Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1915 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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WANTS $61,000 OF MARION TP.

Railroad Promotors Promise Little But Ask Much. T $15,787.22 ASKED IN NEWTON Only 28 Sign Petition for Subsidy Election in Marion and 34 in Newton—Election Set for May 7 in Newton Tp.; Continued as to Marion Tp. Petitions for subsidy elections in Marion and Newton townships, including the city of Rensselaer in the were filed with the county commissioners Monday. The Newton township petition was signed by some 34 freeholders and was a fairly representative petition. In Marion township, however, there were but 28 names to the petition, and Attorney Parkison, representing the socalled Lafayette & Northwestern Railway Company, admitted tihat two of these were not freeholders. Still another one is known to have sold his real estate in Rensselaer but the transfer had not yet been made. Counting this party, however, and it gives one more than the necessary 25 under the existing law to call a subsidy election. Every one of the signers to the petition in Marion township reside in Rensselaer, and as the following list of names will show, it is far from being a representative body of taxpayers, there being but very few on the list whom it would cost as much as SSO to pay the proposed 2 per cent levy, and many but a very small part of SSO. Sam Stevens George H. Healey H. E. Parkison Harvey Davisson -V ’*'• Long O. H. McKay Leslie Clark L. H. Hamilton J. A. McFarland Conrad Kellner P. M. Haskell Charles J. Dean Vernon Nowels W. L. Frye S. C. Irwin G. L. Thornton John Hallagan a. H. Hopkins D. G. Warner A. L. Padgett C. G. Spitler w. L. Bott J. F. Hardman E. D. Rhoades F. G. Kresler Rex Warner W. H. Kresler H. R. Wood There was no announced opposition to the election in Newton tp., and the commissioners set the election for Friday, May 7, to vote on the proposition. Newton township has heretofore voted down these subsidy propositions by a big majority, and it will no doubt do the same again. . Coming on top of the Irlquois ditch and two gravel road assessments, it is a pretty hard proposition for many of the taxpayers to, vote money'to a private corporation, of which, so far as anyone is able to learn, there is little more than hot air behind. It is doubtful if as many vote in favor of the proposition! as have signed the petition. In Marion * township opposition was made to the calling of an election, Attorney Leopold representing the objectors. Mr. Leopold showed the commissioners that under the law a township could not vote aid to exceed the 2 per cent limit more than once in two years, and that such aid had been voted in Rensselaer and Marion to-wnship in February, 1914, to the Indiana Northwestern Traction Company. This aid, he contended, was still in force, and that no further aid could be voted to any other company until the expiration of the two years at least. While it is now admitted by Attorney Parkison, formerly attorney for the Indiana Northwestern Traction Company, at present representing the opposition line, the Lafayette Northwestern Railway Company, that the aid voted the former company in 1914 was illegal, in tihat the petition did not comply with the law, etc., the matter has never been so declared by the courts, and Attorney Leopold argued that the subsidy was in full force and effect, and could be enforced at any tiifife by the aforesaid company until declared ■void by the court. As tihe Democrat’s forms were closed to go to press no definite decision had been made by the. board as to Marion tp., but Attorney Leopold had made a motion to dismiss the petition, and it was probable the board would -so decide or continue the mutter until the next term. The amount asked for in Marion township and Rensselaer is in round numbers, $61,000, and in Newton

township, $15,787.22, or practically SBO,OOO in the two townships.

KEENER AND WHEATFIELD TO VOTE SATURDAY, MAY 1

On “Wet” and “Dry” proposition— Generally Predicted That Verdict Will Be “Dry.” Numerously signed petitions from both Keener and Wheatfield townships, asking for option elections were filed with the county auditor last week and came up before the county commissioners Monday. The board held that they were signed by the requisit number of petitioners, and fixed < upon Saturday, May 1, as the date for holding the elections rn each township. Keener, and Wheatfield are the only “wet” spots in Jasper county, each township having one saloon—one in Demotte and one in Wheatfield. The “dry” forces think they will carry the elections in both townships.

