Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 December 1906 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

SI.OO Per Year.

STILL THEY COME

Francesville, Wolcott an<J Goodland Go “Dry.” ■“ i ALL TO CLIMB ON WATER WA6ON And Remington Reiterated Its “Dry” Say-So by an Even One Hundred Majority I The list of “dry” townß in our neighboring counties has received quite an impetuous by remonstrances filed this week, The Democrat is informed, and Goodland, Wolcott and Francesville climb on the “water wagon” by good safe majorities. Goodland, it is reported, has 56 majority on its remonstrance, and Wolcott 60. No particulars have been received from Francesville, but it is reported that the "antis” have secured a safe majority to their remonstrance. Medaryville, also in Pulaski county, has been without saloons for some time, and now that Francesville has joined ' the “drys,” the matter will likely be taken up by other towns in that county. Wednesday Mr. J. M. Ott, president of the Remington anti-saloon league, was here, and filed a blanket remonstrance, containing the names of 327 voters of Remington and Carpenter township—a clear majority of an even 100. Remington has now been without saloons for over three years, and the rumor that was started in other towns, by the friends of a saloon, that the people there were Borry they had knocked them out, and that another remonstrance could not be got, is proven absolutely false. The first remonstrance circulated in Remington was signed by few of the business men, Mr. Ott says, for the reason that they bad been told it would “kill the town,” but enough signers were secured to defeat license, anyhow. When it came time to remonstrate again—the town still being on the map—the business men signed quite generally, and this time, after three years’ trial, they signed almost to a man to keep the Baloons out. He says that it was very easy to secure the large majority to their present remonstrance, and that many more could have been secured if they had went after them. Some parts of the township were not canvassed much of ady, because they had so many names us it was. Regardless of what may be doing to do away with the liquor traffic in other parts of the state, it would seem that the saloon is doomed in the agricultural counties. Benton has only one licensed saloon in the entire county —at Freeland—when four or five years ago there were nearly two score. Monticello, Brookston, and now Wolcott, and other towns in White county; Brook, Morocco and Goodland in Newton county; Remington, Rensselaer, Parr and Fair Oaks in Jasper county; ■ Medaryville, Francesville and some other smaller towns in Pulaski county, have all decided to do away with the licensed saloon. In our own county, Kersey, Demotte, Wheatfield, Tefft and Kniman are still “ wet,” but it is said to be only a question or a short time until those towns also decide to get along without a saloon, and all that is necessary to end them is for some of the people there, who are opposed to them, to start out with a remonstrance.

CATHOLIC FAIR POSTPONED.

Owing to Farmers Being All So Busy the Fair Is Postponed to Week / Beginning December 31. bod weather of last week ana the week previous so delayed the farmers with their work that very few are yet done with their corn husking, and will not be for eometime.vJOwing to this, the Catholic fafr N has been postponed until the week of December 31, it being thought that it would be difficult to get about to gather up the things donated, and that the attendance would not be as large as if a later date was ohoseu.

Everything for everybody in footwear, from the sturdy calfskin for rough use to the swell dressy demi-patent and bright leathers for dress shoe. Bowles & Parker’s shoes are right.

PUBLIC SALES.

The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Thursday, Dec. 6, A. G. W. Farjner, 3 miles east and 4 miles south of Rensselaer; general sale, horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. Thursday, Dec. 13, A. 8. Parcels, £ mile east and 2 miles north of Lee; general sale, horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, etc.

DONNELLY-STEVENS.

* James L. Donnelly, son of James Donnelly of north of town, and Miss Grace Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Stevens of Hammond, were married at the home of the latter Thursday at high noon, Rev. C. J. Sharp, pastor of the Christian church of Hammond officiating. About fifty friends and relatives of the contracting parties were in attendance. A wedding dinner and a reception from 1 to 3 followed the ceremony.

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

’Tis the last flimsy shirt waist on the streets left alone; all its network companions to ther closet have flown. ’Neath its soft open lattice blue goose flesh is seen where the eye slyly pierces the lace threads between. Soon the fair but vain wearer so proud of her bust may lie under the quoting of “dust uuto dusty” for the demon pneumonia sits on autumn’s chill fence on the lookout for victims with more pride than sense. ’Tis the last bust exposure, and the last peek-a-boo, and the chilling breeze whispers, “you’d better skidoo.”

