Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1916 — Page 8

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

ROSELAWN J. R. Mulder, Sr., was a Lowell business visitor Saturday. William Overmayer was a Hammond visitor business, of course. , J. J. Mulder and sister Maggie, accompanied by Vera and Zella Bess, autoed to Rensselaer Sunday. Mr. Denton and family, who formerly lived near Lake Village, have moved to Roselawn and are occupying the Manters property on the southwest side. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips spent Sunday. with Mrs. Phillips’ folks near North Star and brought Mrs. Phillips’ mother, Mrs. Jasper Makeever, home with them for a visit. Roy Hixon is assisting T. M. Gephart this week in delivering cattle to parties in the vicinity of Manteno, Illinois. Roy is getting to be some cowboy and says he likes the life. Robert Gilbreath and family left for their new home in the southeastern part of the state, near the Ohio state line, where Mr. Gilbreath bought an eighty-acre farm, trading his Roselawn home in on the deal.-

John Flinn and nephew, Dan Dailey, of Earl Park were Roselawn visitors Saturday. Mr. Flinn was looking after improvements on his farm west of town, which he pur chased about a year ago Our school, under the supervision of Mr. Blue and Miss Weaver, is progressing nicely and the pupils so far are well pleased with their teachers, have settled down to their work and everything points to a successful year’s work.

A man by the name of Hentz, living on the Hufficker farm, southeast of town, was arrested last week, charged with stealing some harness parts from the Lawler ranch, and was bound over to court to await trial. He was taken to Rensselaer and placed in jail, but has since been released on bail, J. M. Padgett and Rube Camhlin of Morocco, accompanied by the Morocco marshal, Amos Batch’lear, were in Roselawn Thursday in quest of the safe-blowers who opened four safes in Morocco Wednesday night and made their getaway in a Ford auto which they purloined from Mr. Brewer, a garage owner there. Mike Duffey, the standpatter of the Democratic party in Benton county and a large land owner of Newton county, was >’n Roselawn Monday. Mr. Duffey says he had a fine prospect for a large crop of corn before the heavy frost came, but now he says it is all killed. But you never can tell about Mr. Duffev, even in Democratic times he pleads adversity.

J. J. Mulder started to Thayer Friday in his E-M-F car and had just turned the corner one mile west of town when his front axle broke, letting the wheel down. Luckily he was driving very slow and no injuries resulted from the accident to himself or passengers with him, other than a bad scare It pays to drive carefully, and especially to go slow around turns in the road.

Samuel Martindale of Hegewisch, Illinois, formerly a resident of Newton county and Roselawn, and one time, sheriff of Newton county, was a visitor at the home of W T Kight last week. Mr. Martindale has lived at Hegewisch twenty years and this is his first visit to his old home here. He was greatly surprised to see the improvements and changes that have taken place in the northern part of our county.

annial COUNTL CONVENTION

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day’g program proved a delightful social affair that created a general friendly atmosphere and aided materially in the success of the meeting. Reports were received from the officers of the thirteen townships in the county, and as the reports were given Mr. Burnie displayed a chart and classified the townships thereon according to the work being done in each. Union township was accorded the highest standard, that of topnotch, with Carpenter a close second. Marion township did not show a proper increase in attendance, ten per cent being neces-

BIG HOG SALE At the C. E. Sage farm, 5 miles north and 3 miles east of Goodland, and 7 miles south and 4% miles west of Rensselaer, commencing at 1:30 p. m., on Saturday, September 30 70 - HEAD OF HOGS - 70 60 head weighing from 70 to 125 pounds; 10 head averaging about 200 pounds. These hogs are all thrifty and well bred, cross of Poland China and Duroc Jersey. Some nice sow shotes about 7-8 Poland China. Larger hogs, fine ones for fall butchering. No cholera on farm or m vicinity. These hogs will be sold in lots to suit purchaser. TERMS:— A credit of 6 months will be given on bankable note drawing 6 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent off for cash. Harvey Williams, Auct. Sage Bros.

