Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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TAX LEVY SAME AS LAST YEAR

Connty Council Complete Business of Regular Session. APPROPRIATIONS OF $83,000 Which Includes $6,700 for Repairs and Redecorating of Court House —Proceedings of Commissioners’ Court. At the regular annual meeting of the county council of Jasper county, held at the court house, on Tuesday and Wednesday, appropriations were made for the calendar year 1917 aggregating $83,000, in round numbers, and a few thousand dollars additional appropriations were made for 1916. The tax levy was fixed at 74.9 cents on the SIOO, which is precisely the same as last year. The levy for county revenue proper, including maintenance of the county hospital is 47.9 cents; court house bonds 10 cents; gravel road repair 15 cents. Nothing has ever been done in the way of repaintng or redecorating the woodwork or walls of the court house since the building was completed and turned over to the county in February, 1898, and it is beginning to look quite "rusty’* in plaqes. The council appropriated $6,70Q< i for repairs and redecorating, this amount being included in the 1917 budget. Following is a report of the county commissioners’ proceedings at Tuesday’s session: Inspectors were appointed for thd regular election in November as follows, the township trustees, by virtue of their office, being inspectors in their respective precincts unless disqualified: Carpenter, south precinct, Edward Bellows; east precinct, Samuel Bowman; west precinct, Wester Bowdy. Marion, No. 1, Wood Spitler; No. 2, True ♦Woodworth; No. 3, C. P. Fate. Union, north precinct, N. A. McKay. Barkley, east precinct, A. S. Freeman. Supplies for county farm were let as follows: John Eger, groceries, $167.14; Roth Bros., 100 pounds of roast beef at 17 cents per pound, 100 pounds of steak at 22 cents per pound; G. E. Murray Co., dry goods, $28.49. The viewers in the Robert Michal petition in the location of a street in the village of Kniman reported favorably, establishing street 45 feet in width. Report w r as approved and expense account allowed. Marion E. Bice ditch—Report filed and October 3 set for hearing on report. Notice ordered for new parties, returnable on same date. Expense account allowed as set out in report. John F. Zimmer ditch—Viewers granted an extension of time to first day of October term so file report. George M. Meyers ditch—Cause set for trial on October 3 at 10 a. m. Joseph C. Borntrager ditch— County treasurer reports that additional assessments for benefits to lands in Jasper county amount to $14,490.36, and that he has, collected $6,124.36. Bonds are ordered issued for unpaid assessments. Contract for the construction of the W. O. Rowles stone road was let to A. S. Keen, trustee of Wheatfield tp., for $5,072. Harry Gallagher of Rensselaer was appointed superintendent of construction. Bonds ordered issued bearing 4% per cent interest to date from September 15. Other bidders on this road were: William Stalbaum, $5,356; Oris Salrin, $5,754.16; Guild & Anderson, $5,660.55; Reimschneider & Anstis, $5,420; T. M. Callahan, $5,276; Moneyhun & Son, $5,122. The F. J. Slight stone road was let tp George Stalbaum at $6,999. John Shirer was appointed superintendent. Bonds ordered issued bearing 4per cent interest to date from September 15. Other bidders on this road were: Wm. Stalbaum, $9,998; Hibbs & Davis, $8,625; Jacob Johnson, $8,852; August Salrin, $8,690.84; A. S. Keen, $8,920; Charles Kain, $9,300; Wm. Fitzger-

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aid, $8,800; T. M. Callahan, $9,822; Reimenschneider & Anstis, $9,583; J. W. Moneyhun, $9,000. The contractor in. the Deselms stone road in Gillam tp. having repaired culverts, etc., and overcome the objections made by William Reinhartz and others to the acceptance of this road by the commissioners, remonstrators asked for and were granted permission to withdraw objections heretofore filed and road was accepted as having been completed according to plans and specifications, balance due contractor apd attorney ordered paid and cause dropped from the docket. Maurice E. Gorman stone road in Jordan tp.—Attorney W. E. Harry of Brook showed that the disability in Jordan tp. having been removed (bonded limit reduced) and that Marion tp. w r as able to build her part of said road, same was

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Adams-Bell Marriage.

