Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 July 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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ANOTHER FINE RAIN.

Another good soaking rain fell in Rensselaer Thursday night, which seemed to be general in •tihiis locality. Buckets standing outside registered a full two inches of water in them yesterday morning, making it the heaviest rainfall we have had in months.

IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

John Zimmerman Can Probably , Live But a Few Days More. Vjjohn Zimmerman, who suffered a stroke of paralysis recently, received another stroke Saturday and is now in a most critical condition, with the chances that He can live but a day or two more at farthest. Mr. Zimmerman is about 70 years of age, and until the last year has been as active as a man half that age.TEor the past year, however, 'he nas failed very fast, and the paralytic strokes seem to have got him down for good.

MRS. FOLTZ IMPROVING.

The condition of Mrs. Frank Foltz, who suffered a stroke of paralysis last Saturday morning and has since lain in a semi-con-scious state, seems to be slowly improving. She can make her wants known to some little extent, now and her friends are greatly encouraged. It is thought she will gradually recover and may regain practically full use of all iher faculties. A specialist was called from Chicago Tuesday evening, and his opinion is said to have been to this effect.

BETTER CUT IT OUT.

Joy Riding Often Leads to Smash-ups and Publicity. It is rumored that a young Rensselaer husband frequently takes joy rides at night with young women other than his wife or relatives. Joy rides very frequently result in smashed up autos and broken bones for the riders. Any man w Ith the least particle 1 of shame or vianhood about him would dislikv very much the publicity of a.i auto mishap with such compan ons, and both the girls and the man in this case will do well t > stop this sort of thiflg before the entire public gets wise. They should have a little consiaeration for their families if not for themselves.

COW TURNED TURTLE.

Usual Auto Accident Reversed, But No Serious Results. While out auto riding in the country) Wednesday evening with Mirs. Ketchum and a couple ot young ladies, Geo. Ketchum collided with a stray cow in the roadway and hitting her squarely, knocked the animal down and ran over her, without serious damage to the beast or auto, damage to the auto, or the occupants, but throwing Mrs. Ketchum out and sightly bruising her. The cow is reported quite badly hurt: The accident happened out by Milt Michaels, northeast of town, and on quite a grade. George was running the machine slowly at the time and had noticed one cow, but admits that ■he was rubbering back at the young ladies in the rear seat and never saw the cow that he collided with. The accident was a fortunate one all around.

ANOTHER AUTO ACCIDENT

While driving over to Geo. Ade’s country residence near Brook with the party that went from here last Monday night, the lights on Hugh Kirk’s auto went out and he attempted to go on in the darkness. In turning a corner he ran, the machine into a ditch and it was turned over on its side. Merle Porter got one finger dislocated and his arm scratched ; Miss Belle Laßue got a bad black eye and one shoulder bruised considerably, and Miss Edna Hauler’s orm was badly lacrated and she lay in'a faint for some time. Help came out from Ade’s, the auto was righted , and the injured cared for. They were very fortunate indeed in escaping without more serious injuries. The accident happened not far from the Ade place. Subscribe for The Democrat.

GAME WARDENS MEET A TARTAR.

James Haines, of Milroy Tp., Fills Deputy With Bird Shot. A PRICE NOW ON THE HEAD Of the Alleged Bad Man, and a Warrant Sworn Out for His Arrest, But No One Found Who Wants, to Serve the Warrant.

