Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1915 — Page 3

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Tomorrow is circus day, and a big crowd will probably be in RenS’selaer. Ernest Moore, who is attending Purdue, spent the week-end with home folks. "Magic ink erasers,” spun glass, nickle plated holder, only 25c at The Democrat office. Mrs. J. M. Bell came up from Frankfort Friday to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. L Myer. We drill water wells anywhere and any size.—WATSON PLUMBING CO., phone 204, Rensselaer. Ind. ' t s Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Irwin and little daughter went to Chicago Saturday and visited until Sunday evening.

H. F. Parker has traded his Page runabout for. Mark Schroer’s big Pope-Hartford runabout, the former E. J. Randle car. Mrs. S. Deßoy left Saturday for her home at Delavan, Wis., after a two months’ visit here with her mother, Mrs. J. J. O’Brien. Piano Tuning and Repairing—All work guaranteed, at the music store, north of Rowles & Parker’s store, or phone 566. —H. R LANGE & SON. ts M. O. Stokes and family who moved from Remington to Spirit Lake, la., in February, returned to Remington Saturday evening. They did not like lowa. Buy envelopes at The Democrat office. A large number of sizes, styles and colors, both bond and plain finish, to select from, at 5c per bunch of 2-5. Call in and see them. Mrs. J. D. Allman left Saturday afternoon for a visit in Indianapolis and with her daughters, Misses Florence and Aileen Allman, who are attending college at Oxford, Ohio. Advertised letters: William Day, George E. Landis, Isabelle Rice, Edgar Bruer, W. H. Dudley, Ross M. Sutton. Above letters will be sent to the dead letter office May 24, if not .called for.

J. H. S. Ellis returned yesterday morning from attendingthe Indiana Bill Poster Advertising Association annual meeting at Indianapolis. Mr. Ellis was elected one of the directors of the association. At the meeting of the directors of the Van Rensselaer Club Friday afternoon,; Woodhull I. Spitler was elected president; Samuel Fendig, vice-president; E. J. Garver, secretary, and Elmer Wilcox, treasurer. The Monnettt School for Girls, Rensselaer; capital, none; girls’ school; directors, George W. Switzer, Charles L. Harper and J. D. Allman. filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state a few days ago. The May Day Fete at Milroy Park Monday afternoon drew a large crowd and the events were highly pleasing. The weather was as fine as could be desired and the pupils went through their various parts in a highly creditable manner.

The Starke County Democrat says that Attorney William J. Reed of Knox, was married in Oklahoma City, April 27, to Miss Nolla E. Cullon of Oklahoma City. Mr. Reed is a native of Jasper county, and a brother to Thomas J. and John Reed, still residing here. The sinking of the Lusitania has some local interest, in that J. W. Beckman, son of J. C. Beckman of this city, who was secretary to Elbert Hubbard, the noted editor and lecturer of East Aurora, N. Y., who, with his wife, lost their lives, was to take Mr. Beckman with him on his trip to the war zone to study at firsthand the great European war. Only .a few days before he sailed, however. Hubbard decided not to take Beckman with him, to which fact the. latter owes his life, no doubt. His parents and brother, Delbert Beckman, also of Rensselaer, are very thankful that Hubbard reached such decision.

Mrs. John Bicknell went to Plymouth Monday' Ideal Account Files, $1.50 each.— The Democrat’s fancy stationery department. Delbert Beckman Spent Sunday in Lafayette with his wife, who is visiting relatives there. - - Miss Anna, -Harman, history teacher in the Rensselaer high school, was a Lafayette goer Saturday. Ex-sheriff W. I. Hoover, the local l ord agent, unloaded two carloads more of Ford cars here Monday. > Frost fell in some of the low-lying sections of the county Sunday night. But little damage is reported, however. ; , \ E. P. Honan went to Danville, 111., on business Sunday, and from there went to Indianapolis, returning home Monday evening.

