Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1918 — Page 1

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THANKSGIVING WEATHER WAS PUNK

• A ’heavy rain fell during the early morning Thursday, continuing at intervals the greater part of the forenoon, and a heavy wind that developed into a gale started at about 8 or 9 o’clock and continued during the entire day, only ceasing when the shades of night fell. This wind probably did considerable damage in the aggregate over this section of the country, although no instances of more than minor damage have been reported at this time. Some of the tile roofiing was blown off the court house, some billboards demolished, limbs broken off trees, etc., etc., itni Rensselaer. Taken all together it was the most disagreeable day, so far as the weather was concerned, that we ever remember for Thanksgiving.

JAMES W. McEWEN IS DEAD

Old-Time Printer-Editor Dies At i Advanced Age of 87 Years James W. McEwen, for many years editor and publisher of The Democratic Sentinel of this city, died at his home on south Weston street at 1 p. m., Thursday, aged almost 87 years. Mr. McEwen had him in rather poor health for several years, and suspended the .publication of his paper some six or eight years ago. Since the death of his wife, his only surviviing daughter, Mrs. L. A. Bostwick, and husband had resided at the McEwen home and the old gentleman lived with them. Mr. McEwen was born in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, December 10, 1831, and at the age of 17 years started learning the printer’s trade in that town on the True Democrat. In 1856 he became editor of the Clinton (Pa.,) Democrat, and in 1857-58 he conducted the Independent Press at Lewiston, Pa. In March, 1859, he came to Indiana and located at Monticello, where he conducted the White County Democrat for 18 years. In 1877 he came to Rensselaer and established The Democratic Sentinel, which he published until its suspension a few years ago. The funeral will be held at the late residence this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and burial made in Weston cemetery.

HERE ON FEW DAYS’ VISIT

Charles H. Porter of Harrison, Montana, came Wednesday evening for a visit with his wife and old friends. Mr. Porter came to Chicago with three carloads of cattle from his ranch and came on down to Rensselaer for a short visit. Mr. Porter likes his new location firs’trate. He had very good crop this year, although a lheavy hail storm damaged the wheat crop considerably in his section of the state. They raise no corn there, Mr. Porter states, the seasons being too short for this cereal, and horses, cattle and hogs do not know what corn is. When he moved out there last spring Mr. Porter took a very littel corn along with him. He -shelled some of it and threw a few handfuls over to the drove of native hogs he had on his place, but they smelled of it, rooted it about a little, then walked off and left it. But later they returned to it and after getting a taste they thought it “great stuff" and wanted

more. Cattle are fattened on range and alfalfa, and hogs on oilier cereals. Mr, Porter had a big crop of potatoes this year, many of the tubers weighing from 3 to 5 pounds each. But potatoes are only about 60 cents there and he is feeding many of his to his hogs, cooking them up and mixing small grain with them. Mr. Porter will return to Montana- Monday. His wife and her mother, Mrs. Cordelia A. Williams, will leave here about January 1 to epend the winter in Florida.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

D. A. Zook of Demotte was injured Wednesday while sawing wood, and was brought to the hospital. Mrs. Gaylord McFarland and babe returned-lQr- their home yesterday. r < ft you want a rood typewriter at a bargain price, see thosa at The Democrat office.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From lhe Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Offices. The county commissioners and county board of education., will meet in regular monthly Session Monday. The Jasper County War Mothers will hold the November meeting Saturday afternoon, November 30, in the G. A. R. room in the court house, at 2:30 o’clock. Col. Edwin P. Hammond of Lafayette, a former judge of the Jasper circuit court and for many years a resident of this city, celebrated the 83rd anniversary of his birth at his home in Lafayette Tuesday. Judge Hammond was born in Brookville, Indiana, November 26, 1835. Marriage licenses issued: November 27, Murrell Henry Hughes of Buffalo, Indiana, aged 19 April 7 last, farmer, and Ruth Katherine Richcreek of Remington, aged 18 February 17 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. Male being under age his father, Morgan Hughes, gives consent to issuance of license. November 27, Frank Hudson Barton of Clarence, Illinois, aged 32 February 19 last, farmer, and Bessie Ridge, also of Clarence,' Illinois, aged 18 May 14 last, housekeeper First marriage for each.

The blowing of the fire whistle for prayer at twelve o’clock was discontinued Thursday, November 28. It was instituted at the request of the Jasper County War Mothers, and now that its purpose has been accomplished, the whistle blew for the last time on Thanksgiving day, when we bowed our heads and reverently acknowledged our gratitude for the blessing of peace, and the hope that our sons may soon return to their homes. We deeply appreciate the consideration shown us by the granting of our request, and the faithfulness of the men at the plant, who performed the duty.— JASPER COUNTY WAR MOTHERS.

