Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1920 — Page 1

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A. M. CLARK IS HEARD FROM

Slys Wheat, Oats and Corn Look Well in Kansas. In renewing his subscription to The Democrat, A. M. Clark of Gardner, Kas., says: “You will find enclosed check for which please send me the dear old Democrat one more year as we couldn’t keep house without It. We are well and enjoying good health, but am doing a little work. Am working 10-hour shifts —lO in the forenoon in the afternoon—but have made a showing. Wheat never looked better, almost knee-high; oats cover the ground and we are working our corn —never had a better stand. Have my potatoes plowed over and you never saw a finer garden. Come over and eat onions, radishes and lettuce with us, as I know you have a mouth for all that stuff. Tell all the boys “hello” for old Clark.”

STOLE AUTO, IS NOW IN JAIL

John Pipkin Failed to Make His Getaway With Ford. A Ford touring car belonging to Frank Hamer, residing in the former W. H. Postill property north of the railroad, was stolen some time Tuesday night from the alley in the rear of the Hamer home where it had been left during the night. Sheriff Woodworth notified the surrounding towns Wednesday morn-t ing and the car was located through a conversation in the Jacob Cheever garage at Demotte, Mr. Cheever telling a traveling man who came in his garage about a car being stolen at Rensselaer. The traveling man stated that he had passed such a car standing at the side of the road, about a mile north of Mt. Ayr. Sheriff Woodworth was notified and Mr. Hamer went over to Mt. Ayr Wednesday evening and found the car to be the one taken from him, but the car being out of commission he could not bring it home with him. On returning for the car Thursday morning he found it had been towed in to Mt. Ayr for repairs. It was learned that the car had been brought in by a party who had been employed by John Pipkin to do so, and the latter, who had stayed about Mt. Ayr and tried to get some one to haul the car in Wednesday, was arrested Thursday morning and brought here and lodged in the Jasper county jail. He admitted the theft of the car and had a preliminary hearing before Squire Irwin Thursday and was bound over to the September term of the circuit court under bond of SSOO. Pipkin is about 22 years of age and claims Laporte as his home, where his people reside, he says. He has been around Rensselaer for two or three months and worked for awhile at the Main garage and later was employed on the Alex Quinn farm, southeast of town. He will probably get a few years in prison to ruminate over the fact that the way of the transgressor is hard — especially when one gets caught.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. George Borntrager. The mother has been in a very critical condition, but. at this writing is thought to be improving. Mrs. Edward Parkison returned to her home yesterday. Mrs. Herman Matz of Wheatfield was brought to the hospital* Wednesday evening suffering from a fractured femur, sustained by a kick from a horse. The fracture is a very bad one. Van Norman was able to leave the hospital yesterday. Mrs. J. W. Pruett and Mrs. Daisy Hoshaw are doing nicely.. Mrs. G. M. Myers returned to her home Thursday evening.

SCOTT-WAY MIRE NUPTIALS

Miss Sattie Waymire and John Scott were married last Saturday at Winamac by Rev. L. 0. Brink. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Waymire of Medaryville and has for some time been, an operator at the Medaryville telephone exchange. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Scott of Francesville and is now working on the Ernest Wentz farm, south of Medaryville. May they have a prosperous wedded life is the wish of their many friends.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From Iha Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. Vern Davisson has filed his resignation as candidate for sheriff on the Democratic ticket, and the place will be filled in due time by the county central committee. Candidates In the recent primary should not neglect to file their expense accounts with the county clerk, under penalty of the law. Candidates for precinct committeemen and delegates to the state convention do not have to file, for -these offices are not remunerative. All others, however, must file even though they were to no expense whatsoever. Please do not forget this. Filing must be done within 30 days following the primany. At the Democratic district meeting here last Tuesday afternoon, a committee of non-partisan ladles appeared before the meeting and asked that-Mrs. J. I. Gwin of Rensselaer be elected one'of the delegates from this district to the national conven tion which meets in San Francisco. As the selection is made by the delegates to the state convention the committee could only receive the request ajid ask the delegates to consider it. It is very probable, however, that Mrs. Gwin will be made a delegate. Attorney A. D. Babcock of Goodland was in the city Thursday afternoon on his way home from Plymouth where he had been looking after some business matters for a client near Brook. Mr.. Babcock is not taking his defeat for the Democratic nomination for judge very much to heart. His opponent only got two votes in A. D.’s precinct, and but very few in Grant township. Not but what he is a good man and well qualified for the office, but Mr. Babcock has lived in Goodland practically all his life, and the vote he received was a fitting testimonial from his neighbors and friends.

