Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1915 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Public Sale Dates. ■The Democrat has printed bills for 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.

ASSAULT AND BATTERY

Only, Was Verdict in Case Against Harry Eger—sloo Fine, 30 Days in Jail. The case of the State of Indiana against Harry Eger, charging assault and battery with intent to kill John Clouse, of just north of Rensselaer, a neighbor of Eger’s, which was on trial when the Wednesday issue of The Democrat went to press, was given to the jury about five o’clock Tuesday evening. A verdict was not reached until about 11 o’clock that night and was returned on the convening of -court*Wednesday morning. The jury found young Eger guilty of assault and battery only and fixed his punishment at SIOO fine and 30 days in jail. Had they found him guilty of intent to kill, it would have carried a penitenitary sentence. At this writing the court has not passed sentence, and whether or not the jail sentence will be suspended we are therefore unable to state.

A Warm Thanksgiving.

Although the weather bureau had prophecies rain for Thanksgiving, none fell in this immediate vicinity and the day was quite warm, the mercury registering between 60 and 70 degrees all day long. The weather, in fact, was almost a repetition of that of last Thanksgiving and the mercury registered about the same as then. Although last Thanksgiving was less cloudy in the forenoon, quite a high wind prevailed during the afternoon, same as this year. Most of the business houses closed up for the afternoon and except for the football game there was little doing in the city. The football game between the Rensselaer and Kirklin high school teams, was largely attended, and is said to have been one of the best games ever played here. It resulted in a tie, 7 to 7.

Special Meetings Sunday Afternoon.

The Kerr Brothers evangelists, holding revival services at the Trinity Methodist church, will deliver two great addresses ’ Sunday after noon at three o’clock. Rev. H>. W. Kerr will address a men’s meeting at the Methodist church, upon the subject, “Making a Life.’’ Rev. J. McD. Kerr will address a woman’s meeting at the Presbyterian church upon the subject, “The Model Woman.” Both of the ministers are very eloquent speakers and have given these lectures to men and women all over this country and Canada. The revival meetings at the Methodist church have drawn great crowds, and Sunday at 10:45 and (7:30 the evangelists will preach. The meetings will continue for two weeks.

Elizur Sage Buys More Land in Min nesota.

Elizur Sage, who inherited SSO, 000 a few years ago from the estate of his millionaire uncle, Russell Sage, of New York City, and wisely invested most of it in land, has now sold his 180 acre farm in Newton tp., for S2OO per acre, and the farm he owned in Paulding county, Ohio, 195 acres, at $195 per acre, to Strauss Bros., of Ligoner, Ind„ and has bougTit 320 acres more land near Redwood Falls, Minn., where he already owned 632 acres. The land he gets there is said to be worth $125 per acre. Mr. Sage will have a public sale soon and will move to the land near Redwood Falls about March 1.

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

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. New suits filed: Xo. 8529. The Union Mutual Insurance Co. vs. John Herr et al; action to foreclose mortgage and the appointment of a receiver. Demand $2,300. Marriage licenses issued: Clarence C. Brogdon of Francesville, aged 27 March 10 last, occupation farmer, to Ona May Stiller of Medaryville, aged 31 Oct. 29 last, occupation housekeeper. -First marriage for each. Married by W. R. Now'els, at clerk’s office.

County Treasurer Fell sold the $2,800 issue of Hershman stone road bonds Tuesday to the Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis, at par, accrued interest and $36.35 premium. Other bidders were: Edward O’Gara, Lafayette, $33.65; J. F. Wild & Co., Indianapolis, $32.75; R. T. Dollings Co., Hamilton, Ohio, sls; E. M. Campbell & Son, Indianapolis, $5. The bonds bear 414 per cent interest.

Appellatte court action: No. 8807. Schultz et al, vs. Alter. Jasper circuit court. Appeal dismissed. Ibach, judge. (1) Action by appellee for $l5O damages, judgment for $25. Though the appellee has not moved to dismiss, the cause shows upon its face that the court is without jurisdiction as not being SSO or more in controversy, as where an unsuccessful defendant appeals the amount in controversy is the amount of the judgment.

“Bud” Hammond Is Some Farmer.

“Bud” Hammond, of near Lisbon, N. D., reached Rensselaer the first of the week and will remain here until after the disposition of a case ihe has in court here concerning the estate* of his father, the late Bryant Hammonds of Carpenter tp., which is set for trial next Monday. Bud reports that crops were very good in his locality this year. He and his three sons farmed almost four sections of land the past season, it only lacking an 80 of 2,560 acres that they farmed and pastured. It took them 29 3-4 days to do their thrashing, and they had 39,500 bushels of grain, mostly wheat, although there was some little barley and quite a good bunch of oats in this amount. Bud’s sister, Mrs. Mary Goble, of Fairmount, Ind., who is a witness for him in the case in court, will come to Remington today.

