Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1916 — Page 1

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We Still Get a “Little Rain” Occasionally.

Evidently all the clouds were not drained out dry by the Republican and Bull Moose conventions in Chicago last week, for at about noon Wednesday a very heavy shower fell in Rensselaer and vicinity, the rainfall being three-fourths of an inch. The writer was in Indianapolis Wednesday afternoon and a heavy rain came there about 4 o’clock. It had rained all the way along between Indianapolis and Rensselaer about the same as it had here but down in that vicinity it looked as though the rain did not come amiss, as it was much dryer from Monticello south than in this vicinity. Judging from what could be seen from the train corn is looking little if any better down toward Indianapolis. An occasional fairly good field of wheat was seen but oats looked no better there than here. The corn fields were quite free from weeds but the ground is quite lumpy, and several farmers were observed rolling their fields.

K. of P. Institution Anniversary Celebrated.

Last Tuesday night being the anniversary of the institution of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Rensselaer, a fitting celebration of the event, a smoker, was held by the large nunfter of members present. Invitations had been extended to knights of 25 years or more membership, and those responding were: C. W. Duvall, May 26, 1881; William Nowels, Nov. 15, 1883; C. C. Warner, May 8, 1884; G. E. Murray, July 2, 1885; A. S. Laßue, July 8, 1886; J. P. Hammond, Aug. 5, 1886; Charles Mustard, May 28, 1888; W. V. Porter, Oct. 30, 1888. Mr. Murray first joined the order at Kokomo. C. C. Starr was the only charter member of the Rensselaer lodge present, having held continuous membership since June 13, 1878. Three candidates were given the knight degree. All present report a very enjoyable evening.

Candy Kitchen Changes Hands.

The Rensselaer Ice Cream and Candy company, started here some few months ago by P. C. Catch fores & Co., was sold this week to Angelo H. Athens and Gus Kaperones of Chicago Heights, who will continues the business'. Mr. Catchfores owns a large candy and ice cream parlor in Chicago and found that he could not devote the attention required to both places of business so disposed of his interest here and returned to Chicago Wednesday. Messrs. Athens and Kaperones are both expert candy and ice cream men, coming here from Chicago Heights where they recently disposed of their business there, and will no doubt have success here in their business.

Shirer-Marsh Nuptials.

Richard E. Shirer, son of former Sheriff and Mrs. L. P. Shirer of Rensselaer, and Miss Victoria Kathleen Marsh, daughter of Mrs. Henry Doan of Barkley tp., were quietly married Monday afternoon at Monticello. Mr. Shirer is employed at the E. D. Rhoades & Son hardware store and is a fine young man. The bride is a graduate of the 1916 class of the Rensselaer high school. The young couple are spending this week at Wheatfield visiting relatives of the groom, and upon their return to Rensselaer Sunday they will take up their residence with Mr. Shirer’s parents until they can find a suitable residence. The Democrat extends congratulations.

Francesville vs. Athletics.

The Francesville aggregation of ball lossers will meet the Athletics in the game Sunday afternoon at Riverside park. It is understood that Francesville has a good team and Sunday’s game should be a '"hum dinger.” Remember, game called at 3 o’clock. Come out and encourage the boys by your presence.

