Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1920 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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JOHN LONERGAN PASBES AWAY

Old citlNewton Township To lM Burled Today. John Ijbneffßß. »ii old and respected of Surrey, Newton township, .(fied Thursday afternoon about J-Wionk from the InflrmtUes of age /and paralysis which had been gradually coming on for some time. He was able to be up and about, however, until the last ten days. Mr. Lonergan was about 86 years of age and was born In Ireland, coming to this country when quite young. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Thomas, John and Ed Lonergan, all of wear Surrey, and two daughters. Miss Anna Lonergan, who is still at home, and Mrs. Daniel Morrissey of this city. The funeral will be held at 10 a. m., today (Saturday! at the St- Augl- - Catholic church and burial made in ML Calvary cemetery, south of Rensselaer. >

CANDIDATES FOR POSTOFFICE

Reported That Fifteen Patriots Are After Rensselaer Office. A merry chase is on in the G. O. P. ranks for the Rensselaer postmastgrship, and to date but fifteen active applicants are after the place, it is aaid, with perhaps a dosen others who are making a gum-shoe campaign. The office now pays f 2,400 per year and, while the presidential offices have been added to the civil service list during the present administration and such postmasters mu only be removed for cause, what better cause can be given than that a score of patriots are waiting for each place-and a vacancy must be created for one of the applicants? Therefor®, it probably will be an easy matter to find a “cause” that will meet with the approval of the incoming administration. Among those more prominently mentioned for the place—or who are candidates, so current report has it —are: Ike Leopold, Vern Nowels, George Scott, William Waymlre, Rose M. Remmek, Leo Reqve, C. C. Warner, Charles M. Sands and J. D. Martlndale. Mr. Littlefield, the present incumbent, will have held the office eight years, if permitted to hold on until January, 1922. While no postmaster can please everyone, his administration has been very satisfactory indeed, probably more so than anyone who has held the office in many years. During this time the parcel post business has grown to tremendous proportions and thereby increased • the work nearly one-half with little increase in ofTice force, and that the postmaster could get through with so little criticism speaks well for his efficiency.

YOUNG LAD DIES IN UNION TWP.

Werner Steinke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steinke of Union township, died at the Ernest Hass home, also in Union township, Thursday night at about 10:30 o’clock after a couple of weeks illness. The lad had been husking corn at the Hass home and the two Hass children had scarlet fever, but had fully recovered and it is supposed that the boy contracted the disease. His age was M* teen years, nine months and eight days. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. W. L. Schroeter, pastor of the German Lutheran church in Union township, were held at the grave yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Lutheran cemetery, where burial was made.

CHURCH REMODELING FINISHED

The Methodist church; which has been undergoing a course of remodeling and redecorating for the past three months, will be opened up again for the services tomorrow. The interior or the church and parsonage was painted, a new drainage system made for the basement of the church, the vestibules remodeled, the roof of same changed and the interior of the entire church redecorated with a first grade of oil paint, this latter work being done by Mr, Diedem of Kentland. The entire improvements will cost about |3,O(H).

STOP, LOOK AND READ!

The Rensselaer High School Glee club is giving a minstrel entertainment in the high school auditorium December, 14 and 15. Come and forget “all dull care.” ‘ There is to be a* full minstrel pros gram .without a single dull number. Don’t forget to reserve one of these evenings. Price only 26 cents. Twenty cents to school'children.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

latonstliiPariiriplis From tin Various OipartiMßb OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL Legal News Epitomized —Together With Other Note* Gathered by Us from the Various County OfficesJudge Williams was in Kentland on business Wednesday. Marriage licenses'issued: Dec. 8. Merle Carllle of Remington, aged 21 April 18 last, farmer, and Irene Bar too, also of Remington, aged XI March 13 last, housekeeper. First marriage for each. New suits filed: No. 9278. Wilberta Myers vs. Joseph A. Myers; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were mariied November 4. 1908, and separated In 1918; that in said year defendant wholly abandoned plaintiff and has since made no provision whatever for her support; that as the fruits of thiß marriage there are two children, Frances aged 13, and Budd Arthur aged 11, which plaintiff asks custody of. The whereabouts of tho defendant have been unknown for Uie past two years or more. The plaintiff resides in Rensselaer. No. 9279. Frank Melrose vs. Emil Besser eL al.; application for appointment of receiver.

