Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1916 — Page 8

Methodist Episcopal Church North End Jasper Co. REV. G. A. EMERtCH, Pastor WHEATFIELD, INDIANA For Sunday. March 5,1916 . WHEATFIELD DEMOTTE Sunday school ...,10:00a.m. Sunday School ...10:00a.m. Preaching service.. 11:00 a. m. KNIMAN Epworth League .. 7:00p.m. Sunday School ...10:00 a.m. Prayer and Bible Study Y. P. Service. ..... 7:30 p. m. Wednesday ..... 7: 30 p. m- WALKER CENTER Preaching Saturday, TEFrT March 4 7:30 p. m. Sunday School . . .10:00a.m. Sunday School .. . 10:00 a. ih. Preaching Service. . 7:30 p. m. League Service ... 7:30 p. in.

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

FOUR CORNERS. Mrs. E. W. Allen is able to be out again after a severe attack of stomach trouble. All are pleased to know that the sale season is Over, except perhaps, the printer, the auctioneer and the clerk. In about 10 days the new state bank at San Pierre will be launched on the financial sea of patronage and good will. William McNeil of Wheatfield is dangerously sick with pneumonia. His son Alva from LaCross was with him the first of the week. Mrs. Frank Fenzel of east Walker, who underwent a dangerous Operation some eight weeks ago, fs now believed to be out of danger. Willie Davis, son of R. E, Davis of near Tefft, is dangerously sick with pneumonia. Dr. Solt has charge of the case, assisted by a trained nurse from Chicago. Moving is now the order of the day. The roads are lined w ith teams of renters who, on account of land sales, are obliged to make a change, either for the better or worse. Elwood Gulbranson has purchased of A. Duggleby his 4-cylinder Studebaker and Duggleby will purchase a little more trouble in a 7passenger C-cylinder Studebaker. Mr. Vonasek has traded his farm in east Walker to a Chicago party by the name of Montankey, who is now in possession. Air. Vonasek has returned to Chicago, his former borne. George Gross, who lived on the Greer farm recently purchased at auction by Frank Smith, has moved onto a farm in the Fritz neighborhood, in east Walker. Mr. Smith will occupy his own farm and has moved onto same. There seems to be a diversity of opinion as to the advisability of building a high school building at Tefft. For our part we don’t believe the benefit would justify. The expense of upkeep of a high school

Is no small item and would add to the taxpayers’ burden. Marshal Johnson of Wheatfield has convinced the friends of law and order that if they want a law-abid-ing city and show they are in earnest for a general clean-up, and know of any unlawful acts, file the necessary papers and give him the warrants and he will do the rest. Mr. Johnson has proved that he has the grit; the prosecutor can use his fees; the town needs to clean house. So go to it, boys, and if business is slack make a trip to Tefft. There are a few cases in that neck of the woods that should be investigated. The better element of Tefft would like to see the social standard of that little town raised to a higher level, and this is nearer the .prosecutor’s old home. tod. Prosecutor Sands Came up to Wheatfield last Friday and started a long-delayed clean-up. . First, John Irvin was called to account for a plain drunk, tim'd $1 and costs: next “Happy" Hohen. the butcher, for drunk and running his car while intoxicated. Fined S 5 and costs and his license taken away from him. Next William Weise, for being drunk in a public place, to which he plead guilty, fined $25 and costs. Two or three others were getting ready to leave the burg when the blanket of night cast its shadows over the stricken city and reminded the prosecutor that the day’s work was completed. and he hiked for home, with the promise of a speedy return for the completion of his undertaking.

RENSSELAER ASTONISHED BY SIMPLE MIXTURE. Rensselaer people are astonished at the INSTANT action of simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL removes such surprising foul matter it relieves almost ANY CASE of constipation, sour stomach or gas. Because Adler-ika. acts on BOTH lower and upper bowel, a few doses often relieve or prevent appendicitis. A short treatment helps chronic stomach trouble.—A. F. LONG, Druggist MILROY Mrs. S. Griffith was in Monon Wednesday. i Miss Lillian Fisher visited Center school Tuesday. Mrs. Sam Griffith called on Mrs. Frank Scipio Tuesday. Mrs. Isaac Hamilton was in Monon Monday to consult a physician. Mrs. Elmer Clark went to Wolcott Monday to see her physician. Edna Brock and Joe White spent Saturday night with Martha Clark. Lillian Fisher was sick the first)

