Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1914 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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GO TO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY.

“Tag Day” in Rensselaer Churches Promises Large Attendance. Next Sunday is tag day in the Rensselaer churches, and if anyone in Rensselaer has escaped being “tagged” during the week, it is because they have taken refuge in their cyclone cellar. If all the people attend church next Sunday who •have been tagged, the churches will be filled to overflowing. The pledge is to attend some service during that day, although the big meeting is to be a special service at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon at the M. E. church. The following is the program for that service: “Church—What Is It?” —Dr. P. C. Curnick. “Value of Church Attendance to the Individual.”—J. C. Parrett. “Responsibility of the Individual to Attend the Church.” —R. B. Wright. “Church in Rensselaer.” —-W. G. Winn.

City Council Proceedings.

The common council of the city of Rensselaer met in regular session Monday night, with all members present, except Mayor Spitler. F. W. Tobias was elected president pro tern in the absence of the mayor. Ordinance No. 155, fixing the amount of the bonds of city officials, was introtuced, read, and rules suspended and on motion was put on passage and unanimously adopted. It provides bonds as follows: City clerk, $500; civil engineer, $500; city marshall, $1,000; chief fire department, $500; each member of board of health, $500; city treasurer, $7,500. The present bonds were approved, and the city treasurer was authorized to execute a new bond in the penal sum of $7,500, in lieu of the bond now in force in the penal sum of $15,000. The city attorney was instructed to order statutes, docket and such forms as are necessary for the municipal court. The usual number of claims were allowed.

Former Rensselaer Teacher to Address Ladies’ Literary Club.

Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of Topeka, Kan., former teacher in the Rensselaer schools some 30 years ago, will address the Ladies’ Literary Club and the present,teachers in the city schools Friday evening at the home of Mrs. M. E. Thompson on’ River street. Her subject will be “Abraham Lincoln.” Mrs. McCarter will be the guest of honor and principal speaker at the annual banquet of the Kansas Society of Chicago in that city tomorrow night, and will come from there to Rensselaer. She has achieved considerable prominence as a writer since leaving Rensselaer, and the ladies of the Literary Club are looking forward to her visit here with a great deal of eagerness. '

New Sales Record for Rensselaer.

A new sales record was established last Friday and Saturday for Rensselaer, when D. A. Kloethe of Piper City, 111., who purchased the fire damaged stock of Rowles & Parker, sold at retail over SB,OOO worth of goods. People thronged the store on both days and it kept the large force of clerks busy attending to their wants. Mr. Kloethe has extensively advertised this sale and this surely demonstrates the value of advertising as a business getter.

Loyd Jessen Married.

Loyd Jessen, son of Mrs. Jennie Jessen of Rensselaer, was married in Chicago last Wednesday to Miiss Anna Beauchamp of Burson, Ariz., and they will make their home in Chicago for the present, where the groom is attending dental college. Mr. and Mrs. Jessen are expected in Rensselaer soon to visit his mother and brother and sister. The many friends of the newly made benedict extend congratulations.

W. A. McCurtain’s Sale Dates. W. A. McCurtain, auctioneer, has booked the following public sales: Jan. 29, Albert Hurley. Feb. 5, George R. Masters. Feb. 11, Julius Schultz. Feb. 16, Martin Harrington. Feb. 17, George W. Casey. Notice to Woodmen. All members are requested to be present Wednesday night, Jan. 28. Important business to be transacted. By order of the board of managers. —JOHN MERRITT. Clerk.

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. No more rabbit shooting now until after April 1. This provision is made not so much for the sake of the rabbits as it is to keep hunters out of the fields and thus protect quail, chickens and other garnet The game wardens say that the law will be enforced absolutely. I William Hentz of Jasper county, filed suit in the Pulaski court yesterday against Amos Fess of Medaryville, demanding SIO,OOO damages for charging that the defendant circulated stories to the effect that Hentz had stolen and sold five wagon loads of corn.—Winamac Journal. County Agent Barrett announces the following agricultural meetings. Discussion at all of these meetings will be on fertilizing: Tuesday night Jan. 27, Tefft. Wednesday night, Jan. 28, Center school, Wheatfield. Thursday, Jan. 29, Center school house, Milroy tp. Mrs. Eleanor Adams has traded her farm of 80 acres in Jordan tp., on the Remington road 5 miles south of Rensselaer,, to Mrs. Wesley Williams for the former Dr. Horton property' on the corner of Division' and Cornelia streets, now occupied by Mike Kuboski. The farm was put in at $8,400 and the town property at $4,500 in the trade.