“MY SOLDIER GIRL” IS COMING

Bright, Tuneful and Picturesque— Next Thursday Evening. When 'the musical spectacle, “My Soldier Girl,” comes to the New Ellis Opera House Thursday, May 20, theatergoers will be treated to gorgeous costumes, elaborate stage settings, novelties that are new and effective, a complete new version of book, lyrics and music, and an excellent cast supported by a bewitching beauty chorus who present the many stage pictures that make a show a success. One of the many novel features in the tuneful musical play is a gorgeous stage setting which presents a brilliant Follies production on the roof of a New York theater with a grand illumination of the city in the distance., In rapid succession follows “Flirtation Walk,” an illuminated runboard extending out over the heads of the audience on which the clever dances are introduced by bewitching beauties. A lawn fete at Colonel Stone’s home, Miami, Fla., with banks of flowers and lights. Novel drills and dance ensembles. The famous “pony” ballet from the roof of a New York theater, and a bHlliant musical spectacle in all its merry making. There are fully some 20 musical numbers, Including “My Soldier Girl,” “Just for You,” “Wrap Me in a Bundle of Love,” “That Dixie Wedding Tune” and “Won’t You Be My Beau?” are among the real favorites. Seats now being reserved at Long’s drug store. —Advt.

CLEAN-UP NOTICE Between now and May 15 all citizens must clean up their premises —alleys, yards and closets. After that date an Inspection will 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 lawys and help keep Rensselaer in the column of beautiful cities. DR. M. D. GWIN, City Health Officer.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1920.

MRS. HARMON. DIES IN ILLINOIS

Was Once a Resident of Rensselaer v for a Few Years. Mrs. A. Harmon,' mother of L. A. Harmon of this city, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Donna Fisher, at Springfield, 111., after an extended illness from heart trouble. Her age was 78 years. Deceased is survived by her husband, five sons, Perry of Kansas City; Joseph and. Charles of Indianapolis; Russel of Mitchell, S. D., and Louis of Rensselaer, and two daughters, Mrs. Donna Fisher of Springfield, 111., and Mrs. Addie O'Malley of Pontiac, 111. The funeral will be held at Pontiac this Saturday morning at- 9 o’clock, where burial will also be made.

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A CLASS OF 44 TO GRADUATE

From the Rensselaer High School May Twenty-Second. The 38th annual commencement of the Rensselaer high school will be held at the Christian church on Thursday evening, May 27, when a class, of 44 will be graduated, 26 girls and 18 boys. This is the largest class ever graduated from our high school. The names of the young lady, and young gentlemen graduates follow ‘J Floyd Fred Platt Lardner Crooks Lucile M. Mackey Zella M. Herahman Gladys M. Prouty Perlin Mable Williams Helen Warner Fred T. Christensen Harold M. Nowels Russel Q. Fidler Elizabeth M. Moore Harold J. Halleck Elizabeth R. Hemphill John W. Hudson Clyde G. Tilton Irving Jones, Jr. Orval Rowen Ivah M. Heialey William L. Parkinson William F. Daugherty # t Karine J. Werner Bernice Kessinger 1 Jennie F. Benson Ruby H. Standish Gladys M. Carr Emil R- Bates Floyd “Casey” Hemphill Milton B. Roth Luella A. Harmon Jess Y. Brown Annetta M. Hansson Paul B. Collins Ethel L. Holmes Charlotte Hill Gladys Dean I Josephine Jones Edna R. Yeoman Mary M. Coen Jane Elizabeth. Hebard Mary C. .Hordeman Cecelia F. Kellner / Ernest T. Abbott Cecelia M. Putts Lois E. Bates

