Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1912 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

Week Begins Tuesday Night and Ends Friday Night. A BUSY WEEK FOR GRADUATES And High School Faculty In Getting the “Class of 1912“ Started Out Right. Next week is “commencement week" in the Rensselafer high school. and beginning Tuesday njght when the class play, “In Chancery,” will be given at Ellis opera house —just before the cur-tain-raising on the first act the class song, to the music of “Everybody’s Doin’ It,” will be rendered by the actors —continuing throughout the week, there will be something doing all the time. Wednesday night the Junior fiteception to the Seniors will be given at the Armory.

Thursday night the commencement proper will be held at Trinity M. E. church. Address by Dr. Davis of South Bend. Friday night the week’s functions will end with the Alumni Banquet at the Armory which begins at 6:30 o’clock. The 1912 gradautes are: Allman, Florence Babcock. Edna Clarke, Mae Comer, Jennie Davis. Ethel Grooms, John Harris, John Hanley, Cope Hemphill, John Keeney, Rose Kolhoff, Angela Meader, Lois Hammond, Herbert Padgett, Esther Parkison, Ed Paikison, Ruth Pierce, Gladys Reeve, Joseph Rhoads. Bernice Robinson, Edna Robinson Virgil Sawin, Nelle Thompson, Alfred Tuteur, Maurine Webber, Hazel Waymire, Grace

Two Old Democrats Register to Vote This Fall.

Messrs. Noweis and Bull are in fairly good health. The rorrner walks up town, nearly half a mile, once a week to get shaved, but Mr. Bull gets out very little, but is about the house and yard all the time. Mr. Hopkins is slowly fading away. The bodily machinery has worn out and it is not thought he will live but a short time. In fact the end is liable to come at almost any moment. By the way, did you ever stop to think of the number of old people there are now living in Rensselaer, people who have passed the allotted three score and ten by more than ten years? There is probably not town in the state of like population that has more real old people in their borders than Rensselaer.

Couldn’t Bluff Mr. Herr.

b’ J. Gifford run against one man a few days ago who wouldn’t bluff, and as a consequence he must pay $1,560 for land that it is reported he had been offered at S4OO. Some 14 years ago Gifford made an agreement with A. McCoy whereby the latter was to grant him free right-of-way over his Hanging Grove tp. lands -for the former’s railroad. Since then the McCoys failed, the land has changed hands several times and is now owned by John Herr. \ Gifford recently started to tear up ground on his road on south and refused to quit when ordered by Herr to do so, assserting that his old agreement with McCoy was still good, notwithstanding its having lain dormant all this time and not a thing done at any time to continue the road on south. Mr. Herr had Gifford’s men arrested and haled before Squire Bussell Monday afternoon on the charge of trespass, and a compromise was finally effected by which Gifford

agreed to pay Herr $1,560, or $65 per acre for the 24 acres of land the right-of-way will take from Mr. Herr. It is reported that others whom be bad succeeded in temporarily bluffing, will now ask for damages, including R. L. Bussell, whose five acre tract at McCoysburg is cut in two by the proposed road.

SUICIDE IN JORDAN TP.

Mrs. John Loehrke Ends Life With Carbolic Acid. Mrs. John Loehrke, aged 25 years, committed suicide Tuesday afternoon about three o’clock at her home 6 % 'miles south and 2 miles east of Rensselaer, on what is known as the Mala Garrison farm, by taking carbolic acid. Mr. Loehrke had come to Rensselaer with a load of hogs, and on returning homo about 3 o’clock found his wife dead. They had a 6-ounee bottle of carbolic acid in the house that was being used to treat a horse. How much the woman took is not known, but she had apparently gone to the cupboard where the bottle of acid was, took a cup and poured a quantity in the cup, put the bottle back on the shelf, got a dipper of water and with the cup of acid and water went in the bedroom, clot-ed the bedroom door and toon the deadly draught after which she fell back oh the bed.

Coroner Wright, who was called out to the place at once, pronounced it a clear case of suicide although what prompted the act is unknown. The couple had been married about six months. Mr. Loehrke was a bachelor and his wife was cook in a hotel at Gilman, 111., when he married her. He was about 20 years older than the woman. They had moved to the Garrison 'farm, which he had bought, only a short time ago. He did not work the farm, but had the land rented to Conrad Shaffer who was ” working in a field not Car from the house ard saw the woman about the yard at noon and also smelled dinner cooking. She had eaten some chicken for dinner and had her bread baking in the oven. The couple had apparently gotten along nicely together and Mr. Loenrke stated they had never had any trouble, and he could give no reason for the act. It was evidently a sudden impulse that prompted her to take her life.

