Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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FREE MAIL DELIVERY IN CITY

Rensselaer Can Have This Service by Complying With Government Requirements. Post office Inspector J. A. Hunter of South Bend was in Rensselaer Wednesday to look over the''situation regarding the establishing of free mail delivery in this city, application for which had been made by Postmaster Littlefield, the “receipts of the Rensselaer postoffice having exceeded the SIO,OOO per year which entitles patrons of the office residing in the city limits to such service. It is required that a city have ample street lights and sidewalks—both of which Rensselaer is well supplied with—and that the street names be posted on the corners thereof and the houses numbered before it can have free‘delivery. Mr. Hunter found that in the two former requirements we were O. K., antFsaid that if the latter requirements were complied with he would recommend that free delivery be established. The matter of marking the street corners will be attended to, it is understood, by the city council making an that effect and requiring that property owners number their houses and business property. When this order is complied with Mr. Hunter will again visit Rensselaer and, finding that the requirements have been complied with, will make the proper recommendation Jfor free delivery.. The establishment of free mail delivery will mean the appointment of two carriers at a good substantial salary, and it is probable about four deliveries per day will be made in the business section and two in the residenoe section of the city. As v’e understand, the establishment of free delivery does not make it compulsory to receive mail only through such delivery. A patron may continue to rent a box as now and get his mail direct from the postoffice. But one residing within the free delivery system cannot receive their mail through the gvJlhral delivery. Free delivery will be a great convenience to the residence district at least, and will be welcomed by a large majority of' - the patrons of the office.

Annual Musical of D. A. R.

The D. A. R. met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Jay W. Williams and Mrs. C. H. Porter. There were about 50 present at the meeting. The following program in charge of Mrs. EL C. Cnirnick was greatly enjoyed: “W T hen Lovers Dance Upon the Green,” Salter. “Cherry Blossoms,” Willoby. Mrs. Randle. “Nymphs and Fawns,” Demberg. Esther Padgitt. “The Vampire.” Kipling. ■ Mrs. Howard Mills. “Beloved, It Is Morn,” Aly ward. “An Open Secret,’’ (spring song, Woodman. Mrs. English. “The Flower Song,” Young. “Slumber Boat,” Janer. Pauline Curnick Duvall. “The Road to Yesterday,” Kummer. ‘ The Song of the Crow,” Pontett. Gertrude Kannal. Violin duet: “Slumber Song,” Nevins Ruth Wood, Mary Brown. “Somewhere a Voice Is Calling,” Tato. “The Little Grey Home in the West,” Herman Lohr. High school quartet—Elvyn Allman, Paul Beam, Carl Eigelsbach, Dwight Curnick.

Prices of Paper Still Soaring.

The Democrat received another case of envelopes for its job printing department Thursday, and the price was considerably higher than for the last case received a few months ago. None of the paper houses will guarantee the prices quoted in their catalogues, but give prominent attention to the fact that prices may be advanced without notice. • Some grades of paper have nearly doubled in price within the past year, while all grades have advanced 25 to 50 per cent. The situation so far as print paper is con.cerned will not be bettered very much even when the European war is ended, owing to the growing scarcity right along of timber for wood pulp from which print paper is made. A great many publishers have already advanced the price of subscription to meet the situation and still many more will be compelled to do so.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Variois Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. 'i f ' County Highway Supt. Gray, crew and road roller are working on the roads near Wheatfield, putting them in condition for summer traffic. George Reed, a Remington pool room proprietor, was fined $5 and costs in each of three cases, in all $39, as a result of charges filed against him by Prosecutor Sands Saturday for permitting three minors to play pool in his establishment.

Marriage license issued: May 23 Herman Joseph Hordeman of Rensselaer, aged 32 September 18 last, occupation farmer, to Rose Mary Budreau also of Rensselaer, aged 20 December 25 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. May 23, William Watson Waymire of Rensselaer, aged 22 February 7 last, occupation restauratuer, to Elizabeth Marie Kirk also of Rensselaer, aged 19 August 14 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. May 26, Cleo F. Dutter of Gifford, aged 25 April 29 last, occupation towerman, to Margaret J. Stahl of Demotte, aged 19 November 7 last. First marriage for each.

