Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1920 — Page 1

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. Marriage licenses issued: Aug. 26, Alfred Eugene Murray of Wheatfield, aged 27 Feb. 27 last, farmer, and Clara Loretta Myers of Tefft, aged 20 Sept. 11 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. New suits filed: No. 9227. John T. Cain et al vs. Martin C. Cain et al; action for partition of real estate. No. 9228. Chester H. Halstead et al vs. Micah R. Halstead et al; action for partition of real estate. The state board" of tax commissioners has raised the 1920 assessment of personal property in Newton county 10 per cent This will be tough on candidate McCray, as it will possibly increase the assessment on his 118,000 Hereford bulls (sale price) as much as 52.50 each. The state highway commission has just officially taken over the north and south road from Hammond to Kentland, through Lowell and Morocco. Also the road from Wolcott south to Montmorenci, the old Jackson highway route. Supt. Folsom of Rensselaer will have charge of both these routes in addition to his present mileage, it Is understood. from the state tax board was here Thursday looking into the letting of recent road contracts. It is said that contractors in some counties have padded their bids a? much as 40 per cent in some cases in order to accept* the bonds at par and then dispose of them at a discount, because of the slow sale for improvement bonds at the low rate of interest provided. We were unable to learn whether anything of this sort was found here or not. The Democrats have placed four women on the precinct registration boards in Marion township, to act as clerks for their party, which is in contrast with the “recognition” given the women by the Republicans, who have but one woman in the entire 21 precincts—Walker township—as will be noted in the list of appointments in another column of today’s Democrat. The Democratic clerks will draw $6 for each registration day, or sl'2 for the two while the Republican clerks —by reason of acting the same as inspectors, will draw $9 per day, or $lB for the two days.

MRS. ISRAEL DIED YESTERDAY

At Home of Daughter, Mrs. C. F. Stackhouse—Burial Sunday. Mrs. Emmarine Israel, who had been confined to her bed for the past thrfee months, died at the home of her: daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Stackhouse, of north of town, yesterday morning about 7 o’clock. Mrs. Israel was 81 years of age last January and had been a resident of Jasper county for many years. Her husband died many years ago. Deceased is survied by one daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Stackhouse, with whom she made her home, and. three grandchildren, Floyd Spain of northeast of town, Charles Spain of Wabash and Mrs. Edna Coffell of Colburn, Ind. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist church and burial made in Weston cemetery.

HOW JOE FOOLED HIS FAMILY.

Joe L/arsh don’t believe in causing any Unnecessary worry to his family. Thursday morning he called to his son Jack, who was on the street, and said:' “Jack, go in and help George in the store; I’ve got to go to Crawfordsville „on business on the next train.” He then went over to the county hospital and underwent an operation for * hernia, from which hB has been afflicted for some years. Neither his partner, George W. Hopkins, nor his family knew anything about the operation until late in the afternoon, supposing he had gone to Crawfordsville. *

JOHN MOOSEMILLER IS DEAD

Passed Away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, Thursday. John Moosemiller, an old and respected citizen of this city, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette, where be underwent an operation last Saturday. Mr. Moosemiller was born July 26, 1850,_ in Bavaria, Germany, but came to the United States in 1870, when he was but 20 years of age. He was married Feb. 28, 1880, to Miss Josephine Putts. To this union was born six children, four sons and two daughters . who, with, the wife, survive him. The children are Joseph, Mathew, John and Louis Moosemiller, all of or near Rensselaer, Mrs. Lizzie Tanner of Demotte and Mrs. Anna Dwane of Chalmers. Deceased is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Threasa Bastgen of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Jennie Rutz of Chicago and Mys. Peter Wagner and Mrs.' Joseph Hoover of Rensselaer. Mr. Moosemiller had resided continuously In Jasper county since coming to America with the exception of two jjisLrs. The funqgpl will be held this Saturday morfjjng from St. Augustine’s Catholic church, and burial made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Aug. 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steffel of Hanging Grove township, a daughter. Aug. 25, to Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Gorham of Brookston, a son. Aug. 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Albin, a daughter.

