Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1917 — Page 8

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GOSSIP by OUR CORRESPONDENTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT INTEREST YOU

McCOYSBURG Mrs. Charles Ferguson remains about the same. Leonard Widner is on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. J. R. Phillips was a Rensselaer goer Friday. Mrs. Levi Herr called on Mrs. Owen Barker Sunday. Farmery have commenced to thrash around here. Mrs. R. V. Johns was in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Ferguson and son Arthur were in Rensselaer Monday. Mrs. Will Willett called on Mrs. J. R. Phillips Thursday Mrs. George Johnson was the guest of her son near Rensselaer last week. Hugh Davisson, the agent here, is back at work after a three weeks’ vacation. Mrs. J. R- Phillips attended the funeral of Mr. Armstrong at Delphi Wednesday. - Frank Ringeisen and family were guests of Clarence Cochran and family Sunday. There was a good many from here attended the funeral of David Culp at Lee Sunday. Most everyone around here was in Rensselaer Wednesday evening to see the soldier boys. Everett, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ringeison, got hiV arm broken Monday. The Ladies’ Aid will meet with Mrs. Wilson Bussell Wednesday, August 15, to do Red Cross sewing. Mrs. Blanch McDonald and children and her mother, Mrs. V ash Cook, called on Mrs. S. E. Cook Friday.

WHEATFIELD

Charles Hewett was a South Bend goer last Sunday. Dooley and sop loaded a car of wheat at Zadoc Monday and Tuesday. ■ ' . ‘ ’ The pickle raisers are beginning their harvest with indications of a large yield.- ■’V Henry Miller, Sr., of V "Wfield is separator man for richs this season. e <W One of the fields of v, Bat of Dooley and son made an average of thirty-three bushels per acre. The new owner of the farm occupied bv Dooley, and son visited the place’ last Monday and Tuesday. Louis Misch and Lawrence McDaniel went to Rensselaer Tuesday to be examined by the conscription board. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewey of Deland, Illinois, visited with C. M. Dewey and family last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Dewey and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewey took an auto trip via Burrows’ camp, Kouts and Baum’s Bridge last Sunday. Henry Henrichs. one of our local thrashermen, began thrashing Mon day, at Mr. Rice’s place, east of Kniman. Henry has thrashed on this run for years and has always done the work in first-class manner. Billy' McNeil pulled his binder with a Ford this year. No matter how hot it got or how thick and tangled the grain was, the “little black cuss’" kept a-pushing right along. Verily, the harvest passed off like one sweet song. Next year Billy is going to install a phonograph on the Ford and as the sweet strains of “Bringing in the Sheaves” echo through the vicinity air will be forced to say; “Blessed is the man that has a Ford, for he can sing at harvest time.”

LEE

Mrs. S. M. Jacks has been on the sick list during the past week. W. E. Jacks and family of near Rensselaer took Sunday dinner at G. A. Jacks’. William Gray and family of near Monon took Sunday dinner at Frank Overton’s. Quite a number of our people attended the doings in Renssefaer Wednesday evening. The first thrashing of our neighborhood was begun Wednesday afternoon at Frank "Overton’s. Mrs. Katie Downs and family of Rensselaer came Wednesday evening to visit her brother. Hubert Maxwell, and family a few days. Frank Fisher and family of Wheatfield, O. E. Noland and family and Harry Rishling and family of this place spent Sunday at S. W. Noland’s. O. A. Jacks and wife drove via auto Sunday afternoon and- took J. W. Mellender and wife to see the latter’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hoover, near Chalmers. W. L. Stiers and family drove Sunday to. Rev. D. E*. Noland’s near Crawfordsville* returning Monday night. Miss Marguerite Noland accompanied them home for a visit. Mr. Barnhill and family of Crawfordsville autoed here Sunday to attend the funeral services of “Uncle” David Culp. They were entertained for dinner at S. W. Noland's. 1

POSSUM RUN

Sana Cavinder called on T. J. Parker Sunday afternoon. Sam Cavinder, helped T. J. barker put up hay this week. Grandma Braddock called on Mrs. T. J. Parker Tuesday afternoon. - Lyde Ward and family spent Saturday evening with T. J. Parker and family. Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mrs. William Polleck Tuesday. " Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson

and Herbert Harriott and family were Monon goers Tuesday. Mrs. Otis Garner and son Loren and Hazel Cook came to visit T. J. Parker ;and other relativeshere.

BIG CROWD EXTENDS HONOR

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of the service he is affiliated with. The booklet was appropriate and met with a ready sale. Those who did not get one Wednesday night and wish one may yet secure it by applying to Miss Ruth Wood or Mr. Parker. The money will be added to the fund already created.