A Few Drops of Rain Fell Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday was bright and sunshiny, but a rather cold wind prevailed. However, it was a very good day for the ladies to show off theii Easter finery, and they, at least, have no particular kick coming. It is an old adage that if rain falls on Easter Sunday we will have rain on seven Sundays in succession, and most or the farmers were praying that It would rain this year on Easter. They were practically doomed to disappointment, although there was perhaps enough rain fell at about 7 o’clock Sunday evening to lay the dust, and it may be, if this old adage proves true again this year, we will get some rain on the six succeeding Sundays. Two years ago, it will be remembered, rain fell all day long on Easter Sunday, this being the start of the big floods which did so much damage in Indiana and Ohio. And it rained on the succeeding Sundays alsp. Last year no rain fell on Easier Sunday, and there was no rain on scarcely any Sunday during the. entire summer. Last spring, however, the ground was quite well filled with moisture at this season, while now it is as dry almost as we usually have it in July. It will take a great deal of rain to thoroughly wet up the ground as it should be, and the same dry condition is general all through this section of the country.

Wants to Start a Candy Store Here.

James Callas, a young Greek from Hoopeston, 111., was here Saturday looking for a business room in which to start an up-to-date candy store. Mr. Callas has been in business in Hoopeston for several years, has built up a nice trade there and run a fine place. A few days before his visit here a couple "of parties came along and wanted to buy him out. He set a price that he thought would send them along on their way, but they took ihim up and paid him his money. Therefore lie is now seeking a new location, and was much pleased with Rensselaer and hopes to locate here. Mr. Callas is spoken of as a good business man and a desirable citizen. He makes his own candy and ice cream, and should he locate here will put in fine up-to-date fixtures and run a neat and attractive place. He was looking at a business room here and will know some time this week whether he can secure It or not. He is an unmarried man, and is highly spoken of by people who know him.

Appomattox Day Celebration.

An Appomattox day celebration, under the auspices of the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans, and their auxiliaries, will be given on Friday evening, April 9, 1915, at the G. A. R. hall in the court house, beginning at 8:00 p. m. Following is the program: Music—High school girls’ quartet. The War—D. H. Yeoman. Surrender at Appomattox—John Kresler and Burgess Dillon. Appomattox, Its Meaning and Import-anceiy-Rev. Titus. Music’ High school girls’ quartet. Grant and Lee as They Appeared Just Before the Surrender Geo. -Healey. Reading—Florence Gorham. After the War —-Rev. Green. America—Audience.

Ditchers Take Notice. I have ditchers staffs for sale divided in tenths apd hundredths, for $1 to $1.50. —L. A. BOSTWICK.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY APRIL 7, 1915,

COURTHOUSE 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. # Judge Hanley went to Delphi Monday to sit as special judge in a case there. Attorneys E. P. Honan and W. H. Parkison were in Indianapolis on business Saturday. The county council was in special session Monday and made several appropriations for bridges. Trustee Porter, Lex Fisher, W. H. Hicks, Clive Rousch and O. D. Lucas were among the Remington people in town Monday. Charles Halleck and son of Fair Oaks, came down last week with their new power sprayer and sprayed the maple trees in the court house yard. Trustees Davis of Kankakee and Keene of Wheatfield, accompanied by Wm. Fitzgerald of Kankakee and Simon Fendig of Wheatfield, were down Monday on business. New suits filed; No. 8399. Ed Oliver vs. Ellison Cambe and Okey K. Cole; action for possession of real estate and SSOO damages. Transcript from Squire Dean’s court, where the court decided it had no jurisdiction. No. 8400. Ed Oliver vs. Herby Garriott and Okey K. Cole; same kind of action and same proceedings. No. 8401. Elizabeth Johnson vs. Thomas Walters; petition to have defendant declared of unsound mind. Marriage licenses issued: April 3, Clarence Reed Lawrence of Tefft, aged 18 August 19 last, occupation farmer, to Hazel Gladys Hibbs, also of Tefft, age_d 17 Sept. 2 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Both being under age, father of each filed written consent to issuance of license. Married by Rev. Lowell E. Morris of Wheatfield, in the clerk’s office. April 5, Christian Hanson of Lake Village, aged 39 August 24 last, occupation farmer, to ' Tillie Ethel Graves, also of Lake Village, aged 22 Sept. 7 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for male,-sec-ond female, first having been dissolved by divorce Feb. 25, 1913. April 5, George Wenrick of Wheatfield, aged 25 August 27 last, occupation farmer, to Nora Inez Baker, daughter of Orange S. Baker of Rensselaer, aged 17 Feb. 7 last, occupation ihousekeeper. First marriage for each. Female being under age, father filed written consent to issuance of license.

