Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1919 — Page 1

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RETURN FROM HUNTING TRIP

HenHselaer Party Report Lots of Ducks Bagged in South Dakota. Gharles Pefley, Dr. Johnson and Simon Thompson returned Saturday hlght from their hunting trip to. Pierpont, S. D. The former was gone two weeks and Dr. Johnson and Simon one weelf. They were guests of the E. E. Flint family, formerly of Rensselaer, while there, and rep<srt a fine time with plenty of eport duck hunting. They found millions of ducks of all kinds within a short distance of Pierpont and bagged perhaps 400 or 500, bringing 50 of the last 'bag home with them'. “Gum” bought a carload of fine Early Ohio potatoes while there which he expects to arrive In a day or two. The potato crop Is short there and prices very high, as high as $2 per bushel being paid right In Pierpont?

SOLDIER DOING RED CROSS

Visited Rensselaer Last Week With His Alleged Wife. A young man wearing a U. S. overseas uniform and accompanied by a young woman, and who claimed to be husband and wife, was in Rensselaer early last week and "hooked” the Red, Cross for a couple of days board at Barnes* restaurant and also *for 12 in. money which they spent .-for candy and nick-nacks. They stopped at the Makeever hotel and, on account of the young man’s tale of flnan* cial shortage, Landlord - Stockton charged them nothing for their room, it is understood. The Red Cross finally suspicioned that the young man was not straight and telegraphed to the camp where he said he had recently* been discharged, only to find that he wgs. never there. That he was a imposter is now known it is probable that the officers of this division of the Red Cross will take steps to apprehend and handle him /he deserves. sThe couple rest town after having "worg ofif their welcome” here and started to hoof it to Francesville, via Pleasant Ridge. They are understood to have been picked up by Thomas Eldridge of Barkley township who carried them about 4 miles east of the Ridge, as far as he was going on their way, and there let them out. The young man had tried to hire him to car>y them to Francesville but this he told him he could not do, and when he let them out they even forgot to thank him for the lift he had given th elm. The Pulaski County Democrat gives the following account of their arrival and travels in that county: A young fellow whose greatest ability seems to be that of a prolific liar, accompanied by a young woman claiming to be • his wife, traveled across this county the first of the week on a journey apparently aimed at nothing _ more than 1 * securing something for nothing from the Red Gross. They were first heard of here when he telephoned Monday ( noon from the John C. Wendt home nealr Francesville. Calling Miss- Helen Scott as secretary of the Ibcal Red Cross chapter, the stranger stated that he was a discharged soldier and demanded that she send an auto to the Wendt home to bring the couple to Winamac, in ordsc that they might get on to relatives at Kokomo. He said his name was Harris, admitted that neither he nor his wife was sick, and became somewhat profane when Miss Scott asked some question to learn the basis for his demands. However, Miss Scott, accompanied by J. H. Hepp, drove to the Wendt home during the noon ■ hour, only to find that the couple had been brought as far as the Mark Fritz home, where they had gotten a ride in another car and reached Winamac by a different road. ’ From here they went east, picking up rides as they could, (reaching Kewanna. Sheriff Kopkey went there next morning to inquire into the? peculiar actions, and to extend Red Cross aid if the strangers should be found worthy. Their stories were vastly different from those of the day before. They said then their name was Larue, that neither of theuni had any relatives at Kokomo, but that his mother lived in California, anld that her parents were’ dead. He said he had been discharged from the army at Camp Grant, but did not have his diffcharge papers with him, and was not sure of the company or regiment. The giri''sald she had been working in a 10-cent store in Chicago, but did not remember its name or location. The Sheriff brought them back here, and further questioning only

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From Ihu Various Departments OF JASPER COUNIT CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized —Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. New suits filed: No. 9107. John Marlatt ve. August Bennema; suit on account. Demand $223.93. Attorney 3. C. * Irwin was in Monticello Friday looking after some mattefrs in the White circuit court. Final naturalization papers were granted Monday to Frank and Gus Zacher of Newton township, natives of Germany, and Tony Apostile of Marion townkhip, a native of Bulgaria. Mike Duffy of”"Fowler was over yesterday on business in the circuit court. Mike is still canylng his left arm An a sling as the result of a mule he was driving on his ranch in Newton county, when out looking after some cattle, shying and overturning 'the buggy down an embankment. Mike suffered a badly broken arm and some of the bones in his right hand were also broken. Marriage licenses issued: September 27, John H. Schumacher of Metamora, 111., aged 27 July 2 last, farmer, and Katherine Swing of McCoysburg, aged 25 March 4 last, (housekeeper. First marriage for each.

September 27, Ross Alfreff Pollock of Moroccp, aged 22 June 16 last, fartoer, and Edna May j Smith, daughter of Theodore Smith, of Rensselaer, aged 18 September 25 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. .