The Democrat keeps in stock blank statements for the Ideal Account Files, and there is no need in your sending out of town for them. Monday and yesterday were bright, pleasant days, with rising temperature, and the indications are for a nice warm, growing spell of weather. The Willette Taylor stock company disbanded here Saturday evening for the summer, after a closing week’s engagement at the Ellis theatre. Every Wednesday we make a shipment of Panama and fine felt hats to be cleaned and reblocked. Bring yours to the Home of Good Clothes. —-WM. TRAUB. We have in stock and will sell on time, gasoline and kerosene engines, cream separators, corn shellers and grinders.—WATSON PLUMBING CO. Phone 204, Rensselaer, Ind. J. M. Jackson of Colorado Springs, Colo., after a few days’ visit here with his sisters, Mrs. Jennie Jessen and Mrs. A. A. Hoover, left Monday for Lebanon to visit relatives there.

Another new supply of Ideal Account files received in The Democrat’s stationery department. These are much cheaper and more convenient for keeping moderate-sized accounts than a cumbersome ledger. Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Catt, accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Catt, drove to Thayer in the former’s, automobile Sunday and spent the day with Mrs. Catt’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kight. Joseph Havorka, Jr., of Eu Claire, Wis., who has been visiting here with his brother, Leo, and wife, has recently purchased a new Mitchell Six auto, and accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Havorka, drove to Chicago in the car Saturday. The new pipe organ at Trinity M. E. church, the gift of “Uncle” George Hosmer, has been fully installed and a recital will be given- at the church Friday evening by a noted Chicago organist. The. dedication will take place Sunday, and Revs. C. L. Harper of Delphi, and H. L. Kindig of Monticello, former pastors, will assist Rev. Curnick in the services.

The “juice” was turned on Monday evening for the first time on all of the new boulevard lights on Van Rensselaer street and around the court house square. These lights are certainly the best investment Rensselaer ever made, in many ways, and The Democrat is glad to see the accomplishment of something it has worked for diligently for a long time. The little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Greeley Comer of Barkley tp., was kicked in the head by a horse Saturday evening and rendered unconscious. Accompanied by Dr. Gwin, the parents took the child to St. Elizabeth’s hospital at Lafayette where ah x-ray examination was held and it was found that the skull was quite badly fractured. It was hoped to preform the usual operation in such cases and it was believed the child would then recover. It began to show sign?, of returning to consciousness Monday morning.

Henry Randle is confined to his bed on account of sickness. 'i-'-'' While they last, 98-lb. sack of Gold Medal flour, $3.95. —IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS. The 15-year-old daughter of Fred Baughman, of north of town, is quite sick with tonsilitis. Mrs. Jennie Jessen has had her residence, in the northwest part of town, handsomely repainted in colors. ■ ; Miss Jennie Densford, who had been visiting Miss Neva Garriott in Union tp., returned to Crothersville, Monday. Yesterday’s markets: Corn, 67 c, oats, 47c; wheat, $1.43; rye, sl. The prices one year ago were: .Corn, 62c; oats, 34c. - % y ■ Xy Delos Thompson returned home Sunday evening from a visit to Ann Arbor, Mich., where his son, Alfred, is attending college. Mrs. Sarah A. Wright of Joliet, 111., who has been spending several months here with her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Willis, returned homo Monday. Buy your typewrite) ribbons at The Democrat office. We carry in stock the famous Neidich make of ribbons for all the standard makes and also for the Burroughs adding machine. The fire company was called out to Charles Paxton’s place, just north of town, about 1 o’clock yesterday by a blaze starting from an incubator, Which they had in one of the upstairs rooms. The fire was put out with but little damage.

