Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1919 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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A MAMMOTH GERMAN SHELL

Owned by Remington Man, Who lacked Up Same Near Metz. Fred Parker has on exhibition in Townsend’s window a brass shell that is some shell, sure. It stands 28 inches high and is 6 Inches in diameter, and Weighs 14 pounds. It is a German shell and had been fired. It is considered next to the largest made and when loaded cannot be lifted by any one man. The steel projectile extends 18 inches beyond the mtouth of the shell, and the charge has a range, as near as can be established, of about 35 miles. Mr. Parker picked it up at a point about- two miles from Metz, where one of the greatest battles of the war was foughtr and says he does not know of but one other that has 'been shipped to this country- A man ini Milwaukee has the other one. He moved it about with him considerable while there, until he could get where he could exipress It home. He sent it long before he left and it got here only last Friday. The express on the box containing tbe shell was about SB, but several times that amount would not buy the trophy now.— Remington Press.

BIG SHOW OPENED THURSDAY

Large Number of Entries of Especially Fine Stock Exhibited. The Jasper county stock show opened Thursday, but the most of the first day, of Course, was devoted to entries and getting the exhibits in place, while yesterday and today will be the show proper for the public. The entries ’are very numerous, especially’in the swine department, which is said to be one of the best ever shown in Indiana outside the state fair grounds. This department is said to be 200% better than last year, which was good. In the cattle department some exceptionally fine* animals are jdhown, including 32 Herefords, 30 7®iorthorns and a Tew Polled Angus. ’ There are a few shetland ponies in the horse department only, the decline in the price of horses having caused less interest in this branch of stock. In the swine department there are 21 pens of Spotted Poland Chinas, 20 'liens of llampShires, ,9 pens of Chester Whites, 10 pens of Diirocs and 1 pen of Big Type - Poland Chinas. The Delco farm lighting system people are lighting the show free gratis, and ha/ve an exhibit at the show at the front of the Leek hitch barn, where the show is being held. The Dixie Jazz band arrived-yes-terday and gave a concert from 1 to 3 p. m. and from 7 to 9 p. nt. Today they will give concerts froin 10 a. m. to 12, 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p. mA full report of the show and premiums awarded will be given in the next issue of The Democrat if possible.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. William Garling of Medaryville underwent a major operation Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. D. E. Hollister entered the hospital Tuesday and is in a very critical condition. Mrs. Jahn Schultz and baby returned to their home Wednesday. Mi%. Lottie Wolf of Newland, who recently underwent an operation, also returned to her home Wednesday. Chris Sack’s condition remains about the same. The 3-months-old iba'by of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Burns of north of town is improving. Jhe infant child of Mr. and Mrs. n Baughman was able to be taken home yesterday. Orval Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed of Barkley township, who had his leg badly "‘broken by a gravel pit caVing in on him some time ago and who only recently returned to his home, had the misfortune to break the member over again last Monday and was brought back to the hospital Wednesday. He had been given permission by Jhe d ptor to walk some with the aid of crutches and on Monday walked out tq the barn - and back. On going back to the bouse he sat down to i\-it awhile and on getting up to walk on, fell, breaking the limb again in < ie same place.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized—Together With Other Notes Gathered by Vs From tbe Various County Offices. Monday, Nov. 3, is the last day for paying the fall installment of taxes. Court Reporter M. J’. Wagner went to Milwaukee, Wls., Thursday for a fef days’ visit. The case of the State of Indiana vs. John Burris has been f»r trial in the Newton circuit court on Monday, Oct. 27. Under the new tax law township assessors will not receive their increases in salary until Jan. 1, 1920, according to ruling made by Jesse Eschbach, state examiner of the board of. accounts. The decision is based on the fact, that the duties of the assessors start with the calendar year, snd that changes cannot be made during the year. The ruling was imade following a conference with state tax commissioners on this feature of the new law. > • Newton circuit court items of interest to Jasper county readers of The Democrat: State vs. Herman J. Kuppers, assault and battery: dismissed. State vs. John Burris, rape; venued here from Jasper county; set for trial Oct. 27. G. A. Williams, adm., vs. the C. I. & L Ry. Co., damages; set for trial Nov. 3. Frank Hill vs. C. I. & L. Ry Co., damages; set for trial Nov. 3. Bank of Wheatfield vs. Orris Salrin, on note; dismissed. )W. C. Snyder vs. Everett Halstead, suit on note; judgment for >250 16. Economy Powder Co. vs. Elmer E. Pullins, suit on note; set for trial Nov. 4. Ida SChuh v,s. Joseph Messman, suit on note; dismissed. * Vincent Quinn vs. Minnie Landers, suit in replevin; diamdssed. Edwin Harris vs. J. H. Beasy, suit on note; judgment for >56.67. Edwin Harris vs. Ira Chupp, suit on note; judgment fer >62.54. State vs. John assault and battery with intent to kill; bond fixed at >2,500 and case set for trial Oct. 28. This is the young automobile thief from Lake county who shot Deputy Sheriff Ownsby of Lake Village while attempting to make his getaway. Herman Messman vs. Warren T. McCray, suit to quiet title; plaintiff files additional paragraphs of complaint. * Wilson Schaffer vs. James Schaffer; title to real estate quieted in plaintiff. Eliza Coleman vs. John Burris, to quiet ittle; set for trial Oct. 29. Charles N. Dickinson vs. Frank Hill, suit on due bill; set for trial NoV. 7- ' Marion I. Adams vs. Earl Adams, petition for guardian; set for trial Oct. 23.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Having sold our interest in the Star theater to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Allen, we wish to thank our many friends and patrons for their liberal and loyal support (luring our six years of management of the Star. •it is our intention to make Rensselaer our permanent home. Our success at the Star, we feel, is due entirely to your loyalty and generous support. In parting with the management, we do so with a feeling of friendship and love for each and everyone of you.—Mß. AND MRS. W. C. MILLIRON. The Star, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, will in every way be worthy of your continued support, it will be a “home industry.” Mr. Allen and family will make Rensselaer their home. Will you show your loyalty to your home town by your greeting to Mr. and Mrs. Allen? —MR. AND MRS. W. C. MILLIRON.

