Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1912 — Page 1

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Sudden Death of Babe In Union Tp.

Ruby Ellen, " 'the 18-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Faytlor of Union tp., died at 3 p. m., Tuesday after a short illness from pneumonia. She was taken sick Friday morning. The funeral was held at 2 p. m., Thursday from the Brushwood church, Rev. Brock conducting the services, and burial made in the Prater cemetery.

Thompson Ross Married. "

Thompson Ross, eldest son of Mrs. Ora T. Rose of this city, who has been employed in Chicago for t'he past few years, was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Clare Kennedy of Highland, Wis., at 4 p. m., ‘ Tuesday at St- Mary’s church, Chicago. Mrs. Ross and son Livingston attended the wedding, the latter acting as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Rose will be at home at 4700 Racine Ave., Chicago, after March 1.

Newlyweds Greeted On Returning Home.

Monday evening a number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kanne west of town to properly receive the “newlyweds,” Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsus Kanne, upon their arrival here~vfrom a short honeymoon spent relatives at Campus, 111. The evening was spent in a social way. There were all kinds of good things to eat, and plenty of music and dancing added to the enjoyment of the evening.

Electric Speeder Demolished.

Passengert rain No. 32, passing Rensselaer morth-bound at 10:05 a. m., Monday, hit an electric speeder left on the track at Thayer by A. G. Williamson of Lafayette, Chief of signal inspectors, and the car was completely demolished. Mr. Williamson was inspecting the block system at thfe time of the accident, which is the second of its nature that has -occurred on the Monon during th© ttast two weeks, another speeder having been struck by a rapidly moving train at Roselawn, and demolished.

To Put In a Dry Cleaning Outfit.

Herman Tutieur has leased the west room in The Democrat building and will move into same about Mlarch 1. He Is going to put in a djry cleaning outfit of machinery on his mother’s residence property and use this r-oom for an office and display room. He will also continue his tailoring and . pressing, business. The nature of the ingredients used in dry cleaning of clothing is such that the apparatus must be in a building by itself, as no insurance can be carried on a building in which the work is done.

The Democrat Will Not Move for Two Weeks Yet.

Owing to inability to get our new quarters ready for occupancy The Democrat office will not be moved until sometime af-tqr March 1. In fact we do not expect to get settled therein until about the 10th or 12th, of the month. ■ The 500 square .feet of cement work for our press room was put in Tuesday and the painters and decorators are now at work finishing up the two front rooms, the east one of which will be occupied as our front office and editorial rooms. The cold weather has delayed the work considerably, but with the cement w-ork completed the rest of the work can ud pushed rapidly to completion.

Vance Collins Scratched Up In a Runaway.

Vance Collins’ face looks as if he had just come out of the tail end of a Cyclone thresher, and all because of a little runaway Tues day. (He was driving G. E. Chilseri, an Indianapolis traveling man, over east of town, having one of Duvall’s livery -teams, and When returning the team became frightened near the railroad crossing at Pleasant Ridge, and after running about a quarter of a mile overturned the buggy and threw both men out, Vance landing in a hedge fence. The buggy was dragged on its side for a mile further where the team-was stopped. The rig was not very badly damaged but Vance was considerably scratched and bruised about the face * and head and the traveling man had one eye closed.

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WORST BLIZZARD EVER SEEN HERE

