Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1916 — Page 1

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ANOTHER CHAPTER WRITTEN

In the Old Match Factory Fiasco, When Buildings Are Given Away. An echo of the “match factory” fiasco, by which SIO,OOO in cash and some 70 acres of good land lying adjacent to the city of Rensselaer, was handed over to a bunch of irresponsible promoters, was heard here this week, when the Commercial club agreed to give the “factory" buildings and the block of ground upon which the buildings are located to Dr. Besser of Remington, Dr. E. N. Loy of Rensselaer and brother, J. W. Loy, of Piqua, Ohio, who expect to utilize the smaller building —the storage room—for a fertilizer factory, a reduction plant for reducing the bodies of dead animals to fertilizer, and expect ultimately to utilize the main building for something else, it is understood. The Commercial club has for quite a while held the offer open of giving the buildings and the block of ground on which they are located, together with side track right, as we understand, to anyone that would pay oft the mechanics’ liens and install some industry therein, and these men have paid off same, amounting to about $1,500, held by J. C. Gwin & Co., Rensselaer Lumber Co., Central Rubber & Supply Co., and Vincent Eisle, and expect to put in a plant as above stated. The buildings have long been the rendezvoux for tramps, local poker players, boozers and occasionally for women of loose morals, and all the window glass had been broken out, most of the sash and some of the window frames, stairway, floors, etc., broken up and used for fuel in making fires for the transient “guests,” nobody taking any interest whatever in looking after the property to preserve it from destruction, and about all that is left is the bare walls and damaged roofs. A fertilizer factory is not a very desirable acquisition to the city, and it is sincerely hoped if such a plant is put in there that the wind will remain stationary in th<j south and southwest 24 hours each day.

MRS. VIRGINIA HALSTEAD DEAD

Aged Resident of Newton Township Passes Away After Long Illness. Mrs. Virginia Halstead, who had been in failing health for a long time, died at the Halstead home in Newton tp. at 9:10 o’clock Tuesday night from cancer of the breast. The funeral, which was in pharge of Undertakers Calkins & Worland, was held from the Church’ of God at 2:30 o’clock Thursday; afternoon, conducted by Rev. S> J. Lindsay of Oregon, 111., and burial made in Weston cemetery. Mrs. Halstead’s maiden name was Harris, and she was a sister of Benjamin and Henry O. Harris of Rensselaer. She was born in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, February 19, 1836, and came to Jasper county in 1851. She was married to Micah B. Halstead in 1857, at Brook, Ind., and they went to housekeeping on what was known as Beaver prairie then in Jasper county. In 1865 Mr. Halstead bought the old Spitler farm in Newton tp. and they moved thereon and it had since been her home. Eight sons were born to this union of whom six survive her. They are Orpheus C., David L., Everett and Chester of Newton tp., Sanford of Worland, Wyo., and Rankin of McCleod, Miss. Edward M. died in 1885 in South Dakota and William died on Thursday of last week at the family home in Newton tp., as the result of fatal injuries the same day in a runaway accident, mention of which was made in Saturday's Democrat Mrs. Halstead was lying at the point of death when William was killed and she died without having been told of his death. Her husband died April 27, 1902, at the age cf 70. years.

Birth Announcements. ■April 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Feldhaus, a son. April 27, to Mr. and Mrs. William Platt in the east part of town, a daughter. R. & B. Fashion Clothes Worn by the best dressers in the big towns. Sold by Hamill & Co. to the good dressers of Jasper county. . ■ ■ Those indigo blue and Stifel stripe overalls, worth sl, for 75c a pair at our store. —ROWLES & PARKER. Blue chambray shirts for Saturday, April 29. only 43c. —The Clothing House of WILLIAM TRAUB,

K. OF P. BUILDING DAMAGED BY FIRE

Bever & Eigelsbach Bakery Suffered Greatest Damage. FIRE WAS HARD TO' REACH As It was Between Ceiling and Floor and Is Supposed to Have Been Caused From Electric Light Wires. —Fire Company Did Fine Work in Extinguishing Flames.

What promised to be one of the most disastrous fires that ever occurred in Rensselaer broke out in the K. of P. building, on the corner of Washington and Front streets, at about 12 o’clock Thursday night. In fact the court house clock struck 12 a few seconds after the whistle sounded. When discovered smoke was pouring out in volumes from almost all over the building and this grew in intensity until it looked as if it would be impossible to save the interior of the structure.

