Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1916 — Page 1

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PROGRESSIVES TO SOPPORT WILSON

Speaker Says He is Entitled to Re-election TALKS TO ALL PROGRESSIVES Says That Wilson has Enacted the Entire Progressive Platform Into Good and Beneficial Laws. Hon. John F. Geckler of Indianapolis, who was the Progressive candidate for state senator from Marion county in 1912, spoke in this city Monday night to an audience that filled the main floor and part of the balcony of the Ellis opera house. k Mr. Geckler has been suffering with a bronchial affliction and spoke under great difficulties, yet he made clear his stand for the re-election of Woodrow Wilson to the Presidency from a Progressive standpoint. Mr. Geckler still believes in the principles of the Progressive party, but says that the need of that party continuing has vanished since the present administration has enacted into law all of the essential planks of the Progressive platform. A few of these measures for which the Progressives stood and which he discussed were the good roads legislation, workmen’s compensation act, child labor law, new currency bill, rural credits bill, seamen’s bill and the new tariff schedule. He declared that each of these measures were in line with what the Progressives advocated and that they should therefore support Woodrow Wilson for re-elec-tion. Mr. Geckler stated that Mr. Hughes’ declaration at Indianapolis wherein he said he was proud of the fact that he had always been a Republican, proud of that party’s old record and its old ideals, placed him exactly where William Howard Taft stood four years ago, and that Progressives could not and would not support him; that every Progressive vote he received, he would receive under false pretenses. Mr. Geckler, in reviewing the Mexican situation, read a stiitement made by Charles W. Fairbanks some two years ago, which we print in full on another page, and added that Mr. Fairbanks spoke at that time as an American and from the depths of his heart, and had he not since become a candidate would speak the same today. Mr. Geckler spoke last night at Wheatfield and tonight will speak at Remington. The Democratic band rendered several pleasing selections Monday night and will also appear at Wheatfield and Remington. •

c. O. F. INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

The following officers for he ensuing year were installed by the local court of Catholic Order of Foresters Sunday evening: William Beck, chief ranger; Alonzo Healy, vice chief ranger; Jameg E. Walter, past chief ranger; Louis Ramp, recording secretary; J. M. Healy, financial secretary; E. P. Lane, treasurer; Matt Worden, Jacob Wagner, John Kolhoff, trustees; John. Lane, Sr. Con.; Frank Trulley, Jr. Con.; John Moosmiller, inner sentry; A. T. Hurley, outer sentry.

FUTURE PUBLIC SALE DATES

The Democrat has rented bills for the following public sales: Wednesday, October 18, George W. Brandenburg, on the former Robert Randle farm, one mile east and three-quarters mile south of Pleasant Grove (now Moody). General sale, horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. Thursday, October 19, W. A. Stevens, McCoysburg. General sale, including horses, cattle, hogs, corn, hay, farm tools, etc. Saturday, October 21, Russell Van Hook and Albert Duggins, onehalf mile west of Rensselaer, on Bunkum road. Big joint stock sale, Including * several finely bred mares and fillies, 21 head of milk cows and heifers, mostly Jerseys; 14 head of hogs, including registered Duroc sows and gilts and male hogs, Hampshire gilts, etc.

DR. HANSSON’S MOTHER DEAD

Dr. J. Hansson received a cablegram about 11 a. m. Sunday from Simbris, Sweden, informing him of the death that morning at 9 o’clock of his mother, with her other two sons and one daughter resided on their old home place in that country. The old lady w-as 80 years of age and had been a widow for the past thirty-seven years. Dr. Pansson, \vho has resided here twenty-seven years, has paid two visit back to see his mother, brothers and sister since he has resided in America, the last visit being eleven years ago. He had intended paying her a visit again this past summer, but was unable to get away because of too much business to look after.

