Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1920 — Page 1

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COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs Hom the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us From the Various County Offices. The grand jury convened Monday and was tsill grinding yesterday. Attorney P. R. Blue of Wheatfield was a visitor in the city Monday. Court Reporter Joseph W., Reeve went to Chicago Saturday l evening, returning Sunday night. Former County Treasurer A. A. Fell of Carpenter township was a visitor in the city Friday. Miss Murtie Ford, who has been employed as nurse at the county hospital for some time, has resigned her position and is now visiting relatives In Remington and Kentland.

Marriage licenses issued: November 23, Charles Haskins of Reynolds, aged 21 December 23 last, farmer, and Hazel Grigst of McCoysburg, aged 17 November 23, housekeeper. Female being under age, her father, Charles Griest, gave consent to issuance of license. A fine lot of high-grade, rebuilt typewriters just received in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department. Come in and reserve one of these machines for a Christmas present for your daughter who is taking commercial wqrk in the high school. Nothing would better please her. New suits filed: No. 9269 3-4. Petition of Lura I. Halleck to be admitted to the bar. No. 9,270. Farmers State Bank of Monticello vs. State Bank of Montlcello, Adm. Lenial O. Potts estate; foreclosure of mortgage. No. 9271. James N. Leatherman vs, George F. Sanders and Henriette Sanders, his wife; action to quiet title. Grant Wynegar, who was arrested recently on charges brought by his wife for non-support of herself and children and placed in jail here, but later released on bond furnished by A. W. Albertson of South Bend; was again placed in jail here Monday. Mr. Albertson, who is an officer in the United States navy, had been called to report for duty and desired his ?600 before leaving, and brought Mr. Wynegar back to Rensselaer Monday from South Bend and turned him over to the court and requested his money, which was given him and the young man returned to jail to await a hearing on the charges filed against him.

PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL

The city council met in regular session Monday Evening with all the members present. City engineer filed report of the completion of the Washington and Weston street sewer and the clerk was ordered to give notice of the preliminary assessments to the property owners. December 13 was set as the date for hearing objections. Report was filed showing completlon of improvement of Home avenue and according to plans and specifications, by Contractor A. S. Keene. Notice of preliminary assessments , was ordered given to the property owners and December 13 fixed as the date for hearing objections. The‘city attorney was directed to notify C. J. Dean to remove dirt from sidewalk adjoining his lot in block 10, Leopold’s addition. Superintendent of light plant reported that the dynamos and machinery at the light plant are overloaded 50 per cent; that he is unable at times to carry the- present street lights, and that no more petitions for street lights will be entertained until a new plant can be conr 11*11 n hart The usual number of claims were allowed. '

RECENT BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 21, to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Johnson of Milroy township, a sori.

MARRIED IN CHICAGO FRIDAY

Miss Bertha Daniels Becomes Bride of Civil Engineer. Miss Bertha Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Korah Daniels of thia city, was married to Mr. George F. Brown in Chicago Friday evening, the ceremony being performed at 8:30 o’clock at the Methodist parsonage. The couple came to Rensselaer on the night train and visited the bride’s parents until Sunday evening, when they returned to the city. . The bride graduated from the Rensselaer high school In 1911 and for some time was employed in the office of City Treasurer C. M. Sands, but for the past three years had been employed by the Western Electric Co. in Chicago. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Brown of St. Anne, 111., is a civil engineer by profession and is now employed in Chicago, where the young couple will make their home at 2927 Warren avenue. The Democrat joins the many friends of the bride in this city in extending hearty congratulations.

BANQUET TO OLD AND NEW

By Jasper and Newton County Bars Here Last Evening. The Jasper and Newton county ( bars gave an enjoyable banquet at 6:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, November 23,_ at the court house in Rensselaer for the outgoing judge, Charles W. Hanley, who has served this circuit so satisfactorily for the past 18 years, and for incoming Judge George A. Williams, who dons the judicial ermine laid down by Judge Hanley. The banquet was to be served by the ladies of the M. E. church. As The Democrat went to press before the banquet was pulled off, it cannot say more about the affair in this issue.

