Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 55, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1908 — Page 6

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m COQHIT DEMRII. F t. IWWW. tWTH lit Hlllilll SI.BO PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Official Democratic Paper of Jaaper , County.' Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. • ___ s .— * Entered as Secftnd-Claaa Matter June' 8, 1908, at the post office at Rensselaer, tnd., under the Act of Biarch S, 1879. Office on Van Renaaalaer Street. Lon* Distance Telephones: Office 316. Residence 314*; Advertlsln* rates made known on application. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1908.

TAX-FERRET WORKMAN HIT.

Must Pay Back Money To County Because Appropriation Was Not Properly Made. Wabash, ind., Dec. 7.— Judge McClure, of Madison county, has rendered a decision in the tax ferret cue in this county -in favor of the plaintiff. This is a suit begun two years ago by W. ,H. Sharpe, a taxpayer of this county, to recover SB,•00 paid to J. B. Workman, taxferret, for work performed under a contract made with the County Commissioners, there being no appropriation by the County Council to pay the work done under the contract. r Believing'the contract to be illegal W. H. Sharpe, publisher of the Times-Star, filed suit to recover the money. The case was ; venued by the plaintiff and Judge McClure, of Anderson, Was appointed to try the case. In his decision, rendered Saturday evening, he found for the plaintiff Insfull for the amount due the couiljfe-, but denied the • right of the plaintiff to recover any part of the fund belonging to the state, townships or the county or city of, Wabash, all having their respective interests in the SB,OOO paid-to Workman et al. The State Treasurer, township trustees and • Wabash city officials accepted the 65 per cent, of the money collected by the ferrets, the contract of the colleCtiohb for their work. Judge McClure decided that no part of the State, townships or Wabash city funds paid to the ferrets could be recovered by the taxpayers on account of the fact that these corporations had all accepted settlement of their interests in the taxes recovered when they accepted 66 per cent, of the money so recovered. *

Wafren G. Sayre and other prominent attorneys here give it as their opinion that this finding was erroneous, but as the plaintiff- brought this suit to prove that the contract was illegal, and has succeeded in doing so and haß recovered every dollar of the fund belonging to the county, it is not likely that either side will appeal the case. There have been many defalcations by public officials in this bounty, but is -the first time any money belonging to the taxpayers has eyer been recovered, all attempts heretofore made to bring the guilty , parties to justice having ended in a whitewashing for the officials and logs to the taxpayers. This suit will be followed by others to recover other money belonging to the taxpayers.

CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The ninth annual meeting of the Indiana Corn Growers’ Association will be held January 13, 1909, at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. The meeting will be held In connection witir the Partners' Short Course, a most prominent place on the program for the week. It; Is found that by holding the association meeting at this time and in connection with the Farmers’ Short Course that the speakers secured at a great cobl, are heard hr a larger number of farmers and that there Is a great financial saving both to the individual members and the association. The program this year is an unusually attractive and strong one. Professor W. H. Stevenson of the Soil Department of the lowa State

College, will discuss "The Conversation of the Boll;” Mr.-A. E. Reynolds, President Crabbs, Reynolds, Taylor Co., of Crawfordsville, will discuss "Pure Clover Seed and How to Obtain It.” DeWitt C. Wing, Associate Editor of the Breeders’ Gazette, Chicago, will give a talk on "More Corn to the Acre” while C. A. Rowe of Jacksonville, 111., President; of the Illinois Corn Growers’ Association, will criticise the exhibits' of corn at the state show. Everyone interested in corn improvement should plan to attend this metting and hear these speakers. It will pay to do bo. Programs for the meeting, premium lists for the state corn show, and other infoimation can be had by applying to G. I. Christie, Secretary, Lafayette, Ind.

SOUTH DAKOTA LETTER.

