Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1910 — Page 1

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THE DEADLY CORN SHREDDER

Henry Hordeman Gets Arm Cut Off Thursday Afternoon FIRST VICTIM HERE THIS YEAR Was Straightening Stalk In Cutting Box When Arm Was Caught and Chopped to Bits — Victim Had Lost. Three Fingers On Right Hand In Feed Cutter Several Years Ago.

NAnother horrible corn-sh'redder Occident occurred in Jasper county at 4 p. m., Thursday, when Henry Hordeman, aged about 32 years and residing one mile west of Rensselaer, got his left armchopped off while attempting to -straighten a stalk in the chopping box of the shredder owned by his brother Herman which was being operated at their home place.*'%J'he knives in the cutter first caight his fingers and chopped them off and drew the hand and wrist into the machine and chopped the arm off in small pieces clip by clip, up to near the elbow before it could be drawn from its deadly embrace. After the accident he walked over to a wagon near by and leaned against it a moment, and then was taken to the house and doctors were summoned. He felt no pain he said. The doctors dressed the wound, squaring it off about two inches below the elbow and if they are able to save this stump they say ,an artificial arm and hand can be attached and he will be able to use considerably.

Several years ago Henry got all the fingers onJiis right hand,, except the thumb and little- fi".ger, cut off in a feed cutter, - ) that now he is, indeed sadly r. - flicted. He was reported to be feeling cheerful yesterday morning and taking his misfortune philosophically. • - " - .

GEORGE COLVERT DEAD.

psGeorge Colvert, who has been fiick for the past six weeks, died at his home on Cullen street yesterday noon, aged, about 60 years. At this writing no arrangements have been made for the funeral, but it will likely be held Sunday.

AND RENSSELAER, TOO.

Whenever we feel that the country is making some real economic advance something discouraging happens. Just now Lincoln township, Newton county, is going to hold a traction subsidy election.—lndianapolis News.

STOLE UNDERCLOTHING.

Two Remington Boys Made Preparation for Winter. Omer Taylor and Ralph Law r , a couple of sixteen year old boys of Remington, were arrested Crescent City, 111., last week for stealing underwear. They put up at the Crescent City hotel Thursday night, and were given a room which had been occupied by a regular boarder. Finding some freshly laundried* underclothing they appropriated a suit each. They were arrested Friday and taken to Watseka for trial. They gave evidence that it was their first experience of this kind, and were dismissed - with a lecture from the Judge.—Kentland Enterprise.

CLOSELY CONTESTED

Will Be the Case of Herisler vs. The Fountain Park Co. . The case of Christian L. Hensler vs. the Fountain Park Company of Remington, promises to be a rather hotly contested case. Geo. Williams appears for plaintiff, who purchased the Fountain Park grounds'* of the trustee of the Parker bank estate, and who is nominally suing for SSO rent for,the hotel on the grounds, although there is more back of the suit, it is said, than appears on the surface. The defendants have a lease on the grounds from Parker that does not expire for some

ten years yet, but Hensler claims that in buying the ground title to the improvements followed/ and’the suit is really to determine this question,. the Park com pany claiming, as we understand, that his title is only to the ground proper, and that the improvements, worth several thousand dollars, under their agreement with Parker, belong to the company and the individuals who have built cottages there.. Geo. A. Williams of Rensselaer is plaintiff’s attorney, and-Frasier & Isham of Fowler, Jasper Gfiy oi Remington and Frank Foltz of Rensselaer are attorneys for the defense. The case is set for trial the lourth Wednesday of the presen* term of court, and is likely to be the most interesting case of the term. r

THANKS, BRO. ISHERWOOD

In Jasper county the Democrats elected the two members of the Board ‘of Commissioners and the county Sheriff last week. The credit for this remarkable work belongs to F. E. Babcock, who in season and out has been showing up the recklessness and extravagance of the ring that rules Jasper county/ He has been persecuted through the means of trumped up law suits, and official advertising that was his by legal right has been withheld from him. But Babcock in The Jasper County D.emocrat kept right on and the result was inevitable. The many sacrifices he has made for the democratic party will now bear fruit in better government and the righting of many wrongs!—Tippecanoe County Democrat.

BIDDLE DIES IN JAIL.

