Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1915 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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SECOND MARKET DAY SUCCESS.

Not as Largely Attended as Previous One, But All Report Good Sales. The second Market Day of the Rensselaer Retail Merchants’ Association was held Wednesday. While not as large a crowd was here as at the March sale, the merchants are very well pleased with the day’s business. This being a time of the year when the farmers are busy planting or are just about to start the planting of their corn, held many at home who otherwise would undoubtedly have come to town. As it was the merchants could devote more time to the display of their wares and give the customer better and more satisfactory service. The holding off of the bargains until 10 a. m., gave those from a distance ample time to arrive and enabled them to participate in the early rush for the advertised articles. While, on a whole, the merchants had provided some staple or special article in sufficient quantities to last the entire day, yet a few soon disposed of what they had to offer for that day. Col. Phillips reports that he disposed of at the free auction some 18 or 20 head of horses, five head of cattle and quite a quantity of machinery, etc., which ran up pretty well in figures, making a most succussful day. This auction appeals very favorably to a great many of the farmers and doubtless adds much to making these sale days such a

success. The band gave a short concert at noon, and in the evening was listened to by a very large audience, who all seemed delighted to get out and promenade and hear the boys. The evening concert was held, at the intersection of Washington and Van Rensselaer streets, the boys bringing their chairs along with them, and many expressed an opinion that they preferred to have the band play on the street than in the balcony of the court house.

June 4th Date for Annual Alumni Banquet.

The commencement exercises will start on Sunday, May 30, when Rev. G. W. Titus will preach the baccalaureate sermon and continue through the week culminating in the annual banquet of tfre Rensselaer High School Alumni Association, which ■will be held in the armory in the K. of P. building. Arrangements have been made with the ladies of the Methodist church to serve the banqueters. Letters have been sent to all graduates of the high school requesting that they pay this year’s dues of 50 cents and to arrange to be present at the 'banquet, if possible. It has been a difficult problem to finance the Alumni association, ana it is hoped that every graduate will respond by sending in promptly his or her dues. Anyone wiio has failed to make a former payment will be in good standing for this year by paying this year’s dues. The following committees were appointed at a meeting held last Monday evening: Music —-Emmet Laßue, Don Beam, Elmer Wilcox. Decoration- —Eva Moore, Alice Coen, Herbert hammond, Laban Wilcox, Edna Fendig. Executive—Oren Parker, D. D. Dean, Maurine Tuteur, Eva Maines, Carl Duvall. Refreshments—Mrs. H. F. Parker, Muriel Harris, Clare Jessen, Mrs. Charles Porter. Finance—Harriet Shedd, Nell Drake, Catherine Watson, Hazel Reeve, Emil Hanley, Faye Clarke, Agnes Platt, Ferne Osborne, Edna Robinson, Bernice Rhoads. Program—Nina Martindale, Helen Lamson, George Collins,'Cecelia Hollingsworth, Edith Adams. Invitation —Eva Maines, Mildred Biggs, Alonzo Healy,-John Hemphill.

To My Freinds and Patrons of Rensselaer and Vicinity.

I takh this means of saying goodbye and of thanking you for your patronage and many acts of kindness shown to myself and family while our home has been among you. Rensselaer and its people will occupy a very warm place ip bur hearts and , it will be with th ? most kindly thoughts that we will remember you.—Very sincerely.—John M. Knapp and Family.

Prosperity is Here!

For this week only, cottage boneless hams at 15c per lb.—E. S. RHOADS.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs Fromths Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. Commissioners’ court convenes Monday. William Darroch of Kentland, was a court visitor here last Tuesday. Today Wheatfield and Keener townships are voting on the saloon question. There is but one saloon in each township, one at Demotte and one at Wheatfield. The docket of the White circuit court which convened last Monday, is overcrowded there being 102 probate causes, 30 claim causes, 10 state causes and 133 civil causes on tue docket. The county board of education will meet Monday, and among the other business on deck will be the election of a truant officer. C. B. Steward, the present officer will probably be re-elected. j Wednesday was a busy day in the treasurer’s office as many took advantage of market day and paid their taxes that day. Bear in mind that next Monday, May 3, is the last day for paying the spring installment to avoid delinquency. County Clerk Perkins had begun to think that Dan Cupid had gone out of business after fourteen days of his absence, but he showed up smiling again Wednesday and made “Jud” happy. The “young” couple were from near Surrey.

