Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — Page 6

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JASPER COUNTY'S FIRST .JAIL

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Shaffer, who was subsequently killed in Newton county. The lock of the - door had been put on in such a way as to expose the bolt, where it entered the socket, and Shaffer, who was extraordinarily strong in his fingers, managed to shoot the bolt back, and before the sheriff was out of night was standing on the outside of the building to the no small amusement of tinlookers on. The sheriff replaced him and that night the prisoner repeated the performance, but seems to have become bewildered and found himself in the morning near the dam at the head of the rapids. He then concluded ho would go to the sheriff's house for breakfast, where he appeared before he was missed, and subsequently was sent to the penitentiary for a five years’ term.” And further, with regard to the man Shaffer, the history aforesaid .sayeth not, the author probably being ignorant of the fact that he •had here material for the most interesting chapter in his entire book. Shaffer, who, after being released ■from the - penitentiary, located in Lincoln township, Newton county, vas regarded as a desperate character and as such was feared and shunned by everybody. Mothers quieted rebellious children with the whispered name of “Shaffer,” and natives who were compelled to pass in the vicinity of his lonely cabin at night did so with fear and trembling. He was accused of about every unlawful act from highway robbery to horse stealing and from counterfeiting to plain murder, and -while not guilty probably of all the crimes laid £t his door,* he was guilty of enough, in the opinion of his neighbors, to earn for him the reputation of being the prize bad man of northern Newton county at that time. Shaffer was murdered in his cabin one night about forty years ago, but

by whom and for what particular cause will likely never be known. From the gun-shot wounds in his side it was the general opinion that more than one person was implicated in the murder, a theory which was strengthened by the belief that no man in all that region who knew Shaffer had the temerity to undertake the grewsome task of killing him single-handed and alone.

Certain parties were arrested, charged with the crime, and a preliminary hearing was held before Thomas Harris of Jackson township, justice of the peace, Robert Dwiggins and Simon Thompson of Rensselaer being attorneys in the case; but owing to lack of evidence the prisoners were discharged, and the natives of northern Newton, no longer oppressed with the dread of Shaffer, began to breathe naturally once more and to venture out after sun-down.

But, Shaffer—always a contrary fellow—refused to stay dead, but must vacate his “narrow cell” o’ nights and go traipsein about the country frightening people ten times worse than formerly, or at least it was so reported. One man—so the story goes—who was driving his cows home in the dusk of the evening, two weeks after Shaffer had been laid to rest, was surprised and pained to come across that selfsame personage leaning against a tree and apparently contemplating the beauties of the landscape. “It’s a pooty tol’ably fine evenin’,” remarked the shade, grabbing its heard with its left hand and slavering a jack oak stump with a copious shower of tobacco juice. Now it may have been a fine evening and all that—hsitory doesn’t say—but, if it was, the native was not aware of it just then, for at that particular jmoment his mind was completely centered on performing the impossible feat of covering

a mile and a half in a minute and forty-five seconds, weighted down with a pair of number ten boots and over ground cumbered with underbrush and wild grape vines. • The very next evening Jehonadab 1 lac berry, a man of unquestioned veracity, was accosted by Shaffer’s ghost while out coon hunting near Boegum Ridge. On this occasion, if the writer’s memory serves him correctly, the ghost bummed a “chaw of nach’al leaf’ off of Jehonadab, after which it locked arms with the coon hunter and walked with him “ter a little risin of two milds,” chatting the while quite sociably. Three weeks later Corrington Foxworthy, who had been happily converted at the last February revival, was warmly embraced about midnight by the spirit of the murdered man while the former was on his way home from Lake Village. On this occasion Foxworthy is said to have displayed something strictly new and classy in the line of knee work, and the writfer has it from good authority that old timers along the Kankakee still point with pride to the sprinting record made by him on that eventful night. Subsequently Shaffer’s ghost was seen In different places and by various reputable citizens, if reports may be credited, hut suddenly and for some unaccountable reason its nocturnal wanderings were discontinued. With the passing of the ghost the name of Shaffer gradually lost its terrors, and today there are few people in either Newton or Jasper county perhaps who remember the man and the circumstances at-

tending his death.

