Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1920 — Page 1

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A FORMER RESIDENT IS DEAD

Mrs. Manley Burke Buried at Logansport Monday. Mrs. Manley Burke died at hei home In Logaaasport Friday from influenza-pneumonia. Mrs. Burke ■was before her marriage Miss Effie Cowden, daughter of Mr. and Mre. James Cowden, who resided just east of town, on what is now the A. Gangloff farm, for a number of years. Deceased was about 43 years of age and is survived by her husband, mother and one daughter. The funeral was held Monday ‘ and burial made at Logansport.

ADVISED TO GO AHEAD WITH NEW LIGHT PLANT.

While in Indianapolis last week, City Attorney Leopold and Light SUpt. Chamtburlain went before ithe public service commission and explaiinied the plane proposed for a new light plant here, which, we understand, was endorsed by the commission and that the latter recommended going ahead and building at once, rather than waiting a year or two in the expectation of the price of labor and material coming down. A tmywi meeting of the citizens has been called by the city council for next Monday might, at which Hrae the propoaiition will be (thoroughly discussed and it is likely thgt something definite will be decided upon.

MRS. MARK HEMPHILL DEAD

Widow of Former County Treasurer Died Monday Afternoon. Mrs. Matilda Hemphill, an old and well known resident of Rensselaer, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Frank Alter, on north McKinley aveniue, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. - The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Alter home, services being conducted by Rev. E. W. Strecker of the Methodist church, and burial made in Weston cemetery, beside her husband, who preceded (her in death about 11 years ago. Mrs. Hemphill’s maiden name was Baker, a sister of the late William P. Baker, and she was born Nov. 24, 1843, being 76 years, 3 months and 21 days of age at the time of her death. Deceased is survived by three children), Mrs. B. Frank Alter, with whom she made her home, Mrs. John W. Hoyes and Charles Hempr hill, all of Rensselaer.

METHODIST CHURCH MEETINGS

The interest in the Methodist meetings seems to be growing. There was a large attendance at Sunday school Sunday morning and a full house at the morning service. The auiditoriuttn did not hold the crowd at night. The singing under the leadership of Prof. L. W. Breaw was splendid. The Rev. Robert O. Kimierlln delivered a strong message Sunday evening on “Life Here and Hereafter.” These meetings are setting many people thinking. Tbe meetings will continue throughout the week and will close Sunday evening. There will be reception of members at the Sunday morning service. Mr. Kimberlin spoke last night on “Where Sin Dues Its Damage.” The Woman’s Foreign Missionary society will hold its thank-offering meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon:- Those who attend the funeral of Mrs. Hemphill are requested to come to the church after the funeral. ** ,

TO HIM WHO ASKS SHALL BE GIVEN

According to the Brook Reporter the public service commission seems to 'be built something after the plan of John J. Judy, who does more than he agrees, so he says. \ The telephone comipany over there asked for an increase .of rates, from $1.50 to $2 for business phomes, and the comn)|ssion gave them $2.25. For residence phones they asked for a raise from $1 to $1.25, and the commission gave them $1.50. This was evidently a case where modesty on the part of the telephone company paid big dividends.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meh. 12, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simpson of 2 % miles southeast of Rensselaer, a daughter.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From th* Various Oupartments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. Judge C. W. iHtanley was in Monticello on business Saturday. Attorney E. B. Sellers of Monticello was in the city on legal business MJotnday. Attorney W. H. Parkison/ of Lafayette was in Rensselaer 'Monday on Ryan ditch business. Only a short time remains for filing petitions for county and district offices for the primary election. Attorney George' E. Hersh man and family and Mrs. Smith Newell of Crown Point spent Sunday in Rensselaer. Warren Poole, at present trustee of Hanging Grove, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder. Special Judge Isham came over from Fowler Monday on the Ryan ditch case. He went over the line of the proposed ditch Monday and again yesterday. The considerations tn the real estate transfers published in this issue of The Democrat total $269,769, making a grand total for the past three weeks of $2,696,561.

