Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 May 1916 — Page 8

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

REMINGTON. {From the Reniiaaton Pre^s.}

REMINGTON R. B. TIME TABLE No. 318, J Hast bound | 7:38 a.m. No. 381 j. ' West bound ; SOI a.m. No. 340 i East bound ; s:u& p.irt. No. 319 t West bound S-:33 i>.rn.

John W. Powell is very poorly at the present writing. J.;■ H.• Biddle went to Indianapolis this Thursday morning. Mr. and Mis. A. J. Brooks of Pontiac, 111.; have been spending a week among their various relatives. Miss Carrie Green was over to Obodland Sunday the guest of her aunt, Mrs. John Carpenter. Arthur Howard of Bloomington spent Sunday and a pari of the week with his sister. Mrs. John Ochs. Jack Knight of Wolcott was fined $5 and costs in Squire Dickinson's court last week for intoxication. Mr. and -Mrs. Max Hamer of Goodland were guests Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earner, .last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tribby of Terre Haute came Wednesday for a few days’ visit with relatives and friends. W. E. Rich was down from Goodland Wednesday to see his father tyhose condition remains much the game as last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Somers removed the first of the week to their new home at Rensselaer followed by the best wishes of their hosts of friends here. Mrs. Fred Burger and baby returned to Goodland Sunday evening from the Lafayette hospital where the youngster put in his appearance. All doing nicely. The many friends of Miss Laura Warnock will be pleased to learn that she is gradually improving front her recent illness, and is now able to be around the house some of the time. Friends of Mrs. John Bartoo will be pained to know that she is not improving as rapidly as they would like since her return to the hospital at Lafayette, and the last few days she has been very poorly, indeed. Mrs. C. T. Denham and son George vent to Brook Monday to join Mr. A)enham and take up their residence 5n their new home where Mr. Denham has already been for Several weeks. They were accompanied by Miss Grace Thompson. Miss Mary Maxine MaGraw of near Oxford is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Airs. George Worden. The young lady, who, by the way, is a seven and a half pounder, arrived Easter Sunday, to.gladden the hearts of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angus MaGraw. Just as four of the children of John Farrell were leaving town

JARRETTE'S Variety Store The Busy Shopping Center We hare a shipment of Rose Bushes iu transit, they will probably arrive Friday. Well selected stea k from one of the most reliable nurseries. BABY RAMBLERS CRIMSON RAMBLERS DORTHEA PERKINS GENERAL JACK PINK RAMBLER ROGOSA REI) RED MOSS ROSE AMERICAN BEAT TY WISTERIA LAWX (.BASS SKEI) ill hulk, |»er pound ........... 25,. RED CLAY FLOWER ROTS AND SACCERS 4-in. pots, with saucer. 4c each • r >-in. pots, with saucer, ric each 6- pots, with saucer, 6c each 7- pots, with saucer, Sc each 8- pots, with saucer, lOc each 9- pots, with saucer, 15c each 10- pots, with saucer, 25c ea JAR DIMERS We ar e showing a beautiful line of Jardiniers, Porch Baskets arid Fern Pots, priced right a t lOc to $2.50 Our Garden and Flower Seeds are all fresh and have given the best of satisfaction for the past three seasons. We sell all 5c jwiokages 2 for sc. Good Hoes and Rakes 25c each Garden Hoe and Weeder, special, .....10c each Garden Trowels ....10c each LAST CALL FOR GOLD FISH The breeding ponds are closed April Ist. The last shipment until fall is in. Good healthy stock while they last a * ■ ‘.....10c each Fish Foody-box. . .;. :.. . . 10c Fish Globes . .Bc, 10c and 49c Castles 1 0c each Get the habit—trade at the Variety Store——Our mammoth stock will save you miles and miles of steps. Blit J. Janette

