Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1920 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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TWO PRODIGALS RETURN HOME

White Light* of City Lose Thelt Attraction After a Trial. About 10 days ago three boys became tired of life in the small town and bo started to Buchanan, Mich., to get work In the factories. Two of the boys have already etarted a worthy movement and are now back home, working on farms. Paul Collins is working near Pleasant Ridge on the farm of George Parkinson, and “Bud” Eldridge ie working for his father. The boys say that work was plentiful and the wages, good, but they were put on a night shift and found It Impossible to secure moms where It was possible to sleep In the day-time. Ray Yeoman, the third boy, was more successful, having secured a room at a relative’s where he is well taken care of, eo he is continuing with the factory work. The boys have started a praise-worthy movement of “Back to the farm.”

POPULATION OF CITY IS 2912

A Gain of 519 Over the Census of 1910, or 21.7 Per Cent. The population of Renseeiaer, according to the 1920 census, is 2,912, a gain of 519 or 21.7 per cent in the last 10 years. This is a very gratifying showing indeed, and is considerably better than most people expected. While It was realised that many new homes had been built here during the past 10 years, it was also known that the era of large families is apparently a thing of the past and that many of these new homes housed but two people. Therefore, the conservative citizen felt that the count would be under the 3,000 mark, notwithstanding there were many enthusiasts who-placed it at 3,500 to 4,000. The gain shown is most gratifying, however, and demonstrates a healthy growth, the greatest actual increase ever made by Rensselaer in a like period. « In .1890 our population was 1,455, but with the boom of the middle nineties and the taking in of new territory, this had Increased to 2,135 in 1900. From 1900 to 1910 we gained but 158. Since 1910 no new territory has been added and therefore the 1920 census shows the greatest actual increase in population the city has ever known. No figures on the population of the county have been given out as yet, but it is probable the gain is slight In 1910 the population of Jasper county was 13,044, a loss of about'l,ooo in the 20 years preceding.

FAVORS PORTABLE PLATFORM

Several members of the Rensselaer band* have expressed themselves as fully in favor of the erection of a temporary band-stand on the street for the regular band concerts, as suggested by The Democrat, and say that the band is willing to play any place where it will best accommodate the public. They thirtfc th»t the city officials should supply this stand and have the marshal and his helper set it up for each concert and remove same after the concert is over.

NOTICE TO FARMERS We handle the Rumely Une tractors, threshing machines and farming implements; also Mid-West Utilitor, one-horse tractor, at White Front Garage. —KUBOSKE & WALr TER. *

LIVESTOCK AND AUTOMOBILES

In Jasper County March 1 as Shown by Assessors’ Returns. The county board of review is grinding away on the 1920 assessments, and from their compilations The Democrat gathers a few Items that are of interest to its readers. We find that there were on Meh. 1 last: 8,274 horses in the county, 23,505 head of cattle, 18,445 head of

Corporations Horses Cattle Hogs Sheep Autos Rensselaer 87 136 94 182 Hiring Grove _ 461 1,361 1,094 66 61 Son 925 3,739 1,860 114 141 Walker ~ ..... 500 1,468 1,238 51 62 ES —Z » * ’S’ «« « « CaSenter MIO 1,885 1,942 404 257 Wheatfield (town) 37 117 38 Gillam . - «27 1,600 1,255 195 79 Jordan ' 790 1,685 2,069 110 108 Newton - 431 1,559 1,272 172 78 SSaSeld - *Ol »03 814 77 59 Stakes - 347 1,036 652 237 62 Keener „ - - - 468 1,413 865 119 133 3.150 w i« m Barkley „ -- Wl 3,627 3,232 286 150 Total .8,274 23,505 18,445 2,019 JL,7«