Henry Hayes Writes of Farming Conditions About Burke. Burke, So. Dak., Dec. 7, 1908. Editor Democrat: Dear Sir: As we are in South Dakota we thought it might interest some of your readers to know our feelings about this country. We are located in Gregory county, a part of the Rosebud Indiana reservation which was opened for settlement four years ago. We like the country very well so far, although it is not the best place to rent. As a rule the improvements are poor and the land is new and hard to work and this part of the state is subject to hail more than the older parts. Nearly everybody takes out Insurance on their crops, but had but little damage this season. Our object in coming here was to get land in Tripp county that will be open for settlement next March, but none of us from Indiana were successful in drawing a, claim. The drawing took place in October. My intentions are to sell my farm in Indiana and buy a relinguishment if they are not too high, as land Is on the boom here at present and it will‘be but a feiy years untjl it will be as high as in the east. There are many people coming from other states, buying farms and moving on them, and others are buying for speculation. The day is past that a poor man can get land for nothing that is good for farming. There is some land in this state that can be homesteaded yet, but it is either rough or in the dry belt.

Well, we had a fair crop here this year, and got a fair price for our oats at threshing. I sold my oats at forty-four cents from the machine. Had 1,4.50 bushel all told. One third went to the landlord and T fed some, hut got $420 for my share. Raised about 1100 bushel of corn off of forty acres. Corn at present Is only 4 3 cents, has been as high as 47. Oats are 39 cents; Oats are the main crop here but did not yield very large this year. The hot winds ripened them too fast and cut them about half what they looked like they would make. The yield was from 20 to 35 bushel.

Corn went from 15 to 30 bushels, but this is not a corn country and they don’t count much on it. There is plenty of land and quite a lot planted this year, and about onethird of it is in the field yet. My brother Harry, who came out here after the election has a job husking at 5 cents a bushel wheti the weather is fit. He likes the country fine and was greatly surprised at the fine weather we have had this 1 fall'. But it has been winter for the last two weeks. We have about four inches of snow at present and it has been below zero for a few nights, but has been so that people could husk corn at times. Is thawing today. I like the weather here better than In Indiana. It is a dry cold, and one does not chill so easily. Of course you can't tell some people that and make them believe it. But we wi.ll have some cold weather this winter, people think. And it is not the warm kind, but people stay by the firq at these times. These spells only last but a few days at a time. The suii shines here three days to one in Indiana.

We have had plenty of rain this year. The rains seem to be working west more every year. Well, while I heard the news got started that I did not like the country and was coming back, that is not my intention. While there is some things I don't like, there is enough good ones to more btan pay. We were at Gregory about three weeks ago and met John L. Nichols on the street. He said he and Dali’s wife and children were just starting for Indiana, and also run into Irvin Lewis, son of County Assesor Lewis. We did not know he was out here, but he said he came last spring and filed on forty acres of land out by Dixon, which is about twenty miles from here We were glad to see him. Also saw Will Roudybush several times this summer. He works at Gregory. I was also at Fairfax, the county seat of this county, in August and run across H. C./Ruble, the man that run the pickle plant at Gifford for the last four years. He is in the electric light business there. He said he came out to Bee the country and liked it and was going to stay. There are many Indians here yet some of the old, long-haired fellows and others that are crossbreeds that are in business the same as the whites. They dress the same

and you would not know that they bad any Indian blood in them. All that have any Indian Wood get land from, the government. They don’t have to pay taxes and they have a right to register for the land drawings the same as the white people, and they get allowances from the government every three months. So you see the Indian has a good time and,, is not run over as the people of the east thought. Now 1 would say that I would not advise everyone to come here, but I do know some people there that could do much better here than they are doing there. But If a man has a good farm there he had better stay; if he nas to rent he would be better oft here, as rent is cheap and there is plenty of land. The main object is to have the horses and you can do lots of work. Hoping this will Interest some of your readers, I will close Yours truly, H. H. HAYES.

