Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1915 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Public Sale Dates. The Democrat has printed bills for Wednesday, Nov. 24, Albert Helsel, one mile east of Virgie. General sale; 10 horses, 13 head cattle, 46 hogs, farm tools, etc. Friday, Dec. 3, Arthur Powell, 6 miles southwest of Rensselaer. General sale, 5 horses, 21 head of cattle, 11 head of hogs, farm tools, etc. Tuesday, Dec. 7, Mose Banks and W. P. Poisel, 3% miles east of Gifford. General sale, 10 horses, 31 head of cattle, 100 head hogs, farm tools, etc.

“BURROWS’ CAMP” BURNED.

Notorious Saloon On North Bank of the Kankakee Destroyed By Fire Sunday Night. The notorious “Burrows’ Camp” saloon, just across the Kankakee river at Dunn’s bridge, was totally destroyed by fire Sunday night, together with all the contents. Whether or not any insurance was carried we have been unable to learn. The saloon was located just over the line in Potter county and has been run for years in open defiance of law, it being generally supposed that the proprietor had a “stand in” so that he was not molested. The joint consisted of a dwelling, sort of a general store and eating place, and a bar room. Booze selling, however, was the principal business, especially on Sundays and holidays, when an immense business was done. The loss is probably several thousand dollars, as there were other buildings adjacent to the main building that were destroyed, it is understood. Unsuccessful efforts were .made to defeat the proprietor of the place for a license a few months ago, and it is thought by some that the fire was of incendiary origin.

Evangelistic Meetings Growing in Interest.

The evangelistic services at Trinity Methodist church have started in with great congregations and everybody is pleased with the evangelists, the Ke-r Brothers. Both of these ministers preach and sing, and are very interesting and impressive. Rev. J. McD. Kerr of Toronto, and Rev. H. W. Kerr of Detroit, are the brothers engaged in these services. They have held meetings in the largest churches of America and Canada and are counted very eloquent preachers and beautiful singers. A large chorus choir leads in the singing. These meetings will continue for three weeks and much good for the church and community will be realized as the . result of this revival campaign. Everybody invited. The services begin 7:30 o’clock each evening.

Remains of Former Resident Brought Here For Burial.

The remains of Mrs. Isabel Parker were brought here from Frankfort on the 10: 36 a. m. train yesterday and taken to the home of Mrs. Alda Parkinson on Forest street from which place the funeral was held at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Parrett of Hammond and burial made in Weston cemetery. Mrs. Parker was for many years a resident of Rensselaer but of late years residing at Frankfort, where she died Saturday morning at so o’clock. Her age was 75 years. She is survived by five childreri, Isaac and Charles of Jasper county; Thomas, of South Dakota, and James and Mrs. George V. Moss of Frankfort. *Her husband died several years ago.

Rebekahs Elect Officers.

At the Rebekah lodge meeting Friday evening last the following offcers were elected and will be Installed on the first Friday night in January: Noble Grand, Alice Moore. Vice-Grand, Lydia Thortnon. Recording Secretary, Katie Critset. Financial Secretary, Agnes Platt. Treasurer, Gora Coen. Trustee, Elizabeth Haus.

Select Your Xmas Gifts Now!

We will hold them for Xmas deliveries. We have a full line of pianos, player pianos, organs, scarfs, benches, stools, violins, mandolins, guitars, banjos, flutes, accordians, French harps, etc. Easy terms. Old pianos and organs taken in trade. Prices reasonable. Piano and organ repairing and tuning.—H. R. LANGE & SON, phone 566.

