Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1906 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

SATURDAY, MAY 26

Date Set for Democratic County Convention. COUNTY COMMITTEE REORGANIZED By Electing L. Strong, Chairman; G. E. Hersh man, Sec.; and N. Littlefield, Treas. The newly elected democratic committeemen met here Saturday afternoon and reorganized by electing Mr. Lucua Strong of Rensselaer for chairman; Attorney Geo. *E. Hershman. Secretary; and N. H. Littlefield, Treasurer. The new officers are well known and honorable gentlemen, every one, and have the confidence of the party as well as of the community in general. They are men of high character and integrity and the interests of the democracy are well placed. They succeed Mr. U. M. Baughman, N. Littlefield and Smith Newell, the officers who served the past two years, and were the unanimous choice of the meeting, which was presided over by E. P. Honan as chairman and F. E. Babcock as secretary. An executive committee of five was elected from the committee as follows: Geo. O. Stembel, Wheatfield; James Spriggs, Walker; E. P. Honan, Rensselaer; W. A. Lock, Remington, and Frank Welsh, Jordan. The time for holding the county convention was finally set for Saturday, May 26, it being thought this date would best suit the farmer delegates. The delegatee to the county convention will be selected at primaries to be held, no doubt, the Saturday previous, May 19, due notice of which will be officially given by the county chairman. There are no sore places in the democracy of Jasper county and good work can be looked for in the coming campaign, Mr. Hershman, the new county secretary, who was called on for a few remarks after his election, voiced the sentiment of the committee in his remarks. He stated, among other things, that there were longsuffering abuses in the county that ought to be corrected, and that the only hope for the people in correcting them lay in the electing of democrats to office here; nothing could be hoped for in continuing in power the party that had brought about these abuses.

HALSTEAD WINS LAWSUIT.

Court item from Kentland Democrat: The petit jury appeared Monday in obeyance to the order of court but there being no business in readiness for them they were excused until Wednesday when they were empanelled in the case of Citizens Savings Bank, of Columbus, Ohio, vs Everett Halstead et al. This was a suit brought for the collection of 51,200 on a note given in part payment for the purchase of a horse. The note was given by Everett Halstead, of Rensselaer, and Messrs. B. B. and B. S. Miller, Clarence and S. W. Blankerbaker, James Dunlap, W. 8. Greenlee, Stephen Protzman, George Johnston and Edwin W. Stahl, all of Mt. Ayr and vicinity, and all of whom were in attendance at the trial. The case was warmly contested until late yesterday afternoon fchen it was given to the jury who after a hours deliberation returned a verdict for the defendants.

JOHN POTTS DIES.

John W. Potts, whose sickness from consumption was mentioned in The Democrat recently, died at his home just north of town early Tuesday morning, aged 35 years. He leaves a widow and six children. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon and interment made in Weeton cemetery.

WILL MOROCCO BE INVITED OVER?

Newton County Enterprise: The new court bouse is now in the bands of the plasterers. Isn’t it about time the citizens of Kentland were making preliminary arrangements for deduction. Correct Easter hats for men and boys. Rowles & Parker.

MARRIAGE DIDN’T ‘'PAN OUT” WELL.

Oom plaint was filed with the clerk of the circuit court Tuesday morning by Mrs. Mary I. Flohr against her husband, John Flohr, for a divorce. The couple was wedded in 1904 after a brief courtship and lived together about a year when they separated, after as alleged in the complaint the wife was subjected to abusive treatment and rather impolite language applied as specified in her statement She asks for a legal separation together with $5,000 alimony, claiming John to be worth SIO,OOO. Reynolds, Sills & Reynolds are her attorneys. Mr. Flohr states that he has a reply to the allegations set forth in the above mentioned complaint and can show that there are two sides to the difficulty and that he will defend himself in the pending litigation.—Wolcott Enterprise. The above marriage was contracted as a result of an advertisement in The Democrat, placed by Mrs. Flohr, who at the time was a resident of Rensselaer. Advertising in The Democrat brings results, but we can’t guarantee matrimonial fits to be always perfect.

A GRAND JURY IS CALLED.