CEMENT WORK OF ALL KINDS Including sidewalks, cisterns, basement work, foundations, building blocks, etc. Let me figure on your work before you place the contract elsewhere.—E. B. SMITH, 'phone 490-Red, Rensselaer, Ind. o-25.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE George T. Putts et al to Orville M. Putts, November 6, ne, 35-28-7, Jordan, sl. q c d. Ralph E. Horner, commissioner, to Malachi W. Coppess, November 24, ne se, 15-30-5, 40 acres, Gillam, $2.G00. Ralph E. Horner, com., to Sarah E. Coppess. November 24, se se, 15-30-5, Gillam, 40 acres, $2,800. William G. Tinkham et ux to Alfred S. Barlow et ux, November 21, lot 8, block 2, part lot 10, block 2, Wbeatfieid, Bentley’s addition, SBOO.

A RENSSELAER INTERVIEW Mr. Wilcox Tells His Experience. The following brief account of an interview with' a Rensselaer man over eight years ago, and its sequel, will be read with keen interest by every citizen: Jacob R. Wilcox, retired farmer, Rensselaer, says: “I suffered from backaches and severe pains across rav loins. I couldn’t rest day or night and was tired and worn out. The kidney secretions were highly colored and contained sediment. Nothing seemed to relieve me until I began taking Doan’s Kidney Pills, procured from R, F. Fendig’s Drug Store. They relieved me of the aches and pains, I could rest better nights and regulated the passages of the kidney secretions, so that I have had no trouble since.” (Statement given May 31, 1907.1 On February 29, 1910. Mr. Wilcox said: “1 continue recommending Doan’s Kidney Pills as a reliable medicine, because as yet th.ev have never failed to do good work.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't sirnplv ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan s Kidney Pills—-the same that Mr. Wilcox has twice publielv recommended. Foster-Mil burn Co!, Props., Buffalo, N. Y.- —Advt.

Subscribe for The Democrat. When Rubbers Become Necessary and your shoes pinch, use Allen’s Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled into the foot-bath. Just the thing for Breaking in New Shoes. It gives rest and comfort to tired, swollen, aching feet. Sold everywhere, 25c. —Advt. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by judge of the Circuit court of Jasper county, State of Indiana, administrator of the estate of John W. Hurley, late of Jasper county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. CHARLES H. MILLS, Administrator. November 29, 19 16. d 2-9-16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Jasper County, state of Indiana, administratrix of the estate of. Mary E. Welsh, late of Jasper County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. CARRIE A. WELSH, Administratrix. November 25, 1916. n22-d6-13

Col .W. A. McCurtain’s Sale Dates Phone Rensselaer, 926-R. Terms—l per cent, Dee. 5, Estil Markin, general sale., December 8, J. Mapenky, general sale, December 13, Simon Chupp, stock sale. Dec. 15, George Salrin; general sale, including 75 bead of cattle. Dec. 27, Joe Thomas; general sale. Jan. 11, Dana Rishling, general sale. Feb. 14, Jonn R. Lewis; Hampshire hog sale. February 2S, Lee Mauck, general sale.

Sale Bills WE have’a large assortment-of cuts—horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming tools, etc.===from which to make ° a selection for use in printing sale bills. We are prepared to print your bills in very short notice, in fact, we will print them while you wait. With each set of bills we publish a complete notice of your sale in each issue of The Democrat up to date of sale without extra charge. Remember, when in need of them, to order your set of sale bills here. The Democrat

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NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING OP COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that the County Council of Jasper County, Indiana, will meet in special session Saturday, December 9, 1916, at 1 o’clock p. m., in the Commissioners Court Room, tq consider additional appropriations for 1916 and such other matters that may legally come* before them. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County BIG JOINT STOCK SALE. * The undersigned will offer at public auction on the William Barkley, farm, 7 miles northeast of Rensselaer, on the Francesville pike, commencing at 1(J a. m., on MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1916, 61 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 Guernsey cow; 1 black cow, fresh; 18 head good stock cows bred to Mr

