Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1916 — Page 8

Methodist Episcopal Church North End Jasper Co. REV. G. A. EMERICH, Pastor WHEATFIELD, INDIANA Services for Sunday, March 12,1916 WHEATFIELD TEFFT Sunday school .. . . 10:00 a. m. Sunday School ...10:00 a.m. Preaching service. . 11:00 a. m. Indiana Day Friday, Epworth League .. 7:30 p.m. March 10 .. 5:30-7:30 p. m. Bible Study WecT. . 7:30 p. m. DEMOTTE KXLMAN Sunday School ...10:00a.m. Sunday School ...10:00a.m. Preaching ........ 7:30p.m. Preaching Saturday, March 11 • ' r' ' "■ .. . ' , : ! v •• . • • •

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

REMINGTON. [From The Press.j REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE No. 31S East bound 7:38 a.m, No. 331 West bound 9:01 a.m. No. 340 East bound 5:09 p.m. No. 319 West bound 5:33 p.m. ' ' ’"T— 1 * A. J. Brooks of Pontiac. 111., came Thursday for a visit with his children.; A daughter was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Metz, south of town. Mrs. Frank Jordan spent Saturday and Sunday in Lafayette with her son Orville, who is attending school there. J. D. Rich of Brook spent Monday night with his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Rich start for Florida today, where he has invested a little. They will be absent about a month. Clarence Rice, son of B. S. Rice of this place, who lives at Goodland, has been quite bad with the shingles for a few days, and his parents were called over there on his account. Will Puckett, who has been living at Lafayette for the past year or so, has taken a job with the Watkins Remedy Co. at Winona, Minn., as salesman, and has located at Peru, Ind., to which place they have already removed.

Mrs. Harold Bowman came down from Monticello Wednesday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. C. H. Peck, the occasion beng her mother’s birthday. Mrs. Peck, though confined to her room was well enough to enjoy the day with her daughter and grandson. H. W. Vaughn of Washburn, 111., was a guest of C. B, Johnston this week. Mr. Vaughn was a very Intimate business friend of Mr. Johnston some forty years ago and with bis large means helped over many of the hard places financially in the early business career of Mr. Johnston. He returned Wednesday morning.

Miss Garnett McNary came Monday to substitute for Miss O’Dell, who is home on leave of absence. Miss McNeary is very busy with her musical duties, having this place- on Mondays, Chalmers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and Idaville Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Her parents now reside at Monon, where Mr. McNary has a pastoral charge. At the official board meeting of the Methodist church on Monday night, March 6, it was unanimously voted to undertake the building of n, new church. After thorough dis-

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ciissioft it was decided to proceed at once to secure ' a preliminary subscription of SIO,OOO, after which a building committee will be appointed with authority to and let contracts for the building. Word has just been received in Remington that Tom Smalley...who has been in the West for a year or more, did on Saturday, the 4th of March, annex unto himself a life patner. No particulars have been received by his parents here regarding the event, not even the young lady’s name, consequently we can say very little about it further than that Tom has seen considerable experience in various ports of the world ad is fully capable of taking care of himself, and being in a sane frame of mind, doubtless knows what he is doing.

POSSUM RUN.

V. M. peer buzzed wood Thursday. Frank Antrim helped Jasper Cover move Tuesday, Mrs. Jasper Cover was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. Elda Stower has moved down by the Barkley church. Nick Johnson called on Dora Smith Sunday afternoon. Dr. English was called out to see Dora Smith, who is very ill. Orpha and Myrtle Parker spent Sunday with Mary Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Jungles are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. John Price spent Sunday with the Stoekwell children. Everett Myers- helped his father move to south of Rensselaer Monday. . Mr. and Peer and family spent Sunday with -Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gassaway. Jasper Cover has moved into the house vacated by Wm. Polleck, on the Thompson farm. Miss Helen Flora spent from Friday until Sunday evening With her sister Lea, at Gal breath’s. Mr. and Mrs. George Heil and daughter took dinner with G. H. Comer and family Sunday. J Wonder what is the matter with j Possum Hollow? They never come down to see their friend. Possum Run. - . Mr. and Mrs. John Price. Mr, and Mrs. E. A. Merrill called on Mr. and i Mrs. Alfred McCoy Monday afternoon, .

