Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1917 — Page 1

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FIRE DESTROYS FARM HOUSE

A.. ■ ■ . Goode Farm Home in Jordan Township Burned Thursday. The large two-story house on the Goode farm in west Jordan was ’totally destroyed by fire at 6:30 last Thursday morning. Peter Nafziger, tenant on the farm, ' lost all of his household effects except' what : clothing the family had on their backs. The loss on household goods, which included a fine ■Njiew piano, was fully SI,OOO, with hut SSOO insurance. The house was an extra good, large dwelling and was probably worth $2,000. The farm is owned by an Illinois man. and it is reported that there., was no insurance on ..the house. It is supposed that the fire caught from, a lamp that had been taken to a clothes closet by one of the children, and when discovered /had made too great headway to save any of the effects, although a number of neighbors were on • the scene verji shortly. It was intensely cold Thursday morning and a strong wind was blowing at the time. The loss was quite heavy for Mr. Nafziger, notwithstanding the insurance and the fact that the kind neighbors soon raised S2OO additional /and presented to him, as many of tho articles burned cannot be replaced, and it is a hard ■ blow to be burned out entirely in midwinter.

SHOWER FOR MRS. J. A. LARSH

A very enjoyable miscellaneous shower was given Mrs. Joseph Larsh by two of the court house ■girls, Misses Ethel Perkins and Agnes Platt at the home of the latter on Saturday evening, the guests being the wives of the court house officials and some of the near office girl and other friends of the bride. The house' was artistically decorated in pink hearts and pink and white crepe paper and flowers. The color scheme of pink and white being carried throughout the affair, both in decorations and refreshments. ' The, entertainment of the evening was the playing of “500” and dominoes. The guests departed at a late hour after bestowing on the bride many useful and nice presents and best wishes for a happy wedded life.

ZERO WEATHER STILL WITH US

The zero wave which struck Rensselaer list week is still continuing, and Saturday night was about as cold a night as we have had this winter. Since then, it has moderated a little, but the mercury was almost to zero Monday night. Yesterday was bright and pleasant hut Quite cold. following is the official temperature as shown by the government thermometer at St. Joseph college for .the 24 hours previous tb 4 pl Tn. of the dates given, except yesterday, which gives the high and low temperature for Monday night only: High. Low. ■ Saturday -25 —4 Sunday ............... 14 —ll Monday 20 —2 Tuesday a. m. 17 5

FOR McCOYSBURG POSTOFFICE

A civil service examination will be held at Rensselaer on February 10 to fill .a contemplated vacancy for postmaster at McCoysburg, unless it shall be .deemed wise for the good of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatemerft. The com-' pensatjen of the at that place for the last fiscal year Was $259. Applicants must reside in territory supplied by the postoffice and must be 21 years old or over in the case of male applicants and 18 years old or over in the case of females. Application blanks and full information can be secured of the postmaster at McCoysburg.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT PRIVATE SALE The undersigned oilers at private sale for quick disposal, at his residence 1 mile west and 1% miles north of Fair Oaks, the following 'household goods: 1 dresser, 1 room chairs, 1 library table, 1 settee, 1 couch, 1 range, 1 soft coal heater, 1 rocker, 1 buffalo robe, 1 new sewing machine. < E. S. BARFOOT. PR. G. E, JOHNSON RESUMES PRACTICE Caving completed my service on the border I will resume the practice of medicine in Rensselaer at once.—C. E. JOHNSON, ML D.

Jasper County Democrat.

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. New suits filed: No. 8720. L. W. Hubbell Fertilizer Co. vs. Herman Messman; suit on note. Demand S3OO. Miss Ethel Perkins began her new duties as sassigtant in the county treasurer’s office Monday, succeeding Mrs. J. A. Larsh. The Farmers’ Grain company of Rensselaer; capital $14,000; directors Frank L. Hoover, Michael Kanne, Charles F. Stackhouse, filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state, Friday. Deputy Prosecutor Sands was in Wheatfield Saturday to prosecute Charles aGlbreath for assault and battery upon John Miller of Walker township. Galbreath plead guilty and was fined sls and costs by Squire VanDoozer, some $34 in all.

Marriage licenses issued: January 15. Elmer Cambe of Kniman, aged 26 February 23 last, occupation farmer, to Elsie Peer, also of Kniman, aged 19 November 2 last. First marriage for each. January 16, Edwin R. Hight of Wheatfield, aged 39 July 24 last, occupation agent for Standard Oil Co., to Ethel M. Poisel, also of Wheatfield, aged 19 October 16 last, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for male, first marriage dissolved by death in April, 1916. First marriage for female.

k Charles Knapp Vof South Bend was here the last of the week visiting friends. /He is with the road ponstruction company which has ■been erigaged in extensive work on the Lincoln highway. They completed one stretch of eleven miles of concrete. This road was made thirty feet wide. The center was of concrete eighteen feet wide, six inches thick on the edges and nine inches in? the center. A dirt road was constructed on each side, six feet in width. This makes a very durable road and is the best construction known at the present time. The cost was about $14,000 per mjle. —Brook Reporter.

