Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1911 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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BIG RAILROAD WRECK AT DELPHI

Through Freight on the Wabash Crashes IntoJlevator CAUSED BY A BROKEN RAIL And Eighteen Cars of Freight Are Scattered Over the Ruins, Causing $150,000 Loss. — Delphi, Ind., Oct. B.—Derailed by the breaking of a switch rail a heavily loaded west-bound Wabash freight plunged into the grain elevator owned by Donlin & Ryan this morning, tearing it from its foundations and totally de m olishing it and its contents. The loss to the railroad and the elevator men is estimated at $150,000. ' •The train was in charge of Conductor Tullis, with Engineer Dawson at the throttle. Both men, with the fireman, were imprisoned in the cab of the engine beneath a pile of wreckage, but escaped uninjured. The train was going 40 miles an hour when a rail in the switch snapped under its weight and precipitated the 50 loaded cars upon the elevator: Eighteen cars loaded to the j capacity were telescoped upon | the building, piling the debris of automobiles, pianos, farm machinery, wagons, furniture, &c., fully 40 feet high and 100yards on either side of the | track. Two wrecking crews, one _Monon and one Wabash, were summoned and by 3 o’clock this afternoon had removed the wreckage and rebuilt the track, which was torn up for a hundred yards. Two car loads of Flanders and E. M. F. automobijes were smashed into kindling wood.

FORMER RESIDENTS

Hold An Enjoyable Gathering at Spokane, Wash. Spokane, \\ ash., Oct. 2. — Well, old friends, we are all on deck yet, panic and all. A few of us* recently had the pleasure of sliding our chairs of beef hides under the sOmptuous and welcome table of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hurley of Spokane. Those j present were: Sam Norman j Mr. and Mrs. Sol Norman andj daughter Fern, Mr. and Mrs. j Jack Brusnahan, Mr. and Mrs. Crisler. Also, in the afternoon, Mrs. Lu Thornton and daughter Norah and son came in for an old-time chat. Sol found all the folks well and all were glad' to mee|, their old friends once again. Best wishes to all. x

Return From Extended Western Trip.

Mrs. Mary D. Eger and Mrs. Anna Tuteur and daughter, Miss Maurine, returned home" Monday from their three months western tour. They had a very enjoyable trip and liked the country quite well. They visited the following places. Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Medford and Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Wash., and Victoria and Vancouver, Canada. Harry Eger, who accompanied them, has secured a position at Portland, where he will remain for the present at least. While at Portland they visited Mrs. Tuteur’s daughter, Mrs. Ch'arles Park, and husband, who recently moved there from California.

Former Resident Seeks Divorce.

Edward E." Heath has brought suit for divorce from his wife Tena Heath. It is stated that the principal allegation is the common one of cruel and inhuman treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Heath are among the best' respected residents of Oxford and their many friends regret exceedingly that they have reached the parting of ways. Ralph McConnell Is representing Mr. Heath and E. G. Hall ia appearing for Mrs. Heath. —Benton Review. Mr. and Mrs. Heath resided for a short time in Rensselaer

and occupied the property now owned by A. J Bellows. Mr. Heath, has become very deaf since leaving here, in . fact he was being treated for deafness while they resided here. Mrs. Heath is a sister of Mrs. Geo. Colvert of Rensselaer.

Another Excursion to Chicago Next Sunday.

The Monon will run another excursion to Chicago next Sunday, passing Rensselaer at 8:48 a. m. This will be over the Indianapolis division, and stops will be made at all stations between Carmel and Lowell.

Subsidy Elections Next Saturday

m m The Purtelle railroad subsidy elections will be held next Saturday in Carpenter and Newton townships. The voters of those townships certainly ought to know .enough about Purtelle by this time to go into the matter with their eyes open. The only thing Purtelle has accomplished in all his railroad “work” in the past two years to create a lot Of unpaid bills, scatter a lot of bad checks and create a universal lack of confidence in himself and his schemes. He 'has not done a solitary thing that would convince any man of good business intelligence that there is anything back of -the project' but wind, and blamed poor wind at that.

