Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1920 — Page 2

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he jiisper cooin own F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office 315 * Residence >ll Entered as second class mall matter fuse I, 1908, at the poetoffice at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act ot March 8, x<7>, Published Wednesday and Saturday She Only All-Home-Print Newspaper In Jasper County. ■UBBCRIPTION |2 00 PER ANNUM—STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. —ADVERTISING RATES—DISPLAY Twenty cents per inoh. , Special position. Twenty-five cents inch READERS Per line, first Insertion, ten cents. Per line, additional insertions, five Cents. WANT ADS One cent per word each insertion: aninlmum 26 cents. Special price if run one or more months. Cash must accompany order unless advertiser has an opsn account. CARD OF THANKS Not to exceed ten lines, fifty cents; eash with order. ACCOUNTS All due and payable first of month following publication, except want ads and cards of thanks, which are cash with order. No advertisements accepted for the first page. Foreign Advertising Representative THEAMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1920.

AND THIS IS “FREE SPEECH”

“For 700 years Russia labored tin-’ der a monarchy. That was long enough and they overthrew the old regime. Did we expect that they would call upon us to tell them the kind of government to set up? We would be very poor instructors after the job that we pennitted in, this country. “But Russia has brought into being a government of the people, rest resenting the people, and one that takes into consideration the rights of the people the way that the Russian people want them taken care of. So I am not worrying about Russia. Russia has done a tremendous job. “Oh, that the days were only near when the workers of the United States w T ere able to concentrate their effort and do a job such as Russia is doing. “I happen to be a Sinn Feiner, and I am not worrying about what tjie people in Ireland are going to do either. In the face of the British empire the Irish people have set up their own Irish Republic. And that stands there today in the face of the British empire. “It is our duty to wrest this government out of the hands of the

The First National Bank of Rensselaer CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CONDITION AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 30, 1920.

RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $687,560.37 Overdrafts : 4,602.44 U. S. Bonds and Treasury Certificates ' 79,550.00 Bonds, Securities, Etc : 7,500.00 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank 4,000.00 Banking House 28,000.00 Furniture and Fixtures 6,061.25 Cash and Due from Banks 74,444.28 Redemption Fund 1,250.00 Interest Earned 16,299.70 • - , $920,510.771

(Attest Correct) GEORGE E. MURRAY, ) D. S. MAKEEV ER, / ( Directors J. N. LEATHERMAN, Cashier. E. J. RANDLE )

group of greedy, avaricious financial labor baiters and oppressors who are trying to exploit the people.” The above utterances are taken from W. R. Heart’s Chicago HeraldExaminer in its report of the “keynote speech” of John Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, in his address to the Labor party, one of the discontent elements holding a third party convention in Chicago this week. Fitzpatrick also assailed Governor Cox of Ohio for Cox’s removal of the Democrat mayor of Canton, 0., during the recent strike, because the said mayor allowed the “reds” to have their own way. The remarks of this man Fitzpatrick, who is also strongly against the league of nations, shows the sort of people these malcontents aro made up of. Fitzpatrick and ( his ilk should be given the boots and sent to his dear Russia, whose govern ment he professes to so greatly prefer to the government of America. Such damnable doctrines he should not be permitted to voice anywhere under the Stars and Stripes.

DAVIES HOLDS FAST

It now appears that there was no foundation for the rumor that Ora J. Davies might resign as the Republican candidate for treasurer of state. Mr. Davies has settled a shortage reported to the state board of accounts, and the past to him.-is a closed book. Having been found short and having settled, he declares that nothing in the settlement reflects upon his integrity, so he means to stick a? a candidate. Says Mr. Davies: Should I resign, would not that very act be construed by many an admission that there was something wrong in my record as a public official? The general public was under the impression that ’ something was wrong with his record as a public official. The examiners from the state board discovered something wrong when they went through his official records. They reported their findings to their chief. Before the matter became public it was known to numerous delegates who attended the Republican state convention. The word was passed around that it would be poor politics to nominate Davies because he was short in his accounts and the Democrats would

LIABILITIES Capital Stock $120,000.00 Surplus 12,000.00 Undivided Profits, less Expanses, Interest and Taxes Paid 1,845.72 Interest Collected but not earned 366.63 Circulation 25,000.00 Deposits „ 588,491.28 Loan Payments 17,345.15 Bills Payable Federal Reserve Bank 75,461.99 Other Liabilities 50,000.00 $920',510.77

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

use it as a club to defeat him and batter down th® rest of the ticket. - Nevertheless, Senator Watson’S manager and some other close friends had a deal on and it included the nomination of Davies for treasurer of state. The deal went through. Davies was nominated in spite of his shortage and regardless of objections from party leaders who realized this was no time to burden the ticket. Davies now takes the position that the Republican party should assist in his “vindication.” The Republican party is not responsible for the shortage in his accounts, neither is it responsible for his political future. It has enough houses to clean without going out of its way to find additional trouble. That is the reason there is a strong demand for Davies to get off th*, ticket. —Indianapolis News.

