Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 October 1916 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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MORLAN PERJURY TRIAL STILL ON

Case Will Probably Not Reach Jury Before Thursday. ATTRAGTIN6 MUCH ATTENTION State Rested Monday at 11:30 A. M., and Defense Started Introducing Evidence in Afternoon—Evidence Is Confusing. The Ernest L. Morlan perjury trial which begun in the circuit court last Thursday afternoon is still grinding, and the prospects, as The Democrat goes to press, is that it will not reach the jury before Thursday. The state rested Monday forenoon after, having introduced a large number of witnesses to show that no com was hauled from the county farm in 1915 and to show the whereabouts of the men who are alleged to have hauled corn from there on one day in particular, September 4, 1915. Apparently the state had made out a pretty strong case, but when the defense begun to introduce its evidence in direct opposition to that of the state those who had heard all the evidence were in a quandary and did not know where they were at. At this writing some strong testimony has been introduced by the de-' sense and it is said more is to follow.

The Democrat has tried to be fair and impartial in its report of the proceedings and will continue so to the end. It prints a synopsis of the evidence as it was given, to the best of its ability in the brief space it can devdte to the trial, and ventures no opinion as to which side is right in the matter. The public wants to know the truth, and apparently the court is disposed to let everything in that will shed any light on the question of whether or not corn WAS hauled away from the county farm in 1915 to the Makeever place. It is evident that someone is mistaken about it, and it is for the jury to decide which side this is on. A summary of the evidence taken since our Saturday issue follows; On the reconvening of court shortly after 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon the cross-examination of Albertus M. Yeoman, witness for the state, was resumed but nothing of particular importance was brought out. Mr. Yeoman’s examination in chief had to do with the date of the threshing at his place in 1915 and as to the parties who assisted in the threshing. The next witness for the state was Carl Wichborn, a young foreigner, who testified he had worked for D. S. Makeever on the latter’s farms for eight or nine years. Witness assisted in the threshing at A. M. Yeoman’s, which he said was on September 4, 1915, and told of others who were there, including John Suika and James Shelly, who had hauled the corn, it was alleged, in statements made before the field examiners. Witness also testified as to Suika’s work on straw stack at Makeever place during balance of afternoon, after going home from Yeoman’s. Witness had not hauled nor seen any corn hauled from poor farm in 1915, but corn was hauled from the Martindale farm and also from John Zimmer’s during that year. Cross-examined by Mr. Halleck witness said that he went to see John Zimmer, the thresherman, as to the date of the threshing at Yeoman’s. He was not sure of the day

WEATHER FOR WEDNESDAY.

of the month but knew it w r as early in September and on Saturday and that Zimmer had the date in a memorandum that he kept of threshing jobs. Did not remember whether it rained that day or not, but thought not. Witness hauled no corn from poor farm in 1914 himself but some five or six years ago and hauled corn from there. Saw Shelly after threshing in 1914 at Makeever farm. Did not know whether Suika hauled any corn in 1914 or not. Was away from Makeever’s a part of 1914 and did not go back until after threshing time. If any corn had been hauled there in 1915 from county farm witness would have known it. Charles Otterburg, also employed at the Makeever farm, corroborated other witnesses as to dates of threshing at Yeoman’s. Whs witness before grand jury. Got threshing date from John Zimmer at Makeever’s suggestion. Charles Schleman testified as to September 4 being the date of the threshing at Yeoman’s. He .pitched oats in the field and told of Suika and Shelly being there. Elijah iHarp

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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. A gravel road meeting will be held at the Center school house in Union township Thursday evening, October 5, for the purpose of explaining the cost an<# methods to be used in constructing twenty-four miles of roads in that township. An election upon the proposed road will be held next Saturday and all interested are urged to attend the meeting Thursday evening. The meeting will be addressed by A. Halleck and others.