.1 note?? i The Easter services at the Methodist church brought out great crowds. The Sunday school had an attendance of 459, which is the largest in the history of the school. The missionary collection was S6B. Dr. Curnrick preached a sermon on “The Resurrection of Christ,” to a crowded hpuse. The Easter Union services at night filled both the dhurch and Sunday school room with a splendid audience. The collection was $23, and was given to the charity board. The church was beautifully decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. / # * , Christian Church Notes. The services Sunday at the Christian chprch were among the best ever held by the congregation. The Bible School services was particularly impressive and was pronounced a splendid success by all who were in attendance. There was an attendance of three 'hundred and ten at the school without counting those who

came to the church services. The men's class, which by the way is the largest in this section, had an attendance of sixty. A good program was carried out by the children, consisting of songs, readings, drills and Chorus. There was an orchestra present to lead in the music. Perhaps the best feauture of the entire service was when six gave themselves to Christ to live a Christian life of service. The offering of the, bible school reached the magnificent sum of two hundred and sixty-two dollars, which sum is to be applied on the piano fund. Altogether the day was a good one, and the friends and members are offered the sincere gratitude of pastor, superintendent and teachers for their earnest efforts. The Mission Band of the Christian church are to give a ten cent social in the dining room of the church on Friday evening at 7 p. m. The proceeds are to go to the support of the orphans. You are asked to come out and ihelp them.

GRAND JURY IS CALLED

For Next Monday, But Petit Jury Will Not Meet Until Third Monday. The April term of the Jasper circuit court will convene in Rensselaer next Monday. The grand jury is called for the first Monday of the term; the petit jury for the third Monday. Following are the names and places of residence of both the grand and petit jurors: GRAND JURY William Kresel . ..... .... .Marion George B. Long Barkley Herman DeFries Keener Ambrose Blaisdel.. .'Hanging Grove William Florence Union Herbert Faris Gillam PETIT JURY Marion I. Adams Marion B. W. Ellsworth Barkley Chester Halstead ...Newton Henry Boswa .Keener Frank Bundy Union Wesley Faylor Union William E. Bible Gillam William P. Davis ....... Kankakee Charles Hensler ...... . Remington P. O. Kennedy Wheatfield George Reed Rensselaer Charles Denham Remington O. S. Bell .Walker V. G. Boone Milroy Charles Armstrong. .Hanging Grove Henry W. Marble Wheatfield

Vern Robinson Appointed City Marshal.

Mayor Spitler has appointed Vern Robinson as city marshal, to succeed W. H. Shesler, resigned, and he entered upon his duties Sunday. it is predicted that Vern will make a good officer. He is a good worker, and really Rensselaer needs a working marshal more than a dress-par-ade officer. It is all right to put on the pressed “regimentals” and carry the locust of a Saturday and Sunday, perhaps, but in a town as peaceable as Rensselaer, with no saloons and therefore very few drunks, we have very little need for solely a peace officer. There were two other candidates for the place, True Woodworth and J W. Childers.

