Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

Per Yew.

CAPT. GUTHRIE NOMINATED

For Representative By Democratic Convention Thursday. HE IS A VERY ABLE MAN And Will Be a Tower of Strength In the Next Legislature, for His Election Is Confidently Looked Forward To By His Many Friends—Nominee Well and Favorably Known In Jasper County Where He Owns a 240 Acre Farm. The democratic representative convention for the counties of Jasper and White was held here Thursday and Capt. William Guthrie of Monticello was unanimously made the nominee of the convention. The convention was held in the east court room. White county was here with a full delegation and District Chairman Charles J. Murphy of Brookston -came along for good measure.

The names of Capt. Guthrie and A. A. Anheir had been previously mentioned here as probable candidates for the nomination, Jasper cotinty having no candidate. Neither were more than receptive candidates, however, and after the White county delegates had caucussed flor some time, until it was nearly noon, they reached an agreement to present but one name.

The convention was then called to order by Chairman Brucker of White, and E. P. Honan made permanent chairman and F. E. Babcock secretary. Owing to the nearness of the dinner hour and the fact that the White county men wanted to get back on he two o’clock train, the usual formalities of committees was, on motion, dispensed with and the roll of counties called by the secretary for nominations. Capt. Guthrie’s name was presented by Mr. A. A. Anheir of White, and no other names being brought before the convention, his nomination made by acclamation and the secretary instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the convention for Mr. Guthrie. The chairmen of the two counties were instructed to fill the vacancy shoul 1 anything unforseen occur to cause one, and the convention adjourned.

Captain Guthrie is quite well known in Jasper county, he being the democratic candidate some years ago for congress, and spoke at Rensselaer and other places ip the county. He is a man of considerable property and now owns 240 acres of good land in Barkley tp., this county, besides considerable real estate in White. He is an able lawyer but does not give very much attention to the practice of law at present. Capt. Guthrie is a thorough gentleman from the heels up and will make one of the ablest and best representatives of the people in the legislature. In fact he will have few peers there. He is a good clean man and, as Mr. Anheiy remarked to the writer after the convention, will make “a true representative of the people, one whom the ‘interests’ will not lead around by a halter and tie him to any post they choose.” He had assured some of the delegates that While he was not seeking the nomination, that if they couldn't do better and he choice was unanimous, he would . accept it and go out over the district and make a campaign, a speaking campaign, for he is a very able speaker. ’‘The people of Jasper and White counties will make no mistake by electing Capt. Guthrie to represent them in the next legislature.

KNOCKED DOWN BY RUNAWAY HORSE.

The Home Grocery delivery horse, took a notion to run away.

at about 7 a. m., Wednesday, and coming up the street at a lively gait turned at the alley back of the store on Van Rensselaer street. Reece Williams of Shelbyville, 111., who with some other would-be land buyers were walking on the sidewalk near the alley, saw the horse coming but did not know of course that it was going to turn in the alley, and Mr. Williams was knocked down and quite severely injured, one of the shafts striking him in the breast. The shock threw the horse over against the brick building on the north. The injured man was taken to Dr. Merrill’s office and his injuries attended to. No bones were broken, nothing serious will happen if he does not exert himself too much.

FILL OUT TICKET.

Democratic County Committee Met Thursday and Filled Vacancies. The democratic county central committee met Thursday on call of ; County Chairman Littlefield and filled the vacancies on the county ticket. At the county convention no one could be found to make the race for either treasurer or surveyor, and it was later found that Mr. Vandercar of Kankakee tp., was not eligible for county assessor, the law requiring that such candidate must have been a freeholder for four years prior to the election. The committee placed Carey L. Carr of Newton tp.—and there is no-better man in Jasper county —on the ticket for treasurer; Charles U. Garriott of Parr, an old school teacher and exceptionally well qualified for the place, for assessor, and DeVere Yeoman of Marion, a graduate surveyor and a former Purdue student in civil and mechanical engineering, on as surveyor.

Mr. Yeoman is the young man employed by Judge Hanley to go out with the county surveyor and examine the bridges put up by the Winamac Bridge Co., before passing sentence on C. L. Bader, the general manager of that company, last winter for graft in the Milroy tp., bridge matter, which is familiar to our readers. His findings then were later confirmed by Prof. Smith of Purdue which resulted in several more indictments being returned against Mr. Bader. This young man is thoroughly competent to draw bridge plans and make an expert examination of after they are erected, for which purpose, the county is now —since the Bader conviction, apparently to make it as expensive on the taxpayers as possible —paying out considerable money, something like SI,OOO having been appropriated by the county council already for this puqfbse.

THIRTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

One. of the pleasing social events of the week was the. celebration of the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs: E. D. Rhoades at their comfortable home on the corner of Front and Cornelia streets Tuesday afternoon and evening. Cher 100 invited guests were in attendance during the afternoon and^ evening, those from out of town being their daughter and tw’O small children of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. C. W. Coen of South Bend; Mrs. J. F. Warren of Oklahoma City; Mrs. J. H. Carsner of California; Mrs. Caddie Martin of Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Vannatta of Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades (Lora H, Hopkins) were married Sept. 6. 1880, by Rev. D. T. Halstead in the old Austin hotel, which used to stand on West Washington street. Their present home was the birthplace of Mrs. Rhoades and she has always lived there. Mrs. Rhoades wore her wedding dress of 30 years ago, and it fitted her to perfection. Ed’s w'edding suit long ago went the way of all men’s clothes, and he couldn’t have buckled it around his now r ample form if he had saved it, so he wore something a little more modern. The occasion was enjoyed very much by everyone. They received many handsome presents.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1910

TAX LEVY FOR 1910 IS 48.15C.

A Reduction ol 4 1-2 Cents Over Levy of Last Ynr. NO BRIDGE APPROPRIATIONS Are Made In the Above Levy— Total Appropriations Are Approximately Same As At Regular Session Last Year, But Additional Appropriations Were Made During Year of Over SIO,OOO. The county council at is regular annual meeting Tuesday and Wednesday made regular appropriations for the year 1911 totaling $60,938.88, and additional appropriations for 1910 of $7,802.27. In the regular appropriations budget there is $5.74/.50t0r court house bonds and interest, but nothing whatever is appropriated for new bridges, and if any are built next year, and it is likely that several will be on account of the many new ditches, appropriations for same will have to be made at special sessions of the council. This year special appropriations of upwards of $13,000 have been made in addition to the regular appropriation budget of $66,596.80. The tax levy for 1910 (to be paid in 1911) was fixed at 48.15 cents on the hundred dollars valuation, which is° a reduction of 4% cents over the 1909 levy, and is as follows:

Ct. house bonds and interest.. 8. Gravel road repairs. . . . . . . . . .10. County fund............... 30 15 In addition to the above, of course, are special levies in some of the townships made for stone road construction, etc., by the county commissioners, and the township and corporation tax levies. Following are the additional appropriations made for 1910 by the council at its session this week: Add. Truant Officer. SIOO.OO Add. Burke’s bridge.l,2Bs.oo C C Randle. . .... 1.50 Shirley Hill Coal Co 8.00 Supplies Truant Officer.... 11.50 Co. assessment Howe ditch. . 228.91 Same, Rupert ditch.. 35.00 Same, Kirkpatrick ditch.... 33.06 Add. inspection bridges.... 493.00 Street sprinkling....... .. . 30.00 Deputy hire Co. Surveyor.. 200.00 Repairs Baum’s Bridge.... 225.00 Repairs porch, Co. Asylum. 50.00 Drainage commissioners.. . 1,500.00 Co. Council ... 70.00 Bridge, Walker tp 1,021.00 Same, Gillam. .... . 650.00 Same, Union (two). 1,400.000 Engineer and plans new bdgs 400.00 Total addtional app. ... $7,802.27

THIEVES CLEAN OUT CAMP

Several Hundred Dollars Worth of Equippage Stolen From Camp On the Kankakee. Thieves stole an entire camp on the Kankakee river last Saturday and as a result Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Kuss of Gary and Mr. and Mrs. Hobe Godfrey of Hammond were compelled to return to Hammond Monday and bring to an untimely end a camping trip that was expected to last several weeks. The loss is estimated at several hundred dollars. Never in the history of the river has there been such a complete cleanout as was made by” the thieves who raided the Godfrey camp. Three tents were taken down and carried away, a push boat was stolen, the loot including three shotguns, two rifles, a revolver, the entire camping equipment, rubber boots, camping furniture, men’s clothing and everything that could be carried away. Mr. and MJrs. Godfrey and Mr. and Mrs. Kuss had located their camp on the Nels Morris’ ditch, just west of the Gifford bridge. Thel had one of the most complete camping outfits that have ever been seen on the river. Saturday afternoon- entire party went to Shelby in the mo-

tor boat for the purpose of buying the supplies which were to last them over Sunday* W hen they returned they were amazed to find that their camp had disappeared as completely as if it had never been constructed. There was, in fact, nothing lert but the site upon which it had been formerly located. The women’s clothes, and they had taken enough to last them for several weeks, were evidently of no use to the thieves and sc a bonfire had been started and the clothes were destroyed. The idea seemed to be that nothing should be left in camp that could be carried away. It was seen that the only thing left to do was to return to Hammond and Gary and abandon the camping trip.

