Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1917 — Page 7

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1917

gfePDOW by Francis Lynde wM? Authorof‘‘TheCityof Numbered Days," “The Grafters,* “The Price,” etc. I ill" 1 o'' r lllHiJiLmu r’\V/ kBR' '" | lif IrT -0/ // ■ lit mi iZUftdm i i lii! I z I Ijjlii'ii i !! ]k * > ‘illhiill iim 1 II ■ill h'liiilll ■' Hi l " , ;i |l i ® -• i-'/wk \L L / 'i ih> m' ■ ww®w^’» w .111 Kill || WO® ipbO A Story of the West F’a IT> Full of if Vi i J w, l| I i Ingenuity and .' I)| ' is Resource • I J YOUNG bank cashier Qur is changed by a false accu- X ; sation from a mere social -*V CW butterfly into a man whose SCKICII % ' primitive instincts are up- _ P ermost - Necessity evokes '■■= his latent energy and opportunity develops all his powers till he becomes the master spirit in an important engineering enterprise. He eventually finds happiness in the love of a charming Western girl. A Capital Story Without a Dull * Installment! First Chapter.

CLEANED from the EXCHANGES

Hogs reached th© remarkably high price of S2O per cwt. in the, Chicago market Tuesday, but have since shown a tendency to decline slightly. Earl Bruner lineman for the Morocco Telephone company has purchased the Baroda, Michigan, telephone plant owned by A. L. Clark. Mr. Bruner is a good telephone man and wall no doubt make an excellent thing of the new purchase as he has a fine territory to draw from. He will move to Baroda and take charge of the plant as soon as another lineman can be secured by the local company.— Morocco Courier.

Mr. and Mrs. John McCullough

PIONEER Meat Market EIGELSBACH & SON, Props. Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Sausage, Bologna AT LOWEST PRICES The Highest Market Price Paid for Hides and Tallow

of Fowler have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Elmore s _of this city. Mr. McCullough is editor of the Benton County Review and is just recovering from an attack of ptomaine poisoning which he suffered at Fountain park where they stopped to attend the assembly, while eproute to this city. For a time his condition was alarming.— Monticello Herald. The draft list in Pulaski county has r yielded forty-three who passed the physical examination and did not claim exemption. One hundred eighty-two men were summoned under the first call and of this number forty-three were discharged as physically disqualified and 142 found physically fit, of which number eighty-one claimed exemption. The county’s quota is ninety-one and another call of 180 is now being made to make up the quota.

E. G. Perrigo and Charles Sears came home the latter part of the week from a several days stay in Columbus, Ohio, where they had gone to attend the Ohio joint stock and sheep sale. Mr.: Perrigo was fortunate in getting a couple of imported Hampshire rams for which xye are informed he paid a good long price. One of them is of the Dean and the other of the Steven strains. The Dean ram is a half brother to the ram that sold at Salt Lake City, Utah last year for the fabulous price of $675. Mr. Perrigo is rapidly developing a fine herd of Hampshire sheep and is now recognized throughout this section of the country as a good breeder of good ones for which he Is able to command a fair price.— Morocco Courier. There are nearly half a million Italians near Beunps Aires in the Argentine.

STATE NEWS ITEMS

The Doings of Hoosierdom Reported by Wire. COAL BILL IS FINISHED Final Draft of Measure Will Be Shown to Several Leaders by Governor Goodrich—Drawn by Thompson and Cox. Indianapolis, Aug. 17. —The final draft of the state coal bill will be shown to several leaders of the legislature by Governor Goodrich. The bill was prepared by W. H. Thompson, prominent Republican attorney, and former Supreme Court Judge Charles Cox, a Democrat. It was stated that the bill is drastic in its specifications for state control of the Indiana coal mines, giving ample powers to the state to prevent any circumvention of the purpose of the bill. The special session probably will begin about September 1. Several of the legislators ■nay be present in military uniform, as the governor plans to ask for furloughs for members now in the military service. Both Lieutenant Governor Bush and Speaker Jesse Eschelbach will be present. Among the other legislators invited are: Representatives McGonagle, Wright of Randolph, Behmer, Dilworth, Cravens, Gorski, Haslinger and Houghton: Senators Gemmill, Elaner, McConaghy, Chambers. Hudgins, VanAuken, McKinley, English, Fleming and Bracken, A stone was held over the heads of coal miners as the result of dissatisfaction expressed by many miners over a reduction in the price of coal, fearing their own wages will be reduced. The Third district exemption board put the question as to whether miners shall be exempted under the selective draft up to Governor Goodrich. The governor informed them that if they were released from military service on the ground that they could be of more service in mining coal they would have to “play ball.” T. E. Dempsey, the Illinois public service commissioner, is expected here to discuss the coal situation.

