Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1917 — Page 1

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CRLEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

*Fifty years ago last Wednesday William M. Hoover and Nancy J. Adams, a respected young couple residing near Rensselaer, joined hands in the presence of Rev. Dunlap, a Missionary Baptist minister of Monon, at the home of the bride’s father, Isaac Adapts, who resided at the time on the farm now occupied by* Joseph Borntrager, three miles south -of Rensselaer, and promised to love and honor each other while life do last and to be true helpmeets to each other. , This promise they have faithfully keq>t, and for nearly fifty years

they have resided on the farm, which they now occupy, a few miles southwest of town and where last Wednesday, surrounded by their children and grandchildren—with the exception of Victor Hoover, who .is a student at' Purdue university—they celebrated their golden wedding in a quiet and unostentatious manner. A mammoth turkey, the largest raised last season on the broad acres of Mr. (Hoover, occupied a prominent place on the table at the big dinner served in honor of the event. None but the immediate members of the family were present—except Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Ritchey, who had been invited but were unable to attend because of Mrs. Ritchey being in quite poor health—and Mrs. Nettie Hoover and brother, Charles Phegley. Mrs. Ritchey is the only one left here who attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hoover fifty years ago, and the fact that she was not able to be present Wednesday was deeply regretted. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover’s journey through life has beep rewarded with the accumulation of several hundred broad acres of land, despite the early hardships encountered as pioneers in the develop-

ment of this section of Jasper county, the sincere - respect of the citizens of the community and of the county, and also, very important, good health. Mr. Hoover, who is a veteran of the civil war, has served ds treasurer of Jasper county, and one of his sons, W. I. Hoover, served two terms as sheriff. The other two sons ; Alfred A., and Frank, both farmers, are prominent citizens of the township and county and to the latter Mr. Hoover is about to turn over his large farm when he and his good wife move to Rensselaer to take up their residence in the handsome bungalow' which they have just Completed on Washington street. That they may live long to enjoy the fruits of theiiu well-earned competency is the wish of The Democrat and their hosts of friends.

ONE HOG SOLD AT $347.50

Out at John R. Lewis’ Hampshire Sale Wednesday. The seventy-five head of Hamp* ehire hogs sold out at John, R. Lewis’ blooded swine sale in Barkley township Wednesday brought a total of over $6,270, an average of nearly $8 6 per head. One show sow brought the top-notch figure of the sale, $347.50. Several sold for $250 and S2OO per head, and none sold for less than SSO. Some twenty-five or thirty head were sold to Jasper county farmers and the rest went to swine growers in different sections of the country.

COURT NEWS

Except for probate matters and setting cases down for trial not very much has been done in the circuit court this week. Following is a report of the proceedings in the state, ditch and civil causes as shown by the docket: Court appoints Charles J. Dean and Benjamin F. Fendig jury commissioners. State vs. Floyd Gruver, petty larceny. Defendant pleads guilty, fined $1 and Sentenced to jail for 180 days. Jail sentence suspended during good behavior. Ditch petition of Ed Oliver et al. Petitioners .file motion to dismiss commissioners. Commissioners file report, finding that the- proposed diiph is not practicable. * Claude W. May petition for ditch, i Commissioners granted until March 7 to file report. Ditch petition of John Wagner. Remonstrance bV two-thirds filed. Remonstrators —-George ... L. Parks and thirteen others. George W. Infield vs. William H.

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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. F. W. Fisher, Charles Myers and Marion Davis were down from the north end on court business Wednesday. George H. Gifford, executor of the B. J. Gifford estate, was up from Tipton on business connected With the estate Tuesday and Wednesday. Attorney George A. Williams was in Winamac a few days this week, presiding as judge in the circuit court in the absence of Judge Pentacost. D. J. Moran of San Pierre, a large landowner who is assessed about $4,000 on the proposed Barnard and Ryan ditches, was in the city on business Tuesday. Mrs. Edwin P. Hammond of Lafayette has contributed SIOO to the Jasper county hospital fund, the gift being made in memory of the donor’s deceased daughter. Joe Fenzil, William Jasperson and John Burger of Walker township were down on business Wednesday. They are assessed on both the Barnard and Ryan ditches.

