Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1918 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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IS CALLED TO THE COLORS

R. D. Wangelin of Contra! Garage Leaves May 35. R. D. Wangelin of the Central garage is in the next draft call from Marion county, which goes to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, on May 25, and Mr. and Mrs. Wangelin are breaking up housekeeping and Mrs. Wangelin will probably stay with her people in Goshen while her husband is in the service. They expect to leave here about Wednesday on a little vacation trip among the lakes of northern Indiana, and will return some time before the date Mr. Wangelin is called to Camp Taylor. He will retain his interest in the Central garage, but the business will be under the management of his partner, Firman Thompson, during his absence.

DISTRICT MEETING HELD HERE

Democrats of -Tenth District Met In Rensselaer Yesterday. The Democratic county chairmen of the Tenth district met in Rensselaer yesterday and reorganized for the coming campaign by electing a new chairman and secretary. All counties in the district were represented except Newton, and Herman J. Lehman of Lake county was re-elected district chairman by a unanimous vote. He had no opposition. Former Chairman Murphy of Brookston was present and is understood to have been a candidate, but could not muster sufficient support and his name was not announced. Among those from out of town present were Mayor George R. Durgan of Lafayette and George E. Hershman of Crown Point, Democratic candidate for congressman from this district.

NEW NIGHTWATCH IS ELECTED

John Richards Succeeds Frank Cr»tser, Who Served Ten Years. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening the chief business of importance was the election of a nightwatch, for •which office there were five avowed candidates and two or three receptive ones, it is said. The mayor and Councilman Wood were absent, and when it came to the election of a nightwatch five avowed candidates were after the job—present Nightwatch Frank Critser, John Richards, J. W. Childers, Charles Platt and Vern Jacks. There were others “willing,” it is said, but only y two received any consideration, Richards and Childers. On the first ballot Richards received two votes and Childers two. On the second ballot Richards received three and Childers one, and the former was declared elected. The ordinances pending on salary of nightwatch and cutting sod alongside of sidewalks were passed, tnd beginning May 15 the nightwatch’s salary will be SBO per month. The usual bunch of claims were allowed. Frank Critser, who has held ' J position of nightwatch for aboit ten years past, some faults, of course, but The Democrat does not believe he has ever went to sleep on the job. He has looked after and safe-guarded the business houses and the property of the citizens better than any nightwatch we have ever had. His successor may r "do just as well, perhaps better, but if he does he will set a new mark in this respect. There was a (bunch who were after Frank’s scalp, however, and have been for some time, and by insiduous anti-Critser propaganda they have succeeded in their efforts. The new nightwatch, however, should have the hearty support of the people of Rensselaer as he had no part in downing Critser, it is said, and he will no doubt make an able and efficient officer.

AT THE GAIETY THURSDAY

NIGHT. Hon. Edward state geologist of Indiana, in his lecture will show 160 pictures of “The Dunes,” “The Shades,” “'Turkey Run.” “Canyon of McCormick’s Creek,” Falls of Eel river, “The Caves,” Brown county, Lakes and Rivers and Historical Places. Benefit for the War Mothers at the Gaiety theater, Thursday, May 16. Tickets 25c. ► See the wonders of your own beautiful state.—Advt.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From tin Various Dipartmeots OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. The last day for paying the spring installment of taxes brought iu $91,143.10. The county commissioners met in adjourned session Monday and were still grinding yesterday. The Republicans of the Tenth district met in Rensselaer yesterday and Lawrence Lyons of Brook was re-elected district chairman. Marriage licenses issued: May 14, William H. Clayton of South Bend, aged 31 May 17 last, factory worker, and Fern L. Poisel of Jasper county, aged 17 December 15 last, housekeeper. Second marriage for male, first marriage dissolved by divorce in 1915; first marriage for female. Married by Rev. J. B. Fleming. Walter Lynge, who has been in poor health for some time, suffering from a nervous breakdown, was examined by Drs. Gwin, Loy and Kresler Monday and pronounced insane. Application has been made to send him to Longcliff. It is hoped that the treatment there will be of benefit to him. He has fits if extreme melancholy and worries unnecessarily, and it was thought he might do himself harm if left unconfined. In publishing the primary election results in Saturday’s Democrat we had forgotten about there being a contest for precinct committeeman in Marion, No. 2, on the Democratic ticket, the only precinct in the county in which two candidates had filed for the office, and in this case it was not the intention ot either to file if anyone else did so. The candidates were Dolph Day and Claude B. Harris. Mr. Day received six more votes than M". Harris in the election.