PARR WIPED OUT BY FIRE

I. O. O. F. Building, Lakin’* Store, Myre*’* Pool Room, Blacksmith Shop and Ice House Burned. The business section of the town of Parr, about nine miles northwest of Rensselaer, was practically wiped out by fire at an early hour yesterday morning. The fire was first discovered along about 1:30 or 2 o’clock In the morning and the Sheffer blacksmith shop and the Myres poolroom next door were both a mass of flames at the time, so that It was difficult to determine in which of the places the fire first started or from what cause. Parr has no fire protection z and little could be done to stem the blaze, a brisk wind from the west carrying the firebrands to other buildings nearby. The fire company was ’phoned for from Rensselaer, but It was nearly an hour and a half before they reached the scene, as it took some time to arouse the members of the company and get started. Had they arrived 20 or 30 minutes earlier the Odd Fellows building might have been saved with the chemical extinguishers, it is said. The buildings burned and the losses, as near as The Democrat could learn, were as follows: Sheffer blacksmith shop, loss on building and contents, SBOO. No insurance. W. H. Myres poolroom, loss on building about SBOO and perhaps S3OO to SSOO on pool tables, fixtures and other contents. No insurance. Will Myres ice house, S3OO on building. Much of the ice may possibly be saved if another cover can be put over it right away. No insurance. John Lakin’s empty store building, loss $1,600 to $1,700. No insurance. I. O. O. F. building, new some two or three years ago and worth probably $3,000 or more. Lodge lost all paraphernalia; $1,500 Insurance carrled by the lodge. Myres & Thomas occupied the first floor of this building with a general store. The greater part of their stock was saved. They carried some Insurance. Parr is a town of perhaps 150 or 200 population and this fire destroyedabout all the business houses there, leaving only the old W. L. Wood store building, the postoffice, depot and elevator, except a few buildings on the south side of the main street.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Fred Simpson of south of town re-entered the hospital yesterday morning and will probably undergo another operation. ' Mrs. John Collins of Rensselaer entered the* hospital yesterday for surgical treatment. > Mrs. Carl Wood and baby expect to return to their home tomorrow. ' Irene Yeoman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. - Yeoman of Newton township, is improving nicely and will be able to return to her home soon. The condition of Elizur Sage 'remains about the same.

Remember The Democrat carries good quality lead pencils and penholders in stock at all times.

hogs, 2,019 head of sheep and 1,720 automobiles. The average value of horses is 385.30; cattle, 351.50; hogs, $15.20; sheep, sll.lO. The average on automobiles had not been struck at the time of securing this data. Following is the number of horses, cattle, hogs, Sheep and automobiles owned in each township or corporation on Meh. 1, 1920, as shown by the assessor’s books:

THE TWICE-Ar WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1920.

McCOYSBURG AND LEE STORES

Entered by Thieve* Monday Night —But. Little Was Taken. The Monon depot at McCoysburg was broken into by thieves Monday night and sll in cash taken. They also entered the postoffice and one of the stores, securing $5 in pennies at the postoffice and several boxes of cigarettes at Gifford Marrs t store. On the same night Jacks Bros.’ store and Culp & Son’s store at Lee were broken into and a few articles taken, also the general store of Charles Ballard at Guernsey, where about SSO worth of cigars and overalls were takep. No 'clue has been obtained, but the work is believed to have been done by an organized band of thieves who are committing robberies in this section of the state.

MORE HIGHWAYS TAKEN OVER

By State Highway Commisaion at Meeting Wednesday. At a meeting of the state highway commission in Indianapolis Wednesday a few more roads were taken over and same were approved by Governor Goodrich Thursday as a part of the state highway system. A report of the changes and new roads added as appearing in yesterday’s Indianapolis Star, says that part of the old Jackson highway between Wolcott and Montmorenci has been taken over. This road was omitted in the system adopted and taken over April 11.I 1 . It is officially designated as Route 45. Route 49 is changed to run from Hammond to Dyer, Cedar Lake, Lowell and - Morocco to Kentland, where it connects with Route No 7, the Cornbelt route. Route 49, as originally designated, began at Schererville, Lake county, and run in a northerly direction to Hammond. The change made extends it on south to Kentland. Route 50 is taken over, and runs from Argus, in Marshall county, to Culver, Knox and San Pierre, as announced. What it is to connect' with at San Pierre was not stated. Some other changes were made In the southern part of the state. The routes through Jasper county, established some time ago, are officially known as Route No. 7, the Cornbelt route, and Route No. 8, Remington to Gary.

PETER H. ZEA DIES IN EAST

Former Jasper County Resident Dies at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. Word was received by relatives here yesterday of the death of Peter Zea at Atlantic Highlands, N. J., about three weeks ago. No particulars have been learned of his deattt up to this time. Mr. Zea was a brother of the late Lyman Zea of this city, and formerly resided at Fair Oaks, leaving there some 14 years ago and moving east. His age was 74 years. He leaves a wife and several children.

REPERTOIRE COMPANY FORMED

Hill & Crooks, managers of the new Ellis opera house, are making plans to entertain the show lovers of Rensselaer and northern Indiana in a repertoire of the latest plays. Edward Zugbaum, an experienced director, Is already in Rensselaer rehearsing the “Royal Players,” a stock company framed and built entirely of local talent. They have purchased the Kuboske*** & Walter tent, under which these plays will be presented. The company is planning to spend the entire summer in the towns throughout the northern part of the state.

FIND BODY IN KANKAKEE RIVER

Kankakee, 111., June 16. —Police are trying to solve the mystery of the death of a man whose body was found in the Kankakee river, in the heart of the city. Two paving stones were tied about his neck, two heavy rocks wired to his belt, every pocket w£s filled with stones, and the bottom of his trousers legs had been tied and the trousers filled with rocks. The man was about 45 years old. The only clew to his identity is a gold stick pin bearing the let* ter “E.”