There have been but 13 special sessions of the Indiana legislature in the history of the state, and two of these 13 special sessions have been called within the last six months by Governor Goodrich. The last previous special session was in September, 1908, called by Governor Hanly, also Republican, and the special session before it was in 1885, and was merely a continuation of the regular session. The Democrats have not made such a mess of legislation as to make special sessions necessary with all the attendant expense to the taxpayers.

Representative W. L. Wood made the statement while in The Democrat office Friday afternoon, in discussing the unprecedented muddle the recent supreme court decision has put the state in, in unanimously declaring illegal the horizontal increases made in assessments by the state tax board, that it would cost his party 50,000 Indiana votes this fall. And he was right, except that he under-estimated the cost to the Republicans, as it is a Republican tax law that the board assumed to be working under and the tax board is Republican.

Of course ,it is difficult to estimate anyway near the coming yield of oats in this vicinity, but it is the general opinion that oats never looked better here and the weather has been very good indeed for their fillbeen very good, inded for their filling well. They are beginning to “turn” in some , fields and it is probable that a few will be cut the last of the week. The Louisiana legislature adjourned sine die without passing the woman’s suffrage bill, therefore the so badly needed one other state must be found elsewhere; perhaps Tennessee will respond. The governor of Vermont has refused to call a special session in his state to ratify ths amendment. And “the committee of 48” is against the league of nations! Sure, Mike! Every anarchist, every Radical and every malcontent in the country is against the league. The fishhook cactus is the compass of the desert, for it always points to the south.

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES

(By Co. Supt. Sterrett) State Supt. L. N. Hines has requested success grades from the following applicants who wrote on the June teachers’ examination: Mae Clarke, Rensselaer; George Hammerton, Demotte; Martha Faris, Medaryville; Jane Parkison, Pleasant Ridge; Florence Bray, Thayer; Florence McKay, Fair Oaks; Lucy W. Harris, Mt. Ayr. There were no failures from Jasper county on the June examination but two of the applicants were conditioned. The records show that thd following teachers received state licenses since the January ex-* amination: William May, Millie Hoover. Robert Rayle, Gertrude Kanzleiter, Freda Ferguson, Day Jordan, Mildred Rush, Mabel Worland, Hazel Miller, Lewis Hurley, Jessie White, Daisy Knaur, A. C. Campbell, Margaret Marshall, H. F. Chase, George Hammerton, Elsie Benson, Gladys Ogle, Helen Kessenger, Gertrude Besse, Edna Reed, Alice Myers, Elsie Zellers, Mamie Reed, Alta Lucas, Grace Norris, Frank Woerner, Helen Lamson, Beatrice Tilton, Agnes Kahler, Ruth Murphy, Frances Folger, Amanda Steinke, Nellie John-* ston, Kathryn Chamberlain, Cecile Culp, Bertha Hershman, Margaret Delahanty, Grace Knapp, Charles M. Blue, Gay Makeever, Florence Frame Story, Jessie Rardin, Cecile Jordan, Vera M. Woods, Mary Miles, Martha Parker, Lottie Porter, Lucy Harris, Florence McKay, Jessie Zellers Gladys McGlynn, Mae Clarke, Martha Faris, Jane Parkison, Florence Brady. There are possibly a few others who removed conditions in other counties and received their licenses through other counties. However, the long list of names presents a fair index of teaching strength since a license from the state department gives the successful applicant an opportunity to teach outside of Jasper county and In most of the western states of the Union. Most of this teaching body will reappear in the school rooms of Jasper county again the coming year, in the former issue of educational notes appears the names of the teachers who are in colleges and universities at the present time. It might be worth while to note that every student from Jasper county in these higher institutions of learning are also holders of state licenses. A comparison of the two lists will endorse this. These are two distinct earmarks of conscientious teachers.

