Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1910 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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THIS IS WORSE THAN RENSSELAER.

While Rensselaer’s commercial club has not as yet succeeded in buying a factory, it seems better off than the Monticello “boosters club” which has bought two or three—gold bricks. The latter’s auto truck factory for which a big cement block building was constructed more than a year ago, has, for some unadvertised reason, never materialized,--and the Pratt printing plant, whoch was expected to be the best propositi for ’ the town of ’em all, after getting a part of the machinery moved there and placed in the building donated to it, recently went into the hands of a receiver and there's “nothing doing” in that line at present. The following from the Monticello Journal shows that there are “other troubles” to contend with as a result of the attempt of the public-spirited citizens to boom their city, whch, by reason of its natural advantages and railroad facilities, ought to boom without much, pushing. The Journal says: “Suits were commenced yesterday by certain members of the Industrial Association, who had signed notes for the purchase money of the land platted as the Industrial Addition, against other members of the Association who had also signed the same notes but now refuse to„pay them. The sale of lots did not bring in the money expected and now the makers of the notes have to go down in their pockets to dig up.” The Democrat has never been very favorably impressed with the idea of buying industries to boom a town. Everyone must admit that the proposition is wrong from every point of view, and the “industry” looking for big bonuses is generally not worth much to a town when it is landed, for it is nearly always looking out for other victims and will pull up and hike out whenever it can make a little easy money by doing sd. Rensselaer started in the factory buying business two years ago, and while it has not yet secured any “industry,'” its commercial club still has its money and the land it bought. The promotor, of course, got his per cent, on the lot sale and vamoosed, not having made his promise good to find some one to take our money. Those who bought lots in the “Factory Audition” still have them, and are likely to have them for some time to come. Many of these lot purchasers could ill afford to buy, but they thought they were doing a patriotic thing by doing so. So far, however, their investment has only proven that they were patriotic.

A TRIBUTE TO TITUS E. PRICE.

From the Mission Hill ’ (S. Dak.) Historian of last Friday we copy the following tribute to the memory of the late Titus E. Price. It is with a sad heart that we announce the death of Hon. Titus E. Price; which occured on November 27th, at Rensselaer, Ind., where he had gone some weeks ago to recuperate his failing health caused by nervous prostration from overwork in his law practice. Mr. Price was well known throughout the state of South Dakota, owing to his prominence and worth. The meager details of his decline at his brother’s home, conveys to us the sad news of his final breakdown and death. In his passing away to a better world, we lose a statesman of 'high standing, who has been prominent and ever faithful to the trust imposed upon him. Mr. Price was a native of Ohio, born in 1866. At an early age he removed with his parents to Indiana, where he secured a good education and taught school several terms; meanwhile studying law. In 1883 he located at Highmore, S. D., where he was elected and served two terms as county superintendent of schools. He was elected as representative from Hyde county to the legislature session of 1893; soon after he removed to Yankton, South Dakota, took up the practice of law, and there became prominent in politics, being elected to the Legislature for the sessions of 1903 and 1907. He leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his loss. Lord, we have lost a friend: but thou also died! Night; and a heart’s wild wonder Findeth its cry; God of the way-out yonder Answers us why? .

Prices and quality are what count and that is what you get here. Christmas presents for everybody.—Rowles & Parker.

HALLECK QUITS AS CO. ATTORNEY

Commissioners Appoint Geo. A. ' Williams in His Stead RESIGNATION WAS ASKED FOR We Understand, Because of Halleck’s Refusal to Bring Suit to Collect Fees Alleged to Be - Due the County.—John Biggs of Wheatfield Is Appointed Drainage Commissioner.

7\The county commissioners at fTuesday’s session made‘a change in county attorney, Abe Halleck resigning and Geo. A. Williams was appointed in his stead.Alalleck’s resignation, so we axe informed by people Mr. Iflalleck himself told, was asked for, and we understand the action was because of the latter’s refusal to obey the order of the board last month to begin suit within ten days to collect the fees alleged to be due the county from past aifd present county officers as reported by the experts employed a year ors more ago. Other proceedings of the board, not heretofore reported, were as follows: Tunis Snip stone roads in Keener tp.; Tunis Snip files bid of $2,500 on road No. 3. Charles E. Kersey, $11,476.55 on road No. 1, and $2,326.55 on road No. 5. Rompke Sipkema, 53,000 on road No. 2, and SIO,OOO on road No. 4. Cause continued to January term. Frank Fenzil ditch; C. R. Peregrine files report as superintendent that ditch is completed, and report is approved and supt. discharged. Supt. allowed $56.98, other claims as per report. W, B. Waterman ditch; final report filed and Supt. discharged. John Smallfelt ditch; time extended to July 1, 1911, to complete ditch. Geo. D. Prevo ditch; Supt. J. F. Osborne directed to repay county $66 advanced in Dunker ditch out of fund in Prevo ditch. John Biggs appointed drainage commissioner, in place of Dan Waymire, recently resigned. L. P. Shirer, sheriff, reported $173.40 fees collected during quarter, and $231.45 fees earned. Auditor directed to give notice for letting contract for stationery supplies, etc., on Dec. 23. Jesse Nichols, supt. of poor farm, reported receipts for quarter of $629.43 and expenses of $860.26. There are nOw 17 inmates in the poor asylum.