BEN WILL NOT APPEAL.

Ben Smith, the hog man, whose* household goods and other personal property were levied upon by creditors a few weeks ago when he was about to depart for Illinois, has given up appealing.to the circuit court, and the goods will now be sold to satisfy the creditors, who have filed claims in various amounts, aggregating some ¥260. The goods have since been levied upon to satisfy some $32 back taxes, however, which, with added costs, will probably reaoh *4O, and this must first be satisfied before the other creditors come in for anything. The property will be sold December 6, we understand.

APTER THE SALOONS AT GOODLAND.

Goodland’s good citizens leaguehas been making strenuous efforts the past two weeks to work up a sentiment there to rid the town of saloons via the remonstrance route. Last week Revs. Father Pratt of Wabash (brother of Dr. Pratt of Goodland), Father Cleary of Minneapolis, Minn., and Father Baron spoke at the opera bouse on the evils of intemperance, and this week Revs. M. H. Appleby of So. Bend and H. A. Gobin of Greencastle were among the speakers. At present Goodland has but three saloons, although until recently there were five. Of these C. C. Smith’s license expires April 1, and John Condon’s and Phileas Poutre’s in July.

THE ELECTRIC ROAD PROJECT.

A directors’ meeting of the proposed Lafayette-Chicago electric line was held at Reynolds last week, Robt. Parker of Remington, 8. T. Comer of Union township, J. N. Leatherman, Geo. Meyers and C. W. Coen of Rensselaer being in attendance The report of the survey was made, showing the distance from Lafayette to Rensselaer to be 40 miles and 3,700 feet, whioh, with some changes comtemplated, will be shortened some 2,000 feet. The distance to Chicago is 5 and 2-10tha miles less than via the Monon road. This, it is expected to shorten about a mile, making the distance 114 miles. It is reported that several companies stand ready to finance the road when it is clearly shown to them that it is a feasible .undertaking, and that the statistres gathered, when making the survey, show a probable business of ♦2,000 per mile more than had been estimated. There will be no trouble about connections in Chicago if the road is built.

New shoes, fitted properly at Rowles & Parker’s shoe department, are more comfortable than your old ones. The A. G. Morse Candy Co., of Chicago is going to give away a box of fine candy Christmas Eve. It will be on exhibition at J. H. Cox’s candy store. For particulars call at his store. ts

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, December i, 1906.

THE CIRCUIT COURT.

The first case beard by jury during the present term of court was on one of the two indictments against Jasper Cooper, which charged him with selling a few bottles of beer to Charley Steven-, son of Kersey on Oct. 15, Stevenson being a minor. He proved that he was discharged by S'anton, the owner of the saloon, on Oct.. 13, and was not in Kersey on said day. The jury acquitted him. The next case was that of the Newark Machine Co., vs. S. B. Moffitt, and a judgment was given plaintiff for S3O, instead of $77 50 as claimed. Wednesday the other indictment against Jasper Cooper for

River Street, looking South from Washington. (From J. A. Sharp’s "Souvenir of Kensselaer.")

selling the same beer before mentioned to same Stevenson, without a license, was tried. The evidence was practically the same as in the first case tried Monday, but be was this time found guilty and fined 15 and costs. The two cases against Charles Dressier, another Kersey saloon keeper, now proprietor of the same saloon that Cooper previously tended bar at, charging selling beer to the same Stevenson, were sent to Newton county on change of venue asked for by defendant. DeArmoud vs. Hammond et al; jury trial and verdict for plaintiff for $103.62, the amount sued for. County of Jasper by S. P. Thompson, a citizen and taxpayer, vs. Mart Fleener et al (the suit brought some years ago to recover monies paid defendants as taxferrets here) was dismissed by plaintiff and costs were paid. Dobbins vs. May; submitted to court and taken under advisement.

A PLETHORA OF “WIVES.”

Dr. Wittman. who closed a two weeks engagement here Saturday with his medicide show, seems to be a regular Reed Smoot for wives, except that the doctor does not appear to bother with the formality of a marrriage ceremony in most cases. Two different women seem to have been passed off as “wife,’’and last Friday still another woman —who is said to have been the real wife—put in an appearance, it being thought here that she was appraised of the gay doctor’s fickleness by one of the deposed “wives” before mentioned, who whs miffed at being cast aside for another favorite. Mrs. Sears, at whose home the outfit was rooming, became indignant when wife No. 1 putin an appearance and proved to her satisfaction that she really was "the" wife, and fired the whole business out into the street.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING.