For Your Child’s Cough If your child has a cold, nose runs or coughs much get a small bottle of Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey. It’s a pleasant Pine-Tar-Honey syrup, just what children like and just the medicine to soothe the cough and cheek the cold. After taking, children stop fretting, sleep good and are soon entirely well. Insist on Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-iHoney. 2oc. at your Druggist.—Adv.

PINE GROVE.

Bluford Torbet is delivering hogs at Parr today. Misses Chloae and Creola Torbet spent Sunday with Mias Lea Flora* Bluford Torbet and family spent Sunday with John Dale and family. J. W. Baker and son Clifford were in Rtqsselaer on business Wednesday. • ■ <; ■ Miss Helen Flora spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Miss Lea. Mr. and Mrs. Will -Hayes and baby were Gifford callers Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shroyer and Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet spent Sunday with Roy Torbet and family. Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Torbet and Mrs. Galbraith attended Ladies’ Aid at Mrs. Bud Lewis’ Wednesday afternoon. The literary was held at Independence Friday night and all reported a fine time. The next one will be Friday night, March 17. Everybody welcome.

McCOYSBURG.

Mrs. J. R. Phillips spent Friday with Mrs. Tom Stevenson. Mrs. Jim Jefferies has recovered from her recent sick spell. Erbin Simmons called on Miss Alice Stevenson Wednesday evening. Mrs. Levi Herr called on Mrs. T. B. Stevenson Wednesday morning. R. V. Johns and Will McDonald were Rensselaer goers Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heck are visiting friends and relatives near Fowler at this writing. Sunday school at 2 o’clock and church promptly after Sunday school. Everybody welcome. Miss Jesse Dulfen of South America called on Miss Alice Stevenson Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Dora Avis, Miss Alice Stevenson and E. H. Simmons were Rensselaer goers Saturday. There was a speaking and also a program given yesterday, being Indiana Day. by the school. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. T. B. Stevenson and daughter Alice.

J*H* Ashby Dead at Alt. Ayr Joseph Ashby, son of J. B. Ashby of Mt. Ayr, died at about 2 o’clock Wednesday morning at his home in that place after several months’ illness from dropsy, aged 41 years. He leaves a wife and two sons by a former marriage. Riley Ashby of Caney, Kan., and Ralph Ashby of Gary. The funeral was held at Mt. Ayr at 11 o’clock yesterday forenoon and burial made in the North Star cemetery near that place. ' THAT NEW GRAIN ELEVATOR To the Proposed Farmers’ Rensselaer Grain Company, “United We Stand, Divided We Fall.” Suppose the Farmers' Rensselaer Grain company should not be organized and incorporated. What would you say, those of you who have not yet subscribed for shares? Do you not believe it would be your fault to some extent? Down deep in your hearts you are hoping that it is a go, hut, remember, it takes all of us to make up the number of stockholders so the stock will not get congested. There are five hundred shares to be subscribed for. The solicitors are Working hard, and without pay. Their reward is to be the’ incorporating of the Farmers’ Rensselaer Grain company. The solicitors are farmers and will soon be at their farm duties, then it will be hard to get subscribers for all will jbe busy. Why don't you settle it now? Subscribe for some shares, and let’s organize and be ready for the next crop. Do not live to regret, but be thankful for this opportunity to subscribe for shares in this company that will mean better

prices for our grain. Now, if this cause should not be completed (WHICH OF COURSE IT WILL) and we have to continue in the same old rut, then some day the farmers’ elevator should be mentioned. Those who are now against this cause would very likely say, “Oh, you farmers tried that and failed; no use trying anything like that: farmers can't stick together; they do not know how to organize in Jasper county.’’ Wouldn’t talk like that make you blush till your cheeks were crimson and humiliated forever? just tSfn?, we have the land, grain, money and intelligence, then could not erect a farmers’ elevator in Rensselaer. No. no, let it not be so. Remember, the burden rests on you non-subscribers. Please bear in mind when paying your taxes how much less you have received for your grain than those who sell to farmers’ elevators. Would not the difference paid in prices for grain have paid your first installment of taxes? A share is only fifty dollars in this company.—Advertisement.

Lyceum Course Dates. March 29- —Columbian Entertain era. See the Collegian and Frat suits we now have on display in all the latest novelties and plain patterns and the values are fine, at Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL. Subscribe for The Democrat.

CONGRESSMAN JOHN A. M. ADAIR

NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR TUESDAY BY THE DEMOCRATS 'OF INDIANA

Adair and Goodrich Are Victors.

