Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1917 — Page 1

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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. Mrs. Ida Sperry of Normal, Illinois, was here Saturday to see her father, J.'C. Chilcote, who is a patient at the county hospital. C. J. Hoblbs of Kersey has rented the A. Leopold tenant house on Harrison street and will move to this city, in 6rder to be nearer his work as drainage commissioner. New suits filed: No. 8760. Cecelia Perkins vs. Emerald A. and Elizabeth Aldrich and Harry Swartzell. Action to foreclose mortgage. Demand $478.50 and the quieting of title. A new flag has been ordered for use at the court house. It will be 15x30 feet in size, and costs $45. Frank King has been engaged to erect a ladder and platform to use in raising and lowering the flag, and when this is done Old Glory will again float over the court house.. County Agricultural Agent Stewart Learning will give an illustrated lecture at the Union school house in Jordan township on next Friday evening, April 20, on “Community Social Life.” This is the date of the literary society meeting and the committee has prepared a short program. A new chairman for the society will also be elected at this time.

Marriage licenses issued: April 14, Fred Charles Kerstring of North Judson, aged 37 July 2 last, occupation engineer, and Vera A. Galbraith, also of North Judson, aged 2 2 August 21 last, occupation housekeeper. Second marriage for each. First marriage of male dissolved by divorce in 1913. First marriage of female dissolved by death in 1912. Married in clerk’s office by Squire W. I. Spitler. April 16, Bert John Meyers of Newton county, aged 21 June 8 last, occupation farmer, and Sarah Ethel Tippie of Goodland, aged 24 March 11 last, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each. Married in the clerk’s office by Rev. J. Budman Fleming.

WOMEN AWAKE! YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU

There will be a called meeting of the patriotic women of Rensselaer and vicinity at 3 o’clock Saturday, April 21, in the ladies’ waiting room at the court house. The object of the meeting is to organize a local branch of the “Comforts Committee of the Navy League’’ to work in co-operation with the national headquarters in Washington. Independent units are being formed by groups of women all over the United States. There are no dues and no obligations of any kind except to work. The work consists of knitting articles of wearing apparel for the comfort of our sailors, who not only have to battle against the enemy but also against the elements. Let everj r woman feel a personal interest in making an organization large enough that we may be able to do something worth while for our country in her time of direst need.

PRODUCTION INTERESTS MANY

Good Attendance at Farmers’ Meetings by AH Classes. x About 200 people, including farmers and their wives, business men and school teachers, attended the meeting pt the Jasper County Better Farming association held at the court house Saturday afternoon. The purpose of the ll meeting was to devise plans of action to render the county more self-sustaining and create an interest in greater production in the face of a national crisis. Through the untiring efforts of County Agent Stewartxlieaming an unusual interest in the matter had been” created and

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MANY FORESTERS INITIATED

Class of Ninety-one Taken In at Lafayette Sunday. i Hundreds of members of the Catholic Order of Foresters assembled at Lafayette Sunday for the joint initiation and-banquet of the southern district of the order. Many prominent jnembers of the ! organization were presqnt. . - | The festivities started at - 1 ■o’clock with a parade from the Foresters’ hall, in which more than 500 members and candidates took i part. The Foresters’ band of Rensselder led the procession and the ’ first division was composed of members of the courts at Rensselaer, Earl Park, Fowler, Otterbein, Indianapolis, Attica, Liberty, Dunnington, Kentland and Remington. The drum corps of the Star City court led the second division, which was composed of the Lafayette court and the candidates. Ninety-one candidates were initiated from the various towns, as follows: Earl Park 1, Fowler 1, Kentland 5, Indianapolis 12, Rensselaer 21, Lafayette 51. The degree work was follow'ed by a banquet at which Paul F. Butz, chairman of the district officers, presided. Covers were laid for 650. Following the banquet a very interesting program was enjoyed by the large crowd. E. P. Honan and Father Christian Daniel of this city both appeared on the program. There were fifty-two went from here, most of them going by . auto, but a few went by train. The band was composed of John, Jerry, Lon and Paul Healy, John Eiglesbach, Vern Jacks, Don and Paul Beam, Don Wright and Robert Loy. Others attending from the Rensselaer court were Rev. Father Daniel, William Beck, E. P. tHonan, Peter Hordeman, Alexander Hurley, Simon Hochstetler, Louis Ramp, Barney Kolhoff, Joseph Kosta, John Lane, Arnold John Moosmiller, Fred Mecklenburg, Louis Misch, Joseph Nri&el, Joseph Truliey. J. J. Thomas, James E. Walter, William Walter arid ~G. T. Walter. Twenty-one candidates of Willard court No. 418 of this city were among the ninety-four initiated, all taking the first degree except *Leo Hurley, who took the second degree. They were L<-o Hurley, Paul Healy, Vern Jacks, Charles Kosta, John Kellner, Alfred Longstretn, Mathew Nessius, Edward A. Nagel, A. Truliey, Fred Thomas, Alonzo Scheurich, George Sego, Sylvester Schwage, Charles Serritello, Bernard Walter, Leo Worland, John P. Wagner, Joseph, James and John Zickmund and Ralph Donnelly. John Lane was the flag carrier.

