Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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BIG NEW HOTEL A GO

.Say Rensselaer Parties Who Are Behind the Proposition. The Democrat is informed by parties here who are pushing the proposition of building a big new $.70,000 hotel on the B. S. Fendig corner on Washington and Front streets, that the matter has reached a stage now where it is practically assured that the hotel will be built. A party at South Bend has agreed to take $30,000 of the stock, while two Rensselaer citizens alone will take $5,000 each of the stock. Much of the remaining SIO,OOO has already been subscribed, or can easily be placed here, it ig said.

Might Have Been Much Worse.

While returning from Delphi Saturday night where they had attended the track meet of the Delphi, Monticello and Rensselaer high schools that afternoon, H. E. Parkinson, accompanied by Mrs. Parkinson and daughter Helen, Elizabeth Witham, Faustine West and Bernice Long, in the former’s Studebaker automobile, had a narrow escape from what might have easily proved a fatal accident when the car went into a ditch containing about one foot of water, when Mr. Parkinson was making a double turn at the bridge on the road just south of Seafield. Owing to the fact that the car was running very slowly at the time no damage was done and nobody was hurt. A car was called f rom Rensselaer in which Max Ivepner and W. H. Parkinson went to the aid of the stranded, and all reached home about 7 o’clock the next morning none the worse for their experience.

Mrs. Elmer Jacks Hurt in Automobile Accident.

While Mr. and Mrs. Elmer .Tacks and baby of southeast of town were driving to Rensselaer about i p. m. yesterday, in turning the corner by the O’Meara school house the car Mr. Jacks was driving, a new Ford lie had owned only a couple of weeks, went into the ditch and turned completely over, pinning them under the car. The babe was thrown to one sfde and was unhurt, but Mr. Jacks was bruised up somewhat and his wife it was feared was more seriously injured, at this writing Dr. Gwin who was hurriedly called not having completed an examination. Neighbors quickly gathered at the scene and the car wag righted little <he worse for the upset, and Mrs. Jacks and baby were taken to their home in another car. She was moaning and seemed to be suffering considerably, and had to be carried to and from the car.

Arnold-Stoner Nuptials.

At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Arnold, in Barkley tp., at high noon Sunday, was solemnized the wedding of Miss Marie Arnold to Mr. f)avid Stoner of Rensselaer, Rev. J. B. Stoner, grandfather of the groom, officiated. Miss Arnold, dressed in a white embroidered organdie gown and carrying an arm bouquet of bride’s roses, was attended by her sister, Miss Bethel Arnold, as bridesmaid. Ezra Stoner, a brother of the groom, acted as best man. The young couple left for Chicago Monday morning where they will spend a few days. They have a farm rented a short distance from the Arnold home where they will take up their residence after returning from the honeymoon. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations.

“Grandpa Long” [?] Stepping High.

A son was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Strawbridge of Niagara Falls, N. Y. Mother and babe doing well at last reports. The mother was formerly Miss Martha Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Long. Mrs. Long went to Niagara Falls last week. While this is the third grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. Long, it is their first grandson, both of George’s “hoys” being girls.

Free Garden Seeds—Help Yourself.

County Chairman Welsh has received a mail sack full of assorted garden gefids from Senator Taggart for free distribution among the latter’s constituents. He has left them at George Collins' shoe store where they will be given to all callers as long as the supply lasts.

25c boys’ stockings, tyro for 25c, when you’re Hamillized.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Othe'r (/Totes Gathered From the Several County Offices. 1 G. M. Sands, J. H. Perkins and Roy Blue w'ere in Monticello on legal business yesterday. The Firman Thompson ditch bonds amounting to $5,794.32, advertised to be sold last Friday, failed to sell, no bids being reecived for same. Paul Worland was fined $9.05 by Squire Dean Friday on a plea of guilty of reckless driving of an automobile on the Tuesday previous. Marriage licenses issued: May 6, David Stoner of Rensselaer, aged 21 May 20 last, occupation farmer, to Marie Arnold of Barkley tp., aged 20 March 1 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. T. M. Callahan of Rensselaer bid on three stone road contracts in White county last week and was the low bidder by about $ 1,500 on the Pettit road in Princeton tp., his bid 'being SIT ,912.50. He was underbid, however* by $4,200 on the Renck road and $2,000 on the Ireland road, which contracts went to J. H. Day of Monticello at $7,935 and O. E. Shafer of Royal Center at $9,499, respectively. There were a large number of bids on each road. If any readers of The Democrat are thinking of taking an automobile trip over Monon way via Pleasant Ridge and Lee, don’t do it. This road has- been in quite good condition for the past couple of years and was especially good last year, but out in Hanging Grove /township they have recently gone over a few miles of - this particular road with a grader and have pulled up a lot of coarse rock at the sides and brought them into the middle of the road, utterly spoiling the roadway until such time as a coating of screenings is placed thereon to cover the coarse rock pulled up by the grader. At present it is about the worst road we ever saw, and to think, too, that the taxpayers must pay the expense of spoiling it.