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COURT HOUSE 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. Ex-County Commissioner Hershman was in from Walker tp. Tuesday and bought a new “Flivver” of Agent W. I. Hoover. He has a big car but wanted one that would go when he wanted to get any place. New suits filed: No. 8634. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. R. Co. vs. Charles Swanson et al; transcript from Porter circuit court. No. 8635. Frank L. Smith vs. John D. Thomson et al; action to foreclose mortgage On real estate. • - • The adjourned April term of the Jasper circuit court has been in session this week and w'hether or not the business will be closed up today or will continue into next week The Democrat is unable to state at this writing. The jury has not been called in nor will it be for the business on hand. Following is a report of the proceedings of the adjourned term up to yesterday: William C. Babcock et al vs. John lHansson; set for. June 15. Emma Williams et al vs. estate of George O. Stembel, deceased; defendant’s motions for new trial overruled and appeal granted to appellate court. Alfred J. Tilton vs. David Macy et al; decree quieting title. James A. Keister vs. Lula May Kiester et al and Lula May Kiester et al vs. James A. Kiester et al, cross-defendants; judgment against cross-plaintiffs, title guieted in plaintiff to real estate mentioned in complaint. Pauline Duvall vs. Samuel Duvall; defendant defaulted, cause heard and decree granted plaintiff and maiden name of Pauline Curnick restored. Alfred C. Robinson vs. P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Co.; set for argument on Friday, June 16. John Werner vs. Harvey J. Dexter and Emmet L. Hollingsworth; set for trial on June 15. George W. Infield vs. William H. Myers and David Q. Htfit; set for trial June 16. Charles R. Peregrine, adm., vs. Alfred H. Maguire et al; set for Juhe 16. Harvey J. Dexter ditch; B. D. McColly allowed $13.70 for serving notices and W. F. Osborne, supt., allowed $75. Amos Davisson ditch; objections to report admitted. Evidence heard and cause taken under advisement. Probate Matters Alfred K. Moore, guardian of Erbie Moore, files final report, showing receipt from ward for $614.07, settlement in full for interest of ward in estate of Jesse Oppy, deceased, signed by ward. Erbie R. Sayler, nee Moore. Report approved and guardian discharged.

United States pay for National Guard

Beginning July Ist the national guard will receive government pay for drills, in addition to pay for attendance at the camps of instruction. Pay rolls will be made up semi-annually, on July Ist and January Ist. Members will be expected to attend 48 drills each year to receive the full authorized pay, but will receive a proportionate part of the pay for a less number of drills, not less than 24 in each year. The. pay rate for enlisted men is 25 per cent of the pay which is received by members of the regular army, and the nuinber of each grade and the f>ay for enlisted men of infantry companies are as follows: 56 privates and two buglers, $3.75 pel 1 month, or 94c each weekly drill; 19 privates, Ist class, $4 per month or $1 for each weekly drill; 11 corjjorals and one mechanic, $5.25 per month or $1.31 for each weekly drill; one supply sergeant, 6 sergeants and two cooks, $7.50 per month or $1.87 for each weekly drill;/one mess sergeant, $9 per month or $2.25 for each weekly drill; ode- first sergeant, $11.25 per month pr $2.81 for each weekly drill. Commissioned officers receive an annual rate of pay graduated according to rank. The above amounts will be paid only to those who actually drill at least an hour and a half each week. In addition to the drills there are lectures and other instructions, fn-

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1916

eluding indoor target practice and outdoor range practice. The measure for the reorganisation of the army .and the national guard, which was approved by the President on June 3d, designates able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 4 5 as “militia,” and the organized troops—aside from the regular army—as the “national guard,” so that, in the future, it will be well to remember that the organized companies, battalions and regiments are the “national guard,” while all other able-bodied male citizens are designated “militia” by act of congress and are subject to draft for service when ever the necessity requires.

Commencement Week at Monnett School.

The pupils of Monnett school gave a very pretty entertainment Tuesday evening at the Methodist church. The following program was rendered: Piano solo —Miss Waymire. Scarf drill. Piano solo—Marcella Eells. Cantata—“ The Flower Festival.” The costumes were very simple, white empire dresses with sashes and hair ribobns of rainbow tints and scarfs to match. These, with the graceful movements of the drill, gave a beautiful and dainty effect. The cantata was a pretty little flower play in which the girls were dressed to represent different flowers. The three graduates, Madeline Stiles as Queen, Marcella Eells as Rose, and Lucy Gordon as Chrysanthemum, had the principal parts in the play and their parts were all well taken. The music throughout was bright and pleasing, and the voices showed ability and good training. The audience especially appreciated the solo of Wilhelmine Traub as Violet. Wednesday afternoon at the school a delightful musicale was given by the following pupils: Marcella Eells, Madeline Stiles, Marybelle Frances Hollett, Madge Griffith, Adeline Petz, Alma Haskett, Geneveive Irwin and Mary Jane Brown.

