Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1920 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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MRS. CHARLES SALTWELL DIES

At County Hospital Tuesday Night From Scarlet Fever. Mn, Charles Saltwell of Barkley township died at the county hospital at about S:3O o’clock Tuesday night, the immediate cause of her death beihg scarlet fever. Mrs. Saltwell gave birth to a son on nesday of last week and on. Friday following scarlet fever developed. Deceased was born Aug. 26, 1882, and was married about two years ago to Mr. Saltwell. She is survived by her husband, infant son, her father, Wiliam Bull, and four sisters. Misses Lorena and Ruth Bull, Mrs. Lee Snodgrass and Mrs. Norman Gorham, besides other relatives and many friends. Short funeral services were held at the grave Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock and burial made in Weston cemetery.

COUNTY HONORS WAR “VETS”

Weather Was Bad But We Had a Large Crowd and Good Program. ■ X Armistice Day was duly observed in Rensselaer, and although it was the coldest day of the fall, a large crowd was in attendance from all parts of the county and a good program was carried. out so far as the weather would admit, the cold raw .ir making it decidedly unpleasant on the streets and much of the musical program was given in the court house. An attempt was made to inflate the balloon for the ascension and parachute drop, but it had to be abandoned on account of the high wind and the inability to inflate the big canvas. Following was the official program, which was not arranged in time for its publication in the last issue of The Democrat: MORNING 10:65 to 11:00— Blowing of whistles and ringing of bells Ex-service men fall in west side court house square while whistles and taps are blown in memory of those who died, in service. * 11:00 to 12:00 —Concert Remington A. B. C. band, platform No. 1. AFTERNOON 12:00 to 1:30 —Concert, American Quintette, platform No. 3. * 1:30 to 1:45 —Address of welcome, Hon. George A. Williams, platform No. 2. I:4s—Battle Royal, platform No. 2. 2:15 to 2:30 —Novelty Duo act, platform No. 2. 2-30 to 4:30 —Football, Rensselaer H. S. vs. Kirklin H. S., Riverside park. Admission charged except to ex-service men. 2:30 to 4:30 —Concert, St. Joseph band, platform No. 1. 4:30 —Balloon ascension and parachute drop, Washington street bridge. 4:30 to 5:00 —Concert, American Quintette, platform No. 2. 5:00 to 6:00 —Concert, Remington A. B. C. band, platform No. 1. EVENING 6:30 to 7:30 —Concert, American Quintette, platform No. 3. 7:30 —Boxing preliminaries and main bout, platform No. 2. B:oo—Red Cross pageant, Ellis opera house. 8:30 to 11:30— Dancing, Callahan’s implement store, platform No. 5. Music by American Quintette. Ladies’ auxiliary to American Legion serves free lunch at stand west side of court house to ex-serVice men who will register at tent for lunch and ball game tickets. Stand No. 4.

MONTICELLO MAN BURNED UP

When Fire Destroyed Home in He Lived by Himself. Monticello, Nov. 9—John Ferguson, age ’72, was burned to death x early today in a fire that destroyed his home on the outskirts of this city. A week ago he moved to a small dwelling, where he lived alone. When neighbors discovered the fire they investigated and found the man cremated inside the building. The origin of the flames has not been determined. ~ Ferguson, who had spent all his life in Carroll and White counties, was at one* time a school teacher, but for many years he had been in the real estate business. Rheumatism hqd severely crippled him and it is supposed that this was responsible for his being trapped in the flames. He was reputed to be •wealthy at one time. Two sisters, one in Lafayette and one in lowa, survive.