New suits filed: No. 8C24. Pearl Maud Michaels vs. John Clarence Michaels; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married Feb. 28, 1904, and separated May 12, 1916. Defendant is charged with cruel and inhuman treatment during their entire married life, making threats to kill plaintiff, cursing her and calling her vile names, and failure to provide for the past two years. They have three children, Goldie, aged 10, Joseph, aged eight, and Hazel, aged five, and plaintiff asks the care and custody of the children. Plaintiff alleges that defendant is the owner of real estate of the value of $3,000 and personal property of the value of SSOO, and asks for $2,500 alimony and S2OO per year each for the support of the children. Plaintiff states that she resides in Walker tp. Her maiden name was Pearl M. Myers.

Some Real Summer at Last.

Since Tuesday we have been having real “good old summer-time” weather, with the mercury up in the 9tPs in the shade. Corn, where not damaged by the recent heavy rains, is coming up nicely and some fields will be ready next week to plow for the first time. Some fields planted before the rains were damaged so badly that they are being planted over. A comparatively small acreage was planted, especially in the central and north half of the county before the big rains, and it was not until the middle of the present week that the ground had dried out enough in most places to permit working. Much corn yet remains to be planted, but if this good weather continues the most of it will be put in by the end of next week.

Big Sale Chi of Overland Cars.

Dr. Hansson received another carload of Overland automobiles yesterday and can furnish cars promptly as long as this supply lasts, which will not be long. Get your car now, as it will be difficult to supply them later, owing to the large number of orders ahead at the factory. Come in at once and secure one of the cars now on hand. Remember this supply will last but a few days and take advantage of the sale now cn.—AdvL

High School Functions Closed Last Night.

The junior-senior banquet and reception Wednesday night proved to be one of the most successful events of the graduating functions. The dining room of the Presbyterian church was tastefully decorated in green and white, and the banquet

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1916

was pleasingly served by the Good Cheer ola;s cf church. Besides the nxembers of the faculty attending the banquet were Mrs. Ross Dean, Mrs. Wass. Dr. and Mrs*. A. R. Kresler and Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hopkins—-Dr. Kresler and Mr. Hopkins being members of the school board. The following program was rendered: ~

“SPIRITS.” Toastmaster—French Crooks. Evil—Miss Selma Leopold. ' Ghostly—-Miss Ruth Wood. High—Miss Lucille Luers. Low—Robert Loy. The School—Robert Reeve. Drugs—Prof. Int Coe. The Faculty—Miss Harriet Shedd. The dance at the armory following the banquet well attended and those participating report a delightful time. The commencement proper, held Thursday evening at the high school auditorium brought out a large crowd, and the address by Dr. Charles P. Emerson of Indiana Medical college of Indianapolis, proved instructive as well as interesting. Following is a list of the 1916 graduates: Allman. Elvyn "feannal. Gwendolyn Babcock. Margaret Tjvkin, Ross Benson. Elsie Leatherman. Helen Benson. Senia Logan, Marie Dirst, Leota Luers, Lucile Elder, Maud Marsh. Victoria Eigelsbach. Carl Meader, Marion Fidler, Ray’ Morlan, Doris Freeland. Evelyn McKay. Florence Gant. Orphia Norris, Marguerite Healey, Vera Paulus, Leila Healy, Paul Reeve. Robert Hill. Frank Worland, Mabel Hollingsworth. Emmet Yeoman. Elizabeth Yeoman, Bernice Last night the alumni banquet and dance completed an enjoyable yet somewhat tiresome week for the graduates. Douglas’ orchestra of Indianapolis furnished the music at both the banquet and dance.