Considerable excitement was occasioned here Wednesday forenoon when a couple of deputy game wardens who had went out in Milroy tp., to look after violations of the game laws came back and one of them sought a doctor to have a load of bird shot picked out of his back, head and face, where one James Haynes, an alleged “bad man of Milroy, had fired them when tihie deputies attempted to apprehend him. Residents of Milroy tp., have complained for some time of depredations on their chicken roosts and of boot-legging of wlhiskey in their midst, and James Haines an alleged ex-convict who with this wife and seven small children moved from near Seafield onto the old Sutton farm, one mile north of Milroy church several months ago, seems to be the party at whose door the alleged violation of the criminal laws were directed. People out there, howeyer, seem to be afraid of Haines, who is alleged to be a desperate character, and no one cared to pry too closely into the alleged violations. Recently it has been rumored that Haines was shooting prairie chickens and shipping them from Lee and McCoysburg to Chicago, and Deputy Game Wardens James Donley of Kouts and Albert M. Gallion of Logansport came here and determined to catch the alleged violator. They drove out to Haines’ place Wednesday morning and before reaching there met Haines and one of his little boys in a buggy, but not knowing him they passed on to the house, where it is alleged they hold Mrs. Haines their business. She told them where Haines had gone but said there was no use to arrest him as he had no money to pay a fine. The deputies turned about, however, and soon caught up with Haines, who had stopped and was talking to some one. He had a shotgun in his buggy and, the deputies allege, one or two prairie chickens. Gillian got out and told Haines they “wanted him.” The latter grabbed his gun and started to run. Gillian called to him to halt, and fired a couple of shots in the air' from his revolver. Haines turned and fired one barrel of his shotgun at the deputy, some of the shot striking him in the face and breast. Gillian then fired direct at the fleeing man, and at the second shot Haines turned and with the remark “you —, I will kill you,” poured the contents of the other barrel into the deputy, who turned and received the shot in his back and head, they only 'penetrating the skin. Haines then continued his flight, hastened by one more shot from the deputy’s revolver, but escaped in the woods near by. This, in substance, is the story told by the deputies, who also allege that Haines fell after one of the latter shots, and they think they winged him. They also allege that he threw away the chicken or two that he had and later must have returned for them, as they could not find them after making a thorough search. While the shooting was going on, Donley was busy taking care of the horse, and after Gillian had emptied his revolver he alleges he called to Donley to bring him more cartridges. But the quarry had got away. The deputies then hurried back to town and Gillian’s wounds were dressed, they not being of •a serious nature, pnly one or

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two shot penetrating the skin of his check and lip, and tlhe back of his head and back. His coat bore evidence of the charge, however, and had be been closer to the shooter it ■ might have fared much worse for him. After the shot were picked out the deputies alege that they drove back to the neighborhood of Haines’ and watched until two o’clock Thursday morning without getting any glimpse of the hunted man. They intended to bring him in dead or alive, tihey said. . . Returning to town they conferred \by telephone with the State Game Warden and state that he authorized them to advertise a reward of SSO for the man’s arrest. Gillian swore out a warrant in Squire Irwin’s court charging Haines with assault and battery With intent to kill, but Constable 01 Robinson is not in a physicial condition to serve any papers in the country and Constable Ropp is out of town. They have tried to get about a dozen different ones to act as special constables, but. without avail, and up to yesterday no further attempt had been made to find Haines. It is likely that he is “laying low” and a hard time may be had to find him. Some think if found that he will put up a desperate fight, and as a consequence the job of deputy constable is going begging. Jack Montgomery is alleged to be willing to act, but his wife and also his employer won’t let him. But perhaps this is only a little bluff that Jack is putting up to impress his wife with his bravery, and if given the warrant he wouldn’t go further than Pleasant Ridge An effort was made to get Judge Hanley to issue a bench warrant, but the Court was not quite sure that he ought tp au so in vacation, and did not. This probably saved Lou Shirer to make his campaign for re-election as sheriff this fallj for Haines' bird shot might have filled his “balloon*’ so full of holes that he wouldn’t have been able to hold it together. • with it, anyway. Haines, the alleged poacher, is said to have served two years in the penitentiary at Michigan City for cattle rustling near Monon. A few months ago a trunk was stolen from the depot at Monon, and on May 10 a search warrant was sworn out here by two of the Monon’s detectives and they went out to search Haines’ house, it being alleged that he was the thief. The trunk is said to have contained clothing, jewelry, wearing apparel, etc., and was the property of one Edith Sheetz, the detectives alleged. No return on the search warrant has ever been made, and whether or not the detectives found anything incriminating we are unable to state. Haines is said to not bear out in appearance at least the desperate character he is alleged to be. He is living as a tenant or squattor bn a 160 acre farm and cultivates perhaps an acre or two of this, the rest being grown up to weeds. He is said to be out every day hunting, and his sole ambition apparently is to raise a big family and hustle as little as possible for their support. * Any would-be heroes with their spiritual and worldly affairs in good shape can have the appointment of deputy constable by calling on Squire Irwin.

