Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 May 1918 — Page 8

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

VIRGIE Lewis Harrington is on the sick list this week. ’ Charles Wiseman spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Marie King went home for over Sunday last week. Mrs. Thomas Florence called on Mrs. T. J. Mallat one day last week. Mrs. W. W. Zellers called on Mrs. James Wiseman Tuesday afternoon. Quite a number from this vicinity were in Rensselaer last Saturday morning to see the boys leave for camp. The bridge gang, consisting of four men, are boarding with . Chas. Harrington this week. They are working on a couple of bridges four miles west of here. The Farmers’ club meets tonight and a good program has been prepared. The meeting will be in ■charge of the newly elected officers, Mr. I. F. Meader, president, and Esther Wiseman, secretary. The program committee consists of Marion Meader, Lewis Harrington and W. A. McCurtain. Jessie Zellers is" organist. ' Our local merchant is turning his energies toward hog raising these days. He has a family of eight pigs and can be seen almost any time of day sitting on a store box in the back yard watching them graze on the lawn. John R. Lewis had better “keep up on his pins” for there are prospects of his having a strong competitor in the hograising business. Rev. Hess was in this neighborhood last week and called at nearly every home announcing that he would organize a Sunday school here Sunday morning. A large number promised to come out and help. -However- -the inclemency of the weather did not permit and the meeting was 'postponed until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. (Hess is an enthusiastic Sunday school worker. Come out and hear him.

RENSSELAER. IND.

MT. AYR Edgar Steward and Jay Makeever were business visitors in Goodland Monday. Scott Brenner went to Valparaiso Friday,- to visit his sister, . Mrs. Ira 'Sayler, for a few days. Mrs. C. J. Hopkins," who is living with her son Pfrimer at Donovan, Illinois, spent the week-end among old friends here. Charles Snow went to Indianapolis Tuesday to get his little daughter, who has been attending the deaf and mute school there the past nine months. Jasper Wright is in Chicago today with a load of stock. He will return by the way of Crown Point and visit his daughter, Mrs. George Hershman, a day. The sawmill on the Lyons-Mc-Cray land has gotten well under way. A good force of nice gentlemen from the eastern part of the state halve it in hands. Mrs. Ben Coovert and two little sons left Sunday for Marion where they will join Mr. Coovert and visit relatives ti few days before going on to their home in Erie, Penn. Mrs. E. E. Rice, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. F. P. Huntington, returned to her home 1n Goodland Saturday. Her mother accompanied her home for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Wright visited Uncle Ben Geesa Tuesday. Mr. Geesa remains abput the same, and indications are far from encouraging for much improvement in the condition of his health. George Hershman and wife of Crown Point called on Mrs. Hersh-' man’s father, Jasper Wright, Saturday evening. Mr. Hershman is the Democratic candidate for the nomination for congress.

NOTICE to the Public I have a full line of fresh groceries added to my feed and flour store, and have decided to sell on the cash and carry system. I intend to sell cheap enough to give all a good margin for carrying the goods. I will pay first class prices on all home pro-* ducts. I welcome one and all to call. REMINGTON FEED & GROCERY STORE Remington, Indiana F. MELROSE, Manager

Mr. and Mrs. 'Ernest Harwood and child visited in the C. C. Shue home Sunday. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rust of Toronto, Canada. Mri Rust la in the Canadian army and was on furlough. He was wearing the uniform of a sergeant. •

There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional conditions and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional remedy, is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Hall’s Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.—Advt.

remington (From the Press)

REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE <•. 31* I East bound 7:38 a.m. Wo. 331 West bound 9:01a.m. <0.340 I East bound 5:09 p.m. <o. 319 H West bound 5:33 p.m,

Chester Besse of Wolcott was a Remington visitor Wednesday. x Miss Amanda Baier went to Peoria Monday for a visit with friends. Miss Marie O’Riley of Brook spent the week-end with Mrs. Sylvester Villinski. Arthur Mononhan, who left here a month ago, has landed safely in France and is well. Emmet Boatman of Logansport was shaking hands with his many Remington friends Tuesday. Mr. Hale of Toledo, Ohio, came Saturday, called by the death of his brother-in-law, Rev. E. F. Lilley. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Geib were called to Pekin, Illinois, Thursday by the death of a niece of Mrs. Geib.

