Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1907 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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THE DEATH ANGEL’S VISITS.

Four Deaths In Two Days, and One Is From Scarlet Fever. George Ketchum, Sr., an old and respected resident of Rensselaer, died at his home at about 5 p. m., Saturday from chronic bronchitis, aged 86 years, 4 months and 4 days. The deceased had borne his age extremely well until the last year, during which time he has been confined to his home most of the time and got down town but little. He was a native of New York state, but had resided at White Pigeon, Mich., and near Chatsworth, Ill., most of his life, coming here a few years ago and purchasing the Sayler farm east of town, now occupied by his son George. He leaves a widow with whom he had lived for more than 62 years, and four sons—Charles, Henry, David and George. Of the three first named one lives in Missouri, one in Illinois and one in Wyoming. Charles, of Missouri, was in attendance at the funeral. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the residence by Rev. J. C. Parrett of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. G. H. Clarke of the Christian church, and interment made in Weston cemetery.

MRS. GRACE THOMPSON KURRIE. 4,Mra. Grace Kurrie, wife of attorney Harry R. Kurrie, now assistant general counsel for the Monon railroad, died quite suddenly at an early hour Sunday morning.-L-She had been in very poor healtn for some time, suffering from a nerve disease, and about a year ago underwent an operation in a Chicago hospital, /from this she never fully recovered, and a few months ago became much worse and gradually became paralyzed and was unable to scarcely speak or move. She had the best of medical attention including specialists from Chicago, and a nurse almost constantly at her side. Saturday she had apparently seemed somewhat better and was quietly sleeping at 10 p. m., when Mr. Kurrie lay down upon a lounge near the side of her bed, as was his custom, and where he would awaken at her slightest move. Hearing nothing from her he slept until about 4a. m., when he got up and not hearing her breathing he made an investigation and found her dead, not having moved apparently since the night before. It was thought she had been dead about two hours. A-Deceased was "the eldest child of Judge and Mrs. S. P. Thompson, and was born in Rensselaer, Apgust 18, 1879, being years, 5 months and 22 days of age at the time of her deathX All of her life had been spent in Rensselaer, where she was married to Harry R. Kurrie on Oct. 10, 1900. She leaves a husband but no children, also both her parents, one sister. Miss Edna Thompson, and two brothers, Firman and Simon, Jr. Her parents are spending the winter in San Diego, Cal., for the benefit of Mrs. Thompson’s health and owing to her condition and the fact that the Judge was threatened with pneumonia, it was* thought best for them not to return for the funeral. Mr. Kurrie’s brothers George and wife of Philadelphia, Charles of Colorado Springs, T. J. Kurrie and wife and a sister, Mrs. Frank Paul of Paoli, Ind., were among the out of town people who attended the funeral. The funeral was held from the residence on North Weston street at 2:30 p. m., Wednesday, conducted by Rev. H. L. Kindig of the M. E. church, of which deceased was a devoted member, and interment made in Weston cemetery.

MRS. PATRICK HALLAGAN. J Mrs. Patrick Hallagan, who had lieen in poor health for some time and who suffered another stroke of paralysis last week, died at her home northeast of town at about 6 a. m. Monday. The funeral was held Thursday from St. Augustine Catholic church and was largely attended. Burial in Mt. Calvary Catholic cemetery south of town. She was 79 years of age. I Deceased was born ih Waterford, Ireland, and came to America and settled in Columbus, Ohio, when 20 years of age. A few years later she was married to Patrick Hallagan, and they soon

after came to Jasper county, Ind., where they had resided for 52 years, She leaves a husband and a large family of children, all but one of whom were present at the funeral, Mrs. Quinlan, now in Florida. Mrs. A. E. Deleoust, also of Florida, was here to the funeral and those of the other children who reside at different points.

“THE MARRIAGE,"

Will be the topic at Church of God on next Sunday morning. A cordial invitation is extended to all, with a special call to all whom I had the honor to unite in marriage to honor the meeting by their presence, which would be a gratification in privilege to speaker, even though sad failure result in promotion of Godliness through weakness of effort in presentation of subject. D. T. Halstead.

