Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1916 — Page 1

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

lotorastihi Paragraphs From the Various Departments IF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. Attorney John A. Dunlap was in Crown Point on business the first of the week. Ray G. Anderson* a former school teacher of this county but now an attorney at Crown Point, was in the city on legal business Monday. I have opened my office on Harrison street in the block east of the court house, and am prepared to do Engineering? Surveying and Map work. I have maps of Jasper county, Rensselaer and ditcher’s staffs for sale.—L. A. BOSTWICK. Another supply of abstract and legal papers’ backs just received in The Democrat’s fancy stationery department, sizes 8 3-4x15% inches; several different colors and finish of paper. Remember The Democrat carries a fine line of this class of goods in this department, as well as typewriter paper, typewriter ribbons for most all makes of machines, account files, etc., etc.

Another public meeting Was held at Newland Thursday evening to discuss the matter of drainage of that section of country by securing a dry land dredge find deepening the channel of the main Gifford ditch from the Gifford railroad to a point near John Schroer's farm in Barkley township. Also deepening lateral seventy-seven, by the landowners interested, who are opposed to the plan of cutting out a deep cut of rock for several miles on the proposed Ryan ditch and which, they say, will cost nearly or quite $500,000. A special train was run down on the Gifford road from the north end to bring interested landowners to the meeting. Following is a report of the proceedings of the county commissioners at their closing day’s session Tuesday: Fred Tyler stone road —E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer and W. S. Lowman and George Foulks viewers. to meet December 11 and report at January term. H. W. Jackson stone road—E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer and Wesley Faylor and Stephen T. Comer viewers. In the R. J. Yeoman, James Lane.

Carer L. Carr and John J. Born-*-trager petitions for stone roads in 'Newton township, viewers were granted extension of time until January term. Repair grade Burk’s bridge. Board finds that contractor has placed upon that part of the grade south of Burk’s bridge more yards of earth than required by the specifications and that without any fault of the contractor the grade has sunk more than the amount estimated and provided for in the specifications, and by reason thereof the grade is not of sufficient height to furnish a safe and practicable

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Pinch-hack suits and overcoats will make a classy Xmas gift, all sizes and colors. —Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL.

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BENJAMIN HARRIS IS DEAD

Aged Resident of Rensselaer Passed Away at 11 A. M. Yesterday. “Uncle” Ben Harris, an aged and well known resident of Rensselaer, died at his home in this city at 11 o’clock yesterday forenoon after a gradual decline of several weeks, although he had been ailing somewhat for the past few years. He had been confined to his home for the past several weeks and Thursday night became much worse about 10 o’clock, when he became semi-conscious, in which condition he remained until the end.

The funeral will be hedd Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Church of God, of which he had been a member for about half a century, and burial made in Weston cemetery. By request of Mr. Harris, friends are asked not to send flowers.

Mr. Harris was one of the pioneer citizens of Jasper county and also one of its wealthiest. He came to this section at an early day, and became the owner a large amount of land in Jasper and Newton counties and for many years was one of the most prominent cattle growers of this section of the state. His mother, with her children, came from Virginia and settled in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, where Benjamin was born. The family came to Jasper county and located on a farm east of Mt. Ayr, and this farm is now owned by deceased’s brother, Henry O. Harris, now past 86 years of age, who is the only surviving member of the family. “Uncle” Ben’s father died before Benjamin was born, and* the mother and" five children, William F. (father of R. B. Harris of Rensselaer), Henry 0.. John T.. Virginia U. (Halstead) and Benjamin came to what was then Jasper county.

Mr. Harris was 78 years of age April 2 last. He was twice married, his first wife living but two years. Forty-two years ago he was married to Emily Crisler of near Mt. Ayr, who with one daughter, Mrs. C.* E. Prior* surviYPS*'him.