More people are taking Foley’s Kidney Remedy every year. It is considered to be the most effective remedy for kidney and bladder trouble that medical science can devise. Foley’s Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities, builds up worn out tissues and restores lost vitality. It will make you feel well and look well. A. F. Long. FOR SALE OR TRADE. 64 acres on main road, R-F-D., school across the road, three miles of good town with high school, 12 acres in fall grain, 5 room house, good barn, chicken house, smoke house, garden fenced with picket fence, plenty of fruit, fine well; at the low price of $26. Terms S6OO down, or will take small property or live stock as part payment, 40 acres on main road, % mile to school, 2 miles to town; no improvements, sls. Terms $260 down. Might trade. Is fine for truck or poultry. 62 acres, no buildings, all tillable except 12 acres In timber, mostly black land, on main road, school, R-F-D, only S2O. Terms S4OO down; take live stock. 125 acres well located, good buildings, school, R-F-D., near good town, only $25. Will trade for clear property or live stock. Sell on easy terms. 240 acres, nice leavel land, near gravel road and school, near two stations, good outlet for drainage, fine pasture and grain land. Can sell at the low price o' $25. Terms SI,OOO down. Would take live stock or other clear property. jaqio pun sS}ou aSnSwoin osiv property always on hand to trade for land or good property. If you are looking for a home or an investment it will pay you to investigate what I have to offer. G. F. MEYERS. Office opposite State Bank. Why pay more—when you can get, not only 90 fine large cups of Dr. Shoop’s Health Coffee from a 25c. package—but a Coupon on a 25c. silvered "No-Drlp” Coffee Strainer besides? Look for the Coupon—l put them in now. The satisfaction is, besides most perfect Sold by John Eger. The Democrat is prepared again this season to print the best looking sale bills turned out in Jasper county. A free notice of sale, in full, embellished with stock cuts, printed in The Democrat without extra charge. PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, Dec. 15, John W. Mauck, 5% miles west and 2% miles north of Rensselaer, on the Mauck farm in Newton tp. General sale, horses, cattle, farm tools, etc. Wednesday Dec. 16, James Lefler, on the W. E.* Moore farm in Hanging Grove tp., 1% miles west and 3 miles north of McCoysburg. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, household goods, etc.

Sleep Sleep is nature building period, when the energy used by the brain, muscles and organs is renewed. If you lose sleep, your system is robbed of the strength sleep should give. Continued loss of sleep multiplies this loss until you become a physical wreck. Dr. Miles’ Nervine quiets the irritated nerves and brings refreshing, invigorating sleep. Nervine contains no opiates, and therefor leaves no bad after-effects. “For over two yean I suffered untold agonies; my friends thoaght X was going crazy. I could not sleep nor rest at all. I tried different doctor*. but failed to find relief. My head would ache all the time; I was like one drunk: could not concentrate my mind, and was so restless and worried that sleep was out of the question. After taking one bottle of Dr. Miles’ Nervine 1 felt wonderfully changed. lam new on my third bottle and am gaining all the time. X can lie down and sleep like a child, and am able to do my work." MRS. MAT SCOTT. English, Ind. Your druggist soils Dr. Miles’ Nervine, and we authorise him to return price of flret bottle (only) If It faite to benefit you. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, lad

Big Public Sale The undersigned having decided to quit farming Will offer at Public Sale, at his residence In Newton tp., 6% miles West and 2% miles North of Rensselaer. 2 miles North and 1 mile East of Mt. Ayr, on the Mauck farm, commencing at 10 a. in., on * TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1908, Browo fourteen years old, weight 1100, lady and automobile broke. 6 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 2 Cows, 1 a half Jersey with Calf by side, the other fresh in February; 3 Spring Calves. Farm Implements—Consisting of 1 Deerlng Binder In good repair; l McCormick Mower in good repair; 1 ten foot Hay Rake, good as new; l Set Hay Ladders; 1 Acme Hay Ricker; 1 John Deere Sulky Plow good as new; 2 Walking Plows; 1 Blackhawk Corn Planter, good as new, with 80 rods of wire; 1 Avery Riding Cultivator; 1 John Deere Disc, good as new; 1 Lowdown Seeder, force feed, new; 1 threesection Steel Harrow; 2 Farm Wagons, one a broad tire Blrdsell with triple box, one narrow tired -wagon; 1 Top Buggy; 3 Sets Work Harness; 1 Set Single Harness; 1 Saddle; 1 Single Shovel Plow, a good one; 1 Hand Corn Sheller, good as new; and other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of twelve months will be given on sums over $40.00 with usual conditions; 5 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. JOHN W .MAUCK. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Gus Grant, Hot Lunch.