L. H. Hamilton was called to Fargo, N. D., Friday afternoon by the illness of his son, Fred, who is attending the agricultural college there and had suffered an attack of appendicitis, which made an operation necessary. He was operated on about 8 o’clock Saturday night, after Mr. Hamilton’s arrival. The operation was a successful one and it is thought that the young man ’will get along all right. Mr. Hamilton will remain there for about a week yet

One of the greatest entertainments ever given in Rensselaer will be. the organ recital at the Methodist church Friday night. Prof. John Doane, Jr., of the Northwestern University, will be the performer. The new pipe organ is a gift of George E. Hosmer and is one of the greatest pipe organs in northern Indiana. Th© price of admission will be 25 cents. Next Sunday the organ will be dedicated and the program will be announced later.

COURT NEWS

The April term of court cldsing last Saturday was the heaviest in the amount of business transacted ever held by Judge Hanley. Following are the proceedings of the closing days of the term: E. Makeever? A. M. Stockton and C. M. Williams vs. estate of I. NfMakeever, deceased; judgment for claimants for $1,383.80. Eva Myers vs. Everett Myers; decree of divorce and custody of child given plaintiff. Mare and harness given to defendant. No alimony, and each to pay costs made by them. Everett Gajl Michael vs. William G. Caldwell et al; continued for term,. Same order in case of Robert Verne 1, Michael vs. same. W. H. Dowell vs. Elmer Standish; judgment for $96.29, no execution to issue until Sept. 1. State vs. Joe'Jeffries, charged with prstticing medicine without license; defendant arrested and brought into court Saturday, and on motion of defendant to quash affidavit, the court sustained motion. Thomas A. Tyler vs. Daniel Antrim et al; $189.18 paid to clerk, who is directed to pay costs and distribute balance. Emmet L. Hollingsworth vs. Felix I’ain.er et al; adm. reports sale, report and deed approved and cause dropped. Mathew W. Sanderfur vs. Otha A. Jordan; continued for term. Vivian Boicourt vs. Lawrence W. Baker et al; commissioners ask and arq granted until first day Of September term to file report. Wiley F. Baker vs. Indiana Oil and Asphalt Co. et al; plaintiff granted change of venue and cause sent to Newton county. Andrew J. Granger vs. George H. Gifford, exr. et al; plaintiff granted change of venue and cause sent to Newton county. Alfred B. Lowman, Supt. vs. Bark-' ley Civil Township; cause submitted, judgment for plaintiff for $750. Dg fendant files motion for new trial. (This is the Barkley’ tp. stone road case wherein the township was as-?' sessed for building the Irwin stone road, and the present trustee, be-

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lieving that he had no right to pay such assessment; that the assessment .Was illegal, refused to pay. It is probable the case will be appealed, we understand.) Trust & Saving® Bank of Rensselaer vs. Ida Corn et al; judgment and foreclosure for $837. Dura Halleck appointed receiver. Joseph Hilliard, exr. vs. Lottie Smith et al; sale or real estate ordered after notice by posting and publication. A. S. Keen and J. A. appointed appraisers, who report value to be SB,OOO. Additional bond ordered for $16,000; bond filed and approved. State, vs. John A.. McCurtain; court finds that complaining witness had cause to fear bodily harm, and defendant is placed under SSOO peace bond. State vs, Joseph Mervin Dunn; clerk ordered to issue term time warrant for defendant to sheriff of Newton county. Frank .L. Roberts ’vs. James Brooks, et al; judgment quieting title. William Darroch, guardian for Clara C. Jensen, a minor, vs. Ricn ard A. Gillespie; cause submitted, court finds for the occupying claimants SSO for improvements made upon land in controversy and that they are entitled to receive from the clerk of the Newton circuit court $ 1,200 heretofore deposited with Wm. Darroch, guardian, together with £uch interest, if any, as said sum may have earned if it was deposited by said clerk in bank, such clerk deducting. therefrom the costs L. said court except the costs upon this present complaint by Evans & Evans as occupying claimants, which are adjudged against Darroch, guardian, and his ward, (Tara C. Jensen; the amount awarded to the occupying claimants is made a lien on the land in controversy and if not paid within 60 days land is ordered sold. Judgment accordingly. Evans & Evans file motion to modify judgment, Motion overruled. Said parties also file motion for new trial. James N. Leatherman ditch; commissioners file report May 8, and time is given for objections.

