Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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An Opportunity That Should Not Be Overlooked.

It is generally conceded that the Democrats have an exceptionally good opportunity to elect a countv clerk this fall —if they do not make any mistake in whom they nominate. The Democrat believes that some good competent young man should be selected as the nominee when the committee is called together to act in this matter. It doesn’t matter so much, perhaps, from what part of the county 'the nominee comes, although it would possibly be better for him to be from some township other than .Marion or Rensselaer. But our county ticket only has one nominee from Rensselaer or Marion township, while the Republican ticket, before the nomination of Mr. Nichols, already had four candidates from Rensselaer to three from other parts of the county. The exceptions were treasurer and the two commissioners. Their recorder, sheriff, surveyor and coroner come from Rensselaer itself. It is to be hoped that no mistake may he made by the Democratic county central committee in this matter. The opportunity is too good to let go by default. Let us look about and find a good, clean, competent young »or middle-aged man for the place, one who will get out and make an active campaign for election. Chairman Welsh has not indicated at this writing when he will call the committee together to select a candidate, but it will probably be quite soon.

Here’s Luck to You, “Cap”

The Deutschland, the German merchant submarine whose feat in reaching this country a few weeks ago with a cargo of dyes caused the entire world to sit up and take notice set sail Wednesday from Baltimore on her return trip to Germany, and she is said to have successfully eluded the corydon of allied cruisers on the watch for her beyond the neutral waters of the Virginia capes. It is, said that the last act of Captain Koenig and his interpid crew, before submerging outside the capes, was to stand on the deck of the Deutschland and give three rousing cheers for America and. her people. Regardless of where our sympathies may lie in the gigantic struggle going on in the Old World, few of us can help but wish a safe journey back to Germany for the Deutschland.

Long Drought Broken to Some Extent.

The extended drought following the wet June of this year was broken throughout Jasper county Thursday night by fairly good rains, not nearly so much as needed, of course, hut enough to be a great temporary he’p to the corn crop. There was a light rain came up early in the evening and this was followed about 10:30 or 11 o’clock by heavier rain accompanied by considerable lightning and thunder. The rain was apparently quite general all through this immediate section of the state at leas*. Now that the “ice has been broken’’ we may get plenty of rain the rest of the season.

Notice to Dog Owners. All owners of dogs, biting or otherwise, are hereby notified that they must keep the same properly muzzled or tied up on their premises. Failure to comply with this order will necessitate bringing action against the guilty owner. DR. F. H. HEMPHILL, Co. Health Commissioner.

Free Lecture at Court House Last (Friday) Night.

A talk by the author of “Walker’s Review of White Slavery” under the auspices of the Federal Purity League of America was given last night at the court house commencing at 3 o'clock. Admission was free.

Leghorns, Bangkoks, sailors and Panamas at unusually attractive prices. See windows at HILLIARD * & HAMILL’S.

WEATHER FOR SATURDAY.

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. Commissioners’ court meets nex. Monday in regular AjgUol session. Attorneys Mose Leopold and Abe Halleck were in Kentland on professional business yesterday. There were five marriage licenses issued last month against seven for the previous month and six for the corresponding month of 1915. The selection of Jesse Nichols as Republican candidate for county clerk to succeed the late J. H. Perkins, will mean, should Mr. Nichols be elected, that a new superintend ent for the poor farm must be ap pointed to succeed him. It is rumored, however, that Mr. Nichols intends to resign the superintendency and he will possibly do so very soon. Two state accountants came Wednesday to check up the clerk’s office. They finished the work yesterday noon and, while we haye no word from them, it is a foregone conclusion ; that they found everything in first-class shape. It was expected that Mr. Shedd’s -commission would arrive yesterday afternoon. Until this comes no official business can he transacted in the office, it is said.-

W. R. Lee Takes Over Mt. Ayr Tribune.

H. C. Jinkerson, who recently started the Mt. Ayr Tribune, has disposed of same, he announces in the last issue, to W. R. Lee, a Mt. Ayt merchant, formerly of Rensselaer. The paper, which has been issued from the office of the Rensselaei Republican, will continue to be printed in Rensselaer, it is understood. Mr. Jinkerson found the expense of getting out the paper was toe heavy for its limited field, which is practically all covered by the Rensselaer papers. He had secured some 74 subscribers, nearly all of whom already took a Rensselaer paper, and as the outlook did not justify him in continuing a money-losing proposition, he gave up the paper and has taken employment in Mr. Lee’s store.

