Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1908 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

The subject of the Sunday morning sermon at the Christian ehurch is “Beware of the Levon of the Pharisees;" in the efening, A fallacy, “That Our Souls are Mortal." Are are welcome. t CORK YIELD IK NEWTON. Kentland Enterprise: Many of the farmers of this section are through husking corn and nearly all will be finished by the end of the week. The yield is not proving as great as first estimates, but is far better than what might reasonably have been expected at planting time or durthe drought of summer. The average will run close to forty bushels and is of splendid quality.

LEFT YESTERDAY FOR FLORIDA

On account of being unable to get a sleeper out of Olticinnati for Thursday, Levi Renicker and family did not leave for Florida until Thursday night. The 1:10 train stopped here to take them on board and they got away on it -Thursday night, or Friday morhing rather. They expected to arrive in Jacksonville Saturday afternoon, and from there take a boat to Within, about 150 miles of Boynton, their final destination, and go by rail the rest es the way. We expect Levi will have some big ’gator stories to tell whdn he gets back to God’s country.

FUNERAL OF JAY W. WILLIAMS

• Was Held Thursday Afternoon and Was Largely Attended The funeral of Jay W. Williams, the well known furniture dealer who committed suicide Tuesday forenoon, as reported In Wednesday’s Democrat, was held from the M. E. church at 2:30 p. m., Thurs- [ day and burial made in Weston •emetery. * Deceased was a member of the F. A A. M.; and K. of P., lodges and also a member of the O. A. R. Post, all of which orders were in attendance at the funeral, the burial ceremonies being conducted by the Masons. The business houses dosed during the funeral and the remains were followed to their last resting Slice by an unusually large num-* her of relatives and friends, several of the latter being from out of town, and all were sincere mourners with .the immediate family, as Mr. Williams was held in very high esteem and enjoyed a large acquaintance. a Mrs. Williams, who completely collapsed soon after the news of the suicide of her husband reached her and was in a critical condition Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, had so far recovered that she was able to attend the funeral with her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Porter. The surviving brother of deceased, **f Cleveland, Ohio, was also in attendance, but a sister living at East Hampton, N. Y., was unable to be here because of poor health. There is not much of anything new to say regarding the suicide ‘ more than was given in the hurriedly written acccount in Wednesday's Democrat. An older brother, •f whom he especially thought a great , deal, died recently in Ohio. t ln fact only two weeks to a day before he shot himself Mr. Williams had returned from attending the funeral. Snee then he had seemed rather depressed and cast down, and this, together with his own ill health, is supposed to have caused him - to take his life: :• A nephew residing in Ohio also died hut a few months ago. : > As was his custom nearly every day, he had written his daughter in Chicago that morning as usual ’ and mailed the letter, but she had left there in response to a telegram telling of his death before reoelvlng the letter, and at this writing it is not known whether any hint of his contemplated act was given in this letter. Not a .line was left by him so far as now known regarding what he intended to do, and whatever preyed upon his mind that caused the suicide wftl probably rorever remain a mystery. ' After purchasing the cartridges that morning at Rhoades’ hardware Mr. Williams returned to his store dud made several trips up to the gallery at the north end of the main room, and Mr. Colvert now thinks that he was only waiting for someone to come in, that the clerks, Mr. Colvert and son Clint, might not be there alone when he did the deed. Dr. Loy and Charley Rhoads coming In gave him the ’ opportunity, as he again went up there ' soon after Dr. Loy entered the room, and soon the fatal shot was heard. Mr. Williams was about 63 years of age, • and was one of the last men one would have thought would take his own life. He was always of a cheerful disposition and was one of r the best known men in Jasper county. His act can only be attributed to a fit of temporary insanity caused from sorrow over the death of hit brother and his own poor health.

