Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1917 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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POULTRY SHOW PRIZE WINNERS

Jasper County Exhibitors Carry Off Many Prizes. FEW CORN EXHIBITS ENTERED ■ * X , Poor Year for Corn Keeps Many Former Exhibitors from Making Entries This Tear.' ; The annual exhibit of the Jasper County Poultry association, which has been in' session here this week, ‘ closes tonight. Combined with the poultry show this year was ithe first ■’annual Jasper county corn exhibition, but owing to the very unfavorable corn w’eather , the past year the entries did not come up to expectations. There was no reason, however, why there should noi have been more entries for all corn was poor arid an exhibitor stood just as good a chance of winning first prize as though hehad corn with a very high score. However, there is no cause for complaint on the poultry show, for exhibitors came from far and near arid the rivalry was keen in al! breeds. '• It is one of the best poultry shows ever held in Jasper or any of .the neighboring counties. While the poultry business in Jasper county is yet in its infancy, the exhibits would not indicate such, for the birds being shown are; as good as can be found in any coupty Show in Indiana. Aside from the exhibits of fancy poultry there are many other interesting displays. Chief among these was a three-legged chicken, belonging to the Prior Produce market, add various rabbit breeds, entered 15y I ~”Raymond McKay, Clyde Tilton, Ernest and Wade Abbott and Miltqn Roth. There is also a pen of guinea pigs on exhibition by Harold Sharp. There are also two entries of bantams, made by Byron 'Hemphill and Carl Worland. There are no prizes for any of these exhibits, but it is quite probable that provisions will be made for such next year. - President J. M. Sauser is doing much to make the exhibit as entertaining as possible for all visitors and when one tires of viewing the prize birds Mr. Sauser. will enliven the occasion and furnish spice and variety by rendering a few choice selections on his Victrola.

The president’s cup, awarded to the school girl under 18 years of age making the best exhibit, was awarded to Miss Leia Reed. Miss Reed exhibited a pen of White Wyapdottes that scored 183%. President Sauser had also announced a prize of a hatchet to be given to the owner of the lowest scoring bird in the show, and this will be given to Mann Spitler of Thayer. Mr. Spitler is the owner of a certain Campine cock on exhibition that did not Quite come up to the ideals of the judge. M. I. Adams was awarded a setting of Barred Rock eggs by Jesse Snyder for having the best exhibit of birds hatched from eggs purchased from Mr. Snyder. Following we give a list of the prize winners in both the corn and poultry exhibits: x Ten Ears—Yellow Henry Paulus, Ist; J. A. Tester, 2nd; Jesse Beecher. 3rd: E. F. Pullin, 4th; Joe Nagel, sth. Ten Ears—-Whit*' Ralph Zeigler, Ist; Percy Hunter, 2nd; Stephen Kohley, 3rd; Henry Keflhotf, 4 th;»Aloys Kohley, sth. Ten Ears—Mixed Newton Warren, Ist. Single Ear—Yellow Henry Paulus, Ist: J. A. Teter. 2nd; Russel Van Hook. 3rd. Single Ear—White Ralph Zeigler, Ist; Stephen Kohley, 2nd; Noble Cook, 3rd.. ' Sweepstakes (Henry Paulus, on yellow corn. For sweepstakes, Henry Paulus with single ear \of yellow and Stephen Kohley with single ear of wihite were in close competition.

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NOTICE OF HEAVY HAULING Notice is hereby given that the law regarding heavy hauling on improved highways must he obeyed to the letter. All violators will be prosecuted. JOHN L. S. GRAY, jl4 Superintendent of Highways. , , - „ Ur—t, Subscribe for The Democrat * - * i