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. County Superintendent Lamson has had plans drawn for a handsome two-story brick veneered 6room bungalow, with basement, heat and all modern conveniences which he expects to build on his lot in Fairview addition, just east of Orlie Clouse's property. He will perhaps build this winter or early in the spring. But three names have been filed for registry with the county recorder since last January. inese are: Alonzo R. Feemster, 160 acres in sec. 20, Jordan tp., under name of “Lawndale Stock Farm;’’ George H. Luce, 156 acres in sec. 29, Kankakee tp., under name of “Juice Ranch;” Emmet L. Hollingsworth, 127.26 acres in sec. 21, Barkley tp., under name of “Oak Knob Stock Farm.” New suits filed: No. 8525. George Bornstein & Sons vs. Byron K. Zimmerman; suit on account. Demand SIOO. No. 8526. Lee E. Glazebrook and Charles W. Hanley vs. Herman Messman; suit, on account. Demand $92. No. 8527. William B. Austin vs. George Worden and wife; suit on notes. Demand SI,OOO and foreclosure of mortgage. No. 8528. W. L. Myer vs. Simon Leopold; suit for balance on professional services. Demand $60.50.

Marriage licenses issued: Nov. 20, Levi Cooper of Kniman, aged 31 April 22 last, occupation farmer, to Theodora Fannie Smith of Duluth, Minn., aged 21 October 10 last, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for male, first marriage dissolved by death in 19.14. First marriage for female.Nov. 20, Jjubert E. Maxwell of Lee, aged 25 Feb. 19 last, occupation laborer, to Ethel Rose Jordan of Hanging Grove tp., aged 24 April 27 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Readers of The Democrat will re member the alleged failure of Israel Koffman of Chicago, who conducted a branch store in Rensselaer, in the Makeever bank building, and how local creditors held up for several weeks the attempt of the receivers to ship the f goods to Chicago last winter. Well, the bankruptcy proseedings are about to be closed up and Nov. 30 is set for the final meeting of creditors. Koffman owed The Democrat $69, and one five per cent dividend has already been declared, of which we received $3.45. There h now $796 on hand, and of this we will perhaps get a dollar or two more. The court expenses, lawyers’ fees, etc., have eaten into the assets greatly, and of course they get their’n whether the creditors get anything or not.

Although it is understood that the matters had been satist'actorally adjusted with the Chicago young woman who recently had John A. Dunlap and V. J. Crisler of Rensselaer, indicted in Cook county, 111., for alleged fraud, along with H. D. Harris of Washington, Illi, and W. C. Lawrence of Chicago, in the sale of a small tract of land on the Springer ranch in Walker tp., the the prosecuting officers refused to let up, ’ it is said, and an officer came down from Chicago last Thursday and. accompanied by Sheriff McColly took Mr. Dunlap to that city. Sheriff McColly returned home Friday; Mr. Crisler had proceeded Dunlap to Chicago and all were placed under arrest and gave bond, it is understood. The hearing is set for Dec. 2, and the indications are that when the whole thing i s explained in court—the prosecution being, it is said, the result of a misuhderstandlpg on the part of the

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1915.

prosecuting witness regarding the disposition of certain notes—the case will be dismissed, as everything has been satisfactorallly explained and the young now has no desire to cause the parties he r e any further annoyance. There was no fraud attempted or committed, it is stated.

FORMER RESIDENT KILLED.