Alleged Wife Murdeed Passes Away Just Before Date of Trial. Brookyille, Ind., Nov. 17. —* Charles Biddle died in the Brookville jail yesterday, a few days before the time set for trial on tbe-charge of murdering his wife and partly burning her body at Peppertown, near here, early in October. Biddle pursued his wife to the home of her uncle when she left him and in his absence, it is alleged, shot her Jo death poured oil on the body and set it afire to hide traces of the crime. After the murder was . discovered threats of lynching were heard. Biddle fled to Brookston, north of Lafayette, .but was recognized and arrested. He denied the charge of murder, but was* taken back and held for trial. He seemed, to be a sick man when arrested, and doubt was expressed that he would live long.

THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH REVIVAL.

Special services have been in progress at- the Christian church for the past week. These meetings have grown in interest from night to night. Evangelist T. J. Legg’s sermons have been, of a very superior order judged from a biblical and a logical point of view. His subject for Friday night was “Faith—what it is; how to get it and what to do with it.” He will speak on Saturday night on “Turning to God.” Sunday morning, “The New Testament Church.” Sunday night “Scriptural -Confession of Faith.” Musical treats have been furnished each evening. At 7 o’clock organ recitals have been given by Mrs. J. L. Brady and Mr. W. Cheney Beckwith. Solos sung to reach the heart have been given by Mrs. Colvert and Mrs. Josephine Phipp Shore. The chorus work and congregational singing has improved until it is ah inspiration to participate in the song service. Mr 1 . Beckwth and Mrs. Shore, visiting musicians, who rendered such valuable service on Thursday evening, will be heard again on Sunday night. These meetings are to continue from night to night. A hearty invitation is'extended to all.

Use White Star or Acme Flour and you will have good bread. Grocery department. Rowles & Parker. Big Corner Dept. Store. Found— On the street, a piece of mpney. Own€r can have same by calling at The, Democrat office and properly describing same.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 1910.

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About • the County Capitol. ’; ' [ Xew suits filed: Ne. 7671. Henry Secor vs. Charley Meyet ; action for dissolution of partnership and the appointemnt of a teceivef. ' Co. Supt. Lam son returned Tuesday from a few days hunting trip with a party of friends from Milwaukee, in the Wisconsin woods. Marriage licenses issued: Nov. 16, Charles Howard Park of Oakland Cali., son of Christopher C. Park, retired merchant, of Teffin, Ohio, aged 26, occupation civil engineer; to Lena Tutuer, daughter of Mrs. Anna Tutuer, widow, of Rensselaer, aged 25, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. o Charley Myers, who with Henry Secor engaged in the merchant tailoring business in Rensselaer a few months ago and who recently hiked out, is alleged to have left Secor the sack to hold, and the latter to get the business straightened up has applied /or a dissolution of the partnership and the appointment of a receiver, pending which actjfljj**fce store is closed up and Secor. has gone to This home in Dowagiac, Mich. He alleges Myers done him for about $2,000.

Following is a report of the proceedings in the circuit court since our last issue: State vs. Emile Beile; cause dismissed and cash bond ordered returned. Horace Marble ditch; Wm. Boyle and a hundred or more others remonstrate on assessments. Affidavit for change of venue from the court filed by Almira Stockton, Cordelia Williams and Eliza Makeever.

Joseph NessiuS ditch; Supt. Price files report showing completi' :i of ditch and expense acct. John W: jner objects to report and cause set for hearing c a second Tuesday. State of Indiana, ex rel. Carl Sternbeivs. Robert Low-rie, con 7 struction commissioner of Frank Miller ditch; dismissed. Judgment vs. relator for costs. Mollie Goodner vs. Perry Goodner; dismissed, judgment vs. plaintiff for costs. Olive Jane Gtay vs. William H. Gray; dismissed, judgment vs. plaintiff for-costs. State, ex rel. Barney D. Comer, vs. Leslie Alter and John E. Alter; court challenges himself to sit in cause and by agreement Judge Wasson is. appointed to try same. Set for trial second Friday. James M. Chapman vs. Mollie Gundy; dismissed, costs paid. Nancy Knight vs. Sarah /A. Platt, et al; Court finds land® undlvisable and same are ordered sold at private sale after notice; judgment vs. Knight for S2OO. Fred Chapman appointed commissioner to sell, bond $2,000, which is presented and approved, Warner Bros. vs. Mack Sullivan; defendant defaulted. Judgment for $84.45. Henry Secor vs. Charlie Meyer; C. G. Spitler appointed receiver,.