CHAUTAUQUA MEETING A meeting of the of the forthcoming Chautauqua will be held at the First National bank Monday evening, June 21, to perfect organisation and elect officers. The chautauqua will be held July 21 to 25.—Advt. /

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Note* Gathered by U* From the Varloua County Office*. Attorney W. H. Parkinson was up from Lafayette Thursday. J. D. Roth, who has been in Purdue university the past winter, is working for Ed Nesbitt, the county surveyor, during his summer vacation. The recent session of the county commissioners has given the surveyor considerable work. Sheriff and Mrs. T. D. Woodworth left yesterday morning via auto for Columbia City where they will visit for about 10 days with Mr. and Mrs. Newt Pumphrey. During their absence Deputy Sheriff, William Childers, and wife will have charge of the jail. Marriage licenses Issued: June 17, Walter C. Atkinson of Morocco, aged 33 Jan. 25 last, grain dealer, and Ruby Edith Briney of Rensselaer, aged 32 Dec. 29 last, milliner. Second marriage for male, first mari riage dissolved by death in 1918; first marriage for female. At the Joint session of Newton and Jasper county commissioners, held here Tuesday, the reports on the Ernest Lamson and P. F. Roberts road petitions were examined, approved and the roads established. The Daniels bridge in Jasper county was also ordered repaired by our comm Issioner s. The Indiana Historical commission is- securing data to compile a history of the part taken by the men and women in Indiana in the world war. The historical blanks which are to be filled by the' ex-service men and women have been distributed to nearly everyone In the county who was in service. Many of those who received the blanks have failed to return them. Will those who have blanks complete them and return them to any of the War Mothers or to Mrs. C. W. Hanley, who is chairman of that committee. If you have never received a blank, one may be secured by calling Mrs. C. W. Hanley. The will of the late Nancy J. Burgett was filed for probate Thursday. The instrument was executed Sept. 26, 1914, and was witnessed by Maude E. and Woodhull Spitler. After the paying of all just debts, the erection of suitable monument for deceased, 35 acres of land in Barkley township is bequeathed to Francis S. McGinnis and his heirs as well as a part of the personal property. The rest of the personal property is left to Anna Burgett. All other real estate and personal property belonging to deceased at the time of her death, other than that above mentioned, is to be converted into money and divided equally between Anna Burgett and Oliver Perry Hurley. Frank Foltz is named as executor.

CHILDREN’S DAY AT BARKLEY

The observance of Children’s day last Sunday was very successfully planned and carried out. The church was most beautifully decorated, this work being done by the young people’s class of the Sunday school. The program given in the forenoon equid not be surpassed. The little folks carried out their part in the program almost to perfection. The choir and male quartet added to the program their part In several beautiful selections. A beautiful part of the program was the baptismal service when Rev. Dean baptized several babies and small children. After the conclusion of the program a basket dinner was enjoyed. Then at 2 o’clock Hon. W. I*. Wood of Rensselaer gave an inspiring address on “vision and Service.” It was a big day for Barkley and the committees who had charge of the event deserve a great amount of credit for their work. **

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VIOLATORS SHOULD BEWARE

Or the Mayor’* Special Constable Will Get Them. The city council at its meeting Monday night authorised the mayor to appoint an officer to “get after” violators of the automobile law. Whether or not this appointment was made at once The Democrat is unable to say, but Wednesday afternoon, when there were comparatively few cars in town, the writer counted three cars without license plates on the south side of Washington street, between The Democrat office and the postoffice, on one trip made to the latter. Coming back on the north side of the street we noticed one car minus license plates. The man who willfully attempts to beat the state out of this license fee will get little sympathy from the public should he be arrested and fined. *

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A SPECIAL SESSION CALLED

By Governor Goodrich to Correct Mistake* of Last Legislature. Governor Goodrich has finally decided to call another special session of the Indiana state legislature to pass some necessary bills and to rectify errors made at the regular session. There has been able hesitancy on the part of the governor in calling this session for fear of a political disaster. The state Institutions are In such dire financial distress aid must be had immediately. The date for convening the legislature has not been set but it will probably be some time next week.

TO ADOPT HIGHER SCHEDULE

Tippecanoe County Thrashermen In Session at Lafayette. Lafayette, June 16. —Tippecanoe county thrashermen at a meeting here adopted a new price schedule, which is slightly higher than last year’s scale. The prices set are as follows: Rye, 10c a bushel; wheat, 8c; oats, 4c, and clover seed, $3. Last year’s prices were: Rye, 8c; wheat, 7c; oats, 3c, and clover seed, $2.50. The thrashermen say that the crop outlook in this county is poor and that labor employed in the operation of thrashing machines Is scarce.