Big Public Sale The undersigned will offer at Public Auction on the W. E. Moore farm in Hanging Grove tp., 6 miles East and 2 miles North of Rensselaer, 2 miles East and 2 miles North of Pleasant Ridge, 1 mile West and 2 miles South of Pleasant Grove, 1% miles West and 3 miles North of McCoysburg, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, ’OB 9 Head of Horses Mules—ConSisting of 1 Bay Mare twelve years j 150 Gray Gelding thirteen years old, wt. 1600; 1 Sorrel Gelding nine years old, wt. 1500; 1 team of Grey Geldings thirteen years old, wt. 1350 each; 1 Black Gelding coming three years old; 1 yearling colt; 1 Black mule ten years old. 9 Head of Cattle-—Consisting of 6 Milch Cows, all fresh i i spring; 2 half-Jersey coming two-year-old Heifers, one with calf by side, other to be fresh in spring; 1 coming yearling Shorthorn Bull. 4 Head of Hogs—-Consisting of 3 Chester White brood sows, one to farrow soon, and one Poland China male hog. Implements, Wagons, etc. —Con- ° f . Walking Plows; 1 Gang Plow; 2 Spike-Tooth Harrows; 1 Spring-tooth Harrow; 1 five Mowing Machine; 1 ten Rake; I eight foot binder; 1 six foot Binder; 1 endgate seeder; 2 discs; 1 Clover Buncher; 2 pairs of Hay ladders; 1 good Corn Sheller; 3 Wagons; 1 Buggy with pole and shafts; 1 pair Bobsleds; 4 sets of work harness; 1 set double Buggy Harness; 1 set single Buggy Harness; 1 Grindstone. Household Goods—Consisting of! 1 Steel Range, wood or coal; 1 wood ! or coal Heater; 1 nearly new Kit-' chen Cabinet, 1 heavy oak Dining i Table, 12 feet; _ Dining Chairs and i Rockers; 1 Washing Machine; 1 Couch; 3 Stands; l Bedroom Suite; ■ 1 Clock; 2 Iron Beds; 75 Yards of Carpet, 10 Yards of Linoleum; Dishes; Glass Jars; Crockery and other articles too numerous to mention. ! A credit of twelve months will 1 be given on sums over $lO with

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usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit JAMES LEFLEB Fred Phillips. Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. Big Public Sale The undersigned having, decided to jmpre to North Dakota, w}U sell at Public Auction, at his place known as the Aaron Blake farm, 2% miles north and t‘ mile Westj of Remington, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1908 10' Head of Horses —Consisting of 1 team of Geldings, wt. 1800; 1 white Driving Mare, 8 years old, broke to all harness; 1 Bay Mare, 7 years old, wt. 1050; 1 Colt, 8 months old; 1 Black Gelding, 9 years old, wt. 1500; 1 Black Mare 9 years old, wt. 1300; 1 Gray Gelding, 3 years old, wt. 1000; Black Yearling draft Filly; 1 weanling Draft Colt. 4 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 2 good Cows fresh this month; 2 fresh in May. \ 23 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 23 head Of fall pigs, wt. 75 to 100 pounds. Farm Implements, Etc.—Consisting, of, 1 Dutch Uhcle Riding Cultivator; l Broadcast Peoria Seeder; 1 Black Hawk Com Planter with 100 rods wire; 1 8-foot Plow Cut Disc; 1 Harrison Wagon; 1 Hay Rack. Household and Kitchen Furniture, also many other articles. A credit of twelve months will be given on sums over $lO with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. NAPOLEON SIGO. W. H. Kenyon, Auctioneer. George A. Chappell, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. Big Public Sale The undersigned will sell at Public Auction at his residence on the poor farm gravel road 1 mile west of Rensselaer, beginning at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1908. 8 Head of Horeses—Consisting of 2 Bay Mares, 12 years old, wt. 1400 each, one in foal; 1 Bay Mare coming 5 years old, wt. 1100, In foal; 1 light Bay Mare, coming 3 years old, wt. 1200, In foal; 1 dark Bay Mare coming 4 years old, wt. 1100, In foal; 1 Yearling Colt; 2 last spring Colts. 10 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 2 Cows giving milk; 2 Cows fresh mm early; 4 large last Spring Calves; 1 Holstein Bull, 2 years old; 1 two-year-old SJteer. Farm Implements—Consisting of 1 Deerlng Binder; 2 Wagons with boxes complete; 1 Oliver Sulkey Plow, nearly new; 3 Cultivators; 1 Disc; 1 Sattley Corn Planter with wire check; 1 two-section Spike Tooth harrow; 1 spring Tooth Harrow; ,1 End-gate Seeder; 1 Top Buggy, almost new; 1 Set of International Hay Tools complete; 1 Set Hay Ladders; 2 Sets of Work Harness, Hay in stack and other articles. A credit of twelve months will be given on sums over $5 with usual conditions; 8 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. OSCAR BROWN Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch ierved. W. W. Mut.C.E. D.P.Mnpfcy, Att’r P.E.Gi'wa.CA Aetna Engineering Suren Civil Engineers Survey»,E*tißites,Valuatioiw,Reports,Etc. Particular attention given to street pavements, sewerage and water supply systems. Surveys for steam ana electric railways. Special Assessment Experts. Suit* 700, 125 La Sail* St. Tinmaw CHICAOO