Frame-Feldman.

Mr. Arthur B. Frame, son of Luther Frame of Demotte, came down from Chicago yesterday and was met by Miss Flossie Mabel Feldman, daughter of extrustee Henry Feldman (deceased) of Keener tp., and they repaired to the clerk’s office and secured the necessary papers to enable them to embark on the sea of matrimony. The marriage will take place today at the bride’s home near Demotte. The groom bolds a position as city salesman for a wholesale house in Chicago, where he has been for several years, and they will reside in that city. MJiss Feldmna has taught school in the north part of the county, and is a splendid young lady, with hosts of friends whom The Democrat joins in extending hearty congratulations.

Farm Views Being Taken In This Locality.

Six young men representing the Orange Judd Farmer are at present traveling through the country on motor-cycles and taking farm views for use in the Farmer. They take the pictures free of charge, of course, but if anyone desires one of the pictures of their premises, they can secure it free with a year’s subscription to the Orange Judd Farmer. This is the third year the Orange Judd people have been pursuing this plan of interesting the farming communities in their publication and it has proven very successful. The young men who are working here have just completed a canvass of southeastern Minnesota, and expect to remain here about five weeks, working the territory adjacent to Rensselaer and Jasper county.

Thelma a Great Play. Perhaps the best romance ever written by that well-known author, Marie Corelli, is her story of the Northland, “Thelma.” It has been translated into every language and more copies of the book have been sold than any novel in years. Of course the great popularity of the book created a demand for the play and that demand is to be satisfied, for a dramatization has been made and one of the strongest organizations that could be got together will present it at Ellis theater next Thursday night. Doubtless there will be many theatrical offerings this year, but we doubt if any will be as attractive as this one and those who are seeking real amusement that will leave a lasting impression should not miss seeing this, Thursday night. ,

Corduroy and leather reverse able work coats at the Quality Shop for $6.00. —C. Earl Duvall.

THE TWIOE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11, 1911.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs from the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized— Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. Judge Hanley went to Monticello Saturday to sit in a case where he is special judge. John Marlatt has bought of Lorenz Hildebrand the former Hildebrand saloon on Front street, located just south of the garage building, which is also owned by Mr. Marlatt. The consideration given in the deed is $1,200. Marriage license from Pulaski County Democrat: John Lyons and Pearl Gant. He is a tile ditcher living at Rensselaer, and she is a daughter of Joseph Gant and wife of the west side of this county. They were married here vesterdav by Rev. E. Miller. Marriage licenses issued: Oct. 9, James Patrick Leach of Dwight, 111., aged 20, occupation farmer, to Theresa Harrington, daughter of Wm. Harrington of Kersey, aged 20, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Father of groom gives consent to marriage. Oct. 10, Arthur B. Frame of Chicago, aged 27, occupation salesman, to Flossie Mabel Feldman, of Keener tp., aged 23, occupation teacher. First marriage for each. The September term of court ended Saturday, but three cases m which changes of venue from the court have been taken will come up during vacation, before the regular November term. These are the Greenlee case against the trustee of Newton tp., Wm. Darroch special judge, and the two gravel road cases, also from Newton, in which Judge Reiter is special judge. The former is set for furtther hearing Oct. 13 and the latter Nov. 6. V

Probably the most interesting cases of the term were the Jordan tp. road case and the Thomas vs. Saidla paternity case, judged at least from the attendance at the respective trials. The former was knocked out on objections raised by remonstrator, James H. Chapman, who appealed from tfire commissioners’ court, and most of the reasons set out in the remosntrance were upheld in the special finding of facts by the court. In the Thomas vs. Saidla case, the jury after a short time found the defendant, Clinton. Saidla, guilty and the court fixed the amount he should pay at S4OO, at the rate of $25 each three months. Saidla claimed to be innocent, but it was shown that he had frequented the Thomas house, and, whether innocent or guilty, 'h'e pays the penalty of being in bad company. Although the reputation of the two Thomas girls has not been of the best, it is very hard for a young man to escape in a case of this kind, and the outcome in this particular case should be a warning to others wfno play with fire.

