Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1920 — Page 2

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THE UNIVERSAL CAR Buy Your Ford Car Now To make sure of getting a Ford car, buy one now. Don’t wait until spring but buy now while deliveries are possible. Even next me nth is an uncertainty. The number of Ford cars allotted to this territory is limited and specified. Even to get our allotment, we must have real, bona-fide orders for cars. Just so many cars allotted us; just so many will get cars, will you be one of them? Those who order their cars now will be protecting themselves, tt you would be forehanded, get your name on an order today. Don’t think you cannot use it if you get it now. The four are all alike to the Ford car. It is a necessity every month of the year Besides, the Ford car is lowest in upkeep cost and easiest in operation. And the new Ford electric starting and lighting system makes driving more convenient. Your order for either open or closed cars will have our prompt attention. Central Garage Co. Phone Three-One-Nine Insist on Genuine Ford Parts

HE JBSPtR COUHIT DWOCRiT F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 811 Entered as second class mail matter (Tune 8, 1908, at the poetoSlee at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March S. 1879, Published Wednesday and Saturday The Only All-Home-Print Newspaper In Jasper County. SUBSCRIPTION J 2 00 PER ANNUM—STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. —ADVERTISING RATES—DISPLAY Twenty cents per inch. Special position, Twenty-five cents Inch READERS Per line, first insertion, ten cents. Per line, additional Insertions, five cents. WANT ADS One cent per word each Insertion; minimum 25 cents. Special price if run one or more months. Cash must accompany order unless advertiser lias an •pen account. CARD OF THANKS Not to exceed ten lines, fifty cents; cash with order. ACCOUNTS All due and payable first of month following publication, except want ads and cards of thanks, which are cash with order. No advertisements accepted for the first page. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21, 1920.

WATERWAY PERMIT IS ISSUED

War Department Approves Illinois Dakes to Gulf Project. Chicago, Jan. 17. —Permit for the construction of the Illinois waterway, which will open to waterborne commerce 15,000 miles of inland river in the middlewest and connect Chicago with New Orleans, has been received by Governor Lowden of Illinois from the war department. The project includes improvement of the Desplaines and Illinois rivers between Lockport and Xltica. Besides connecting Chicago with the gulf it will provide a water route from the Great Lakes St. Paul, Minneapolis and other northwest ceners either by way of the Illinois river to St. Louis or by the Hennepin canal as a short route from the Illinois river to Rock Island and Davenport. It also will give Chicago direct water connectiota with Pittsburg and several Ohio cities. The cost of the waterway will be about $20,000,000. The return to

General Blacksmithing •Wheelright and Vehicle Woodwork Oxy-Acetyline Welding Lathe Work Key Seat Cutting and Machining; Gum Sawa, circular or Crosscut; Repair Steam Boilers; New Boiler Tubes carried in stock; Repairs for any Gas Engine built; Handle Go-Tractors, Oliver Plows, Aermotor Wind- - mills, Tanks and Pipe. E. L. MORLAN Located in Grant-Warner Lumber Building.

Illinois from water power approximately ? and this power will tons of coal annually. ; J r Actual construction be started soon, much preliminary engineering work already havinaAeen done. Construction of this waterway has been agitated for many years and it is said that Father* Marquette contemplated it. For the last 20 years state administrations have sought in vain to obtain government approval and permit of construction. The opening of this water route will be of great commercial importance to St. Louis, Memphis. Kansas City and the southwest. The project will be in accord with improvement of the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers by the government. Locks will be 600 feet long, 110 feet wide, accommodating fleets of barge type boats carrying 6,500 to 8,000 tons of freight.

BROOK

(From the Reporter) Frank Corbin moved into his residence in East Brook this week. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Myers were Chicago visitors Tuesday and Wednesday. Charles Whiting went to South Bend the last of the week to work in a printing office. His wife accompanied ’him. Mrs. John Haynes was in Rensselaer the last of the week fiaving a piece of broken needle removed from her hand. It had been there for some time. Bruce Corbin moved his household goods from Attica to the home farm east of Brook Wednesday. His wife and baby will arrive the first of next week. A letter from Otto Frauenhoff states that snow, rain and sleet have been comimlon at Hot Springs since their arrival. He and wife are feeling better, as is Wilson Griggs. All the Brook colony are enjoying themselves.