The commencement exercises were held in the Methodist church Thursday evening. Following is the program: Piano solo (a) Canzonetta Sommerfelt (b) Rose d’Automne Hackh Miss Waymire Processional —Chorus, “Praise Ye the Father” Gounod Girls’ Chorus Prayer—Rev. Paul C. Curnick, D. D. Organ solo (a) Berceuse. .Clarence Dickinson (b) Alle Gretlo in B minor Guilmant Mrs. M. D. Gwin June' ... . . . . . . .... . .. . . .Scbnecker Girls’ Chorus Presentation of diplomas—C. R. Dean, president of the board. Benediction. The address by Dr. McKenzie, district superintendent of the Lafayette district of the Methodist conference, was appreciated by a good r.ui’iie subject was “What w Owe and How We Can Pay It.” The musical numbers were excellent. The pulpit was a perfect bower of ferns and roses and peonies, and the white dresses, pretty ribbons and bright faces of the girls made a pretty scene. Prof. Dean, as president of the board, presented diplomas to the following graduates: Marcella tyirtifred Eells of Cparta, Wis.; Madeline Fern Stiles and Agnes Lucy Gordon of Chicago.. Altogether, those who have attended the Commencement exercises of the school from year to year, consider this the most gratifying occasion in the history of the school.

Dies From Effect of Operation.

Anna, the 14-year-old daughter of the late Fred Karch, a former trustee of Walker tp., died at the home of her mother in Walker tp. Tuesday, after having undergone an operation for appendicitis. She was taken sick a week previous to her death and was operated on last Monday. It was thought at first the operation had greatly benefitted her, but she expired the following day. A mother, three sisters and four brothers are left to mourn their loss.

The German residents of Union tp. are going to have an all day picnic Sunday, June 18, at the August R. Schultz farm, eight miles north and miles west of Rensselaer. They have prepared a fine program. Hon. D. E. Boon of Hammond and Hon. Joe Keller of Indianapolis will be the principal speakers. W. L. Wood of Parr is to give a talk algo. Music will be furnished by the Eckhart band of Chicago. Everybody invited. j-14-17

Man on Trial for Murder Owns Elevator at Tefft.

Giles Trask of Cireleville, Ind., who is being tried this week as Frankfort for the murder several weeks ago of “Madame Rand,” a fortune teller of the latter place, an account of which was published at the time in The Democrat, owns a grain elevator at Tefft, Jasper county, according to the opening statement made by his attorneys Wednesday when the defense begun its testimony, and had intended going to Tefft on the day of the tragedy.*. He was in Kokomo and remembering that some of the machinery had to be repaired at the elevator, he purchased the hammer with which the woman was beaten to death, intending to take it to Tefft. The demands of the Rand woman, whom he alleges was pulling him for money by blackmail, were preying upon him and he went to Frankfort to see her. His attorneys state that he went direct to her home. She met him at the kitchen door, and said “How do you do, did you bring the money?” They went in the dining room and began to talk about her demands. She said “you know what I am going to put on you and I want more money.” Trask refused and she said, “I want $20,000. I want you to sign a check tonight for $3,000 and give me a note for $17,000.” He refused, then she told him she would call the police. He told her he would go to the police with hei*. She went in the bed room and reappeared with her coat on. She had a gun in her hand and said, “you grabbed the gun and put it in his pocket. She then started for him with the ax. He remembered that he had the hammer and he struck her with it. She screamed. 'His mind was in a whirl. He struck her again and again and when she reeled and fell, he ran from the house. The gun found on him when he was arrested was Madame Rand's.

