Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1919 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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FORMER FOOD DEMONSTRATOR

Heroines the Bride of Chauncey Wood of Marion Township. Mr. Chauncey Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wood of thia city, was married at North Liberty, Ind., to Miaa. LaVern Geyer of that city on Wedneaday morntag at J o'clock, the ceremony being performed at the Methodist church in the preaence of immeuiate members of the two families. The bride ia a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geyer of North Liberty, but for the past year was employed as county food demonstrator for Jasper county, and during her stay here had made many friends all over the county. They drove down from North Liberty Wednesday in Mr. Wood s car, and after a short htop with friends and relatives here left Thursday afternoon for 'their new home near McAllen, Tex., wbere Mr. Wood recently purchased a tract of land in the lower Rio Grande valley, driving through in their car. The groom Is a well known and progressive young farmer of excellent reputation and, with his bride, has the best wishes of jdosts of friends.

THE REMODELING OF THEATER

Is Now Practically Complete, Ex- , cept for the Decorating. The of the Princess theater will soon be completed, or As sooh as the Interior of the room Is painted and redecorated. Mr. Robertson, the manager, has spared no pains or expense, seemingly, in fitting up a commodious and inptodate playhouse for the benefit of his patrons of Rensselaer and vicinity. f The seating capacity of the house U; 418. All are new, roomy seats, the bottoms of which fold up, and are so arranged that one's view is not obstructed by anyone sitting in the next row of seats, and face the screen In a semi-circle. The screen and booth containing the machine are almost In the same position as they previously were with the exception of the screen which has been placed at an angle directly facing the seats, thereby affording the patrons the opportunity of seeing the pictures from any part of tue house with perfect ease. Mr. Robertson As been giving good shows right along during almost the entire time that the remodeling has been going on, but expects to have a special opening as soon as the redecorating has been completed. The formal announcement of the opening will be made latter.

NO TRACE OF MOROCCO BANK ROBBERS

While there have been some minor developments In the recent Farmers’ bank robbery, there has been nothing tangible yet brought to light. Two detectives were here several days last week working on the case, and each succeeding day demonstrates more clearly the clean get-away made by the thieves. It has been discovered that certain pieces of timber used in the robbery were picked up by the culprits near Schneider, which leads to the belief that they came in from Chicago, and clues are being sought in that direction. It has also been made reasonably certain that they left here going east, and to best reach Chicago in that direction they would turn north one mile this side of Mt. Ayr and follow the Thayer road. People living along that road report having seen and heard two autos going north at a terrific speed about 3 o’clock on the morning of the robbery. As it had been previously made certain that the'Jobbers came in two machines, there seems little doubt but that the two autos seen in north Jackson township that morning contained the robbers making their way back to the city. The detectives are working on the case and there is yet some hope of apprehending the guilty parties, but now that more than a week has elapsed without any direct trace of them, each day makes the case appear more hopeless.—■ »-M-rocco Courier.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS April 3, to Mr. and Mrs. William Timmons of Barkley township, a daughter. Read The Democrat for live news.

MOVE IS MADE FOR HARD SURFACE HIGHWAY

TO E4«na IMi Hd son Throogh Entire County. PETITION TO BE FILED MONDAY t ~ With County Commissioners, and .Matter to Be Turned Over to the State Highway Commission.

A petition for an 18-foot hardsurface highway north and south through the entire longth of Jasper county will be filed with the county commissioners Monday, it is understood, and the matter wl 1 then be up to the state highway commission to act upon. This commission has authority to deviate slightly from the route petitioned for, and, In fact, has practilaly absolute power over the location and building of such roads. This petition was prepared by Hon. W. L. Wood and !■ for the purpose of enabling Jasper count’ to get in on the big state highway building program which will include the main, market and post roads and give Jasper county, if the program is endorsed by the highway commission, a much needed hard-surfaced road through the entire length of the county of about 40 miles, something The Democrat has been urging the necessity of for some years past. While the petition has not been circulated to any extent, it bears the signatures of many of the heaviest taxpayers, in the county, and everyone is for the proposition.

While the highway commission can deviate from the route proposed in the -petition if in its judgment such change will better ac-com-modate the needs of the country and the traveling public, as heretofore stated, the petition as drawn asks for the road along the following lines: Commencing at the Benton county line at the north side thereof and running directly north through the west side of the town of Remington to Washington street in Rensselaer; thence east on Washington street to Cullen street, the Makeever 'house corner; thence north on Cullen, crossing the Monoq railway at the street just east of the depot, to Merritt street; thence east two blocks to the Jackson highway again and running directly north to a point one-half mile south of Kersey; thence straight west to the Demotte stone road and thence north to the Porter county line at the Hebron bridge over the Kankakee river.