New suits filed: No. 9191. Frank Wildrick vs. L3llie Wildrick; action for divorce. The plaintiff was denied a divorce at the term of court ended here recently. Marriage licenses issued: Meh. 15, Louis Walstra of Demotte, aged 26 Feb. 28 last, farmer, and Lena Kiersma, also of Demotte, aged 25 Aug. 14 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. One of the largest land sales in Marion township recently and one that has not heretofore been mentioned, is that of the S. S. Shedd farm of 241 acres, east of town, on the Pleasant Ridge road, to Joe Nessius, Jr., at $62,500, or nearly $260 per acre. Mrs. Shedd took in on the deal the Napoleon Budreau 160-acre farm about one-half mile north at $21,600, which Mt. Nessius had previously purchased.

SEVERAL ORPHANS ALREADY TAKEN

Slowly but surely, 'tihe near east relief is meeting with success in Jasper county. About 25 orphans have been taken by organizations and individuals. Thirty is the minimum for the county and it shomd go far beyond that. Remington has taken 12 and expects to do more than that. Uni a meeting at Rosebud church last Friday night, Union township subscribed enough for three orphans and will do more. The Woman’s Literary club will take two and the following will take one: each of the Sew clubs, the Home Economics, Auxiliary to American Legion, Mr. and Mrs. J. 1. Gwin, J. M. Sauser. Other smaller tmounts have been contributed One of the Sew clubs is offering a lot in the factory addition tor this cause;. Anyone desiring to help the cause by buying a lot should call Mrs. J. I. Gwin.

TAKING DESPERATE CHANCES

A fleet of big touring cars passed through Rensselaer about 7 o’clock Sunday evening over the Jackson highway, northbound, at a speed of 35 to 4 0 miles an hour and did not slack up a particle in driving through the city. Should one of the reckless drivers kill some one here while speeding through—and this is precisely what will happen if a stop is not put to this dangerous practice—it might be difficult to control an outraged people and permit the law to take its course. It was a miracle indeed that some one -was not struck at one of the street crossings by one of these drivers Sunday night.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1920.

FULL HOUSE SEES ROGER BEAN

All Seats Sold Out Early in Evening and Many Turned Away. Roger Bean was greeted with a full house at the new Ellis theater Saturday night, in fact every seat was sold and 100 more could have been sold had they been available. The entertainment was very pleasing to the lovers of good, clean c'omledy and the big audience was kept, in an uproar of laughter from start to finish. Messrs. Hill & Crooks are .putting on some good, high-class shows at this theater -now and are meeting with much encouragement in the steadily increasing number of people Who are turning out to see them. This week they 'have tlhe North Bros. Stock company in a repertoire of high-class plays, which opened a week’s engagement Monday night.

DROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

Remains of Thomas Manley to Reach Rensselaer Thursday. The remains of Thomae Manley of- Philadelphia, Pa., are expected here tomorrow on the 11 a. m. train, burial to be made in Weston cemetery. Mr. Manley was a structural iron worker and was employed 'here when the Jasper county court house was built in 1896-97. His wife was formerly Miss Maude Ke pm er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kepner, former residents of this city, but now residing at Sheldon, 111. Mr. Manley was perhaps 4 5 years of age and was quite well and favorably known to many people here. No particulars of bis death have been learned at this time.

ON NEXT FRIDAY EVENING

Home Talent Musical Number of Lyceum Course Will Be Given. The local Matinee Musicale organization wiR present the fourth number of the lyceum course in the Presbyterian church next Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock. The organization has been working on this program for several weeks. It will consist, of a short cantata, choruses, vocal and instrwrrtental nuihbere. Rensselaer musical talent cannot be surpassed in cities out size. A large crowd is expected to hear this number. —Advt.