The fire company was soon on the scene, however, but found considerable difficulty in locating the fire. It was finally found to be in between the ceiling above the first floor and the floor of the armory, and is supposed to have been caused from the electric light wires between the floor and ceiling, and in less than an hour’s time was completely extinguished. The thick flooring above and the steel ceiling below held the flames between the floors, and it had no chance to break through before the huge volumes of water poured in between the joists, after holes had been cut through to reach it, extinguished the fire.

An immense amount of smoke was made by the fire and the building was completely choked with it, also causing difficulty in entering it to fight the fire.

The Bcver & Eigelsbach bakery, in the rear of which most of the fighting.of the flames was done, suffered the greatest damage, their fixtures and gtock being practically ruined by smoke and water. . They carried SI,OOO insurance, which will nearly cover their loss. The plate glass front of their place was knocked in to enable the firemen to enter. They were the only tenants to suffer much financial loss.

The building, a three-story and basement brick structure erected in 1902, is owned by John Shaffer of Plymouth, and the lower floor is occupied by the postoffice. Princess theatre and Fred Phillips’s music store, and the Bever & Eigelsbach bakery. The second floor is occupied by the local militia company as hn armory, and the K. of P. and Masonic lodges occupy the third floor. Except for smoke ~and water, none of the tenants suffered damage except Bever & Eigelsbach, the Phillip’s stock of pianos, victrolas, records and office furniture having been removed before water was poured on the floor above.

The damage to the building proper will perhaps reach 31,000 or more. No damage except from smoke was done to the postoffice interior, and the Princess theatre suffered practically no loss except to wiring and the ceilings. With the great volumes of smoke pouring from the building at the start it looked as though it was doomed, and but for the energetic work of the firemen in pushing through the dense smoke and locating the fife before it had broken through the floors to any great extent, it would have been a very ugly fire indeed and would possibly have wiped out a good share of the business section of the city. The supports of the* second floor are very heavy cross beams Bxl2 inches in size, and several feet apart. The fire was in between these heavy timbers which run the full width of the building. The ■ second floor flats over the ■Warner Bros, store immediately on the east, are occupied by Johif Horiton and wife and Devere Zea and wife. The former were not in their ; rooms, but Zea and wife were in i bed asleep, and were taken out of . the front window on a ladder, c3n- . siderably scared but none the worse for their experience.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, A>RIL 29, 1916

CENTRAL COUNTIES RECOGNIZED

Frank Welsh of Jasper and William Darroch of Newton Delegates to National Convention. For the first time in many years, 'if not in its history, Jasper county will have a delegate to the Democratic national convention which meets this year at St. Louis. County Chairman Frank Welsh of Jordan tp. and William Darroch of Kentland are the delegates selected at the district meeting, held Tuesday evening at Indianapolis, to represent the Tenth district. These honors have usually went to the north and south ends of the district, where the greatest delegate strength lies, to the exclusion of the smaller central counties, and Jasper and Newton is to be congratulated on landing the delegates now. ; Other selections made, together wth the names of the officers of the district meeting at which they were selected follow: Presidential elector—Beaumont Parks, Whiting; contingent elector —William Spooner, Valparaiso. Delegates to national convention —William Darroch, Kentland; Frank Welsh, Jasper county. Alternate delegates—Fred Dahling, Reynolds; Charles Lhwson, Chase.

Officers of district meeting: Vicepresident, Daniel Kelly, Valparaiso; assistant secretary, E. J. Steinbach, Kentland; member of committee on rules, T/W. Field, Lafayette; member of committee on credentials, M. A. McDonald, Williamsport; member of committee on resolutions, E. F. McCabe, Williamsport.

