Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1911 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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DEATH OF FORMER REM INGTON LADY.

Mrs. Chas. E. Harlacher died suddenly about 9:00 o’clock this morning at the family home. Her usband was the only one with her, as she seemed to be better this morning and her daughters had come to town to their work. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. —Thursday’s Monticello Journal.

TOO WET FOR FARMING.

A very heavy rain Wednesday night, followed by rain Thursday afternoon and a still heavier one Thursday night, has put a stop to oats sowing and will greatly jeopardize those already in the ground, so very wet is it. The river was the highest here yesterday noon it has been for a year or more, and in places was out of the ditch banks a little. There are thousands of acres of oats yet to be sown on the dower ground in this county, and it will take at least a week for this ground to dry out sufficiently for the farmers to get to work on it. Last year all the oats were sown in March.

IS EASILY EXPLAINED

Says a Subscriber of “That Airship Over West.” Editor of Democrat: That bright light seen by you and . others in the vicinity of Mt. Ayr is easily explained, although we should imagine you would have known of its origin. That illumination is. no other than the constant stream of automobile lights, casting their rays heavenward, containing thirsty Rensselaerites bound for Goodland, that land of plenty, where everyone is a jolly good fellow. So great is the number of autos and so brilliant the lights that they, together with the rays of hope and promise from the expectant eyes, cause the whole sky to glow and shine so as to be seen even by our good editor’s eyes. Yes, it is an air-ship’s light, figuratively speaking—the airship of hope. * Far be it for the Diogenes of the Alt. Ayr Pilot to use a lantern to look for the track layers of the PuTtelle electric road. His anxiously strained eyes would not need a lantern to see them, even in the dark.—A Subscriber.

MRS. R. B. HARRIS DEAD.

Prominent Rensselaer Lady Died Thursday Morning Following An Operation. Rensselaer people were greatly shocked Thursday morning to learn that Mrs. R. B. Harris had died at 2 o'clock that morning, following an operation by a Chicago specialist and two local physicians. Not many people knew* that she was seriously ill, and the news of her death cam: as a great shock to them. : Mrs. Harris had been up to Chicago last week with her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Rhoades, who underwent an operation in a hospital and w’as herself feeling far front'Well. She practically collapsed after the operation had been performed on Mrs. Rhoades, but kept up until Sunday, and came home Sunday afternoon, on the advice of her daughters physician. Her condition was not considered alarming until Tuesday, and Tuesday night a Chicago specialist came down and after an examination it was thought an operation would not be necessary. The specialist returned to Chicago Wednesday morning but w’as recalled that evenng on her condition again becoming very bad, and about 8 o’clock an operation was performed and an abcess was found On the lower part of the liver." The patient seemed to rally nicely from the operation, but t later began sinking and at 2 o’clock she passed away. - Mrs. Harris was born in Jasper county 51 years ago, and was the daughter of Headley Brown, deceased, for many years a prominent citizen of this county. One of her sisters, Mrs. J. L. Brady, also died a few years ago following an operation. Mrs. Nelson Randle, deceased, another sister, was operated on once or twice, and was in poor health for several years following her death. Two of her sisters, Mrs. C. W. Coen, now of South Bend, and

Mrs. Rebecca Porter, are sick. Mrs. Coen has been in poor health for some time and Airs. Porter, who was with her. is reported quite sick with erysipelas. And one of Mrs. Harris’ daughters being in the hospital and the news of her mother’s death being kept from her for fear the shock might prove disastrous in her case, makes the death peculiarly sad. Besides her husband, Mrs. Harris leaves three children. Mrs. Oren Parker, Airs. Leonard Rhoades and Aliss Alildred Harris. She also leaves four sisters and one brother —Airs. Evaline Randle and Airs. Rebecca Porter of Rensselaer, Airs. Alinerva Karsner of Oraville, Cali., Airs. C. W. Coen of South Bend, and George Brown of Knox. She was prominent in Rensselaer society and had hosts of friends. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Rev. G. H. Clarke of the Christian churoh conducting the services.