FROM AROUND ABOUS US

By a vote of 56 to 26 the U. S. seniate adopted the new compromise “Article X” of the league of nations Monday. The adoption of this reservation apparently has little bearing however oh tbe adoption of the covenant as a whole, when it comes up for passage. C. Robert Pollard of Delphi has been appointed a member of the hoard of equalization and valuation by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. During the war the government seized a large amount of land for war purposes all over the country and it will be the duty of this board to travel to the various places and act as court in placing the value of land on record. Mr. Pollard who served as a major with the American forces in France, will succeed Judge Preston of South Carolina, who resigned. Freda Fay Rardon, 9 years old, of Delphi died at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette Friday night from burns received at her home Friday morning. The little girl was assisting her mother with the housework. The mother was in the dining room ironing and the child told her she would get dinner. According to Mrs. Rardon, Freda did not think the fire was burning strong enough and poured some eoa' oil on the smouldering coals. An explosion resulted in which the girl deceived burns resulting ini her death several hours later.

NOTICE—MAHS MEETING A mass meeting of the citizens of Rensselaer is called by the common council to be held in the court room on Monday, Meh. 22, at 8 o’clock p. m. It is es'sentially necessary that eyery citizen attend this meeting, as mjatters concerning tlhe new light plant will be discussed. Don’t make any dates for Monday evening. A special invitation is extended the ladies. —Advt. Seven species of wasps secrete .and store up (honey Just as bees do.

PRIMARY CONTEST IS UNLIKELY

For l*resident on Democratic Ticket in Hoosier State. It is now likely that the Democrats will have no presidential primary contest in Indiana. It seems that the name of Governor Edward I. Edwards of New Jersey was filed here without Edwards s knowledge or consent, and be has notified the secretary of state that he desires his name withdrawn. Mt. Edwards has said that he will not ipermit his name to appear in any state presidential primary. As the namle of Thomas R. Marshall was filed in Indiana only because of the Edwards petition having been filed, it is understood that 'his rame will also be withdrawn, which will mean that the Indiana delegation will be uninstructed to tiuv Democratic national convention.

PROMINENT DEMOCRATS HERE

Saturday — National Committeeman Hoffman, Sen. Taggart Kt Al. The Democrat is In receipt of a letter frem Democratic District Chairman Lehman of Crown Point regarding the district meeting to be held here next Saturday. Mr. Lehman states that the business meeting will be held at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and a public meeting held at night, “at which time there will be state candidates, Hon. Edward Hoffman 1 , national committeeman of the state of Indiana: Dale Orittenburger, ex-state auditor; Senator Taggart, and many other prominent Democrats from over the stale present. “This meeting in the afternoon is called for the purpose of organizing the mien and women of the Tenth congressional district for the coining primaries, and - to prepare for the work of the coming electloe. “Kindly give this as muefh publicity as possible and invite alt Democrats of this district to be present,” says Mr. Lehman.

IS YOUR NAME WRITTEN HERE?

List of Those Who Have Paid Subscription Account* During Week. Following are the names of those who have paid their subscription for The Democrat during the past week and, especially to those received by mall, this publication shall act as a receipt until the date on the label of their paper Is changed. Those Indicated by an ♦ are new subscribers: C. F. Tillett, 'McCoysburg, R-L C. J. Tillett, Wenatchee, Wash. Spencer Holmes, Rensselaer. Floyd Spain, Rensselaer, R-2. Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Ohdcago. ♦Simon Sipkema, Thayer, R-L George D. Mustard, Rensselaer. B. T. Lanham, Rensselaer, R-4. “ ♦R. D. Gorham, Orleams, Ind. S. D. Clark, Wheatfield. ♦Joe S. Nelson, Thayer, R-l. John L. Jay, Goodlana, R-l. W. A. McCurtain, Rensselaer. ♦N. Schimiall, Chicago. Arnold Luers, Rensselaer, R-4. James Wiseman, Fair Oaks, R-2. ♦John Cooper, Fair Oaks; R-2. Mrs. Bertha Taylor, Hoopeston, 111. ♦Richard Streitmatter, Parr, R-L ♦Ernest Hass, Fair Oaks.