$5000 LIBEL SUIT FILED HERE

Jacob Ochs of Remington Asks Damages From William Zimmerman. Jacob Ochs, Jr., of Remington has filed suit in the Jasper circuit court asking $5,000 damages from William Zimmerman for alleged libel. Zimmerman is nightwatch at Remington and Ochs is a rural mail carrier on route two out of that place. The suit was filed by Attorneys W. H. Parkinson and J. A. Dunlap, and in the complaint it is alleged that Mr. Zimmerman wrote a letter of derogatory nature to the superintendent of rural mail delivery in which certain charges were made against Mr. Ochs. Ochs denies the truth of these charges in his complaint, and, although still retains his position, says he has been damaged to the extent of $5,000. ' A copy of the letter alleged to have been written by Zimmerman is set out in the complaint and follows herewith; Remington, Jasper Co., Ind. Sept. 13-16. Jacob Ochs, Jr. • Sup. Rural Free Delivery, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: As a preface to charges I wish to make against one of your employes, I beg to say that on October 3, 1914, I was appointed Deputy Marshal of the town of Remington. When l took office there were four wide open gambling houses and as much drunkenness as in any town of its size in the state. Since my appointment these gambling houses have been closed, the keepers fined and all i drunks have been taken care of, in fact a total of 48 men have been fined. On the following paper I wish to state my complaint. I wish to complain against the stand taken in these troubles by one Jacob Ochs, R. R. carrier on R. 2. Mr. Ochs is very violent 1 and insulting to the officers for en-1 forcing the law. 2. Mr. Ochs publicly boasted' of the money he won gambling. 3. A search of Mr. Ochs premises will usually reveal a barrel of beer in bottles. I have saw Mr. Ochs go into these gambling houses at 11 p. m. with all the bottles of beer he could carry. What he did with it there I don’t know. 4. Mr. Ochs joins auto parties to Lafayette, the nearest wet town, and all return at midnight the worse for drink. 5. Mr. Ochs works for the government from 8 a. m. until 12 noon; from 1 p. m. until midnight he can usually be found in some barn or pool hall playing cards. Mr. Ochs • visits every beer party there is in Remington, and there are several. Now I don’t know anything about your department and have no suggestions to make but T do think that a government employe should be a good citizen. T wish to state further that T would cheerfully take oath that every word of the above statement is true. Yours respeotfullv, WILLIAM H. ZIMMER MAX, Box 59, Remington, Ind., Jasper County.

HELP THE GOODLAND MUSEUM

I very much desire to add the following list of articles to the Goodland museum: An ox yoke and bows complete; an old-fashioned grain sickle; a pair of candle snuffers; an old powder horn and shot pouch and powder flask; a .half dozen stone axes and some arrow points. I wish all the editors in northwestern Indiana who know me and are friendly with me will copy this item and assist me in obtaining these articles. I am trying to establish a museum that will be a source of education to a future generation.—A. D. BABCOCK, Goodland, Indiana.

RECENT BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 12, jto Mr. and Mrs. George Peters of Lafayette, a seven and one-half pound son.

THE TWICB-A-WEEK.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1916.

Wilson Joy-Riding in Hughes’ “Fool’s Paradise”

HON. JOHN A. M. ADAIR HERE

Democratic Candidate for Governor Here Sunday Between Trains. Hon. John A. M. Adair, Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana, stopped over in Rensselaer between trains Sunday while on his way from Laporte to Indianapolis, and a number of local Democrats met him while he was in the city. Mr. Adair spoke in Laporte Saturday night and came down to Rensselaer from Hammond Sunday on the 11:17 a. m. train, leaving for Indianapolis on the 1: 58 p. m. train. Mr. Adair has been speaking continuously for the past eight weeks, has been in over half the ninetytwo counties in Indiana, many of which he has covered thoroughly by automobile—in fact his travel via auto during bis eight weeks’ speechmaking has averaged ninety-four miles per day—and he expects to cover much more territory before election day. Mr. Adair believes in going directly to the people, and his campaign will be the most thorough one ever made in the state. He has already covered four times as much territory and made four times as many speeches as were made before by a candidate for -governor in Indiana. He attributes his success in having been elected to congress for several terms by largo majorities in a district several thousand Republican to the fact that he has gone directly to the voters with his appeal for their support and has done what he told them he would do if elected. Mr. Adair’s speaking- dates are arranged by the state committee, or speakers’ bureau of the committee, rather, and unfortunately Jasper county is not included in the list as made up. Chairman Welsh hopes, however, to yet secure Mr. Adair or Kern and Taggart for a speech in Rensselaer before the campaign closes. Mr. Adair was a guest at St, Joseph college for dinner, and afterward made a short talk to the faculty and student body. He stated that he finds conditions over the state very satisfactory and that he feels certain Indiana would have a good plurality for Wilson and that he will be re-elected by an overwhelming majority.

