Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1916 — COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF [ARTICLE]

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL L i . ■ ■' ■; The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. County Treasurer May visited his farm near Remington Sunday. Mrs. Garland Grant of Milford, 111., is here looking after matters in court. Bear in mind that Monday, May 1, is the last day for paying your spring installment of taxes. New suits filed: No. 8608. Oscar Smith vs. May Gifford.; suit on account for labor. Demand S2OO. Have you filed your mortgage exemption yet? If not, you must do so before May 1 in order to obtain the reduction in taxes to which you are entitled if you have a mortgage on your real estate. The Democrat is told that Rev. Konkle has resigned as pastor of the Remington Christian church. Rev. Konkle is one of the defendants in the $25,000 damage suit instituted by W. E. Johnston of that place, who was illegally ousted from membership in said church, he alleges, and which case is set for trial in the Jasper circuit court on April 28.

The will of the late Finette G. Helmick of Wheatfield was filed for probate Friday. It was executed March 23, 1916, and to each of the children of decedent, Ellis R. Pierce, a son: Ella O. Biggs, daughter: Norman E. and William J. Helmick, sons, is bequeathed $1 each. All the residue of the property of decedent after paying the expenses ®f her sickness and death and all other just debts, together with all notes and securities, money on hand or on deposit, is left in fee simple to the husband, John M. Helmick, who is appointed in the will as executor. Attorney Jasper Guy of Remington was in this city Saturday on business pertaining to the probating of thte- will of the late Jacob Renz of Remington. The instrument was executed May 8, 1914, and to the adopted daughter. Katie Armstrong, is bequeathed $3,000 to be placed in the hands of Emil Besser as trustee or such other person as the court may direct, to be paid to her as needed for her support and maintenance. The 100aere farm of the decedent located south of Remington together with the residence property and lots in Remington and all other property owned by decedent is bequeathed to the widow, the $3,000 bequest first mentioned to be a lien against the estate. Emil Besser is appointed by the testator as executor of the will. Marriage licenses issued: April 14, Asa Harrison Davisson of Marshall, 111., aged 25 November 11 last, occupation veterinary surgeon, to Bernice Jeannette Rhoads, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Rhoads of Rensselaer, aged 23 January 20 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

April 17, Victor Hugo Henry Grothkopf. 36’5 Sheffield avenue, Chicago, aged 30 March 6 last, occupation motorman, to gnes Caroline Gresham, 5040 Prairie avenue, Chicago, aged 25 December 6 last, occupation nurse. First marriage for each. Married by Rev. W. H. Sayler in the clerk's office. It is quite evident from the above marriage that not all the English and German* in this country hate each other. The-groom was born in South Chicago, 111., but his father was a native of Germany and his mother a native of Norway. The bride was born in Yorkshire, England, her parents both being English, and her father is now a minister in the British West Indies, her mother being with him there. ■ April 17, Jay Cook Barr of ChiIcago, aged 30 November 18 last,

occupation instructor, to Melba Maj; French, also of Chicago, aged March 10 last, occupation musician* First marriage for each. Married at the clerk's office by Rev. W. H. Sayler. c The current issue of the Indiana bulletin of charities and correction has the following mention of the Jasper county poor asylum and jail: COUNTY POOR ASYLUM. Visited September 10, 1915. Location, two miles west of Rensselaer. Jesse Nichols is superintendent. His wife is matron. Farm—The farm contains 278 acres of good tillable land, valued at S2OO an acre. There are 25 good fruit trees and a variety of small fruits. Good one-a<*re garden. Main barn is in good condition; other farm buildings well worn. Good fences. Stock: 15 head of cattle, of which seven are milch cows; 13 horses; 56 swine. Buildings and Equipment.—Two buildings. Main building is an old poorly arranged brick structure in fair repair. A separate frame building for the superintendent. Hot water heat; electric light being installed. Good ventilation by windows. Two bath tubs. Some good furniture and some well worn. Good, clean bedding. At the time of visit the rooms were cluttered by workmen wiring the house for electricity, but there was plenty of evidence of cleanliness everywhere. Management—The superintendent and his wife are doing good work. The superintendent receives S7OO a year. His wife does not receive pay. Two men and one woman are paid by the county. The records are carefully kept. Inmates—Population, eight men, two women. Two are insane, three feebleminded, two blind and three crippled. Their health is generallj r good. They are clean and have sufficient clothing. Weekly bathing is required. Meat is served twice a day. Some reading matter. Religious services are held occasionally. Improvements—A new laundry has been built recently and some minor repairs are being made. Recommendations—No needs of importance but what are provided for. Expenses for 1 91 4—Repairs, $380.84; salaries, $1,598.85; supplies, maintenance, etc., $1,990.06; total $3,969.75. County Jail, Rensselaer, visited September io, 1915. Benjamin D. McColly, sheriff. Building and Equipment—An old type of jail with a capacity for four prisoners. Fair ventilation and light. Electricity used at night. Steam heat. Four closets in fair condition. Plumbing mostly good. One bath tub. Sanitary spring beds with good bedding. The blankets are washed as needed. Building is clean. Management—No jailer. The jail is kept as well as circumstances will permit. No printed rules. Tramps not received. Prisoners—Four men awaiting trial. Sexes are separated. Prison ers bathe and change underclothes weekly. No employment. The food is said to be good. Religions services held occasionally. Recommendations—Printed rules as provided by law. Expenses for 1914—Repairs, $lB.07: supplies, including fuel light, water, etc., $286.90: sheriff’s fees, including boarding and care of prisoners, $375.60; total, $680.57.