sary. The meeting closed with a splendid address* by Mr. Burnie on “Child Study.” The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, George H. Hammerton; first vice president, W. L. Bott; second vice president, Mrs. A. A. Fell; third vice president, James N. Leatherman; secretary-treasurer, Ethel C. Perkins; elementary, Mrs. L. E. Barber; secondary, C. G. Spitler; adult, L. H. Hamilton; home, Mary Leatherman; teachers’ training, J. I. Coe; temperance, C. W. Postill; missionary, Mrs. A. A. Fell. A resolutions committee composed Of George H. Hammerton, Albert Van Duzen and W. L. Bott reported as follows:

"We, your committee on resolutions, beg to submit the following: “Resolved, that we commend the action of the state board for giving the opportunity and favoring the adoption of the study of the Bible in the high schools of this state, and we as a county association recommend the adoption in all high schools of Jasper county. "Resolved, that we as an organization of county Sunday school workers, wish to thank our most worthy president, Brother Leatherman, and his co-workers, for his untiring labors in behalf of the Sunday school work of Jasper county. Also to Miss Lemen and Brother Burnie for their presence and help during this convention and recommend their help to others. “Resolved, that the thanks of this association be extended to the board of Trinity M E. church for the use of the church during the ; convention. Also to the ladies of the several churches for the excel i lent dinner; to Mrs. Gwin for her help as organist, and all others who .helped to contribute to the success of the association.

“Whereas, the county during the past year has lost two of its most faithful and earnest laborers, Brother B. D. Comer and Brother J. 11. Perkins; be it resolved, that this convention extend its heartfelt sympathy and condolence to each of their families and friends.”

COURT NEWS

THE TRIAL CALENDAR. The following cases have been set down for trial: Third Week. Wednesday, Sept. 27—Hintz vs. Fess; Boyle vs. Neubauer; Smith vs. Gifford. Thursday, Sept. 28—State vs. Morlan; State vs. Stockton. Fourth Week Monday, Oct. 2- —Kanne vs. Eigelsbach; State ex rel Hammond vs. Aldrich; Piper vs. Oliver. Tuesday, Oct. 3 —Watkins Med. Co. vs. Longstreth et al; WilsonBarr Co. vs. Messman. Wednesday, Oct. 4—Schreiber vs. Turner; Tribby vs. Lattimore. Thursday, Oct. s—Gunyon exc. vs. Bolt et al; McMullen vs. Morris et al; Iddings vs. Naylor; Sirois vs. Naylor. Friday, Oct. 6—Weppler vs Brooks. ; CIVIL MATTERS William Weisse of Wheatfield was given a $25 fine and sent to the penal farm by Judge Hanley yesterday on a plea of guilty to intoxication, the. third conviction on a like charge. The jury came in Monday, but I was excused until Thursday morning. Emmet L. Hollingsworth vs. William M. C. Blake et al. Title quieted. Emetine Cummings vs. Stella Inman et al. Cause set for third Friday. State vs. True Culp, intoxication. Defendant arrested and brought into court and bond fixed at SIOO. Released on own recognizance. State vs. Ludd Clark, intoxication. Same action as above. State vs. Ernest Clark, intoxication. Same action as above. State vs. Charles Culp, intoxication. Same action as above. State vs. Vern Culp, intoxication. Same action as above. State vs. Frank Scipio, intoxication. Bond fixed at SIOO returnable

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on first day November term, and defendant released on his own recognizance. (Editor’s note—All the above cases are the result of grand jury indictments returned at the April term of court, but the arrests "were not made jor the defendant arraigned until last week. The parties all reside in Milroy township and it is reported that the alleged intoxication was caused from thej,r having drank some grape wine at the home of one of the parties indicted.) Aetna Life Insurance Co. vs. Joseph A. Akers et al. W. B. McNeil, receiver, files report, showing that he is chargeable with $232.86 and entitled to credits of $57.57, leaving a balance of $175.29 in his hands. Report approved, receiver allowed SSO for his services and balance of $125.29 ordered paid to Mrs. Pinter. Cause dropped from docket. Estella? Faylor vs. estate of Margaret Faylor. Judgment for S9O for plaintiff.

