Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1911 — Page 1

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SHOT FOUND IN KEMPER’S SKULL

Witnesses Tell of Discoveries in Field After Finding Body JAW BONES FOUND BROKEN Efforts By Defense to Break Down Testimony of State’s Witnesses Fails In Poole Case —State Will Probably Finish Today. Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 21.—Witnesses for the state today corroborated details of Emory Poole's testimony against his father, John W. Pooie, who is charged with the murder of Joseph Kemper. Incidents of the search for the body believed to be buried on the Poole farm, the finding of the mutilated trunk and the shattered skull, and Poole’s action following his arrest and release previously to the finding of the body, were told by his neighbors. Two interesting exhibits were introduced in evidence by the state. They were 'checks issued by the Swanington Grain Company to John Poole for grain delivered. One was for $lO, the other for $3.97. Both were indorsed by Poole and one bore the signature of Joseph Kemper. Kemper wrot^d¥f?‘ f mi i me so that it was fairly legible and it is the only bit of his handwriting known to be in existence. The state maintains that the $lO check which Kemper cashed according to his signature, represented all that Poole paid him, making the fact of his owing him much more money and being unwilling to pay it a motive for the murder. The defense objected to the checks being introduced in evidence, but the court overruled the objection. The controversy between the counsel for state and defense over the question of the admissibility of a note which Poole wrote to 'his son after his arrest, the note being inclosed in a letter from Poole to his wife, was not settled this afternoon, although the jury was excused while the attorneys argued the matter. The defense contended that the fact that the note did not bear the boy’s name, but was a part of the letter to Mrs. Poole, which she was to convey to her son, made it a confidential communication between husband and, wife and therefore not admissible. Mr. Barce argued that the mere fact that the note was placed in a letter directed to the wife was evidence of its confidential character. The counsel for the state argutfi_that the note was plainly meant for the boy and not for the mother, even if it was inclosed in her letter. The court held the question open to allow the attorneys to look up authorities on the point.

Emory Poole was asked what became of the papers in the pigeonholes of the desk in the dining room op which he saw so many blood spots. He said he saw his sister Grace take the papers out of the desk before the coroner examined the room, and what she did with the papers he did not know.

Lou Rummel, a grain dealer in Swanington, denied that Poole had obtained SBO from company the day Kemper dis appeared. Poole has said he got the money due Kemper from the grain company and paid Kemper all that was due him before Kemper left. Lafayette, Ind.. Nov. 22. With one branch of its case concluded the state ' in" the Poole murder trial proceeded today to take up another line, of evidence and called a number of witnesses from Fowler, who testified as to what was done with the body exhumed on the Poole farm May 2, 1911, after it was taken to Fowler, and who also testified as to the size and weight of the body. The state brought out facts as

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TRACTION ENGINE

Runs Over Nim Hopkins, But He Was But Slightly Injured. Not many men can say they have been run over by a big traction engine and live to tell the tale, but Nehemiah Hopkins of Rensselaer is one exception. When out to his farm at Surrey Wednesday afternoon where they were shredding corn, he and his tenant were standing not far from the big traction engine watching a team of mules that had gotrin a>ditch, Dal Gunyon, who was running the engine, started to move it to another place and not seeing the men in its path, the front wheel of the engine struck Mr. Hopkins, threw him to the ground, and passed up the full length of his left leg and across his abdomen, passing off the right side of his body, •before the engine could be stopped after the alarm was given the engineer.

When pulled out from under the monster engine, one of the largest of its kind, Mr. Hopkins was lying under it, but the fact that the ground was soft and the engine was making a turn was all that saved the aged man—he is 67 Mars °ld —from being crushed l^tleath. He was brought to town at once in an automobile and a doct6r examined him and found no bones broken and only slight injuries sustained. He is apoarently suffering no ill effects from the accident.

Information Wanted.

The Remington Press says: “Col. ‘Tip’ Kenyon saw a red and white rat under the Press office one day this week.” Now, as we understand it, Remington is “dry,” is it not? Will the Press kindly tell us what the colonel was doing under the Press office, and is the editor sure that he did not see the red and white rat IN the Press office..—Hammond Times.

Ray Yeoman to Be Married.

Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Mr. Ray Cyrus Yeoman, son of Mr. nad Mrs. A. K. Yeoman of southeast of Rensselaer, to Miss Olive Gertrude Smith, which will rake place at Knox. Ind., on Saturday, Dec. 2. They will' be ‘‘at home” after Dec. 15, at Valparaiso, where Mr. Yeoman holds a position in the Valparaiso University. Ray’s many Rensselaer friends extend advance congratulations.

Woodmen Membership Is Booming.

