Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1914 — Page 8

VETERANS MEET AT MARTINSVILLE

(Reunion of White River Valley Soldiers. Sheeting is well attended Many of the Veterans at the Twelfth Annual Gathering Are Accompanied by Their Wives and Daughters.

Martinsville. —The twelfth annual iTßunion of the White River Valley Soldiers' association was held here in the Blackstone theater. There was a large attendance. A number of the YBterans were accompanied by their wives and daughters. A. B. Crompton, department commander, of Delphi, and X R. Fesler, adjutant, of Indianapolis, were among the speakers.

Charred Bones of Man Found. Lafayette.—The charred bones of William Higgingbotham, aged fiftyfive, were found in a mass of blackened debris In the cellar of the house that had been occupied by him In Colburn. The building caught fire during the night and burned to the ground. Nothing was seen of Hlgglngbotham and no cries were heard, and it is believed that he had been suffocated beforg the fire was discovered by William Noble,

Brazil Worhan Burned to Death. Brazil. Julia E. Robbins, age fifty-six, wife of Mathew Robbtns of this city, was burned to death, her clothing catching fire from a match. Mrs. Robbins was looking for a pair of scissors in a back room and dropped the match, which caught In her clothing. Charles McKinley, who tried to rescue her, was perhaps fatally burned. Mrs. Robbins is survived by a husband, three brothers and a Bister.

Woman Ordered to Jail. A abash. Mrs. Lillian Bingham Kintz, convicted recently of selling liquor Illegally, was sent to jail for ten days. At the time the "Woman was found guilty she filed notice of an appeal to the appellate court and gave bond. It was learned that no steps had been taken to carry the case to the higher court and Mrs. Kintz was ordered placed in jail. Body of Contractor Found In River. Peru.—The body of I. N. Doron. building contractor of Peru, was dragged from the Wabash river. A heavy stone was attached to a rope around his neck. It is evident that he committed suicide. A few days ago b,e was found in an alley near his home and his throat was cut from ear to ear. He said that he had been assaulted.

Offer Prayers of Thanksgiving. Laporte.—Prayers of thanksgiving for the recovery of Rt. Rev. John Hazen White, bishop of the diocese of Michigan City, who resumed the duties of the bishopric after a long Illness which it was' feared would prove fatal, were recited in all the churches of the diocese Bishop White Was threatened with total loss of Bight. Wounds Betray Fugitive. Fort Wayne.—William Faga, who made a sensational escape from the residence of Earl Brown at Crumstown, St. Joseph county, after robbing the home, it is charged, was arrested here. Several bullet wounds, one of which was in the jaw, led to his arrest. He was shot when he fled from the Brown home. M. E. Church Is Dedicated. Terre Haute.—Bishop William F. McDowell presided at the dedication of the new Liberty Avenue Methodist church. which,, replaces the building burned on election day last year. Pledges of $3,300 provided for the remaining debt. Yearly Meeting of Friends Closes. Richmond. Devotional services brought the ninetyTourth annual session of Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends to its conclusion. Not in many years has the "l?ig Sunday’’ of the Indiana Yearly Meeting attracted so many visitors.

Woman Bleeds to Death. Bloomington—Mrs Louisa Jeffers, fifty-six years old. widow of Charles Jeffers, to deiath from a ruptured artery in her leg. She had been suffering from an Infection of the leg. She is survived by two daughters. / Bishop at Conference. Tarre Haute—Bishop Hurd of the African Methodist Episcopal church arrived direct from the west; coast of Africa to attend the Indiana conference in session here. Woman Held for Murder. Terre Haute.—An indictment charging first-degree murder was returned by the grand jury against Mrs. Myrtle Gibbons, who shot and killed Elroy B. Smith, owner of the Orpheum theater, several weeks ago. Mrs. Gibbons 'was allowed her freedom under bond of 110,000. Mrs. Anthony Returns Home. Muncie.—Mrs. Charles H. Anthony, ■who sailed to Europe early in the summer, has returned home to Muncie.