"FI-FI" DRAWS A BIG CROWD

Home Talent Charity Play Being Liberally Patronized. “Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop,” the local talent charity play produced at the Ellis opera house, opening Thursday evening *and repeated again last night, drew a large crowd, the opera house being filled to its capacity the opening night. The play is being produced under the direction of Mr. Cooper of the John B. Rogers Producing company, and is said to be something a little bit out of the ordinary. A cast of 125 appears in the play, and the costumes are quite gorgeous, The receipts of the play, over and above what goes to pay the producing company and other expenses will be used by the local charity board in their work here.

On account of the unexpected demand for seats at the two evening performances, when not all could be accommodated, it was announced yesterday afternoon that there would he a matinee performance this afternoon at 2:20. A general admission of 25c for any and all seats will he charged at this matinee.

CLABBYS AND PINE VILLAGE

Will Clash in Season’s Big Game at Lafayette Sunday. Throughout north-western Indiana interest continues at a high pitch, in the football game at Lafayette Sunday afternoon between the Hammond Clabbys and the famous Pine Village team. Both teams are recognized as among the best independent teams in the middle West.

The Monon railway has arranged to run a special train from Hammond to Lafayette to accommodate those who wish to see the game. The train will leave Hammond at 8:30, passing through Rensselaer at 10 o’clock, and returning will leave Lafayette at 8 p. m. The fare for the round trip from Rensselaer will he 95 cents.

NOTICE. We wish to announce that we have purchased the College Inn restaurant, formerly conducted by C. P. Fate, and will appreciate the continuance of the patronage that you formerly gave Mr. Fate and will be pleased with any business you may extend to us. <ll4 VERN DAVISSON, WM. WAYMIRE.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1916.

mHAT the spirit of Christmas is upon us one need but walk through the shops these days and be convinced. Visit the toy department of any store and learn that Christmas, with its kind old Santa Clans, and, in fact, the whole Ynletide spirit lie deep in the hearts of the children. Perhaps there are among the grownups some who haven’t noticed that Christmas dolls and rocking horses and skates and such delectable things are ever so different from the common or garden variety of the year round. Miss Bessie, the Christmas doll, for instance, is not to have her silk clad body and waxen curls swathed in brown paper and delivered by an ordinary delivery wagon. Most emphatically not! The spirit of Christmas is abroad, and he whispers of Santa Clans and reindeers that pull the jolly old man and his sleigh over the snow covered roof tops and stand prancing and pawing at each home while Santa slips down the chimney. For it is in just this way that the Christmas dolly, the Irish mail, the rocking horse and even the big toy automobile are transported from the show cases and windows of thp department stares to a place beneath the Christmas trees of eager little girls and boys on Christmas eve. If any one doubts this let him ask even the first little girl or boy he meets in the toylands.—Washington Star. i -

$10,000 FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER

First National Bank Will Pay Out That Sum Next Week. Those persons who have patronized the Landis Christmas Savings club at the First National bank the past year will share in the distribution of about SIO,OOO next week. Several hundred persons of Rensselaer and vicinity are members of the club and for their diligence and thrift in making their deposits regularly and promptly will receive the total of their deposits, together

