Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 July 1920 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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ANOTHER OLD VETERAN PASSING

Condition of T. A. Crockett Wat Very Critical Yesterday. The condition of Thomas A. Crockett, who has been in poor health, for ♦several months and for the past few weeks has been confined to his bed, taking practically no nourishment for a week or more, was very critical as /The Democrat went to press, and the end was apparently a question of hours only. His son Robert came from Detroit, Mich., early in the week and the other children are at his bedside also. Mr. Ctqckett is a veteran of the civil WV and a highly respected citizen. His present illness dates back several months, but he had been about all the time until quite recently. He is unable to retain any nourishment, and for this reason his decline has been rapid for the past several days.

NOMINATION PROBABLE TODAY

Some Fourteen Candidates’ Names Presented for President. It was not thought probable that the Democrats would nominate the ewndida-tes for president and vice president before Saturday as The Democrat went to press, although balloting on candidates was expected yesterday after the platform adoption. Apparently Cojt was in the lead with the delegates, with Palmer perhaps second. However, as there are some. 14 candidates before the convention —Cox, Palmer, Meredith, McAdoo, -Davis, Gerard, Hitchcock, CummiNgs, Edwards, Smith, Owen and others —it is difficult to forecast who will receive the nomination at this time. Vice-President Marshall and Champ Clark were also being considered as dark horse possibilities should a deadlock occur.

DEMAND THAT DAVIES GET OFF

Ru; üblican Candidate for State Treasurer In Bad Odor. Indianapolis, July 1. —‘Republican party leaders who conferred here today with United States Senator James E. Watson are understood to have requested the senator to assist Yn bringing about the retirement of Ora J. Davies of Kokomo from the state ticket on which he is a candidate for treasurer. Other candidates on ticket are said to have taken the position that Davies t has been made unavailable by the revelation that he was bompelled to make a settlement with the state board of accounts because of an alleged shortage incurred while he was treasurer of Howard county.

BEATING THE H. C. OF L.

As usual Charles Pefley corned forward with the first new home-grown potatoes of the season. He has been eating ’em for over a week- past, Mr. Pefley says. The early crop in this immediate vicinity will probably not be very large, due to lack of sufficient rain. New potatoes still continue very high in price. Of course there are no home-grown ones yet on the market and those shipped in are retailing at 12% cents a pound, while old ones are 9 cents a pound.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Ella Allen, mother of Mrs. Simon Fendig of Wheatfield, was brought to the hospital Wednesday, suffering from a fracture of the hip. Lewis Miller entered the hospital Wednesday for medical attention. Dorothy Putt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Putt of north of town, had her tonsils removed Thursday. Vred Baier of near Remington entered the hospital Tuesday aftejnoon for medical attention.

HONEYMOONERS VISIT FRIENDS

HERE Mr. and Mrs. William Newton of Toulon, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Newton of Media, Pa., spent Wednesday night with B. F. Roberts and wife of west of Rensselaer. They were on their way to Pawpaw, Mich., for a visit Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Newton have been visiting his parents and are also on 1 their honeymoon trip. They go on to Pennsylvania from Michigan.

Want ads in The Democrat are read by more people in Jasper and surrounding counties than those appearing in any other newspaper fa this county. ~'J

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments • OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal New* Epitomized — Together With Other Note* Gathered by Us From the Various County Office*. County Supt. M. L._ Sterrett went to Indianapolis Thursday afternoon. Attorney 'W. H. Parklson of Lafayette was in Rensselaer Tuesday afternoon. New suits 9209. Arthur William Walker vs. Edward Zugbaum ,et al; attachment. Demand $30€.68.

• James Stevens ’ and son Ray and daughter. Miss Myrtle, of Gillam township were in Rensselaer Wednesday. Miss Myrtle will be employed as a nurse at the county hospital. Marriage licenses issued: June 30, Merill A. Freeland of Newton township, aged 31 June 18 last, farmer, and Iva Ethel Poole of Hanging Grove township, aged 19 Sept. 18 last, teacher. First marriage for each. <• Former County Commissioner William Hershman was down from Walker township Thursday on business. Mr. Hershman says there is but little good wheat in his locality, but that he never saw oats and corn come out as they have in the past few weeks, and that he never had better looking oats than he has this season. • The F. L. Wlldrick divorce case, which was taken to Lake county on change of venue, came up for hearing in the Lake superior court Wednesday and a number from here and Remington went to Hammond Wed. nesday as witnesses. The case was settled, however, before coming up for trial. Thia plaintiff is given the divorce but is Ip pay defendant sl,200, it is reported.

