Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1916 — Page 1

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BALLOT RECOUNT NOW GOING ON

Will Probably Be Completed This Morning NICHOLS GAINS SEVEN VOTES In First Twelve Precincts Counted —None of the Mutilated Ballots Have Yet Been Taken Up.

NICHOLS 15 VOTES AHEAD

* Up to yesterday noon, with * six precincts still to recount, * Jesse Nichols for clerk had * made a net gain of eleven votes * in the recount of ballots now * going on. The remaining un- * counted precincts were Marion, * No. 4; Newton, Union north and * south, Walker and Wheatfield. * The board had taken up yes- * terday morning ballots that had * been thrown out by the local * canvassing boards and consider- * ed them in all the precincts * heretofore counted. Hershman ' gained one vote in this, but * Nichols had gained five in Mar- * ion, No. 2 and 3, one in No. 2 * and four in No. 3, on regu- * lar recount, placing him 15 in * the lead. * It was expected when the * board resumed counting after * dinner yesterday to finish the ' recount during the afternoon.

In the petition for a recount of the vote cast for clerk in the recent election defendant Nichols by his attorneys, M. Leopold and W. H. Parkinson, appeared in court Wednesday and accepted service. Last week these attorneys for Mr. Nichols had him swear the case away from Judge Hanley, owing to the latter’s bias prejudice, etc., but as heretofore stated, on agreement Of thb parties the affidavit was withdrawn and the first petition filed was dismissed, and a new petition was later filed. It was agreed by the parties that any irregularities in the petition or proceedings up to this time should be waived and that the certificate of the commissioners might be used as evidence of the facts therein recited upon the trial of a contest. It is the duty of the court to appoint three commissioners to make the recount, not more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. While it was expected, of course, that two of the commissioners would be Republicans, it was not anticipated for a moment that Judge Hanly would appoint one of the defendant’s attorneys as one of the Republican commissioners. This he did, however, naming C. C. Warner and J. J. Hunt, Republican and Democratic member, respectively, of the county board of election commissioners, and M. Leopold, one of the attorneys for defendant. When Mr. Hunt was informed of his appointment and learned that an attorney for the defendant was to be a member of the board, he declined to serve, believing that it was highly improper for an attorney for either of the parties to be on this board, and the court then appointed J. A. McFarland in Mr. Hunt’s stead. It was ordered by the court that the commissioners meet in the east court room at 9 o’clock November 23 and begin the recount, and that

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acting clerk Charles Morlan of the Jasper circuit court should act as clerk of said commissioners. It was further ordered and decreed by the court that each of the candidates might be present during said count, and that James H. Chapman, Frank Welsh, William H. Parkinson, George McLain, A. Halleck and William S. Day, selected by each of said candidates, respectively, might also be present and witness the recount of the vote. “It is further ordered that when said recount is finished the commissioners or a majority of them shall make out a certificate under their hands, stating the number of votes each of said candidates has received for said office in each township and precinct and which of said candidates as shown by said recount received the highest number of votes, and said certificate shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court of Jasper county, Indiana.” Up to Thursday night the commissioners had recounted all but eight precincts and it was thought that the recount would be finished by last evening and the contested or mutilated ballots -which had been thrown out by the election boards will probably not be reached until this morning. The recount developed that there are still lots of people in Jasper county who do not know how to properly mark a ballot. Between fifty and 100 ballots had been found up to yesterday morning where but one man had been voted for on the county ticket, the voter having marked the square at the left of the name of the candidate for congress at the head of the ticket. Up in Keener township the local board had counted this for the entire county ticket, which was incorrect, as under the law it would count for but one candidate. Four ballots that had been counted for Hershman and twelve that had been counted for Nichols were thrown out in Keener as a result, we understand. Like errors in some of the other precincts counted and ballots bearing what were held to be distinguishing marks that had been counted by the precinct canvassing board were against Hershman, and Nichols in the twelve precincts counted had made a net gain of seven votes, which with the four shown on the face of the returns gave him a lead of eleven over Mr. Hershman. The precincts counted up to yesterday morning were those in Barkley, Carpenter, Gillam, Hanging Grove, Keener, fcankakee, Jordan, Milroy and Marion, No. 1. Those remaining to count were Marion, No. 2, 3 and 4; Newton, Walker, Wheatfield and Union.

