Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 February 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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BIG FIRE DAMAGE AT REMINGTON.

Cohen & Kahn General Store Is Practically Destroyed. LOSS $20,000 TO $25,000, With About $15,000 Insurance On Stock, 'Which Is Almost Totally Ruined By Fire and Water— Origin of Fire, Which Was Discovered at 5:15 a. m., Monday, Is Unknown—First Bad Fire In Remington for Several Years. The big general store of Cohen & Kahn at Remington was found to be on fire about 5:15 o’clock Monday morning, and before the blaze was exttnguiished the big stock, va--ued at $20,000 to $25,000, was badly damaged, but more by the streams of water from the two 3inch hose that were turned on than by the flames. The store is located in the old Durand block and the fire seemed to be mostly in the rear room near the stairways. Nightwatch Holland discovered the blaze about 5:15 a. m., and turned in the alarm. The fire company responded quickly for the hour and soon had two three inch hose throwing streams in the building. The force of the water lifted the piles of clothing from the counters and scattered them in every direction and they were thoroughly soaked when at last the flames were subdued. The lose is almost complete, with insurance of $14,000 to $15,000, SB,OOO of which is carried In Jasper Guy’s agency and the rest with a South Bend agency. The building was damaged several hundred dollars, the fire eating into the hall above and destroying the piano there. Messrs. Cohen & Kahn have no definite plans as yet, and it will probably be several days before < the insurance matter is adjusted. Their store carried a big stock and did a good business. The proprietors came there some two years ago from South Bend, purchasing the bankrupt stock of the Mala Garrison store. This is the first fire of consequence Remington has had in a number of years, her excellent fire protection system of ' waterworks having been ample to check fires in their incipiency, and demonstrating that it was the best investment the town ever made.

WILL NOT LOCATE IN COLORADO

Dr. Washburn Does Not Find Conditions Right, and Will Remain Here. X Dr. I. M. Washburn returned Satfurday night from a few days business trip to Longmont, Colo., and states that he did not find matters there as represented to him, and he has therefore given up the idea of buying an interest in a hospital there and will remain in Rensselaer. He will continue to reside in the property which he now occupies, and will be associated in practice with Dr. Laws.

WIFE MOVES OUT, LEAVES HUSBAND.

Mr. and Mirs. Charles Hemphill of North Van Rensselaer street, have had a little more serious misunderstanding than heretofore and the latter moved her personal belongings out of the house and has gone to her mother’s Mrs. N. A. Hendricks, a few miles from town, with the intention of not returning, she staged. The couple have no children. Mr. Hemphill is a son of .the late Marcus H. Hemphill, a former treasurer of Jasper county, and was engaged with his father in the livery business here for several years. At present he is running a hitch barn on Cullen street. Mrs. Hemphill’s maiden name was Lola M. Fidler, and they were married March 8, 1899.

NO. 35 WRECKED AT MONON.

Monon Freight and Passenger Trains Meet on Single Track Sunday Morning. Two Indianapolis enginemen were painfully hurt and many passengers were shaken up at 1:40 o’clock Sunday morning in the Monon yards at Monon, when southbound passenger train No. 25 crashed into northbound freight No. 90. Both locomotives were demolished and Frank passenger engineer, 2637 Ashland avenue, Indianapolis, was cut and bruised about the lower limbs. Hie fireman, Charles Cook, 914 East Twenty-fourth street, In-

dianapoliq, was more or less bruised. The wreck, it is said, was caused by a misplaced switch. The passenger train was fifteen minutes behind schedule time and was running forty-five miles an hour when the wreck occurred. The baggage car and two coaches left the track and passengers narpowly escaped injury. Conductor Ira Treadwell, of Indianapolis, was in charge of the passenger train, and John O’Mara, of Monon, was the conductor in charge of the freight train.

EXPRESS CO., TO PUT ON ITS OWN DRIVER.

TThe American Express Co., will shortly put on its own wagon and driver in Rensselaer, succeeding A. J. Grant who has hauled the express for several years. N. Reeve will have charge of the local office work as heretofore, but now on a straight salary of SSO per month. Ed Catt will drive the new wagon, we understand.

CORN HUSKING STILL ON.