FOOT ALMOST SEVERED.

James Elliott Badly Cut In Corn Harvester Friday. James Elliott, aged 35, living on the I. A. Leavel farm in Milroy tp., got his left foot badly cut in an old-fashioned corn harvester last Friday afternoon, aqd was feared he might bleed to death before the flow of blood was stopped. With Henry Wiseman he was engaged in cutting corn, when in reaching for a stalk that Fad not been cut he was pulled in front of

the knives and the left foot at the instep and ligaments were cut and severed, making a very bad injury and.one from which he will probably be crippled for life. Dr. Kresler was called and ligaments sewn together, tfi« wound dressed, and it may possibly be that no permanent lameness will result.

HONORED BY GOVERNOR.

Everett Halstead Appointed Delegate to Farmers’ National Congress. Everett Halstead of Newton tp., has been appointed by Gov. Marshall as a delegate from Indiana tb the Farmers’ National Congress to be held at Columbus, Ohio, beginning Thursday and lasting four days. This is quite an honor and is well bestowed, Mr. Halstead will leave today to attend the meeting, and there will be fewer more wide-wake delegates or better posted farmers and stock growers at the convention than Mr. Halstead.

OILED STREETS

Aid to Health of City, Says Valparaiso Physician. A prominent Valparaiso physician stated this morning that never before in h'is years of practice here had he known of so little sickness through the summer, which he thinks may be due to the oiled streets. Scarcely has a case of typhoid been reported. Usually at this time of the season there are a number of cases of the disease, and sometimes an epidemic prevails. This summer the dust has been kept down. In the years that have passed the streets were thick with particles that were blown everywhere by the wind and stirred to action by every passing vehicle. All this r as probably laden with germs of diseases which were carried into ho m es of the city and settled on all sorts of people in all walks of life. But the summer just passed has been a pleasant one so far as the bother from dust was concerned. No doubt oiled streets have saved a great amount of sickness since the early summer, and probably have been the means of saving the lives of some of our citizens.— Valparaiso Vidette.

M. E. CONFERENCE.

Rev. Harper Returned to Rensselaer and Rev. Kuonen to Barkley. In the M. E. conference appointments for this, the Hammond district, made public Monday, Rev. C. L. Harper is returned to Rensselaer and Rev. Xuonen to Barkley; Rev. Crowden goes from Remington to East Chicago, and is succeeded by Rev. J. B. McNary; .Rev. Downey goes from Wheatfield and Demotte circuit to Roselawn, and is sugceded by Rev. C. N. Mcßrayer. Other changes in the district will be noted in the list of assignments following: A. T. Biggs, superintendent: Barkley, E. M. Kuenen; Brook, J. J. Everett; Chesterton, C. A. Brown; Crown Point, C. U. Stockbarger; East Chicago, R. H. Crowder; Francesville, S. C. Rogers; Gary, J. M. Avann; Goodland, George E. Deuel.; Hammond, W. F. Switzer; Hanna, J. J. Rankin; Hebron, O. P. Paxon; Hobart, B. B. Servier; Indiana Harbor, O. B. Rippetoe; Kentland, F. L. Hovia; LaCrosse, Charles Deich; Leroy, p. C. Greeley; Lowell, D. H. Johnson; Medaryville, A. M. Smith; Merrillville and Griffiths, E. E. Clements; Michigan City, Isaac Harper; Monon, A. A. DunlavV; Morocco, Lynn Bates; Mt. Ayr* B. F. Cliffton; North Judson, Henry Rfchards; Remdnglton, J B. McNary; Rensselaer, C. L. Harper; Reynolds, J. S. Goodwin; Roselawn, C. E. Downey, Star City, C. C. Harrold; Valparaiso, T. J. Bassett; NVanatah and Creston, F. C. Rohl; Westville, C. Jordan;, Wheatfield and Demotte, C. N, Mcßrayer; Wheeler, C. Paris Cox; Whiting, G. H. Bright; Winamac, H. C. Weston; Wolcott, Edgar Moore.