BRIDGE GRAFT CASES

Will Come Up for Action at February Term of Court. Prosecutor Longwell was over from Brook Thursday and yesterday. Sickness in his family, of which he has had rather more than his share the past few years, prevented Mr. Longwell’s attendance in court here this term. At the beginning of she term his mother took sick and he accompanied her to Indianapolis to undergo a severe surgical operation. While she was on the operating table he received word that one of his children was sick and not expected to live. Thanks to a kind providence both are better and will recover. It .has not been Mr. Longwell’s intention to press the several state cases pending here against C. L. Bader, the Winamac bridge man, pending the appeal to the supreme court cf the Mi’roy tp., bridge which resulted in conviction, but in order to make these cases “hold” it is necessary that something be done at the next term of court and, unless they are continued by agreement they will likely be tried then. A state case can not go over more than three terms of court without trial unless the continuance is by some' act of the defendant. Hence the necessity for the defense to agree to or ask for a continuance. - Should the judgment of the lower court be affirmed it is not likely the other cases will ever come to trial, as Mr. A- ■...--/' ■'A A

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1010.

Bader will then have to go to prison for two years anyway, and the punishment will be considered adequate by most people. It is not customary where a conviction results in one of several indictments for crime carrying a penitentiary penalty to push the remainder of the cases, and there is no necessity to go to the expense of a trial in these cases .unless the cas'e in the supreme court should be" reversed. Mr. Longwel 1 is not “dodging” these cases however, as intimated by the Republican, and if the defendant really wants to go to trial at the next term he will very, likely be accommodated. We are] glad to say that the opinion of th/ Republican,-impugning the prosecutor’s motives in these graft cases, is shared by very few people in Jasper county. He has simply done his duty as an honest official should, and a very large majority of the people of Jasper county are with him in his efforts to bring the grafters to justice, regardless of what may be said in certain quarters to the contrary.

WISH TO THANK THEIR FRIENDS.

The various candidates in The Democrat’s recent voting contest desire us to express their thanks to their many friends who helped them in any way in the contest-. As we have not the space to publish each individual’s thanks, we write all in a genera’ card, which includes all the candidates, both winners and losers.—The Deme crat.

A CORRECTION.

In The Democrat’s mention of the winners in its recent trip contest, in Wednesday’s issue, we stated that Miss Nellie Eck, the winner 6f the New' York City trip in the third district, w’as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eck of Carpenter tp. We should have said Mr. and Mrs. John Eck. Also, Hazel D. Mason, winner of the five dollars in gold in the first district, resides in Walker tp., instead of Kankakee, as stated. Her postoffice being Tefft, R. F. D. No. 1. caused the error in location. She is a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel F. Spriggs of Walker, with whom she resides.

RESIDENCE BURNS ON THE PIERCE FARM.

TxThe farm residence on the Mrs. fl da Pierce farm, two miles south •of Rensselaer, was destroyed by Are about 9 a. m., Thursday, caused from a defective flue. I F. Osborne occupies the farm and is preparing ♦to move to Texas, and had a public sale advertised for that day. When discpveted the entire upstairs was on fire and the household goods there 1 w r ere destroyed, but those below were saved. The house was quite old and the loss on same is practically covered by the SSOO insurance carried by Mrs. Pierce. Mr. Osborne had no insurance on his goods that were burned. The sale went on after the fire was out.

DENIES AUTHORSHIP

Editor Moorman of the Starke County Republican, who was the defeated candidate for congress in the Thirteenth district denies the authorship of the article published in several papers in this section of the state- and which was credited to his paper, wherein he laid the blame for the result in Indiana to too- much Beveridge. Bro. Moorman not only denies having written or published the article but says he does not hold such views as were expressed therein toward Mr. Beveridge. The article was first published by the White County Democrat, we believe, and was copied by The Democrat and several other papers. The Monticello paper credited it to the Starke county Republican, through error, •it would now appear, and we apologize for the mistake of ourselves, which was an honest one, as we never had any desire to misrepresent anyone, whether in politics or any other matter. Please accept our apology Bro. Moor-; man.

