Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1915 — Page 1

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Public Sale Dates.

The Democrat, has printed bills for the following public sales: Wednesday, Nov. 17, Fred W. Krueger, 6 miles north, 3% miles west and 2Vi miles north of Rensselaer, 2Vi miles north of Parr. General sale, 4 horses, 18 head of cattle, 18 Jiead of hogs, chickens, etc. Thursday, Nov. 18, Isaac Saidla, 2 miles south of Rensselaer. Big general sale, 9 head of horses, 36 head of Cattle, 31 head of hogs, farm tools, etc. Friday, Nov. 19, Mrs. Wm. Petty, three miles south and one-half east of Demotte. General sale; horses, hogs, farm tools, household goods, etc. Monday, Nov. 22, John J. Brehm, 6 miles north and 6 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, 6 horses, 17 head of cattle, 35 hogs, sheep, farm implements, etc. Tuesday, Nov. 23, Dennis Healey and Wm. T. Porter, ly 2 miles north and 14 mile east of Parr. Joint sale, 12 head of horses, 63 head of cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Nov. 24, Albert Helsel, one mile east of Virgie. General sale; 10 horses, 13 head cattle, 46 hogs, farm tools, etc. Tuesday, Dec. 7, .Mose Banks and W. P. Poisel, 3*4 miles east of Gifford. General sale, 10 horses, 31 head of cattle, 100 head hogs, farm tools, etc.

SCHOOL HOUSE BURNED.

Wood School House 6 Miles Southeast of Rensselaer Destroyed Thursday Night. School house No. 4 known as the Wood school, was totally destroyed by fire starting about 11 o’clock Thursday night. The building was about the best one in Marion tp., and the loss is about SI,BOO, partly covered by insurance, but at this writing Trustee Wood is at his home and is unable to tell what the amount of the insurance is until he comes up to his office, where the papers are. Miss Vena Haworth was the teacher, and she had some 15 pupils, who lost all their books. As it was quite warm Thursday and Miss Haworth intended visiting another school yesterday, she left but very little fire in the stove. In fact, she had only a little fire in the stove In the morning and it must have been practically out when she closed the school. Therefore the origin of the fire is somewhat of a mystery and very few people saw it until midnight. Chauncey Wood, who lives west Of the school, called up his brother, Township Trustee Wood, and told him the school house was burning, and the latter dressed and drove out to the scene in his car, but nothing could be done to save anything, and Harvey was about the first one on the scene, too. At this writing no arrangements have been made for bolding the school elsewhere.

Title to Match Factory Recently Quieted.

At the recent term of court in Newton county an agreement w§s reached with the “match factory” people by which title is quieted in the Rensselaer Commercial Club to the factory building and the five acres of ground 'where the building is located, and the promoters or present owners of the balance of the 70 acres of the factory addition ground that had not been platted and sold, is quieted in the latter. This gives the Commercial Club a clear title to the building and ground mentioned except for certain liens that were foreclosed against the building only, and the law requires in such cases that the building be removed within 90 days thereafter, and as this ha snot been done, the leins cannot be enforced, it is said. However, the Commercial Club is now the owner of the property and in a position to consider “prospects” and collect rental from the alleged loca land itinerant tenants thereof.

Annual Christmas Bazaar.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church are busy making preparations for their annual Christmas bazaar. The ladies have decided to hold their bazaar in the dining parlors of the church, on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 8 and 9. (The ladies have been industriously at work and many fancy and useful articles will be for sale. People will do well to visit the bazaar for their Christmas presents.—Advt.