Shorthorn bull, will be fresh in spring; 5 coming , 2-year-old steers; 8 steer, calves; 5 bull calves; 2,1 head of heifer calves. Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO with approved security, notes bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due, if not paid -when due 8 per cent interest from date; ?, per cent off for cash where entiled to credit. W. H. BARKLEY, DAVID ZEIGLER. Col. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on Grounds. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned is preparing to move to Pennsylvania, and will offer at public auction at his residence on the Mike Kuboski farm 1 mile south and 3 miles east of Rensselaer, l mile south and 1 mile west of Pleasant Ridge, commencing at 10 a. m„ on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1916, 11 Head of Horses and Mules— Consisting of i black mare, coming 7 years old, in feial to Colton’s jack, wt. 14 00; 1 gray mare coming 5 years old, in foal to Colton’s roan horse, wt. 1300; 1 black mare coming 3 years old, wt. 13 50; 1 pair sorrel geldings, coming 6 and 8 years, wt. 2GOO, a good general purpose team, one lady broke and a good looker; l bay horse coming G years old, wt. 1150, lady broke; 1 bay horse coming 6 years old, wt. 1300; one pair black mare mules, coming l and 2 years old, wt. GOO and 950, well mated and have the making of a fine pair; 1 gray mule, 1 year old, wt. 550; 1 gray colt, 1 year old, wt, 5 50. The above are all good animals and in fine shape. If you don’t believe it come and see. 19 Head of (kittle-—Consisting of 1 red cow, G years old. good size; 1 red cow, 7 years old, large; 1 white-faced cow, 6 years old, good size; 1 spotted cow, 3 years old; 1 red cow, 5 years old; 1 red cow,

I wit 6 years old. (The above cows are all good ones, some giving milk now and all will be fresh in early spring); 3 coming 2-year-old heifers, with calf; 1 full blood 2-year-old Shorthorn bull; 9 spring calves, 3 heifers, 6 steers. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of l Case corn planter with fertilizer attachment and 120 rods of wire; 1 9-foot Rock Island cutaway disc, used one season; 1 8-foot Deere spader; 1 12-inch Oliver gang plow, good as new; 1 16-inch Deere sulky plow; 1 14-inch walking plow; 1 6-foot Deering binder; 1 3-section

flexible harrow; l Rude manure spreader, good as new; 1 Deere riding cultivator; l 2-row gopher; 1 1-row Tower gopher; l walking cultivator; 1 mowing machine; 1 Peter Schuettler wagon with triple box; 1 old, wagon vith double box; I old buggy; l road cart, good as new ’ of good work harness-, 1 set double driving harness; some(extra collars and halters and numerous other small articles. Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, notes bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid at maturity, if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent discount for cash where entitled to credit. ESTLE MARKIN'. Col. w. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. farms for sale 35 acres—All black land in cultivation, on pike road known as the Jackson highway, on R. F. D.' and telephone line. There is a new tworoom school and railroad station at the corner of the farm, large ditch along west side which gives fine outlet for drainage. There is a lot of tile on the place; six-room house on solid stone foundation, wm> porch and pantry. House is we7l painted and in good condition; good small barn, good well and some fruit. Price $75. Terms S6OO down and easy terms on remainder.. 30 acres—This piece of land is all in cultivation and all good heavy soil. It lies on pike road and has dredge ditch for south line which gives good outlet for drainage. It lies 8 0 rods from station and school. There are no buildings on this land. Price $65. Terms S6OO down and long time on remainder.

80 acres—This farm is level land and black soil except a few acres of a rise where the buildings are, ■which is sandy soil. It is half in cultivation and half in timber. There is a. lot of saw timber on the place. Good outlet for drainage; six-room house, small barn, grainary, chicken house, smoke house, good well and 30 bearing fruit trees. There is 240 rods of new fence with cedar posts. This farm lies one-half mile from pike and school and is on R. F. D. and telephone line. There has just been a loan placed on this farm in the'Aetna Life for SI,BOO, due five years. Price $45. Terms •S6QO down and long time on remainder. Might trade equity for good property or take part in stock. 60 acres— farm main road, mile »frorrfl pike and school There is a flag station 50 rods from the farm where trains stop to take on or let off passengers four times daily. This farm has good outlet' for drainage and is all in cultivation, except eight acres in timber; 50 acres is good grain land and level, and ten acres of ridge, which is lighter soil. It is fenced into five lots with hog-tight fence. There is a six-room house, large barn, good well and lots of fruit.’ Price S4O. Terms SSOO down and long time on remainder. 100 acres—This farm lies near two stations and has 75 acres in cultivation and 25 in wood pasture. It is half black land and half sandy soil. There is a seven-room house and common outbuildings. This place is a bargain at $37.50 per acre. Terms SBOO down and long time on remainder. 120 acres—On public road half mile from pike. This land is level and good soil and is all in pasture and mostly wood land. Price $27.50. Terms SSOO down and long time on remainder. • ' « 24 0 acres—All black prairie land except 25 acres wood land. This is a good corn farm and has fine drainage and good location to market, school, R. F. D., telephone andpike. There is a six-room house, large barn, fine well and some fruit. Price $65. Terms $5,000 down and time on remainder. G. F. MEYERS. An armload of old papers for five* cents at The Democrat office.