Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1920 — Page 1

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COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETING

F. M. Welsh Re-elected Democratic Chairman, W. D. Bringle, Secy. At the meeting of the newly elected Democratic precinct chairmen Saturday afternoon, Frank Welsh of Jordan township was reelected county chairman; W. D. Bringle, secretary, and. B. F. Fendig, treasurer. There was no opposition for any of the offices. The appointment of the chairman of Ellis Jones of Remington; Lucius Strong and W. R. Nowels of Rensselaer; F. R. Erwin of Fair Oaks and John D. Cooper of Kankakee township as an executive board, was confirmed. The Democratic woman’s organixation came Into the meeting and witnessed the procedure, and after the election of committee officers, Mrs. Ura Gwin, district chairman for the women, was called upon and made a brief hut Interesting talk on what the women were doing.

ED SIMON ELECTED CHAIRMAN

Of Tenth District Democrats at ■Meeting Held Yesterday. The Tenth district 'Democratic county chairmen met In Rensselaer yesterday afternoon and reorganized for the campaign by electing without opposition fid Simon of Lake county chairman; F. M. Welsh of Jasper county, vice-chairman, and WUllamm Spooner of Valparaiso, treasurer. The convention voted to permit the chairman to appoint the secretary, as it was thought the chairman and secretary should come from the same part of the district. Mr. Simon said that he had given the matter no thought, and would therefore appoint the -secretary in a few days. The meeting was well attended, several prominent Democrats from all over the district being present. Mr. Lehman of Crown Point having recently resigned the chairmanship oa account of business reasons, George E. Hershman, who was appointed to act until Che new organization was made, called to the meeting to order. Truman Hardy, chairof Newton county, wOb secretary of the meeting. Mr. Simon is a live-wire and is a former auditor of Lake county, having been elected there a few years ago on the Democratic ticket against overwhelming odds. He will again put the Tenth district on the Democratic map if zeal and hard work can .accomplish it. His s-dec-tlon will give universal .satisfaction all over the The Republicans also held their district reorganization meeting here yesterday and re-elected Lawrence Lyons of Brook .as chairman ; S. W. Thompson of Monticello, vice-chair-man; Delos Daan of Rensselaer, secretary, and Mose Leopold, also of Rensselaer, treasurer.

WERE BUSY PASSING THE BUCK

But Jasper County Republicans Send No Women Convention Delegates. While the Jasper .county Democrats have officially recognized the right of women to sit as delegates in their state convention and two womeif from this county will attend their convention as full-fledged delegates, the Republicans have turned the women down cold. Efforts were being made Saturday to get some of the Republican delegates to stay at home and let some Republican women go in their stead, but each delegate was busy, “passing the buck,” and it is said that they all finally agreed that as L. H. Hamilton was the most ardent woman suffrage advocate in the county he should pull off. “Lgoie,” however, who hoped to be called upon to make a speech in the convention, wouldn’t exchange places with Senators New or Watson, so there was nothing doing there, and the Jas* per county women were not represented at Indianapolis yesterday and today.

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE, GIRLS!

Two Young Soldier Boys Want to Hear £rom Back Home. The Democrat is in receipt of the following letter whcih it is asked to publish and which is self-explana-tory: There ate two poor, lonesome eoh dier boys in the state of TCxas woh want some one to write to, them. They are 40 miles from town and no fun nor anything. Would like to have some one Wrjte to them.— Pvt. Loyal W. Holmes, Ptt. Robert Nooman, Company 53, ,M. T. C., Camp Albert Marfa, Tex.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From Ihs Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. Trustee and Mrs. John F. Pettit of Walker township were visitors in the city Saturday. Judge B. B. Berry and Court Reporter Frank Bell of Fowler yere business visitors in the city Friday. Attorney W. W. Lowery of Indianapolis was in Rensselaer Saturday on business connected with the A. K. Yeoman ditch case. He is attorney for J. W. Stockton in this case. Sheriff True D. Woodworth and William Childers took Adam Schrader, the Insane man who has been confined in the county jail for the past three months, to Longcliff yesterday morning, papers for his acceptance having come Sunday.

