Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1912 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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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. A. H. Dickinson, democratic nominee for county commissioner from the third district, was a business visitor in the city Monday. —o —■ County Chairman Warner, S. R. Nichols, Henry Nevil and A. Halleck were over to Kentland Monday to the tig republican rally and county' con vention. —o— New suits filed: No. 7918. Rubber Manufacturing and Distributing Co. vs. John Vanßeek; action on account. Demand $l3O. No. 7919. Wm. Pollock vs. Lucile Pollock, et al; action for partition of real estate. Marriage licenses issued: Sept. 16, Ross Edwin Myers, son of Wm. F. Meyers, deceased, of Remington, aged 26, occupation farmer, to Frances Yeoman, daughter of Ira W. Yeoman, deceased, also of Remington, aged 23, occupation teacher. First marriage for each.

“Deacon” Roach of Delphi, W. 0. Thomas of Monticello and Robinson of Crawfordsville were here Monday holding an organization meeting with republican county chairman C. C. Warner. Mr. Warner took them over to Kentland in his automobile where a like meeting was held for Newton county. —o— Receiver Hall does not want to be ugly but his neck is beginning to arch some. The hotel property belonging to the Daniel Baldwin estate has been on the market for some time and it has been looking like the parties at Logansport were not trying to sell it. Eleven thousand dollars has been offered for it.Fowler Leader.

Fred Brown of Goodlard, who was confined in jail here about three years ago« on the charge of horsestealing but who was discharged for want of prosecution by the man who owned the horse, who had had the animal returned to him, is agaio in trouble. Some eighteen months or two years ago Brown married a young lady of near Walcott and of late he is said to have abused cer greatly. Last Tnursday night he is said to have beaten her so badly that her screams drew a large crowd in front of the hotel run by Brown’s mother, and would have been summarily with had the crowd been able to find him. It is thought he made his escape by a rear door, but a warrant was sworn out for his arrest and he is likely to get another turn in jail if he returns to Goodland.

Items from the circuit court docket: J. P. Ryan, et al dtitch; notice ordered for new parties. Allowances made as follows: Omar Osborne, S3O; Cope Hanley, $9; Indianapolis Blue Print Co., $3.63; W. F. Osborne 55 cents. Francis W. Powers ditch; C. & E. I. Ry. Co. file objections and ask that cause be referred back to drainage commissioners. Charles Schatzley ditch; time given for filing objections. Oliver Turner ditch; Wm. Deering files objections and asks that his objections be referred to commissioners. No. 7843 i Daniel Waymire vs. Bank of Wheatfield; set for trial Oct. 2. No. 7863. Charles W. Hickman vs. Roy Donnelly; set for Sept. 23, 1 p. m. No. 7890. Harrie R. Kurrio vs. Frank Foltz and Delos Thompson; sale ordered. Charles J. Dean and George F. Meyers appointed appraisers. Charles G. Spitler appointed commissioner, bond $30,000; 1-3 cash; 1-3 one year, 1-3 two years. No. 7892. Herbert Moore vs. The Willys-Overland Co.; set for Sept. 18, 10 a.m. No. 7898. Parr Creamery co. vs. Connecticut Fire Insurance Co.; dismissed at plaintiff's cost.

No. 7899. Same vs. Northern Insurance Co.; same entry. No. 7915. Charles Erb, et al. vs. John Hitchings. et al; set for Sept. 20. No. <916. Walter R. Lee vs. Henry D. Vance, et al; plaintiff files amended complaint making James F- Frye party-defendant. No. 7 918. Rubber Mfg. and Hist. Co., vs. John Vanßeek; process or derei returnable Sept. 30, and $lO paid clerk jn lieu of cost bond.

And the Courier Man Is a Preacher, Too.

We rot only drank more rum last year than ever before, but there are 263,786,070 gallons of whiskey .still in the warehouse.—Morocco Courier.

Jud Maines May Move to Montana.

Jud Maines returned last week from his prospecting trip in the West. He is much taken/ up with both the dry and irrigated farming propositions in Montana and secured an option on a section of land near Three Forks, Mont., and if he can make a satisfactory disposition of his interests here will close up a deal for the land and move to that place. He says all kinds of crops except corn grow fine there, in fact he never saw such crops anywhere. The seasons are too short for corn.

Parr Creamery Insurance Matter Adjusted.

The insurance on the Parr creamery was adjusted, which has been pending for several months and to recover which the creamery company recently filed suit in the circuit court, and settled Friday, the creamery people receiving $3,100, which is the full amount pn the creamery machinery and the contents and tmestimate made by carpenters on retracing the building. The suits instituted have been dismissed and it is reported that the creamery will be rebuilt, although some think it will not be.'

