Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1918 — Page 1

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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, The petit jury came in Monday, but were excused until today, Wednesday. Attorney A. D. Babcock was over from Goodland yesterday on business. A. D. has all three of his sons in the army and two of them are over in France, but he or they will not do as much boasting about how “we whipped the Huns” as the stay at home patriots with three or four sons who became ‘‘farmers’ or hid behind petticoats to keep from doing a man’s part in this affair.

Clint Casto of Reynolds, who was tried here last April on a charge of boot-legging—the case having been brought here from White county on* change, of venue ~uiltv. heavily fin- ’ Illinois, Monr-•• ed and gwt- . ... suspended jail senence of 30 days, was brought hei.e Monday evening to serve out this suspended sentence. Itv is alleged that Casto had become quite obnoxious again, hence the action to have he suspension of sentence revoked. New suits filed: No. 8988. Lee Myres vs. Jacob Bierma; action to recover judgment for $l5O on account of a cow alleged to have been purchased of defendant and which was guaranteed to be in good healthy condition. The complaint alleges that at the time the cow was purchased she had a sore on her nose which defendant said had been caused from snagging her nose in the stalk field, but this sore later caused her death, the complaint alleges. No. 8989. Conrad Kellner et al vs. Otto Adams; suit on note. Demand $155 in first paragraph and $9.50 in second paragraph. A recent grand jury in Pulaski county returned two indictments against Charles H. Guild of Medaryville, one of which charges perjury and the other with uttering -a forged instrument, and Mr. Guild has been arrqgted. It is understood that these indictments are concerned over some dealings of Mr. Guild with O. H. Bell of Union township, in which a contract which Mr. Bell alleges that he never signed me de its appearance in a case brought by Guild, against Bell.' The indictment cases were to come up in the Pulaski court yeserday, and John A. Dunlap, who is Mr. Bell’s attorney, went to Winamac to look after his clients interess. The appellate court has affirmed the decision of the Jasper circuit couirt in the case of the Watkins Medical Co. vs. George H. Hammerton et al, wherein plaintiff secured ,a judgment of $538 aaainst Ed Longstreth, with Mr. Hammerton and Joseph Kosta as sureties, in March, 1916. The court held: The appellants were sureties upon a note given in payment for an account for medicines furnished another (principal) fob sale under a guaranty by appellants. The appellants filed an answer setting up that the appellee for eighteen months failed to attempt any collection from the principal debtor or to notify appellants of his default to pay, and concealed from appellants such facts at the time that the note was executed. The court holds that the note was given in settlement of all prior controversies and that there is no s ufficient* showing of fraud to invalidate it, and that the demurrer is correct in form.

ELEVATORS WILL CLOSE ON THANKSGIVING

The two Rensselaer grain elevators will be closed all day tomorrow, Thanksgiving, in order to give their employees an opportunity to observe the day. FARMERS GRAIN CO. W. C. BABCOCK. < ,

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ROAD BUILDING IN BENTON

Not Unlike That of Her Neighboring Counties. The State Board of Accounts has unearthed a bad mess in road building in Benton county, according to the Review, that stinks to high heaven. The road is located in Pine township and is known as the Fleming gravel road. It is less than two miles in length and the contract was let May 1, 1917, for $10,085, but the specifications welre* treated as mere “scraps of paper” by the contractors and subcontractors, and the board of accounts’ engineer says it will cost $10,552.37 to reconstruct the road and make it comply with the specifications. The report of the board of accounts recommended that no action be taken by the county commissioners toward acceptingthe the plans and specifications under which it had been let were complied with, yet attorneys for the contractors were trying to have the commissioners get together in special session and accept and pay for the road, at last reports.

SOLDIER SOYS COMING HOME

Many Units Not Needed Will Soon Be Back in U. S. Washington, November 23. —General March announced today that authority had been given General Pershing to send home all troops not being needed in the army occupation. He said General Pershing had indicated that the following units would not be required: Divisions 31st, '34th, 38th, 39th, 76th, 84th, 86th and 87th. Coast artillery regiments 46 th, 47th, 49th, 50th, 75th and 76th. . Field artillery brigades 65th and 103 d. In addition General Pershing indicated that the following general classes of troops will be .returned: Railroad artillery troops, tank corps, air forces and those divisions broken for use as , replacements for the other divisions which had seen active service. Troops returning immediately from England, General March said, will include practically all of the air squadrons, sixteen, construction companies, one sail makers detachment, one Handley-Page training station and several photographic and radio sections. Orders for the return of these already have been issued. Movements of troops from France will be expedited in every way, the chief of staff said, and he added that they will not ‘‘sneak into the country, either.” Taking up the advance x of the allied forces, General March pointed out that the American army is heading for Coblenz, the center bridgehead on the Rhine, where ft should arrive about December 1. The British forces will occupy the bridgehead north at Cologne and the French the bridgehead to the east at Mainz..