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hundred votes more than either of his opponents, however. The vote for joint-representative by counties was as follows: < r DEMOCRATIC. ißen. Jas. New. Ttl. Lamb . 461 212 121 794 McFarland ...181 143 82. 406 Wildasin .....128 66 325 519 REPUBLICAN. Constable ~..503 ,287 552 1342 Wood .652 GO4 504 1760 We have been unable to secure the vote from all the counties on congressmen. Wood, of course, was renominated by the Republicans over Bozarth, but the latter received something like 1,500 votes. George F. Hershman of Crown Point received the Democratic nomination, but the' only counties from which we have been able to secure the vote follows: llersh Isher Her. Ish., man wood maj maj Benton . . ..573 194 379 Jasper ... .348 64 284 .. . XVwton .. . 400 105 295 While ... .671 332 339 Tippecanoe 535 809 ... 274 Warren ... 69 162 ... 93 Porter .... 197 193 4 ... It is understood that Goodrich carried every district in the state for the Republican nomination for governor, including this, McCray’s own district. Therefore, the latter's farmer” record was not taken seriously anywhere in the state. Goodrich received more votes than both his* opponents combined. McCray received about 1,500 less votes in Lake county than Goodrich. Adair was an easy winner over l lore for the Democratic nomination for governor, receiving six or eight times as many votes in the state as his opponent. At latest reports, New was in the lead over Watson for U. *4. senator by about 7,000, and his nomination i- conceded. Where there was no opposition many did not vote at all for the candidate, especially for the head of the ticket. However, out of a total Democratic vote of about 415 in the county, Wilson received 406, while in the total Republican vote of 8 75, Fairbanks only received 665 votes, oi 215 less than the total Republican vote cast. In precinct No. 4, Marion township, where the Rensselaer Republican would have its readers believe there was so much opposition to President Wilson, he received 29 votes to 56 Democratic votes for govenor, and Fairbanks, out of 56 Republican votes cast for governor, received but 36, or 20 less than was cast for governor. Owing to the fact that but few of the election boards properly recorded the second choice votes in their returns, it is impossible to give a very intelligent report of second choice votes cast in Jasper county, and the same condition prevails all over the state. In numerous counties recounts have been ordered in order to properly record the second choice votes.

Obituary of Francis M, Pollard. Francis M. Pollard was born in Pike county, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1864, and departed this life March 7, 1916, aged 52 years, 2 months and 4 days. He was married to Violet McGee Jan. 3, 1889, to this union was born nine children. All of whom were at his bedside when the end came. About three months before his demise he began to realize his physical condition and also the condition of hig spiritual life. He prayed for spiritual guidance and asked God to just give him one little star in his crown. Directly after this a njunber of stars fell seemingly near his window. From that time on he believed ' God had answered his prayer. He loved to talk of his Redeemer and told hit! family and friends several times to live for Christ and not neglect their soul salvation. A few days before he died, being in a very weak condition, he called his family and friends to -his bedside and in a strong voice talked for an hour and a half of his past life and eternal happiness, admonishing them above all to rest on Christ, and to meet him in Heaven, Mr. Pollard was a loving companion and father, assuming a quiet disposition. His disease was of such a nature to cause him intense pain from the very first, but he bore it ail with Christian fortitude, never complaining but constantly resigned to the will of God until death came and relieved him of his burden and his Master said, “It is enough, enter thou into the joys of the Lord.” Besides his family he leaves to mourn his departure an old mother, four brothers, four sisters and ? host of friends and neighbors. “A precious one from us is gone., A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled.’’ xx

Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our relatives, neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father, and lor the many floral offerings. We especially thank Ur. Washburn, Rev. Postill for his consoling words of comfort, and Mr. Wright for liis efficient services.—■ MRS. POLLARD AND CHILDREN. We have now on display the greatest line of rain coats in the state; all colors and sizes at reasonable prices. Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL.

American Troops in Battle With Villa Outlaws.