THE “OLD BOYS” ENTERTAINED.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Randle was the scene of a very pleasant , gathering, on Thursday, Nov. 17, the occasion being a mid-day dinner given in honor of ’“Rensselaer’s oldest boys/’, nine of whom were there to answer “present” at roll call. The names of those ip attendance with ages and native states are as follows: D. C. Hopkins, 89 years... .Ohi6 David Nowels, 89 Ohio James Leatherman, 88. .Virginia Simon Phillips, 87 ..Ohio Geo. Daugherty, 83........0hi0 Joseph Parkison, 82...:.. .Ohio Geo. Mustard, 80. .Pennsylvania T,. T. Randle, 79........ Virginia Norman Warner, 77.... .Indiana The aggregate of their ages is 754 years, the average 83 years. D. C. Hopkins was the oldest “boy” present, having six months the start bi David Nowels. Norman Warner was the youngest, also the only native Hoosier. By the time all were assembled Mrs.; Randle, with her assistants, Mrs. May Witham, Miss Eunice Adamson and Miss Mary Leatherman, had the table loaded with everything to eat, and the way in which they partook of chicken pot-pie, fried chicken and everything else showed them

to be boys still, altho’ grown tall and gray. After dinner all repaired to the living room and the time was spent in pleasant conversation and story-telling. Fish stories seemed to have the preference. At three o’clock all departed for their homes, praising Mrs. Randle’s cooking and thanking both Mr. and Mrs. Randle for a very pleasant day.

A NEW PIANO STORE.

Mr. W. C. Beckwith of Cincinnati representing the Krell piano company, has opened a new piano store in the west room of the Thompson cement block' building, south of the Makeever House, and has on display a large and elegant line of instruments. Mr. Beckwith is himself an expert pianist and is assisted by Mrs. Josephine Shore, a vocalist, who will assist him in the special demonstration for the next two weeks. In addition to the regular music and singing at the salesrooms it is Mr. Beckwith’s intention to put on a grand free concert next week, probably at the ojjera house, with an entertaining program in which a harpist from Chicago will assist. Further announcement will be made in Wednesday’s Democrat. The salesroom is open both day and evening, and the public is invited to call in and hear the music and inspect the instruments n stock.

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

To the members of the various churches and the residents of Rensselaer, and vjcinity: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! You are hereby notified that, according to your time-honored custom, a Thanksgiving entertainment will be given on Tuesday night, November 22, in the Christian church, beginning at 8:15 o’clock. The time is put thus late in order not to interfere with the revival services now in progress i that church. To this service an entertainment you are requeste to come and- bring your donations -and offerings for the benefit of the needy. These offerings will be received at the door o: the church by a committee, during the whole evening, beginning at 7:00 o’clock. It is to be hoped that your offerings for this cause will be generously large. There are quite a numbef of needy cases-that should receive relief from these donations. There is a special blessing pronounced, in the Word of God, upon those who remember the poor. And our blessed Master said, “Ye have. the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good.” God has always been good to you, now show you the goodness of God to others. The annual Thanksgiving service will be held in the Presbyterian church, Thursday morning, Nov. 24, at 10 ;00 o’clock. The morning hour being chosen this year because of the revival meetings. The only objection raised to the morning hour was that the people do not generally attend a morning service well. • Now le f every one resolve that we will prove that we can attend, and will attend the morning service this year. Our President asks, nay,*enjoins us, “upon that day to mSet in our churches for the praise of the Almighty God and to return heatfelt thanks to Him for all His goodness and loving kindness.” Our Governor makes practically the same request, and does not Jehovah expect as much of us as these, our earthly rulers? Then let us respond with one accord. The Thanksgiving sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. P. Green, pastor of the Baptist church. In behalf of the Ministers’ Association, - Rev. G. H. Clark, President. *- Rev. J. P. Green, Secretary.

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Big Bonus Vote Closes Saturday Noon—Extension to Aid Country Candidates

Think of What It Means to Get One of the Extra 200,000 Vote Vouchers—lt May Mean That You Will Take the Big Eastern Trip Free Big Bonus Offer Creates Enthusiasm For Every $15.00 Turned in by Saturday Noon, Nov. 19th, A Candidate Will Get 200,000 Extra Votes —Candidates Standing Thursday Night

In fairness to candidates in the rural districts who cannot get into this office at 9 o’clock Saturday morning, Nov. 19, the time for closing the big bonus vote offer has been extended until 12 o’clock noon.