I DotCY 1 Presbyterian Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister.—9:3o a. m., Sunday school. “Search the scriptures for in them they that testify of me.” 10:45 a. m., the ythat testify of me.” 10:45 a. m., morning worship and sermon, subject: "Eight Days After the Resurruction”; 7:30 p. m., evening worship and sermon, subject; “Light From the Holy Hills.” The evening sermon will be illustrated by the stereopticon. “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God.” Baptist F. H. Beard, pastor.—Sabbath school Sunday morning 9:30; morning worship and sermon, subject: ‘ The Results of the Resurrection,” 10:45; services at James school house, 3 p. m.; evening worship and sermon, subject: “Following in His Footsteps,’’ 7:30; prayer meeting Thursday evening, 7:30 o’clock. Less, less of self each day. And more, my God, of Thee! First Qhristian. Asa McDaniel, pastor.—Bible school at 9:30 a. m., it is a real school and growing better all the time; communion and sermon, 10:45 a. m.; Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. tn., Miss Martindale will be the leader; evening service at 7:30 o'clock, subjects: “Faith and Character,” “God and the Sinner.” Methodist. Dr. Paul C. Curnick, pastor.— Sunday school 9:30 a. m.; public worship 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. nf.; Junior league 2:00 p. m.; Epworth league 6:30 p. m.

E. G. HOFFMAN CHOSEN

Fort Wayne Man Elected National Committeeman. Indianapolis, April 27.- —Edward G. Hoffman of Fort Wayne was elected national ■ committeeman from Indiana by the delegates to the national convention, in session at the Denison hotel, this afternoon. W. A. Kunkel of Bluffton nominated him and W. P. Breen of Fort Wayne seconded the nomination. Thomas Taggart presided, and the election was by acclamation. John W. Kern was elected, chairman of the Indiana delegation; J. H. Heller of Decatur was elected secretary, and W, H. O’Brien was elected treasurer. Z. T. Dungan of Huntington was appointed to go to St. Louis with Hoffman in the next few days and complete arrangements already begun by Thomas Taggart for the care of the Indiana delegates at the convention.

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 Offices. Monday is the last day for paying the spring installment of taxes. Miss Iva Bill of Jordan tp, has been assisting in the treasurer’s office during the rush of the closing days of the taxpaying period. The taxpayers of Gillam tp., who are affected by the Deselms stone road, recently built in that township, are up in arms over the condition of this road, and The Democrat is informed that -Hie matter is likely to be taken into the courts. They think that the road lacks a whole lot of being up to specifications, and it was understood that an engineer was to go out and examine it yesterday.

New suits filed: No. 8610. John A. Dunlap vs. estate of John Gaffey, deceased; disallowed claim of SSO attorney fee in case ob Gaffey vs. Wells.

No. 8611. W. L. Wood vs. estate of John Gaffey, deceased; disallowed claim for automobile hire, car fare and hotel bill at Kentland. Claim $38.50. No. Alfred E. Clager vs. G. C. Freeman; action to foreclose mechanic's lien for repairs to automobile of defendant. Demand $4 2.25, $17.25 amount of claim and $25 attorney fee. No. 8613. John C. Sharrer et al vs. Frank M. Walters; suit on note. Demand $l2O.

COURT NEWS

State vs. William Weiss; plea of guilty to allowing minors to congregate in defendant’s pool room, and fine of $5 and costs assessed. State vs. Mike Polen; cause re-set for April 26. State vs. Fred Irwin; defendant gives bond of SIOO for his appearance on first day next term of court to answer charge of intoxication in a public place. Charles M. Paxton and John Lonergan vs. Joseph Shindelar et al; jury trial, judgment for $85.33. W. C. Babcock et al vs. John iHansson; plaintiffs file amended complaint. Edward Herath vs. Atlas Produce Co.; dismissed on motion of plaintiff at his costs. State vs. Nelson Fairchilds; plea of guilty entered by defendant to charge of intoxication in a public place, on or about April 22; 1916, and $5 fine and costs assessed. Both fine and costs suspended on condition defendant will until further order of court refrain from the use of intoxicating liquors, but in case he shall become intoxicated or misbehave, upon motion of prosecuting attorney the clerk shall issue miltimus for defendant and place same in hands of sheriff for service and judgment shall become operative without further order of court. Jennie M. Linton vs.i Emmet L. Hollingsworth et al; change of-venue from county granted defendants on affidavit heretofore filed and cause sent to White county.