BIG CIRCUS COMING.

Wallace-Hagenbeck Shpws Will Be In Rensselaer Saturday, July 30. I. H. Ellis was in Monticello Wednesday to make contract for bill-board advertising at that place with the Wallace-Hagen-beck shows, Mr. Ellis owning the bill posting business there. After considerable persuasion Jim induced the circus manager to come to Rensselaer this season, and Saturday, July 30, wa.> agreed upon as the date for showing here. The first advertising car with a force of fifty bill posters will be here to-day. The Wallace-Hagenbeck show is one of the very best on the road, and a great crowd is sure to be here to see it,

Get the best for the least at the closing out of the Cash Store. — G. B. Porter. .

WILL INITIATE BIG CLASS.

Wheatfield Woodmen to Take In Twenty-four New Members " Next Monday Night. , The Wheatfield M. W. A. Camp will take in a class of 24 new members next Monday night and have invited several neighboring Camps, including Rensselaer to be present and witness the initiation. It is likely that quite a number of Woodmen from here will attend.

LAKE COUNTY’S BIG REPUBLICAN VOTE.

Lowell Tribune (Rep.): It is estimtaed that there are 7,000 foreigners in the north part of Lake county, yet to be naturalized. If all these should take out papers before the next election. it would make 13,000 that have been naturalized in this county in four years. Verily the “Melican” man is not in it in Lake county.

HANCOCK-WRIGHT.

uMr. Victor Hugo Hancock, a Traveling salesman of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Florence, Wright, a well known and popular young lady of Rensselaer, were united in marriage at 4:30 p. m., Wednesday at the home of the bride’s brother, W. J. Wright on River street, Rev. J. C. Parrett of the Presbyterian church officiating. The ring service was used, Willis Wright, the little nephew of the bride, being ring bearer. Only the immediate relatives and a few intijnate friends of the bride were-pnesent.N Mr, and left on the 6:02 train the same evening for Chicago to Kansas City, where they will make their home. Mrs. Hancock was born and reared in Rensselaer and is a loveable and popular young lady. For some years she has followed teaching.

A COMPLETE SURPRISE.

A large number of friends and relatives assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gangloff, in the south part of the city, Wednesday night, to remind Mrs. Gangloff of Ihter 56th birthday anniversary. In order ito make the surprise complete one of the neighbors proposed taking a little walk, and detained her until the crowd arrived. When she returned she was most agreeably to see so many people. An abundance of ice cream and cake were served and all had a most enjovable time. Mrs. Gangloff was surprised a second time a little later when numerous and lovely presents were laid before her. Mr. and Mrs. John Mahle of Blue Island, 111., the latter a daughter of Mrs. Gangloff’s, were present with their two children, Andrew and Catherine. Music and a general good time was 'had by all, and went away laughing and well pleased to see the lady so surprised, and wishing her many happy returns of the day. xx

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION OF JORDAN TP.

The following is the program for the Jordan township Sunday School convention, whidh will be held at Egypt school house, Sunday, July 17th: 10:00 a. m. Sunday School All How to Get a Good Attendance. . . .W. E. Johnson NOON 1:30 p. m. Song. . . . All Invocation Rev. O. S. Rardin Lost Opportunities. ..Lloyd Johnson Value of Sunday School. Mrs. Ura Gwin. Cornet Solo ...Henry Tobin Heroes of Faith . ; . .L. H. Hamilton Value of Training Children. . . . . . . ........ .A. J. Waymire Recitation. ........... . .Ada Huff Election of Officers. Benediction. . . . .Rev. O. S< Rardin

A CAR LOAD OF PEACHES.