of the week and unable to attend school. Air. and Mrs. Charles Clark took supper Tuesday evening with George Fouiks’. Airs. J. English and Charles English from Kansas, visited Air. and Mrs. Earl Fouiks last Tuesday. Mrs. G. L. Parks was called to the bedside of her aged mother, Mrs. Ravenscroft, who is seriously ill. Air. and Mrs. Earl Fouiks visited the latter’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Airs. Albert Hughes, Saturday night. Meetings closed Sunday evening with a fair attendance. Mr. Samsel gave some spiritual, helpful sermons./ Willard Johnson has been caring for A. J. May, who has been seriously ill, but seems to be improving in some ways. Mrs. James Blankenship visited Airs. Ross at Francesville Wednesday and found her to be improving as well as could be expected. Ludd Clark’s moved to the farm purchased by his father, I. J. Clark, who bought the Joseph Grouns farm and moved the last of the week. Joseph Grouns hating sold his farm to I. J. Clark, held his sale Thursday and left for a visit with friends before going to their new destination in Arkansas. We wish them success in their future home. The pupils of Alilroy tp. will celebrate our Indiana Centennial on March 10. They will all come to Center school and a program will be given by them. There will also be some contests. The patrons are requested to bring dinner and join in the celebration of our state’s birthday. '

UNION TIMES. Elmer Standish and family moved this week. Mrs. Katie Sage and family spent Sunday at Pollard’s, near Rensselaer. Miss Sylvia Augspurger spent Thursday night with Miss Veva Holser. The spelling contest of the Jordan township Schools which was held at Neverfail school was participated in by IS pupils, representing all schools of the township. First place was won by Miss Bernice Kessinger of the Egypt school. Miss Dorothy Shumaker of Union school took second place and Vernell Woodruff also of Union school took third place. A literary meeting was called at Union school Friday evening to decide upon what part our community should take in the Indiana day celebration to be held at Egypt March 10. After the business meeting a short program was given by the school and Wilber Cooper gave two readings which were enjoyed very much. A spelling match was held in which 50 spellers took part. Miss Olive Cooper won the prize for standing longest. The ladies of the community and the girls of the school then served refreshments of home-made candy, popcorn and apples. All left at about 11 o'clock after voting to make it a regular affair to be held every two weeks.

McCOYSBURG. Will McDonald was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Mrs. Jim Jefferies is on rhe sick list at this writing. Miss Eva Johns spent Friday evening with Miss Celeta Cummings. Mrs. Henry Heck entertained the Ladies’ Aid. All enjoyed a nice time. ■. M. E. Sunday school meets every oilfer Sunday at 10 a. m. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. Laura McDonald and Miss Mary McDonald are visiting Mrs. J. R. Phillips a few days. Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson is visiting relatives atßensselacr and Morocco for a few weeks. . Mrs. T. B. Stevenson and daughter Alice spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Will McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas,Lear of Seafield spent Wednesday with friends and relatives in this burg. Mrs. Owen Barber and daughter Mildred called on Mrs. T. B. and Alice Stevenson Wednesday afternoon. POSSUM RUN. Quite a little snow fell here Wednesday. G. H. Comer helped George Heil move Wednesday. Mrs. Jud Zook is spending the week with her sister at Rensselaer. Jack Reeder took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson Saturday. Ray Corner spent Thursday night

with his brother, G. H. Comer, and family. Mrs. Clyde Davisson was on the sick list Friday and Orpha Parker assisted in her housework. Rosabell Daugherty returned home Wednesday after a few days’ visit with her sister, Mrs. Ike Marlatt. E. A. Merrill and wife spent Monday night and Tuesday with Mr. and Airs. Bert Nees of near Rensselaer. MT?AYR~ (From the Kentland Enterprise) Airs. Renard Hopkins of Dyer, dll., is visiting at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. C. J. Hopkins. Air. and Mrs. John Heims and son Noland have returned from a week’s visit with relatives at Medaryville. Arcb - and Wilbur Blankenbaker will soon go to Valley Junction, lowa, to spend the spring months on a farm. .. Mrs. Jesse B. Marion of Leesburg is here taking care of her mother, Airs. Jasper Wright. No change in her condition is reported. E. 11. Croxton of Kankakee came Saturday to spend Sunday with Airs. ( roxton, Who is visiting at the home of her grandfather, J B. Ashby. Jonas Mohan, who has spent the winter in Kentucky,’ has returned "and will have his old place with Victor Borklund for another year. J. 11. Crisler of Spokane, Ohio, .a former resident of Mt. Ayr, has been spending a few days the past week with his many friends and relatives here. George Tolbert, who has lived on the Charles Elijah farm the past three years, is moving to Attica. Simon Anderson will move on the farm vacated by Air. Tolbert. James Lyons, one of the progressive farmer of Jackson tp., and Miss Frances Hays of Brook were married at the home of the bride’s parents last Saturday. They will reside on the Lyons farm southwest of town. “ The Al. W. A. team of Mt. Ayr went to Alorocco last Thursday evening and initiated three new members into the Alorocco camp. A fine time was reported by all present. Twea^y-four neighbors from Mt. Ayr were in attendance. It became known here Saturday that Jay Miller and Aliss Nelle Parker had been married for the past two months, keeping the affair secret for that length of time from their many friends and relatives. They are numbered among the popular young people of the community, and while their marriage has been expected for some time, it was not thought that it had already occurred. Aliss Parker has been teaching school east of Foresman and/desired to finish the term. They will go to housekeeping on the farm of the groom’s father, W. W. Miller, at the north side of town. Their friends extend congratulations and best wishes.