“THE POET OF THE KANKAKEE”

Visited With Sister Near Rensselaer Over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Pfrlmmer, who are moving from Prescott, Arlz., to Popular Grove, Mo., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Keeney of west of town. Mr. .Pfrimmer is a former superintendent of schools of Newton county and resided in that county for many years prior to going to Arizona. While in Kentland he acquired considerable note as a dialect poet, several of his poems being tales of the Kankakee and were published in book form and he became known as the “poet of the Kankakee.” Mr. Pfrlmmer has recently purchased a ( patch of truck land in Missouri and himself and wife are moving to that state.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Everett Warren of Lafayette had his tonsils removed yesterday morning. “Uncle Bill” Irwin entered the hospital Monday evening suffering from an injury to. his wrist. Mr. Irwin had been employed on a farm and on going out to get a bucket of water received a fall which severely injured his wrist, although no bones were broken. Mrs. Gordon Keith of near Remington entered the hospital Monday night for treatment. Mrs. Ross Groves of Monticello underwent a minor operation Monday. Mrs. Lawrence Sayler of Newton township underwent a major operation Monday. • Little Billie Fell, typhoid patient, is improving. The condition of Erastus Peacock remains about the same.

MRS. JOSEPH WILSON IS DEAD

Funeral Will Be Held This Afternoon from M. E. Church. Mrs. Wilson, wife of Joseph Wilson, who resides on the Amsler farm just west of Pleasant Ridge, died Monday night from heart trouble, from which she had been a sufferer for the past six months. She was a native of North Carolina and had been twice married. She leaves a husband, one son by her first marriage and a little daughter by her second marriage. Her age was 40 years, 3 months and 20 days. The funeral services will be held today from the M. E. church at 2 p. m., and burial made in Weston cemetery.

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1920.

MARRIED IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

George M. Babcock and Miss Freda Simpson United in Marriage. George M. Btibcock went to Springfield, Ohio, Friday night and on Monday was united in marriage to Miss Freda Simpson, an attractive and highly respected young business woman of that city. The marriage is the culmination of a world war romance, the couple first meeting at a Y. W. C. A. function given for soldiers of the Wilbur Wright aviation field hear Dayton, Ohio, when the groom was in the service and where he was stationed for several months. The friendship thus formed had been kept warm and the bride had visited here a few times with the groom's parents during the past two years, Mr. Babcock, who is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Babcock of Rensselaer, having been employed for the past four or five years—except when in the army service—as linotype operator on The Democrat. The young couple expect to come to Rensselaer today for a few days’ visit with the groom’s parents, after which they will probably go to the Pacific coast, where they will likely locate permanently, but the precise point has not as yet been decided upon. '

SHOWER FOR BRIDE-TO-BE

A pleasant surprise shower was successfully carried out Monday evening by the members of the Dorcas class of the M. E. church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Moore, in honor of< their daughter, Madeline, who is to be married in the near future to G. B. Sanders of Indianapolis. About twenty-five were present and the evening was spent In social pastime. Refreshments were served and all departed, wishing Miss Moore much success and happiness. She was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents. ' - < . Miss Moore has resigned her position at the telephone office, where she has been employed as long distance 'operator for the past four years, to take up a new position which she thinks is more Interesting than the telephone work.

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WILLIAM WARREN FUNERAL

Held Yesterday Afternoon and Burial Madj in Weston Cemetery. The funeral of William Warren, who died at the home of his son, Louie Warren, in Walker township last Friday forenoon, was held at the Methodist church in this city yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial >nade in Weston cemetery. The burial services were in charge of the G. A. R., deceased being a veteran cf the civil war. Mr.. Warren had been in rather poor health lor quite a while but had been about ’most of the time. He got up as usual Friday morning, but after eating his breakfast complained of not feeling well and said that he believed he would lie down. He could not do so, however, as he was attacked with one of his periodical choking or smothering spells. A doctor was called, but stated on his arrival that Mr. Warren could live but a short time, and he passed away at 10 o’clock. Deceased had a resident of Jasper county practically all of his life and for many years resided in Rensselaer. He is survived by his wife and two children, Louie Warren of Walker township and Mrs. Beri Grube of Foreston, S. C.,. also one brother and two sisters, David Warren and Mrs. Marla McElfresh of this city and Mrs. Ellen Oram of Chicago.

