Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1909 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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SUPREME COURT TURNS IT SOWN

And Tom McCoy Wilh Serve Full Sentence. NO “GOOD TIME” ALLOWANCE Says the' Court, Same Having Been Repealed By Implication In Indeterminate Sentence Act——Sentence Will Expire June 21—Taylor McCoy, Tom’s Son, Passed Through Rensselaer Wednesday Enroute To West Baden .With His Uncle “Watt” Taylor. The Supreme Court Tuesday affirmed the decision refusing to discharge Thomas J. McCoy from tile State Prison at Michigan City, on the ground that his statutory allowance of “good time” had caused his sentence to expire. -McCoy was convicted of a violation of the hanking act,' causing loss to depositors in his bank at Rensselaer, and was given an indeterminate sentence of one to three years in June, 1906. The court says that the statute of 1883, providing for an allowance of “good time’ z in favor of a prisoner who obeys the prison rules was obviously repealed by the inde-terminate-sentence law of 1897, now in force. “The inconsistencies between the provisions of these two acts,” said Judge Jordan, after stating the substance of each act, “are obvious, and it is therefore not necessary that all be referred to or pointed out specifically.” The court refuses to disapprove the decision in Woodward vs. Murdock, 124 Ind., 439, by which a construction was given to the former law, and calls attention to the great difference between such construction and the interpretation of the indeterminate sentence act in Terry vs. Byers, 161 Ind., 360. “For the reasons given,” concludes the opinion written by Judge Jordan, “appellant’s claim or demand that he be discharged from prison before the expiration of his maximum term, which is three years from the date of his sentence, June 21, 1906, must be denied.” The decision against McCoy was unlooked for by his relatives or attorneys, and was a great disappointment to the former, who were on hand with transportation to take Tom west immediately after he was released, as they expected he would be. Tom’s son, Taylor McCoy, and the former’s brother-in-law, W. W. Taylor, passed through Rensselaer on the 10:55 a. m., train Wednesday, enroute for a short sojourn at- West Baden. The Democrat editor and E. P. Henan were on the same train and saw and talked with them. Both talked freely of Tom and themselves. Taylor said that he had been in the U. S. Navy, but got out —just how he did not state —a few months ago, and had Ufeen working as an accountant for the Southern Pacific railroad company with headquarters at El Paso, Texas. He also showed his credentials from said company. He said that the decision of the supreme court was disappointing to them; that they had hoped to have his father released and that he had transportation with him to take his father along with him and his uncle to Texas or to the coast.

Taylor Is not the boy Rensselaer used to know. He admitted that hie service in the navy had tamed him down considerably, and said that he would have been better off had his father made him learn some good trade rather than attempt to give him a classical education. He now has a manly and very gentlemanly bearing, is a pleasant conversationalist and seems endowed with more common sense than all the rest of the McCoy’s put together. He bears no evidence of dissipation but has the appearance of a well balanced and intelligent young man of good breeding. Referring to his father’s troubles he made no excuses for the latter except to say that politics had much to do with it, and seemed to think that the congenial political spirits who gathered' around Tom when he was in the hey day of his popularity and helped him to spend other people’s money, was one great cause for his going wrong. Watson W. Taylor, the uncle who was with him, was formerly the republican state treasurer of South Dakota, who also several years ago went wrong through too much poll-

tics and political friends, and was a defaulter for a great many thousands of dollars. He served time for this offense, but was finally pardoned out. He is now engaged in the telephone business on a large scale in some of the coast states and Intimated that he had made good to such an extent that he could take life easily the remainder or his days. He said it was their intention to take Tom out with him as soon as he was released from prison. Mr. Taylor was well groomed and had the appearance of a man in easy Circumstances.

HANK GRANGER ARRESTED.

Sheriff L. P. Shirer went to Demotte Thursday and arrested Hank Granger for unlawful hunting on the marsh land owned by the Northern Indiana Land company. Hank accompanied the Sheriff here and gave bond in the sum of SIOO for his appearance in court April 30th.

DR. MILLER TO LEAVE.