BURRIS PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Cause Sent to Newton County for Trial—Wife Is Loyal. johh Burris, late of Rensselaer, was brought here from, Danville, 111., Friday evening by Sheriff Woodworth and about noon Saturday was arraigned before Judge Hanley on the charge for which he was arrested, that of committing a criminal assault on Edith Smith, the alleged feeble-minded 16-year-old daughter of Theodore Smith, residing In the northeast part of town, the alleged assault having occurred on Monday afternoon, September 15, during the absence of the other members of the family. Burris entered a plea of not guilty and the court fixed his bond at $2,500. His wife went out and said that she could get some one to go oir the bond, but later returned and said that she was unable to do so. It is alleged that she also used some very vitrolic language in consigning everyone in Rensselaer and Jasper county to the place where they don’t bother to cover up the fire of nights, and said that her husband couldn’t get a fair trial In Jasper county—where he is so well known, of course. Burris’s father, R. W. Buriris, offered to go on his son’s bond, but the court refused to accept him as surety, because of the fact that his property interests consist of a joint title in residence property in Rensselaer. The case was set for trial tomorrow but it is understood that a change of venue will be,taken. Mrs. Burris said to her husband in the presence of the sheriff that while they might send him to the penitentiary, "I. have a little money and my -children have some money (presumably from the pension left by her first husband who died at Camp McClellan, Ala., Tast fall from influenza) and we’ll use it all to try, to keep you out. If they do send you there, I will wait for you until you come back.” Later-Through his attorney, A. Halleck, burns filed an affidavit for a change of venue from the county Monday and the cause was sent to Newton county.

Just received- —Large shipments of Goodyear tires and Eveready Storage Batteries. Best in their field.—MAlN GARAGE. oil

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA,.WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1919.

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TAKEN TO MT. AYR FOR BURIAL

George Rimer Died at Benton Harbor, Mich., Sunday. George Rimer, formerly of Mt. Ayr, died at Benton Harbor, Mich., at 11 a. m. Sunday, from consumption aged about 25 years. The body was shipped to Rensselaer Monday and the funeral held at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the M. E. church in Mt. Ayr, and burial made in the North Star cemetery. ’ /' The young man is said to have contracted consumption while serving in the army, from which the was but recently discharged. • He was married about a month ago at Michigan City to a young woknan from Massachusetts who, with his father, James Rimer, of Benton Harbor, Mich., and mother, how Mrs. John Schultz, of Delta, Mo., and one brother, Howard Rimer, of Michigan City, survive him.

SURE, THEY HAVE GOOD TASTE

Jacob D. Rich and Mark Foresman were in Rensselaer Saturday afternoon. It’s surprising what a number of Brook people one can see in Rensselaer most any Saturday afternoon. —Brook Reporter.

MORE JASPER CO. TRUSTEES

Are Short, According to the State Board of Accounts. Friday evening’s Indianapolis News stated that claims aggregating $11,325 against 32 public officials, ex-public officials and persons who did work for various public offices, had been turned over to Governor Goodrich by the state board of accounts for certification to the attorney-general for legal action and collection. Quite a number of the officers alleged to be abort in their accounts or have overcharged for their services are in this section of the state, and include one township trustee and one ex-township trustee, both Republicans, in Jasper county. Albert S. Keen, former trustee of Wheatfield township, Jasper county, is charged with $70.91. Clifford Fairchild, trustee of Keener township, Jasiper county, $65.31. August W. Neuenfeldt, Lake county infirmary, 1916 and 1917, $142.94. C. 'HI Barnett, Winamac city clerk, 1917-1918, S4O. M. L. Kistler, Winamac city marshall, 1917-1918, $5. Nelson V. Zellers, Pulaski county sheriff, 1917, $527. Zellers is alleged to have collected tees from the county for posting notices as "riding bailiff” when ' the law, according to the examiners, held that this work was a part of his regular duties. J. M. Nye, Winamac city clerk, 1917-1918, S2B. Arthur J. Spinney, Newton county sheriff, 1917-1918, $34. Egbert S. Hess, Newton county sheriff, 1916, sl7.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT AUCTION

As I am going to move to Pennsylvania, I will sell at public sale at my residence in Rensselaer, on north Ablgal street,*in the John Daugherty property, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1919, at 2 p. m„ Hie following property, consisting of 1 steel range 1 soft, coal heating stove 1 organ, dining room table, chairs, rockers, stands, commodes, and numerous other Terms cash. 0 4 VANCE COLLINS.

AGED MAN STRUCK BY AUTO

John L. Nichols has been confined to his bed for several days from injuries sustained last Wednesday night by being struck by an autopiobile driven by Murmon Tudor of west of town. Mr. Nichols was returning home from band concert, and when crossing the street at the C. W. Rhoades corner on Front street was struck by the automobile. 'Hte did not see the machine coming and neither did Mr. Tudor see him, as the lights on the car went out zjust for a moment at that time. Mr. Nichols’s shoulder was badly bruised but it is thought that no bones were broken.

