Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1916 — Page 1

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Public Sale Dates. The Democrat Has printed bills for the following public sales: Monday,; Feb. 14, Napoleon Sigo, on the Burger farm, 1 mile west of Remington, on the north Goodland road. General sale, 12 horses, 9 head of cattle, a fine lot of farming tools, etc. Monday, Feb. 14, James Myers and James Pierson, one-half mile north of Gifford. General sale, 10 head horses, 8 -head cattle, brood sows, farm tools, etc. Monday, Feb. 14, John P. Walter and Henry Toben, 6 miles south and T mile east of Rensselaer. General sale, 14 horses and mules, 6 head of cattle, farm tools, some 1914 yellow seed corn, etc. Tuesday, Feb. 15, J. T. McLaughlin, 114 miles east and y> mile south of Wheatfield. General sale, including 6 head of horses, 16 head of cattle, 4 head of hogs, farm implements, etc. Tuesday, Feb. to, Arthur Millspaugh, 2% miles north of Pleasant Ridge, on the Mills Bros. farm. General sale, 5 horses and mules, 17 head of cattle, 17 hogs, farm implements, some clover hay, about 145 bushels of Big Four seed oats, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 16, Mathew Nesius, 5 miles south, 2 miles east and y> mile south of Rensselaer. General sale, 8 head horses, 11 head of cattle, big lot of farm tools, household goods, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 16, Chas. Saltwell, 9 miles northeast of Rensselaer, on old Parkison farm. General sale, including 11 head of horses, 6 head of cattle, 2 hogs, farm implements, etc. Thursday, Feb. 17, B. T. Lanharn and John G. Culp, at the residence of Mr. Lanham, 3 miles south and 2 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, 14 head of horses, 32 head of cattle, 20 head of hogs, 5 dozen chickens, farm tools, etc. Thursday, Feb. 17, Harry Gulbransen, 2% miles east and 2 miles south of Wheatfield. General sale, including 8 head or horses, 16 head of cattle, turkeys, implements, etc. Thursday, Feb. 17, John W. Taylor, 1% miles east and 1 mile north of Remington. General sale, 11 head of horses, 10 head of cattle, 45 head of hogs, farm implements, etc. Tuesday, Feb. 22, Sam Lowery, 3% miles directly north of Rensselaer on stone road. General sa\e, including 11 head of horses and mules, 27 head of cattle, S head of hogs, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 23, Wm. 11. Asher and Love C. Asher, 2y 2 miles west and y, mile south of Tefft. General sale, including 8 head of horses, 23 head of cattle, ] 4 hogs, farm implements, etc. Thursday, Feb. 24, D. E. Lakin, 7 miles north of Rensselaer. General sale, including 15 head of horses, 32 head of cattle, 18 head of hogs, farm implements, etc. Friday, Feb. 25, Joseph Cain, 3 miles south of Rensselaer. General sale, including 8 head of horses and colts, 12 head of cattle, 24 head of hogs, farm implements, etc.

MARRIED IX CHICAGO.

Simon Thompson anil Miss Helen Hill Go to “Windy City” to Wed. After a courtship of two or three years, Simon Thompson, youngest son of the late Judge S. P. Thompson, and Miss Helen Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill, two popular young people of Rensselaer, were married in Chicago Tuesday by Rev. W. G. Winn, formerly pastor of the Rensselaer Christion church, who is now pastor of the Irving Park, Chicago, Christian church, according to telegrams received by Rensselaer friends of Mr. Thompson Wednesday morning. Miss Hill went to Chicago last Thursday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Kurrie for a few days, and Mr. Thompson went up Sunday afternoon. The parents of the bride were not aware that the marriage was to take place at this time, and were surprised when appraised of the fact. The young couple is expected to return home tomorrow, and it is thought they will begin housekeeping on Mr. Kurrie’s farm, just north of town. The Democrat joins their many friends in extending hearty congratulations.

Notice to Patrons. During my absence in Florida my dental office will be closed. Expedt to return about Feb. 20.—H1 L,. BROWN. f-20 Our coal trade motto is, "More heat and legs dirt.”—HARRINGTON BROS.