Mrs. Harvey Hartman went to Richmond Wednesday morning to spend about ten days with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Woodward, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bahler and children returned to their home in Fairbury Monday after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bahler. Karl Waibel and Misses Lo Use Koehle and Martha Waibel of PairLury, 111., came Saturday' for ? week's visit with the family of Robert Bahler. Mrs. D. A. Bickel went to Watseka, 111., Tuesday to attend the funeral of an old friend, William. Brosee, a highly respected citizen of that place. The Misses Herron of Crawfordsville, accofnpanied bv three young men, friends of Daniel Lilley, motored through Sunday to attend the funeral of Rev. E. F. Lilley. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Alson and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Alson went to Mishawaka Saturday in response to a message that Charlie was having serious trouble with an abcess on his hand. The many friends of Mrs Brewster will regret to hear that she was quite seriously injured on Monday, by a screen door on the back porch blowing shut and knocking her off the porch. She is at the home of her son-in-law, Will Skiff, at Watseka.

W. E. Johnston and family, accompanied by Miss Margaret Johnston, attended the Shriner’s theater party for the benefit of the Red Cross in Indianapolis Monday evening. The “four minute speakers’’ on this occasion sold over $50,000 of government bonds, Mrs. H. J. Kannal of Rensselaer was in Remington Monday eveTuesday giving instruction in surgical dressings. There is a class of thirty at present and more coming in later. There is unusual interest and enthusiasm manifested by the four hundred dressings turned out during the two days and one evening that the instructor was present. The class will meet every evening and every afternoon except Monday and Thursday, which are Red Cross days. There is a great call at present for these dressings and since this last drive the supply cannot begin to meet the demand. When we realize that sometimes three hundred dressings are used for one wounded soldier, we can begin to see the extreme need for a large supply asked for at once.

The serious illness of Rev. E. F. Lilley, pastor of the Presbyterian church, ended in his death at the parsonage on Saturday, shortly after noon. Rev. Lilley had been a resident here for the past two and a third years, and since his coming has so 'mingled with the people and his congregation that he was one of the most respected and well liked ministers that church has ever had. Hie was born in Wayne county, Ohio, July 6, 1858, and was therefore fifty-nine years, ten months and twenty-one days old at the time of his death. April 27, 1918. Very early in life he became active in Christian work and feeling that he was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, he enlisted in that service, serving faithfully until the end. His pastorates included places in Ohio, lowa, Michigan and Indiana. In 1898 he was united in marriage to Barbara Hale, who departed this life in 1906. This union was blessed with one son, Daniel Dwight Lilley. Later in life he was united in marriage with Anna Hale, sister of his former wife, who, with the son, survive to mourn h’s loss. There are also three brothers and one sister living in northeastern Ohio. The funeral was held at the

Presbyterian church at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, Rev. Johnson of Goodland conducting the services. The funeral was attended by the Masonic lodge in a body, of which the deceased was a member, and the Order of the Eastern Star. The remains were taken on the evening train to near Sandusky, Ohio, where they were interred beside those of his first wife.

