Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1912 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

Per Year.

Invitation Extended By W. E. Moore

Mi*. W. E. Moore, on the 18th day pf this month, reached his fifth marriage anniversary. His wife, who was a real daughter of a Revolutionary soldier, died eight years ago. Mr. Moore would like to know if there is a son or son-in-law, or a daughter of daughter-in-law, Of a revolutionary soldier in the state of Indiana? If there be such, he extends to each; of them a cordial invitation to attend Mrs. Moore’s birthday anniversary, in remembrance, at his residence at Rensselaer, Indiana, on the 26 th day of June, 1912.

Still Everybody Wants One.

A. clear definition of the motor car is given in Collier’s thus: The automobile is a large iron and rubber contrivance for • transforming gasoline into speed, luxury, excitement and obituaries. It consists of a handsome upholstered carriage bed, mounted on fat rubber tired wheels, and containing a gizzard full of machinery suffering from various ailments. It is the speediest and most styflish form of transportation known. It'has run \l5O miles in an* hour and cost SI,OOO a minute. It can transport seveq people from the front to the police station, the bankruptcy court Or the golden gates in less jtime than any other method.

This Was Sure Some Steer.

What was probably the largest steer in the world was killed recently in Pike township, Miami county, after it had broken a leg On the ice. It was so large it could not be hung up, but had to be dressed and cut up on the ground. The hide alone weighed 300 pounds. This steer, ; 7 years weighed over 4,000 pounds. For a couple of years it had been exhibited, at picnics and fairs, and the owners, John and Michael Murphy, had repeatedly refused big offers for him. He was taller than an ordinary, horse, and so broad across the back that one could lie down on him and go to sleep without falling off. He was a pet and could be handled by any child.

A Big Holler Going Up.

Many republicans are condemning the action of their brethren in permitting Rensselaer to gobble up ail the county offices, and say that their local ticket is doomed to defeat for that reason if for nothing else. It is not' Marion tp. that has or wants practically all the offices, understand, but Rensselaer, which already has the auditor, clerk, surveyor and coroner, and now wants the sheriff and recorder, leaving to the thirteen townships only the treasurer, county assessor and two commissioners. This is eating the apple and giving other republicans of the county the core with a vengeance, and it is not to be wondered that a big holler is going up all over the county.

Lafayette Auto Show April 4-«, 1912 Lafayette will have its Second Annual Automobile Show this spring on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 4,5, and 6, in the Sales Pavilion on the Main street levee, paving this large pavilion Lafayette is able to afford the residents of Tippecanoe and adjoining counties an automobile display second to none' in the state. This is the largest motor car show in Indiana under one roof. Space has already been reserved for sevently-five cars, all different “ makes and models, ranging in horsepower from twenty to sixty, and in price from $350 to $5,000. Besides this display of automobiles, accessory exhibits, in- ■ eluding body builders, electric lighting systems, tires, demountable rims, carhorators, electric devices and various novelties. will be seen in the same building; To anyone considering the 'Purchase of an automobile this show will be well worth traveling miles to see, for nowhere, except the Chicago show, can all the makes and models be seen under one roof as at the Lafayette show. The annual hill climb will again bedield on the second day of the show. Entries already assure live competition and these events will undoubtedly attract thousands to the race course, last year’s hill climbing contest drawing one of the largest crowds of the year to Lafayette. The entries are open to all comers and some automobile enthusiasts from here will probably be seen in the line up.—