The case of the state vs. Joe Ellis, charged with carrying concealed weapons, mention of which was made in The Democrat at the time of Ellis’ arrest following a disturbance at the home: of Mrs. Lovina Martin in the northeast part of town, was taken up Monday before Squize Spitler in the circuit court room. Adjournment was taken at noon until 10 o'clock yes-' terday morning because M. Leopold, who was defendant’s attorney, had some other matters to look after. The case was resumed yesterday morning and the evidence was all in at 11 o’clock, after which argument was made. The , court found Ellis guilty and fined him $1 and costs. Defendant took an appeal to the circuit court.

NO HUNTING LOR TRESPASSING Notice is hereby given that no trespassing will be permitted upon any oUthe- J. J. Lawler lands in Jasper or Newton counties, and no hunting will be allowed except by written permit. Any violations will be "prosecuted.—-JAMES E. Walter, supt. ts PYTHIAN BENEFIT THURSDAY The Pythian Sisters of Rensselaer will have a benefit production of “The White Sister”, at the Star theater Thursday afternoon and,, evening. The proceeds of this exhibition will be used in helping defray expenses for furnishing one of the rooms at the new county hospital. The admission to both afternoon and evening performances will be 10c, and if you have not already secured tickets you can do so at the door. Sale bills printed you wait at The Democrat office.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1917.

DEATH TAKES AGED MOTHER

Mrs. William Bull Died Monday at Ripe Old Age. Mrs. William Bull, one of "the older residents of Rensselaer, died at 2 o’clock Monday, morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smith Newell. Mrs. Bull had been an invalid for a number of years, and because of her advanced age death was not unexpected. She would have been 89 years old next April. , Funeral services will be held at the Barkley M. E. church *at 10 o’clock today. Rev. C. L. Harper of Kentland will preach the funeral sermon, and .will be assisted" by Rev. E. W, Strecker. Elvira E. Shields was born in Ohio April 13, TS2B, and came to Jasper county when about 17 years old, residing here continuously since 'that time. December 17, 1 848, she was united in marriage to William Bull, who died in 1913. ~ To this union eight children were born, four of whom survive. Those living are Mrs. Smith Newell of this city, William Bull of Barkley township, John Bull of Missouri, and Mrs. Charles Carter of Silver Lake, Indiana. The children who preceded their mother in death were Mrs. Jasper Wright, Mrs. Henry Barkley, Louis and Ida Bull. Mrs. Bull was a member of the Methodist church and. an estimable lady in all ways. Besides numerous relatives she leaves to mourn a large circle of friends and neighbors.

HELD ANNUAL BANQUET FRIDAY

State University Association of . Rensselaer in Yearly Meet. The annual banquet aid election of officers of the Indiana University Alumni association of Rensselaer ■was held at the high school building Friday evening, and was a most enjoyable affair. Next / Saturday marks the ninety-eighth anniversary of the founding of Indiana university, and meetings, age being held throughout the stat)/ in commemoration of the occasion. An excellent dWner was prepared and served by the domestic science students of the Rensselaer high school, and following this the annual election of officers took place. The officers elected for the ensuing year are fts follows: President, George Collins; vice-president, C. R. Dean; secretary-treasurer, Miss Nina Martindale. Dr. Seunbower, representing the faculty of Indiana university, was present and made a very interesting talk on school athletics and school life and work in general, which was very much enjoyed by all present.

SENDS REGARDS TO FRIENDS

In sending in his annual renewal for The Democrat, C. D. Nowels writes from Parsons, Kansas; “There is gettyig to be quite a little excitement here’ over the oil and gas prospect, there beings a number of paying wells of both oil and gas close around Parsons. The oil, men from Oklahoma oil fields are rushing in and taking up all the leases they can get. Weather here is fine; but little, winter as yet. Farmers ' have .boon- plowing most of the time for spring crops. Give my regards to all the old Jasper county boys and accept my best wishes for yourself and the prosperity and success of your paper.”