MEMORIAL DAY NEXT TUESDAY

Will Be Observed as Usual in Rensselaer by G. A. R. and Citizens. The Grand Army of the Republic has gone forward with arrangements for Memorial day, to take place Tuesday, May 30, 1916. The foilewing order has been issued: Rensselaer, May 22, 1916. The customary observance of Memorial day will take place on Tuesday, May 30, 1916. All cornet bands, military companies, fire brigades, and all fraternal orders and civic organizations of citizens and Sunday schools are respectfully and cordially invited to participate in the usual annual parade and march to Weston cemetery, where the exercises will be as per mogram below’. All ex-soldiers, Union and Confederate, are cordially invited td fall in with this post and participate.

ITINERARY At 1:30 o’clock p. m. the court house bell will be rung, upon which all organizations will meet at their respective places of assembly and form, then march to court house square, reporting to the grand marshal or some member of his staff, by whom each body will be directed to its rendezvous and to its place in the marching column. The parade is to move at 2 o’clock. PROGRAM. Call to order. Voca 1 music by choir. Address of welcome, post commander. Invocation, Rev. P. C. Curnick. Reading Memorial Orders, Post Adjt. Music, male quartet. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, read by Paul Beam. Oration, Rev. Beard. Vocal music by girls. Music, “America,” led by choir and everybody requested to 'join in singing the same. Benediction by Rev. McDaniel. Parade to form for return march. D. H. YEOMAN, Commander. W. H. WOOD, Adjutant. J. C. KRESLER, Marshal.

High School Chaos Out.

The 1916 Chaos of the Rensselaer high school, from the Benton Review printery, went on sale Thursday afternoon. The book is a credit to the students of the high school, more especially to Elvyn Allman as editor-in-chief, French Crooks, business manager; Carl Eigftbach, athletic editor; Gwendolyn Kannal, daily calendar; Helen Leatherman, literary editor; and Victoria Marsh, assistant; Ruth Wood, student activities; Robert Loy, art editor. The pictures of both the senior and junior classes are shown in a novel manner, and taken all in all the book contains many pleasing features. The book is dedicated to Ira J. Coe, instructor of biology and agriculture. V,.

Parties residing on streets not 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 m-29

Do you like Victrola urueic? Get Hamillized.”

Private Street Oiling.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts ot the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. OPEN AIR ATTRACTION First Street Concert by Remington Orchestra Next Tuesday Eve. The Remington orchestra will give their first street concert on Tuesday evening, May 30, and each Tuesday evening thereafter, weather permitting, at 8 o’clock. Program for first concert: Galop, ‘ Lone Star,” Southwell. Galop, "Arcadia,” Barnard. Waltz, "Drooping Willow,” Nielson. March, "Double Eagle,” Wagner. Polka, “Anvil,” Harlow. Waltz, "Ma Lawn,” Nielson. Waltz, “Empire,” Southwell. “Star Spangled Banner.” Prof, Charles Wolf, Director. On account of the orchestra engagement at the opening of the new library on May 30 the first concert will be held at 7:30 p. m.

Kentland People in Serious Automobile Accident.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Thompson and daughter Greta of Kentland, who had been visiting another daughter, Mrs. Ira Dickson, of tJniontown, Ky., were badly injured Saturday afternoon while crossing Willow Valley hill in Martin county, Ind., while on their way home. Miss Thompson was driving the auto and in descending the hill attempted to shift the gear from high to interediate speed, but was unable to do so and applied the emergency brakes. The momentum of the car, however, caused it to skid and it turned over at a sharp turn in the road on its side.

The two women were thrown clear of the car but Mr. Thompson was pinned underneath where he was held for some 10 minutes before assistance arrived on the scene and he was released. Mrs. Thompson’s left limb was broken just above the ankle, and her right shoulder was dislocated. Miss Thompson’s left limb was broken in two places below the knee and her back was Sprained and bruised. Mr. Thompson was bruised up considerably and the ligaments of his left leg sprained and twisted. Two wheels of their Rambler automobile were torn off, the head lights demolished and the windshield broken.

The Ford in a New Act.