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eluding Pablo Lopfez, second in command. had been gathered and burned before noon and troopers reported an undetermined number of dead still lying In the brush. Led to the attack under the slogan, “Death to the Americans,” Villa’s followers fought with desperation. Just before dawn they crept along ditches skirting the United States cavalry camp and rushed the sleeping town, firing heavily. Raiders Apply Torch. The first volley brought American

troopers into almost instant action.! While a portion of the raiders engaged the cavalrymen others detailed by the bandit chieftain began applying the torch and shooting American civilians who ventured from the buildings. 1 Lights in homes and public buildings. Immediately became targets for, snipers posted at Villa’s direction.' Other bandits creeping close to American homes enticed a number of civilians into the open with Englishspoken invitations. A number of fatalities are attributed to this ruse. L Stores were looted, oil was poured: upon frame structures and the match, applied by still other bandits. The post office was raided, furniture smashed, but the looters obtained only! one small registered package. Fight Ends Suddenly. Many civilians barricaded themselves In their homes and fired at the Mexicans aB they darted through the> streets. The fighting in the town ended almost as suddenly as It began. 1 Less than two hours after the first shot was heard Villa’s buglers sounded the retreat and the raiders began a disordered flight, closely followed by American troopers. Colonel Slocum said he had received reliable information Villa had attacked with 500 men, leaving 1,000 others posted at or near Boca Grande, 25 miles southwest. Three Ranchmen Hanged. Prior to the raid, Arthur McKinney, foreman of the Palomas ranch; William Corbett and James O’Neil, captured by Villa Tuesday, were hanged and their bodies burned, according to information received here. Information that Francisco Villa and his chief lieutenant, Pablo Lopez, were in personal command of the raid was given Colonel Slocum by a Mexican rancher captured by the bandits last Sunday and who escaped during the fighting. This Mexican told of the hanging of the American ranchers McKinney, Corbett and O’Neil. He added that a fourth American, whose name he did not know, had been hanged at the same time. The Mexican said Villa attacked with from 800 to 1,000 men and a machine gun platoon. , The Mexican told Colonel Slocum, who was appointed to West Point from Illinois, that Villa left the Bosques Grandes ranch Tuesday, made a leisurely journey north and about four: o’clock Wednesday afternoon left a point on the Boca Grande and started for the border. “Villa was In personal charge and declared he was going to kill every American because the American government did not treat him right. Villa, declared Carranza could not make peace In Mexico. “With Villa were Pablo Lopez, Martin Lopez, Col. Candelario Sevantes, Col. Cruz Chavez, Gen. Jose Femandex and General Beltran,” To Force Intervention. The Mexican, who prayed that his name be not used, confirmed a report previously given out by Carranza officials that before leaving the Santa Ana district, in western Chihuahua, Villa had freely stated that he intended to force Intervention by the United States by raiding American territory and killing everybody In sight. The Mexican fugitive said that Villa addressed his men just before ordering an advance on Columbus. According to the Mexican’s account, Villa declared the watchwprd would bq “Death to Americans,” and added that the “killing of Americans was just because citizens of the United States were responsible for the wretched condition of Mexico.” Woman Tells of Threat. A Mrs. Wright, who stated that she and her husband and baby were captured by Villa several days ago, was liberated just before the fighting started.' She c_.ld at that time Villa declared, ‘‘l am going to shoot up Columbus and make a torch of every man, woman and child.” Lebardo Marquez was Captured by American and lodged In the guardhouse charged with having guided Villa to the border and pointed out houses where prominent American civilians, American officers and soldiers lived. The attack was a surprise. Villa was supposed to have been forty miles away, having caused a telegram to be sent Indicating his presence at a Nogales ranch. Carranza Men Join Villa. The Villa men were said to have, been joined by Carranza Boldlers after they crossed the border. A deep ditch parallels the United States army camp, the custom house and the railroad station. Through this gully the bandits were able to make a concealed approach. After posting snlperß at advantageous points, the bandits fired buildings, including the railroad station and hotels. As people rushed from their homes they were shot down by th€| snipers. Civilians armed themselveß and to-, gether with United States soldiers fought a battle of several hours with, the bandits Colonel Slocum’s revolver was shot from his hand as he his quarters. Some of the bandits, by speaking English, lured housefolk to the streets and shot them. burning hotels and other structures persons who sought to escape were killed or wounded. Villa’s Total Losses 100. The casualties of the Thirteenth cavalry in the fighting in Columbus was seven killed and five wounded. Villa’s total losses in the day’s fighting were estimated In excess of 105 killed and twice as many wounded. The American pursuit Into Mexico, which ended about two o’clock, waa reported to have accounted for more than seventy-five Mexicans killed and wounded.