POULTRY ASSOCIATION REPORT

And Officers Elected for the Ensiling iCalendar Year. Following are the,..names of the officers of the Jasper County Poultry association elected for the..ensuing year and a report of tfie receipts anij for the recent show held here: President, J. M. Sauser; vicepresident, Henry Paulus; treasurer, A- E. Wallace; superintendent, J. A. Snyder; executive ’committee, Henry Paulus, ThomaS Gain, Max Kepner. ; Receipts. Advertising in premium' list. $115.50 Babcock & Hopkins, donat. , 10.00 Harrington Bros., same .... . . 10.00 Jasper County, same ... . 200.00 Other donations . . ..... 66.43 Sale of leg bands 1.35 Entrance fees on poultry. . 72.55 Membership dues paid...., 70.00 Inland Poultry Journal.... \ .85 Big Four Poultry. Journal..., 1.20 "Balance on hand from 1916 44.50 Total W................ 592.38 > Disbursements. Ralph Sprague, feed ..., . "6.00

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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. S' . ■ SCHOOL GIRL HIT BY TRAIN Thrown From Hack When Crossing White County Railroad Tracks. Mcmticello, January 12.—-Nettie Scroggs, age 17, was injured seri.ously today at Idaville, six miles east of here. She fell from the back of a school hack dashing across the Pennsylvania tracks and was struck by a train. The driver of the school wagon attempted to cross the track ahead of the train, and when the horses lunged ahead the girl fell from her sent in front of the engine;- She was injured about the head and several ribs were broken.

MEN PLAN DINNER

Chicago Association to Celebrate Founders’ Day January 20. Chicago, January 16.—The .Indiana University Association of Chicago, composed of alumni and former students of Indiana university, is making* elaborate arrangements for the annual dinner in celebration of founders day, at the Great Northern hotel January 20. The speakers will include H. R. Kurrie, president of the Monon Railroad company; Robert E. Wilsey, bond broker and; prominent in the "I” men’s organization; Earl W. Walker, aiderman for the twenty-second (silk stocking) ward; Dr. W. L. Bryan, president of the university, and Ralph V. Sollitt, alumni secretary.

WEEK’S WEATHER FORECAST

Washington, January 13.—Weather predictions for the week beginning Sunday issued by the weather bureau today are: North Atlantic states: Snow Sunday, followed by fair and cold weather until about Thursday, when the temperature will moderate and the weather become unsettled, with probably snow. Middle Atlantic states: Snows Sunday will be followed by faij; and cold weather until after Wednesday, when the weather will become unsettled and warmer, with probably snow or rain. South Atlantic and east gulf states: Rain Sunday followed by "fair and decidedly colddT weather until about Thursday, ■ when the weather will become unsettled and warmer, with probably rain.

West® gulf states: Cold and fair weather first half of week, followed by unsettled and warmer, with probably rains Wednesday or Thursday and fair weather to the end of the week. " . .. . Ohio valley and Tennessee: Cold and fair weather will prevail first half of the week, unsettled and warmer, with. probably snow and rain latter half. Great Lakes region: Fair and co.ld weather first half of week, unsettled and warmer, with probably snow, after Wednesday. Plains states and upper and middle Mississippi vajleys: Fair and cold first part of week, moderating and becoming unsettled, with probably snow Wednesday and Thursday, and followed by fair weather to the eifd of the week. Rocky mountain and plateau regions: Generally fair except for local snows Wednesday and Thursday in northern and snow or rain in southern parts; temperatures below seasonal averse. Pacific states: General rains during first half Of tveek, and frequent thereafter. Temperature will average below the seasonal normal.

LATE BIRTH- ANNOUNCEMENTS January 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Beughter of Barkley township, a daughter.. January 16, to Mr. and Mrs. John Lillie of near Fair Oaks, a son. , ■ ■ .. \ SWEATERS AND UNDERWEAR 30 per cent less today than next year.—HILLIARD & HAMILL.

FUTURE PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bilb Cor the following public sales: Wednesday, January 17, George K.’ Michael,- 3 3-4 south and 1 3-4 miles west of Rensselaer. General sale, Including Cattle, hogs chickens, ■ farm tools, etc. Friday, January 19, J. H, Culp, just, north. of Lee, White county General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. Friday, January 19 f Harvey Putt, administrator, at farm of the late John Putt, 7% miles south and 6 miles west of Rensselaer. Genera) sale, including 16« head of horses, 72 head of cattle, 81 hogs, 14 sheep, farm tools, etc. Tuesday, January 30, C. J. Dexter, 8 miles north and 4 miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, including horses, cattle, farjn tools, etc. Wednesday, January 31, Clyde Davisson, 8 miles north and miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, consisting of horses, cattle, 'hogs, farm tools, etc. Thursday, February 8, Earl Haniford, at Gifford. General sale, including eight head of horses, cattle, chickens, farm tools, etc.