WENT THROUGH A BRIDGE

Frank Klaus' Thrashing Rig at Remington Takes Second Plunge. The thrashing rig, belonging to Frank Klaus, went through the bridge at the southeast corner of the town about 10 o’clock Monday forenoon. The engine which is an extremely heavy and powerful one, had passed onto the left hand side of the bridge and the separator w’hich was hitche-l to the rear of the engine had gotten onto the bridge with the front wheels, when with a great crash, the whole structure broke in two at the center, Jacob Klaus was at the wheel and with very little delay he closed the throttle and leaped to one side, io avoid the possible danger of the separator coming down the incline and crushing him. The separator remained, however, where it was, with its rear wheels high and dry above the ground and the front end hanging down the incline. After it was seen that there was no danger from the separator, Klaus started up the engine and climbed out of the~Jhjble. Not waiting for blocking to be placed at the end of the bridge to ease the engine down, but in the hurry jumped the engine down from the tilted end, a - matte*of a foot or so. The wrecking of this bridge seems to be from two causes. In the first place, the bridge whictr was erected in 1886 was of too light a material and insufficiently braced to carry theloads of heavy traffic, and when the new double floor was laid some time ago, a great additional weight was imposed upon it. The direct and immediate cause of the break was that i one of the brace rods on the east [ s-de of the midge had been broken

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1916.

some time ago and nad not been replaced as it should have been. It is quite evident that had the rod been replaced and other rods kept tightened the bridge would not have given way. The engine is the same one tbi. went through a culvert west of Wolcott a few years ago and killed young Cooney Klaus, one of Frank’s boys, and the present accident came ery near wiping out another one of them. The only thing that could possibly have saved him was the fact that the separator was not hitched real close to the engine, together with the fact that the engine had only got onto the center of the bridge. A few more feet and it would have been all day with the engine driver. The bridge is a joint town and township affair and will have to be replaced by a new one at once.— Remington Press.

Many Pay Last Respects to Memory of Honored Citizen.

The funeral of the late Judson H. Perkins, held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, was attended by a large number of -friends of the deceased from over Jasper county and the following were among those from out of town in attendance: R. E. Perkins of Mishawaka, Mrs. Sarah E. Tanner of Boltin Landing, N. Y.. Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Ferkins of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. William Timmons and Everett Thoma 3 of Idaville, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brumbaeh of Monon, Ira J. Coe of Terre Haute, Rev a.d Mrs. O. E. Miller of Mentone and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bugan ol Blcoroington. The following obituary was read at the funeral: Judson Hervey Perkins was born near Clayton, Michigan, on the Bth day of May, 1847, and died in Chicago, 111., July 30, 1916, aged 69 years, two months and 22 days. During his childhood he, with his parents, moved to Illinois, where heresided until maturity. March 31, 1875, he was united in marriage to Ada Brumbaeh, Who preceded him in death February 19, 1909. To this union two children were born, Mrs. Jay Stockton and Ethel C. Perkins, of this city. The family also includes an adopted son, Samuel J. Perkins, also of this community. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins came to Indiana in 1882, locating on a farm near Kentland, where they resided until 1891, when they moved to the locality where they lived until death. May 20, 1915, Mr. Perkins was united in marriage to Mis. Ellen Dugan of Kenton, Ohio. His widow, his children and grandchildren, his brother, R. E. Perkins, of Mishawaka, Ind., and his sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Tanner, of Bolton Landing, X. Y., survive him. In early manhood Mr. Perkins joined the Missionary Baptisf church, of which he has been a devoted member ever since. His connection with the Rensselaer Baptist church began In 1891, when thef. family moved to this community from Kentland. It is the wish of the family that np eulogy of Mr. Perkins be spoken here. Whatever of truth or goodness his life may have expressed is—and no word can add to or subtract therefrom. With utter quiet and peace of spirit, with no fear, they leave him in the hands of God. Card of Thanks. We cannot thank all of the people personally who have shown perfect kindness to us during the past week. We deeply appreciate it all and thank each one. Mrs. Ellen M. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Stockton, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Perkins, Ethel C. Perkins.

Richard Rice Wins New School Honprs.

Richard A. Rice returned yesterday from Bowling Green, Ky., where he took a post-graduate course in commercial work at the university al that place, and last week at the graduation exercises received the degree of Bachelor of Commercial Science. He was also selected as one of the speakers at a banquet given the graduates, his subject being “To the Special Teachers.” The advanced class of 1916 numbered 69, out of an enrollment of nearly 700, and every state in the union was represented Mr. Rice is a graduate of Jefferson high school, afterwards attending Purdue university and later taking a special course in accountancy at Winona college, at Winona. He is now in charge of the commercial department of the Rensselaer high school —Lafayette Journal.

Two Dollar Rate Takes Effect Sept. 1

Bear in mind that the new subscription rate of $2 per year for The Democrat takes effect Sept. 1, 1916, hut prior to said date renewals and new subscriptions will be accepted at the present rate of $1.50 per year. Take advantage of this and subscribe before the new rate goes into effect.