The Democrat has on hand several hundred elegant calendars, both domestic and imported, for the Christmas and New Year trade. These calendars make a handsome and inexpensive present, so that you can remember dozens of your friends without the great expense usually attendant. They are being used extensively by the best people. There is no printing whateyer on these calendars, and we have them in all sizes and at prioes from 1 cent up to 25 cents. First comers will secure the pick of the lot, as we shall get no more this year after present stock is exhausted.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. , Commissioners’ court will convene Monday. —o — New suits filed: No. 7097. Isaac Meyer et al vs. Samuel M. Laßue; suit on account. Demand $74. No. 7099. Howard C. Parks et al vs. Everett Halstead et al; case brought here from Newton county on change of venue.

William Zacher and Miss JTu>h Adia Besse were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon by ♦Judge Hanley in the county clock’s office. The groom is a son of Mr. add Mrs. Henry Zacher of Newton tp.. and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Beß6e of near Surrey. It is their intention to go to Chicago about the first of the year to reside, Mr. Zacher expecting ro secure a position on the street car lines there. —o — Pulaski County Democrat:—The auditor’s office has had one continuous session the past week with the tax ferret victims. The ferrets last week filed with Auditor Rees 106 statements that as many persons owed the county taxes on omitted mortgages and the like. The Auditor has been giving notice to these persons and then taking up each case seperately and in detail. Very few of them, if any, havo so far been found good clai ms, and a lot of trouble was the only result. In fact, judging by developments up to date, the tax ferret business in this county has proved a valueless nuisance, and a meeting of the men who have been dragged into the affair is to be held here Saturday at 10 o’clock to look into the matter in concerted form. —o — Marriage licenses issued. Nov. 26, Bert DeVrees of Demotte, aged 44, farmer, to Josephine Sommer of Thayef, aged 31, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for male, second marriage for female, her first husband being deceased. Nov. 26, J. W. Osborne of New Albany, lnd., aged 25, occupation locomotive engineer, to Cora Crowder of Jasper county, aged 20, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each, Nov. 27, Grover Manson Beaver of MHroy tp., occupation farmer, aged 22, to Mabel Glenn Coghill, also of Milroy tp„ aged 19, occupation housekeeper, First marriage for each. Nov. 27, Alexander A. Harvey of Seymour, lnd., aged 21. occupation student, to -Lucy Cox of Rensselaer, agdd 18, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for eaoh. Nov. 28, William Zaoher of Newton tp., aged 21, occupation farmer, to Tura Besse, also of Newton tp., aged 17, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Nov. 28, Jesse Lawrenoe Isenhonr, of %xrrey, aged 21, occupation photographer, to Ethel May

Davidson of Jasper county, occupation, housekeeper, aged 18. First marriage for each. Nov. 28, Alvin F. Blackman of Buffalo, Ind., aged 24, occupation carpenter, to Etta Laura Mfyctin of Jasper county, aged 16, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each, —o — A number of people here and in northern Jasper no doubt remember the severe stomach pains experienced by “HinkyDink” Robertson about the price charged by The Democrat for printing the county and township ball its here four years ago. Robertson was then conducting that odoriferous sheet—soon deceased—known as

the Wheatfield Telephone. The ballots that year and for the preceding election were exceptionally long, and some of the township ballots were 22 tiames in length, by reason of road supervisors then being voted for at the regular election. The Democrat charged $111.20 for printing tbe county aud township ballots, a very reasonable price considering the labor and expense. Well, “Hinky Dink,” who is now editing one of the half-dozen official organs of the g. o. p. in Benton county, printed the election ballots over there this year. The county ballot was shorter than that we printed while the township ballots only had a few names on them, besides there are fewer townships in Benton than in Jasper and therefore fewer changes to make in the type, but the total number of ballots used is about the same, a little greater in Jasper if anything. “Hinky Dink”charged for aud was allowed for printing the ballots in Benton couuty this year an even S2OO, Further comment is unnecessary. Be properly fitted at Rowles & | Parker's shoe department. All styles, in all leathers, button or lace. /

SAVE A PLACE FOR BOWIE.