IS NOW IN ATLANTIC WATERS

Ensign “Jim” Brenner Returns to Eastern Coast. Ensign James E. Brenner of Rensselaer, who has been stationed at San Francisco for some time, sailed from that port recently with the armored cruiser Albany, under sealed orders. He w'rote his wife a few days after his departure] stating that they were in Atlantic waters and for her to take their baby and come to Valparaiso and remain there with his brother Bert and family until she heard from him again. She did so and is now with ■ Bert Brenner and family at Vai-, paraiso. She was formerly Miss Florence Marshall, daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Ralph Marshall, fortner, residents of Rensselaer, and Mrs. j Brenner also resided here for many years. It is probable that she will, visit old friends here ere long. | Jim's mother is still in California.

STILL ANOTHER HOG STORY

Will Hushaw has just finished a hog feeding test at his place in Shawnee township under the direction of County Agent Rosencrans. Fifteen hogs were fed from February 26 to March 26, being .fed corn and tankage by means of a self-feeder. The first two weeks Mr. Hushaw bought corn at $1 a bushel to feed, yet the hogs put on flesh so rapidly that at the end of that time‘after deducting the cost of the tankage and allowing a shrinkage margin of 50c a cwt., figured on the Indianapolis market for that time, the hogs paid $2.39 a bushel for every bushel of corn they ate during that period. During the second two weeks the corn cost SI.OB and after allowing for the cost of the tankage and shinkage as before, the gain showed a return of $2,12 a bushel for the com used.—Attica Ledger. ;

RENSSELAER. JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1917

GERMAN'S FRONT LINE CAPTURED

Vicious Fighting Marks Entire i Western Front. OVER 14,000 GERMANS TAKEN Departments of Aisne and Marne Are Scenes of Hard Fighting— Allies Everywhere Winning. The French troops in the departments of the Aisne and the Marne have delivered a violent infantry attack at the Germans over •a front of twenty-five tniles and made important gains of territory and captured more than 10,000 prisoners and large quantities of ‘ war material. The battle took place between Soissons and Rheims and over a distance of eighteen miles from Soissons to Craonne, the entire German first line positions fell into the hands of General Nivelle’s forces, while east of Craonne a second German position, south of Juvincourt and another position on the outskirts of Bermericourt, run- ■ ning along the Aisne canal to Loivre and Courcy also were captured. Violent counter attacks uMivered by the Germans on several sectors were repulsed with heavy casualties to the attackers.. The artillery for several days had been violently shelling the entire region and Monday while British activity along the front from Lens to St. Quentin had almost ceased owing to a heavy rainfall, the French launched their infantry in an endeavor to break through or press back the Germans from this .point of great strategic value. To the east in Champagne violent artillery activity continues, probably being the forerunner of an attempt by the French at a drive against the German lines in this no less important region. Up to the time that the rain storm began Monday afternoon, the British had captured from the Germans the village of Villeret, southwest of Hargicourt and eight miles from St. Quentin, and had also made additional progress northwest of Lens. During the week that the British offensive has been going on Field Marshal Haig s forces have made prisoners of 14,000 Germans and captured 104 guns and large quantities of war stores.

From the fact that the French troops in Alsace and Lorraine have renewed their fighting against the Germans, preceding it with heavy artillery preparation and delivering infantry attacks that netted them good gains of terrain and resulted in heavy casualties to the Germans, it would appear that all along the French front the moment is approaching for an extensive battle from Belgium to the Swiss border. From hone of the battle fronts except that in France has there come reports of any great battles. There have been small encounters between the Austro-Germans and Russians on the eastern front. A Teutonic allied attempt against an allied position in the Cerna river region of Macedonia was repulsed. In the Austro-ltalian theater the operations have been limited to patrol encounters owing to snow storms. British airmen, aided by French aviators, have carried out for the first time the announced policy of reprisal issued by the British government against the sinking of hospital ships by German submarines. The town of Freiburg, Germany, has been heavily bombed by airmen, with good results, according to a British communication. The 'most useful contribution the United States can make in the fight against German submarines will be small craft from tugs to torpedo boat destroyers, according to the British first sea lord. Admiral Jellicoe. The admiral said the possibility of submarines operating on the American coast, is negligible unless they have a base on that side. '

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, April 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacks, a daughter. April 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beaver of east of town, a son. Advertise in The Democrat.