BANK NOTICE Until further notice the blanks of Rensselaer will not be open evenings.—Advt. 018 LIGGETT’S CHOCOLATES The Chocolates with the wonderful centers, SI.OO a box.—Fendig’s Rexall Drug Store. 1 ' Advertise in the “Want Column.**

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1919.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

LAFAYETTE PAPERS MERGED

Courier and Journal to Be Issued From the Same . Plant. Tbe Lafayette Courier and Journal, the former an evening paper and the latter a morning papei, have coneolidated and will soon be issued from the plant of the Journal, the consolidation being for the purpose of cutting down expenses. Both papers are to retain their identity without change of form or piolicies, it is announced. Both these papers are more than 75 yeara old and both are Republican), but the Courier is more independent in its editorial policy. It is expected that the consolidation will greatly reduce the expense of ipublioation, which is a great item these days when the cost of everything that enters into * the making of a newspaper is double oc thrible what it was four or five years ago.

STAR MOVIE CHANGES HANDS

W. C. Milliron Sells Picture Show Business to Brook ManMr. and W. C. Milliron, who have so successfully conducted the Star theater for the past few years, have sold same to Ernest Allen of Brook, who took possession of same eatly this week. Mr. and Mrs. Milliron expect to spend the winter in the south, driving through" in their car. They will visit for a time at, their old home, Dallas, Tex., and ether points, but will probably spend the greater part of the winter in Mississippi. z Mr. Milliron’s health is quite poor, which is the reason for disposing of their business here. They expect, however, to make Rensselaer their permanent honje.