“BEN HUR” AT LAFAYETTE

April 24. 25 and 26, the Ben Hur show will be on at the Dryfus theatre in Lafayette and Wednesday night, April 26, will be known as Rensselaer night. As most all the theatre tickets will be sold in advance and will be put on sale about April 15th to 18th. Rensselaer people can use Xo. 39 to Lafayette, and if a sufficient number o| tickets can be sold for Wednesday)night, April 26th, the Alonon will run a special after the show, Lafayette to Rensselaer, making all station stops where it has passengers to let off.

RANSFORD STORE CLOSED

For ■' Inventory and Proprietor Will Probably Go Into Bankruptcy. It turns out that the Ransford Department Store’s “Forced to the Wall Sale” was not as deceptive as some people seemed to think, and the sale was not a mere advertising scheme but a genuine sale to-raise money. The store was closed Thursday to invoice the stock and if it is shown that Air. Ransford is insolvent the affairs will be settled in the bankruptcy courts, it is reported. The trouble seems to have been caused by “too many irons in the fire.” and for some time Air. Ransford has been pressed closely by bills. We are told khat the liabilities are about $19,000 and the assts likely to be only about two-thirds this amount. Air. Ransford has been in business here for a number of years and was apparently doing well as long as he confined himself to his legitinjate business. For the past two or three.years, however, he has been dabbling in real estate trades to the detriment of his mercantile business, many of his deals haring proven disastrous financially. He has been one of Rensselaer’s leading business men and it is hoped that his affairs are not in as bad shape as reported.

BAPTIST CHURCH.

.There will be appropriate Easter services on Sunday, both morning anti evening. The morning theme, “This Same Jesus.” Evening. “Resurrection in Christ.” We extend a cordial invitation to all non-church goers to attend these services.—J. P. Green, Pastor. . . '

CHURCH OF GOD SERVICES

Elder Joseph Williams of Frankfort. Ind., will be at the Church of God next Sunday to hold the following services: 10:45 a. m., sermon, subject, “Hope.” 3 p. m., Bible lesson, “Vicarious Atonement.” , 7:30 p. m., sermon, “The New Covenant.” •

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The Sabbath school will have an Easter service at 9:30 a. m. At 10:45 a. m., there wil| be the reception and baptism of members, the installation of new officers, and the administration of the sacrament of the Lord’s supper. At 7JU p. m., the pastor will preach on the subject the “Risen Christ.” Everyone invited to these services. ■i f , • . ... ’ ';■ ■■ ~.. V.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1911.

THE COORT HOUSE

Items Picked Up About the County Capitol Attorney Elmore fierce was over from Fowler Wednesday filing a motion for a new trial in the Condon will case. —o— Xew suits filed: Xo. 7722. Frank L. Smtih vs. Chester G. Thompson, et al.; action to foreclose mortgage. Demand >7.900. —o— Ex-Sheriff O’Connor of Kniman came in Thursday night from, a business trip over west of Alt. Ayr, returning home yesterday. —-oh Ira Cheek of Remington was brought over Thursday morning to lay out a fine and costs for intoxication. He will be the guest of Sheriff Hoover for fifteen da vs.

—o — George Gilman of Carpenter tp., who was drawn as a juror for the April term of court, has been sick for the last month with liver and bladder troubles, and for the last week has been down in bed. He will be unable to serve as juror. —o• Alarriage licenses issued: Apr. 13, Allie Oscar Francis, son of Joseph Francis of Xewton tp., aged 32, occupation farmer, to Grace Grant, also of Xewton tp., daughter of Francis AL Grant, deceased, aged 33, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. —o — D. H. Yeoman sold his 260 acre farm lying in sections 36 Alarion tp., and 25 Union tp., Thursday, to Amos Davisson of Union, for sllO per acre, or $28,600. Air. Yeoman still has two other farms in that vicinity, and he put a price on each and gave Air. Davisson his choice.

—o — , A couple of more sales of land were made this week by B. J. Gifford, who still owns about 17,000 acres of land in Jasper county. M. P. Halgren of Ox-' ford, purchased 85 just east of Xewland, and Geo. V. Long of Lewiston purchased 125 acres lying north of Lewiston. The price was S3O per acre in each case, we understand. ■ ■ —o— Following is a report of the proceedings in the circuit court this week, together with the cases set down for trial: State vs. .Clinton L. Bader (6 cases); continued on motion of defends nt. State vs. Albert E. Kirk (2 cases); set for trial third Monday. State vs. George Miller; motion of defendant to quash affidavit overruled and cause set for trial third Wednesday.