Cleve Eger, Earl and Carl Duvall. Dr. Hansson, Dr. H. J. Kannal, Wid Ritchey, Dean Merica and Earl Clouse were initiated into the M. W. camp 'Wednesday night, and another bunch of candidates were voted on. The boys had lots of sport with Doc. Hansson, who observed signs of a real live goat in the hall when he first went in, and it took all the nerve out of him right at the start. Nine more candidates will be initiated next Wednesday night. The Rensselaer Camp will soon have over 200 members.

Parlette’a Popularity -hi Bryan’s Town.

One of the largest, most successful and best known of the chautauquas of the middle west is the State Epworth Assembly at Lincoln, Neb., in whose great auditorium the usual attendance day by day mounts into the thousands. It was after Parlette’s first appearance here here that the State Jaurnal said: “For downright, masterful humor and at the same time a wealth of scholarly, up-to-date philosophy, perhaps nothing at the assembly for years equaled the apearance of Ralph Parlette.” He was returned to this assembly the next year, the only man of the Season returned, and afterwards Manager L,. O. Jones wrote to engage him for the third year, adding: “There is only one other man, George B. Stuart, who has ever been invited to lecture trom our platform three seasons in succession. At Presbyterian church, Monday night, Nov. 27. > ;

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. SATURDAY, NOV. 25, 191!.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs Iron ft* Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL ■ v * I The Legal News Epitomized— Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. Marriage licenses issued: J'Tov. 22, James C. Anderson of Wheatfield, aged 22, occupation clerk, to Ethel A. Clcirk, daughter of John R. Clark of Wheatfield, aged 16, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Parents file written consent to issuance of license.

John Southard of Milroy tp., one of the grand jurors, was in Thursday carrying his right arm in a sling. While mowing away corn fodder in his barn Tuesday he fell to the floor below and badly sprained his wrist. Fortunately no bones were broken, and he will soon recover from his injuries. Attorney A. D. Babcock of Goodland, who occasionally indulges in literary flights and has written a book which will soon come from the publishers’ hands, sends us one of his poems, entitled “A Prayer,” which will be found on another page. Mr. Babcock has one of the best stocked libraries in Newton county and is a deep student of literature. Following is a report of the court proceedings since our last issue: No. 7755. Mandora Alice Cox vs. James H. Cox; divorce granted on second paragraph of complaint and plaintiff given care and custody of the children.

No. 7732. The Trust & Savings Bank of Rensselaer, Adm., vs. Margaret M. Dodge, et al.; commissioner files report showing value of property SI,OOO, and that widow nas 1-3 interest in real estate; that leins exceed value of real estate. Real estate set off to widow.

No. 7748. Charles E. Sage, et al. petitioners, vs. James H. Chapman, remonstrator; motion for new trial overruled and appeal granted to supreme court. Thirty days given; bond of S2OO with W. W. Sage as surety approved and 90 days given to file bill of exceptions.

Not much has been doing in court this week. The grand jury met against Thursday afternoon and heard some witnesses from the north part of the county regarding some law violations, but evidently found the evidence insufficient, as an adjournment sine die was taken the sarije afternoon, and no more indictments returned. There has been no arrest as yet on the single indictment returned by the grand jury last week. The petit jury will be here Monday and a few jury cases will be heard the two last weeks of the term, it now appears. The court calendar for last two weeks of the t&rm follows : Third week—Nov. 27, No. 7669. State of Indiana, ex rel Elizabeth Gangloff vs. Myrt B. Price, et al.; Nov. 2J, No. 7793, Eva Greenlee vs. Herman Clinger; Nov. 28, No. 7 <l4, Myrtle Lewin vs. W. I. Hoovei, sheriff; Nov. 29, No. 7736, John B. Shelby, et al. vs. jesse Walker No. 7780, Thomas W. Grant vs. Ira Norris; Dec. 1, No. 7206, Bishir vs. Bishir. Fourth week—Dec. 4, No. Q 496, Hollingsworth, adm* vs. Parker, et al.; No. 6535, Hollingsworth.vs. Hollingsworth, adm.; Dec. 5, No. 7796, Taylor vs. Kent, et al.; Dec. 7, No. T7Tf\ Z. A. Cox vs. Lydia G. Monnett. ’ No. 7795. Rosa Klaus vs. Jacob Klaus; - set for trial fourth Wednesday.

Lecture Course Dates.

Nov. 27—Parlette (Lecture). Jan. 23—John Eberly Co. (Concert). Feb. 5—H. V. Adams (Lecture). Feb. nsator). March 22—Beulah Buck Co. (Ladies Quartet).

Public Sales. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public saleftk - . Trilday, Dec. 5, D. E. &f. ! M. Lakin, 10 miles north of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, •etc.' Wednesday, Dec. 6, D. W. Mauck, 3 miles north and 1 mile ea ß t of Mt. Ayr. General sale of liorses, cattle, hogs and farm implements. Tuesday, Dec. 19, Ruth M. Miles, Adm., 7 miles southwest of McCoysburg. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements. etc.