The Rensselaer Republican, as usual, has contained many erroneous i and misleading statements regard- : ing the McFarland-Babcock law suit' on trial at Crown Point this week, j as was to have been expected, of; which The Democrat will have more to say later. Former County Commissioner Wm. H. Hershman was on the streets Wednesday. Recently, while walking beside a loaded wagon and driving the team, his foot slipped and the wagon wheel passed over his foot, resulting ' in a badly bruised member. He is almost recovered now but still walks with a limp. John Finn, Otto Schrader, C. R. Peregrine, Mr. and Mrs. George Sands, Frank Slight, Mrs. David Collins, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Cullen and son, Samuel, and several others from Kankakee tp., were down yesterday on the case of Elizabeth Cullen vs. the Samuel Maquire estate set for trial yesterday in the circuit court. Marriage licenses issued: April 28, Henry Nelson Sanders of Surrey, aged 39 Sept. 21 last, occupation farmer, to Mary E. Clemans, also of Surrey, aged 43 years June 30 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for male; second for female, first having been dissolved by death in 1911. Married by Rev. Titus in the clerk’s office. New suits filed: No. 8429. Belle Sayler vs. Lawrence SayTeraction for divorce, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff in affidavit filed says that they were married May 21, 1902, and separated on Jan, 14, 1914. That one child, a girl now IF years of age, was born to this union, for which she now prays the court for its care and control. Cause returnable the first day of September term. 1 While in Crown Point this week the Rensselaer crowd of witnesses in the McFarland-Babcock case met Henry Whittaker, formerly of Jasper county, but now sheriff of Lake county, and were shown through the Lake county, jail. There are now 134

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY. MAY 1, 1915

ANOTHER TRIAL NECESSARY.

Jury in SO-called McFarland Case Against Democrat Man Fail to Agree. The jury in the so-called McFarland vs. Babcock libel case, after being out nearly seventeen hours without reaching an agreement, were discharged by Judge McMahan in the Lake circuit court yesterday forenoon. It is said to have; been about equally divided. There were matters of politics, religion and sobriety necessarily brought out in the trial that would easily cause a division of opinion, and it is not probable that a jury could be found anywhere that could get together on a case of this kind. « The jury for most part seemed to be above the average in intelligence and the court’s instructions were very fair to both sides, although the court is reported to have remarked to the attorneys Tuesday that he would like personally to dismiss the case or throw it out of court. The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Abe Halleck of Rensselaer, and G. E. Hershman of Crown Point, while the defendant was represented by attorneys Honan and Parkison of Rensselaer, and Fred Crumpacker of Hammond. The trial lasted four days, and more than a score of witnesses were taken up to Crown Point by the parties to the suit. This case grew out of an article published in The Democrat in reply to attacks on the editor through the columns of the Rensselaer Republican in September 1913. The case was originally begun in the Jasper circuit court nearly two years ago, from which the defendant took a change of venue and it was sent to Newton county. The plaintiff then took a change from that county and it was sent to Lake, with the above results. It was given to the jury about 5:15 Thursday afternoon and they were discharged about 10 a m., next day after failing to change a vote from the first ballot.

With the editor being away four

full days this week, the work of getting out The Democrat has fallen almost wholly upon the rest of the “force,” and they did so well that we may perhaps let them try it again some time during the summer and take an automobile trip through the eastern states.

Union Churches to Be Erected at Gifford and Newland.

A very enthusiastic meeting was held at Gifford Thursday evening. Following the sermon delivered by Rev. G. W. Titus of Rensselaer, plans were started tow’ard the erection of a church building, and pledges were called for. The sum of nearly SSOO was realized, and some arrangements were begun to make the start immediately. It is hoped to have the building completed in two months. It is to be a union church. Rev. G. W. Titus was asked to make a weekly visit to the community to preach and lead the people in their effort. Plans are also well under way to erect a church building in Newland. For some months the people have been meeting in the school house, but the need of a house of worship has been long felt. Rev. Titus has been preaching for this congregation for some months, and a splendid work has been accomplished. The people of this community are to be congratulated for their zeal and enthusiasm. There is a splendid bible study class in Newland, taught by the minister, and this work is much enjoyed.

Helen Parkison and Gaylord Long Will Represent High School.

At the oratorical tryout Tuesday night held at the high school auditorium, Miss Helen Parkison was the winner among the girls, her subject being, “Seein’ Things at Night.” Gaylord Long won over the boys, his subject being', “A Message to Garcia.” There were twelve contestants and with one or two exceptions, every number was well given and the judges found it difficult in deciding upon whom the honors .should be bestowed. Miss Parkinson and Gaylord Long will therefore represent the Rensselaer high school at the oratorical contest at Monticello tonight, to be held between Monticello, Delphi and Rensselaer.

