Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1912 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Veteran Editor Dead.

John B. Conner, former head of. ' the Indiana Bureau of Statistics and for thirty-seven years editor and publisher of the Indiana Farmer, died at his home in Indianapolis Sunday morning after a two; weeks illness, aged 81 years. Mr. 1 Conner was for several years the editor and proprietor of the Kentland Gazette, the predecessor of, the Newton County Enterprise,; which 'he sold in 1874.

Gleaners’ Organization Perfected.

An Arbor of the Ancient Order of Gleaners was organized here Saturday to be known as Rensselaer Arbor, with the following officers: Edward Herath, Chief Gleaner. Sherman Thornton, Vice-Chief. Omar Kenton, Sec-Treas. Mrs. Floyd' Amsler, Chaplain., Erhardt Weurthner,. Conductor. Alfred Hoover, Lecturerj Floyd Amsler, Inner Guard. Louis Hooker, Outer Guard. The new order will meet each Saturday night through April.

Several “Touched” By Gypsies Yesterday.

The gang of Gypsies who struck town yesterday noon touched Harry Kresler, the barber, for $lO Which he alleged they took from a pocketbook in Ibis hip pocket, but Sheriff Hoovey got after the two women who got his ten and they dug it up, and no prosecution followed. Frank Morrow also fell for a half-dollar, which one of the woman palmed, s but he also got his money back. Others, no doubt, were ‘‘touched” but had rather lose the amount than put up a holler.

Dr. Hansson Has Another Auto Mishap.

Returning from a business trip Saturday afternoon, Dr. J. H. Hansson’s Overland roadster skidded in the mud while near the Hoover bridge, When the doctor attempted to make a slight turn, and the car was pushed into the sand at the outer side of the six foot ditch. After careful examination in which he found nothing amiss, he cranked up and came to town. Had he been going at a high ’rate of speed the accident would no doubt have proven more serious. As it was he got but a slight ducking.

Buggy Breaks Down; Horse Runs Away.

Frack Hill’s fast driving mare, driven by Mr. Hill and Earl Clouse, when nearing the Washington street bridge Friday afternoon, became frightened W'llbn the buggy reaches broke and dropped down, and started to run, striking the corner of the bridge with a front wheel apd completely stripping the harness from the horse. Neither of the occupants of the buggy were serf 3 ously injured, but Clouse was mangled slightly in the wheels. The horse stopped of its own. accord at the Porter livery barn on Cullen street.

William Matheny Dead.

Wm. W. Matheny, whose wife died a couple of weeks ago as a 1 result of a stroke of paralysis, died Monday noon at the home of his son., Emerson Matheny, northeast of town. Angina pectoris is given by physicians as the cause of death. This is a suffocating contraction of the lower chest which affects the heart. 1 . | Both lilr. and Mrs. Matheny were enjoying the best of health two weeks ago Monday, and were the last people one w’ould expect to die' suddenly. Mr. Matheny was'great- 1 ly downcast by the sudden death . \ I of his wife and never completely| recovered .from the shock. He had been making his home at his son’s' only temporarily, having expected to return to town and re-open his home. Sunday he was suffering greatly from the shortness of breath and the pain was terrible until still- 1 ed by morphine. Monday, although but little improved, he was up and 1 about the house with the family, and when it was noticed, after a short absence on his part, that he I was not present at the family gathering, a search of the bedrooms of the homies resulted in his being found in one in a dying condition.' Two physicians, hastily summoned,, were unable to reach the home be-' fore death had claimed its own.' He was highly respected by the large number of people who knew Mm. The funeral will be held Thursday, but at this writing the hour had not been set.

An armful of old papers for a nickel at the Democrat office.

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.