MORE TROUBLE ON THE LEVEE

One Arrest Made and Others Are in Prospect. As a result of conflicting-inter-ests, it is said, at the Borne-of Mrs. Lovina Martin, who. resides in the vicinity- of the old Morion station, last Saturday night, Joe Ellis of Rensselaer, aged 59 and (twice a was arrested Sunday and placed in jail on an affidavit filed by Mrs. Martin -charging Joe with carrying concealed weapons. Monday he was released on hjs own recognizance and on a plea of not guilty before Squire Spitler the case was set for trial on January 15. A warrant has been issued for one of the other men at the Martin house at the same time, "it is reported, on the dharge of iritoxica-; tion, Mrs. Martin also having filed this affidavit, but at this writing the party has not been arrested. It is said that he has left town. The Martin bouse has given the officers considerable concern for a long time and Ellis frankly admits that he has been a frequent caller there and says the place is all that the officers have believed it to be, but have not had sufficient evidence to take any action. It is expected that enough will be disclosed now, however, to warrant something being done. Two other men were at the place Saturday night besides Ellis, it is said, and a fracas resulted in which at least , one revolver is reported to have been drawn. ; ™

A LINCOLN REPRESENTATIVE

Here Making Preliminary Arrangements for 1917 Chautauqua. Al ~A. Gordon, representing the Lincoln Chautauqua, has been in town the past two days completing the preliminary arrangements for holding another Chautauqua here next summer. No contract has as yet been signed, and ithe plan as now proposed by the Lincoln representative is for that concern to assume all financial responsibility. They propose to .give a. SIOO entertainment here within the next few days, admission to same to be absolutely free. At this time pledges for Chautauqua tickets will be taken.-The representative here now has secured the pledge of a number of responsible render such assistance and service in aiding the chautauqba people aS has been customary in times past, except they assume no financial responsibility.

INTERESTING MEETINGS HELD

Four Evenings This Week in the Protestant Churches. The four churches of the city conducted a series of union meetings this week. The services were planned by the ministerial association. An endeavor was made to present the Christian religion in its various applications. On Monday evening the meeting was lead by Rev. E. W. Strecker of the Methodist church and was held in the Presbyterian church. The theme was “World '■ Religion.’* The speaker said that the “World Religion” must be a perfect religion, otherwise it should be superceded by the possibly better one. It must be adaptable to all races and conditions, and effect life at every point. This claim was made for the Christian religion. The knowledge of this, religion carries with it the responsibility, of disseminating it throughout the world The Tuesday evening meeting was held in the Baptist church. Rev. Asa McDaniel was the leader. His theme was /‘National Religion.” With a first hand acquaintance of city conditions,, where foreign elements segregate and are often neg-

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to x express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to neighbors and friends for their kindness during our recent; great sorrow. Every kind act performed is remembered by us, and every friend in that 'deep and lasting affliction will be gratefully remembered by us on earth and, even—-God granting —in heaven. “In the hours of distress and misery, the eyes of every mortal man turn to friendship;; in <the hour of gladness and conviviality, what is opr want? It is friendship. ' When the heart overflows with gratitude or with any other sweet and sacred sentiment, what is the vford, to which it would give A friend/’ MR. AND MRS. J. D. ALLMAN, KENNETH, FLORENCE and '' ■' . AILEEN. - 8 ' - 7’ '

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1917.

COURTHOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. » Country Treasurer and Mrs. C. V. May sent Thursday in Remington. New suits filed: No. 8716. James H.\ Chapman vs. Ira Acord, Orlando F. Mace and Ora Nicholson; suit on note. Demand SIOO. The Democratic precinct' committeemen of Marion township, pursuant to direction of the state committee, will meet at The Democrat office this evening at 7:30 and reorganize for the city campaign next fall. / ■> .t--Attorney W. H. Parkison is still confined at this writing to his home from inflammatory rheumatism, with which he has been suffering for the past few weeks, the result of having a wisdom tooth extracted, his physician says. A - meeting of Republicans was held at trie court house Tuesday evening and an organization perfected for the city campaign. The following officers were elected: Chairman, George W. Scott; ‘ secretary, D. D. Dean; treasurer, A. F. Long.

