Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1920 — Page 1

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HONOR BANQUET FOR JUDGES

Hanley and Williams Held . Tuesday Night. The bar association of Jasper and Newton counties on Tuesday night tendered a banquet to retiring Judge Hanley and Judge-elect Williams at the east court room in the court house at Rensselaer. The ladies of the M. E. church served an elaborate and delicious dinner at 6:30 o’clock. Following is the menu served: Tomato Soup Wafers Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Baked Squash Salad Bread and gutter . Pie Coffee The following is a program of the toasts and speakers, and all responded except Judge Darroch, who was reported indisposed: My Experience as a Candidate _ Judge William Darroch Mine Also..™- T. B. Cunningham A Presentatlon.,.._..Abraham Halleck My Eighteen Years Judge Charles W. Hanley Resolutions Adopted by the JasperNewton County Bar Association Frank Davis Administration of Oath of Office. I Swear I Will Do As Well Judge-elect George A. Williams

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CAFETERIA STORE IS COMING

Chicago Company Has Leased Room Occupied by C. L. Murphy. . Rensselaer is soon to have a “help yourself” grocery store, or a grocery run on the cafeteria style, the Groceteria Stores’ company of Chicago having purchased the lease of the Economy Grocery to the Mrs. E. S. Rhoads room and will take possession of same in a few weeks, expecting to open for business about January 1. Mr. is clearing out his stock; see advertisement on another page. This company operates a chain of stores of this kind over the country and, of course, buys in large quantities and dobs no delivering unless an extra charge is made for same. By Ithe customer making his own Selection of the goods wanted and going to the cashier and paying for them as he goes oht, a small force can operate a large store at a minimum of expense. Just how a store of this character will succeed in Rensselaer remains to be seen, the company behind the project says that they prove popular in other cities of this size and has confidence that the same result will be obtained here. .

A TRIBUTE TO JUDGE HANLEY

Remington Press Voices Universal Sentiment of People. Judge Hanley has formed a partnership with his son. Cope, and established a law office over Rowles & Parker’s store in Rensselaer. The judge was on the bench for eighteen years and is well equipped to handle any proposition that comes within the jurisdiction of the courts. His son is a graduate of the law department of the University of Colorado, and supplemented this with three years' study of law at the University of Illinois and has had two years of practice in Rensselaer. Judge Hanley was one of the best judges we have ever had in this circuit, absolutely fearless and absolutely impartial. We had thought to see him some day on * one of the federal benches, as such men as the judge are needed there, but his wisdom dictates otherwise and we wish the new firm the success we know it will merit. —Remington Press.

DAN CUPID GETS BUSY AGAIN

AMES-YEOMAN A quiet wedding took place at the Christian parsonage Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock when Miss Virginia Yeoman and Mr. Herman Ames were married by Rev. William T. Barbre. Miss Yeoman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert ,Yeoman, who live over in Newton township, and is a very popular young lady. Mr. Ames is a farmer and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ames. The young people will make their home with the groom’s parents for the present. PUTMAN-HILL Miss Ethel Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hill of Union township, and Charles Putman were married by Rev. William T. Barbre minister’s residence at 3 zZpbk Wednesday afternoon. They accompanied by Miss Fay Willems and Louie Hill. They will'take up their residence In the northern part of the county.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs From tin Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized — Together With Other Notes Gathered by Us from the Various County Offices. New suits filed: Noi 9272./ Petition of William Della Richards for change of name to William Della Lidtner. County Treasurer May and family spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Mey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Shoull, at Wolcott. We are advised that Greenberry Lowe, formerly deputy auditor in this county, has been appointed a field examiner of the state board of accounts. Mr. Lowe is well qualified to fill the place.—Kentland Enterprise. Sheriff Woodworth went up near Surrey Thursday and arrested John Gers at the home qt George Stogsdale, who resides on one of-the Hallagan farms. Gers is wanted In Huntington county for alleged failure to pay money into the court for the support of his former wife and children. He claims to have left SIOO in Huntington for this purpose, but if he did so the amount was evidently not turned in. The officers from Huntington county came after Gers yesterday. The state highway commission has practically re-covered the entire Rensselaer-Remington vlth new rock during the past few months, putting on, apparently, several trainloads of stone. The roadway has been widened Considerably much of the way also, but the rock’ has not been rolled and packed and until this is done the widening process will not be of much benefit for travel. However, It is probable that it will get pretty well packed going' through the winter and next season this should be one of the best roads in Jasper county.