If you have poultry for Bale, call C. 41. LEAVEL for prices. Phone

BROOK SOLDIER UNDER ARREST

In Seattle for Theft of <3OO in Chicago, Says Tribune. 1 Beryl, alias "Billy” Reed, a 24-year-old ex-soldier, has aspirations to shine as an actor in musical comedies and has even gone so far as to plaster his black hair down with vaseline and receive his mall , under a name similar to that of 1 a well-known (musical comedy actor. Due to these traits he Is now in Jail at Seattle, Wash,, awaiting extradition to Chicago to answer a charge of stealing S3OO from the Trenier hotel, 407 Oakwood boulevard, on July 3. L. A. Reinert, proprietor of the hotel, signed the fugitive warrant yesterday, which was procured by the William J. Bums Detective agency, which located Reed in the coast city. Detective Sergeant Johnson left last night to bring him back. • According to the detective agency, Reed got out of the army in June and secured a job as night clerk in the hotel. He received word from his' family that a reunion would be held at the family home at Brook, Ind., on July 4, and the hotel alleges "Billy” walked .away from his job and took S3OO to finance his trip back home. He didn’t come back. — Sunday’s Chicago Tribune.

COURT NEWS

This Is the last week of the September term of court. Perhaps knure divorce cases have been heard and divorces granted at this term than ever before In the history of Jasper county, and there are several more cases pending. Up to yesterday the jury had heard but one case. That Is, one full case. This was a case of conversion and came here on change of] venue from Newton county and was heard by the Jury Monday. Another case from Newton county was being tried before the jury last week/ but was dismissed by plaintiff before the trial ended. State vs. Clarence Messenger. Defendant defaulted and $l5O cash bond forfeited. Messenger is the man arrested some time ago for stealing a stove and some other property froim the Curtis Creek school house Id Newton township during the summer of 1918. State vs. Frank Alter. Defendant defaulted and suit ordered on bond of S3OO, his mother, Mirs. Elizabeth Alter, being surety. State vs. John Burris. Defendant, by his attorney, Abe Halleck, filed offidavlt for change of venue and cause is sent to Newton county. Harry Sellers vs. Vernon Hagen. Defendant’s demurrer sustained. Plaintiff granted leave to file amended complaint. Emma Johnson vs. Albert H. Johnson. Set for fourth Saturday. Mocelyn Lowman vs. Hiarvey E. Lowman. 'Cause submitted Saturday, witnesses separated. Evidence heard lu part court adjourned until Monday. Evidence heard and cause taken under advisement. Ralph Sprague vs. Prennier Stock Farm association. Set for fourth Thursday. Jay W. Stockton vs. Daniel 8.

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WAS THROWN FROM HORSE

Seth Walker, the J 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker of near Gifford, got his arm broken between the elbow and Shoulder Sunday when a horse he was riding became frightened and threw him to the ground.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Oren Parker of Rensselaer, of the firtmi of Rowles & Parker, underwent an operation for an acute attack of appendicitis Saturday afternoon and at this writing is getting along nicely. s Clarence Holliday of Kersey had his tonsile removed Saturday. Mrs. S. B. Bell of the west part of town entered the hosptial Saturday for medical attention. A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Harmon of Rensselaer. Clarence Rush of west of town underwent a minor operation Monday. u Orval Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed of Barkley township, who was injured recently when a gravel pit caved in on him, was able to return to his home Sunday. Mrs. Bradford Poole is improving/ Mrs. Bert condition remains about the same.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cltiej and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. RETURNED PRIEST FOR LEAGUE Says Those Who Oppose Do Not Understand Conditions. South Bend, Sept. 27.—"1 am heartily in favor of the league of nations, and any one opposing It either does not understand the situation, or is a fool,” said the Rev. A. Schoechaert, pastor of St. Bavo Flemish Catholic church, Mishawaka, who had just returned from a 16 weeks’ visit in Belgium, his native land. The Rev. Mr. Schoechaert was welcomed on his return to Mishawaka by more than 500 of his parishoners, a brass band and many friends of his from this city. Arriving at hie home, in West Seventh street, the Rev. Mr, Schoechaert called for "The Star-Spao-gled Banner, which the band played.