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Otis E. Gregory vs. W. H. Barnes; cause dismissed. John T. Martin vs. Jennie M. Linton; judgment for plaintiff for 179.36. A. E. and J. Bishir vs. Reuben Zehr; judgment for plaintiff for $112.50. State vs. William Weiss, itwo cases); continued for term on motion of defendant. .Harry W. Gilbert vs. J. Luce Bartoo; C. A. Bonner, receiver of Auto Sales Co. files report showing charges of $2,877.39 and credits of $2,446.05, leaving a balance of $431.34 in bis hands. Court allows receiver S3OO for his services and sl4 costs of action. and directs that balance, $ 117.34, be paid to J. H. and HarryGilbert. Cleveland Co-operative Stoye Co. vs. John Greve; judgment for plaintiff for $485.62. John A. Dunlap vs. Harry and Ella Cochran; cause re-set for fourth Tuesday.

BASIS OF ASSESSMENT

lor Personal Property As Adopted At Meeting of Assessors Wednesday. At the annual meeting of the township assessors of Jasper county Wednesday, at the office of County Assessor G. L. Thornton, the following schedule was adopted for the as sessment of personal property for the year 1916: All money on hand or in bank. 75 per cent. All good poles, 75 per cent of value. All stock and goods, 75 per cent of value. Horses All draft horses, 75 per cent of value. AU mules, horses and colts, 75 per cent of value. Cattle—All fat cattle, $6 per hundred. All feeding cattle, $5 per hundred. All other cattle, 75 per cent of value. Hogs and Sheep—Hogs, at $5 per hundred. Sheep, $4 per head. Wood, per cord, $1 to $3. Grain, Etc. —Wheat,, per bushel, 75c; corn, per bushel, 45c; oats, per bushel. 25c; potatoes, per bushel, 40c; timothy seed, per bushel, $2; rye, per bushel, 50c; clover seed, per bushel, 57; onions, per bushel, 75c. Hay—Timothy hay, per ton. $7; wild hay, per ton, $2: ensilage. per ton, ?2. Meats, Etc.—Pork, per hundred, ss’ s lard, per hundred, $5; wool, per hundred, $1J0; ice, per ton, 75c. Lumber—'Lumber, 75 per cent of value. Poultry—Chickens, per dozen, 53.50; turkeys, each one, $1; geese, per dozen, 54. Automobiles—Automobiles, 75 per cent cash valuation. Real Estate-J=AB additional im-

IN THE WORLD OF SPORT

Fielder Jones, Manager of the St. Louis Browns.

Photo by American Press Association. The passing of the Federal league and the consequent redistribution of players materially change the aspect in the pennant races in the National and American leagues for the coming season. The consolidation of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Federate, many fans contend, makes Joe Tinker’s team one of the strongest in the National league. Likewise the amalgamation of the SC Louis Feds and the American league team of that city gives Fielder Jones a collection of stars that will be hard to beat, say the wise men. Last year Jones managed the St. Louis Feds and is now in charge of the Browns. Jones is a skilled leader, having managed the Chicago White Sox jvben they won the world’s championship. ;