A meeting was held at the school house at Parr Tuesday afternoon, June 29, for the purpose of organizing the south precinct of Union township in connection with the League of Women Voters. Mrs. Nellie Schroer, township chairman, took charge of the meeting as temporary chairman, with Mrs. Jessie Rardip, acting as secretary. A permanent organization was formed, to meet the third Tuesday of each month. Mrs. Mary Iliff was elected precinct chairman; Mrs. Rardin, sec-retary-treasurer, and Mrs. Agnes Myers, chairman of membership committee. The next meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, July 20.

FREELAND-POOLE WEDDING

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Poole, living eight miles east of this city,* was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon when their youngest daughter, Iva Ethel, was united in marriage to Merrill A. Freeland of Newton township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William T. Barbre, pastor of the First Christian church, using the ring ceremony. The bride was beautifully attired in a white gown of satin and Georgette crepe. Following the service light refreshments were served. Twenty guests, who were all near relatives, witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. Freeland is a popular young woman of the community. She Is a graduate of the local high school, attended the Muncie normal and the last year was a successful teacher In the public schools, of this county. The groom is the son of Mrs. Josephine Freeland and a successful farmer. The .young couple deft by automobile for a few days’ wedding trip, which will be spent at Lake Maxlnkuckee. After the return, they wIM make their home with the groom’s mother on a farm west of Rensselaer, in Newton township. The bride received many beautiful predents, consisting of cut glass, silver, linen, and a gold coin. The Democrat joins the many friends of the young people in extending congratulations.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1920.

OFF FOR THE PACIFIC COAST

Earl Duvall and Family Left Rensselaer Thursday via Automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Duvall, daughter and son, Helen and Albert, Mrs-. Duvall’s sister, Miss Adelaide Lee, and niece, Miss Elizabeth Lee, left Thursday via auto for San Diego, Calif. They will travel by easy stages, visiting at various places with relatives enroute, and expect to be five or six Weeks on the way. They will visit a couple of days with relatives in Chicago, a day or two with Mr. Duvall’s aunt in Milwaukee, one day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips at Dane, Wis.,*and so on, having numerous relatives at several different points on the way.. They expect and should have a most delightful trip. The best wishes of their many friends here go with them to their new home.

“COLLEGE INN" RESTAURANT

Opened Wednesday Evening and la Doing a Thriving Business. The new “College Inn” short order restaurant in the Mrs. Haus building on Washington street was opened to the public for the first time Wednesday evening and enjoyed a splendid trade all evening. , The proprietors had been handicapped by failure of their fixtures to arrive, and as a consequence the opening was delayed about a week. As it was, their tables had not come Wednesday, but as everything else was In readiness tables werg borrowed temporarilly and they oj>eneu up band concert night. The room occupied has been thoroughly renovated and redecorated and presents a neat and clean appearance, while the furnishings are bright and brand-new, thus making a very attractive place- indeed. In addition to handling ice cream, candy, cigars, soft drinks, etc., all kinds of short order eats will be served at reasonable prices. Such a place has been sorely needed in Rensselaer for the past several months, and The Democrat is glad that someone has shown enough public spirit to make an effort to supply this need. Messrs. Murphy and Wallace have been to a large expense in fitting up their place and the public should show its appreciation by giving them a liberal patronage. ,

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Iroquois Roller Mjlls will be closed all day Monday, July 5, legal holiday. People desiring feed, etc., please >give order today and it will be * taken care of. —IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, phone 456. THE FARMERS’ ELEVATOR Will be closed after July 3 for an indefinite time to make necessaryrepairs. We need six men to help in the repair work. Call phone No. 7. —THE FARMERS’ GRAIN CO. jLO x NOW ON TRACK Carload of Golden Grain Co. feeds —Fat Back hog feed with Tankage, Stock feed and Dairy feed —at right prices.—IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, phone 456. *

The Democrat office will be closed Monday in order that its employes may celebrate the 4th.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happening* In the Nearby Citlea and Town*—Matter* of Minor Mention From Many Localitle*. MONON MEN CLAIM INNOCENCE Three Bound Over to Federal Court on Theft Conepiracy Charge. Lafayette, June 29. —Clay Lutes, Charles Allison and Robert Fulmer, all of Monon, were arraigned here today before E. B. Davidson, United States commissioner, to answer a federal charge of conspiracy to rob freight cars containing Interestate shipments. They were brought to Lafayette by Frank Reams, United States deputy marshal. The accused men were arrested following an investigation of wholesale car robberies at Monon, It being alleged that $50,000 worth of goods had been stolen from cars at that point. The arrests were made two weeks ago and the men had been at liberty on bonds of SIO,OOO. They pleaded not guilty before the commissioner and their bond was fixed at $1,500 each for their appearance in federal court at Indianapolis.