COURT NEWS

John Keefe et al. petition for ditch. Comissioners file report. Claims allowed as set out in report. Jacob A. White vs. H. & D. company. Plaintiff dismisses action. Michael Duffy vs. McCray Grain Co. Judgment for plaintiff for return of property and $75 judgment, judgment against Mark Templeton. Roland R. Cummings vs. Jay W. Stockton. Defendant offers to confess judgment for S2OO. John W. Beath vs. John B. Tudor. Motion filed for continuance. Allowances were made in the Frank Nesius ditch as follows: Monticello Herald, publishing notice, $8.40; Joseph E. Williams, serving notices, $10.15; John E. Robinson, same, $22; Clark & Hamilton, publishing notice, $9; same, same, $4; F. E. Babcock, same, sl2; Clark & Hamilton, same. $11: Monticello Herald, same, $10.85; White County Democrat, same, $10.15; Williams & Dean, attorney fee, SSOO.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

Lee G. Baughman et ux to Thomas A. McGinnis, December 20. 1917, nw nw 13-31-5, 40 acres. Walker, sl. J. A. Sivalls, guardian, to John T. Biggs, November 27, 1917, und 2-9 sw se 14-32-5; sw 24-32-5. Wheatfield, $778. William H. Price et al to John T. Biggs, November 26, 1917, und 7-9 sw se 14-32-5, sw 24-32-5, Wheatfield, $2,722.

George F. Meyers et ux to Lee Myers, August 10, 1917, w % ne and nw se 19-31-5, Walker, $5,000. Lee Myers et ux to Thomas Inkley, April 19, w % ne and nw se 19-31-5, 120 acres, Walker, sl. Chas. A. Fidler et al to Emmet L. Fidler, March 22, sw 27-29-6, Marion, $-26,400. Susan A. Maines et al to Cecelia E. Beck, March 27, pt It 6, bl 35, Rensselaer, Weston’s add, sl, q.c.d.

CHILD WELFARE CONFERENCE

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At the afternoon session Mrs. Albert Fellows Bacon presiding, the following program will be given: Informal Remarks, Mrs. Anne Studebaker Carlisle. What the State Is Doing to Protect Her Children —By the Board of State Charities, Amos W. Butler, secretary; by the State Board of Health, Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary; by the State Board of Education, Dr. Horace Ellis, president; by the Department of Inspection, State Industrial Board, John J. Walsh, inspector, Mrs. A. T. Cox, special agent. “The Mental Defective, a Menace to Childhood,” Dr. S. E. Smith, superintendent Eastern Hospital for Insane, Richmond. “The Menace of the Feeble-Minded Child,” Dr. Kenosha Sessions, superintendent Indiana Girls’ school, Clermont. “The Red Cross and Child Dependents,” Shelley D. Watts, representing Home Service department, American Red Cross, Cincinnati. “Child Helping Private Agencies,” Paul L. Kirby, secretary Children's Aid society, Indianapolis. “The Work of the Parent-Teachers’ association,’’ Mrs. H. E. Barnard, president; Indianapolis association.

At 12:30 of the same day a luncheon will be given in the Riley room of the Claypool hotel, in honor of Miss Lathrop, at which Mrs. Carlisle will preside. The luncheon will be $1 a plate. Pleas? mail requests for reservations accompanied by checks to Mrs. Albion Fellows Bacon, Room 83, State House, Indianapolis, or Mrs. J. I. Gwin, Rensselaer. No reservations can be made after May 8.

PLANTS Cabbage, tomato, pepper, cauliflower, egg plants for garden; geraniums, begonias, ferns and vines for porch boxes and baskets. All kinds of cut flowers furnished on short notice for all occasions. Leave your order for |lother’s day and Decoration day at OSBORNE’S GREENHOUSE, corner Merritt and Webster streets. Phone 439. We deliver.