Music for the occasion was provided by th® Rensselaer and Wolcott bands under the leadership of Prof. Charles Wolfe, and this feature of the program was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Following a few selections by the band the members of Company M assembled on the court house lawn and went through a number of drills and exercises, manual of arms, and other things of more than ordinary interest to the great crowd present The crowd was then called to order by E. P. Honan who, in a few well chosen words introduced George H. Healey. Mr. Healey made a short patriotic address that enthused his hearers with the seriousness and solemnity of the hour. Following Mr. Healey, Dr. Hillary A. Gobin, former president of De pauw university, was- presented, and made a very impressive talk. Dr. Gobin is now working in the interests of the Boys’ Reserve and his talk was along this line, emphasizing the great part the boys will have in the war. Harvey W. Wood, Jr., who has charge of the registration of the boys in this county, also made a short talk and sought to impress all with the importance of the move and urged all -boys between 16 and 21. to register at -once.- ■ ' Rev. J. Budman Fleming, who is at the head of the public morals committee, made a few remarks concerning this phase of the question. and asked for the hearty coojieration of all.

An account of the money received and expended for the Com-1 pany M benefit is given below: Receipts I Refreshments $336. • , Souvenirs ...... ....... .2,211 Contributions of 10 pct. of their evening’s trade from | Mr. McFarland ~.. .• , • 3-30 ’ Mr. Nevill 3-00 Mr. Sanders , . ... ...- .• - 130 Lafayette stand 3.O'J | Cash donations ......... - 31.4.« Total . - ■ §451.02 j Expenses Printing .......$ 2.501 Drayman ... .. . .-•■ •• * . -50 j Lemons ........ ....... ‘i Ice cream •3.< •' | Wooden plates, spoons, etc. 7.12; Total . § 93.67 | After, all bills were paid there remained $357.35, of which §3OO was turned over at once to Captain Garland for Company M, and $57.35 was given to Mrs. Ora T. Ross for the purchase of wool for “Socks for Soldiers.” An interesting incident near the close of the fete was the auctioneering by Col. Fred Phillips of eight beautiful cakes, which brought sl4, and Were immediately presented by their purchasers to members of Company M. We have always understood* that it was impossible to eat your cake and have it too, but Company M has nailed that proverb. The following acknowledgement •is received yesterday by the local Comforts committee: “Please accept the thanks of the Comforts committee of the Navy league for your finished work, which Was received by us today. Hoping that you will be able to do more work along these lines, -we are, very truly yours, COMFORTS COMMITTEE OF THE NAVY LEAGUE.”

WOMAN KILLED NEAR FOWLER

Mrs. Thomas Dunkin's Neck Broken When Ford Turned Over. Mrs. Thomas Dunkin, twentyeight years old, of near Fowler, was almost instantly killed Sunday evening when the Fprd car in which she and her husband and two small children were returning home from a visit with, relatives at Remington, overturned. The accident happened about seven miles northeast of Fowler.The car belonged to Mr. Dunjcin’s employer, who had loaned it to him for the day. They were driving along at a fair rate of speed when Mr. Dunkin's hat blew off and fell at his feet.- He reached for it and as he done so the car struck some loose stone and skidded. Before he could regain control of it the machine turned over. ,

The two children were thrown clear of the car but both parents were pinned beneath. The elder child ran down the road crying and attracted the attention of a farm hand who hastened to the scene of the accident. Mr Dunkin was so'-n released and was mi badly injured, and helped remove his wife. She was yet alive and conscious and asked about her- 9-months-old baby, which had not

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been injured. She then complained of a pain in her side and a few minutes later expired.

DRAFTED MEN REPORT SEPT. 1

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.•triictions, is to reduce the normal weight requirements for tall men. 'Details of Program. The details of the program for mobilizing the first 230,(1 I) men cal led to the colors September 1 and forwarded to their < - mips before September 5 are as follows: ' The actual call will go from the prov- st marshal general to the state adjutant general, stating the number of men to be supplied. Each local t«>ar<i will be at once informed of how men it must furnish and the ailjutant g.-neral will fix the day for entraining the men. The local board at Once will make out the list of men to fill the call from the roll of accepted men. and will fix the place of entrainment and dime of departure.

