Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1909 — Page 1

THE TWICE-A- WEEK Jasper County Democrat

*1.50 Per Year.

SHORT $7,5000,

Was Ex-County Treasurer M Doc.” Nichols. COMMISSIONERS DEMAND AMOUNT Shortage, After Deducting *1,500 Due Him, Leaving the Net Shortage Mt *8,549.47. At the meeting of the County Commissioners this week the matter of the shortage of ex-treasurer, S. R. Nichols, which has been quiet rumor for the past year, was taken up and a demand made that he make good. The books show, according to the record made by the commissioners, tfiat Nichols was short >5,026.48, but on examination and checking over the accounts by his daughter Bertha Nichols with some assistance from Auditor Leatherman, shows some-credits due him amounting altogether to >1,525.01, leaving the net shortage, >3,549.47. The shortage was really $7,526.48, according to the , figures of Nichols’ own daughter, and has existed no telling how long, but at least one year, as he has been out of office that long. There was paid >2,500 last Monday, we understand, which reduced the apparent shortage to >5,026.48. Of the credits as shown by the figures here given, only some >79 was in the auditor’s office, all the sest being mistakes in the office. - - The credits are due to clerical errors and are as follows: June term 1907, Knowlton Stone Roads, >3,460.83, through a clerical error, was allowed at >2,460.83, making a. mistake of >I,OOO in Nichols’ favor. May 4, 1904, interest on South Barkley gravel road >4OO, coupons were never filed, making >4OO more due Nichols. Spring collections 1906, same road, figures transposed from >948.34, to >984.34, making >36 due Nichols. Bonds Garrison ditch due 1 907. >1,725.54, been >l,754.95. Due Nichols >29.01. penter tp., duplicate, certain tax December, 1904, settlement Carcollected was >17.13, when it was charged against Nichols at >77.13. Due Nichols >6O. Bonds Nessius ditch, error of >4B in Nichols* favor. Nichols had. very little to do with the treasurer’s office in the way of keeping the books or making out tax recqjpts, and while he was treasurer in name and probably handled a part of the money, this was about as far as it went. He went out of office January 1, 1908, after two terms of two years each, and it is evident that the accounts were in bad shape. Last spring Ex-Auditor Hayworth of Winamac, and a Mr. Smith of Logansport made a sort of an examination of the ex-treasurer’s accounts, at his instance and expense, and while we are not aware of the nature of their report made to him, we are informed that they told Auditor Leatherman that the accounts agreed to a penny. Just what a real, thorough expert examination of the county records would disclose can only be conjectured. The statement made by the Republican that the commissioners had ordered an expert examination of the books and accounts of the extreasurer is not correct. No such examination was ordered or contemplated, so far as we can learn, but the record was written up so that if there should be an investigation made at some future time and it is shown that Nichols was not owing the amount, now stated, he is to be refunded same without having to brihg suit. Neither is the Republican’s report z correct that the net shortage of >3,549.47—after >2,500 had been paid and the credits allowed—-has been paid into the county treasury correct so far as The Democrat was able to learn yesterday morning. Nichols is generally believed to be in rather hard straights financially, and whether he can make good or the shortage will fail on his bondsmen is a question. ,

ZEIGLER - GRANT

*SP\At the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Phebe Grant, on Wednesday, Mr. Ralph R. Zeigler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Zeigler of north of town, and Miss Leila Grant, both very highly esteemed young people, having a wide circle of friends, were united in marriage*?"' The groom is 24, and the bride 23 years of age. The ceremony took place at “high noon’’ in the presence of a goodly number of guests, mostly young people. The groom’s father,, mother and family were present. Rider D. T. Halstead officiated. After hearty congratu-

Mtionib given by all, tie company to the dining room and partook heartily of the sumptuous wedding feast prepared. The many and beautiful presents were admired for their utility as well as beauty. Taken all in all, it was a very pleasant wedding affording much of ■ social enjoyment, not soon to be forgotten. The young couple went to Chicago the same afternoon for a few days visit, after which they will return and take up their residence here. They will reside on the Squire Moore farm, north of town, which Mr. Zeigler has rented for the coming year. The Democrat jqins in con-i gratulatipns. , /

EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The Christian Church considers' itself most fortunate in securing the services of Evangelist Herbert Yeuell of Washington, D. C., to conduct their evangelistic meetings. Rev. Yeuell is one of the most successful of the young evangelists of the present time. He is an Englishman by birth, but an American citizen. He was educated at the Queen Elizabeth college, London, and the Cincinnati Law school.