A CORRECTION.

Newton County Enterprise: In handling as much evidence as this paper attempted to give in the Gilman trial, and as conflicting as some of it was, it is not surprising an error should creep in. Last week we stated that Wm. Keene was a debtor to the bank at the time of its failure, while in fact the bank owed him $1,535.63. The statement was copied in a number of our exchanges and in justice to Mr. Keene it should be corrected.

DR. ROBINSON IN PEST HOUSE.

Dr. S. C. Robinson of Lafayette visited relatives here Sunday, returning home on the milk train Sunday evening. Soon after returning to Lafayette it was found that he was broken out with smallpox and he is now in the pest house in that city. As soon as it became known here the house of the families he visited were fumigated by the health officers and all unvaccinated members were vaccinated, so that it is thought there will no trouble result here.

IS NOW SERVING TIME.

Fred D. Gilman Placed in State Prison Saturday Morning. Sheriff Stoner returned Saturday morning from his trip to Michigan City with Fred Gilman. They left Kentland Friday evening over the C.. I. & S., arriving at Michigan City at midnight. The prison not being open at that hour, the night was spent at a hotel, and at an early hour in the morning Mr. Gilman was taken out to the big state institution and turned over to the authorities in charge. Fred held up bravely and entered on his sentence without a word. It being Sheriff Stoner’s first visit to the penitentiary, he was furnished a guard and shown over the institution. In passing through the barber shop he saw Mr. Gilman talking to some officials, but neither exchanged greetings. He was not advised as to what line of work Fred w?uld be assigned.—Kentland Enterprise.

A Drastic Blind Tiger Law.

The Geiger “blind tiger” bill has parsed both branches of the hotlse and has been signed by the governor and is now a law, as it contains an emergency clause and becomes effective as soon as signed by the governor. It is thought this measure will put all the “wholesale” and “blind tiger” joints in the state out of business. Under its provisions the term “wholesaler” is defined to be a dealer whose sole business is to sell to legitimate retail dealers, wholesalers and druggists. The presence of liquor on premises except a private residence where it is kept for family use only is prima facie evidence that such liquors are being sold illegally, and on affidavit of any person who believes liquors are being sold illegally at a certain place authorizes the issuance of a search warrant and seizure of any intoxicants found thereon.

Druggists must cancel all doctor’s prescriptions for liquor when filled and are prohibited under severe penalty of refilling such prescription. In other words, a fresh prescription must be obtained from the doctor each time and the latter must write the true name, date and address of the person for whom it is issued. There are numerous other important clauses placing restrictions around the sale of liquors and providing heavy penalties for the violation thereof.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, February i 6, 1907.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. New suits filed: No. 7123. Gertrude Niementsverdriet vs. Samuel M. Laßue; suit on note. Demand SIOO. —o — The delinquent tax sale Monday attracted about the usual number of bidders. Most of the delinquencies had been settled previous to the sale. —o — township assessors will meet on Wednesday, February 27, at 1 o’clock in the county assessor’s office in the court house to make out their schedule for the coming assessment year. Contractor Lund, who built the Newton county court house, has filed a bill of $3,285.40 for a balance alleged to be due him on the first contract which was knocked out by the courts. The claim was continued by the commissioners.

Monticello Herald: Senator Farber, as a result of his experience as trial judge of the McCoy cases here, introduced a bill which has now passed both houses and been signed by the governor, fixing a severe penalty for the bank official who receives a deposit when the bank is insolvent. The present lessee of the Monon News has instituted three criminal libel suits against the editor of this paper, based on articles that appeared in The Democrat some time ago in reply to his attack, and an alleged letter which he states was written to a Monon man by the name of Ed Cochell. We guess The Democrat will survive the shock (?). —o — Newton County Enterprise: Edward Hess was over from Brook Saturday. People there are discussing the proposed dredging of the Iroquois river and, he says, many are bitterly opposed to the project, fearing that lowering the river bed from Brook east, without continuing the work west, will be a great damage to the low lands lying on this side. Others contend that the additional water converted into the stream will not perceptibly affect the same. —o — The contract for the Remington and Carpenter tp., system of stone roads, aggregating about 36 miles, was let Tuesday to W. F. Smith & Co., of Rensselaer, who also have the Rensselaer and Marion tp , contract of about an equal number of miles, at $59,700. About half of the mileage consists of a top dressing only, we understand. Other bidders were Walter Porter and Dan Waymire of Rensselaer, $63,452; L. A. and G. A. Harlowe, $61,573. —o — One of the most far-reaching court decisions ever rendered in Indiana was handed down on a test case by Judge Samuel R. Artman of the Boone circuit court, Wednesday. Judge Artman holds that the saloon business has no legal existence and cannot be licensed by the state. The case will be appealed to the supreme court and from there to the United States court, and if the, decision is upheld it will do away with the licensed liquor business of the entire country. —o—

