Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1920 — Page 1

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RAILROAD STRIKE NOW OVER

Normal Traffic Resumed After the General Tie-up. The railroad strike has collapse 1 and most of the strikers have returned to their Jobs. All they accomplished was the paralysing of business for a few days and tying up traffic in freights which it will take months to recover' from, also to further incense the public against such methods of redress of real or fancied wrongs. The leader of the “outlaw” switchmen, John Grunau, is In jail at Joliet, 111., In default of 110,000 bonds, which he refused to give, for violation of the federal law known as the Lever act. Twen-ty-four other “outlaws” were arrested with him.

MORE RESIDENCE PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS

Mrs. J. W. Merry, late of Mt. Ayr, who Is now living in the Mrs. Potts property on the corner of Abigail and Jackson streets, bought the Mrs. Eldon Hopkins property in the east part of town last week, paying therefor >2,000 cash. The property Is now occupied by Pete White, who will move into the R. W. Burris property on the north side of the railroad. Mrs. Hayes Preston has bought the J. W. King cottage on north Cullen street, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. King, who will move to Warsaw. The consideration Is understood to have been >2,000.

TRAIN OF 36 LOADS OF CATTLE

Shipped Out From Rensselaer Last Sunday Evening. A special train of 36 cars of fat cattle was shipped from Rensselaer Sunday evening for the Chicago stockyards, the largest number of cattle that were ever shipped from > Jasper county at one time in its history. —— k The owners and their helpers practically all day long, 7* through the rain much of the time, getting the cattle in and loading them into the cars. The continued i rains had made the stock pens at the Monon tracks a sea of mud and water, and the handling of the 60v or more head of cattle was not a pleasant task by any means. The railroad strike had delayed many feeders from shipping out last week and the week previous, and the shortage of feed and its high price, together with the collapse of the strike and the removal of the embargo on cattle by the railroad was the reason for so many shipping at this time. Also the exhaustion ot livestock in the Chicago stockyards as a result of the embargoes, had brought the price up considerably and all wanted to get in on the early market. v J. J. Lawler headed the list of Sunday’s shippers with 15 carloads; George Daugherty, 2 carloads; William Folger, 1; W. W. Sage, 1; George McElfresh, 1; Fred Waymire, 3; Elmer Jacks, 1; Hallagan Bros., 3; Mrs. J. M. Wasson, 2; Frank Donnelly, 2; Fred Anderson, 2; Orvil Crisler, 1. The train reached the stockyards at 8:30 Monday morning, and the market dropped $1 per hundred as soon as they got In. Several of the owners went up to see their cattle sell. Later —Some of these cattle were sold at 12%c to 13c, and some of the best as well as some of the cheaper grades were not sold Monday. Twenty-one thousand head reached the stockyards Monday and 7,000 head were left over from Saturday’s receipts. The embargo has not been raised, The Democrat is informed, and this special train was taken through by the Monon and into the yards as an accommodation, on representations made by Agent Beam that many feeders here were out of ensilage and were suffering a loss by shrinkage from the fact that feed could not be obtained. Ordinarllly cattle cars are handled by the switchmen into the yards, but the special crew in charge of this train took the cattle on into the yards.

INCREASE IN PRICE OP DAILY ‘ PAPERS Owing to increased cost of papers and distribution, it is necessary for me to add a small increase to the price of daily papers only. Starting May 1, * all dally papers will be 3c each; 18c weekly; 75c monthly. Sunday papers remain the same, 50c monthly; daily and Sunday, 11.25. — J. J. MONTGOMERY. aZB

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting hragraplis From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. County Commissioner garble and H. M. Clark were down from Wheatfield Monday. County Auditor Robinson, who has been living In E. J. Duvall’s tenant house on the corner of Grace street and Home avenue since coming to town, has rented Hale Warner’s property on the corner of Warner and Abigail streets. The Senator Harding meeting which was to have been held here Thursday has been cancelled by the Republican state managers of his campaign in Indiana. The cancellation of the date here is because of the belief that he can reach more people in the more populous counties. Marriage licenses issued: April 19, George Knip of Demotte, aged 24 Dec. 8 last, farmer, and Wilhermlna Nannenga, also of Demotte, aged 19 Sept. 17 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. April 20. Peter Mak of Demotte, aged 32 Dec. 5 last, farmer, and Caroline Dorty Gerard, also of Demotte,'aged 20 July 19 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. Authorities here and at other towns in this vicinity were asked Sunday morning to keep watch for a burglar who had entered the home of Joseph C. Callahan of Lafayette at about 5:30 o’clock Sunday morning and stole the family jewels, valued at about >3,000, and >75 in money. A man answering the descriptfßn given by Mrs. Callahan, who awakened when he was ransacking in her room and was threatened with death If she made any attempt to alarm the household, took the milk train Sunday morning and came north as far as Reynolds, where all trace of him was lost. At last reports the thief had not been apprehended.