Offer Continued for Another Week.

The offer of W. H. Ritchey to give twenty dollars to any Bull Mooser in Marion tp., who will name one state ehch in a group of eastern, western, northern, and southern states, in which Roosevelt will get all the electors, is continued for one week more. Mr. Ritchey’s proposition is $5 to each Section or group. That is, $5 if one state is named in each group or >2O for the four states, one in each group. Mr. Ritchey divides the states into four sections —the southern; the eastern as far west as Ohio; the northen, jE*cluding Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, lowa, and Milnnesota, and the rest of the states as Western states.

Mr. Ritchey has placed the >2O in the hards of the editor of The Demorcat, to be presented to the person who guessed the state or states, if any, carried by Rooeecelt. The guesses, if desired, will not be made public until after the election.

More Electric Railway News.

We were informed this week that Messrs. Seaman, Thrasher, and piker interurban officials will go over the lane from Crown Point to Lowell, via Cedar Lake, within a few days, to see about the probable cost of extending the road that far, which will be the first prdimnary step in that direction, and it is hoped the work will be done eventually.—Crown Point Star. There has been a persistent rumor about town for the last few days that a new electric line is proposed to run through Henron. This road is to be financed by Eglish capital and win be bnilt from Hammond and run south through Highland, Hebron, Rensselaer and on down the line. It seems that there is much reason to think that this project will be pushed through for the intonnatfion so far received comes from a good reliable source. It is also stated that the road is likely to be finished within the next eighteen months. It certainty is hoped that there is something in this rumor and that Hebron will not be missed in anything of this nature that is built. W e need some outlet for passenger and freight traffic besides what little accomodation we now get from the Pennsylvania Co, —Hebron News.

Birth Announcements. Sept. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harris, a son. Sept. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. 11. Cl Meek, of Union tp., a son. Sept. 13, to Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons of Parr, a daughter.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY,. SEPT. 18, 1912

THE GREAT AMERICAN PRODUCER WILL HAVE FAIR TREATMENT

Ex-Sheriff Wildasin Nominated for Represent ative.

At the democratic representative convention held at Hammond Saturday, Ex-sheriff John A. Wildasin of Newton county was nominated without opposition for joint representative for Lake and Newton counties. Attorney John A. Gavit of Hammond, presided as chairman. After the nomination Attorney John B. Peterson, the democratic nominee for congress, addressed the convention. Mr. Wildasin ran like a race horse when he was candidate for sheriff in Newton county, and if he can do as well in Lake he will make the republicans stand up and take notice

Monon Man Wanted For Swindling.

The police have been asked to apprehend Charles W. Taylor aged 21 years, of Monon, Ind., who is alleged to have obtained money on false pretenses. State Senator Will R. Wood is one of the young man’s victims. Taylor entered Senator Wood’s office and asked him for the loan of >l7. He said he had bought a horse at the sales barn for his father and needed just >l7 to make the deal. Senator Wood knows the young man and his father, who iin the livery business at Monon, and gave him the money he asked so? Later he learned that Taylor had bought no horse at the sales barn. Communication with the young man’s father revealed the fact'that the elder Taylor knew nothing of any horse buying and did not know where his son was. It is understood that young Taylor obtained a large sum of money in Monon before leaving there. He is wanted at Monon and also in this city.—'Lafayette Courier.

H. B. Tuteur, riding his motorcycle, and Mrs. Joseph Luers driving a Ford auto, had a head-on collision Saturday afternoon on Cullen street just west of the Makeever House, that resulted disastrously for the motorcycle and knocked a hole in the radiator of the auto. Herman was thrown on the hard street and his left* hand was sprain-, ed quite badly and he was bruised about the body considerably where he came in contact with the road.

Both i machines were running slowly or the results would have been more disastrous. Mrs. Luers, with Mrs. Joe Long in the auto with her, was comfrng south and Herman was going north. She was running on the east side of the street and did ntxt see him until they were quite close. Then, apparently, she became confused, and turned the auto to the left in close to the curb instead of pulling to the right. Had the automobile been running , a little faster it would have run OVer Herman as he lay in the street in front of it, but it did not have enough power to run over the motorcycle, and that fact was all that saved him from being run over. One of the wheel rims of the motorcycle *was > broken and ®t was otherwise damaged and twisted from the impact.

A Head-on Collission.

Title to Business Lots Straightened Out.