The body was shipped back to Illinois for burial.

Only 108 Remonstrances Filed In Ryan Ditch.

Thursday was the last day for filing remonstrances against the assessments in the big J. P. Ryan ditch, and everyone was surprised at the small number filed, only 108. Considering the size of the project, this is considered as very light opposition and indicates that almost everybody wants the ditch. In fact the only real opposition to the ditch is said to be from B. J. Gifford, whose lands are assesseu some $50,000 or $60,000, the other nemonstrators really favoring the ditch but, think their assessments too high. ; ! j On the Borntrager ditch—the extension of the Iroquois over into Newton county—estimated to cost more than one-third less, there were 486 remonstrances filed against the assessments. Litigation of course, is flesh for the lawyers, and some of them are said to be much dissappolnted that there is so little opposition to the scheme.

May Be Wiser Than They Look.

The Indiana appellate court judges certainly have lots of courage no matter what else may be said of them. Notwithstanding all this agitation going on about the “recall" of judges they had the nerve Wednesday to declare that diamonds were a necessary part of a woman s raiment, in a case from Kokomo where a man’s wife had run her husband’s face for $250 for diamonds and hubby refused to pay the mere pittance because, as he alleged, the diamonds were “not necessary.” The appellate court rules otherwise, and the husband must settle. Evidently the learned judges think woman’s suffrage will be enacted before we get the “recall,” and they are paving the way for a political stand-in with the ladies.

Buy your box stationery and envelopes at The Democrat office.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. SATURDAY, MAY 18. 1912.

A Fool of An Editor.

That this world’s supply of fools is not extinct as yet was proven most conclusively last Thursday by Albert W. Bitters, editor of the Rochester Republican. Bitters has long been suspected of holding a life-time membership in this particular branch of the human family, to say nothing of his reputation as a first olass prevaricator, but all doubt upon this question is swept away by his own exhibition of silliness which is clearly set forth* in the following dispatch to the Indianapolis News:

“Rochester, Ind., May 10.—When the registration board in Precinct 2, this cdty, looked over the filled in blanks turned in yesterday they found one that was declared void and thrown out. The blank was the product of Albert W. Bitters, editor of the Rochester Republican, and was filled in as follows: ‘My! name is Albert Wilson Bitters, I reside in Precinct 2, Rochester.' Sleep in the bedroom on the south side of the alley; eat in the dining ■ room three times a day; hair, brown, turning gray and growingi thin; own two pairs of pants and one collar button. I w’as born in Peru, Miami county, Indiana, at a place where on® could throw a stone and hit the court house. For continuance of pedigree see other side.’ ”

“On the reverse side was the following: ‘My truest is in God. My faith in Republican principles. My hope is in the Chicago national convention of 1912. My duty is to register (against my will), love my wife and children, hate Democracy, despise this worthless and expensive law, boost for Republican county option, endeavor to defeat the Democratic ticket and save the people from paying al) their money for taxes.’ ”

The registration board certainly did its duty when it threw out this effusion of a narrow-minded crank, and they should further see to it that unless Bitters can come in and register as the law provides he Should not be permitted to vote in November.—Starke County Democrat. Bitters gained some of hie editorial training as editor of a republican paper in Rensselaer a number of years ago, which excuses him in a measure from being such a narrow-minded jackass.

Claim Allowed Without Question.

Clerk Mustard has received notice of the allowance of the death claim of $2,000 of the late Harrison Wasson on the policy he held in the Modern Woodmen order, and draft, for the amount will be here in a few days. The board which passes on the death claims only meets once a month, about the 12th, and Mr. Wasson’s suicide occurring aft-* er the April adjournment caused the claim to go over until the May session when it was allowed without question, policies in the Woodmen being incontestable after the insured has been a member three years. Mr. Wesson became a member of the order in December, 1908, And had only paid some S6O into the benefit fund.

A PERSISTENT CALLER.

Funeral of James F. Irwin.