HERBERT YEUELL.

He is a young man, Very little oyer thirty. At the age of ten he decided to be a minister. He was first a pastor, but for six years has been an Evangelist. His work has been wonderfully blessed, having led in this ttme over 15,000 people .to Christ He is an Evangelist of the new school and does not resort to the old-time emotion-arousing methods of the Evangelical worker who won his converts in tears and hysteria. Evangelist Yeuell has been secured, first, because of his splendid Christian spirit; second, because he is competent and successful; third, because he bears the reputation of being free from personal glory or possessing even a taint of sectarianism; fourth, because we believe he is the best Evangelist* for Rensselaer and Jasper county that , can be secured. We take pleasure in presenting him to the public and heartily invite every one to come and hear him. The meetings will „ begin Sunday morning, G. H. CLARKE Pastor.

DANIEL P. BALDWIN’S WILL.

Value of Estate ot Former Banker Not Stated.—-Fine Library Goes To City of Logansport. , Logansport, Ind., Jan. s.—The will of Daniel P. Baldwin was filed for probate in the circuit court late Monday afternoon by W. T. Wilson, executor. _ The document was drafted April s*, 1907, and was witnessed by David C. Arthur and George H. Gise. This was before the closing of the three Baldwin-Dague banks at Goodland, Fowler and Ambia. He asks that his just debts be paid and that no more than >6OO be paid for funeral expenses and a tombstone. He gives to the city of Logansport his large and valuable library with the exception of 100 volumes which his niece, Miss India Randall, is permitted to select and retail}. The rest of his estate is to go to her. The executor is, instructed to close out his cattle, lumber and banking business as soon as possible. The Arkansas timber land, which brought about the bank exposure, .is mentioned in the will, and the executor is instructed to dispose of this property as soon as possible without incurring loss to the estate. . -- .

PULASKI COUNTY STILL “DRY."

Winamac, Ind., January 5. —The County Commissioners to-day refused -to grant liquor licenses to Henry ,Crock and William Fitzpatrick, of Francesville. The men filed objections to the remonstrance from Salem township, in which Francesville is located, • but the commissioners refused to recognize objections. Thus Pulaski county will remain “dry” for some time to come.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 4909.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. The Newton circuit court convenes Monday. - jA New suits filed: No. 7389. Rensselaer Lumber Co., vs. Sarah E. Lane; suit to foreclose mechanic's leln. Demand >3OO. Contract for stationery for o*unty use for the ensuing calendar year for Class 4, was awarded to the Rensselaer Republican, Rabid being some >1.64 less than The Democrat’s bld. ) .. ~""O licenses issued: Jan. 5, Ralph A. Ziegler, son of Noah Ziegler, of Marion tp., aged 23, occupation farmer, to Leila (Want, daughter of Francis Grant, algo of Marion, aged 22, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. 6, Archie Franklin Gray, son of Franklin Gray, deceased, of Carpenter tp., aged 23, occupation farmer, to Ida May Slaughter, daughter of C. N. Slaughter, of Marlon tp., aged 17, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. It will no doubt be remembered that The Democrat opposed 4 the election of S. R. Nichols both <lmes he rah for county treasurer, because of his incompetency. He was Elected primarily- because the MCCoys wanted ’to handle the county funds and Nichols was owing their hank a great many thousands of dollars. He was re-elected because a majority of the republicans of Jasper county will vote anything on .their ticket His successor is a more capable man in every way, and used during the last campaign as an electioneering scheme a pamphlet which purports to be of his authorship, giving the laws concerning taxation, treasurer’s and taxpayers’ duties, etc. And yet he was so unfamiliar -with the law that he could not understand its plain language regarding his own duties in collecting the special assessments made for improvement purposes in Rensselaer, and a “friendly suit” had to be brought by the city and the Judge of the Circuit Court was compelled to officially suggest to him that it was his duty to collect such assessments. In view of these things it is not likely the aforesaid pamphlet will be referred to with any degree of confidence frequently by his "constoocincy.” However, it may have answered its purpose—as a campaign document.