Miss Edith Adams, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion I. Adams of southeast of town, and Mr. Harry Bell of Tulsa, Okla., were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. The beautiful ring ceremony was used, and the Rev. Paul C. Curnick, pastor of the M. E. church, officiated. Preceding the bridal couple the little Misses Audrey Jane and Louise Carson, nieces of the bride, marched to the altar bearing the bride’s flowers and white ribbon streamers, forming an aisle for the bridal couple. The wedding march was played most beautifully by Miss Lennie Bird Raines. Only the members of the immediate families were present and but one out of guest, Mr. Hughes, of Chicago. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Bell departed on the 10:36 train for Chicago, where they will spend several days on a lake trip and other pleasures before departing for their future home at Tulsa, Okla. They were followed to the Monon station here by numerous friends who showered them with rice as they boarded the train. Miss Adams is one of our most popular young ladies. She is a graduate of the local high school and the college at Hillsdale, Mich. She taught school here and later at Tulsa, Okla., where she met Mr. Bell, who is engaged in the oil business there. The best wishes of The Democrat and a large circle of friends will be with Mr. and Mrs. Bell in their new home.

Wolcott Band Here Next Wednesday.

The Wolcott band will come to Rensselaer next Wednesday evening and unite with the local band in the evening’s* concert. This will make a combined band of about forty instruments, and should prove one of the most enjoyable concerts of the season. The concert last Wednesday evening was attended by the usual large crowd. One appreciable fact that the writer noticed was the large number of people present from a distance, some even coming as far as twenty miles or more for these concerts. And they came not alone for the music, but made the occasion one for doing their shopping in the best town in northwestern Indiana. Rensselaer has long been regarded as the best trading point within a radius of forty miles, and by concerted action and co-operation of trade territory can be gradually broaded and enlarged.

Bachelor Sauser Entertains Host of Young Ladies.

The Ouieda club, composed of about sixteen young ladies, was entertained last Tuesday evening by J. M. Sauser at his fine residence just west of town. A picnic supper was the main feature of the evening, the table being loaded with gobd thingg, among which was fried chicken and ice cream, furnished by Mr. Sauseg. After supper cards and Victrola music furnished the amusement. Those attending werei Misses Rose and Katherine Luers, Ethel McCarthy, Marguerite Irwin, Nell Reigh, Mabel Nowels, Eva Maines, Gladys and Hazel Reeve, Bertha Kepner, Irene Duval! and Mrs. Ethel Smith, Mrs. Harry Watson and Mrs. Leo Reeve. All departed about 8 o’clock after having spent a most delightful evening, xx

The Watson Plumbing Co. will trade new cream separators for old ones. Phone 204. _ s -i<; * •'•••*• * * * '* • • JASPER COUNTY SUNDAY * * SCHOOL CONVENTION SEP- * * TEMBER 21 AND 22, 1910, * * RENSSELAER, INDIANA. *

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1916.

TO DEDICATE NEWLAND CHURCH

Services at Opening of St* James Catholic Church to Be Held Sunday. For many years some few families belonging to the Catholic faith were living in or about Newland. These few came to Rensselaer to worship. In the spring of 1914, on account of the activity of real estate men, about sixty persons of the same faith came to this new country to engage in truck farming. Up to this time the land about Newland was owned and controlled by B. J. Gifford, but after his death much of this ground changed hands, being sold by real estate men in small tracts of from ten to forty acres. Most of these newcomers came from our larger pities, bringing with them their small savings, hoping to find their fortune in this land of promise. But there they missed what .was nearest and dearest to their heart, the church. Not having the means of travel they could not attend services of the neighboring parishes. Upon a visit by Rev. Chris-

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Newton County Bull Moose Ticket Quits Field.

All the candidates nominated on the Progressive tiqket in' Newton county at the primary election last March have filed their resignation with the board of election commissioners. At a meeting of the county central committee and candidates this action was agreed upon, and it is likely the Progressive party organization, so far as Newton county is concerned will disband, thus leaving the membership to vote independently and for whoever they please without feeling under any obligations to support any particular nominee of any party. The above action will add several hundred to the already large list of independent voters in the county and the independent vote there is likely to determine the local election without reference to party lines. Newton county is naturally, or normally, Republican, but voters refusing to acknowledge any particular party brand when it comes to local affairs have for several years kept the county offices pretty evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats and this year, it would seem, is to be no exception to the rule. It seems that at least one or two of the candidates on each the Democratic and Republican tickets are under the ban with the Progressives and their vote will likely determine the election for these offices.