. . On account of the scarcity of peaches in Michigan, we will have to use Southwestern peaches, this year. I have bought direct from Texas, a carload of Texas Elberta Peaches, the finest peaches grown. We will have the car on track some time next week, at $1.75 and $2 a bushel. This will be your only chance to obtain fancy peaches at a low price. Leave orders now.— JOHN EGER.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. MarriageHicenses issued: July 13, Victor Hugo Hancock, of Kansas City, Mo., son of Thomas Hancock of Osceola, Mo., aged 29. occupation salesman, to Florence Wright, of Rensselaer, daughter of’T. P. Wright, deceased, aged 27, occupation teacher. First marriage for each. With the aid of four or five big stout men, the Newton county insane man in Sheriff Shirer’s charge, was tied and a pint of milk forced into his stomach through a tube Thursday morning, after he had fasted twelve days, or since his arrest near Goodland on Tuesday of last week. He struggled considerably over the operation, but when dinner time came and a meal was set before him as usual he partook of it freely and has since been eating regularly, and seems quite rational. His stoicism has relaxed since he has begun eating and he talks more freely, demonstrating the truth of that old adage that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. He gave his name as W. H. Kearney and said that his father resided at Buffalo, N. Y.; said his own home was Wherever his hat was off. Perhaps more may be gotten out of him soon.

SICKNESS AND DEATH IN INDIANA.

The Bulletin of the State Board of Health for June, just issued, says: Measles, as in the proceeding month, was the most prevalent disease. Tonsilitis fell to 4th place in comparasion with preceding month. Scarlet fever was much lower in prevalence. The deaths numbered 2,588; rate 11.1; city rate 14, county rate 9.2. The deaths under one year of age numbered 380, and the deaths 65 and over numbered 800. In the corresponding month last year, the deaths numbered 2,507, rate 11.1; the city rate was 13.8 and the country rate 9.5. Tuberculosis dropped a very little, causing 365 deaths. In the same month last year, 389 deaths. Pneumonia ranked 20th in area of prevalence and caused 120 year, it was 22d in area and caused 72 deaths. Deaths from diarrhoeal diseases numbered 127; same month last year, 155. Cancer, 139' deaths ; corresponding month last year, 129. Voilence, 212 deaths; same montn last year 200. The death fates of certain cities were: Indianapolis, 16.7; Evansville 13.8; Ft. Wayne 13.3; Terre Haute 18.3; South Bend 12.7. Total number of births 4,203, males 2,102, females 1,975, stillbintih’s 126. Birth rate 17.9. Excess of birth rate over death rate, 6.8. The highest birth rate was in Vermillion county, 35.7; lowest rate Switzerland, 5.8. Colored births 61, males 34, females 27.

IMPROVEMENTS BLOCKED

Monon Refuses to Deliver Gravel to Traction Line. Lafayette, Ind., July 14.—Refusal Of the Monon Railroad company to deliver over to the Ft. Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction company at Battle Ground cars of gravel has blocked the proposed improvement of the riverside drive between Lafayettg and the State Soldiers’ home and the board of commissioners of Tippecanoe county is preparing to appeal to the state railroad commission for an order to compel the Monon to make the delivery of cars. The Monon regards the Battle Ground line of the traction company, which runs from this citynorth to the soldiers’ home and on /to the Tippecanoe battlefield, as a competing Ijne and declines to turn over the cars to be taken to points on the traction line. This means ' that the county commissioners would be forced to expend an additional $6,000 to have the gravel hauled from Lafayette to the soldiers’ home,

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a distance of four m iles in each instance. The Monon will-deliver the cars of gravel either to Lafavette or Battle Ground, but will not permit the cars to be run to points on the electric line. Less than two years ago the Monon refused to deliver over to the traction line material for a new building at the soldiers’ home, but after- consideration granted a concession because of the home’being a state institution and permitted the cars to be delivered to the home over the electric line. The county commissioners have appealed to the railroad company to grant another concession on the ground 4 that the road improvement is a benefit to the soldiers' ‘home and a public benefit as well.