The strength of the American army to be kept in France was not indicated beyond the demobilisation plans announced. American troops in Italy, including the 3-32 d infatry, will be stationed for the time being at Cattaro, Fiuine and Triest, one battalion of the infantry being at each place. Demobilization of the forces at home is proceeding steadily. At Camp Dix, General March said, he found 260 a day being released. Several of the present Camps will be abandoned as soon as they are cleared of their occupants. The composition divisions designated for return, as far as known, is as follows: Thirty-first (Georgia, Alabama and Florida), 34th (Nebraska, lowa, South Dakota and Minnesota), 38th '(lndiana, Kentucky and West Virginia), 76th (New England), 78th (west New York, New York, New Jersey and Delaware). Cancellation of war contracts abroad has been left in the hands bf Assistant Secretary Edward R. Stettinius, now in France, and designated as the special representative of the war department. On this side .Major-GenejrgjGoethals will have charge of cancellation of all supply contracts and MajorGeneral Jei-vey of contracts having to do with construction for the army. Regarding the-shipment of Christ-

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER. JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1918

STUDENT DIES AT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

Jerome Parker, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Parker of Merom, Sullivan county, Indiana, died at St. Joseph college at 10 p. im. Sunday from influenza and Bright’s disease, and the body was taken to the former place Monday # where burial will be made. The young man was 17 years and 7 days of age and was 6 feet 3*4 inches in height. This is the only death that has occurred at the college from influenza thus farf, although there hds been in the neighborhood of 150 cases of the disease there. One hundred of these were discharged Monday and yesterday, as fully recovered, leaving but eight cases at present, but three of which have been serious, and these are expected to recover. #

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Lewis Miller of Union township came in Sunday for medical attention, but returned to his home last evening. % Charles Guttrich of Jordan township entered the hospital Friday evening for medical attention. Mrs. Ed J. Randle underwent a minor operation Monday. Floyd G'ratner was brought to the hospital Monday and yesterday underwent an operation for removal of pus from his lungs. It is hoped he will get along alright. Mrs. Alva Potts entered the ■hospital Monday . for medical attention. Mrs. Jesse Gwin entered the hospital yesterday afternoon for nfedical attention.

FOOD CLUB WORKERS TO MEET

M. meting of instruction for the officers and members of the Food Clubs o{ Jasper county will be held in the court house next Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. This meeting has been called by Dr. H. E. Barnard, State Food Adinistrator to* outline the plan of food conservation made necessary by the increased responsibility of this country in feeding the world. A direct message from Mr. Hoover will be read at the meeting and a valuable program has been arranged. While -the meeting has been called for Food Club officers, the public is invited to attend.

BARGAINS IN SERVICE FLAGS

The Democrat has about 25 service flags left, 12x18 inches,, which it will dispose of at 20 cents each while the stock lasts. Former price was 35 cents. These are muslin flags and fast colors. Call quick if you want one.—THE DEMOCRAT.

Another's Thanksgiving

She used to start the week before, Preparing for the day, Peeling apples, cracking nut&— You know the cozy way. Getting cook books from the shelves, Her glasses on to see Receipts for cooking wondrous things, - For her four boys and me. Thanksgiving morning, when the smells Of turkey and mince pie, Began to steam about the house She breathed a happy sigh. Her four boys now have gone to war, A proud sigh stirs her breast, Her service flag sports four bright stars, The mother beais the test.

GUARDS’ ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE KEPT UP.

At a recent meeting of the local company of Liberty Guards it was found to be the almost unanimous wish of the members present that a new like, organization be immediately perfected after the official disbanding of the present body—which was instuted only for the period of the war. The Liberty Guards were organized on account of the conditions brought about by the United States getting into the war game. This was done in accordance with a proclamation issued by Governor Goodrich apd it is presumed that he will soon issue another order for the ■ disbanding of these companies. There is no known reason, however, why after such order for the disbanding of the Guards shall have been made—the companies, , now known as Liberty Guards, could not be re-organized and kept up. . Jf it can be, this should be done —and sqch purpose (we understand) is being favorably considered by several companies of the Third Regiment of the Guards, who are located in towns in Benton, Jasper and Newton counties. —Kentland Democrat.

