Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1920 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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9TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT

Of Monnett School for Girls Held Yesterday Afternoon-Evening. The ninth annual commjencement of the Monnett School for Girls was held yesterday afternoon and evening. A piano recital w’as given at the school at 3 p. m., and the commencement exercises proper were held at 8 .p. m. at the Methodist church. There are 10 graduates, as follows: *Ruth Beedle of East Chicago. Mae Catherine Kelling of MilWHiikee. Helen Nina Lord of Chicago. Maria Angela Ortiz of Guanajuato, Mexico, Ida Pearl Reed of Fargo, N. D. Harriet- Mary South of Terre Haute. Mildred Christean Sutliff of Terre Haute. Abby Edwina Vallette of Gary# Mildred Helen Wagner of Chicago. Delvia Deloris Walker of Coshocton, O. An excellent program was given at the commencement last evening.

WHO WANTS SWIMMING POOL?

Residents of Park Avenue Will Object to Proposed Location.

At the regular meeting of the city council Mondaj evening all members were present, except Councilman Kellner. Not much actual business was done other than the allowing of the regular grist of claims. The matter of purchasing- a new motor fire truck was discussed, but nothing definite done in the matter. Two fire truck representatives were present, one from the Reo company and one from the Master Truck company. A petition signed by S. C. Irwin et al, asking permission to use outlot 19, the ground along the river bank in the rear of the George W. JJopkins and F. E. Babcock prop>ties, the building of a pool, was granted, providing necessary arrangements for the the money for building same, fete., could be made. Mr. Irwin also presented a subscription paper signed by some 35 business and professional men who subscribed various amounts toward the building of same, in all amounting to $266. It is understood that property owners on the west side are much opposed to this location being used for any such purpose, and it would seem that no such public place as this would be desired for a pool.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Paul Goldsberry, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Goldsberry of Gillam township, underwent a mastoid operation Monday, and is doing nicely. *Mrs. Daisy Hoshaw was able to return to her home Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Yeoman and baby returned to their home Monday evening. Mrs. Orval Hitchings is improving nicely from her recent operation. Mrs. J. W. Pruett is showing improvement each day. Mrs. Grover Norris is doing nicely. Miss Myrtle Ford, 'superintendent of the hospital during the absence of Miss Mattie Hemphill, spent Monday and yesterday in Chicago. Wilhelmine Traub, little daughter of William Traub of this city, was brought home from Chicago Sunday evening where her afflicted limb was put in a cast' She was taken to the hospital here for care on her arrival, but was removed to her home Monday evening. The Democrat was in error in stating in its Saturday issue that L. H. Hamilton had entered the hospital. He did not enter the hospital because no room was available. He is suffering from what was first thought to be erysipelas, but was later diagnosed by the doctors as a skin poisoning. He is still confined to his home, but is improving.

AN INDIANAPOLIS OPINION

McCray’s cattle sale brought in $330,000, or more than enough to help / defray the expenses of his trips up and down the state in the interest of his nomination—lndianapolis News. Yes, “help” is the proper word, according to all reports. — «

We have a car of woven wire fencing, also car of red cedar posts. Place your order at once as the mills are now rejecting all orders |ior woven wire fencing. —J. C. GWIN & CO., phone 6. m 29 Want ads bring best results when placed in The Democrat.

COURTHOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the v Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. County Assessor Thornton is driving a new Oakland roadster. "Sir Will” Parkinson of Lafayette was a visitor in the city Saturday. The road election in Jordan township on the proposition of building a road west from, the Mrs. Adams corner, 5 miles south of town, to connect with the Foresman stone road, was being held yesterday. Quite a little objection had developed and the result was problematical. Expense of candidates in the recent primary have been filed up to yesterday as follows: Republican candidates for judge—M. Leopold, $26; G. A. Williams, $127.86; Emmtet Laßue, $168.61; T. D. Woodworth, Rep., sheriff, $lO. Fred A. Banes, ■Rep., commissioner, third district, nothing. W. D. Bringle, Dem., county treasurer, nothing. Marriage licenses issued: May 22, Oda E. Shellenbarger or Morocco, aged 41 Oct. 30 last, farmer, and Nora X Blake of Fair Oaks, aged 24 July 15 last, housekeeper. Third marriage for male, previous marqage dissolved by death in 1915; second marriage for female, previous marriage dissolved by divorce May 8, 1920. May 25, Oswald Ernest Koppelman of Michigan City, aged 24 Meh. 4 last, draughtsman, and Lauretta M. Taylor of Chicago, aged 22 May 4 last, bookkeeper. First marriage for each. New suits filed: No. 9205. Nellie Lillian Grubb vs. Robert E. Grubb; action for divorce. Venued from White county. No. 9206. Jesse F. Heath vs. Sarah E. Heath; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married Dec. 24, 1917, and lived together until May 23, 1920. Plaintiff complains that defendant failed to perform her household duties, associated With people of questionable character and that when plaintiff remonstrated with defendant regarding her conduct she would fly into a rage and quarrel and fight plaintiff. Plaintiff asks for a- divorce and the custody of their two-year-old son. A hearing was held before Judge Hanley yesterday morning to make some arrangement for the child until the September term of court, J. W. Sage, an uncle of Mr. Heath, was given the care of the child until Saturday, May 29, when it will be under the guardianship of the Board of Education for Children, which is composed of A- Halleck, Mrs. J. I. Gwin, E. P. Honan, Mrs. B. D. McColly and Mrs. A. P. Burton. A meeting of the board will be held Saturday to make some further arrangements. x

BIBLE SCHOOL PRESENTS BIBLES

For several years it has been the custom of the First. Christian Bible schoc' to present a bible to each member of the school graduating from the local high school. This year there are 10 members of the graduating class who are members of/ this school and have been in at-* tendance during the past year. At the close of the school last Sunday morning, the pastor in a few appropriate words made the presentation. The following young people received bibles <<pm the school: Mary Coen, Russel Fidler, Ivah Healey, Elizabeth Hebard, Elizabeth Hemphill, Zella Ilershman, Ethel Holmes, Lucile Mackey, Orval Rowen and Karine Werner.

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.

THE TWlpp-A-W EEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1920.

GRAIN GRADING TO BE TAUGHT

Demonstration to Be at Rensselaer Friday, June 4. Lafayette, May 22.—Thirteen meetings to demonstrate the proper grading of grain under the new federal grain grading act will be held at as many different towns and cities starting May 24 and ending June 5.' All of the meetings will be at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon except two, which come in the evening at Greensburg and Lagrange. The complete schedule follows: Rushville and May 24; Columbus, May 25; Bloomington, May 26; Evansville, May 27; Terre Haute, May 28; Vincennes, May 29; Bluffton, June 1; Auburn, June “2; Lagrange, June 2; Laporte, June 3; Rensselaer, June 4; Crawfordsville, June 5. The meetings will be under direction of the federal supervisor, H. A. Rhoades, Indianapolis, with the agricultural extension department of Purdue university and the Indiana Grain Dealers’ association co-operat-ing. Grading, dockage, etc., will be taught.

DEWEY BIGGS’ BODY ON WAY

Expected to Reach Rensselaer Wednesday Afternoon. The body of Dewey Biggs, which recently reached this country from France, is expected to arrive in Rensselaer this afternoon, according to the following telegram received yesterday morning by Undertaker W. J. Wright: " New York, May 25. Remains of the late Dewey Biggs, blacksmith, second class U. S. naval reserve force, forwarded you this date, via American Railway Express. Will leave New York at 10:50 tonight on train 9t and should arrive at destination 3 p. m., 26 May.— U. S. Naval Hospital, New York, N. Y. Services over the remains and burial will be held Sunday afternoon, in conjunction with the Decoration day services, but the details had not been worked out at the time The Democrat wept to press. They will be announced in Saturday’s Demo<jrat.