Dr. A. J. Miller, who has been located here in the practice of medicine for the past six years, is preparing to leave May 1 for a location in another part of the state, some 100 miles south of here, where he has bought out a practice. He goes to a good town—the name of which he requested us not to state in this issue—surrounded by a prosperous farming section, and he thinks it an excellent location. WhildT we regret to see Dr. Miller and wife leave Rensselaer, we join their many friends in wishing them the best of success in their new home.

SALOON FIGHT A DREAM.

Several thirsty pilgrims that made the trip to Wolcott from here Saturday night and brought back the story of a terrible fight purported to have taken place at White county’s only oasis the night they -were there. They plead guilty to bringing back the story, but say they told it only for the benefit of several of our law and order league who listened with mouths agape and eyes distended with horror as they related how the town marshal with the side of his face cut off, heroically kicked in the iront of the saloon to arrest the offenders. It is true, however, that Wolcott is now no beatific dream of quiet; ness, but it Is not so barbaric as we might be led to believe from the printed stories we read. '

TO HELP GEORGE WOOD.

A. L. Padgitt received a letter Wednesday from R. B. Porter, who is with George Wood at Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, in which Mr. Porter stated that George is in destitute circumstances and badly in need of assistance in a financial way. Mr. Porter states further that he put up the money to bury George’s two children, whose sickness left their father almost penniless. Mr. Pagitt and W. F. Smith immediately began to raise money by popular subscription and have sent $172 to relieve the stricken family. George received SSOO a short time ago from the Hartsell estate for injuries he received while working for the late Dr. Hartsell, but after paying his attorneys and settling up bills and moving to Dakota he had but little left.

RULES AGAINST TRUSTEE FELL

Judge Anderson Says He Must Stand For Loss of $3,000 In Parker Bank, at Remington. In its report of the proceedings in the Federal Court at Hammond Wednesday the Times of that city says: Probably the most interesting case which came before the court was that of William H. Cheadle vs. Allison A. Fell, trustee of Carpenter township, Jasper county, in which Judge Anderson decided that Fell is responsible for the township funds, which were deposited in the Parker bank at Remington and which were lost when the bank failed. Fell’s attorneys argued that the $3,000 deposited in the Parker bank was A trust fund and should be paid back, dollar for dollar out of the remaining assets of the bank. Judge Anderson ruled, however, that the township trustee places the townships funds in a bank at his own risk. As a result Trustee Fell will be compelled to sell his farm to make up the loss. It is but" another of the tragedies which resulted from the failure of the Parker bank at Remington. William H. Cheadle has four other claims against the Parker bank, and these were referred to the master in chancery at -Indianapolis.

NOTICE. As I am going to quit the practice of medicine in this vicinity, I will be pleased to have those who are Indebted to me to call and settle accounts before May 1, 1909, as I expect to go south on the 2 p. m. train that day. A. J. MILLER.

