Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 September 1917 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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A LARGE REAL ESTATE DEAD

H. O. Harris Sells 1,558 Acres of Land to J. B. Lyons of Brook. H. O. Harris has sold 1,558 acres of land in this and Newton county to John B. Lyons and O. M. Lyons of Brook for $171,380, which is sllO an. acre. The land lies in four sections just south and east of Mt. Ayr, and much of it has been used as pasture land for many years. There are two sets of improvements on this land, but a great deal oif it will need considerable tiling before it can be farmed thoroughly. The Lyons interests are gradually accumulating more land to accommodate their increasing activities in raising livestock, and it may be that they will continue to is surrounded by some admirable faum land. The deal was made through John Bicknell of this city, and it is understood that bad the Lyons interests failed to purchase the land. J. J. Lawler was desirous of securing it.

COUNCIL REDUCED TAX RATE

Appropriations Made to Cover Deficiencies of Present Year. The county council met in annual session Tuesday and, in addition to the usual business of making appropriations, they reduced the county tax rate from 49.9 cents on the SIOO to 45 cents, a reduction of 4.9 cents. The county bond tax rate was established at 10 cents, the same as heretofore, and the tax for gravel road repairs was also made the same as before, 15 cents. The council was also called upon to make several emergency appropriations to cover deficiencies in former appropriations and for the conduct of the county business for the remainder of this year. These appropriations are as follows: Expense of county commissioners, SSO; repsiiiaSL-MiJ Sxtejyljng smokestack at the county heating plant, $250; court house maintenance, SI,OOO (this amount is for coal, which heretofore had been purchased after January 1); expense of county farm, supplies and machinery, $1,000; expense of state institutions, $200; expense of insanity inquests, $100; returning fugitives, SSO; expense of county council of defense, S7O 0. The last appropriation was made in the form of an emergency appropriation in order that the same would be available for the immediate use of the council of defense. The county council also made appropriations for the conduct ot county business next year, which totaled $86,691.16.

RETURN FROM WESTERN TRIP

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Yeoman Arrived Home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Yeoman of Newton township arrived home Thursday afternoon after an ab-, senee of four weeks and one day, during which time they visited relatives and friends at several points in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Yeoman, who accompanied them, are still at the home of John McColly at Hinsdale, Montana, and expect to start home early next week. Mr. Yeoman stated to The Democrat that the trip was a most pleasant one throughout, both acquaint-j ances and strangers leaving nothing undone to add to their pleasure or comfort. . At one time while in Montana Mr. Yeoman and wife were in the very midst of the I. W. W. activi-j ties, but they are not considered so serious there as we are inclined to believe them. The people ‘there also look upon our part in the war ■ quite philosophically, believing thac we have a most important duty to perform but willing to do their j share quietly and without pomp or ceremony, Crops throughout the West are very light and will not come up to the reports that have 'been published. Dry weather was the chief cause of the short crops. Mr. Yeoman favored The Democrat with several letters while in the West, and has promised us another in the near future, giving additional details of his Journey, which we are sure will be well received by our readers. .- I

BIG FAREWELL TO COMPANY M

All Day Picnic In Honor of the Soldiers WHO WILL LEAVE HERE SOON Basket Dinner, Band Music, Drills by the Soldiers and Other Activities Have Been Arranged. Company M is soon to leave Rensselaer. There is no doubt but what tomorrow will he their last Sunday and possibly their last day in our midst before departing for the battle front. Orders have been issued to report at Fort Benjamin Harrison, but the exact time of departure has not been made public, which is in keeping with the secrecy maintained by the war department concerning the movement of troops. As a fitting celebration to the departure of the soldiers a basket dinner and all-day picnic is being arranged to take place in Rensselaer tomorrow. An invitation is extended to all the people of Jasper and Newton counties to congregate here to bid the soldiers farewell, and make the occasion such that the memory of it will remain with the boys throughout their service to the country. It is but fitting and proper that we should do this, for when these men go forth no one knows whether or not all will return. There is every probability that some will not.^

Captain Garland has stated that every member of the company will be present, as no leaves of absence will be grantedi after today, and he invites the friends and relatives of his men to come and spend the day with them. Captain Garland also advised us that the soldiers would go through their regular drill work for the benefit of those who have never witnessed the maneuvers of a body of troops. The Rensselaer band will be on hand to furnish music for the occasion, and there will be nothing lacking that might add to the interest or pleasure of the day. The basket dinner and social intercourse incident thereto will be the chief attraction aside from that surrounding the soldiers themselves, and those in charge of the arrangements suggest that every group bringing a basket add something more than they themselves will need and thus provide something for the soldiers. There will be hundreds of people here for this occasion but arrangements are being made to comfortably xare for all who come, and to provide some form of interest and entertainment for everyone.