Funeral of Mrs. M. E. Thompson

The funeral of Mrs. M. E. Thompson was held at her late residence on River street at 3 p. m., conducted by her old pastor, Rev. L. E, Connor of Cleveland, Ohio, and burial was made in Weston cemetery. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Ross, Mrs. E. G. Merrill and Mrs. W. B. Austin of Chicago. OBITUARY Mary Ellen Travis was the third of 13 children born to Frances McCune Travis of Lee county, Virginia, and Stephen Travis of Pennsylvania. She was born in Clarion county, Pennsylvania, Nov, 19, 1830. In one of her club papers she describes her schooling in these words, “Two books were all that I ever used in school—Cobb’s spelling book and the old English reader—and to spell out of the one and to read out of the other, was all they ever gave us to do. I read and spelled and spelled and read until l could repeat everything in them, and as there was nothing more for me to learn, they took me out of school at 13.” After the father’s death in 1851, the family moved to New Lisbon, Ohio, and a few years later to Prairie where on June 12, 1855, she was married to Alfred Thompson of New Lisbon and returned there to stay until October, 1 855, when they came to Rensselaer, then a village of 500 people, to make their permanent home. Throughout three score years ot devotion to her husband and children —her death being the sixty-first anniversary of her marriage—she retained a remarkable youthfulness, which found expression in a tireless effort to make her home a haven of cheerfulness and welcome for them, as well as for her friends. She was identified with many social, charitable and religious activities, and was a leader in civic improvements. She was a charter member of the Ladies’ Literary club which was founded N0v.26, 1877, the second oldest in the state, and was the first president of the Woman’s Suffrage club founded in November, 1878. She was a member of the Church of God from its time of organization here, Her spirit was modern and progressive, her mind liberal and open, her heart generous and brave, her hands busy and always ready to work for others.

She loved flowers and sunlight and trees and gardens, children and friends and home. She died at noon, June 12, 1916, at the age of 8"5 years, six months and 23 days. Her husband, Alfred Thompson, died in 1896, and her oldest child, Florence Thompson Sears, died in 1899. The survivors are a son, Delos Thompson, and a daughter, Ora Thompson Ross; six grandchildren —Thompson, Bradley and Livingston Ross, Alfred and Emily Thompson and Lois Thompson Kirk, and a great grandchild, Kennedy Paul Ross. xx

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DEMOCRATS NAME WOODROW WILSON AND MARSHALL

Executive Renominated by Convention at St. Louis. W. J. BRYAN MAKES ADDRESS - r % Nebraskan Given Enthusiastic Reception When He Mounts Platform to Speak—Convention to Remain in Session Until Work Is Completed. St. Louis. June 10. —In the presence Of a cheering, song-singing crowd of 12,000 that packed the Coliseum to its capacity and left a surging, tumultuous mob of disappointed ticket holders outside,. Woodrow Wilson was renoml-

WOODROW WILSON.

For President.

noted for president of the UnTTfS States'by acclamation at 11:50 o'clock last night. At 1.1:55 o’clock Vice-President Thomas ltiley Marshall was renominated by acclamation. Thus, by five minutes, did the Democrats escape their dreaded hoodoo of a ticket named on Friday. There followed some speeches. Then at 12:31 a. m. the convention adjourned until 11 o'clock this morning for action on the platform which is not yet ready. Give Display of Unity. It was after a series of demonstrations of enthusiasm and party amity lasting nearly three hours and emphasized by the appearance of William Jennings Bryan as chief harmonizer. that Senator llugli<*s of New Jersey, interrupting the speeches seconding the nomination of President Wilson, moved that tile selection As the candidate Is* made by acclamation. “Senator Hughes moves that the rules be suspended and the nomination made by acclamation,” bawled Chairman James above the tumult. He was about to put the motion when a little rotund man rushed down the aisle with uplifted monitory forefinger and the uplifted voice of stern protest. It was “Hobby" Burke of Chicago, elected IHihois delegate at large as an anti-Wilson man. Objection From Burke. “Mr. Chairman. I object," exclaimed Mr. Burke. “A point of order.’* “What is the point of order?" demanded the chairman. “I wish to make an explanation, Mr. Chairman ; I wish —” Mr. Burke was down in front demanding a hearing, hut the delegates and the spectators howled him down. Senator James hanged his gavel down and, Ignoring Mr. Burke, put Senator Hughes’ motion. There was a thunder of ayes In favor of the nomination of Mr. Wilson by acclamation.'Chairman James demanded the nays. “No,” shouted Burke. The chairman announced “the nomination of Woodrow Wilson for president of the United States by a vote of 1,092 to I,* there being 1,093 delegates in the convention. Marshall Named Quickly. The cheering for Wilson was stifled, for the sands of Thursday were running fast Into unlucky Friday. The nominations for vice-president were called for. Senator Kern of Indiana was recognized, and with his eye on his watch named Vice-President Marshall in a single sentence. The opposition*to Marshall had melted away. "Roger Sullivan had withdrawn in the interest of harmony and the names of the other candidates were not presented. James jjpt the question

