Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 June 1908 — Page 1

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POLITICS IN NEWTON COUNTY.

Brook Reporter: And we heard about a republican candidate that was going over the county canvassing support with a democrat as a heel marker, and every evening the twins would wind up at the same old spot and treat the boys to a few glasses of Old Hickory bitters. What the republican convention will do to this fellow’s prospects In the political field will be a plenty.

A NEW VARIETY OF PESTS.

The millions of mosquitos which have Invaded this country are general in different states. They have come three months in advance of their usual time, and are a different variety than was ever seen here before. They are not singers, but for biters they cannot be excelled. It is almost impossible to stand their warfare in the middle of the day if one goes in the grass or brush. When not filled with blood their body is long and wasplike, and around it from the waist down it is encircled with white rings. No doubt they are a new specie.— Crown Point Star.

IF NOT RIGHT, LET’S HEAR FROM YOU.

We have been thoroughly revising our mailing list the past few weeks and setting it up in type on our machine. A few names we were compelled to drop, because of non-payment of arrearages, to comply with the new postal ruling, but if any have paid and have not received the proper credit as shown by the label on their paper or have not received the paper, they will confer a favor by dropping us a card and informing us of the fact. The putting of nearly 2,000 names in new type and getting them all under their respective postoffice heads and the huge number of renewals we have had during the past few weeks, requiring a change in the dates, has not been an easy task by any means and it is not surprising if a few errors have crept in. They will be cheerfully corrected, however, if you will tell us about it.

PROPOSED RURAL ROUTE OUT OF PARR.

A petition signed by 120 patrons has been forwarded to the postoffice department asking for a rural mail route out of Parr. The proposed route is 26% miles in length and. leaving Parr, runs east 4 % miles, to the Schroer bridge; thence north - % mile, west % mile, north % V mile to Blackford; thence east 1 mile, north 1 mile, east 1 mile, north % mile, east 1 % miles, north 1 mile, to the Gifford road leading to Gifford; thence west 3% miles south 1 % miles to the old Sandridge south % mile, west 2 miles through % mile south, west 2 miles through Aix, north % mile, west 1 mile to Wild Lily school house; thence north 1% miles, west 1 mile; thence straight south 3 miles to Parr. The route will have gravel road about half the way, and the other roads are not bad. ’ C. C. Garrlott, George Daniels and Charles Schroyer are the principal ones who circulated the petition and they feel quite confident the route will be established.

AN INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.

Henry Templeton raises some wonderful fields of corn on his Inad up in the north part of the county. Last year he had one field that harvested over one hundred bushels to the acre, .and that his a large per cent of the hundred and twentyfive dollar land in the south part of the county skinned to a frazzle. He is also quite an experimenter. This year he has just finished planting 35 acres of corn on new ground which was put in just half as wide apart as is usual in planting. When he finished planting he chained up the gate and gave instructions that not a team or cultivator go into the field until harvesting time comes when he declares that if no bad storm comes that field will easily yield over one hundred bushels of corn to the acre aid if frost should catch it before it ripens he will have a vast amount of fodder for his stock which is very near if not quite as valuabe to him as the matured corn would be. The great growth of corn he claims will keep down the weeds in good shape.— Morocco Courier.

Old buggies look as good as.new after they are repainted by Jack | Warner. ’ j.. 9x12 rugs from $5 to S3O. Come and see them at Williams’.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Only four marriage licenses 'were issued last month, 8 for the month previous, and 8 for May, 1907. And this is leap year, tod. —o— New suits filed: No. 7321. William Townsend vs. G. G. Garrison; complaint on note, which plaintiff, as surety, paid. Demand $286.98. • —o— There was not a very full attendance Monday at the Board of Education meeting,• owing to the fact that most of the township trustees are still busy planting corn. Marriage licenses: June 1, John Voight of Hammond, aged 22, occupation switchman, to Regina Goedert Brehm, also of Hammond, aged 19, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. The Gillam township commencement exercises will be held at Independence church on Thursday, June 11th. There are five graduates, viz: Ben Molitar, Myrtle Stevens, Edna Stiller, Florence Wagoner and Ivan Coppess. Rev; David Rodgers will deliver the address. The exercises will begin at 7:45 p. m. —o — Frank Welsh of Jordan tp., arose at 3:30 Monday morning, and was soon on his way to town to begin his duties on the Board of Equalization, arriving at 5:01. To his horror he found that there was no one stirring and he had to walk the streets until 7 o'clock. After a further long wait he found C. C. Warner, who informed him that his partner would not be down until 11 o’clock. Frank will have to draw a half day’s pay and he was not allowed to work more than ten minutes.

