Star-Democrat, Greencastle, Putnam County, 29 January 1909 — Page 1

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New Series, Vol. No.

the county votes dry BY A MAJORITY OF 1552

Only Four Precincts in Putnam Are Carried by the “Wets” at the County Local Option Election Tuesday — Every Township is Carried by the Drys by Majorities of from 2 to 274

ABOUT eighty per cent of vote out

Polls Were AH Closed Early and Resul of the Election Was Known Early—Both Greencastle and Greencastle Township Carried by the Drys- Marion, Madison and Washington Townships Vote Dry.

Putnam County voted “dry” last Tuesday by a majority of 1552. In all 47C4 votes were cast in the local option election. Of these 3158 were ■ dry" and 1606 were “wet.” The “dry s ’ carried every township in the county. They came near losing .lackson township, however, as they had only a majority of two votes there. Franklin township rolled up the largest majority for the drys. The majority there was 274. Of the 34 voting precincts in the county the “wets" carried four. The first ward of Greencastle went wet I t,y 5i votes. The north precinct of Jackson township voted wet by 16 votes. West Madison gave the wets a majority of 7 votes and north ] Floyd gave the wets a majority of 2 votes. These majorities were wiped out by the other precincts in the townships, however, and every township in the counted landed in the dry leolumn. The wets had banked on carrying I Jackson, Marion, Washington and Madison townships. Jackson went 2 Totes dry. Marion went 93 votes dry, 1 Washington went 67 votes dry, and Madison went 11 votes dry. They also expected Greencastle township Togo \wt, but it also went dry and I with a majority of 223. About 80 per cent of the normal I vote of tiie county was cast In yesterday s election. The vote for Secretary of State at the last regular leiiK-tion was 5818. In yesterday's election 4764 votes were cast. The falling off in the vote was due to the stay at home” fellows and the fact That the election did not bring many pen. who live here but who are out |of town most of the time, home. Tht voting in all of the precincts |was in lerly and quiet. There was no Iron Mi' at the noils and the election ■went a in a most satisfactory manper. Many of the polls closed early.

some of them as early as 4 o’clock. It did not take the election boards long to count the votes and returns bc-,ga o come into the Auditor's office L o'clock. They came in rapidly an v 7:30 o’clock every voting precinct ‘id been heard from. The canvass u; the vote was made in the Auditor's office Wednesday.

FOUR COUNTIES SAY NAY

Hamilton, Tipton and Decatur Join With Putnam in Saying That Liquor Shall Not be Sold as a Beverage—Three Had Previously Voted.

ELECTIONS OUST S8 SALOONS

The results of recent local option elections in Indiana follow: Result* Tuesday. Hamilton County 2,396 Tipton County 1,581 Putnam County 1,564 Decatur County 1,708 Previous Elections, Lawrence, Dec. 29 1,500 Wabash, Dee. 29 897 Pike, Dee. 31 892 Saloon* Oti»ted Tuesday. Decatur County 29 Hamilton County 18 Putnam County 7 Tipton County 4 Total 58

The voters of Putnam. Tipton, Decatur and Hamilton Counties Tuesday expressed at the polls their wish that their respective counties shall not issue license for the liquor business and every county emphatically

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|Yote of Local Option Election, Putnam County JANUARY 26, 1900 Following !• the vote of the Putnam county local option election of |lau. Lif HHIII. The figures in the third column of figures represent tin for the ■•Drys" in each township. The fourth cohimn of figures It total vote in each precinct. Tht flftl lumn of figures shows lliH vote Of each precinct at the last general election.

Townships

Jackson Township . Franklin Township

Hu- ell Township . . Clinton Township . . I Mo:,i Township . I Floyd Township .... Mai ion Township .. Orcemastle Township

Creen astle City

Mad son Township . . . Washington Township Marten Township . . .. Jellergon Township . ..

Cloverdale Township Mill Creek Township

Total

Precincts

' Yes

| No

Mjy.