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THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. The White circuit court will convene Monday. \ The official vote for Senator and Representative as canvassed here on Monday of last week gave Abraham Halleck a plurality of 101 for Senator, and John G. Brown a majority of 300 for Representative.—Montlcello Herald. N6t very much of importance has been going on in the circuit court this week. The Bowers vs*. Eppler case was on Thursday and yesterday. The Jury is called for next week and several cases of minor Importance are set for trial. "Afflie old case of Alexander Hamilfon of Goodland vs. C. & E. I. Ry., Co., wherein plaintiff secured a judgment for $1,600 damages for injuries sustained in falling from a freight train on defendant’s road, of Which he was a brakeman, was reversed by the Appellate court Thursday. Attorney W. H. Parkison of Rensselaer was Hamilton’s leading attorney in the case, which has been in the courts some three or four years. 4W. H. Dague of Fowler, jointly indicted with D. P. Baldwin of Logansport on a charge of embezzling the funds of the Goodland bank, was 1n Kentland last week, acknowledged service and gave bond for SSOO. Judge Baldwin, Mike Duffy and Charles Hickman are his sureties. The recent grand jury returned counts against Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Dague and the cases wiU probably be set for trial at the next term of court.—Kentland Enterprise.

The papers were served on Eraatus 'Peacock this week on the charge of indirect contempt of court in failing to pay $7 per week to the support of his wife, as ordered by the court to do last April,, mention of which was made in Saturday’s Democrat, and the case waa set for hearing before Judge Hanley yesterday afternoon. It was originally set for last Friday afternoon, but Mr. Peacock was out of town and service was not had until this week. —e — New suits filed: No. 7379. Lowell H. Kenyon vs. Daisy D. Kenyon; suit for divorce. The complaint states that the parties were married May 17, 1899, and separated Sept. 8, 1908, when defendant left plaintiff’s home and has not since returned; that plaintiff has,- no property of his own and that they lived with his parents, who are old and feeble, on a farm owned by his mother; that defendant refused to live with plaintiff unless he sends hiß mother away, and has later refused to live with him in any event. He is their only child, he states, and they are unable to care for themselves; that defendant treated them in a manner that was humiliating to plaintiff and make his life miserable, etc., etc. The plaintiff resides near Qemotte, we understand, and the defendant Is in Porter county.

THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT

The annual Thanksgiving entertainment will be held at the M. E. church next Tuesday evening, when the following program will be rendered: ; *»•*, ' Thanksgiving Hymn—Haydn Congregation Prayer Rev. Miller. Vocal Solo Ethel Ferguson. Scripture Reading.... Rev. Clarke. Piano 5010........ Selma Leopold. Recitation Bernice Long. Vocal Solo Jesse Brown. Address Rev. Parrett. “Hunting Song”—Mendelssohn.... Mrs. Delos Thompson’s Chorus. Recitation .... Delos York. Plano Solo Mrs. M. D. Owln. Recitation.......... Mary Pierce. Male Quartet Dr. M. D. .Owln, Dr. H. L. Brown, J. D. Allman and J. F. Bruner. Instrumental Duet.. Florence and Aileen Allman. “Thanks be to God”—Mendelssohn Mrs. Thompson’s Chorus. Benediction Rev. Klndig. No admission will becharged, but those attending are expected to bring a silver offering or something in the way of provisions. The distribution of the baskets of pro* visions will be made Wednesday to the families known to be needy.

ESTRAYED OR STOLEN.

Estrayed, or taken from my place near Surrey, Nov. 16, one roan mare pony, one sorrel colt wearing halter. Both 'are whitefaced. A reward far any information as to their whereabouts. C. L. PARKS, R-R-3. Rensselaer, Ind. - -t r— a Buy Sleepy Rye flour, made from , - - i • -•-

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RENBBBLAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1008.

RECOVERING NICELY FROM OPERATION.