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. - - ■ > ’ • There was no court in Newton county this week. The petit jury is called there for next Monday. —O—. • The taking of the annual school enumation will begin April 10, and the reports must be filed within twenty days thereafter. —o — Monticello Journal: Monday’s (Chicago papers contained an account of the alleged capture of Orin Day. A letter to Sheriff Price from the parties most likely to be interested states that such is not the case. —O— New suits filed: No. 7844. S. C. Irwip, et al. petitioners, vs. Granville Moody, et al. remonstrators; appeal in the Barkley tp. gravel road improvement ordered by the county commissioners. No. 7845. Irving Shuman vs. S. L. Seases; action to quiet title. —o— The republican primary over in Newton tp., last Saturday was quite lively for a time. Omar Morlan had a few words with Swaney MakeevCr, and finally the former’s son and John Zimmer got into it, and a few blows were struck by the two latter, but no serious damage was done. Those attending the democratic state - convention from here were N. Littlefield, J. J. Hunt, J. A. McFarland, Frank Welsh, E. P. Honan, Marion I. Adams, Felix R. Irwin of Fair Oaks, Simon Fendig of Wheatfield, John R. McCullough of Remington. Owing to sickness, F. W. Fisher, delegate from Kankakee tp. was unaffie to attend. —o—— Speaking of William Nordyke, the white county man in jail here to .answer the charge of bootlegging, the White County Democrat says: “And yet Bill Nordyke came from one of the best families in Princeton township. His aged mother still lives at Seafield, almost helpless, and carefiflly cared for by an elder brother of Bill’s. Whisky and a desire to live by his wits rather than by work proved too much "for William.”

Monticello Herald: The crow bounty appropriation was exhausted last week. Ed Spencer brought in 167 heads, got all there was .left (11.50) and] then had 52 crow heads left over. Heads have been coming in since, but there is nothing doing until another appropriation is made. Persons bringing in heads now are allowed to file their affidavits and 'take their chances on a future appropriation, but that is all there is in crow hunting at present except the satisfaction of killing the crows. Attorney Frank Davis was over from Brook a couple of days the first of the week on business.

A Lady Receives a Great Shock of Surprise.

; > The other day as I was driving along, an automobile honked! honked! behind him and I turned out, giving it the gravel road, and you couldn’t guess in a year what the chauffeur di3. He said, “Thank you,” just like a person should. Well, if "Old Tom” had been the least inclined to run away he could have gone. I was $o astonished I almost dropped the lines. Because, invariably, before on similar occasions, as the party passed,, they would either giggle at my discoinnture as the dust poured into my face or as, the mud splashed over me, whichever the case might be, or looked straight ahead as though there wasn’t any one within the next hundred miles of them I just appreciated that act of kindness. It made me feel like perhaps

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912,

after all I was being considered as having some rights even if I couldn’t afford an auto, and I would deem it a pleasure to give the gentleman the road whenever I meet him if it would be an accommodation. He lives in Rensselaer, and I was about to mention his name, but believe I will let every auto driver try to make the public think it might-’have been him. Owning an automobile does not give one a lifelease to the public highway, and it will make many friends for you if you will be courteous to your fellow traveler. Yours for a square deal, A LADY SUBSCRIBER.

Mock National Convention.

A '’’national convention” was held by. the high school in the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon. Of course it was ’’nori-political” but it had to be a republican convention. Young Edward Honan was delegated to make the nominating speech in placing Taft before the convention. While it was a little against the as Edward’s political leanings are on the opposite side of the fence, he yielded his scruples and made a speech that brought forth much praise from those who heard it, and he evidently inherits much of the oratorical traits of his illustrous sire. In fact the boys dubbed him “The Boy Orator of the Iroquois.” The speeches of the others in placing their candidates before’the convention were also 'good—by Esther Padgett, Paul Miller and Virgil Robinson.

The national convention as initiated by the R. H. S. literary societies in the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, unanimously nominated William Howard Taft as the republican candidate for the presidency of the United States and Theodore Roosevelt for the vice presidency. It was a lively convention an ; d the nominating speeches made by some of the delegates show that the High School has some members with prospective - oratorical ability. The chairman of each delegation carried a banner bearing the name of the state which he represented. / Mr. Dean called the convention to order and entertained a motion that Cope J. Hanley of Indiana be chosen temporary chairman of the convention. The motion was carried and Mr. Warren of Washington arid Paul Miller of New York were asked to escort him to the platform. The chairman asked the different committees to adjourn for two mihutes before giving the reports. . * The committee op credentials reported five delegates present who had no right in the convention because of their own political views and the suffragette restrictions of the states from which they were delegates. They were permitted to protest and after some hot argument the convention voted that