E. G. Haff Victim of Auto Accident at Gibson, Hl., Last Thursday. E. G. Haff, a former well known resident of Goodland and for a short time a resident of Rensselaer some twelve or fifteen years ago, moving from this place to Valparaiso, where he engaged in the hitch barn business, was killed at Gibson, 111., last Thursday, where his automobile was struck by a Michigan Central train. The Lake County Times says of the accident: Blinded by a drizzling rain and a light fog, Edwin G. Haff. 68 years old, a retired farmer residing at Valparaiso, Ind., was fatally injured shortly before six o’clock yesterday evening when his Ford automobile was caught on the Kennedy avenue crossing, east of Hammond by an eastbound Michigan Central passenger train. He died while being rushed to the hospital. How the accident occurred no one knows as there were no eye-wit-nesses. Undertaker Charles Stewart of Hammond, states that he saw the train go by the crossing but did not see anything of Haff or his auto. He did not know that there had been an accident until he was informed that a man had been killed when he reached his office. It is thought that Haff either tried to beat the train across the crossing or that the engine of his machine died, it is estimated that the train was traveling at a speed of twentyfive miles an hour. The Ford was hurled, a distance of 15 feet down the track and was demolished. Haff was mortally wounded. He was placed in the baggage car and died while being taken to the’Michigan Central depot at Hammond. Where Haff had been or where he was going has not been learned. -He is quite well to do and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Sadie Dodd at Valparaiso, Ind. He is also survived by a daughter. Miss Florence Haff, of Toronto, Canada, who was notified of the accident last night. Coroner Dr. J. A. Graham took charge of the remains and the body was removed to Stewart’s morgue. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. John Tenkely, 4751 Alexander avenue, East Chicago, was a witness to the fatal automobile accident. He was driving in the same direction as the unfortunate autoist, and contends that a watchman and gates are needed at the dangerous crossing. He believes the driver met death because the breaks on his car did not work and the machine skidded on the w’et road. Tenkeley wanted to take the injured man to East Chicago or Hammond in his car, but the railroads waited until another train arrived. The East Chicago man says jt was fifteen minutes before the man. still alive, was placed on the train.

Hold Your Tobacco and Cigarette Tags.

I have taken the agency for the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., to distribute premiums for tags and certificates given with their products. Mill have a stock of their goods on hand in about two weeks, but will receive tags now for exchange on catalogue articles. By leaving your tags with me you save the cost of expressage to the home office. Will have catalogues at store in plenty of time for you to get goods for Christmas. MONTGOMERY’S NEWS STAND.

Union Thanksgiving Services.

There will be union Thanksgiving services at Trinity M. E. church on Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The public is cordially invited. Rev. H. w. Kerr will preach.

All Day Shooting Match at Aix.

There will be a blue rock shoot at Aix on Thanksgiving day. Everybody invited.—DALTON ROPP, Manager. . . ,

Lodge will convene next Monday rrtght, Nov. 29, at 7 o’clock, after which a Thanksgiving program will be held. To this exercise Redmen and their families and all Pocahontas are cordially invited ,to be present. —SACHEM.

Poultry Prices at Herath’s Nov. 23.

Turkays, per lb i7 C Hens and springs, per lbloc Ducks, per lb' He Geese, per lb ioc Eggs, per dozen. 3oc

WANTED—Two girls to work in laundry.—McKAY’S LAUNDRY.

Attention Redmen.

GENERAL ANO STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. The Caldwell Will Case Still in Court The Caldwell will case offers ( a greater variety of contradictions than any law suit that has ever come under our observation. This probably is because of the natural selfishness of human beings. Things that exist after we are dead do not interest many of us, even though we are partly sure of a good, warm bed and three meals a day while we are here, we want more, more, more. There does not seem to be many people in the county who can or will take the idealistic point off view about the Jennie E. Caldwell will and the home she attempted to found, that the bequest deserves. Every one that has had enough energy to take any interest in it seems to personal profit in eight. Tax payers in Richland tp., let their fear ofl additional taxes stand out bigger than the possibilities of the good a charity could do collective mankind or the growth it might bring Earl Park, any more than miners are wont to leave coal fields untouched for the benefit of posterity. The heirs wto claimed their right to the property because it was once that of their grandfather are not better or worse than the attorneys and trustees who are anxious to get the case settled so they will have their bird in hand in place of in the bush. You no doubt have gone fishing some time and found the worms all tied up in a knot and when you thought you had a nice, juicy one you found his head in the bunch just as deep as the rest. In the Caldwell will case all the philanthropists turn out Just the same way. Today they are knights marching out to secure justice, tomorrow they are fighting over the division of the spoils. To date there has stood out from the general mess one seemingly unselfish figure. As the next of kin to W. B. Fowler, Mrs. Grace Follansbee under the law of descent, would have received at -least one-'tihird- of the estate, some lawyers claim half of ij, but the Hawkins heirs are said to have been willing to give her the third if she would join with them in breaking the will and she refused their $250,000 and has valiantly stuck to the case as the backbone of the defense of the will which gave her $5,000 per because her duty to the dead woman was more sacred to her than th© vast property that would come to her by repudiating the love and friendship that existed between them. That she is back of the new suit to set aside the effect of the will by the compromise, absolutely refusing anything but the carrying out of its provisions, is surely notable and her enthusiasm arid determination has rallied to her side all the beneficiaries, manj’ of them who are also risking a loss by another trial that would break the will. The irony of the thing, however, is that Follansbee and her friendsnow believe that the compromise that was agreed to by the lawyers she had trusted not only deprives her of her $250,000 interest in the original property, but even her $5,000 annuity as well.—Benton Review.