Matter of adoption of Grace Anderson by Benjamin Reeves. Petition granted and child is given name of Grace Anderson Reeves with all legal rights of natural heir. Harvey Keen vs. John Kolhoff, trustee Jordan township, and Thomas Reed. Temporary injunction issued against cutting willows and weeds from banks of Sage ditch in Jordan township and cause set for hearing on September 25. when restraining order w r as dissolved. Henry J. Wiethe vs. Alfred L. Goodlet. Cause dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. Carrie Baker, individually and as guardian of Mildred and Vera Baker, vs. estate of John N. Baker. Judgment against estate for $250 by agreement. State vs. Frank M. Walters. Defendant enters plea of not guilty to charge of illegal sale of liquor at Newland. Cause submitted to jury, who found defendant guilty and fined him SSO and costs, but recommend that fine be reduced to $1 if within the power of the court to do so. Emery Ellioft, guardian, vs. Otto Schrader et al. Reappraisement filed showing value of real estate to be $6,000. Emmet Laßue, commissioner, ordered to make sale under former order without further advertisement. James R. Noland vs. Minnie Noland. Decree of divorce granted plaintiff. First National bank vs. Samuel R. Nichols et al. Receiver files report showing charges of $194.12 and credits the same. Report approved and cause dropped. C. I. & S. Ry. Co. vs. J. T. McLaughlin. Cause continued for term by agreement. Charles J. Rauh vs. Thomas Lemon et al. Continued by agreement for term and set for trial on November 23.

PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public sale on the W. S. McConnell farm, two miles east and 1% miles north of Fair Oaks, 4 miles north of Parr, and 5% miles south and 1% miles west of Demotte, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m.. on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1916. One 1914 Ford touring car. 33 Head of Cattle— Consisting of six milk cows, all young and good milkers; 3 heifers, coming three years old: 8 heifers, coming 2 years old; 4 steers, coming 3 years old; 9 steers, coming 2 years old; 3 winter and spring calves. Cows and heifers all pasture bred, and cows giving milk. 109 Head of Hogs— Nine brood sows with pigs by side; 100 head of shotes, weighing from 40 to 150 pounds. ■Other articles not listed. Terms—-Sums of $lO and under cash in hand; a credit of 12 months on all sums over $lO if paid when due. notes to draw 6 per cent from date; if not paid when due notes to draw 8 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent off for cash over $lO. W. S. M’CONNELL, F. R. ERWIN. Col. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch served by Ladies’ Aid society of Fair Oaks. Here Is the Real Thing, Mr. Farmer. . If you don’t believe it take a chance. Expenses—telephones, lights, Insurance, their own salary, clerk hire, rent—is quite a large item with some competitors. It takes a bard blow to RING THE BELL, I HAVE THE BUGGIES The best farm wagon on earth for light r unking durability. It’s the Studebaker.— C. A. ROBERTS, Rensselaer, Ind., Agent. I quote you a spot cash price on all goods I sell. The man who whispers down a well About the goods has to sell, Won’t reap the golden, gleaming dollars Like one who climbs a tree and hollers. Well, I am hollering. C. A. ROBERTS. jo

SCIENCE-INDUSTRY.

Great Prehistoric Lake. The large prehistoric lake which flooded a number of the valleys of northwestern Nevada at a very recent geological date but has now passed away was named Lake La bon tan, in honor of Baron La Hontan, one of the early explorers of the headwaters of the Mississippi. The lake covered approximately 8.400 square miles at its greatest expansion, and in its deepest part, the present site of Pyramid lake. It was at least 880 feet deep—that is, its surface stood approximately 500 feet above the present water surface of Pyramid lake. The ancient lake .had no outlet except the one that led straight up, its waters being dissipated entirely by evaporation. A large area a few miles north of Winnemucca is covered with sand dunes formed since the disappearance of Lake Lahontan. The dunes are fully seventy-five feet thick, and their steeper slopes are on the east side, thus indicating that the whole vast field of sand is slowly traveling eastward. This progress has necessitated a number of changes in the roads in the southern part of Little Humboldt valley daring recent years.—U. S. Geological Survey.

