Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1916 — Page 1

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

hrtiresting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. Attorney John Greve , was down from Demotte Monday. " Attorney Beard of Wolcott was a business visitor at the court house Monday. Attorney G. A. Williams, w'no had sat as special judge in a case at Winamac recently, went there Saturday to record his decision. Attorney John A. Dunlap went to Chicago yesterday to meet his wife and little daughter, who had been visiting relatives in Dallas, Texas, for the past two months. T. F. Maloney, who as one of the commissioners on the Barnard ditch has been working on the report here for some time, spent Sunday with his family in Kankakee township. Township trustees must make report to the county auditor within three days following the election of the road supervisors elected in their respective townships at last Saturday’s election. Several of the trustees were in yesterday making their reports, but we are unable at this writing to give those of only a few of the townships, as follows: Carpenter—No. 2, Chris* Christenson; No. 3, Harvey Zinzer; No. 4, James Sheldon. Kankakee^—District No. 1, O. M. Turner; No. 2, Hans Nelson: No. 3, no election held; No. 4, W. F. Neier. Keener—No. 1, George Terpstra: No. 2, Nelson Fairchild; No. 3, Herman Kam minga. Marion —No. 1, James Downs: No. 2. Stephen Kohley; No. 3, Barney Meinbrook. Milroy—No. 1, Ludd Clark; No. 2, N. C. Dignan. Newton —No. 1, John Lonergan: No. 2, Stanley Lane; No. 3, Benton Kelly; No. 4, Arthur Mayhew. Marriage licenses issued: December 15, Roy Melvin Burch of Rensselaer, aged 21 October 7 last, occupation blacksmith, to Nellie Kathryne Timmons, also of Rensselaer. aged 21 June 15 last, occupation telephone operator. First marriage for each. Married by Rev. E. W. Strecker at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Timmons, of north of the Monon railroad. ’> December 16, James Rueben Noland of Fair Oaks, aged 34 May 8 last, occupation canpenter, to Grace Anderson Reeves, also of Fair Oaks, aged 22, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for male, first marriage dissolved by divorce in September. 1916. First marriage for female. December 16. John Samuel Collins of Monticello, aged 22 April 1 last, occupation farmer, to Goretta Ann Shell of Wheatfield, aged 21 November 13 last. First marriage for each. December 16, William Frances Armstrong of Illinois, aged 56 September 7 last, occupation laborer, to Addie Lillie Hoover of Missouri, aged 51 June 14 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for male, second marriage for female, first marriage dissolved by death in 1909. December 18, Orvil F. Alvis of Remington, aged 26 December 8 last, occupation mechanic, to !<>thel Markin, also of Remington, aged 19 February 25 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

COURT NEWS

New suits filed: No. 8708. David L. Brookie vs 4 Garland T. Morrow; suit on notes and mortgage. Demand $2,800. No. 8709. (Harry O. Marshall vs.