St. Augustine's Church Notes.

The council of the Holy Name Society will meet Wednesday evening at the parochial residence. The dramatic club will present the rurdl play “Farm Life” on Friday evening, April 9th, at the parochial school ball. The following members will take part: Carl Eigelsbach, Stanley Lane, William Beck, Paul W-orland, Thomas Callahan, Martha Ramp, Mrs. Harvey Mess.man, Charlotte Kanne, Mrs. Ed. Kanne, Ana Wagner and Lucy Lane. The play will be given one night only.

“Ben Davis” Now Defying His Enemies.

Abe Martin says: Now that all th’ regular apples have faded an’ gone, except perhaps a few gnarled and scrawny seponds, th’ psychological moment 'has arrived Ter th’ Ben Davis an’ he is monarch of all he surveys. Although th’ peer o’ any variety that grows in point o’ beauty an’ symmetry, he has his enemies, an' it is only after his competitors are scattered an’ gone that he joyfully appears defiant an’ handsome an’ wearin’ an expression whieffi seems t,’ say, “Take me or none.”

Notice of Election of Officers. - Notice is hereby given to the members and supporters of the First Presbyterian church of Rensselaer, Indiana, that the annual election of trustees and other officers of said church will be held at the church at the annual business meeting, on Wednesday, April 7, at 7:30 p. m. A full attendance is desired. J. H. S. ELLIS, Secretary Board Trustees.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts ot the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. KENTLAND MAN KILLED WHEN AUTO OVERTURNS Dr. D, J. Harris Is Pinned Under Heavy Car and Dies Forty-five Minutes Later—-Four Narrowly Escape. Kentland, Ind., April 4. —Dr. D. J. Harris, 38 years of age, a dentist of this city, was killed and Will Martin, township trustee, was injured when the latter lost control of his car. The men, together with Dr. Harris’ son and two other boys, had been to Sheldon for a pleasure ride and were returning here shortly before noon.

Henry Russell and D. W. Markley, both of this city, were driving along the same road, and, while all say that they were not racing, they admit that they passed each other two or three times on the road. At a point about a mile west of town the machines dame together. Mr. Russell’s car was slightly In advance and he pulled away from the other car and went on ahead. Mr. Markley heard a crash behind and looking back, saw Mr. .Martin’s car turn over in a field alongside the road. Hurrying back, Markley and Russell found Dr. Harris and Martin pinned underneath the machine. Mr. Martin was thrown free and suffered only a broken nose and a few minor injuries. The three boys in the rear seat were thrown clear and suffered only slight bruises. The automobile was lifted from Dr. Haris and physicians and 'help were hastily summoned. He was still conscious and commented upon the accident. He was taken to his home in this city and died forty-five minutes later in convulsions. He is survived by his widow, a 12-year-old son, and his aged parents, who live in Boswell.

Remington Man Reported to Be “In Bad."

It is reported that George Hargreaves of Remington, who travels for McNeil & Higgins, had left for parts unknown, leaving ih-is creditors and firm in the hole for quite a sum of money.—Brook Reporter. It is common report that Mr. Hargreaves has collected considerable money from customers and has failed to turn same over to his employers. It is said tfhat the amount reaches about SBOO at Remington alone, and that there are also several other places that he has made collections and failed to turn In the money. Rumor also has it that poker playing and other forms of gambling is responsible for the alleged embezzlement. Friends of Mr. Hargreaves and his excellent family will be very sorry to learn of his reported downfall and hope that he may be able to straighten the matter out. A Lafayette paper gives Hargreaves’ peculations at $6,000, and •‘'ays it is thought he has committed suicide some place after destroying all evidence of this identity.

Presbytery Program Filled.