Rensselaer Chautauqua, August 10 to 15. '

S. S. SHED APPOINTED CLERK

To Serve Until After Election—Jesse Nichols Nominated on Republican Ticket. The Republican county central committee met Wednesday to select a candidate to be placed on the county ticket for clerk of the Jasper circuit court to succeed ;he late Judson H. Perkins, who had served but three months on his second term, ' The following names were placed before the committee as candidates for the place, it being agreed that the low man should drop out after each ballot: Charles Morlan, Rice Porter, Emmet Laßue and S. S. Shedd of Rensselaer, Jesse Nichols of Marion tp. and Harry Brown of Kniman. Mr. Shedd had agreed If nominated and elected that he would qualify but not take active charge of the office, turning over the entire salary for the balance of the term for which her father had been elected to Miss Ethel Perkins, the very efficient deputy clerk. Notwithstanding this unselfish motive of Mr. Shedd, who had talked with Miss Perkins and she had agreed to take charge of the office under these conditions, the committee did not give Mr. Shedd a vote, and yet, so anxious were the Republicans to give Miss Perkins this office that they had taken the trouble to ask the state board of accounts if she could hold the office were they to appoint her direct. Their hyprocracy in the matter is very apparent in view of Mr. Shedd’s offer. The five ballots taken by the committee before a nominee was selected were as follows. Ballots 1 2 3 4 5 Nichols ,5 4 5 6 fl Brown 6 7 5 9 9 Morlan ..... ..4 5 6 5 Laßue ..... ..... 4 4 4 Porter 1 Shedd ........ It will be noted that the Morlan votes went to Nichols while the LaRue votes went to Brown, yet both Morlan and Laßue were Rensselaer candidates. Following the action of the county central committee County Commissioners Makeever and Marble—Commissioner Welch not being here—appointed S. S. Shedd to the clerkship until after the November election and ihe qualifying of the clerk elected at that time. Mr. Shedd will conduct the business of the office through Miss Perkins, who will receive the entire salary and emoluments. It is an open secret that the nomination of Nichols is very unsatisfactory to the rank and file of the Re - publicans of Jasper county as a whole and many prominent members of the are urging the Democrats to make no mistake in their nominee.

Former Rensselaer Resident Badly Injured.

A dispatch from Columbus, Ind.V under date of August 2, said: “Isaac Leavel, who has just moved from North Vernon to this city, was injured perhaps fatally here today when a horse he was leading behind a buggy became frightened at a pars ing automobile, jumped into the buggy, knocked Leavel out and fell upon him. The injured man has not regained consciousness.” Mr. Leavel is a former well-known resident of Remington and Rensselaer, and one of his sons, Charles Leavel, still resides here. Charley informed The Democrat yesterday morning that he had received a letter telling, of the accident but shortly before the letter reached him he received a telegram saying that his father was getting along all right. The letter, which was written before the telegram was sent, told him to come at once. As immediate danger seemed to have passed, Charley will not go down until tomorrow unless other word should be received in the meantime.

Notice to Water Users. Owing to the present scarcity of water, the following section of the water ordinance will be strictly enforced from and after this date: “It shall be unlawful for any patron of the water department to sprinkle lawns, gardens or streets more than three hours during anyone day, and only between the hours of 6 o’clock a. m. and 8 o’clock a. a., and 4 o’clock p. m. and 8 o’clock p. m., and in case of fire, it shall be unlawful for any such patron to permit any faucet or hydran: to remain open and running for any use or purpose during the continuance of any fire.” C. S. CHAMBERLAIN, . Superintendent. Birth Announcements. August 2, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCord of near Brook, a daughter.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Teltgraphic 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. K. C. Boosts Salaries of Lodge's Otticiuls. Davenport, lowa, Aug. 2.—The salaries of the supreme knight and supreme secretary were Increased from $6,000 to SB,OOO a year at today’s convention of the .Knights ol Columbus, and that of tne supreme treasurer from $3,600 to $4,500. The per diem of delegates was raised from $5 to $lO per day and ten cents mileage. Four supreme directors were reelected for three years each. Old Point Comfort, Va., was chosen as the place for the 1917 convention.

Widow of Former Congressman and Founder of Hammond Dead.

Hammond, Ind., August 3.—Mrs. Thomas Hammond, widow of the founder of this city and reputed to be one of the wealthiest women in Indiana, died here today. She was 70 years old. Forty years ago young Hammond and his young bride settled on the site which later grew into a city and manufacturing center. Mr. Hammond, who at one time was the Democratic congressman of the Tenth district, died ‘two years ago. Mrs. Hammond has been active tn philanthropic work. She is survived by three children and 14 grandchildren.