If you have not already made your bonus vote offer of 200,000 extra votes for every $15.00 worth of subscriptions, get busy and do it now, it takes only a few minutes to call on enough of your friends to get sls worth of subscriptions and thereby place yourself in line to win that grand tour of the east, free of cost to you. Think of how many candidates that will not make the bonus and then stop to think that if you make that yourself where you will stand in the race. Just think if you have relatives who want to see you win, two five year subscriptions will place you within the requirements . f his liberal offer and may be the means'of your winning when the final v. 1 * is counted. There is no girl :•; the contest to-day but what c i make oi e of the bonus offers of she wi'l only get out and try. Saturday morning at 9 o’clock had been the time set for the closing of the mammoth offer.t In fairness to those candidates living in the country and out of town, who can hardly get into the office at 9 o’clock, we have extended the. time until 12 o’clock noon. This will give every candidate an equal chance at making the bonus vote. If you have hustled the past few days you have already a number of subscriptions to turn in. Do not be content, however, with what you have now. Two hours of hard work may be the means of giving you one, two or possibly more bonuses. Work rights up to the last minute before you are content with making your final report in this office Saturday noon. Some contestants become discouraged when a competitor casts a big vote, that is their object, to discourage you. . Then, sometime forgetful for the moment Of the pleasures of that magnificent gift, a candidate will stop by the wayside to bemoan her fate. The result is that those who possess more hustle and en-r ergy go around her while she is thinking it over. Now, candidates, you who feel slightly discouraged, brace up and enter with that determination which bfihgs success. If any of

Vote Schedule.

' Votes 1 year’s sub., $1:50 1,000 2 year’s sub., 3.00 3,000 5 year’s sub., 7.50 10,000

The Democrat’s Free Trip to New York City Contest Twenty-five Votes If voted by Saturday, Nov. 26, this coupon, when cut out neatly and deposited in the ballot box at The Democrat office, will count for 25 votes for the young lady whose name appears below: , . . Mias [or Mrs.] ... 1 Address - —:— T —* ■ V.. District No. _s—■ ■ 1 ; :

DISTRICT NO. 1. Keener, Wheatfield, Kankakee, Walker Gillam and Union Townships. f Hazel D. Mason 5,675 Fern Casey 6,475 Nellie Osborne .......... 4,925 Nellie Stalbaum. ....... 4,150 Edna Williams 3,Q50 Eva McGinnis......... .3,075 DISTRICT NO. 2. Newton, Marion, Barkley and Hanging Grove Townships. Lizzie Reiddk 8,675 Eva Moore... ;5,825 Ethel McCarthy........ 9,375 Charlotte Kanne 6,600 Ruth Ames. . 3,125 Mary Johnson 5,175, Edna Lefier 3,000 Rosabell Daugherty..... 6,300 Opal Waymire 3,050 Alice C0en............. 7,033 Ruth Yeoman 7,200 DISTRICT NO. 3. Jordan, Milroy and Carpenter ! Townships. Belle Southard 8,125 Verona Bill.. .........7,950 Estella Taylor. 5,975 Mrs. W. D. 8ring1e.....4,050 Laura Peck ......3,025 Lena Williamson 3,075 Nellie Eck.......... 7. . 3,025 Mrs. Clara Balcom .3,000 Florence Eck ...3,000

your friends have promised you a subscription see them now, though you may only have a few minutes to get your vote to this office. No contestant should fail ‘ to make this great “Bargain Day” offer for if you don’t have a penny s worth of the required votes today when you read this paper it is easy enough for you to get right out now and take advantage, of this big offer. Once more, you have until just 12 o’clock noon today (Saturday) in Which to snake a winner out of yourself. If there.is anything not understood .call for the cotltest manager aJ The Democrat office and he will be glad to plain any phrase of the contest.

CHURCH OF GOO SERVICES I he third Sunday in each month being the regular time for ing here by Joseph Williams of Frankfort, Ind., whose subject for Sunday morning will be, “The* Transfiguration on the Mount,” and Sunday evening, “The Crucifixion of Self,” and on Saturday night preceeding he will give a Bible school lesson, subject. “Salvation.” You are cordially invited to attend these services', and thereby gain knowledge in tfye wisdom, not of this world.

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