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. Typewriter ribbons for all the standard makes of machines and also for Burroughs adding machines oh sale at The Democrat office. T. M. Callahan came within only five dollars of getting the contract for the George A. Coaks stone road in Newton county this week. His bid was $5,499, but George A. Webber of Morocco bid $5,495 and got the work. There were two other bids, one of $5,747 and one of $5,750. On another page of today’s Democrat appears a picture of Hon. Leonard B. Clore, Democratic candidate from Johnson and Laporte counties for the nomination for governor, together with a short sketch of his life and claims for support. Mr. Clore is a sure enough farmer and will no doubt receive strong support in the agricultural districts especially. His announcement appears on page two of this issue of The Democrat. Former County Treasurer and Mrs. Alsou A. Fell, who came to Rensselaer four years ago upon Mr. Fell’staking charge of the office of county treasurer, moved back to his farm near Remington Wednesday. During their residence in Rensselaer they made many warm friends, and were very prominent members of Trinity M. E. church. Six of their old neighbors, who moved them here, came over with wagons and moved them back. Mr. Fell made an able and accommodating official and both he and Mrs. Fell take with them the best wishes of a host of friends. I

New suits filed: No. 8565. S. 11. Moore, M. D., vs. Estate of Patrick Hallagan, deceased; disallowed claim of $15.15. No. 8560. Standard Oil Co. vs. W. S. DeArmond; action on account. Demand $111.42. No. 8567. Noah A. S-tonebraker vs, Ellena Stonebraker; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married Oct. 25, 1897, and separated Aug. 15, 1915. Cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to do anything for plaintiff's comfort is charged. The parties reside at Wheatfield, and have two children, a son aged 17 and daughter 14. ceedings of the county commissioners on Tuesday, their closing day’s session of the February term, Monday’s proceedings having been published in Wednesday's Democrat. The allowances made at the February sesison are also published in another column of today’s Democrat: Elkhart Bridge company allowed SBOO on abutment and $2,200 on steel work on bridge in Wheatfield tp. Notice ordered given lor letting contract for the M. ,1. Delehanty stone road in Wheatfield tp., on first day March term. Viewers granted until first day March term to file report in George Naninga stone road petition. George W. Kennedy ditch; Thomas E. Reed, supt., files final report which is approved and supt. discharged. J. W. Phares ditch; no objections filed, and board appointed J. H. McClanahan third commissioner and refers petition to M. B. Price, county surveyor, and B. J. Moore, drainage commissioner, to meet Feb. 14 and report on or before first day of March term. 1 Horace Daniels ditch; drainage commissioners granted leave to amend report and to file same on or before Feb, 15. Bonds of B. J. Moore, drainage commissioner, and John L. S. Gray as county highway superintendent approved. Notice ordered given for receiving bids for poor farm supplies on first day March term. Auditor’s appointment of his son, Herbert Hammond, as deputy auditor approved. Trustee of Marion township granted request to pay expense, not ex-

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENGSEjIAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1916

reeding $ 100. of surgical operation in relief of James Benson. Auditor directed to advertise places of holding primary elections.

KATI s WILL BE RAISED

For Residence Phones Having Metallic Service, 25 Cents Per Mouth. The telephone heaiing last Tuesday resulted in the telephone company getting everything it asked for, in effect. The company was asking for an increase of 25 cents per month in rates only in tow n for residence phones having full metallic service—making the rate $1.25 instead of SI.OO, and this rate was finally agreed upon, except that where parties do not card to pay the extra 25 cents they may be co.aueoted to a 4-party line at SI.OO per month. The company made this proposition at the hearing and it was tacitly accepted. As the business and several of the residence phones are practically all the automatic phone, and such phones were already paying 50 cents per month more and no increase was contemplated thereon, the telephone company got virtually everything it had contended for. C, J. Murphy of the public service commission was ill with the grip, it was asserted, and could not come in person to hear the case, but he sent Miller Kent, a son of Tod Kent of Brookston, who holds a position with the commission, in his stead, and (?! A. Tuteuh, to represent the tariff board of the commission. Abe Halleek appeared for the Rensselaer Republican and W. IT. Parkison and E. P. Honan represented the telephone company. " The increased rates is said to be in keeping with rates granted by the commission elsewhere for the metallic service, and even lower than the rate granted in Logansport.