ITEMS FROM AROUND ABOUT US

The old Horner bank at Monon has been reorganized and Incorporated with a capital of $50,000 under the title of Farmers and Traders State bank. Joseph Minch of Chalmers is president of the new bank. The old Field museum in Jackson park, Chicago, originally the art gallery of the world’s Columbian Exposition and one of the last remaining relics of the 1893 fair, will be wrecked, it is announced. Tennis court will be laid out on the ground it occupies. Abe Martin says: “Hon. Ex-Editor Gale Fluhart has sent th’ follerln’ telegram t’ Gov'nor Coolidge, candidate fer vice-president: 'Cheer up! maybe you won’t be elected.’ We’ve never met a clerk yit that called us ‘brother’ that dldn’ sell us somethin' we didnj’ want.” James K. Risk, late candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of Indiana, has been made defendant in an SBO,OOO suit for slander brought by Jacob P. Dunn, formerly city comptroller of Indianapolis. The complaint alleges that Risk made false and defamatory statements of and concerning the plaintiff in his campaign for the primary nomination for governor. Another obstacle was encountered in the Renck road last Thursday evening when an injunction suit, seeking to enjoin Treasurer Steely, Auditor Vinson, the commissioners of White county and Nejdl & Courtwright, the contractors, from selling the bonds or proceeding with the carrying out of the contract, which was let Feb. 3. The plaintiffs in the suit are William M. Reynold®, Miran- B. Spencer, George T. Inskeep and Frank J. White, wealthy farmers, who have opposed the Improvement at every turn since its establishment in January.—Monticello Herald.

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Vol. XXIII. No. 24

SAYS M'ADOO IS NOT A CANDIDATE

Delegate to Convention Claims Authority to Make Annoucement. THINGS HUMMING IN 'FRISCO ———— • Convention Official* and Leading Contender* for Presidential Nomination on Ground —Colby Chairman. San Francisco, June 18. —William O. McAdoo sent a message to the western delegates to the national Democratic convention, instructing them not to vote for him under any circumstance*, as he had fully made up hl* mind no| to accept the nomination for the presidency. The message is a verbal one, and was brought by a western delegate, who received it from McAdoo personally in the East The delegate, who declines to have his name quoted, has been busy circulating among his fellow western delegates, delivering McAdoo’s message to each in person. Democrat* Pral** 'Frisco. San Francisco Is the convention city “par excellence." So declare the officials of the national Democratic committee and the various delegate* who nave arrived here already. And thing* are certainly “humming," from th* convention point of view. Headquarters have been opened by the leading /contender* for the presidential nomination. Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma, whose candidacy is gaining strength dally, has hl* headquarters at the Hotel St. Francis. So has Vice President Marshall, though he declared that he would not accept tho nomination, even though It were offered him on a silver platter. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer has also opened headquarters. Committeeman E. H. Moore of Ohio, who will handle the candidacy of Gov. James Cox of Ohio, has arrived. JJoiner 8. Cummings, chairman of the national Democratic committee, who will deliver the keynote address. Is at the Palace hotel. Many delegate* look upon Cumming* as a powerful “dark horse," who 1* likely to secure the nomination if a deadlock arise* between the main contenders. Cummings Is accompanied by J. Bruce Kremer, vice chairman of the national democratic committee, who will call the convention, to order. Convention Plan*. One of the “secrets” that ha* leaked out is that the name of the permanent chairman of the Democratic convention has been decided upon. He Is Bainbridge Colby, secretary of state, who heads the District of Columbia delegation, which has just won an overwhelming victory over the district ticket favorable to William Jennings Bryan. The tentative program, therefore, stands as follows: J. Bruce Kromer, vice chairman of the Democratic national committee, will open the convention at 12 o'clock, noon, on June 28. Then Homer J. Cummings, chairman of the national committee, takes hl* place as temporary chairman and delivers the keynote speech. Bainbridge Colby then becomes permanent chairman, delivering another address, second only in importance to that of Homer Cummings. Other convention plans are forming rapidly. The names of Revell official candidates for the presidency on the Democratic ticket, together with the names of the orators who will present each candidate and deliver the nominating speech, were announced a* follows: Palmer Heads List. A. Mitchell Palmer, attorney general, whose ship of political venture is to be launched by John A. Bigelow of Pennsylvania. Gov. Edward I. Edwards of New Jersey, whose claims will be set forth by Charles F. O’Brien of Jersey City. Gov. James Cox of Ohio, who will be presented by Supreme Court Judge James C. Johnson of Columbus, O. Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma, who will be presented by D. Hayden Llnebaugh of Muskogee, Okla. James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, who will be introduced for the nomination by U. S. C. Cherry of Sioux Falls, S. D. Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska, who will be presented by exGov. A. G. Shallepberger. Secretary of Agriculture E. T. Meredith, whose name will be presented by Claude Porter of lowa.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

June Is, to Mr. and Mrs. Felix Erwin of Fair Oaks, a 9%-pound boy. The young man has been named Felix piley.

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