Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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WILL REMODEL STATE BANK

Another Story to Be Added and Banking Room Enlarged. The Democrat, is informed that ithe State hank building on the Corner of Washington and Van Rensselaer streets is to be thoroughly remodeled this season and another story added thereto, making it a three-story building, the entire third floor to be occupied by office rooms and will he air taken by Rensselaer doctors. An electric elevator will be put in, making easy access to the upper floors. The entire lower floor will also be remodeled. The bank proper has been cramped for room for some time, and it is the intention to thoroughly remodel this room and enlarge it by occupying the entire front of the building on Washington street, 3 3 feet, taking in the room now occupied by the Corner Case, or that •Part of it, rather fronting on Washington street, putting in a modern front and new, up-to-date equipment, making it one of the best hanking rooms in this section of the state. It is probable that an entrance on Van Rensselaer street will be left and a good business room made of the south part of the building—there is a total frontage of 66 feet on Van Rensselaer street, and the hank will not care to use all the space of 36x66. This improvement will add much to the appearance of this prominent corner and it is practically assured that it will be done this year, we are told.

Should Be Oiled All the Way to St. Joseph College.

The St. Joseph college officials are paving for the oiling of a part of the range line road from about the south city limits to the college ground entrance, and it is probable that a part at least of the north end of this road will be oiled to connect with the college avenue oiling at the west side of Milroy park. It would really he a fine idea to oil all of this road to St. Joseph college. It is a newly rebuilt road and is in fine condition to experiment with. This road has more travel over it than any other road in the county and is so situated that the wind has a clear sweep at it, thereby not only sending clouds of dust down into town but causing the road to deteriorate rapidly by reason of all the fine rock or dust on top of. the roadbed being blown away. Oiling would no doubt hold this fine rock in place and add greatly to the life of the road.

W. C. Milliron Receives Painful Injury.

While W. C. Milliron of the Rex theatre was holding his contest pony out to grass Friday afternoon, it became quite playful and in jerking on the rope drew 7 Mr. Milliron up against a nearby tree. While held in that position the rope became entwined about the index finger of his right hand, two-thirds of which was town off by the continued pulling on the rope by the animal. Mr. Milliron also suffered several scratches on the face and a strained right arm. The injury will cause him much inconvenience for some little time.

St. Joseph 10; Athletics 7.

The story of o last Sunday's ball game at Riverside park is briefly told in the above score. While a good game was put up, considering this was the first game of the season, yet several players were very erratic at times, but with more practice no doubt the team will soon be putting up a fine game. Next Sunday, May 27, at 3 p. m., Lowell will be the opponents. Several new faces will be seen in the Athletics line-up. The rebuilt grandstand will be completed by that time, and the dia-, mond will be scraped, rolled’and put in the best sha:p4 possible. Give (the team a boost and show your enthusiasm by turning out tor the game.

Private Street Oiling.

Parties residing on streets hot included in the city oiling contract should see or phone Harry Gallagher if they desire to have their street oiled while the contractor is in Rensselaer with his street oiling outfit.—M. J. EHBERT, Contractor an-29

We have the new shapes in Panama and Leghorn straw hats for young men at reasonable prices. See them at ROWLES & PARKER’S.

COURTHOUSE 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. Former Judge T. F. Palmer of Monticello was in Rensselaer on business Friday. Chester H. Halstead has been appointed administrator of the estate of William Halstead. Theodore Watkins was fined $9.05 in Squire Spitler’s court Friday afternoon on a charge of drunkenness. The fine was paid by his brother, Lou Watkins.

Perry Marlatt and John Johnson report having seen two wolves last week near the Groom bridge, but on account of neither being armed they did not bring them in for the county bounty. A petition is being circulated and signed by everyone to whom presented, asking the county commissioners to raise . the Work street bridge and thus make it more on a grade with River street. This bridge was set about two feet too low when it was built, some two years ago, and it would be a matter of economy in the long run for the county to raise it, as it now sets down in a hollow and the floor is covered with water for several days after each rain.