Total

Nov.

North

128

168

South

126

181

Fincastle . .

135

168

1S9

Roachdale N

112

149

182

Roachdale S

136

274

175

228

North

1 66

185

215

South

188

121

142

North

115

Soutli

108

128

Be inbridge

10 1

152

207

Brick Chap.

119

150

144

166

North

4 3

130

South

113

North

1 15

179

1 89

South .....

7 1

JO 6

1 50

North

171

190

Fox Ridge .

84 i 68

155

194

Limodale . .

r , *■> O t.

102

1st Ward . .

84! 1351

219

24 9

2nd North .

5 C>

141

1 56

2nd South .

110

171

127

153

3rd East . .

i ^

140

165

3rd West . .

143

180

1th Wiird

1 71'

171

201

.lEast

.» .)

104

West

107

139

North

177 221

South

128

190

Ono

1281 56

184

224

East

4 1

138

158

West

■* 691 8

117

101

East

132

179

230

West

1641 55

194

219

253

•

One

100

105

3158

1606

1552

4764

5818

WHEN THE SALOONS CLOSE WILL ASK SEPARATE COURT FEAR SENATE COMMITTEE WOULD LINK PUTNAM WITH OWEN COUNTY

Ed Parry Will Ik* the First to Feel The Effect of the Local Option Election, May Have to Close His Saloon on February 3—Three Will Close in April.

LAST WILL CLOSE ON SEPT, 7

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MT.WM COI NTV BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS AND BY A ITNAMMOi S VOTE DECIDES TO SUPPORT CLAY COUNTY IN PI'S ENDEAVOR TO SECURE SEPARATE COURT FOR CLAY AND PUTNAM COUNTIES—ENDORSE SENATE HILL INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROVSE OF VIGO.

Date* on Which Putnam County Saloon* Will Clo*e Kd Parry .... Feb 3 or 28, ’09 C. A. Cawley .... Apr. 26, ’09 Janie- Maloney . . Apr. 20, ’09 Jfts. E. Champer . . Apr. 26, ’09 E. E. Callender . . . May 4, ’09 Walter Higert June 2, ’09 Geo. W. Gardner . . Sept. 7, ’09

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THE COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED

<• •> •> •> •> •> Ed Parry will he the first Greencastle saloonkeeper to feel the effect of the county local option law. Mr. Parry may have to close his saloon February 3. This is Wednesday of next week. There is son:*- question about Mr. Parry’s license. The license was granted him on February 3, 1908. The license, however, was dated February 28, 1908. Some attorneys say a license expires one year from the time it was granted, while other attorneys say that a license does not expire until a year from the time it is dated. The closing of Mr. Parry’s saloon will depend upon the decision of the attorneys who will investigate the case. It is generally conceded, however, by the attorneys that Mr. Parry's saloon must close next week. There are now seven saloons in Greencastle. A1 of them will be dosed by September 7, 1909, when George Gardner, who will be the last to close, must close up. The law requites that every man who has secured a license to sell liquor since September 26, 1908the local option law was signed by Ex-Governor Hanly, on September 26, 1908- muct Close within 90 days from the time the county votes dry. Those who received their licenses before the bill was signed and became a law will be allowed to continue business until their license expires. The dates of the granting of licenses to the seven taloon keepers In Greencastle follows. Each license was granted for one year. C. A. Cawley Dec. 7, ’08 John F. Maloney Nov. 2, ’08 James E. Champer .... Nov. 1, ’08 Geo. W. Gardner Sept. 7, '08 Walter J. Higert .... June 1, ’08 E. E. Callender May 4, ’08 Ed Parry Feb. 3, ’08