HAD REAL FISHERMAN’S LUCK

Sheriff Woodworth and Party Came Near Disaster at Start. SherifT Woodworth, George E. Collins, Charles Morlan, W. A. McCurtain, Willis Lutz and Ed Ranton returned Thursday evening from their fishing trip to northern Michigan. They had a very good time, even though they got a bad start, for while they left here about 10 days ago at 3 o’clock in the morning in order to make a good, long drive the first day, Charles Morlan’s car going into the ditch and turning over a few miles this side of Crown Point delayed them a whole day' at the latter place while repairs were being made. Though meager reports of this accident had reached Rensselaer the same day it occurred, to avoid worry of their families it had been kept very quiet. ~ It seems that, Willis Lutz, who was taking the lead in his Ford car, accompanied by Woodworth, McCurtain and Ranton, was quite a little distance ahead of the Morlan Overland car, which Mr. Morlan was driving, accompanied by George Collins and carrying the commissariat and camping outfit. It was scarcely daylight yet, and Mr. Morlan had not had a great deal of experience in driving a car. In going down a hill, near the foot of which was some loose |)bone or gravel, he lost control of the car and it went down an embankment of 10 feet, turning over and landing against a telephone pole, which probably saved the occupants from more serious if not fatal injuries. The front axle of the car was broken and one side mashed, with other minor damage. 1 *\ ’ The first car drove, on into Crown Point and, after waiting some time for Morlan amj Collins, the party became alarmed and drove back to look for them. They found the car in the ditch with Mr. Morlan standing near by but there was no sign of Collins, and they feared the worst. However, It seems George was the least hurt of the two —Mr. Morlan having received some slight cuts and bruises—and had gone to - a farmhouse to telephone to Crown Point and halt the advance party there. Assistance was secured from a garage at Crown Point and the car was taken there for repairs. Next .morning they proceeded on their way again, McCurtain at the wheel of the car, but the accident had thrown a sort of dampness over the entire party and the trip was not enjoyed as much as it otherwise would havfe been.

Why not buy a nome in Rensselaer? See a W. Duvall, who has a number of good homes for sale, priced to meet any sised pocketbook. Phone 147.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK 'i •

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, AUGUST 28, 1920.

THE NEW DOCTOR PRESCRIBES THE SAME OLD MEDICINE

CHAHGE REGISTRATION HOUR

Polls Open From 8 A. M. to 9 P. M., -Under New Amendment. < Unless Governor Goodrich should see fit to call another special session of the legislature within the next few days to rectify errors of the last regular qr special sessions and also amend the voters' registration law again, the polls for taking the registration on Sept. 4 and Oct. 4 will be open from 8 a. m. until 9 p. m. The registration law passed at the regular session in 1919 provided for the polls being open from 2 p. m. to 9 p. m. But the second special session of the legislature, held in July, 1920, amended the law and provides for the polls being open from 8 a. m. until 9 p. m. t The following questions and -answers will be of interest to voters, all of whom are required to register at either the first registration, Sept.' 4, or the second registration day, Oct. 4, in order to be a legal voter at the November election: What are the qualifications of a voter? He or she must be 21 years old or over,, live in the United States a year or. more, live in Indiana six months or more, live In the township 60 days or more, live in the precinct 30 days or more. Is it best to register on the first date, Sept. 4? Yes. If you should move to another predict, you can register again on Oct. H. Can an absent voter register without coming home? ’ Yes. Ask for a blank from the county auditor, who will mail it with proper instructions, or send them a blank similar to the one you have. Can a young man or woman at college or absent, vote this fall without corning home? Yes. If they are properly registered. They can get proper papers 10 days before election and send their votes In by mail. The same is true of any voter absent at election period. If a votdt waits till registration day to register, does he, need to have two voters attest his application? No. In that case simply take your blank or get one at the registration place and fill it out. The clerks will do the rest. Can a foreign born resident register? Yes, if he has been naturalized or hks declared his Intention of taking out his first papers. A naturalized voter uses the blue or pink ap-

CAPT. NEGLEY DESERTS G. O. P.

Too Mufch' Corruption, Says Indiana Senator’s Father. Indianapolis, Aug. 26. —Capt. D. D. Negley, civil war veteran, life-long Republican and father of Senator Harry Negley, Republican floor leader in the Indiana senate, will vote the Democratic ticket this year, he announced in an open letter today. Capt. Negley’s letter follows: “I served through the civil war as a volunteer. "I was a prisoner at Andersonville. "I participated in Ft. Himan, Ft. Donaldson and Shiloh battles and in the Atlanta campaign. “I am a Republican by principle, but cannot stand thfe corruption of the Republican partyVln this county and state; nor can I stand with any party which is oppose* to the league es nations. \ "I am going to vote lor James M. Cox, Thomas Taggart mad Carleton B. McCulloch, and the thole Democratic ticket. “i “The Republican party! needs a new organization; their leaders have played them -false.” \ «

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COAL PRICES PAID BY THE CITY

Is Several Dollars Less Per Ton Than That Paid by Individuals. The new coal contract of the city for the light and water plant Just entered into provides for the furnishing of Linton No. 4 coal, the best coal mined in Indiana outside of the Brazil block, it is said, at $3 per toa for mine run and $3.25 for screened 1%-inch or egg, f. o. b. mine. In addition to the above price should be added $1.37 per ton for freight, making the net price on track In Rensselaer $4.37 and $4.72 per ton, respectively. Just why the private consumer should be compelled to pay the price asked for coal here Is beyond the comprehension of the ordinary mind. Dealers here claim they cannot buy coal at any such price as that paid by the city or county on coal contracts, and yet it would seem that, each handling more than either the county or city uses, they ought to get equally as low prices at least. There Is certainly a screw loose somewhere by which the private consumer is getting badlv Hooked, and the state coal conirot law passed by Gov. Goodrich’s last special session of “the best legislature in 50 years,” which has already been atttacked in the courts by the coal barons, doesn’t promise much relief.