The big dry land dredge that is to do the cleaning out of the Jun-gles-Davis ditch in Barkley tow nship, is now on the ground about one mile east of Aix and has probably begun throwing dirt before this item reaches the readers of The Democrat. It is a large dredge and has a 2%-yard dipper. Most of the outfit was moved overland on rollers from Parr. The dredge certainly looks competent to do the work contracted for and will thereby drain a large amount of land in that locality.

High School Functions Largely Attended.

A large crowd, making standing room almost at a premium, attended the senior class night program Friday night at the high school auditorium, and the rendition of the same was very pleasing to all. A synopsis of the program follows: Instrumental duet, Misses Helen Leaf her man and Marguerite Norris. Review of class, by President Robert Reeve. Class will, written by Miss Florence McKay, and read by Orphia Gant. Instrumental solo, Miss Selma Leopold. Class history, written by Miss Evelyn Freeland, and read by .Miss Maud Elder. "The Grippe Germ,’’ recited by Miss Elizabeth Yeoman. ■Class prophecy, Written by Miss Evelyn Freeland, was interpreted by a little sketch. Place, White House, Washington, D. C.; tiipe, 1930. Miss Freeland was president, Mias Margaret Babcock, her secretary. All members of the class were either brought into the sketch or in some manner mentioned to show the occupation they are following. Class song, composed by Miss Selma Leopold, and sung by entire mass.

The baccalaureate services at the Christian church Sunday evening were largely attended, many people being unable to gain admission. The sermon, preached by Rev. J. Btuiman Fleming, wag an excellent one. Practically every seat in the Ellis theatre auditorium was occupied Monday night by an interested and expectant audience to witness the three-act class play, "All a Mistake.’’ The play, a comedy, was well acted, showing diligent work on the part of those In the cast.-; The cast of characters is as follows: Capt. Obadiah Skinner, a retired sea captain—Carl Eigelsbach.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1916

Lieut. George Richmond, his nephew—Ross Lakin. Richard Hamilton, a country gen-tleman—-Robert Reeve. Ferdinand Lighthead. a neighbor —Emmet Hollingsworth. Nellie Richmond, George's wife Evelyn Freeland. Nellye Huntington, a friend — Gwendolyn Kannal. Cornelia (Nellie) Skinner, Obudiah’s sister—Florence McKay. " Nellie O’Leary, a servant—. Maud Elder. Following is the synopsis of the play: (’apt. Skinner, a wealthy old gentleinan, feigns illness and summons his nephew George to attend him, hoping to influence George to marry Nell Huntington, the captain’s choice, and thereby inherit the captain’s money. George, newly married, believing his uncle near death, hastens with his wife to Oak Farm. He finds the captain alive. Nell Huntington offers to solve the difficulty bv exchanging places with George’s wife. Cornelia (Nellie) Skinner has a secret also. She is waiting at Oak Farm to meet “Romeo,” whom she knows through the matrimonial agency. Ferdy arrives, thinks Nell Richmond his Nell, and receives the captain’s encouragement. Neil Huntington's fiance, Richard Hamilton, with whom she has quarreled, arrives to inspect Oak Farm, mistaking it for the asylum. Georg-?, jealous of Ferdy, fearing discovery, thirsting for revenge and wishing to shield Nellie Huntington, allows Hamilton to believe it is the asylum. He presents Hamilton to the rest as a lunatic. Complications arise until chaos reigns. Little by little the skein of mystery becomes unraveled, finishing an exciting day, to find it was “All a Mistake.” The performance was given again last night to a large audience.

Tonight the junior-senior banquet and reception will occupy the attention of the graduates. The banquet will be served at the Presbyterian church by the ladies thereof, and the reception and dance will take place later at the armory. Nadel’s orchestra of Chicago will furnish the music.