THE TWICE=A=WEEK

TWO RECRUITS ARE ACCEPTED

Patriotic Demonstration Marked Departure Friday Night- " A patriotic demonstration by the citrzeps of "Rensselaer Friday evening marked the departure of the six young men from this city to join the navy. There Were seven who had signed to go, but Edward M. Honan was rejected because of defective eyesight. The other six were Raymond Dixie,. James -E. Barber, Wade Jarrette, Cecil Lee, John Reed ‘'and Charles P. Serritella. Promptly at 6:30 Friday evening the local militia company, friends of the recruits and the band assembled at the armory. Patriotic airs were played and short talks made by several citizens, after which a parade formed in the street in front of * the armory and led by the band, the procession marched to the Monon depot in time for the 7:31 train, on which the six young men departed for Indianapolis. Contrary to the general belief that such times as the present it is easy to enlist and pass the examination, and but two of the six, Raymond Dixie and James E. Barber, were accepted outright. Wade Jarrette was accepted conditionally and is still at Indianapolis, but the other three were rejected because of some physical Dixie and Barber passed through here Saturday evening enroute to the United States naval training station near Chicago, where they will probably remain for some time. Recruiting Officer J. J. Montgomery is still quite active and hopes to havY; another class of young men to take the examination Within the present week.

MRS. JENNIE THOMPSON DEAD

Well-Known lauly Passed Away Friday Afternoon. Mrs. Jennie Thompson, widow of the late Thomas Thompson, passed away at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at the home of her step-son, Ray D. Thompson. She had \>een in poor health for some time and her death was expected.' Mrs. Thompson was one of the older residents of Rensselaer, coming here in 1 863 and continuing to reside here until her death with the exception of two years spent in Kansas. She was born at Copley, Summit county, Ohio,, July 3, 1840, and at the time of her. death was 7 6 years, 9 months and 10 days—old. She was the only daughter of Joseph and Loretta Robinson. Four brothers, Charles L., George M., Oliver P. and Welcome D., came here with the family. Only the latter, who now resides at Lowell, survives. In 1871 she was married to Edward H. Laßue, and with him moved to Burlington, Kansas. They resided there two years and then returned to Indiana. Mr. Laßue died January 2, 1874. In 1885 she was married to Thdhias Thompson, and was agajn left a widow on July 18, 1900. Deceased was a devoted member -of the Presbyterian church for many years. Furieral services were held at the home of Ray D. Thompson Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. Budmap Fleming preaching the sermon, and burial was made in Weston cemetery.

ROBERT WHITE PASSED AWAY

Former Resident Died at Wilmington, Illinois, Sunday. A telegram was received here Monday by Charles Rhoades, announcing the death of Robert White at Wilmington, Illinois, Sunday. Mr. White was a well-known resident of this city for ’ several years, leaving here some twelve or fifteen years ago. He conducted the White livery barn here, and still owned the bqilding along with other property in Rensselaer. Funeral services were held at Wilmington yesterday and among those from this 'city attending were Sheriff B. D. MdColly, Nathaniel Scott and W. V> Porter.

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100,000 GERMANS LAY DOWN ARMS

According to Report Current in Chicago Yesterday. All Grain Prices Affected by Report and Wheat Took Sensational Drop of 14 Cents.

RESOLUTION OF G. A. R. NO. 74

Resolutions endorsed by Remington post No. 74, G. A. R., department of Indiana, and other old soldiers of Remihgton: That whereas, a state of war exists between the government of the United States and the imperial government of Germany, brought on by the /acts of Germany against the lives/and property of the citizens of the /United States, and for intrigues in our midst and with the property oj/ other ■ governments again interests and of the people of United States, be it Resolved, that we are in favor of our -government prosecuting the war with the utmost vigor, both with men and means, on land and sea, against the imperial government of Germany and her allies, acting in with the nations that are allied against her to the end that this cruel and barbarous war may be brought to a speedy conclusion in the interest of humanity and justice, and be it Resolved further, that it is the duty of every American citizen, whether native or foreign born, to be loyal to our government and the old flag, which stands for liberty, justice and equality, and has never lead an army for conquest or subjugation; neither has, it ever been made to trail in the dust; and we recommend that all of our citizens, both men and women, of all parties and classes, co-operate with our President and congress in the vigorous prosecution of the war and the bringing about of a speedy peace. J. If. BIDDLE, Com., • JOHN P. SHKELMATN, Q. M„ GEORGE BESSE, H. H. WALKER, O. D., EZRA"* BOWMAN, I. D LUCKEY, Chaplain, JOHN STILLMAN, JACOB A. MAY, JACOB EASTERDAY, J. H. GREEN, JOSEF SIGMAN.