The funeral of James Fl Irwin Tuesday afternoon was largely attended. Two each from the I. O. O. F., K. of P. and G. A. R. J orders acted as pall bearers —Lucuis Strong, N. S. Bates, C. J. I>ean, Philip Blue, Henry Grfow and I. N. Hemphill. The burial was in charge of the Odd Fellows, who with the K. of P. and G. A. R. orders marched to the house and cemetery in a body, making a large land imposing procession. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C. L. Harper at the house, who read the following obituhry: James Fletcher Irwin was born in Hamilton county, Indiana, Aug. 3, 1842. The first eleven years of his life werr spent on a farm. The ensuing seven years he was engaged in the saw mill business. Returning to the farm in May, 1864, he enlisted in the 132 d regiment for ninety days service, at the expiration of which he was honorably discharged. In 1865 he came to Jasper county and engaged in farming and school teaching. He was married to Mary Ravenscroft on April 26, 1866, and she with all of the following children survive him: Schuyler C., Frances M., Mrs. I. N. ! Warren, Mrs. A. E. Wallace, Marguerite and Fred of Rensselaer, and Edward W. of Wolcott. During his residence in Jasper county he has held many positions of trust and honor, being for some twelve or fourteen years trustee of Carpenter tp., and for eight years county clerk. At the time of his decease he was engaged in the real estate and loan business in Rensselaer and in the manufacture of drain tile at Wolcott, Ind. As a citizen his record stands as a fitting monument. He was a man of great patience and fortitude in time of suffering and adversity, always looking on the bright side of life, and as a husband and father hta kind and considerate disposition and noble character but intensifies the sorrow of those who are now bereft of him. > Although not an lodge worker he was a member of the G. A. R., Odd Fellows and K. of P. organizations of this place.

Arrested on a Perjury Charge.

, Sheriff Hoover arrested H. D. Vance Thursday and took him to Logansport to answer a grand jury indictment charging perjury. .. Mr. Hoover did not learn, the particulars of the charge, but it is believed they grow out of some real estate deal or trade Vance had made. Bond was fixed at SSOO, which he had failed to secured at the time Mr. Hoover left Logansport, and the prospects were not very good for securing a bond, he thought. Mr. Vance came here a few months ago from Logansport and traded with W. R. Lee for the Home Grocery and the Holden property in the northwest part of town, Lee getting a farm near Kniman and—was to get—so head of Montana homes. Later it developed that Vance was unable to deliver the horses and he secured Lee for the amount they represented by a

mortgage on some other real estate. Of course a grand jury hears but one side of the case, and whether there is anything in ihe charges remains to be seen. Mr. Vance told the sheriff that there was not.

Condition of the Sick.

Yesterday afternoon as we went to press the condition of Mrs. Candace Loughridge was no better. In fact she is gradually failing. Capt. J. M. Watson is gaining a little each day ai»d it is expected he will be out an the street again next “week. Stewart Hammond’s condition is practically unchanged. He is resting easy. George Ketchum is reported no better. Mrs. J. H. Cox is very low at the home of her daughter. Mrs. H. J. Dexter, in I nion tp., and can live but a short time. Mrs Elizabeth Purcupile, who suffered a stroke of paralysis at the home of her son John in Lafayette recently, was brought home Thursday afternoon by John Purcupile and wife who will remain here for a few days visit. She now takes quite a little nourishment and Is completely recovering her faculties, but is weak yet.

white County Commissioners Order 33 New Bridges.

The county commissioners in special session yesterday adopted plans and specifications for thirtythree bridges. They are located as follows: Six over the Riecke ditch; two over the Hoagiand; one ( over the Spencer; one over the Vogel; five oyer the Stoller; two over the McClelland; three over the Baker; two over the Mertx; three i over the Box; > two over Moots (creek; five over the Vannatta, and one over the Rieff. The bridges over Moots creek are the longest and largest. One iff 99 feet long, the other 84 feet. Two of the others are 62 feet long; two 52 feet long; eight from 42 to 4 6 feet long; twelve from 30 to 38 feet long; one 21 feet; one 17 feet, and one 11 feet. All told they represent enough money to build a fair sized court house, anu n ‘ean many dollars saving to tha people who have to use the roads and now have to go round about ways. The abutments ail must be completed and ready for the superstructure by September 1. and the bridges must be in place soon after. n ’iceJo Journal ■ i . I

Hoosiers In Wyoming.