There' is still some corn remaining unhusked in Jasper county, the snow and cold weather coming on before it was all cribbed. The work of finishing husking is now going on, and the few who had a little more to husk out will get done, for most part, this week. On the Monnett lands west of town there is said to be 300 to 400 acres yet to husk, probably 12,000 to 14,000 bushels. In the corn belt in Illinois, we are told, many farmers have not yet finished husking.

BACK TO THE SIMPLE LIFE.

Will Whittaker, Deputy Postmaster, Will Go On a Farm March Ist. Will Whittaker, who has been employed as deputy in the Rensselaer postoffice for the past year or more, will move upon the J. C. Frazee farm in Barkley tp 7 March 1, which is at present occupied by Samuel Holmes, who 'Will move to Jamestown, No. Dak. . W. A. Davenport, the day operator at the Monon depot, will take Mr. Whittaker’s place in the postoffice.

FRED BROWN WAS ACQUITTED.

Alleged Goodland Horsethief Goes Free In Newton Circuit Court. Kentland Democrat: The case of Fred Brown,* of Goodland, charged with having stolen a horse and buggy, property of Oliver Wood, from the hitch rack at the court house square on the evening of the 21st of last August, was tried yesterday afternoon and terminated this morning when the jury returned a verdict of "not guilty” and Judge Hanley ordered the prisoner released from custody. Though found with the rig in his possession at Ridge Farm, Hl., three days after* its disappearance from the hitch rack here, the State wholly failed to prove any case against him. After his arrest Brown was transferred from jail at Danville, 111., to Kentland and Rensselaer, and after having spent some months at the latter place he was released on bond and since then he has been staying with his mother in Goodland, whence he returned with her after his release this morning. Attorney W. H. Parkison of Rensselaer, defended him at the trial, while the State was represented by Prosecuting Attorney Fred Longwell, of Brook.

JURORS FOR FEBRUARY TERM.

Grand Jury Not Called But Petit Jury Is Called for Second Monday. Following are the names drawn to serve on the grand and petit juries for the February term of court, which convenes Monday, Feb. 14. The grand jury will not be called, but the petit jury is summoned to appear on the Second Monday of the term: GRAND JURY. B H Knapp Wheatfield Edward Herath Marion Oscar Atwood Union John E Bislosky Marion Nefeon Hohgh Newton Isaac N McCurtain.. Hanging Grove PETIT JURORS. Geo L Maines'. Marion Emmet Eldredge . Barkley Alonzo Daniels Barkley George Marr Wheatfield Walter Harrington Union Georjge W Marshall Union Geo A Borntrager Newton Frank M Hart .Keener Wilbur D Bond Marion Fred Barger Jordan John S Misch .Wheatfield Roscoe Harriott Union John Farrel ...Carpenter H L Williams ... .Carpenter Geo F Dean ... .. .Gillajn Wester Bowdy ... .Carpenter We can save you money on your fencing, mtsburg Electrifc Weld Is the best and strongest fencing made. ROWLES A PARKER. The Big Corner Department Store. Sale bills printed while you wait, ■u The Democrat oft.ce.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1910.