INDIANA BREVITIES

Gary.—An unidentified man was killed by a Gary & Western train here. The man was seen by Peter Verbetca lying on the tracks, apparently asleep. Yerbetca ran for a policeman. As the policeman came In sight of the tracks the train passed over the body. Richmond. —At the closing session here of thq Indiana Yearly Meeting of jfriends, Timothy Nicholson of thlg qity resigned as a member of the board of trustees of Earlham college, a position he has held for many years. He explained that he had reached the age at which such duties were burdensome.

Aurora. —Thomas J. Carrigan, age fifty-four, a one-legged ' employe of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad company, took his first ride in an automobile. When he attempted to get out of the car as It Stopped in Second avenue, he caught his foot, fell and broke the bones In his right leg below the knee. Terre Haute. —Jewelers have raised the price of watch crystals from twenty-five to thirty-five cents, on account of the war, and say that the rupply of imported crystals is so low that if the war lasts much longer the price will be 75 cents. Hartford City.—Rev. J. Marlon Small of Shoals, Ind., has accepted the pastorate of the Church of Christ at Montpelier. Judge Ben Lindsey of Denevr, Col., has been Invited to come here this fall to address a meeting to be held in the interest of the various Hoy Scout organizations In this city.

Fort Wayne.—William Fuga, who made a sensational escape from the residence of Earl Brown at Crumstown, St. Joseph county, after robbing the home, it Is charged, was arrested here. Several bullet wounds, one of which was in the jaw, led to his arrest. He was shot when he fled the Brown home. Indianapolis. Delegates to the convention of the National Wholesale Druggists' association went to French Lick as guests of Thomas Taggart. The druggists adopted resolutions favoring an Increase in railroad rates. , Members condemned the practice of giving “free goods’’ as trade Inducements. Shelbyville.—Louis Green, twentytwo years old, Walter Rogers, twentyfour, and Hill, seventeen, colored, were sentenced to the Indiana reformatory for one to eight years by Judge Blain. Green was a pickpocket and the other two raided a clothing store here. All claim Indianapolis as their home. Rogers broke jail a few weeks ago, but was recaptured by Sheriff Terry. Brazil. —Charles Kidd, a business man of Brazil, was knocked down 'by an automobile driven by G. | A. Ridgeway, a merchant of Carlisle. Ridgeway was arrested. Ridgeway was. driving home a new car which he bought in Indianapolis. In attempting to pass the crowd boarding hn Interurban car at the station, he knocked down three men and a boy, and barely escaped running over Kidd’s neck. He was fined $12.60, which he paid. Shelbyville.—S. P. Stroup, a lumber dealer here, has been elected a thirty-third, degree Mason, the honor being bestowed at the meeting of this degree in Chicago, and he has been officially notified of his elevation. Shelby county has had one other thir-ty-third degree Mason—the late William Hacker. Mr. Stroup is a member of the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Masons. He Is in receipt of a number of congratulatory telegrams, among which Is one from Vice-Presi-dent Thomas R. Marshall, who has the thirty-third degree. Warsaw. —James W. Swaner of Chippewa Falls, Wis.. will inherit the entire estate of James W. Phillips by the verdict of the jury in the sensational suit brought here by Swaner against 21 other relatives. Swaner, now a middle-aged man, will obtain money and property estimated at $35,000. James Phillips, who spent his entire life In Warsaw, was an eccentric character. He lived alone in a shanty on the shore of Center lake, dressed In rags and denied himself even necessities to hoard his money. Indianapolis. Governor Ralston gave freedom to one man who has been behind prison walls for ten years, and to another that he may go home to his sick wife and small children. Roy Woodruff was paroled on the recommendation of Warden Fogarty of the state, prison. He was sent to prison June 10, 1904, from Adams cbunty for grand larceny. He has served within four years of his maximum term. Citizens of Putnam county and Warden Fogarty petitioned for the release of Harry Farris, who was sent to prison last January for larceny. It was represented to the governor that Farris? wife is seriously ill with tuberculosis and that she and their three small children are in need of his attention.