Alphonse Hyde, addressing the (priest in behalf of the congregation, said: "Your congregation welcomes you back from your holiday. We rejoice together l that you have been spared to us. We have missed you and we are delighted to have you among us again.” Mr. Sehoedhaert responded first in English and then in Flemish, saying that he was glad to be back and thanked all for the hearty welcome. He said that the league of nations is the greatest thing evolved In the history of nations and should be supported by- all loyal Americans. Americans, opposed ; to the pact, would think differently if they had seen what he had seen in the last three months, he said. a The children in Belgium, he said, in the winter were forced to go barefoot on account of the lack of sfhoej#. Even nuns who had money in their pockets could not buy shoes, as the Germans took everything in the shoe and leather line. The people made shods by sewing ropes together for soles and using linoleum covered with any kind of cloth for the tops.

"Belgians carry a great respect in their hearts for Americans and for the United States for saving them in tlje world war and every Belgian has a great love and respect for President Wilson,” said the Rev. Mr. Schoechaert, "and bls league of nations Is Indorsed by the people in Belgium.”

Omaha, Neb., was tn the hands of a mob for nine hours Sunday night, ■> when a negro accused of attacking a white girl was taken (from the jail and hanged, the mob gaining forcible entry to the jail and fighting the police and sheriff’s officers and firemen for hours and almost succeeded! In hanging the mayor. The $1,500,000 court house was burned by the mob and many valuable records destroyed as a result. Federal troops were called out from Eta. Crook and Omaha to restore order.

A two-headed Holstein calf was born at the Purdue university farm Saturday' night. The monstrosity, while It has two distinct heads, has only one throat and two ears. But It has four eyes and two mouths. It is slightly undersize, but bellows with all the vigor of a normal calf. Both heads and mouths are well formed. It is the first time such a creature ever has been born at the Purdue farm, and the professors and students are deeply Interested in it.

Mrs. Eunice Bush, mother of Lieutenant-Governor Edgar D. Bush of Indiana, died In a hospital at Seymour Sunday night from the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near that place Saturday morning tund the shock suffered when the car in which she was riding turned over. (Hter age was 71

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Vol. XXII. No. 53

PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, Oct. 7, William Jeffers, 3 miles east of Wheatfield, oil atone road. General sale, including horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc. < Thursday, Oct. 9, John Duvall and Omar Morlan, at residence of the former 2 miles west of Rensselaer, on cemetery road. General sale, Including horses, mules, cattle, hogs, corn Ini'field, farm tools, etc. ■- Friday, Oct. 10. Earl Schwanke, miles south* and Mi mile east of Demotie. General sale, including horses, cattle, hogs, several swarms of bees, corn in shock, farm tools, etc. LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Sept. 25, to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hoyes of College avenue, a daughter.

THE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW

Will Be' Held in Rensselaer Octotober 16-18 Inclusive. , The third annual Jasper County Livestock show, to be held in Rensselaer October 16, 17 and 18, promises to be one of the best ever held in northern Indiana, according to the secreta>ry, Russell Van Hook, .who has been very active in completing the arrangements for the event. Never before have the breeders taken* such an active interest in the show, although it has had excellent support since it was first started two ago. Many of the breeders who started in this Show have gone out and become state and national fair winners and several of these men have indicated their intention of returning to the home show this season in order that the home people may have an opportunity to see their exhibition herds. The bog 'show promises to be unusually strong, and prominent local breeders of Ha/nypshlres, Duroc Jerseys, Spotted Poland Chinas, Chester Whites and Big Type Poland Chinas have already engaged space to exhibit their show herds. No class of livestock has developed so rapidly in the past season as the hogs, and the exhibit will be of great interest to the men who are contemplating the founding of pure-bred herds. •*’

O. 8- Bell, superintendent of the Hereford department, has engaged a section of the barn for the whitefaces and expects practically every herd In the County to be represented a» well as herds from neighboring localities. John Parklson, in charge of the Shorthorns, has interviewed the leading .breeders and reports that they will be well represented as will the other beef and dairy breeds. An interesting feature of the show will be an exhibition of the offspring of the heifers distributed among the members of the Jasper County Shorthorn club two years ago. These heifers have all reached the breeding age and practically all of them are making money for the boys who received them. The county Shorthorn association is offering |lO for the best bull calf and 110 for the best heifer calf out of these heifers and second prizes of 15 each. The show will be held in the old Leek barn and on the lot to the south where tents will be erected to accommodate the overflow. The show is being financed largely by donations from various breeders and there will be no charges of any kind connected with the exhibition/ Farmers desiring to exhibit should notify the secretary, Russell Van Hook, at least three days before the opening of the show and have their animals in place by noon, of Octobdfr 16. Classes have been iprovided for all kinds of pure-bred animals, and breeders having anything worthy of showing may be sure that it will be classified. ‘ Previous shows have done much for "the Improvement of the live-? stock of the locality ahd the supporters. of this event are very enthusiastic over the outlook.

SEE THE “PILOT SIX”

We have the agency for the Pilot Six 45-horsepower car, and the public is Invited to call and look them OYer .—KUBOfIKB ft WALTER.

Sale bills printed at The Democrat office while yorai wait.