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. Squire John Greve of Demotte, Town Marshal Newt McKay ana Gird Hendrixson of Wheatfield, were among the north-end people in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. Sheriff McColiy took Orville Grimm, the confessed robber of the Spate store at Newland, to the reformatory at Jeffersonville Wednesday to begin serving liis sentence. The Democrat is informed that Charles C. Parks, driver of a school wagon in Newton tp., who had trouble recently over slapping of one of the pupils lie was carrying, the 11-year-ofd daughter of Ed McFadden, has resigned. Court items from Newton County Enterprise: John McConnell vs. John Herr; motion for new trial overruled.K Issues in the suit of Francis M, Makeever vs. Jasper Makeever; involving the title to real estate, were joined before the adjournment of the regular term of court Saturday, and a special session will be held today for the hearing of the case.

New suits filed: No. 8513. Elizabeth Griner et al vs. James L. Smith et al; action for partition of real estate. No. 8514. Charles R. Peregrine, adiii. of estate of Samuel W. Maguire, deceased, vs. Alfred H. Mcguire et al; petition to sell real estate. No. 8515. Michael Bellies et al vs. John Behles et al; action in partition. No. 8516. A. J. Sachtleben vs. A. B. Frame and Luther Frame; suit on note. Demand $450. No. 8517. Ed Oliver vs. W. H. Grimm, et al; application for appeal, injunction and bond. ' '* *;••* . ; ’’ \ , Marriage licenses issued: Nov. 9, Frederick J. Merriam, of Chicago, aged 5 7 Oct. 14 last, occupation civil engineer, to Jean Mae Hackett, also of Chicago, aged 35 July 11 last, occupation housekeeper. Third marriage for male, both former marriages having been dissolved by divorce, the first in 1906 and the second in May, 1915. Second marriage for female, first marriage dissolved by death in 1911. Nov. 9, Claud Miller of Remington, aged 29 July 5 last, occupation brick manufacturer, to Hilda Ana Clirissenson, also of Remington, aged 21 Feb. 12 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Attorney Mose Leopold was in Zanesville and other points in Ohio on business last week, and while there saw some of the brick highways being constructed so extensively in that state. He thinks they are the “dope,” alright, and is more enthusiastic than ever over The Democrat’s suggestion for a brick road north and south through Jasper county. They are building these roads there 16-feet wide, with curb and a “banking” about 6-feet wide on each side, the latter being of dirt, gravel, or macadam. The brick are laid in a thin layer of soft concrete, then flushed with concrete on top, making one solid mass which will wear almost indefinitely.

Newt McKay, who. is the official peace officer in Wheatfield, while in town Wednesday was joyfully proclaiming that he was going to hand over his star and mace to the council of that “wet” bailiwick in a few days; that if the newly elected marshal, Frank Johnson, did not qualify, he (McKay) was, going to resign anyhow; that the life was too strenuous for a man of his peaceably disposition. Only last Saturday night, be said, he got mixed up in a free-

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1915.

for-all fight in the dance hall, when quelling a disturbance, and had to lay two or three beligerents out with his club—a sawed off billiard cue which he wielded from the small end with telling effect. While he quieted thq rumpus, yet he got so worked up and excited that he could not sleep any the rest of the night, and he is going to throw up the job for some more peaceful avocation, whether or no.

The Jamison Family Are Back Once More.

Mrs. Louis Jamison and children, who were started Tuesday fop the third time for Canada, where her husbandjiow is, was turned back at Windsor once more and returned to Rensselaer Wednesday, and after she and her three small children had been fed they were again taken to the Jasper county poor farm by the Marion township trustee. Mrs. Jamison, as previously stated, is a mute, and with her husband, who is a Russian subject, lately resided out in the Sharon neighborhood in Marion tp. Jamison is alleged to have abused his wife and beat her up at (Efferent times. Some of the neighbors interested themselves and the man was arrested and spent some time here in jail, being tried at the September term of court and sent to the state penal farm, from which he made his escape in a few days, returned to his family, sold off his chickens and other effects and departed for Canada. His wife and children was to follow hint, assisted 'by the township, but three unsuccessful attempts have now been made to get them over the line. Her husband is at London, Canada, where lie has enlisted, he states, in the Canadian army, and is apparently anxious enough to have his family conie there, hut the Canadian officials are quite particular about admitting people who are or may he liable to become public charges, lienee the failure to unload the family on them, and they will probably continue as charges of Jasper county.