COMING PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat aas prnted bills for the following public sales: Tuesday, Meh. 23, T. Z. McMurray, 3-4 mile south of Kniman. General sale, Including horses, cattle, horses, hogs, chickens, farm tools, etc. • Wednesday, Meh. 24, Randolph Wright, 7 miles west of Rensselaer, on Mt. Ayr road. General sale, including horses, cattle, hogs and implements. March is the time to look after your shrubs for April planting.— Call HOLDEN’S GREESi HOUSE, phone 426. al

A REPEATER

Twelve years ago a man came to me and purchased a lot of fence posts. Last fall this. same gentleman returned and purchased a lot more. A • few days ago he came again and bought another quantity. He lives 16 miles away. Last fall he paid three times as mueh for these posts as be did 12 years ago. A few days ago he paid four times as much as he did 12 years ago. Next ‘he is coming again, perhaps nqr the last time. Because he knows that forests are rapidly melting away like snow in a spring wind. He will come once again and he will (pay five times as ranch for these posts as he did 12 years ago, and he will return to his 'hotne happier for 'he will know they are a much better buy than posts not made of oak. He la known as a very wise man. EVERETT HALSTEAD.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts ot the Country. SHORT HITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in the Nearby Cities and Towne —Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. JAKE DIEN HART DROPSY VICTIM Well Known Ijafayette Hotel Man Died laud Friday. Lafayette, Meh, 13. —Jacob D’enhart, age 50, one of the proprietors of the Hotel Lahr, and a member of the city council, died of dropsy yesterday at hie home In this city. He had heen Hl for several weeks. Mr. DleOhnrt had worked his way up from a bellboy's job at the hotel to a partner in its ownership. He started to work at the hotel 35 years ago and in 1912 he and two partners bought the business. He was state treasurer of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and was active in the Knights of Columbus and Elks. Mr. Dlenhart was serving hie third term on the city council and was prominently identified with the Democratic party throughout the state. He was active in business affairs of the city. A widow and six dMldren survive. The funeral will be held Monday at St. Boniface church.

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES

(By M. L. STERRETT, Co. Bupt.) The eighth grade diploma examination will he held at various points in the county Saturday, Meh. 20. The following is a general statement of places and pupils in_ eig4ut'h grade ‘for eaoh township: Barkley will hold its" examination at Newland and Center. The following is a list of applicants in Barkley: Wayne Coomer, Lee Reed, Harold. Nuss, Wilbert Keen, Minmiie Cavender, May Markin, Viola Wolfe, Reed Pinnet, Luella Harston, Ralph Macy, Ronald Adams, Hazel Rees, Rosamond Koss, Leonard Maxwell, Gradle Wilbanks, Chester Flesher, Mable Harper, Lola Smith, Ella Flesher, Edward Smith, Nellie Rees, John Nichols, Martha Stanley, Anna Larsen, Leia Long, Myrtle Elliott, Clarence Long and Mable Harper. Carpenter township: Eugene Goldsburg, Gladys Dluzak, I kin lei Hartsock, Viola Roberts. Trustee Porter has not stated the place, hence pupils should find out through him. Gillam at Center where Cynthia Houston Strong is now teaching. Those who are in eighth grade are (Esther Culp, Ora Culp, James Hansen, Lillie Harper, Elsie Logan, Henry Ludeman, Earl Rockwell Andrew iHtoueton, Christian Wuerthrick, Joseph Wuerthrlck, Ben Brittin, Rolland Johnson, Mildred Brown, Harold Poisel, Clara Shea, Albert Rayburn, James Budd, George Maddox, Nellie Lldgard. v Hanging Grove will hold the examination at Banta. Those in eighth grade are Lawretnce Sned** eker, George Swing, Marie Bailey, Dorothy iSnxith, Sara Bpllinger. There are a few at Banta but the names are mislaid. Jordan at Egypt. Those in eighth grade are Lester Wortley, Omar Fleming, Golda Fleming, Ray Simonin, Frances Brown, Emmet Cain, Harold Kellner, Frieda Burns. Milroy at Banner. The eighth grade pupils are Bessie Rendall, Lawrence Kendall, Sophia dark, Theodore Johnson, Pearl Johnson', Kenneth Spencer. Newton at Rensselaer. The applicants are Charles Waling, Roy Pharee, Geneva Bierley, Alva Whited, Marlon Whited, Nellie Bare, William Hei Ichor. Walker at Walker Center. Pupils enrolled in eighth grade art? Isabelle Williams, Wallace Alexander, Mary Alexander, Vincent Stalbaum, Nettie Salrin, Ixvudse Deerburg, Robert Schultz, Daniel Odle, Wi'lda Odle, Ruth Martin, Dorothy Boes. Other townships will likely take advantage of the junior high school promotions. The building program in Jasper cownity at present is expressive of excellent judgment. It +st only the school corporations now building that are forced to do so on account of a building necessity. Farmers are compelled, to build when their homes become unbearable. A number of up-to-date homies are in the process of construction as a result of necessity. The same business judgment should color public actions as private. If it becomes a building necessity in any corporation then it would be the least economy to cater to erectioh of buildings many years behind t'he school times. This is the position taken by. t'he trustees who are be-