THE COURT HOUSE

ltems Picked Up About the County Capitol. New suits filed: No. 7572. John J. Lawler vs. Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R.; action for damages. Change of venue from Newton county* —o — The John Finn lands, 132.40 acres, in Sec. 14, Kankakee tp., were sold yesterday by Sheriff Shlrer to Mary I. Dolzel of San Pierre, for $2,907.35, subject to all taxes and tax leins. —o— Clifford A. Parkieon, who formerly conducted a store at Pleasant Ridge, has filed a petition in bankruptcy, and the first meeting of creditors is set for Feb. 19 at the office of Referee in Bankruptcy, John O. Bowers, at Hammond. The directors of the State Normal school at Terre Haute have decided to begin the mid-spring term May 30. This will give those from the Rensselaer, Remington and Wheatfield high schools who wish to teach a chance to do their twelve weeks work. The annual delinquent tax sale takes place next Monday. B. J. Gifford, all of whose nearly 30,000 acres of land was advertised for taxes, has paid a part of the amount and will likely wipe it off the books before the delinquent sale takes place. —o —■ Monday was a busy day at the court house, with the county council, county commissioners and county board of education meeting. A full report of the commissioners’ and council’s proceedings will be published in Saturday’s Democrat, the former being still in session yesterday. first marriage license for the month was issued Saturday, the parties being Russel Ray Brien of Goodland, son of Thomas Brien, aged 21, occupation farmer, to Anna Belle Thurston, daughter of Wm. H. Thurston of Remington, aged 19, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. *4, Feb. 7, George M. Jordan of Remington, son of Mount Jordan, aged 24, occupation farmer, to Maude Ethel Casey, daughter of Sanford E. Casey, also of Remington, aged 18, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. H»Hpb. 8, Paul Lehe of Goodland, aged 25, occupation farmer, to HuMah Elizabeth Denier, also of Goodland, aged 19, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The Evangelistic services at the Baptist church continue with unabated interest and souls are being won. Last evening Mr. Clem began a series of sermons on “The Prodigal Son.” A very deep Interest was manifested in the meeting, in which two came forward and one other asked for the prayers of the Christian people. To-night, Tuesday, the subject of the sermon is, "Experiences in a Far Country.” You should hear this sermon. Services will continue this week, with further announcements during the meetings.

WORK OF THE GRIM REAPER.

Death Angel Visits Four Jasper County Homes In Last Few j Days - KMrs John W. Mannan of Kankakee tp., died Thursday night after a few days sickness, aged 71 years. She leaves a husband and three children, Mrs. John Cooper of Kankakee tp„ Mrs. Mack Ocker of Medaryville and Robert A. Mannan of Wheatfield. The funeral was held Sunday at Tefft and interment made at San Pierre. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. G.. H. Clarke, of Rensselaer. ' WILLIAM N. JORDAN. William N. Jordan, a Well known farmer of Barkley tp., died at 1:30 a. m., Saturday after a few days illness of pneumonia, aged about 64 years. He leaves a widow and eight children, ReV. O. F. Jordan, pastor of the Christian church at Evanston, Ill.; Mtes Nettie Jordan, a trained nurse, of Omaha, Neb.; James, who la attending Purdue; Misses Day and Chede and William and Homer, and one married daughter who live at home. Deceased was in Rensselaer Wednesday and had a bad cold then. After returning home he felt worse and Thursday morning a physician wa® called and it was seen that he was in a critical condition. The end came suddenly at an early hour

Saturday morning, and it was evident that heart failure was partly the cause for his sudden death. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Christian church and interment made in Westo n cemetery. CAPT. G. W. PAYNE. Capt. George W. Payne died at his home in the bast part of town Saturday morning at 7 o’clock, from cancer of the stomach, from which he had been confined to the bed for nearly two months. His age was about 80 years. The funeral was held Monday at 10:30 a. m„ at the M. P. church and interment made in the Prater cemetery in Barkley tp. Deceased served In both the Mexican and civil ware, and quite a number of the surviving members of his company were in attendance at the funeral.

LITTLE MILDRED CROCKETT. Mildred, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crockett of southeast of town, died at 11 o’clock Sunday night from complications following an attack of the measles, aged 17 months and 5 days. They have one other child, a son. The funeral was held yesterday at 2 p. m., from the residence. Rev. G. H. Clarke conducted the services, and burial was made in the Crockett cemetery.

HOWARD COUNTY KILLS SUBSIDY.