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

SERMON BY FATHER DANIEL

Before Members of the G. A. R. Last Sunday Morning. “Greater love than this, no man hath than that he give his life for his friends.” How pleasing to God; man bowing before the alter of God in patriotic service, commemorating the lives and deeds of these heroic men who were ready to lay down their lives for the country. This public act of worship does more honor to our country than the greatest achievement of art, science, literature or commerce and is a more certain pledge of our country’s future happiness than vast standing* armies and embattled fleets. For it proclaims the fact ‘that a large por- i tion of the people still recognize that| above the power of armies and navies, that above the statesman’s skill and merchants’s zeal, there reigns a God of Hosts, and in Hisi hands are the peace, prosperity and destiny of nations He has been present in, every l crisis of our country’slifc. To Him I have we turned for aid in the dark hours of war and trial, and to Him, America raised her voice m a uuiversal prayer of gratitude when He bles cd our armies with victory. To Him do we owe the verdant, fertility of our plains, the vast| stretch of forests, the clemency of, our seasons, the hidden treasures of our hills. . . I To Him dp we owe the spirit of, peace, calmness, fair play and religioils reverence that mark the American character. To Him do we turn today, veteran soldiers of the civil i war, iff behalf of your departed com-1 rades. . . > They stepped forth with you m that hour when our country called for valiant sons to shield her honor.! Some in the rosy bloom of youth; others in prime buoyant manhood; they turned their backs on all that man holds dearest, home, loved ones and future prospects, and marched, into the dim uncertainly of war, ready to lay down their lives for their country. ! They now rest after the struggle, | their eyes are closed in death, the earth enfolds them in her bosom, and j their sturdy bodies slumber in the grave. Next month a grateful nation will go out to where they sleep and honor their remains, and over their silent bosoms lay the victor’s wreath and 1 the darling flag they followed in the. fight. But today we are doing still more for them. Here at the Alter of God from whence the loftiest and the j most powerful prayer on earth as-1 cends we are pleading for their s souls, their great undaunted spirits that have risen from their ashes to' live on in Eternity. I May the God of nations, whose in-. strum ents they were in the destiny of our country; may He, the Son of God from whom learned the supreme ’ test of patriotism:“Greater love than! this no man hath, that he lay down: his life for those he loves.” May I He who died on the cross and liftff His sacrificial hands at this alter to-1 day; may He wash away their errors' and transgressions, purify their i souls from stain and requite the life j they laid down for others with that greater life of heavenly bliss that has no end. _ ___ This is our message to them today, but they, too have a message for us. Down the years, from the example of . their lives, it comes to us, that we, love the land they fought for, that we too, bring to the service of our, country in peace and war, a devotion that knows no bounds, neither health, nor wealth, ndr strength nor even life.

The heart that feels not the throb,, of the life of the country is perver-] ted and denegerate. The true American loves his country with a love not only warm and ardent, not only! selfsacrificing and heroic, but with I natural and divine, a love that is religious, sacred, superWe love America not only because her fields are fair and fertile and her mighty hills with boundless treasures stored, but because her gorgeous beauty and her countless wealth is the lavish gift of a tender provident Father. We love her Constitutions not only because they piarantee peace, justice and equal rights to all, but because they are based upon His law and were handed down by Him in this later age to cheer, to free, to save and to uplift the downtrodden and oppressed of the land. We love her rulers and bow to their laws not only because they are wise, calm, just and true, but because they hold the authority to rule from the Almighty Father. Loyalty to them is loyalty to God. Respect for them is respect for God. Faith, faith in God alone will make us patriots in outward word and work, and in innermost thoughts and affection of our souls. There never was morality, there never was disinterested loyalty, there never was patriotism without faith in God and reverence for His law. The Creator of mankind has given His children the unalterable principles which make for peace, prosperity and happiness of the individual and the race. , All that is good and lasting in our institutions is based upon these principles; whatever in our national life is opposed to them is wrong and must perish. Insane anarchy, that lifts its head against all law and order, harsh belated bigotry, thriving on fraternal hate, proud bloated greed, senous divorce, destroying homes and manhood, all these are bound to perish, though apparently triumphant for a time, because they are in deadly conflict with the principles of justice, purity and liberty that are as eternal as God and can never change or die. Let us bring this light of God’s law to guide us in private, public and in political life. Love God and keep His law. He best loves his country who best loves his God. He best serves his country who best serves his God. Well for us beloved Veterans of the Civil War and congregated faithful if in these days of our dear country’s new hour of trial and "war when a most powerful enemy is