IS YOUR AUTOMOBILE INSURED against fire, theft, tornado, collision and indemnity for damage done to others, even to accidental killing? It costs but little, when you take into consideration the protection given. The undersigned is agent for the Lincoln Mutual Casualty Co. of Springfield, 111., and all rates are guaranteed. You insure your buildings, household goods, farm tools, stock, etc., and you cannot afford to omit your automobile. The expense of one accident might pay many years cost of insurance. Call at The Democrat office and let us explain rates to you. —G. M. Rensselaer. ts

DOG MUZZLING EFFECTIVE THE 15TH OF MAY

Effective May 15, all dogs in the city must be muzzled. Dog owners should not delay in this matter. By order of DR. M. D. GWINi City Health Officer.

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 of are invited "to bring same in and sell it at these sales. Stuff will be sold on reasonable sale terms. —BERT HANAWAY, Auctioneer; H. C. DeKock, Clerk.

LOST Black and white spotted sow pig, wt. about 80 pounds. Finder call 955-D.—MENNO CHUPP, Rensselaer, R-2. mls J. A. Tanner, Parr, Ind., experienced general blacksmith, ■will appreciate the patronage of the' people of that community.—Advt. ml 9

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happening* In the Nearby Citiea and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. ELEVATOR THIEVES AT MbNON The Monon elevator, owned and operated by D. R. Brookie, was broken into Monday night and an unknown quantity of wheat carried away. Entrance was gained through a window and no trace of the intruder has been found. Tuesday morning when the theft wae discovered, It was learned that the lock on Eisenburg and Glick’s storeroom, under the overall factory, had been tampered with, from which it is inferred that the same party who stole the wheat tried to add to his loot material from the x factory. Stores and banks are common prey to bandits these days, but elevator thieves are a new innovation for burglary. —Monon News. A HARMONIOUS (?) CONVENTION Where Every One Had a Dagger Up His Sleeve for the Other Fellow. The more partisan Republican press has published columns about the harmony that prevailed at the Republican state convention this week, but such tale is not told by all the party press. For instance, the Indianapolis News, which gave a very detailed report of the proceedings, told of the black-jack methods used by the “old guard” and how the combination of Jim Watson and W. T. McCray tried to oust State Chaimian Wasmuth, and only yielded when they were forced to do so. It also told of autocratic methods to stifle any opposition to the pro-* gram laid down by the machine for the convention proper, which is interesting to the layman who is supposed to shut his eyes and "vote ’er straight.” Here is also a little incident reported by the News of the Eighth district meeting of Wednesday night where delegates were selected to the national convention, which should be of particular interest to voters all over the state because of the reference to a barrel of money brought into that district in the recent primary to put a certain candidate across tor governor: Fireworks began in the meeting when Ed S. Goodrich, a brother of the governor, pronounced the name of Mr. Moorman as a natlonol convention delegate. Earl Fouts of ’’Muncie proposed the name of Kitselman. James S. Alldredge of Anderson and Roy M. Fried ley of Muncie proposed respectively James A. Van Osdol of Anderson and Robe Carl White of Anderson as' Wood delegates. Paul P. Haynes of Anderson threw a bomb into the camp when, in seconding the Wood delegates’ nomination, he said: "I am not a Wood man, but the Eighth district voted for General Wood and the delegates should be Wood men. Mr. Moorman and Mr. Kitselman are not at heart Wood delegates. That being the case, every duty of political honor for the Eighth district would require that the delegates be instructed for General Wood. “I have no grievance against Mr. Moorman personally, but he brought thousands of dollars of an outside man’s money into the Eighth district to defeat an Eighth district candidate for governor and now he is coming to the district and asking it to honor him.” Mr. Moorman was a McCray worker and, according to a private remark of E. C. Toner, “every word of what Haynes said is true.” But Moorman and Kitselman were made delegates, just the same. And here follows a report of some of the work in the ;Ninth district: ■ Because of the old guard slate of candidates for nominations for state office, it was said that J. A. Kautz of Kokomo was practically forced out of the race for delegate from the Ninth district. Ora Davies of Kokomo is a candidate for- the nomination for state treasurer, and it is reported that the Watson-Mc-Cray forces brought such pressure too bear in Howard county that 16 delegates of the county lined up against Wood candidates for delegate