Marriage licenses issued: Feb. Bth, Joseph A. Luers of Marion tp., aged 29, occupation farmer, to Alta Gertrude Nowels of Rensselaer, aged 22, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Feb. 11, James Moore of Streator, HL. aged 30, occupation fireman, to Maude Ryan of Gifford, aged 25, occupation dressmaker. First marriage for each.

Feb. 12, Maurice B. Peck of Remington, aged 23, occupation clerk, to June I. Bowman of Remington, aged 22, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Feb. 14, John William Rishling of Lee, aged 39, occupation farmer, to Mabel Wood of Marion tp., > aged 31, occupation dressmaker, first marriage for each. —o — Little has been done in the cir-

cuit court this week except probate work and setting some cases for trial. Lot Stoudt, the Remington young man who has lain in jail here for some time on complaint made by Gertrude Clouse,, a young Remington girl, was discharged, the girl making an affidavit that matters were all right now. At this writing the Alva Brouhard matter has not been disposed of, and he is still in jail.

RUN OVER BY LOADED WAGON.

Holly Ramey was badly hurt Monday afternoon while hauling corn for Len Lefler, of Pleasant Ridge, to McCoysburg. He attempted to get down from the load, it is said, while the team was walking along, and fell on his face in such a way that the wheels of the heavily loaded wagon passed over him lengthwise'from the knee to the shoulder, tearing and bruising the flesh badly and breaking the shoulder blade. He is about 18 years old and is a son of the late J. A. Ramey of Rensselaer. He is now at Mr. Lefler’s and is reported as getting along nicely.

ELECTRIC ROAD MATTERS.

Mr. Infield, chief promoter of the proposed Lafayette-Chicago electric line, was here Monday night with the blue-prints of the survey and had a talk with prominent parties who are interested in the road. He states that capitalists who have been seen have expressed much interest in the proposed line, but that before anything definite can be accomplished it will be necessary to secure franchises in the towns through which the road passes, and he is now at work securing such franchises. The matter was presented to the city council here, as noted in our report of the council proceedings.

THINK RUMMAGE SALE STARTED IT.

The health officers here attribute the cases of scarlet fever in Rensselaer to the rummage sales, and it is altogether prpbable that measures will be taken to put a stop to all future sales of this kind. The Florence family, where the disease started and whose every member had it, is said to have bought some six or eight dollars’ worth of clothing, etc., at one of these rummage sales, and it is thought the disease germs, which will live for years, were in some of this clothing. The outbreak of epidemics of contagious in other places has frequently been traced to rummage sales sources, and as a matter of health and public policy they should be prohibited everywhere.

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE.

At a meeting of the Jasper County Bar Association, held in the court house at Rensselaer, Ind., the following resolutions were passed on the death of Grace Thompson Kurrie, wife of Harry R. Kurrie. and daughter of Hon. Simon P. Thompson, ex-judge of the Jasper County bar: Whereas, An All Wise Providence in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to invade the home of Harry R. Kurrie, an honored and respected member of the Jasper County bar and called therefrom the wife of his bosom to the great beyond; and Whereas, Said visitation and summons has taken from him his life partner, leaving therein woe and desolation; be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Jasper County bar, offer our heartfelt condolence in this, his hour of bereavement, feeling, as we do, that our words of sympathy are but poor solace for his great loss sustained, we offer this tribute of respect to him; and be it further Resolved, That we do hereby extend our sympathy to Hon. Simon P. Thompson, ex-judge of the Jasper Circuit court, father of the deceased, and to all members of his family in the taking away of this accomplished young woman in the flower of her young I womanhood; and be it