Automobile Caught Fire While Gasoline Tank Was Being Filled.

Wednesday afternoon when Nate Welsh of Jordan tp., went to crank up his father’s Ford automobile to come to town to get the latter and his son Merve, who had been up in Walker tp. attending a public sale and calling on Robert Michael and family, the car caught fire ahd was damaged from SIOO to $l5O before the flames were extinguished. The top was burned off, the upholstering ruined and the paint badly blistered. The fire was started by the engine back-firing. The shed where the car was kept was also badly damaged. Later reports state that Nate was filling the gasoline tank, having a lantern to work by, and the gasoline caught fire from the lantern. Tie was straining the fluid"* through a chamois skin when the skin caught fire, but fortunately the flames did not communicate to the tank itself, or it is probable the young man would have been burned to death. At is was he escaped with slightlyburned clothing. The car can be repaired. it is said, for from SSO to $75.

TIIE CLARIONS MONDAY. I E 15. U Singers, Entertainers, Evangelists.— Clarion Call for Prohibition. The Clarion combination is one of the strongest in the nation in prohibition work. They have been heard in the largest halls, churches and opera houses in the United States. J. W. Huddleston, the giant bass, stands six feet four and one-half inches tall, wears a number 12 shoe, a number §0 collar. 7 5-8 hat, weighs 215 pounds and has a voice in proportion. He sings with ease to B-flat below the bass clef. Prof. Lough of the Clarions was for six years at the head of the prohibition forces in Indiana. He is a member of the famous “Council of One Hundred’’ and a member of the national prohibition committee, singer, lecturer and author. Don’t fail to hear them Monday, Feb. 14, at Christian church, 7:20 p. m. Admission free. Prohibition county convention, east court room, Monday, Feb. 1 4, 1:30 p.. m.—Advt.

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happemngs in the Nearby Cities and Towns-—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. I-Vi‘s Paid Attorneys in Caldwell Will Case. On the recommendation of the executors iu the Caldwell will case attorney lees have been paid as follows: Stuart, Hammond & Stuart, of this city, $1,5G0.59; Frazer Isham of Fowler, $867.45; Kuckelshaus &. Ryan of Indianapolis, $750. and Dun W. Simms of Angeles, formerly of the firm of Stuart, Hammond & Sims, $1,500. These allowances are in addition to those paid several months ago.— Lafayette Journal.

Primary Ticket in Newton County.

Ove r in Newton county the following local ticket has been declared for the primary- election of March 7. The Democrats and Progressives do not have full tickets out: * Treasurer—Paul Weishaar, Deni.; Wm. T. McCarty and Conda H. Stucker, Rep. Auditor—S. R. Sizelove, D ; Claude Warr, R.; Ray Dowell, Prog. Clerk—Chas. M. Daniel. D.; Hugh C. Constable and Chas. E. Hosier, R.: John G. Davis, P. Sheriff—Hollie McClain and Arthur J. Spinney, D.: Egbert S. Hess, R.; Daniel W. Markley, P. Surveyor—J. R. Beardurff and H. E. Hamilton, R. (Coroner —Michael Dowling, D.; Isaac N. Best and Harry White, R. Commissioner, Ist Dist.—Meddie Sego, D.; Jeptha Staton. R.; T. B. Littlejohn, P. Commissioner, 3d Dist.—W. H. Keeler, D.; Geo. H. Hillis, R,:; Charles Hanson, P.

Lives of Totten and Tolin Saved by “Hook ’em Cows.”