FARM LOANS. w Money to loan on farm property in sums up to SIO,OOO. E. P. HONAN. NOTICE OF LETTING CONTRACT. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, January 12th, 1909, the Boards of Commissioners of Jasper and Porter Counties, Indiana, at Rensselaer. Indiana. will until 12 o’clock noon, receive. sealed proposals for the construction of a bridge across the Kankakee River on the DeMotte- Hebron Grade, 270x16; consisting of two spans of 135 feet each; superstructure to be of steel and substructure of tubes with concrete backing. Said bridge to be built according to plana and specifications on file In the Auditors' offices of said counties. All bids to be accompanied by bond and affidavit as required by law. The Board reserves the right to reject anv and all bids. By ofder of the Boards of Commissioners of Jasper and Porter Counties. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN, Auditor Jasper County. STEPHEN P. CORBOY, Auditor Porter County. NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Finance of Keener Township, Jasper County, Indiana, will, between the hours of 2 P. M. and 3 P. M., on the 4th day of January, 1909, at the office of Dr. Wells In Demotte, County of Jasper, State of Indiana, receive written proposals from banks and trust companies, subject to examination by the State of Indiana or by the United States, and havfrig their place of business In this State, for the receipt of a maximum amount of public funds on deposit, as provided for in an act of the General Assembly of Indiana, entitled “An Act concerning public funds, their deposit and safe keeping and the collection of Interest thereon; creating Boards of Finance and defining their powers, duties and procedure, prescribing punishment for violations, prescribing when said act shall take effect, and repealing laws in conflict,” approved March 9, 1907, and being Chapter 222 of the Acts of 1907, page 391. Said funds to be deposited consist of the public funds of Keener Township, Jasper County, Indiana. All proposals, personal and surety company bonds must be executed according to official forms prepared under the provisions of the above statute. Personal or surety company bond, or collateral bonds as security, must accompany proposals. The Board of Finance of Keener Township, Jasper County, Indiana. By M. F. BWANKE, President. Attest: THOMAS ABBRING, Secretary. NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Finance of Jasper County, will between the hours of 10 A. M. and 12 A. M., on the 4th day of January, 1909, at the Commissioners Court Room In . the City of Rensselaer Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Finance of Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana, will, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 10 A. M., on the 4th day of January, 1909, at the law office of George A. Williams, in the City of Rensselaer, County of Jasper, State of Indiana, receive written proposals from banks and trust companies, subject to e» amination by the State or Indiana or by thl United States, and having their place of business In this Btate, for the receipt of a maximum amount of public funds on deposit,'*as provided for in an act of the General Assembly of Indiana, i entitled "An Act concerning public funds, their deposit and safe keeping and the collection of Interest thereon; creating Boards of Finance and defining their powers, duties and procedure, prescribing punishment for violations, prescribing when said act shall take effect, and repealing laws lp conflict," approved March 9, 1907, and being Chapter 222 of the Acts of 1907. page 391. Said funds to tfc> deposited consist of public funds of Jasper County. All proposals, personal and surety com-' pany bonds must be executed according fa official forms prepared under the provisions of the above statute. 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