Saturday afternoon Thomas Tanner of Barkley tp.. who had been in jail here for a week in default of $2,500 bond, on a serious charge preferred by his 15-year-old adopted daughter, Blanch Hurlqy Tanner, gave bond and was released from jail. The bond was signed by W. N. Henkle. G. B. Lewis. Wm. Folger. trustee of Barkley tp., and S. T. Comer.

Deputy Game Warden J. H. Randall of Monticello, caused the arrest o three Chicagoans last Thursday for hunting without a license, and they were arraigned before Squire Irwin where they were fined and costed $37.50 each. The men, who were visiting Matt Nessius of Jordan tp., gaye the names of John Hunter, Peter Steimel and Dick Walter. but it is believed these were not their right names. It was a pretty severe price to pay for a little hunting recreation indeed.

Parr is at present without burglar protection, the bloodhound recently purchased, one of a pair that had been contracted for in Kentucky to run down bold bad burglars, having turned up its toes to the daises. It Is supposed to have taken cold which caused its death. This pup is said to have cost SSO, and was a genuine southern bloodhound. The mate to this pup, which had been contracted for, will not be shipped until spring, when another will be secured to take the place of that which died.

New suits filed: 8162. Austin O. Moore vs. Alfred B. Lowman: action for injunction to restrain defendant, who is superintendent of the Irwin stone road improvement in Barkley tp., from certifying assessments on same over to the auditor pending appeal to the, supreme court. Temporary injunction granted by Judge Hanley l in chambers Jan. .22, and hearing set for Jan. 24, when temporary injunction was continued. No. 8163. Granville Moody vs. same: same kind of case and same order of court. No. 8164. State of Indiana ex rel Agnes Brook man vs. Adaloyd Trudeau; transcript from Squire Dickinson’s court in Carpenter tp. ’No. 8165. Daniel S. Makeever vs. Silas H. Moore; suit on note. Demand S7OO.

Sale Bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office..

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 1914.

LUCAS AND BEEBE ARE LUCKY.

Newland Men Let Off Easy for Alleged Postoffice Irregularities. Indianapolis, Ind., January 28.8- —• Robert E. Lucas, postmaster of Newland, withdrew his plea of not guilty and today pleaded guilty to embezzling government funds. He' told a straight-forward story at the end of which Judge A. B. Anderson remarked that he regarded him as the most trutful man who had appeared for some time in his court. He suspended judgment in the case, permitting Lucas to go after he agreed to pay the costs of the case. Guy M. Beebe, a cripple, who preceded Lucas as postmaster at Newland, was arraigned on a similar charge, but he has a wife and three children to support and is out of work. The court permitted him to go free. The (removal of Lucas as postmaster has been recommended, but. no one else has been found who will take rhe job.

LEFT HAND SHOT OFF.

Joseph Yeoman of Newton Tp., Meets With Bad Accident Last Friday. By the accidental discharge of a shotgtfn last Friday forenoon, Joseph Yeoman, the 21-year-old son of Robert J. Yeoman of Newton tp,. lost his left hand and will thereby be a cripple for life. The accident occurred at the Yeoman home. The young man was standing in the barn door with the gun in his hands, when it slipped from his grasp, and, in seeking to arrest its fall, he caught it by the muzzle just as the hammer of the gun struck the doorsill. The weapon was discharged and the left hand, which was over the muzzle. was so badly mangled that it was necessary to amputate the member, ■ .. The many friends of the young man deeply sympathise with him in his misfortune.

