Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1912 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Public Salt's. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: ■Wednesday, December 11, Ernest Mayhew, 5 miles southwest of Rensselaer. General sale, 9 head of horses and mules, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc.

Some Sport in This, Surely.

Monticello Journal: George Doctor and Pete Cotrell came in Thursday evening “toting” a salmon that weighed 13 pounds and 7 ounces. Not very long afterward Sam Thompson came up from the river with another that weighed in the same notch exactly. His was much the finer looking fish, beiffg longer and more slender. On Tuesday Bowman Rothrock caught a fifteen pounder and Thompson a ten pounder.

Saw A Real Bull Fight In Mexico.

Elmer Gwin returned last week from his trip to Pharr, Tex., and reports there very prosperous.. The parties who accompanied him on the trip remained for awhile longer. While there Elmer went across the Rio Grande and saw a genmine bull fight at Matamoros, Mexico. Six bulls and seven horses were killed, while one of the matadors was sent to the hospital. It was pronounced an extra good “fight.” There were about seven thousand people who witnessed it. The tickets run in price from $1.50 up to about SB, depending on location and elegance of seats. The $1.50 seats were “bleachers.” Elmer paid $3 for his ticket and got his money’s worth of curiosity. Several men and women in the audience could not stand the sight of so much blood and had to be assisted from the amphitheater. It is a cruel and barbarous sport, and Elmer says he doesn’t care to see another one. He brought home with him several postcard photos of scenes about Pharr, which section his land company is exploiting.

One of Rensselaer’s Prettiest Homes Is J. J. Montgomery's New Bungalow.

The writer had the pleasure of being shown through J. J. Montgomery’s handsome new bungalow on North Cullen a few days ago, and it it is indeed a model of neatness and convenience—-the prettiest and best arranged little home in Rensselaer, i The interior is finished in natural wood, except the bath room, kitchen | and pantny, which are finished in white enamel. Wall board Is used on the side walls and ceilings, painted a different shade in each room, and paneled in- natural wood. * There is a splendid large basement under the entire house, where the furnace, hot water tank, electric washer, etc., are located. All the plumbing and wuring of the house was done by Mr. Montgomery himself, and it is said by those familiar with that class of work to be the finest job in Rensselaer. The bath room is perhaps unn equaled for neatness and equipment in the city. Tile floor and side-w’alls and fitted with both bath tub and shower.

The entire house and basement is well supplied with electric lights, and there are many little electric conveniences and devices that are new to the residences 'here. The electric fixtures are also the finest we have ever seen in Rensselaer. One of the electric devices is connected with the front door. There are speaking tubes in the kitchen, basement and bedroom extending to the door jam on the front porch. When the door bell rings Mrs. Montgomery have to run to the door to see who is there, but picks up the speaking tube and inquires who it is; then by pressing a button beside the tube the door is openel automatically and admits the visitor.

One of these speaking tubes is dose by the head of the bed, and if ' Jack stays out a little late with the boys his wife does not have to crawl but of bed to let him in. He merely pushes the button which rings the door bell; she picks up the speaking tube and learns who is at the door; pushes the button and the door is ouened to admit her lord and master. A large fine porch is also among the attractive features of the house, and taking all in all it is a very neat and attractive little home and we hope Mr. and Mrs, Montgomery may live many years to emjoy it.

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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. Marriage licenses issued: Dec. 2, Stephen DeHann of Demotte, aged 60 years, occupation farmer, to Hilda Dellueher, of Chicago, aged 48, occupation housekeeper. Dec. 3, Alfred Henry, Zulick of aged 21, occupation farmer, to Elizabeth Watson, daughter of John Watson, -aged 18, occupation housekeeper.

There has been considerable complaint recently over the managmeht of the poor farm, from the inmates thereof, and the commissioners have investigated the trouble and found that a feeling exists that cannot be reconciled. Therefore they have asked Supt. Jesse Nichols to resign, but Mr. Nichols has refused to do so and it is probable that it will be necessary to oust him, His term does not expire until next September, and the commissioners feel that in the interest of harmony and good feeling a change is necessary, and gave Mr. Nichols a chance to resign without any publicity.

Not very much was done by the county commissioners Monday except allow claims. The board was still in session yesterday. Following are some of the more important matters of Monday's work: Contract for poor farm.supplies awarded as follows: groceries, John Eger, |183.58; E. VanArsdel, drygoods, $69.40; Roth Bros., meats. $22.50.