Birth Announcements.

Oct. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Roth, of Cullen street, a daughter. Oct. 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Clias. Cain, in Newton tp., a daughter.

Have you seen those nobby sweaters and sweater coats on display at the Quality Shop.—C. Earl Duvall.

LORETTA NAGEL IS NOW SECOND

Has For Some Time Been Gaining Consistently IN DEMOCRAT’S PIANO RACE ♦ Has Leadership Almost Within Her Grasp—Has Not Had Any Spurt Since Contest Commenced. One of the candidates in The Democrat’s'piano race who has not at any time had a spurt: one of those who have been content to come along steadily until the present, is now in second place —Loretta Nagel. The various methods employed in a race of this kind; the different tactics pursued; the numerous characteristics that are brought to light are a constantly changing series of views on the many phases of human nature. One candidate will work with a rush, another plod along steadily; one will 'become temporarily discouraged, then work twice as hard to make up lost time, while another will accept her fortune whether good or bad with the stoicisf and fatality of the Indian. To the disinterested onlooker, who is at all observant, this piano contest can not fail to be of interest, if for no other reason than the different types of humanity pictured. Miss Nagel has come to the front slowly but surely. Not with a rush, but patiently and persistentry striving tor the success which comes to those who work /hard enough. The standing of the candidates today is: Ida Harley, Parr Loretta Nagel, Rensselaer Marl bell Kays, Rensselaer Lizzie Wiseman, Virgle Ethel M Fisher, Rensselaer Alice Daniels, Rensselaer Fairy Pollard, Rensselaer R-4 Bessie McElfresh, Rensselaer R-l Victoria Marsh, Rensselaer R-3 Arkana Ritchey, Remington R-3 Mildred Rush, Rensselaer R-3 - Lucy Morgenegg, Rensselaer R-l Stella Platt, Rensselaer Mary Bice, Rensselaer, R-4 VVilda Green, Remington Myrtle Leavel, Rensselaer Ruth E Bull, Rensselaer Elsie Smith, Rensselaer Ruth Wiltshire, Rensselaer May Shook, Kniman Lena Trulley, Rensselaer, R-l „ Mary Halsema, Rensselaer Bernice Yeoman, Rensselaer R-2 Hazel Shumaker, Rensselaer R-4 Lucy Fulks, Remington R-4 Anna Marion, Parr > Mary Gaunt. Remington R-3 Edna Ward, Rensselaer R-4 Martha Critser, Rensselaer, R-3 Lois Spencer, Wolcott ~ * Marie Moore, Rensselaer Star Route

Candidates should bear in mind that it is the subscriptions secured that count fastest; 1500 votes for each year’s renewal, and 3000 votes for each year on new subscriptions. A five year renewal counts 7500 ahd a five year new subscriber counts 15,000. The free voting certificates givep with purchases at the stores also count up quite fast, and candidates should urge their friends to be sure to ask for them with each cash purchase at these stores. » * D. M. Worland, Furniture and Hugs ' Cleve Eger, Hardware G. Earl Duvall, Clothing and Gents Furnishings B. F. Fendig, Drug Store Sam Fendig, Dry Goods Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy, Millinery Scott Bros., Harness Home Grocery, Groceries Jessen, the Jeweler Depot Grocery, Groceries B. N. Fendig, Exclusive Shoe Dealer C. A. Roberts, Buggies, Wagons and Corn Harvesters. Spencer’s Jewelry Store, Remington. Peck’s Drug Store, Remington. Worden’s’ Harness Shop, Remington. ' ’ . V.. J Surrey Store, General Merchandise, Surrey W. L Wood, General Merchandise, Parr Alx Store, General Merchandise, Aix Reed’s General Store, Virgie It should be remembered by all contestants that The Demo-

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crat gives coupons with each cash order for job printing. This includes sale bills, programs of all kinds, and, in fact,.job printing of any character.