BIG COMMUNITY SALE NOV. 20 A big community sale will be held in Rensselaer Saturday ~ Nov. 20. All parties having stock or other personal property they Want to dispose of at this sale must list < ■ same with W. A. McCurtain or at * the Democrat office before Tuesday noon, Nov. 16, so it can be properly advertised. —Advt. Subscribe for The Democrat.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From thi Various Departments * z OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. The November term of the White circuit court will convene Monday. Remember that you can get adding machine paper rolls at The Democrat office. Attorney J. A. Dunlap and A. M. Robertson were in Crown Point on business Wednesday. New suits filed-”* No. 9265. James M. Shaffer vs. John W. Horton. Appeal from justice cburt; suit on account. Demand 375 with Interest from Aug. 31, 1916. No. 9266. George H. Gifford, exr., yg, Thomas L. Smith; action to quiet title. On complaint of Deputy Game Warden Randle, Philip Durant and Henry Dyke were hauled before Squire Irwin a few days ago and on pleas of guilty each were fined 35 and costs, a total of 320.05 each, on the charge of hunting without license on Nov. 7. On account of the development of the scarlet fever case at the county hospital of Mrs. Charles Saltwell, no patients are being received and the present ones are being discharged as rapidly as possible. The entire building will be thoroughly fumigated before any more patients are accepted. Warren E. Poole of Hanging Grove township, county recorder-elect, has purchased of J. C. Beckman his bungalow on south Van Rensselaer street now occupied by F. D. Burchard. Consideration is said to have been 34,600. Mr. Burchard has the house leased until April 1 and can retain it until that time, it is understood, if he is • not able to secure another house before then.

Deputy Sheriff William Childers went to South Bend Thursday and brought back Grant Wynegar on complaint made by his wife, charging him with non-support of her and her two small children. He was placed in the county jail to await a hearing which will probably be held today. It is reported that Mr. Wynegar is also wanted in South Bend on other quite serious charges. The will of the’ late David A. Collins of Kankakee township was filed for probate in the Jasper circuit court a few days ago. The instrument was executed July 8, 1919, and bequeaths to the wife, Martha H., and his son, Clayton C., all the property both real and personal during their natural life. At their death the property goes to the other children Lambert, John C., McDade Collins and Nettie B. Ross. John C. Collips is named as executor.

Mts. Verdie Osman and Mrs. W. A. Martin had a little encounter last Sunday morning and it is alleged the latter was soon placed hors de combat and is still unable to appear in court to prosecute the case of assault and battery filed against the former in Squire Irwin’s court. The parties reside in the northeast part of town and are neighbors. The particulars of the set-to will be aired on next Friday, Nov. 19, it Mrs. Martin is able to appear in court at that time. Mrs. Osman is a daughter-in-law of Mrs. Martin.

Following are * all the candidates’ expense accounts filed up to yesterday noon: Warren E. Poole, Rep. candidate for recorder —Gasoline and oil, $18; to county campaign fund, $75; total, $93. George H. McLain, Rep. candidate for county treasurer —County campaign fund, SIOO. T. D. Woodworth, Rep. candidate for sheriff —County campaign fund, $65. George A. Williams, Rep. candidate for judge—Newton county committee, $100; Jasper county committee, $100; Rens. Rep., cards, $8; gasoline, and oil, $23,50; meals, $9.32; auto livery hire, $10; total, $250.82. W. D. Bringle, Dem. candidate for county treasurer, no expense.

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 13, 1920.

THOUSANDS DID NOT VOTE

Who Registered for the November Election —Total Over 150,000. Thousands of taen and ■women registered for the November election who did not vote, the total for the entire state is perhaps considerably upward of 150,000 and may total 200,000. In Jasper county the total registration was 6,672, while the vote cast for the head of the itckets was but 5,895, not counting the ballots thrown out for IncoAect marking, etc., or 777 less than the number registered. And Jasper county is one of the smallest counties in the state, too, in population. At the same ratio in other counties the number would probably run well over 150,000.

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A TOUGH OF REAL WINTER

Mercury But 12 Above Zero at 7 o’Clock Yesterday Morning. Yesterday morning the mercury at 7 o’clock registered 12 above zero, by far the coldest we have yet had and following one of the rawest days of the fall. Ice formed clear across the river at the Washington street bridge, which Is something unusual for no lower temperature than this. In the northwest they have been having zero weather this week with some snow. We got no snow here, however.