FORMER JASPER COUNTY GIRL IS MARRIED

The marriage of Fred Baker, son of Mrs. Mary Baker of Guernsey, and Nell Brandenburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brandenburg, who reside north of Monon, took place Wednesday of last week, the Rev. H. R. Hastings officiating. Mr. Baker is a prominent young farmer of that Neighborhood and with his bride will reside on a farm there. They have the best wishes of a host of friends. —Monticello Herald.

i Ooft? 1 Presbyterian Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister. —9:30, lessons from God’s word to suit the needs and ages of all. Come and learn what God wants to say to you; 10:45, Miss Maude M. Aldrich, a lecturer and social service worker, will speak on some great social question. A rare opportunity to hear an unusual woman; 7:80, service on court house Ijwn and Miss Aldrich will be the speaker. Neither the individual nor the community can keep toned up to the level of high Ideals without public services and utterances. First Christian Rev. W. T. Barbre, minister. — Sunday will be patriotic Sunday at this church. The Bible school plans to celebrate the Fourth with a large attendance and asks that all members of the school be present. The morning service will be especially a patriotic service when the minister will deliver a patriotic address. Every patriot should attend public worship somewhere. The evening service will be the opening union service and held on the court yard. Christian Science Rensselaer society holds regular services every Sunday morning at 10:45; Sunday school at 9:45; Wednesday evening at 7:30. Subject Sunday, July 4: “God.” A cordial Invitation is extended to the public to attend any service. Methodist Rev. E. W. Strecker, pastor.—The Sunday school will convene at 9:30. Kindly be prompt in attendance. A communion service will be conducted at the morning worship hour, 10:45. This is always a very helpful meeting. The young people of the church will hold a devotional meeting at 6:30. The first of the summer union services will be* held on the court house lawn at 7:30. Miss Maude M. Aldrich will be speaker of the evening. * Union Service The Protestant churches of the city will hold a series of union meet. Ings on Sunday evenings during the month of July. The hour of meeting will be 7:30. The speaker for Sunday evening will be Miss Maude M. Aldrich. Miss Aldrich is- very highly recommended as a public speaker, and should have a large hearing. Mrs. Kenneth Allman will lead the singing. The meetings witr be held on the court house lawn as in former years.

CHURCHES URGE LEAGUE ACTION

Back Up President Wilson In Hi* . Fight for Humanity. The highest court of the Presbyterian church, as well as that of the Baptist and Methodist, have urged their various congregations throughout the U. S.' to use every influence to bring about the acceptance of the league of nations. The following letter was read by Rev. J. B. Flemiiig to his congregation at last Sunday morning's service: “To the Ministers of the Presbyterian church: “The following resolutions unanimously passed by the general assembly of the Presbyterian church In the United States of America, were ordered printed and sent to you with the request that they be given as wide publicity as may seem

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Why not buy a home In Rensselaer T See C. W. Duvall, who has a number of good homes for sale,' priced to -meet any sized pocketbook. Phone 147. ■-!«

GET READY FOR CHAUTAUQUA

Lenzo's Band, Smlth-Sprlng-Holme*, Orator* and Entertainer*. It would seem impossible to cram more good tilings into five days than the Mutual has found place for on the bursting progrums now announced. The Circuit that opens here jshortly Is one of the four operated by the Mutual that will lie busy this summer conducting Assemblies of. Democracy throughout the Middle West. The program as outlined is one of the best balanced ever offered to any community anywhere. In spite of Increasing high costs for salaries, railroads, printing, canvas, and every item that goes Into Chautauqua Overhead, the Mutual still continues to hold tickets down to pre-war prices. Tie a string to your finger! Do not fake It off until you have bought a Season Ticket for every member of the family. The Junior Chautauqua Is part of the child’s education. Do not wait till someone asks you. Go to the committee today and get your tickets. The committemen are doing the work without hope of reward, other than helping our town to better things. Get tickets today I This then. Is a brief outline of the program In store for us: FIRST DAY. Ricketts' Glee Club presents a pleasing variety of wide range both Instrumental and vocal, and Introduces many novelty numbers with ensemble and quartet appearances not usual with Male Quartets. A musical treat for opening day! Dr. James H. McLaren has a world view. He takes his hearers Into the far corners of our little earth and explains forces and faqts not always familiar before. The Doctor Is an orator of rare ability, but he carries even the children with him through the peroration. SECOND DAY. Th* Hamilton Company presents a varied program of delightful vocalization. Mr. Hamilton has attained distinction in Oratorio work and has associated as co-artists only those who have equal claim for distinction. In a very novel way this company Includes the audiences In their programs. William Sterling Battls, who delivers an unusually strong lecture in the afternoon, gives over his evening hour to unmatched characterisations of Dickens’ characters in costume with speaking parts taken directly from the works of that master of Action. THIRD DAY. Bmith-Bprino-Holme* Orchestra Quintette is 100 per cent in past achievements, originality, appearance, novelty, ability, Individual excellence, ensemble and the good taste they leave behind. This is a company that playa only the best In music and wins by an unvarying adherence to this policy. Maynard Leo Daggy, “the man from the Northwest," who comes like a breath of g whirlwind from the Puget Sound Country with a message of vital Interest for everyone who wants to help the world in its forward urge. FOURTH DAY. Lenzo’* Wizard Band is outstanding in the number of different things it can do welt The band divides into smaller units of trios, duos, quartets and sextets, each with a specialty offering distinctly its own, then reunites in the spectacular ensembles. This is a Wizard band, long to be remembered. FIFTH DAY. June Elliott and Bipher-Bchwarto Co. Is a double entertainment number for the last day that leave* everyone wanting more. Reading and Novelty Music forms the base of the program and the numbers read, and variety of Instruments played will surprise arid delight the crowded tents. Julian B. Arnold has traveled over twenty countries and has known Intimately many of the men and women who have* made the history of the world in the fast few decades. Mr, Arnold’s delivery is replete with gem phrases that fasten themselves in the mind. No better speaker codld be chosen for the final sessions.