While returning home from Rensselaer last Saturday afternoon in a Ford car, Charles Osbun, Ed Brenneman and Ben Monthei met with an accident which again demonstrates the versatility of the Ford machine. Some distance out of Rensselaer in passing a carriage going in the same direction, there is a deep ditch on each side of the road at this point, and just as the car got along side of the carriage it suddenly left the road, jumped the ditch and rolled clear 'SVer and half-way over again before it stopped in its mad plunge. The three occupants had a wonderful escape from serious injury or death. As it was Mr. Osbun and Mr. Monthei escaped with only slight bruises across the back and received three bad scratches across one side. The car was only slightly damaged, the windshield being broken and one fender bent.-r—Francesville Tribune.

Dr. Hansson Drives in Another flotilla of Overlands.

The writer accompanied Dr. Hansson and daughter Annetta and her schoolmate friend, Ora Kepner, to Soutjlh Bend Wednesday forenoon where they were met by Mr. and Mrs. James Wood of Carpenter tp., and drove back three new Overland touring cars. The distance from South Bend to Rensselaer is about 100 miles, via Walkerton, Hamlet, Knox, Bass Lake and Winamac. It is quite a nice trip and there are good stone or gravel roads —mostly gravel—the entire distance. Crops generally are not' looking very well in northern Indiana. The season is backward and scarcely a field of good

wheat was seen anywhere. Oats look about the same a- here—generally rather poor—and through the muck country, where usually thousands of acres of onions are. grown, only a very small acreage has been put out, due, no doubt, to the wet, backward season. Apparently 25 to 50 acres would coyer the entire acreage of onions in that; locality this year. On the return trip we saw a great many fields of rye that looked very good, but the wheat was all pbor. Quite a bit of mint farming is done up in yie muck regions near South Bend and these fields looked fairly good, ' but the European war has ruined the market for-peppermint oil -—much of the product being exported—and this industry will not be followed as extensively as formerly, it is probable,

Progressives Indorse Roosevelt.

Fred Gilman and Fred Burger of Goodland were among those to attend the Progressive district convention held here Wednesday, at which meeting Theodore Roosevelt was indorsed for President of the United States, deorge Ade of Brook and Dr. G. R. Coffin of Monticello were selected as delegates to the national convention. J. O, Bowers of Gary and Louis Meyer of Valparaiso were selected as alternate delegates. The following resolutions were adopted: We, the delegates of the Progressive party of the Tenth Congressional District of Indiana, in convention assembled, hereby renew our allegiance to the principles of the Progressive party, as declared in its state and national platforms, and, whereas the nation at this crisis in its national life needs as its chief executive a man of consu'inniate executive ability, wide experience, in both national and international statesmanship—one in whom the people have full confidence, and whom all foreign nations respect; Therefore, be it resolved, that we favor the nomination for and election of Theodore Roosevelt for President of the United States, And resolved, that delegates to the Progressive national convention, be and are hereby instructed to vote for and support Theodore Roosevelt for such nomination. E. D. BRANDENBURG. Chairman.

Hordeman-Budreau Nuptials.

Mr. Herman Joseph Hordeman and Miss Rose Mary Budreau were married Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Augustine’s Catholic church by Rev. Father William Hordefnan of Frankfort, a brother of the groom. The contracting parties were attended by Leonard Scallan as best man and Miss Pearl Budreau as bridesmaid. A wedding bieakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Budreau, of near Pleasant Ridge. After returning from a visit at Frankfort with Rev. Hordeman, the newlyweds will begin housekeeping in the new home recently completed by Mr. Hordeman, just west of town. The Democrat joins their many friends in extending hearty congratulations.

Notice to Telephone Subscribers.

All subscribers of the Jasper County Telephone Co,, whose names or initials appear incorrectly on the old directory cards or appear precisely the sam<j as some other subscriber, are requested to notify the central office at once and, if the latter case, see if name or initials cannot be altered slightly on card so as not to be confusing. A new directory will go to press June 1, and it is desired to make it as near perfect as possible. Also, prospective subscribers should make their wants known at once that their names may go in the new directory. —JASPER COUNTY TELEPHONE CO. , m-31

Funeral of B. D. Comer.