COMMITTEES ARE REORGANIZED

New Precinct Committeemen Met in Rensselaer Saturday Afternoon. Both the Democratic and Republican precinct committeemen, elected at the recent primary, met at the court house Saturday afternoon and reorganized their respective committees as provided by the primary election law, by electing a county chairman, secretary and treasurer. _ The Democrats re-elected Frank Welsh of Jordan townkhip as chairman; E. P. Honan, secretary, and J. A. McFarland, treasurer. In some few precincts no Democrats filed for committeeman and the chairman appointed committeemen to fill these vacancies. The precinct committeemen as now constituted is as follows: Barkley, East—Charles Britt. Barkley, West—Mark Schroer. Carpenter, East—Gus R. Merritt. Carpenter, South James C. Wood. Carpenter, South—A. P. Rainier. Gillam—A. D. Hershman. Hanging Grove —W. R. Willetts. Jordan—John Kolhoff. Kankakee —Frank W. Fisher. Keener—C. W. Gilmore. Marion, No. I—Edward Herath. Marion, No. 2—Dolph Day. Marion, No. 3 —F. E. Babcock. Marion, No. 4 —E. P. Honan. Milroy—Chas. W. Beaver. Newton—Carey L. Carr. Union, North—Charles Barker. Union, South—W. A. Witham. Walker—Joseph Salrin. Wheatfield —E. T. Whitehead. Sam Scott was elected committeeman in Barkley, w’est precinct, but he designed at Saturday’s meeting because of being a candidate on the county tickpt, and Mark Schroer was appointed in his place. The Republicans re-elected Geo. H. McLain of Rensselaer as chairman; Mose Leopold, vice-chairman; George Scott, secretary, and C. G. Spitler, treasurer.

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1918

ELDEST SON DIES IN MONTANA

Mrs. James West Received Sad Tidings Monday Afternoon. Mrs. James West received a telegram Monday afternoon stating that her eldest son, Earl West, who was located at Billinggs, Montana, had died there of typhoid pneumonia the previous day and that his five-year-old son was also sick with the same disease and not expected to live. The funeral was to be held there today and the time was too short for any relatives here to go. The news of her son’s death came as a great shock to Mrs. West, who had only received word Saturday that he was sick but it was supposed he was getting better, and the telegram informing her of his death almost prostrated her. Mr. West was thirty-four years of age and leaves a wife and three children. He also leaves a father and mother, one brother, Wayne West, now of Denver, Colorado, and five sisters, Mrs. Mann Spitler of Thayer, Mrs. Ben Hansson of near Rensselaer, and Misses Edith, Elizabeth and Faustina West, who reside at the family home in this city. He had been located in Billings for the past two years and conducted a garage there. Hfis father is in Billings at the present time, and an uncle and aunt also reside there.

LOCAL WHEAT GOES OVERSEAS

Our Soldier Boys May Get Bread Made from Home-Grown Wheat. The Iroquois Roller Mills of this city has sold to the government two carloads of flour to be shipped across the water for use of the American forces in France, and one carload, 310 barrels, has already been shipped to New York for “Over There,’’ while the second carload is ready and awaiting order for shipment. This flour is all made from Jasper county wheat, and possibly some of our home boys may get to set their teeth in bread baked from this flour, which would taste all the better to them if they could but know that it had grown on Jasper county soil. Home-grown wheat is pretty well cleaned up in Jasper county now, however, and it is not likely that Mr. Sprague will be able to fill any more government orders until the new crop comes in, which will not be until August. The Iroquois Roller Mills havi been doing a large business during the past year especially, but have been greatly cramped for sufficient room to handle their business, which comes from a radius of twenty-five to thirty miles, and Mr. Sprague is contemplating, as previously announced, an addition on the west as large as the main building, of two stories and basement, if he can mature his plans for doing so. This would be a splendid thing for Rensselaer, and we hope tihat he will be able to see his way clear to build this season.

ALUMNI ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Many Fonner students Are Now in the Service. The annual R. H. S. alumni banquet apd election of officers was held at the Methodist church Wednesday evening, the ladies’ organithat denomination serving the “liberty lunch.” About 130 guests were present. George E. CoMins, retiring president of the association, presented I. N. Warren as chainman and toastmaster of the evening, and all of the subjects were so arranged that the first letter of each formed the word “Liberty,” which had an important place on the program. Mr. Warren spoke on the subject of “Life,” and was foiled by E. M. Laßue on “Ideals.” The letter “B ’ was represented by “Bonds,” upon which subject Mrs. James H. Chapman recited an original and entertaining poem. “Efficiency” came next and had been assigned to Mose Leopold, who was unable to be present. Mrs. E. M. Graham discussed “Right” very entertainingly, and was followed by Charles Halleck, representing the Senior class, on “Thrift.” The last letter of the word was brought out by the subject “Yankee,” Which was handled in a patriotic way by L. H. Hamilton. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Dr. M. D. Gwin; vice-presi-dent, Miss Luella Robinson; secretary, Miss Grace Norris; treasurer,