Vol. XXIII. No. 28 s

WILSON LEAGUE PLANK CHANGED

Summary of Oemocratlc Platform Made Public. BEFORE CONVENTION TODAY Committee, Amende Treaty Plank— Provide* Ratification Reservation* Consistent With Our Obligation*. t Sun Francisco, July 2. —Settlement of the Irish question in founectlon with the League of Nations was rejected by the full platform committee. w|dch also voted dowu by a majority iff 2 to 1 a blanket proposal favoring Irish Independence. h ... I San Francisco, 2.—A plant dealing with the League of Nations was adopted by the Democratic platform committee. In the treaty battle the administration fulled to secure adoption of Its plank without amendment. The committee, by a vote of 82 to 18, adopted an addition by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts, among those opposing the administration forces, providing for ratification of th* treaty of Versailles with reservation* consistent with American obligations. The substitute planks of William J. Bryan and Senators Pomerene of Ohio and Walsh of Montana were thrown Summary of Platform. The Democratic platform, as drafted by the subcommittee of nine and submitted to the full committee, declares for ratification of the peace treaty as a requisite to preserve the honor and Integrity of, the nation; suggests that the Irish question can be brought legitimately before the League of Nations for settlement, and Is silent on the. subject of prohibition. It advocates collective bargaining for farmers, opposes- compulsory arbitration of labor disputes, declares for recognition of the new Mexican government when it has established order, and calls on the legislatures of'Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina to ratify suffrage amendment. In many Instances the platform follows that adopted by the Virginia Democrats and publicly approved by President Wilson. / The League of Nations plank. In particular, was taken virtually a* a whole from the Vlrlgnla platform, though In other respects there have been modifications nnd many new subjects have been added. A summary of the subcommittee’* draft follows: Proambl*. Sends greetings to President Wilson, commending his achievements In th* interest of the country and of the who)* world. Condemn* in general terms the Republican congress. League of Nation*. Repeats the Vlrlgnia plank with little variation, condemning the action of the senate Republicans in adopting reservations and the separate peace resolution, and advocating the ratification of the peace treaty and such membership In the League of Nation* a* would In no wise impair national integrity and independence. * Conduct of th* War. Praises the administration's conduct of the war, commending the patriotic effort* of American citizens to aid the government and praised the military and naval forces, with mention cf Gen. Pershing by name. Finance. Again Incorporate* the language of the Virginia Democrats in extolling the federal reserve system and the financing of the war and in condemning the Republican* for extravagance. Taxation. Criticizes the Republican congress for falling to revise wartime schedules and demands a survey of tax conditions by the coming congress. Denies Republican claims of economy, declaring that no money was saved at the expense of the efficiency of government bureaus. ) High Cost of Living. Blames diminished production for high prices and declares the Republl-i cans are responsible in that they delayed peace nnd failed to provide the president with necessary legislation. War Investigation*. Condemns the Republicans for their use of appropriations in investigating; the conduct of the war. Profltoering. Pledges the party to enactment and enforcement of such legislation a* maybe required to bring profiteering before the bar of criminal justice. Tariff. Reaffirms Democratic tariff doctrine* and declares for a research on, the subject by a nonpartisan commission. / Budget. Defends President Wilson’* veto of! the budget bill and advocates a budget system partially under direction of. the secretary of the treasury with consolidated auditing.

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