On tomorrow night the commencement proper will be held at the high school auditorium, Dr. Charles P. Emerson of Indianapolis delivering the address of the evening. And on Friday night the graduation functions will come to an end with the alumni banquet and dance, the banquet being served by the ladies of the Presbyterian church in the church parlors, dance following at the armory. Douglas’ orchestra, three pieces and a singer, of Indianapolis, will furnish the music for this occasion.

There wil be no school Thursday and Friday forenoon, the pupils going at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon for their report cards.

Mrs. Thomas Davis of Kniman Dead

Mrs. Thomas Davis of Kniman, who had been in poor hea’Vh for about a year past, died at 5 o’clock Monday morning at her home, aged 53 years. The family lived for a good many years at and near Brook, before coming to Jasper county. Mrs. Davis leaves a husband and eight children as follows:. William, James and Ernest Davis and Mrs. Vein Michals of Kniman; Mrs. George Davis of Brook; Mrs. Frank .VlcColly of Thayer; Mrs. Clint Spangler of Wheatfield, and Mrs. Charles Smith of Steele, N. D., all of whom were here except Mrs. Smith who leoently visited her mother. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, John and William Ulyatt of Brook, Mrs. Mary Murfitt of Kniman and Mrs. Carrie Geesa of Boise, Idaho. The funeral, conducted by G. A. Emerich of Wheatfield, will be held at Kniman at 10 o’clock today and burial made at Brook.

Wesley Noland An Old Resident of Lee Dead.

Wesley Xoland, aged about SO years, an old and wefl knoivn resident of Lee, died at the home of his son, Obe Xoland, at that place Monday evening. The funeral will he held at 10 o’clock at the house today and burial made in the Osborne cemetery in Hanging Grove tp. At the request of the deceased there will be no services at the house. Undertaker W. J. Wright has charge of the funeral.

May 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Comer of Union tp., a son. May 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Day, of Rensselaer, a son. May 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Owen Barker of McCoysburg, a daughter. May 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of southeast of town, a son. May 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Makus of Union tp., a daughter.

Birth Announcements.

BARNEY COMER IS DOOMED

Doctors (jive I’p Hoik 1 of Saving Prominent Union Tp. Man. Paralysis of the bowels, caused from the serious case of blood poisoiling with which Barney I). Comer of ■■Union tp, has been suffering for the past few weeks, caused a serious change iu his condition during the past few days , and, all hope of Saving his life, was given up Monday, when a specialist was down from Chicago to see him. It was decided that an operation would be of no avail. It is probable that death will have ensued before (his item is read. Mr. Comer scratched his finger on a barb wire about two weeks ago. the slight injury occurring on Tuesday, but lie gave the matter no attention for a few days and did not go to a doctor until the following Saturday. It was thought the latter part of last week that Mr. Comer would pull through from the blood poisoning which resulted and . had settled in his right knee and shoulder, but the bowel trouble gave some concern to the doctors even then.

Sunday afternoon his condition became quite alarming and a. specialist was secured to examine him Monday and operate if deemed best. It was decided, however, that the patient was too weak to withstand an operation and all hope of saving his life was abandoned. Mr. Comer, who formerly taught in the Schools of this county, is perhaps about 50 years of age and for several years has been a prominent farmer and citizen of his township and of Jasper county, having served as township trustee, president of the county institute and other positions of prominence, and for the past few years has been engaged in the dredging business to considerable extern, having had contracts In Jasper county and other sections of I lie stare. He has a wife and two children, one son Ernest, and one daughter Marie, both grown. The latter has been in Chicago taking treatment, for the past few weeks, but was to come home yesterday. Ijater—The Democrat was informed that Mr. Comer had died at 2 o’clock yesterday or too late for us to give a more extended mention. A complete pbituary will be published in a later issue.

Obituary of Mary J. Powell.