Vernon Harrington of Union township, who was taken to the hospital ’ several days ago suffering with pneumonia, had so far recovered that he 'was able to be removed to his t home Tuesday afternoon. A. A. Fell, former treasurer of Jasper county but who now resides on his farm near Remington, is reported to be in a serious condition with pneumonia. Mr. Fell was in Rensselaer during the past week and was then apparently in the best of health. New suits filed: No. 8735. Frank Breska vs. Nelson Shafer et al; action to replevin a Ford car which {he defendants are alleged to withhold him from possession of. No. 8736. Joseph A. Luers vs. James L. Babcock; suit on note and account. Demand on note $51.44 and on account $238.82.' Benton circuit court items of interest to readers of The Democrat, taken from tfie Benton Review: American Eagle Insurance Co. vs. George Chappell, J. R. O’Connor. Complaint on, bond. Continued until first day of next term. p Continental Insurance —Co. —vs. .George Chappell, J. R. O’Connor. Complaint on bond. Continued until first day of next term. The rooms in the new county hospital will be formally named at 7:30 p. m. next Tuesday. The j naming will be done by drawing numbers, each room having a number, and the drawing will be in charge of Judge C. W. Hanley and Mayor 0. G. Spitler. Each person or lodge, Who contributed $125 to

furnish a room will be honored by having a suitable plate placed i non the door of the room, which p’s te will bear an inscription to properly commemorate the name of the donor. Marriage licenses issued: February 12, Frank Brown of Rensselaer, aged 25 June 3 last, occupation farmer, to Kathryn Morganegg of Jasper county, aged 21 August 23 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. February 13, Thomas Lonergan of Jasper county, aged 36 April 1 last, occupation farmer, to Edith Gertrude Paxton of Rensselaer, aged 37 October 23 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Febrtiary 14, Beitie Leo Wood of McCoysburg, aged 23 March 6 last, occupation farmer, to Lillian Beatrice Bailey,* aleo of McCoysburg,, aged 1$ April 5 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. . ; February 15, Marion Chester

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER INDIANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917.

jLarge of McCoysburg, aged 28 April 20 last, occupation farmer,, to Geraldine Morton, daughter of Frank ! P. Morton of near Monon, aged 19 ■March 21 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. February 15, Aubra Brown, son of DeMarcus Brown of Wheatfield, aged 25 July 25 last, . occupation farmer, to Emma Catharine Myers, also of Wheatfield, daughter of Peter H. Myers of Illinois, aged 22 December 20 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Married by Squire Spitler in the Palm Room in the clerk’s office.

J. N. BAKER FARMHOUSE BURNS

The residence on the J. N. Baker farm inj Barkley township was completely destroyed, by fire at about midnight Monday inght. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark alighting on the roof. The fire had gained considerable headway when discovered and only i about half of the furniture was saved. O. G. Baker, who resides on the farm, alsp lost a purse containing SSO. The house cost about. $2,500 and was insured for SBOO. Mr.' Baker .received numerous burns about the hands and face in attempting to extinguish the flames.

VAN ARNOLD MARRIED WEDNESDAY

Van Arnold of Barkley township, son of Elias Arnold, and Miss-Es-ther Eller of Kokomo were married at the bride’s home in the latter city Wednesday evening. Those present at the wedding from this county were the groom’s father, Elias Arnold; his brother, David Arnold, and his sisters, Mrs. Arthur Waymire, Mrs. Marie Stener and Miss Bethel Arnold. After a brief wedding journey Mr. and Mrs. Arnold wall, reside on the farm with his father. The Democrat unites with the many friends in extending best wishes.

YOUNG COUPLE FROM WHITE

j Married Thursday Morning at Home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Woodworth. Mr. Marion Chester Large and Mi§s Geraldine Morton, a young couple from near Lee, obtained a , marriage license here Thursday ‘ morning and were married by Rev. * Fleming of the Presbyterian church lat the home of Mr. and Mrs. True i True D. Woodworth in the east ■ part of town. Mr. Woodworth being an uncle of the bride. Following the marriage cereI money the young couple took the j train for Chicago and from there Igo to Wing, Illinois, where they I will visit relatives for several days, and on their return will take up their residence on a farm east of McCoysburg. The groom is a son of William Large of near Lee and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Morton, formerly of near Pleasant Ridge. Both are excellent young people, and The Democrat joins their many friends in extending hearty congratulations.

LONERGAN . PAXTON NUPTIALS

"Thomas Lonergan of near Surrey and Miss Edith Gertrude Paxton, only daughter of Mr. and *Mrs. diaries M. Paxton of just northwest of town, were married Wednesday morning at 6 o’clock at the St. Augustine Catholic church by Rev. Father Daniel. The wedding was private, only a few of the immediate relatives being present. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to about thirty friends and relatives at the home of the bride’s parents. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs W. G. Paxton of Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Paxton and family of Hobart, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 'Luers of Kouts and H. R. W. '(Smith. They were presented with ! many beautiful and useful presents, 'among which was a check for sl,000, given to the bride by her un<?le, W. G. Paxton. Mr. and Mrs. Lonergan left Thursday on- the 10:46 train for Chicago for a week’s visit- They will be at home to their many friends after March 1 on the Paxton farm near Surrey.