As the season for vaudeville is fast drawing to a close the Horton brothers have secured the services of a sister team at extra cost to convince the people of Jasper county, that as fine a show can be seen right here at the Gayety as can be seen in the large cities for the price, j One of these ladies will be seen dressed in tights and will do some. high stepping, but the ladies who J handle the tickets at the front end will see to it that there is no vulgarity. This is a bargain at the priced—lsc and sc. ( .'' - I An armload of old papers for five cents at The Democrat office. |

PERTINENT PROBLEMS FOR TAXPAYERS OF JASPER COUNTY—NO. 5.

Saturday Night Extra.

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 Oflices. New suits filed: No. 8662. Vincent Eisele vs. John C. Bristow; suit on contract. In two paragraphs, i demand $325 in one paragraph and $l6O in second paragraph. The county officers and board of county commissioners visited the county farm Tuesday and were dinner guests of Superintendent and Mrs. Jesse Nichols. It goes without saying that the visitors did justice to Mrs. Nichols’ best effort. Sheriff McColly accompanied by Walter V. Porter, took “Shorty” Adams and Fred Irwin to the state penal farm Wednesday where each will serve out a 140-day sentence* imposed upon them by Mayor Spitler for intoxication. Both have served previous sentences there and five months will be a long time between drinks for them. Marriage licenses issued: September 6, Ozro Bingham of Logansport, aged 39 June 6 last, occupation barber, to Daisy Brien also of Logansport, aged 37 December 20 last, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for eacji. First marriage of male dissolved by divorce in June, 1912; first marriage of female dissolved by divorce in March, 1916. County Treasurer May on Wednesday sold the $6,563.34 bond is-' sue in the T. M. Callahan stone road , in Barkley and Walker tps. to the' German National bank of Ft. Wayne at a premium of $146.45. Other! bidders, all from Indianapolis, were: I R. L. Dollings Co., $75; Fletcher : i American National bank, $66.75; Breed, Elliott & Harrison, $65.66. ■ J. F. Wild & Co. of Indianapolis bid only par for the bonds. Most of the township schools will start next Monday. In Marion township, where a new consolidated school building is being erected to take care of all districts south of the river and which will probably J not be ready for occupancy for at, least two months yet, Trustee Wood, will start the James, Putt, Wasson, atnd Pleasant Ridge schools Monday and continue them until the new building is ready. In Union, where a new building is being erected at Parr, and also one at Virgie, the trustee has rented rooms and these schools will open Monday. In Kankakee township, where a new build-j ing is being erected at Telit, school will probably not until the new building is completed. Work on the Marion township

consolidated school building, south of town, has been delayed somewhat by the non-arrival of brick, but is now being pushed as fast as possible. The brick walls are now four or five feet high and with good weather should be nearly or quite finished next week. It does not look possible, however, that the building could be completed ready for occupancy much before January 1. It would seem that the matter of erecting new school buildings should be taken up earlier in the season, that they might be completed by the time for schools to open. Here we have four new buildings in course of construction in Jasper county, the contracts for which were but recently let, and none of them can be completed for two months or more after time for school to take up. By the way, the outside walls of the Marion township building are being laid In colored mortkr, and any one seeing these walls would imagine that the brick is precsely the same as that used in the county hospital, which are laid in common white mortar and the walls look as though the brick were second-hand stock and had been taken from some old building that Jiad been through a severe fire. /

LEE W. SINCLAIR DEAD

Millionaire Uncle of the Glazcbrooks of Jasper County I>ies at West "" Baden. Lee W. Sinclair, an uncle of Lee E. Glazebrook of Tefft and Isaac and Mis» Viola Glazebrook of Rensselaer, ‘died at the West Baden Springs hotel of infirmities o' old age Thursday. He had been in railing health for some time. His age was 80 years. Mr. Sinclair, who was born at Cloiferdale, Indiana, was known throughout the United States. He operated extensive woolen mills at Salem, Indiana, and at South/ Chicago, j Illinois, for a term of years, the one at Salem from 1866 to 1884 and the one at Chicago from 1872 to 1878. Both these plants were destroyed by fire in 1888. Mr. Sinclair bought a controlling interest in the West Baden Springs property and in 1901 became the owner. The frame hotel structure was destroyed by fire in 1901. In 1902 the present large brick building was opened to the public. The West Baden Springs company is capitalized at $1,000,000. Mr. Sinclair was president of this company, also president of the bhnk of Salem, at Salem, and president of the West Baden National bank. He also had numerous valuable property interests at Salem. Mr. Sinclair had the distinction of being the first and only Republican ever elected from Washington county. He had been a member of the Masonic order for forty-nine years and was a member of the G. A. R., going out in the Civil war with the Seventy-eighth Indiana regiment. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Charles B. Rexl ford. ) Our Lee E. Glazebrook was named after Mr. Sinclair, and The Democrat hopes that the old gentleman has handsomely remembered his nephews and neice, who are residents of this county.