THE TWIC&A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1909.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Attorney Geo. A. Williams was in Ft. Wayne on business Thursday and yesterday. Monday, May 3, is the last day for paying the spring installment of taxes to avoid the penalty. —o — Jasper Guy was over from Remington Wednesday and Thursday looking after matters in court. —o— Only one more week for filing mortgage exemptions to have same exempted from the taxes one has to pay. George Fox of southwest Carpenter and Wm. Gilman, M. Moran, Wm. King, G. D. Clymer and J. A. Wickersham of Goodland, landowners in Carpenter, were over Thursday on business connected with the hearing in the Kirkpatrick ditch assessments. —o►— New suits filed: No. 7446. Application of James Rodgers, assessor of Gillam tp., for an order of court for an inspection of the bank account of Charles Odom, of said township, in the State Bank of Medaryville. No. 74 47. Ed Oliver vs. Henry Gross and George W. Gross; suit on note. Demand $350. —o — Henry Misch, assessor of Wheatfield tp., was down Thursday filing his report. The assessors are given until May 15 to file their repiorts, but Mr. Misch wanted to leave Monday for Oklahoma, where he will work with a government engineering gang again this summer, and he w anted to get his re; ort off his hands. His is the first report filed. —oMarriage licenses issued: April 20, Ernest W. Town of Demotte, aged 24, occupation farmer, to Millie A. Gall, also of Demotte, aged 19, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for eAch. April 21, John Wright of Rensselaer, aged 28, occupation real estate dealer, to Nellie Gray, also of Rensselaer, aged 26, occupation school teacher. First marriage for each. April 21, Earl Edward Michealls of Jasper county, aged 21, occupation farmer, to Nora Olive Short of Wheatfield, aged 16, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Joseph Nessius has filed a petition in the circuit court, asking that the Nessius ditch in Jasper and White counties be re-sold. The petition sets up that the contract was let to James A. May, June 6, 1903; that May procured an old dredge boat and begun the construction of the ditch; that very slow progress was made, and at one time, when the ditch was partly constructed, the boat sank and laid in the ditch for nearly a year, obstructing the flow of water, etc.; that by reason of said boat lying in the bottom of said ditch during this time the ditch where dug became filled up with sand and mud and is still so filled, up; that it was never dug down to specifications in many places and was never accepted as completed, although long ago abandoned by the contractor; that on direction of the court the superintendent made examination and reports that there is still 32,950 yards of dirt yet to be excavated. The petition alleges that there is the sum of $5,419.50 in the county treasury, unexpended, that was derived from the sale of the bonds for the construction of said ditch, which* sum is alleged to be ample to pay the necessary costs of constructing and completing said drain according to the plans and specifications thereof. —o— Not very much has been doing in the circuit court this week. The jury is called for Monday. No court was held yesterday and is not likely to be to-day. Following is a report of the proceedings of the last week: Wm. H. Tyler ditch case; court finds that costs and expenses of opening track to permit dredge to cross will exceed benefits, apd allows C. I. & S. Ry Co., $l&0 and cancels assessment of S7O of said railroad. In consideration of this said railway agrees to open its tracks Sunday, April 25, to allow the dredge to pass through. Ditch petition of Joseph C. Borntrager, et al; S. P. Thompson files motion to set aside docketing of cause and to dismiss petition. G. W. McCray, George Ade, J. V. Dodson, et al, file demurrer to petition. No ruling of court yet made. r B. J. Gifford vs. John Bingham: H. Parklson withdraws appear-

ance from cause; defendant defaulted, judgment vs. Bingham for costs. J. H. Martin vs. Frank P. Morton; motion for new trial over-ruled and plaintiff prays appeal to appellate court; granted and bond approved; 90 days given for filing of exceptions. Charles G. Kissinger, et al, vs. Harry Kissinger, et al; Lewis Hinchman and Frank Garvin appointed appraisers; appraisment filed; commissioner sale of It 38, West Side add, town of Wolcott, sold to John R. Martin for $350, 1-3 cash, 1-3 one year, 1-3 two years. Sale approved. B. J. Gifford vs. George F. Spangle; dismissed, costs paid. Wm. E. Moore vs. Jesse D. Allman, treasurer, et al; demurrer sustained, plaintiff granted leave to amend. Alfred W. Hopkins vs. Edwin G. Warren, et al; plaintiff dismisses as to E. G. Warren. George K. Wentworth vs. C. I. & L. Ry Co., (two cases); dismissed. Wm. E. Moore vs. Mary Wuerthner, et al; set for trial May .1. James Rodgers, assessor Gillam tp., vs. State Bank of Medaryville, et al; inspection of account of Charles Odom ordered.

THE PIANO FACTORY MATTER.

A. F. Long and Fred Phillips went to Chicago Wednesday to investigate the piano factory proposition. They were favorably impressed with what shey saw, and say the factory is now employing 50 to 75 men and wants to expand. Pres. Robinson of the Commercial, Club called a meeting of the directors for last evening to determine whether the company should be invited down to look over the field and make a proposition to them.

NO RULING IN WHITE COUNTY ELECTION.

Monday is the date set for White county’s local option election, but at 1:30 p. m., yesterday The Democrat called up the clerk of the Carroll circuit court where Judge Wasson is holding court, asking what ruling had been made in the injunction being asked for by Ab Ellis, a Wolcott saloonist, to enjofn the election because of alleged irregularities in the proceedings, but the argument was still going on, the clerk replied, and of course no decision had been rendered in the matter. The hearing on the permanent injunction was taken up Thursday morning.

MONON MAN WANTS A WIFE.