Louella Marshall; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married July 15, 1909, and separated May 1, 1913, when defendant without cause abandoned home of plaintiff and went to the home of her father where she has since remained away from' plaintiff. They have three children, aged 7, ,5 and 3 years, respectively. Defendant took eldest and youngest children wtith her, the middle child being left with the father. Plaintiff asks for a divorce and the custoday of the daughter now in his possession. No. 8711. Greenbaum Sons Bank & Trust Co. of Chicago vs. Ed Oliver, Marguerite Oliver et al: action to establish lien and discovery of certain real estate in Jasper county, (728 acres) which was conveyed by said Oliver and wife to plaintiffs on September 6, 1916, to secure a loan of made to them for four months’ time. (Deed made to Milton E.- Falker). The complaint sets out that defendants Oliver and Oliver agreed that within a reasonable time after the making of said loan to furnish plaintiffs with another deed properly describing said land by metes and bounds and also with personal collateral of the aggregate sum of not less than SIOO,OOO to be deposited with said bank as additional collateral security of said note: that defendants have paid no part of the principal of said note and though frequent demands have been made of them to make and deliver said other deed properly describing said real estate, they have failed and refused to do so; that the deed first mentioned was refused for record in Jasper county for the reason that the descriptions were insufficient to properly locate said lands; that by reason of the failure and refusal of defendants to execute said deed pursuant to agreement plaintiff’s have been deprived of the security and protection agreed upon as a consideration for making said loan; plaintiff sets out certain lands which plaintiff is informed and believes defendants are the owners of and intended to be conveyed by defendants pursuant to agreement, but plaintiff is also informed and believes that the title of record to a large portion of the land described is in the name of Emmet L. Hollingsworth, who holds said title as trustee for the sole use and benefit of defendants. Plaintiff claims to have first and prior lien on all of said real estate and asks that defendants be required to make, execute and deliver such deed or deeds as will establish in plaintiff a good and sufficient lien on said real estate pursuant to said agreement, etc. No. 8710. Jennie Bathast vs. Jesse Grimm: suit, on note and account. Demand $l5O on note and $161.18 on account. No. 8712. Ramsey & Co. vs. Garland T. Morrow; action on contract. Plaintiffs allege that on July 12, 1916, they bought of defendant 7.250 bushels of No. 2 red wheat, sixty days f. o. b. at Tefft, Indiana, at $1.0614 per bushel, which defendant accepted, but later plaintiff sent telegram for $1.07 per bushel, which defendant also wired acceptance: that on July 22 defendant, shipped car of wheat to plaintiffs, his letter saying there was 1,280 bushels new wheat, but if it did not grade contract to sell in market: that said wheat did not grade No. 2 and could not be and was not applied on said contract:, that on August 4 defendant shipped three more cars, 3,626 bushels and 40 pounds, which was applied on contract, but has refused and failed to ship balance of 3,626 bushels; that by reason of such refusal plaintiff’s have been damaged $1,540.1 1 for which a judgment is asked No. 8713. Charles IT. McCarty vs. Lucas R. Williams et al; suit for damages. Demand SIO,OOO. Change of venue from Lake county.

WHO PAYS FOR ADVERTISING? Advertising standardizes merchandise. It increases production and pays for itself out of reduced operating costs. It guarantees a certain take-up for output. When times are hard retailers are conservative and invest with caution. Money is safest placed in wares of reputation. Therefore the last line of business to suffer from depression is the advertised line. The cost of publicity is far less than the leakages and losses of hit-and-miss business—the consumer does not pay for advertising.—Exchange.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916.

FRONT VIEW OF PROPOSED NEW FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING

Plans,.which have been under for some time for the rebuilding of -the First National bank have been adopted and the old building will be razed and a handsome new stone front building, 21 1 4x120 feet, will be erected in its stead. While the building will be of the height of two stories, it will be but one story with a very high ceiling and skylights in front, and two-story in the rear, the first story of which will be occupied by the large vault with a directors and stockholders’ room on the second floor. This room will also be open to patrons of the bank as a consulting room during banking hours. The new building will be an ornament to Rensselaer, modern in

MISS GRACE REED MARRIED

Miss Grace Reed, daughter of Mrs. Mark Reed of Rensselaer, was married last Thursday in Chicago to Clyde Bristow, a son of J, C. Bristow of near Rensselaer, who has been/ employed for some in lowa. The groom came here last week and they went to Chicago Thursday morning. where they were married, and then went to Fort Wayne to visit the bride’s sister, Mrs- Frank Borntrager, for a few days. The bride has been employed for the past few years as a trimmer in Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy’s millinery store in this city and has hosts of friends who. extend best wishes. The is unable to learn what tjm plans of the young couple Are at this writing.

THERMOMETER GOES TO BAD

The new government thermometer out at St. Joseph college, installed but a short time ago to take the place of the one which has been in use there for some time, went to the bad Monday night, and yesterday morning it indicated that the mercury had dropped to 35 degrees below zero during the night. While It probably was a few degrees below, it was known that it was nothing like the degrees indicated, and the instrument has been sent in to headquarters for repairs or a new instrument. Pending its return no official temperatures can be reported. Following is the readings for Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each proceeding twenty-four hours, the readings being taken each morning about. 6 o'clock: High Low Saturday 33 4 below Sunday 33 3 above Monday ..12 7 below

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every respect and one of the handsomest and most commodious institutions of its kind tn this section of the state. The bank’s present quarters have been cramped for a long time, and to meet the continually growing business larger and more convenient quarters have become absolutely necessary. The plans are by A. W. Coen, a grandson of the late John M. Wasson, for many years president of this bank, and the estimated cost of the-new building with vault, etc., is $30,000. During 'the rebuilding, which it is expected to begin about March 1, the bank will occupy the old John Makeever banking room two doors west of its present quarters.