Mary Jane Powell, daughter of David M. and Anna Price, was born Sept. 21, 1845, and died at her home in Rensselaer May JB, 1910, aged 70 years, 7 months and 21 days. She was married to James Ayers Powell, Xov. 8; 1861. To this union was born eight children, six of whom are living: Mrs. James Clifton, Mrs. William Yeoman, Mrs. Fred Markin, Mrs. Allie Potts, Arthur Powell, all of Jasper county, and Fred V. Powell of Logansport. One child, Efiie L„ died in infancy and one, Anna Jane, at age of 1 3 years. Besides the children she leaves 16 grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers. The brothers, Dallas Price and David Price, with three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Gibson, Mrs. Emma Gross and Mrs. Millie Par ret t, reside in Kansas. One sister, .Mrs. Allie Carter, resides in California Mrs. Powell was converted at the age of 16 and died in faith. The funeral services were conducted at the house at 10 a, m. Sunday by Rev. Rairden of Chicago and burial made in Powell cemetery in Newton tp. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank the neighbors for their kindness through the sickness, death and burial of our mother—CHILDREN OF MARY J. POWELL.

Mrs. John Carlin Given Birthday Surprise Dinner.

Relatives and friends to the number of about 65 gathered at the Carlin home just south of I’arr last Sunday in honor of Mrs. John Carlin’s 61st birthday anniversary. The guests had all arrived when Mis. Carlin reached home from church at in company with the family of her brother, S. A. Brusnahan, and she was greatly surprised to find the house occupied with friends with well-filled baskets of edibles. The afternoon was spent in conversation and vocal and piano music furnished by Messrs. Otto Schreeg and John Murphy and Mesdames Victor Brusnaham and Lee Rardin. All departed at a late hour in the afternoon, wishing Mrs. Carlin many happy returns of the day. xx

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. SHIPPING BILL APPROVED #50,000,000 Appropriation for Purchase of Merchant Vessels— O. K. Army Report, , Washington, May 20.—The administration shipping bill, appropriating $50,000,000 for purchase of merchant ships by the federal government with a view to providing an adequate merchant marine, passed the house today by a party vote It now goes to the senate, where a combination of Democrats and Republicans defeated a similar measure a year ago. The house adopted the conference report on the army bill, which now goes to President Wilson. The house passed the shipping bill 211 to 161, only two Democrats voting against it. Nine Republicans, three Progressives and one independent voted favorably and 1 1 members voted “present.” Republican leaders, who during several days of debate made more than a hundred futile efforts to amend the measure and who delayed the vote yesterday by a filibuster, offered no further residence today, permitting a vote as soon as (he house veiled.

Vessels purchased under the bill and not resold, leased or chartered to private interests would be operated by a shipping board until five years after the close of the European war. At the end of that time the board would have to dispose of whatever ships it might have on band. The board itself would continue in existence and discharge its duties of preventing discriminations against shippers, maintaining fair rates and preventng combinations.

Provisions also are made in too bill for use of all vessels in the mer chant marine as auxiliaries to the navy in war time regardless of whether the government has sold them outright, leased or chartered them. Sereretary MeAdoo issued a statement tonight characterizing the bill as “one of the most important pieces of contractive legislation for the commerce and prosperity of this country that could possibly be enacted.”

The vote on the army bill was 341 tto 2a. The bill provides for a regular army with a peace strength of more than 200,000 men, backed by a federalized national guard of more than 400,000, and carries many reorganization features worked out by war department officials to make the nation’s fighting arm more efficient. To complete the main elements o! the program of preparedness on which the administration plans to sepnd more than $ 1,000,000,000 within the next five years, congress still lias to perfect and pass the naval bill, embodying the navy increases, and the fortifications bill, which includes provision for most of the equipment for the increased army. Eighteen Republicans, five Democrats, one Progressive and one Socialist voted against adoption of the conference report. Republican Deader Mann, who believes the measure inadequate, was one of those, voting in the negative.