LEAVE ON TRIP TO FLORIDA

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hopkins left yesterday in their new Dodge automobile for Miami, Florida, where they will spend the winter. 'They had a fine day to start lon their trip, and their many ' friends here hope it may prove a pleasant one all the way there. I They drove to Ambia yesterday 'afternoon to visit Mrs. Hopkins’ brother, James Woman and family, land will leave there today for southern climes. They expect to return about April 1. 9

MARRIED IN NEW YORK MONDAY NIGHT

Miss Lura 'Halleck of Rensselaer, who has been in Washington for some time in» a clerical position, was married Monday night to Lieut. Gwin Thomas of Monticello, who recently returned from France suffering from wounds and influenza. The ceremony was 'perferme'd at the Debarkation hospital in New York. Lieut. Thomas is recovering quite satisfactorily and it is expected will soon bo removed to a hospital in Washington.

NOTICE I Am home on a thirteen day furlough and will be in my office for the next ten days, where my services may be had when needed.—DR. I. M. WASHBURN. LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS November 23, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pullins of Barkley township, a son.

U. S. CASUALTIES TOTAL 236,117

53,160 Dead and 170,625 Wounded Up to Time of Armistice. Washington, Nov. 24. —Total casualties in the American expeditionary forces up to the signing of the armistice, Gen. March announced yesterday, were divided as follows: Killed and died of wounds. 36,154 Died of dsease 14,811 Died from other causes. . . 2,204 Wounded 179,625 Prisoners ............... 2,163 Missing 1,160 Total 236,117 (The casualty lists thus far announced have carried 85,000 names. Among them were about 31,000 fatalities. Many other names are pn fc the delayed lists. Gen. March recently announced that many casualties had not been reported as they were minor wounds. Unofficial Washington estimates have placed the dead, seriously wounded, prisoners, and missing at about 100,000.) Paris, November 24.—An official statement issued by the American headquarters today says that German troops captured only 209 American officers and 1,954/ privates, against 682 Gorman officers and 44,252 privates taken by the Yanks.

ONLY ONE VISIT NECESSARY

Doctor's Charge of S3O For 20-Milo Trip Was Enough. W. S. Parks was a Lafayette goer yesterday afternoon. Mr. Parks returned a few days ago from Laramie, Wyoming, where he was recently called by the death of his brother “Burley’s” wife, and while there he was sick in bed for a week with the “flu,” following a day’s hunting trip in which he bagged a jack-rabbit. Burley lives twenty miles from town, and the doctors are not in business solely for their health out there. One came out to see W. S., and left a few aspirlm tablets and a little quinine, and charged him S3O fourthe trip. But this charge had a good effect, as Billy thought he couldn’t stand another visit from the pill dispenser, and proceeded to get well right away. It was several degrees below zero and there was ten inches of snow on the ground when Mr. Parks reached Laramie.

VERDUN-METZ LINE LAID

With the American Army of Oc r cupation, November 25.-—-American engineers have laid the last rail connecting the standard gauge railroad, between Verdun and Metz, having virtually rebuilt nine miles of the tratk. It is over this line principally that the forces of occupation will be supplied during “their advance. More tlij’n 10,000 Amorcnns are employed on the task-of rebuilding the railroads across no min's land northeast of Verdun, the' 23d engineers’ regiment having charge of the work. The American forces resting Sunday along the German frontier spent their spare time at various 'points watching the Germans Opposite . them. In numerous instances the Germans waved farewell when their detachments started on their homeward march. The Americans have observed individual German soldiers carrying red flags, but these men have not attempted to cross to the American side. The 7th corps, under the command of Majcr-Ger.eral Haan, has been attached to the army of occupation. It is composed of the 5 th, 8 9th and 9 (fth divisions.

NOTICE To all members of Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M.: You are hereby notified that the stated meeting for the election of officers will be held Monday evening, “December 16, 1918. Tour attendance is requested. —BY ORDER OF THE W. M. SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS PRAIRIE LODGE NO. 125 Word has* been received that the Lodge for instruction will be held on Tuesday, December 3, instead of the 2d, as previously reported. —W. M. If you want a rood typewriter at a bargain price, see thosj at The Democrat office.

Vol. XXI, No. 69

FIRST TROOPS NEARING HOME FROM ENGLAND

Movement o(2O,OOO Americans to Continue Till All Are Home.