Kingsbury hats make nice Xmas presents, at $3. Initial handkerchiefs, silk handkerchiefs, silk mufflers, knit mufflers, silk hose, tie and handkerchiefs to match for the men and boys presents -C. Earl DuvalL

THE COURT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol. ■ • Attorney Guy was over from Remington on court matters yesterday. —o— Ne* Suits filed: No. 7679. Petition of Robert F. Irwin for leave to execute deeds without the assent of his wife, Lizzie A. Irwin —o — L Marriage licenses issued: Dec. D, Christopher William Zimmer, son of Mat Zimmer of Gillam tp., aged 35, occupation farmer, to Malissa Jane Friday, also of Gillam. aged 42, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for each. maleMiaving been divorced January 11, 1906, and female divorced Sept. 10. 1910. -—o — The clerk yesterday received notice from Eagletown. Hamilton county, Ind., ngt to issue a marriage license under any circumstance to Lucius R. Stout, aged 56, as he has been adjudged of unsound mind and has a guardian. So if Mr. Stout shows up he will be given the marble heart by the clerk of the Jasper circuit .court. ' ■ -

The R. E. Davis ditch, which was to have been sold at Rensselaer Saturday, will have to be readvertised. This is the effect of placing a public notice of this, character in a paper which does not reach the people who are interested in such work. We were : told that only one bid was made ion the dredge work, and no other j dredge men were here. When I Mr. Yeoman, a dredge man, was | called up over the phone, he had not heard of such a contract bei ing advertised and he lives in Jasper county, too. It does not pay to advertise in a 2x4 inland paper that does not reach one in 500 of the people of our-own county. —° —* James Nixon of McCoysburg was arrested Thursday afternoon by Marshall Mustard and placed in jail on the charge of intoxication. Yesterday morning he entered a plea of guilty before Squire Irwin and was fined SI I and costs, $5.10 in all, which he | paid. Jim said he met some stranger in an alley during the. afternoon who pulled out a bottle and told him to help himself !to a drink. He did so arid was j going to hand it back to the 'stranger but the latter magnanimously told him to put it in his .(Jim’s) pocket; he would give ;t to him. Having been rather • under the weather the stuff went j to his head, Jim stated, and made him appear intoxicated. -To save cost, he said he would plead guilty, although he wanted it understood that Jie was not intoxicated.

The regular November term of the Jasper circuit court will close R. JR. Co., et al. will be taken up today, but the Lane vs. St. Louis to-day before the court and will run over into next week. The jury was discharged Wednesday for the term. There will be no court in Newton county intil January, and the next term here convenes the second Monday in February. Following is .a report of the proceedings in court since our last issue: John P. Ryan ditch; petitioners file petition dismissing certain described lands in petiton, beng all lands of Elmira M. Stockman, and latter withdraws plea and affidavit for change of venue. Orrin Elijah vs. Chicago. Indiana and Southern Railroad Company; continued by agreement. Joseph H. Martin vs. George Mo Elfresh; jury returns verdict for defendant. Harry Walters vs. Benjamin J. Gifford; cause withdrawn from jury by agreement and submitted to court. Judgment for plaintiff in sum of $125 and all costs placed against defendant except .witness Lewis, Henry Secor vs. Charley Meyers; receiver files inventory showing value of all property to be $140.13. which is ordered sold at either private or public sale without notice, for cash. E. C. Kesler vs. Seth B. Moffitt, et at; continued by agreement. James Nixon vs. Seth B. Moffitt, et al.; judgment for S4O. ' Addie A. Kenoyer vs. Aaron Kenoyer;'plaintiff withdraws affidavit for change d venue from the court and cause is dismissed, plaintiff paying $12.75 costs and defendant $23.30. This was a divorce case brought here

on change of venue from Newton county, and a settlement is understood to have been reached by which the property is divided and the parties agree to live apart.

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Thursday, Dec. 15, A. D. Stephenson, at Parr. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. :■ Monday, Dec. 19, Jule Daughty and,'John J. Borntrager at the residence of the former, 2 miles north and 4 miles west of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, farm tools, etc. . Wednesday, Dec. 21, Harry E. Wade, 1 mile north and 4*4 miles west of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, turkeys, farm tools, household goods, etc.

MINISTERS FAVORABLE TO PETITION SIGNATURE.

At a meeting of the ministers of Rensselaer on last Monday it was decided to recommend the signing of the petition now being circulated against the repeal of the present county option law. Said petition asks the Legislature to leave the county option law as it now stands. The reason assigned for this is that the present law has put thousands of saloons out of business, and if repealed, the question of voting or remonstrating saloons in or out would again be returned to the people. Believing also that the law, as it now stands, is non-partisan, being supported by representatives of all parties. It is hoped that all who are opposed to saloons and favorable to the present law will sign the petition. G. H. CLARKE, Pres. J. P. GREENE, Sec.