RENSSELAER SCHOOL NOTES

Primary Building. The general health of the pupils for the past week has been good, very few absences being caused by illness. One case of mumps has been reported in the first grade. Three patrons, Mrs. Cleve Eger, Mrs. Clifford Payne and Mrs. A. L. PadgitA, visited our department during the last week. Miss Georgia Linton, a former teacher, spent Monday forenoon visiting classes in our building. Columbus day, which was Sunday, October 12, was observed on the Monday following. In the first grade special mention iwas made in

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K. OF C. INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

DistHct Deputy Thomas E. Kemple of Lafayette and Warden Kern came to Rensselaer Tuesday evening to install the following newly elected officers of BiShop Dwenger council, Knights of Columbus, of this city: John Murphy Grand Knight Conrad Kellner.. Past Grand Knight John H. Nagel. . Dep. Grand Knight Wm. EiglesbachFinanciel-Sec’y Paul Worland Recording-Sec’y Lambert Halsema Treasurer Mike Wagner Chancellor Stanley Lane Advocate Stanley Brusnahan.... Inside Guard Louis MischOutside Guard Lon Healy Lecturer Rev. C. Daniela .Chaplain The war work of the knights was reviewed and the peace-time program discussed. Reports Show that since the war the K. of C. agencies have placed 39,312 returned soldiers on Jobs averaging $24 a week. The local branch of the order will have degree work on Oct. 26 and Nov. 23. Inspired by the visit to this state of the great Irish statesman and scholar, President EanMnon De Valera, chosen representative of the Irish people, the following resolution was voted 'on and carried unanimously: “Whereas, the announced purpose of our president and the peace conference at Versailles was to give the people of the world the right of self-determination of their government, and “Whereas, the Irish electorate in the general , election of December, 1918, seized the first occasion to declare by an overwhelming majority its firm allegiance to the Irish republic; and “Whereas, the elected representatives of the Irish people in national parliament assemlbed have in the name of the Irikh nation ratified the establishment of the Iritfh republic; “Now, therefore, ibe it resolved, that Bishop Dwenger council of the Knights of Columbus, endorsing the vote of the senate of the United States expressing ‘its sympathy with the aspirations of .the Irish people for a government of its own choice,’ hereby urges the recognition of the national independence of Ireland by l the nations of the world.” ••

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts pt the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. HE ACCUSES THE REPUBLICANS Cummings Says League of Nations Opposition Is Purely Partisan. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 16—Denouncing critics of the league of nations as Republican partisans who twisted facts to* make the principles of the league appear in a false light, Homer S. Cummdngs,' chairman of the Democratic national committee, here last night challenged any Republican to come forward with a better method to stamp out forever tihe evil of war. Speaking in behalf of Governor James D. Black’s Democratic candidacy for governor of Kentucky and before a large audience, the speaker praised the achievements of the national administration during the war, especially its part in winning the war. Repeating Lloyd George’s statement a year ago that “it is a race between Hindenburg and Wilson,’’ Chairman Cummings asserted that Wilson won and “I challenge critics of his administration to suggest how within human possibility we could have won the war more promptly or with less loss of life.”

MORE FARMERS FIGHT LEVY

Elkhart County Men Oppose 25 Per Cent Increase “Hung” on Them. Goshen, Oct. 17. —T/ie threat has been made by Elkhart county farmers, who have retained legal counsel, that unless the Indiana state •board of tax commissioners rescinds its recent order for a 25% flat increase on all farm) lands and improvements in Elkhart township, injunction proceedings will be filed against Allen R. Bemendorfer, county auditor, to prevent him from entering the Increased assessments on the tax duplicate.

“A MAN IN THE OPEN" SETS NEW RECORD FOR DUSTIN FARNUM

Coming’ with a ’ widely heralded reputation as affording Dustin Faitfum the most popularly accepted vehicle of his screen career, “A Man in the Open,” will be presented at the Princess theater on Saturday, Oct. 18, under the direction of the United Picture Theaters, Ine. Few modern romances have attained a larger popularity than Roger Pocock’s novel out which the latest Farnum superpicture is based, and which it closely follows in story. The rapid action so essential to a great motion picture is easily forthcoming from' the swiftly moving story of the novel, and in the photoplay version is added the natural advantage of swift succession of event and change of scene possessed by the screen over the written word. The story centers around one of nature’s gentlemen Who is first u ship-wrecked sailor, then a companion of cowboys and last a ranger, and portrays his adventures in the great northwest. A fascinating love story is said to weave itself into the main threa’d of the story, which is reported to hold a surprise for the audience right up to the final scene. The strong company presented in support of Mr. Farnum includes Irene Rich as leading woman, Claire Dußrae, Joseph Dowling, Lamar Johnstone and Hershall Mayall. —Advt.