Marriage licenses issued: September 30, Frank Walton Goss of Remington, aged 24 June 10 last, occupation farmer to Edna Vera Babcock of Parr, aged 21 February 8 last. First marriage for each. September 30, Frank Brown of Brook, aged 38 February 18 last, occupation laborer, to Nellie Grant of Rensselaer, aged 3 4 November 21 last, occupation houseekeper. First marriage for each. October 2, Daniel Fosidick Williams of Kniman, aged 21 September 9 last, occupation farmer to Eva Catherine Goff also of Kniman, aged 19 January 26 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Following is a report of the county commissioners’ proceedings at their Monday session: George Xaninga stone road— Bond of George Xaninga examined and approved. Milton Roth stone road —Jacob Johnson, contractor, allowed sl,200. F. J. Slight stone road—John Shirer, heretofore appointed superintendent, refuses to serve and board appoints David A. Collins in his stead. Treasurer shows sale of bonds, $7,600, at premium of $122.25. Treasurer reports sale of bdnds in W. O. Rowles stone road, $5,600, at premium of $89.65. Trustee Wood of Marion township asks to grant additional poor relief noj exceeding sls per quarter, to the‘following Rensselaer residents: Rose Culp, Nelly Williams, Fred Hartman, Charles Vick and wife, Myra Casey, Mary Deere and Mary Witham. A. R. Clark stone road—Report of joint meeting of commissioners with White county commissioners presented and approved. Same is ordered spread on record. Petitioners file report in the John F. Zimmer ditch and cause is continued for objections. William Folger ditch—Continued to first day of November term for report. Three of the five county depositories reported interest on county funds for the month of September as follows: First National bank, Rensselaer, $132.89; Trust & Savings bank, Rensselaer, $41.59; Bank of Wheatfield, $32.60. County o'fflcers reported the following fees collected for the quarter ending September 30: Auditor,

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1916.

$274.97; clerk, $280.15; sheriff. $68.10; recorder, $350.70. A report of yesterday’s proceedings will be published in the next issue of The Democrat.

MISS EDNA BABCOCK A BRIDE

Married Saturday Evening to Mr. Frank Goss of Remington. The wedding of Miss Edna Babcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Babcock of near Parr, to Mr. Frank Goss of Remington, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s .parents at 8 o’clock Saturday evening. The Rev. C. L. Harper of Delphi, a former pastor of Trinity M. E. church in this city, officiated. About forty intimate friends and relatives were present at the wedding, which was a very pretty occasion.

Preceding the ceremony Mrs. E. C. English of this city sang “I Love You Truly’’ and “O Promise Me,” being accompanied on the piano by Miss Florence Allman. The bride wore a gown worn by her mother at the latter’a marriage twenty-seven years ago? and carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. Immediately following the ceremony a two-course wedding supper was served, after which the bridal couple left by auto for Point where they bparded a train for a week’s journey through the East. Mrs. Goss graduated from the local high school with the class of 1912, and later attended the Women’s college at Jacksonville, Illinois. She is one of the most attractive and popular young ladies of the county. Mr. Goes is a son of Mrs. Emma Goss of Remington and is a prominent young farmer of that vicinity. Upon their return they will go at once to a farm near Remington where a newly furnished home awaits them. The Democrat unites with the numerous friends and relatives in extending them congratulations and best wishes.

COUNTY INSTITUTE IN SESSION

* . Schools Are All Closed W hile Teachers Are Attending. The Jasper county teachers’ institute is in session in Rensselaer and the schools of the county are closed for the week. The sessions are being held in the high school auditorium and the attendance is very good, practically every teacher in the county being present. The institute instructors are Thomas W. jNadel, dean of Olivet college, Olivet, Michigan; Louis C. Karkinski, professor of mathematics, University of Michigan; L. N. Hines, superintendent of the Crawfordsville schools; Ivah M. Rhyan, head of department of domestic science, Indiana state normal; Mfs. Fern Parker Wilson, formerly supervisor of music of the South Bend schools.

Tjhe daily sessions begin at 9 o'clock a. m. and close at 4 o’clock p. m., with a noon intermission from 11:45 to 1:30 p. m. There are but two evening sessions on the program, at 8 p. m. Tuesday and Thursday. An. urgent invitation is extended to general public to be Present a tj any or all of the sessions, and a«y of the lectures will be well worth hearing. Subscribe for The Democrat.

A ROTTEN REPUBLICAN SHOW

NEW YORK WOULD:

PINE VILLAGE BEATS VALPO

Heavyweights Walk Over Little Fellows from the North. The Pine Village football team, whir,h has a reputation of being one of the best semi-pro teams in the Middle West, added another scalp to their already long string when they defeated the Valparaiso team in Rensselaer Sunday by a score of 37 to 0. The game was not so exciting nor interesting as some that have been played here, as the Pine Village team had everything their way from the start. We aire not saying they had the best team, but they had by far the heaviest set of men, which counts for a great deal on a football field. Their team probably outweighed the Valparaiso team twenty or twenty-five pounds to the man. Considering this disadvantage the Valparaiso team put up a wonderful game and showed their ability an football players beyond all doubt.