A ROCKPORT MAN IS NAMED

J. J. Brown to Succeed S. N. Cragun on State Board Board. Indianapolis, Nov. 10. —Appointment to the state board of tax commissioners of John J. Brown of Rockport and reappointment of Philip Zoercher, 'for four-year terms beginning Dec. 1, have been announced by Governor Goodrich. Mr. Brown Is president of the Brown Trust company, Rockport, is a lawyer and member of the Spencer County Bar association. He Is als r . Interested In a number of farms and is vice-president of the Indiana State Federation of Farmers’ .association. With his brother he operates 1,100 acres of farm land. He formerly was Rockport postmaster; several tinges chairman of the Spencer county Republican central committee, and a speaker ii; the campaign jusi ended. He will fill the vacancy created when S. N. Cragun’s term expires.

Mr. Zoercher was appointed to the board in March, 1917, to fill the unexplred term of James A. Houck, whose term was scheduled to expire August, 1917. Later he was appointed to serve a term which expired In January, 1919, but the gov ernor has continued Mr. Zoercher since that time without further appointment until now. Fred A. Sims, the chairman, is the other member of the board. His term expires Sept. 1, 1921. Governor-elect Warren T. McCray has Indicated that he is inclined to form a new board after he takes office, Jan. 10. It is understood that the appointment of Mr. Brown was acceptable to Mr. McCray and, if that is correct, he may ask for the resignations of Mr. Zoercher and Mr. Sims.

IS YOUR NAME WRITTEN HERE?

List of Those Who Have Paid Subscription Accounts During Week. Following are the names of those who have paid their subscription for The Democrat during the past week and, especially to those received by mall, this publication shall act as a receipt until the date ox» the label of their paper is changed. Those indicated by an • are ndw subscribers: •Mrs. William Hammonds, Enderlin- N- D. Dan Schanlaub, Fair Oaks, R-l. G. J. Norman, Rensselaer, R-2. Frank Yeager, Fair Oaks. •Clarence Brouhard, Rensselaer, R-2. Day Norman, Chester, Neb. B/ F. Roberts, Rensselaer, R-3. C. W. Littlefield, Remington. J. A. McFarland, Biloxi, Miss. John Guss, Lowell. •John Newcomb, Hammond. Gifford Marrs, McCoysburg. W. R. Nowels, Rensselaer. A S. Laßue, Long beach, Calif. •A. Simpson, Rensselaer. H. B. Murray, Rensselaer. •j. C. Beckman, Rensselaer. -- •DeVere Zea, Omaha, Neb. Chester Zea, Rensselaer.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nov. 12, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gilmore of this city, an 8%-pound daughter. %

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts ot the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings In the Nearby Cities ' and Towns —Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. IN DIFFICULTY IN THE PAST C < Gary City Clerk Short In Accounts, Say State Examiners. Gary, Nov. 9. —Herbert C. Francis, city clerk, is 34,807.50 short in his accounts, according to a report sent to the state board of accounts today by H. D. Studebaker and C. E. Weybright; examiners, who "have been at work here several weeks. Francis Is serving his second term as city clerk. The report also discloses that there is no bond protecting the city on file. Francis had a bond during his first term. In his first term examiners found a shortage of 3600 in his accounts, but 12 Republican friends, most of whom were city and county officials, put up 350 each and made good the shortage. The bonding company then withdrew from his bond, and as far as can be learned here, Francis has never been required to give a new bond. It Is understood he has promised to make good his latest shortage within 30 days. The examiners also found a shortage of 3600 in the accounts of William Dunn, city judge, it was said. It is understood that Mr. Dunn made good the shortage at once.

The state board of accounts has received from Mr. Studebaker and Mr. Weybrlght reports on the offices of the city clerk of Gary, the city judge of Gary and the Lake county surveyor. Members of the board .declined to say anything about the reports, because under the law the board Is required to give accused officials time to make good any shortages.