Calling cards, the correct sizes, both plain and linen finish, constantly Ic. stock in Tho Demoprat’s fancy stationery department.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parrot the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and of Minor Mention From Many Places. MUST WAIT TWO YEARS. Burned Building at Insane Hospital Not to Be Rebuilt at Once. Indianapolis, Ind., April 28. —The ward building at the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane at Longcliff, near Logansport, which was destroyed by fire last Thursday, will not be reconstructed Until after money has been appropriated by the state legislature two years hence. This was decided at a meeting of state and institution officials last week. The institutional fund from which the money ordinarily would be appropriated is exhausted. The ward dining rooms at the institution are being converted into sleeping compartments, and will be used as soon as the new dining hall is completed. This improvement would have afforded room for 87 additional patients had not the fire occurred. Some men will be accommodated, although the women’s wafds are already taxed to their capacity and no more women will be accepted at the institution. There are forty more patients at the hospital now than the capacity allows. Dr. Terflinger has obtained six army tents from P. A. Davis, quar-termaster-general of the Indiana national guard, and will use these to relieve conditions through the summer months. Each tent will accommodate six persons.

NEW STATUTES GO INTO EFFECT

Governor Ralston Issues I’roclania-, tion Declaring Acts of 1915 Gen- > eral Assembly in Force After Tuesday, April 27. Indianapolis, April 28.- —There are now 191 more laws to obey in Indiana. Governor Ralston issued a proclamation late Tuesday afternoon, declaring the acts of ihe 1915 general, assembly to be in full force and effect. The governor’s proclamation! was issued after Secretary of State Homer L. Cook had certified that the final distribution of printed acts had been completed. Th© last receipt for copies of the acts came from the clerk of the circuit court of Monroe county and was received at the office of the secretary of state at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Those laws enacted by the general assembly which did not contain an emergency clause became effective immediately after the governor attached his signature to the proclamation. The proclamation also bears the signature of the secretary of state.

Frank Glick Ray Expires After Leading Fast Life.

Lafayette, Ind., April 28. —The eventful life of Frank Glick Ray, one of the best-known sportsmen in the county, terminated yesterday in death, following a lingering illness! of a complication of diseases. Six! years ago by the tragic death of| his father, Elias Ray, he was left! nearly $750,000. It is estimated that’ the young man spent more than; SIOO,OOO a year since the death of! his father. Elias Ray killed a farm-! hand, who was working for him J south of the city. He yas released ! on bond and on the day he was to! appear for trial he cut his throat] and then shot himself. Frank Ray ■ was 29 years old. His mother died when he was two weeks old and he! was given into the charge of Mis* I Elmira Hart, who served him until his death as a nurse girl and servant. The young man spent three years at Culver Military Academy and] also attended McKinsey Preparatory] School in New York. Later he attended Indiana University for two years.’ In the last two years he was greatly interested in motor boat and automobile racing. He spent the winter 1913-14 in the south and spent a large sum of money in pre-

paring two motor boats for the big Southern regatta at St. Augustine, Florida. His "Brock-Ray” won the cham pionship in the twenty-foot class. He entered a car in the 500-mile race at Indianapolis last year, but it was disabled early in the race. The car was driven by Brock. This car was known as the “Brock-Ray.” After the Indianapolis event Ray decided to give up racing and returned to Lafayette. Ho underwent thirteen operations for dropsy and the last one he told the attending physician would be the last. He was superstitious, fearing the number 13. He was born March 13 and the number of the house where he lived was 313 North Fifth street. Mrs. Rainey McCoy, wife of a farmer, is a sister.

Henry Ford to Give Back $15,000,000 to Customers.

New York, April 27.—Henry Ford announced today that his plan of profit-sharing with his customers, first outlined contingently last August, would be definitely carried out. Mr. Ford said that SSO would be repaid to every buyer of a car in the year following announcement of the plan. The plan called for a rebate upon the purchase price of each car if 300,000 cars were built and sold by the Ford Motor Car Company during its fiscal year. This production is now assured. The fulfillment of the promise will mean the paying out of at least $15,000,000.

“Dixie Highway’’ Meeting at Lafayette Arranged.

Lafayette, Ind., April 29. —More than 200 Lafayette business men met at Hotel Lahr yesterday and arranged for a mass meeting to be held here next week for the purpose of having the proposed “Dixie highway” routed through this city. A committee is preparing a mass of data to support this city’s claim as the logical touring point between* Indianapolis and Chicago.

DUNKER[?] John A. C GREENE —Greene Autom LA PORTE CITY—Hilmer

A Strong Play and Well Produced.