The Gillam township regular eighth grade commencement was held at Independence church Saturday night. The ladies of the church held an ice cream social on the same night and sold their cream out long before the exercises were over. The few cakes left were auctioned off at the end and brought high prices. The commencement exercises coupled with this ice cream social attracted a large crowd. Music was furnished by she Jensen family from Wheatfield. This family has furnished music for a number of commencements this year and have done exceptionally well. During the rendition of one piece the gasoline lights began fading and eventually went out. The selection was choked down until oil lamps relighted the room when they resumed the selection without apparent interruption amid the applause of the full house. The Rev. C. W. Postill of Rensselaer gave the invocation and benediction. Rev. Postill gave a short talk revealing the fact that 32 years ago he himself had received his eighth grade diploma from that same church altar. Mr. Postill divulged that he was a pupil that year of Judge Chas. W. Hanley, who was unable to give the address. L. H. Hamilton of Rensselaer substituted in a very able manner for Judge Hanley. Mr. Hamilton emphasized in a pleasing way that success would be a personal triumph depending wholly upon the individual. The program was greatly enriched by a well-rendered valedictory from Joseph L. Wuethrich. This boy won county honors by making the highest general average in Jasper county for 1920. Those who received diplomas were: James Budd, Benjamin Brittin, Esther Culp, Ora Edward Culp, James Hansen, Mabel M. Harper, Andrew Houston, Rolland Johnson, Hendy Ludeman, Nellie Lldgard, Elsie Logan, Albert C Rayburn, Earl Rockwell, Claria Shea, Christian H. Wuethrich, Joseph L. Wuethrich and Mable Wallace. The patrons of education gave concrete expression to their interests in the exercises by having the room decorated with flowers, flags and bunting. At the conclusion B. F. LaFevre expressed his thanks to them for their part in giving the occasion an inspiration from their decorations.

FRANCESVILLE

(From the Tribune) Miss Lucy Ames of Danvillw, 111., was home from Saturday until Tuesday. Otto Leis of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday the guest of his par. ents, Roland Leis and wife. Mr. and Mrs. John Coey were Michigan City visitors Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Reprogle. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Leavel of Wabash and Mrs. Elmer Leaf of Lafayette were guests of Mrs. Fred Sard over Sunday. Miss Helen Shirtz of North Manchester spent Sunday and Monday here the guest of her parents, Albert Shirtz and wife. Carl Meyne of Beaver township expected to sail from New York last week for his old home in Germany. He experienced considerable trouble receiving his passport. Harry Overman and Ray Engle, soldiers at Camp Grant, have been home on a few days’ furlough. They were accompanied on their return by Curtis Posse and “Swlfty” Ent, who will enlist for a year’s service. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayes and children drove from Manteno, 111., Saturday and remained until Tuesday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Haring, southeast of town. On Sunday they'were among the hundreds of picnickers at Maple Grove.

HELP The Dewey Biggs Post of the American Legion by Doing Your Trading on Wednesday, July 14th The merchants of Rensselaer have agreed to donate 5 per cent of their gross sales on that date to the Legion to be applied toward securing a home headquarters for the Legion. LAWN FETE A lawn fete, given under the auspices of the Woman’s Aux- ' lllary to the Legion, will be held on the court house lawn in the evening. There will be dancing and other forms of entertainment at the court house and all are urged to help the Legion make the drive a success. COMMITTEE

FOR SALE For Sale—43 lots all In one body. —GEORGE F. MEYERS. ts For Sale—Team of 4-year-old work horses. —HENRY LUERS, phone 909-L. J2l For Sale—l92o Ford touring car, in best condition, equipped with all latest appliances; cheap. Inquire at The Democrat office. jl4 For Sale—s acres adjoining this city at a bargain if sold at once.—G. F. MEYERS. ts For Sale—Baseburner, good as new; heating stove, for wood or coal. — DANA, RISHLING, 335 Elm St., Rensselaer. r 324 For Sale at Bargains—All kinds of second-hand automobiles. Come in and look them over, in uie white-front garage.—KUBOSKE & WALTER. ’ ts For Sale—Best 160-acre grain and stock farm in southwestern Michigan, well improved, live creek, near Buchanan. If interested write me. I am a farmer, lived here all my life. —L. N. TATRO, Sawyer, Mich-t igan. 324