On report of engineer, $1,236.85 was allowed cn Stewart stone road in Hanging Grove tp.; $1,715.32 on road No. 2 in Keener; $792 on road No. 3, and $739.02 on grade, same tp., tie Charles E. Kersey stone roads. -

Rochester Bridge Co. awarded contract for new bridge in Barkley itp., at $620. - ■

Report of Rural Schools for Second Month.

For the second month the banner schools in the different townships as to attendance are as follows: ■

Barkley, Jennie Eib 99.7%. Carpenter. Faye Irwin 98.7%. Gillam. Guy Reed 97.817% and Presley Kimmel 97.815%. Hanging Grove, Pauline Clark 99%.

Jordan. Agnes Kahler 99.1%. Kankakee. Grace Houk 98.93%. Keener, Dora Feldman 97.6%. Milroy, Earl Foulks 95.7%. Newton, Dena Hanson 98.92%. Union, Zelda Daugherty 98.3%. Walker, Anna Jasperson 98.91% Wheatfield, William R Custard 97.5%.

The banner school of the county was that of Jennie Eib of Barkley township. The banner township of the county for the month was Carpenter with an attendance of 96.2%. Gillam and Marion were close seconds with ah average attendance of 96.1%.

The average for the county for the second month was 94.08% as against 95.8% for the first month and 94.8% for the second month of

last year. Now that the busy season is about over parents and children should make a special effort to bring the average of attendance back to as good or better than the first month. Parents should make an effort to visit the school, get better acquainted with the teacher, and see 'what the children are really doing. - It is surprising to note the number of parents that know nothing about their school except when there is some trouble. Many times the superintendent is told by the teacher that not a single parent has been to the school. Let this condition be changed, and the parents, both father and mother, visit their school and encourage both the pupil and the teacher to put forth their best efforts. It would also be well if more of the old-time hospitality ex-

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1912.

isted and the teacher was more often invited to go home with the children and spend the night there. In this age of specialization we are forgetting that each must take an interest and help to co-operate in the work of all. COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT,

PRESERVE OLD STATEHOUSE.

Corydon Editor Wants State To Buy First Capitol. Lew M. O’Bannon, editor of the Corydon Democrat, bubbled over with enthusiasm yesterday over the proposition that the state of Indiana ought to buy and preserve the old Indiana statehouse at Corydon. That town was the first capitol of the state, and the statehouse was erected in 1813, to house the territorial government before Indiana became a state, in 1816. It is a solid stone building, with limestone walls eighteen inches in thickness, and Mr. O’Banron says it will stand for a thousand years.

The people in the south par* of the state are interested in the movement to have the state buy the building and the public square in which it stands and provide for its preservation for historical reasons. He brought with him two large photographs, taken by a Corydon photographer, showing the building ard the “Constitution Elm,” the old tree under which the first constitution of the state was signed. He said he would present these photographs to Dr. Frank B. Wynn, president of the Indiana Centennial commission, and that the commission would be asked to recommend to the legislature that the old statehouse be purchased, so as to make the state’s work of preservatfon start with the state’s centennial celebration in 1916., —Indianapolis News.

Burial of Noble Peacock Made Saturday Evening.

Owing to his train being late, Erastus Peacock of Tarpon Springs, Fla., did not reach here Saturday until after -four o’clock in the afternoon, and only brief Tuneral services were held at the house before the burial of his son Noble Peacock, who was killed with William Washburn by the Hoosier Limited last Tuesday night. Mr. Peacock was greatly shocked on learning of his son’s tragic death, and made all haste to reach here, but was delayed a long time in Jacksonville before he could get a train north. He is still here at this writing, but expects to return home as soon as he can get a few business matters attended to. Mr. Peacock is located on an orange and grapefruit farm five miles from Tarpon Springs, which he says is a beautiful little city of 3,500 population. It is two or three miles to the coast proper from Tarpon Springs, but an inlet from the ocean comes right up in the center of the town, and they have fine mineral springs there. In -fact Tarpon Springs, he says, is one of the most beautiful and healthful resorts in the state, but has not, of course, been advertised like the larger places. For one desiring a healthful sea air and quietude, there is no place like Tarpon Springs, and there are scores of fine winter homes there of wealthy easterners who have recognized the homelike advantages of the place has over Jacksonville and the larger resorts. Since going there a railroad has been built alongside his fruit farm and a fine stone road is now being built right along in front of It. Mr. Peacock says there is more money in growing grapefruit than oranges, and many are turning their attention to the former, for which there is a great demand. Most of the grapefruit we get here, he says, is picked too green to be real good. But this fault will soon be remedied, like it has already been in the case of oranges from that state, a law having been passed prohibiting the shipping of green- oranges out of the state. . This will have to be amended to include grapefruit.