The flaw in the title to the five feet of ground on the east, on which The Demorcat building is located, was amicably settled a few days ago. All of the Nowels House block and The Democrat building was formerly owned by C. D. Nowels, now of Parsons, Kan., but five feet of the ground on the east of the latter building was owned by the Monnett heirs, it having been leased some 38 years ago on a forty year lease. When the Nowels hotel block was sold several years ago the deed conveying same transferred 65 ieet, and in selling the building east, now The Democrat building, .’5 feet was transferred. The Nowels House building covers 70 feet vast and west instead of 65 feet, and this left five feet of the hotel resting on the lot owned by the owner of The Democrat building, and, of course, The Democrat building rested oa five feet of ground or. the east owned by the Monnett estate. Messrs. Chapman and Robinson have purchased of the Monnett estate this five feet of ground for >375 and it has been deeded to the owner of the lo' on which The Democrat building is now located. They were given a deed for the ..fire feet of ground on the west, and now both buildings rest on their own individual ground and everybody is happy. While neither of the parties have felt any particular uneasiness over the matter, each feeling that when the lease to the five feet of ground on the east expired, in 1915, that one plat would take care of the other, it would, of course, cut some figure should either want tp sell, and, as it could be fixed up now as cheaply perhaps as at any time, the matter was adjusted a few days ago to the satisfaction of all parties concerned and the titles of each are now perfect.

Another Domestic Disturbance.

Mrs. Wilbur Criswell created quite a little excitement at the corner of Front and Rutsen streets Thursday evening, when her cries f*.r help brought the neighbors to the scene, and it was found that a domestic brawl was in progress. Mrs. Criswell was lying on the ground and her husband, ft was said, was holding her down, while accusing her of unfiai th fullness. The Criswells have lived southeast of town, a few miles, but separated recently when he charged her of being too familiar with another man. She came to town and has been working in the Rensselaer House (fornrriy the Nowels House.) When she went out Thursday evening her husband met her apd a few words resulted. He threw her to the ground she alleges, and she screamed fbr help. She threatened to have Mm arrested, but has not done so. Criswell states that he merely wanted to have a talk with the woman and hate her return to her family of four children. Chriswell is said to be an industrious man and a good provider, and he seems to have the sympathy of the public in his domestic troubles.

Buy your box stationery and envelopes at The Democrat office.

BEVERIDGE TO SPEAK IN RENSSELAER.

Ex-senator Albert J. Beveridge will address the jwople of Jasper county on the political issues of the day from a Progressive standpoint. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p. in. Come out and hear this eloquent ex|tonent of the people’s cause. Committee.

Birthday Surprise on John Nagel.

A birthday surprise was petpetratel on John Nagel, .-on of Mr. an.l; Mrs. Joe Nagel, of southwest of town J Sunday evening. Jack Lawler took; John and his brothers Joe and Wai-' ter to Chicago Heights, Dyer and] Crown Point Saturday afternoon In his big touring car. and they returned home Sunday evening on the milk train. Arriving home they found the' house all dark, and striking a match I they found the house filled with young folks, among whom were; Misses Coletta Kohley, Viola Kohley, Agnes Kahler, Dina Miller, Charlotte! Kanne, Catharine Luers, Rose Luers, ’ Flora Kahler, Marie Miller, Frances' Martin, Angella KoUhoff, Edna Rob-' insom,, Catherine Lane, Agnes Mar-’ tin.; Messrs. Arthur Kanne, Edward; Nagel, Vern Nagel, Fred Feldhaus. Stanley Lane, John Martin, Lewis Mil-; ler, Lon Healy, George Putts. Lewis * Putts, James Walter, Leonard Nagel* and Ed Martin. The evening was spent in singing music and progressive cards 1 . Refreshments consisting ,of ice cream,' cake, salads, fruits and candies were 1 served, 1 and the young folks all de-1 parted at a late hour after having spent a most enjoyable evening and wishing John many more returns of the day, the occasion being the 23d anniversary of his birth. In the contests, Miss Charlotte Kanne was awarded first prize sor 1 the ladies; / Lewis Putts for the gentlemen; and the booby prizes to Miss Dina Miller a-nd Mr. Stanley Lane.

Obituary of Mrs. Francis Waggoner.

Mrs. F. M. Waggoner of Giiiam tp. died at the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, at Logansport.! Sept. 9, and the funeral was held at! Francesville Friday morning at 10' o’clock, conducted by Rev. T. N. Russell, pastor, of the Christian church, at which place the funeral was held. Mrs. Waggoner bad been in bad mental condition for time and was sent to the acylnm' from this county for . the second time several months ago. Her immediate! death, it is said, was caused from kidney .trouble, with which she was stricken the Sunday night before her death.