OFF FOR THE TRAINING CAMP

Three Men Leave Wednesday Night for Louisville. Carroll W. Leatherman, Othel Caldwell and John Kriz left here on the 11:10 train Wednesday night for Camp Taylor at Louisville, Kentucky, where they will -go into training. The three men constituted the first increment of 5 per cent of Jasper county’s draft quota. The next 40..,, per cent of the draft quota, of twenty-two men, Will leave for Camp Taylor September 19. No official advice as to how this number will be secured has been received by the board, but it is thought there will be enough volunteers from the conscripted men to make up the required 40 per cent. In case there are not enough volunteers, it is likely the number will be completed from the men who have been passed for military service, according to their order of liability.

NOTICE Mrs. Williams, the chiropractor, who had been attending a course of lectures at Davenport, lowa, has returned and will resume her practice here. s 9 If It's anything In cardboards, cards, envelopes or papers of any kind The Democrat undoubtedly has It

THE TWICE-A-WEEK >

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1917.

PARKISON HOMESTEAD SOLD

Amos Davisson Paid $167.50 Per Apre for 333-Acre Farm. The old' Parkison homestead farm in Barkley township, consisting of 233 acres, has been sold by Mrs. Stella Ketchum of this city to Amos Davisson of Union township for $167.50 an acre. This is recognized as one of the most desirable pieces of land in central Jasper county, but Mrs. Ketchum’s time was so taken up with other activities and the work of looking after such a large farm so arduous she decided to dispose of the same. The farm has been owned by the Parkison family for many years and has been well%improved. Mr. Davisson already owns awut 900 acres of land in Union township, and his latest purchase places him near the top of large land owners of the county. The farm is tenanted by John Maxwell, but whether he will remain next year "or not is unknown.

BETS NEWS OF DISLOYALTY

County Council of Defense Proposes to Take Action. The county council of defense held a meeting at the court house Tuesday afternoon, and considerable business of importance was transacted. Chief of the topics discussed by the council were, the reports of disloyalty that have been made from time to time in certain parts of the county, and the council proposes to take action on this matter without further delay.

One report reaching defense council was that of a person tearing a small United States flag from the coat lapel of another and then tramping it underfoot. This action Should be investigated and, if true, the offender punished. The defense council also appointed a committee to confer with the county council regarding an appropriation to carry on their work, which was done and an appropriation of S7OO made. Mrs. Ora T. Ross, a member of the council and chairman of the Woman’s Activity committee, reported that the apportionment of seventy pairs of socks had been exceeded, 135 pairs having already been made and sent to the state committee. Rev. J. B. Fleming of the Public Morals committee reported having done considerable work in his branch. He requested that all of the ministers of the county be made a part of this committee to co-operate with and assist him, and this was don« County Superintendent Sterrett is also considering the feasibility of inaugurating a patriotic educational campaign, and it is probable that this will be done soon.

NEWS OF ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

Indications Point to Largest Enrollment in History. Indications at present are much in favor of a larger enrollment at St. Joseph college than for several years past. Nothing can be definitely said, however, until the opening week. college will open for new students on the 11th of this month and for old students On the 12th. Classes will be resumed on the 13th. Apart from the usual minor repairs very little has been done this summer in the way of improvement. A new cement sidewalk has been laid around the gymnasium, and thirty-five feet of steel stack will be added to the top of the chimney of the boiler house in order to increase the draft in the boilers. With the increase in the price of coal this addition ought to assist quite a bit in the savings of coal. Although the college has not been affected very much by the draft, the bulk of the students being under draft age, a number will be compelled to remain at home on account of the call to the colors of older brothers in the family. A number of former students have volunteered either for the army and navy direct|y or were candidates in the officers’ training camps. Some of these have been in correspondence with the college or have asked for their credits: Edward Stuber, aviation mechanic, New Jersey; Marion Matchette, aviation. Dayton, Ohio; Carrol Ebling, Oklahoma; Fred. Coffield,

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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. Sheriff B. D. McColly was in Indianapolis on business the first of the week. Attorney Frafik Davis of Brook was in Rensselaer Tuesday enroute to Greencastle, where he sought the release of a Brook boy from the penal farm. The local conscription board has received word from the district board that Elbert E. Shumaker ha 3 been selected for service and his name so certified. D. S. Makeever has purchased the James Yeoman homestead farm in Newton township of Mrs. Yeoman and son, J. M. Yeoman. The farm consists jof 224 acres and the price paid was $l5O per acre.