GET READY FOR 4-YEAR FIGHT

Democratic State Leaders Plan to Stage Comeback. Indianapolis, Nov. 10 — Instead of being ready to quit, Democratic state leaders announced today that they would be very much alive in the next four years. Benjamin Bosse of Evansville, Democratic state chairman, and Edward G. Hoffman of Ft. Wayne, national committeeman from Indianapolis, conferred with the state committee at the Denison hotel concerning future policiqp to be pursued by the organization in this state. The committee was unanimous in the decision that the state headquarters should be maintained permanently in Indianapolis, with an office and some one in charge to represent the state organization. The headquarters are at the Denison hotel, and whether they shall be retained there has not been decided. A representative of the committee to remain at the office has not been chosen. While the Democratic leaders do not hide their regret on account of the landslide, they believe their organization did effective work under the circumstances, and believe. Is no reason for halting In preparations to win next time. “We are going right ahead with our work,” Mr. Bosse said. “We are no worse off than the Republicans were eight years ago, and they came back. The only difference Is, we will come back in four years instead of eight." Mt. Hoffman said Indiana Democracy would remain militant He said he would be in the attitude of the man on the fence, watching events, and ready for any opportunity for. Democracy to come back.

WHAT? A box social and big home talent play, “The Old School at Hickory Holler," 23 characters. Where? Osborne school house, Hanging Grove township. When? Nov. 20, 1020. Ladies please bring boxes. —GOLDIE KESSINGER and HAZEL MILLER, Teachers. n2O Remember The Democrat office When ■‘you are in need of sale bills. We are experts in this line.

GROVER MACKEY IS MARRIED

With Florence Burns Slips Away to Watseka, and Married Nov. 2. Grover Mackey and Miss Florence Burns, daughter of Charles Burns of Rensselaer, slipped away to Watseka, 111., on election day and were made one. They returned home but the fact of their marriage was kept quite for several days, only becoming known to a few of their friends this week. The Democrat joins the 'friends of the young couple in extending congratulations.

State-Wide Campaign to Get Indiana Schools from 17th Place to Ist. Everybody is Invited to be present at the meeting of the Community club Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 16, at the primary building.

RECEIVER FOR RAUB GRAIN CO.

Aftermath of Lee Kelley Speculation on Board of Trade. As an aftermath of the Lee Kelley speculation on the board of trade, the Raub Grain company was forced into the hands of a receiver on Tuesday. The suit to have a receiver appointed was brought by Armlnda J. Anderson. The Raub Grain company owes her the sum of 36,017.55 for grain. Charles Teagarden of Raub, who is the present manager, was appointed as receiver in court on Tuesday morning. The grain company was represented In person and Hon. Edmon Hall appeared for Mrs. Anderson. The receiver was ordered to conduct the business until further orders from the court. The Raub Grain company owes approximately 317,000 to farmers for grain and 312,000 to the banks. The assets are about 330,000. The liabilities and assets practically balancing outside of the amounts claimed as owed to the Sawers Grain company and McCardle & Black as a result of alleged gambling of Lee Kelley, the former' manager. The Raub Grain Co. has found it extremely hard to do business with the Sawers and McCardle & Black claims hanging over their head. The Sawers Grain company and McCardle & Black will probably file claims for the Kelley shortage but these claims will probably be disallowed because time and time again it has been held in thq court that margining on the board of trade is I gambling, and gambling debts are non-collectable. I The company will probably be sold at a receivership sale and the orlgi Inal stockholders will lose their entire Investment and It is not probable that they will buy in the company and reorganize it. —Benton Review.

COURT NEWS

Attorney Elmore Barce of Fowler was a visitor In the city yesterday. Court Reporter Joseph Reeve has been confined to his home the past few days by a severe- case of tonsilitis. SECOND WEEK Monday, Oscar J. Dinwiddle vs. B. J. Gifford estate; F. E. Lewis vs. same; Clifton J. Hobbs vs. same; John F. Burns vs. Arthur Carpenter. Wednesday, State vs. Christian L. Britts (2 cases). ( Thursday, State ’ vs. Harley Toombs; State vs. Lewis, Messinger et al. Friday, James B. Herrick vs. Trust & Savings Bank, admr.; A. D. Babcock vs. Spencer Hamilton estate. THIRD WEEK Monday, john Danford vs. Oscar M. Berry; Charles T. Otis vs. Clyde Gunyon et al. Tuesday, J. B. Ashby vs. Jennie M. Linton bt al. Wednesday, Cen. Com. Chau. System vs. Gt H. VanKlrk et al; Bank of Mt. Ayr vs. Thomas Inkley. Friday, Albert N. Prather vs. Arthur E. Schafer. FOURTH WEEK Monday, Arthur W. Walker vs. Edward Zugmaun et al; -A. K. Hart vs. Ed Ellts. Tuesday, Oscar Hauter vs. William O. Rowles et al. Wednesday, State bank of Otterbein vs. E. Grant Sutton estate; State bank of Remington vs. same; State bank of Chalmers vs. Roy L. Harris. Thursday, H. C. Fidler vs. Hugh P. Callander; William S. Rains vs. Ray Herr. ' Friday, Silas Toombs ys. George M. Myers; Leßoy Myer vs. William L. Frye.

