Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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Public Sale Dates. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, April 18, Mary and C. H. Fay, 5 miles northeast of Fair Oaks. An improved 80-acre farm, porn, hay, horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, farm tools, household goods, etc.

BAND CONCERT SEASON

Is at Hand and Old Question of Band Stand Is Again Pertinent, The weekly band concerts will start for the season very shortly, and the band would like very much to have a bandstand erected for these concerts. Most people seem to be opposed to disfiguring the court house lawn with a permanent bandstand and appear to think that Milroy park is'the logical place for erecting such a stand. The suggestion was made last season that a floor be placed over the top of the Washington street bridge and the concerts be held therefrom. It would probably cost but a few dollars to make an experiment of this idea, and if the results are satisfactory it would not be very expensive to put up a permanent platform thereon. The Democrat believes the idea is worth trying out in any event.

Dr. Rainier Finally Receives Word From Parents.

Dr. Rainier was over from Remington again Tuesday night, at the home of his uncle, O. K. Rainier, seeking information regarding the whereabouts of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Rainier, of Brookston, who were on their way home from spending the winter in Florida when Mr. Rainier was taken sick on the train and stopped off at Atlanta, Georgia, and they had telegraphed their son. Dr. Rainier, of Remington to meet them in Chattanooga, Tenn., but the notice he had received was too short for him to reach there at the time they had asked him to. He had since been unable to get in communication with them until Wednesday morning when a reply was received to his message sent to Chattanooga, saying that Mr. Rainier had been taken worse again after leaving Atlanta and they had stopped off at Chattanooga. He was then better and they would resume their journey home, and that it was unnecessary for Dr. Rainier to meet them on the way.

“Go to Church Sunday.”

Every church member in Rensselaer ought to take an interest and pride in the success of “Go to Church Sunday,” April 16. Each one of the churches will have special programs and the attendance will be counted. Let us put Rensselaer on the map by having such a large attendance at our churches so that other towns will have to give us the prize. The great union mass meeting a>t the Christian church at 2:30 in the afternoon, will be of great interest. The ministers of the city will make addresses and special music will be rendered. Our motto is: Every person in Rensselaer go to church April IT th.

Rensselaer May Get Free Mail Delivery.

The annual receipts of the Rensselaer postoffice for the past two years which entitles us to free delivery in the city, and application has been made for two carriers by Postmaster Littlefield. Whether we will get the free delivery or not, however, remains to be seen. Monticello has been entitled to free delivery for some years now and the order was made for it, if we remember correctly, and yet it has never been established.

Fined for Operating Autos With Cut-outs Open.

K. T. Rhoades and Paul Worland of Rensselaer and Shelby Comer of Union tp. were arrested Wednesday on the charge of'having run their automobiles on the streets of Rensselaer with the “cut-out” open. Rhoades and Comer were fined $5 each and costs, sls in all, but Worland proved by a garage mechanican that the cut-out to his Car was closed, and he therefore escaped a fine.

All wool blue, serge suits, with 2 pair trousers, $5.75. Get Hamillized, it pays. A penny saved is a penny earned! We save you dollars and you get first quality goods in all departments at ROWLES & PARKER S. Another Ford Party, get Hamillized. . _

MAY HAVE A BIG NEW HOTEL

In Rensselaer In the Near Future If All Goes Well. A MOVEMENT IS STARTED To That End, and It Is Hoped That Ere Long Something Definite May Develop—Would Be Great Advantage to Our City.

There has been quite a little talk for some time about the need of a big new modern hotel in Rensselaer, and the matter has lately taken a turii that may result in this much needed acquisition to our city being' an accomplished fact. The hotel accommodations here at present are wholly inadequate, and scarcely a day goes by that people are not turned away from the Ma-j keever House, the only hotel in the: city, while the transiet businessj might be more than thribled had; we accommodations to take care of, those who would like to remain here over night. The automobile tourist business alone has assumed much greater proportions than Rensselaer is able to take care of, and the need of a big roomy hotel here has been felt for the past two or three years. Situated as we are on the main line of automobile travel, with no hotel accommodations nearer than Lafayette; the business that might be done here in this line had we the accommodations is indeed a matter that is worthy of serious consideration,’and the sentiment of our more progressive people is that an effort should be made to provide the necessary accommodations.