The entire length of the proposed road is about 40 miles, and the petition asks for its construction of either brick, concrete or some other hard-surfaced material 18 feet in width, and a rough estimate of the cost is in the neighborhood of SBOO,OOO. As the national government pays 50%. and the state and county the other 50% 25% each —it will be seen that this would make a very small tax indeed for Jasper county to pay and would give ws a main highway through the county over which we could welcome all the traffic that was a mind to come our way. Besides/ we must remember, that if we don’t get this main north and south road some neighboring counties will get it. Therefore, it behooves us to get busy and purti the matter to a successful conclusion. / The proposition has been endorsed by the Jasper County Betterment association.

IMPORTANT NOTICE We are working on new directory. To be sure you will be listed properly, drop the office a card and give name and number correctly, where you have changed location. Business firms wishing changes or parties wishing io be listed, please make proper arrangements. Parties wishing advertising space please notify office for proper space. After forme are up they cannot be changed. As an advertising medium, remember, these directories are daily need by some 8,000 persons. We will try to have you listed correctly, but need your help. JASPER COUNTY TEL CO. al 5

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RRNSBELAER- JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA, SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1919

ALLEGED PRO-HUN RE-ELECTED

Mayor of ChicM'i »■ Election I*>t Tuesday—Council Democratic. The mayoralty election tn Chicago Tuesday resulted In the reelection of William- Hale Thompson, Republican and alleged proGerman, by a plurality of about 17,000; that is, Robert M. Swettxer, Democrat, received about 17,000 fewer votes than Thompson, while Maclay Hoyne (Ind. Democrat), ran third. The two socialist candidates received about 24,000 votes and the labor candidate 64,000. On the ■•wet” and "dry" proposition the city voted wet by a majority of 247,000, of which wet votes the men cast 266,529 and the women 124,731. There were but G 7.707 dry votes cast by the men and by the women. Four out of five men and three out of every five women voted wet. The Democrats elected the city clerk and city treasurer and will have a substantial majority over the Republicans, the Democrats having 45 councilmen to the Republicans 25. A pleasing feature of the election was the defeat of every socialist candidate for councilman, less than 25,000 socialist votes beihg cast, against over 65,000 only last fall and 102,000 two years ago.

COFFEEURNBURNEREXPLODES

Doing Considerable Damage to Interior of Bicknell Restaurant.

The interior of the Leopold building, occupied by Bicknell’d pool room and restaurant, caught on fire shortly before noon Tuesday and the blaze done considerable Ramage before it was extinguished. The fire was caused by an explosion of a gasoline burner used in connection with a coffee urn, which spread burning gasoline over the ceiling and sidewalls, burning several holes therein before the fire /department got into action. The fire, however, was soon extinguished. The big chemical apparatus being used altogether in extinguishing it. The contents of the building were also slightly damaged. Mr. Blckrnell had just recently redecorated the interior of the building preparatory to establishing a restaurant in connection with the pbol rotfm, and was waiting for his new fixtures, consequently the damage was far less to him than should he have had the new fixtures Installed.

SCliurcljS 1 JBotW Jill First Christian William T. Barbre, minister. — The services Sunday will be as follows: Bible school, 9:30 a. m. A worthy goal has been set for Sunday. Help us reach it. Morning worship, 10:45, sermon by the pastor. On account of the union services at the Methodist church there will be no evening ‘service. All members of the church are urged to arrange so they can attend each of the Easter week services. Bring your friends. The official board will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Another of the mid-week services will be held next Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. Presbyterian Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister. —The church is not only in the community but a part of it, a force in its life, a shade in its color, an inspiration, in its elevation and a light in its darkness. Come and hear what the pastor has to say about it Sunday morning. The evening service will be union, held at the Methodist church, and thr sermon will be preached by Rev. Barbre of the Christian church. Methodist 9:30, Sunday school; 10:45, mornh " worship and addresses by visiting laymen; 7, Epworth League; 8, union service, Rev. W. T. Barbre will preach. James School House 2, Sunday school; 3, preaching service. Union Service The regular monthly union service will be held at the Methodist church Sunday evening beginning at 8 o’clock. Rev. W. T. Barbre .will preach the sermon.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

lnlinsllnthriiraphsFronillii Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomised—Together With Other Notes Gathered From the Several County Office*. John O'Connor of Kniman was a business visitor in the city Wednesday. Commissioners' court will meet in regular monthly session next Monday.