State vs. A. Robbins; sAme entry. State vs. Joseph H. McColly; set for trial third Monday. Horace Marble ditch; set for trial fourth Friday. John P. Ryan ditch; commissioners granted till second Monday in September to file report. Cecil Clyde Randle ditch; contractor allowed S4OO. County treasurer directed to offset damages against benefit assessments. W. H. Berry ditch; same entry made as to assessments. R E Davis ditch< Alfred Duggleby files petition asking that confirmation of assessments against his lands be set aside and he be permitted to file remonstrance. Prayer Cause ;set for trial second Wednesday. . ■ - ■ Robert C. May ditch; final report filed showing* completion of drain and charges and credits of $1,736.65. Report approved and cause dropped. Frank B. Ham ditch; Robert F. Dobbins files remonstrance. <= ” Joseph A. Akers ditch; commissioners granted until April 14 to file report. William E. Moore ditch; commissioners granted until .first Saturday to file report. > Town of Remington vs. P., C., C. & St. L. Ry. Co.; cause dismissed John Finn vs. Winifred Finn, et al.; cause set for hearing second Monday. John Knight vs. E. A. Merrell; set for trial third Tuesday. Z. A. Cox vb. John W. Horton. et al.; cause dismissedandjudgment vs. Jesse Gwin foM costs. . '&W.'* s D. R. Miller vs. William Sdhultx; cause dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Orrin Elijah vs. Chicago, Indiana A Southern railroad company; defendant asks for change of venue and cause ia sent to Lake Superior Court branch at Crown Point. ,

Lew>is J Lane vs. St. Louis & Southern Ry. Co., et al.; set for argument April 19. Willard J. Tilton vs. R. M. Kistler, et al.; set for trial third Tuesday. Louis P. Hammond vs. Emma Herr and JohiG Herr; demurrer heretofore filed is sustained and plaintiff granted leave to file amended complaint. ... Alfred Collins vs. Robert Randle, Henry B. Murray and James F. Iliff; dismissed as to Randle and Iliff, judgment by default vs. Murray for $227.60. International Harvester Co. vs.' Guss Pratt; set for trial first Thursday. Nancy J. Grennard, et al. vs. John Y. May, et al.; sale of real estate reported to John W Harris, which is approved and cause continued for distribution. Dye & Thompson Lumber Co. vs. Milt Wilcox; judgment for $60.52, James W. Johnson vs. Patrick IJallagan; motion for new trial overruled and appeal granted to appellate court. Bond filed. Henry Secor vs. Charley Meyer; report of receiver approved and receiver discharged.

John J. Mcßoberts vs. B. A. Hathoway, et al.; judgment for $1,169.80. James T. Randle vs. Martha E. Stoner, et al.; plaintiff files demurrer to second paragraph of answer, which is sustained. »' , Edna I. Powell vs. Eva Greenlee; set for trial third Thursday. Prudential Insurance Co. vs. Marguerite Springer, et al.; set for trial third Friday. Jasper Guy, et al. vs. Winfield Scott Osborn; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Mary Eger vs. John Rush, et al.; dismissed, jcosts paid. Parr Creamery Co. vs. George W. Infield; set for hearing on plea in abatement first Saturday. State, ex rel. Everett Greenlee, vs. Edward P. Lane, trustee; dismissed, costs' paid. Emma E Markin vs. Mary J Powell, et al.; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. C. B. Holley vs. Reason M. Dunn; set for trial fourth Monday. Myrtle Lewin vs. Wm. I. Hoover, sheriff; set for trial fourth Tuesday. Louisa Moss vs. D. R. Brown, et al.; set for trial fourth Tuesday. Medaryville Automobile Co. vs. George L. Johnson, et al.; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Thomas J. Wolf, Jr. vs. Marlon L. Russell, et al.; set for trial fourth Wednesday. Frank F. Butzow vs. Michael Burns, et al.; dismissed, costs paid.

ANOTHER MISSTATEMENT OF THE REPUBLICAN.