The latest stone road petition from Union tp. from whence three petitions have recently been filed, is the one that has been finally united upon and will stand, it is. saidt and 'j - - j.... the former, petitions will all be dismissed. The last petition differs somewhat from the others, taking in a little more mileage. The system proposed in this petition is for 24 miles of road, as follows: Starting at Virgie and running south seven miles, ‘ thence east one-half mile, thence south one mile to the David Yeoman corner in section 25. Another line starts at the Fred Schultz corner and goes one and onehalf miles east of Aix, thence south to the township line north of Burke’s bridge. Another line starts at Rosebud and goes west to Parr, a distance of two miles. Another line starts at the south corner or township line at S. A. Brusnahan’s farm and runs north four miles, thence west two miles into' Fair Oaks. Another line starts one mile south of Virgie at Jack Reeder’s corner and runs two miles west, one mile south and one mile west. The latter line i 3 what caused the stumbling block in the former petitions. The matter will come up at the June meeting of the county commissioners and It will be necessary to hold an election which will probably be ordered at such time. Sheriff McColly returned Sunday evening from a trip to Louisville and Indianapolis to learn something more regarding the alleged automobile thief who was arrested and placed in jail here one day lagt week on the charge of carrying concealed weapons, while an investigation was being made in an effort to discover who wag the owner of the Ford touring car that Collins had driven

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1916

to Rensselaer, ... d on which the number on ’the' engine had apparently been changed. As noted in the court proceedings published elsewhere, the charge of carrying concealed weapons was dismissed Saturday and Collins was rearrested on the charge of using a false number plates or operating a car under a false license number. Sheriff McColly learned that a number of cars had been stolen in the south and the party whom Collins alleged be was driving the car held here, through to Chicago for, was found in Indianapolis and placed in jail there Saturn day night. A Ford touring car was found in his possession that bore a license number issued in Jacksonville, Fla. His name is said to be George Stanley alias Fred J. Colmes, and the car found in his possession is thought to have been stolen in Florida. Stanley will probably be taken back to Louisville for the authorities there to deal with and it is said that Collins will also be taken there. The Tatter is alleged to have boldly stated to Detective Hayes, who interviewed him in jail here, that he had stolen the car held here and had stolen 50 other cars, "but let’s see you prove it on me.” It was on information he gave out, however, that Stanley was pulled in Indianapolis, it is said.

COURT NEWS

The regular April term of the Jasper circuit court ended Saturday, but an adjourned term will convene on June 12, at which time several matters that could not be reached during the regular term will be taken up. Following is a report of the court business during the closing days of the regular term: The court appointed George A. Chappell of Remington and John Q. Lewis of Barkley tp. as ijaenvbers of the County Board of Review, which meets next month. James Kennedy vs. estate of William P. Baker, deceased; cause dismissed, costs paid. Warren E. Boyle vs. George F. Meyers; cause dismissed at plaintiff's cost. Joseph W. Price et al vs. John N, Price et al; motion overruled for new trial and appeal granted. William E. C’lapham, receiver, vs. Joseph L. Ackerman et al; motion lor new trial overruled and appeal granted. Alfred J. Tilton vs. David Macy et al; continued for service to April adjourned term. Joseph P. Hammond et al vs. William M. Ivers et al; same order as above. Albert S. Keene, adm. of estate of Mary Clark, deceased; sale of real estate ordered. James A. Kiester vs. Lula May Keister et al; set for trial June 12. Alfred E. Clager vs. G. C. Freeman; cause dismissed, costs paid.. John (’. and Leslie Sharrer vs. Frank W. Walters; judgment on default for $116.11. Albertus M. Yeoman, adm. vs. Jasper Makeever et al; defendant’s motion to modify finding is overruled, also motion for new trial, and appeal granted to supreme court. William H. Walters vs. Lizzie Johnson et al; George A. Williams, commissioner, reports appraisement of real estate by E. J. Randle and R. B. Harris to be of value of SO,S4O, and also reports sale of same to Elizabeth C. Johnson at $6,885. Report approved, commissioner allowed S2OO for his services and directed to pay costs and expenses of this cause and make distribution of the money now in his hands and make report of his doing herein to the court. Gertrude Schrieber vs. Daniel H. Turner; plaintiff files motion for new trial. Lucy Clark vs. Herman Messman and John H. Lane; judgment for $228.16 and costs. Property of principal to be exhausted before proceeding against surety Lane. Ben O’Connor vs. Herman Messman and Simon Hochstetler; judgment for $119.50 and costs. Same order as above. Ben O’Connor vs, Herman Messman and Ed P. Lane; judgiyent for $197.25. Same order as to execution as above. Robert Mlchal vs. Martin L. Hogan et al; plaintiff dismisses cause without prejudice. Costs paid. Wallace B. Leonard et al vs. James Mack et al; title quieted. George H. Heilman vs. William H. Marker et al; title quieted. A'bram Callner vs. George W. Casey; plaintiff granted change of venue and cause sent to Newton county. Carrie D. Grant vs. Garland H.Grant; divorce granted plaintiff and S2OO alimony, SIOO to be paid on or before Sept. 1, 1916, and SIOO on or before November 1, 1916. Cost 9 taxed tQ* defendant,. Plaintiff’s former name, Carrie D. Short restored. Forrest H. Stockton vs. John Van

