Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1902 — Hemphill and Clift Acquitted. [ARTICLE]

Hemphill and Clift Acquitted.

Squire Fay, of Parr, refhsed to try the assault and battery oases of Fred Hemphill and Charles Clift last, Friday, and the case was sent back to Squire Burnham, and the cases were tried before a jury. From the evidence it appeared that Hemphill and Clift did not take part in the assault, but used their endeavors to have Parcels desist, and the jury returned a verdict of acquittal. It is reported that Kaub was mistaken for another person, and that the assault was not meant for him. Miss Gertrude Thompson, an up-to-date milliner, of Chicago, has been employed by Miss Mary Meyer for the season, and will now be able to supply the wants of the many. 8. F. Wood, now of Indianapolis, is in the city this week. He has just closed a contract with the Acme Food Co. as traveling salesman at a salary of $ 125 per month, and will work for that company the next year. He will continue to reside in Indianapolis, however. It is estimated by government officials who have kept close account of the different shipments that 40,000 horses and mnles have been purchased in the United States for use by the British army in South Africa. This accounts in a large measure for the increased price of these animals during the last two years. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Smith has fully recovered from her recent severe illness. She says that Bailey’s Laxative Tablets did her more good than anything else. They cure biliousness, liver troubles, fevers, sick headache and all other results of constipation. Try them to-night. Price 10 and 25 cents at A. F. Long’s.

The Union meetings were held at both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches Sunday evening. The services at the latter were for those already belonging to church, while the meeting at the former was for non church members. Both the day and night services were well attended and much interest was manifested. The following points are of interest to all who wish to take advantage of the mortgage exemption law which effects those having mortgage indebtedness. The affidavit must be made out each and every year and filed with the auditor before May 1, and must be sworn to by the person securing the deduction. The assessor has nothing whatever to do with this feature of taxation and the affidavit should be made before a notary public or the county auditor.

The tramp’s days are numbered. No longer will he ride on freight trains unmolested. Detectives are watching for him at every point on the railroads. He will now either have to do the distasteful stunt of walking or go to the work house, which he dreads. The railroads all have special detectives patrolling their lines and train jumpers are promptly arrested and in most cases more promptly fined. It is notunlikely that some day in the not too distant future the genuine tramp or “hobo” will be a curiosity. At least it is hoped so.—Ex.