FARMERS' INSTITUTE PROGRAM

Following is the program for the Farmers’ Institute to be held in Grecncastie on Friday and Saturday: Friday, Jan. 39—9:30 n. ni. Invocation. Music. Paper, "Our Homes and What They Stand For,” Mrs. W. S. Hamrick. 10:00 a. in. “Boys and Girls' Clubs Their Value and Advantages,” Prof. G. I. Chrittie of Purdue. Discussion. .Appointment of Committees. \fternoon—1: IS p. in. Music. “Corn Improvement by Selecting, Texting and Grading,” Prof. Christie. General discussion by leading corn growers. Evening. Music. Address, "The Farmer, His Life, Opportunities and Responsibilities,” Hon. Ralph Moas. Music. Reading, Mrs. Frank Donner. Siiturduy, Jan. 30.—9:30 «. in. Invocation. Music. "Contagiou Disease of Farm Animals and Prevention,” Dr. Sigler. lit a. ni., “A Successful Method of Raising the Chicks,” F. J. Heacoqk, of Salem, Ind. Election of Officers. 1:15, Music. Report of committees. “The Care and Management of the Farmers’ Orchard,’’ F. J. Heacock. Adjournment.

Statistic* Will Re Gotten Together And Rar Will Go to Iiidiana|>oli* Tuesday Night to Urge That the Senate Rill be Passed—Merchants Association Will Take Action—Will Fight the Projiosed Linking of Putnam And Owen Counties Into One .ludicial District

At a meeting of the Putnam County Bar Association in the court room at 10 o’clock Thursday, a motion that Putnam County endorse the bill of Senator Royse of Vigo County which provides that Putnam County and Clay County each be made separate judicial districts, was unanimously adopted. The bar association voted to work with Clay County for the separation of the two counties and for the establishment of a separate court in each county. The proposed linking of Putnam and Owen Counties was not favored by any one of the attorneys present. The association appointed a committee of John H. James. S. A. Hays, Jackson Boyd, James P. Hughes and Deputy Clerk Hamilton to prepare statistics showing the volume of business In the county. This will be presented to the committee on the organization of courts which will meet on next Tuesday night at 6:30 o'clock in the Supreme Court room in the state house to hear arguments regarding the proposed separation of Clay and Putnam Counties. The meeting was called that morning by Thad Peck, secretary of the Bar Association, in order that the proposed/Changes might be discussed The matter was thoroughly discussed during the meeting. The attorney all agreed that a separation of the circuit was necessary and although they all expressed themselves as sorry to have to lose Judge Rawley, whom they all hold in the greatest esteem, they were of the opinion that the separation must come. The amendment to the Senate bill which was recommended to the committee on Courts by Morgan County, wno thoroughly discussed. This amendment provides that both Clay and Morgan Counties be made separate judicial circuits and that Putnam be linked with Owen. That Putnam County is much more entitled to a separate circuit than Morgan there is no doubt. As it is Morgan, which is now linked with Owen, has a seven weeks’ term of court, while Owen only has a four weeks’ term of court. The data to be used in Putnam County’s argument for a separate circuit was ditcussed but at the request of the attorneys this will not be made public until the proper time conies. The committee which was appointed to compile statistics will meet again Monday morning, with the other members of the association and the subject will again be discussed. It'is the intention of the association to take a large delegation to Indianapolis on Tuesday night to go before the conimltee.

SUIT FOR DAMAGES FILED

Scm F. Campbell of Marlon towns lip lias filed suit against the Big Four Railroad for $5,500. He alii ges that a lire which destroyed his house, barn and orchard last summer originated from a fne which sta/ted by a spark from the engine.

NEW SUITS FILED

Suit of Mary Moran and Julia Leehey against Mary Ash and J. D. Ash for partition and sale of real estate has been filed. /

Members of the Putnam County Rar Association Who go to lndinna|H>- j

lis Faco Odds in an Attempt .Make a Showing.

COMMITTEE

REPRESENTING

MAY STIR FIGHT IN THE HOUSE

The members of the Greencastle bar were in Indianapolis in force last Tuesday day and night. In the afternoon they appeared before a committee of tiie house, and with marked effect. It is probable the house committee will report in favor of separate circuits for Clay and Put-

nam Counties.