Tuesday the "horse they were driving got frightened at a little run-about and ran a short distance, upset the vehicle and then began to kick. In the mix-up one of tne little girls had one of her arms broken. Dr. Besser set the fracture and the little lady is reported getting alongnicely. Mc< OY-GU KG. Mrs. Will McDonald is on the sick list at this writing. Roy Bussell and Mrs. J. R. Phillips were Reneseiaer- goers Tuesday. Choir practice was held at the home of 1 Will McDonald last evening. Mrs. Charles Ferguson called on Mrs, T. B. Stevenson Wednesday evening. Mi-s Alice Stevenson took Sunday dinner with Mrs. Charles Ferguson and family. Mrs. Charles Beaver called on her sist* r, Mr-. A il! McDonald, and children Saturday, Mrs. It. V. Joints and children called oh Mrs.' T. 15. Stevenson Wednesday evening. Mrs. Leslie Low man and baby and Mrs. T B. Stevenson called on Mrs. Ferguson Thursday afternoon. .Miss Bertha Campbell of Lafayette is visiting this week with her aunt. .Mrs. Charles Ferguson, and family. ■ , Miss Eva Johns, Sam Cook, Miss Mice Stevenson and Frank Garvin attended the band concert Wednesday evening at Rensselaer. The Ladies’ Aid met at the borne of Mrs. James Jefferies Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a nice time. .Mrs. Gits Stevens will entertain them next time.

Has a Good Reputation. The original and genuine honey and tar syrup is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and because this has given such universal satisfaction and cured so many eases of cough s, colds, croup and whooping cough there are imitations and substitutes offered to the public. Insist upon Foley's. Sold everywhere.—Advt.

LEE. Miss Cora Noland is sick this week but is better at this writing. Mrs. Becky Noland of Fair Oaks was here during the past week visiting relatives. Charles Whitaker and wife and two children of Hammond were here over Sunday with her parents, Leroy Noland and wife. Ray Holeman and family and Walter Gilmore and family drove over in the former's unto to Clyde Clark's near Morocco Sunday. •vernon Jacks and family of Rensselaer were here to visit his parents, G. A. Jacks and wife, and they took them home Sunday. Sunday was election of officers in our Sunday school. S. M. Jacks was elected superintendent, Ciiloe Overton secretary, Agnes Stiers pianist, Lural Anderson treasurer. William Linback’s two-year-old baby has not been well all winter, and kidney trouble set in which caused its death last Monday evening. They left here Tuesday at 12:30 for Pleasant Itidge church about eight miles northeast of Francesville for the funeral and burial in the Roster cemetery near there They went by autos, there being six going the distance.

POSSt’M KIN. Don't forget the baptizing at Gifford Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jasper Cover and children called on her sister, Mrs. Zook, Monday, William Hefferline is doing some papering for George Davisson this v-eek. Miss Orpha Parker called on Mrs. Wiilard Abbott ami children Sunday afternoon. Jack Gifford and best girl spent Sunday evening with G. H. Comer and family. Essie Copier and Dollie Blankenship spent over Sunday with Mr. .ami Mrs. George Heil. The Blankenship children of hear McCoysburg spent a few days last week with the Comer children. Mr. and Mrs. Jud Zook spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Cover and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Armstrong of Tmiiana Harbor returned home Monday after spending a few days with relatives here. Mrs. Willard Abbott and Children and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Armstrong spent Saturday night with William Obenehain and family of Gifford.

You will find all the new things here for that summer dress or waist. New fabrics arriving every week, look them over at ROWLES & PARKERS.

Please Call and Settle.?) As I have sold out my mercantile business at Parr I desire to get niv hooks squared up as soon as possible, and therefore ask all parties knowing themselves indebted to me to call at store and settle their account. I will be found at the store where settlement can be made.— JOSEPH A. LUERS. m-15 New Buss Line Between Rensselaer and Remington. I have started a new auto buss line between Rensselaer and Remington and will run on the following schedule: Leave Rensselaer from Main Garage: 7:00 a. m.; 4 :00 p. m. . Leave Remington from Panhandle Station: 9:05 a. m.; 5:15 p. m. Fare 75c each way. Reach Remington in time for the morning train west, and the evening trains both east and west, and for the Mpnon’g Chicago train at Rens-selaer-at 10:36 a. m., and the two evening trains, north and south. Will also stop for passengers at any place enroute. FAYETTE BURGIN. 25c boys’ stockings 2 for 25c when "you’re Hamillized."