Lincoln township, Newton county, has a population of 701. The Newton county commissioners have ordered an election there to vote on the saloon question and the Kentland papers are not “crabbing” about it.—O’Healey. Concerning this order for an election the Kentland Enterprise of last week said: “In view of the order of the commissioners fixing one saloon for each one thousand population, and Lincoln township falling below that number, it would seem that all applications froqj that township would be refused regardless of an election.” And in an article this week, in criticising the ratio for determining the populaton of any unit, the Enterprse says: “One paragraph permits County Commissioners to fix the ratio of saloons at one saloon for each 1000 population, and then provides that the population shall be determined by multiplying the highest vote cast at the last preceding election by 5. See how that works in Newton county. The population of Grant township as shown by sus is 1762, which would allow but one saloon under the strict construction of the law, as nothing is said regarding fractional parts oyer 1000. The»total vote on Secretary of in Grant township at the last election was 436, which number multiplied by 5 gives 2180, or sufficient for two saloons. Jefferson township with a census population of 1954 and Iroquois with - 1828, permitting but one saloon in each township under the conunissioners apportionment, would likewise be entitled to two saloons each under the Proctor plan as the vote in Jefferson last fall was 506, and iff Iroquois 501. Washington township has a census population of 888 and therefore actually entitled to no saloon, yet she cast 216 votes, and this number multiplied by 5 gives 1080 and one saloon. Jackson has a papulation of 834 and cast 207 votes, thus giving her one saloon by the Proctor manipulation. The other

five townships are not affected. “It will thus be seen that where Newton county is actually entitled to but four saloons, one each in Jefferson Grant, Iroquois and Beaver townships, Neither of which has a population of 2000, that the Proctor plan would give us nine, two each ha Jefferson, Grant Iroquois, Und one each in Washington, Beaver Sad' L 'The wenis inrold are to emphasize the fact that' Ute terprise takes the same The .Democrat, O’Healey to the contrary, notwithstanding,

MORE “GAS” THAN OIL.

Land in the vicinity of Roselawn is said to have advanced in price from S3O to SIOO per acre on account of the discovery of oil there.—Monticello Herald. Investors, however, will do well to hang onto the “spondu” until the “gas” is drawn off. As a matter of fact no oil to amount to anything has been struck as yet, aud the chances are will not be.

There are little pockets of oil all through this section of the state, and a great many thousand' dollars was squandered in “developing" the “Jasper County oi! field in Gillam and Walker townyships a few years ago. Much oil stock was disposed of in the east, we are told, but nary a dividend did the stockholders ever receive. The oil was not there in paying quantities and except for a few promoters who made a little money selling stock, it was a disastrous failure for everyone concerned. The whole thing has been too "dead to skin now for several years, and the mortgage foreclosers, clearing up titles covered by oil leases, etc., has occupied considerable attention in the Jasper circuit court for sev-. eral years. A well was put down last year near Thayer and a little oil and some gas struck. A well is now being sunk southeast of Roselawn which is down several hundred feet. Such things always attract attention and lead some to “take a chance” by invesing good money where they stand about one hundred chances to lose to one to win. Should oil be struck there —mind, we say, should—it would give that section of the country which is far from being the best farming section of the state, quite a boom. But the chances are too remote to talk about SIOO an acre land at this time. The Democrat advises wouldbe investors to keep their hands on their pocket-books for awhile yet at least.

ISAAC STUCKER BURIED HERE.

Mt. Ayr item in Kentland Enterprise : Isaac Stucker, a pioneer of Newton county and one of our most highly respected and esteemed citizens, died very suddenly of heart failure Alonday night at his home northeast of tow r n at the age of 73 years. He thad been ailing for about a week, yet his illness was- not regarded as serious. About 11 o’clock Alonday night the members of his family attending him went to rearrange his pillow and while he was being raised up in bed expired instantly.

Mr Stucker came to this county when it was in a wild and unsettled condition and has been a continuous resident. He was one of those generous, wholesouled persons with whom one likes to meet and always remembers. Besides the widow and one daughter, Mrs. William Shaw, he leaves to mourn his death a number of other relatives and acquaintances over the county. The funeral was conducted from his late home yesterday afternoon and interment was made in Weston cemetery at Rensselaer.

EASTER AT THE CHRIST IAN CHURCH.