We will be in the market for Christmas poultry of all kinds, commencing about Dec. 7, and lasting until the 20th. We are also buying furs of all kinds and beef and horsehides. Get our prices on anything you have to sell. FANCY PRODUCE BARRET. Phone 39. c. E. Prior.

Phone any little item of news you may have to The Democrat. It will be appreciated. < • ' ' v- : :

Christmas Poultry.

JOHN ANDRUS DIES.

Mell Known Young Farmer A Victim of Appendicitis. * John Andrus a well known and most highly respected farmer residing two miles northwest of town, mention of whose probable fatal illness was made in the last issue of The Democrat, died at his home at 6:15 p. m., Friday, and the funeral was held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the Christian church, Rev. C. L. Harper conducting the services. Burial in Weston cemetery. Mr. Andrews was born in Mjchiof stomach trouble for some time, but had been confined to the house only a few days. It was found that he was suffering from appendicitis, and a specialist from Chicago was brought here Thursday night, but it was decided that he could not live through an operation, and that there was absolutely no hope of saving his life.

Mr. Hammond was born in Michigan, August 2, 1864, but with his parents had lived for many years in Jasper county. His father died a few years ago, and after his death he continued to live on the farm with his aged mother. In June,l9l2, he was married to Miss Clara Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M, Parker of Repsselaer, who with the mother, one brother, J. G. Andrus, Shelby, Mich., and one sister, Mrs. Parker Overton of Hammond, are left to mourn his loss. He was a man who was well liked, honest and straight-forward in all his dealings, and his death came as a great shock to his many friends. Mrs. Ovetton was at his bedside when death came, but the brother did not arrive until Saturday noon.

RED CROSS CHRISTMAS SEALS

Every Seal Used is a Bullet Fired in The Warfare Against the White Plague. The Red Cross Christmas Seal is small in size but great in power against the white plague in Indiana. The Christmas seal does not pay postage on a letter or Christmas fiackage. • It is a bright little “sticker” used to carny a holiday greeting from one person to another. It can be used on letters or packages going by mail, by express, or by personal messenger. It should be placed on the back of the envelope where it can be used as a seal.

When- you buy a Seal three results are accomplished. You contribute a 'penny to the Red Cross White'Plague Fund; the person who gets the seal from you receives a cheerful holiday greeting; the penny will help some victim of tuberculosis in his fight for life.

The plan of the State Association for the Christmas season of 1912 is to supply county assaciations with the Red Cross Christmas Seals and advertising matter to increase the sales. Each county association is to sell the seals and keep seventy-five per cent to be turned over to the State Association. This twenty-five per cent will be used for paying the printing bills and other expenses, and to carry on in 1913 a campaign of education that will enable the people to protect themselves against the Great White Plague. This is a nation-wide movement. Jasper county has a local organization, and also this township. Mts. A. A. Fell is President of the township organization. Any desiring the seals may call Mrs. Fell, or get them at any of the three drug stores. Sale Bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office. Come in.

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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—Mattern of Minor Mention from Many Places. Editors Plan Banquet. Indianapolis, Ind., November 29. —A meeting of the executive committe of the Democratic Editors’ Associatidn was held here this afternoon to arrange for the annual midwinter meeting the first Thursday in February. The meeting and banquet will be held at the Denison Hotel. Governor-elect Ralston will be the principal speaker.

Soft For Oscar.

Bloomington, Ind., November 29. —Congressman W. A. Cullap announced to-day that he will recommend Oscar H. Cravens, editor of the World-Courier, for Postmaster at Bloomington. The office is the best paying in the district, and the postmaster will be the first to occupy a new SIOO,OOO stone building, that will be completed March 1, 1913.

Scarlet Fever Epidemic at Hobart.

Gar£, Ind., November 30.—An epidemic of scarlet fever at Hobart, eight miles east of Gary, has caused Dr. R. C. Mackey, health officer, to issue a notice closing the public and parochial schools. The health officer also has closed theatres and dance halls In the town and in an order issued today he prohibited the holding of services in churches tomorrow. Public gatherings of all kinds will be forbidden until the disease is stamped out.

Both Hands of Indiana Farmer Are Lost In Corn Shredder.

Laporte, Ind., November 29.—The first corn shredder accident of the season here occurred today when Henry Blessing, a well-to-do farmer, lost both of his hands in one of the machines.

One hand got and in trying to save it the other was drawn in.

Blessing is in a serious condition following the accident. He is the head of a young family.