TO GO TO CROWN POINT JAN. 1

C. P. Fate wag up to Crown Point Thursday and completed arrangements for a five-year lease on the Commercial hotel at that place. Tie will move his family there and take charge January 1. He will put a manager in charge of his restaurant here and continue to conduct same until the expiration of bis lease. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fate regret to learn of their intention to leave Rensselaer.

THANKSGIVING AT ST. JOSEPH’S

Interesting Program of Amusements Arranged for the College. The program of amusements for the Thanksgiving recess at St. Joseph’s will include a basket-ball game on the eve of Thanksgiving and a play to be given by the C. L. S. on Thanksgiving night itself, November 30. The play, entitled “Royal Fetters,’’ or "A Regular Scream,’’ is of the rollicking comedy type, full of mirth and laughter. The plot turns about a down-and-out Harvard student, who through many a ludicrous mishap and adventure finally comes rather gloriously into hig own. Rev. Ild. Rapp, dramatic director of the society, promises a royal treat Thanksgiving night. Formerly the play was given the eve before the holiday. This year, to avoid the possibility of disappointing the many visitors, it will be staged November 30, on Thanksgiving night itself. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

RECENT BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 21, to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sands, a daughter. November 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rowen of Parr, a daughter. November 23, to Mr. and Mrs. James Fleming of Jordan township, a son. -

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1916.

We should be thankful that everybody who pulls a wishbone and gets the long piece doesn't get his or her wish.

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. Webb Hyatt, an old soldier, who with his wife was taken out to the 'county farm a few days ago, has been declared insane and acceptance was received yesterday and he will be taken to Longcliff today.

John O’Connor suggests that a meeting be held to ariange some plans fcr appropriately welcoming the return of the “veterans of the Mexican war,” and this meeting will be held in the east court room of the Court house on Friday evening, December 1. The public is urged to attend and assist in every way possible in devising and arranging an appropriate reception. The case of the State vs. J. W. Stockton, sent to White county on change of venue, has been set down for argument on Friday, December 1, and for trial on December 12. E. B. Sellers and Sills & Sills have been employed by the state, says a Monticello paper, to assist Prosecutor Hess in this case. It is probable that Rensselaer attorneys will also assist the state. The township road supervisor election supplies, heretofore purchased by the trustees from supply houses, do not contain enough notices for posting for but one district, it is said, while the law requires that two notices be posted in each road district. The Democrat has these cardboard notices on hand and can supply them at a very small price to township trustees who do not have enough in their regular outfit of supplies.

New suits filed: No. 8699. H. C. Hathaway vs. P. J. Johnson; suit on account, brought here from Lake county. No. 8700. Carrie Thompson vs. James B. Thompson; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married February 25, 1914, and lived together as husband and wife until about March 1, 1916; that during the entire time' of their married life the defendant has been guilty of cruel and ln r human treatment; that during all of said time he has continued to complain about the home and persisted in finding fault with plaintiff and provoking quarrels, without provocation, making their home unpleasant at all times; that defendant continued to quarrel with plaintiff for several months, when he began to curse plaintiff and upon

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one occasion when in an angry mood, struck plaintiff in the face in such a manner as to blacken her eye; that on another occasion he was quarreling with plaintiff and struck at her, and plaintiff threw up her hands to ward off the blow but received same on her hand in such a manner that one of her lingers was broken; that the treatment of the plaintiff became utterably unbearable and on November 13, 1916, plaintiff left their home and has since remained away. Wherefore, plaintiff asks for a divorce, alimony in the sum of $2,000 and that her maiden name of Carrie Pierce be restored. Plaintiff avers that they have accumulated property during their married life of the value of about $3,000. There was an adjourned session of the county commissioners held on November 13 at which the following business was transacted in addition to the action taken in the Myers ditch, which was heretofore reported in these columns:

John F. Zimmer ditch—Drainage commissioners ask and are grapted leave to correct error in report. Remonstrances heretofore filed by Joseph Kosta, Firman Thompson, John J. Lawler and Charles G. Spitler, guardian of May F. Thompson, presented. Cause submitted and boards finds for remonstrator, Joseph Kosta, on certain specifications and assessment is reduced $540; in favor of remonstrator Thompson on same specifications, and assessment reduced $776.65; in favor of remonstrator Lawler bn same specifications'* and assessment is reduced (amount not stated); in favor Of remonstrator Spitler, guardian, and assessment reduced sl's6, and finds against remonstrators on all other specifications. Report found to be according to law and that improvement will be of public utility; ditch established, assessments confirmed as per corrected report, corrections to include certain benefits assessed to John Martindale, Charleg and Nellie Schleman and Firman Thompson be stricken out. Assessment of Thomas Redgate corrected to read on nw sw, 10*29-7, $200; sw sw 'of same, $200; sw nw, $200; nw nw, S2OO. Edgar D. Nesbitt appointed commissioner in charge of construction. Ordered to let contract. John A. Dunlap allowed sl,000 attorney fee. Marion E. Bice ditch—Cause submitted, evidence heard in part and further hearing from the report of the drainage commissioners is set for Tuesday, December 5. Per diem and expense account as set out in report allowed and ordered paid. Elkhart Bridge Co. allowed $727.50, contract price for bridge in Kankakee township. Walter V. Porter allowed $631 and $593, contract price, for two bridges in Kankakee township. Bond of Edgar D. Nesbit as county surveyor for $5;000, with C. F. Stackhouse and Walter V. Porter as sureties, was approved.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Chicago, Nov. 17, 1916. James E. Walter is now in charge of my farms near Roselawn and Fair Oakg, as well as the places near Rensselaer. Parties desiring to see about business matters In connection with various details on these places will please communicate with Mr. Walter. Residence, Rensselaer. Telephone 337.—JOHN J. LAWLER. d2O

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FOOTBALL SEASON SOON ENDS

Rensselaer High School Has but Two Gaines Scheduled. The football season, which each year furnishes a great deal of interest and diversion to thousands of fans, is once more drawing to a close, and next week will mark the end of the regularly scheduled season, Thanksgiving day usually terminating the schedules. The Rensselaer high school team has but two more games scheduled, the one at Lafayette today with the Sheridan high school, and another on Thanksgiving day with the Austin high school. The boys have put forth some very good efforts this year and will close the season with a record better than that of the majority of high schools. In order to keep this record where it now stands every effort will be made to win the two remaining games, and Rensselaer fans will anxiously await news of the conquests. Tomorrow, Sunday, the Pine Village team will play at Washington park, Indianapolis, and their opponents will be the Pittsburg Pitcairn team, rated as one of the very best independent teams In the United States.

/ff'hurckVJ. role's Presbyterian Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister—9:3o a. m., Bible school, with graded lessons and modern equipment to meet tho needs of all classes; 10:45 o’clock, morning worship and sermon, subject: “The Duty of Thanksgiving; G p. m., Young People’s meeting, subject: “The Grace of Gratitude,” text— Psa. 1 07:1-43, leader, Miss Helen Murray; 7 o’clock, Thanksgiving cantata by choir instead of regular evening services. These services are all thanksgiving in character and the purpose is to help us to come up to our national Thanksgiving day prepared for the service. Come to each service and bring a friend with you.

Baptist F. H. Beard, pastor—Sabbath school, 9:30 a. m.; morning worship and sermon, 10:45 o’clock, subject: “Thanksgiving, a Day of Inventory”; evening worship, 7, subject: “The Keeping Power”; prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 o’clock, James school services-—-Sunday school, 2 p. m.; preaching, 3 p. m.