Parlette Fits the Chautauqua Sunday.

Parlette is the hit of the Chautauqua to date. Brought here with the general idea among patrons that he was a humorous lecturer, a misfit for a Sunday program. He left With a town full of surprised people, who were delighted to give him a high place in their regard and who will welcome here next year. This from the Trenton (Mo.) Tribune. At Presbyterian church, MonMay, Nov. 27.

Rensselaer Garage Being Enlarged.

The Rensselaer garage has begun the remodeling of the building John Marlatt recently purchased of L. Hildebrand, and will soon connect the garage proper wish this building by means of a large doorway. The company also intends to build a twenty-foot addition along the west side of the building, which will be used for an office and salesroom. The Hildebrand room will be extended to the river bank, and will be used as an emergency storage for cars during the winter.

Prize Apples From the Indiana Apple Show.

Frank J. Reed, General Passenger Agent of the Monon. has our thanks for two of the prize apples from the Indiana Apple Shew, held in Indianapolis NViv. 6-11.

The Monon Route, through its President, Fairfax Harrison, offered a prize of S2OO cash for the best bushel box of apples. There was very spirited competition for this prize and it was won by Ora F. Richards, horticulturist for the Indiana Society for Feeble Minded Youth, Ft. Wayne, Ind. E. B. Smith, president of the Indiana Apple Show, wrote Mr. Reed as follows;

“The contest was very close arid Mr. Richards won by half a point front C. N. Lindley of Salem, Ind. Mr. Lindley showed Rome Beauty apples and Mr. Richards showed Grimes Golden. Mr. Lindley was ahead in the score until it came to quality. The Grimes Golden grayed 20 in quality and Pome Beatfty 16, and when the total score was footed up Mr. Richards was half a point ahead.” Mr. Smith also said:

“I wish you could have seen all the boxes entered lor this prize.They were beauties and the struggle for the Monon premium was a leading feature of the show.”

Mr. Harrison’s object in offering this prize was to do what he coy Id to encourage the apple growing industry in Indiana, and particularly in the terriro'y served by the Monon.

Presbyterian Ladies’ Bazaar.

The bazaar to be held by the ladies of the Presbyterian church vill be opened to the public Dec 14, 15 and 16„ Thursday and Friday afternoons and all day Saturday. A market will be held in connection Saturday. Many useful and beautiful articles, the handiwork of the ladies, will be offered for sale and people will do well to visit the bazaar for Christmas presents.

The Faultless Malleable Iron Range is provided with a Sliding Damper which enables the operator to retain perfect control of the Oven.—Sold by G. W. Eger. EngtaVed calling cards to order at The Democrat office. «

SUBSCRITPIONS ARE POURING IN

Contestants Working Under a FaU Road of Steam IN DEMOCRAT’S PIANO RACE Wind-up Threatens to Develop Some New Leaders—Closing Days of Great Contest WiU Be Busy'Ones. The candidates in The Democrat’s great $350 mahogany piano contest are working with such unparalleled zest that an entire new line-up is imminent at any time. This is not an indication of lack of enthusiasm on the part of the leaders, but rather arises from the fact that those who are not, as yet, among the chosen few, have finally decided that the time has come for them, to “rise up and get a-goin’.” The leaders are having the fight of their lives to hold present positions as those who are following after know they have a good chance to win and are bent on winning one of the premiums, and, of course, all the contestants want to finish first.* The standing of the candidates in as follows;

Ida Harley, Parr Loretta Nagel, Rensselaer Marl bell Kays, Rensselaer Lizzie Wiseman, Virgle Ethel M Fisher, Rensselaer Alice Daniels, Rensselaer Bessie McElfresh, Rensselaer R-J Victoria Marsh, Rensselaer R-8 Fairy Pollard, Rensselaer R-4 Lacy Morgenegg, Rensselaer R-l Stella .Platt, Rensselaer AHr ana Ritchey, Remington R-3 Mildred Rush. Rensselaer R-8 Wilda Green, Remington Mary Bice, Rensselaer, R-4 Myrtle Leavel, Rensselaer Rath E Ball, Rensselaer Lena Trolley, Rensselaer, R-l Elsie Smith, Rensselaer Mary Halsema, Rensselaer May Shook, Kniman Rath Wiltshire, Rensselaer Hazel Shumaker, Rensselaer R-4 Bernice Yeoman, Rensselaer R-2 Lacy Falks, Remington R-4 Lois Spencer, Wolcott Martha Critser, Rensselaer, R-8 Edna Ward, Rensselaer R-4 Anna Marion, Parr Mary Gaunt. Remington R-8 Marie Moore, Rensselaer Star Route

The free voting certificates given 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.