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRIMARY VOTING

*T 1. Each qualified voter of the precinct, who was a registered voter at the last preceding general election, has a right to vote. The fact that his name appears on the registration book is sufficient evidence 'of his right. 2. Any person who will be a l qualified voter at the next general j election, whose name (Joes not appear on the registration book, is entitled to vote if he makes an affi- ' davit that be is a qualified voter of his precinct. .3. Any qualified legal voter who will be twenty-one years of age before the next general election is entitled to vote the primary ticket ! of the party he intends to join, and I for his candidate he intends to vote J and if his right is challenged be 'can qualify at the next general election, and that he intends to ’support and vote for the nominees of the party whose ticket he seeks ' to vote. If a voter is challenged he must make affidavit to prove his qualifica- . tions as a legal voter and his party 'affiliations at last general election 'and if he did not vote, then his intention as to the party he will support at the next general election. Every voter must register in order to vote at the next general elec-' tion and he may do so by filing with the primary election inspector of his precinct an application for registration properly filled out. signed and sworn to. Every voter who expects to stay in his precinct till the next general election, should register in this way, but need not do so in the primary election.

HEAVY DAMAGES AWARDED

By Washington Court in Grade Crossing Accident. Spokane, Wash. —The minor children of Ferdinand and Minnie Ostheller were awarded $12,000 damages against the Spokane & Inland Railway company for the death of their mother. The verdict, which was the largest returned in any personal injury damage suit for many months, was received by Judge Blake. The verdict for the death of Mrs. Ostheller was taken to mean that the jurors felt both Mr. Ostheller and the train crew were guilty of negligence resulting in the accident. Judge Blake instructed the jury That Mrs. Ostheller was not driving the car at the time of the accident, and that they must award damages because of her death if they found she-exercised due caution in watching for the train when the crossing was approached. The case, which started a week ago, has been attracting much attention. Mr. and Mrs. Ostheller. who resided near Fairfield, were ■ returning home from a trip to a ranch near Flora, when a work train I struck their auto at the Flora crossing.

The railroad company attempted to prove the train stopped within a short distance, in an effort to show it was traveling at a reasonable speed. They attempted to prove the speed of the auto was excessive. Witnesses for the orphaned children estimated the speed of the .train at fifty-five miles. Mr. and Mrs. Ostheller left six children between the ages of four years and eighteen years. They were lined up in the court room during the trial. Attorney V. T. Tustin represented Robert Ostheller as guardian for the children, and Attorney Frank Graves represented the Spokane & Inland railroad.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. John Lakin of Parr was brought to the hospital Tuesday evening for treatment. Mrs. Maria Hopkins was able to go to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Reeve, Wednesday. Wilbert Mackey, the thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mackey, who has been quite sick since Sunday, was taken to the county hospital Thursday evening where he was operated on for appendicitis. At this writing he is getting along nicely. Mrs. Stewart Learning, wife of County Agent Learning, was operated on for appendicitis yesterday morning. Mrs. Gus Merritt of Remington underwent a minor operation yesterday. Howard Green, who has been in quite a serious condition for some time from pneumonia, was taken to the operating room yesterday morning and the fluid removed from the ‘pleural cavity.

striving to undo the work you so successfully accomplished through the blood of your comrades and your own heroic deeds, we take our refuge to an all provident God and abide by His holy laws. Our safest shield shall ever be, and our brighest hope of-victory, that if God is with us no so« can? prevail against us.