Has Bought Large Farm in Nebraska

George R. Masters, notice of Whose big public sale appears in another column, recently returned from a visit with his father ta North Platte, Neb., and while there purchased a 480 acre farm and will move his family to that place. Mr. Masters thinks it is one of the finest sections of the country there that he ever saw, and says it is a great alfalfa country. His father went there about eleven years ago and had but little means. He now owns a nicely improved 300 acre farm, well stocked, etc., and is out of debt. It was quite dry in that section, yet they had a fair crop and wheat was fine. The wheat there is now looking extremely well and stock has run out all winter and is in good condition. David Hahn of near Virgie, will occupy the former Dr. Moore farm which Mr. Masters vacates here.

“The Tango Dancer Company.”

Seventy-five per cent, of the socalled comedies are failures because of their absurdity and illegitimate attempts to create a laugh. “The Tango Dancer” has become notable through its perfectly legitimate comedy situations, which never fails to please the most critical spectator. Hence the unequaled success with its audiences everywhere. The cast is an organization marked folks artistic attainment, and the decided hit which both play and company has made is attested by the continuous applause and laughter which is heard at every (Performance. The play will be produced at the Ellis theater on Friday evening, Jan. 30, and our local theater goers will then have an opportunity of judging personally of the merits of both play and company. Reserved seats will be on sale Thursday at box office, phone 98.

Auspices of churches of Rensselaer. Season tickets SI.OO each. LECTURE DATES: Waterman Co., concert company. :—Jan. 29. Regimental Quartette. —Feb. 10. Amsbary, lecture.—March 9. Plumstead, an Impersonator.— March 23.

Notice to Ford Automobile Owners. I am prepared to repair Ford machines and vulcanize inner tubes; also will save you money on bicycle tires. Shop across alley, north of Norpor’s hitch barn.—JAMES C. CLARK. ff

Lecture Course.

Ellis Theater Saturday Afternoon and Night.

Slieley & Mannes’ all star vaudeville. 5 big acts, every one good, and with two big features. Look at photographs and don’t miss the Afternoon, 3:00; night, 7:30 and 9:00.

Big Meeting of I. O. O. F. Here Friday.

The I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges of Jasper county will hold a big county meeting in Rensselaer Friday, with work in both orders in the evening at a joint meeting. L. H. Hamilton.’will deliver the address of welcome. A large gathering is expected.,

Co. M Notified to Be in Readiness.

The Mexican situation has again become very acute, and it would appear that American intervention is almost sure to result. Co. M, the Rensselaer militia company, received orders Monday to endeavor to recruit the company to sixty men and a requisition for full field equipment.

Horse Runs Away, Upsets Buggy.

A couple of Isaac Tobin’s sons, of south of town, had a little runaway accident Sunday afternoon, when a young horse they were driving became frightened at an automobile near the corner of Washington and Front, streets, and ran across the bridge where the buggy was upset and the two young men thrown out. The top was torn off the buggy and one of the shafts broken, otherwise no particular damage was done.

Akron Editor Visited His Cousin Here

S. M. Shesler, editor of the Akron News, came down Saturday to visit his cousin, City Marshal W. R. Shesler, returning home Sunday. Mr. Shesler made The Democrat a fraternal call while here. He informed us that Ray Day, of Akron, who several years ago clerked in the dry goods departnient of the Forsythe store here, is now located in San Francisco, Cali., where he is general manager of one of the largest department stores in that city.

Walter-Lane Wedding.

The marriage of Mr. James T. Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walter of Barkley tp., and Miss Kathryn Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lane of Newton tp., was solemnized at. St. Augustine’s Catholic church last Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock by kev. Father Daniel, in the presence of many relatives and friends. The bride wore a white gown, trimmed in white shadow lace, over white silk, and carried a beautiful boquet of white roses. Miss Elizabeth Lane, sister of the bride, who was bridesmand, wore a hand-em-broidered pink w.ool gown and carried pink roses. The groom was attended by Mr. Joseph Kulage, of Hobart, Ind. A three-course dinner was served Wednesday noon at the home of the bride’s parents in honor of the happy, couple. They received many beautiful presents, and have the best wishes of a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter will reside on the Lawler ranch near Pleasant Ridge. |

Big Class of K. C.’s Initiated at Lafayette Sunday.