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts ot the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Marty Places. I .ULMERS’ NATIONAL < ONGRESS Thirty-sixth Annual Session at Indianapolis October 17-BO Inelusive. The thirty-sixth annual convention of the Farmers’ National Congress will be held this year in Indianapolis with headquarters at the Claypopi hotel, and J. 11. Biddle of Remington, vice-president for Indiana, is sending out the following letter to many farmers of the state and requests mention of same in the newspapers. The letter follows: Dear Sir: By invitation the 1916 meeting of the Farmers’ National Congress will be held in our capital city of Indianapolis Oct. 17, 18, 19 and 20. This is the greatest agricultural organization in the world and has done very much to uplift, enlighten and benefit the American farmer and on r own great state of Indiana should feel that she is honored by having the congress hold its sessions in our midst, and as it comes here for the benefit of our farmers, and ail business depending on farming. Indiana should give it a royal reception and make the. delegates from our sister states go home feeling that it was good to be there and enjoy some good old Hoosier hospitality. In order to make arrangements for the state’s part for the entertainment of the congress, the addressee was invited to meet yesterday with Mr. Biddle and others at room 12. state house, in Indianapolis, at 2 o’clock.

Another Murder at Frankfort.

Mrs. Alice A. Evans, .>(> years old. a elarivoyant known for many years as Madame Rand on the county fair circuits throughout Indiana, was found in a dying condition in front of her home in Frankfort Wednesday with her skull crushed in with a hani mer. Giles W. Trask, it* years old, a merchant and wealthy elevator owner of Seircleville, was arrested Thursday morning in the Clover Leaf railroad yards, his clothing spattered with blood. After spending six hours in jail he confessed to killing the woman and said he Had put her out of the way because of her continued blackmailing him. It was also learned that Trask, whose wife is an invalid, had for a number of years mistreated liis neice. who made her home with his family, and last August, fearing the girl would betray him to the officials, came to Frankfort and told Mrs. Evans the whole story and secured her aid to help him with the girl, he paying her S2OO at that time. A few days later the girl came to the elarivoyant s home, where she also told her story, and the woman is alleged to have advised her to get all the property and money she could from Trask and then leave his home and put her case in the hands of officials. It is said that the woman also bled Trask for money and he alleges that it was for this reason and the fear of exposure that he beat her to death with a hammer Tuesday night.

Carpenter Tp. Farm Hand Takes Poison.

Earl Henderson, aged 35, employed by Corah Price on a farm tour miles northwest of Remington, may die as the result of swallowing mercury tablets on Friday, April 21. Henderson is able to be up and around and the attending physician states that has a chance of living but sometimes persons who take mercury feel no evil effects from it for several days and in some cases death does not result for 10 days or two weeks. It is said Henderson took the tablets in the evening atfer quiting work and after he had informed Mr. Price of his rash act. Dr. Besser of Remington was summoned. The man vomited up some of the tablets before the physician arrived and a stomach pump was used but enough of the poison may have remained in the stomach to cause death. He was able to go to Remington Friday afternoon and late reports say he is still alive and as yet no alarming symptoms have developed. Henderson’s home is at Kewanna, Ind., and he has been employed by Mr. Price for the last three years. It is said he gives ill health as the reason for taking the poison.—Benton Review.