Sternbergen et al; plaintiff files motion for new trial. State vs. Ed Longstreth, two counts, charging defendant with having obtained signatures to notes by false pretense: released on $3 0o bond in each case with James Longstreth as surety, for appearance at next derm of court. State vs. R. C. Collins, charged with carrying concealed weapon: pause dismissed and new affidavit filed charging the operating of a motor car on Washington street in Rens*selaer. a Ford car bearing factory serial number 999003, and displaying Kentucky number plates No. 10941, issued Jan. 24, 1916, for Ford automobile No. 831121. and that the registration No. 1 0941 displayed on ear belonged to and was issued upon another and different car, a Ford bearing factory serial No. 881121. Contractor granted extension of time for completion of J. C. Llorntrager ditch. Ed Oliver ditch: no notice having been given Nathan Eldridge of his appointment, he is reappointed third commissioner to meet May 2 and report first day September term. C. E. Erb ditch; final report filed and approved and W. F. Osborne allowed whatever balance may remain in hands of superintendent for his services. Cause dropped. John P. Ryan ditch; report of engineer and drainage commissioners filed, asking for certain allowances (as follows 1 and same is examined and approved and ordered certified to auditor and claims paid: M. B. Price, eng. 43 days. , .$172.00 Same, expense account .... 49,22 Chas. Alberding, labor 3 dayg 6.00 Ben Miller, same ......... 6.00 Fred Hines, same, 9 days. . . 18.00 Janies Hefferlin, same, 2 days 4.00 John Moore, same, 2 days.. 4.00 Brook Moore, same ....... 4.00 A. 1). Hershman, use of boat 2.00 Rice Porter, auto livery. . . . 2.80 E. D. Nesbit, same 15.40 Arthur Coburn, labor, 4 days 8.00 Gerald Van Buskirk, sa, 32 d 64.00 B. J. Moore, same 50 days 150.00 Same, auto livery ......... 96.75 Lewis Turner, same 48 days 144.00 Same, expense for board. . . 47.00 Same, exp, car fare and team 128.4 0 Frank Clark, labor 49 days 98.00 The following allowances were made in the Marble ditch at this term of court: R.\\. Manuan, engineer . . . . $ I 84.00 John Biggs, chainman 80.00 C. P. Clager, boat hire.... . 10.00 Alex Jensen,. same 15.00 C. .1. Hobbs, commissioner.. 163.20 Wm. Stevenson, livery hire. . 2.8 b Ed Seeley, chainman 4.00 Guv Stinchfield, surveyor. . . 85.00 A. Halleck, attorney 1,000.00 W. S. Potter, same 1,000.00 Firman Thompson ditch; J. A. Dunlap, attorney, allowed SSO. Roth ditch; court reduces Hallagan assessment sls, JRogers assessment S6O, James Donnelly S4O, Warren S4O, Walters $35, Stockton S6B, Stackhouse S3O, Alter $5. Other assessments confirmed. Devere Yeoman appointed superintendent. William E. Price ditch; submitted on Rebecca Eib remonstrance. Assessment reduced S2O. Other assessments confirmed. Ed Nesbit appointed superintendent. A. Halleck allowed SSO. Probate Matters. Estate of George W. Meacham; Cornelia Meacham, executrix, files will of decedent and same is admitted to probate. Guardianship of minor heirs of Charles E. Sage, deceased; Warren W. Sage, guardian, files report showing distribution of loan of $3,500 authorized by court. Report approved and special bond filed is released from further liability. Estate of Charles E. Sage; Warren W. Sage, administrator, reports sale of personal property heretofore ordered gold, showing disbursements from proceeds of sale and rental of real estate, proceeds of former being $5,389.22 and of latter $2,343.50, a total of $7,735.78, and disbursements of $7,732.52, leaving balance of $3.26. Report approved. Estate of Julia A. Spriggs; .Simon Spriggs, administrator, reports $1 ,- 007.70 on hand, and court allows administrator $75 for his services and Chapman & Blue, attorneys, $75 for their services. Partial distribution ordered of SBOO, SIOO each to Simon T., David H., Charles O. Spriggs, Roxana B. Holser, Marie M. Folger, Duzilla Lee, Hazel D. Pitzer. and $33.33 each to Otha, Velma and Lloyd Spriggs, and same is paid into court for distribution as above.