For Sale—lflO-acre Farm, well drained, most all level, black soil; 5-room house, good barn, corn cribs, good well, fine orchard land all in cultivation. Can give good on this. Price >BO per acre.—CHAS. J. DEAN * SON. ts For Sale—Some real bargains in well Improved farms located within three miles of Rensselaer. 120 a., 133 a., 212 a., 152 a., 80 a. 1 also have some exceptional bargains in Improved farms of all sizes farther out from Rensselaer. For further ' particulars see me or call phone 246, office, or 499, home- — HARVEY DAVISSON. tt For Sale —370 acres black and sugar land, easily divided into 100, 130 and 140-acre tracts, five dwellings, plenty of barns, hog houses, dairy barns, sHos, etc., >30,000 to >40,000 in buildings, on good pike, % mile to paved road, % mile to elevator add store, 7 miles to county seat or 8,000, and located in one of the best counties in western Ohio. Belongs to heirs. Full information upon application. Price >275 per acre.— BURNS BROS., Greenville, Ohio. als LOST Lost —On way to Chicago, 1 36x4% Goodyear white tread tire and rim; 1 37x5 Gillet ribbed tire and rim; license and tail light. Notify JACOB FEINSTEIN, Chalmers, Ind., and receive reward. 314

WANTED Trucking Wanted—l have a new x ton truck and solicit business in this line. If you have moving or any other trucking to do, call 473. —FRANK HAMER. it FINANCIAL Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to |IO,OOO. —E. P. HONAN. ts Money to Loan—CHAS. J. DEAN & SON, Odd Fellows’ Building, Rensselaer. ts Money to Loan—-I have an unlimited supply of money to loan on

General Blacksmithing Wheelright and Vehicle Woodwork Oxy-Acetyline Welding Lathe Work Key Seat Cutting and Machining; Gum Saws, circular or crosscut; Repair Steam Boilers; New Boiler Tubes carried in stock; Repairs for any Gas Engine built; Handle Go-Tractors, Oliver Plows, Aermotor Windmills, Tanks and Pipe. E. L. MORLAN Located in Grant-Warner Lumber Building.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1920.

good farm ’ lands at 5% % and usual commission or 6% without commission, as desired. Loans will be made for 5 years, 7 years. 10 years or 20 yean. See me about these various plans.—JOHN A. DUNLAP. 8 TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE Felix Galdikas et ux to Joseph Jasinski et ux, May 18, sw se, se sw, 80 acres, Walker, >l. Clyde Gunyon et ux to Nellie Longstreth, July 6, outlot 2, Parr, >350. Northern Indiana Land Co. to Isa Curtin, Feb. 7, 1916, nw sw, 24-32-7, Keener, >2,460. Marie E. Honn et baron to Lottie A. Schreiber, Aug. 31, 1918, ne, 16-38-6, pt n% nw, 15-31-6, 180 acres, Walker, >l. NOTICE OF STEEL BRIDGE LETTINGS Notice is hereby given that on Monday, the 2nd day of August, 1920, the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for the construction of the following bridges: No. 3363, bridge over Delahanty ditch in Walker township. No. 3370, bridge over Delahanty ditch in Wheatfield township. No. 3392, bridge over Keefe ditch in Milroy township. No. 3396, bridge over Bartoo ditch in Jordan township. No. 3371, bridge over Delahanty lateral in Wheatfield township. Said bridges - to be built according to plans and' specifications on file in the auditor’s office. All bids to be on file by 2 o’clock p. m. of said date and to be accompanied by bond and affidavit according to law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, SCHUYLER C. ROBINSON, j 14— 21 Auditor.

NOTICE OF DITCH CLEANING Notice is hereby given that the trustee of Barkley township, Jasper county, Indiana, will, at Cosy Palace school house, on the 30th day of July, 1920, at 2 o’clock .j). m., receive bids for the repair of the following ditch: Repair of abuttment and repair of tile on the Burns tile ditch. Plans and specifications are on file in my office. The successful bidders shall enter into a contract immediately and give bond with two freeholders as sureties in a sum of double the amount of contract. GRANT DAVISSON, jl4-21 Trustee of Barkley Township. NOTICE OF DITCH CLEANING Notice is hereby given that the trustee of Union township, Jasper county, Indiana, will, at his office, on the 31st day of July, 1920, at 2 o’clock p. m., receive blds for the repair of the following ditches: Branch of Iroquois No. 2 improvement open ditch. Thompson and Norman open ditch. C. D. Lakin and Wishard tile drain. Amos Davisson and Lake tile drain. Amos Alter and Butler tile drain. Moffitt lateral open ditch. Thompson and Kurrie open ditch. Pharis ditch, tile, also Thompson and Lane tile drain. Swaim lateral No. 2. Plans and specifications are on file in my office showing the number of cubic yards to be removed in each 100 feet, also the specifications of any other improvement to the above named ditches that are necessary to their repair. The successful bidders shall enter into a contract immediately and give bond with two freeholders as sureties in a sum of double the amount of contract. WALTER HARRINGTON, jl4-21 Trustee of Union Township.