Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1916 — COURT NEWS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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.