NOTICE TO FARM BORROWERS * - The Walker Township Farm Loan association will meet at the Walker Center school house the first Saturday night of each month. Anyone wishing any loans should see some of the members or be present at the regular meetings. Everybody welcome. —William Stalbaum, president; V. M. Peer, sec-retary-treasurer. Ji An armload of old papers for 5c at The Democrat office.

PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, OctX 38, John Gusa, 10 H miles north and 3-4 mile west of Rensselaer. General sale, Including horses, cattle, hogs, farnp tools, etc, f - - - - COMMUNITY SALE AT PARR Another community sale will be held at Parr on Saturday, Oct. 25. 6 ’brood sows, due to farrow by date of sale. 3 head horses —one bay gelding, 5 years old, one team good work horses. 12 head cattle—7 good milk cows, 3 2-year-old steers, 2 2-year-old heifers. 1 pure-bred Holstein bull, 2 years old. 1 set new work harness. 1 DeLaval cream separator, good as new. 1 narrow-tire wagon. 1 feed grinder. 1 Vlctrola, good as new. 1 new single buggy and harness. 1 baseburner, used one season. If you have anything to sell, bring it over on day of sale. —Advt.

OotMll Presbyterian. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister.—" Theodore Roosevelt Memorial’' will be the subject for the service at 7 o’clock. Oct. 19 is Roosevelt Sunday for the churches and there should be a big audience at this service. "The Other Fellow" will give us something to talk and think abou’t at 10:45. The first service In the day is the study 'hour at 9:30 and you will need to be there on time to get turned up with the orchestra. Bring your friend with you and It will foe a good day for all of us. Methodist. Rev. E. W. Strecker, pastor.— 9:30 a. m., Sunday school; 10:45, morning 'worship and sermon, theme: "Investments." The Girl Scouts in uniform, lead by Mius Ora Sage, will attend this service; b, Epworth League, topic: “Our Motto, and How to Practice It,’’ leader —Miss Holly; 7, evening service and sermon, theme: "Broken Cisterns, Living Water.” No church member should fall to attend at least one of the services of worship. Nothing retards the work of the church so much as the nonattendance of Its members. If you have company, show them how much you appreciate your church and bring them with you. Christian Science. Rensselaer Christian Science society bolds regular services every Sunday morning at 10:45. Sunday school at 9:45. Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Subject Oct. 19: "Doctrine of Atonement.” Public welcome.

RED CROSS NOTES

Mothers, guard your children from having colds. Colds are Infectious or what you call “catching.” Colds are due to a variety as causes; bad air is the most common cause, night air 19, always bad air, sp open a window and let it out. Other causes are unclean surroundings, lack of baths. Improper feeding, overwork, wet feet and exposure to cold. Colds pass quickly from '■one person to another, so in order to prevent the whole family from having a cold remember the discharges from the nose and throat are like a deadly *polson in their certainty tai spreading the disease. If a child has dry feet, good, nourishing food, plenty of sleep, good air to breathe and Is not associated with others who have colds, there is little chance of him contracting the disease. Children who have one cold after another develop adenoids, throat Infections, middle ear disease and have a lowered vitality, so that they are good subjects for every known disease t of childhood. The women who keep their children well are the greatest physicians In the worId.—NETTIE B. JORDAN, American Red Cross Nurse for Jasper County.

BOX SOCIAL

The Gant school of Union township will give a box social and program at the school house Friday evening, Oct. 24. Ladies please bring boxes. —JESSIE ZELLERS, Teacher.