DRY MEASURE IS INTRODUCED

Temperance Forces Claim Indiana Will Be Made Dry. The long expected state-wide prohibition bill, backed by all th# organized temperance forces of the state, was introduced in the senate Friday by Senator Thomas Gorrell of Greenwood, and in the house by Representative Frank E. Wright of Randolph county. When the bill was Introduced in the senate it. was not sent to the committee on morals, as was expected and usual in similar cases; but was referred by LieutenantGovernor Bush to the committee on public rights and franchises, of which Senator Robinson of Indianapolis is chairman, and of which Senator Dorrell, who introduced the bill, is a member. The bill, as originally drawn, provided for a state commissioner of prohibition and an apprqpriation for the maintenance of his department. The final draft of the*bill does not contain this provision, as it was decided that the powers given the attorney-general, the prosecutors, the provisions for assistants to prosecutors, and other provisions providing for legal procedure on account of law violations, would be sufficient to supervise the enforcement of the law. .»

The bill provides that after September 1, 1017, “it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, barter, exchange, give away, furnish or otherwise dispose of any intoxicating liquor, with intent to sell, barter, exflftiange, give away, furnish or otherwise dispose of the same, except as in this act provided.” The bill is ' broad . in its scope, with stringent provisions in connection with the sale and use of intoxicating liquor for medical purpose*?. Liquor advertisements arm put under the. ban, and severe penalties are provided against the, de* livery of liquor .by common'carriers.

Regulations are prescribed sot the sale of pure grain alcohol, wine for sacramental purposes, and liquor for mechanical purposes. The measure would requite'all applications and prescriptions for liquor to be filed with the clerk of the. circuit court within five days after the first daT of each month, with all details concerning the.sales. Careful regulations are also provided in regard to the giving of prescriptions by physicians, and would cancel the tight to prescribe when physicians are' found guilty of violations, Railroad companies, express companies and other common carriers would be required to have the "addresses of the consignee and wn**, signer and the kind and quantity of liquor marked on all packages of liquor for shipment, and these common carriers would be required to keen accurate records of the shipments, would be open to the public. . "

A section provides that: "After the first day of January, 1918, it shall fee unlawful for any railroad company, express company or other common carrier or for any person to carry any intoxicating liquor Into this state or from one point to another within the state for the purpose of delivery or to deliver the same to any person within thisstate except to' 1 a person holding a permit to receive intoxicating liquor as provided for in this act. «

Vol. XIX, No. 84

SWELL REPUBLICAN CLUB RAIDED

Blind Tiger Charges Against Silk Stocking Organization. URAY LOADS OF BOOZE SEIZED - * Several Rensselaer Republicans Are Members of This Indianapolis Political Organization. JDold chills went down the spines Of the silk stocking Republicans of Indiana last Saturday when they read in* the Chicago papers—the Indianapolis? papers with their usual discretion did not give very great prominence to this item of .news —that the Columbia club rooms at tho capital city had been raided by the police on blind tiger charges and a whole carload, more or less, of intoxicating liquors seized. This organization is’ known as the very select Republican organization of Indianapolis and the state. Former Vice-president C. W. Fairbanks, former Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Senator James E. Watson, Govefrnor Goodrich and scores of other prominent Republicans of Indiana are members of the club, including Warren T. McCray” of Kentland, and several prominent and would-be prominent Republicans of Rensselaer. The raid was made on an affidavit filed by former Lew Shank of Indianapolis. Lew is made of the ordinary clay and is very prominent with the common people "Of Indianapolis. The exclusive Columbia club is said to be opposing Shank again for the Republican nomination for mayor at the coming primaries, and, while it has been known right along that liquors were being dispensed in the case and club rooms in defiance of law for years past, most of the prominent Republicans, including judges, lawyers and politicians of the capital city are members of the club and no one had the temerity to make any protest.

Shank, while a Republican, Is a free lance, and he resented the interference of this silk stocking brigade in his campaign. The raid was staged at an hour when the case was filled w’ith diners, scores of whom had bottles of wine at ♦heir plates. Many of the, diners hurriedly attempted to conceal or gulp down their wines for fear that these, too, would be seized, and there were many amusing- incidents connected the rail which furnished former Mayor Shank, who accompanied the policemen to the club and who has a keen sense of humor,- with much enjoyment. The raid, however, was confined to the. big stock of intoxicating liquors in the club from which patrons were served.

That the raid has created an im’mcnse sensation, not only in Indiana; olis but all over the state,goes without saying, and Shank stock, which was already strong with his party outside of the silk shocking element, has risen several points. ■ . , That Shank will surely secure the nomination under the primary law is giving his opposition much concern and they are now beseiging the legislature ,to repeal this law, feeling that under the old machine domination of the selection .of delegatee they can defeat him in a.delegate convention. In proof of this latter statement, the Lafayette Journal (Republican) of Monday said, in speaking of a bill that has been introduced to repeal the endtire primary law. "It is said that Lew Shank, formerly mayor and later of the vaudeville stage, would have very little show in getting the Republican nomination for mayor under the delegate convention system of nominating.’’

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FLOUR HAS DOUBLED IN PRICE,' but HALLIARD & HAMILL clothes have hot advanced.