Marriage licenses issued: January 3, James Eldred Blackburn of Monon, aged 24 November 9 'last, occupation farmer, to Mary Tresea McCormick of Jasper county, aged 20 April 27 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Married in clerk’s office by Rev. E. W. Strecker. W. F. Hodges of Gary, who was located in Rensselaer for several months some years ago in partnership with George E. Hershman in the practice of law, is a candidate for the g. o. p. nomination for mayor of the steel city. Several others are also after the place on the Republican ticket. Former Mayor- Thomas Knotts and former City Attorney Harvey J. Curtis are seeking the Democratic nomination, it is said. Roy Akers of Walker township, aged 28 years, was declared insane last Saturday at an inquest held before Squire Dean by Drs, English and Washburn and the attending, physician, Dr. Kresler. Application was made to send hin{ ..to Lqngcliff but as he is an epileptic the •officers there refused to receive him and notified Clerk Nichols Thursday that application should be made to send the man to the epileptic village at Newcastle. Pending -his removal Akers is confined in jail. The young man’s condition rias been gradually growing worse for the past few years until it be-, game impossible for his folks to care for him any longer. ' . .

GOODLAND EX-BANKER DEAD

William H. Dague, formerly of Fowler and for many years connected with the chain of Baldwin & Dague banks at Goodland, Fowler and Ambia, which failed some ten years ago, died in San Francisco Tuesday, aged 73 years. He leaves three sons, his wife having died about twenty years ago. The sons are Samuel of Chicago, W. H. in the employ of the United States government, and Maynard, a resident of Grant’s Pass, Oregon. The latter was with his father in his last illness. Mr. Dague of Monticello for several years before locating in Fowler and owned and conducted the Monticello Herald from 1875 to 1880.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS - 6 Monday, January 1, to Mrs. Otto Adams of Barkley township#;’a son. January 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Rinehold Schultz of Union township, a son. January 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hoyes, on the Dr. Turfler farm north of Rensselaer, a eon.

FRED HARRINGTON MARRIED

The following item from the Winamac Democrat-Journal will be of interest to readers of The Democrat, as Mr. Harrington -was for several years the district manager of the Standard Oil company for this district and is well known to many people in Rensselaer and vicinity: ' “At the home of Ben Zellers on Wednesday morning, December 27, at 6 o’clock, by Rev. T. F. Drake, •AY Fred Harrington and Miss Dessa L. Kilander. The newlyweds left on the morning (train for Chicago where friends of the groom gave them a banquet and a theater party,, after which they departed for their home at, Dubuque, lowa. Here Mr. Harrington had already furnished a very pretty srtite of rooms, ready for occupancy. He is district manager for the Standard Oil company, a very responsible position with a large salary attached. His father is a wealthy farmer, near a central Illinois city, where hrs owns a section of land worth $350 an acre. Trie bride is one of” Winamac’s wellfavored girls, and her many friends extend congratulations > and wish both the groom and bride life-long joy.”

IT’S JUDGE H. B. PEACOCK NOW

The Democrat is in receipt of a copy of the Tampa (Florida) Morning Tribune of December 29, containing the following mention of Blaine Peacock, a former Rensselaer boy and a son of Erastus Peacock. Blaine’s Rensselaer friends rejoice to-see how he is coming to the front in his chosen profession: “H. Blaine Peacock, a popular young attorney of this city, will become municipal judge of West Tampa on January 1. His appointment was made lasit night in a letter sent by Mayor Blas O’lHlalloran to the West Tampa city council, the appointment being forthwith confirmed by that body. In the letter Mayor O’Halloran pointed out that he was too occupied with Other municipal and business matters to hold the office himself. “Mr. Peacock, the new municipal judge, and Howard Macfarlane, city attorney, recently finished the codification of the ordinances of West Tampa, and these are riow being printed, It is the first codification ever made of the West Tampa laws.” .