Laporte, Ind., April 3.—The program was announced today for the spring meeting of the Logansport presbytery, which will be held in this city April 12 and 13. The Rev. W. J. Gerlach of Bourbon, Ind., will prebide. The election of commissioners to the general assembly and-the ordination of Jdhn B. Donaldson, Jr., son of Dr. J. B. Donaldson, pas-* tor of the Presbyterian church here, to the ministry will take place on the second day.

Funeral of M. Y. Slaughter.

The funeral of M. Y. Slaughter, who died in Rensselaer last Friday morning, was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Methodist church, the services being conducted by Rev. Curnick, Burial was inade in Weston cemetifry. Martin Y. Slaughter was born in North Carolina on May 9, 1841. He was married April 3, 1862, to Miss

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Sarah Staton at Indianapolis, who survives him. Ten children were born to this union. Eight survive him: Charles M., of Jasper county; Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Lida Smith of Streator, ill.; Mrs, Belle Qltngihouse of Elkhart; Airs. Lillie Dowell or Wolcott; Mrs. Pearl Blankenship and Homer C. Slaughter of Rensselaer, and George H. Slaughter of Canton, 111. He also leaves eleven grandchildren. Mr. Slaughter had resided for many years in what was known as the Sharon neighborhood several miles southeast of Rensselaer, and was a well known and respected citizen.

Rensselaer Public Schools.

April 7, 1915. To the Patrons of the Public Schools: As you no doubt remember, the patrons’ day in the public schools last year was Thursday, February 26. On that day more than two hundred people visited the schools but >t was 'he opinion of many that had it been a little later in the year many more would have visited. This year the date is later, being this coming Friday, April 9. We are sending you this note to remind you that the time is almost hero and we are expecting you to spend a part of that day with us. You will be welcomed in any of the buildings and rooms. For the convenience or all will say that the Primary building has the first five grades, the Grammar or old High Scliool building, the sixth, seventh and eighth grades, also the Domestic Science and Commercial departments while the new High School building ha§ tihe High School and Manual Training departments. The work to be given Friday will be regular school work and not special work for that day. In the high school, the last period in the day, beginning at 2:45 p. m., will be given over to one of the regular Literary programs, which will be in charge of Mrs. Alice Shedd Randle, assisted by Catharine Watson. Besides giving you a chance to see regular school work we are anxious to have you here for the following reasons: a. To become better acquainted with the teachers. b. To see what we are trying to do. ' c. To arouse more of an interest in the schools. d. To have you offer any suggestions regarding the work of : he schools. Pupils will be on duty in the halls jn the different buildings to assist visitors in finding rooms and teachers. If you can only stay fifteen minutes we will be glad to have you stay that long, but stay longer if you can. Very truly yours, C. R. DEAN.

Two Sunday Morning Fires.

The fire company made two early morning runs Easter Sunday, and both were over on River street. The first was at about 6 o’clock, when they were called to the residence of Mrs. M. E. Thompson, where a spark from the chimney had set fire to the shingle roof. The blaze was extlnguished with chemicals and very little damage done. At about 7:30 they were called out again, this time to the small tenant house owned by James T. Randle and -located in back of the J. T. Randle brick tenant house occupied by Co. Su.pt. Lamson. Were a spark, also, had caught in the roof and started quite a nasty little blaze. It was extinguished, however, with damage of perhaps SIOO to $l5O. The property is occupied by Glen Ward.

Collection of Ditch Assessments.

In the matter of the petition of Alexander M. Stewart, et al, Ditch Cause No. 128 of the Jasper Circuit Court. To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that the assessments levied for the construction of said ditch are due and payable at the office of Chas, M: Sands in Rensselaer, Indiana, as follows, to-witi Ten per cent of said assessment is payable on May 10, 1915, and ten per cent thereof on 10th of each and every month thereafter until sa!d assessment is fully paid. _ The remittance may be made to the said Chas. M. Sands by postoffice money order, express money order, bank draft or check. .v DEVERE YEOMAN, Superintendent. Chas. M; Sands, Attorney.

Birth Announcements. April 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marlin of southwest of town, a son.