A class of 45 Knights of Columbus were initiated at La‘’nyett*s last Sunday, including Joseph Hallagan, John Ramp, Carl Worden, Frdnk McAdafus and Art Kanne of Rensselaer. Lon' Healey and Dan Morrisy, who were already members, also attended the initiation. The services lastted all day, beginning with mass' at St. Mary’s church and ending in a big banquet at St. Boniface church in the evening, at which Patrick H. O’Donnql, forpterly of Delphi but now of Chicago, was- the principal speaker.

TODAY’S MARKETS.

Now Is the time to sell your young roosters before they get too old and staggy. Springs, not stagy—l2c Hens—l2c. Largo ducks—llc. Geese—9c. Good turkeys—lsc. Prices subject to change of market without notice. C. E. PRIOR, Fancy Produce Market.

For Sale— One Deen’s fly shuttle carpet loom and fixtures.—MßS. M. P. DENNISON, Foresman, Ind. Phone Brook ex. 196-1.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports from Many Parts of the Country SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Hapi>enings in Distant and Nearby Cities and towns—Matters of Minor Mention from Many Places. TAGGART A CANDIDATE For Deniocrntic Nomination for U. S. Senator, Says Indianapolis Dispatch. Indianapolis, Ind., January 24. That Thomas Taggart, Indiana’s member of the Democratic National Committee, will be a candidate for the United States senate against Senator B. F. Shively before the democratic state convention, when it meets in this-city March 19, was the semi-official announcement made here tonight. A number of conferences among Taggart’s friends 'have been hold during the past ten days when, it is understood, the question of his candidacy was discussed. These conferences, most of which have been held in the office of State Auditor \V. H. O’Brien, have been attended by Governor Samuel M. Ralston, State Chairman Bernard Korbly, Mayor Joseph E. Bell and other party leaders.

FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Pastor Mason Is Taken to Indiana on Wife Desertion Charge. .¶ Laporte, Ind., January 25.— Rev. R. B. Mason, who, it is charged, eloped from Corunna, Ind., with Miss Lulu Shafer, a member of his congregation, abandoning his wife, was lodged in the De Kalb county jail tonight, having been arrested at Cochranton, Penn., where he had opened a music store. .¶ Miss Shafer returned with her father, who accompanied the sheriff, who brought the preacher back to face a charge of wife desertion and for prosecution under the white slave act. .¶ Mason will plead with his wife for reconciliation, but the latter declares she will prosecute him. Miss Shafer says she loves the preacher and will stick to him no matter what punishment may be meted out.

RADIUM HUNTERS

Begin a Rush on the Vacant Lands in Colorado. Denver, Colo., January 26.—A rush has begun for the radium land in Colorado and southern Utah. Hundreds of persons are already hurrying there in order to locate before the vacant, lands are withdrawn from entry by the government. Grand Junction is the center of the activity. It is expected that by the time the red tape necessary to the withdrawal of the lands has been unraveled there will be very few claims left. Dozens have been filed on during the past few days at Grand Junction’. The rush is strongly reminiscent of the old-time gold field rushes.

SHIVELY REFUSES

To Become Excited Over Report That Taggart May Seek His Toga. Washington, January 25.—Senator Benjamin F. Shively manifested no agitation at the report from Indianapolis today that Tom Taggart contemplated entering the race for the democratic senatorial nomination against him at tihe state convention in March. The senator was disposed to discredit the report, and, while de did not care to discuss—it—for publication, it is known that he does hot .expect Taggart to be a candidate. This, moreover, is the opinion of most of the Hoosier democrats in Washington, who say, however, that inasmuch as this is the last state convention to nominate a United States senator in Indiana, Taggart might conclude to avail himself of the oportunity to get the nomination. '

Jackson Club Banquet Feb. 23.

The Jackson Club banquet will be

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held on the evening of Feb. 23, and arrangements are going forward to make it one of the, most entertaining and successful ever given. The list, of speakers invited is headed by Senator John Worth Kern and several members of congress and the state officers. » There will be ten minute speeches by leading. democrats over the district and heading this list is District (.'hairman Charles J. Murphy. Congressman Peterson is expected to make an address and the speaking committee is sparing no time or trouble to secure a list of orators who will be well worth listening to. The birthday of George Washington will be celebrated by the banquet, this year. Tippecanoe County Democrat.