Ouimet Not to Play In Tourneys. Francis Ouimet, national open golf champion in 1913 and national amateur champion in 1914, has announced his intention of retiring from qll tournament play for'the coming season. He gives no reason for his action except that he has been overgolfed for two seasons and he desires to spend more time on his business. This places the U. S. G. A. in a peculiar situation as far as Ouimet is cOncenied, as he was one of the golfers whose amateur status was tb be brought Into question under the new ruling. If Ouimet abstains from competition it is unlikely that any action will be taken hr his case, and it is probable that somedttier player will be taken as a test case Bill Donovan’a Probable Lineup. Gilhooley, Magee and probably High will make up the 1916 outfield of Bill Donovan’s Yankees, with Pipp on first, Gedeon on second, Pecklnpaugh at short and Maisel third. Gedeon, if he fulfills his promise, is the luckiest acquisition the Yanks have made, not even barring Lee Alagee. It is doubtful if Boone will ever hit up to major league standard, and second base was one of the weakest spots on the New York club. Donovan may retain Boone as an Infield utility man, though he has a better hitter for that role in Paddy Baumann , Judge Landia’ Opinion. In dismissing tbe suit of the Federal league against organized baseball, leased on alleged violation of the federal anti trust law. Judge Kenesaw M. latndis of rhe United States circuit court said: “The court’s expert knowledge of baseball, obtained by more than thirty years of observation of the game as a spectator, convinced me that if an order had been entered it would have been, if not destructive, at least vitally Injurious to the game of baseball.”

Haughton’s Record. If Percy Haughton could maintain the same average with the Braves that he has made with Harvard he would soon dismantle the National league. In the eight years that he has been with Harvard Haughton baa won sixty-four games and lost four. His eight years' average is .941. Imagine a ball club traveling at that clip for eight campaigns! Another new supply of Ideal Account files received in The Democrat’s stationery department. These are much cheaper and more convenient for keeping moderate-sized accounts than a cumbersome ledger.

M. V. BROWN Building Contractor Have just returned to Rensselaer to live. Am open for building contracts of any kind or size, or work by the day. Fine interior finish stairways and hard-wood floors my specialty. MY MOTTO: I Try To Please PHONE No. 445.

provements to be assessed at 40 per cent. Farm Implements—7s per cent of cash valuation. Household Goods-—At 75 per cent of cash valuation.

INDIANA BREVITIES

Bloomington.—Leslie Hardy, two-year-old child of Joseph Hardy, choked so death while eating an apple. ; Noblesville. —Mrs. Amanda Campi bell, fifty-six, was granted a divorce and $24,013 alimony from James Campbell, sixty-five. Aurdra. —Wilson Parker of Indianapolis will draw the plans and specifications for the new Rising Sun library building. Shelbyville.—A divorce has been granted to Ora Walker. He and his wife were married in Indianapolis and I lived together 24 days. ? Indianapolis.—Evan B. Stotsenburg, ; attorney general, told the state board ; of* tax commissioners that Pennsylvania railroad stock, owned by Indiana [ persons, was subject to taxation. ; Newcastle. The flour mill at ■ Springport, operated by George W. • Ruff, was destroyed by fire with a loss of about $5,000. The fire originated in the elevator. The building was owned by Dr. C. R. Applegate pf this city. Columbus. —It was announced that IT. P. Fitzgibbon, superintendent of schools here, has withdrawn from the race tor the Democratic nomination for state superintendent of schools. Anderson. —complete settlement of all claims against the estate of C. W. Hoover has been made. More than $50,000 was in claims that were not contested. Contested claims aggregated $20,077.59. Brazil. —The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold an Indiana centennial celebration here during the week of March 27. One side of a skating rink will be used to present scenes of pioneer days in Indiana. Darlington.—The Flamnlgan & Bocher department store and the K. of P. hall are in ruins, caused by a disastrous fire which did $20,000 damage. The fire started In the basement of the store. Fort Wayne, —The aniline works, containing quantities of dye-stuffs, acids and phenol tanks at the plant of the Western Gas- company, was destroyed by fire here, causing a loss of $2,500. Lafayette.—Thinking the gas radiators were steam radiators, Theodore Eides and Jim Karolis of Danville, 111., turned them on before retiring at a local hotel. The clerk found them uneonscious next morning, and both men may die. T . Lafayette.—The task of selecting a jury to hear the much-talked-of “moving picture show case” has been resumed. It is found most of the veniremen are prejudiced one way or the other. M. Rublnoff is the defendant in the case. He says because he is a Jew he should be permitted to keep open on Sundav Indianapolis.—Thomas R. Stout, twenty-six, and Edith Lewis, seventeen, are free after being held a week while the police a report that a masked man had entered Mrs. Stout's bedroom and attempted to pour carbolic acid down her throat. The police claim Mrs. Stout "framed” the story. Bed ford . A divorce was granted David E. Burton from Mattie Burton. Mrs. Burton received $3,250 alimony. Burton alleged his wife refused to stay at their home on the farm. Mrs. Burton filed a cross-com-plaint in which she asked $7,000 alimony, alleging her husband was worth $20,000. Boonville.—The jury in the case of Andrew J. Keuber, charged with selling a hog cholera remedy without a license, returned a verdict of gulltv. Keuber lives in Posey county and advertised his hog cholera medicine extensively throughout the state. The prosecution of the case was pushed by agents of Purdue university. Indianapolis.—Great crowds swarmed to the milllon-dollar automobile show at th.’ state fair grounds’ coliseum. It is the opinion of some of the older salesmen that the amount of : business done this year at the show will far eclipse fast records, which 0they say is because of the prosperous condition of the state. Newcastle. —Suit has been filed by Mrs. Josephine Lewis against Mrs. Anna E. Burton, the proprietor of a restaurant, complainant demanding $5,000 damages for defamation of character. The libelous statements were alleged to have been made In a letter to the plaintiff's father, Morton Huffman, living at Orleans. South Bend—Ralph A. Richardson, alias George A. Morris, alias A. Z. Wilson, wanted in Joliet, Peoria, and other cities for forgery, was bound over to the grand jury here under SSOO bond for issuing fraudulent checks. Richardson admitted that he had tendered a $16,000 check as the purchase price for o. hotel In Niles, Mich., and suspicion was aroused here when he gave a garage company a sl,200 check for an automobile and offered $1,200 a year for a chauffeur. E vane vllle.—Proceedings In Involuntary bankruptcy have been filed here against the Progress Clothing company, one of the biggest retail clothing stores in southern Indiana. The complalit is filed by throe New York clothing firm? with claims aggregating SI,BOO. Indianapolis.—The Indlauapolls and Franafort Railway company filed a petition with the public service commission, asking that the grade crossings and grades the company has planned to < stablikh on the new road from Ben Davis to Frankfort be approved