Gams Wednesday and All Business at a Standstill. TRAINS OVER 12 HOURS LATE And Rural Mail Carriers Did Not Get In Until Next Day From Their Routes. —Snow Drifts Six Feet Deep. *T < * The worst blizzard ever recalled by the oldest . inhabitant struck Rensselaer and Jasper county early Wednesday morning and continued all day long, (reaching its worst perhaps at about noon, when it was almost impossible to see across the street. The snow fell in flurries and «with the wind blowing a gale it sifted in through every crack and crevice of business houses and dwellings and piled up in huge drifts that were six feet deep in miany places. Along the nofth side of Washington street the drifts we)re from four to five feet deep, and where it was shoveled off the sidewalks Thursday morning it was piled six or seven feet in depth. All the rural mail carriers went out in the morning, and but one got back until next day: Carrier Daugherty on Route 1 was the first in; Carriers Murray on Route 2 and Mlartindale on Route 4 did not get in until about noon Thursday, while J. Q. Alter on Route 3 did not get' in until yesterday afternoon. All got their horses down in drifts and had a terrible time* of it. Carrier Murray put up at George Culpa; Carrier Martindale at Alf Peters’, and Carrier Alter at Marion Freeland’s. The roads were so badly drifted in Newton tp. that Mr. Alter could not get in until yesterday. Children in the country schools staid all night in many instances at the nearest house, it being impossible for them to get home or their folks to get to them to bring them home. Trains on the Monon were many hours late. The snow was a trifle damp and packed in drifts that were hard to get through. Fortunately it was not very cold or many people who were out in the storm would have perished. No one ever recalls so fierce a storm of such long continuation, the nearest approach to it that he ever saw, J. H. Perkins, county clerk-elect, says, was in the winter of 1864. The mercury Thursday was above freezing where the sun’s rays struck and it thawed a very little during the day, but where the sun did not strike the big body of snow, probably a foot or more in depth if spread out, was not plhazed.

Henry Nevil Meets With Bad Accident.

Henry Nevil, who in company with Tom Moore, was ditching near Surrey Monday, suffered a severe injury that afternoon When he attempted to jump -on the southbound local freight train to return here. He had intended to return home on the section crewTa handcar, but seeing the freight train just pulling out, thought that both time, and trouble would tie saved if -he could get on it. In running along the cars preparatory -to making a jump bis dinner bucket which h© carried by a strap across the shoulder, caught on a protruding iron from one of the moving cars and he was pußled to the ground, his foot, falling, squarely upon the radii. A low hanging brake Shoe caught the foot, mashing it against the rail, but pushing him free from the wheels of the car, thus probably saving ,hds life. ’The crew of the local did not see the accident,, and Mr. Nevil remained by the tracks and removed his rubber boot—Which, by the way, was not injured in the also the sock from the foot that had come in contact with the brake-shoe. Heathen realized how serious an accident he had received, and waited by the tracks untfll the arrival of the section men’s handcar, on which he was brought home. Dr. Loy, tn consultation with Drs. Washburn and

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Hemphill, decided that amputation was necessary to save the limb of the injured man, and the foot was amputated through the instep, thus saving the heel. The accident will lay Mr. Nevil up for several weeks, which, for one who is used to being up and doing, like Henry, will prove quite a severe punishment.

ANNIVERSARY BANQUET

Of Rensselaer Knights of Pythias Was Best They Ever Held. The forty-eighth anniversary of the organization of the order of Knights of Pythias was celebrated by Rensselaer Lodge No. 82, Tuesday evening with a six o’clock banquet in the armory t)o which 104 Knights partook. The banquet was served by the Pythiair Sisters and the Sisters came in for many compliments on .theiir cullinary skill. Cw ‘The banquet was served in three courses: Oyster cocktail, olives, pickles, slaw; roast turkey, oyster dressing, niasthed potatoes and gravy, baked beans and rolls; peaches and cream, cake. Chancellor W. A. Davenport was .toastmaster, and Judge Hanley, C. C. Warner, Geo. A. Williams, J. A. Dunlap, M. B. Price, C. C. Starr, Rev. Winn, Dr. Turfier, E. D. Rhoades, L. H. Hamilton, and others responded to toasts. Mr. Davenport afeo made a neat little talk at the opening. It was the largest and best banquet ever held lu Rensselaer and everyone enjoyed themselves to the utmost.