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Pauius, 10,560 pounds, 75c bu„ $113.14. ■ f In the Nov. 30, ’ls report, 3,000 bushels corn on hand, lvalue not given. separately from other grains reported on hand,) Sales reported W F. Osborne 5,090 pounds, s4Bt23t Henry Pauius, 103 bushels, 2" pounds, $74.86; Babcock & Hop-kins,-(/,090 pounds corn, 60c, 94 bu., 22lie. oats at 27c, $77.76; A. J. Keeney l 14 bushels, 60 lbs. corn at 60c, 1,750 lbs. of hay at sl2, $79.40. The last report filed, j hat for quarter ending Feb. 29, 1916, shows 2,700 bushels of corn, 2,900 bushels of oats and 500 bushels of wheat on hand. ■ Two other Indictments are for a very petty offense, and if every offense of this character was prosecuted in Jasper county it is probable that hundreds of people would find themselves in the clutches of the law. On or about Feb. 12 last Dr. Rice of Roselawn and Walter McConnell of Fair Oaks are charged with having played a game of cards for si turkey valued at $2, contrary to the peace and dignity of the state o' Indiana and contrary to the statutes made and provided. While the record doesn’t so state, it is said that the winner was to invite the loser to a dinner at which the aforesaid turkey in proper toothsome f( rm was to occupy the center of the table, and it is also rumored that this was done; that the bird was cooked to a turn and the loser enjoyed it almost as much as the winner. But it is to be a very “dear” turkey after all for both winner and loser, as they must hire attorneys and go to the trouble and expense of defending themselves in court and might even be sent to jail. So it is probably better in the long run to buy a bird outright than take any chances on getting it for nothing.

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Monthly Union Services. The next regular monthly union service of Rensselaer churches will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. Rev. J. Budman Fleming Will have charge of the service. Rev. Asa McDaniel w ill read from the scripture, Rev. F. H. Beard will preach the sermon, and Rev. P. C. Curnick will give the prayer. The public is cordially, invited to attend. Presbyterian. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, pastor. —9:30 a. m., bible school. This school is well organized and equipped for effective work in all grades: 10:45 a. m., morning worship and sermon, subject: “Jesus, the Hope of the World "; 7:30 p. m., union service in this church and sermon by Rev. F. H. Beard. Gospel preaching, attentive listening and splendid music at each service. The conditions are ideal for quiet, thoughtful worship and you are cordially invited to participate in this suggestive and helpful day of worship and recreation. “Sure this world is full of trouble— I ain’t said it ain't. Lord I've had enough an’ double, Reason for complaint. Rain an’ storm have come to fret me, Skies were often gray; Thorns an' brambles have beset me On the road—hut, say, Ain’t it fine today:” First Christian. Rev. Asa McDaniel, pastor.-—Bible school at 9:30 a. m.; communion and sermon at 10:45 a. m. James school, preaching at 3 p. hi. Union service Presbyterian church, 7:30 p. in. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p. in., Orie Potts, leader.

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. Boys Scouts. The first hike of the season will start from the First Christian church this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o’clock. Bring your permit from father or mother and equipment.

Protect Your Buildings From Light- * ning By having them properly rodded. Sixteen years experience in the business and never have 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. ts Subscribe for The Democrat.

and other good m'akes of Clothes. $10.50 $13.75 $15.00 $17.00 $20.00 up The Clothing House of Wm. Traub