Public Sales. The Democrat has printed sale bills for the following public sales: Wednesday', Jan. 28, Dan Tanner and Matt Moosmiller, 8 miles west of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. Thursday, Jan. 29, Albert Hurley and A. E: Zook, 3-4 mile northeast of Gifford. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, far mtools, etc Wednesday, February 4, Joseph Stewart, 10 miles east and 1-4 mile south of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, etc. Thursday, Feb. 5, George R, Masters, .1. A. Davis and Harry Hibbs, at the residence of the former, on the Dr. Moore farm til miles north of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, farm implements, household goods, etc. Monday, Feb. 9, Charles Liston, a miles south and miles west of Rensselaer, on the Bicknell farm. General sale of horses, cattle, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 11th, Julius Schultz, 10 miles north and 1 1-4 miles west of Rensselaer. Stock sale, horses, cattle, hogs etc,

School Teachers Entertained.

Rev. Wright, pastor of the Baptist church, entertained the teachers of the city schools at the Wright home in the east part of town Monday nig'ht. Rev, Wright, who with his wlfp spent five years as a missionary among the Navajo Indians in New Mexico, gave an interesting account of his service among them and showed the guests much interesting handiwork of the Navajos. Refreshments consisting of ice cream, nabiscos and bonbons were served.

Trades for Two Quarter Sections.

A. W. Sawin has traded his equity in ihe flouring mill at ill., which he recently secured in a trade, for two improved quarter sections ol land, - one in Marshall county, Minn., and the other near Pierre, S. D. An electric railroad is being built right alongside or through the Minnesota quarter. The deal was made through Harvey Davisson’s real estate agency.

Birth Announcements.

Jan. 21, to Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Hile, a son. Jan. 24, to Mr. and Mrs. Linden Daughterly of Barkley tp„ a daughter. Jan. 24, to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dunlap, a daughter.

Real Estate Transfers.

George F Meyers et ux to James E Reed, Jan. 23, pt ne sw,’ 27-31-6, 107.26 acres, Walker, $4,827. George F Meyers et ux to David Peer, Jr., Jan. 23, pt ne nw, 27-31-6, 988.69 acres. Walker, $4,166. Fred W. Lee et ux to John Reed, Jr., Jan. 9, s % se nw, 33-28-7, 20 acres, Jordan, sl. q. c. d. Victor If. Lee et ux to John Reed, Jr., Dec. 26, s % se nw, 33-38-6, 20 acres, Jordan, sl. q. c. d. Rose L Hunt to John Reed, Jr., Dec. 26, s % se nw, 33-28-6, 20 acres, Jordan, sl. q. c. d. Harry W Lee et ux to John Reed, Jr., Dec. 26, s 14 se nw, 33-38-6, 20 acres, Jordan, sl. q. c. d./ Frank E Lee et ux to John Reed, Jr., Dec. 26. s y 2 se nw, 33-38-6, 20 acres, Jordan, sl. q. c. d. Rens. Commercial Club to Michael Jungles, Oct.' 4, I9ll>rt 5, bl 17, Rens? Commercial Club j>lat, S2OO. Rens. Commercial Club to Hiram Day, Nov. 24, It 14, ibl 13; It 1, bl 14; It 11, bl 15; It 7, bl 18; It 13, bl 21; Rensselaer’s Commercial Club plat, SI,OOO. John E Alter et ux to Leslie Alter, Jan. 22, pt ne ne, 23-30-7, 20 acres, Union, $2,000. John S Allen et al to Ella W Allen, Dec. 24, un 2-3 of Its 5,6, 7, 8, bl 6, Wheatfield, Graham's second add, sl. q: c. d. Eleanor M Adams to Mamie Belle Wiilliams, Jan, 26, n % ne, 24-28-7, 80 acres, Jordan, $8,400. Mamie Be|)e Williams et baron to Eleanor M Adorns, tai*. 2#>\«t Its 1, LI 19, Rensselaer, $4,000, x