On the eve of Washington’s Birthday the C. L. S. presented the following entertainment: Oration, Some Education Reflections Walter Reineclt This was followed by the drama “The Invisible Hand” in Which the following were the participants: Edward Dancaurt, a young painter Leo Gnau Mr. Merinville, a merchant. .Charles Bueche Chas, his son Charles LeJune Theophil-is Gh-utier, a lawyer. .Victor Studer Julian, a picture dealer .... . Lloyd Curby Loquet John Zeller Baptiste, Mr. Merinville’s servant Max Walz Musical selections by Orchestra, Prof. L. Havorka, director: Voices of the Night, Walse. . C'has. K. Harris . Overture, The Bridal Rose..C. La-val-lee 'Vocal numbers by Prof. W. Nowak: Danny Deever Damrosch Banjo Song. ....... Sidney Homer Monticel'lo 40; St. Joseph’s 9. At Mo-n-ticello Friday night, the varsity again demonstrated that they can lose on a small floor. Being only the third defeat of a strenuous season does not mar their record much. This was the hardest and toughest proposition the team has 'been up against. Had it not been that they had defeated the same -team earlier in the season, there would 'have been a better accounting for the crushing defeat at the hands of the malitia company. , Winter had to be taken out at the' very onset of the game because of a badly crushed nose; that crippled -the team’s spirit; Mc--Ardl© was forced to quit the game, that broke the offensive; Beckman should have been taken out, but there was no substitute to .take his place, that weakened the defensive. Against aIL these and other odds the varsity showed the true St. Joe spirit and fought gamely to the bit-ter end. St. Joseph 51; Lafayette-Hebron Club 12. With three -regulars missing in the line-up the varsity entertained the Lafayette visitors in tbe college gymnasium Sunday afternoon. The visitors were by far heavier, but with their fast pass work the collegians ran rings around them on the big floor. Even the Purdue men that were in the game could, not, save th© day. At no time was the game indanger, and the only inspiration that kept the game from lagging was tbe fact that the varsity went into the second half determined -to reach the half century mark. Every St. Joe player scored points, but Reichert starred with ten field goals to his credit.

Notice of Sale. - Having sold the Home Grocery to Mr. Henry D. Vance, I ask that all knowing themselves indebted to m-e to pleaffe call and settle at once. I will, be found at Che grocery.—W. R. LEE.

Collegeville Items.

ALBERT WARNER DEAD.

Former Resident Dies at Champaign, DI„ Following An Operation. Albert Warner, former well kndwn -resident of Hanging Grove tp., where he still owned a farm, died Tuesday in a hospital in Champaign, 111., following an operation for a gathering in his head. Mrs, Warner is a sitet'er of Mrs. S. W. Noland and Mrs. Simon Cook of Hanging Grove, and Mr. Cook being appraised of his condition left for Champaign Monday, but did not get there until next day, a short time after his death. We are unable at this writing to learn the particulars. His age was perhaps 40 years. A wife, herself in a critical condition from consumption, and one son, we understand, survive him. Mr. Warner inherited property at or near Ran-toul, 111., a few years ago and had been living there since, renting his farm in Hanging Grove. The body was brought to Lee and burial made in the Osborn cemetery Thursday.

HOME GROCERY CHANGES MITS

Now Owned By Henry D. Vance of Logansport, Who Trades for It. The . Home Grocery, owned and conducted by W. R. Lee, was traded Wednesday to Henry D. Vance of Logansport, who retains the present force of clerks and has Harvey Davisson, through whose agency the deal was made, temporarily in charge of same. Mr. Lee trades the grocery stock and the former Holden property in the northwest part of town to Mr. Vance and gets in exchange a 188 acre farm ,Ins ecti-on 6 and 7, Walker tp., 50 head of Arizona horses and $2,250 in cash. The' horses are now oni a ranch in Arizona and Mir. Lee will go there next month with Mir. Vance and ship them -here, where he will dispose of them. Th© farm that Lee get® is at present rented, Robert Gilbert being the tenant. Mr. Lee has been at the head of the Home Grocery for four years, being one of its organizers, aad by hard work and persistant “push’ has built up a fine trade. He is undecided at this writing what he will engage in, but probably he will put in considerable of his time at improving the farm he gets in th© trade..