The funeral of B. D. Comer of Union tp., who died Tuesday afternoon, was held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Rosebud church, conducted by Rev. Conn of Marion. The burial was in charge of Undertakers Calkins & Worland, and interment made in Weston cemetery. Obituary. Barney DeWitt Comer was born in Jasper county, Ind., on the 12th of July, I 860; passed away May 23, 1916, aged 55 years, 10 months and 11 days. He was the youngest child of William and Phaobe Comer, and one of a family, of 12 children. There are left of this family td mourn their brother, three brothers, Malachi, stephen and James, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Boston, the latter residing in California. Mr. Comer was born on the old Comer homestead which is now a part of his farm. He was married July 13, 1890, to Miss Addie Bruce. Three children ware born to them, Ernest, Georgia and Marie. Little Georgia

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Vol. XIX, No. 17

FRENCH CONTINUE TO LOSE GROUND

Paris Admits German Victory on the Meuse. TEUTONS GAIN THREE MILES 30,000 Killed in Fighting About Fort Douaumont—Kaiser’s Troops Advance Between Haudremont Wood and Thiaumont Farm. Berlin, May 28, (by wireless). —The repulse of three counter-attacks by the French on the village of Cumleres, west of the Meuse on the Verdun front, was announced by the war office. The capture of additional French trenches southwest and south of Fort Douaumont, and the recapture of the Haudremont quarry by the Germans, are also reported. All day attacks by the French on the German lines in the Caillette wood, southeast of Fort Douaumont, in which the French met with severe losses, were beaten off by the Germans, who report the capture of more than 850 prisoners and 14 machine guns. Defeats Admitted In Paris. Paris, May 26.—Continued retreats of the French before German onslaughts on the right bank of the Meuse are officially admitted in the communique from Paris. A French defeat between Haudremont wood and Thiaumont farm, near Douaumont, is reported. Germans Gain Three Miles. Berlin, May 26. —The giant German "nutcracker" is closing in upon Verdun in the bloodiest fighting in all history.

The right Jaw has advanced on a front of three miles in the last 72 hours of the new struggle northwest of the fortress. The French have evacuated the entire Dead Man’s hill position, northwest of Verdun, after sacrificing more than a whole army corps in vain efforts to hold It. Hill 304. cornerstone of the French outer defense west of the Meuse, is now held jointly by Germans and French. Further slight advances for the Germans in the ravines on either side will force its surrender to the right wing of the German army that occupied Cumleres village Tuesday night 30,000 Died at Douaumont. The left jaw of the crown prince's great fighting machine, bent back slightly under the most terrific blows struck by the French since the Verdun struggle began, has reconquered entirely positions temporarily surrendered to the French. It is estimated there that 30,000 men died fighting in dark underground caverns and about the ruins of "'Fort Douaumont without changing the battle line in the slightest. The only French detachment that penetrated the ruins of the fort itself was completely wiped out, not a single survivor escaping. Countless Dead and Wounded. Strewn about the southern and western approaches to the ruined fort are countless dead and wounded. Since the French attack began Sunday night the fury of the battle has not waned, but has grown more intense, and there has been no chance to reach the dying. West of the Meuse, the French are being steadily driven, back upon the Verdun forts. The capture of Cumieres opens the way for a Gerna&n drive down the Meuse upon Cbattancourt and Fort Bourrus. The German center, which drove the French from the Dead Man’s Hill positions, has not yet occupied all the abandoned works, because French artillery is playing upon the southern ridges.

TEN DIE IN DAKOTA STORM

Town of Rogers Suffers Heavy Damage and Is Cut Off From Communication. Fargo, N. D., May 26. —A report received here over shaky telegraph wires said that ten persons had been killed at Rogers, N. D., in the storm which swept southeastern North Dakota. Towns near Rogers declared the report was untrue, however, but said that heavy damage had been done and that several persons had been injured. Rogers was cut off completely, all telephone and telegraph wires being down.

Refuse to Lift Ban.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y., May 26. By a vote of 434 to 360, the Methodist Episcopal general conference refused to lift the ban on amusements. A minority report which favored a lightening of the amusement rules waa bitterly attacked-

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