Attorney A. D. Babcock was over from Goodland on legal business Monday and yetserday. Remember that Monday, May 6, is the last day for paying the spring installment of taxes to avoid delinquency in both installments. .—n—Don’t forget to file your mortgage exemptions w r ith the county auditor before May 1 if you wish to avail yourself of the reduction in your taxes by reason thereof. • ——o —■ Marriage licenses issued: April 6, James Alonzo Harness of Milford, 111., aged 26, occupation clerk, to Martha Wiseman, also of Milford, aged 21, occupation waitress. First marriage for each. —o>—• The remonstrators over at Goodland had 12 names to the good in knocking out the renewal of the saloon licenses at that place, and Goodland is theoretically dry at least for the present. The applicants have appealed to the circuit court, where, it ’is said, they expect to get off about a score of names which they allege are not legal remonstrators. —o•— J. W. Crooks, a Roselawn druggist, was arrested by deputy sheriff Rainford, on the charge by Lewis Wein, Jr., who is said to be em- ; ployed by the Anti-Saloon League. Three affidavits to the effect that Crooks sold whisky in half-pint quantities without a perscription are said to be cause for the arrest. Crooks was taken to Kentland where Harry Baxter and Humphrey Barber went his bond.

New suits filed: No. 7852. Thomas W. Grant vs. Mart Reed; appeal from Squire Fay’s court at Parr where the case was sent on change of venue from Squire Bruner’s court in Rensselaer, where defendant won out and the costs, $27.75, were taxed to plaintiff, who appealed. The case is one brought by Mr. Grant as landlrod, against Reed, his farm tenant, and plaintiff charges defendant with having, held 223 bushels of corn, valued at $124.88; some hay valued at $25; timber cut valued at S2O; damage to building $lO, a total of $179.88.

Sheriff Hoover returned Monday noon from Colorado where in company with F. D Gilman of Goodland, one of W. T. Beahler’s bondsmen, he went last week in search of Mr. Beahler, who is wanted for the alleged defrauding of some heirs in his father’s estate. They were at Denver, Colorado Springs, Victor, Cripple Creek and other points in the Cripple Creek country, but did not get theit man. He Irad left the mining regions of Cripple Creek about ten days before their arrival, but the officers there are on the look out for feim and he will likely be apprehended soon. It was a very pleasant trip for Mr. HooVer and be saw, some beautiful mountain scenery in that section of 'the country.

AND STILL ANOTHER.

Hurley Beam and Miss. True George Married at Weaton f 111., Last July. Secret marriages seem to be very popular with Rensselaer young people, and another one has just come to light. Mr. Hurley Beam, son of Monon agent W. H. Beam, and ss True George, daughter of Mrs. George, a well known and popular young lady, were married July 11 last at Wheaton, 111., by Rev., Robert Shepherd, a Presbyterian minister, at his residence, and have successfully kept the marriage

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, APR. 10, 1912.

secret until now, when in some way it leaked out. The mother of Miss George and the parents of Mr. Beam knew of the , marriage, we understand, but in respect of the wishes of the young couple, who were not yet ready to commence housekeeping, they said nothing about it. Mrs., Beam still retains her position as stenographer at the Trust & Savings Bank and will do so probably until next fall, when it is their intention to go to housekeeping in Chicago, where Hurley has a good position in the Monon freight office. The Democrat joins the host of friends of the young couple in extending congratulations.

In "Dry” Monticello.

In a free-for-all fight that originated in Winegard’s soft drink shop Saturday night and continued out on the sidewalk, Bud Loftus was knocked out and took the count and James Morecraft was badly beaten on head, face and hands with a beer or pop bottle. The second chapter is being prepared in ’Squire Marshall’s court today.— Monday’s Monticello Journal.

THE HOOVER STOCK CO.,

Is Playing All This Week at the Ellis Opera Hduse. The Hoover Stock Co., opened a week’s engagement at Ellis opera house Monday evening in “The Power of Politics,” with a good attendance. ,The specialties were first class and the play itself developed rapidly and each actor skillfully bandied his part, thus bringing out to the best advantage the.strong parts of the play. Last night they played ‘‘The Girl From Newport,” and a change of play is given each night. The company .. is above the average playing here and is deserving of a liberal patronage.

Miss Mary Frost Dead.

