Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1911 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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INSANITY PLEA IN POOLE TRIAL

Attorney for Defense Points to Various Queer Actions ACCEPTS EVIDENCE OF STATE Counsel for the Accused Tells of Hallucinations That Were Apparent During Farm Life— Brands Defendant’s Son as Insane. Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 24.—John W. Poole’s letter to his son Emory, written shortly after Poole’s arrest, was submitted as evidence in the Poole murder trial today and read to the jury. When the state attempted to introduce the letter several days ago objection was made by the defense and the court reserved his ruling until today, when he decided that it was competent evidence and not a confidential communication as the defense insisted. In the letter Poole said: “There is not anything Emory. The overshoes and everyday shoes you worked in the spring Joe got killed, you know you say the time Joe was killed, why did you wear them, why did you tell Charley Clark what you did, and then go over to Bloomington and never write home? Now, there is three people say they will swear they saw you showing money and tills after you come home in the fall, and you told George Gladden that you were not the Poole boy. You went up the road and gave him big talk about your father. Now this will all come back if you don’t keep your mouth. You and your sister and mother will be branded for life. For your own sake don’t say or do damaging things against your parents. Remember your father and mother are dearer to you than any one else. You forget when your father stood up for you when the other boys scrapped you. Now it is no credit to you or your father to go to prison. Be a blot on you for life and no one will employ you a day longer after the trial is over if your father does not get dear, and he will get clear if you don’t convict him, as there is no other evidence to hurt him.” The prosecution entered on the last stage of its case in introducing a witness who testified this morning about Poole’s statement after his arrest. Arnold Sleeper, the chauffeur who took the sheriff and marshall to Jasper county to get Poole, told the jury of the conversation between Poole and the marshal while they were driving to Fowler. His story’.was to the effect that Poole admitted that he killed Kemper.

but said it was purely accidental, and said he was climbing over a fence with a shotgun in his hand, and that the gun was discharged, the load entering the back of Kemper’s head. Poole is reported to have said his first thought was to notify the authorities. but that he decided not to do this, and so took the body and carried it to a cow shed to protect it from the hogs which were surrounding it. y Sleeper said Poole admitted he took the clothing from the body a few days later and buried the bodv. after cutting off the legs so he would not have to dig a large hole. - Frank Schacldeton, sheriff of Benton county, told the jury about the Poole storypf the killing of Kemper. The sheriff said that he talked to Poole on several occasions and that Poole contradicted himself badly on a number of points. He said at first Poole told~him he had not taken Kemper’s body into the house after the* killing, but that , after Poole learned of the testimony at the coroner’s inquest he changed this part iff the story and said that he took the body into the house" and washed it.

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Making Progress at Match Factory.

The match factory people got in a carload of fire brick Monday for bricking up about the boiler, and have a force of about a dozen men at work now on the heating system and in setting the boiler. Work is also going on of preparing to set the shafting hangers, which are here ready to putt up. The engine is already set. Mr. Meguire states that the factory will probably be in operation by the first of the year.

Rev. Baech’s Condition Very Serious.

Saturday evening’s Delphi Herald says of the condition of Rev. Baech, a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here, now a resident of Delphi: “The condition of Rev. Edward Baech, who was operated on at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago yesterday, is quite serious. The incision made by the physicians showed an abnormal growth on the stomach that could not be removed. “Temporary relief was given by trying to bridge over the affected parts. “The exact condition has not, as yet, been made known how. A week’s time has made a great change in the growth, it being very much larger.”

Says Oklahoma Is a Poor Agricultural State.

Ex-trustee S. D. Clark of Wheatfield was down on business Monday. Mr. Clark, it will be remembered, sold out near Wheatfield about a year ago and moved to Oklahoma, with a view of locating in that state, where he has relatives. He rented a farm for the first year, but crops were not very good and he was so unfavorably impressed with the country for farming that several months ago he sold his crops and packed up and came back with his family to Jasper county. Mr. Clark thinks Oklahoma a very poor agricultural state, and says the only money anyone has made there is in speculation. Mr. Clark has bought an 80 acre farm of Charles and John Myers, 3j£ miles northwest of Wheatfield and will again settle down in this county.