Marriage licenses issued: November 23, Gene Wiedman of Boswell, aged 22 April 20 last, farmer, and Charlotte Hoard of Lafayette, aged 20 June 3 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. November 24, John Harper of Gillam township, aged 22 February 26 last, farmer, and Sophia Winters, also of Gillam, aged 20 August 15 last, housekeeper. First . marriage for each. November 24, Charles Putman of Rensselaer, aged 33 October 22 last, laborer, and Ethel Hill, also of Rensselaer, aged 19 August 14 last, housekeeper. Second marriage for male, first marriage having been dissolved by death in 1918. First marriage for female. November 24, Herman Ames of Rensselaer, aged 28 September 20 last, farmer, and Virginia Yeoman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Yeoman of Newton township, aged 20 June 3 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Sheriff Woodworth has another young man boarder from Newton county, Ernest Strickler, a big sixfooter, who was arrested at Enos Wednesday morning on the charge of burglarizing the Bower Bros, restaurant at Morocco Tuesday night and' taking some SSB from a “punchboard” gambling device. Strickler, who is a former resident of Morocco, when arrested had part of the money on his person, it is said, and also some parts of the punch-board. He had used a portion of the money to buy some turkeys. Some years ago Strickler is said to have stolen _an automobile from Dr. Recher of Morocco, but was released from ment for the offense on a promise of good behavior. His trial on the burglarly charge will come up at the next term of court in Newton county. Strickler has been married only about two weeks. His bond is fixed at 15,000, so it is likely that he will remain in jail until January, as court does not convene in Newton county again until that time.

Remember The* Democrat carries good quality lead penoils and penholders In stock at all times.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1920.

J. M. M’DONALD DIED SUDDENLY

Last Week While Vltltlng Friends in . Monticello. • J. M. McDonald of lowa, who camo Monday for a visitwith relatives and friends in this community, died at 11 o’clock Thursday after a brief illness at the home of A. P. Gladden on* West Washington street. Mr. McDonald had been visiting in Rensselaer and Monticello for the past six weeks, and was preparing to return to hU home in lowa soon. He came to Monticello Monday with the intention of going to the horue of his brother In Oak Grove, opt was taken ill and compelled the remain at tbe Gladden home, where he had also been visiting. • The deceased was about sixty-five years of age and formerly resided in Rensselaer. He was well known in this county.

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

MRS. THOMAS CROCKETT DEAD

Had Been In Poor Health for ths Last Couple of Years. Mrs. Thomas A. Crockett, who since the death of her husband last August had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Perrigo, in Morocco, died at that place early Thursday morning after an extended illness from a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held at Morocco this Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock and the remains tjrought here and laid to rest beside her husband in the Crocket cemetery southeast of town. Mrs. Crokett’s maiden name was Mary Jane Redd. She was united in marriage to yhomas A. Cfockett on February 3, 'IB7O, and to this union four sons and one daughter were born. She is survived by three sons, James Mordecai of Portland, Ore., Robert E. of Detroit, Mich., and George B. of southeast at Rensselaer, and one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Perrigo, of Morocco, one son, Franklin, having died some years ago.

COURT NEWS

The petit jury was excused last Monday until next Monday, and but very little has been doing in court this week. The grand jury adjourned Wednes day evening until 1 o’clock yesterday also, it is understood. Judge Berry of the Benton-Warren circuit came over yesterday morning to look after some cases in which he is special judge. Other matters of interest follow: A. p. Babcock vs. Spencer Hamilton estate. Jury renders verdict in favor'of defendant. Motion for new trial granted. John F. Burns vs. Arthur L. Carpenter. Change of venue granted and cause sent to Benton county. Cases continued: J. B. Ashby vs. Jennie M. Linton; Bank of Mt. Ayrvs. Thoma® Inkley. ‘■ln addition to remonstrance filed by John J. Lawler in the VanVoorst, ditch, the following have since filed: John Keefe, Charles J. Dean, Ray Herr, Ephriam Gilmore, Emma Herr, O. N. Berry, Laura Lutz, Vernie E. Bussell, August Ringheisen, P. M. Robinson, Nicholas Hennes, Evelyn Randle, Julia A. Clark, Arthur Lefler, Clyde C. Randle, W. R. Willetts, John L. Osborne, Frank P. Morton Aelrs, Alexander " Merica, Joseph Stewart, William C. Fulks, Marlon civil township, John A. Jordan, Simon Cook, Edward R. Cook, S. B. Snedeker, Walter C. Gilmore, Elmer J. Gilmore, and James H. Culp. 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 vs. George M. Myers; Leßoy Myer vs. William L. Frye.

CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE As I expect to leave for California soon I wish to dispose of the r sldence property I own on north Cullen street and a 50x150 residence lot two blocks from court house on north Weston street. —<3. . W., DUVALL.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of tho Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings In the Nearby Cities and Towns —Matters of Minor Mention from J Many Localities. MORAL AND POLITICAL DISASTER The defeat of the Democratic party and the Wilson ideals is morally and politically more disastrous to. progress and humanity than the great war 4 The large majority In favor of the old special-Interest organization will completely upset the expectations of millions that looked forward with joy and hope to a new era and the new freedom that dawned in the last eight years but Is obliterated by the dark and dirty deeds of powerful and jealous foes that re•orted to calumny and the treachery ous help of political Judas Iscariots. But the result will give hope and comfort to the Socialistic and Bolshevik elements that have always declared that “an honest vote in the people’s Interest is Impossible;” that “money can carry an election either way at any time," and that there are “men so great and influential that they can give or sell a million or more votes at any national election.” If this Is true it looks bad for our country, for special Interests are greedy and greed Is Insatiate and selfish, and the people may get tired of their rule, end then what? There has been much oratory about Americanism lately, and one could almost believe that there are no Americans but the cheap politicians that are seeking jobs and the gentlemen that have made millions through £igh tariff and cheap imported labor. All the people cannot forget the government report on the steel mills of Pennsylvania, where they paid imported men from Poland to work twelve hours a day and support a family on $1.40 a day and under a high tariff to protect American labor. The same steel mills demanded SSOO a ton for armor plate for our navy, but they were patriots and Americans and they love the people and the flag. There was not much Americanism in the people that voted with the enemies of our country —against our martyr president, the secretary of war, the secretary of the navy and the grand array of soldiers and sailors that rushed so eagerly and loyally to give their all for the flag. There wasn’t much Americanism in them that by their vote ignored the thousands of patriotic citizens that gave their services and their lives freely to our. beloved president carry out his gloriously successful efforts in the greatest war the world ever saw, a war they won in spite of the obstructionists and traitors at home —traitors that today are scoffing and laughing because a deluded people rebuked and turned him down, because under his wise leadership the Americans scored the greatest victory in military history. Oh, brothers and friends sleeping ’neath the popples of France and Belgium, how fruitless your sacrifice! —William L. Thomasson in the New York World.

WHITE COUNTY SOLDIER DEAD

Corporal Charles E. Sharpe Dies at , Coblenz, Germany. Washington, Nov. 25. —The war department has received news of the death of Charles E. Sharpe, corporal, Company C, 50th infantry, November 20, at Coblenz, Germany. Corporal Sharpe entered the army from Idaville, Ind., and gaVe his emergency address as Noland Sharpe, Chalmers, Ind.

WANT TO BUY We are now ready to buy your fat hogs, cattle and sheep. Can also use a limited number of shotes. Will also buy a number of feeding cows and heifers. If you have anything in that line, call LONERGAN BROS., phone 955-F or 902-K. dl By means of a cylindrical attachment at the back of his car, which ends in an ear-piece close to him, the driver of a heavy motor truck can now hear other traffic approaching from behind.

HEIRS DRAWS LOTS IN DIVISION

Amicable Settlement Reached by the Family of C. M. Horner. Property exceeding a half million dollars in value belonging to the estate of the late Cornelius M. Horner of Monon was divided between the heirs Tuesday tn an Interesting procedure. It Involved the advance appraisement. of the numerous pieces of property and the drawing by the heirs of sealed envelopes containing descriptions of the property. The heirs then exchanged quit-claim deeds to establish ownership. Upon Mr. Horner’s death last May he left no will disposing of his large holdings. These holdings consisted of much farm land, 700 to 800 acres of which are in Pulaski county; much other land in White and adjacent counties, business property In some In lowa and some in Illinois. Surviving, along with the widow, are seven sons and daughters, two grandchildren, who are children of a deceased daughter; and one grandchild who Is the child of a deceased son. The widow is entitled to one-