Firman Thompson ditch; referred to drainage commissioners. James L. Babcock appointed third commissioner, to meet in clerk’s office May 8 and file report first day September tefm. "Z ■ » , Milton Roth ditch; M. B. Price, county surveyor, files written declination to act as engineer in same, and courts appoints DeVere Yeoman engineer in his stead. Alexander M. Stewart ditch; DeVere Yeoman, Supt. files bond, which is approved, and reports sale to Owen Williams at $563.25. Contract approved. Francis W. Powers ditch; commissioner files final report, showing charges; of $7,728*59, and credits of $7,615.80, balance of $112.79 ordered to bond fund of ditch. Borntrager ditch; M. B. Price, Supt., files report as to progress in construction of ditch and itemized statement of per diem and expenses, of $391.70, which is'allowed. Supt, and drainage commissioners show the total amount of yardage to be excavated in each station in order to make a uniform grade with fall of 25-100 feet to each 1,000 feet, ano that this will require the excavation of 250,000 cubic yards in addition to original report. Amended report so ordered by the court and time for completing contract extended to Oct. 1, 1915.

THRIFTY PEOPLE HAPPIEST.

A Growing Bank Account Doesn’t Always Mean Skimped Pleasures By Any Means. Dennis Tierriey was a ranch hand all his life. When he recently died he left $20,000. William Wayne Belvin inherited $600,000 and has just been sentenced to one day in jail as a vagrant. The one saved his money, the other squandered it. They are typical. There is a continuous procession of the thrifty upward into the ranks of the well to do or in or alongside of a similar procession downward into the poorhouse and jails. There is a cult which despises thrift, holds that vagrancy and crime are a necessary result of our civilization, that a man is a fool to save, because since society is responsible for his condition society owes him a living. The same cult, and it is larger than many suppose, says that charity is a despicable humbug, since it yields

up for the benefit of the unfortunate but a trifle of the possessions which in fact all belong to the miserable who need it. And yet it is self-evident to those who think, and ought to be self-evi-dent to all, that if society is responsible for the ' condition of Belvin, who is in jail, it was equally responsible for that of Tierney, who died and left $20,000, The two were under the same social Influences, and

ROUGH COAT AHO SIDING EXTERIOR. Design 628, by Glenn L. Saxton. Architect, Minneapolis, Minn. ' r ~ ~ • ~~~~' '■O . 1 ■ ' ■ ■ < ■ : w I << it IMI PERSPECTIVE VIEW-FROM A PHOTOGRAPH. Ic I IT F°KChIfC: J balc°ny I* PAMTKV I—-■ i 4 £ | KITCHEN feS? -gi CHAMBER! L_ _ Jiifj fc_. „JJ F—rn CHAMBERF) UIVING R OO M g I CHAMBER 10-6'X|«s El y 25-OXI2-6 J | 14-OXIO-fc 3 -v “ J I ’ ■ I ' |-?i PIAZZA Ro«F X. P z, / FIRST FLOOR PLAN. SECOND FLOOR PLAN. This is a combination of rough cast exterior on the first story and siding on the second story, divided by a belt course. The wide piazza and large chimney add much to the general exterior effect. The large living room has a fireplace and plenty of windows. Dining room fitted with a built-in buffet, beamed celling and a battery of three high windows, A butler’s pantry connects with the dining room and kitchen, with cupboards and table for serving. There is a grade door. Stairway leads from the living room. Size, 26 feet by 28 feet. First story, 9 feet; second story, 8 feet; basement, 7 feet under entire house. Cost to build, exclusive of heating and plnmldng, $3,300. Upon receipt of $1 the publisher of this paper will furnish a copy of Saxtorfs book of plans, “American Dwellings.” It contains 310 designs costing from SI,OOO to $6,000; also a book of interiors, $1 per copy.

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one cannot in reason say that the same social influences can produce opposite results.—San Francisco Chronicle.

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