Public Sales. The Democrat has printed bills for the following ptiblic Bales: Monday, Feb. 26, Grant Culp and Fred Banes at the Edward Culp farm, 2 miles north and 2 miles east of Remington. General sal© of horses, cattle, hogs, implements, a complete threshing outfit, corn sheller, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 28, Mat Zimmer, 4 miles west and 2 miles north of Francesville. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools and household goods. Thursday, Feb. 29, Chas. Galbraeth. 3 miles west and 4 miles north of Remington. Sale of horses, farm implements, etc. Friday, March 1, John W. Wells, 6 miles north of Parr. General sal© of horses, 43 head of cattle, hogß, farm tools, some 'household goods, etc. l "\

Illustrated Lecture on the Holy Land Undet the au&pices of the local Masonic lodge, Mr. William H. Hamelle wjll deliver a lecture on the Holy Land at the Presbyterian church next Friday evening, Feb. 23. Mr. Hamelle made a visit to Jerusalem and the Holy Land and has acquired an extensive fund of material and has procured stereoptioon views that make his lecture deeply interesting to every student of Bible history t This lecture is free to the public and is a rare opportunity, to Bible students to increase their knowledge on this interesting subject. Notice to Property Owners. Property owners should bear in mind that there is a city ordinance requiring them to clean the snow from their sidewalks and unless It is promptly complied with the walks will be cleaned and the expense charged up to the property as taxes. —GEOiRGE MUSTARD, City Marshal. An armful of old papers for s nickel at the Democrat office.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs from tM Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized——Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. -The petit jury is called for next Monday, but there will be little to do for a jury this term. A couple of field examiners are checking up the accounts of the township trustees of Jasper county. Several Lee and Hanging Grove people were in Wednesday and Thursday as witnesses in the LargeWilliamlson lawsuit. J. M. Sauser has been appointed guardian of Chris Weurthner of Newton tp., who w-as recently -recommitted to the insane asylum. Alit Padgett, the horse man, has shied his caster into the ring as a candidate for.*, the republican nomination for sheriff. Charles Marian, city clerk and court houso lanitor, is also a candidate. The county council is called to meet in special session Monday, March 4, to make appropriations for some necessary bridges and transact such o-ther business as may properly com© before it. The Trust & Savings Bank has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Fannie O. Rhoades. The estate consists of an undivided one-half of the residence property on McCoy avenue and about S2OO personal. Following is a report of the proceedings in court since our last issue: ' No. 7806. Mary J. Low, admx. vs. Mathias Zimmer, et al.; plaintiff files amended complaint -making Matt Zimmer, Jr., party dgfendant and process ordered returnable March 5. No. 7811. Frank G. Watson, qt al. vs. Nancy Osborn, et al.; judgment quieting title. No. 7777. Z. A. Cox vs. Lida G. Monnett; by agreement M. Leopold is appointed to hear said cause. No. 7813. William Large vs. Arthur Williamson; submitted to court and evidence heard in part Thursday and still on yesterday. County Assessor Lewis went to Lafayette Wednesday to meet with the county assessors of this district and Tax Commissioner Matson, regarding the plans of assessing for the coming year. Owing to the storm, Mr. Lewis’ train, which left here at 4:49 a. m., did not reach the shops at Lafayette until 8:30, i r when the train was forced bo again lose time because of a slight wreck .blocking the track ahead. The passengers walked from there to the city proper, a distance of more, than a mile. All personal property, according to Matson’s pflanj will be assessed at 76 per cent, of cash value, and special attention tvill be given to raising the assessment on -household property of wealthy citizens. New suits filed: No. Chas. H. Chapman and Clyde Chapman vs. John Van Beek, et al.; suit to foreclose mortgage. Demand S3OO. iNo. 7835. Smith-Kellner & Co. vs. United States Match Co.; action on account. Demhnd $l5O. No. 7836. Vern R. Michal vs. Mary Pierce Michal; action for divorce. The parties to this action reside in Marion tp., and were married May 28, 1910, and lived together for five months, according to the complaint, when, without cause, it* is alleged, defendant left plaintiff and went to the home of her mother in Rensselaer and has since refused to live with him. It will be remembered that defendant -herself brought action for divorce about a year ago charging cruel and in-j human treatment, but the action'

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was contested and she was denied a decree. No. 7837. Hiram Day vs. Chas. B. Wells; suit on account. Demand S9O.