FRANCESVILLE

(From the Tribune) Mrs. Alf Whitaker of Niles, Mich., was the guest of friends here Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts have moved to Ft. Wayne where he has taken employment in a factoryRev. Ernest Fitch, the newly appointed Christian minister of this place, and his family were called to Montpelier Tuesday on account of the sickness of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Goddard and two sons of Aledo, 111., were guests

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Garrigues a part of last week. This is Mr. .Goddard’s old home and it was his first visit here in about 10 years. The test oil well north of town was finished Sunday, when salt water was struck at a depth of 965 feet. This means that the first test well here for oil has been a failure, and that the eastern concern will not drill any more wells at this time. The drilling outfit Is being shipped to other prospective fields.

MOROCCO

(From the Courier) Mrs. Neil Atkinson went to spend the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Jamies Dick, at Kentland. J. R. Clark of Pennsylvania came Tuesday evening to see his brother, Clyde Clark, and other relatives. Maynard Wright has been quite sick with pneumonia since Friday. His condition is serious, but it is felt that the disease is yielding to treatment. A daughter, Dewana Maxine, was born Jan. 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Holley. She weighed five pounds on arrival, and both mother and babe are doing well. Mr. and Mrs. George Jessen, who had been visiting relatives and friends here for the past several weeks, left Saturday for their home at Sanford, Manitoba, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Y* M- star and Miss Ruby Hough returned to Chicago Monday. They had been called here a week previous by the death of the ladies’ father, R. G. (Hough. George A. Webber, Sr., whose illness was noted last week, remains about the same, except that he is gradually growing weaker, and the end cannot be far away unless there is a Change for the better. Mrs. Clyde Clark went to Chicago Wednesday to see her husband, who underwent an operation a week ago at Wesley hospital. Mr. Clark has- suffered considerable and has not made good progress, but Wednesday he was thought to be some better. The two daughters of Albert Eichmann were taken quite sick Thursday evening with what was thought to be ptomaine poisoning. They were quite sick for several hours but the effects of the poison was finally overcome and both are alright again. John Gray’s mother, who had been in very poor health at her home in Winamac for a long time, passed away at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Gray was with her at the time and Mrs. Gray went there Monday to attend the funeral. Burial was made in the Gray cemetery, west of Pine Village. James Samimons, a well-known farmer of Colfax township, who had been in poor health for some time past, passed away Tuesday evening. Short services were conducted at the home )>y Rev. Brandenburg and the remains taken to Kankakee yesterday for burial. Mr. Sammons’s wife died about two years ago.

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES

Miss Rosabelle Daugherty returned from Chicago, where she was attending school ,at holidays and took the Banner school in Milroy township. Miss Golda Kessinger, who is teaching the Osborne school in Hanging Grove township, was sick last Tuesday and unable to teach. Jeannie Sage, who is teaching the Neverfail school in Jordan township was unable to teach last Thrusday and Friday on account of sickness. Trustees Davisson, Poole, Postill, and Huff attended the farmers’ agricultural meeting last Saturday. A rural eudcational conference will be held at Tefft Wednesday, January 21st. Another rural educational conference will be held in Newton township in the near future. The chief problem confront-

ing Newton township is one concerning the construction of school houses. It is a question that the tax payers will decide whether an equivalent sum of money should be spent in constructing six one rooms dschool houses or on one or two centralized schools. Every angle of enlightenment is imparted by a group of speakers who volunteer their efforts for the sake of the boys and girls of the rural districts. It is expected that State Supt. L. N. Hines will address the Newton township meeting when it is held. Every wideawake man, and woman, who is interested in their own and their neighbor’s children should attend this meeting to ascertain the most wise thing to do and then proceed to act upon an unbiased conviction. If the person is in favor of one room schools then he should put up a consistent' fight to realize upon his convictions. If he feels that centralization yields the most school efficiency then he should fight with equal valor to realize upon that set of convictions. The next regular teacher’s examination will be held at the auditorium of the high school building on Saturday, January 31. There will be no examinations in February. All teachers in Jasper county teaching on permits are required to take the coming January examination. Teachers of experience should take state examination in January and county later.

MEETING OF CO - OPERATIVE SHIPPERS Directors and officials of the local organization- met in session Saturday afternoon, Jen. 17. A great deal of business relative to the events of the coming year was arranged for. The scales of the association will be installed on the first favorable days. The directors decided that the cost of the scales, their installation, upkeep, etc., would be cared for by a 2 % levy on each car’s value. It is probable that from 200 to 250 cars will be handled this year. In that event the scale tax will be of a short duration of time. It was further agreed by the board assembled that all members and also nonmembers of the association, such as professional shippers, can avail themselves of the use of the scale upon payment of a flat rate of $2 per car of live stock. Such payment and request for privilege should be made to the secretarytreasurer or the shipping manager. One of the most important discussions was relative to the fact that in several cases one very flagrant instance recently that stock had been signed up for a load and then not delivered. It is patent that

WHAT and WHERE ?