—° — The personal property assessment of Jasper county shows a general falling off in practically every township this year, as is shown from the following returns of the assessor: CORPORATIONS Personal Polls 1907 1908 1907 1908 Rensselaer $404,850 $455,805 301 370 Remington 171,500 128,174 134 121 Wheatfield town 90,935 77,630 65 66 Gillam 127,740 111,770 116 114 Walker 114,835 133 168 Kankakee 46,335 37,570 77 78 Wheatfield 64,790 52,620 82 78 Keener 50,365 46,655 104 125 Union 124,305 108,110 237 236 Barkley 195,335 183.135 215 213 Marion 230,035 201,575 177 158 Newton 158,610 137,940 99 100 Jordan 136,665 136,245 123 114 Carpenter 168,245 142,424 132 134 Milroy 32,770 31,428 60 55 Hanging Grove J 78,600 93,190 74 68

Tax Ferret ,J. B. Workman, who “investigated” the taxpayers of Jasper county some years ago, has instituted injunction proceedings in the Bartholomew Circuit Court against the county auditor and other officials, on which a temporary restraining order has been issued. The plaintiff sets forth a contract with the county Commissioners to collect taxes on sequestered property. He presented a bill for sl,010.23 after the County Council had refused to appropriate money to carry on the work longer, but had voted to allow the amount of bill presented for work already done. The county treasurer refused to honor the order, and the AttorneyGeneral of the State ruled that the order could not be legally paid, holding that “ferrets” can not be paid for work done before an appropriation is made. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants are getting ready to distribute the money paid in by the ferrets in the various funds to which the county money belongs, and it is desired to keep this money separate till the issues in the case are fully determined.

O The regular June term of Commissioners’ Court convened Monday. The day was taken up with the allowance of claims and such other business as reported below. Yesterday was devoted to ditch mat- - ters: Pan-American Bridge Co. awarded contract for a /new bridge in Wheatfield tp., at $990, and Winamac Bridge Co., new bridge in Milroy at $7lO. The sum of $1,991.80 was allowed on the Marion-Rensselaer stone road contract, and $1,599.93 on the Hebron grade. Several of the assessors had filed claims for a larger amount than the appropriation, and in such cases

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they were cut to the sum appropriated. ,i The following fees collected for the .past quarter were reported: Auditor, $54.45; Recorder, $611.50; Clerk, $234.30; Sheriff, $181.27. Omar Day of Rensselaer was appointed to a scholarship at Purdue. Township assessors were allowed the following: Chas. A. Walker, Barkley.. $167.50 J. H. Allman, Carpenter.... 160.00 John Kettering, deputy, Carpenter . 10.00 Geo. H. Allman, deputy, CarChas A. Lefler, H’ging Grove 95.00 James Rodgers, Gillam.... 112.50 James Bullis, Jordan 125.00 Bert Vandercar, Kankakee. 100.00 Chas. Harrington, Keener. . 125.00 Geo. W. Markin, Marion. . . 76.00 P. T. Hordeman, Marion... 57.50 L. Strong, deputy, Renssel’r 132.00 W. E. Culp, Milroy . 62.50 G. L. Thornton, Newton. . . . 125.00 E. W. Lakin, Union 167.50 David Wesner, Walker 82.50 Harry B. Brown, deputy, Walker ... 65.00 A. S. Keene, Wheatfield.... 125.00

POOR JOHN CARR.