The following stores give certificates, one vote for a cent, with each cash purchase. Cut the list out, and carry it with you every time you go shopping. And ask everybody you see to do the same, reminding them, of course, to save their coupons for YOU. The list is: D. M. Worland, Furniture and Knits Cleve Eger, Hardware C. Earl Duvall, Clothing and Gent* Furnishings B. F. Fendlg, Drug Store Sam Fendlg, Dry Goods Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy, Millinery Scott Bros.; Harness . Home Grocery, Groceries Jessen, the Jeweler Depot Grocery, Groceries B. N. Fendlg, Exclusive Shoe Dealer

C. A. Roberts, Buggies, Wagons and Storm Buggies and Fronts. Spencer's Jewelry Store, Remington. Peck’s Drug Store, Remington. Worden’s Harness Shop, Remington. Surrey Store, General Merchandise, Surrey W. L. Wood, General Merchandise, Parr Aix Store, General Merchandise, Alx Reed’s General Store. Virgie i 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

Market and Apron Sale Today.

The ladies of the Christian church will hold a market next Saturday , opening at 9 o’clock, in the Odd Fellows Building. Good things to eat, also apron? and fancy articles will be fc sale.

Vol. XIV. No. 67.

Thanksgiving Play. “In the Fool’s Bauble,” is a drama of three acts by John D. McCarthy, and will be presented by the leading dramatic members of the C. L. S'., in the College Auditorium on . Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 29, at 8:00 p. m. The well-developed theme ol the play is ambitious jealously; the scene is laid in France, and the time is during the reign ol King Louis, shortly after the War of the Roses had devastated fair England. Costumes and stage setting will bring out these features. Count Armand D’Angoulord, Prime Minister to Rene. King of Provence, and Count Tartarin de Moripont, the 'leaders of the king’s army, are the principal actors, with the short but important part of Le Feignant, Jester to Rene, interwoven. Angoulord and Moripont, who are cousins, have always been rivals at the king’s court, a. the former invariably enjo\ the superior favor because his more excellent talents a usefulness. Moripont strives all vile tricks conceivable to t lodge the prime minister, a swing himself, for traitoroi ends, into that coveted position but even in the face of the unjust charge of cowardice he cannot bring Angoulord to accept the challenge of an outrageous duel. This last incident transpires in the presence of the king and for his fool part in the episode Le Feignant is banished from the royal presence and the realm.

'Moripont next invents a plea for the charge of treason against his rival, and uses the banished fool in title carrying out of his devilish plot. Angoulord tired of the strife of battle, repairs to the monastary of Belleriviere and there he lays upon the altar with his sword 'the written resolution that he will henceforth in hi* old age serve his God only. Moripiont who knows of his rival’s devotion at the woodland shrine disguises the fool as the king of France, seeks the solitude of the shrine in the presence of Angoulord, and later with his henchmen swears that they saw the prime minister plot treason against the King of Anjou with the enemy, the King of France.. But the fool ' saves Angoulord. In the tussel at the shrine, the fool obtains possession of Angou lord’s devout resignation, and the records of Moripont’s treasonous dealings with the French Kirig. At the trial, after Angoulord has been condemned to banishment for life, the fool appears with these significant papers hidden in his bauble, and the innocent go free and reward ed. and the vile traitor Moripont receives his due meed of punishment. Cast of characters:

Louis XI. King of France. .Leo Gnau Rene of Anjou, King of Provence. . Thomas Harrington. Count Armand D’Angoulord, Prime Minister to Rome C. Burkart Count Tartarin de Morlpont, leader of Rene’s forces... Richard Kuntz Le Feignant, Jester to Rene. .Urban Koehl Stephen. Abbot of Bellerlviere. v Aug-

ust Halter Count Henri de Soury, Friend of Morlpont. . . .Edward Shields Florimond de Bellefontaine, a Fop Thomas Lenehan Vincent de Perivaux, Friend of D’ Angoulord. .. . Michael Petzold Maurice Lavergne, a French knight William Butler Gaspar, ah Innkeeper Thomas Williams Frances, a waiter. .. .John Tokarz Antonine, a peasant William Rachor Perrinet, a peasant. Edmund Eisenhart Randolph, a soldier. .Frank Benke Montoir, a tool of de Moripont. . . John, Pincask Captain of the Guard... .Anthony Nadolny Courtiers, Soldiers, Monks, Pages. An event that created much pleasure and interest among the factultv and students of the college was the announcement of an offer of twenty-five dollars in gold for the best essay on "The Slavic Element in the United States,” made by Rev. Felix T. Serocznski, ’99, of Hammond, Ind., and now the president of the St. Joseph’s College Alumni Association.. The subject is one of interest and importance especially because of the large number of Slavs who are making the United States their future home.