place, aged 17. First marriage for each. —o — The township trustees were all in town Monday reporting the results of the road supervisors’ election Saturday. Following are the names of the new supervisors so far as elections were held, no elections being held in several districts: Hanging Oroya—No. 8, K. B. Porter. Barkley—No. 1, Jamea Newoome; No. 2, P.

M, Cooper; No. 3, James Sprier*: No. 4, Charles Walker. Gillam—No. 1, Hamilton Record; No. 2, Louis Dunker; No. 3, James Rodgers; No. 4, C. F. Tillett. Jordan—No. 1, Maurice Gorman; No, 2, Benjamin Barger; No, 8, J, A. Keister. Kankakeo—No. 1, John' Stalbaum; No. 1. Hans Nelson; No. 3, James Cooper. Keener—No. 1, W. Pinter; No. 2, Ed Stankey ; No. 3, Tunis Snip. Marion—No. 1, Charles Battleday; No. 2, T. A. Crockett; No. 3, Joseph Putts. Milroy—No. 1, George Wood; No. 2, Chas. W. Beaver. Newton—No. 1, Maauel Harshberger; No. 2, Joe Shindelar; No. 3, Benton Kelley; No. 4, 5. B. Holmes. Union—No. 1, Joseph Theis; No. 2, F. M. Goff; No. 3, W. H. Meyers: No. 4, J. W. Humes. Walker—No. 1, John Bnlkema; No. 2, Zack Kerns; No. 3. Asa Brown; No. 4, August Woolbrant. Wheatfield—No. 1, John Clark; No. 2, Jacob Heil. Carpenter—No. 1, A. H. Dickinson; No. 2. Burr Porter; No. 3, F J. Babcock; No. 4, George Gilman; No. 5, G.F. Schnster; No. 6, Herman Walter; No. 7, (no election); No. 8, W. H. Hicks.

ABOLISHING FOOTBALL.

Cincinnati Enquirer; The great danger to the game of football is that there are so many people who “do not know when they have enough.” It has always been a popular game. Our grandfathers liked it and our fathers were still more attached to it. But they would not recognize the football of today. To them it would be an indiscriminate series of sprinting matches, or a GraecoRoman wrestle, or a meeting in the prize ring, or a free fight, rather than the scientific and rational football they used to play. Probably one half of the men and women who attend the big games now would hesitate to confess how little they know about the play; how utterly ignorant they are of the rules; how feeble is their comprehension of the scrambling on the field; and how utterly purposeless is the whole performance. They have paid their money, and it is the fashion, and they are bound to feel that they have been entertained. They are even reconciled to the spectacle of a maimed player carried from the field occasionally, and join in the general admiration of those who remain on the ground, bravely indifferent to the fate of the comrade who has, perhaps, been taken to the hospital. There will be time before the next diabolical encounter to attend the victim’s funeral and to recover mental and physical equilibrium. There may be no funeral, but so numerous are the casualties that when the average observer sees a cripple—some person with bis back bowed and his shoulders caved in—he instinctively asks if he was hurt on the gridiron. There will have to be a modification of the sport in the name of common sense and common humanity. It has been announced that the authorities of Columbia University have decided to abolish football games after the present year. As the active season is over, this means the immediate interdiction of the dreadful performances. This will have a strong influence. Other colleges and universities will have to follow the example, or at least reduce the terrors and dangers of the game. Physical development should go hand in hand with intellectual improvement, but surely the college games can be placed within the limitations of reason and decency. The young men are the hope of the country, but they are perverse. They are released too early from guardianship. Some of them escape too soon from the rigorous discipline of the harness

A little tree this is you see, one of the best type, too; a Christmas tree, and it is free, to every one of you. And although, kind friend, on this tree we send, no presents rich and rare, please be so kind, and bear in mind, in wish the gifts are there. And so we wish all those we reach, that 1906 will be a bringer of prosperty great—yes, early and late —to every reader of T H g DEMOCRAT.

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strap and the shingle. When grave men and delicate ladies pay money to see them destroy , each other, they will take any risk nhat presents itself. If the game cannot be improved and made more rational, the police should be engaged to play the heavy parts.

PUBLIC SALES.

The Democrat last year printed 90 per cent of the sale bills for all the public sales in Jasper county. Why was this? Because we get dp the best bill of any print shop in Northwestern Indiana and give a free notice of the sale (in full) in The Democrat, the most widely read paper in the county, and the notice in the paper goes right into the homes of the farmers more good than the bills themselves. This year we are again prepared to handle this class of work in an even more complete and satisfactory manner than last, having added to our supply of stock cuts and display type, besides having greatly increased the circulation of The Democrat in all parts of Jasper county. If you are going to have a sale it is to your financial interest to have The Democrat print the bills therefor. Orders by mail will receive special attention.

WHERE TO WORSHIP.

CHBISTIAN CHURCH. The Sunday school will hold its Christmas entertainment on Saturday evening. The Sunday morning service will be an interpretation, by song and sermon, of the world’s greatest religious festival. At the evening service the choir will render an exercise entitled “The Christmas Star.” All are welcome. M. p. CHURCH. First church, Sunday, 10: a. m., Sunday school. No services at night. Rose Bud, Saturday, 2 p. m,, quarterly conference; 7 p. m., preaching; Sunday, 10 a. m. Sunday school 11 a. m. preaching; 7 - p. m. Christmas Service. Rev. G. W. Carnes of Morristown, Ind., will be with us. Everybody welcome. Will Flagg, Pastor. BAPTIST CHURCHES. A union service will be held in the forenoon at the First Baptist church, Rev. A. R. Harper will preach the sermon. In the evening Christmas exercises will be held at the Fijrst Baptist and at the Free Baptist. The pastor will preach at the usual hour. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The morning subject at the Presbyterian church will be “Christ, the Light of the World;” in the evening the choir, under the direction of Prof. White, will give a song service The program will consist of anthems, vocal and instrumental music and hymns by choir and congregation. J C. Parrett, Pastor.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Dec. 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Newton Sunderland, near McCoysburg, a daughter. Dec. 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Borntrager, south of town, a son.

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed sale bills for the following publio sales: Friday, Jan. 5, Wallie D. Yoder, 1 mile north of Mt. Ayr; general sale, horses, cattle, hogs and farming implements. Rather than carry over any overcoats, we place the entire new stock on sale at 15 per cent discount. Rowles & Parker. Wanted for Cash.— All kinds of household and kitchen furniture and stoves, at the Second Hand Store, telephone 195, Rensselaer, Ind. Owing to the lateness of cold weather we find we have too many overcoats. The entire stook is placed on sale now to be disposed of at a big disoount. Rowles & Parker. For Rent: —Desirable business room in the Nowels Block, about 20x90 feet. Enquire of Bruner & Ham, Rensselaer, Ind., for further particulars. Wanted: —Plain and family sewing at my home on South Scott street. Mrs. E. T. Jones. ’Phone 28.