Preparation is being made to celebrate the anniversary of Our Risen Lord. Children from the Bible school are preparing an exercise entitled “Easter Rays,” which will be given at the Bible school and church hours. The Services will be continuous, and the pastor will make a short address on “Lo! I am With You.” In the evening a concert will be given by the choir and children from the Bible school. .•

POSTMASTERS HAVE SE LECTED DATE.

Indianapolis, Ind., April 13. The executive committee of the Indiana Postmasters’ Association at a meeting in the office of Postmaster Bryson, yesterday afternoon, selected June 8 and 9 as the dates on which the annual meeting of the association will be held at .West Baden. A program committee was appointed insisting of Postrrfaster Bryson, JwjtoeT/- Assistant Postmaster Joh n E- and W-, E. Peck,of president of the association. n

Vol. XIV. No. 3.

LAND RAVAGED BY TORNADOES

Arkansas and Missouri Latest Sections to be Visited. HURRICANE AND WATERSPOUT Residences Near Conway, Arie, Are Wrecked —Four Persons Reported ' Killed and Another Town Wiped Out. Conway, Art. April 14.—Much damage to property and serious injury tc several persons were caused by a hurricane. accompanied by a waterspout, that traversed this county from west to east across the central part about At Wooster the residences of G. J. Pearson and James Smallwood were demolished. The buildings of R. L. Morris and D R. Burnett were wrecked; stores of R. Row son and. residences off J. L. Patten, Ed McLain and George Hobbs were blown from their foundation and wrecked. The Burke school house was destroyed and Roy Berk’s house and barn demolished. Jesse Wilcox. Carl Patten and Mrs. Alfred Dilber were seriously injured, the house in which Mrs. Dilber resided being blown to pieces At Vitons Sam Huddleston’s house was wrecked. Doss Brill’s house was blown away, the public school buildtag was partially demolished and the homes of Noah Forrest, Earl Hyatt. L. G. Moore, Sam Forrest and Allen Sherrod were badly damaged. Four persons are reported killed at Plummersville, and the town of El Paso, on the eastern border of this county, was wiped out of existence and many off its inhabitants killed and injured. Much loss is reported to property in other places. Within thirty minutes the government gauge showed 2.64 inches of raintai! here.

CADET, MISSOURI, DESTROYED

Several Persons Are Reported Dead and a Score Injured. DeSoto. Mo, April 14.—A tornado hit Cadet, a town of 500 people, twelve miles sooth of here, tn Washington county Two persons were instantly killed and fourteen seriously Injured. The dead are Mrs. Eli Cordettand and Mrs Franklin. The wind virtually swept the town away. Ohly ten houses in the southeastern part were left standing. The path of the tornado through Cadet was three-quarters of a mile wide. Great damage was also done in the country near Cadet, many farm houses and barns being wrecked. A special train left here for Cadet to bring the injured to DeSoto. All wires were blown down. An Iron Mountain signal man brought the news to DeSoto In the southern part of Jeffersdn county the storm wrecked an automobile in which were John Powers of Cape Girardeau and Joseph Boyers and George Blackburn of DeSoto. Powers and Boyers were found dead and Blackburn is misting.

NORTHWEST HAS BLIZZARD

Delay to Traffic on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern. St Paul, Minn., April 14—A blizzard raged in northwest Minnesota and in North Dakota, stalling some of the freight trains of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern. Wind and sleet tore down the telegraph wires of the Northern Pacific for fifteen miles between Mandan and N. D. One at the freight trains of the Northern Pacific was unable to pull through west of Oriska, N. D, although three locomotives were in front. On the Dilworth division two inches of snow fell, with a heavy wind.

COURT FINDS GUILT VERDICT

Test of Sunday Closing Law Will be Appealed from Frankfort ( Frankfort. Ind.. April 14.—Special Judge Joseph F Gray found James H. 1 Bryant., manager of the interurban news stand, guilty of violating the Sunday closing law and fined him H and costs. Attorney H. C. Sheridan, representing Joseph Sternberg of Ir* dianspoHs- owner of the news stand, tmmediately appealed the case to the circuit court. In announcing his decision Judge Grey stated that he was not in sympathy with the present movement of the mayor to close the town tight on Sundays and that he had decided the ease purely upon .its merits and z *ccording to the law and the evidence.

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