To this end negotiations have been pending for the purchase of the B. S. Fendig property on the corner of Front and Washington street, an ideal location, 100x128 feet, and a gentleman in another city, it is said, will furnish the financial sinews to erect a fine four or five-story modern building of sufficient size to accommodate the traveling public for some years to come. The people here are asked to subscribe the money to purchase the site and will be given stock in the hotel company to cover the amount of their subscriptions. Half the sum necessary to purchase the ground has already been subscribed and it is probable the remainder can easily be raised when once it is seen that there is a reasonable prospect of getting the building erected after the ground is purchased. There is no better location fbr a good paying hotel in the state than right here in Rensselaer, and the location proposed is an ideal one in every way, well situated where most of the first floor could be rented for business rooms, fine drainage and three sides that could never be shot off from ventilation and view. It

is also an economical building site, as; the excavation for the basement would be very inexpensive. It is understood that the gentleman who is expected to handle the financial end of the erection of the building itself is being communicated with and that something definite will soon be made public in the matter.

Another Old Resident of Remington Dead.

Mrs. Tirza P. Garrison, widow of the late David V. Garrison, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Townsend, with whom sh'e resided, in Remington Monday night, aged about 70 years. Her death was very sudden, although she had been 1 ailing somewhat for a few days previous thereto, and was caused from heart disease. The funeral was held at Remington Thursday afternoon from, the residence and burial made in the Remington cemetery. She leaves one son and four daughters: Gamaliel G. Garrison of Kingfisher, Okla., Mrs. O. P. Taber of Wabash, Mrs. Homer Hardy of ’• Huntington and Mrs. William Townsend and Mrs. William Geier of Rem-

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1916

ington. All were present at the funeral except the son. Mrs. Garrison was one of the oldest residents of that section of the county, she and her husband coming to Remington from Lafayette in 1862. Mr. Garrison opening the first harness shop ever conducted in the town of Remington. They later moved to a farm northeast of Remington where they resided for a number of years, but some 10 years ago returned to Ffemington where she had since lived and where Mr. Garrison died three years ago

Three Runaway Chicago Lads Taken in Tow Here.

About 5 o’clock yesterday morning Probation Officer C. B. Stewart saw three youthful hoboes camped along the railroad near the GrantWarner lumber yards, where they had built a fire and were enjoying themselves in true tramp fashion." Mr. Stewart first thought they were some Rensselaer boys, but later learned they were strangers and that Harry Gallagher, who runs the depot restaurant, had taken them in and given them their breakfast. Mr. Stewart then hunted them up and brought them down town under pretense of securing work for them. According to* their story they had run away from home and gone to Chicago where .they said they expected to find a brother-in-law, but he had gone back to Louisville when they got there, they stated, and they •lid not have sufficient money to pay their way back home. They had ‘ peat” their way as far as Rensselaer, where they were put off the 11:10 p. m. train, and had ’‘camped out” the balance of the night. He took them over to the court house and while in the clerk’s office, the boys, evidently having become suspicious, took a hike, and were later overhauled again by Mr. Stewart with the aid of Harry Gallagher near the former Stoner property, west of the depot. They were brought down town and taken to the jail where they were questioned and the Breitling boy finally said that he wasn’t going to lie, that he was from Chicago and that his father was Gustav Krietling and that his home was 622 East 92d Place. The other boys then came across, saying they were also from Chicago and giving their correct names as Russell Artist of 531 East 8 7th Place and Harold Dugan of 8539 Maryland avenue. The Krietling boy was taken in charge by Harry Gallagher, but the other two lads were locked up in jail for safe keeping. Mr. Stewart telephoned to Chicago and talked with the mother of one of the lads who said the boys had left home Thursday with but a nickel in money between them; that the police had been looking for them and she was much pleased to learn that they had been .found. She instructed the officer to hold them and it was expected someone would be down from Chicago yesterday to take the boys home. They are each 13 years of age, they stated, and are sons of parents in just moderate circumstances. They were quite bright lads and it is hoped their experience will be a lesson to them and that they will not again wander from the parental roof.

Little Shumway Girl Died Tuesday Afternoon.

Eveline Shumway, little four-year-old granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret May, mention of whose critical condition was made in the last issue of The Democrat, died at the home of the latter Tuesday afternoon of spinal meningitis, after an illness of ten days or two weeks’ duration. Her mother died several months ago. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home of Mrs. May, conducted by Rev. J. Budman Fleming of the Presbyterian church, and interment made in Weston ceemtery.

Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Bernice Rhoads.

A miscelleneous shower was given Thursday evening at Miss Hazel Reeves’ for Miss Bernice Rhoads, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Rhoads, who is son to be married to Mr. Asa Davisson, a young veterinary of Marshall, 111., whom Miss Rhoads met while attending school at Terre Haute some time ago, Mr; Davisson also attending the same school. The Democrat is unable to learn the precise* date of the wedding but rumor has it that it will be very "soon, perhaps within a day or two.