A. D. Scott, a widower of Monon, known to many of The Democrat’s readers, saw an article in a Indianapolis paper about the large number of good looking widows in Warsaw, and w’rote the editor of the Warsaw Times asking the editor to “put him next.' Ad w’rites the editor as follows: “Dear Editor Daily Times: Hear is a clipping from a leeading daily paper if you care to publish it far the benefit of your Many Lady Readers do it as I am aware thare Many fine widows that would like to avail them selves the opurtunity to meet an honorable Man I can furnish Bank -Reference thanking you in advance I am Resp A. D. Scott, Monon, Ind.” The clipping attached to Mr. Scott’s letter reads: “Wants a Wife—lntelligent gentleman, aged 50, of good social Btanding, pleasant disposition, a man of means would would like to cultivate the acquaintance of some nicety maid or widow. Lady with some means, I am a retired farmer and business man. Address, A. D., Box 24, Monon, Ind.

WRIGHT-GRAY.

The marriage of Mr. Zern Wright and Mi§s Nellie Gray took place Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gray in the east part of town, Rev. George H. Clarke pastor of the First Christian church being the officiating clergyman. The thirty guests were served with an elegant wedding dinner at the young couple’s home, where all repaired Immediately following the ceremony. Several of the younger generation appeared on the scene uninvited at this critical moment to assist in getting rid of the abundance of "eats.” They were served a-la-hand-out and promised a feast in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Wright begin housekeeping at once in their new cottage on South Division street, which Zern had already furished, ready for occupancy. The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Archie Vondersmlth of Brook; Mrs. Grace'Banta, Valparaiso; Mlsses'Bertie Low and Irene and Bernice Gray of Mqnon. The Democrat joins the host of friends of this popular young couple in extending hearty congratulations.

Another car of fancy Michigan potatoes to arrive in a few days. $1.13 a bushel at car or $1.15 per bushel at the Chicago Bargain Store. Leave

RECOGNIZED AS EX-MILLIONAIRE

Former Wealthy Indiana Man Arraigned In Conit FORGERY IS THE CHARGE Appears Before a Chicago Judge, Pale and Haggard, Under the Name of John Kline, but Is Recognized by Deputy Sheriff as E. H. Rentsch, Former Rich Contractor of Indianapolis, Who Had Lost His Mind and Escaped from Asylum. Chicago, April 22.—A man arraigned in Judge Clifford’s court on charge of forgery under the name of John Kline, alias Bertrand, was recognized aa Edward H. Rentsch, a former millionaire of Indianapolis. Up to two years ago, it is said, he was rated as one of the largest contractors in Indianapolis. At one time he had the contract for a proposed coliseum in that city. This project was stopped, it was said, by Mayor Bookwaiter. Shortly afterward the millionaire, it is said, lost his reason. He was sent to an asylum f£pm which he escaped last January. Recently he, was arrested in Chicago on the charge of obtaining SI,OOO on a forged deed. Pale and haggard, the former millionaire appeared before Judge Clifford to make his plea. His case had just been called when Deputy Sheriff Robert M. Nelson stepped into the courtroom and immediately recognized the prisoner as Rentsch. “That man’s name isn’t Kline,” he said, approaching Assistant State’s Attorney Charles Furthmann. That’s one of Indianapolis’ most prominent citizens and former millionaire.” Nelson was positive he could not be mistaken, as he asserted he knew the contractor in Indianapolis. As the deputy made the announcement to the court, the prisoner turned, attempted to stand up, and then collapsed in his chair. Arrangements were made by the court and Sergeant George Chatt, who caused Rentsch’s ar rest, to take the man back to Indianapolis.

EX-SENATOR TURPIE DIES IN INDIANAPOLIS

Defeated Benjamin Harrison fur the Toga in 1887. Indianapolis, April 22. Former United States Senator David Turpie died at his home in this city. He had been in ill health ten years. Mr. Turpie left a daughter, Miss Ella Turpie. Mr. Turpie defeated his Republican opponent, Benjamin Harrison, for the senatorship from Indiana in 1887. He was re-elected in 1893. The legislature of 1899 being Republican, Mr. Turpie was retired and Albert J. Beveridge succeeded him. Mr. Turpie was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, in 1829.