they be permitted to remain in the convention. The chairman of the committee on permanent organization reported that I. N. Warren of Washington had been chosen permanent chairman and John Hemphill of Indiana and C. M. Sharp of Michigan the clerks of* the convention. After a short address by Mr. Warren the committees on platform and rules reported. The work of and balloting for the president then began. Four candidates, Taft, Roosevelt, LaFollette and Beveridge K were nominated with eloquent and fitting speeches. The nominating speeches were made by Esther Padgett of Indiana, Paul Miller of New York, Edward Honan of Ohio, and Virgil Robinson of Wisconsin. On the first ballot Taft received 440 votes, Roosevelt 358, LaFolette 110 And Beveridge 116. Several delegates were absent on account of sickness. Had they all been present the entire number of votes (1072) would have been cast. The' second vote brought Taft out in the lead with over 550 votes, probably because of the strong plea made by Edward Honan in his nominating speech for him. Paul Miller of New York made the vote for Taft unanimous and he was declared the nominee of the convention. We can fit you out in your neW spring suit, ready to wear garments ‘with individuality built right into them, with guaranteed shape retaining fronts. ROWLES & PARKER.

High School Notes.

Well, I suit Hammond a Wet Town, Too?

The White County Democrat prints that District Chairman Thomas is for Taft. We knew that, but we do not know why he did not put the convention in Chicago or Pennsylvania instead of Hammond.— Fowler Republican.

Five Men and One Horse Killed at Crossing.

Five men, glassblowers in the U. S. Bartmess glass plant at Spencer, were instantly killed at the railroad crossing one and one-half pmiles southwest of Ellettsville at 1 o’clock Tuesday morning, by the fast southhound Monon express while they were returning home in a carriage from Bloomirigton where they had been attending a play at the opera house. f The dead are: Hal Brown, age twenty-four, Spencer; Emil Williams; age twenty-one, Kansas City, Mo.; Martin Worden, age three, New Albany, Ind;; Arthur Farmer, age twenty-six, Summitville, Ind.; Jess Rogers, z age twenty-two, residence unknown. The carriage occupied by the five men was squarely on the track when struck by the engine. Martin Ball, engineer, says the vehicle was> at a standstill on the crossing. The bodies were hurled in all directions an<j mangled and crushed so badly Identification was made difficult. Worden’s body caught on the engine pilot and was not discovered until after the train reached Ellettsville with the other four bodies in the baggage car. The crossing is in an isolated section, with'the approach hidden by heavy timber growth. The men evidently did not see the fast train until on the track, even if then, and it was too late to get out of danger. The engineer stopped the train and backed to the crossing, where crew and passengers aided ijx the search for the bodies. Horrors grew as body after body was found, first belief being that two in a buggy, at the most, had been killed. One of the horses was killeh, the other stopping a short distance from the wreck. -

Collegeville Items.