Trustee Albert Duggleby of Kankakee township was a visitor in the city yesterday. The April term of the Jasper circuit court will convene one week from next Monday. Oliver F. Rhoads has been appointed administrator of the estate of his brother, the late E. S. Rhoads. Have you filled* your mortgage exemption yet? Better not put it off till the last moment or you may forget it altogether. Lee E. Glazebrook and F. W. Fisher were down from Kankakee township on business Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Fisher has been appointed administrator of the former’s brother-in-law, Thomas J. Jones, recently deceased. » > W. L. Wood and Mose Leopold attended a meeting of the Jasper County Betterment association at Remington Wednesday evening,' where the former addressed the meeting on the proposed road improvements in this county. Attorney P. R. Blue, Alex Jansen, A. S. Barlow and George Grube were among the Wheatfield business visitors In the city Wednesday. Mr. Grube reported that the family of his brother Lewis were all down with the influenza.

This is the last week of the March term of the Newton circuit court. Several of the cases taken there from Jasper county on change of venue were continued for the term and in the case of the Economy Hog and Cattle Powder Co. vs. E. E. Pullins, tried by jury last Monday, after being out all night the jury failed to agree. Attorney Mose Leopold and Michael Kanne left from Chicago yesterday for San Benito, Tex., on business connected with the latter’s recent purchase of a tract of land In the lower Rio Grande valley, and over which there is a prospect of an interesting law suit, Mr. Kanne having given a check as initial payment for some $1,500 but later got cold feet and stopped payment on the check. He has been sued in the Jasper circuit court on this check by the National City bank of Kansas City, Mo., where the check was cashed.

New suits filed: No. 9036. The Eastern Moline Plow Co. vs. James Blankenship; suit-* on note. Demand $l5O. No. 9037. Ray D. Weston vs. Clara.. Weston; action for divorce. Complaint alleges that the parties were married on August 21, 1910, and separated February 26, 1915, when defendant, without cause abandoned plaintiff and has since remained away from him against plaintiff’s wishes and consent. No. 9038. Automobile Supply Co. vs. O. H. McKay & Son; suit n account. Demand $389.82. No. 9039. James Donnelly, guardian of David L. Halstead, vs. Roy Lowman et al.; action to set aside sale of real estate. Demand 49,000. No. 9040. O. H. Bardwell vs. William J. Rees and Ernest Rees et al.; action on lease. Demand $250. Representative W. L. Wood* is The Democrat’s authority for the following informatioin cohcerning the new state highway commission law: All money now belonging state highway fund; all of the proceeds of the inheritance tax; all the automobile license tax; a levy

THREE MAIL ROUTES WILL BE DISCONTINUED.

Suspension of three of tlje motor mail routes operating out of the Indianapolis postofllee was ordered today by a telegram received fwn the fourth assistant poetmsater-gen-eral at the office of Robert E. Springsteen, postmaster. The order is effective immediately, and the routes suspended are those from Indianapolis to Marion, Kokomo and Lafayette. This leave* as the only mall routes operating out of Indianapolis those to Bedford and Greensburg which, respectively, are the connecting links In the Indianapolis and Louisville and the indianai>olls and Cincinnati route*. No reason for the suspension was given In the telegram. Several months ago, however, postoffice Inspectors who toad bevti over motor mall routes in this and other states are known to have made reports adverse to the continuation of the service.— lndianapolis News,

ACCUSED OF BANK ROBDERIES

H. K. .Miller of Bedford, lad., Said to Be Head of Busy Gaag. Bedford, April 3. —Harry E. Miller, alias W. F. Moore, 50, proprietor of a lunchroom, was placed under arrest this morning on a charge of bank robbery at the request of H l . C. Webster, superintendent of the protection departement of the Indiana Bankers' association of Indianapolis, who took him to that city at noon. Evidence obtained during the past few weeks, has connected Miller with five different bank robberies in Indiana i«n which more than >IOO,OOO in Liberty bonds are missing and much other valuable property, The gang of which he is charged with being a member are acetelyne workers and have operated at Bainbridge, Stinesville, Lewisville, Sharpsville and Mooresville, Ind. A search of his bedroom resulted in finding quantities of jewelry* watches, diamond rings and a complete kit of burglar tools. Twenty leather pocketbooks used by banks, S3OO worth of clothing and postage and thrift stamps by the hundreds also were found. A eack containing 120 in pennies bearing the Mooresville bank of identification was also found and other money. Others of the gang caught by Detective Webster are now confined in the jails at Rockville, Ind., and Louisville, Ky. Two weeks ago Miller bought a restaurant here, paying >BOO for it. He was never suspected of being a crook, * contenting himself with such Jobs as hotel porter. He made friends with all with whom he came in contact. He made frequent visits out of town. His home Is said to be in Cleveland, O. His arrest was the result of an anonymous letter from that city. ' •