It really would seem that if Jamison is so cruel to his family as to justify the taking of them away from him and sending him to the penal farm, that it would be very unkind and unchristianlike to send the family to him now, that he may continue this abuse, lor on the other two occasions that attempts were made to get the family to him it was not known that he had enlisted and the wife and children were to he turned over to his alleged not very tender mercies, simply because Jasper county wished to be rid of them. All of which reminds us of a somewhat similar case that occurred in Rensselaer a number of years ago, where a woman was advised by some of her neighbors and members of her church to leave her husband —who, at least furnished his wife and children with a home and a good living. She took the no doubt well meant advise and soon thereafter procured a divorce. But the friendly advisors soon deserted her and she and her children almost or quite were objects of charity, and was perhaps assisted out of town—at least she was unable to make a living here for her family, and left for another city where she hoped to do better' Moral: Don’t he to fast to “butt in on family troubles unless you know ail the facts and are willing to assume the responsibilities which your action may bring about.

T. M. Callahan Again a Benedict.

■Cards were received here Thursday announcing the marriage of T. M. Callahan, of this city, to Miss Caroline Louise Sturdyvin, at the home of the bride in liantoul, 111., on Wednesday. After a few days wedding trip they will come to Rensselaer to take up their residence in Mr. Callahan’s home on Cullen street, which he has recently improved considerably by putting in a heating system, building a fine large porch, etc. Mr. Callahan has been a widower for the past few years. The Democrat joins his many friends in extending congratulations.

Revival Meetings at Trinity M. E. Church.

The noted evangelists, Kerr Brothers, will begin a series of revival meetings at the Trinity Methodist church Sunday, Nov. 21. These evangelists have had wonderful suel- - all over the country and are noted for powerful gospel preaching arid singing.

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. Uattie Disease Ran Lifted. Washington, Nov. 11- —Considerable territory in northern Illinois is freed from the live stock foot and mouth disease quarantine by an order issued tonight by the department of agriculture, to become effective tomorrow. Closed area in Illinois under the order is confined to McDonough county, to certain townships in Cook, Lake and Fulton counties, and specified areas surrounding premises in LaSalle, Livingston, Bureau, Dupage and Stark counties. Lee and PutnSm counties are freed from all restrictions.

Monon shops Turn Out a Beautiful Car.

The car builders at the Monon shops have just turned out one of the dining cars that has ever traveled over steel rails in Indiana. It is as fine as any ever, turned out of the famous Pullman shops and was put in service last Sunday. At Chicago and Louisville it attracted an unusual amount of attention. The car builders at the shope have worked three months on the dining palace and it is a piece of master art. It has steel sides, is seventy-five feet long and weighs 137,000 pounds. The dining room will accommodate thirty persons, and the kitchen is exceptionally large. The interior is finished in mahogany.—Lafayette Journal.

Attorney General Richard M. Milburn Dead.

Richard M. Milburn, attorney-gen-eral of Indiana, died suddenly at his home in Indianapolis Tuesday after a general decline in health for the Past year, although he had been confined to the house only a few weeks. The funeral was held from his late residence Wednesday morning, and the body taken to his old home at Jasper, Ind., for burial. Mr. Milburn sought the nomination for attorney-genenfT three times, but was only successful in receiving the same in the 1914 campaign. He was elected by a good plurality with the rest of the Democratic ticket, but his health began to fail soon after entering upon the duties of his office last January. He visited Rensselaer while making his Campaign for the nomination and met quite a number of our local Democrats while here. He was the choice of Jasper county for the nomination in his last campaign at least, and his friends here will be sorry to learn of his sudden death. Mr.. Milburn was a native of Dubois county, Ind., having been born upon a farm there Sept. 24, 1865. He leaves a wife, one daughter and four sons. His successor will be appointed by (Iqyernor Ralston.