No Valid Reason Why the People Should Be Taxed For Militarism

By Representative ISAAC R. SHER

WOOD of Ohio

X TONE of the advocates of pxe£y - paredness has yet given congress any valid reason why we should squander more hard earned tax money on militarism. In all our history, from the first procla-

Photo by American Press Association.

I. R. SHERWOOD, many men and as much money as the president may demand. At the end of the five year period for the defense program this country will then be expending on its army and navy more than any nation in the world in time of peace ever expended. WE NOW HAVE THE SECOND STRONGEST NAVY IN THE’ WORLD, WITH NO ENEMY IN SIGHT AND NOTHING TO DO BUT WASTE POWDER IN TARGET PRACTICE, CONCOCT WAR SCARES AND GIVE TONE AND POLISH TO OUR FLAMBOYANT WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

Give Up Monroe Doctrine or Prepare to Defend It

By Professor ALBERT BUSHNELL

HART of Harvard University

THE European war, with the tremendous shock of its beginnings, has taught the world a lesson of what may be done by a thoroughly prepared nation against one that is only partially prepared; hence there should be no doubt of the safety of the Panama canal. THE POSSESSION OF THAT GREAT WATERWAY IS AN ENORMOUSLY VALUABLE ASSET TO THE UNITED STATES, BUT IT IS VULNERABLE TO THE RAIDS OF AIRSHIPS AND SURPRISE ATTACKS BY LAND PARTIES. Suppose the Japanese should make a settlement on the west coast of South America, the Germans should attack Brazil or the English should insist on a share in the adjustment of Mexico, has the United States such prestige as to stop those movements by its fiat? UNLESS THE MONROE DOCTRINE IS A FIXED POLICY OF A GREAT NATION, BACKED UP BY SUFFICIENT FORCES TO MAKE IT RESPECTED, IT IS SIMPLY A DREAM.

Americans Going Back to Ideals of Imperialism

By Dr. W. E. B. DUBOIS,

Author and Editor

THE people of the United States have less liberty now than formerly. There was a time when we had equality in this country, but we are getting farther and farther away from it all the time. Today we have classes of people, classes founded on difference of income, difference of education and various other differences, even making class distinctions in the teaching of our schools. WE’RE GOING BACK TO THE IDEALS OF EVERY IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. WE STILL MOUTH CERTAIN THINGS ABOUT LIBER. TY, BUT THEY MEAN NOTHING. The United States can be a de-, mocracy, but it is not. It can be a center of brotherhood, but it js not. IT CAN GO FAR TO DECREASE THE INEQUALITIES OF MAN-. KIXD, AXI) WERE IS OUR OPPORTUXITY.

mation of the federal constitution, no po« litical party, no leading statesman nor publicist has ever before advocated a great standing army and navy in times of peace. When the country is liable to be confronted with an armed enemy I will vote for as

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