Many Rensselaer People Attend College Play.

Quite a number of Rensselaer people went out to St. Joseph college Wednesday evening to witness the play, “Julius Caesar,” given in the splendid auditorium in the new gymnasium building, by the Columbian Literary Society. The play was well rendered and the scenific effects were very fine indeed. The large orchestra, of some 22 pieces furnished excellent music under the direction of Prof. Havorka, the musical director of the college. It was the first visit of many or our people to the new auditorium, which in itself is something for Rensselaer and the college people to be very proud of. The stage is large and roomy, is equipped with fine asbestos and drop curtains, which are operated by electricity, and has the latest electric lighting devices. The auditorium proper, including the gallery, has a seating capacity of nearly 1,000 and is fitted with comfortable opera chairs, is brilliantly lighted and presents a splendid appearance indeed.

Former Resident Visiting Relatives At Lee.

J. (EL Culp of Lee, accompanied-by j his sons, Glen and Gail, and David [Conway of Virginia, Minn., who is

THE TWICE*A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1915.

visiting “Uncle” David Culp and other relatives at and near Lee for a few weeks, drove over from Lee yesterday in their auto and spent a few hours in Rensselaer. Mr. Conway is a son of George Conway, who resided in Rensselaer some ten years ago. The Conway family are all located at Virginia, Minn., now, where David holds the position of freight warehouse foreman on the Great Northern railroad. The other men folks in the family are employed in the lumber mills. Virginia is in a great lumber and iron ore section, two of the largest lumber wills in the country being located there. The output of the two mills is 1,000,000 feet of white pine lumber each twenty-four hours They run night and day. There are 2,300 men and 1,200 horses employed in the lumber camps there. Last Thanksgiving 90 sheep were killed for the feast of the "lumber jacks,” and there were not quite enough to go around. Virginia is a city of 17,000 population and there are fif-ty-three nationalities represented in the city schools. Mr. Conway states that his sister, Miss Ethel Conway, is to be married the latter part of next month to a young farmer of near EuClaire, Wis., and they will reside upon her husband’s farm. They will probably visit relatives at Lee on their wedding trip. Mr. Conway came Tuesday and expects to visit here, for about three weeks before returning home.

Dyer Young .Man Charged With Monon Train Wreck.

Dan Connors, a 22-year-old Dyer young man, is in jail at Hammond charged with deliberately throwing a switch and wrecking southbound Monon passenger train No. 35, at Dyer Monday night, and endangering the lives of scores of passengers, also, in order to divert attention from his purpose, setting fire to the railroad tower at the Dyer flour mills. The train was running 20 minutes late and at a speed of 4u miles an hour. Fortunately no loss of life nor any great damage was done. The engineer put on the emergency brakes and brought the train to a stop. The pony truck was derailed and the train was unable to pi oceed on its journey, but was backed to South Hammond, where another engine was hitched on. Connors, who was raised at Dyer and has worked for the Monon at different times, but is said to have been unable to hold a position for any length of time, mingled with the crowd of excited passengers when the train came to its sudden stop, and suspicion was directed toward him. Footprints in the newly fallen snow about the switch stand and elsewhere, through an open field, etc., are said to have exactly matched his shoes and peculiar markings in the sole and heel of the shoes, caused from wear, were plainly shown in the prints. Though stoutly denying his guilt, Connors was locked up, and the Monon detectives think they have a clear case against him.

OLIVER P. TABER DEAD.

Former County Commissioner Buried at Remington Yesterday. O. P. Taber, a former resident of Carpenter tp., and Remington and a county commissioner of Jasper county some 25 years ago, fell dead Tuesday morning while with some other gentlemen he was looking at a farm near Wabash, in which city he had resided for several years since leaving Remington. The body was brought to Remington, his former home, on Wednesday, where the funeral was held at 2 p. m., yesterday, conducted by Rev. C. W. Postill of Rensselaer. The Knights of Pythias lodg? of Remington, of which deceased had long been a member, had charge ot the burial services. Mr. Taber was a native of New York state, and was born at Mendon, N. Y., Dec. 22, 1845, but a good share of his life was spent In Indiana, where he located near Remington in 1871. He lived for a number of years on a farm in the southwest part of Carpenter tp. He was a tasty farmer, and his place was one of the best improved farms in Jasper county when he sold it, along about 1892, at $42 per acre, as the writer remembers it now, which was then a great big price for land in this section of the state, although it is probable that it would take

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of tho Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. Clifton Trial Ends Suddenly. Covington, Ind., Nov.2s.—The trial of Benjamin F. Clifton, former pastor of the Methodist churches in this county, charged with stealing an automobile tank, cameUo a sudden end as a result of the testimony of Henry Zackmire, the state’s chief witness, who testified late yesterday that the stolen tank was not his property, as alleged in the affidavit. Judge I. E. Schoonover dismissed the case on motion of the state. Clifton is charged with grand larceny in the Montgomery circuit court, and his case is set for Dec. 13.