Grow Soy Beans.

Washington, July 30.—-“ Grow soy beans or cow peas, first for seed and later to feed live stock.” This is the new prescription of tho department of agriculture for fertilization and building up of the sandy land farms In northwestern Ohio and northern Indiana. In some sections of the sandy land country, says the department, the system of plaintlng soy beans there in connection with peas, has been found to serve as a foundation for developing profitable hog raising enterprises while elsewhere, with markets convenient, it leads to profitable dairying.

Hammond Times Raises Subscription Rates.

The Lake County Times at Hammond announces a raise in price of the Times on September 1 from one cent to two cents per single copy and also an raise in price to subscribers by the month. In making the announcement the Times says the increase in price is “because of almost prohibitive increases in the price of newsprint, ink, metals, roller composition, blankets, stereotype matrices, wrapping paper, twine, labor and in fact every single commodity and product used in newspaper making, in some cases being as high 200 per cent.” It also says that the Elkhart dailies have raised their prices to 2%c per copy for the 3ame reason.

Benton County Farmer Badly Injured

Ambia, August I.—Roy Brown, a farmer residing near Ambia, met with a painful injury yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. He was hauling sheaf oats to a thrashing machine. Another wagon.was standing at the carrier when he drove up and he got off the wagon, leaving his pitchfork on the load. When it came his turn to unload he took another fork and threw some sheaves on the carrier. The fork he had left on the wagon became dislodged and fell off. It struck the drive belt, rebounded and penetrated the skull just over the left eye, the point of one of the prongs coming out near the left temple. > Brown was rendered unconscious and was carried to his home. A physician was summoned and the opinion was expressed last night that he might recover. The accident occurred on Brown’s farm.

Fowler Party in Anto Collision Mear Hoodland.

Early last Saturday morning a Ford car driven by Lloyd Penick,

colored, collided with another machine on the Goodland-Remington road. Both machines were badly wrecked but all the occupants except Penick, who received a slight cut on the left arm, escaped unhurt. Penick accompanied by Dave Blakely and Percy Edwards, were returning home from Rensselaer about 1 o'clock in the morning when they met the other machine whicu wa.3 from Rensselaer on the road a few miles east of Goodland. It seems that Penick was on the dirt track and when he attempted to get onto the gravel the other car side-swiped him. Both machines were put out of commission and it will require several dollars to repair them. The Fowler parties say the other fellows are to blame for the accident.—Benton Review.

Rensselaer “Sleep Tablets" Blamed by Autoist for Accident.

The mistake of a physician or druggist at Rensselaer yesterday afternoon might have cost the lives of Gus Hildendorf, garage man of Delphi, his mother and a young lady, Miss Koehler, the latter residents of Chicago. : ' Driving toward Montfcelto, and when about a half mile west of the range line on the Reynolds road, Mr. Hildendorf went sound asleep and the ear, left to its own devices, ran off a culvert and down a four-foot embankment. The front axle was broken and the right front wheel smashed. Mr. Hildendorf was not thrown from his seat but the two ladies were hurled out of the car and alighted against a fence. The force of the shock when the car hit the embankment liursted open the door of the tonneau and it was through this aperture that the ladies were hurled. Neither suffered any worse hurt than being badly shaken up and having their nerves unsettled. Mr. Hildendorf had driven to Chicago in a new Grant car to bring his mother and Miss Koehler to Delphi He was not feeling well on the return trip and frequently complained about a blurred vision. At Rensselaer he stopped to get some medicine and thought he was getting calomel tablets. He took one of the tablets at Rensselaer and his mother gave him another tablet after they had passed through Reynolds. Shortly afterward he lapsed into unconsciousness with the result stated. Dr Coffin was summoned to the scene of the accident and divined the cause of Mr. Hildendorf’s condition. He ga-'e him a hypodermic injection to counteract the drug, and from the response soon satisfied himself that the man was under the influence of ntorscious condition until 9 o’clock last night. This morning Mr. Hildendorf was greatly improved.—Montirello Journal.

HERE THERE and EVERYWHERE

The widow of Richard M. Milburn, former Democratic attorney general of Indiana, who died a few months after taking bis office, died at her home in Jasper, Deßois county, Wednesday from Cancer, aged 51 years. She is survived by five children. / Edward McClimans was painfull? injured yesterday just before the noon hour at the old Jones farm three miles west of town. While assisting other farm workmen in plan ing hay on the derrick to be elevated to the barn loft the derrick broke, a piece of which struia him on the top of the head, making tan ugly scalp wound. Another larger piece struck him on the chest from which it is feared internal injuries resulted. He refused to be taken to the hospital and was removed to *he home of his brother.—Yesterday’s Lafayette Journal.

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