Walter E. Johnston vs. W. C. Smalley et al; change of venue granted plaintiff on affidavit heretofore filed, and carase sent to Newton county. Edward L. Smith vs. Joseph C. Baker; dismissed by plaintiff, costs paid. F. Guv Barnard ditch; Northern Indiana Land Co. and four others file plea in abatement. George F. Marvin, special judge in the Marble ditch, was over from Monticello Thursday and the partial report of drainage commissioner was examined and approved, all claims approved except that contractors for balance due on work are not allowed in full, court authorizes payment cf SB,OOO thereon. A. Halleck and W. S. Potter, attorneys, each allowed’ SI,OOO. John P. Ryan ditch; B. F. Rouse, Lewis Fritz and Theressa Fr.itz each move in writing to dismiss petition a,nd proceedings as to them. Edward L. Smith vs. Joseph C. Baker; cause dismissed, costs paid. Ed Oliver vs. W. H. Grimm et al; defendant Oliver granted leave to

file answer. Defendant flies answer in two paragraphs. Defendant Oliver moves to dismiss cause. Motion overruled. Submitted to jury, verdict for Oliver, judgment $7.55. Gertrude Schrieber vs. Daniel H. Turner; cause taken up Thursday before jury, ij jurors by agreement, and case was still on yesterday morning. Babcock & Hopkins vs. John Hany son; cause set for fourth Friday. Wilson Barr vs. Herman Messman; defendant ruled to answer fourth Monday. Trial Calendar. The following cases have been set for trial on the dates given: May 1. McClelland vs. Lybarger. Am. Agri. Chemical Co. vs. Herr. May 2. Hintz vs. Fess. State vs. Gundy. State vs. Rice. Walters vs. Walters estate. May 3. Boyle vs. Meyers. Faylor vs. Faylor et al. May 4. infield vs. Meyers & Hart. Leonard vs. Mack et al. Gunyon vs. Gunyon estate.

Obituary of Mrs. John Makeever. Eliza Petre, daughter of George Petre and Mary McLucas, was born September 1 1, 1826, in Wayne county, Indiana, and departed this life April 24, 1916, at her home in Rensselaer, Indiana, at the ripe old age of 89 years, 7 months and 13 days. She was one of six children by her father's first marriage, a half-broth-er, Jefferson Petre, of Topeka, Kansas, still survives her. Eliza moved with her parents to Laporte county, Indiana, in 1834, when she was eight years old, where they lived on a farm many years. She was converted at the age of 14 and joined the Baptist church near Westville, Indiana. Her brother Jesse lived in Hagerstown when she was a young lady, and it was while she visited him, or lived, with him a portion of the time, that she met Lewis Macy. She was married to Mr. Macy February 5, 1856. Lewis Macy lived in Hagerstown where he was engaged in the mercantile business. They lived there several years, and to this union were born two sons, George J. of Columbus, Ohio, and John S. iVflacy of Indianapolis, Ind.

In 1866 the family moved to Chicago where they lived for about 10 years, moving back to Wayne county, Indiana, in the year 10-76 and made their home with a brother of Lewis Macy and his mother, Eleanor Macy. They lived on tin- old home farm that adjoins the place where Eliza was born. Lewis Macy died September 10, 1879. The following year Mrs. Macy and her boys then went to Fowler, Indiana, and made their home with Margaret Taylor, the sister of Mrs. Macy. It was about the year 1882 when Mrs. Macy and her children moved to Indianapolis, where the boys engaged in business. A home was made there until Mrs. Macy was married to Johfi Makeever on February 8, 1886, when they went immediately to his home at the Hotel Makeever, Rensselaer, Indiana, where they resided until his death, January 3, 1910, and where Mrs. Makeever continued to live until her demise. For many years prior to Mrs. Makeever’s death she was a member of the Methodist Episcoj>al church and a devout Christian. For several years she was not able to attend church as often as she desired, on account of a fall she sustained about the time of Mr. Ma keever’s death. She was of a genial disposition, of a kind, happy, hopeful spirit—one who wished everyone well and always felt solicitous for their future welfare. Her illness dated from January 2, having contracted a severe cold that resulted in the grip, and while she did not suf-

fer severe pain at any time, she gradually grew weaker from day to day, until the final summons came. During her sickness she often expressed a desire to meet her loved ones and friends in heaven. She was always very patient and welcomed her friends with a smile. Everything was done for her comfort and_ happiness that loving, tender hands could do. She was a noble wife, a loving mother, a kind friend —to know her was to love*her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her two sons and one granddaughter Margaret, with other relatives and friends, are left to mourn their loss.