MARCH TELLS UNITS COMIN6 Larger Numbers of Troops Expected to Embark From French Ports —Two Ships Sailed From Liverpool Friday and One Saturday. Washington, Nov. 26,—First units of tiie American expeditionary forces! to return from overseas are expected, to arrive in New York about the cud' of the present week. General March, chief of staff, announced that 382 officers and 0,614 meix of the air service and other detach-i ments training in England now aret homeward bound on the Minnehaha,) Lapland and Orca, British liners. The first two ships left Liverpool last Friday and the Orca sailed on Saturday. The movement will continue until the 20,000 men training In England have returned. The first movement of thh larger units, such as brigades and divisions, will come from French ports, it Is assumed, as tiie British cross-channel) service undoubtedly is completely occupied witli the transportation of returning British forces. Units Now Returning. The units now en route to NewYork and the ships on which they sailed were announced by Generali Klarch as follows; Mlnnekahda —Second aircraft acceptance part, 2!) officers mid 557 men; Two Hundred and Twentieth aeroi squadron, 3 officers and 249 men; Two Hundred and Nineteenth aero squadson, 3 officers and 129 men; Two Hundred and Fifty-fourth squadron, 2 officers and 258 men; Eighteenth construction company, air service, 6 offi- 1 cers and 242 men; Nineteenth con-, strjiCtlon company, 7 officers and 23S men; Fifteenth construction cojnpany, 5 officers and 228 men; Ninety-second! aero squadron, 24 officers and 201 men; One Hundred and Seventy-sev-i entli squadron, 2 officers and 230 men; Two Hundred and Tenth squadron, 2 officers and 251 men; Eight Hundred; and Eighty-third squadron, 4 officers and 123 men ; Eight Hundred mid Thir-ty-ninth squadron, 3 officers and 90 men; Two Hundred and Fifty-ninth Squadron, 3 officers and 127 men; Casual medical detachment, 6 officers andi 18 enlisted men. Total aboard, 99 officers and 2,943 men. On the Lapland. Lapland-—First Handley-Paige training section, 126 officers, 449 men ; Sfx-ty-nlnth photo section, 1 officer, 30 men; Seventieth phdto sectjoii, 1 officer, 30 uii'ii; Seventy-first photo section, 1 officer, 30 men; Seventy-second' section, 1 officer, 29 men; Sailmakers* detiichnw nt, 1 officer, 100 men; Twoi Hundred and Sixty-fifth aero squadron, two officers, 119 men; Two Hundred and Sixty-third squadron, 2 officers, 125 men ; Two Hundred and Fif-ty-sixth squadron, 2 officers, 126 men;. Three Hundred mid Twentieth squadron, 3 officers, 123 men; Three Hundred ami Fourteenih air squadron, 2 officers, 134 men; Three Hundred and

Eighteenth .squadron, 2 officers, 120 men; Three Hundred and Fiftieth squadron, 3 officers, 121 men; Eight Hundred and Twelfth squadron, 3 officers, 123 men; air service casuals. 44 officers; mixed casuals, 11 officers, 1 enlisted man, 1 former nurse; casuals, sick and wounded, 7 officers, 14 men not requiring special attention j enlisted men attached to wounded officers, (5; nurses, 3; casual medical detachment, 5 officers, 12 men; total, 233 'officers, 4 nurses, 1,707 other ranks. On the Orca. Four Hjundred ami Seventieth Aero squadron, 2 officers, 127 men; Four Hundred and Seventy-first squadron, 3 officers, 141 men; Four Hundred and Seventy-eighth squadron, G officers,, 125 men; Four Hundred and Seventy-ninth squadron, 4 officers, 14!) men; Two Hundred and Twenty-fourth squadron, 2 officers, 225 men; Two Hundred and Sixthdh->qm;dr«+H,-2 ■“ officers, 12G men; Two Hundred and Sixty-first squadron, .3 officers, 144 men; Eight Hundred and Sixth squadron, 2 officers, 41 men; Eight Hundred and Twentythird squadron,-3 officers, 119 men; Eight Hundred and Twenty-fourth squadron, 4 officers, 99 men; Eight Hundred and Thirty-first squadron, 3 officers, 100 men; Eight Hundred and Thirty-sixth squadron, / officers, 109 men; Eight Hundred and Fifty-second squadron, 4 officers, 125 men; Third construction company, air service, 4 officers, 235 men; casuals, medical department, 4 officers, 12 men. Total, 50 officers, 1,874 men.