JOHN HAYES BADLY INJURED

Falls from Scaffold Monday Evening When Ladder Rung Gave Way. John G. Hayes, while at work painting at the new residence of Mrs. John Martindale, fell a distance of about fourteen feet about 5 o’clock Monday evening and alighted oft his back on the edge of a cement walk which extended six or eight inches above the ground. He was badly hurt, but the full extent of his injuries is hardly known at this writing. Rumor had it soon after the accident that his back and left arm were broken, but this proved to be untrue. However, it was not known yesterday bow the injuries might terminate. He struck the edge of the walk with thd small of the back, and when picked up and removed to his home he was practically paralyzed. Mr. Hayes was at work on a scaffold suspended between two ladders, when the rung of one of the

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DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING DATES

’ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Hon. John F. Geckler, Remington, night. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20—Hon. David I. Walsh and George A. Bittier, Rensselaer, night. Ellis opera house. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21—Hon. E. P. Honan, Fair Oaks, night. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23—Hon. David F. Houston, Rensselaer, night. Ellis opera house. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24—Hon. Frank Davis, Parr, night. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 25 Hon. Frank Davis, Demotte, night. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Hon. Frank Davis. Aix. night. “ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27—Hon. Frank Davis, McCoysburg, night. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28— Hon. Frank Davis, Gifford, night.

ladders gave way, precipitating him to the ground, a distance of perhaps fourteen or fifteen feet. Other people working nearby hastened to his side, a doctor was summoned, a stretcher secured and the injured man laid thereon and then taken to his home in an ambulance. Mr Hayes Is a sen of F. M. Hayes of Marion, formerly of Barkley township, and formerly taught school in Jasper county. Last spring he traded his farm in Barkley township for the F. M. Parker place, just at the north edge of town, and moved to Rensselaer. He is perhaps 35 to 38 years of age, has a wife and three or four children, and his many friends hope that he may soon recover permanently from his injuries. Later—lt was said yesterday afternoon that Mr. Hayes was not injured nearly so had as first thought. No hones were broken and he will probably be about again in a few days.

MRS. KATHERINE HOOKER DEAD

Passed Away Very Suddenly Sunday Afternoon. Mrs. Katherine Hooker, who had been ill for some years with tuberculosis, died very suddenly Sunday afternoon at the home of Fletcher Ramey, north of town Mrs. Hooker had spent several years in New Mexico in hope of benefiting her health, and with her little son returned to Rensselaer about five weeks ago, and had been living with her half-brother, John W. Marlatt. Sunday morning Mrs, Hooker was feeling unusually well and attended Sunday school, going from there to the Ramey home to take dinner. About noon she suffered a critical relapse and died about 2 o’clock. Mrs. Hooker was born and raised in Barkley township and at one time attended high school in Rensselaer, graduating with the class of 1908. She was 28 years old and is survived by one son Kenneth, 4 years old, four half-sisters and two half-brothers. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Christian church, Rev. McDaniel preaching the sermon. Interment was made 'in the Brown cemetery in Hanging Grove township.

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YOUNG MAX TYPHOID VICTIM

Milton Leopold of Wolcott Passed Away Sunday Afternoon. Milton Leopold, the 16-year-old son of Isaac Leopold of Wolcott, died Suhday evening at 4:30 o'clock. The young man had been quite sick for five weeks with typhoid fever. -He had been on the gain fob several days and seemed to be getting along fairly well until he suffered a relapse last Wednesday from which he never rallied. Funeral services were held at the family home in Wolcott at 11 o’clock yesterday forenoon and the body was then brought here for inter, ment In Weston cemetery. Milton was a bright lad and his death is a nad blow to his parents, who have but one other child, also a son, aged 10 years.

YOUNG MEN ACTIVE WORKERS

Democratic Organization of First Voters Doing Good Work. As a rule, the young men of this country do not take as active interest in political affairs as their elders would like to see. But such cannot be said of the young Democrats of Jasper county. An organization of young Democrats has been formed in this county that is doing a work amid great drawbacks that is worthy of commendation. The officers of the new organization, appointed recently by County Chairman Welsh, are: Don Beam, president, and Vern Davisson, secretary. It is their intention to enlist every Democrat in the county under 25 years and it will be readily understood that most of these will be first voters. They are supplied wdth literature by the county central committee, and they in turn see that this reaches all within their classification. It is a difficult undertaking for two young men to get in touch with every Democrat in the county under 25 years of age, yet they are succeeding admirably. However, It will facilitate matters for them if every young man in the county within the above classification will write at once to either of the above officers, enclosing the names and addresses of all whom they know to be eligible. Within the next week it is proposed to appoint township officers in each township of the county, and these, under the direction of the county committee, will carry on the work of the organization to an effective end. It is a most worthy and commendable cause and should receive the support and enc< tfagement of all loyal Democrats*.