Attorney John A. Dunlap, owner of a one-half interest in the old Stoner farm in Gillam township, which consists of ninety-five acres with improvements, has purchased the other half interest of Josiah Davisson. New suits filed: No. 8813. State Bank of Rensselaer vs. Jacob A. Hensler et al.; suit on note. Demand $l9O. No. 8814. State Bank of Rensselaer vs. Jacob A. Hensler et al.; suit on note. Demand $1,050. Following is a report of Tuesday’s proceedings of the county commissioners at their regular September term, the first day’s proceedings having been published in Wednesday’s Democrat: 'Petition of the trustee of Carpenter township for bridge, in which auditor was directed at August term to re-advertise for bids, no bids filed and cause continued. Marion I. Adams et al, petition for stone road improvement. Bid of Adams & McGee of $7,987.20 submitted at August term having been accepted, contract entered into and bond of contractors approved. W. W. Jacks appointed superintendent of construction and bonds for improvement ordered issued.

Thomas M. Callahan et al petition for stone road improvement--Continued for the collection of balance of assessments and payment of indebtedness. B. W. Ellsworth et al, petition for stone road improvement. Auditor directed to advertise for bids, to be on file by 2 o’clock p. m. October 2. B. Forsythe et al, petition for stone road improvement—Petitioners file new estimate which is approved by the board, and order entered to give new notice according to law. Jacob A.. May petition for stone road 'improvement—Continued. G. B. Parkinson petition for stone road improvement-—John W. Nowels appointed superintendent of construction. Bond filed and approved. John R. Phillips stone road Petition found sufficient and board anpoints E. D. Nesbitt engineer and W. V. Porter and Frank Alter viewers. to meet at auditor’s office September 10 and qualify, and report to board on first day October term. Henry C. DeKock jfetition for drain —Continued. Curtis M. Dewey petition for drain—Petitioners present and file with board report of drainage commissioners. John E. Mvers and Joseph Salrin, trustee Walker townshin, named as new parties and notice ordered to them. A. S. Keene of Wheatfield township enters aooearance and consents to assessment. Cause continued for objections. "7 S. E. Huff et al petition for drain —Petitioners present report of drainage commissioners filed ,T” *"•° ?9. 1917, and make proof of publication, service, posting and mailing of notices to parties by affidavit of John O’Connor. Notice found sufficient and cause continued. David Q. Hart petition for drain —No objections entered and cause referred to E. D. Nesbitt, county surveyor, fob report to be filed first day October term. George M. Myers petition for drain—Board allows G. A. Williams, attorney for petitioners, S2OO for services, to be paid as part of the cost of improvement. / Petitions for drains by James Newcome and Aaron F. Rice—Continued for term.

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RUN OVER BY AN AUTOMOBILE

H. A. Quinn Suffered Bruises and Two , Broken Ilibs. • H. A, Quinn was run down by an automobile driven by Mrs. Earl Clouse Tuesday evening shortly after 6 o’clock, and suffered two broken ribs and numerous body bruises. Mr. Quinn started across Washington street from in front of the former Trust & Savings banking room and the car was started forward just as he was in front of the same, and was moving slowly. __ The car was a touring model belonging to Earl Adams and struck Quinn with but little force. One of the front wheels passed over one leg and doubled the man up in such a way that two idbs were broken. —The car was stopped and he was removed and taken to the county hospital where the extent of his injuries were ascertained. He is getting along as well as could be expected.

RENSSELAER MAY LOSE BAND

Membership Has Dwindled Away During Past Summer. At the present time it looks very much as if the Rensselaer band would soon be no more. During the past summer the membership has decreased from more than thirty to less |kan a dozen, and all efforts of those remaining to keep the band together have been for naught. Efforts have been made to interest a number of the boys of the town in band work, but this has also proven a failure, and If anything is done to keep the organization together and furnish it with much-needed material, it must be done at once. People do not realize the necessity and worth of a band until they are withput one, and starting a new one will be ten times harder than replenishing the present band and keeping it alive. There is need for immediate action in this matter, and all should put their shoulder to the wheel and push.