Joseph Nagel returned Tuesday from Lafayette where he had been at the bedside of his wife, who was operated on last Friday at St. Elisabeth’s hospital for gall stones. The operation was very successful and Mr. Nagel left her getting along the finest kind. About 156 gall stones were taken from her of various size, some being as large as a good sized bean. Mr. Nagel says she is having the very best of care. He thinks the hospital surgeons and attendants will rank well with any of the more pretentious hospitals of the larger cities like Indianapolis or Chicago.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Clara K. Speaks was born in Green county, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1868; departed this life in Rensselaer, Ind., November 16, 1908, aged 60 years, 10 months and 16 days. She was united in marriage to Jacob W. Speaks, September 14, 1876. To this union were born eleven children, eight of whom are still living, two dying in infancy. One, Arthur G, died at the age of five years. «He is buried near a former home of the family in Jennings county, this state. Those living are Mrs. Mattie F. Bebee of Gifford Ind.; Lena 8., at the home for feeble minded in Ft. Wayne; Grace V.. Lester W., Carl E., Ernest G., Howard A., and Freddie R., all at home. Besides the family she leaves to' mourn their loss, a sister, Mrs. James Harris of Selma, Ohio, two grand-children, relatives and a host of friends. The deceased was well known in and about Rensselaer, having resided here about seven years. She united with the Baptist church of Butlerville, Ind., about seventeen years ago. Since living here she has been a faithful worker In the First Baptist church. She was a true Christian woman, a loving mother and a devoted wife. By her cheerful disposition, even in trials, she was loved and respected by all who knew her. The ehurch of which she was a member will sadly miss her presence and Inspiration, for she so much loved to be there and be about her Master's work, her favorite Bong being “I Surrender All." After an illness of about six weeks duration the end came peacefully at a few moments past eight o’clock, with the family and several friends about her bedside. We gladly submit to the sad separation knowing she is the gainer, we the losers, and with the blessed assurance that we can meet her beyond the shadow of death. The funeral services were conducted from the church by the pastor of her church and interment made in Weston cemetery. xx

MT. AYR MAY REMAIN WET.

Remonstrance Has Bat Three Majority, and Many Think This Will Be Wiped Ont. The present license of J. J. Garrity, the Mt. Ayr saloonist, expires December 2. A remonstrance containing on the face of it three more names than the necessary majority was filed against a renewal of his license at the November meeting of the Newton county commissioners, and held sufficient, but an appeal was taken to the Circuit Court and the case will come up at the January term. The general opinion seems to he that enough names will be found to be illegal remonstrators to wipe out this small margin. This opinion by the public generally seems to be baaed on the usual result of such appeals, that there are almost always a few names found to be illegal, and with so small a margin as this It does not take very many names off to knock It out. Of course a county election might be held under the Hanty county option law, but the sentiment seems to be unfavorable for the “drys” carrying the election, were one to be held.

In any event Mt. Ayr will try the dry experiment for a few weeks at least, as it is scarcely likely the appeal can be heard until the middle of January at closest, and during the period from December 2 to the time of the final disposition or the case the thirsty ones over in that community will have become so accustomed to “spitting cotton” that they will not take it very much to heart if- the remonstrators win out.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Notice of Services for Sunday, Nov* Sunday School at 9 o’clock; morning worship at 10:45. Subject of sermon: “A Heart-Searching Question." V The pastor especially desires all members of church to be present Others are welcome. Young People’s meeting, 6 o’clock. EMnWg service 7 o’clock. Subsermon, ''What Think Ye of

THE POSSUM DINNER

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By Goodloe Thomas

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MOW, eb’rybody ought to know dey’s welkun as k&in be, * w So pitoh right in an’ he’p yo’sclbs to eb’ryt’ing yo’ see. Jo** gthht dem biskits goin* round’, fo’ dat’s yo’ job, ol’ man, An’ chase dem wif do sweet pertaten quick’s dey ieab yo’ ban*. (How, Mdse, yo’ show yo* mannahs ’fo’ dese folks, er Ah tell yo’ Daih’ll be a chile go hongry, an’ he'll git a lickin’ too). Hfcah, Onde Dan, is do possum meat—-Ah’s lookin’ aftah dat— An’ heah’s a pieoe espesh’ly yonahs, all brown an’ streaked wif fat WHA’S dat—-de graby ? Don’ yo’ fret; it’s cornin’ right up daih, An’ sich! W’y, dat air possum fat enough, Ido declaih, To mek enough er graby fo’ de ma’chin’ Ismlites. Heah, Rev’end Mistah Fe’guson, be suah yo’ gets yo’ rights. He- smell am sweet ? W’y, man, yo’ tas’ an’ den I bet yo’ shout An’ mek de neighbohs wondah wha’ de fuss am all about. Heah’s little Eph. Now, chile, I’s sabed yo’ sumpin’ nice an’ sweet.. Wha’s dat ? Good lan’! Dis boy is sayin’ he don’ lak possum meat.