THE CITY COUNCIL.

J. N. Leatherman Elected Member of Library Board. At the regular meeting of the common council Monday night all members were present except Councilman Grow. James N. Leatherman was elected to succeed the late Judge Thompson on the library board. Street committee authorised to purchase two carloads of stone for (he repair of streets. The city attorney was instructed to correspond with Prof. Smith of Purdue and have him come and inspect the Washington street bridge and prepare plan.< and specifications for the repair of same. Under suspension of rules an Ordinance was adopted for the flushing of private sewers. petition of Allen Swim for a sidewalk from Elm street to Franklin was referred to sidewalk committee. The city marshal was directed to put in catch basin at corner of Webster and Cornelia streets. The report of the city treasurer showed the following balances on hand : - Park fund, $108.40; Sinking fund, $41.08; Library fund, $645.39; Road. $1,873.83; Light, $3,757.46; Corporation, $2,008.74; Water, $2,368.60. The following claims were allowed: LIGHT FUND. C S Chamberlain, salary. ... |50.00 Mell Abbott, 5ame......... 30.00 Dave Haste, same. ...., ... . 30.00 Western Electric Co, supplies. 65.18 General Electric Co, same. . . 53.60 Shirley Hill Coal Co, coal. . . 66.60 Ehrmann Coal Co, same.... 90.10 Frank Turner, 1ab0r....... 32.85 Al Timmons, same..... 16.60 Roy Thomas, same... . ...... 16.50 Jesse Gate, hauling coal. .... 24.88 R D Thompson, freight, . . ... t 0.34 Same, same 6<.Bu WATER FUND. T E Malone, salary ... 30.00 R D Thompson, freight..... 1.23 CORPORATION FUND. G F Meyers, mayor.. 62.50 G W Hopkins, councilman.. 20.00 DE Grow, same. ......... . 20.00 C J Dean, same.. 20.00 A G Catt, same . 20.00 F G Krasler, same.. . 13.33 H W Kresler, same :. 6.66 J K Davis, marshal 30.00 Frank * Critser, nightwatch.. 25.00 Chas. Morlan, clerk. ........ 25.00 R D Thompson, treasurer... <5.00 Moses Leopold, attorney.... 50.00 M D Gwin, secy bd health.. . 22.55 Same, expense. ............ 8,40 Rensselaer Fire Dept. , 51.00 Bobbs-Merrill Co, law book. . 7.50 Geo. Mustard, extra police. . 3 } oo W S Parks, same. ......... 4.00 Elmer Gwin, same 3.00 Al Robinson, same. . ........ 3.00 ROAD FUND. Bert Campbell, salary...... 25.00 J L’ Brady, feed............ 8.80 Michael Kanne, oats 19.04 Rensselaer Lum Co, lumber. . 2.02 G Borntrager, mow’g machine 5.00 Jean Smith, labor. .... .... 1.00 PARK FUND. A N Bailey, labor,. 6.00

UNION VESPER SERVICES.

Sunday evening at 6:30 p. m., on court ‘house lawn. Sermon by Rev. Joel Green. John R. Merritt will assist the music with his orchestra.

AT THE CHURCH OF GOD.

Subject of discourse Sunday morning. Heart Affection, “Keep thy heart with all .diligence,” the how? and why? of most vital importance to know. @ . Use the souvernir envelopes on sale at The Democrat office when writing to your friends ot business acquaintances. 1