OTTERBEIN BUTCHER KILLED

lii Auto Accident—Visited in Rensselaer Last Sunday. Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 10, —Charles Weigle, a meat dealer of Otterbein, age 48, was instantly killed last night at 9 o’clock in an automobile accident near the Purdue university campus. Weigle was driving his car west to Otterbein. With him were John Miller and John Burns, also of Otterbein. R. a. Ervin, with his wife and sister-in-law, Miss Fay Johnson, were coming toward Lafayette after a trip to Benton county. Both were heavy machines and were traveling at high speed. It is supposed that one of the drivers, or both', became blinded by the glare of the approaching headlights. When the cars came together with a terrific crash they turned on end and rolled over together into a ditch. Weigle was caught between the wreckage and his head was crushed. He was lifeless when his body was taken from the wreck. Miller and

Burns were thrown out of the car and struck a telephone pole. Both have serious internal injuries and may no: recover. V Ervin, his wife and sister-in-law were also thrown out and landed on their heads in the road. Ervin is injured about the head and body and the two women are badly bruised. All live of the injured are at St. Elizabeth hospital. It is feared- that not all of them will recover. Burns and Ervin are both in a critical condition. The cars were demolished. Mr. Weigle, wife and son, Carl, visited in Rensselaer last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Swindler. The wife of Carl Weigle is a sister of Mrs. Swindler, and she visited the latter here last week, her husband and his father and mother coming over via auto Sunday and all returned home together Sunday evening. Later advices from Lafayette state that all the injured will recover.

“Higher Education" at Purdue.

The authorities at Lafayette have at last determined to break up the spirit of vandalism with which the people have suffered for years from the Purdue students, and the Journal says that if the students expect to give any more nightshirt parades on the streets there, which is always customary after a conference football game, they will "have to watch their step.” In their jollification last Saturday night the rowdies went to the Family theater enmass, broke up several seats and committed many acts of vandalism unbecoming civilized young men. On their way to the theater they stopped at the Fowler hotel, where it is alleged one of the leaders said: “Boys, we are going to tho Family theater. There are ten policemen up there to stop us. Are they going to?” “No!” was shouted back by the ciowd as in one voice. The manager of the theater lias heretofore appealed to President Stone of Purdue, who replies that the Purdue officials had no authority ever the students except on the campus. Now if the city officials will go to work and put a stop to tho acts of vandalism and oiitragiou* conduct of these unruly student!, the Indiana taxpayer will not feel so much like holding his nose when he goes to pay his taxes to help support an institution which Is apparantly presided over by a bunch of incompetents.

Big State Anti-Saloon Meeting November 16 and 17.

The Anti-Saloon League has arranged for an omni-partisan .state temperance convention at Tomlison Hall, Indianapolis, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 16 and 17. This will be one of the greatest temperance gatherings ever held In Indiana. Each church, Sunday school, temperance society, civic club or other organizations have the right, to send delegates. I)r. Cornicle is one of the State Executive Committee that arranged for said convention and will give tickets to all those who desire to go from this county. A great program has. been arrange;! which includes speakers of national reputation, such as Sam Small, of Georgia; Ex-Gov. Frank Hanley of Indianapolis; Hon. E. C. Dinwiddie of Washington, D. C.; ex-Congressman Fred Landis of Eogansport, and others.

D r . Elmer Lynn Williams Friday, Nov. 19.

Dr. Elmer Lynn Williams, pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church of Chicago, will lecture at the Trinity M. E. church in itensselaer on Friday evening, Nov. 19, under the auspices of the Home Missionary Society of the latter church. Admission 23 cents. Dr. \\ illiams was on the program for the first day of the late Lincoln Chautauqua here, his subject being ‘ Jawbone vs. Backbone.” On account of the rain this lecture was not given, and the Home Missionary Society have secured him to give the lecture on Nov. 19. No one should miss hearing him.—Advt,

Box Social.