Administrator’s Sale Mrs. John Powell’s HOUSEHOLD GOODS The following property will be sold at the late residence of the above named MrS. John W. Powell, deceased, in Remington, Ind., on SATURDAY, JAN. 24, 1920 Beginning at 1 p. m. 3 new Axminster rugs, one 11%x12, two 9x12. 3 good wool carpets, 30 yards each. 1 Packard piano, good as new. 1 bookcase and writing desk. . 1 Singer sewing machine. ' , . 1 new 2-burner oil stove. Kitchen utensils and dishes. ■> Lard press, lard kettle and sausage grinder. 1 4-piece parlor set. 1 parlor lamp. 12 small rugs. 1 good clock. 2 bedroom suites. 1 new cook stove. 2 beds and 2 dressers. 2 stove zincs. 4 pair bed springs. 1 dish cupboard. 1 sideboard. 1- kitchen cabinet. 1 large dining table. 1 wringer. 12 dining room chairs. 1 Copper boiler. 1 center table. 1 porch seat. 1 kitchen table. 1 lawn mower. 1 sewing table. 1 8-foot-step ladder. 4 small stands. 1 flower rack. 7 rocking chairs. 3 dozen flower pots. 1 dozen pictures. Flower bulbs. 1 new washing 1 good couch'. Other articles too numerous to mention. TERMS OF SALE A credit of 6 months will be given on sums over $lO, purchaser giving bankable note with 6% interest fromi date of sale if paid when due; if not so paid 8% interest from date of sale. Sums of $lO and under cash; 2% discount for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. HARVEY WILLIAMS, Auct. JOHN PHELPS, Clerk.

cases of this kind are a serious matter if a full load is expected and only a two-thirde load delivered, naturally the freight rate and expense of the dhort load is materially greater than it should be. Beginning under date of the new year the by-laws of the association will be strictly adhered to. Under their provision any prospective shipper, agreeing to deliver stock for an especial load and in falling to carry out his agreement he will be charged at the rate of 25c cwt., on the weight of the atocfk he failed to deliver. The fairness and absolute necessity of this plan Is entirely obvious. The affaire of this association are prosperous and it is the concensus of opinion that this co-operative work and spirit la the very essence of fraternal amalgamation of farmers. The patrons and friends-of the association are cordially Invited to -take up any grievance or mistake with the undersigned or’ any official of the organization, and in siuch cases the matter will be explained satisfactorily or adjusted fairly. This report written for and by the direction of the Board of Directors, By RUSSELL VAN HOOK, Aast. Sec’y-Treas. of Co-operative Shippers. —Advt.

Obituary

Margaret Agnes Atwood Adopted daughter of Oscar and Della Atwood, died at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Myers, at Roselawn Jan. 13, 1920, at the age of 4 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was born at Kniman Apr. 27, 1915. Her mother died May 21, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Atwood took little Margaret May 24, 1915. Little Margaret had been sick all her life but was very patient to the end. She was a kind and loving child. She leaves to mourn her loss: Father and mother and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Myers, of Gifford and a number of uncles and aunts. The pallbearers were her uncles, William Myers of Parr, Edward Myers of Roselawn, Luther Myers of Wheatfield and Lee Myers of Gifford. Little Margaret was laid to rest in the Roselawn cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the neighbors and friends of Roselawn for their kindness during the sickness and death of our little Margaret. We also thank Rev. E. W. Strecker for his words of comfort. —MR. AND MRSfI OSCAR ATWOOD. •

Gives Estate to Charity

Lafayette, Jan. 16.—Although during life he was not known as a contributor to charity, Joseph W. Baer, who died at his home here a week ago, provided in his will that the bulk of his estate go for benevolent purposes. Hig farm of 175 acres is bequeathed to the Children’s home ol Lafayette, a business block to the First Baptist church of Lafayette, the proceeds from the sale of his homestead and furniture to the Flower Mission and sums to the following churches: First Baptist church, $300; First Christian church, $300; Wesl Side'Baptist church, $300; West Side Methodist church. S3OO, and Battle Ground M. E. church, S4OO. The lastnamed church was destroyed by fire last Sunday night. » • • One American sailor was killed and two wounded when a “shore liberty” party of Americans was set upon by Jugo-Slavs at Spalato, according to a dispatch receive<l by the Rome Popolo Romano.

Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1M».