MEETING OF DEMOCRAT WOMEN

The school of citizenship conducted by the Democratic womdh’s organization had an interesting lesson Saturday afternoon on the committees of the two leading parties; giving the names of national, state and count* chairmen of each, the* order in which these committees are called and a brief outline of the work of each. The class then adjourned to observe the work of the county committee as it proceeded to reorganize for the next two years. Mary Potter gave a short recitation which was much appreciated. The meetings will be held hereafter on Friday afternoon at 2:3® o’clock. The next meeting will be held May 21, at which a report of the state convention will be given to the ladles. **

OBSERVE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Daugherty of northeast of town celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary last Sunday, they having been married. on May 9, 1886. AU their children, except Miss Zelda Daugherty, who is taking a .nurse’s course at Cleveland, O, and Miss Rosabelle Daugherty, who is in North Dakota, with their families, to the number of 17 were present and partook of a bountiful dinner at the noon hour. A very pleasant time was had and Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty were wished many returns of the day.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Perry Marlatt had hex tonsils removed Monday. vMrs. Daisy Hoshaw underwent a major operation Monday and is doing nicely. — Mrs. J. W. Pruett underwent a major operation yesterday morning and her condition is good at this writing. Mrs. Clyde Ricker and baby returned to their home at Brook yesterday. Van Norman is showing consider able Improvement. Other patients are doing nicely.

THIEVES AT ROSELAWN

Thieves entered ttye general store of J. R- Mulder, the Standard Oil Co. office and the depot at Roselawn Friday night and at the former place took about 3500 worth of merchandise. At the office of the Standard Oil Co. they had filled their automobile with gasoline and oil and then left the tanks open and permitted the oil and gasoline to run out on the floor. Nothing was taken at the depot, but they left evidence of their being there by tearing the telephone off the wall and disturbing things in general.

COMMUNITY SALES REGULARLY

At Roselawn (4th Saturday) and Demotte (Ist Saturday), of each month, respectively. Parties having stock, tools or anything else they wish to dispose qf bre Invited to bring samp In it at these sales. Stuff will be sold on reasonable sale termp.—BEßT HANAWAY, Auctioneer; H. C. DeKock, Clerk.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY. INDIANA. WEDNESDAY. MAY 12. H2O.

DREDGE NOW BEING SET UP

On Claude W. May Ditch In Carpenter and Jordan Townehlps. Kenneth Fisher, contractor on the Claude W. May ditch In Jordan and Carpenter townships, unloaded his big dredge here the last of the week and hauled It via auto truck to the Bullis bridge in Jordan, where he will set up same in Carpenter’s creek and dig the north end of the ditch with this floating dredge, which was shipped here from Posey county on two big flat cars, Mr. Fisher having recently completed a dredging contract in that county. The south end of the ditch he will dig with a dry land dredge, which is not yet got on the ground. The contract price for this work is 14.6 cents per yard, and with the tile lateral it totals about 331,000.

J. A. Tanner, Parr, Ind., experienced general blacksmith, will appreciate the patronage of the people of that community.—Advt. ml 9

MISS NELL DRAKE IS DEAD

Popular Young Lady Passed Away Saturday Morning. Miss Nell Drake, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Drake of just south of town, who had been in very poor health for the past few months from cancer of the stomach, passed away Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Drake was bdrn in Chicago Nov. 1, 1888, and came to this city with her mother in 1894, her father having been killed in a fire during the world’s fart in Chicago in 1893. She was a graduate of the Rensselaer high school and was a young lady with a very pleasing personality and was loved by all who knew her. Deceased is survived by her mother, one sister, Mrs. Alice Jones, of Gary and two brothers, James and John Drake, of Chicago. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Monday morning at 9 o’clock and the remains taken to Chicago on the 10:36 train for burial la the family lot in the Sag cemetery. Among the out of town people here to attend the funeral were Mrs. Charles Madlung and daughter Marie of Monon, William and James Maloney and Miss Margaret Maloney, Mrs. .P. G. O’Connell and children, Mrs. Bernard Drake and two - children, James Drake and wife and George Drtike and wife, all of Chicago, and Miss Marie Plunkett of Kentland.