COURTHOUSE 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. Sheriff AfeColly was in Hammond on business Wednesday. The county commissioners will sell the barn on the jail lot on Tuesday, May 2, when sealed bids for same will be received. This is a good building and will no doubt be a bargain for someone who can utilize it and move it off for either barn use or convert it into a dwelling. A small garage will be erected in the rear of the jail for the sheriff s use in place of this barn.

• Newton circuit court items from Kentland Enterprise: State vs. Andrew Granger; convicted assault and battery and fined $5 and costs. Andrew J. Granger vs. estate of B. J. Giffprd, judgment for $133.32. Francis Makeever vs. Jasper Makeever, appeal taken to supreme CO'I I". Simon D. Hochstetler vs. Ira Chupp, suit on note, judgment for ?2 292.27 New suits filed: No. 8605. Emma A. Gunyon vs. estate of Jasper N. Gunyon, deceased; disallowed claim for statutory allowance of SSOO to widow. •No. 8606. The Diana Hunting club vs. Perry Frank Naylor et al; suit for rental of premises. Demand S4OO.No. 8607. Wilson-Barr Co. vs. Herman Messman; suit on note. Demand SLO,OOO. .

The will of the late A. J. Freeland of Newton tp. was filed for probate a few days ago. It was executed Oct. 11, 1915, and bequeaths to the unmarried daughter, Eva Freeland, 80 acres of land —the s % ne %, 9-29-7—in fee simple. To tho- widow, Josephine L. Freeland, all the residue of property both real and personal is bequeathed, the real estate consisting of 160 acres—the s-? *4, 17-29-7 —-to be her’s absolutely with full power to sell, convey and mortgage as she may determine. “I hereby appoint my true and trusted friend, Abram F. Long, to be and act as executor of.this my last will and testament, he to carry out all the provisions of this will as I have hereinabove directed.” says the closing paragraph of the instrument

Protect Your Buildings From Ljghtning !By having them properly rodded. {Sixteen years experience in the business and never had a building damaged from lightning that I rodded, Best and heaviest rods used. Call and see me or phone 135 or 568.—F. A. BICKNELL, Rensselaer, Indiana. tf # Absolutely solid work shoes in j black or tan. Let us save you money [on these at $2 and $2.50 a pair at ROWLES & PARKERS. $3.95 buys a regular $5 raincoat when you're Hamillized.

COURT NEWS

The grand jury was impaneled Thursday with Amos Alter of I nion tp. as foreman and aboijt 150 subpoenas have thus far been issued for witnesses in different sections of the county. It is probable the grand jury will be in session the greater part of next week at leakt> Prosecutor Hess of Kentland is here in person conducting the examination of witnesses. Items from the circuit court docket: John P. Ryan ditch; drainage commissioners granted extension, of

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UNION MASS MEETING

At First Christian Church April 10. 1910, 2:30 P. M. Congregational singing lead by JJr. W. L. Meyer. Short addresses by the pa'storst ’’The Church and the Individual,” Rev. F. H. Beard. "The Church and the City,” Rev. Paul C. Curnick. "The Church and Recreation.” Rev. J. Budman Fleming. "The Church and Education,” Rev. Asa McDaniel.

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Presbyterian. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister.— 9:30 a. m , bible school with modern equipment and good teachers for all grades and ages; 10:45 a. m., public worship and sermon, subject: “The Significance of Worship”; 2:30 P. m., union service at the Christian church; 7:30 p. m., public worship and sermon, subject: “Arresting Christ.’’ This is “Go to Church Sunday,” and every worshiper should bring with him a friend. C “Thgt Sundays of man’s life, ' Threaded together on time’s string, Make bracelets to ,'klorn the wife Of the eternal glorious King. On Sunday heaven’s gate stands ope; Blessings are plentiful are rife, More plentiful than hope.”

Baptist. Rev. F. H. Beard, pastor.—'Bible school Sunday morning at 9:30; public worship and sermon, subject: “The Priesthood of Christ or a Reason for Church Attendance,” 10:45; union service at Christian church 2:30 p. m.; evening worship and sermon 7:30, subject: “Sanctity of the House of the Lord.” Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30 p. m. The Ladies’ Missionary society met with Mrs. Judson Perkins Friday evening at 7:30, Miss Maude Elder, leading. This is “Go to Church Sunday,” so don’t forget to bring a friend wltb you. “How shall we test our love? How shall the real be known From that which takes its form? Love seeketh not her own.” Methodist. Dr. Paul C. Curnick, pastor.— Sunday school 9:30 a. m.; public worship 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Junior league 2:00 p. m.; Epworth league 6:30 p. m. First Christian. Rev. Asa McDaniel, pastor.—lt will be “Go to Church Sunday” for our people and their friends. Bible school at 9:30 a. in.—a good place to start; communion and sermon at 10:45 a. m; mass meeting at 2:30 p m.; Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m. Services for young and old.