For April Term of Court, Convening Monday. The April term of the Jasper circuit court will convene Monday. A grand jury has been called and will meet the first Monday of the term, April 9. It is not generally known for what special purpose a grand jury is called at this time but it is surmised that perhaps it is for the purpose of returning a few more indictments against the McCoys, although other matters will no doubt be looked into. The petit jury is called for the third Monday. Following are the names of the grand and petit jurors: GBAND JUBOBB. George K. Iliff.Jordan Joseph Brown a. Union Frank King... Rensselaer Russel Harmon Newton Victor Yeoman Union Geo. Stalker.... ..Hanging Grove PBTIT JUBOBS. Douglas ClarkWheatfield Wm. R. Brownßensselaer Simon Cook Hanging Grove George BorntragerMarion George Kennedy.............. .Jordan Reaben C. Yeoman Newton James W. StevensGillam F.D. Rishling .... *.Milroy Wm. P. Bennett;Barkley Louis Harmonßensselaer Edward Tannerßarkley Robert Drake Hanging Grove Bruce E, Whiteßensselaer Chas. T. Randleßarkley Wm. D. BringleJordan S. L. Luce Keener

UNION SUNRISE PRAYER MEET. ING.

The Young Peoples’ Society of Cbristain Endeavors and Epworth League will hold a Union Sunrise Prayer Meeting at the Presbyterian church on Easter morning at 6 o’clock. The following program will be carried out: Song Congregation Invocation ...Rev. Parrott < Ethel Ferguson Duet < Grace Warren Reading of Lesson Geo. B. Hershtnan Anthem Choir Made up of members from the different societies. " Address Geo. B. Hershtnan Solo 50ng...... Congregation Benediction Everyone invited.

ADVERTISING PAYS.

Frank W. Fisher of Kankakee tp., was in the city Wednesday, closing up the trade of his Medaryville residence property for David Culp’s 80 acre farm in Hanging Grove township. Mr. Culp will remain on'the farm this year, but expects to move to Medaryville next year unless he disposes of the property. Mr. Fisher will improve the property somewhat and probably dispose of it. The deal was made through the advertisement Mr. Fisher carried in The Democrat recently.

’TWAS ONLY BRASS.

The particles of “gold” pumped up from a well at Percy, Newton county, have been assayed and found to be common brass. An examination of the pump revealed the fact that a couple of 10-penny nails had got down in the cylinder and the action of pumping caused the nails to cut the brass cylinder, and hence the “gold” was pumped up with the water. Too bad, too bad. Perfection clothes for the young men and little gents at Duvall & Lundy’s. A < * ' . . . h

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, April 7, 1906.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. . Don’t forget to file your mortgage exemptions. —o— Ten marriage licenses were issued last month, against 12 for the month previous and 10 for March, 1905. —o — The republicain joint-represent-ative convention at Monticello Thursday resulted in the nomination of C. D. Meeker of Monticello, present incumbent, on the fifth ballot. The names of Meeker of Monticello, Griffin of Remington, and W. H. Parkison of Rensselaer, were presented. There was a break in each county and five ballots were necessary, Meeker received the nomination by 25-100 of a vote on sth ballot. Mr. Lee Fisher of Kankakee tp., was in the city Monday. Lee has been attending the Valparaiso University for some time aud will graduate from that institution next August. He has taught school for several years in Jasper county with good-success and has recently been granted a three years state license, which makes him eligible to the county superintendency, and we know of no more worthy or better qualified young man in the county than Mr. Fisher. The election of a new county superintendent takes place in June, 1907, and the next superintendent will probably be of the democratic persuasion, therefore we shall hope to see the mantle fall on the above named gentleman. —o — New suits filed: No. 7026. J. B. Parks vs. Lawrence B. Sayler and Lewis Sayler; complaint on note. Demand $65. No. 7027. William Fitzgerald, Charles Stalbaum, David Miller, L. S. Gillespie, Otto C. Schrader, John A. Schreiber, Robert Zick, John Stalbaum, Albert L. Bouk, Arthur Wills, John Finn and G. R. Taylor vs. Fred Tfesemer; action for contribution on note and contract and demand for $135.