“NOW FO’ DE POSSUM DINNER!"

HE saize he don’ lak possum meat, an’ him a son o’ mine * Now, honey, tuhn to all dese folks an’ knowledge up yo’s lyin’. Mek ont ’t’us jes' a li’l joke to aggervate yo’ ma, Or, ’clar’ to goodness, Ah's jes’ boon’ to whnp yo’ till yo’s raw! Yo’ speak de trufe, yo’ li’l’ imp! Den wha’s yo’ doin’ heah A-settin' up wif niggah folks to mek yo’se’f appeah A niggah, too, when eb’ry one kain tell, in spite youah black, Dat tnhnin’ ’way f’um possum meat yo’ ain’t de hones’ fade? WELL, dere, yo’ pa saixe nebbah min’, bekaze yo’s such a mite; E ▼ Dat ’tain’t youah fault yo’ snm’ays missed youah nachul appetite. Hoi’ oat yo* plate; dere’s plenty mo’ to fill a ohile lak yo’. De good £awd mek yo’ suhtain ways, Ah spose, dat’s got to do. lan’! Ah’s ’feared yo’ grow np wrong an’ mebbe be a shame To all de enHahd circle an* de ’speeted fam’ly name, Fo’ ebbah seine Ah’s ol* eneagh to stan’ upon ma feet Ah’s I’puhoaed aay niggah dat would tuba f’um possum meat.

BIRTH ANNOUNCHMESTH. Nov. 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Oeo. Zea, a 7 pound son. Wo are in aright on the flour! deal. For the next two weeks] we will sell our best known flour for 91.86, and our Sleepy Eye ‘at $1.40. THE G. E. MURRAY CO. RACK AND TYPE-CASES FOR SALE. The Democrat has disposed of almost all the printing material advertised for sale some months ago, bat still has one good doublerack, holding 20 full size cases and two. pairs on top,., also about a dozen Italic Job Cases,, almost as good as new. Price for rack $2; cases 50 cents each, f. o, h. Rensselaer. . >'■ . .~ We will sell you our best Kansas flour at $1.35 per sack. THE G. E. MURRAY CO. Found:—A black coat Owner may have same by calling at this office and paying advertising charges. Posts for sale:—A quantity of Cataipa femes poets tor sale. Enquire at thia office. Tbs Democrat, $1.69 per yean

Fishery Question to The Hague.

Washington, Nov. 20.—Pour parlers are to progress between the United States and the British governments looking to the drafting of a treaty referring to The Hague court of arbitration the settlement of the disputed questions between the two nations affecting the Newfoundland fisheries.

Family Is Sorely Afflicted.

Decatur, Ind., Nov. 20. Eleven members of the Fred Kruekenberg family, living near here, are sick from typhoid fever. The first one of the family to take* sick was Mrs. Kreckenberg, who has been in bed for several weeks. Since that time the other members of the family have taken ill.

J. Smith Talley Very III.

Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 20k—J. Smith Talley, the leading individual coal oerator of Indiana for many years and long prominent in Terre Haute business, social and church circles, la at the point of death. He has been til with dropsy two months.

Another British Stage Homance.

London, Nor. 2a—Another romance of the stage has been recorded In the marriage of Eileen Onme, a musical comedy actress, to the Honorable Her* ria Hfaod, heir of Ylsceont Bridget WNm* I* eighteen jeans old.

