Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 96, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1916 — COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF [ARTICLE]

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 Office*. Prosecuting Attorney Hess came over from Kentlnd Monday to look after cases in court here. Sheriff McColly accompanied Sheriff Whitaker of Lake county to Jeffersonville Monday with a bunch of prisoners from Lake. Clerk Perkins received acceptn'xce yesterday from the authorities at Longbliff for Mrs. Zella Kupke of Gifford, who was declared insane last week. She will probably be taken to the asylum today. It has been rumored in some quarters that Robert J. Yeoman of Newton tp. was to resign from the Democratic ticket as candidate for county commissioner from the second district. This rumor is unfounded. Mr. Yeoman will not only remain on the ticket but will make a vigorous campaign for election. He is a very capable, well Informed gentleman and will make an excellent commissioner.

The election commissioners have appointed the following inspectors for the primary to be held next Tuesday, March 7: Barkley—East precinct, Charles Moody; West, Charles W. Reed. Carpenter—East precinct, Samuel Bowman; West, Ad Hensler; South, J ohn Phelps. Gillam—James Rodgers. Hanging Grove—George Parker. Jordan—Harvey Roadifer. Kankakee—R. E. Davis. Keener —Clifford Fairchild. Marion—No. 1, J. W. Coen; No. 2. Sam Roth; No. 3, Charles Sands; No. 4, A. iH. Hopkins. Milroy—W. B. Fisher. Newton—Earl Leek. Union—-North precinct, F. M Goff; South, James McClanahan. Walker—J. F. FefTet. Wheatfield—M J.- Delehanty.

George Wilcox and Tony Keiper, two of the parties whom Count}' Highway Superintendent Gray filed affidavits against last Thursday for violations of the law regarding heavy hauling over the improved roads, when such roads are in a soft condition, went before Squire Spitler Friday and entered pleas of guilty to the charge. They were given the minimum fine of $5 and costs, amounting to sl4 in each case. Floyd Ampler, the third party charged with a like offense, refused to plead guilty and in a jury trial was acquitted. He was represented by Attorney W. H. Parkinson, while C. M. Sands, deputy prosecutor, represented the state. His defense was, we are told, that the roads were solid when he hauled his load and there was no evidence to dispute the statement.

Co. Supt. Larason was up in Walker tp. Friday for the purpose of pouring a little oil on the troubled waters at Walker Center school, taught by Miss Lulu Nelson of Tefft. It is said that three young women of the neighborhood, Anna and Catharine Karch and Grace Knapp, went to the school last Wednesday and threw bushels of rocks at the ’ building while school was in session, but that they deny the charge. Mr. Lamson had apparently get matters quieted down, but Sunday, when a number of young folks went there to hold Sunday school they found the school house locked and it was reported that Trustee Salrin had decided, owing to the former trouble, not to let the building be used for Sunday school. George Karch, Supt. of the Sunday school, a brother of the Karch girls, and others broke into the building, miich to the indignation of the trustee, and more trouble may result. New suits filed*: ’No. 8580. John Zehr and Christ Stoller vs. Peter May and Reuben Zehr; suit on account. Demand S3OO. No. 8581. Frank 'E. Lewis vs. estate of B. J. Gifford;

disallowed claim for services as general manager of decedent’s business from March 30, 1903, to March 30, 1913, ten years at $2,500 per year, $25,00Q, less payments received of SB,ICO, leaving claim $16,840. No. 8582. Clifton J. Hobbs vs. estate of B. J. Gifford; disallowed claim for services as civil engineer and superintendent of construction and maintenance of C. & W. V. Ry., and drainage, from March 15, 1903, to March 30, 1913, ten years at $2,000 per year, $20,000, less $7,800 payments received, leaving claim $12,200. No. 8583. American Agricultural Chemical Co. vs. John Herr; suit on notes. Demand $425. No. 8584. William C. Faylor vs. John W. Faylor et al; action to quiet title.

Deputy Prosecutor Sands was up at Wheatfield Friday to look after some cases of “plain drunk" in that bailiwick. Affidavits has been filed in S(pi:n \ • n iJoozei’: court against George Hoehn, William Weise and John Erwin. Hoehn was charged with driving an auto while intoxicated, and on a plea of guilty was fined $5 and costs. Erwin also plead guilty and was lined $1 and costs. Weise escaped arrest until Friday night, he having closed his soft drink place and it was thought had left town. Instead, however, he had kept close to his home, within doors, it is said, but ventured out Friday night and was nabbed. He plead guilty to intoxication and was fined $25 and costs, amounting in all to $3 3. Hoehn, who is a butcher at Wheatfield, is alleged to have frequently drove his car when quite well “jagged,’’ and the Squire will recommend the cancellation of his auto license, The particular offense on which he was arrested was committed Thursday, when with William Montague of North Judson, he started out to attend a public sale. The auto ran into a ditch and his companion was bruised up somewhat, one of his limbs being considerably sprained.

Marriage licenses issued: Feb. 23, Paul Henry Norgor, sqg of James Norgor, of Rensselaer, aged 23 July 3 last, occupation clerk, to Agnes Jane May, daughter of G. H. May, also of Rensselaer, aged 24 Decembex - 14 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Feb. 23, Bart Grant, son of Shelby Grant, of Rensselaer, aged 30 July 2 2 last, occupation farmer, to Alice Pearl Daniels, also of Rensselaer, aged 29 January 25 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Feb. 26, Jesse Schembs, son of Robert Schejfibs, of Remington, aged 25 March 25 last, occupation farmer, to Floretta Casey, daughter of Sanford Casey, also of Remington, aged 22 March 5 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Feb. 26, Charles P. Clemans, son of C. W, Clemans, of Surrey, aged 18 July 26 last, occupation farm laborer, to Ethel May Watson, daughter of Alonzo Watson, also of Surrey, aged 16 September 30 last, occupation housekeeper. First marraige for each. Both being under age, mother of male, Mrs. Ettie Clemans, files written consent to issuance of license, and father of female, Alonzo Watson, files like consent for latter. Feb. 28, Arnmen Tilden Osburn, son of N. Osburn, of Gillam tp., aged 35 July 13 last, occupation farmer, to Anna J. IHermansen, daughter of C. P. llermansen, of Gillam tp., aged 29 June 6 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Feb. 28, Alfred E. Zook of Gifford, aged 40 Dec. 8 last, occupation truck growing and farming, io Lillian Stump of Wheatfield, aged 18 April 11 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Married by Rev. Asa McDaniel in the clerk’s office.