Card of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Curnick, the choir and organist, the pall bearers, Mr. Wright and the many other friends who assisted in any way during the sickness and death of our mother.—Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Macy, Mr. and Mrs, John S. Macy, Mrs. Almira Stockton, Mrs. Cordelia Williams. Subscribe for The Democrat.

TAGGART IS NAMED

Nominated for Senator by Indiana Democratic Convention. FULL TICKET IS ANNOUNCED John A. M. Adair of Portland for Governor and Mason J. Niblack of Vincennes for Lieutenant Governor. Indianapolis, April 27. —With a whoop and hurrah, Thomas Taggart was nominated for United States senator by the Indiana Democratic convention. To the last he said he wished the party had given the job to someone else, but he accepted in a brief speech, declaring that he was for peace. The full ticket named by the convention, which adjourned at 5:86 o’clock, is as follows: Governor —John A. M. Adair, Portland. Lieutenant Governor —Mason J. Niblack, Vincennes. United States Senator (short term) —Thomas Taggart, French Lick. Secretarg of State—Homer L. Cook. Indianapolis.

Auditor of State—Dale J. Crittenberger, Anderson. Treasurer of State —George A. Bittier, Fort Wayne. Attorney General —Evan B. Stotaenburg. New Albany. Supreme Court (Second district)— Douglas Morris, Rushville. Supreme Court (Third district) — Charles E. Cox, Indianapolis. Appellate Court (northern division) ~James J. Moran, Portland. Reporter of Supreme Court —Phillip Zoercher, Tell City. Judge Appellate Court (First district) —John C. McNutt, Martinsville. State Superintendent of Public Instruction—Samuel L. Scott, New Albany. State Statistician 8. W. Kann, Ligonier. Delegates at Large—Benjamin F. Bosse, Evansville; W. H. O’Brien, Lawrenceburg; John W. Kern, Indianapolis; Stephen B. Fleming, Fort Wayne. Alternate Delegates at Large—Alvin Padgett, Washington; George W. Brill, Danville; Judge Alonso Blair, Shelbyville; A. A. Gast, Warsaw. Presidential Electors at Large—Evans Woollen, Indianapolis; Meredith Nicholson, Indianapolis. Contingent Electors at Large—B. M. Foster, Fort Wayne; Lew O’Bannon, Corydon. The delegates to the national convention named E. G. Hoffman of Fort Wayne as national committeeman.

The unanimous nomination and tremendous ovation given Thomas Taggart, who will battle James E. Watson for the short term election for United States senator, raised him from the title of “boss” of Indiana Democracy to the rank of “leader,” the leaders say. The nomination of Mason J. Niblack of Vincennes for lieutenant governor gives Congressman J. A. M. Adair, candidate for governor, a running mate who is not only from an opposite part of the state but who is known as a "farmer candidate.” In drawing the platform, the Democrats followed the Republican platform in some respects, omitting pledges to certain kinds of legislation. The adoption of a plan praising the Democratic liquor laws and calling for their enforcement is seen as a slap at the failure of the Republicans to mention question and a repudiation of charges of brewery control hurled at the Democratic organization. A ticklish situation with the German vote was solved, leaders believe, when President Wilson was given a blanket indorsement without specific mention of the submarine crisis.

Pleads Not Guilty.

Lafayette, April 27.—Henry B. Brock, who is alleged to have shot Edward Manson, colored, age sixteen, pleaded not guilty to a charge of first degree murder Monday and. is held without bail. Michael Mulcahy, who was with Brock, Saturday, is held under SI,OOO bond as a witness. Joseph Belden also pleaded not guilty to first degree murder, Monday. It is alleged he struck Joseph Paskewich of Reynolds. Paskewich died of a fractured skull. Jhree young men who were with Belden are held under SI,OOO bond as witnesses.

Teacher Sued for Divorce.

Terre Haute, April 27. —Evans Bernard Clogston, a teacher in the Garfield high school, has been sued for divorce by Nellie Marie Clogston, who, charges cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks also for the restoration of her maiden name, Burch, Mrs. Clogston was one of the woman watchers at Precinct B in the Sixth ward at the November, 1914, election, and was a witness for the government in the election conspiracy trial in the federal court at Indianapolis.

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