MEETING OF RELIEF CORPS

Last Tuesday the Woman’s Relief corps and a number of old soldiers met in the G. A. R. hall in the court house, where an elegant dinner was served at noon. At 3 o’clock the corps was called to order with Mrs. Elizabeth Powers as installing officer. Mrs. Bailie Crooks, as the new president, has the honor of initiating the first old soldiers as members of corps No. 39. They were Pat Lally of the national home at Marioh, N. S. Bates, Sylvester Gray, Philip Pine, Sr.. J. L. Hagins and Thomas A, Crockett of Rensselaer. The short talks by the comrades arid Mrs. Crooks were enjoyed by all. Mrs. Gray presided at the piano and all joined in singing the national songs. It is the wish of the corps that many more of the old soldiers will join them arid enjoy the work with them.

S. S. MEETING NEXT TUESDAY

There will bb a meeting of the county officers and township chairmen of the Jasper County Sunday School association in the First National bank at 7 p. m. Tuesday. January 9. The new county chairman, G. H. Hammerton, is particularly anxious that "every officer should be present to help him plan his work for the coming year.

CALL FOR REORGANIZATION

Of Democratic Committee of the City of Rensselaer. Be it that on the 28th day of December, 1916, pursuant to notice, the Democratic state central committee of Indiana met at 12 o’clock noon at room 370, Denison hotel, Indianapolis, and each district chairman was present in person or by proxy. The following resolution was introduced and uhanjjnously adopted: P RESOLUTION Wfiereas, the Democratic precinct committeemen elected at the March primary, 1916, representing precincts in whole or in part in any

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ROY BLUE NOW CO. ATTORNEY

Was Appointed io This Position Last Tuesday. SUCCEEDS GEO. A. WILLIAMS •Who Has Held Place for Past Two years—Other Proceedings of the County Commissioners. ; Following the special session of jthe commissioners last Saturday ito close up the business -for the year, the board did hot convene in regular January session until Tuesday, when Commissioner Makeever presented his certificate of election and was sworn into office. The board reorganized by electing Commissioher Welch as president, Roy Blue was appointed county attorney for the ensuing year at a salary of $4 00 pSr annum, succeeding George A. Williams. Counity officers reported fees collected for the last quarter of 1916 as follows: Auditor, $93.26; clerk, $286.65; recorder, $443.93; sheriff, $435.66.

E. M. Hibbs, contractor for bridge in Wheatfield township, was allowed SSOO on same. The bonds of W. V. Porter as superintendent, of the J. W. Hitchings and the Maurice Gorman stone roads, both in Jordan township, were approved. Oris Salrin, contractor of the James E. Lamson stone road in Jordan township, was allowed $350 on contract. A. S. Keene, contractor, was allowed $1,700 on the George Nanninga stone road. Jacob Johnson, contractor, was allowed $560 on the Milton Roth stone road. George Stalbaum, contractor. Was allowed $450 on the F. J. Slight stone road. A. S. Keene, contractor, was allowed $4 00 on the W. O. Rowles stone road. William L. Wood and A. Halleck were allowed SSOO attorney fees in the W. L, Wood et al stone road system in Union township. ‘ The following petitions for stone roads" were continued to February 6 for report: James Lane, Carey L. Carr, John J. Borntrager, R. J. Yeoman, Granville Moody, D. JL Yeoman, James Hallagan, Fred Tyler, H. W- Jackson and .Frank Hoover. In the J B. Forsythe petition so» stone road, notice was found sufficient, E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer and Wester Bowdy and George Putt viewers,' to meet -Jan.il* ary 10 and report on or before the second day of the February term. George B. Parkinson petition for a stone road, proof of notice made and found sufficient. Cause docketed. Horace Daniels ditch —-Contractor granted to May 1 ito complete ditch. George M. Myers granted to second day February term to report.

John F. Zimmer dftch—Assessment fiheet presented and approved and April 10 fixed as last date for paying same. Marion E. Bice ditch—Assessment sheet presented and approved] and April 7 fixed as lafst date for paying same, < George R. Clayton ditch—Bonds ordered issued for unpaid assessments In additional assessment j made on said ditch. ] S, E. Huff ditch —No objections on file, E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer and B. J. Moore and A. O. Moore viewers, to meet January 13. The County board of finance received bids for the deposit v of county funds from the various banks of the county as follows: First National bank, $200,000; Trust & Savings bank, $200,000; State bank (Rensselaer), $100,000;State bank (Remington), $50,000; Bank of Wheatfield, $50,000. Bonds approved and funds awarded . Jto -bidders in proportion to capital stock. ' Interest on, county funds for the month of December totaled $333.84, as follows: First National bank, $126.04; Trust & Savings bank, ,$ 60.38; State bank (Rensselaer). $72.52; State bank (Remington) $50.32; Bank of Wheatfield, $24 58.