REDUCES ITS WORKING FORCE

South Bend, Ind., Nov. 20. —The Studebaker corporation today announced a reduction in its output of automobiles, and the layoff of 2,000 of its employes. The action is made necessary because of a temporary curtailment of buying on the part of the public. The South Bend plant of .the Studebaker corporation Is one of the last of the automobile con? cerns in the country to suspend operations in part.

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STOLEN FORD CAR RECOVERED

Thief Gets Cold Feet end Leaves Webber Car Near Grain Office. John Webber drove his Ford car up to the Monon station Saturday to meet the 11:18 train. He'parked the car near the station and went into the depot, being there for some little time before the train came in. When he went out to drive back to town he found his car gone. The officers were notified and neighboring towns were telephoned to for the officers to be on the lookout for the car. Nothing was learned of it, however, until Suarfay morning, when it was found parked near the W. C. Babcock grain office, and it was ascertained that it had been there part of the afternoon Saturday. It is thought that a stranger who had been seen hanging about the station during the forenoon Saturday drove the car away, but why he finally left it where it was found is a mystery. The car was not damaged and Mr. Webber was very glad to get it back again, although he carried insurance that would partially compensate him for its loss.

SHOOTS BOTH WIFE AND SELF

Former Resident of Jasper County Suicides In Portland, Ore. Schuyler C. Spencer, prominent Portland lawyer, shot his wife and committed suicide in their home at 1126 Thurman street, Portland, Ore., at about 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening, November 10. Mr. Spencer was a son 'of James Spencer, for many years a resident of Monticello, but who some 50 years ago published the Rensselaer Union, the predecessor of the present Rensselaer Republican, in this city. The family later moved to near Remington, where Schuyler was born. They later moved to White county, where the elder Spencer died about a year ago at an advanced age. Schuyler was married in Indiana, but he and his first wife parted. He located in Portland, Ore., and became quite prominent in the legal profession. He married again, but whether before leaving Indiana or after locating in Portland, The Democrat Is unable to learn.

The following details of the tragedy la from the Portland Telegram of November 10, and whether his wife is still living, The Democrat is also unable to learn: Mrs. Spencer is in St. Vincent’s hospital. Her condition has not yet been definitely determined, but it is thought that she may die. Hospital authorities said she was so weak that they could not even learn her name when she was first brought to the emergency ward. Police have not been able to determine a motive during the brief moments they have been working on the case, but it is understood he has been in ill health for some time. Spencer is a member of the firm of Wilson, Spencer, Beckett & Howell, a well-known firm of attorneys in the board of trade building. Policemen called on the case were forced to , break into the house by means of a ladder. They found Spencer dead and Mrs. Spencer seriously wounded. Botht were in their night clothes. Apparently Mr. Spencer shot Mrs. Spencer in the side while they were in a bedroom. He used a 54-callbre revolver. Mrs. Spencer staggered down the steps, but fell as she reached the foot of the flight: Spencer locked himself in a room and shot himself through the heart.

RENSSELAER DEFEATED 10 TO 0

In the football game at Kentland Sunday the Rensselaer team suffered Its first defeat of the season, the score being 10 to 0. Kentland was loaded for the Independents and all the players but one were imported for the occasion. It is reported that considerable money changed hands on the result of the game, but fortunately the •Rensselaer fans had tiffed the gas tanks of cars before going over to the game and therefore did not have to walk home.