Mrs. Marshall in Hospital.

An operation for an abdominal ailment was performed on Mrs. Thos. R. Marshall, wife of the Vice-Presi-dent of the United States, by O. G. Pfaff, at St. Vincent’s hospital, today. Mrs. Marshall, it was said, did not suffer from the ailment, but the operation was performed to prevent possible futur6 complications.

Birth Announcements. Nov. 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tanner of northeast of town, a daughter. ... Nov. 22, to Mr. and Mr?. Ed King, a daughter.

High School Notes.

The junior third-year German class has finished reading Hauff’s "Das Kalte Herz” and will take up Heyse’s “Das Madchen von Trejzsi.” The domestic science classes will hold a market an Warner Bros.’ store Wednesday morning, Nov. 24, between 10 and 12 a. in. The basket ball schedule is nearly complete. Practice will begin next Monday. The first game will be played with Brook or Remington, it having not been fully decided. Thanksgiving vacation will extend from Thursday until Monday, Nov. 29. Operetta practices are being held more regularly. The time for production, Dec. 2 and 3, is near and the cast is at work earnestly to produce a good play. The football team is practicing hard for the game on Thanksgiving. The team expects to lift the gloom which has been placed on it, on account of its defeats this year, by defeating Kirklin. The high school will appreciate very much if the local merchants would close their stores during the game. Come out and root for the locals and help them defeat their antagonists in the last game of the season. The first literary society meeting of the season will be next Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 30. It will be an "Autumn” program given by the Webster society. The following program has been arranged: Piano duet, Alice Thomas and L. B. Rains; selection from "The Gardener,” Rabindranath Tagore, Paul Beam;; essay, “Autumn Customs,” Thelma Tilton; instrumental solo, Lenore Carr; “Autumn,” Blackwood, Elizabeth Kirk; “Glorious Touchdown,” Georg© Ade, Robert Loy ; vocal solo, Wilda Littlefield. The senior class held a meeting Monday evening to decide on a motto. They retained their former one which is: ‘‘Puto Staque Sum," (1 think and therefore I am).

COURT NEWS

2 On order of court, Sheriff McCollyMonday afternoon destroyed about a dozen quarts of whiskey and perhaps two dozen bottles of beer, seized some time ago in a raid at Mt. Ayr on Pat Miller s alleged blind tiger. The booze was taken to the Washington street bridge, where officers from Nekton county assisted the sheriff in breaking the bottles and dumping the contents into the waters of the peaceful Iroquois. Pat plead guilty to the charge of running a blind tiger Monday and was fined SSO and given a jail sentence Of 30 days, but both sentences were suspended during good behavior. Probate .Matters. The will of the late Peter Behles of Kankakee tp., was filed for probate last week. The instrument was executed Sept. 24, 1912, and Mike Behles, Elizabeth Heidebrecht, Mathias Behles, Nicolas Behles, Mary Amberg, Peter Behles and Minnie Frederick, children of first wife, Anna Mary Behles, long deceased, are bequeathed $5 each; Anna Behles, John Behles and Charles Behles, only living children of second wife, Margaritha Behles, also deceased, are given all the rest of property of decedent, equally divided, and arealso appointed executors of the will. The will of the late Thomas Walters of Gillam tp., w hich was recently filed for probate, bequeathed a life estate in all the property of decedent, both real and personal, to his and at her death it goes to the seven sons and five daughters, they to share equally, and in case of the death of either of the children without issue, such share to be divided between the remaining children. .The instrument was executed July 19, 1909, and the wife, Angeline Walters, was appointed executrix of the will. ' Objections were later 1 filed by George and Levi Walters, .tlillie Pass and Ella Long, children of decedent, to the appointment of Francis M. Walters as administrator, who had filed application to be so appointed, as the wife, Angeline died before the testator,>tfnd requested that R. A. Parkison be appointed. Bond of SIO,OOO filed by Francis M. Walters, who later withdraws application and bond, and the court appoints James W. Stevens administrator, who files bond in the sum of SIO,OOO, which is approved. E. P. Honan, guardian of Edward Cain, granted permission to borrow $175 for use of said ward. Estate of William Petty: Fae F. Petty, widow, is vested with all property of .ceedor.’. It being shown