Following is a report of the proceedings of County Commissioners at their regular session held this week, except that part relating to the shortage of ex-treasurer Nichols, which is referred to elsewhere. A remonstrance signed by 108 voters of Wheatfield tp., against the granting of a license to sell intoxicating liquors in said township, was filed and found to contain a majority of the legal voters of said township. Acting on a petition from Union tp., signed by 19 voters of said township, Thomas J. Fay was appointed justice of the peace for said township. Knowlton stone road system in Rensselaer and Marlon township, inspected and same is accepted and balance of >I,OOO due contractors is ordered paid.

There was allowed on the Iroquois ditch $207.69. . Superintendent in Mary M. Potts ditch directed to make Anal report on or before first day of February term. Superintendent's final report approved in the D. S. Makeover ditch and superintendent discharged. S. P. Thompson ditch petition' dismissed at petitioners' cost. J. W. Humes ditch; final report approved except 327.90, bill of B. D. Comer, >3O of O. M. Garriott and 39.50 of L. Garriott, B. D. and S. T. Comer pray appeal to Circuit court. John J. Lawler, 'et al, petition for gravel road in Union township; Ben Harris, R. A. Parkinsqp and W. V. Porter appointed viewers, L. A. Bostwick engineer, to meet January 9. John J. Lawler, petition for gravel, road on county line, Union township; same viewers appointed to meet same date and report February, term. ' ' Trustee of Carpenter township granted permission to extend additional poor relief to W. T. Stedman of 315 per quarter. Interest on county funds for the month of December was reported as follows: Fist Nat. Bank, Rensselaer. . 388.89 BUte Bank, Rensselaer 69.23 Jasper S. A T.»Co., Rensselaer 70.72

First Nat. Bank, Remington. . 34.44 Bank of Wheatfield,........ 15.11 Bonds of same banks—or State Bank of Remington now Instead of First National—were approved for deposits of public funds for Rhe ensuing year.

AH EARLY MORNING FIRE.

Ike Glazebrook’a ahop and Storeroom Burned at a a. m., Thurs"•The unearthly screech of the siren whistle at the light plant about 5:30 o’clock Thursday morning sent the shivers down the spine of hundreds of Rensselaer people, who were taking just one more snooze before turning out of their warm beds. Investigation showed that it was the Glazebrook blacksmith shop, store-roots and barn on Front street, making a big mass of frame building, that was ablaze. -Che fire was first seen by Mrs. C. W. Rhoades, who lives just across the street, and who sent in the alarm. Mr. Glazebrook’s house is close by but, was taking an | extra nap that morning because it | was so cold out, and knew nothing of the fire until he heard the fire whistle. When first seen it j was in the roof of the blacksmith shop, about mid-way, and how it started is not known. The fire department got on the scene as soon as possible and It was not very long until streams of water were playing on the buildings, which were then blazing fiercely the eh(tire length. * I Mr. Glazebrook had three horses and considerable other stuff, some hay and feed in the basement of the carpenter shop, also was storing phis brother Lee’s binder therein. This was all gotten out except the .hay and some few little articles. | A lot of chicken pens, belonging to the poultry association *were also saved and the loss is small except the buildings and Frank King’s loss on blacksmith stock, tools, gasoline engine, etc. Mr. Glazebrook’s loss is in the neighborhood of >2,000, with insurance of but >4OO. The rate was so high that he carried no more. .The shop and storage, etc., brought [him an income of about >2O per {month. The loss is a severe one to him. While the frame work of the buildings remain, a great deal of it is so damaged by the flames that the loss is practically total. It is not likely that he will rebuild. Mr. King carried >SOO insurance on his blacksmith tools and stock, which will likely cover about onefourth his loss. The wagon repair stock and many tools, etc. was ruined but the horseshoes and other iron stock will be saved. He has leased the former blacksmith shop across the street and moved his tools over there Thursday and opened again for business at once. The household effects of E. J. Christman, who is to move into the house now occupied by Joe Jeffries, when the latter vacates same, were stored in‘- the rear part of the store room next to the blacksmith shop, but by prompt work of the early arrivals on the scene they were removed to a place of safety and were undamaged except somewhat by water. Joe Jeffries was here looking after the packing of his goods preparatory to moving to Huntington, and it is. understood that practically all his goods were packed ready for shipment. He was not at the fire—it was not his property that was burning and of course he had no interest therein—but he was called up by ’phone and kindly asked if he could not so arrange his packed goods as to allow Mr, Christman to place his goods, which were out in the street, in one of the rooms. Joe is one of those generous, whole-souled individuals who never neglects doing a kindly act, and very curtly replied that he was occupying all the rooms; that he would not vacate the property before Saturday, and nothing could be ‘ put in there until he got out. Mr. Christman finally secured temporary storage in the vacant room in the K. of P. building. Mr. Christman wishes through The Democrat to sincerely thank theme who assisted in sating his goods. Mr. King was quite positive that he locked the safe door the night before, but when found, the door was open and the books and papers scorched somewhat, the fire not being very hot in this end of the shop. This gave rise to the report that there might have been a robbery committed, but this is unlikely, as there was no money kept in the safe. The fire was not an easy one to fight and it was not a pleasant job for the firemen with the mercury down below zero, but they were equal to the occasion, and with numbpd fingers and icicles banging from their rubber coats and hats finally got the flames under control and the frame work was left standing, a blackened mass of charred timber.