RENMELAER TIME TABLE NORTHBOUND. No. 36 Cincinnati to Chicago 4 :34 a.m. No. 4 Louisville to Chicago 5:01 a.m. No. 40 Lafayette to Chicago 7:30 turn. No. 32 Indianap’s to Chicago 10:80 a.m. No. 88 Indianap’s to Chicago 2:51 p.m. No. 6 Louisville to Chicago 3:31p.m. No. 30 Cincinnati to Chicago 6:50 p.m. SOUTHBOUND. No. 35 Chicago to Cincinnati 2:27 aun. No 5 Chicago to Louisville 10:55 a.m. No. 37 Chicago to Indianap’s 11:18 <um. No. 33 Chgo to Indpls and FL 1:57 p.m. No. 39 Chicago to Lafayette 5:80 p.m. No. 81 Chicago to Indlanap’a 7:31 p.m. No. 3 Chicago to Louisville 11:10 p.m.

„ OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. > CITY OFFICIALS ~ Mayor Charles G. Spitler Clerk Charles Morlan p Treasurer Charles M. Sands Civil Engineer .... L. A. Bostwick ii Fire Chief J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden ... .3. J. Montgomery Councilman i> Ward No. 1 Ray Wood Ward No. 2 3. D. Allman 1 Ward No. 3 Fred Waymire At large—Rex Warner, C. Kellner JUDICIAL OFFICIALS i, Circuit Judge C. W. Hanley Prosecuting Atty...J. C. Murphey ii Terms of court —Second Monday In February, April, September 1 ’ and November. Four week terms. COUNTY " Clerk Jesee Nichola Sheriff True D. Woodworth " Auditor J. P. Hammond , Treasurer Charles V. May Recorder George Scott ~ Surveyor L. D. Nesbitt Coroner W. J. Wright o Assessor G. L. Thornton Agricultural agent.... S. Learning <> Health Officer . ...F. H. HemphlU COMMISSIONERS " District No. 1 H. W. Marble ~ District No. 2 D. 8. Mak >e ver District No. 3 Charles Welch i> Commissioners' court meets tha ~ first Monday of each month. " COUNTY BOARD EDUCATION <, T rustees T ownship Grant Davisson Barkley '* Burdett Porter Carpenter Benj. F. LaFevre Gillam " Warren E. Poole. .Hanging Grove ~ Julius Huff Jordan Alfred Duggleby Kankakee ~ Clifford Fairchild Keener Charles W. Postlll Marlon i> Charles C. Wood Milroy John Rush Newton ” Walter Harrington Union John F. Petet Walker " John Bowie Wheatfield M. L. Sterrett, Co. Superintendent C. M. Sands, Truant officer. e—« —• —• —♦—*•—•—e—•—e ♦

EDWARD P. HONAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Law, Real Instate Loans. Will practice In all the courts. Offloi over Fendig’s Fair. Rensselaer, Indiana. George A. Williams D. Delos Dean WILLIAMS & DEAN - LAWYERS H All court matters promptly attended ' to. Estates settled. Wills prepared. Farm Loans. Insurance. Collections. Abstracts of title made and examined. Office in Odd Fellows’ Block Rensselaer, Indiana. JOHN A. DUNLAP LAWYER (Successor to Frank Folts) Practice In all courts Estates settled Farm loans Collection department Notary In the office Over T. & S. bank. ’Pnone No. 18 Rensselaer, Indiana. SCHUYLER C. IRWIN LAW, REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Five per cent Farm Loans Office in Odd Fellows’ Block Rensselaer, Indiana. E. N. LOY PHYSICIAN Office over Murray’s department store. Office hours: 10 to 12 and 2 to 8. Evening, 7 to 8. Phone 82. Rensselaer, Indiana. E. C. ENGLISH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Opposite the State bank Office ’Phone No. 177 Residence 'Phone No. 177-B Rensselaer, Indiana. JOE JEFFRIES GRADUATE CHIROPRACTOR Forsythe block. Phone 124-A Every day in Rensselaer Chiropractic removes the cause of the disease.

F. H. HEMPHILL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to typhoid, pneumonia and low grades of fever. Office over Fendig’s drug storu. ’Phones: Office No. 442; Kes. No. 442-B. Rensselaer, Indiana. F. A. TURFLER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Graduate American School of Osteon athy. Post-graduate American School of Osteopathy under the founder. Dr. A. T. Still. 'Office hours: 8-12 a. m.; 1-S p. m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Monticello, Indiana. Office 1-2 Murray building Rensselaer, Indiana. J. W. HORTON DENTIST JOHN N. HORTON MEC HAN I CAL DENTIST Dentistry In all Its branches practiced here. Office Opposite Court HouAe Square. H. L. BROWN DENTIBJ Office over Larsh & Hopkins’ drug store Rensselaer, Indiana. i! FLOWERS I ii Call J. H. Holden F 1 PHONE 426. I