Vol. XIX, No. 47

CONGRESS PASSES REVENUE BILL

Record Tax Measure for Preparedness Wins. j TARIFF BOARD IS ; I f - $205,0CX),000 a Year in Addition to tho Normal Amount Provided by Lawmakers Will Pay More. ' Washington, Sept. 8. —The new revenue bill, built on the demands for preparedness against war and designed to raise $205,000,000 a year In addition to the normal amount, was passed last night by congress. Total appropriations were $1,037,583,082. Congress will adjourn today. The Cssentlul features of the revenue bill are: Increasing from 1 to 2 per cent the tax on the lowest taxable incomes. Beginning at incomes of SOO,OOO, the tax of 8 per cent is levied and graduated up to 13 per cent on incomes (exceeding $2,000,000 per annum. The additional tux is to include undistributed profits of corporations, Joint /Btock companies or associations. Proceeds of life Insurance policies, farm loan securities und interests upon the 'obligations of the United States or a state are exempt from this tax. Higher Corporation Tax. Increase from 1 to 2 per cent on the total net income of corporations, Joint stock companies or associations or insurance companies organized in the United States. The exemption from this tax includes lubor, agricultural and horlcultural organizations, mutual savings banks not having u capital stock represented by shares, fraternal beneficial societies, domestic building and loan associations und corporation banks organized and operated for mutual purposes and without profit, business, civil and religious leagues, clubs for pleasure, farmers’ clubs for pleasure, farmers’ and other mutual fire insurance companies, joints stock laud banks. An Inheritance tax, now under the federal government, is laid ns follows: Net estute not in excess of $50,000, 1 per cent; up to $150,000, 2 per cent; to $250,000, 3 per cent; to $450,000, 4 per cent; to $1,000,000, 5 per cent; to $2,000,000, 6 per cent; to $3,000,000 7 per cent; to $4,000,000, 8 per cent; to $5,00,000, 9 per ceqt; exceeding $5,000,000, 10 per cent. Munition Tax Increased. The senators from the copper producing states forced the house to abandon its proposed tax on smelter plants, but the house got an increase of from 10 to 12% per cent in the general tax on the net revenues of munition manufacturers. This tax will cease when the European war ends. On wines the senate placed a flat tax of 8 cents per wine gallons instead of the house graduated tax. The stamp taxes carried by the house in its bill wore eliminated by the senate. The special brokers’, theater and amusement-house taxes are continued In the senate bill; also the increased tax levied by the house on tobacco products. On color dyes the duty is fixed at 30 per cent ad valorem. On other oils and distillates entering into this group of chemicals and acids the special duties run from 2% cents to 5 cents per pound. $423,170,024 to Guard U. S. The senate appropriations committee issued a statement giving the total of regular appropriations at this session of congress at $1,349,809,269, an Increase of $377,121,411 over 1910. To this the committee adds deficiencies, miscellaneous und permanent annual and indefinite appropriations, getting a grand total of nppoprlations for 1917 'of $1,620,439,209, an increase over 1910 ;of $517,537,197. ' From this ledger sheet it deducts extraordinary appropriations for defense of the country, placed at $423,170,024, an increase over 1916 of $418,383,266, and extraordinary appropriations of $85,240,940, and finds that current appropriations total $1,118,028,245, or but $7,877,991 in excess of i 1916.

ASK EIGHT HOURS AND RAISE

Bhopmen of Twenty-Two Westers Roads Threaten to Strike on Monday. Springfield, 111., Sept. of 22 western railways, it was an* nounced here, have demanded an l» crease of 5 cents an hour nnd an eighfe hour day. Unless thetr demands are met by Monday the employees threaten to start a general movement for a strike. .. j

We will do aEr kinds* of moving out of town at liberal prices.—H. p. LANGE ft SON MUSIC STORE.