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cltiee and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. 52,370 HOOSIERS IN CLASS ONE Quota Under Second Draft Call Is _ 20,812—Total Put at 2,013,495. -j Washington, May 10. —Approximately 40 per cent of the men in the United States now listed in Class 1 will be called to the colors this year. The total number available —2,013,495 —was made public today by Provost Marshal General Crowder, following the decision of the house late yesterday determining that draft quotas shall be based on the number in this class, no credit being given for volunteers. Following are the net number of men now in Claes 1, less all deductions, and the quotas under the second call in Indiana and adjoining states: Illinois, 130,966 net number, 52,035 second quota; Indiana, 52,379 net number, 20,812 second quota; Kentucky, 42,627 net number, 16,937 second quota; Michigan, 86,865 net number, 34,513 second quota; Ohio, 104,771 net number, 41,619 second quota.

FORMER RESIDENT IS INJURED

News of the serious injury of Clifford H. Ogle of White county, now fighting with the American forces in France, reached this city last Saturday. Mr. Ogle is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ogle, residing four and one-half miles north of Idaville, in Jackson township. They were notified by telegram which read: "Private Clifford H. Ogle, severely wounded in action April 30.” The telegram came from the war department at Washington. Mr. Ogle was a member of the 16th Infantry, Company G. He enlisted at Fort Thomas, Kentucky, April 24, 1917, and landed in France June 26th. He is perhaps the first White county boy to land on French soil as a ■member of the American army. Since reaching France he has written home regularly and his letters have always been full of cheerful news to his parents and relatives. A few weeks ago the Herald published a letter from him. The last word received from him by his folks here was written March 28. The Ogle famHy consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Ogle, five sons and two daughters, moved to White county from Jasper county about one year ago and in this county the young man made his home until he left to enlist in the army.'No additional information concerning young Ogle’s condition or the nature of his injury has been received by the family, who of course are very anxious for more complete information. Mr. Ogle is twenty years of age.Monticello Journal.

WAR MOTHERS’ MEETING.

The War Mothers’ club of Marion township held its first meeting at the Methodist church Saturday, May 11. Mrs. F. E. Babcock acted as chairman of the meeting and the following officers were elected: Secretary, Mrs. Joe Long; treasurer,, Mrs. Ida Benjamin; vice-chairman, Mrs. J. E. Lamson. A program was rendered, which consisted of the following numbers: Vocal solos . .... Miss Faye Crooks Reading. .... Miss Helen Parkinson Reading. .. . Miss Annetta Hansson Organ .....Mrs. M. D. Gwin Reading Miss Mary Wasburn The meetings of the War Mothers of Marion township will be held the second Saturday in each month at the Red Cross rooms. A motion picture show and lecture on the beauty spots of Indiana will be given at the Gaiety theater Thursday, May 16, the proceeds of which will go to the War Mothers’ club. An admission of 25 cents will be charged. Every War Mother is urged to attend the club meetings.—SECRETARY.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS May 13, to Mr. and Mrs. James Steffel of Hanging Grove township, a son. . -1. « i A

LOCAL K. C. DRIVE ABOUT $3,000

This Amount Expected When the Reports Are All In. The K. of C. war fund drive in Jasper county is expected to reach about $3,000 when all the reports are gotten in, which is about SI,OOO over the quota for this county. At tjjis writing the amounts reported aggregate $2,100 in the county exclusive of St. Joseph college, which has raised S7OO at least and it may run a little over that amount. This is a very liberal response to a worthy cause and the local Knights wish to express their hearty thanks to the people who contributed to this fund.

LETTERS FROM BUR SOLDIERS

Thomas Cox Write* Interestingly From Canada. (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Mr. F. E. Babcock, Editor Democrat, Rensselaer, Indiana, U. S. A. Dear Old Friend: — Just a few lines, as I promised, »o let you know that 1 am A-l, in good health and spirits, hoping that you and yours are the same. 1 must say that this is a splendid place where I am stationed (for the time being). I thought Rensselaer was about the nicest place I had seen since I left old England, but when 1 came here it reminded me of home more than anything else I have seen since I left the good Old Country. Well, friend, I must say I have been jiretty busy since I left Rensselaer. First I was sent to Toronto from Chicago on Monday evo. Got to Toronto Tuesday went before a lot of officers, got sent to Hamilton, arrived Tuesday eve, got settled, then to work drilling the next day, and keep on the job from 6 in the morning till 5 in the evening. Have had three inoculations, one vaccination, and got over them alright without stopping a day's drill. But I can tell you we were i»retty crowded here, nearly 1,500 to 1,800 men in a place where accomodation was meant for 300; still everything passes along smoothly, no sickness to speak of and everybody in good spirits and happy. The food is good for such times as these. Still there is a few who have got to grumble, which you will find in any camp or barracks where there are so many men. Of course, there are all kinds of them coming coming up right now, even to your royal highness,