COMING PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Friday, December 6, Lemuel V. Carter, administrator for the estate of Joseph Wildrick, deceased, at late residence of decedent 3 miles west and 4 miles north of Mt. Ayr. General sale. Monday, Dec. 9, Henry Ploutz, 5 miles southwest of Goodland. Big general sale. Wednesday, December 11, Leslie Pollard, 2% miles south and % mile west of Rensselaer. General sale, including horses, cattle, farm tools, etc.

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RENSSELAER. JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1918.

BADLY HURT IN AUTO WRECK

Near St. Joseph College Thursday Forenoon. D. B. Colvin and Jon, George Colvin, of Willisburg, Kentucky, were badly injured about 11 o’clock Thursday morning, just this side of the north entrance to St. Joseph college grounds. They had just turned out with their car in meeting a team, where it is a trifle sandy at the side, and their car swerved and turned completely over twice, it is said, throwing both occupants violently to the ground. It is probable that they were driving at a rapid speed, and the roadway was slippery by reason of the rain. Frank Kresler came along soon after the accident and picked the men up and brought them to the county hospital, where it was found that the son—a young man—had suffered a broken shoulder and his father was so badly bruised all over that it was thought he would not live the day out. He was still delirious yesterday afternoon, but otherwise his condition was improved. The men were bound for Rockport, Illinois. Their car was quite badly wrecked.

COURT NEWS

Items From the Circuit Court Docket. The jury came in Wednesday again and the case of Henry Haag vs. the estate of Joseph I. Adams, on a disallowed claim for services for caring for decedent, was taken up. An adjournment was taken Wednesday afternoon for- Thanksgiving and the hearing of this case was fesumed yesterday again. There is one more week of the present term. Following are the more Important proceedings thus far of the term as shown by the docket: State vs. Fred Irwin.' Dismissed on motiom of prosecutor. Three other old state , cases—defendants not named —were also dismissed. Grant-Warner Lumber Co. vs. Rolla Gates. Dismissed by plaintiff. Ellis R- Jones et al vs. James A. kiester. Court dismisses cause for failure of plaintiff to file amended complaint, Mrs. John Pinter vs. Mary Smith estate. Cause dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. William H. Wynkoop vs. Mary Wynkoop. Dismissed on motion of plaintiff. Thomas Callahan vs. W. C. Babcock et al. Dismissed on motion of plaintiff. Petition for drain by Arthur R. Kresler et al. Court challenges himself to sit to raid cause and by agreement Judge Berry of the Benton-Warren circuit is to sit. Kathryn B. Casey vs. David R. Todd e al. Title quieted. State vs. John A. Williams. Cause sent to Newton County on change of venue asked for by defendant. Alice Bennema vs. Joseph Bennema. Court finds plaintiff’s complaint is true and grants her decree of divorce and custody of the children, Hilda, aged 11 years, and Gerrett, aged nine years, also $5.00 '.tlimcriy. payable $25 per month, and SSO attorney fee. Kathryn Hopkins’ petition for adoption of Marion E. and Frances L. Hopkins. Petition granted. State ex rel. Jay W. Stockton vs. Edward P. Lane, trustee. Dismissed on default of relator. William B- Neeves vs. Harry L. Adams et al. First National Bank of Rensselaer made party defendant. Said bank files application to have a receiver appointed. Court appoints T. M. Callahan leceiver, to give bond in sum of 11,000. Bond presented and approved. Matilda Dluzak vs. Laska D. Franscoviak. Change of venue granted defendant, and cause sent to Newton county. Julia R. Slavson vs. Cora A. Mason et al. Commissioner Geo. A. Williams files report of sale of in Starke county to William Schlemain for $4,200, which sale is approved by the court and cause continued for disbursement report of commissioner of the proceeds of land ordered sold. Economy Hog and Cattle Powder Co. vs. Elmer E. Pullins. Change of venue is granted plaintiff and cause sent to Newton county. * Ben May vs. Everett Halstead. Change of venue granted’mTefendajnt and cause sent to Newton county. Same action in case of W. C. Snyder vs. Everett Halstead, and Frank C. Evans vs, Everett Halstead.