Buys Back Old Homestead.

Dr. I. M. Washburn has bargained for the purchase back of the old Washburn property at the west side of town with improvements and 7 acres of land, which he sold to Charles Pullins two years ago at $2,500. He ! pays Mr. Pullins now $3,500 for the property. The latter got S2OO rent from the property bej fore he moved to town, one year's use of it himself and gets SI,OOO more than he paid. Mr. Pullins will move back to Barkley tp., March 1, when he gives possession to Dr. Washburn, and will occupy the Charlie Arnold farm, which he pur- ; chased a few months ago. Neither Mr. or Mrs. Pullins liked city life very well, and decided to move back to the country, but Uncle Charlie has done pretty well financially during his year's stay with us. We understand, Dr. Washburn is intending to build a new : house on the place and occupy I it himself.

Dr. Hansson Buys Augspurger Farm.

A deal was closed up Monday ■by which Wm. Augspurger of i Newton tp., sold his 105 acre farm in that township to Dr. J. jH. Hansson, the veterinary surgeon, for $14,000, or almost $134 per acre. Mr. Augspurger takes ’ in on the deal a new 1912 Model T 40-horse-power Overland auto ! for which Dr. Hansson is the 10, , cal agent. ' Mr. Augspurger bought this, farm ten years ago for S7O per acre.. He wanted more land and I not being able to buy here at a ; price to suit him, went up to Mankato, Minn., last summer, where he bought a 280 acre, fineily improved farm, nine miles out from Mankato, a town of 15,000 population, paying $75 per acre therefor, and will move upon same the coming spring. It is rumored that Dr. Hans-sotr-has a purchaser for the farm, and did not buy it for his own use. r

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 1911.

■i • ■■■ . - O turk, you who strutted the summer away. Abundant attention' you * re'getting todity, We praise you beyond all the bird or fowl kind: Our feelings to you are with favor inclined. We thanks, too, give for you, O creature of pride, ' And all the fruits of the season beside. Though slighted you were, in the days that are past. Attention long due you are getting at last. —Arthur J. Burdick, in Sunset Magazine.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Train The - Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized— Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several ' County Offices. Attorney A. D. Babcock of Goodland was looking after matters in court Monday and yesterday. —o — New suits filed: No. 7801. Albert S. Keene, adm. of estate of Caroline Jackson, deceased, vs. Edward Jackson, et al.; petition to sell real estate. No. 7802. Michael Kuboski vs. James F. Irwin, et al.; action to quiet title. —o—. Sheriff Hoover *took John W. Hurley to the asylum Friday and from Logansport went to Lafayette as a witness in the Poole case. His testimony was only as to the arrest of Poole at his farm in Barkley tp., last summer, Mr. Hoover making the arrest. —o — Marriage licenses issued: Nov. 24, George Mladison Hefferline of Rensselaer, . aged 26, occupation farmer, to Ruby Elma Gratner, daughter of William H. Gratner of Barkley tp., aged 20, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Noy. 27, Francis W. Schwanke of Lowell, aged 28. occupation farmer, to Clara Adaline Schultz, also of Lowell, daughter Of August Schultz of Union tp., aged, 22, occupation housekeeper. ■ First marriage for each. —o—--I'he only indictment returnedby the late grand jury, it seems, was one against Eva Greenlee, who is alleged to have gone upon the lands occupied! by one Herman Clinger as tenant, on or about Sept. 1, 1911, after having been forbidden by said Clinger. , Mrs. 1 Greenlee was arrested Saturday and gave a bond in the sum of SIOO with her attorney, Geo. A. Willfams, as surety. The case was set for hearing yesterday. ' ■ Mrs. Greenlee owns the land