Vol. XXIII. No. 66

UNION LABOR TO FIGHT PAY CUTS

Leaders Attend Executive Council of the A. F. of L. at Washington. TO COMBAT THE OPEN SHOP High Official Declares Large Employers Vigorous In Efforts to Extend System Throughout Country. Washington, Nov. 12.—Leaders of the American Federation of Labor now attending the quarterly executive council arc preparing to make a bitter tight against wage reductions and unemployment which they charge are now in progress throughout the United States, it was learned after the meet* Ing here. A vigorous effort is being made by largo employers throughout the country to extend the open shop, according to high officials Of the federation whoj are endeavoring at the meeting to devise means to successfully combat thd movement and hold capital to collect tlve bargaining. “The great tire factories of Akron 4 0., which maintain open shop recent* ly cut wages 50 per cent," declared one| delegate. “The method used was ta dismiss thousands of men and when! they applied aguln for employment td set a minimum wage approximately half they had been receiving. Thd fact that the Akron shops were not unionized made the task of the em 4 ployers easy. Fired and Hired Over. "Many men have also been charged and hired over again in steel mills In Chicago, textiles works W Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York, and automobile factories in the Central West. The cuts attempted and put into effect are from 22 to Wl per cent, "The one automobile company wltti a big factory in Indianapolis recently discharged a number of Its men ana took them back at wages averaging 22 per cent less than they had received. "The -dy defense against such rt policy he part of employers lies ini collective bargaining. Where union employees were concerned the cuts have been resisted with far more sue* cess than in the open shop. “The policy of the incoming admin* tstration toward the situation la, ot course, problematic. In any case the American Federation of Labor will set Its face against the tide of reaction! new sweeping the land.” The federation. It was stated, has a plan to raise a considerable fund for the purpose of resisting the open shop movement under consider** • tion.

Worried Over Immigration. The overwhelming tide of immigration now flowing toward the United States Is also regarded with the utmost concern by members of the coun-J ell who stated that It threatens to del predate the American standard of live* Hhood. It is more than likely that al resolution will he’passed appealing ta congress to Increase restriction. The sessions of the council will con-4 tlnue for five or six days. Among those attending it are Samuel pers, president of the federation; Sec* retary Frank Morrison, James Duncan, first vice president; Joesph F. Valentine, second vice president; Prank} Duffy, third vice president; Willlami Green, W. D. MahOn, T. A. RlckertJ Jacob Fischer and Matthew Woll.

GOOD JOB FOR JOE TUMULTY

To Be Appointed Judge of Court of Customs, Report. New York, Nov. 12. —According toi information reaching J here, President Wilson, is saving the appointment of a presiding judge of the United States Court of Customs Appeals as a valedictory gift to his secretary, Joseph P. Tumulty. The salary Is SIO,OOO. per year, good for life and the duties are light. The court meets in Washington and panes upon appeals from lower decisions upon* the classification of ‘imports. Mrs. Tumulty last week purchased the old Governor Shephard home in Washington. The hours required to sit upon the bench are not such that Mr. Tumulty would not be able to devote considerable time fa tending to political affairs in New Jersey where he .has been active for years. The presiding judge of the courts Robert M. Montgomery, died some time ago.

PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: THURSDAY, NOV. 18 —E. Harshberger and son, 9 miles northwest of Rensselaer. General sale, including cattle, hogs, sheep, farm tools, etc.