PLEASE CALL AND SETTLE All who know themselves' indebted to C. Bari Duvall are requested to please call and settle same at once with C. W. Duvall, In whose hands these accounts have been left for collection. He may be found at The Democrat office for such settlements. — C. W. DUVALL. % NOTICE OF REMOVAL I have moved my real estate office to the G. B. Murray building, Into rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Gwin.— GEO. F. MEYERS. si

REPUBLICAN SCORES HIS PARTY’S PEACE STAND

Will H. Craig of Noblesvlfle Charges Old Guard Leaders With Distorting Facts. Noblesvdlle, Aug. 25. —Will H. Craig of this city, formerly editor of the Ledger and for several campaigns publicity manager for the Republican state committee, in a letter to the Indianapolis. News and Star accuses the Republican campaign managers of attempting to “poison the minds of the people by false statements.” Mr. Craig is widely known through the state and while his statement came as a distinct surprise to his fellow party workers, it is reported that he expressed the views entertained by scores of Republicans, who are incensed over the attempt to distort fact® relative to the league of nations. “If the Republican party wins in November I hope It will do so by a campaign of truth and. fairness,” said. Mr. Craig. "It is generally agreed that the peace treaty and league covenant will be the 'paramount issues’ in this campaign, much to the regret of a majority of the American people, who desired Its ratification and elimination from politics. The causes of humanity and world peace are greater than any question of a domestic nature or of holding political jobs—the main object of the ‘patriots’ now directing or misdirecting political affairs. Both

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THE GOOD LAND MUSEUM MAN

Drives Over to See Mastodon Head Unearthed at Newland. Attorney A. D. Babcock of Goodland, who has a most interesting collection of antiquities which he has been gathering for the past 36 years, read in The Democrat about the finding of a mastodon’s head in dredging the Oliver ditch, near Newland, last week, and drove over Wednesday afternoon to see same. He pronounced ft a very good specimen, Indeed, but was afraid that It would be completely ruined unless means were taken to preserve It by covering it with a few coatß of coach varnish to keep the air from dlslntregating the bones. Bones that have been burled a long tfme crumble up and decay sometimes very rapidly after becoming exposed to the air. Mr. Ward, who found this head, was offered SIOO for it, It is Bald.. No further search has been made for the rest of the skeleton, The Democrat was informed Wednesday evening.

THRESHED 4,880 BUSHELS OF OATS IN 10¼ HOURB

Herman Hordeman has completed his threshing run and reports that he threshed a total of a little more than 4)000 bushels of wheat, also an average of 3,625 bushels of oats each day of the run. His best day’s threshing was at William Murray’s, two miles northeast of town, where he threshed 110 acres of oats In 10% hours which made 4,880 bushels. If any thresher-man In Jasper or neighboring counties has a better day’s threshing to his credit Mr. Hordeman would be glad to- learn of it.

REGISTRATION BOARDS NAMED

For General Registration of Votero for November Election. At the special meeting off the county commissioners Wednesday the following clerks -were appointed for * the registrations of Saturday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Oct. 4. Every person, both male and female, of voting age must register on onl of the above dates to vote at the coming election: Barkley, south —John Maxwell, Dem.; Kenton Parklson, Rep. Barkley, west —William F. Hayes, Dem.; Harry Arnold, Rep. Barkley, east —Dr. Arthur Downes, Dem.; Frank Henley, Rep. Carpenter, sputh — Ellis Jones, Dem.; J. W. Phelps, Rep. Carpenter, west —A. H. Dickinson, Dem.; Charles A. Bonner, Rep. Carpenter, east —Charles W. Harner, Dem.; John Teter, Rep. Glllam —A. D. Hershman, Dem.; James Rodgers, Rep. Hanging Grove —Roland Stewart, Dem.; William Woodworth, Rep. Jordan —Theodore Roy, Dem.; Henry Tobin, Rep. Kankakee — John Finn, Dem.; dharles Peregrine, Rep. Keener —J ames B. Erwin, Dem.; Charles O. Spencer, Rep. Marion, No. I—Clare1 —Clare Jessen, Dem.; William Coen, Rep. Marion, No. 2—Mre. Elizabeth Kanne, Dem.; Philip Blue, Rep. Marlon, No. 3—Mrs. Daisy Pefley, Dem.; George Robinson, Rep. Marion, No. 4 —Alice Worland, Dem.; Albert R. Hopkins, Rep. Milroy — Charles Wood, Dem.; Thomas A. Spencer, Rep. Newton —Stanlius Lane, Dem.; Fred Waling, Rep. Union, north —Charles E. Barker, Dem.; Harvey J. Dexter, Rep. Union, south —Ralph I. Lakin, Dem.; John E. Alter, Rep. Walker—William Stalbaum, Dem.; Mrs. Eva Huntington, Rep. Wheatfleld —Albert Stembel, Dem.; Robert Mannan, Rep.