WM. CASTO DIED AT HOSPITAL

William Casto, who had been in a critical condition from heart trouble at the county hospital, died at 9 o’clock Saturday night. Deceased was about 70 years of age and Is survived by a wife and several children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Milroy church and burial made in the Benson cemetery in Milroy township. Later —On account of the condition of the roads the funeral has been postponed until 10 a. m. touay, when it will be held at the Methodist church here and the body placed in the receiving vault at Weston cemetery until the roads become passable, when burial will be made in the Benson cemetery.

COURT NEWS

Very little Is being done in the circuit court these days. The jury came in Monday, but was excused until next Monday, the cases set for Monday having been otherwise disposed of. Cases were set down for trial here as follows: * Third Monday—State • vs. Bell; Premier Stock Farm Co. vs. Seltter; Citizens National bank of Mulberry vs. Templeton. Third Tuesday—Wood vs. Luers et al. Third Wednesday—Jones vs. Oliver et al. Fourth Wednesday—Lewis vs. Gifford estate; Hobbs vs. Gifford estate; Hudson vs. Hudson. Fourth Thursday—Moran vs. N. Y. C. R.R. Co.; argument in disbarment of Saric & Crundwell. Fourth Friday—Burns vs. Carpenter. Fourth Saturday—Premier Stock Farm Assn. vs. Nicholas et al; Yeoman ditch.

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1920.

J. T. SAYLER DIED THURSDAY

Remains Brought to Brook for Burial From Near Spokane. Jphn T. Sayler of Chewelah, Wash., died at his home in that place on Thursday of last week, and the remains were brought to Brook, where his daughter, Mrs. Ray Hershmnn, resides, for burial. Mr. Sayler and family were residents of Jasper county for many years before moving to Washington and the many friends of the family will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Ray Hershman of Brook, Mrs. Mable Daily’ of Detroit, and one daughter and one son. Burton, residing in the west. Mrs. Sayler is a sister of Mrs. John R. Van Atta of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Sayler visited relatives here and in Brook about two years ago.

HIGH WATER DOES DAMAGE

Continued Rains Raise Rivers Above the Danger Point. The continued rains for the past several days have raised the rivers In various parts of the state to a point where considerable damage la being done, it is said, and unless a change comes at once and the rains let up the damage will be immense. Rain fell here the greater part of the day Sunday and Monday, and again Monday night we got several very heavy showers. These rains, following those of last week, have practloally flooded the east part of the city and ‘.brought the river here out of its banks, and it was still rising rapidly yesterday noon. Both the Burke grade north of town and the grade at Water Valley, over the old Jackson highway, are closed to travel because of high water. Many fields are covered with water and oats that have been sown on the lower ground are generally ruined and it will be necessary to sow the fields over again when the ground drys out. At Lafayette the Wabash river has risen to a point where the traction cars have quit running to the Soldiers’ home and Battle Ground, and residents of the city fear a repetition of the damage, wrought by the floods of 1913, as the river was still rising yesterday at a rapid rate. According to the weather bureau more showers were to come yesterday and today. As The Democart went to press more rain was falling.

CHARAIS-MICHAELS NUPTIALS

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Augustine’s Catholic church last Wednesday morning, when Miss Evelyn Michaels became the bride of Mr. Cyphrian Charais. John Michaels, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Miss Renalda Charais acted as bridesmaid. Little Mildred Heuson, niece of the bride, was flower girl, and carried a basket of sweet peas. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner was served to about 100 guests at the home of the bride’s parents. The bride Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Michaels of Jordan township and is a very popular young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Charais of St. Anne, 111., and is a popular and industrious young man. The young couple left for Illinois and other points, and after a short honeymoon will be at home to their many friends in Rensselaer, where they have a home already furnished on east Oak street. The Democrat Joins the friends of the young couple in extending congratulations.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEEK Washington, April 19.—Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday are: Atlantic states and east gulf: Unsettled, showery first part of the week, followed by fair; cool. West gulf states: Generally fair; cool first part, normal temperature thereafter. Ohio valley and Tennessee: Rain Monday and probably Tuesday; fair thereafter, cool. Region of Great Lakes: Rains over southern part Monday and Tuesday, followed by fair; cool. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and Rocky mountain and plateau regions: Generally fair, cool first half, normal temperature latter half. Pacific states: Generally fair, normal temperature.