Mike Duffy and editor Carr were in the buggy drawn by a broncho, Wednesday. Mike was taking Mr. Carr to his home on Third street. Mike was telling him things to print in his paper. The point of Mr. Carr’s answer struck the broncho where he lives. . The cayuse with the reading on him protested. He kicked the dashboard off the buggy and stripped himself of the harness. Mr. Carr got up to climb out over the tail board. When he was’nt looking the broncho kicked him hard where he could feel it but couldn't see it and John described a graceful arc and landed in a clump of dog fennel. He has been eating his meals off the mantle since and his thoughts are thunk in red.—Fowler Republican.

BANK VICE-PRESIDENT HELD AS HORSE THIEF.

Robert H. Green .vice president of the Farmers’ & Merchants’ bank of Waynetown, Ind., seems to be a; veritable Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It develops that the “Frank Ross” captured in Indianapolis last week in possession of the team of horses stolen from Ex-Supreme Judge James McCabe of Williamsport, mention of which was made in the last issue of The Democrat, is none other than “Bob” Green, a wellknown and popular young farmer of Montgomery county, vice president of a bank at Waynetown, a prominent member of the M. E. church of that city and until now considered the soul of honor. He is thirty-six years of age, has a wife and three children, the eldest a boy of fourteen, owning a 200acre farm near Sheldon, 111. Some time ago Green began gambling on the Board of Trade, it is said, and at o'ne time is alleged to have been $30,000 ahead of the game. He lost this and also large sums of money which he had borrowed on his personal note at various banks in the vicinity of his home. To recoup his losses it appears, he turned horsethief, stealing several fine horses In the vicinity of Waynetown, driving them through to Indianapolis, where he had rented a stable, and shipped them from there to Chicago. Another horse was found with the McCabe horses which was stolen from a man near Covington, and still another stolen horse was found in a pasture north of Indianapolis which Green had rented. It is thought that he had begun operations on an extensive scale and had already stolen nearly a score of valuable horses. The recovery of the McCabe horses and the capture of the thief was a mere accident. McCabe s groom went to Indianapolis to make the rounds of the livery stables to see If he could get any trace of the stolen animals. While walking along the street he saw one of the horses being led away from a blacksmith shop where Green had taken it to have it shod before shipping it to Chicago with the other stolen horses that night The groom sumnTqned a policeman and had the man arrested. He gave the name of Frank Ross and said his home was nl Chicago, but the astounding discovery was later made that he was none other than Robert Green, the wealthy and heretofore respected citizen. \

Don’t forget that V. G. Collins at the brick livery barn handles farm implements of all-kinds. Give him a call. If you want the best hay rake the International Harvester Company makes, call on C. A. Roberts. It’s the McCormick.

UNTIL JUNEJ3 FOR SI,OO The Democrat’s Special Subscription Offer Extended Two Weeks. Owing to the weather conditions for the past month and the inability of many to get to town who desired to take advantage of our $i per year offer on The Twice-a-Week Democrat, we have decided to extend the time for renewing subscriptions at the $i rate until June 13. Accordingly all new subscriptions received prior to and on Saturday, June 13, will be taken for The Twice-a-Week Democrat at $1 a year. A This offer also includes renewals where subscriptions expire not later than July, 1908. This offer will positively close June 13, after which the price to all wifi be $1.50 per year.

OFFICIAL MEETING.

The official members of the County Farmers’ Institute association met with those of the Womans’ Auxiliary at the County Superintendent’s office Monday and transacted the following business: Mr. Bellows having resigned, John E. Alter was elected to the position of President, and’Mrs. I. F. Meader was elected as President of the Woman's Auxiliary. Vice presidents for the different townships were also elected for this branch of the work. Topics were selected for state speakers at the next session, and arrangements were made for an immediate report to the state superintendent in order that we may receive our share of workers from the army of instructors sent out by the State authorities.