A NEW SERIAL STARTS TODAY

First Chapters of New Story In This Issen. The opening chapters of The Democrat's new\ serial, “Then I’ll Com.e Back,’’ begins in this issue. This is a high-class, deeply interesting story and will be eagerly read by both old and Don’t fail to read the opening chapters in this issue. _

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. LEGISLATURE TO STOP SOON Many Things .Still Undone That Should Be Finished. Indianapolis, February 16.- —As the legislature approaches the finishing end lots of things that have been held back and that people do not want will be bobbing along in the guise of “the public good” measures. Attempts will be made to rush them through as “Goodrich economy’’ bills and otherwise. But the Democratic members of the senate are behaving most admirably in a well balanced and sensible way. They are using common horse-sense. They are not opposing measure? because Goodrich wants them or because Goodrich opposes them. They are ready to support what is good and (j just as ready to oppose what is not good and their power of -selecting the good from the bad has been excellent. The same things can be said of the Democratic members of the house, but here they’ are in a small minority and so can not exercise the same power in legislation that the senate can. In the senate it is also true that many of the Republican members have to date been using their own judgment and this has caused an awful kick from the governor because all he asks is not made a purely party measure.

WOLCOTT MAN IS KILLED

In Street Car Accident at Logansport Wednesday. Lafayette, February 15.—Joseph Parsons, a former resident of this I city, Was fatally injured in Logansport yesterday morning .and died lat 11:40 o’clock at St. Joseph’s 1 hospital. Parsons was the motorban on a Logansport street car that was struck by a freight car on (the Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana I traction line. He was terribly crushed about the head, chest and legs. Five other persons were injured, some thought to be fatally. The accident occurred during a heavy fog, at 8:30 o’clock. The freight car was in charge of Fred Niewerth, conductor, and William Cook, motorman, both of this city. Parsons was 58 years old and his home was at Wolcott, where he is survived by a daughter, Miss Verba Parsons. He had been working in Logansport for about two years. Mr. Parsons cam e herese v=eral years ago and was engaged in ! the saloon business. He later worked as a teamster. He was well known here and had many friends. The freight car was slightly damaged, but the street car was completely wrecked.

TEXAS LAND DEALER HELD

Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses. Lafayette, February 14. —Matthew C. Vaughan, Texas lQ.nd dealer of Waterloo, lowa, was arraigned here today on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He was arrested in Chicago last night after a three years’ search for him since he made a deal with local men for Texas land. The property sold by Vaughan was supposed to be free from incumbrance, it is alleged, and it had an SB,OOO mortgage on which $2,000 interest has been paid by the purchasers. Vaughan pleaded ,not guilty to the charge against him and in default of SIO,OOO bond is in jail.

ROY WILLIAMS KILLED

Former Resident of Jordan Township a Victim of Monon Wreck. Roy Williams, a resident of Monon, and employed as a freight fireman on the Monon railroad, was in-, stantly killed Wednesday morning at 5:55 o’clock in an accident between South Hammond and Hammond. Mr. Williams was on his I

FUTURE PUBLIC SALE DATE

The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Saturday, February 17, W'. F. Hayes and Sam Scott. Stock sale, on what Is known as Frank Hayes farm, miles north and 2(A miles east of Rensselaer, consisting of 3 head of horsed, 27 head of cattle and 14 head of hog?. Tuesday, February 20, Lee Mauck, 2% miles east and 1 % milea north of Mt. Ayr, 2% miles north and 5% ipilcs West of Rensselaer. General sale, including horses, farm implements, 20 tdns of timothy hay, etc.

Wednesday, February 21, Joseph Graber, 7 miles north and 1% miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, including 11 horses, 14 cattle, farm tools, etc. Saturday, February 24, Albert Duggins, at the Hemphill hitch barn in Rensselaer, commencing at 2 p. m., postponed Stock sale, Including 6 head of honses and mules and several head of cattle, includJng cows, heifers, calves and one registered Shorthorn bull. Monday, February 26, ‘Harvey Davisson & Son, 8% miles northeast of Rensselaer. Stock sale, 10 good young horses, 38 head Shorthorn cattle, 20 head hogs, etc. Monday, February 26. Daniel Wolf, 1 mile south and 1 mile east of Demotte. 'General ing 10 head of horses And mules, 27 head of cattle, hogs, 6 dozen chickens, farm tools, 800 bushels seed oats, 400 bushels corn, etc. Wednesday, February, 28, J. W. Phares, on the H. O. Hlarris farm, 1 mile south and 1% miles east of Mt. Ayr, 6 miles west of Rensselaer. Stock sale and some implements, including 7 horses and mules, 20 head of cattle, 14 head of hogs. Tuesday, March 6, John L. Daniels, administrator’s sale, at the residence of the late George Daniels, 8 miles north and 3% miles east of Rensselaer. General sale, including 6 head of horses, 5 head of cattle, hogs and farming implements.

way to South Hammond to take his engine out and was riding on the engine of a work train. Another work train carrying the night employes at the Monon round house into Hammond collided with it. Four other persons were injured, none seriously. They were S. Jamison, W. Llaner, R. B. Baughold and C. J. Briden, Monon employes. Mr. Williams is survived by a widow, who is a daughter of Richard Foulks of Monon, formerly of Milroy township, and a 10-year-old daughter. He also leaves two cousins in Lafayette, Mrs. Harvey Newbold and Arthur Meadows. He was popular with the men on the road and the announcement of his death came as a. shock to his many friends. The young man was a son of Mr.