Rev. M. B. Koester delivered the St. Patrick’s day address at Terre Haute; Rev. Arnold Weyman at Elwoad. Rev. F. Wachendorfer gave a splendid discourse on St. Patrick at the college. Quite a number of visitors were entertained during the free day incidental to the celebration of St. Patrick and St. Joseph. '■ The special feature of the St. Patrick’s day celebration was the program rendered by the C. L. S. This entertainment was much enjoyed by all on account of the drau/atic ability shown by the participants. Especially worthy of mention are the violin solos by faster John MoGahey. Following is the program: Irish Airs, Medley College Orchestra. Lewis Rand Michael Petzold Man and the Mosquito. Anthony Pax Violin Solo, Air Varie, No. 6.. John McGahey. Pompeii ..William Butler The Interviewer, Dialog. . . .August Gricus. i Gricus, urban Koehl. Waltzes, Estudlentina.. . Orchestra The Unexpected Guest, Farce..:Edward Shields, Arthur Delor. Novelty .T. Frank DeJaco St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, is the greatest college holiday, and is observed the same as Sunday, only with all possible solemnity added. The speaker of the day for this year was Rev. Edward J. MungoVah, ’97, Arcola, and the discourse that he delivered to the students will be long remembered. At dinner a'l were entertained by a delightful concert rendered by the band Under the direction of Rey. I. Rapp. , The continued cold weather is working not a few hardships for the base ball candidates. The pitchers and catchers are doing daily work in the gymnasium, but the lookers fpr other positions must wait the weatherman’s pleasure. Sabados, Lll\ Eisenhardt and Forsthoefel are showing good form for the pivotal position, while Beckman, Fitzgerald,- Cashman and Endres are handling their- shoots nicely. AU in all the prospects are rosy for another of those old-time winning aggregations. A strong schedule, mostly with cpllege teams, is nearing completion. «

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RALSTON BY ACCLAMATION

William P. O’Neill of Mishawaka for Lieutenant Governor. CONVENTION HARMONIOUS ♦ ■ -.A, And No Sore Places Left After It Was All Over.—Several Ballots Necessary to Nominate Lieut. Governor. ■a ,

THE TICKET.

. Governor—Samuel M. Ralston, Lebanon. Lieutenant Governor—William P. O’Neil, Mishawaka. SecretAry of State—Lew. Ellingham, Decatur. State Auditor William H. O’Brien, Lawrenceburg. State Treasurer—William H. Vollmer, Vincennes. Attorney General ——. Thomas Honan, Seymour. Statistician—Thomas Brolley, North. Vernon. Supt. Public Instruction—O. A. Greathouse. Reporter Supreme Court— Philip Zoercher, Tell Qty. Supreme Court Judges—Judge John Spencer, Evansville; R. K. Erwin, Ft. Wayne. Appellate Court Judge—Judge Joe Shaa, Seymour.

The democratic state convention held In Indianapolis Thursday was disappointing—to the republicans —in that it was a most enthusiastic and harmonious affair and when it was over with the delegates went home with no tommyhawks up their sleeves, as the enemy had hoped. The nomination of Ralston for Governor, and the present incumbents, Ellingham for Sec. Statq; O’Brien for Auditor; Vollmer for Treasurer; Honan for Atty .-General, and Brolley for Statistician; Greathouse for Supt. Public Instruction, was conceded from the start, in fact there was no to them, but for Lieut.-Governor, Reporter of the Supreme Court and Supremo- and ''"‘•Appellate Judges there was a lively contest, several ballots being necessary to arrive at a choice. , The ticket is conceded to be a strong one, and that Lt will be a winner is also practically conceded even by the opposition. ‘

The Tenth District In the State Convention.

In the organization of the democratic convention the Tenth district was represented as follows on committees: Resolutions, Hume L. Sammons, Kentland; Rules, Hamilton C. Hunt, Brookston; Credentials, J. A. McFarland, Rensselaer; Assistant secretaries, S. E. Swaim, Hammond. v Delegates to the national convention, Lawrence Becker, Hammond; George R. Durgan, Lafayette. A'l-, ternate delegates, William Spooner, Valparaiso; T. W. O’Connor, Monticello. Presidential eleqtor: Michael A. Duffy, Fowler; contingent elector, J. P. Simona, Monticello.

Presbyterian Church.

Rev. George Knox, ex-moderator Of the Synod Of Indiana, will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath day, at both services. The public Is most cordially Invited to these services.

Methodist Church. Jbe revival meetings under the leadership of Mrs. A. A. Fell have been well attended and of good interest. Meetings, 2:30 and 7:30, during the week days. Sunday morning her subject will be: “Two Railroads to Eternity,” illustrated by maps. Hear this sermon. Children’s meeting 2:30 and young people’s meeting 3:30. Preaching 7 p. m. You are Invited to all these Sunday services. The meetings will continue ’''lndefinitely. There will be services Saturday night.

