Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 August 1916 — Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 [ADVERTISEMENT]

It Pays to BUILD SHEDS Multitudinous are the uses to which good sheds may be put. If you have but one pair of wheels unhoused build an extension and get them under cover. It will pay in the long run. We have The Right Kind of Lumber For Sheds. GRANT-WARNER LUMBER CO. FORMER SHERIFF IS KILLED Automobile of W. L.* Roach Struck by Train at Delphi, Resulting in Owner’s Death. Delphi, Aug. 23.-—William L. Roach, ex-sheriff of Carroll, county and one of the most prominent citizens of northern Indiana, was almost instantly killed this afternoon at 2:41 o’clock when an automobile in which he was riding was struck by east bound Wabash passenger train No. 4 at the Franklin street crossing. Alleged negligtpce on the part of the crossing watchman and a string of freight cars that ob; structed the view of the main tracks are blamed for the accident that has cast a gloom over the city of Delphi. Stephen Hall, the flagman, stated that he was looking down the track at the approaching train and did not see the Roach automobile until it was within 100 feet of the track. He said it was moving fast and he could not flag the driver down. Others, who witnessed the accident, say that the machine was going very slowly and that they - did not see Hall at the crossing. The machine was caught by the pilot of the engine and carried for over a square before the train was stopped, Mr. Roach was thrown a distance of 20 feet and under a box car. When those who witnessed the tragic happening reached his side, his lips moved, but the words were not understood. Almost with the movement he expired. Mr. Roach was *62 years old and served Carroll county twice as sheriff. He was one of the foremost men of affairs in the city and county and was a member of the firm of Roach & Roach, real estate dealers, “Deacon” Roach, republican chairman of the Ninth district, being his partner. MT. Roach was greatly beloved and the news of hla death brings great sorrow to the community. CHURCH NOTICES Union Service The union service will be held at the court house Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. Rev. Asa McDaniel will preach the sermon. Everybody invited. Methodist Rev. Paul C. Curnick, pastor.— Sunday school. 9:30 a. m.; public w’orship,. 10:45 a. m., sermon by the pastor; Epworth league, 6 p. m.; union service at court house at 7 P. m . SATURDAY NIGHT at the Gayety The Big Show of the Season The Lawrence Comedy Co. If you wish to hear good singing and if you desire to see some fine dancing and every conceivable thing that goes with a high class show visit the Gayety Saturday night. Pictures Extraordinary 15 and 5 Cents