RED CROSS ANNOUNCEMENT

The Rensselaer chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a course of instruction in home hygiene and care of the sick beginning about January first. This course consists of fifteen lessons and will be given once or twice a week to suit the convenience of the most people. It Is a recognized tact that the prevention of contagious disease and the responsibility of the maintenance of civilian health must be borne in the future more and more by the women in the home, and it has been only too evident in the recent influenza epidemics that the majority of women are not adequately prepared to care for their families in the absence of professional care. This course In home hygiene and care of the sick is Intended to give instruction in elementary procedure so that the women may not only be better prepared to care for members of their families during sickness, but to give instruction in the prevention of contagious diseases and minor illnesses. The course Is open to women and girls over sixteen years of age and the only requirements are that the students be members of the Red Cross and that each one buy her own text book, which is sixty cents. It is the purpose of the chapter to organize classes lb various parts of the county, and any community desiring to do so may have a class If ten women enroll. Further information may be had by writing or calling the Red Cross office, Rensselaer, Indiana.

SUDDEN DEATH IN BARKLEY

Mrs. James E. Moore died at her home near Gifford Thursday night at about 10 o’clock following the birth of a babe. Mrs. Moore was perhaps about 38 years of age and is survived -by her husband and seven children; also several brothers and sisters. Her maiden name was Lowman. The funeral will be held Sunday at 9:30 a. m., at the Barkley church and burial made in Weston cemetery.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Almira, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Miller of this city, had her tonsils removed yesterday morning. Mrs. Lawrence Sayler was able to leave the hospital yesterday. Charles Hopper returned to his home in Roselawn Wednesday. All other patients are reported to be doing nicely.

MARION CONSOLIDATED BCHOOL A Christmas program and box social will be held at the South Marion Consolidated school December 24. Girls, please bring boxes; married Indies, pies, and everyone their pocketbooks. — Mrs. Alpha Kerlin, Elizabeth Hebard, Mildred Rush and Fred Tyler, Teachers. , d 22

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RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1920.

HAS GOT THE MEN ON THE RUN

A Fsmals "Peeping Tom" Running Loose Over at Fowlar. Press dispatches from our neigh boring county sest of Benton say that residents of Fowler are perturbed over U»e action of s female Peeping Tom, who has been peering through windows and doors, and who has recently been appearing suddenly from behind trees late at nlghL A business man who was preparing to put his car In a public garage recently was so frightened by tba woman's sudden appearance. It la asserted, that be left the machine standing in the street and Had. A few nights later, the sight of the woman's face peering through the glaaa door of the Business Men’s club was a signal for a rush to cover. One of the members, It Is said, refused to go home until an escort was provided. The authorities have started an Investigation, and In the meantime several men have banded together for mutual protection, leaving the main street after dark only in parties of three or more.

A ‘PEEPING TOM’ DISCOVERED

In Rensselaer Recently and Run to Earth by a Citizen. For some time recently complaints have been made by residents of south Park avenue and vicinity of a man peeping into the windowi of homes there, and a few nights ago Emmet Muater, young son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Muster, while going home at night, saw someone peeping into the Window at the Mrs. George Robinson home. At first he supposed it was John Robinson standing by the window, and asked: “In that you, John?" The fellow said, “no," and started away on a run. As the Muster home was one of the several that complaints had been made from. Emmet knocked at the door of the Robinson home and told what he had seen to Mrs. John Robinson, who came to the door. John had gone to bed, but he got and hastily pulled on some clothes and with young Muster took after the fellow, the latter having noted the direction the fugitive ha 4 taken. They chafed him out in the country about half a mile before they caught, up with him, and when they saw who it was they were so surprised that they didn’t do a thing to him, but John did report the matter to the people where the man was employed and he Is said to have left town next day, probably never to return.