Members of the “Hook ’em Cows’’ order at the South St. Paul (Minn.) stockyards, had sport with two Hoosiers recently, according to the South St. Paul Reporter. The victims were J. J. Totten of Fairland, Ind., and A. B. Tolin of Fair Oaks, Ind. The Reporter says: “Mr. Totten and Air. Tolin drifted into St. Paul without the password and without carnival emblems. They did not immediately grasp the carnival spirit, and were captured and •placed under arrest by King Boreas and bis aids. Within a few minutes it developed that, iu addition to other offenses, the prisoners were members of the Sacred Order of Baldheads. This so incensed the king that he summoned his aids and, after a short consultation, the captives were ordered beheaded. Before the order could be carried out the king learned that his prisoners were closely affiliated with members of the Hook ’em Cows, one of his most loyal bands. The king then reeinded his order and Issued ! a proclamation that they be done to death with kindness on condition, to which they readily agreed, that they purchase a train of South rit. Paul’s famous cattle, take them to Indiana, fatten and- keep them in condition to kill for any subject of King Boreas that might happen to i drift that way.”

Former Rensselaer Railroad Agent Dead.

Samuel G. Nicoles, Morion agent at Alonticello, died of acute stomach trouble Wednesday after a brief illness. He was first taken sick Monday night, and although he had been subject to these attacks for several years, this time the doctors were unable to give him relief. He realized that his end was near and shortly before his death called his two sons to his bedside and told them that his hours were.numbered. He was conscious until a few moments before fais death. Mr. Nicoles had been in the employment of the Monon for 35 years and was stationed at Rensselaer some 25 years ago, but the greater part of his service was at Medaryville, where his aged father, “Uncle Billy" Nicoles, who will be 100 years Old next September, still resides. He went to Monticello last March. Samuel E. Nicoles was 58 years

old on May 30 last. He is survived by- a wife and two Tons, Clarence end George, both of whom reside in Montieello, the former being niar ned. He also leaves three brothers, Alston NiColes of Spokane, Wash.: Walter Nicoles of Glendale, Calif., and Frank H. Nicoles of MedaryVilie. He was a member of the Masonic and K. of I*. orders of Medaryvjlle and also belonged to the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. He was a- man held in esteeiy by all who knew him. The funeral was held in Medaryville yesterday afternoon at «:! o'clock, following a short service that morning at deceased's former residence in Montieello, under the direction of the Medaryville K. of P. lodge.

The Farmers' Rensselaer Grain Coinpany Are for a Square Deal.

The Honest Farmer,’’ and well named—that Is a title of which we are proud. Never did the sun shine on a better people or occupation, that is why (here is a "back to the farm” move. And in the soliciting for the sale of stock in the Rensselaer Grain company, we are not going to do anything that will discredit the "Honest Farmer.” Please do not ask the solicitors to make promises, other than those in the article that you sign, the latter will be binding. No solicitor can promise more, beeause this corporation stands as a representative of the people and the wishes of the stockholders will be carried out by the directors who will be elected by the stockholders. If you sign for shares, then your say will help to bring about the desired results. In the name of the Farmers’ elevator cause, do not wait; sign up, help to promote one of the greatest enterprises that was ever started in Rensselaer. There ia some grit being throw-n in the cogs of this cause, please make it your duty to help remove It and show them that we can run this business. We are running our private affairs very satisfactory. Doesn’t it make you feel sorry ,for the fellow who tells you that this company will fall. Nine times out of ten the one who says that has not succeeded In this world of progress. Perhaps for this very fact they are always on the wrong side. So if you are of the same opinion as they, it would be well to change. Do not class yourselves with the knockers, although we need them, for every knock will be a boost. Their method is not the pleasantest. We are soliciting your subscription for shares at fifty dollars each, but your influence will count for much. We’re trusting that it will not be delayed longer. Be fair, we are waiting for you to help elect the directors to manage this business. Do not stand in your own light, any longer.— Advertisement.