Methodist

E. W. Strecker, pastor—Dr. W. E. McKenzie will preach at the church Sunday morning. The pastor will preach in the evening, subject: “The Alchemy of Christianity.” The Sunday school, which is gradually growing in attendance, will observe Rally day Sunday morning, i Every member of the school is most Urgently requested to be present and bring one or more persons who are not members of nor would attend any other Sunday school. If at all convenient, bring a new coin for your contribution. The banks will gladly exchange one for an old coin. We fully expect a large attendance. The Epworth League devotional meeting will be held at 6 o’clock. No one should become so thoroughly tied up in their political beliefs and opinions that they become insulting, narrow and selfish toward those of an opposite belief—it is not a spirit of good government. Just because a man is a Republican, Democrat, Prohibitionist or Socialist is no reason he should be ostracized, criticised, browbeat or condemned. That is not the spirit of a free country. You know that story about the two deacons that disagreed on a subject. One finally remarked: "Well, brother, we can’t all think alike. If we did, everyone would have wanted my wife.” "True,” remarked the other deacon, "but if they all thought as I do,. no one would have had her.” It’s the same in politics—if we all thought alike there would be but one party—and then the country would be in a terrible fix.

BOX SOCIAL

A program and box social will be given at the Oak Grove school house, Walker township, Thanksgiving eve, November 29. Come and bring your friends.—EVA NOLAND, Teacher.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities find Towns—Matteis of Minor Mention from Many Places. THE HIGH COST OF PRINT PAPER Johnstown, Pennsylvania, November 23. —Announcement Is made here by three daily newspapers that their price will lie increased to 2 cents on December 1 owing to the high cost of print, paper. The newspapers are the Tribune, Leader and Democrat.

INCREASE PRINTING ESTIMATES

Chicago, November 23.—An increase of 30 per cent on all sched'ules and estimates on printing and binding after December 1 was agreed >by book, job and periodical printers of Chicago and northern Illinois at a meeting here today. The increase was necessitated, according to W. T. Leyden, secretary of the Franklin Typotbetae, by increases in the price of paper, rollers, type metal, engravings, binding material, leather, glue and wages.

PLAN FOR THE RETURN HOME

Third Indiana to Leave Immediately After Mimic War Ends. Brownsville, Texas, November 23. —The Third Indiana and the Third Minnesota regiments, which are part of the white army in the maneuvers in this district, will leave immediately after the close of the war game Saturday for Llano Grande by motor truck, it was announced at Ft. Brown today. At Llano Grande they will entrain for their home stations, having been ordered home by the war department.

MONON AUTO DRIVER INJURED

Monon, November 23.—Bert McIntire, who is employed as an automobile driver for the John Taylor livery of this place, was painfully injured this morning when the machine he was piloting went into the ditch on the Francesville road near the Kinser farm. An unresponsive steering gear caused the mishap. Mclntire had his left shoulder dislocated and was otherwise bruised. A passenger was thrown out of the car but escaped injury. A passing autolst brought the injured man to Monon, where Dr. Reagen attended him.

AUTO RECOVERED AT WOLCOTT

Delbert Wright, 21 years old, a farm hand employed near Fowler, was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Hamilton of Benton county and brought to this city. He was charged with stealing an automoible belonging to M. O. Raub of Chalmers on last Wednesday, the machine being taken from Fifth and Main streets, this city. Wright sold the car to the Hixon garage at Wolcott for $125. He was arraigned in the circuit court on a charge of grand larceny and entered a plea of guilty. Judge Caldwell sentenced him to serve from one to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. Besides paying the reward of $25 offered for the recovery of the car to Sheriff Hamilton, Raub presented a check for a like sum to the Lafayette police department for the police pension fund. The machine was recovered by means of cards sent out by the local department.—Lafayette Journal.

FUTURE PUBLIC SALE DATES

The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Wednesday, November 29, J. W. Harlow, on the Ramson Elijah farm 1 3% miles northwest of Mt. Ayr. General sale, including horses, cattle, hogs, 175 Rhode Island Red chicken®, farm tools, etc. Tuesday, December 5, Estle Markin, on the Mike Kubiski farm, 4 miles southeast of Rensselaer. General sale, including eleven horses and mules, 19 head of cattle, farm tools, etc.

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