The Spirit of Christmas

SPECIAL PRIZES—JASPER COUNTY POULTRY AND CORN SHOW, JANUARY 1-6, 1917

The premium lists of the poultry and corn show are now ready. Send for copy to J. H. Webber or J. M. Sauser, Rensselaer, Indiana. The following is a list of special prizes to he awarded to the winners: SILVER CUPS The Association will award silver cups for the best display in any one variety of standard breeds, each variety having ten (10) or more qualified birds entered and shown, for example: Ten or more Barred Rocks, one cup. Ten or more White Rocks, one cup. Ten or more Buff Rocks, one cup; and so on for all standard breeds. The Association will also award one silver cup to the best male bird shown; one cup to best female shown, and one cup to best display in show, all varieties competing. In addition to the above the Association will award one good rocking chair to the best breeding pen displayed, all varieties competing. The Association will also award one silver cup to the best display of turkeys in any one variety, each having ten (10) or more qualified birds entered and shown, and one cup to the best individual turkey, all varieties competing. One silver cup will be awarded to the best water fowl, regardless of number of entries. PRESIDENT’S CUP The president of the Association will award one large silver cup to the best breeding pen displayed by any school girl under 18 years of age. SPECIAL PRIZES One setting of Barred Rock eggs for the best Barred Rock bird shown, and hatched from eggs purchased from Mr. Jesse Snyder. Donated by Jesse Snyder. One hatchet to owner of lowest scoring bird in show, by College View Poultry Farm. SPECIAL PRIZES FOR CORN EXHIBITORS. FIRST PRIZE. 10 ear, White, Yellow, Mixed— Silver Cup, each. Single ear, White, Yellow, Mixed— Silver Cup, each. SECOND PRIZE. 10 ear, White, Yellow, MixedClock, each. Single ear, White, Yellow, Mixed— Fountain Pen, each. THIRD PRIZE. 10 ear, White, Yellow, MixedFountain Pen, each. Single ear, White, Yellow, Mixed— Pocket, Knife, each. FOURTH PRIZE. 10 ear, White, Yellow— Pocket Knife, each. FIFTH PRIZE. 10 ear, White, Yellow— Pocket Knife, each. BEST EXHIBIT. Rocking Chair, Value SB.OO. The above specified prizes range in money value' from $2.00 to SB.OO. A separate class will be arranged for exhibits of corn produced in 1910, from seed purchased from Mr. Henry Paulus, and prizes will be given by Mr. Paulus, as follows: / Best 10 ears 1 bushel seed corn Best single ear....% bushel seed corn Entries this class are open to all, regardless of location, ‘but entries in the regular exhibition will not be included in this competition.

with interest on the same. It is hardly probable that all of this money will go into Christmas shopping, hut a large part of it will. Some will again deposit the money, as heretofore, that it may continue to draw interest in the future. ... A Christmas savings club, whether the money thus' accumulated is used for Christmas purposes or not, is a fine thing. It not only encourages people to save, hut frequently provides the “nest egg” for large savings to follow.

FUTURE PUBLIC SALE DATES

The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Monday, December 11, \V. H. Rarkley and David Zeigler, on the W. H. Barkley farm, 7 miles northeast of Rensselaer. Big joint stock sale, 61 head of cattle. Wednesday, December 13, Simon Chupp, 7 3-4 miles northwest of Rensselaer. Stock sale, Including 10 head of horses and mules, 10 head of cattle, 2G head of hogs. Thursday, December 14, .T. M. Yeoman, 6 miles west of Rensselaer, on Mt. Ayr gravel road. General sale, including 15 head of horses, 25 head of cattle, farm tools, etc. Thursday, December 14, W. H. Snedeker, at his farm in Barkley township, 1% miles west and 3-4 mile nortl\ of Pleasant Grove school house. General sale, including 4 head of mules, 6 head of cattle, farm implements, etc. Tuesday, December 19, Joseph Sclieurich, 4 miles north and 1% miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, including 10 head of horses and mules, 25 head of cattle, farm tools, etc.

Wednesday, December 20, Holser Bros., on the former John Bill farm In Jordan township. General sale, Including li head of horses, 15 head of cattle, farm Implements, etc.

LOCAL RED CROSS SALE ON

Fifteen Thousand Seals Is the Goal Set soy Jasper County.

000 seals, and every effort will be made to sell this number. The first two sales reported were to the First National bank and The Truer & Savings bank, which Institutions purchased 1,000 seals each. Other large sales have been reported and at this time the goal set does not appear unattainable. Yesterday was Children’s Health Crusade day and at that time a contest among the school children of the public and parochial schools was inaugurated by the Ladies’ Literary club, and to thw two school rooms selling the greatest number of seals, the club will award a handsome picture of James Whitcomb Riley, the Hooker poet.

Twenty-five per cent of the sum realized from the sale of these seals goes to the local anti-tuber-culosis society, which at the present time has a fund of about - S3O on hand. No formal action has as yet been taken as to what to do with this money, but It is quite probable that it will he applied to furnishing a room in the new county hospital. Tomorrow, December 10, is Tuberculosis Sunday in Indiana, and the day will be observed in Rensselaer in the various churches and Sunday schools.