There will be a box social and Spelling match at the Surrey school house On Thursday evening, Nov, 19. Everybody cordially invited to Attend.—DENA L. HANSON, Tender

Vol. XVIII, No. 65

SURVIVOR TELLS ANCONA HORROR

Austrian Submarine Shelled Vie* tims in Water. WILD PANC ON BOARD Men, Women and Children Mad With Fear as Teutons Turn Gun on Vessel—Lifeboats Filled With Passengers Overturned. Malta, Nov. 12. —Blind panic feigned on the Ancona during her llnal hours. Most of the steerage passengers were women and children, who became lhsane with terror when tho Austrian submarine began shelling the ship Shrieking, terror-stricken women leaped into the sea, some with children in their arms. Passengers badly wounded by the submarine’s shrapnel and unable to move went down with the steamer. These wore the stories of passengers and members of the crew brought here. Practically all the 45 survivors landed at Malta wore Italians. They accused the Austrian submarine crew of inhuman action and declared they fired deliberately oh women and children in the lifeboats. This is the story told by ono of the Burvlvors who was landed hero: “Practically all of tho third-class passengers on the Ancona were Greeks and Italian emigrants bound for the land of promise—the United States. A majority of them were women and children “About ono o’clock on Monday afternoon, while we were steaming through the Mediterranean, a submarine was sighted In the distance. Through tho glasses it could bo seen that she was traveling at top speed toward us. Fired Across Bows. “While still considerable distance away the submarine fired a few shots across our bows os a signal to heave to. Immediately moßt of the passengers came to the conclusion that we were being bombarded and the wildest panic ensued. “Women ran Bcreamlng about the decks with wild-eyed children dinging to their skirtß. Others sought safety In their cabins. While some prayed for deliverance from death, others hastily buckled on life preservers and prepared to clamber Into the lifeboats. “As we did not slow down quick enough the submarine renewed her bombardment and this time the shells were directed at the ship. Every time a projectile struck and tho shattering of wood and glass told that the shell bad struck its mark, the pandemonium on board increased. “The excitable Italian and Greek womqn, believing that they were doomed, lost their heads completely. The men behaved not much better. “Within a short time the submarine had drawn up alongside and we could see that she was flying the Austrian flag. The commander shouted from the bridge that lie would give us a few moments to get away. “ ‘Make haste,’ he shouted, ’for I am going to sink you.' “The submarine commander, smeared with oil of the vessel’s engines, then gave an order and tho un-der-water boat veered off. As he did so, the gun on the big craft was again unllmbered and the shells began dropping around us, throwing up columns of spray high Into the air. "Working in a frenzy of haste, the seamen on the Ancona began filling and lowering lifeboats. There was no time to think of anything but human safety ar.d e eta in that fateful hour, some of the emigrants sought to save their bundles of baggage and wept bitterly when they had to leave their effects behind. The life savings of those poor people were swept away within a few minutes. Lifeboats Overturned. “In their haste to lower the boats, the seamen overturned some of them. The shrieking victims jn the water climbed Into already over-crowded lifeboats and these were soon swamped. Sailors who were manning boats filled with women and children stood up and heat with their oars the struggling victims in the water. Many, who were thus knocked unconscious, sank to their death. \ “It was a terrible scene, but some had to be sacrificed to prevent a disaster of even greater magnitude. If the men in the water had been allowed to climb into the over-crowded boats filled with women and children they too, would have sunk. “Even as the lifeboats were being lowered and even as inen, women and children, helpless in the water, struggled to save themselves, the submarine opened up with her gun again. Although she fired at the sinking Ancona many of the shots fell into the watoer amidst the drowning victims. “The terror on board was nothing compared with the frightfulness of th§

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