Burlington, Wyo.. May 13. Dear Editor: Having ’ived in the Big Horn Basin for some time I can highly recommend the country for its fine climate and abundant crops to any one that is thinking of locating in the west. Farmers are busy patting in their spring crops. We have had several nice rains and late snows, and grain is coming up fine without irrigating, which will save much time and labor for the farmers. All old friends from Indiana are doing weH. H. W. Iliff and daughter and son-in-l!aw, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Foster, have just returned irom Meeteetse where they own 420 acres of land. Mr. Iliff also owns a fine 240 acre ranch near Burlington and has just purchased a new 40-horse power Carter touring car which is a beauty and is considered the very best of mountain climbers. John Michael owns a 200 acre ranch and besides raising a lot of grain last year he raised four tons of parsnips and a hundred bushel of alfalfa seed, that sells at 15 cents per pound. ‘ Miss Alice McCullough formerly of Jordan tp„ who came here several mouths ago from Wall, So. Dak., after proving up on a homestead there, is so well pleased with the country and her health is so much improved that she has sent for her household go-jds and expects to make this her future home. She will move to Burlington this week and start a home bakery. Frank Nicholson is engaged in the' real estate business and has ju». closed a successful deal on a 240 acre farm. The country is on the boom as there is a fine prospect of a rattroad and a sugar beet •factory in the near future. AH that enjoy bright sunshine, pure mountain air and beautiful scenery should pay a visit to the Big Horn Batin. A HOOSIERITE.

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 yestetday. ' —-o Frank Foltz went to Kentland Wednesday to be present at the s»-«viai findings of facts proceedings in the Beliler guardianship case. C. D. Shook of near Demotte has filed a claim for 1740.03 against the estate of the late Henry M. Busn, who died recently at the hotel in Demolte and about whom little was known. Shook and Bush had been engaged In the hay business and the former claims there is due him this amount on settlement. A bill of |BS funeral expenses has also been filed. Bush had 1235.42 in cash on hie person when he died and a balance of $366 in the Bank Wheatfield. He was uncommunicative about his past and efforts •o far have failed to locate any relatives. Albert Knovosky of Demotto has been appointed administrator and the value of the estate is given at 1740.03. ——o>—. Samuel Boyd, the aged man who died at the poor asylum Tuesday morning, inforiiied Supt. Nichols shortly before his death that he had been saving up his pennies and dimea since coming to the poor farm to keep from being burled in a pauper's grave, and concealed the money in sacks' about his clothing. Mr. Nichols found that there was 133.21 in the five different sacks he had placed the money in, and it wan turned over to undertaker Wright, who furnished a nice casket and paid for the digging o»f the grave, so that the old man’s last request was carried out and his funeral expenses were not paid by the county. The old gentleman also requested that he be not shaved after death, he having gone for yeara without having his hair or beard trimmed.

If the bills filed against the estate of the late Mary A. Bartholomew of Remington are allowed in full there will not be much left to pay her bequests to churches. Charles A. Bartholomew of Remington has filed a bill for $250 for care and nursing, and A. J. Howell of Morocco goes him several better by filing a board and nursing claim for $5,262, which he alleges is due him from April 1, 1894, to March 3, 1911, at $6 per week, a total of 872 weeks. In a will dated July 6, 1903, Mrs. Bartholomew gave a life estate in a bouse and lot at Remington to Oharles A. Bartholomew, whom she raised from a babe 17 months old, and at his death the property goes to his children. The latter are also left SSOO in cash; to the Shiloh, Benton county U. B. church, S3OO, $5 of which Is to be used tor memorial window to deceased; S3OO endowment to the Remington M. E. church, and the balance of her estate to the Preachers Aid Society of the Northwest Indiana M. E. Conference. Robert Parker, the then Remington banker, was named as executor of the will, but a codicil added after Parker’s failure made Bev. D. M. Wood of Hammond executor. Another codicil added May 1. 1911, named Rev. H. N. Ogden as executor. An inventory of the estate gives SBBI.BO in bank, and $40.75 personal.

Our roofing paints in red, green and black are strictly pure asphalt paints. And not tar dope with which the market is flooded at a lbw price. The real stuff costs only slightly more and you get a paint that will preserve your roof Instead of eating it up. See me or A. E. Kirk about that rusty roof. HIRAM DAY. "

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