TWO PERSONS DROWNED

When Boat Upsets While Picture Is Being Taken, Terre Haute, Ind., May 21. —Miss Irene Wells, 10 years old, ami Gat - land Eaton, a student of the Indiana State Normal school, both of Terre Haute, today were drowned in Eel river, near Jasonville, Ind. The bodies were recovered several hours later. The victims were itiembers of a picnic party on a day’s outing. Four young persons were posing in a rowboat for their photographs when the craft was upset. Orville Eaton, brother of the man who was

drowned, and Miss Ruth Spork were able to reach the river bank. Efforts to Save their companions failed.

Forecast for the Week.

Washington, May 22,—Weather predictions for the coming w-Vek announced today by the weather bureau are: Jf' North Atlantic states; Partly overcast weather and moderate temperature first part of week, followed by rising temperature and unsettled weather by Tuesday and on Wednesday, and fair weather and mild temperature the remainder of the week. Middle Atlantic states: Partly cloudy, with normal temperatures with a probability of local showers Monday or Tuesday. South Atlantic and east gulf states; Pair, with moderate temperatures first half, of the week. Warm, with local thunder showers during the latter half. West gulf states Generally fair with normal temperatures. Ohio valley and Tennessee: Local showers and thunder storms first part of week, followed by generally lair weather after Tuesday. Normal temperatures are probable. Great Lakes region: Showery and warmer first half and fair with moderate temperatures latter half. Upper Mississippi valley and plains states: Local showers at beginning of week, followed by jjeuerally fair weather for several days. Temperatures will be higher. Rocky mountain and plateau regions and Pacific states: Generally fair except that occasional showers are probable on north Pacific coast. Temperatures normal.

Number of Automobile Licenses Increasing.

It is believed that 130,000 automobile licenses will be issued In Indiana this year, against 96,915 last year. Thus far in 1910 about 105,000 licenses have been issued and more than $050,000 has been collected therefor against approximately $585,000 in 1916. If 130,000 licenses are issued this year the fees will total approximately $750,000 and it will mean an average of one automobile for every 20 persona in the state. The growth of the number of automobiles owned In Indiana has been amazing. The automobile license law was enacted and became effective in 1313. In that year 44,732 licenses Were issued. In 1914 the number increased to 06,500, and in 1915 it was 90,915, an increase of 30,415.

Automobiles Cutting Into Earnings of Indiana Traction Lines.

Indianapolis, May 23l—Valuations tor taxation purposes of electric railroads, steam railroads, telephone, telegraph, transportation, express, sleeping car and pipe line companies in Indiana aggregate approximately $279,452,639, according to tabulations just completed by the state board of tax commissioners. This appraisement represents an increase of $4,735,355 in comparison with last year. Increases were made in all clauses of property except electric railroads, which show a reduction of SS7S,SC». That automobiles are making inroads on the revenues of the interurban lines was an ad* mi sion made by the fraction owners to the tax board.

Lafayette Ministers Lay Elans for War on Saloons.

Lafayette, Ind., May 22.—Ministers and laymen of local churches are preparing for a crusade against saloons in the residence districts of Lafayette. The subject was discussed at today's meeting of the Lafayette Ministerial association, and It is said that a fund of $5,000 has leen subscribed to carry on the campaign. The intention of the promoters is to circulate remonstrances in five of the seven wards, the first, third, fourth, sixth and seventh. It is planned to have the remonstrators sign individual cards, which will bo filed -with the county auditor when enough names have been secured. Lafayette has nearly 100 saloons and the ministers believe the saloons can be reduced to 35 in the business district.

Men! Panama hats, Bankok hats, Milans, sennits, New York styles, Hamill & Co. prices. Get Hamillized, it pays. Buy your next order of groceries at our sanitary grocery and you will be more than pleased. "We carry the guaranteed brands only. Try an order from ROWILES & PARKER’S. Ever see a corner on tires. We have one. Step in and see them, it will pay you.—MAIN GARAGE. >7

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