The game was largely attended, people coming for many miles to witness the contest. Estimates on the crowd were made all the way between 1,000 and 2,000, and there were rrobably about 1,500 people present. Pine Village handled all the money, there being no division to make as the Valparaiso team received S2OO to play the game, and one of the ticket collectors informed thg writer that the receipts were $623.

During the first quarter of the game no scores were made. Valparaiso kicked off to Pine Village and several times the latter team got close to the goal but were penalized three times, twice for off-side plays and once for foul playing. During the second quarter Pine Village simply walked all over the Valparaiso team and made two touchdowns, but failed in both their efforts to kick goal. It became apparent that the game would go to Pine Village. The sympathy of the majority of the crowd was with the ‘‘under dog,” as is typical of all big-hearted American people, and several times during the last half they tried to encourage the Valparaiso team with some lusty rooting, but to no avail. The Pine Village fellows pushed their w’ay through for four mure touchdowns, but in six efforts to kick goal they only succeeded once.

Some of the spectators charged the Pine Village team with crooked and dirty playing, but this may have been due to prejudice, for on the whole the game appeared to the writer to be as clean las the average football game. /However, Pine Village was penalized four times for various offensee, and Valparaiso was penalized but once. Rensselaer is as good football town as any around, and there is some talk of matching the Pine Village team with some heavier semi-pro team, the game to be played here.

WM. FRANCIS BURIED MONDAY

Remains Taken to Forest, Illinois, Sunday Evening. The funeral of William Francis, mention of whose death was made in Saturday’s Democrat, was held at the Methodist church Sunday noon, Rev. C. L. (Harper preaching the sermon. The service was large-

ly attended and at the conclusion the remains were taken to Remington and thence to Forest, Illinois, the former hoffie of the deceased, where burial was made Monday. The following obituary of Mr. Francis w-as read at the funeral: ‘‘William Wilson Francis was born in Riley, Ohio, November 23, 1842, and died in Rensselaer, September 29, 1916, at the age of 74 years, l month and 2 days. He moved with his parents to Forest. Illinois, where he remained until 1890„ He was united in marriage to Jane Houseworth, March 18, 1867. To this union three children were born—Jesse E. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. F. A. Turfler of Rensselaer, and Georgia 8., who died it the age of 7.

"He moved to Harvey, Illinois, in 1891, and resided there until 1897, when he moved to Rensselaer, and lived here, with the exception of two years which he spent at Idaville, the balance of his life. ‘‘He united with the M. E. church when 10 years of age and died in that faith. He leaves three brothers and one sister, two children, four grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his departure.”

M. E. MINISTERS ASSIGNED POSTS

Many Changes Made In The Lafayette District E. W. STRECKER COMES HERE Rev. P. C. Cnmick Goes to IndianapolLs as Financial Secretary of the Methodist Hospital. The Northwest Indiana M. E. conference at Greencastle closed Monday with the reading of the appointments for the cothing year. A great many changes were made in pastors, Rensselaer coming in for one. Rev. Paul C. CurnJck.goes to Indianapolis where he will ✓-assume the duties of financial secretary for the Methodist hospital, and will be Succeeded as pastor of Trinity M. E. church here by Rev. E. YV. Strecker, who comes from Covington. The appointments for the Lafayette district and other appointments in which our readers may be interested are as follows: W. E. McKensie, Lafayette, district superintendent: Anton, E. M. Kuonen: Barkley. o. F. Cramer; Battle Ground, Halford V. Wilhelm; Boswell, 11. C. Riley; Brook, J. J. Wilson: Brookston. Adam Clarke; Buck Creek, to be supplied; Burrtettsville, D. M. Shepherd; Dayton, W. YV. Clouse; Delphi, R. O. Kimberlin; Fowler. A. L. Milier; Franeesville. A. L. Brandenburg; Goodland. YV. C. Aye: IdavUle, o. R. South; Kentland, C. L. Harper; Kewanna. B. S. Reedy; Lafayette, Congress street church, C. A. Brown; Lafayette, St. Paul’s church, O. T. Martin; Lafayette, Trinity church, T\ O. Leasenbv: Lafayette, YVest Lafayette church, A. T. Briggs: Lee and Mefoysburg, supplied by W, C. Herisler; Lieters Ford. Harvey A. Davis: Lowell, YV. B. Serviss; Lucerne, 11. H. Cannon; Medaryville, Frank F. Hargrave; Monon, J. B. MoNary; Monticeilo, R. IT. Crowder; Montmorenei. T. .1. Reeder: Morocco, .1. J. Rankin; Mt. Ayr. O. C. Cragun; Otterbein, A. A. Dunlavy; Oxford, E L. Butler; Raub, Thurman A. Griffin: Remington, YV. B. YY'arriner; Rensselaer. E. YV. Strecker; Reynolds, supplied by Earl Heim burger; Richland Center, to be suppled: Rochester, A. S. Warriner; Roselawn and Shelby, to be supplied: Shadeland, Lloyd Montgomery; Royal Center, R. H. Johnston: Star City. F C. Sager; Stidham Memorial, George YV. Switzer; YVinamac, A. H. Lawrence; Wolcott. D. A. Rogers; Yeoman, supplied by C. H. YY’ynegar; Oakel F. Hall, student pastor at Purdue university: Rockville, C. D. Royce; Perryville, G. H. Kenyon; Russelville, David E. Noland; Indianapolis, West Washington street church, Thomas P. Woodson.