CELEBRATED HIS FIRST MASS

Rev. Francis Krull Occupied Pulpit at St. Augustine’s Sunday. Sunday, May 23, was a gala day in St. Augustine’s church, Rensselaer. The Rev. Francis Krull, C. PP. S., celebrated his first holy mass there at 10:30 a. m. A grand procession of men and women, children and vested acolytes and six priests es j corted the newly ordained celebrant from Rev. Father C. Daniel’s parsonage to the festively decorated church. The bells were ringing a cordial greeting of the parish. When the solemn procession had reached its destiny and the people were gathered in church, the celebrant was kneeling at the altar and 'Thtoned the Veni Creator Spiritus. The celebrated student choir of St. Joseph college, tinder the able direction of Rev. Justin Henkel, C. PP. S., took up thd strain and sang the hymn to the Holy Ghost. As the organ stopped Rev. Francis Krull rose and stepped to the communion railing where his little niece, Mary Louise Krull, accompanied by the twin daughters of Louis Ramp, Helen and Ellen, greeted him in the name of all his relatives and friends and expressing good wishes by reciting a' poem suitable for the occasion. She spoke well. Thereupon the solemn high mass, preceded by the * Vidi Aquam, was sung by Father Francis Krull. Rev. Clement Schuetter was deacon of the mass, Rev. Albin Scheidler, subdeacon, and Student J. Ahn acted as master of ceremonies. Besides these his reverenKjw'other, Father Vigilius H. Krull, Rev. Christian Daniel, the pastor, and Rev. Bene* diet Boebner were in the sanctuary. The festive sermon was preached by his brother, Father Vigilius H. Krull. He spoke on the dignity, duties and spiritual benefits of the priesthood and congratulated his reverend brother on his success of reaching the goal of 12 years’ extra studies in college and seminary. Father Francis Krull was very devout and chanted his first mass without any noticeable mistake. All those who were in attendance feel confident that he will meet with noble success in his priestly ministrations. Shortly after 12 o’clock mass was over. A splendid dinner was served to the priests and visiting relatives and friends by Mrs. Louise Ramp.

A SUGGESTION WORTH WHILE

Better Service to the Public Would Improve Conditions. If everything is down-at-the-heel in our house, and we find the same condition in a neighbor's house, and • then go downtown and find the same j condition in if the mail delivery is slovenly, and everybody has a “take it or leave it” attitude, the effect upon ourselves is bad. Much of the slump observable today is a slump in “service,” which once was the boast of every business house. If “service” would return; l if every one were to restore the | proud old slogan of “We Give Serv- ' ice,” the tonic effect on the national mind would be immediate and good. Every time you go into a store where they keep up to “form” and •do things “right” you know it. And it makes you feel that the old stability is coming back. Suppose you bring back your own "service" and so spread the good feeling all around. —Henry Ford, in Dearborn Independent.

TO HAVE ITS OWN LIGHT PLANT

Mt. Ayr Held Election Last Week on the Proposition. At the electric light election Wednesday the project carried by 13 votes, 24 voting for it and 11 against it It was not generally thought that there were any really against the advancement, and the 11 negatives came as a surprise to she interested ones who had been counting noses. Their position might have been the result of their dislike of the plan the town board has taken of installing our own plant, some favoring securing the current from some larger plant, presumably Rensselaer. This course, however, has been so uncertain, and to all appearances so far away in the hazy future, that to most people it looked decidedly as if we must do it ourselves if we ever would have results electrically. ' •Several whom the wrifW had talked to and who expressed themselves as for it, tailed to vote at all for some reason or other. The bonds are now being advertised, and it looks rosy for an electric current for Mt. Ayr soon. —Mt. Ayr Tribune.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Women of Jasper county will assemble at a luncheon at the Makeever hotel Thursday, May 27, at 1 o’clock, 75c per plate. Tickets may be secured by calling Dr. Rose Remmek (telephone 403). A pleasing program has been prepared. Immediately following the luncheon, adjournment will be made to the west court room for complete county organization of the League of Women Voters. Two delightful talks will be given, one by Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of Topeka, Kas., and the other by an excellent speaker from Chicago. The number of luncheon tickets is limited to 56, but women may assemble at the court house—PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.