ADVERTISE IV LOCAL PAPERS

S»y s Speaker at Hardware Men’s Association Meeting. Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. B.—“ Advertise,” was the keynote of an address by President Matthias Ludlow of Newark, N. J., at the opening session of the fifteenth annual convention of the Pennsylvania and Atlantic Seaboard Hardware Men's association, here today. *. “Advertise! The local field is yours,” said President Ludlow. “An advertisement in your local papers will carry your message into hundreds of homes. Let the people know what you have for sale. This can only be done by advertising. You do not count for much unless people know about you. Advertise.” Five hundred delegates from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Deleware, Maryland and New York are present.

Home Talent Play. The home talent play, "Red Acre Farm,” will be given again Satur day night, Feb. 12, in the I. O. O F. hall at Gifford, for those who were unable to attend when previously given on account of bad roads. New features have been added. Admission 10 cents. Commencing at 8 o’clock. Everybody welcome.—Advt. SI,OOO in Gold To anyone that finds anything in Kalomite Laundry Marvel that will harm clothes, will be given by this company. Think of it, three great big washings for 15c! Does the work while you sleep without any rubbing. Send 15c and try a cake; you will get it by return mall.— PETER McDANIEL, Rensselaer, Ind. f-26 Subscribe for The Democrat.

Vol. XVIII, No. 91

WAR SECRETARY GARRISON QUITS WILSON CABINET

Breokenridge Also Resigns as Assistant Secretary, RESIGNATIONS ARE ACCEPTED Letters in Case Given Out —Executive's Refusal to Insist on Continental Army Plan One Reason for Action. — 1 » " ' Washington, Feb. 11. —Lindley Mj Garrison, secretary of war, and Henry Breokenridge, assistant secretary, tenderod their resignations to President Wilson who Immediately them. Mr. Garrison’s resignation was brought about by the failure of Preßident Wilson to support the continental; MTUy feature of the national prepared008a scheme and because the secret tary of war Is not in sympathy wlthj the Clark amendment to the Philippines bill providing for the relinquishment of American control of tiro islands. Letters Made Public. ' The letter of Mr. Garrison and thOj president’s acceptance of his resigna-* tlon are as follows: “War Department, Washington, Feb, 10, 1916. —My Dear Mr. President—l afn Justin receipt of yours of February

Lindley M. Garrison.

10th in repiy to mine of February 9tbj It is evident that wo hopelessly die-* agree upon what I conceive to be fundamental principles. This makes manifest the impropriety of my long re malnlng your seeming representative with respect to these matters "I hereby tender my resignation as secretary of war, to take effect at convenience. 'Sincerely yours. "LINDLEY M. GARRISON.’) Resignation Is Accepted. “The White House, Washington, Feb. 10, 1916. — My Dear Secretary: I must confess to feeling a very great surprise at your letter of today offering your resignation as secretary of war. There has been no definite action, taken yet in either of the matters to which your letter of yesterday referred. The whole matter is under de-< bate, and all the influences that work; for clarity and judgment ought to bo available at this very time. “Hut since you have felt obliged to take this action, and since it is evident that your feeling in the matter la very great indeed. I feel that I would be only imposing a burden upon you/ should I urge you to retain the secretaryship of war while 1 am endeavoring to find a successor. J ought to relieve you at once and do hereby accept your resignation, because it is so evidently your desire that 1 should doso. I cannot take this important step, however, without expressing to you my very warm appreciation of the distinguished service you have rendered as secretary of war, and I am sure that in expressing this appreciation I am only putting into words the judgment of our fellow citizens far and wide. “With sincere regret at the action, you have felt constrained to take. “Sincerely yours, "WOODROW WILSON. ‘'Hon. Lindlev M. Garrison, Secretary, of War.” " Letter to Breckenridge. “The White House, Washington, Feb. 10, 1916. —My Dear Mr. Breckenridge:j I can quite understand why you deem; it Incumbent upon yon In loyalty to, your chief to follow his example in tendering your resignation, and since I have accepted his resignation, I am sure it will be your desire that I accept yours also. 1 do so with genuine regret because you have In every way fulfilled the highest expectations and rendered the country tho most conscientious and efficient service. "It is with, geqplne sorrow that _|

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