No. 7028. John W. Burget vs.' James F. Irwin, administrator of j the estate of Catharine Wood, de-' ceased; Suit on claims, demand $7. 15 and $66.25. No. 7029. William B. Austin vs. Seth B. Moffitt; suit on note, demand SIOO. No. 7030* William B. Austin vs. Nancy A. E. McGinnis and Samuel McGinnis; suit on note and mortgage, demand 1200. Following is a report of the more important proceedings of the board of commissioners for their April term: Contracts were let. to the PanAmerican Bridge Co., for three new bridges, one each in Marion, Union and Keener, for the lump sum of $3,390. In the Marion-Rensselaer stone road matter, viewers’ amended report approved, etc. This change came about as a result of the committee, engineer and viewers conference last Saturday. The total estimate is reduced from $130,557 23 to $91,148.06, or about $40,000. The country road estimate is cut from $2 per yard for rock to $1.40, and the city estimate from $1.75 to $1.15. The item of $3,000 for water and rolling is cut out entirely and the $5,000 for engineer of construction and court costs is cut to $3,000. With these reductions of about SI,OOO per mile it is expected the election will carry. R. B. Harris and D. H. Yeoman were appointed election commis-* sioners for the election to be held April 28. ’ v. The remonstrance against granting liquor license in Union tp , was held good and the application of Chas. A. Gundy for a .license at Fair Oaks was dismissed. Gundy’s present license expired yesterday, and leaves but one licensed saloon in Union tp., that of J. H. Conway at Parr, which expires Nov. 6. Remonstrances were also filed in the Second and Third wards of Rensselaer, which will effectually shut out licensed saloons here

after expiration of present licenses next fall. The trustee of Marion tp., was granted permission to extend additional poor relief to Elizabeth Sunderland, Sarah Platt, Frank Ramey, Anna Jenkins and John Alberson, not exceeding sls per quarter. Notice ordered for letting of bridge contracts May 7, one in Gillam, and one in Union. Abraham Halleck was employed as county attorney at a salary of S4OO per year.

PLEASE REMEMBER.

The Democrat has frequently cautioned subscribers writing to have the address of their paper changed, to give the old address as well as the new. When John Smith writes us to change the address of his Democrat to Chicago, for example, how are we to know which particular John Smith of the dozen or more on our list is meant? Do not neglect in the futuie to always give the address at which you have heretofore received the pajjer. By so doing you will save us much trouble and annoyance and insure a prompt change being made on our subsciption list.

GOLDEN WEDDING.

Henry M. Baughman and Sarah Eddy Baughman celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage at their home on Race street, Monon, Ind., last Tuesday. Fiftyfour of their children, grandchildren and relatives met to celebrate the event. The great number present, aided by the ideal spring day, helped to make the occasion one long to be remembered by all. Among the relatives present were a sister of Mr. Baughman, Mrs. Mary J. Hinkley of Elkhart, and a brother of Mrs. Baughman, Reuben Eddy of Reynolds, who were present at the wedding fifty ytars ago. Numerous presents were received. All the children were present except Mrs. Emma Turpie of North Platte, Neb., the eldest child, and Mrs. Chloe A. Green of Elliott, 111., who were unable to come. Mr. and Mrs. Baughman are the parents of attorney U. M. Baughman, of Rensselaer, who with bis wife and daughter was in attendance. Buy Rowles & Parker clothing and you won’t need your suit pressed every week. Garments are made right and hold their shape.

WHERE TO WORSHIP.

M. P. CHURCH. Rev. Flagg is again confined to his home with sickness and will be unable to fill his appointments to-morrow. FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. The White county quarterly meeting will be held at the Free Baptist church, Friday evening, April 6, at 7:30, and continue over Saturday and Sunday. Rev. A. C. Droz will be present and assist in the meeting. All are cordially invited. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The subject for the Sunday morning sermon at the court house is, “Stingy Sowing;” in the evening, “The Greatest Battle of History.” When you once look at our nobby suits and top coats you are convinced that they are superior in fit, quality, tailoring and durability to any other make. Duvall & Lundy.

SPRING MILLINERY.

Attractive showing of new millinery. A most extensive assortment of suit hats so effective for street wear, and dress hats. These hats represent our critical selections from the lines of the leading millinery houses. The colors are black, brown, navy, Alice green, old rose, helio, gray, red ana combinations of colors; the shapes are sailors, turbans and all the new bent-up shapes« the trimmings are ribbons, molines, flowers, quills and wings. Goods are now open for inspection. The public cordially invited. Located in the room lately occupied by Mrs. Imes. Mrs. Purcupile.

RENSSELAER’S BIG FURNITURE STORE.

dfIXXPERIENCE in any line of mercantile business is necessary to find out what kind of goods the public wants, but probably there is no other business that demands such great care and careful study of the public desire as does the handling of furniture. To begin with, every buyer of furniture wants a large stock to look through, and the merchants must supply this without keeping unsalable or antiquated stock on hands. Much room for display must be provided, as crowded apartments make satisfactory trading impossible. Good lighting

JAY W. WILLIAMS.