Miss Mary E. Frost, daughter of Alfred and Mary Frost, was born in Carmichal, Green cbunty, Penn., Oct. 28, 1835, and died April 7, 1912. at the home of her neice, Mrs. Sylvester Gray, in Rensselaer, from pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her loss one sister, Mrs. Geo. Mustard, Sr., of Rensselaer, besides other relatives. Miss Frost united with the M. E. church at Carmichal at the age of 11 years and has led a noble, Christian life, and now goes to seek the just reward tor a life well lived After a short funeral service conducted by Rev. C. L. Harper, of the M. E. church at 10 a. m., Monday, the body was taken to her childhood home at Carmichal, Pa., where interment will, be made. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Gray accompanied the body and will remain there for perhaps two . weeks, visiting relatives.

We take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses and beautiful floral offerings, during the recent illness and death of our beloved aunt, Miss Mary E. Frost.— Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Gray.

Funeral of Peter Van Lear.

The remains of Peter Van Lear, who died in a Chicago hospital at 8:15 Thursday morning, were brought to Rensselaer on the 11:05 p. m. train Friday and taken to his late home on Front street. Mrs. Van Lear had the misfortune to miss the train and came an hour or so later on the “Red Devil,” which stopped here for her accommodation.

\ The funeral was held Monday at 9 a. m., from St. Augustine’s Catholic church/ Rew Father Daniel - conducting the services, and burial made in Mt. Calvary cemetery, south of town. Peter Van Lear was bom June 25, I’B6B, in Netherlands and came to America 27 years ago, settling in Chicago. He’ came to Rensselaer about eight or nine years ago, and six years ago was married to Christena Finglemyer, Who with one son, aged five years, survive him. He also has one brother, John Van Lear of Chicago, and I one sister, Mrs, Jennie Greshuis. The latter also resided in Amt rica for several years but after the death of her. father she married and She .and her husband ’ returned to the .old country. Her marriage, took place at her brother Peter’s home here two years ago. Among those from out of town here to attend the funeral were John Van Lear and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sharp of Chicago.

Presbyterian Church Gets Handsome Gift. Probably the largest individual donation ever given in Rensselaer, has been promised in the form of a pipe organ for the Presbyterian church Uy B. Forsythe, dedicated to the memory of his wife, and to cost approximately $2,500. Rensselaer joins the congregation of the church in praise of so worthy an act, and feels proud to have in its citizenship men who are so public spirited and generous. This announcement, coming, Easter morning, the beginning of Rev. Parrett's seventh year as pastor of the church, seems to fortell an even better year than the very successful ones past under his guidance.

Engine Goes Off Track at Surrey.

Engine No. 500, one of the new moguls on the Monon, while taking siding at Surrey Sunday evening in order to let the milk train pass, spread the rail on the left side leaving the two sets of trailers and the drive wheels on, that side clear down to the ties. Because of its immense weight, quite a good deal of trouble and time was required in getting the engine righted. No. 500 was pulling a heavy freight train, and thus completely blocked the track. The milk train and other southbound trains until No. 35 were detoured by way of Shelby to San Pierre and then to Monon over the Michigan City division. Rensselaer people who were on the milk train which backed to Shelby to detour by the 3-1 were unable to get home from Monon until train No. 4 Monday morning, or about 6 o’clock. Several, people remained at Surrey to deplete the stock of canned meats, crackers, cheese, etc., of Green Thornton, until the arrival of the bus from Rensselaer. The Kanne autobus had the misfortune to break its transmission shaft Sunday afternoon, and a horse bus had to be called into service, although it is doubtful if an automobile could have made the trip, owing to the condition of the roads. Two wrecking crews finally succeeded in getting the engine again on the track in time for No. 35. which passes’through here at 1:25 a. m., to resume the usual route.

100,000 Acres Farm Lands for Sale In Menominee County.

The garden spot of Michigan. Farmers, dairymen, stockmen, investors, market-gardners and poultrymen homes for thousands. Now is the time to buy land. Prices SB, $lO, sl2 to sls per acre, why pay rent all your life? Special discounit allowed on cash sales. Free railroad fare to purchasers of land. Seven hours ride from Chicago. Call today for free booklet showing views of roads, schools, churches, orchards and farms and telling all about farm lands in Menominee County, Michigan.—GEOßGE W. CASEY, Rensselaer, Indiana, R-2, Local Agent.

This Is a Good One.