TWO TRAINMEN KILLED

When Freights Collide at Curve Near Liberty, Ind. Liberty, Ind., November 29.—Percy Shepard, engineer of Hamtlion, Ohio, and Freeman Adams, fireman, of Anderson, Ind., were killed when freight trains on the C. H. & D. Railroad collided head-on at a curve near here tonight. Hundreds of hogs were killed.

It is charged that the engineer of the east-bound train had orders to pass the other train at Brownsville, but evidently forgot. The general superintendent and other officials of the road came here to investigate the wreck. a

Engraved or Printed Calling Cards For Christmas Presents.

A hundred engraved cards make a nice Christmas present. We can furnish a nice linen finish ' card printed from the engraved copper plate for only $1.50. You also get the plate, from which you can get more cards printed at any time without going to the expense of having a new plate engraved. We can also furnish the same card printed from type at 35 cents for 25, 50 cents for fifty,

Orders for engraved calling cards should be placed at least two weeks In advance to insure your getting them for Christmas, as the engraving houses ate always rushed with* orders lor the holidays.

Pie Social.

There will be a pie social at Brushwood school house, Union tp., Saturday evening, December 7th. A good program. All girls invited to come and bring pies, and the boys their pocket books.—-Zelda Daugherty, Teacher.

GANDERBONE’S FORECAST

For llecember. A soldier of the Sultan Lay hiding in the ditch. "The trouble with the Turk,” ha said, “Is very plainovitch. "He has too much religion .Confounded with the state, And he can’t tell one from t’other When the need is veny great. “He rises in the morning A little after four And long petitions Allah, With his forehead to the floor. “He badgers him for riches. And the fruitage of the tides, And he asks him for a harem full Of young Circassian brides. "He asks him for a fig tree, And he asks him for a vine, And he asks him for some rye bread And a goatskin full of wine. "He never tires of asking. His mood is soft and meek, And he gets his Sundays all mixed up Wiith the balance of the week. "He kneels from four to seven Prostrated to the East, Ami yo U wouldn’t fancy when he quits His pants were ever creased. "The Bulgar, on the other hand, Arises in the dark, And while the son of Allah prays, Is shooting at a mark. "He swings an old tomato can A bit above the ground, And every time he fires at it The cam goes round and round. "He lays down on his stomach Behind a bale of hay. And spins the old tomato can Around the other way. "He sets a little shaving glass Upright upon his nose, And rollt the target like a wheel, Performing with his toes. "He never mentions Allah, His lips are closed and mute, And the East is where the sun comes up, So he can see to shoot.”

December gets its name from the Latin decern (ten), there being originally 10 months in the year. Caesar, who was a great friend of the masses, decided that it would be easier to pay rent in 12 Installments than in 10, and added two more months. He was assassinated by Casca and other real estate men, but the Julian calendar survived, and it was the terror of landlords for 16 centuries.

It was upon this occasion that Marc Antony, who was a friend of Caesar, made the most artful appeal to human nature in the history of man. While there had been a great deal in Caesar’s career that did him no credit, Antony made such effective use of the fact that landlords had killed him that the people, who were almost all renters, finally conceived their own wrongs in the image of Caesar’s, and killed every landlord in town. There is some doubt if Antony’s action #as fair, but there has never been any doubt that if the landlords had always been fair, it could not have happened.

Alack for Fall! It could not last, So wondrous was its beauty. It lingered here a while and passed, According to its duty. The more enduring sweets of life Are always rendered tasty For being scattered through the strife f Like raisins in the pastry. i

The Greeks of winter will advance upon the Turks of summer, and rach succeeding circumstance will make the season glummer. The fierce Bulgarians at snow will alay the Moslem weather, and the valiant hired man will sew six pairs of panto together.

Beware when wintertime appears, and keep the furnace blowing, the ear-muffs handy to the ears, and the kitchen water flowing. The plumber waiteth to devour the first bank roll that hollers, and a little matter of an hour will cost eleven dollars.

The hungry wolf will venture out to sing of beer and skittles, and make a prophecy about the apucity of victuals. He’ll cite the present plight of man, when eggs a”e worth a nickel, and laugh to think of when we can not even buy a pickle.

The Democrats have swept the earth, But it didn’t help the chickens. If eggs persist at what they’re worth, it means the very dickens. W e needed that reform at once, And leaving us this menace, For all its legislative stunts, The party’s name is Dennis.

A greater task than tariff cuts Is that which touches chickens. We’re feeding them on cocoanuts, and etill the problem thickens. A hen is laying no more food than if she

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