RED CROSS XMAS SEAL SALES

2,100,000 Have Already Been Sold in Indiana; Still Going Fast. Indianapolis, December 1 9.——A survey of the Red Cross Christmas seal sales made by the Indiana Tuberculosis society at Indianapolis discloses that 2,1 00,000 Red Cross seals have already been sold in this state and that the agents predict a total sale of 4,500,000. But 3,000,000 were sold in 1915. Challenges flying back and forth between town, city and county agents and societies seem to indicate that the 0,000,000 Rod Cross seal goal of the state tuberculosis society may be realized. Tn the best days of the sale which remain all friends and well wishers of the tuberculosis movement may render most valuable service. “Win a pennant for our town’’ is a watchword adopted by many communities and is emblazoned on posters being distributed by the state society. Such competitions will be a valuable factor in increasing the sale. The challenge of Illinois to win the highest per capita sale will doubtless be won If in the later days of the campaign the sale is pushed as vigorously as it. has been in the earlier. The National Tuberculosis association estimates, from careful reports of twenty-one leading agents, a sale of at least 30 per cent above that of 1915, or a total sale of 100,000,000 in the United States and its dependencies.

I. O. O. F.

Iroquois Lodge No. 143. All members are requested to be present next Thursday evening at 7 p. m. Seven members for first degree. Come. Refreshments and general good time for aII.—GEO. E. COLLINS, N. G.

ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE ITEMS

The Christmas recess will begin December 21. Class work will be resumed Thursday, January 4. The photo-play production, ‘ Indiana,” showing in pictures the history of the state, was shown at the college theater Wednesday evening, December 13. A musical recital will be given by the students of the music department under the direction of Professors -Ziegler and iHhvorka some evening in the early part of the week before Christmas. The college basket-ball squad, chosen some weeks ago, has been put through steady practice by the coach. The management has scheduled the first game with the Y. M. P. A. of Lafayette to be played the night before the boys leave for home. On Wednesday evening, December 20, at 8 o’clock St. Joseph college will open the basket-ball season of 1916-17. The Y. M. P. C. team of Lafayette has been booked for the opening game, the same as last season. The Lafayette boys were a strong aggregation last year, and there is every reason to believe that they are in as good, if not better, condition now. Otto Ricks, whom many will remember as a one-time St. Joe center, will be with the Y. M. P. C„ while Laus.', and Tremel of last, year’s varsity and O’Brien, formerly of the wellknown C. C. C. team of Piqua, -Ohio, will appear with the St. Joe • squad. The visitors are coming ready to put up a stiff fight for victory, but the local boys are prepared to uphold their part of the game. For some time past they have been undergoing hard training under Coach Meyers of Rensselaer, and are now in excellent condition. All indications point to a snappy and inteersting game.

PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PROGRAM

Students Will Give Christmas Entaimuent Thursday Evening. The children of the parochial school will present their Christmas program On Thursday evening, December 21, at the school hall. The main feature of'The entertainment consists of a play in three acts, entitled “Felix Aeternus,” or “The Christmas Bride.’’ Other parts of the program are as follows: “The Dentist,” “Mr. Brown,” “How the Story Goes,” “Empty Stockings.” “House Cleaning,” “My Folks at Home,” “The Generous Child,” “A Place for Everything,” “Counting the Chickens Before They Are Hatched,” “Bill’s ’ Hat,” “Spelling in the Nursery,” * r Five Little Squirrels,” and <1 tableau, “The Christ Child.” The entertainment is sure to please.