FIGHT OVER LARGE ESTATE.

l*roperty of Jane Hawkins, Worth Nearly $600,000, in Controversy. Fowler, Ind., May 20—Suit has been filed in the Benton Circuit Court by the five heirs of Jane Hawkins, of Earlpark, to contest her last will. She left 5,632 acres of some of the best Benton county real estate, valued at $563,200; a mansion in Earl park valued at sll,600, and personal property valued at 812,000. By the terms of her last will the most of this estate goes in fee to the grandchildren, and the children are to receive only the rents and profits during life. The Lafayette Loan and Trust Company is named as executor, and it has already begun to manage the great trust. Jane Hawkins was a daughter of the late Ed Sumner, one of the rich pioneers of this county. She was eccentric in disposition, and at the time of her death was seventythree years old. The complaint to contest the will alleges that it was not executed properly, and that undue influence was exercised over the testator. This case promises to be about as interesting as the famous Moses Fowler Chase case, tried here some years ago. Some of the same attorneys will figure in the trial.

THE DEMOCRAT GOES TO MANY STATES.

While the great bulk of The Democrat’s big circulation is confined to Jasper county, we also send papers to most of the z states in the Union, and the following are sent in “single wrappers,” that is, only one paper to a postoffice: Indiana, 55; Illinois. 27; Ohio, 7; Michigan, 11; Kansas, 11; Colorado, 6; Indian T*erritory. 2; lowa, 10; Missouri, 8; Minnesota, 7; Montana, 2; New York, 7; Oklahoma, 7; Nebraska, 7; California, 4; Pennsylvania, 2; North Dakota, 6; South Dakota, 7; Texas, 4; Idaho, 3; Washington, 9; Wisconsin, 6; Wyoming, 3; Virginia, 1; Massachusetts, 1; Cuba, 1; Nevada, 1; Utah, 1; New Jersey, 1; Tennessee, 1; Washington, D. C„ 1; New Hampshire, 1. These are all one paper to a postoffice, remember. Wherever two or more papers go to the same postoffice they are all mailed in one package and drected to the postoffice where the subscribers reside, and in practically every one of the above states we send packages to several offices which are not included in this count. For example eight papers are sent to Mitchell, So. Dak., five to Spokane, Wash., ten to Lisbon, No. Dak., etc.

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A STRENUOUS EXPERIENCE.

Al Peters, the democratic candidate for County Treasurer, had a hair-raising experience last Thursday night during the hail storm. He was away from home on some business that kept him longer than he had anticipated, and when he got ready to go home a fierce storm was raging in the west. Lurid sheets of lightning shot athwart the heavens, closely followed by deafening peals of thunder. But as Al “ain’t afraid of nothin,” he started home just as though the sun was shining like sixty. It didn’t take thd storm long to get to where he and Old Bets, who was yoked to the family chariot, were coming down the home stretch at a 1:22% gait, Old Bets leading Al by a length. Then the hall descended, and being no respecter of persons, they attempted to distribute honors equally between Old Bets and Al. The former w r as too sharp for them, though, for as the first one—as big as a goose egg—hit her in the region of the crupper, she literally stood straight up, and placing her fore feet over her head, cutting as beautiful a pigeon wing as you would wish to see. Round and round she danced, dodging between the hail so neatly that when it was all over Al found that he had been pounded most unmercifully, while Old Bets had but one bruise on her person. But this was no doubt owing to the fact that he had stood in one place as nearly as he could, open-eyed, watching her dance. If experiences of this kind belong to the game of politics, Al will discontinue the business—after he has served his four years, or in 1912.

DALLAS NICHOLS DEAD.

The body of Dallas Nichols, son of John Nichols, who died at Chamberlain, So. Dak., last Friday at 7 p. m., arrived here on the milk train Monday evening and was taken to the home of his father pust north of the railroad. An acute attack of inflammation of the bowels set in last Thursday morning and he was taken from his home at Dixon, So. Dak., to Chamberlain, where preparations were made to operate on him, but his condition became so alarming that it was evident nothing could be done, death ensuing as above stated. He was 32 years old Sept. 28th last and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was held at the residence of his father yesterday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. L. Brady, and the local Odd Fellows lodge, of which he was a member. Interment was made in the Smith Cemetery in Barkley township. Mr. Nichols went west from this county when the Rose Bud reservation was thrown open and was one of the lucky prize-winners. He had proved up on his claim shortly before his death.