Criminal Waste of Gas. American natural gas is already far in its decline. Criminal —insanely criminal —is the only characterization of the former waste of this resource. Street lights burned all day because it was ‘‘cheaper” to let them burn than to shut them off. Towers of flame often advertised new oil fields, as it cost too much to market the gas. Factories and residences used it with a now almost unthinkable lavishness. The middle west’s glass makers and zinc smelters repent too late in asheff—ashes of the once despised coal—Kansas and Oklahoma already struggle over interstate gas traffic, while I think in some degree the remarkable drop in the ground water level of the Mississippi basin must be ascribed to the emptying of the billions of cubic feet of space once occupied by this gas.—D. M. Liddell in Engineering Magazine. Heater For Stored Liquids. A simple heating apparatus has been brought out in France for heating liquids that are stored in barrels or other containers and are likely to freeze or become too stiff from the cold to flow readily, says Popular Me-

LIQUID IN BARREL IS HEATED BY CIRCULATION OF HOT WATER PIPES.

chanlcs. The apparatus consists of a small water filled tank heated by a spirit lamp, with a U shaped pipe extending down into the container and having both ends connected with the tank. When the water In the tank is heated it flows down one leg of thfe pipe and back to the tank through the other leg, maintaining a constant circulation of hot water.

Effects of Alkali on Drain Tile. .As the result of a series of experiments conducted by the United States bureau of standards it has been found that the alkaline soils found in some sections of the west are destructive to cement drain tile unless the tile is of the best material and has been made with the greatest care, says Popular Mechanics. Well made tile of a mixture as rich as one part' 1 cement to three parts sand and stone combined is apparently not affected by the alkali, but tile made of a leaner mixture than this is likely to disintegrate within a short time when placed in a soil having a strong alkaline content. These conclusions are based .on tests extending over a period of one year. Automobile Notes. Never change a single ball in a bearing. Remove them all. Clean the mica in your hood by dampening it carefully with vinegar and then rinsing off with clean cold water. Gasoline should only be put in a car through chamois, which will remove moisture or particles of dirt, either of which will clog the carburetor. If a funnel becomes absolutely necessary on the road, disconnect your horn and take out the reed, after which it will serve the purpose very well. Soft Iron Wire For Belt Lace. Ordinary stovepipe wire, or any soft iron wire about eighteen or twenty gauge, makes good belt lacing. Punch small holes about one-half inch apart and one-half an inch from the ends of the belt, lace with a double row of wire and twist the ends together. Place the joint on an anvil or a pulley and pound the lace into the belt. You can lace large belts in this way, and they will be practically noiseless and last a long time. —R. A. Bradley, Colorado Agricultural College. * Soil Washed Into Ocean. An average of ninety-five tons of soil Kind loose rock is washed into the ocean every year from every square mile of the United States, according to the geological survey. This estimate does not include the Great Basin. The Immensity of thia contribution may be better comprehended when It is realized that the surface of the United States covers square miles.

AUTO EQUIPMENT CO. M. I. ADAMS & SON, Props. Rensselaer, - - Indiana THE HOME OF LOW PRICES WE BUY FOR CASH, AND SELL FOR CASH

Accessories We have a complete line of Accessories. A sample of our low prices: Champion Spark Plugs..? .55 Mosier Spark Plugs, 35c, .45 Clero Hand Horns 2.75 Cut Outs for Fords 60 Auxiliary Radius Rods.. 1.00 Ford Truss Rods 90 Tool Box ~51.70 to 2.95 Fan Belts ............ .21 Robe Rails . 30 V' Spot Lights for all cars.. 4.00 Pedal Pads . 30 Ezyfill Radiator Caps... .60 Gasoline Guages 90 Vulcanizing We have just purchased a Shaler steam vulcanizer. We guarantee satisfaction at a reasonable price. We solicit a share of your patronage. Free Air We will have installed in the next few days a two-stage U. S. compressor outfit, and air will be piped in front of our place for your convenience Help yourself.