Lafayette .Man Held As Slayer. Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 25. —Chas. E. Alkire, 52 years old, who operates a feed yard on Ferry street, was arrested tonight, charged with manslaughter, and after being in custody for some time gave a bond of $5,000. It is alleged that he caused the death of Louis Trainer, who was found unconscious in the street here several days ago, and died in a hospital last night. Alkire struck Trainer with his fist, it is charged. The police have two witnesses, John Mitchell and purt Emerson, who say that they were near the feed yard when Alkire struck Trainer.

Trainer never regained consciousness after he fell to the sidewalk in front of the feed yard. Alkire etoutly denies that he struck Trainer, and has employed an attorney to fight the charge. Trainer has tw r o sons, Roy and William Trainer, living at 2335 English avenue, Indianapolis. A sister, Mrs. Paul Miller, resides at New Trenton, Ind.

“WETTEST” TOWN GOES “DRY.”

Scenes of Revelry Mark Passing of Saloons at East Grand Forks, Minnesota. East Grand Forks, Minn., Nov. 24. —Beenes of revelry marked the passage last night of the thirty-three saloons of this city, known for years as the “wettest town in Minnesota. The liquor establishments were voted out in a recent county option election after being in existence since 1889. At one time there was one saloon to every forty-five inhabitants. Only a short bridge separates this town from Grand Forks, N. D. North Dakota has been “dry” since 1889.

AMOUNT WAS ONLY $25.

Therefore Appellate Court Refuses to Consider Api>eal. Although the successful plaintiff in the trial court failed to suggest that it was a judgment from which no appeal would lie, the appellate court refused to consider an appeal where the judgment against the appellant, defendant, was only $25. The statute authorizes an appeal where the amount in controversy exceeds .SSO. The case in which tht decision is made w r as an appeal by Paul L. Schultz and others from a judgment of the Jasper circuit court for $25 in favor of Leslie B. Altei. The suit was brought by Alter for $l5O, but the judgment was only for $25. The court says that in an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of only $25, there could not be any amount in excess of $25 involved.—lndianapolis News.

THROWN OUT OF COURT.

A. L. Obenchain’s Damage Suit Against Purdue Dismissed Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 23.—Abraham L. Obenchain’s damage suit against Purdue university, in which he asked $25,000 for the death ot fcic : son, Francis W. Obenchain, who was killed in a Purdue “tank scrap,” two years ago last September, was

thrown out of court today. Oben'Chain lived at South Whitley, Ind., and his son, who was a sophomore at Purdue, was found dying after the “scrap” was over. The damage suit made Purdue university the defendant and attorneys representing the institution contended there was no such corporation. The court sustained this contention, and set aßide the summons that hud been served on President Stone as the official representative of Purdue university. The court held the only corporation was the board of trustees of Purdue. The case, thereupon, was dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff. It is not known whether suit will be reflled making the trustees the defendants.

F. E. D. McGINLEY SICK.

Former Mayor of Lafayette Entertained Three Presidents. Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 25.—-F. E. D. McGinley, for fourteen years mayor of Lafayette, and for many years one of the Democratic leaders in the Tenth congressional district, is critically ill here at St- Anthony’s Home for the Aged. He’ is eightyeight years old. Mr, McGinley was mayor for a longer time than any other executive Lafayette ever has had. He has the distinction of entertaining three Presidents of the United States when he occupied the office. They were President Grant, President Harrison and President McKinley. Mr. McGinley was born in eastern Pennsylvania, In 1827, and was a drummer boy in the Mexican war. He has been a member of the Horne for the Aged for several years.

INDIANA PATRONAGE PLAN.

Senators Ready to Take Care of the Seventh and Tenth Districts. Washington, Nov. 25.—The Indiana senators have agreed on a plan for the distribution of patronage in the Seventh and Tenth districts, which will be represented In the new congress by Republicans, and the first grist of postofflce appointments will be announced early next month. Instead of a division by districts the senators will agree on each individual appointment and send the recommendations to the President with the joint indorsements. Their first appointment will be that of postmaster of Valparaiso, where there is a lively contest. The term of the present postmaster will expire December 12. The active candidates are Alfred Banister, Joseph L. Doyle, John M. Fabing, B. F. Jones, Ellsworth A. Mitzner, John I'. Scott, William F. Spooner and Milan C. Sargeant. Several “dark horses”, also are figured in the running.

Following closely after the Valparaiso appointment will be appointments of postmasters at Monticello and Oxford. The candidates at Monticello are William F. Brucker and James P. Simons. At Oxford the active contestants are Frank McGuire, Ralph W. McConnell and Charles A. Moore.