The following obituary was read by Rev. Russell at the funeral: Lora Belle Hacker was born in Etna Green, Kosciusko county. Indiana, March 4, 1862. She departed this life, September 10, 1912, being 50 years, 6 months and 6 days of age. On June 23, 1885, she was unitea in marriage to Francis M. Waggoner.! To this union were born four girls and two boys. Two of the daughters have preceded her to the eternal home of the soul. The other children two girls and two boys, and their father, also her aged father and mother, two brothers and a sister, are present today. Two brothers and three sisters were unable to come.

Realizing that one’s life is not safe without a shepherd, she obeyed her Lord and Master in baptism on January 14, 1891, near Fisher, 111. Her children say, “we as a family always attended church and Sunday school until her health became too poor. Even, then she continued to read and comment on the scripture. Sick or well she made a special study of the new Testament on Sunday.” ’ Though in poor health for the past eleven years, the last sixteen months have been the most telling. But the One who ever cares for His own, has recorded to his Holy Book that they who die in the Lord are “blessed.” While the earthly ties are strong the paternal love is great a mother unflinchingly undergoes all the sorrows and aches of this lifb; but she is the true mother whose life is a • > • eq ( an see the Christ; Life—the life in which there is the thought that we are here for only a short season at most, then we must die the death that is commor to the human family, but the second death, we need not fear, as in His book He says: “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” To the parents, husband and children I would say, "Her work is done, but her influence will live forever.”

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Vol. XV. No. 48

GENERAL ANU STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports from Many Parts of the Country —— —— i SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in Distant and Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention from Many Places. Fire Cuts Path In Hebron. Valparaiso, Ind , Sept. 16. —Fire of unknown origin this morning destroyed the Grand Opera House, the grocery and meat market of Baldwin and Rathburn and the plant of the Weekly News at Hebron, this county. The loss is placed at ill, 000.

Another Monticello Forger Apprehended.

Friday’s Monticello Journal.— George Sangster was arrested last night at Winslow on the strength of a telegram sent from 'here ;o the county in which Winslow is located. The warrant on which the message was based was issued on a grand jury indictment returned Wednesday evening charging torgery in the case pf the note held by A. K. Sills and purporting to bear Charles McClure’s signature. It is understood the note was surrendered to Neil Sangster at the time of the settlement and that a photographed reproduction was made to be usedi as evidence. Sheriff Price will start today to bring the prisoner back for trial.

INDIANA SCHOOL TEACHER

Despondent Over Losing Position, Fires Bullet Into Her Brain. Richmond, Ind., September 15 Miss Love Lindsey. 23 years old, killed herself at ner home neaT Economy today by fi.fng a bullet into her brain. Miss Lindsey, a teacher in the Economy schools, has been LU with tuberculosis Because of her conditilpn she was not retained by the School Trustees for this year, and despondency because of this fact was the cause of the young woman’s aet.' >

MOTORISTS TO VISIT HAZELDEN.

Hoosier (Tub Members Plan Tour Next Saturday. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 14. —The runs ard tours committee of the Hoosier Motor Club has announced for the club’s next week-end run a trip to George Ade s home at Hazelden farm. Brook, Ind. The dates are set for next Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22. The motorists will leave here as early as possible Saturday, arriving at Brook in time for supper at 6 o’clock Arrangements have been made for the accomodations for the touring party , over-night. The tours committee reports the roads to Brook in exoel- : lent condition and expects a fine trip.

EXCURSION TO CHICAGO SUNDAY Only 75 Cents for the Round Trip On the Monon. The Monon will run another of its popular excursions to Chicago on Sunday, September 22, 1912. The fare from here, the last stop north of Mbnon, is 75 cents for the count trip. The baseball attraction that day is the Sox vs. Washington. Excursion train arrives at Rensselaer at 9:15 a. m. 1 Returning special train will leave Chicago at 11:30 p. m.

Notice To Tax Payers. The Iroquois ditch special assessment has been placed upon the tav duplicate to be paid with the fall or second installment. Those that paid in full for the year will please call and pay this special assessment. * Respectfully, ALSON A. FELL, Treasurer of Jasper County.

Fancy Prices fbr Fancy Goods This Week. We will pay 20 cents for strictly fresh, clean eggs this week; 11 cents for hens and 13 cents for springs. Fancy Produce Market.—C.E. PRIOR Phone 39.