It is believed that the theft was accomplished by some of the river rats who have been loitering about the place. As soon as the party left the camp it is believed that the work of carrying it away was begun. Sheriff Thomas Grant is to be notified at once, but the thieves had such a good start that it is doubtful if ’ they will ever be caught. L. P. Kuss of Gary is one of the leading business men of that city, and he is a loser to the extent of several hundred dollars.—Hamond Times.

MISSION IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Next Sunday, Sept. 11, an eight days mission will open in the Catholic church. During the mission practical instructions are given to all on the Decalogue and the Precepts of the church, and especially on the great eternal truths, such as Destiny of Man, Immortality of the Human Soul, the Malice of Mortal Sin, Death and Judgment, Hell and Heaven, and what God has done for us and does for us, and what we must do in order to be saved. In the course of the mission services the missionary will speak on the Sacraments, particularly Penance and Holy Eucharist. Conferences for the different states of life are given. In fact a mission is a time to learn what the Catholic church teaches, what God wants us to do in order to be saved. Its purpose is to bring the people nearer to God and thus help to uplift mankind. No- attacks on other demoninations are made, but an explanation of our own is clearly given. A most cordial invitation is herewith extended to all nonCatholics as well as to Catholics. The mission opens next Sunday- at high-mass at 9 a. m. In the afternoon there will be a special meeting of the married people at 3 p. m. At 7.30 p. m. a powerful mission-sermon will be delivered.

The morning services, Mass and instruction, are at 9 a. m., the evening services with main mission sermon at 7:30. The missionary Father in charge is well known for his eloquence in the East as well as in the West. — The Pastor, Father C. Daniel.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The subject of the morning sermon next Sababth will be “The Sentinel and in the evening the pastor will speak on “The Measure of a Man.” Everyone welcome.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

The subject of the Sunday morning sermon is “The Church and the Community;” in the evening, “The Bible Teaching Concerning the Future Abode of the Lost and Who They Are.” Orchestra in the evening service. All are w’elcome.

BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES.

Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., followed by public worship at 10:45. Sermon theme, “The Church’s Marching Orders.” L B. Y. P. U., 6:45 p. m., topic, “Proud—of What?” followed by an evangelistic service at 7:30. Sermon theme, “Christ’s Urgent Invitation.”— Rev. J. P. Green, Pastor.

BIRTH ANOUNCEMENTS.

Sept. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hunt, a daughter. , Sept. 7; to Mr. and Mrs. Ord Yeoman of Barkley tp., a son; Sept 8, to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Stephenson of Parr, a daughter.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. Not much matrimonial ice is being broke this month, not a marriage license having been issued thus far. The September term of the Jasper circuit court will convene Monday. The petit jury is called for one week from Monday. —o — There will be a temperance meeting at the court house next Monday evening. Everyone in vited to attend. — W. W. Reeve, Co. Chairman. —o — Dr. L. H. Recher of Morocco has been put on the Democratic ticket in Newton county for commissioner of the third district, a place left vacant at the county convention. —®—- The county tax levy in Newtonxounty as fixed by the county council there this week is 17.1 cents county levy proper'; 10c gravel road repair, and 6,05 c bond levy, a total of 33.06 cents on the SIOO.

The Hammond Times says that Promotor Eugene Purtellei failed again to come up with his ! hond and SI,OOO cash forfeit for a franchise in that city for his proposed electric road at the council meeting Tuesday night. The stock doesn’t seem to be selling very rapidly, is said to' be the cause for neither Purtelle' or his representative attending! the session and meeting the requirement for a franchise. —o — That was a pretty good looking bunch of White county democrats that came over'to the representative convention Thursday. S. L. Callaway, who served two terms as clerk of the White circuit court and now a candidate for county treasurer, was among them. And Tod Kent of Brookston. one of the representative citizens of White county and a prominent farmer and stock grower, was another of the delegates. County Chairman Brucker also served his county as treasurer, and wias an able and popular official. There were also several others in the delegation who are prominent in White county affairs.