Peterson Declines Chairmanship. Commenting on the Indianapolis report that he had declined the Tenth Democratic district chairmanship, former Congressman John J V>. Peterson of Crown Point, said to the Times this afternoon: Immediately upon receiving a letter from State Chairman Korbly notifying me that I had been appointed, I sent him a letter saying that J could not consider the appointment. I have not heard from him since, and though I have-been urged on .various quarters I mean to stand b ymy original decision for the good of the party. “My reason for declining are twofold. In the first place I recommended the appointment of Mr. Malcolm McDonald of Williamsport, Warren county. To recommend him and then for me to step in the place on the face of it looks like doublecrossing Mr. McDonald.

“Then too, I believe the district chairmanship should be held by a man who can unite all factions and interests, and I believe there are other men who can do that as well ag I and better than I.” Malcolm McDonald, whom Mr. Peterson recommended, is a retired and wealthy farmer, and son of the late U. S. Senator McDonald. He has never held any public office, but 11 has been county chairman of Warren county. ■ He stands high with Tenth district Democrats.—Lake County Times.

Vol. XVIII, No. 69

17,400 SERBIANS CAPTURED, BERLIN

10,000 Taken at Mitrovitza and 7,400 in Swamps. DEFENDERS IN FINAL STAND Great Battle in Progress on Kossovo Plain M ij Decide King Peter’s Fate—Austro-German Forces Continue Drive. Berlin (via London), Nov. 20. —The official statement issued here is as follows: Balkan theater —The army of General von Koevess took about 10,000 Serbians prisoner and gaptured 19 cannon at Mitrovitza. In the Pristina gwamps and on the Sltnica river 7,400 perblau prisoners and six cannon fell intd our hands. The amount of war material and other supplies taken is important. Serbs Ready for Final Stand. Only a small strip of territory in western and southern Serbia remains in the hands of the Serbs, and the Apgld-French forces, and now a great battle has developed on Kossovo plain which may seal the fate of King Peter’s main army. In north central Serbia the sweep of the Austro-German armies continues unchecked. The Teutonic troops that took Mitrovitza and Pristina are now driving toward Prisrend, near which point they hope to form a Junction with the Bulgarians. If this move Is successful and the Bulgars win on Kossovo plain, the Serbian forces will be surrounded by a ring of steel, with only two alternatives —annihilation or surrender.

Serbia Repulsed Peace Offer. London, Nov. 26.—The Daily Telegraph's Saloniki correspondent claims to be able to confirm the statement that General von Mackensen, under a flag of truce, sent a message through the Serbian lines to the Serbian crown prince seeking a separate peace between Germany and Serbia on the basis of the cession to Bulgaria of the northeast corner of Serbia from KniaJevats to Pirot, and all of Serbian Macedonia, while old Serbia was to remain Serbian, and that the crown prince refused to negotiate with him. Russia Ready for Balkans. Copenhagen, via London, Nov. 26. — The Berlin correspondent of the Berllngske Tidende telegraphs: “Great consignments of Japanese guns are arriving daily at Odessa. It is Inferred that these are intended for operations in the Balkans, for which Russian troops will soon be ready.’’ Greece Satisfies Allies. London, Nov. 26.—Greece has satisfied the allies that there will be no Greek interference with their Balkan campaign under any circumstances, according to an Athens dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. The required assurances are said to have been contained in a communication handed by the Athens government to the allies' diplomatic representatives in answer to Wednesday’s joint note. King Constantine hac triumphed however, in his determination to keep his country neutral.

Greek Crisis Ended. This, it is considered here, ends the Greek, crisis. It does not appear that Constantine agreed to demobilize the Greek army. He is thought to have convinced the allies that he wants the troops under arms as a precaution against a possible Bulgarian attempt to seize Greek as well as Serbian Macedonia. This naturally would not displease the allies, since it would at last align Greece definitely qn their side. Allies’ Forces Are Safe. The safety of both the British and the French naval brigades, which recently were in Belgrade, is now assured. The French section arrived at Monastir, near the Greek border, a few days ago, and a telegram has been received from Admiral Troubridge, commanding the British brigade, dated from Mitrovitza, November 20, stating that all is well. French Shell Bulgars. Amsterdam, Nov. 26.—A terrific Frotieh bombardment of the Bulgars at Prilep is progressing. Advices frem Bulgarian sources sa’y the Bulgars are doing the best to hold the gr jund they gained during their first ipsh into Serbia but the al’.'es are daily increasing their strength.

In the western district of southern Serbia the Bulgars are reported badly beaten by the French, with heavy losses in killed, wounded and captured. Shooting Match Next Thursday at Aix Another all day’s blue rock shoot will be held at Aix, on Thursday, Dec. 2. Everybody invited.—DALTON ROPP, Manager. ' Subscribe lor The Democrat.