MASONS ELECT NEW OFFICERS

At the regular meeting of Prairie lodge. No. 125, F. & A. M.. Monday night the frdlowlng officers were elected for the ensuing year: H. L. Brown, W. M. Floyd Spain, $. W. Ed Ranton, J. W. z Samnej Fendig, treasurer. *■ Devero Yeoman, secretary. Installation-.will be on December 27, and it will probably be a joint installation with the O. E. S.

FI TUBE PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Wednesday, December 20, Holser Bros., on the former John Bill .farm in Jordan township. General sale, including 11 head of horses, 15 head of cattle, farm implements, etc. Thursday, December 21, Joseph E. Thomas, 1 miles west of Surrey. General sale, including 11 head of horses, 10 Jiead of cattle, 7 hogs, farm tools, etc. Thursday, December 21, Garry Snedeker, on the F. M. Parker farm, 3% miles northeast of Rensselaer. General sale, including horses, cattle, farm implements, etc. Thursday, December 28, Dana Rishling, % mile east of Gifford. General sale, 7 head of horses, 4 head'Of cattle, farm tools, etc.

I. O. O. F.

Encampment No. 201, Rensselaer, Indiana. All members requested to be present at 7 p. m. Friday evening, December 22. Degree work will be conferred by Monon degree staff. Plenty of refreshments. Also last night for dues.—E. W. HICKMAN, C. P.

Vol. XIX, No. 76

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. PRESIDENT GIVES SI M OF $2,500 Sends Check to Help Make Up Deficit in Cani|»aign Fund. Washington. D. C., December 18. ’—-President Wilson has sent a check for $2,500 to Treasurer Marsh of the Democratic national committee as ills contribution to meet the deficit In the committee’s campaign fund. 11l LA HI LA’ DANCE IN CHURCH Sioux City. lowa, December 16. Men blushed, women walked out, .and young people giggled in Grace Methodist church, when in the course of a concert, number presented by Morningside college, a ’Hawaiian girl, clad in picturesque seaweed, sidled out upon the ’’stage,’* really the pulpit rostrum, and began an energetic “hula hula.” The concert committee explained later that it was all a mistake, that the lyceqni bureau had “slipped one over" on them by substituting a quartet of South soa dancers for what was scheduled as an "intellectual interpretation of Hawaiian musical trends.”

TO BUILD LARGEST BItIDGH Oakland, California, December 16. The largest bridge in the world is to bo built between San Francisco and Oakland, California. The coftt of the monster bridge la to bo $22,000,000, and it will be five and a half miles in length. On it will be three roadways and four railroad tracks. It will consist of sixteen spans, two of which will be high enough and far enough apart to allow the passage of any ship. The relief which this will furnisht to the five ferry systems now in operation between these cities Is not difficult of comprehension. FATHER IS SEEKING DAUGHTER Kokomo Man in .Search of Girl Who Di*ap|warv<! at Chicago. Kokomo, December 18. John A. Morrison, former- treasurer <>f Howard county, has gone to Chicago to investigate the disappearance on Thanksgiving eye of his daughter, Audra Morrison, age 29, who had been working there several months as a stenographer. She lived with Mr. and Mrs. Lon Pelton, former residents of Kokomo. She left her flat the evening of November 29, When they were away, taking only a suit case. Her trunk, clothing and other possessions all were in place in her room. The Peltons thought she find decided to go home for Thanksgiving, and were hot alarmed until several days later. Mrs. Pelton said she had no men friends, corresponding regularly with her mother, and 'had no reckless tendencies. She had been out of employment a short time, but had money j n the bank and was not despondent. The last word her mother had from her was a post card written the day she disappeared.

RADIVM NOT A CANCER CERE Result of Tests on Rodents Given Ont’ by Dr. Francis C. Wood. New York, December 18.-—After exhaustive tests' on rats, mice and guinea pigs the use of radium as a cure for cancer and tumors has been found to be a failure, according to the annual report of Dr. Francis Carter Wood, head of the Crocker cancer research fund of Columbia university. For cases on which operation is not possible, radium is successful as a palliative only, the report .tales. "It is unquestionably possible to prolong life in a few instances,’’ Dr. Wood says, "and to make the patients more comfortable by the judicious and intelligent employment of large quantities of radium. On the other hand it is equally

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