Orders to the men will be posted and also sent by mail., The men will be directed to report to the local board at its headquarters not less than 12 hours nor more than 24 hours before the time of departure for camp. From the time specified for reporting to the local board for military duty each man called to the colors “shall be in the military service of the United States." Plans Up to Boards. Before the men arrive at bog rd headquarters the board members must arrange for their accommodation, find clean and sanitary sleeping places at hotels and lodging-houses, arrange for their meals, and provide lodging and meal tickets to be taken in payment and be redeemed for cash later by a government disbursing officer. In its discretion a board may give the men permission to remain at their homes. At board headquarters at the hour fixed for reporting the men will be drawn up. the n>H called ami agents will take them personally to their quarters. remaining with them until every arrangement for their comfort has been made. Emphatic- notice is given that the quality of food shttll be good, and the board is held liable for seeing that meals are adequate. Retreat roll call at the board headquarters. set for 5:30 p. m on the day of reporting to the board, will be the first military ceremonj* the selected men pass through. The board members are directed to be present in person and to Inform the men of their military status, impressing on them the fact that disobedience of orders is the gravest military crime. : y The light hagd baggage. Containing toilet articles and a change of underclothing. which the men are permitted to take with them to camp, will be inspected by the board, and the lists of men sent forward made out and copies of original registration cards prepared.

Alternates Also Called.

For each district five alternates will be summoned. They will be held at the assembling point until train time to fill in vacancies should any men of the levy fail to report. Except for retreat roll call, the men will be given town liberty until 45 minutes before train time. The board will, during this interval. selwt one man from the levy whom it deems best qualified to command and place him in charge of the party for its trip. He will name a second in command to aid him and the other men will be told that orders of these two must be obeyed, under pain of military discipline. The man in charge of the party will call the roll at the board headquarters just before train time. He will then line up the draft and, accompanied by the board members, march them to the station to entrain-. There final verification of the list will be made, and if any man of the selected number is missing an alternate will be sent forward in his place. The tickets, with all papers relating to the party, including the copies of registration cards, will be turned over I to the man in command, and the party [ will start for its training camp. It will be the duty of the commander of each party to watch over his men during the trip, to see that none is left behind at any station, that all are fed regularly and that no liquor is furnished to them en route. When within six hours of the camp he will file a telegram to the camp adjutant general notifying him of the time of arrival. Immediately Upon the departure of the train the local board will send a similar message. Every precaution has been taken to meet any emergency in advance. Should a train be delayed by accident the Commander of each party will have proper telegraph blanks tp report the fact to the camp adjutant general and ask instructions. After the departure of the levy for camp the local boards will turn to gathering up stragglers.

Pineapple for Navy 1$ Purchased. Washington, Aug. 10. —A year’s supply of canned pineapple for east coast navy yards of the Atlantic fleet, Amounting to 1,687,500 pounds, was ordered by the navy department.

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THREE KILLED IN AUTO WRECK

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railroad from the west all in the car saw the passenger train approaching from the south, but Mr. Hoaks remarked that he could “beat it across” without any trouble.

THE OVERLAND If you are really afflicted with the dangerous automobile fever, don’t fail to call lor a demonstration at the OVERLAND SALES ROOM, Phone 443. The FAMOUS WILLYS KNIGHT, the aristocrat of motordom, the leading car of Europe, Daimler of England, Panhard of France. Minerva of Belgium was the first to adopt the Knight Sleeve Valve motor and today it is in universal use in the United States. Now there has been placed in reach of the many what before had been enjoyed by the few —a car with the smoothness, the power, flexibility, the undeniable charm of this Knight sleeve valve motor. The LIGHT SIX touring body is a beautiful example of stream line design with reserve power and flexibility and cannot be equalled in price by any other car. The BIG FOUR 5-passenger, 35-horse power that stands out conspicuously 0 above other cars in its price class. The MODEL NINETY, which is a perfected light car, is light in weight, wonderfully smooth, easy riding, economical, snappy, graceful lines, price S2OO below any other car in its class. The COUNTRY CLUB with its grace should be considered by the “Smart Set” in Jasper county. ■ . . . • . ■ ' ■ ■ ■ . ■ We have twenty different types of pleasure cars and are in a position to please you all. We have taken the special precaution of installing a service station in the former Knapp livery barn and will be here in business to represent only the standard motor cars. We will appreciate the pleasure of selecting your pleasure car. .. - v DR. J. HANSSON Rensselaer MdllflgCr Indiana

At a distance the speed of a train is quite deceptive and as they drew near the crossing it became less** certain that they would have time to get across. However, Mr. Hoaks kept on until he was almost upon the track, when he became confused and tried to stop the car. At this instant he said, “My God, we make it,’’ and called to the others to jump. Mrs. Hoaks, who was riding in the rear seat with Mrs. S,t. Pierre and the two boys, jumped and alighted on the track in front of the train and was mangled beyond recognition. Mrs. St. Pierre and the two boys either jumped or were thrown from the other side of the auto. Mr. Hoaks and Mr. St. Pierre remained in the car, which was picked up" and carried several hundred feet and then demolished, and were also cut and mangled almost beyond recognition.