The house was beflttingly decorated. It showed extraordinary good taste and an artistic eye for beauty. In fact, the celebration of the first mass was cheerfully and socially continued at her home. Music and song and friendly conversation hastened the happy hours of mutual friendship. John and Martha Ramp did their share in entertaining the visitors. Supper was served shortly after 6 o’clock. Among the relatives and friends of the newly ordained priest the following enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Louise Ramp: Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Krull and their children, Nicholas, John and Louise, of Kentland'; Mr. and 'Mrs. Ben Hausfeld and their son Clarence of Dayton, O.; Miss Lena, Herbert and Walter K/ull of Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Otto Adams and Miss Evelyn Miner of Ft. Wayne; John Hoffman and Miss Elizabeth and Miss Therese Frankrone of Lousivlle, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. John Lane and Miss Catherine Luers of Rensselaer. Nicholas Krull, a prosperous business man of Kentland, is a brother of Rev. Francis Krull. Father Vigilius H. Krull, missionary and author of several books, entertained Father Francis for a few days. Xher a two weeks' vacation Father Francis will receive his orders for pennae nent work from his superior at Celina, O. We wish him God’s blessing. •*

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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. Tho 1920 population of Winamac, the county seat of Pulaski county, is given at 1,684, a gain of 77 during the pest 10 years. The Wood for president campaign in Indiana cost $5,301, according to the sworn statement made by his manager in this states Southern Indiana strawberries will soon be on the market now. The crop is said to be quite large, but this fact and the shortage in sugar is not likely to create any reduction in price. The annual Hereford sale at W. T. McCray’s Orchard Lake stock farm near Kentland last week totaled over $330,000. One bull brought *25,000, probably about as much as he gave the entire herd in for taxation. Frank Busch and Earl Fritz killed seven woIF puppies about four miles southwest of Medaryville last week. They found no trace of the old wolves, but took the seven pelts to Winamac and received p bounty of $2.50 for each of them. Official confirmation has been had of the assassination of dethroned President Carranza of Mexico on last Thursday morning, and the body arrived in Mexico City Monday. • De La Huerta has been chosen ad interim president by the extraordinary session of congress, receiving 224 votes to 28 for Pablo Gonzalez. The annual eighth grade commencement of the Newton county township schools will be held at Brook Thursday afternoon, June 3. There are 70 graduates —7 in Beaver, 12 in Grant, 4 in Iroquois, 12 in Jackson, 7 in Jefferson, 4 In Lake, 5 In Lincoln, 3 in McClellan, 16 in Washington. The class address will be made by Dr. Byron W. King of Pittsburg, Pa., whose subject is: “Pay Up or Quit.”

The Westinghouse Lamp company of New York has secured a 13-acre factory site on the east side of Indianapolis and will erect a big incandescent lamp factory theredn, with a capacity of 50,000 to 70,000 lamps per day, similar to its plant at Trenton,’N. J. The estimated cost of the factory and equipment is $2,500,000, and it will employ about 1,000 people. The plant is to distribute goods to south central points. Indiana Republicans are in a quandary' what to do with Davies, their candidate for state treasurer, since the publicity given his shortage'as treasurer of Howard .county and the city of Kokomo of nearly $4,000, and which he was made to refund by the state board of accounts. Backed by the Watson-McCray machine, whiep brought about his nomination, Davies has thus far declined to withdraw from the ticket “for the good of/ the party,” and great worry in the Republican rank and file results.

ANOTHER AUCTIONEER COMING

Col. E. H. Morrow, who has been at the bedside of his mother,, Mrs. A. E. Morrow, returned to Amarillo, Tex., Monday afternoon, his mother having improved in health, yet still confined to her bed and sits up a little. The colonel will return to Indiana, we understand, and will take up his residence, no doubt, in Rensselaer. He is an auctioneer with but few superiors, having cried his first sale at Remington In 1902, and has since had experience in a large part of the west. He will open an office in Renssy/jer, handle the sale business and / .p care for his mother. A new invoice of correspondence box stationery in all the latest shades and tints just received in Th© Democrat’s fancy stationery department.