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LIEUT. PAT O'BRIEN MARRIED

Noted Soldier of World War Falls a Victim qf Cupid. Lieut. Pat O’Brien has just announced his marriage to Mrs. E. E. Allen of Washington, D. C. The marriage took place in Havana, Cuba, in January and Pat only told his friends a few days ago. Pat met his bride while in Washington and they were married three weeks later. They are now enjoying their honeymoon in California. Pat's many Lowetl friends extend congratulations and best wishes to hint and his bride. —Lowell Tribune.

TRUCK GOES THROUGH BRIDGE

A steel bridge, 50 feet long, crashed into Crooked creek, east of Valparaiso, Tuesday under the weight of a truck and its load, aggregating 12 tons. The two drivers of the machine escaped serious injury, but the truck remains in the stream. The cost of rebuilding the bridge is estimated at $7,500.

THOMAS H. ROBINSON IS DEAD

Former Rensselaer Resident Died at Medaryville Thursday Night. Thomas H. Robinson, who formerly resided for several years in the property just weet of Weston cemetery, which he owned, but later moved to his farm in Gillam township and a year or so ago moved to Medaryville, died at the latter place Thursday night. He was nearly 80 years of age. At this writing funeral arrangements had not been made. Deceased is survived by a wife, four daughters and one son, the latter County Auditor Schuyler C. Robinson, who was called to Medaryville Thursday evening and reached there only a short time before his father passed away. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of the civil war and had been In poor health for several years previous to his death.

TAKE POLICE IN BOOZE CASE

Evansville “Cop*” Arre*ted for Conspiracy In Alleged Whisky Ring. Evansville, May 14. —'Die final roundup of ilie 80 local people Indicted by the federal grand Jury at Indianapolis for conspiracy in the alleged “whisky ring” that operated for the purpose of bringing in liquor from Kentucky was nmd<* by Louis Bender, deputy United States marshal here. In the list of those arrested were Edgar Schmitt, chief of police; Herbert Males, sheriff of Vanderburg county, and several other prominent city ofliclals and detectives. The wholesale arrests had been expected for several days and did not come as a surprise. In all 80 Evansville people are under indictment and Deputy Marshal Bender has been serving capiases during the past week at the rate of 15 and 20 u day. All the men will be arraigned before Judge A. B. Anderson of the federal court at Indianapolis on Monday, May 17. Chief Schmitt went to the office of Deputy United States Marshal Bender and surrendered about noon. He gave bond in the sum of $5,000 and was released. Chief Schmitt Isa Democrat. He lias a- family. Fred Ossenberg. Republican boss, who has been one of the most' active politicians in Evansville for many years, was taken Inti* custody during the afternoon and gave bond. OssChberg helped to el<*ct Mayor Bosse, Democrat, two years ago, but returned to the Republican party. His bond was signed by Francis J. Reitz, president, and Charles B. Enlow, cashier of the Cify National bank. Herbert Males, county sherljT, is a Republican. He was released on bond. He was elected two years ago and In the primary hist Tuesday was renomi; noted by a big vote. Charles Sipler, Republican, who was arrested, is the proprietor of the Lottie hotel here. For eight years he was circuit clerk of Vanderburg county and served four years as postmaster of Evansville and has been prominent in Republican politics for many years.

Presents Thrift Plan.