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NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Niles Cooper of the north part of the county underwent an operation SuKudaqr and la doing nicely. Lewte Miller of Rensselaer entered the ihoapital Monday tor medical attention. Mr. Frelling of Demotte underwent an operation for appendicitis Saturday and is doing •nicely. Mrs. Rieke of Francesville underwent a major operation yesterday.

MANY FOREIGNERS LEAVING

And a Smaller Number Coming in. Emigration Figures Show. New York, Meh. 15. —Prohibition is causing so many foreign-born to leave the United States that emigration is exceeding immigration, according to Congressman Isaac Siegel, a memlber of the house immigration committee. Ellis island records today showed Vhat immigration since Jan. 1 totaled 53,000, while 61,000 persons left the country. Most of t’he latter have gone back to Poland and Czedho-Slovakia to stay. From the signing of the armistice •until Jan. 1, immlgation and emt* gration were about equal, approximating 275,000. In January 23,000 persons landed here from abroad and 24,000 left the country. In February, 22,000 arrived rnd 25,000 left. This month the excess of emigration is on the increase, 12,000 having left the country and 8,000 having arrived It Is estimated that the figures for the whole month will be 3G.000 departures and 24,000 arrivals. While a desire to live in refuvenuted home lands Is a facto - * in emigration, Mr. Siegel believes that prohibition is the principal reason. Inability to buy beer or wine he says, has created considerable ill feeling among foreign-born residents, particularly in mining districts.

Ing forced into acting. Those who force the trustees to act by virtue of the law are 'patrons who send children to the local schools and are ably qualified to pass judgment upon the question of mecessity. This is recognition of the principle that the ipeople should be capable of Judging their own needs. The state board of tax commissioners think otherwise but we are not prone to accept their construction of autocracy. The autocrats in a democracy should be the people and this is precisely the program ibeing executed in Jasper county in this building matter. Trustee Davisson of Barkley is planning a trip to Lake coumty to examine the up-to-date school houses so ihht he can give the ipeople of Newland and southern Barkley the most efficient as well as economical school buildings within his power. Such service from a trustee is mostly gratis but it presents thte interest our sdhool officials take in judicious spending of the people’s money. Trustees Bowie, Rush, Porter and LeFever are facing similar situations and when the people signal through legal channels that they must act then they will act with the saxnte spirit of service tha/t now prompts the Barkley township trustee Trustee LeFever of Gillam is able to be up amd around again. jHe met with a severe accident about Meh. 1. While throwing down hay from the barn loft he fell through the man hole and was severely hurt. James Stevens of Gillam reports that his wife is mending very nicely again.