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ANOTHER OLD VETERAN CALLED

W. W. Reeve Died Friday Afternoon Following Short Illness. “Web” Reeve, one of Rensselaer's oldest and most respected citizens, answered the last roll call early Friday afternoon after only a few days Illness from pneumonia. ’n fact, so brief had been his illness that few knew that he was sick until they heard that he was dead. The funeral was held from the Church of God at 2 p. m., Sunday by Rev. Seible of Oregon, Illinois, and burial made in Weston cemetery. One son, Clyde of Masonville, N. Y., was unable to come for the funeral. William Webster’ Reeve was born in Mansfield, Ohio, November 1, 1835, and died in Rensselaer, Indinan, May 10, 1918, at the age ol 82 years, six months and nine days. He was fourth in a family of eleven children born to James and Elvira (Webster) Reeve. Of these but three survive, N. W. Reeve of Renselaer, Indiana, Samuel H. of South Elliot, Maine, and Asaph of California. On September 13, 1859 he was united in marriage to Eliza.betn Horner, who, with three children, Clara M., Edward F. of Rensselaer, and Clyde W. of New York and seven grandchildren survive to mourn the los® of a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. Of the five born to this union two died in infancy. In 1864 he enlisted in Company J). 138th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers and served in the war for two years after which he returned to Jasper county, where he spent the remainder of his life. He heartily embraced the faith and hope of life only as a gift of God through Jesus Christ and united with the Church of God about the year 1870- He died steadfast in that faith. Out-of-town people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Horner, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Horner and Owen Horner of Medaryville, and Mrs. A. E. Maulsberry of Lafayette.

CARD OF THANKS

W’e wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses in the sickness and death ofour beloved husband and father, W. W. Reeve—THE FAMILY.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY. The War Mothers of Jasper county will hold a market at Warner Bros.’ hardware store on Saturday, May 25. Plenty of good things to eat.—Advt.

QUIET REIGNS IN WAR ZONE

Only Local Operations In Various Sectors. ALLIES AWAIT NEXT MOVE Confident of Their Ability to Withstand and Repulse Any Attack by the Enemy. Germany’s resumption of the gigantic offensive against the allies on the west front has not yet ma-' terialized. In various sectors there have been local operations which bave no bearing on the situation as a whole. But along the entire front there is a quiet that might be encouraging were it not for the fact that the Germans are known to be moving up men and materials for a new move in the mighty drive launched March 21. Field Marshal Haig's report makes special note of activity by the German artillery north of Berre. This little town Is situated behind the German lines north of Albert and marks the apex of a triangle, the base of which is the line between Hebuterne and Bucquoy. For several weeks military experts have been watching devalipments in this particular sector because it is the logical point from which the Germans may be expected to launch a great turning movement against the Arras sector. During the early days of April when the allies made a final stand on the line which they at present hold, the Germans centered their fiercest drives on Hebuterne and the wooded hills to the south and southwest. They failed to advance further and later lost ground to the allies at this point. The southern portion of the British front has also been under heavy fire from the enemy guns and this may indicate that the Germans aro getting ready for a new effort to reach Amiens. On the rest of the western front the reports tell nothing of Interest as revealing the true situation. Since tbe Italians captured Mont C’orno on Saturday morning the Austrians have tried in vain to regain this commanding peak south of Asiago, but have been met by stern resistance. Washington, May 13.-—Realizing that America and the allies have gained the mastery over the present type of submarine, Germany now is said to be planning a new series of big U-boat cruisers with which sha hopes to again assume the advantage in her unrestricted underwater warfare. Announcement of the new German scheme is made by Georges Leygues, the French minister of marine, in an interview, received here today in an official dispatch from France. No details regarding the new U-boats were given by M. Leygues, but from information from other sources it appears that the cruiser submarines will be heavily armed and armored and will be designed specially to .meet the menace of the torpedo boat destroyers which haye- proved so Successful In hunting down the smaller submarines now in operation. M. Leygues declared that the allies are ready to meet Germany’s new efforts and that they will not rest upon the "fine results obtained’’ in the past.

HINDENBURG REPORTED DEAD

German I’risoners Say Famous General Is No More. According to dispatches from the battle front. General von Hindenburg, foremost German genera’, is dead. The information is said to have" been obtained from German prisoners, but whether he was killed in action or died a natural death is not known. General von Mackensen is said to be IHlindenburg s successor.

WE TOP THE MARKET. May 14 —The Fancy Produce Market pays the highest price for your produce. They are open, on Wednesday and Saturday evenings until 9 o’clock. Prices today are: Butterfat 45c, eggs 30c, hens 20c, young chickens 15c and old roostera 12c.—C. E. PRIOR, Prop.

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