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be handed to Harry R. Kurrie, the bereaved husband, and also to Hon. SimonP. Thompson and family and a copy be given to the editors of the Rensselaer newspapers Charles G. Spitler, Edward P. Honan, U. M. Baughman, Committee of the Jasper County Bar Association. Done this 11th day of February, A. D. 1907.

ASK FOR A FRANCHISE.

Electric Road Promoters Want One for Fifty Years. Probably the most important matter that came •up before the council at the meeting Monday night was that of a franchise asked for by the proposed La-fayette-Chicago electric line for use of certain streets in Rensselaer for a period of fifty years. The council is reported favorable to granting the franchise but referred the matter to the ordinance committee and the city attorney. Tile audit company which recently completed the auditing of the city treasurer’s books, presented a bill for balance due them of $350, making a total of $808.75 for their work and that of the assistant. The bill Was continued, but will probably have to be paid. An expensive and rather needless luxury surely. S. P. Thompson and Mrs. Ora T. Ross were reappointed members of the library board The mayor was authorized to contract with the Standard Oil Co. for oil for the water and light plant for the ensuihg year. Light superintendent ordered to install lights in front of light plant and at corner of Harrison and Front streets.

Following bills were allowed: CORPORATION FUND. Warner Bros., roofing city hall. $ 18 17 Lyman Zea. night watch 25 00 W,.S. Parks, marshal 30 00 ROAD FUND. John Albertson, shoveling coal $ 875 Wm. Lewis, same ;.L~. 1 75 Kirk Beoughter. same 90 Al Fletcher, cleaning walks 6 00 A. L. Branch, coal and feed 57 95 Warner Bros., merchandise.. 1 30 Chester Zea, labor for city , 25 00 /” WATER FUND. Meil Abbott, salary , S 30 00 M, Leopold, water bond and interest.. 1993 72 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. C. S. Chamberlain, salary ;......? 50 00 Lem Huston, same 30 00 Ed Hopkins, same 30 00 Federal Electric Co., supplies 25 TO Standard Oil Co., oil 10 07 Shirley Hill Coal Co., coaL... 285 18 Warner Bros., merchandise 25 Moses Leop<sld, freight 159 36

TWO MARRIAGES TUESDAY.

There were two marriages at St. Augustine’s Catholic church Tuesday morning, the first being that of James Moore of Streator, Ill., and Miss Mabel Ryan of Gifford. The second was that of Joseph Luers, a well known and prosperous young farmer south of Rensselaer, and Miss Alta Newels, daughter of John W. Nowels, northwest of town. Rev. Father Meyer officiated. In the latter ceremony Arnold Luers, brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss Margaret Brown, of Brook, bridesmaid. The former couple will reside in Illinois, and the latter on a farm south of Rensselaer.

NORTH DAKOTA WEATHER.

We copy the following items from the Lisbon (No. Dak.) Gazette of Feb. 7. As several people from about Rensselaer are located near Lisbon the items will be of interest to their friends here: The first of the week has been very cold, the thermometer registering 37 below zero. The fuel situation has been greatly relieved, four or five cars of fuel was received by the local dealers the last of the week. The people of the city and county are at present fairly well supplied with fuel, and will be able to cope with the cold weather for several weeks yet.

The first train on the Southwestern branch in two weeks, reached Lisbon late Friday afternoon. The train was a mixed one, being preceeded by a Russell snow plow and a gang of shovelers. Owing to anothei storm, the plow and train with their crews remained here until the storm abated, then proceeding on their wav west, and running chances of getting to Streetor some time next week. We are promised a tram from Fargo this week.

Now is the time to lay in your supply of shoes at Rowles' & Parker’s semi-annual discount shoe sale Feb. 15 to March 2, inclusive.