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PROMINENT VISITOR WAS HERE

Grant Hinkle, Formerly of Carpenter Twp., Sec. of State of Washington. The Democrat received a pleasant call Wednesday afternoon from J. Grant Hinkle, secretary of state, of Olympia, Wash., who had been In Chicago attending a national meeting of the secretaries of state to discuss principally automobile license matters, fees, disposition of funds received, etc. The results of the discussions will be presented to the coming state legislatures, 36 states of which hold sessions In 1921, with a view of enacting more uniform automobile laws, Including fees and distribution of same, etc. Mr. Hinkle Is a product of Jasper county and his parents used to reside on the Remlngton-Goodland road, near where A. A. Fell now Ilves. Some thirty years ago the family went to Kansas and later Grant located in Spokane, Wash., where he resided for a number of years and became quite prominent. He was appointed secretary of state to fill out the unexpired term of an official who died before bls term was out, and was but recently elected for a four-year term. His father, W. H. Hinkle, died In Kansas about two years ago. Mr. Hinkle is a cousin of Mrs. Victor Yeoman of Barkley township and he went out there Wednesday evening for a brief visit. Wesley Hinkle of north of town Is also a cousin, and he expected to make a short call there while on the way out to the Yeoman place. He wanted to make a short visit to Remington and see the old home place while here, and from there expected to go to Indianapolis to call on Ed Jackson, our secretary of state, who was not in attendance at the Chicago meeting because of entertaining a new wife, to whom he was married Monday. This marriage, by the way, was Mr. Jackson’s second and also the second marriage of the lady whom he married, each having lost their -former partners by death and each having adult children by their first marriage. From Indianapolis Mr. Hinkle expects to return to bls far-western home.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Russell Paul,us, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Paulus of Newton township, had his tonsils removed Thursday morning. Mrs. James VanArsdel of Barkley township entered the hospital Thursday evening for medical attention. John Price of Union township, who has been a patient at the hospital for several weeks, underwent a major operation Tuesday afternoon and at this writing Is improving nicely. Little Billie Fell continues to improve. All other patients are reported to be doing nicely.

MR. AUTO OWNER Do you know you can have your car insured for SSOO against fire, theft and collision for but $8.50 per year? Let me call and explain. 1 nine write the old reliable Farmers’ Mutual Insurance against lightning, halt, cyclone and fire, that will cost you about $8.50 per SI,OOO a year. —S. A. BRUSNAHAN, Parr, Ind., phone 03S-C. An armload or old papers for 5c at The Democrat office.

Vol. XXIII. No. 70

BRITISH ARREST MANY IN DUBLIN

Several “Black and Tan" Are Killed During the Raids / In Ireland. MME THAN 200 ARRESTED Business Houses Closed by Military Authorities in Campaign Against the Sinn Felners —Raids Continue. • London, Nov. 20.—Disorders broke out in Dublin during the night in connection with raids by soldiers and the "black and tan” police. Some policemen and soldiers were reported killed. More than 210 arrests have been made by British soldiers and police in Dublin in two days. A large section of the population is in terror over the stern measures of the military authorities. The government, in order to facilitate raids, ordered all business closed down for three hours. Business men objected, but complied, fearing reprisals. A civilian prisoner was shot to death at Newry while attempting to escape from the soldiers who had arrested him. Peace Far Off. That immediate peace in Ireland Is a long way off was th# interpretation put upon official announcements tn the l house of commons, notably tire statement of Sir Hamnr Greenwood, chief secretary for Ireland, who defended the activities of the British troops and some “black nnd tan" policemen. The Irish secretary appealed to the house of commons to support the military police in their present cam-< palgn against the Sinn Felners. While the government had previously announced that disciplinary mens-, ures had been established In Ireland to check reprisals it was admitted that-the reprisals against Irish republicans for the death of British soldiers and constables probably would continue. Appeal to English. The British government Is making a strong appeal to support its Irish policy. Documents, which were said to have been captured from Sinn Felners, are being made public to support the charge that the Irish planned to* extend their violence to England. Government officials charge that England wns to be the sent of a great campaign of terrorism within a tew months, Including incendiarism, assassination and the dynamiting of property. Raids by British troops and “black and tnns” continue throughout Ireland and the jails throughout the entire country are rapidly All lug to overflowing.

WILL HASTEN TURK PACT

Greek Leaders Plan Immediate Ratlfl-i cation of Sevres Treaty. London, Nov. 26. —Immediate ratification of the treaty of Sevres (the .Turkey treaty) is planned by leaders of the new chamber of deputies, said a dispatch from Athens. Greece will acquire large terrl- ( torial acquisitions In the old Turkish i empire as a result of this treaty, which was negotiated and signed! while Eleutherios Venizelos was ini power. There are Indications shat Premier Lloyd George and Premier Leyguesi of France may consider the advlsabll-l ity of revising the treaty of Sevresi if the Greek parliament has not ratified It before the Anglo-French meet-' Ing on Sunday. Premier Rhallis is expected in Lon- 1 don early next week.

LEAGUERS MAY VISIT U. S.

New President Will Probably Invite Members to Washington. Washington, Nov. 26. —Shortly after inauguration President-elect Harding will invite all foreign governments to send delegates to Washington for a conference on an entirely new association of nations, it was stated here. Senator Medlll McCormick, who sailed for Europe. Is understood to be the emissary who will sound out European leaders on the conference. It is pointed out here that on the very day Senator McCormick sailed A. J. Balfour suggested to the league assembly that all amendments be postponed pending the receipt of America’s views.

PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills for the following public sales: MONDAY, NOV. 20—Bert Demoss, 1 mile south of Virgie. General sale, Including horses, cattle, hogs, poultry, farm tools and household furniture. > Subscribe for The Democrat. /