Following are the proceedings of the board of county commissioners, at their regular September term, in addition to that pub--I'shed in Wednesday’s Democrat :

Contract awarded to Winamac i Bridge Co., for three new bridges in ' Walker tp., at $741.75, $582?75 and' $628, respectively, also one bridge in Milroy at $807.38. one in Wheatfield at $823 to same company. Ben McColly awarded contract for repair of Burke’s bridge at $3.40 pclineal foot. Petition of F. W. Fisher for vacation of certain highway in Kankakee tp., and establishment of a new, highway reported favorably by viewers end vacation and establishment of road ordered, new road to be 50 feet in width. j Granville Moody petition for high | way in Barkley tp.. reported favor-' ably by viewers and road ordered j established 40 feet and 50 feet wide, as per report. | I Report on Keener tp.. Snip road election, showing vote on Road No.' 1, Yes, 104; No, 22. Road No. 2, Yes, 104, No, 22; Road No. 3. Yes, I 100; No, 22. Road No. 4. Yes. 103; No, 22. Road No. 5. Yes. 102; No, 23. Oct. 3 fixed as day for letting contract. Petition of T. M. Callahan, et al. for gravel road in Barkley tp.; report of viewers filed and cause continued for objections. Iroquois ditch; cause set for hear-' ing of objections to final report on ; Sept. 26. Geo. D. Prevo ditch; no objections and ditch is ordered established with W. F. Osborne supt. Geo. A. Williams allowed $45 attorney fee. John W. Merry and Jennie Gish ditches; assessments confirmed and W. W. Sage appointed supt. Attorney fee of 440 and S2O, respectively, allowed S. C. Irwin. Petition of trustee of Marion tp., for money to pay for an operation on Mrs. Mary Potts, a poor person; SSO allowed. C. B. Steward appointed delegate

Vol. XIII. No.

WEATHER EVERYWHERE Latent observations of the United States weather bureau taken at Washington: Temp. Weather. New York. 71 Cloudy Albany ....... 68 Clear Atlantic City.. 70 Clear Buffalo ....... 68 Cloudy Chicago ...... 76 Cloudy New Orleans.. 88 Part Cloudy St L0ui5...... 82 -Part Cloudy Washington .. 76 Clear Philadelphia... 72 Clear Boston ....... 68 Cloudy Weather Forecast. Illinois. Indiana and Wisconsin —Fair and cooler today and tomorrow. northwesterly winds.

to annual meeting of State Board of Charities. M. L. Ford resigns as supt. Hanging Grove stone road and Wash Cook appointed in his stead. Special tax levies for gravel roads for year 1910 were fixed as follows on each 1100 valuation: Hanging Grove .. . ....... . 40c Gillam .............. ...... ...55c Ott (Carpenter tp.. Remington). 42c Fox (Carpenter tp.)......... . 4c Knowlton (Marion tp.) ........30c Beeks (Carpenter tp.) , 4c Geib (Carpenter tp.).... 4c Parker (Marion, Jordan. Carpenter) ..... .. .......... 3c

POLITICAL MOVES TUESDAY.

Vermont —Republican majority reduced to 17,000, the lowest plurality in 40 years. Construed y by politicians to indicate deepseated unrest in entire country and to pyessage election of Democratic Congress. Michigan—lnsurgents swept state, defeating United States Senator Burrows for renomination. Wisconsin—‘United States Senator LaFollette renominated by largest majority ever given to him. His followers generally were victorious in contests for state offices. New Hampshire—Progressive Republicans carried state by good majority, nominating reform candidate for Governor. lowa—Weakness of standpat Republicans shown by offer to United States Senator Dolliver (progressive) of seat on Finance Committee of Senate. California—Republican State Convention, dominated by progressives, met to ratify recent primary nominations and adopt a platform. New Mexico Republicans elected 64 of 101 delegates to convention which will write constitution for the new state.

REUNION DINNER

For Soldiers Will Be Held Sept. 22, In Court House Yard. At a meeting of the citizens’ committee, who have charge of the basket dinner for the soldiers of the 87th Indiana Volunteers, they have decided to change the place of the dinner. It will be .held in the court house yard on Thursday afternoon of Sept. 22. They expect to begin serving dinner at 2:30, giving the soldiers who come a long distance a chfcnce to reach here on the 2 p. m. train. The basket dinner w ill be served by citizens of Rensselaer and vicinity and all those who desire to donate provisions of any kind, kindly report to Mrs. Abbie Roberts. Any donations wishing to be made or those contemplating making donations will notify any of the following com-mittee—-John Martindale, James H. Ellis, Harvey Wood. Mrs, Abbie Roberts, Chairman of , the Citizens Committee.

Everyone feeling kindiv towards the soldiers are cordially invited to attend and bring well filled baskets;' Do not bring dishes as we are going to use paper plates and napkins and tin cups as it is to be an old sash- v ioned basket dinner. Now come out and have a good time. Forget the worry of the day and give one day to the soldiers who gave their lives for the preservation of the nation. MRS. ABfelE ROBERTS, JOHN MARTINDALE. j. H. S. ELLIS, I ’ Committee. . 3

Remember the dates for Rensselaer’s Horse Show, Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1. 1 .. ■ '. ■ - / ■ »