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WILLIAM L. BRINGLE DEAD.

Old Resident of Jasper County Passed Away Thursday Morning L. Bringle, an old and highly respected citizen of Jasper county, died at 6:15 a. m., Thursday at the home of his son, W. D. Bringle in Jordan township, where he had been making his home this winter. He had been in poor health from dropsy, heart trouble and indigestion for several months, gradually failing in spite of all that medical aid could do for himjc The funeral will be held at lb a. m., to-day from the residence of W. D. Bringle, and interment made in the Strong cemetery in Newton township, beside his wife who died some two years ago. Mr. Bringle was born in Harrison county, Ind., in * 1839, but had lived most of his life in this county. He leaves three sons and two daughters, all grown—Wm. D. Bringle, of Jordan township; A. M. Bringle, of Fair Oaks; Mrs. Bruce Moffit, of Union township; Victor Bringle, of Summit, So. Dakota, and Mrs. F. L. Yeoman, of Hibbard, Ind. All except perhaps Victor will be present at the funeral. It is thought he will not be able to reach here in time after receiving news of his father's death, although he had been made acquainted with his condition and would be looking for the worst.

WINTER HERE AT LAST.

Xa little genuine winter struck us Wednesday night, when the mercury got down some 4 or 5 degrees below zero and has since been hovering about that point. Just enough snow fell Wednesday night to whiten the ground.

PUBLIC SALES.

The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Thursday, Jan. 7, H. N. Moulds, 9 miles east and 2 miles north of Rensselaer, in Hanging Grove tp. General sale, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farm tools, household goods, etc.

Thursday, January 21, Mrs. J. W. O'Connor, 2 miles south and 2 miles west of Remington, General sale of horses and mules, cattle, seep, farm implements, etc. Monday, January 25, Mrs. Martha Smith, 2V4 miles northeast of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, implements, household goods, etc.

AT CHURCH OF GOD.

Subject, Sunday morning: “Burning Bush” continued. “How the knowledge thereby given, is a matter of Hope In the present dispensation.”

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The moyning hour will be given over to the quarterly communion service. In the evening the pastor will speak on the subject of the inspired word. Every one iiivited to these services.

TEXAS PANHANDLE EXHIBIT.

Do not fail to see our Great Exhibit of Texas products, Jan. 16, at 1 p. m., next door to, Postoffice. You will have an opportunity to see a specimen of everything which is grown in the great Panhandle District. For further information address, J. CLYDE WOLF & CO. Indianapolis, Ind.

FROM THE LAND OF FLOWERS.

L. S. Renicker Writes Another Interesting Letter From Florida. Boynton, Fla., Jan. 2. Ed. I notice in your paper that my letter of December 4 escaped the waste basket, and as I said if it did I would write again, as I feel there are a good many around Rensselaer that would like to hear from us and it would be impossible ,for me to write them individually, through your courtesy one letter will do for all. Now as Christmas and New Year's are of the past and I am sure we did not realize it at all, still the people here around Boynton keep the day as a holiday. Some keep it one way and some another. A good many of the old “Crackers’* abused the day by getting too much bug Juice, and the colored people begun the night before and are not over it yet. They celebrate Christmas like we do up North the 4th of July, by shooting of guns and fire-crackers, and that seems strange to us. Boynton has nb saloon,.but talk about booze—they ship it in by the barrel and have a good time, so they say. One can see some come in on every express train from the north. There is a great deal of money spent in that way down here. Seems to me a great deal more than np north. Just show a “ooon” a bottle and he is all right, and a good many of the old “cracker*” are an bad. Well, now about farming, as they call it here, but I don’t call it that. I call it “trucking.” One man puts out from 1 to 5 acres of tomatoes and some put out part of the 5 acres in peppers, beans, cucumbers