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and Marshall was declared the vicepresidential nominee. Wescott flames Wilson. President Wilson was placed in nomination by John W. Wescott of New Jersey, who performed the same office on behalf of Mr. Wilson at Baltimore four years ago. Mr. Wescott paid a glowing tribute to the president, whom he entitled “schoolmaster, statesman, financier. |>acificator and moral leader of the Democracy.” e" Mr. Wescott concluded his oration at 10:50 o'clock, whereupon a bedlam of noise, cheers, band playing, song singing, parading of state delegation standards and general jubilation broke loose and was encouraged for 45 minutes by the leaders of the platform. Explain Delay on Platform. After the adjournment of the session the leaders explained that the failure to present the platform was due not to a division of opinion In the resolution* committee bat to the inability of Chairman Stone to assemble a quorum of the full committee to pass on the report of the subcommittee which had formed the platform. The adoption of the platform practically without opposition ut the session today is predicted. Before the nominating speeches began the Deaiocrata Indulged In a love

THOMAS R. MARSHALL,

For Vice-President.

in winch the advent oT TiuriutTny in their ranks was celebrated. The high priest of this demonstration of good will was William-Jennings Bryan. Senator Thompson of Kansas moved that the rules he suspended and W. J. Bryan be invited to address the convention. The motion was put and carried. J. W. Kern of Indiana, Hon. W. 11. Thompson of Nebraska, Senator Thompson of Kapsas were appointed as a committee to t*scort W. J. Bryan to the platform. Croat cheering greeted Bryan as he took the platform. Mr. Bryan entered Immediately upon a lengthy and s{>irited speech in suje port of the Democratic administration and the acts of President Wilson, and preached the word of harmony and good feeling among the Democrats o| all sections. “1 appreciate the honor you have conferred u|sm me by permitting me to say a word to.the delegates and guests assembled.” he began. “Every Democratic convention is to me a love feast, where I meet and renew acquaintance with men I have met In politics in the last twenty years. I value toe friendship more than any office In the gift of the people. “The Democratic party has differed on a number of questions, but whatever differences there may have been as to particular acts, we enter upon the fight of 1916 a united party In every state and district. “The Democratic party encourages ' Independent thought among its members. If they all thought alike it would be conclusive that they did not think at all. Harmony in political parties is baaed upon the points of agreement and not on toe points of difference. The things the people bold in common are far more important than their differences.” Mr. Bryan here entered upon a defense of the administration and the acts of the president, both In his Mexican policy and his foreign policy. He declared that the president had preserved peace in the face of the gravest problems ever faced by a chief executive In fifty years. “I thank God,” he shouted, “that we have a president who does not want this nation in war!” This sentiment won great applause from floor and galleries. Mr. Bryan went on to a peace sermon that roused his thousands of hearers to wild bursts of applause. ; , lie said. In praise of the Democratic administration, that it had accomplished “a program of constructive legislation and remedial measures that has no parallel In the history of the country." He challenged the Republicans 'to

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