TO TAKE A RELIGIOUS CENSUS

A religious survey or census is planned by the Rensselaer churches. The purpose of the survey is to learn the church relationship and preference iof the people of the community. The city has been sectioned and each home will be visited by three ladles, each representing a different church. plan is to ■make the house visitation this Wednesday morning. The questions to be asked are: What is your church preference of tthe churches of Rensselaer? Are you a member of any church? What church? Where? Are you a member of any Sunday school? What school? With the co-operation of every family in the city it Is expected some very interesting facts will be shown.

YES. MORE SALARY BOOSTING

Indulged in by City Council at Meeting Monday Night. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening all members were present except Councilman Waymire. Not much business was done except to boost the salary of the nightwatch from 390 a month to 3100, and the city teamster from/ 320 per week to 325 per week. Another outlet sought to be provided for expenses Is an appropriation of 3700 for band concerts during the summer, the city attorney being instructed to prepare a resolution for same. The usual number of claims were allowed.

CLEAN-UP NOTICE

Between and May 15 all citizens must clean up their premises —alleys, yards and closets. After that date an inspection wlll .be made and all who have not complied with the order will have the work done by the city at their expense. Take pride in your lawns and help keep Rensselaer in the column of beautifol cities. iJR. M. D. GWIN, Caty Health Officer.

TAKING ON NEW SPRING GARB

Fine Weather of Past Two Weeka Has Wrought Wonders. The weather still continues fine and-many more farmers started their planters Monday. A very little corn was planted the last of the week, but planting did not become general until this week. The bright and warmer weather of the past cohple of weeks has brought out vegetation wonderfully and a splendid and much needed shower of rain Monday night has helped everything very much. ( Cheijry and other fruit trees are loaded with blossoms and the prediction is for a great fruit year. Shade trees are leafing out very fast, and everything has at last donned a spring garb. Although spring has been slow in putting In its appearance this year, with a continuation of good weather for a few weeks crops will soon catch up. /

MCCRAY ISN'T GOVERNOR YET

Threat of Taking State Highway From Us Has No Terrors. The Goodland Herald publishes the following veiled threat in last week’s issue of the punishment of Jasper county for its failure to support the “farmer” candidate for governor in the recent primary: We understand one reason why the Republican voters of Jah per county “knifed”. McCray Tuesday was because if he is elected this fall they are afraid the course -of the state highway will be changed. We can safely say that there are much better routes to Chicago from Indianapolis than over the road north of Rensselaer. It has been said that the highway commission has taken over the road passing through Rensselaer temporarily until the route Is established, which, we understand, will not be until next spring. The Herald has a sad awakening coming to it in November. Dr. McCulloch, who will be the next governor of Indiana, has no “enemies” to punish, and we’re not a bit afraid in Jasper but what he’ll treat us square. The state highway through Jasper is, however, permanently located and has been certified to and approved by the national government, which pays half the cost of building these highways.'

LIZZIE FRENCH DIES IN KANSAS

Former Rensselaer School Teacher Died Last Friday. Mtsa Lizzie French, a former teacher in the Rensselaer schools, died nt Hutchinson, Kas., Saturday morning at 4 o’clock, according to ’a telegram received here Saturday by Mrs. Thomas Lamson, an aunt of deceased. She had been an invalid for quite a long time, suffering from anemia. Miss French was a daughter of Felix French, who resided many years ago on a farm at Julian, just north of Foresman, in Newton county, and which he later sold and moved to Rensselaer, residing here for several years in the property on the corner of Cullen and Rutsen streets, now owned by the Jasper county hospital. Some 17 or 1% years ago Mr. French sold this property and the family moved to Hutchinson, which has since been their home, and where Mr. French died some 11 years ago. When residing In Rensselaer Miss French taught for a number of terms in the city schools and was well - known to most of the older residents here. She is survived by her mother and two brothers, Isaac, who holds a government position In Hutchinson, and Edward, who resides on a farm near that city.