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

James Johnson, who underwent an operation for appendicitis re' .cently, expects to return to his home at Wolcott today. Verna Hurley returned to bls home near Fair Oaks yesterday after a very severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs Ross Reed of Barkley township will return to her, homie today. Mrs. John Rusk of Barkley township, who underwent an operation Tuesday, is improving. Henry P. (Parker) Childers underwent an operation Thursday, and is getting along quite well. The regular monthly meeting of •the hospital board was held Thursday evening. The monthly report showed receipts of $1,043.70 and expenses of $1,031.08.

of 10 cents on each. SIOO, of all taxable property in the state; all roads that cost more than $2,000 per mile, will now be under the supervision of the state highway commission. The highway commission is authorized to have charge of all improved roads of the state that cost mdre than $2,000 per mile. Section 34 of the law authorizes the' state highway commission to enter into contract with the U. 'S. government relative to all moneys that is and will be appropriated by the government for the next five years for the construction and maintenance of post roads.

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YANKS IN PERIL NEAR ARCHANGEL

American and Allied Troops Face Massacre In Northern Russia. REGION SAID TO BE ICE-BOUND Entente <X»lumna Attached by Overwhelming Army Which Vows to Drive Them Into the Hr*-—lce Puts Off Hetreat. London. April 4. The American and allied troops In the Ice-bound ureas of the Archangel region are tn grave danger. This is the word from the war office here. The forces In Archangel, which Include between 8,000 and 4,000 Americana, mostly from Mlchlgad and Wisconsin, are being attacked by a bolshetlk army of overwhelming strength, which hns vowed to drive them into the aea. Retreat Is Cut Off. The retreat of the allied and American army is blockaded by the Arctic winter and the bolahevlkl apparently * are determined to exterminate them If possible before spring permits reenforcements already congregating at Archangel to reach the front. Drive Off Bolahevlkl. Archangel, April 4.—Repeated bolshevik attacks along the front line and both the right and left flank positions controlling Odozerskaia were repulsed by allied forces. The Americans. French, British and Russians who, either separately or together. are holding poaltlona throughout this territory, which Is a little oyer 100 nrtles south of Archangel, hgve everywhere held their lines Intact. The bolahevlkl. In spite of their heavy losses, attacked the railroad front south of Odoserakala at ten o’clock in the morning, but they failed. Allied forces enst of Bolshola Qxern. whefe Americans, Russians and British are fighting, were under attack all day at n point about fifteen miles west of .Odorzerskain and four seperute aMnults were made there again earlyfilii the morning. Effgmy Loses Heart. All broke down under the allied Are. According to bolshevik prisoners, the enemy is somewhat demoralized because of his heavy losses during the last two days. In the Seletzkoe sector, 40 miles east of Odozerskala, the allied advanced posts were attacked by a strong enemy patrol, but the bolshevikl were driven back by machine gun fire. Bolshevik! Defeated. London, April 4. —By taking the town of Vladikavklse, In the Caucasus, General Shknros’ troops have accounted for almost the whole of a bolshevlst army of 100,000 men. it was announced in an official statement covering operations in the Causasus. Vladikavklse was captured January 28 and with it fell enormous quantities of materials. More than 50,000 soldiers of the bolshevlst army are said to have been captured, while many thousand were killed or wounded and the remainder scattered. The loot Included 18 army trains, 200 big guns, more than SCO machine guns, nine sanitary trains, 100 locomotives and several thousand railway carriages and wagons.

300 BRIDES WITH ANZACS

New Zealand Troops In U. 8. Port on Way Home. Newport News, Va., April 4.—With nearly 1,000 New Zealand troops on board bound for home from France via the Panama canal, the British transport Remuera has arrived here for coal. The steamer is expected to continue her voyage before the last of the week. Nearly 300 wives of the soldiers, who were married during their stay in Europe, are returning to New Zealand to make their home. The majority of the soldiers had been in Europe three or four years.

ALLIES’ HELP ASKED BY RUSS

Exiles in Paris Issue Statement Given Out at Washington. Washington, April 4. —Prompt and concerted aid from the allies in restoring order and in financial and economic reconstruction, and at least partial reparation from Germany, are outlined as the chief needs of Russia in a statement prepared by the financial commission of the Russian representation at the peace conference. The declaration of this commission, one of the several formed under the general mission headed by Prince Lvoff, was made public by the Russian embassy.