John Powell Died at Remington Friday Night.

John Powell, an aged citizen of Remington who has been in poor health for quite a long time with dropsy and other complications, died at his home in that place at 10 o’ clock Friday night, aged almost .80 yearß. The funeral was held from the house at 2 p. m. Sunday and burial made in the Remington cemetery. Mr. Powell had resided in_Remingt° n and vicinity for over 40 years, living upon a farm in the Black Oak neighborhood until his removal to Remington on retiring from the farm some years ago. Mr. Powell was a native of Ohio, and for some years before moving to Black Oak was foreman of a sawmill at Burnettsville, Ind. He leaves a , wife and three children, Mrs. E. C. Forbes, Mrs. M. A. Gray and Mrs. Pearl Blake, all residing at or near Remington.

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SNORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. DISPUTE WITH ENGLAND Not Germaine and I. S. Will Not Even Discuss Issue. Washington, May B.—A note, cabled by Secretary Lansing to Ambassador Gerard today For delivery to the Berlin foreign office, informs the German government that the United States accepts its “declaration of its abandonment” of its former submarine policy, and now relies upon a scrupulous execution of the altered policy to remove the principal danger of au interruption of the good relations existing between the two countries. With this acceptance is coupled formal notice to Germany that the United States cannot for a moment entertain, much less discuss, a suggestion that respect by German naval authorities for the rights of citizens of the I'nited States on the high seas should in the slightest degree be made contingent upon conduct of any other government affecting the rights of neutrals and noncombatants. This is in reply to the concluding statement in the last German note to the effect that while submarine commanders had been ordered to sink no peaceful freight or passenger carrying ships without warning or without safety for passengers and crew, the German government would reserve to itself complete liberty of decision unless the United States was successful in its efforts to break the British blockade. Secretary Lansing issued a statement tonight saying that the greater part of Germany's answer to the demand of the I'nited States was devoted to matters which the American government could not discuss with the Berlin government, but he considered Germany had "yielded to our representations” and that “we can have no reason to quarrel with her” so long as the altered policy is lived up to.

MAY FESTIVAL

Matinee Musical Program Thursday, -'lay 11, M. K. Ctmrcli—The <'antata “The Hose Maiden”; Given liy Choral Club Friday, May 12, Christian Church. Those who heard the “Cantata Ruth” given by the Choral club in February well know ' the splendid work that is being done by this club and will not miss the opportunity of hearing the club again In the beautiful cantata, “Rose Maiden.’’ “The Rose Maiden,” the large choral work by Frederick 11. Cowen, is given by more choral clubs than any other cantata, and the bridal chorus, one of its big choruses, is one of the most beautiful compositions ever written. All the Choruses, solos, duets and trios are full of melody and the accompaniment, piano and orchestra, are most fitting' to the beautiful strains of the entire cantata. The chorus and orchestra have been working diligently on their parts, and the solo parts will be taken by Miss Agnes Farwell as “Rose Blossom,” Miss Clora Belle Spalding as “The Gardener’s Daughter,” Mrs. E. J. Randle singing the tenor role and Dr. Meyer taking the part of “The Spring.” Miss Farwell and Miss Spalding are oolists of wide experience, being church and concert singers in Chicago. Both are personal friends of Mrs. Sage—Mies Farwell being her graduate pupil and later finishing with Mrs. O. L. Fox of the Chicago Musical college; Miss Spalding also being a medal pupil of Mrs. Fox. Miss Farwell has a beautiful, clear soprano voice of wide range and sings with great style add interpretation. Miss Spalding’s voice is a large, mellow contralto-^ —rich in color and well suited to her part in “The Rose Maiden.’’ Mrs. Randle has been studying with p. A. Clippinger of Chicago, and Rensselaer audiences well know her ability. Dr. Meyer, who is a pupil