COLLEGEVILLE NEWS.

Mr. J. O’Leary, Cripple Creek, Colo., was one of the late visitors. The C. L. S. held another of their delightful programs last Sunday evening. At the last meeting,of the Releigh Smoking Chib, N. Huemmer was elected Pres.; J. Dwyer, Sec.; J. Riley, Marsh., for the mid-year term. The A. L. S. rendered their first public entertainment of the year on Thursday evening. It consisted of a number of recitations, music hits by the orchestra and a one-act farce. On Tuesday evening, the eve of his name’s day, Father Nickolas was the surprised recipient of many happy felicitations for many gracious and equally enjoyable returns. Wednesday afternoon was city day. Most of the students availed themselves of the opportunity to be up-to-date by doing their Christmas shopping early. On Thursday the feast day of the Immaculate Conception there were no "classes. At the solemn highmass Rev. F. Wachendorfer, C. PP. S., was the celebrant; he also delivered the sermon appropriate to the occasion. On this day also the new Altar chimes were heard for the first time. They are the gtfi of the St. Stanislaus Altar Society to their director; Rev. S. Kuhnmuenchthey are for use at the chapel services. The Athletic Board has selected the following students to represent the college in the basket ball courts this season : R. Carmody, Capt., J. Lili, C. Grathwohl, C. McArdle, J. Dwyer, H. Moran. £■ Reed is manager. Following the precedent’of the foot ball experience the team’s start is rather inauspicious, for the first game which was scheduled for Friday night with Goodland, was called off by the-over-coun-try team.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

The annual election of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Club, will take place on Wednesday evening, December 14th, 1910, at the Club rooms, over Roth Bros, store, at which time Directors will be chosen for the ensuing year.—D. M. Worland, President.

If you will buy your rubber footwear at Murray’s, you will get guaranteed first quality goods.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Dec. 5, to Mt. and Mrs, Leonard Keister of Jordan tp., a son. Dec. 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blue, a daughter.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Die subject of the morning sermon next Sabbath will be “The Potter’s” Field.” In the evening the pastor will take as his theme, "No Room for Christ.” Everyone welcome.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

Jhe subject of the Sunday morning sermon at the Christian church is. “Conquests of the Cross.” Evening subject. “What Shall I Do With Jesus?” Preaching at the Good Hope church at 3 p. ni. All are welcome to these services.

A CARD.

I desire through The Democrat to express my sincere thanks to my many friends for their kindness rendered me in The Democrat’s trip contest, whereby I became one of the winners. Though a second winner I appreciate the kindness equally as much as though I had been a winner of the Eastern trip. Again expressing my thanks, I remain a friend to all.—Ruth W. Yeoman.

TWO OF A KIND.

Pillsbury and Gold Medal. These two brands of flour are more widely distributed than any other dozen brand?. Do you know why? Buy a sack of either, at McFarland’s and the question is answered. We now have an arrangement whereby we can get the car rate, therefore can sell as cheaply as any other house for the same grade.

M. W. A. ELECTION.

The following officers were elected at the last regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America: Frank Morrow, V. C. J. E, Maines, W. A. F. \V. Tobias, B. George Mustard, C. Ellis Matheny, O. G. Fred Duggins, LG. C. Kellner and W. R. Shesler were elected as the two new members of the Board of Managers.

BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Anna M. Elsner, elocution and physical culture teacher in the Chicago Training School, will give an entertainment in Rensselaer at the M. E. church on Thursday evening Dec. 15, for the benefit of the Mon nett Academy. /X miscellaneous program of pathos, tragedy, comedy, dialect, monologue, posing and pantomimes, intersperced with music, will be given. The admission will be 35 cents for adults; 20 cents for children.

ATTENTION, EVERYBODY.

It seems to be an impression that we are running two stores, as we had two stores last year. Now please get that notion out of your head as we have only one place of business in Rensselaer and that is in the Odd Fellows building opposite Court House where we handle everything in the toy line and holiday line, the largest in city. Don’t let anyone fool you, but come to our Double Store Rooms opposite the Court House.— Ransford’s Dept. Store, formerly the 99 Cent Racket Store.

INITIAL AND MONOGRAM STATIONERY.

Nothing makes a neater Christmas present than a package of engraved calling cards or a box of initial or monogram -stationery. The Democrat is especially prepared to take orders for either and at prices so low that you can’t help ordering after seeing samples of work, which is highelass in every way. In order to have your order filled in time you should place same at ’once. We guarantee delivery in time if order is placed within the next two weeks. Don’t delay, but call in and see samples and leave your order at orice.

Our Christmas candies from America’s best candy makers are certainly fine candies and our prices ker.

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