WAS ACCUSED OF ROBBERIES

Man, Wanted by Police, Bhoota Himself In the Breast. Valparaiso, Aug. 25. —Devon Spung, wanted in connection with robberies at Boone Grove, Kouts, Malden and Burrows Camp in this county, shot and wounded himself Tuesday afternoon when officers sought to arrest him at his home in North Judson. Spung saw the officers coming and he picked up a Winchester rifle and pressing' the fnuzzle close to his breast, fired. He was taken to the Lakeside hospital in Chicago, where it is said he can not live. Spung, with Omar Turner now in custody in the Porter county Jail, are charged with wholesale robbery in the county. It is believed that Spung’s act was caused by the belief that his* pal had confessed.

prepared, but It will not succeed. Thd net Is spread in sight of the quarry. What Is the game except Ito becloud the public mind on the. subject of the league of nations issue and world peace?"

Vol. XXIII. No. 44

COX GIVES OUT OFFICIAL FIGURES

Of Republican Slush Fund Aggregating $8,145,000. IN SPEECH AT PITTSBURGH • - - -n Democratic Candidate Reiterates Charge That Attempt Is Being Made to Buy the Presidency. Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 26.—Information to support his charges that a Republican campaign fund exceeding $16,000,000 was being raised "in a conspiracy to buy the presidency” was presented by Governor Cox, oC Ohio, Democratic presidential candi; date in addressing a public meeting here tonight. Governor Cox’s data consisted almost entirely of matter taken from the “Official Bulletin” of Fred W. Upham of Chicago, treasurer of the Republican national committee, but his chief exhibit was a typewritten list purporting to .show Republican campaign quotas imposed on 61 principal cities in 27 states and aggregating $8,146,000. Names of local subscribers, Governor Cox said, were ordered kept secret. These quotas, given as $2,000,000 for New York city-; $760,000 for Chicago, $600,000 for Philadelphia and ranging down to $26,000 for smaller cities like Albany, . Y., and Atlanta, Ga., were said by Governor Cox to have been announced about the middle of July. Harding Knows Details That Senator Harding, his Republican opponent, “was acquainted with the details” of the quota plan and that it was also approved by Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republcan national committee, was charged by the Democratic candidate. From subsequent issues of the "Offlclalßulletln,” Governor Cox quoted many reports from Republican workers throughout the country, reporting going “over the top,” and in excess of the alleged quotas. Announcement of the $8,146,000 metropolitan quotas, Governor Cox said, was made by Harry M. Blair, assistant to Treasurer j Upham. A meeting was held in Chicago, Governor Cox said, .at which Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican national committee, “spoke hjs blessings.” s

. The governor charged that typewritten sheets bearing the 51 cities* quotas were “distributed to those assembled" and he produced one of the alleged quota lists, but did not state how or where' it was acquired. The quota plan, he said, was carried oTTt like that of the Liberty loan campaigns. Evidence of Big Total That the reputed attempt to‘raise $8,146,000 from 61 cities in 27 of the 48 states is fair evidence that the total national fund will be much larger, was declared by Governor Cox, who said big business men were prominent on the Republican ways and means committee and that the raising of funds was on a busK ness “salesmanship" basis. _ Governor Cox also quoted from statements in the Republican Bulletin that state and county organizations were not to be "disturbed or retarded in their activities.” Calling attention to Chairman Hays’s statement that $3,000,000 was being raised, Governor Cox said that today’s papers carried a statement from Treasurer Upham that the Republican total would be about $7,500,000. "From the evidence which we shall submit,” Governor Cox added, “1 think that we are Justified in multiplying Mr. Upham’s figures by two Cox Btands by Guns Governor Cox, standing staunchly by his charges that an attempt to purchase the presidency was being made, declared that “the senators oligarchy and their friends are hark ing back to the days of Marl Hanna,” stating that in the' 1896

campaign, which Mr. Hanna managed, $16,600,000 was spent. “It was this foul thing,” said Governor Cox, “which Theodore Roosevelt 'brought to an end when he reformed the Republican party. When he was doing it Warren G. Harding branded him as an Aaron Burr. "I charge again ah assault on the electorate," said Governor Cox. “II can’t be hidden; the hosts are mar shaMed, the money ammunition li