The Crown Point Register has evolved a scheme to sell the Kankakee valley to the government and have it made a national park and hunting reserve. The Democrat favor the scheme, and proposes “J. Bowie,” of the Kankakee Valley Review, for chief of the department of liquid refreshment stands.

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS. TRINITY M. E. CHURCH. The pastor’s morning subject for next Sabbath will be: “Nearness to the Kingdom." Evening Bubject, “The Passion for God.’’ The choir will render special music morning and evening. Other services as usual. The public will be cordially welcomed. Your feet will keep warm if you keep them dry in a pair of Rowles & Parker’s calfskin shoes. All styles. REDUCED RATES TO CHICAOO. $2.95 round trip to Chicago November 30th, December Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th; return limit December 10th. $1.50 round trip to Chicago December sth; return limit December Bth. On account International Live Stock Exposition. W. H. Beam, Agent. •

Vol. IX. No. 35

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

Regular rieeting Monday Night Given Over to Discussion and Allowing Claims. VThe city council met in regular session Monday evening with all members -34r6'"”city light plant was discussed to some extent, whether it was a paying institution or not, and other various matters were talked over, but no record was made of the matter. The expert audit of the city treasurer’s books is practically completed and it is expected the report will show just how the plant has been running. It is possible that a special session of the council may be held to receive said report, as the next regular meeting is not until Dec. 10. Some of the residents along Makemself sewer whose cellars fill up about every time there is a big rain or, rather, when there is an extra big rain and thaw in the winter or spring, want the council to go ahead and put in the rest of the surfnce drains across the streets where the open sewer has not yet been put in, and have stated that if they suffered any more damages they would hold the city liable not only for such damages but for all previous damages suffered. The sentiment of the council seems to be to wait until the rock is taken out of the river before going to any further expense in ' this matter, it being thought that a part of the water uow flowing into Makemself can be diverted elsewhere and that a better outlet for the sewer will prevent further damage to tyNo business was done except allowance of the following claims: COKPOBATION FUND. * W. 8. Parks, marshal < 30 00 Chas. Morlun, salary 35 00 A. L. Branch, repairs mower 4 30 Mrs. Anna M. Harrison, rent hose cart. 36 00 Lyman Zea, night watch 2S 00 HOAD FUND. I Chas. Parker, work on street t 50 Tom Parker, same l 50 Mort Murray, same 1 50 Jim Clark, same 75 J. A. Grant, hauling sewer 8 Chester Zea, labor 15 00 KLKCTHIC LIGHT FUND. C. S. Chamberlain, salary 50 00 Ed Hopkins, same 30 00 Lem Huston, same 30 00 Illinois Electric Co., supplies 106 18 Electric Appliance Co., same 46 53 General Electric Co., same 4 80 Shirley Hill Coal Co., coal 38 40 Tom Hoyes, work on line 26 12 Frank Bruner, same 6 00 A. L. Branch, c0a1...., 163 78 Moses Leopold, freight 25 20 Moses Leopold, same 73 12 WATEK FUND. Mel Abbott, salary 30 00 Globe Oil Co., packing .19 30

Special discount on all ladies’, Misses’ and children’s coats at Rowles & Parker’s. MILLINERY CLEARING SALE. We have determined to sell all our stock of Fall Millinery in order to make room for our new spring goods, and we realize that we must make extraordinary reductions in prices to sell the goode within the time contemplated, 30 days, beginning Nov. 26, Dec. Bth being “plume day.” All plumes, tips and feathers going at great reductions. Mary Meyer. See those special values in comforters, cotton and woolen blankets at Rowles & Parker’s. Wanted —All classes of mechanics. State your trade and wages wanted. Address,Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co., South Bend, lnd. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Nov. 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Walker, of Barkley tp., a daughter. Nov. 24. to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Byrd, of Rensselaer, a daughter. Nov. 24, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Scott, a son. Have dry feet. Wear Rowles & Parker’s high cut storm calf shoes for men and boys. If you need a nice winter suit, don’t forget to look at our line before buying, for we can save you from $3.00 to $5.00 on them. Duvall & Lundy. Put up your team at Vance Collins’ new feed and bitch bain near the river bridge. Don’t miss seeing the swell overcoats and cravenetts that we have, from $5.00 to $25.00. If you step into our store we will be glad to show you what we have in our line. Duvall & Lundy. See G. E. Hershman fcor farm and city loans and fire insurance.