What’s my name? he said, Well, that’s a good one. Why, boy, you’ve knowed my name ever since you was a suckling babe. It aint so darned peculiar that anyone’s likely to fergit if he wants to buy a buggy to take his best girl out. I tell you, boys, Roberts aas the buggies that has the stile, quality and finish, and the price is right, with the reputation behind them. Now, boy, if your game is to poke fun at that name, you don’t want to fergit that- you’re funnying with about two men out of every three in this vicinity. Yours truly, C. A. ROBERTS.

Kanne Bus Notice.

Hiereafter our bus headquarters will be at Tone Kanne’s residence, phone 214. i Calls may also be made for us at Leek’s hitch barn, phone 342 or at the Rensselaer Garage, phone 365. We m'ake all trains, answer all calls for city trade and solicit a share of your patronage. Respectfully, KANNE BROS.

Bicycle and Motorcycle Repairing. I have opened up a bicycle and motorcycle repair shop in the old Goddard building three doors south of the Rensselaer Garage, on Front street, and solicit your patronage. Willi keep tires and other supplies on hand.—JAMES C. CLARK. ts For Sale— Recleaned clover seed. HALL ZIMMERMAN, Remington, Ind., R-3.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports from Many Parts of the Country SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in Distant and Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention from Many Places. Purdue Student Drowns. Lafayette, Ind., April 6.—Christopher Gates, Jr., son of Christopher Gates of Toledo, phio/ and a junior in the class of mechanical engineering at Purdue, was drowned in the Wabash River tonight. He and Maxwell Johnson, also a student, went out in a canoe and a high wave capsized the boatC Johnson succeeded in reaching the east bank, but Gates lost his hold on the upturned boat and went down in twenty-five feet of water. His body has not been recovered. '

Gary Bribery Cases Probably at an End.

.That the Gary bribery cases are now at an end and that no mord I will be heard of them, is the declaration of competent lawyers who have looked up the statutes. With the ending of the April term of | court on the thirteenth of this month the balance of the cases will have been put over for three consecutive terms and if this is true Mayor Knotts, City Engineer Williston, Ex-Commissioner Nyhoff, Aidermen Bowser, S'imlasko, Szymanski and Baukus will be in no further peril from the Dean bribery cases. Only Gibson was convicted. —Lake County Times.

Indiana Supreme Court Judge Passes Away.

Indianapolis, Ind.,. April 6.—The death of .Judge Janies H. Jordan of the supreme court',' at, his home at - Martinsville last evening makes a vacancy on the bench of that court, and it will be the duty of Governor Marshall to appoint some one 'to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Judge Jordan’s term would expire, the first of next January. He was elected to the supreme bench in 1 894 and took office in 1895, and at the time of his death he was serving the last year of ids third six-year term. He was 70 years old. He was born in Virginia and served in the army in the civil war where he was engaged in seventy pitched battles, receiving wounds in two battles.

There is much speculation as to who will be appointed by the Governor to fill the vacancy, but the opinion seems to be that he will appoint Judge John W. Spencer, of Evansville. Spencer was nominated at the recent democratic state convention for judge of the supreme court to succeed Judge Jordan, and this, it is believed will 1 give him the call l on the appointment, to fill the vacancy.

Obituary of Lyman Barce.

The following obituary of Lyman Barce Is taken from the Benton Review, Mr. Barce having been a resident of Benton county for many years before locating in this county: Lyman’ M. Barce, the baby of a farnilj of ten Children, is. sleeping beside his mother in the beautiful Fowler cemetery awaiting the glories of resurrection morning. Mr. Barce . died at 1:10 o’clock Thursday, March * 28, at his home near Rersselaer with every member of the family gathered at the bedside awaitihg the inevitable, but with the longing of a great love sustaining them to hope for a little further respite. Unconscious to he last Mr. Barce laid down his burden in peace, without physical suffering or the mental jiangs of approaching separation from those whom he loved with the great affection of a strong man. He was a victim of paralysis, suffering the first stroke shortly after the Taft rally at Hazeldon in 1908. This attack was unusually severe and left him badly crippled, but his coufage wgs undaunted and during the past winter he had made much improvement. Last Tuesday morning he was feeling unusually well and stepped into the yard. Without warning he was rendered unconscious ■ and remained in that state until death relieved him. Lyman, the youngest child of John