occupied by Clinger, having bought it from John Marlatt and C. S. Chamberlain last summer. It is a part of the former Gifford lands, and it is said that Clinger told Mrs. Greenlee that he was going to move away and go to Wisconsin, and allowed 'her to come on the farm and make some improvements. But finally there was a falling out. A civil case by Mrs. Greenlee for possession of the lands came up in court Monday and was still on yesterday. —o— Alva Brouhard of Fair Oaks, who has been laying out a $13.55 "fine and costs for “looking upon the wine when it is red” over at Kentland recently, was released from jail Monday, having completed the imprisonment of 13j£ days. Brouhard had some $45 in his jeans when arrested over at Kentland with another man for intoxication. The other fellow was broke, and Brouhard says they turned him loose be- ! cause he had no money and fined him enough for both, as he had money. He said this action made him wrathy, and he decided to save his coin and lay out the assessment, thus cheating justice as administered at Newton county’s capitol, and as it cost Newton $5 to bring him here for auto hire, besides the sheriff’s fees and the board bill at Hotel d’Hoover, he thinks that he got revenge for the avariciousness displayed by the Kentland law'-dispensors. The release of Brouhard leaves the jail without an occupant once more. —o—

The case of Wasson vs. Jackson, the bus trouble case, came it: for argument on demurrer Monday but the court has not as yet ruled on same. If the demurrer is sustained the plaintiff is out of court. Other proceedings in court since our last issue follow: (No. 7503. Emmet L. Hollingsworth vs. Louisa Paxton, et al.; receiver’s report approved and cause dropped. No. 7727. Leona May Lucas vs. Joseph A. Lucas; depositions of G. O. Huffman, E. Chilton and A. C. Givan ordered taken at office of Fitzpatrick & Fitzpatrick, in Indianapolis, on Dec. 1, on motion ot plaintiff. ■No. 7797. Harrison Wasson vs. Joseph G. Jacksoni cause set for argument on demurrer Nov. 27. No. 109. Petition for ditch by W. H. Berry, et al.; clerk allowed S2O for transcript. No. 7669. State, exrel. Elizabeth Gangloff vs. Myrt B. Price, et aL; relator files affidavit for change of venue from county and cause is sent to Newton county. -7774.- Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co. vs. Charles and Kate Boes; dismissed, costs paid. The Court calendar for the two

last weeks of the term follow: Third week —Nov. 27, No. 7669. State of Int Hana, ex rel Elizabeth Gangloff vs. Myrt B. Price, et a!.: Nov. 27, No. 7793, Eva Greenlee vs. Herman Clinger; Nov. 28, No. 7ft4, Myrtle Lewin, vs. W. I. Hoorei, sheriff; Nov. 29. No. .7738, John B. Shelby, et al. vs. jreaee Walker; No. 7789. Thomas W. Grant vs. Ira .Norris; Dec. 1, No. 7206, Bishir vs. Bishir. Fourth week—Dec 4, No. 6496, Hollingsworth, adm. v». Parker, c< ai.; No. 6536, Hollingsworth vs. Rollings worthy adm. ;Dpc. i. No. 7796, Taylor vs. Ken;, et al.; Dec. 7, No. 7777, Z. A. Cox vs. Lydia G. Monnett. No. 7795. Rosa Klans vs. Jacob Klaus; set for trial fourth Wednesday.

Public Sales. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, 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 horses, 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

Death of Owen Callahan

Owen Callahan died at the home of his son, M. C. Callahan, in Gary Friday, from old age, and the remains were brought here Sunday evening for burial. The funeral was held from St. Augustine’s Catholic church at 9 a. m., Monday and interment made in Mt. Calvary cemetery south of town.

Great Minds Differ.

Jim Watson says that President Taft is gaining every day in Indiana. That may be. but Mr. Watson made a mighty poor guess on Indiana politics about three years ago. And we venture the guess that the President is of the opinion, that if it is just the same to Jim, he would prefer that Jim would -not make quite so much noise. The republicans have not forgotten Congressman Watson’s activity in .passing'the Aldrich law, a law that Left Indiana with one congressman. ■— Fowler Republican.

Barbaric Custom Must Be Stopped by Boys.