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend oar sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindly acts during the sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Geo. Ketchum And Children. For Sale: Automobile and Bicycle repair shop with good run of work. Good reasons given for wanting to sell. T. W. Bissenden. 1 Every pair of shoes in our entire stock, including all our well known brands, included in our semi-annual discount shoe sale Feb. to March 2, inclusive.

ROWLES & PARKER.

Vol. IX. No. 46

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Wednesday, Feb. 20, Geo. A, Cover, 11 miles north and 2 miles west of Rensselaer, Stock, grain and hay sale. Wednesday, Feb. 20, W. G. Crabb, 5| miles southeast of Rensselaer. General sale, horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools and household goods. Tuesday, February 26, I. W. Warner, one-half mile east of Kniman. Big general farm sale, horses, cattle, poultry, grain and seeds, farm tools, household goods, etc.

WEST INDIES ARE FACING DISASTER

Yale Says More Startling Catastrophes Will Occur Among the Island. New Haven, Conn., Feb. 14.—Before the Connecticut Association of Arte and Sciences Professor Addison Verrill, of Yale said: 1 ‘ The recent earthquakes in Jamaica are notbirfg to what is in store for the West Indies the next few years. The geological formations of the islands make it almost certain that some startling catastrophes will occur.” Professor Vemll, for years resided in the West Indies for the purpose of conducting exhaustive geological investigations into the island. He is the leading American authority on the subject

Hits at Saloon Business.

T.ehanon. Ind.. Feb. 16.—Judge Samu«l IL Artman. of the Boone county circuit court, held that the saloon buslnes's has no legal existence and, therefore. can not be licensed by the state. Tie quoted many authorities to show; that the citizen has no inherent right to engage in the selling of intoxicants because, as has been decided by the courts, the business is attended by danger to thd welfare of the community. Judge Artman was speaker of the house of representatives of Indian two years ago.

Iroquois Theater Fire Case.

Danville, 111., Feb. 12.—Arguments ■were to have been heard in the circuit court here next Monday on motion to quash the indictments against Will J. Davis for manslaughter in the Iroquois theater flr.e, Chicago, but counsel for the defense notified the court that they withdrew the motion to quash, and will go to trial. Hearing of the case was set for March 4. There seems no chance of delay further than that date.

Four Dead in Their Berths.

Antwerp. Feb. 14.—Four first class passengers of the Swedish steamship Olof Wijk, which has arrived here from Gottenberg, were found suffocated in their state rooms. Ths deaths were due to fumes which escaped from a quantity of eurphur matches stored in the hold directly beneath their state rooms.

ONLY ONE EX-GOVERNOR

Can Attend the Funeral of Ex-Gov-ernor Higgins—All Others Have Sent Their Regrets. Albany, N. Y., Feb. 15. —Governor Hughes, who extended special invitations to ex-governors to attend the funeral of ex-Governor F. W. Higgins, at Olean, has heard from all of them, and Senator Hill alone can maks the trip. President Roosevelt replied through Secretary Loeb that he could not attend. but that he expetced to send a wreath. Ex-Governor Frank S. Black replied similarly. Ex-Governor Odell over the telephone said that he was sorry he could not go. A personal business associate died suddenly in Newburgh Wednesday, he said. and he left that it was necessary for him to stay for the funeral.

Ex-Governotr Morton telegraphed: “I regret extremely that a slight indisposition, will prevent my accompanying Governor Hughes in attendance at the funeral the late Governor Higgins and along prevents such an expression on my part of my appreciation of his high character and the long and distinguished service he has rendered to the state.” Ex-President Cleveland telepraghed: “I am exceedingly sorry that I cannot avail myself of the governor’s thoughfulness. I certainly would do so if it was posssible.”

You can save money by buying overcoats And cloaks now for next winter at the Chicago Bargain Store.

It will be to your interest to read what Buster Brown has to say about Rowles & Parker’s discount shoe sale in another part of this paper. y Every leather boot in the house at manufacturers’ wholesale prices, at the Chicago Bargain Store.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Feb. 10, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L, Griggs, in town, a daughter.