and cabbage, and it takes about three or four men to tend it. You would be surprised to know how n|uch work it takes to get out a crop and what money they spend. But if they get a crop it pays them. They have to fertilize everything they plant. I saw about 10 acres of egg plant the other day down oa the muck. They look fine. One company has got out 10 acres of egg plant and about 10 acres of peppers. Now you can imagine how nice they look on New Year’s day. Have seen a good many tomatoes set out and some ripe already. They are shipping peppers and beans now and will be shipping tomatoes soon. They grow their truck very fast. I saw some ripe strawberries the other day, only 50c per quart at the big hotel. Will get cheaper later on. We get lettuce and radishes for nearly nothing. Get all the pineapples we can eat for nothing Say, Editor, come down and we will + ake a week to look around and see some of tire sights which won’t cost much. We spend a good deal of our time at the ocean and never get tired. Night drives us home. It sure is a nice sight for us. Christmas day we spent there and now I want to say, you could not get me out on the ocean. The waves looked to be 10 or 15 feet high, the highest or largest waves that has been seen for a long time, so they say here. Well, right here I want to tell you something about fish. You can set on the bank and see all sizes of them, and talk about sharks, you can see all of them you want to. I went over to the ocean, the other day with a man with a team and wagon to haul them home some fish. We only got 600 pounds, so you can see we will not starve down here for fish. Say, but the fish are so plentiful down here that they will jump right into your boat and take your bait. I know Jay Zimmerman and Nat Scott won’t believe this, but I can prove it if they will come down and take a ride with me on Lake Worth. .

I must say to you, Mr. Editor, you could not enjoy 30 days better in your life than to come down here and see this part of Florida. The large hotels will open next week for the season which closes April 1. As I was taking in some of the sights around Boynton last week, to my surprise I run across an alligator. Tried to catch him but could not. He got away before I could get him, but if I stay in Florida long enough I will get one. They “don’t look good to me.” They tell me they are plentiful west of here about 3 miles. But talk about snakes—if you want to see snakes just come to Florida. I saw a large diamond rattler that had 7 rattles and was about 6 feet long and as thick as my arm. Now I don’t care to meet those kind of fellows. There were several killed around, Boynton in the past two months. They are a very dangerous snake. WJell, not knowing that I will be able to write any more, I will close by saying to anybody that wants to enjoy a nice pleasant winter, come to Florida. We wopld be pleased to see some of our Rensselaer friends. Living here Is not so high as some might think. This leaves us all well and we can eat anything set before us. Wishing all that may read this a Happy and Prosperous New Year, I remain, as ever yours, LEVI RENICKER.

Common conversation now: “good butter, good coffee, good fresh fruits and vegetables at the Home Grocery.” Notice:—To supply the demand for new fiction, the Public Library will have a shelf of books to be issued on payment of five cents per book. The proceeds will be used for the purchase of new fiction only. The dry packed sweet potatoes at the Home Grocery are very fine. Try a can. s BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. ■ January 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams of Union township, a son. 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hopkins, in town, a daughter. To make room for our spring clothing we will, from January Ist, until February 15th, sell any suit or overcoat in our house at just what they cost us wholesale. Now Is your chance to save dollars. Before buying, call and we will be glad to show you our line. DUVALL & LUNDY. REMOVAL NOTICE, Dr. Rose M. Remmek,' optical specialist, who'•has been located at Clarke’s jewelry store, has moved her office to the second floor of Harris Bank building, where she will have more room for the practice of optics. All old patients, and any one suffering from eye discomforts are cordially invited to call. ’Phone 403. Genuine “Quaker Parchment” butter wrappers, blank or printed, for sale at The Democrat office In | — ■- I Everybody goes to the Princess • Theater. Ask about the Home Grocery big ■ can special—it’s a great bargain. ■ ■ 'tea

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