COMING TO ELLIS OPERA HOUSE

Big Minstrel Company Will Appear Next Tuesday Night. Dancers, singers, comiques and entertainers in a de luxe production will be presented at the Ellis opera house Tuesday, December 14, by Spaeth & Co., known as “Lasses” White All-Star Minstrels. The king, Eddie Powell, his Jesters, and the gentlemen of the court will offer their first part beautiful, “The Isle of Flowers," effervescing with hilarity and humor. The scene has been executed with the utmost skill in the costuming and lighting effects. “Moonlighjt Among the Moss,” another scene, will be one of the most gorgeous reproductions of the mossy covered swampy old Louisiana bayou, the scenery having been designed by Joseph Physioc, one of the most adept of New York scenic artists. “Lasses” White himself will be supported by the ablest and most popular black-faced comedians, notably Danny Duncan and Lee Edmonds; Eddie Powell, as the interlocutor, with Clyde Hooper, Carlos Restivo, Price Jenkins, Roscoe Humphries, Herbert Schulze, Paul Cholet, Charlie Mason, Norman Brown and Jim Pritchard, singers. Distinctly different will be the parade at high noon in that the band and gentlemen kings of Cork will be in new military costumes designed especially by the Russell Uniform company of New York City. There are forty-five people with the “Lasses” White Minstrels (all white) —count ’em in the big street parade at noon.

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GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

TMsgraphlc Reports From Many Parts ot tho Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings In the Nearby Cities and Towns — Matters of Minor Mention from Many Localities. PEARL M’LAUGHLIN ACQUITTED Jury Flnda She Was Insane at Tima of Shooting. Lafayette, Ind., Dec. 9—Following her acquittal by a Jury In the circuit oourt late yeaterday afternoon, Pearl Mansfield McLaughlin, aged twentyelgbt, who was charged with murdering Guy McLaughlin, her former husband, was released from custody today by order of Jfidge J. L. Caldwell, who presided at the trial. ‘ The Jury was out less than an hoar and found that the defendant waa of unsound mind when she fired thh shot that caused McLaughlin’s ’death last June and that, therefore, sha waa not guilty of murder. The Indiana statutes require that when Insanity la Interposed as a defense in a murder trial, If the Jury finds the defendant not guilty, the court must determine whether the acquitted person is sane before releasing the person from custody. The court appointed Dr. F. A. Loop and Dr. J. W. Shafer to examine the defendant. When they reported that they found her of sound mind, Judge Caldwell ordered her released. Mrs. McLaughlin’s defense was that she was Insane when she committed the act charged In the Indictment, afd that her mental condition was doe to the mistreatment she had received at the hands of McLaughlin, from whom she was divorced and who, according to her story, had promised to marry her again. It was when she learned that he had gone to Louisville and married Anna Bllheizer that qhe procured a pistol, engaged a ride in the taxicab which he was driving and fired a bullet Into his brain. She also shot herself In the head, but inflicted only a scalp wound. The trial lasted two weeks and attracted many. When the .Jury returned to the court room with Its verdict, there waH a demonstration. Many women rushed forward to congratulate the defendant.

IT’S THE SAME THE WORLD O’ER

What is thought to be an unusual record in the way of repairs for a motor car iB claimed by John T. Chaney of Col>rtlsrbia, S. C. The car a ModeljCr-^ranklin—was purchased oiv-tffine 24, 1910, and has been in constant use ever since. It has been driven approximately 160,000 miles, yet it has never been in a service station for repairs of any kind. The total amount of money spent on parts has aggregated only |BS during the ten-year period and all these parts were installed by the owner himself. The car, affectionately dubbed “Old Betsy,” still has its original top, which is still in a fairly good state of preservation. — THOMPSON & KIRK.