If the performance that was given by the Willette Taylor Stock Company at the Wallace theater last, night was any criterion, we predict that the theater will be crowded all week for the production of “The Thief and the Girl,’’ with, our old favorite Mr. Cash E. Tomlinson in the leading role was surely a pleasant surprise. Mr. Tomlinson has been seen here a number of times, but has never had a part that was better suited to him. As the “thief’’ he won the sympathy of the audience and at once displayed his versitality as a sterling actor. lie was supported by a capable company that gave satisfaction.—Peru Journal.

“Jap” Wright Not Arrested.

, Mt. Ayr, Ind., April 27, 1915. Editor Democrat: I was -hot placed under arrest. I was in Kentland last Friday, April Z.'id. I went bn my own accord. I am not in the, whiskey, business and am nor a temperance crank. My barn was searched with two other barns but nothing fount/ . . Any person who is looking after my barnyard and some others” will have enough to do if they will look after their own,. JASPER BRIGHT.

Notice to Taxpayers. I wish to urge all to come in as early as possible to pay their taxes. So far there has been a marked delay. It will be impossible to take care of all the last few days and the longer you put it oft the longer your delay. The penalty will be added after Monday, May 3d.-—A. A. FELL. County Treasurer. *■

Vol. XVIII, No. 7

ROOSEVELT ENDS HIS TESTIMONY

Former President Talked foR Forty-Nine Hours. WAS ON STAND SEVEN DAYS Name of Gov. Charles S. Whitman Brought Into $50,000 Libel Sult 5 ... T-Colonel’s Former Secretary Testifies. Syracuse, N. Y„ April 30.—The name of Governor Charles S. Whitman was brought into the Barnes-Roosevelt $50,000 libel suit just before "Colonel Roosevelt completed his talking Marathon of approximately forty-nine hours. Whitman, while district attorney of New York county on February I'.), 1914, wrote a letter to Charles H. Duell, Jr., formerly of Syracuse, declaring in effect that there should be a reuniting of Progressives and Progressive Republicans and all good citizens to rid the state of boss rule. On Stand Seven Days. When Colonel Roosevelt finished his record-breaking testimony he had been on the stand seven court days and part of two other days, making a total of almost fifty hours. The re-cross, re-direct and re-re-cross examinations required only a few minutes. Mr. Barnum tried to refer to the Chicago convention and was ruled out. Mr. Bowers was allowed only to draw from the colonel that he started proceedings against the Harriman lines. The witness was not allowed to go into details. Mr. Ivins was not allowed to cross-exam-ine about the Harriman lines matter and the colonel was excused.

On cross-examination Colonel Roosevelt had admitted his alliance with Platt, his approval of the T. C. & I. deal, and many other things that had: heretofore been exploited by his political enemies, but when he had finished he believed he had turned the tables and had explained all his ac- ' tlons upon the ground that he always < acted for the best Interests of the f organization, the nation and "afllrma- ’ tlve good action." William Loeb, Jr., on Stand. • William Loeb, Jr., private secretary j to Col. Roosevelt while he was president, went on the stand in the $50,000 libel suit brought by William Barnes. i He said ho was connected with the American Smelting and Refining comI pany.

Mr. Loeb told qf his relations with the colonel since the latter was governor. In reply to a question, he said: • “I have known the plaintiff (Mr. Barnes) since he came back to Albany from Harvard.” “Did you have any conversations in 1906 and 1907 with the plaintiff as regards his position in the Republican party and municipal affairs in Albany?’’ asked counsel for Colonel Roosevelt. Loeb’s evidence concerning alleged corruption in Albany was ruled out by Justice Andrew.

MRS. JOHN J. ASTOR TO WED?

Widow of Titanic Victim Will Lose Income of $250,000 a Year If She Marries Again. Washington, April 30.—Rumor of a possible engagement between Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Telegraph company, and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, which were started in New York city, have been renewed by the visit here of Colonel Astor’s widow with Mrs. J. E. Widener of Philadelphia, Mackay and a group of friends. The party is on a visit to Fredericksburg battlefield, after which they will visit Richmond and other places in the South. Colonel Astor, who was one of the victims of the Titanic disaster, provided in his will that if his widow married again she should lose the income from $5,000,000, or $250,000 a year, left in trust for her, and also lose the usd of the house at 840 Fifth avenue. She was Madeline Force before her marriage. The mixed troubles of the Blake and Mackay families were the social sensation of the fall of 1913. Mrs. Blake, wife of Dr. Joseph Blake, brought about the revelation of these troubles by suing Mackay's wife for $1,000,000 for alienation of her husband’s affections. She dropped that suit, but sued for and obtained a divorce from Blake.

Birth Announcements. April 28, to Mr. and .Mrs. Isaac Parcels, a son. April 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Morton R. Clifton of FairMbaks, a daughter. April 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nagle of Zadock, a daughter. Subscribe for The Democrat.