Public Sales. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Thursday, Oct. 12, J. N. Gunyon & Son, 1 mile east, 54 mile north of Parr. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. Tuesday, Oct. 17, L. D. Mauck 4 miles north and 3 miles west of Rensselaer and % mile west of Surrey. General sale of horses, cattle, farm implements, etc. Thursday-, Oct. 19, T. F. Murphy, mile east and 54 mile north of Surrey. General sale of horses, cattle, farm tools, etc.

Farm at Public Auction. The John Knopinski farm of 60 acres, located 8 miles east 0f.., Rensselaer on Pleasant Ridge road, and 1 mile north; 60 acres all under cultivation except 2 acres of grove about house, well tiled and good buildings, consisting of new 5-room house, small barn, cow barn, good big hog house, 2 machine sheds, good enclosed granary, corn cribs, blacksmith shop, good poultry house. Buildings all good. Fine orchard, new drilled well. Will be sold at Public Sale to the highest bidder on Monday, October 23, 1911, Sale will take place at 11 a. m., and any parties wishing to see farm before day of sale will be taken to the place by Fred A; '■Phillips, the auctioneer. Terms —Five hundred dollars casib on day of sale; SSOO March 1, 1,912; balance in yearly payments of SSOO each until paid, at 5 per cent. Taxes paid to 1912. Good abstract of title, no incumbrance whatever.

The City Council.

The common council met in regular session Monday night with all members present except Councilman Catt. r \ he marshal was instructed to put in a brick crossing at the intersection of Vine and Webster streets. In matter of Monnett alley in block 3, engineer reports completion of work; accepted by council, which adopts preliminary assessment roll and clerk ordered to give notice by publication. In matter of Leopold alley in ..block 4, same entry made as above. The following claims were allowed : CORPORATION FUND. G F Meyers, sal mayor.... $62.50 G W Hopkins, councilman.. 20.00 D E Grow, same. ..... ... . 20.00 H W Kresler, same. 20.00 C J Dean, same.. 20.00 A G Catt, same. .......... 20.00 Chas Morian, clerk & postage 25.50 Moses Leopold, attorney. .. . 50.00 Geo Mustard, marshal 30.00 Frank Crttser, nightwatch.. 25.00 R D Thompson, treas & post 76.00 Same, express paid. . 65 Rens Fire Dept, sal men 3 qu 71.75 Same, dues disability fund... 5.50 Conrad Kellner, sewer. ..... 80.87 J C Kresler, salary marshal, Mustard vacation .'. 14.00 John Eger, mdse 5.35 Healey & Clark, ptg, bd hth 2.00 Same, pub notice ~.. 1.82 WATER FUND. T E Malone, salary 30.00 Knapp Supply Co, supplies. . 46.41 ROAD FUND. Chester Zea, sal teamtser. . 25.00 I N Hemphill, supit alley bk 4 11.25 Healey & Clark, pub notice.. . 4.50 Monon Crush. Stone Co, sitone 24.24 Maxwell ditch, asses on city 18.00 R D Thompson, .frt on stone 12.49 LIGHT FUND. C S Chamberlain, salary. .. . 50.00 Mell Abbott, same 30.00 Dave Haste, same 30.00 Western Electric Co, sup... 141.53 Jesse Gates, nabling coal.. 20.22 C Thompson, wk on line. . . 30.00 Ed Duvall, same.... 29.19 Vandalia Coal Co, c0a1.... 88.99 Hemphill Bros, blacksm wk 1.90 Dean Merica, ref on cinders 1.25 Healey & Clark, env cl’k’s of 17.75 - John Eger, md5e.......... 10.24 Ray D Thompson, frt paid.. 74.51 Why pay $7.50 for a roll collar sweater coat when you' can buy the same kind for $5.00 at the Quality Shop.—C. Earl Duvall. If you will take note of the fact, you will see that a great majority of the particular dressers wear our cloaks, suits and millinery. Moral —be well dressed —trade at Rowles & Parker’s.