Band Concert Postponed.

Owing to bad weather the band boys postponed their musical until next Tuesday night; at the opera house. Ail those who had purchased tickets can use them then or, if unable to go then, can have their money refunded.

High School Notes.

The eighth grade engaged in an interesting debate this week on the subject of Chinese immigration. The sophomore English class will begin reading Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar” next week. ! Ray Fidler, a member of the freshman class, has been absent from school several weeks on account of a .serious disorder of the ear. . _ . ' . ’‘ In the freshman Latin class when Miss Barnett called for an English word derived from the Latin word celer, Marie Hamilton answered celery. •This week yrtll end the first six weeks of -the second semester. Examinations have been held in all the classes this week and the grades will be given out next Tuesday. A number of pupils have been absent from school this week on account of sickness and bad weather. Edna Babcock 'has been confined at home with a very severe case of grip. Work on the annual for this year has been progressing nicely and already several subscriptions bave in. The members of the staff and the senior class hav© been posing for their pictures this week. On account of the inclemency of tbe weather, the literary program by the Webster club was postponed Wednesday afternoon but will be given some afternoon this week. At the next meeting a republican nominating‘convention will be held.

Public Sale, In Rensselaer, Satur day, February 24. The undersigned will offer at public sale at Leek’s hitch barn In Rensselaer, commencing at 2 p. in.,, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1012, the following property: 2 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 Black Mare coming 3 years old; 1 dark iron Gray MaTe coming 2 yearß old. 15 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 2 Milch Cows, five years old, fresh In April; 1 grade Shorthorn bull coming 2 years old; 5 Steers 2 years old; 5 Steers coming yearllngisi; 2 coming yearling heifers. A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent of for cash. B. T. LANHAM. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. J. H. Chapman, CHerk.

PUBLIC SALE. I, the undersigned, will sell at Public Auction at my residence on West South street, Remington, Indiana, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1912, About 2000 feet of lumber, varipus dimensions; 1 light covered buggy; 1 set single harness; 1 wheelbarrow; horse blankets and robes; forks, shovels and other barn tools; 2 lawn mowers; rakes, etc.; 1 wagon umbrella. Household Goods—-1 Base Burner; 2 Heating Stoves; 1 Gasoline Stove; 2 Bookcases; 2 Tables; 3 Stands; 6 Rocking Chairs; 6 Dining Room Chairs; Sewing Machine; 2 Couches; 1 Chiffonier; 2 Dressers; .3 Wash Stands; 4 Beds and springs; 1 Wardrobe; 1 Halitree; 1 Cupboard; 2 Carpets; 2 Gasoline Chandelier Lamps; 1 Hanging Hall Lamp; Dishes, and other oooking utensils; 1 Turkish Bath Cabinet; Tools, and other articles too numerous to mention. . Terms—Cash. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. WILLIAM CORAH. Col. V\£. H. Kenyon, Auctioneer.

Kanne Bus Notice. Hereafter our bus headquarters will be at Tone Kanne’s residence, phone 214. Calls may also be made for us at Leek’s hitch barn, phone 342 or at the Garage, phone 365. We make all trains, answer all calls for city trade and solicit a dhare of your patronage. Respectfully, KANNE BROS. Wanted— Strictly temperate, well dressed, single man, Gentile, 21 to 30 year* of age; to travel with a manager and solicit. Chance for advancement. Address E. C. CLARY, den. Dei., Renselaer.