AGED LADY DIED SATURDAY

Margaret A. Standish of Mt. Ayr, who for the past few weeks had been at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Blcknell. at the northwest side of town, died Saturday morning. Deceased was born in Vermont Nov. 9, 1834, and was 85 years and 6 months of age at the time of her death. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church In Mt. Ayr and burial made in the North Star cemetery near that place.

PRIMARY COMMUNITY CLUB

Patrons and friends are urged to attend the last meeting of the Primary Commuunity club next Friday, school building. Matters of importance relative to the closing up o* the school year will be discussed.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Talegraphic 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. McCRAY’S MAJORITY IS 5,196 According to Latest Unofficial Tabulated Returns. Indianapolis, May 10. —Warren T. McCray was nominated Republican candidate for governor by a majority of 5,196 votetf, according to unofficial tabulation of complete returns from primaries in Indiana Tuesday, receiving a total of 85,458. James W. Feeler was second with 63,377 and Edward C. Toner had 40,976. Carleton B. McCulloch received a large plurality as the Democratic nominee for governor, but not a large enough vote for a majority, according to unofficial tabulation of complete returns. He obtained 27,* 128 more votes than Mason J. Niblack, who was second with 20,848. McCulloch’s total was 47,976. John Isenbarger polled 19,005, and J. Kirby Risk, 15,278. Under the state primary law, the party convention names its candidate for governor in case no majority is obtained.

IS IN FAVOR OF WINE AND BEER

Dr. Nicholas M. Butler issues State* ment of Principles. New York, May 10.—Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has issued a statement of his principles, favoring, among other things, light wfnes and beer and the principles underlying the Kansas court of industrial relations. Thie will be the only public statement that Dr. Butler will make prior to the Republican convention in June, according to John R. Davies, manager of the Butler campaign committee. The statement sets forth 17 points, covering the subjects which Dr. Butler says urgently need attention. These, be says, are of three kinds: “First, those relating to the structure and functions of our government; second, those relating to our domestic affairs, chiefly economic, financial and indutsiral; and third, those relating to international duty and opportunity.”

VIGO CO. TAX DECISION CASE

Treasurer Enjoined From Collecting Horizontal Increase. Terre Haute, May.B.—John E. Cox, judge in the Vigo superior court No. 1, made a special finding here today in the suit of Lewis J. Cox, a taxpayer of Harrison- township, to enjoin the county treasurer from collecting taxes on the 80 per cent horizontal Increase authorized by the state tax board. The court order enjoins the treasurer from collecting the raise in taxes. As a result of the decision all taxpayers, who paid the tax will be credited with the amount on the fall installment taxes. It was announced that the treasurer would take no appeal from the decision. The fall installment will be collected on the original appraisement.

SEEK TO STABILIZE SUGAR PRICE

Chicago, May 9. —Fifty sugar dealers and wholesale grocers at a con-* ference called yesterday by District Attorney Cljfee pledged co-operation toward stabilizing the price of sugar and agreed - that there should be but one re-sale between various houses. Samuel B. Steele, president of a wholesale grocery concern, advocated a fixed price for Chicago, based upon the New York price of raw sugar, with profits to dealers limited to 1% cents a pound. Mr. Clyne exhibited a photograph of a carload of sugar, which he said had stood on the tracks at Chicago for six months. The sugar had been resold six times, he said, increasing the price nearly 200 per cent. . -

LOST

* Black and white spotted sow pig, Wt. about 80 pounds. Finder call 955-D.—MENNO QHUPP, Rensselaer, R-2. ' ■’ - mjis

Vol. XXIII. No. 13

REPUBLICANS ELECT LEOPOLD

Chairman of County Central Committee; Cope Hanley, Secretary. The Republican precinct committeemen at their reorganization meeting Saturday elected Mose Leopold chairman, to succeed G. IL McLain; Delos Dean, vice-chairman; Cope Hanley, secretary, and George Scott, treasurer.