MRS. ANNA SHASSNER DEAD

Mrs. Anna Erwin Shar.sner, a former resident of Rensselaer, died Friday at her home In Kouts of decay of the muscles. The funeral was held Sunday and the remains were taken to Lafayette for burial. Mrfi. Shaesner was a daughter of Sampson Erwin, who lived here prior to his death, and graduated from the Rensselaer high school in 1888. She was a relative of Mrs. X. Littlefield and the Welsh boys. Miss Agnes Welsh attended the funeral.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic 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. MUST REGISTER NEXT MONDAY If You Did Not in 1914 or Have Since Moved. Indianapolis, September 29.—As the day for the registration of voters draws near there is a fear among party organization managers that many voters in Indiana will neglect tVgge to it that they are properly registered and thus lose their right to vote at the November election.

Unless a voter is properly registered he cannot vote at the election. This is the principal point that every voter should keep in mind. Therefore,: it is the duty of every voter to look out for his registration.

If a voter registered in .1914 and if he voted at the 1914 election, he is not required to register again this year, provided he has lived continuously in the same precinct in which he lived and voted in 1914. But if a voter who', has registered in 1914 and voted .'n 1914 has since moved to another precinct he must register this year in Uls new precinct or he cannot vote at the November election. October 9 Is the registration day this year, and any voter who is not properly registered after that date will be barred from voting at the election. The only way a V"ter can protect himself and Insure *.is right to vote will be to see that he Is registered. There will be a registration board in each precinct of the state on October 9, so that there will be no excuse for any voter who fails to look after his registration. In a majority of the precincts in the state there will be only a partial registration on that day, while in others there will be a full and complete registration of all voters of the precinct. Any voter who does not understand whether he must register should investignte at once and ascertain where he stands- Ho can get the information from the precinct committeeman of his party or from the county committee, or at the county auditor’s office.

STEAMER WAS ON EIRE AT SEA

Over 400 Passengers in Ignorance of Grave Danger. New York, October I.—Fire which broke out in the cargo hold of the American line steamship Philadelphia Thursday while the vessel was approximately 800 miles from this port, was smouldering under a blanket of steam when she arrived here today. So successful were the officers and crew in keeping the news from the 464 passengers, lest there should be a panic among them, that few were aware of the peril they had been in until after the big liner docked. The first intimation of fire in the hold of the Philadelphia was when smoke was seen pouring from a hatch almost directly under the steerage dining room aft. The officers, it was said, removed the 343 steerage passengers at once and took precautions to keep the news from spreading to the first and second cabin passengeis. While it was asserted the blaze was gotten under control quickly, no time was lost in steaming to port. The Philadelphia left Liverpool > Saturday, September 23. ..How the firO started, it was said, has not been determined. Flooding of the cargo hold checked the flames, according to the crew.

DROVE CAR 104 MILES AN HOUR

' Driving 260 miles without a stop, Johnny Aitken of Indianapolis, won the Astor cup race on the Sheepshead Bay speedway Saturday after-., noon in 2:23:04.02, a new world’s record for the distance. His average speed was 104.3 miles an hour.

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