The custom of raising h— at class parties by some of the pc pits in the city schools, trying to swipe the refreshments and making a body guard necessary to save the refreshments and protect life and limb, has been given a little backset. Friday night there was a party at Dr. Hansson’s for the Seventh Grade pupils. The marshal and nightwatch saved the refreshments by keeping a close watch about the premises, but, aping the maneuvers of the long-haired college idiots, the culprits lay for the boys and girls as they left the Hansson home and sheared the heads of Jud Michaels. Devere Zea and Harry Moore. They also cut a curl from the head of one.little girl. Chet Zea, father of the Zea boy, filed an affidavit against Wm. Eiglesbach, Roy Kupkey, Orval Gant and Walker, and they were arraigned before Squire Bruner, but all being under 16 years of age the latter turned them over to the Juvenile Court, and they will be dealt with by Judge Hanley. The officers are determined to break up this dastardly custom, and if the parents will not sist by using a barrel stave where it will do the most good, they will have to go into court and pay the fines.

Presbyterian Ladies’ Bazaar.

The bazaar to be held by~the 'adies of the Presbyterian church will 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 b< offered for sale 'hnd people will do,well tp visjt the bazaar for Christmas presents.

Sale bills at Democrat office.

VoL XIV. No. 68.

CLOSING WEEKS OF BIG CONTEST

An Promg tote Exceptionally Busy Ottes CAHDIBATES KUSTURG HARO To Win the Beautiful $350 Mahogany Piano—Other Premiums Are Also Much Sought After. In these, the closing weeks of The Democrat’s great piano contest, the contestants are busier than ever, as is evidenced by the number of trading certificates new subscriptions that are being daily brought in. The values of the various premiums, aside from the opportunity of a lifetime in getting a piano free, are, in themselves, well worth working for. The contest is at present a much closer race than at any time since it started, and the slightest let-np on. the part of any of the leaders will cause them to be passed. No candidate has a sinecure in holding her position, and only the hardest kind of hustling will enable them to retain their present positions, and as each one is evidently doing her best, a complete change in the line-up is possible at any time. The, .standing today is: Ida Harley, Parr . Loretta Nagel, Rmsaslaer Mari bell Kaya, Renas riser Idorta Wiseman, Virgie Kthel M FW*u. Rmpaalin RnadtMdPfrcsh, Rawer ia er R-l Alice Daniels, Rensselaer Victoria Marsh. Rrnmaiaar R-S Lucy Marganegg. Rensselaer R-l Fatty Pollard, Rensaelaer R-4 Stella Platt, Rensselaer Arkana Ritchey, Remington B*S Wflda Green. Remingtua Mildred Rash, Rensselaer R-S Mary Bice, Renaaeiaer, R-4 Myrtle Leave], Keamriaer Rath E Ball. Renaaeiaer Mary Walumia. Renswlaer Lena Trwfley, Rensselaer, R-l Hate Smith, If rues els er May Shook, Kalman Roth Wiltshire, Rensselaer Bernice Yeoman, Rensselaer R-2 Hasel Shumaker. Rmaarlarr R-4 Lucy Falks, Remington R-4 Lott lip surer, Wolcott Martha Critter, Rmasriser, B-S Edna Ward, Rensselaer R-4 ■kuna Marion, Parr Mary Gaunt. Remington R-3 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 w'ith 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 Kngs Cleve Eger, Hardware C. Earl Duvall, Clothing and Genu Furnishings B. F. Fendig, Drug Store Sam Fendig. Dry Goods Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy, Millinery Scott Brok, Harness Home Grocery, Groceries Jessen, the Jeweler Depot Grocery, Groceries B. K. Fendig, Exclusive Shoe Dealer C. A. Roberts, Baggies, 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. Genend Merchandise. Parr Aix Store, General Merchandise, Aix Reed's Genend Store. Virgie 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

Birth Announcements.

Nov. 24, to Mr, and Mrs. Frank Row’en of Rensselaer, a daughter. Nov. 24, to Mr. and Mrs, Harry Beck of Barkley tp.,a daughter.