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witnesses testifying that the doctor was drunk on the date mentioned in the charge while several others testified directly opposite. The doctor admits that he sometimes takes a drink of intoxicating liquors, hut he is generally well liked and is considered a good doctor, many of the people of Roselawn and vicinity declaring they would rather have him doctor then) regardless of this fault than to have almost any other doctor who is free from it. Dr. Rice is the Democratic township trustee up there also and it is said there are some who would like to oust him from office, and perhaps if this is true it may account in a measure for the prosecution. The case against A. Gundy, also of Roselawn and charged with a like offense, both of which cases were brought here front Newton county on a change of venue, was heard by the jury Tuesday afternoon and also resulted in acquittal. McClelland vs! Lybarger; evidence heard. James Cooper vs. estate of Harvey Crain; judgment for SSO. American Agricultural Chemical Co. vs. John Herr; defendant granted change of venue and cause sent to Newton county. Charles Peregrine vs. James Maguire; defendant found to be of unsound mind and incapable of managing his estate. Howard Mills appointed guardian. State vs. Udora H. Cottingham. four cases; defendant released on SIOO bond in each count with M. B. Gundy and W. S. McConnell as sureties. State vs. W. S. McConnell; defendant pleads not guilty and is released on bond of SIOO with M. B. Gundy as surety. State, vs. Clair M. Rice; defendan: pleads not guilty and is released on SIOO bond with A. Halleck and W. T. Right as sureties. State vs. Milton Gundy; defendant pleads not guilty and is released on bon'd of $ 1 00 with William McConnell as surety. The above cases will all go over to next term of court for trial. F. M. Walters vs. estate of Thomas Walters; claimant dismisses his claim against estate. Henry J. Weithe vs. Alfred L. Goodlet; defendant files plea in abatement. William C. Fay lor vs.- John W. Kaylor et al; defendants granted change of venue and cause sent to Newton county.

We Stand Corrected. County Highway Supt. Gray corrects The Democrat regarding its statement that nothing had been done to the south gravel road in Newton tp. since it was built. Mr. Gray says this road has been graded two or three times and also rolled, but admits that the ruts are now—or were Sunday—quite deep, and says he was doing some work on this road again Tuesday. The Democrat’s remarks were based on the appearance of the road and information from ipeople residing in Newton, but Mr. Gray knows, of course, what has been done there and we have no hesitancy in accepting his statement. We take it, however, that nothing had been done very recently. A gravel road to be kept in good condition should be frequently dragged with a road or split log drag right after a rain—us evidenced in other counties where the gravel roads are frequently found by autoists to be much better than many of our stone roads—as by so doing

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the roadway is kept “crowned” and the water runs off to the sides instead of settling in the ruts, which is tl*e case where dragging or grading is not frequently done, and the life of the road is greatly shortened where little or nothing is done to keep the ruts filled. The secret of all road repair is to keep the ruts filled and the roadway crowned or rounded up so that the water will run off to the sides instead of soaking into the roadway itself.

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ly declare and effect an abandonment* of objectionable methods of submarine warfare. The German note, according to all the authorities know, reiterates the assurances that unarmed vessels will not be sunk without warning unless they resist or attempt to escape. But it appears as though there is a qualification in reference to armed ships. Even this qualification may be broader iu the document which Mr. Gerard doubtless is now putting in cipher. The state department's summary does not reveal whether all armed merchantmen are to be sunk on sight or only those vessels which are acting under instructions from the British admiralty to attack German submarines.

ASKS CLEAN ADVERTISING New Yorker Makes Plea in Addres* Before Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. Des Moines. la.. May 5. —A plea for "clean and constructive” advertising was made to the Des Moines chamber of commerce by C. E. LaVigne of New York, former special agent for the federal trade commission. At the present time Mr. LaVigne is director of the bureau of investigation maintained by a prominent New York daily newspaper in a campaign for truthful advertising and the elimination of unfair merchandising. Posse Takes Alleged Slayer. Thompson, Conn.. May s. —John Elliott. slayer of Miss Sybyl Pettis and her father, was captured about three miles from the scene the crime. He offered no resistance when the posse disarmed him. Federal tneat inspection last year embraced 58,000,000 meat carcasses of which 299,958 were wholly condemned and 644*688 in part. The failure of the mortality rates of measles and whooping cough to show a reduction during the last fifteen years is due to the fact that they are highly communicable in their early stage, w’hen diagnosis is most difficult. Jerome D. Travers, the national open golf champion, estimates there are 1,300 golf clubs in the United States, with a combined membership of 350,000. He says that the average player spends S2O a year for balls—a total of $7,000,000.

OVERTON BROS. CiipM ills Let us figure on your next Job. Nothing too large or too small. Shop near Hiram Day's lumber sheds. PHONE 552 .v.: ■ • ■