Vol. XIV. No. 99.

Large Acreage. of Onions to be Planted.

Approximately 4,000 acres of northern Indiana farm land will be pi anted in onions t his year* according to a statement of C. E. Tuesberg, prominent farmer of Laporte and Starke counties. Mr. Tuesberg himself will plant ten per cent of this nuttfeber of- acres in onions, or 400 acres. It Is learned that Gus Greiger, well known politician, representative of Laporte and Porter counties in the state legislature, will undertake onion culture this year, with a planting of 40 acres. Mr. Greiger, who % is quite an enthusiastic farmer, believes that the onion crop is about as protable as any other. If successful this year, Mt. Greiger plans to go into the onion business on a large scale iu 1913.—Michigan City Dispatch.

Christian Church Convention to Be Held at Remington.

A (list riot convention of the Christian churches of Starke, Pulaski, White Jasper and Newton counties will be held at Remington next Thursday and Friday. The program for - the two days meeting follows: Thursday Evening, March 28. 7:00 Musical Program—Remington Chorus. 7:15 Exchange of Compliments— Citizens and Delegates. 7:30 “Christian Endeavor at Work,” A. L. Martin, Monticello. 8:00 Solo—Vocal. 8:10 “Christian and Ministerial Education In Butler College,” Prof. W. C. Morro, Butler College, Indianapolis. Friday Forenoon. 9:00 Devotional led by J. C. Whitt, Brookston. 9:20 The Important Session Report of Dlst. Secretary of all the churches in the District. Converzationne on state of affairs in local'churches. To be participated In by one speaker from each church. Appointment of 10:30 “Church Problems”-—L. E. Murray, State Secretary, Indianapolis. 11:00 Rest period. 11:10 Convention Sermon—W. G. Wynn, Rensselaer. Friday Afternoon. 1:15 C. W. B. M. Session. Devotional—Led by Pres. Monticello Aux. Business Session. Address—“ The Why and How”—Mrs. O. H. Greist, State Vice Pres. Vocal Solo. Ad drees—“Time Was”—Mrs. J. H. Wells, State 3:15 Sunday School Session In charge of Garry L.' Cook, State Supt. 4:00 Report of Committees and plans for 1912. f ‘ Friday Evening. 7:1’5 Stereoptlcon Sermon on Bap? tlsm—H. Goodacre, Wolcott

Do You Repair Your Own Shoes?

You can get everything in the shoe repairing line at Jarrette’s Variety Store where your nickels, dimes and quarters do double duty.

Baptist Church. Services will be held in the Baptist church next Sunday as follows: Sunday school,. 9:30 a. m. Preaching 10:45 a. m. and 7 p. m. Subject for morning service, “Success Out of Failure”; evening, “Sifted but Safe.” A. S. Cross of Chicago Univer- - slty, will occupy the pulpit.' •

* 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 phone 342 or at the Rensselaer Garage, phone 365. We make all trains, answer all calls for city trade and solicit a Share of your patronage. Respectfully, KANNE BROS. What is the use paying high prices for your flour? Our White Star only $1.35, and we guarantee it equal to any flour made. Money refunded if you are not pleased, ROWLES & PARKER. w- 1 r ' -■ Come and see J. V.. Collins for Buckeye Grain Drills,'Seeders. Buckeye Cultivators and Superior Fertilizer Disc Corn Planters. Also Miller Manure Spreaders. West side of public square. 10a Wanted— Place to work on farm by married man with family.—RlLEY MILLER, Rensselaer. m2B For Sale—l 3-year-old black mule, lengthy, well boned, good looker, will weigh 1200; also 2 2-year-old black mules, good ones.— P. T. HORDEMAN, Rehsselaer, R-2, 2 miles -east of Parr, phone 507G- \ , ts