The train was stopped as quickly as possible and the injured and dead taken aboard, later being transferred to a southbound train and taken to Morocco and placed in the Wright undertaking establishment. Mr. and Mrs. Hoaks are survived by three children, two sons and a daughter, and Mr. St. Pierre leaves the widow and two sons. Both Mr. Hoaks and Mr. St. Pierre were farmers and after several crop failure's had' prospects ’of bountiful crops this year. Both lived upon rented land and the survivors are left—in very moderate circumstances. The above version of the accident was given The Democrat by a resident of Morocco who had talked with Mrs. St. Pierre, and it would appear that the fault was wholly upon the driver of the car. They saw the train approaching and could easily have slackened the speed of the "car a trifle and permitted the train to pass ahead of them. The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Hoaks was held at the Baptist church in Morocco at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon and the bodies laid to rest in one grave in the Morocco cemetery. The’funeral of Mr. St. Pierre was held at the Catholic church in Morocco yesterday forenoon, and the body laid to rest in the Morocco cemetery. V

PLAN TO HALT STRIKES

War Chiefs to Create Labor Body of Nine Members. Commission to Have Mechanics and Capital Stipulate to Continue Work Pending Adjustments. Washington, Aug. 10. —Creation of a “labor adjustment commission” of three representatives each of the government, employers and labor, was officially announced. The personnel of the commission is not ready to be announced. It is designed to have jurisdiction over all labor disputes concerning wages or employment conditions on government contracts. An element of compulsory arbitration enters into the proposal. Government contracts will contain a clause binding the employers to abide by the commission’s decisions. Working men in establishments handling the contracts will be asked to accept a similar clause in their wage agreement. It is still uncertain whether the American Federation of Labor will agree to this compulsory feature. The commission is planned by the council of national defense to prevent tieups on government fvork due to strikes. . Labor leaders said the success of the defense council's proposed joint labor board depends on its powers and the way it is put together. “If it aims to settle troubles arbitrarily or.intervenes at their inception and forces its aim, it will fail,” said one who may be named a member. “If it is established as a court of last resort and then acte only in a mediatory capacity, it has a chance to succeed.” Some labor experts believe expansion of the labor department’s present mediation bureau would accomplish more than the proposed board. They feared ill effects of any compulsory feature.

(P ur A vLircUs Methodist Rev. E. W. Strecker, pastor.— 9:30 a. m., Sunday school; 10:45 a. m., public worship and sermon. Dr. Strong, a splendid violinist, will render a sold on the violin at

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1917.

this service; 6 p. m., Epworth League, topic: “Cowardice Makes Weaklings,” leader, Chauncey Wood; 7 p. m., union vesper service on the court house lawn. Christian Science Christian Science services at 11 a. m. Sunday in the auditorium of the public library. Public cordially invited. U I will deliver your gasoline and kerosene for household use. I also have special high test gas. Call Red Cross station. Phone 340. — RAYMOND R. McKAY. , ts

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NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL HOUSE BONDS Notice is hereby given, that on Saturday, Sept. 1, 1917, at' the hour of 3 o’clock p. m. at the office of the undersigned at the town of Parr. Indiana. the undersigned, trustee of the sfchool township of Union, Jasper county, Indiana, will offer for sale to the highest bidder therefor, $14,000 of the bonds of Said school township of Union. Said bonds will be issued in 28 equal series, each consisting of one bond of SSOO, with interest at 5 per cent per annum, payable semi-annually. Said bonds will be dated August 20, 1917. Bond No. 1 will be due July 20, 1918. and one bond will become due each six months thereafter until all are due. Notice is further given that at said time and place, the undersigned trustee of Union civil township, will offer for sale to the highest and best bidder therefor s<B,ooo of the bonds of said Union civil township. Said bonds will be issued in 16 equal series, each consisting of one bond of SSOO, with interest at 5 per cent per annum, payable semi-annually. Said bonds will be dated August 20, 1917. Bond No. 1 ■will be due July 20. 1918, and one bond will, become .due each six months thereafter until all are due. All of Said bonds will be issued and sold in compliance with the special order of the advisory hoard t>f Union township duly, entered and signed upon their record, for the purpose of providing monev for the erection of a school building in the village of Fair Oaks, to replace buildings heretofore condemned by the Indiana. state board of health as unsanitary. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. _„„„ .. GEORGE H. HAMMERTON. Trustee of Union Township. Jasper County, Indiana. all-18-25 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at my office till the 'hour of 2 o’clock p. Tn.. Saturday. September 1. 1917, for the following school’ routes: , . r One school hack driver for south route out of Parr. One school hack driver for northwest route out of Parr. One school hack driver for northwest route out of Parr, who will also fire the furnace of the Parr school house One school hack driver for the east route out of Fair Oaks, and one for we north route out of Fair Oaks. . One school hack driver for hauling the pupils of Center school district to Virgie school. _ Plan of above routes on file, in my Of The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. None of the above contracts to be hammerton . Township Trustee, Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana. Dated August 8, 1917.