JUDGE TAKES SLAP AT MAYORS

South Bend, December 6—Declaring that the saloon keeper has only himself to blame for the wave of prohibition. Judge George Ford in the St. Joseph superior court here, declared that it was only a question of time before all saloons were put out of business. The statement was made in the hearing of Charles Krone wet ter, who had brought suit to compel Mayor Ralph Oaylor of Mishawaka to issue him a permit to conduct a saloon. The ruling was against Kronewetter, Judge Ford sustaining demurrers which virtually threw the case out of court. “I do not think the mayors of Mishawaka and South Bend know the liquor laws,” the judge said, “I believe that Mayor Keller of South Bend either does not know or does not care about the liquor laws; be probably doesn’t care.” •

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Item in Wednesday’s Democrat announcing the birth of a daughter to “Dr. and Mrs. IH. R. Kresler,” should have read Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kresler. December 8, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller of Mt. Ayr, a son.

DATES OF LYCEUM COURSE

Roy Smith, lecturer, December 18. Schiidkret, orchestra, January 7. Hagerman, lecturer, February 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 6.

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. CITY PLANT EARNS $13,300 Richmond, December G—ln a report submitted today to the board of works by the head of the city’s electric light athl power plant it was shown that for November the receipts were more than $18,500, and operating expen see $5,200. Tho receipts were the greatest in tho city plant’s history, and city officers say the plant's record as a revenue producer is probably without a parallel among municipally owned plants In ■ the state. From the plant’s earnings the city expects to retire next spring SBO,OOO of bonds issued in the last year buying a competing electric light and power plant.

MILITIA ENJOYS NEW ORLEANS

The sale of Red Cross Chr 1 s t m a s Seals is on in earnest. Jasper county’s goal this year has been Placed at 15,-

Third Indiana Taking in tho Sights While Enroute Home. New Orleans, Lmtisnna, December G. —Tho Third Indiana arrived in two sections on the Gulf Coast railroad at noon today and spent six hours viewing this historical old city. The men were placed on honor and given the freedom of tho city. The afternoon was spent In automobile drives, visiting tho old French section, the race track, the parks, Fsplanda avenue, the old Spanish fort at Lake Ponfchartrain and Metaire Cemetery. The return trip will he made to St. Louis over the Illinois Central and thence to Indianapolis on the Rig Four, arriving about noon Friday. All aro in good health and enjoying the trip in the standap# and Pullman sleepers.

HIGH PRICKS DUE TO COMBINE

Speculator* Who Forced Prices Up May Not Be Prosecuted. Washington, D. December 7. sources by government officials conducting the nation-wide inquiry into the high cost of living pointed with increasing directness tonight to the conclusion that the soaring prices of certain necessities of life were due, to some extent, at least, to the manipulations of food and other speculators who had combined to force quotations upward. These combinations are believed by the government investigators to have been criminal in character, rather spasmodic and rather shortlived.

Special attention is being given just now to alleged price manipulation In the so-called coal corner which recently resulted in sending prices to a panic level. Investigation of the high price of coal, hardly yet begun, has already convinced some officials that there was no warrant whatever sty SI 2 coal in Boston and New York, other than the activity of these alleged combinations. Whether the men Who profited most can be punished under federal laws is said to be still under consideration. At the same time officials make clear their conviction that no small part of the rise in prices was due to neutral economic causes. * Many of these causes, it. is pointed out, lay far beneath the surface, such conditions as the international balance of trade and the amount of currency in circulation having a direct bearing on the situation, although not generally understood. .

NOTICE The stores belonging to the Rensselaer Retail Merchants’ association will remain open in the evenings for holiday trade, beginning Monday, December.il. t BOX SOCIAL At Rosebud school house Saturday evening, December 9, for the benefit of* the school. Ladies please bring boxes.—LURAL ANDERSON. Teacher. Subscribe for The Democrat.

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