SAY ACCOUNTS WERE SHORT

Indiana Corporation Has Its Louisville Agent Taken Into Custody. Louisville, April 22. John W. Sweeney of Campbellsburg, Ind., agent for the Atlas Produce company of Lafayette, Ind., was arrested here and charged with the embezzlement of SSOO from that concern. He was taken to Lafayette to stand trial. A former stenographer of the Atlas company went with Sweeney and the the officers. The woman, it was said, is Sweeney’s wife. Sweetly was the" Louisville representative of the company and shortage in his accounts is charged.

MURDER TRIAL IN THEATER

Court House Too Dilapidated to Risk Crowd of Spectators. Spencer, Ind., April 22.—The second trial of Emory Cassell for the murder of Thomas Mills began in the opera house of this city. In Indiana, at least, this is the first, time court proceedings have been held in a theater. The old court house is so phaky and the Interest in the Cassell murder trial so widespread in the county that the commissioners decided it would not be safe to risk a crowd of spectators assembling In the courtroom. Yohr new radishes, onions, lettuce, celery and all green vegetables will reach you in a fresh, crisp condition if off the new mist machine at the Home Grocery.

THE WEATHER.

Following is the official weather forecast: Illinois and Indiana—Partly cloudy and possibly showers today; fair tomorrow. LowerMichigan—Generally fair today and tomorrow. Wisconsin and lowa —Generally fair to-day and tomorrow.

SCHEME TO RELEASE BOYLE IS THWARTED

Watchman Discovers Ladder Under Kidnaper's Window. tr Mercer, Pa., April 23 —An attempt to liberate James H» Boyle, charged with the Whitla kidnaping, from the Mercer county jail was made during the night. That it failed was due to the vigilance of Nightwatchman Robert Fruit, who saw a ladder resting against the jail wall under the window of Boyle’s cell. It was apparently the intention to saw the bars from the outside and release the prisoner. Fruit called the guards and the jail was watched closely the rest of the night.

COAL GOES DOWN

Barges, Carrying 120,000 Bushels, Sink In the Monongahela. Pittsburg, April 23.—Seven barges of coal, aggregating 120,000 bushels, were sunk in the Monongahela river here. They were tom from their moorings by a swift current and struck a bridge pier. "

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT.

April 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Ramp, a daughter.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

April 25. Morning sermon, "The Epistle to Ephenis.” Evening sermon, “One thing thou lackest.”

CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

The subject of the Sunday morning sermon at the Christian church is: “Are You a Christian?” In the evening there will be held an Anti-Saloon Rally, at which the pastor will speak on the subject “Why Vote Yes?” A feature of the evening’s program will be the temperance music furished by a male quartet. All are welcome.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The subject of the morning sermon tomorrow will be, “The Relation between the Man of the World and the. Church.” In the evening the pastorVwill speak on “The Rum Rebellion,” using the stereopticon to illustrate the sermon. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone, especially to voters to attend these services.

SUNDAY ANTI-SALOON RALLIES.

Special temperance services will be held in all the churches in Rensselaer and Remington on Sunday evening. Rev. Bundy will speak at the Rosebud church on Sunday morning and in the Wood’s Hall at Parr at 3 o’clock. Rev. Simonson will conduct a rally at the Barkley church on Sunday morning and one at McCoysburg at night. Rev. Clarke will speak at the Good Hope church at 3 p. m. It is hoped that the friends of temperance will get out good audiences at all of these rallies. G. H. CLARKE, Co. Sec.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The organized Bible Classes of the First Baptist Sunday School are planning a treat for the other classes of the city, as well as themselves. Next Wednesday evening, April 28, Mi*. Tesh of Syracuse, N. Y., will lecture on the organized Bible Class movement; now becoming a forceful factor in our Sunday School work. Mr. Tesh comes highly recommended and all who hear him will be well repaid for coming. The Baracos and of the Baptist Church extend to all a hearty invitation to hear Mr. Tesh. We would be glad if other classes could come in their respective bodies, and make this <a rally for your class as well as ours. A free will offering will be taken to help defray the expense of having Mr. Tesh come to us. Kingsbury hats are the hats for spring and you will find them worn by every well dressed man or young man in tne county. Be sure

C. EARL DUVALL

and buy one

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