BIG DEMAND FOR LADIES' GOODS

The sale of men’s goods by the Army and Navy store has been remarkable, but the ladies who have visited us in great numbers and made large purchases have asked our manager, Mr. Murray, to offer for sale ladies’ goods. This will be done in our Saturday sale. No woman in Jasper county or vicinity can afford to miss these wonderful bargains. Those ijhat will be offered in women’s wear will equal the exceptional quality and prices we have been selling in men’s wear. You should visit the ARMY AND NAVY STORE.

RECENT BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS > December 3, to .Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Brusnahan of Gillam township, a daughter, at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wood in this city. December 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Knouff of Barkley township, a son. December 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Sprague of near Moody, a son. Don’t forget, we have practically new household furniture at Arnold s sale, Tuesday, December 14.—AdvL

LEONARD-CLEVELAND RECITAL

At Prssbytsrian Church Thursday Evening Greatly Enjoyed. , The lovers of good music of this community enjoyed a rare treat at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening, when Miss Ann Leonard of Gtllam township, assisted by Miss Wyoneta Cleveland, gave a recital under the auspices of the Ladles’ Industriaf society of that church. Miss Leonard needs no Introduction, for her rapid rise In the musical world In Chicago has been noted with pride and pleasure by her numerous friends In this, her home city. The opportunity thus afforded to listen to her wall trained and splendidly developed voice was Indeed a pleasure, knowing Ann’s high ambition and great determination to accomplish. Miss Cleveland was In every way a worthy assistant, being a pianist of exceptional ability. Both the young ladies are doing post-graduate work at the Chicago College of Music.

REVENUE OFFICERS AT KNOX

Btl 11 and Whisky Found and Beveral Arrests Follow. Federal revenue agents from Hammond, South Bend and Indianapolis, who have been working in northern Indiana for some time, visited Knox this week. They spent a busy day, Tuesday, .raiding several homes, two soft-drink parlors and a pool room. At some of these places they found liquor and evidences of the making and handling of It, while at other places they found nothing, either circumstantial or convicting. They visited the building recently occupied by the Solllday’s pool room and made a thorough search, but found nothing. They then went to the Charles Wolfe soft drink parlor. Here, too, they found nothing. From there they went to Oscar Elder’s soft drink parlor and there found some whisky behind the bar. Mr. Elder was arrested on three counts, all violations of the federal liquor law. He walyed preliminary hearing and Avas bound over to the circuit court under S6OO bonds. They then visited the home ot Charles Peellee and found three gallons ot whisky, a still and about twenty gallons of mash. They confiscated the goods, arrested Mr. Peellee and he, too, waived preliminary hearing and is out on a 160° bond. They also visited the homes of Charles Wolfe and George McConnel, but no more arrests were made.

NEW BTANDARD OIL BTATION Was Opened to the Public Thursday —Cost About SII,OOO. The new Standard Oil company service station on the corner of Cornelia and Cullen streets was opened to the public Thursday. The Btation is a neat looking building and its cost was approximately SII,OOO. It will be under the management of E. H. Beech, who has charge of the Standard Oil company’s business in Rensselaer, Monon, Francesvllle, Morocco and Brook, with Russell Morton as attendant. The new station will specialize on Red Crown gasoline and Polarine oils, both of which are highly recommended by the company—the Red Crown gasoline for its- low initial boiling point, making starting easy, and for uniform quality and dependability, and the Polarine oils for their many excellent qualities. Polarine flows.freely at zero temperature and lubricates perfectly at any motor speed or temperature, lubrication beginning the moment the motor starts and is designed to give perfect lubrication in every standardized make and type of motor car, motor truck and motor boat. —Advt.

CHRISTMAS STATIONERY

As usual, The Democrat has a fine line of correspondency stationery, both in paper, cards, etc., on hand for the holiday demand, and, at the most reasonable prices possible. A box of nice stationery or correspondence cards makes a very acceptable Christmas present, and you will find it in The Democrat’s Fancy Stationery Department at prices to fit the purse. Calling cards also make a nice gift, and we have them in both plain and paneled, velvet or linen finish., nnd t,he finest line of different styles of type for printing the names tKVreon. Come In and see what we have in these lines—THE DEMOCRAT.