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Conntry. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Places. THREE DEATHS FROM MEASLES Brother and Sister Laid to Rest in One Casket. Three deaths due to measles have occurred here during the past week. At one home two children were called and at another one and the three were buried Tuesday. A peculiar sadness affects the home of S. L. Johnson, where two children have died. . Bertha Leah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 9. L. Johnson, aged 1 year, 10 months and 6 days, was taken Friday, November 22. She was born January 16, 1917. Before the hour for the burial had been fully arranged, Lawrence Grant, her brother, joined her in the sleep that knows no waking, aged 3 years, 2 months and 7 days." He was born September 17, 1915. Both deaths were due to measles, with which other members of the family have been affected. Mr. Johnson is foreman of a cement gang on the Monon road and was in the s >. th part of the state when called home by the serious conditions of the family. His older sons, who had been workin ■, with him, have been at home on account of sickness for some time. Besides the psreuts, four brothers survive. Also the grandparents, Mr. and ,Mrs. Thos. Parker.

The funeral was held at the bouse Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A. E. (hem, with interment in the Osborn cemetery. One casket made for the purpose contained all that was mortal of the two children, who reposed as in peaceful slumber. The pathos of the scene cannot be described and sympathizing friends who were present were deeply moved with emotion. The community heart goes out to the bereaved family in unfeined sorrow.—Monon News.

VICTORY WEEK PROCLAMATION

Whereas, with victory won and peace almost at hand, the principles of freedom and civilization vindicated against a mighty opposition, and Whereas, the humanitarian purposes for which these United States entered' into and participated in this momentous struggle cannot be fully accomplished until order has been restored and authority established among the confused and suffering populations of the old world, for which purpose food is the first essential, I, Charles fl. Spitler, mayor of Rensselaer, Indiana, do herewith call upon the citizens of Rensselaer and vicinity to join in the effort now being made by the United States Food Administration to supply those who are weak from hunger and are threatened with a menace more potent than armies. * I commend to your serious attention the importance of continuing unabated the policy of conservation as it applies to all things needed and necessary for the readjustment of an orderly social system, but more especially as pertains to food, without which there is grave danger of disaster far outreaching anything we have yet witnessed. .

In accordance with the program of the United States Food Administration promulgated during Victory week, December 1-6, and the appeal of the Honorable James P. Goodrich, governor of Indiana, therefore, I ask that every citize i solemnly resolve" and dedicate himself to a strict conformity with the praiseworthy and humane effort now inaugurated to save m:l----lions wiho without our help, are doomed to starvation, during the months to come. Signed, CHARLES G. SPITLER, Mayor.

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PRODUCE PRICES 20 YEARS AGO

Yesterday’s local markets: Corn, $1.10; oats, 66c; Wheat, $2.11; rye, $1.50, The prices a year ago were: Corn, 85c; oats, 68c; wheat, $2; rye, $1.60. Twenty years ago today The Democrat said: “Eggs are 18 cents per dozen in the Rensselaer market, and scarce even at that price,’’ which was, no doubt, considered an almost unheard of figure in that Republican year of our Lord, 1898. Other prices, as shown by the files of The Democrat, in its “Rensselaer Markets,” were: Wheat, 55 to 60 cents; corn, 27c; oats, 23 to 26 cents; rye, 40c; hay per ton, $4; hogs per cwt., $3.50 to $3.60; potatoes per bushel, 45 to 50c; butter, 15c; hens, 4c; young chickens, 3% to 4c; ducks, sc; roosters, 2c; turkeys, 5 to 7c; hides, 4 to sc; lard, 7c; tallow, 2c.

MAY BE HOME BY CHRISTMAS

Twenty-Seventh and Thirtieth Divisions To Be Sent Home.

The youngest son of The Democrat editor and, it is thought, John Kriz of Newton township and Will Mustard of Goodland, is with the Thirtieth division, the former in the Motor Truck Co., and the latter in the Engineers. They w’ere sent from Camp Taylor, where they were in the 100th Engineers, to Camp Sevier, South Carolina, and made a part of the 105th Engineers, where they became identified with the southern soldiers who made up this division, known as the “Wild Oat” division, which, with the Twenty-seventh, was among the first allied troops in Belgium. These three are the only boys from this vicinity with the Thirtieth division, so far as we are able to learn. They were sent overseas early IfiHt June.—Editor.

American Army Headquarters in France, Nov. 26. —The twenty-sev-enth division, totaling 484 officers and 12,681 men, and the thirtieth division, totaling 488 officers and 12,099 men, both of which operated on the British front, have been withdrawn from the Le Mans area and probably will embark in a few days. Movement Checked. Washington, Nov. 26. —No active division of the American expeditionary forces can be landed in the United States before Christmas, Secretary Baker said today. The policy of returning first the thousands of casuals and the auxiliary troops from England will postpone the movement of first line troops who .have been designated for release by General Pershing.