Six of the cleverest artists of the country have illustrated the cleverest story of the year The Real Agatha We will print the story, and we know every reader will enjoy it from end to end. Do not miss the opening matallment.

JAMWS K. JONES DIES SUDDENLY

FORMER ARKANSAS SENATOR EXPIRES IN WASHINGTON. LEADER OF DEMOCRACY Sketch of Hie Career in the Senate and as Manager of William J. Bryan’s Campaigns. Washington, June 2.—Former United States Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas died at his residence here at 5:80 Monday afternoon after an illness of a few hours, aged 69. He was one of the leading Democrats in the senate from 1885 to 1903. and was one of the strongest supporters of William Jennings Bryan, having, as chairman of the Democratie national committee, conducted the campaigns of 1896 and 1900. Since leaving the senate in 1903 he had conducted a law practice in this city and had not actively engaged in politics. On Friday Senator Jones returned from a visit to bls daughter, Mrs. Leonora Carrigan, in Arkansas and Sunday night was apparently enjoying good health. Complaining slightly Monday morning he remained in bed and late in the afternoon died, the Immediate cause of death being heart failure.

Senator Jones’ Career. A native of Mississippi, where he was born in 1839, James Kimbrough Jones received a classical education, and fought as a private soldier in the confederate ranks throughout the civil war. After becoming a resident of Dallas county, Ark., he lived on his plantation there until 1873, when he took up the practice of law. He was elected to the state senate the same year and became president of that body in 1877. Afterward he was elected to the forty-seventh and the two succeeding congresses, and in 1885 succeeded to the seat of James S. Walker in the United States senate, where he served three terms, retiring in 1903.

Senator Jones was a delegate to the national Democratic convention of 1896 which gave Mr, Bryan his first nomination and as chairman of the committee on resolutions he reported the 16 to 1 platform. He was made chairman of the national Democratic committee after the convention and as such conducted both of the Bryan campaigns for the presidency. Party Leader in Senate. In the senate Mr. Jones came forward rapidly as one of the leaders of his party and was for several years chairman of the Democratic caucus. He was a member of the subcommittee on finance which reported the Wilson-Gorman tariff bill and was an earnest advocate of tariff revision. Although not an orator, Mr. Jones was a forceful and-logical speaker and was often heard in debate. Mr. Jones is survived by his widow and three children, Mts. Carrigan of Arkansas, Miss Sue Jones and James K. Jones, Jr., of this city. He will be buried in this city and many of his former colleagues in congress who have not yet left* the city will remain to attend the funeral.

LINER VADERLAND IS SAFE.

Rumor of Loss of Many Lives Unfounded—Damage Only Slight. Antwerp, June 2.—The accident to the Red Star line steamer Vaderland, over which considerable anxiety has been felt on account of rumors that she had gone ashore or had been in collision with another vessel, is very slight, consisting of a simple disarrangement of her machinery. The steamer returned to Flushing after repairs had been completed and left that for Dover.

Hearst’s Net Gain Now 89.

NeW York, June 2.—The contents of 26 ballot boxes had been recounted Monday when the work of counting, the ballots cast for William R. Hearst and George B. McClellan in the last mayoralty election ended for the day. The net result was. a gain of 89 votes for Mr. Hearst.

To Merge Seeding Plants,

Richmond. May 28.—Announcement was made that the American Seeding company, which recently moved the Louisville (Ky.) branch here and merged it with the Hoosier branch, is preparing to move its New York branch to this city. The union of these three branches will make the largest plant of the kind in the world.

Sunday Schools in Session.

Crawfordsville, May 28.—The annual convention of the Sunday schools . of Montgomery county was held. Addresses were delivered by Rev. E. W. Halpenny of Indianapolis, state secretary. Rev. Earl Wllfley of this city and H. S. Kerst, secretary of the Young Men’s Christian association.

It pays to trade at Worland’s.

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