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100 GIRLS AND WOMEN WANTED

New industry making arrangements to open factory in Renseelaer, manufacturing women’s garments, want any girls or women who are able to sew on machine work. Well lighted, sanitary factory. Experienced instructors will teach you, good pay while learning, after which it is possible to make from $7 to sl6 per week. All applications must be mailed at the earliest possible moment. No attention paid unless the following questions are answered: Name .;....p . Address . . . Nationality Age ..•••••• Ever work a sewing machine? Is your eyesight impaired so that you cannot tell colors or see stitches? ...I. . Address BOX 335, Rensselaer, Ind.

MILDER WEATHER AT PRESENT The weathet for the past several days has been considerably milder, thje mercury hovering close about the freezing point, however. No more snow has fallen and the days have been very pleasant indeed. At 2 p. m. yesterday the mercury stood at 32 in the shade. Following is the official temperature as shown by the government thermometer at St. Joseph college for the twenty-four hours previous to 4 p. m. of the dates given; - High Low Tuesday .. . .■. .. .. .. .• . >3l 7 Wednesday a. ... . r 33 10 iThursday ...... • .33 17

GERMANY FREES AMERICAN TARS

Kaiser Bows as Wilson Frames a Second Note WILL APPEAL tD CONGRESS President to Go Before Lawmakers Next Week to Authority to Protect Amer Leap Lives and Property. Berlin, Feb. 16. —The American seamen who were brought prisoners to Germany on the British steamer Yarrowdale have been liberated. Washington, Feb. 16. —A conference of high naval officials, headed by Admiral McGowan, chief of the bureau of supplies, began shortly after nine o’clock last night and lasted until early today. Representatives of the bureaus of construction, ordnance and repairs were present. The confereiice was held in the office of Admiral Benson, chief of naval operations. Every effort was made to maintain absolute secrecy as to the precise object. Washington, Feb. 16. —A new and vigorous demand for the release of the Americans froin the prize ship Yarrowdale held prisoners In Germany will be sent forward in the very near future, It was stated definitely. The demand will be accompanied by a full ' statement oh treatment accorded Germans and German ships in the United States. Secretary Lansing and President Wilson held a brief conference at the White House a afterward they walked together through a heavy snowstorm to the state department. v The president and Secretary Lansing remained together for only a few minutes ami then the president went into the office of Secretary Daniels. Secretary Lansing says "no big event” was responsible for the conference. It was thought possible the arming of American merchantmen was under discussion.

Wilson Before Congress SMti. Without cessation in pushing plans for preparedness and without the slightest diminution in watchfulness of the developments in the relations between the United States and the central powers of Europe, Presidept Wilson is biding ills time preparatory to going before congress with a closed case against Germany which will Justify him in asking Congress foi authority to protect American lives and property. That the relations between Germany and the United States are drifting in the general direction of an armed conflict and that the relations between the United States and the other central powers are substantially at the breaking point is the general opinion among the highest officials here. When the president will go before congress will depend entirely upon circumstances. The opinion grows among officials, however, that such a step will hot be long deferred.

It is possible that if evidence of tho deleterious effect of Germany’s submarine order on American commerce continues to accumulate or an overt act is committed, the president may go to congress within a few days and ask authority to employ the navy, at least, in defense of American rights. There is no indication that such action, if taken, will occur before Saturday or Monday. Stirred by Shipping Tieup. The government began to seal the insistent need for action soon to open a way for movement of shipping held up In American ports by suspension of sailings because of the German submarine campaign. Reports on the accumulating freight are reaching officials regularly and, although the situation is not yet regarded as critical* it is apparent that American industries will be affected unless ocean shipping starts to move before long. The sinking of the American schooner Lyman M, Law. in the Mediterranean by an Austrian probably after warning, is regarded by officials here as contrary to international law, as the cargo was not contraband and the submarine displayed no flag, but as no lives were lost It is believed the incident will not In itself develop into a cause for drastic action by this government. Drift From Bad to Worse. The president and his advisers are undertaking to view the situation in its broadest aspect. They are not permitting themselves to be upset by first reports of incidents calculated to strain further the relations, already had enough, with the central powers. These high officials note the continual drift of these relations from bad to worse, and cannot help feeling ths* sooner or later an accumulation of small events or a catastrophe will alter the situation completely. With

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