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MISS EDNA FENDIG MARRIED

Today to Mr. Maripn Jewell of Lafayette at Fendig Home. . The marriage of Miss Edna Fendlg, daughter of Mrs. Nathan Fendig of this city, to Mr. Marion Jewell of Lafayette will take place today at the Fendig home on the corner of McKinley avenue and Rutsen street. The ceremony is to be performed by Rev. W. T. Barbre of the Christian church, in the presence of only immediate relatives of the family. Mr. Jewell is employed by the Monon railroad company at Lafayette where the young couple expect to reside.

NOTICE The embargo has been lifted off the shipping of livestock, and anyone having stock for sale call William A. Stitz dr Grant CuIp—REMINGTON SHIPPING ASSOCIATION.

RETURN FROM THE SOUTHLAND

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sage Got Back to God’s Country Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sage and son returned Saturday night from spending the winter In the south. They drove through in their car last fall to St. Petersburg, Fla., where they spent the winter proper, and drove back to Thomasville, Ga., about six weeks ago, 400 miles, and there Mr. Sage purchased at Pine Park, near Thomasville, three carloads, 42,000 feet, of yellow pine lumber, trading his car in on the deal. He expects to build some cribs on his land east of Pleasant Ridge which he pur* chased of John J. Lawler, with a part of this lumber, which he had planed and superintended the sorting and loading of before leaving there. —/ Mr. Sage states that It has been cold and wet in Georgia and the season is at least a month later than usual now. The cotton crop promises to be short because of this, many of those who had planted having had to plow up same. The peach blossoms are still hanging on the trees, when they should have been gone a month or more ago. They enjoyed their stay very much In Florida, however.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Ethel Huckleberg of Demotte underwent a minor operation Saturday and will be able to be taken to her home today. Sam Karnowsky entered the hospital Monday for medical attention, but returned to his home yesterday. Miss Sarah Epsey of Demotte, who underwent an operation for appendioitis Friday, is doing nicely. Miss Tillie Gangloff, who has been In a very critical condition, is now slightly Improved and hope is entertained for her recovery. Van Norman’s condition is slightly Improved, he being conscious at intervals for only a few minutes at a time. The doctors and his relatives are much erfcouraged over his condition now. Mrs. Emmet Pullins was able to return to her hotae yesterday. Mrs. Joe Parish, Mrs. B. H. Knapp, Thomas Burton, Mrs. Johnson, NelUe Doyle, Louis Davisson, Mrs. Reiddle and Mrs. Fred Simpson are all doing nicely.

DAMAGE DONE BY GALE MONDAY

Benton County Area Swept by High Wind —Several Buildings Suffer. Several buildings were damaged at East Dunn and Dunnington in Benton county by a wind storm that passed over that section of the state at 11 o’clock Monday morning. At Dunnington the roof'of the Catholic church was carried away, and several houses suffered a like fate. The roof of the Fred Brau elevator and smoke stack wap wrecked. At the John Dwyer place the barn was wrecked and the house unroofed. Philip Klut figured among the heavi-> est losers. Every building on his farm was damaged except the house. Nearly every small building in East Dunn was unroofed. All telephone and telegraph wires were blown down and much damage wrought. No one was injured, but several head of livestock were reported killed.

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings In the Nearby Cities and Towns — Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. HORSE KILLED, TWO MEN HURT When Auto Bumped Into Buggy Saturday Night Near Barce. A thrilling accident was staged near Barce Station in Benton county Saturday night and four people had narrow escapes from death tor serious Injury. Henry Sorenson sustained a fracture of the jaw bone and his face, throat and head were severely cut. A horse driven by Edward Nichols, foreman of the Charles Bower farm, was instantly killed and Mr. Nichols was painfully bruised. His son/Odle Nichols, who was riding with him, escaped by jumping, as did William Sorenson, who was riding with his brother. / Mr. Nichols and his son were In a buggy returning from Fowler. They claim to have been on the right side of the road when the automobile Which was headed west crashed into the horse. They charge the auto did not carry lights and that it was on the wrong side of the road. In the ’collision the horse’s head was forced through the wind shield and its throat was cut and Its chest caved in. Henry Sorenson, who was seriously injured, was rushed to Fowler where it required many stitches to close the wounds on his head, face and neck. Mr. Nichols was also given medical attention, but It was stated his condition was not serious.

IS NOT WANTED IN ALABAMA

Montgomery, Ala., April 19. —Resolutions adopted by the Birmingham post, American Legion, requesting that he publicly proclaim Eammon de Valera, “provisional president of the Irish republic,” to be persona non grata in the state of Alabama, were presented to Governor Kilby tonight. Governor Kilby replied that, while it was not within his official province to issue such a proclamation, he was of the personal opinion that the “pilgrimage of de Valera and his Sinn Fein propaganda should have long ago received the attention of the state department.” “Were I directing official of that department," Governor Kilby said, “I would unhesitatingly order the deportation of de Valera without delay.”