Vol. XXIII. No. 17

ATTENDANCE INCREASE NOTED

At Christian Bible School as a Result of Several Weeks' Drive. A few weeks ago the Bible school of the First Christian church inaugurated a campaign for increased Bible school attendance. A series of special days was in the plan and as a, result each succeeding one was larger than the preceding one. The school is having at the present time the largest average attendance it has had in the past 10 years. Last Sunday was Boys’ day, and the attendance was’ larger than for any of the previous special days. Next Sunday is Men’s day, and it Is expected it will be one of the largest of any. June 13, which is Children’s day, will be Everybody's’ day. The annual program will be given in connection with the school and morning worship on that day.

35 STATES ELECT GOVERNORS

13 Democratic and 22 Republican Executives’ Terms Expire. Thirty-five states will elect governors next fall at the time when the president and vice-president are chosen. Thirty-two United States senators, to take office Meh. 4, 1921, also are to be selected. Of the governors whose terms expire next year 13 are Democrats and 22 Republicans; while 17 of the 32 senators are Democrats and 15 Republicans. The 35 governorships to be filled offer a wide range, both in terms and salaries. Among the state executives whose terras expire are Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, the highest paid governor in the country, and S. R. McKelvie of Nebraska, the poorest paid. Mr. Lowden receives 112,000 yearly for a four-year term and Mr. McKelvie $2,500 annually for two years.' Only 12 of the 35 will receive over $5,000 a year, and five will be paid $3,000 or less. Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts, whose position carries a $lO,000 salary, is the only governor in the country elected *or one year. All other states have either two or four-year terms. Territorial governors are better paid than the average state executive and two f° ur aro appointed for indefinite terms, with the result that they remain in office as long, as a rule, as the president who named them. Francis Burton Harrison, governor general of the Philippines, tops the list of territorial executives, with an indefinite term and a $20,000 yearly salary. Arthur Yager, governor of Porto Rico, receives $lO,000 and is appointed indefinite term. Governor Thomas Riggs, Jr., of Alaska, and C. J. McCarthy of Hawaii each received annual salaries of $7,000 during their four-year terms.

STAR CITY'S CUTTING AFFRAY

Pulaski County Democrat, In Commenting, Belittles the Affair. Regarding the cutting affray at Star City recently, mention of which was made in last Wednesday's Democrat, the Pulaski County Democrat says: Star City was the scemj of an ugly little affair Saturday night when William Hopper, superintendent of schools there, used a pocket knife to inflict a gash William McClure’s chin. she wound is about inches long, J>ut is not considered dangerous. Other reports say the gash was made with a -razor. The Injured man’s father, Charles McClure, came here that night and swore out an affidavit against Hopper, charging assault and battery with intent to kill. Hopper had come here and given himself up to the sheriff immediately after the affair, and later gave bond to appear for trial at/the September term of court. Hopper also filed affidavits against young McClure, charging provoke and carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded guilty to the latter charge yesterday in justice court and paid a fine of $12.20. The controversy took place in the Washburn & Hinton garage. Hopper • was engaged in moving their household goods to Bloomington, where he is to study during the summer. The two men had some words, and Hopper, Who is one-armed, struck out with a knife in his hand, cutting McClure’s face. McClure then drew a revolver from his pocket, it is stated, but did not fire. The matter has created a good deal of -talk in and about Star City, with varying opinions as to the "rights” and the, "wrongs” of both parties. McClure, who is 19 years of age, has not been in school this year, but is keeping company with a young lady or has been, and is alleged to have had a grievance on her account, claiming undue attention was bestowed upon her by Hopper. Hopper claims that McClure became vulgarly offensive previous to the encounter.