YES, HE’S IN FEDERAL PRISON

"All th’ other candidates fer th* presidency may be pussy-footin’, but we know where t’ find Debs. Th’ feller that used t’ say, ‘Ther’s a little mate I drove 70 miles without layin’ th’ whip on her,’ now says, 'l’ve got a little car that’s gone 18,000 miles, an’ I’ve never had a wrench on her.' "Abe Martin” in Indianapolis News.

COURT NEWS

The regular April term of court ended Saturday, but a couple of cases that were started could not be completed and they win be heard during vacation, as noted in the pro ceedlngs below. There was not a solitary jury trial during the term, something very unusual. During the last two days of the term 7 several more divorce case® were heard and decrees granted. Following are the proceedings of the civil docket not heretofore re» pdrtpd: Prosecuting Attorney James Ck Murphey dismissed the following state cases: Nos. 1694, 1696, 1697,. 1699, 1791, 1793. 1730, 1744, 1745. Charles V. May ditch. Commissioner reports sale to K. F. Fisher. Guy and Blue, attorneys, allowed |6OO attorney fee. Barkley township ditch. E. D. Nesbitt allowed 111.25, J. W. Childers. |1.50, Thomas Lowe $3. ‘ Milton Roth ditch. Nesbitt > allowed >11.85. J. W. Childers SIW, Thomas Lowe 14.50, J. J. Miller 11.50. John Wagner ditch. Nesbitt allowed 14.60, J. J. Muller Thomas Lowe $1.50. John Keefe ditch. A Halleck allowed 1700 attorney fee, costs filed with clerk allowed. Charles Van Voorst ditch. Commissioners granted extension of time to first day of September term Ito file report. Grant Davisson ditch. C. P. Moody third commissioner, to qualify May 22 at clerk’s office, and report first day of September term. Joesph Nagle ditch. Extension of time granted to first day September term to file report. Petition for drain by A. K. Yeo* man et al. William Isham assumes jurisdiction and evidence heard In part. Further hearing continued to July 7. Premier Stock Farms association vs. Steve Nicholas et al. Continued for term. Arthur C. Hartmian vs. Opal Ed. wards Hartman. Plaintiff’s motion to strike from files the application for an allowance of attorney fee and suit money overruled, and court orders plaintiff to pay into court |SO for defendant's attorney and $lO per week for defendant’s support. Frank Melrose vs. Emil Besser et al. Plaintiff files affidavit for change of venue from the court and names of Judge Berry, Judge Carr and Attorney Mose Leopold are suggested from which to select a judge to hear said cause. Donald L. Morrill vs. Emory Barry et al. Judgment In foreclosure, and George H. Hammerton is appointed receiver. Receiver’s bond fixed at SI,OOO, which is filed with S. C. Irwin as surety, and same is approved by the court. Hazel Marie Hudson vs. Albert Newton Hudson. PUMntlff granted divorce and restoration of her maiden name of Hazel Marie Moore. Mary Moran vs. New York Central R. R. Co. Cause sent to White county on change of venue asked for by plaintiff. Eastern Molin Plow Co. vs. James Blankenship. Cause sent te Newton county on change of venue asked for by defendant. Arthur R. Jones vs. Ed Oliver. By agreement of parties cause is continued for further hearing on July 6. • William Wllhartz vs. David H. Craig et al. DlsnMssed hs to Agnes Shelly. Judgment for plaintiffs for $8,465, decree of foreclosure, receiver dlscbarged except as to file final report, whliph is to be filed May term, Newton circuit court, and by agreement of all parties the Newton circuit court shall have jurisldction as to filing and disposition of said final report. Edna P. Morrison vs. Wm. Seltzer and Fred Morrison. Final report filed. Expense account of $438.10 allowed. Osborne allowed SSO. * Arthur Turner vs. Josephine Turner. Divorce granted pallntiff. v Hight estate vs. Hight Apprafse-

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