ITEMS FROM AROUND ABOUT US

Helen Hughes, aged 28, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, died at Glen Falls, N. Y., Sunday from influenza-pneu-monia.

Thirty-five thousand bushels of new potatoes still in the ground were sold at Brownsville, Tex,, Monday at 8 3-4 cents per pound, f. o. b. Brownsville, a record price, it is said. Three women were instally killed and a girl fatally injured Sunday when a Big Four passenger train hit an automobile at Burnett, Ind., near Terre Haute. The dead: Mrs. Keith Hayne, Burnett; Mrs. Evan Davis, Terre Haute;' Miss Nettie Crampee, New Goshen, Litha Hayne, 9-year-“ old daughter of Mrs. Hayne, suffered internal injuries. View of the crossing was obstructed by a cut of cars. The women were driving to Sunday school. Evelyn May Messenger, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Messenger of Wolcott, died at the Home hospital Sunday night at 9:30. The little one had been brought to the hospital Sunday morning and was immediately operated on for rupture of the appendix. The body was prepared for burial at the Bradshaw parlors and will be taken to Pittsburg, Pa., the former home of the parents, for burial. —Lafayette Journal. C. Scott of Warsaw, who was recently appointed commandant of the Indiana State Soldiers’ home, to succeed Co4on«l D. B. Kehler; who tendered his resignation to the board

Vol. XXIII. No. 7

CALLS McCRAY FOR SHOWDOWN

Of Charge* Made in Advertisement of Malicious Propaganda. The mystery created by the remarkable newspaper advertisement published in several Indiana papers this week on behalf of Mr. McCray, and purporting to be a. denial by Kentland citizens of •‘malicious propaganda’’ which the advertisement says is being prepared against Mr. McCray, has proved to be the sensation of the week. The Ft. Wayne News, in Its editorial comment on this advertisement, speaks of the statement as being ‘‘as malign in its tendency as it is vague in its implied information,” and calls for a "showdown” from the McCray interests regarding the meaning of tho ‘remarkable’ contents of the advertisement. "What is this maNclous propaganda that has been directed against Mr. McCray?” the newspaper asks. "And who Is spreading it? It occurs to us that there are other interests besides those of Mr. McCray to be considered and justice to all demands a prompt investigation of the whole matter.” —Indianapolis News.

April showers are working ahead of time this year. You should see the line assortment of gymnastic flowers on exhibition at the College on April 21st and 26th. —Advt. Duplicate order books, Fairbanks scale books, etc., carried In stock in The Democrat’s Fancy Stationery and Office Supply department.

FORMER RENSSELAER PASTOR

Fills Pulpit at Mishawaka Sunday in rails. South Bend, April 19.—The Rev. G. W. Titus of the First Christian church at Mishawaka appeared attired in overalls Sunday night and delivered a scathing arraignment of profiteers. As a result of his sermon hundreds of Mishawaka men and women prepared today to combat the high cost of clothing by wearing overalls, gingham or clothing discarded as unfit for wear. The organization of the overalls clubs in South Bend continued today and the white-collared brigade was considerably reduced when bank and office clerks reported for work. Additions to the Studebaker club came so rapidly that It was found neces. sary to Increase the wholesale order for overalls and cheap dresses by 100 per cent. 11l both South Bend and Mishawaka it was noticeable that hundreds of meif who have been In the habit of eating their noon-day meal in the downtown coffee houses and cases had lunch boxes under their arms while enroute to their offices and shops. In the composing rooms of the South Bend Tribune the entire force has for some time been carrying lunch to work. South Bend expects to carry the protest against high prices of clothing much farther than the mere Wearing of overalls. In the high school today the pupils decided to bring old clothing from the discard and to "boycott” such girls as continued to wear silk hose to the class rooms. Because of fear that the demand for overalls will Increase the price of the articles, thousands of factory employes in this city and Mishawaka also have invaded the attics and closets In search of discarded clothing. At the Citizens National bank and the St. Joseph Loan and Trust company all employes reported for work today In denim. The members of the police force, protesting against the 30 per cent. Increase in the price of blue uniforms, have petitioned the board of safety for the permission to appear on duty during the summer in khaki. The petition has the approval of Peter Kline, chief of police. Frank Gilmer, city judge, says he will hereafter appear on the bench in overalls.

of trustees, has decided not to accept the appointment. Mr. Scott wac to have taken charge May 1. No reason is given for his refusal of the post after having once accepted It. Colonel Kehler will remain in charge until a successor is choseii by the board of trustees at the May meeting. Mr. Scott, who declined the post, ie himself a member of the board of trustees.

’ Who said clowns? Lots of them with the Turners, April 21et and 25th. —Advt.