J. W. SMITH GETS $375 INSURANCE

J. W. Smith, of east of town, who lost a good Ford Car In a garage fire at Lebanon a few weeks ago, will receive $375 Insurance, which will cover about two-thirds of the loss. Mr. Smith and family were visiting in Lebanon at the time and he had put his car in the garage for the night. Quite a number of cars were destroyed and the owners of some of them were not fortunate enough to have any insurance.

The Marion Township Fanners’ federation will meet at the court house Tuesday, November 30, at 7:30 p. m. Everybody come. —P. H. HAUTER, Pres. Marlon Twp.

Vol. XXIII. No. 69

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts ot the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happening* In the Nearby Cities and Towns — Matters of Minor Mention From Many Localities. - AFATAL AUTO ACCIDENT SUNDAY At Lafayette When Big Limousine Is Struck by Another Car. Mrs. George Lucas, aged 27, wife of a Columbus, Ind., furniture manufacturer, was • killed in Lafayette Sunday afternoon at Ninth and South streets when the limousine in which she and her husband and some other people were riding was struck squarely in the center by a car driven by Samuel O. Linsay, principal of the Oakland high school of Lafayette. The latter was driving quite fast. It Is said, and struck the limousine a terrific blow, throwing Mrs. Lucas through one of ( the glass windows and the car then toppled over, pinning her head between the top and the asphalt pavement. Her neck and lower jaw were broken and her skull fractured. s She died a few moments after being picked up. The other occupants of the limousine escaped with severe bruises. The limousine was owned by J. M. Hamilton, a Shelbyville manufacturer, who had the Lucas' as his guests, and with his wife,, Mrs. Katharine Armstrong of Chicago, had driven to Lafayette Saturday to attend the Purdue-Indiana football game, his chauffeur, Elmer P. MeNay, driving the car. They had remained over night in Lafayette and were starting home when the accident occurred.

"POLLYANNA” TO BE PLAYED AT ELLIS

It is the eternal good stuff fromwhich all real plays are made” said Dr. Frank Crane, after enjoying the performance of Eleanor H. Porter’s “Pollyanna”, which Is ’to be presented by Rensselaer’s Community Players at the Ellis opera house, Wednesday, Nov. 24, under the direction of the Dewey Biggs Post No. 29, American Legion. “Pollyanna”, the Glad play, which has brought so much good cheer to audiences that have witnessed it in all the larger cities of United States, tells the story of a little orphan girl, who comes to live with her aunt in a small New England village. In the four act* "Pollyanna” moves about, from her aunt’s borne to the home of John Pendleton, teaching all she meets the great game of "Being Glad” and with such frightful results that it not only cures the hypochondriacs of the village but re-klndles the love affair between her aunt and Doctor Chilton, who have not spoken for twenty years. • .

"Pollyanna” will be the best local play to be presented here in years. The cast has been selected with care and the scenery and lighting effects will be especially built for this production. Francl Wood will play "Pollyanna”, Mrs. Cope Hanley, “Miss Polly Harrington”, French Crooks, “John Pendleton”, Harold Littlefield, “Dr. Chilton”, Thelma Shafer, “Nancy”, Jane Parkinson, “Mrs. Gregg”,, Martha Ramp, “Mrs. Carmody", Phoeby Randall Brogin, “Miss Carroll”, all members of the Ladles’ Aid, Rolland Reed, “Bleecker”, and John Charles Hill and Willet Hill as Jimmy Bean, “an orphant.’' The first act represents Miss Polly's home, during the meeting of the Ladies’ Aid. Acts two, three ajjd four, John Pendleton’s library, next door. "Pollyanna” is proving to be one of the btesi drawing plays and is being presented throughout the country at the preßent time. The royalty for this play is very high but the ' Community Playefs) are planning to present only the best plays this; winter. George Cohan’s "A Prince There Was” and Maude Alton’s "The Brat” will follow "Pollyanna.”—Advt.

Christian Science.

Thanksgiving service will be held by the Rensselaer Christian Science society on Thursday at 10:45 a. m.