What a Prominent Newspaper Has to Say Editorially of the Defeat. In view of the fact that several towns in White county are to vote Feb. 14 on the proposition of voting a subsidy of-some $50,000 to the socalled Northwestern Indiana Traction Co., and that Carpenter, Marlon and other townships in our own county are likely to be asked to do the same thing, the following editorial on “subsidy hunters” from the Indianapolis News is of interest: We congratulate the people of Howard county on their successful fight against, a proposed railroad subsidy. Two traction companies proposed to build certain extensions that were greatly desired if only the taxpayers would make them a present of $70,000. “Each company,” we are informed, “had out carriages and workers, and did everything in its power to boost its cause.” Naturally enough. Subsidy hunters are always great at boosting their cause. For it is with them a case of dollars and cents. It is said that many of the farmers in the region to be penetrated by the new lines were eager for the grant, and that they worked hard to induce (he voters of Kokomo to vote the money. But the factory workers, the small property owners and some of the big taxpayers fought the proposition on principle, and the result was the defeat of both subsidies by a vote of about three to one. The opinion of the late Justice Miller, of the supreme court of the United States, in a similar case has often been quoted. But as the subsidy hunters are ever with us, it seems well to keep the principle in mind. We quote from the opinion: To lay with one hand the power of the government on the property of the citizen, and with the other bestow it on favored individuals to aid private enterprises and build up private fortunes, is none the less robbery because it ’s done under the forms of law and is called taxation. This is not legislation; it is a decree under legislative forms. Nor is it taxation. Beyond a cavil there can be no lawful tax which is not laid for a public purpose. ♦ * • In the case before us, in which town® are authorized to contribute aid by way of taxation to any class of manufacturers, there is no difficulty in holding that this is not such a public purpose as we have been considering. If it be said that a benefit results to the local public of a town by establishing manufactures, the same may be said of any other business or pursuit which employs capital or labor. The merchant, the piechanic, the inkeeper, the banker, the builder, the steamboat owner, arc equally promotors of the public good and are equally deserving the aid of the citizens by forced f contributions. No line can be drawn in favor of the manufacturer which, would not open the public treasury to the Importunities of two-thirds of the business men of the city or town. And of course it is the same with raiHroads as with manufacturers. There is no difference between them. If it is robbery to vote public money to the latter it is equally robbery to vote it to the former. The supreme court has decided, not only that communities may not do this thing, but that the state legislature has no legal right to clothe them with power to do it. The people of his country have voted hundreds of millions of dollars, in direct grants, and in gifts of land, to private enterprises. It is time that the business should stop. It is, therefore, most cheering to know that the people of Howard county ue'eated this subsidy and on -principle.

FEDERAL CHARTER MEASURE TO PASS

Is Received In House and Will Be Referred to Committee. PRESIDENT INDORSES MEASURE Taft Hope* It Will Become Law Before Session Adjourn*—Business Interests Are Expected to Oppose Passage. Washington, Feb. 8. —Although President Taft and the administration would be glad to see the federal Incorporation bill become a law at this session of congress the president does not intend to add the measure to the legislative program which has been outlined frequently of late. The president made it known to visitors that he had no idea of forcing the federal charter plan down the throats of the congress. He made it known that the bill was drawn by the best legal minds in the government service; that he had looked it over carefully and Indorsed it in every detail. It is up to congress to act upon it. The president hopes that congress will see fit to pass the bill. He believes that it is the only logical solution of a problem confronting, not only the government which desires to control giant combinations, but confronting those corporations as well. Mr. Taft realizes that the measure will meet with opposition. He considered that it would be another step toward centralized control and he believes that those who advocate states rights will probably fight its provisoins. As to its constitutionality, which the administration seemed to think would be questioned, the president, himself a lawyer and judge, entertains no doubt. Prominent business Interests have objected to the bill because it gives the government too close control over the corporations. Those who have voiced objection to the federal incorporation plan include George W. Perkins and Frank A. Vanderllp. Mr. Perkins qn leaving the White House said that the bill was acceptable, but according to those who talked with Mr. Taft he did not express so much love for it when he spoke with the chief executive.

MAD ELEPHANT CHOKED

Fargo, Largest of Herd of Norris & Rowe’s Circus, Insane. Was Strangled in Unique Manner When His Recovery Was Decided as Improbable—Sick for Year. Evansville, Ind., Feb. B.—Fargo, the largest elephant in the Norris & Rowe circus, went insane and it was determined to kill him, as veterinaries said that he would never recover He has been suffering from rheumatism for more than a year. A noose was tied in the middle of a large rope and the ends were tied to chain traces and fastened to two horses When the noose had been adjusted the horses were driven in opposite directions, thus choking the big beast to death

MAJ. GEN. WOOD RECOVERING

The President Has Kept In Close Touch With the Patient. Baltimore, Feb. 8. —Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood Is reported to be recovering from an operation performed at the Johns Hopkins hospital on his bead. The general was brought to the hospital on Saturday and operated on by Dr. Cushing. While at Santiago Gen. Wood injured his head severely through coming in contact with a chandelier. President Taft has been kept informed of the situation and a letter from the White House has arrived at the hospital for the general.