MILROY MEETING A SUCCESS

Democratic Gatherin'' of Saturday Night Was Largely Attended. The Democratic speaking at the Center school house in Milroy township Friday night was one of the largest and best political gatherings ever held in that township. Before the hour set for the beginning of the evening’s program the building was filled to itfi capacity, and many others came later who could not gain admittance and congregated outside to hear the music and speaking. < The recently organized Democratic hand of eleven pieces was present and rendered several selections to the delight of everyone present. Hon. E. P. Honan delivered the speech of the evening and was loudly applauded numerous times upon some telling remark. Mr. Honan is an orator of ability, a keen and alert student of governmental facts, and expresses his facts in a manner impressive to his hearers. The Democratic administration has passed a great many measures of incalculable benefit to the American people, and Mr. Honan made a most noteworthy effort to acquaint his audience with these measures and their relation to our everyday life.

SPECIAL TRAIN TO LAFAYETTE

The Monon will run a special train from Hammond to Lafayette Sunday, October 22, on account of the Clabby football team of Hammond which will play the Sheridan Athletic team of Lafayette. The train will leave Rensselaer at 9:40 a. m., arriving in Lafayette at 11:10 a. m. Return train will leave Lafayette at 7:00 p. m. Round trip from Rensselaer 95c.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs Fromths Various Departments j OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Ijegai News Epitomized—Together with Other Notes (lathered from the Several County Offices. Attorney Frank M. Crangle of Watseka, Illinois, was a business visitor in Rensselaer Friday afternoon. Remember that Monday, November 6,' is the last day for paying the fall installment of taxes to avoid delinquency and added penalty. In the table showing the registration of voters in this county in our last issue Carpenter, west, was given at 150, when it should have read 231. The total was correct as given 4,213. New suits filed: Nb. 8682, Jacob Ochs, Jr., vs. William Zimmerman; action for $5,000 damages for libel. No. 868 3. Mark J. Schroer vs. (’lint Rrown; foreclosure of lien on automobile. Demand $34.19 and $1 5 attorney fees. Attorney Frank Davis was over from Krook Monday and Tuesday on bueiness. Mr. Davis is scheduled to make several speeches In this county next week, and it is conceded by all that he knows some good reasons why President Wilson should bo re-elected. Deputy Prosecutor Hands and Attorney Mose Leopold went to Milroy township Monday to attend a case in Justice Gatfield’s court, in which Fred Doerfert was charged with asflauit and battery in an affidavit filed by Frank Summers, son of Mark Summers. Doerfert asked for a change of venue and the case will be called before Squire Dean next Saturday.

Section eight of the registration law provides: “If the name of any voter, who has heretofore registered and voted at the last preceding election, shall have been inadvertently or otherwise Omitted from the registration books of any precinct, such voter may have his name reinstated by filing with the auditor of the county at any time subsequent to the day on which the regular session of the registration board is held, and prior to the day on which the registration hooks shall have been delivered to the inspector of the elections for the November election, or with the election hoard on the day of election, a statement signed and sworn to by such person, before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths, and having an official seal, to the effect that he has maintained his domicile, or that he has resided continuously in such nrecinct since the last preceding general election; and two (2) freeholders residing in such precinct shall certify on such statement, that they are acquainted with such voter and that ho has maintained his domicile or that ho has resided continuously in such precinct since the last preceding general election, and that he is in all respects qualified and entitled to register and to vote in such precinct. Such statement when so sworn to shall be delivered to the county auditor, or to the election board of the precinct in which such voter resides, and the name of such voter shall be entered on the registration books of such precinct and he shall be entitled to vote at such election.”

County Chairman Welsh has appointed B. F. Fendig as Democratic member the county election board. C. C. Warner is the Republican member. These two, with the county clerk, who is chairman of the hoard, will have charge of the making up of the tickets, the printing and distribution of the ballots and the canvas of the vote. The names of all candidates on the various tickets must be filed ’'with the county clerk not later than fifteen days preceeding Ahe election. Therefore, next Monday is the last day for filing. The board of election commissioners meets at 6 p. m. on the evening of the election and remains in continuous session to receive the reports from the inspectors of the various precincts, whose duty it is to take the tally sheets forthwith to the board as soon as the

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