facilities, thorough dusting and cleaning of every article on sale, constant study of new styles and last and most important attractive styles are necessary. For 20 years Jay W. Williams has been getting acquainted with the Renssselaer and Jasper county furniture trade, with the result that he has established a business that comes as near meetinc every* public demand as could be attained by any devoted student in the business. George Calvert, principal salesman, has been in his employ ten years and gives courteous treatment to all. Have you ever been through his establishment? Have you any idea of its magnitude? Do you known that he can supply from his stock on hands everything to furnish the most humble cot or the most pretensions home of Jasper county from the kitchen to the parlor? The passer through his main saleroom has but the faintest idea of what the entire store contains. At present his stock occupies seven floors, having year by year outgrown its quarters until for convenience every available room in the block has been secured for display or storage. He has improvised a half floor in his main room, has the up-stairs over Moody & Roth’s butcher shop, a large second, story room in the Odd Fellows building and two more in the Makeever block. Dependability is his trade slogan and Mr. Williams’ study of the trade has resulted in his wasting no space in shoddy stock.

Men’s nobby Easter suits, hats and furnishings. Rowles & Parker. For Sale:—Bo acres of land, | mile west of Surrey. For particulars inquire of Mrs. Eugene O’Neill, 259 Fayette St., Hammond, Ind.

300,000 ACRES

Of farm and timber lands in Missouri, $6 to $25 per acre. Excursions going April 17, 1906. Better join us. E. J. Casey, Representative International Land Co., Aix, Indiana. Just think how much it saves you because we clean, press and repair any suit we sell free for one year. Duvall & Lundy.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

%/April 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hewitt of near Newland, a boy. April 4, to Mr, and Mrs. Eph Hjokman, in town a son. April 2, to Mr. and Mra. Everett Greenlee, west of town, a stillborn babe.

WELL! WELL!

The place to get your cross-cut saws gummed, filed and set is at A. B Claspell’s shop in the Horton building, Cullen st., north of Hemphill’s blacksmith shop; work warranted. Price $1 for gumming, filing and setting. We also do furniture repairing. A. B. Claspell.

Vol. IX. No. 1

Careful and substantial construction marks his goods. Now, a word about what his stock consists of: Carpets and rugs: The best kind of carpet and rugs are always bought of regular dealers, not of merchants who side line them. This stock is displayed by ceiling hangers with perfect front window light, and consists of several qualities of ingrain and brussels. Handsome patterns, popular sizes and closely figured in price. Look them over if you want your house supplied with the best for the money. ' Bed room suits: Here is a stock that shows especially judicious selection. The charm of a home lies in its bed room beauty. You can find just what you want here, and if your fancy leads you to invest in bouduoir specialties, he has dressing cabinets, art mirrors, dressing tables, medicine cabinets, and the like. On sale, the celebrated Acme couch, the best in the world. Dining tables: Stock varying in design and prices. Tables that add dignity to the dining room, and furnish the first attractions to your invited guests. And that former luxury but now indispensable article—the side board—he has them in great number. Chairs: Parlor rockers, Settees Morris Art, Dining, Kitchen chairs. A fine display and at right prices. Davenports, couches, cots, bed springs, mattresses. Lots of these and all substantially built. Kitchen cabinets: The housekeepers delight—the saver —the willing worker. If you haven’t

one, get it. We want you to see Williams’ and think you’ll buy. Kitchens don’t seem right without them any more. The wife who has none deserves better treatment. In short, Williams’ furnture store can’t be reviewed by a visitor all at one time. There are so many impressions made by a visit to bis store that it bewilders you. But when you want something for your home, with the guarantee of a home merchant and the satisfaction of seeing what you buy, go there and look over his stock.

Be well dressed on Easter Sunday. Wear Rowles & Parker clothes. S. C. Brown Leghorn Eggs:— For setting, price 30cents per setting of 15. John J. Eck, R-R-l Goodland, Ind. Pasture for Stock:—l have< pasture for several head of cattle or colts. For terms and other information call on T. A. Crockett, at Rensselaer, or- at the farm 5 miles southeast of town, near Crockett graveyard.

LIBRARY LECTURE COURSE.

The next and last number of the Library Lecture Course will be Dr. John Merritte Driver, at Library Auditorium, Monday, April 16. Admission 50 and .35 cents; tickets on sale at Library and drug stores. See our line of 9x12 rugs in velvets, axministers, tapestries and ingrains, for floor coverings, before deciding on that new carpets. Rowles & Parker.

FRUIT TREES.

I will bo at Hildebrand’s brick barn, Rensselaer, Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14; also Saturday, April 21, with a full line of fruit and ornamental trees. Come early and get a bargain. F. A. Woodin, Foresman, Ind.