and Elizabeth Barce. was born in Scituate, Mass.. April IT.' 18 18. The town of his birth is a fishing hamlet some twenty miles south of Boston and his ancestors and immediate family were seafhrihg men. Four elder brothers found a resting place in the coral gardens neath the heaving bosom of the- Atlantic. With the shadow ot death constantly threatening her home the heart of tb< mother. Elizabeth, grew timid, and she persuaded her husband to leave the sounding sea and the family located in Will county, Illinois, in 18*54. One of the elder boys could not rest so far from the ocean and drifted to San Pedro Cal., saying that be wanted to die where he could watch the sea. and the swell of the Pacific laps the base of the cliff where he is sleeping. ' ' . '

The civil war called two more stalwar/ sons from the prairie home atnd one became an officer of hia country tor distinguished service. The father died in 1871. In February 1871 Lyman Barce and Rebecca F. Ricker were married. The two were born in the same town. The families were neighbors after emigrating to Illinois in the same year. The wedded life of the couple was one long honeymoon and their efforts were directed toward helpfulness iit her than bickei ing all the days o' their union. Mrs, Elizabeth Barce and her sons Samuel and Lyman with his family came to Benton county in IKJ;> and settled in Union township where they wrestled from the wild a home that was theirs to enjoy many years. With their own, hands the sons broke the virgin sod and tiled the land that it might produce its utmost. The mother died in 1893 and was buried in the Fowler cemetery. In 1 898 Mr. Barce bought the Seabury quarter east of Fowler and in 1901 bought 160 acres near Rensselaer and made that his home until the last. He was a stalwart republican and served as trustee of Union -township from 1890 to 1894. Mr. Barce was one of those fugged pioneer characters Whose struggles and successes - instilled self-confidence. He was a loyel friend and a splendid neighbor. In sickness he was found at the bedside of those whom he might succor and when death came into the pioneer homes he closed of tho dead and comforted the Jiving He was ever the friend of young mem who were honestly trying to succeed and many was word of encouragement and the more substantial financial assistance which he tendered them.

Hampered by circumstances he was denied a liberal education in his younger days, but he was an inveterate reader and through his own efforts acquired much knowledge of men and affairs. He was a splendid friend of education and in every way encouraged the cause of learning. He. was the valiant champion of the tea Cher and an earnest advpcate among children encouraging them to obtain all the education possible. He was a man of convictions and a power among those who appreciated his moral worth and rugged honesty. Mr. Barce is survived by his widow and four children, Elmore Barce of Fowler, Mrs. Anna Michaels of Templeton, Mrs. Minnie Rishling of Rensselaer, and John Barce of Chicago. His death marks the first break ip the family circle, but so far as may be the family js comforted by the memories of a beautiful home life and the kind, loving helpfulness extended to each cf those now left to mourn. The body was brought to Fowler Saturday and conveyed to the home of E.'more Barce on Bark avenue. Fol io wing a prayer at the house funeral services were conducted at rhe Christian church Sabbath afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. C. G. Cantrell. The pail bearers were Samuel Mead, Benj. Davidson, Isaac Weinhold, George Mitten, J. D. Woodburn, and Thomas Dillon of Rensselaer. Each was a life long friend of Mr. Barce and knew his true worth, a friend in fair weather or foul. The remains were laid to rest beside his mother in. the Fowler cemetery. Mr. Barce leaves an estate worth about $25,000. The entire property is left to Mrs. Lyman Barce during her life time.

Seed Potatoes.

Car of No. 1 Rural and Rose seed potatoes, will sell in any quantity desired.—Globe Onion Farm, A. DONNELLY, Prop.

A SHOE. Get ready for spring work by purchasing Barnyard Shoes. They combine comfort, durability, and style. Every pair is guaranteed against breaking caused by. barnyard .juices. There are lower priced shoes, but none so cheap when wear is considered. Try one pair, if not satisfied, come to us for final adjustment. Our reputation as reliable shoe merchants is back of each pair. BENHART N. FENDIG, I’ropi ietor Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store. Opera House Block, Rensselaer, . Ind.

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