Police Probe Suicide Case.

Indianapolis, Aug. 17. —The police had been able to discover no motive for the suicide of Burton Garrett, thir-ty-six, of Cleveland, O. Garrett’s suicide was one pf thj njost deliberate on record, according to all evidence. He locked himself in a room and put a Fazor and revolver in reach. He shot himself five times with a revolver. When the first four shots failed to end his life he laid down on the bed and fired the fifth into his heart. Garrett was salesman for a film concern. He had told acquaintances he was despondent.

Socks for Soldiers.

Indianapolis, Aug. 17. —The First Indiana field artillery, designated for early service abroad with the National Guard division, will be presented with 1,200 pairs of socks knitted by Indiana women. The “socks for soldiers” committee decided to turn its attention to this unit. Scores of relatives visited the boys who are expected to start overseas soon.

Serious Proposition.

Chicago, 111., Aug. 17. —“I believe President Wilson w’ill take charge of the fuel situation within three days,” Will Hayes, president of the Indiana state council of defense said. “This is a serious proposition. The president has the right to control the mines, their management and the price of coal.”

Didn't Know It Was Loaded.

Huntington, Aug. 17. —Porter Stults, fifteen, was wounded when a old and rusty gun, supposed to be unloaded, was discharged accidentally by Nevin Lowman, a playmate. The bullet struck in the left groin and penetrated downward into the leg.

Exemption Board Threatened.

Terre Haute, Aug. 17.—The exemption board at Vincennes turned over to the postal secret service men threatening letters based on the alleged action of the board exempting well-to-do persons on the plea of having dependents.

Lodge Given Organ.

Vincennes, Aug. 17. —William Robeson has given the Vincennes lodge of Masons a new pipe organ costing $6,000. The dedication of the new Masonic temple has been postponed uptil the organ can be put in place.

Railroads Ask Increase.

Indianapolis, Aug. 17.—The public service commission began a hearing of the plea of Indiana railroads for a 15 per cent increase in class freight rates in intrastate traffic. Many shippers objected to any Increase.

Appoints His Deputy.

Winchester, Aug. 17. —E. E. Chenoweth, prosecuting attorney, has appointed Jesse Canaday as his deputy, during his stay at Fort Harrison with the second officers’ reserve corps.

Auto Kills Lad.

Evansville, Aug. 17. —Paul Bentle, seven, jumped front a coal wagon and ran in front of an automobile and was killed; The car was driven by M. L. Stephenson.

Fractures Skull in Auto Accident.

Hammond, Aug. 17. —In making a juick turn near Gosdram the auto of E. Vanvatter swerved and was over-_ :urm*d. He fell out; fracturing his tkull.

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Among the latest saiJtaiT ances lor public eating ptoces is M spoon pressed from, paper Oat be thrown away after usixr. There is a breed of cattle ix titee Samoan islands the bulls off wkidh seldom weigh more than 233 poamds and the cows seldom more tiaa 160 pounds. An attempt is being made ia Canada to obtain the franchise for the American Indians who have dose excellent service for the Britlfi empire on the battlefield of Ewroje. The Duchy of lachtenEleix is to issue two new postage stamps. They will show the coat of arms off th* country, and the picture off Kiix Johann 11. The values will he 3 to 15 heller. As the old legend goes, the lather of Greek King Midas, «mie kto? of Phrygia, was orlpiafiy i poor peasant. The people of Phrygia being much disturbed, ax oracle had informed them that a wagon would. bring them a king who would p*it an end to all their troubles. Not long after’ this saying (Midas’s father) suddenly arrivedin the midst of an assembly off the; people, riding in his wagon , At ; once, to the great sury off Gordius, they made him king. I® his gratitude, Gordius dedicated the] wagon to the god Zeus, and it nplaced in the acropolis at Gordiamj The pole of the wagon was tied tothe yoke by a knot of hark, and a, second oracle declared that whe-j ever untied that knot should rears over all Asia. It was Alexander who untied the knot with his sword.; thus assuming himself to be the man referred to by the orari*. PI BLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that 1 will receive bids for b.anlrng p®-. pits for the various routes i> Mar- ; ion township for the coming school year on> and after Monday. Angwet, 20, and up to August "3«. at wy off- ! fice in Rensselaer. The . sseressf’tl, bidders win be required to sEgs contract and furnish bond as poo-' vided by the acts of 1317. The right to reject any and all hods s reserved. HARVEY W. WOOD, Jr_ Trustee Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana. NOTICE OF STEEL RRIOGE LETTING—Xo. Notice is hereby given that •» Tuesday, September 4. 1317 th* Board of Commissioners off Jasj*r.

county, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for the construction of steel bridge in Carpenter township ;O» north and south road % mile south Of the northeast corner of section !>. township 27 north, range A west, in Jasper county, Indiana. Said bridge to be built according to plans and specifications on file i* the auditor's office; all bids to be on file by 2 o’clock of said date and to be accompanied by bond and affidavit according to law. The board reserves the right to refect any and all bids. By order off the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County, Indiana. i-i NOTICE OF RE-ESTIMATE OF COST OF STONE ROAD IMPROVEMENT.. Notice is hereby given to voters off Barkley township. Jasper county, Indiana. that the engineers and viewers sn. cause ,No. 3009 in commissioners’ court of lasyer county, Indiana, being a petition for stone road improvement m Barkley township, Jasper county, Indiana, by B. W. Ellsworth and others have filed their re-eslmate off the cost of the proposed improvement with the Board of Commissioners of said county, in which they re-esti-mate the cost of the proposed improvement at the sum of $11,841.99, instead 'off the' sum of $10,547.63, and that the Board of Commissioners have approved the re-estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement. JOSEPH P HAMMOND, a 11-18 Auditor Jasper County, Indiana. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF SALE OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Board off Commissioners of Jasper •maty, Indiana. Will, at- the commissioners' court room in the court house .1 the city of Rensselaer,. Indiana, on September- 19X7, at the ' hour: of 2 • afefisefc ja, m. of said day receive sealed :<jsals for the construction of a highway improvement known as the G. L Thomas et al stone road in Carpenter township, Jasper county, In-■ffiana.'-eamse No. 3626,. ' Report,’ profile, plans and specifications for said improvement are on file m the auditor’s office of said, county. Each hid. must be accompanied by bond in a sum equal to double the amount of the bid as provided by law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. *-Seal> z JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, *ll-18-25. -Auditor Jasper County, Ind. KOTICE OF LETTING CONTRACT FOR COUNTY FARM SUPPLIES Netoee- is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana, will on Tuesday, September 4, 1917. receive sealed proposals for furn ’Thtor groceries, dry goods and meat for ,the use of county poor asylum. AH bids to be on file by 2 o’clock p. m of said date and to be accompanied by affidavit as required by law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By «*r of the Board of Commlsxfr.ners of Jasper county, Indiana. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, *ll-19 Auditor Jasper County, Indiana. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF SALE OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT „ ’ Notice is hereby given that the Board off Commissioners of Jasper county. Indiana will, at the commissioners' court room in the court house fei the city of Rensselaer, Indiana, on Sepc-mber 4. 1917 at the hour of 2 •'clock P- m. of said day. receive sealed pmpesals for the construction of a Big&wav improvement known as the Jheeh A. Mav et al stone road in Carpenrer township. Jasper county, Indiana. eanse No. 3935. > Report. profile, plans and specifica-

tions for said improvement are on file in the auditor's -office of said county. Each bid must be accompanied by bond in a sum equal to double the amount of the bld, as provided by law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (Seal) JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, a 11-18-25 Auditor Jasper County, Ind. NOTICE OF RE-ESTIMATE OF COST OF STONE ROAD IMPROVEMENT Notice is hereby given to voters of Barkley township, Jasper county, Indiana, that the engineer and viewers in cause No. 3011 in commissioners’ court of Jasper county, Indiana, being a petition for stone road improvement in Barkley township, Jasper county, Indiana, by John H. Rusk and others, have filed their re-estimate of the cost of the proposed Improvement, with the Board of Commissioners of said county, in which they re-estimate the cost off the proposed Improvement at the sum of $9,987.50 instead of $8,850.10, and that the Board of Commissioners have approved the re-estlmate of the cost of the proposed improvement. JOSEPH .P. HAMMOND, - all-18 Auditor Jasper County, Indiana. 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 school 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, J 917. Bond No. 1 will be due July ?T), 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 SB,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-annuallv. 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. , r All of said bonds will be issued and , ■old in compliance with the special order” of the advisory board of Union township duly entered and signed upon their record, for the purpose of providing money for the erection of a school building in the village of Fair Oaks, to replace buildings heretofore condemned by the Indiana slate board of health as unsanitary. The right is reserved to reject any and all blds. GEORGE H. HAMMERTON. Trustee of Union Township, Jasper County, 'lndiana. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that' sealed blds will be received at my office till the hour of 2 o’clock p. m., Saturday, September 1, 1917, for the following school routes: _ 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 firo the furnace of the Parr school house. One school hack driver for the east route out of Fair Oaks, and one for the north route out of Fair Oaks. r - One school hack driver for hauling - the pupils of Center school district to Virgie school. ■—. M Plan of above routes on file In my office. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. None of the above contracts to be sublet. GEO. H. HAMMERTON. Township Trustee, Union Jasper County, Indiana. >1 Dated August 8, 1917. t

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