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1918

STATE NEWS ITEMS

The Doings of Hooeierdon* Reported by Wire. NEW PRICES ON STATE COAL Little Change in Mine Coats Made by Order of the Federal Fuel Administration—State Head Gets the Figures. Indianapolis, May 3. — Mine price® for Indiana coal were fixed in an order received by the state fuel administration from H. A. Garfield, federal fuel ' administrator. The prices as fixed in the order, range from $1.70 a ton for ' screenings to $2.20 a ton for prepared • sizes in Indiana fields outside the Bra- ! zil block field. The prices for the coal from this field will be $1.70 for screenings, $2.95 for minerun coal and $&25 ' for prepared sizes. Mine run coal from I other Indiana fields will cost $2 a ton. To these prices, the order provides, shall be added the sum of 45 cents a ton, under the terms of the order issued by President Wilson last October i relative to wage increases. The order I makes little change in the prices that have been charged for coal at the Indiana mines. The order estabUribes a new classification for the Brasil field, where formerly only two grades. Bine run and screenings were recognized. The highest price previously charged I for any coal in the Brazil field was $3.40, so the new order provides an increase of 80 cents a ton for the best grade of coal from this district Formerly the price charged at the mtn no for Indiana mine ran coal, other than that in the Brazil field, was SX4O. B»e new price, as fixed In the government order, is $2.45. This 5-cent increanc for mine-run coal and the 80-cent inI crease in the maximum price for coal' from the Brazil field ere the only changes the order makes in the price list that has been effective.

To Enforce Ban on Loafing.

Wabash, May 3.— Loafers will no longer find Wabash a haven for them, under orders issued by Sheriff Vrooinan to every peace officer in the county. They provide for the arrest apd sentence of every man or boy in fee county, now out of school, who dben not work. The public in general is asked to help prevent loafing dipipg the war with Germany and and is asked to co-operate with the officials by telling them whenever a loafer is found. The sheriff promises w> see that the men either work, go to jail, or go to the state farm.

Charged With Violating Dry Law.

Muncie, May B.—Frank Gillespie of Marion, 0., it Is alleged, was doing a “land-office” bootlegging business out of his room In the Grand hotel when he was arrested by the police and accused of selling liquor unlawfully. Lloyd Downham told the police that Gillespie had entered his room and stolen a total of $54.50 from him in two visits. During the search of Gillespie’s room several quarts of whisky were found. The police bay they trapped him “breaking” a marked bill belonging to Downham.

Newspaper Woman Married.

Rochester, May B.—Tom Hoover, son of a wealthy Rochester merchant, and Ruth Brinkman, society editor of a local paper, were married in South Bend.. After ijer day’s work the two, without announcing their intentions, drove In an automobile to South Bend, wberd the ceremony took place. She ia n graduate of DePauw university and leader of the choir of the First Metikodlst church.

To Stamp Out Sedition.

Laporte, May B.—Drastic steps to stamp out disloyalty are to be taken by the Starke county council of defense it here. All those charged with making disloyal statements or interfering with war activities will be summoned before a court of inquiry. Where sufficient evidence is found the men found guilty will be turned over to federal authorities.

Teachers Select Kokomo.

Anderson. May 3.—Members of the Indiana Music Teachers’ association, whose annual convention in Anderson ended, declared in favor of having piano Instruction added to the vocational department of the public schools. Kokomo was selected as the next meeting place. Robert McCutchen was re-elected president.

Big War Club Enrollment.

Lafayette, May 3.— Approximately 12,000 Indiana boys and girls will be enrolled in corn, pig, potato, calf, tomato. poultry, canning, sewing and bread clubs this year, according to reports from every county in the state to Z. M. Smith, state club leader. This Is an increase of 5,000 over last year.

Lights to Blaze.

Fort Wayne, May B.—Following official word from Washington, D. C., that the lightless night order had been rescinded, Henry Beaded, Allen county fuel administrator, countermanded hi» rule prohibiting the burning of street: and display lights on Sunday and' Thursday nights.

Pastor Goes to War.

Richmond, May 3.—Rev. R. D. Baldwin, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal church here, has resigned to accept a position with the Emergency Fleet corporation at Washington, D. C. He la> the first local minister to resigii for war work.