Vol. XVIII, No. 68

Thanksgiving Day

ROBERT BRIDGES In Collier’s Weekly

We give thee thanks, O Lord, Not for armed legions marching in their might, Not for the glory of the well earned fight Whore brave mon elay their brothers, also brave, But for the millions of thy eons who work And do thy tasks with joy and never shirk And deem the Idle man a burdened slave,'. ■ For these, O Lord, our thanks! We give thee thanks, O Lord, Not for the turrets of our men-of-war, The monstrous guns and deadly steel they pour To crush our foes and make them bow the knee, But for the homely sailors of thy deep, The tireless fisher folk who banish sleep And lure a living from the miser sea. For these, O Lord, our thanksl

"THE PIONEERS WHO PLOW THS FIELD, MAKE DESERTS BLOSSOM AND THS MOUNTAIN YIELD."

We give thee thanks, O Lord, Not for the mighty men who pile up gold, Not for the phantom millions bought and sold And all the arrogance of pomp andgreed, But for the pioneers who plow the field, Maks deserts blossom and the mountain yield Its hidden treasures for man’s daily need. For these, O Lord, our thanks! We give thee thanks, O Lord, Not for the palaces that wealth has grown, Where ease is worshiped, duty dimly known And Pleasure leads her dance the flowery way, But for the quiet homes where love is queen And life is more than baubles, touched V and seen, And old folks bless us and dear children play. For these, O Lord, our thanksl

that same does not exceed SSOO in value. Estate of William Daniels; Korah Daniels, administrator, files final report and same is set for hearing on Dec. 3. Ezra Hochstettler estate; Simon Hochstettler, administrator, shows charges of $344.14 and credits the final report approved and administrator discharged. 1 Estate of Mary Smith; A. s. Keene appointed administrator. Estate of Peter Behles; Anna, Charles and John Behles, file bond in sum qf $1,500 as executors of estate, and same is approved. Circuit Court Docket. Edward L. Smith vs. Joseph C. Baker; continued for term by agreement. Jesse Nichols, adm. of estate of S. R. Nichols, vs. Hettie Nichols; sale of lots 14, 15 and 19. bl 19, Weston’s add to Rensselaer, reported sold to Indian Refining Co., for $275 cash; lots 1 to 19 inclusive, lots 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, bl 1, Sunny Side add to Rensselaer, sold to Frank Osborne for $275 cash; all of block 4, Weston’s to the Trust & Savings Bank of Rensselaer for $4,882.57, amount of the several mortgages held by said bank, and mortgage to State of Indiana, and all of said mortgages are canceled after crediting thereon sllO paid to said bank from proceeds of other property mentioned above. Report and sales approved and confirmed, etc. William A. Moore vs. Ed Oliver; defendant defaults. Isaac Kight vs. John Roorda; cause re-set by agreement for Nov. 26. State vs. A. W. Graham; amended affidavit filed by state and bench warrant ordered issuer! for arrest of defendant. State vs. John Burris; defendant granted change of venue and cause sent to White county. James M. Tillett vs. estate of Jofhn Tillett; plaintiff granted change of

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