Indianapolis.—Governor Ralston, accompanied by Mrs. Ralston and «their two sons, motored to Rockville to Inspect the state tuberculosis hospital. “I was much pleased with the treatment given the patients there,” said Governor Ralston, “and also wish to commend the work of the superintendent, Dr. Walter Geckeler. I understand that more money x haa been needed, but it is too early tb say anything regarding an Increased appropriation. I shall reserve my judgment and shall have the facts laid before the legislature at the proper time."

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POSSUM RUN. Bud Toombs is cutting corn for Theodore Smith. Ida and May Smith spent Sunday with Essie Comer. Otto Ritter went to work on the hay marsh Monday. Wm. Markin called - on Thomas Parker Monday afternoon. John Hurley and best girl were Parr callers Sunday evening. Mrs. Thomas Parker called on Mrs. John Price Monday afternoon. Frances Marion commenced making sorghum the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Meek spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Greeley Comer. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Merril spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Rice. Essie Comer spent Wednesday with Bertha, Orpha and Myrtle Parker. The schools were dismissed this week on account of teachers’ institute. Wm. Openchain lost a horse last week which was bitten by a rattlesnake. Miss Minnie Ritter left Tuesday for Illinois, where she will visit relatives. Mrs. Gaylord Hilton spent Saturday night and Sunday with Bertha, Orpha and Myrtle Parker. Mrs. Jim Pierson and Mrs. Wm. Pollock called on their mother, Mrs. James Myers, who is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Merril and Charley Parker called on Mr. and Mrs. John Price Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Greeley Comer

Rowles & Parker The Store of Today and Tomorrow The Best Merchandise at the Lowest Prices

MEW suits and coats for misses and ladies received v again this week. Our shit and coat makers send us /I samples of each mid-season creation, and in this way T we have the season's newest and most up-to-the-/IL m i nu t e styles to show you whenever you call in our r eady-to-wear department. We are proud of this arI Wi ran^ as we can always show you the new styles /y i ? 1/ < i W just as soon as they are put on the market. Visit our ** '/wt* 1 coa t an d su ** department and you will be more than \V J i ■vEfP pleased with the garments we can show you. We are I 1 si always pleased to show goods and also to take your > j I order for anything special you may want in a coat or | I " suit Our prices are always the lowest for the best I jU-I—lit' merchandise. Child’s Coats $2.95 to 6.50 sses> Coats $5 to 20.00 Ladies’Coats $6.50 to 30.00

Shoes Shoes We have the cleanest and - most up-to-date shoe stock 1 to be found in the city, and our prices, as always/ are the lowest for first class merchandise. Our shoes are all guaranteed absolutely solid and we feel we can give you better value for your money than you can get elsewhere. Remember our guarantee goes with every pair of shoes you purchase at our store. We have shoes in all styles and leathers for the whole family. Our stock is absolutely new, no shelf worn out of style shoes in this stock, and our prices are absolutely the lowest for ( guaranteed merchandise. Child’s moccasins and soft sole shoes 15c to 50c Child’s shoes, all styles - -60 c to $1.25 Misses’ shoes, all styles - - - SI.OO to 2.25 Ladies' shoes, all styles - - 1.50 to 4.d0 Men’s shoes, all styles - - - 2.00 to 5.00

ROWLES & PARKER The Big Corner Department Store

two children spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Asher of Wheatfield. Mrs. Gaylord Hilton, Tucker Smith and Bud Toombs took dinner with the Parker young folks Sunday. , Mr. and Mrs. Markin and children and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker and two sons, Charley and Everett, and Everett Parker were Rensselaer callers Tuesday.

Foley Cathartic Tablets. You will like their positive action. They have a tonic effect on the bowels, and give a wholesome, thorough cleaning to the entire bowel tract. Stir the liver to healthy activity and keep the stomach sweet. Constipation headache, dull, tired feeling never afflict those who use Foley Cathartic Tablets. Only 25c.—A. F. LONG.