NEW BANK LOCATION CHOSEN

Proposition Made and Accepted for Duvall Clothing Store Corner. The location of the new Farmers’ Bank & Trust company has not been fully determined as yet. A. Leo-pold, owner of the corner building occupied by C. Earl Duvall’s clothing store, has submitted a proposition to the committee of the directors on location, and this proposition has been verbally accepted although no lease has as yet been signed. It is understood that this proposition was for a tenyear lease at something less than SI,OOO a year, the bank to alter and arrange the building to suit their needs. However, Mr. Duvall has possession of the building and desires to retain same, which gives the whole proposition another status.

COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

Military Department Ratifies Organization and Officers Elected. The company of militia now organized in Jasper county is hereby designated "Provisional Company No. 1, Jasper County State Militia," with headquarters at Rensselaer, The election of the following named officers, viz.: Moses Leopold, captain; E. W. Hickman, first lieutenant; A. E. Wallace, second lieutenant, is hereby confirmed. These officers will be respected and obeyed accordingly. . ’ , J ' Captain Leopold will assume command of the company from this date, and until such time the organization is mustered into state service, will report to the Jasper County Council of Defense. All subordinate- officers and men are enjoined to • render their commander loyal support in all things military. The undersigned desires to thank the officers and Then of the company, the citizens oif Rensselaer, and the Rensselaer Republican and the Jasper County Democrat, for loyal support and assistance rendered in the organization of the militia company. By direction of the County Coun-

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II BILLION BOND BILL IS PASSED

Measure Authorizmgsll,s3B,945,460 Approved by House NOW READY FOR THE SENATE Clark Protests Size of Loan and Comes Out for 50 Per Cent, on Profits to l’ay Major War Cost. Washington, Sept 7. —The great war l credits bill authorizing $11,588,945,400 In bond* ami certificates passed tber house unanimously. Action by the senate as Boon us the pending war tax bill la disposed of is planned by administration leaders. Not a material amendment wus added to the bill by the house. Representative Moore of Pennsylvania led a group of Republicans in a futile light for consideratipn. of his proposal for a war expenditure committee, which wasthrown out on a point of order. McAdoo Has Full Power. If the secretary desires, under the measure, he may use some of the $17,600,000 appropriated for disposing of all the bonds and certificates In newspaper publicity. Representative Cannon of Illinois managed to obtain the adoption of a compromise amendment to exempt from taxation forever interest on bonds not in excess of $5,000. He wanted to make it SIO,OOO, but Democrat Leader Kitehln would not ugre» to that. The bill authorizes the Issuance of $7,538,945,400 worth of convertible 4 per cent bonds, subject to supertaxes and war profits taxes, and to terminate at the discretion of the secretary, of the treasury. Of this total $4,000,000,000 worth is sos a new allied loan, $3,000,000,000 worth to take over a pjjr cent issued already authorized and the-remaining $538,945,400 to be usedi for converting certain outstanding bonds, including Ihe Danish West Indies, Alaskan railway, Panama canaL and naval construction: Issues.

Other Issues Authorized. Issuance also Is auTTidrlzed of not more than $2,000,000,000 worth each of certificates of Indebtedness and war savings certificates to run not more than one yenr and five years, respectively, at rates of Interest to be fixed by the secretary of the treasury. These issues are to he subject to the same taxes as the bonds. - The bill provides that foreign bonds, taken in exchange for loans, shall not be sold at less than the purchase price. For more than an hour debate veered * from the bill Itself to the,general war financing situation, Speaker Clurk and Representative Sherley of Kentucky urging that more tuxes should be levied soon and declaring grave dangers lay ahead If congress continues 1 to Issue vast quantities of bonds without regard to equalization by taxes. Clark for Fifty-Fifty Plan. “I favor a fifty-fifty proposition as between taxes and bonds, or something near that, for financing the war exclusive of foreign loans,” Speaker Clark declared emphatically. “If we Issue more bonds In proportion to taxes than we should, the money speculators and bond gamblers will drive them below par.”

TO REBUILD MEMORIAL HOME

Work Started on Widows’ Refuge Near Earl Park. Earl Park, September 6. —The work of rebuilding the Jennie E. Fowler Caldwell memorial home for destitute women, which was destroyed by fire some months ago, has begun and work is progressing rapidly! The women members of the 'home at the time' of the fire are being cared for in a house on the large Caldwell farm. The new home will be a beautiful and substantial structure. It will be three stories in height and will have a spacious basement which will be used as storage room and will house the heating apparatus. The building will be of old English Gothic style of architecture anr the base of the building will be of rustic field stone, while the structure proper will be of building- brick with high peak gables and typical dormer windows. The building will be trimmed in Bedford stone and will have a slate roof. The structure will be "L” shaped and is 1‘00x76 feet.

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