Vol. XIX, No. 81

FUTURE PUBLIC? SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, January 9, Mrs. Matilda Dluzak,<Ex., 9 miles south and one of Rensselaer. General sale, including 16 head of horses, 23 head of cattle,- fajjm tools, etc. Thursday, January 11, D. M. Waymlie, 5 miles south and 3 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, including horses, cattle, "togs, dhickens, farm tools, etc. Monday, January 15, A. T. Keiper, 3 miles south and 1 mile east of General sale, including 12 horses and mules, 17 head of cattle, Implements, wagons, harness, etc. Wednesday, January 17, George K. Michael, 3 3-4 south and 1 3-4 mijes west of Rensselaer. General sale, Including horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, farm tools, etc. Friday, January 19, Harvey Putt, administrator, jat farm of the late John Putt, 7% miles south and 6 miles west of Rensselaer., General sale, Including 16 head of horses, 72 head of cattle, 81 hogs, 14 sheep, farm tools, etc. Tuesday, January 23, C. J. Dexter, 8 miles north and 4 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, including horses, cattle, farm tools, etc. . .... .

LEGISLATURE NOW IN SESSION

The seventieth session of the Indiana, general assembly convened in Indianapolis Thursday. Among the most far-reaching laws likely to be enacted at this session is that of state-wide prohibition and a state roads law. While we say that a state-wide prohibition law is “likely” to be enacted, it would perhaps be better to say "is possible,” for the liquor-controlled legislators in both parties will line up solidly against such a proposition. However, state-wide prohibition is bound to come in Indiana, and soon, too. It is in the air, and a large majority of the members of the present legislature who line up with the brewers, distillers, saloonkeepers and the underworld element which they represent, will wake up Ho find themselves retired to private life at the next election. The people have become thoroughly disgusted at the outrages committed by this gang, and Indiana is going to line up mighty soOtt! with the other twenty-five, “dry” states j n the Union in outlawing intoxicating liqdors in all that the term-Implies; The organization of both the senate and the house was effected without, incident. This was made possible in the senate by an agreement reached between the Democratic and Republican senators at a conference which lasted until 4 o’clock Thursday morning, when it was agreed that the patronage should be divided between the two parties.

OF POLLCYHOLDEItS’ INTEREST

Hblders of health and accident insurance policies in the Union Life insurance company of Hammond, which has been absorbed by the Star Health and Accident company of Rochester, Indiana, were being interviewed Thursday by E. R, f . Cowdin, local agent, and Raymond Brown, special agent from the Star’s home office, for the purpose of explaining the recent insurance deal. The Star Health and Accident company of Rochester, by a deal consummated last week, reinsured all members carrying health and accident insurance in the Union Life of Hammond and the Continental Beneficial association of Philadelphia, -Pennsylvania. By this deal the Star steps into the front ranks Of health and accident insurance companies in Indiana, the Star at present having nearly 10,000 policies in force, and policyholders in Rensselaer are fortunate in having their Union Life policies taken Over by this strong company. ’ ■ ■" .'

A NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED

„ A large pew stock of pound papers and envelops, correspondence cards, both plain and gilt-edge, correspondence box papers in many different brands and styles just received in The Democrat’s fancy stationery department.’ mM-. p-w stock comprises , such popular brands sas Lakeview Lawn, Thistle Linen, lHesper Linen, Crinoline Lawn, Rosemary Lawn, ~ White Carnation, American Beauty Fabric, Roman Cambric, etc., etc. Call in and see it' while the stock is complete. AH ate priced at bargain figures.