LEE. Elmer Gilmore is cuttting and baling hay this week. Wm. Wall and family spent Sunday with relatives near Newland. Morris Jacks went to Monticello Monday and had two teeth extracted. Frank Cottingham of Monon, plastered J. H. Culp’s new house this week. Frank Overton and wife and S. M. Jacks and wife autoed to Kentland Tuesday. J. W. Mellender and family and J. H. Culp and family spent Sunday at Asa Holeman’s. Several teams are hauling stone now on the new road, they are making, leading north from here. Frank Overton and family and

Mrs. C. A. Holeman went last Saturday via auto, to Kosciusko county, near Warsaw, to visit relatives, Mrs. George Cook and family, and returned Sunday. Last Sunday G. A. Jacks’ relatives met at his home and reminded him of another birthday anniversary. They v.ery agreeably surprised him, all having a very nice time and all good things to eat that goes with a big dinner. Grandfather Williamson, who formerly lived here, died last Monday at the home of his daughter in Hamilton county, where he and his wife have been making their home. Their son, Arthur, from Hanging Grove and other relatives from here went for the funeral which was held Wednesday, and burial near where he lived.

Keep Your Stomach and Liver Healthy. A vigorous stomach, perfect working liver and regular acting bowels is guaranteed if you will use Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They insure good digestion, correct constipation and have an excellent tonic effect on the whole system—purify your blood and rid you of all body poisons through the bowels. Only 25c. — Advertisement.

COLFAX TP. NEWTON CO. Men are busy filling silos this week. Alba Hickman is hauling gravel from the Kent switch. Carl Wooton and son are cutting corn on Mrs. Ella Carter’s place for himself. Mr. and MrS. Harry Young entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sullivan Sunday. Sam Butts and family attended the funeral of his brother, Newton Lyons, Sunday. A fine new buggy was seen flying down> this way Sunday. Who’s the proud possessor? Mrs. Bert Sullivan and mother spent Saturday with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Earl Kennedy.

Suits Overcoats Visit our suit and overcoat department and take a look at the new garments we have just received, examine the cloths, workmanship and styles, try them on and you will be surprised at the low prices we ask for these garments. Remember every garment has just been received and is up-to-date in every detail and our guarantee is back of every garment you may purchase of us. We have a complete line of all materials and styles and can please you at lower prices than they ask you elsewhere. v Child’s suits, all styles and colors $2.98 to $5.00 Boy’s suits, all styles - - $2.98 to SIO.OO Men’s suits, all styles - - SIO.OO to $40.00 For special order suits we carry the famous Kuppenheimer line. Every sample guareuiteed absolutely all wool. We guarantee a correct fit as theße garments are made absolutely to your individual measurements.

Mrs. Lewis Sullivan and daughter, Eddie, called on Mrs. “Srnily” Dewey of the Moorehouse ranch, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clark spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. “Smiley” Dewey of the Moorhouse ranch. Mr. Newton Lyons died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Miller of Monon, on last Friday afternoon, of the infirmities Incident to advanced age. He was aged 81 years, 5 months -and 3 days. His wife, Kathryne Cyons, died fourteen years ago. He is survived by one son and one daughter.

Positively Masters Croup. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound cuts the thick, choking mucus, and clears away the phlegm. Opens up the air passages and stops the hoarse cough. The gasping, strangling fight for breath gives way to quiet breathing and peaceful sleep. Harold Berg, Mass, Mich., writes: “We give Foley’s Honey and Tar to our children for croup and it always acts quickly.”—A. F. LONG.

Notice to Stockholders Jasper County Telephone Company. Notice is hereby given to the stockholders of the Jasper County Telephone Company that a meeting of the stockholders will be held at its office in Rensselaer, Jasper county, Indiana, at ten o’clock A. M., on the 12tht day of October, 1914, for the purpose of authorizing, ratifying and confirming a contract for the sale of that part of the property belonging to the telephone company to-wit, telephone exchange at Wolcott, Indiana, together with all its lines, and appurtenances thereto belonging, to Birdie Dixon, provided the consent of the Public i Service Commission can be obtained. The hearing in the matter will be held at the office of the Public Service Commission, State House, Indianapolis, October 1, 1914. JASPER COUNTY TELEPHONE CO. W. L. BOTT, President, HOWARD MILLS, Secretary.

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