Vol. XXII. No. 58

SHANTUNG KEPT IN THE TREATY

Treaty FoesArs Oefsated In Sinill Test Vote on Deal. RECORD STANDS 55 TO 35 Fourteen Republicans Voted Against Amendment While But 8 Oeinocrata Favored Treaty ChangeWashington, Oct. 17.—The senate voted to place the seal of its ratification on the Shantung settlement. By a vote of 55 to 85, the foreign relatione committee amendment restoring Shantung to China was rejected. Senator Lodge, Republican leader. Immediately upon the announcement of the roll call, gave notice that he would offer a motion later to wipe all reference to Shantung from the treaty. Result Not Unexpected. The result was no surprise, although the majority against the amendment was somewhat larger than had been anticipated. This was caused by the defection of 14 Republicans, all of whom, however, declared they would Insist upon a reservation expressing • America’s disapproval of the Shantung award. Most of these senators opposed the amendment, not because of any lack of sympathy with Its purposes, but because they feared an amendment might destroy the treaty. For the same reason, some of them, will vote against the Johnson amendment, to give the United States as many votes In the league as the British empire, and Indications are that the Johnson amendment will meet the same fate as the Shantung amendment.

How the Senators Lined Up. Here is the way the senate lined up on the Shantung amendment: For the amendment —Republicans: Ball, Delaware; Borah, Idaho; Brandegee, Connecticut; Calder, New York; Capper, Kansas; Curtis, Kansas; Dillingham, Vermont; Fall, New Mexico; France, Maryland ; Frellnghuysen, New Jersey; Gronna, North Dakota; Harding, Ohio; Johnson, California; Jones, Washington ; Knox, Pennsylvania ; La Follettee, Wisconsin; Lodge, Massachusetts; McCormick, Illinois; McLean, Connecticut; Moses, New Hampshire; Now, Indiana; Newberry, Michigan; Norris, Nebraska; Page, Vermont; Penrose, Pennsylvania; Phipps, Colorado; Poindexter, Washington; Sherman, Illinois; Sutherland, West Virginia ; Wadsworth, New York; Warren, Wyoming; Watson, Indiana —32. Democrats: Gore, Oklahoma; Reed, Missouri; Walsh, Massachusetts—B. Total, 85. Against the amendment —Republicans: Colt, Rhode Island; Cummins, Iowa; Hale, Maine; Kellogg, Minnesota ; Kenyon, Iowa; Keyes, New Hampshire; Lenroot, Wlsconlsn; McCumber, North Dakota; McNary, Oregon; Nelson, Minnesota ; Smoot, Utah; Spencer, Missouri; Sterling, South Dakota; Townsend, Michigan—l 4; Democrats: Ashurst, Arizona; Bankhead, Alabama; Beckham, Kentucky; Chamberlain, Oregon; Culberson, Texas ; Dial, South Carolina; Fletcher, Florida; Gay, Louisiana; Gerry, Rhode Island; Harris, Georgia; Harrison, Mississippi; Henderson, Nevada; Hitchcock, Nebraska ; Jones, New Mexico Kendrick, Wyoming 1 ; King, Utah; Kirby, Arkansas;- McKellar, Tennessee; Myers, Montana; Nugent, Idaho; Overman, North Carolina; Owen, Oklahoma; Phelan, California; Pittman, Nevada; Pomerene, Ohio; Ransdell, Louisiana; Robinson, Arkansas; Sheppard, Texas; Shields, Tennessee; Simmons, North Carolina ; Smith, Arizona; Smith, Georgia; Smith, Maryland; Stanley, Kentucky; Swanson, Virginia; Thomas, Colorado; Trammell, Florida; Underwood, Alabama; Walsh, Montana; Williams, Mississippi; Wolcott, Delaware —41. Total, 55. Of thA senators not, voting Senators Edge (Rep.), New Jersey; Martin (Dem.) Virginia; Smith (Dem.) South Carolina; Johnson. (Dem.), South Dakota, were paired against the amendment. Senators Elkins (Rep.) of West Virginia and Fernaid (Rep.) of Maine were paired for It.

WOMEN MAY ENTER MINISTRY

Demand Priesthood In the Church of England—Causes Row. Leicester, England, Oct. 17.—The congress of the Church of England took up the question of the admission of women to the ministry. Canon Streeter argued that while It was perhaps not expedient to admit women to the priesthood at present, It was an ideal of the future, the only objection being the dictum of St. Paul that “women must keep silent in the church,” and the Roman Catholic tradition.

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