Call and Get Our Discounts on Cash Prices We Have on Hand Nou-Guaranteed Firsts Prices on Ford Sizes SIZES PLAIN NON-SKID 30x3 $7.00 $7.50 30x31-2 8.50 9.00 TUBES Red Tubes Guaranteed for One Year SIZE PRICE SIZE PRICE 30x3 $2.35 34x4 $3.60 30x31-2 2.70 35x41-2 4.25 32x31-2 2.90 36x4 5.00 33x4 3.50 36x41-2 5.25 Location Yellow Front, East of Star Theatre Dodge and Chevrolet Cars Sold Here

Notice of Registration. , Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county has designated the following places for holding sessions for registration on Monday, October 9th, 1916: Barkley township, East, A. S. Freeman, Valma school house. Barkley township. West, Ralph Johnson, Ralph Johnson’s residence. Carpenter township, East, Samuel Bowman, town hall. Carpenter township, West, Wester Bowdy, George Nierengarten residence. Carpenter township, South, Edward Bellows, Remington hotel. Gillam township, James Stevens, Center school house. Hanging Grove township, Warren Poole, Banta school house. Jordan township, Wm. M. Morris, Morris residence. Kankakee township, R. E. Davis, Treichel hall or M. E. church. Keener township, C. E. Fairchild, Demotte school house. Marion No. 1, Woodhull I. Spitler, Makeever hotel. Marion No. 2, True D. Wood worth, McEwen’s office. Marion No. 3, Clarence P. Fate, W. I. Hoover’s store room. Marion No. 4, Harvey W. Wood, Jr., Worland’s shop. Milroy township, George W. Foulks, George W. Foulks’ residence. Newton township, Clint Brown, Blus Grass school house. Union township, North, N. A. McKay, Gundy’s hall. Union township, South, George H. Hammerton, W. H. Myres hall. Walker township, H. B. Brown, Walker Center school house. Wheatfield township, A. S. Keene, town hall. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County.

Protect Your Buildings From Light* / ning By having them properly rodded. Sixteen years experience In the business and never have had a building damaged from lightning that I rodded. Best and heaviest rods used. Call and see me or phone 135 or 568.—F. A. BICKNELL, Rensselaer, Indiana. ts Buy envelopes at The Democrat office. A lange number of sizes, styles and colors, both bond and plain finish, to select from, at 5c per bunch of 25. Call In and see them. An armload of old newspapers for a nickel at The Democrat office.

Gasoline We have gasoline pump at our front and will sell gas at standard prices. Please do not park your car in front of this pump. Oils and Grease We have on hand Havoline oil, the kind recommended by the majority of manufacturers, in barrel lots, 5-gallon lots and gallon lots. We also have complete line of Havoline greases. Specialties 24-hour service on new or second-hand parts for old or orphan cars. Tires We have contracted exclusive rights on Ajax Tires. Our stock will be here soon. While others are claiming quality, we are guaranteeing it. Once Ajax, always Ajax.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, that sealed bids will be received at my office until the hour of 2 o’clock p. m., October 7, 1916, for the old tworoom school building at Parr, and the old one-room school building at Virgie, each building to be removed by purchaser withiii 5 days from date of notice by trustee. The right is reserved to use each of the old buildings until the new buildings are completed. Each bid to be accompanied by certified check of SSO. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. G. H. HAMMERTON, Township Trustee. Union Township, Jasper County, Ind. Dated September 22, 1916. Subscribe for The Democrat.