GEORGE B. HEMPHILL MARRIED

Former Rensselaer Boy Married in Chicago Saturday. I. N. Hemphill, son Floyd and daughters, Misses Minnie and Elizabeth, went to Chicago Saturday morning to attend the wedding of their son and brother, George B. iHlemphill, and Miss Clara Jacobs. The ceremony was performed at the St. Barnabas Episcopal church, and Mr. and Mrs. Hemphill will be at home after June 1 at 153 North Laporte avenue. The bride is a popular and accomplished young lady and is held in high esteem by her large circle of friends in the city. The groom is a well-known young man of this city. He graduated from the Rensselaer high school in 1 902 and then attended business college at Indianapolis. He was also employed in that city for a time but later went to Chicago and for severs years was in the employ of the C. B. & Q- railroad. He was then offered a good position in the traffic department of the Illinois- Central railroad, and has since been with that company.

NEWS OF THE FARMERS’ CLUBS

A meeting of the South Marion Farmers’ club was held Friday night" which was attended by about seventy-five of the residents of the community. A very instructive talk was given by G. M, Frier of Purdue, which was appreciated by all. He stated that a community Slub exerted a broadening influence upon the minds of the people and that it should not be considered alone from the standpoint of increasing production but should also serve as a valuable aid in developing the social and moral side of farm life. A paper on “Incubation on the Farm’’ was given by Viola Kohley in a very forceful manner. The use of artificial incubation was highly recommended and points were given as to incubator management. . ‘ .

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Iteports were current in Chicago yesterday that 100,000 Germans had laid down their arms and surrendered to the allied army. This reI>ort reached Chicago shortly before noon and was given such credence as to cause all piarkets to make some most sensational drops. Wheat opened yesterday at 236, and when reports of the German surrender caine in dropped to 221 but a little later showed a slight tendency to rally and closed at 221. If this report is true, and every indication would point that way, the end of the great world war is not far distant. Once the Germans show a wavering spirit and their army is as good as gone.

LOCAL BAR TELEGRAPHS WOOD

Urge Him to Stand by the President in War Crisis. At a meeting of the Jasper County Bar association Saturday, Congressman Wood ©anie in for a full measure of reprimands for some of his actions relative to the administration war measures before the national congress. As the association is composed of about six Republicans to one Democrat it is evident that partisan lines have been effaced in the face of the present national crisis.

A resolutions committee, headed by Judge Hanley, drafted resolutions favoring universal military training, but inasmuch as nothing was said regarding present needs these resolutions wdre not satisfactory to all. Attorney Mose Leopold then drew up arfother set of resolutions which were adopted by the association and a copy of the same telegraphed to Congressman Wood. The resolutions adopted were as follows: Rensselaer, Indiana, April 14, 1917. BE IT RESOLVED by the Jasper County Bar association that whatever legislation is pending in the national congress relative to meeting the present crisis growing out of the war with Germany, and which has been recommended by the President and his cabinet, be enacted into law, and we urge that both our United States senators and our representatives in congress vote and use their influence to that end. We further recommend the passage of a universal military training law for the purpose of national defense. Jasper County Bar Association, By FRANK. FOLTZ, President. Attest: MOSES LEOPOLD, Secretary.

PROTECT YOUR BUILDINGS FROM LIGHTNING by having them properly rodded. [Sixteen years’ experience in the I business and never have had a (building damaged from lightning that I rodded. Best and heaviest rods used. Call and see me «-or ’phone 135 or Ir6B.- —F. A. BICKNELL, Rensselaer, Indiana. if NOTICE OF MEETING The Union Township National Farm Loan association will hold its next meeting at the Parr school building at 7:30 p. m. Thursday, April 19. All persons interested as borrowers or investors are ipvited to D. LAKIN, Sec.Treas.

CARD OF THANKS

.We wish, to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kindnesses shpwn us in the death of our darling baby, also in Albert’® sickness. Helen Pearl Hudson, our darling baby, was “14 months and 11 days old. A little one from us has gone, ~ A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our homp Which never can be filled. -—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson and Children.

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