( hutch of God. Elder S. J. Lindsay will conduct the following services at the Church. of God: Saturday, April 15, 7:30 p. m., bible lesson: Sunday, April 1 •>, 9:30 a. m., bible lesson, subject: “The Holy Spirit”; 10:45 a. m„ sermon; 7:30 ji, m., sermon.

Monnett School Notes.

The Monnett Guild held its meeting at the school Monday afternoon and the time was spent in making curtains for the school. One member of the guild brought a box filled with jelly glasses which was warmly appreciated. The members decided to have a parcel post sale instead of the regular June meeting, and all friends of the school are invited to contribute articles for this sale. The proceeds of the sale to be used for the current expenses of the school and it is hoped that the profits will worthy of the enterprise. Rev. T. J. Reeder and wife and' Mb. and Mrs. Henry Waymire drove ojrer from Wolcott Wednesday afternoon and paid a visit to Monnett school. Mr. Waymire brought over ten fine young peach trees which he planted on the school grounds as a lasting token of his interest in the school. On the return trip* an empty egg crate was carried back to Wolcott to be filled by the generous friends of the school who perform this good service for the school each year at Easter time.

U. S. FACES CLASH WITH CARRANZA IF ARMY REMAINS

“First Chief” Unable to Control Civilians. ARMY TOLD TO AVOID TOWNS

American Commanders Ordered Not to Paas Through Cities in Mexico —Believed Troops Will Remain In Mexico Despite Protests. Washington, April 14.—A situation of extreme tension, involving, among other things, the possibility of an armed clash with the de facto government of Mexico—or the withdrawal of American troops from Mexican terri-tory-faces the president and the American people. This situation has been produced by two grave developments. The more Important is the battle which took place at Parral between an American force of 150 men and the‘people and Carranza garrison of that city. While General Obregon, the strategist of the Mexican army, has given instructions to prevent further fighting, General Carranza declares “the excitement is so great among the people that I fail to know whether the struggle can be stopped.” The second development grows out of a lengthy note, presented by direction of General Carranza, charging President Wilson with bad faith in entering Mexico and closing with the statement that it is already time to tre: t about the withdrawal of the American troops. * Demand Troop Withdrawal. This statement has been re-enforced by a dispatch presented to Secretary Lansing Insisting on the necessity of directing the return of the American forces from Mexican soil.

The Mexican ambassador, Senor Arredondo, was authorized to "make use of any argument be deemed advisable to put an end to the situation created by the presence of American troops In our territory."

Both General Carranza and hia representative in command of Chihuahua Insist that the outbreak was caused by the action of the commander of the American troops in entering Parral without permission. The governor of Chihuahua had not been asked in advance to give authority for the passage of the troops through the city. Had such a request been made it is stated instructions would have been sent to Parral and the incident would not have occurred. Commanders Are Warned. Secretary Baker gave instructions to General Funston to institute an investigation. The general further was directed to advise the commanders in Mexico to observe the greatest care in avoiding towns hereafter. In defense of the action of the American column in entering Parral it is stated that the peculiar mountainous configuration of the country in which that city is situated necessitated the attempt on the part of the troops to pass through it. The administration holds that this was specifically contrary to the orders issued. The orders to General Funston required the avoidance of all towns. The purpose ol these orders was to prevent such outbreak as took place at Parral. The situation is such that the president and his advisers are gravely concerned. In view of what has happened, however, the president and his advisers are reluctant to recall the troops and thereby give the impression that the United States is afraid. The moral effect of such a move would be extremely bad. On the other hand, to stay in Mexico means to bring about the situation which Villa’s raid on CoIfimbus was intended to produce—the creation of a state o" war between the United States and the Carranza government.

Gives Funston Free Rein. Secretary of War Baker has tele* graphed General Funston to take all necessary measures to protect the American Arces and to avert further trouble. Although the secretary did not reveal the text of the order he sought to create the impression that General Funston has been given unlimited authority to re-enforce the Pershing expedition and make its operations effective. Secretary Baker's order permits General Funston to setae the Mexican railroads he needs, to throw across the border to the relief of the Pershing expedition every one of the 18,500 men on the border if need be, or to do anything else with the forces at his disposal to prevent the annihilation of the expeditionary force beset by Mexican bandits or hostile forces of any character. "Go to Church; Sunday/’ April 16.

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