STILL WEAVING

Net It Hopes Will Hold and Han^Lamphere. HIS OWH DANISM ADMISSIONS Told of by Some Witnesses—Quail Killed with a Glsb—Governor Elect Appoints His Secretary. I.a Porte. Ind., Nov. 20. —That Ray Lamphere made damaging admissions amounting to a partial confession of setting fire to the home of Mrs. Gunnews on the morning of April 28th was testified to in the trial <*f Lamphere by Deputy Sheriff Anstiss and Deputy Sheriff Marr. Deputy Sheriff Anstiss had not concluded hte testimony when court adjourned. Sheriff Smutzer, who was on the stand part of the day, told of his efforts to unravel the Gunness mystery and the clews which he followed. One on Attorney Worden. During the cross-examination of Sheriff Smutzer Attorney Worden, for the defence, by his questions tried to throw suspicion upon the officer, intimating in particular that Sheriff Smutzer had been at the Gunness place in his automobile before the fire. On re-direct examination Prosecutor Smith asked Sheriff Smutzer If hs aw tomoblle had ever been at the Gunness (dace before the fire. The answer wsa “No.” The state’s attorney then caked: “Is there in town any automobile like yours?” To this the sheriff replied: “Yea, Attorney Worden has one.” Wbst Lanphere Said of the Fire. Deputy Sheriff Leroy Marr testified that on the evening of April 28th he went to the home of John Wheat brook to arrest Ray Lamphere. Just as Marr entered the gate Lamphere came out of the door. Marr testified that he said: “Ray, get on your coat and go to town with me.” Lamphere’s reply waa: “Did those three children and that woman get out of the building?" Marr asked “What building?” Lamphere answered: “That building near town." Lamphere wanted to inform Wheatbrook, who was in a field, of his arrest and so Marr asked him where he On the way Marr asked him where he was when he saw that fire. Lamphere replied: “When I got along by the bouse the smoke waa coming out of toe windows and around the roof.” Marr said that he asked Lamphere if he saw anybody around the place and he said “No,” Saw the Murderess at Work. Deputy Sheriff Anstlss swore that Lamphere made statements to him implying that he saw Mrs. Gunness killing Helegelein. "Then,” said An*, tiss, “I said to him: ‘When you saw Mrs. Gunness filling Helgeleln why didn’t yon tell Smutzer?’ He said: T don’t want to talk about it.’ ‘But you won’t deny it?’ I said, and he replied: ‘No, sir.’ When I talked to him about the Gunness tire he told me he would plead guilty to arson if it were not for his poor mother,” concluded the deputy sheriff. NOW HERE COMES THE HUNTER Qfolls a Story That Win Make tbe Fish Story Men Hnmp Themselves. Columbus, ind. Nov. 20.—Joseph CL Everroad. a local contractor, is telling What is believed to be tbe champion hunting story of tbe season. He has a contract with tbe city to build a sewer emptying Into White river, and a portion of this sewer has been completed. At tbe river opening the sewer is constructed of concrete and Is fifty-two inches in diameter. Everroad says be was standing near the city end of the sewer when a covey of quail flew into the concrete pipe. He seized a club and started after the birds, chased them to the river end of the'pipe, which had been covered with boards, and there killed a dozen quail with Ids club. He declares he can prove the atory by witnesses.

Wagner In an Asylum. South Bend, Ind., Nov. 20.—John C. Wagner, the wealthy writer of the anonymous letters, which threatened the recipients—fifteen prominent men —with instant death provided they did. not leave South Bend, has been removed from the county jail and taken to the St. Joseph hospital. His doctor is hopeful of ids recovery. Who’s He Alludin’ At? Indianapolis, Nov. 20. Governorelect Marshall declined to deliver u series of Chautauqua lectures. He says his time belongs to Indiana. The governor-elect baa appointed Mark Thistlewaite his private secretary Thlsticrwaite is a newspaper man of thia city.

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