It Is now time to orcer your automobile licenses for 1921. Come in and let me fill out your application for you.— NOWELS, at The Democrat office.

Vol. XXIII. No. 74

MARTIAL LAW FOR IRELAND

London Newspapers Say Dublin and Southwest District Under Military. TRUCE PROSPECTS REVIVED Ireland 1 * Term* Given Lloyd Georg* by Bio hop of Perth—Washlnqto* Committee Meere Mrs. Mecßwlney^ London. Dor. 10.—“ Martial law ha* horn proclaimed In Ireland by the British government. The proclamation, iasued by the government taut night and confirmed by this morning's editions o t London newspapers, lias 'prescribed strict military regulations for Dublin und the southwest districts of Ireland. The first inkling of the startlingnews came when the Dally Express, announced that the government hath decided to proclaim the military In complete charge of the situation in Dublin und other acctlona. The Morning Post and the Chroniclethis morning confirm the news of the* proclamation. Will Not Btop Peace Parleys. , It Is stated that the government Insists that Its action should not be interpreted as a hindrance to any proposed settlement negotiations for pence which are under way by Premier Lloyd George and the cubluet with representatives of the Irish republican government. The government, It Is said, has taken the position that the policy of stamping out the “murder gangs” In Ireland cannot be overriden because of overtures which arc being made for peaceIn other directions. That the proclamation was expected In some quarters was asserted, followed by the statement that the government was only waiting for certain formalities to b» curried through before making the proclamation.

Oats Ireland’s Terms. London, Dec. 10.—Prospects es an Irish truce, wblcb Wednesday night were generally regarded ns having receded almost out of sight, have been revived, according to a late edition of the Dally Mall, as a result of a private Interview between Monslgnor Patrick Joseph Clone, bishop of Perth, and." Premier Lloyd George. The archbishop, the newspaper declared, conveyed to Mr. Lloyd Georg* what, In effect, was u message from. Michael Collins, commander of thn Sinn Fein army. The newspaper quotes the premier ns saying: “It may definitely be stated thnt prospects for a settlement are* much brighter than they appear on th*surface.” « ' ’ Similar Information Is printed by the London Times. Arthur Henderson, the labor leader, did not see Premier Lloyd George Thursday, and neither Mr. Henderson nor William Adamson will return toIreland. It is expected thnt the labor commission, of which they were members and which has been Investigating conditions In thnt country, will return to London next Tuesday. Its Intervention In favor of a truce, It Is understood. has been unsuccessful. Mrs. Macßwlney Testifies. Washington, Dec. 10. —The life story of the late Terence MncSwlney, lord mayor of Cork, who died as n result of a hunger strike while In Brlxtoiv Jail, London, was told by his widow to the commission of the committee of one hundred Investigating the Irish: question. Mrs. MncSwlney’s account* of the numerous arrests of her husband, his efforts on behalf of a freeIrish nation, and the actions of the British goyernment In attempting to “throttle Irish development” were punctuated alternately by applause and sobs.

BIG MAIL PILE IS TACKLED

Senator Harding Is Busy at His Marlon Office With Letters. Marlon, 0., Dec. 10. —Back at his desk after an absence of more than a month, President-elect Harding worked overtime wading through a big accumulation of letters and other routinebusiness in an efTort to clear his desk before his League of Nations conferences begin next week. During his vacation trip to Texas and Panama, only the most urgent communications were forwarded to biro, and as a result hundreds of important letters and telegrams in addition to a great stack of requests from Job hunters and their friends wereawaiting replies when he returned.

NOTICE r No hunting, trapping ot trespassing will be permitted on my farm.— ADAM NAGEL. An armload of old papers for at nickel at The Democrat office.