Crawfordsville, May 14.—8. R. Inman, manager of the Indiana Sstat'e Chamber of Commerce, in tin address at a luncheon of the manufacturers’ group of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, presented the “Indiana Thrift Plan,” which embodies the three fundamentals, thrift, Americanism and home-owning. It advocates that wage earners take advantage of present unprecedented wages, and invest them in homes. Mr. Inman made a very clear analysts of the present industrial unrest In the-country, and attributed it to .the fact that the laboring man gets so much money that he does not know jvhat to do with It x

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Vol. XXIII. No. 14

FREIGHT SWAMPS ALL U. S. ROADS

Congestion at Terminals Worse Than at Any Time Since 1917. 235,000 CARS ARE TIED UP Appeal* for Relief Sent Into Washington to Commerce Body—Road* Short of Labor and Equipment. Washington, Muy 14. —The congestion of freight in the principal railroad terminals, probably the worst since 11)17, is beginulng to be felt in business and commerce all over the country. Appeals for relief pouring Into Washington to the interstate commerce commission, the rnilroMi hdmlnlstratlon, and to congress picture the big railroad gateways choked with thousands of loaded freight cars unable to move because of shortage of men and motive power. The appeals for relief contain prediction that unless the Jam is broken it will be reflected more than ever In decreased production, slowing down of industry, and probably a tremendous labor turnover.

235,000 Car* Tied Up. Latest reports compiled here by the committee on car service, American Railroad association, whose principal duty is to see that cars are supplied to sections in greatest need of them and to keep them moving, show 235,000 cars tied up or delayed In transit. Of this number 85,000 are at Junctions, with no labor to transfer them. On April 10 the total number of cars tied up was 288,000. Much of this was attributed by'railroad people to the recent strike.. There is pressing need today for 82,411 cars to take care of the most urgept demands, railroad men declare, although this shows a reduction of approximately 10,000 over April reports. Ease* Up In Last Ten Days. After spending half of tlie day at the telephone W. C. Kendall, head of the car service committee, announced that while the situation was bad it was not nearly so acute as ten days ago. “There is more noise, more of a concent rated kick,” he sold, “but the act-' mil tieup is less. There is an improvement. Last week’s figures indicated a coal production of 9,000,000 tons.” The big clamor, Mr. Kendall said, is for coal. Cpmmwrcial stocks have been depleted, and with the railroad surplus exhausted the roads had to confiscate it. Now they are trying to till the gaps. Demand for cars for grain from the Northwest and for refrigerator cars for California, and the southeast territory come next, be said, and added to this was the ever present dlfllcutly of moving buck the empties. Strike Added to Chaos. All reports show that the tieup was forced to a head by the recent railroad strike, not yet ended, accordin&to railway officials. At the time of the “unauthorized” walkout of trainmen and switchmen the roads were literally swamped with business. Trying to meet this with depleted equipment, ami wltii industries running at full tilt, the strike, railroad men asserted, was like the straw mat broke the camel’s back. Many shippers declared in appealing for help that they were at the point of being forced to close their plants for lack of coal, jaw materials and; cars to move the finished product. Appeals for aid came principally from the big industrial centers.

HOOSIERS ALIGN FOR WOOD

Delegates at Large Instructed to Support the Soldier. Indianapolis, May 14.—-Indiana's four delegates at large were Instructed to support Gen. Leonard Wood for the presidential nomination so long as he has a “clear and fair” chance in the Republican national convention at Chicago next month. This ( action was taken by the Republican state convention here by a vote of 753 to 746. Noisy scenes preceded the roll call and Chairman New repeatedly had to rap tor order during the debate.

JUMPS TO DEATH IN CHICAGO

■ ■ Man Awaiting Insanity Test Leap* From Eleventh Story. Chicago, May 14. —In sight of thou* sands of persons hurrying at lunch time, Thomas Wilkinson, a patient being held for examination it? the office 'of Dr. William J. Hickson, city alien-' Ist, leaped from a window In the city! hall to the pavement’ in La Salle street, eleven stories below. He was crushed; to death.

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