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Ol Mrs. Sage, uws his powerful, rich voice to advantage in the difficult rote of The Spring. ” Mr*. Sage has worked hard and faithfully with the club to get the cantata in readiness. The club will consist of 40 voices of well trained singers. The club highly appreciated the large attendance at the last cantata'' and wants to extend a very cordial invitation to both city ami country people to be present at this entertainment. The price of single admission to the Matinee Musical on Thursday night will be 25. To the cantata Friday night will be 35c single admission. A season ticket for the two nights may be purchased at Long’s drug store or of members of the club for 50c. ARGUMENT. The Queen of the Flower Fairies, weary of a life of unbroken calm, prays of the newly returned Spring that he will bestow upon her also the gift of love that he bestows upon man. lie warns her of the risk she runs, but finally yields to her entreaties by changing her while she sleeps into the form of a beautiful girl. Under the name of Roseblossom, she wanders through the world to find the love that she seeks, and meets with a girl who having been betrayed and deserted by her lover, loses her sense and dies broken hearted. But, undeterred from her search Uoseblossom becomes the wife of a forester with whom she lives for- a time with such perfect happiness that she cannot survive hie death. The elves bewail the fate of (heir Queen, and curse love as fatal to peace and happiness.—Advt.

City Council “Doings.”

All members were present Monday night at The meeting of the city council, and transacted the following business: Petition of A. ('. Catt et al for improvement of South street was referred to street committee. Petition of Karl Reynolds et al for improvement of Washington avenue was also referred to street committee. Sam Stevens was awarded contract for constructing the Dayton street sewer, his bid being 46c per lineal foot for 10-inch sewer and 57c per * lineal foot for 12-inch. The (ire department chief was authorized to purchase three Morgan safety hoods for use of members. E. L. Hollingsworth was granted permission to move his barn down Washington avenue to the corner of Washington avenue and the road running on the west side of St. Joseph's college. Yeiter & Day were granted permission to cross Dayton street with sewer upon filing suitable bond. The council approved the preliminary assessment roll on the Rutsen street sewer, and clerk was directed to publish notice to property owners that remonstrances' would be heard on May 22. Pity treasurer was directed to charge 25c per yard for all cinders. Frank Cflitter was unanimously reelected nightwatch for the ensuing year. Park committee Was authorized to procure terms Tor purchasing outlot No. 50, just south of the depot, and report to the council. The following claims were allowed: CORPORATION FUND Vern Robinson, sal marshal.. $30.00 Frank Uritzer, sal nightwatch 20.00 Chas. Moriah, clerk. . ...... 33.33 c (-avinder, bury dead animal 3.00 W F Osborne, work Makenself 25.00 Same, service city engineer . . 51.50 Rens Fire Dept., alarm Apl 27 27.00 Amer La France F E Co, sup 14.40 K T Rhoades £ Co., sup city h 2.70 ROAD FUND Chester Zea, city teamster. . 30.00 Fred Ferguson,, wk on street 24.00 D C Overton, same, sewer... 2.00 Elmer Mathena, unload stone 2.00 Granville Aldrich, same,.... 2.00 Omar Osborne, supt Rutsen s 35.00 Arnold Luers, 0at5......... 39.20 WATER FUND Ford Meter Box Co., supplies 60.00 Leonard Adams, work mains 6.00 PARK FUND Tom Cox. work. 14.35 LIGHT FUND C. S. Chamberlain, salary. . 62.50 Dick Hartman, same.. . ..... 35.00 Tom Hoyes, same. p. ....... 35.00 Dave Haste, same. ...35.00 T. E. Malone, same ........ 35.00, Louie Payne, firing at plant.. 35.00 Jesse Gates, hauling c0a1.... 22.22 Same, assigned, same. 10.00 Dearborn Electee Co., sup. . 33.18 Vandalia Coal Co., coal ...266.63 J. A. Grant, hauling poles, etc 5.25 Chas, M. Sands, freight paid 54.76 K. T. Rhoades & Co., st lamps 20.56 borntraGer ditch fund Chas. M. Sands, assess paid.. 237.14 You Are Invited To Hamill & Co.’s Ford party.

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