LONG’S NAME IS SUGGESTED

May Fill Vacancy Caused by Death of William C. Lovering. Boston. Feb. B.—John D. Long is* the latest suggestion for the vacancy in the Fourteenth ccngressoinal district occassloned by the death of William C Lovering. Mr. Long is in his 72nd year. He was for three years governor of Massachusetts. served his district three terms in congress and was secretary of the navy from the beginning of McKinley’s first administration until that ct Roosevelt was well undef way Stock to be sold to the highest sealed bid February 24t'h. You have the right to invoice. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Thursday, Feb. 10, Leslie Fisher, 314 miles north of Remington, and 8 % miles south of Rensselaer, on the Range Line road. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, household goods, etc. Friday, Feb. 11, Joseph Blake, 3 miles north and 1 mile west of Remington. General sale, 6 head of horses, 18 head of cattle, farm tools, household goods, etc. Monday, Feb. 14, Julius V. Glildenzoph, 3 miles north of Mt. Ayr and 4% miles west of Surrey. General sale of horses, cattle, sheep, farm implements, household goods, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 16, Henry Haag, 4 miles south and % mile west of Rensselaer, and 8 miles north and % mile west of Remington. General sale of 10 head of horses, cattle, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 16, H. W. Milner, 14 mile south and 2 miles west of Remington. Big horse and cattle sale, 17 head of horses, 12 head of cattle, etc. Thursday, Feb. 17, Victor Walker, 6 miles north and 3 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, horses, cattle, chickens, farm tools, etc. Friday, Feb. 18, Michael Schultz, 8 miles north ad 1 % miles west of Rensselaer. General sale, 12 head of horses and mules, 11 head of cattle, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 23, James M. Woods & Son, 3 miles north and 1% mles east of Remington. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, turkeys, farm tools, etc. Thursday, Feb. 24, W. F. Michael, on the old Henry Welsh farm in Jordan tp. 4 miles south and 3 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale of 7 head of horses, cattle, farm tools, etc. Thursday, Feb. 24, D. J. Harris, on the Fred Stocksick farm, 3 miles south and 5% miles east of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, mules, cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys, farm tools, household furniture, etc. Friday, Feb. 25, C. W. May, 3 miles north and 2% miles west of Remington, 9 miles south and 2% miles west of Rensselaer. Big stock sale, 20 head of horses, 25 head of cattle and 40 head of sheep.

CALL FOR PRECINCT MEETINGS. In accordance with Instructions from the Democratic State Committee, the democratic voters of Jasper county and all others who desire to affiliate with them, are requested to meet at their usual voting places, so far as practical, on Saturday, February 12, 1010, at 2 p. m., for the purpose of electing a Precinct Committeeman and Secretary. The' precinct committeemen so elected will meet in Rensselaer on Saturday, Feb 19, 1910, at 2 p ,m ~ at the court house ,and elect a county chairman, secretary and treasurer. The secretaries of the precinct meetings are requested to report the result of same at once to the county secretary. N. LITTLEFIELD, Ohm. BENHART FENDIG, Sec.

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CHANGED HANDS.

I have purchased of Wm. Murray his business and good will, which is known as the New Poultry House, that' is located opposite Hemphill’s hitch barn, and will buy poultry, etc. I will still carry on my fancy egg business at the above place, and will be ready for business at the new location Monday, Feb. 7, 1910. I will be pleased to add to my large number of egg customers all those who take pride In selling good stock. Clean, fresh eggs are all that is required. I wll pay you at all times the best prices my market will afford. We will retail poultry to town people for cash, but not deliver. FANCY PRODUCE MARKET, C. E. Prior, Prop.

LET US CONVINCE YOU.

Having re-opened the “Depot Butcher Shop,” we are now prepared to sell and deliver the choicest of * meats at the lowest possible prices. Highest market prices paid for hides and tallow. JOHN L. NICHOLS. Phone 294. s

They come! They come! For miles and mdlee to the Mg closing out sale to end Feb. 19. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

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