Reduced Divisions Washington, Npv. 26.—News from France today that the twen-ty-seventh and thirtieth divisions, which have been fighting with the British fourth army, have been withdrawn with only approximately 1 2,500 officers and men in eadh, does not mean that these organizations have been reduced to less than half of their normal strength in the severe fighting on the British front before the signing of the armistice. Army officers recalled today that only the infantry and machine gun units of these divisions went into action with the British forces, the artillery being used elsewhere. It also was regarded as more than probable that the infantry and machine gun units were reduced in number so a« to make the division conform in size to the British divisions with which they were operating. ,■ . The British divisional unit numbers about 12,500 men. The twen-ty-seventh division is the New York national guard division,' commanded by Major-General John F. O’Ryan, the only national guard officer to have served through the war with that high rank. The thirtieth division was composed of Jhe Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina national guard, and was known as the “Wild Cat’’ division. Both these organizations saw

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' Vol. XXI, No. 70

BRITISH FLEET ON WAY TO KIEL

Surface Ships and Submarines Pass the Skaw In a Southerly Direction. • f BAVARIANS SPLIT WITH REDS - I ! South German States Line Up With Republic, Isolating Teutonic Central Government at Berlin—Soviet Meeting Launches - OounterI Revolt. < • ~T P London, Nov. 29.—Twenty-one British submarines are reported to have, passed the Skaw in a southerly direction. A Britisii fleet is near the Stag-' erak ready to proceed to Kiel. The Skaw, or Cape Skagen, is the' northern extremity of the Isle qf Jutland, off which the great sea battla was fought May 31 and June 1, 191& The Skagerak Is an arm of the North' sea between Norway and Jutland. It| is part of the channel connecting that North and Baltic seas. Bavaria and Berlin Break. Copenhagen, Nov. 29. —The republic of Bavaria has broken diplomatic re-i lattons with Berlin “because of that continuation of the deceit of the people by the Berlin government.” The break has been threatening fori days. At the federal conference ini Berlin early this week Kurt Elsner,, Bavarian president, openly foreshad-t owed It. He demanded the Immediatel ousting of Dr. Mthlas Erzberger and| Dr. W. S. Sols, whom he accused off trying to continue Prussian imperialistic policies. Counter-Revolt Launched. , At a soviet meeting at Berlin Mints- 1 ter Barth declared the counter-revolu-t tlonary movement was In full swlng.j Several generals, he said, had issued, proclamations in an attempt to dls-i solve the soviets. < Bavaria now looms as the successor! to Prussia as the dominant power In, Germany. She is assured of the sup-i port of virtually all the new German) Austrian republic. The attitude of thei northern states is obscure. Prussia,! where the soviets nre most is threatened with complete isolation.) The Vienna government has offl-| dally announced its intention to bring to trial all statesmen and geh-| erals responsible for the war, “rw gardless of rank.” The Bavarian gov-4 erhment demands the same thing In] Germany. Won't Lift Blockade. The blockade of Germany will notf be lifted, it was reported from an au-| thorftative source in London. The pro-i visions of the armistice forbid such) action, it was stated. Cable, advices received during the, week stated efforts were being made, to have the allied blockade of Germany] lifted to enable the Germans to ob-« tain food.

AUSTRIA MAY TRY EX-RULER

Government Seeks to Punish War Lords—Grand Duke Named. London, Nov. 29. —The Vienna gov-* eminent intends to bring to trial all| persons responsible for the. war, in-t eluding Count Berchtold, Austro-Hun-* garlan foreign minister when the wart broke out, and Count Czernin, foreign, minister nt a later period, according! to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch! from Copenhagen. Former Emperor Charles, the Austri-! an grand dukes, and a number of ges4 erals are also to be tried, according? to these advices. The population of Vienna is report-i ed in a desperate condition from lack] of food, according to a message to| the Dally Express from its correspond-! ent in Vienna, who claims to have hadfi an official reception there and to have* been given special opportunities fort, investigating behimPthe scenes.

MUST GIVE UP EX-KAISER

Allied Powers Decide to Demand Hla Surrender. London, Nov. 29.—The entente al-* lies have decided to demand that Holland' surrender the former German emperor to justice, according to the Dally Express. A Dutchman from Bremerhaven who* passed the whole period of the reyolution in that port, says it is a great* mistake to suppose the kaiser is done* with. The kaiser, he said, has many adherents in Germany who are resolved: not to take the recent defeat lying down.

NOTICE Am home on a thirteen day fu» lough and will be in my office for the next ten days, where my services may be had when needed.—• DR. I. M. WASHBURN.