At night the bar appeared before a committee of the senate. Putnam County was allowed but one-half hour in which to make her showing. Clay and Morgan were not supposed 1 to sipeak, but through tiie toleration of the committee Morgan did speak

some forty minutes.

It was evident from'the first that Bowser, chairman of the committee, was hostile to Putnam. S. A. Hays, who spoke first, was often interrupted and it was with difficulty he finished ins statement. Judge Rawley spoke briefly, and Jackson Boyd was not allowed te speak at all, the committee holding that the half-hour

had been fully used.

The showing made by Putnam was excellent. Nevertheless it is the general belief that the committee will report in favor of Morgan and Putnam. Democratic Putnam not being entitled to consideration at the hands of a Republican committee. The fight will be carried into the house, however, and it is believed Putnam will secure justice there. Tiie facts presented by Greencastle were adequate to secure a separ-! ate circuit before an unbiased com-1 mittee and may yet gain the desired ; report though this is doubtful.

MORGAN AND CLAY COUNTIES REEOKE THE COMMITTEE ON COURTS IN INDIANAPOLIS WED NESDAY — MORGAN COUNTY ASKS THAT THE BILL RE AMENDED TO COVER SEPARATE CIRCUITS FOR CLAY AND MORGAN AND PITTING PUTNAM AND OWEN TOGETHER.

EACH MADE A GOOD SHOWING

Janie* P. Hughe* and F. M. Lyon, Representing Putnam County, A*k That Further Hearing be Po*t|MiiiiHl Until Tuesday—Morgan County Representatives State That They Appeared Before the Committee at the Ih'quest of Clay County—Latter Makes Denial.

Because the representatives from Putnam County were not present at the meeting of the Committee on Establishment of Courts, held in Indianapolis Wednesday afternoon, Jas P Hughes asked that the hearing of the Putnam County delegates on the question of separating Clay and Putram Counties be continued until next week. This was done after the at gi.ments of the Clay and Morgan representatives were heard. The hearing was continued to next Tuesday at 6:30 o’clock in the Supreme

Court Room.

The plan submitted by the Morgan delegation was to give Morgan County a separate court and combine Putnam with Owen. They offered proof that both counties really needed separate courts while Putnam and Owen counties could easily be put together. In answer to the statement that the counties were too far apart to he joined, the Morgan representatives stated that in all the time they had been combined with the county In question, only one case had been transferred and that the

"'heodore Boos, formerly deputy I officials found it necessary to go to Gicrifl'. has accepted a position with I Spencer only two or three times. Al-

though he had the necessary arguments and pleas with him, Mr.

TO SUCCEED A. E. HARRIS

the leal estate and insurance department oi the Central Trust Company, to succeed A. E. Harris, who recent- !.. resigned his position to accept a position with a Crawfordsville bank. Mr. Boes is well acquainted and popular in Putnam County and should prove a valuable man for the

Central Trust Company.

MONEY FOR THE TRUSTEES

County Treasurer Ed. MeG. Wall* Receives Check From State and Now Ha* Semi-Annual Draw Ready for Distribution.

HGW THE MONEY IS DIVIDED

Ed. McG. Walls, Treasurer of Putnam County, lias received from the s’t tie Treasurer a check for this : inty’s share of tin semi-annual draw from the state. The treasurer now has the money ready for the township trustee and many of the trustees secured their warrants for their money of the Auditor Saturday. The following table shows how the money is divided.

Hughes, of this county, preferred to wait until he had other Greencastle men to back him before he answered the claims of the other counties and therefore, at his request, the meeting was continued until Tuesday. The men who represented the different counties were, J. P. Hughes and F. M. Lyon from Putnam: Atty. Hutchison, Judge Rawley, Atty. Scofield, Judge McGregor and F. A. Horner from Clay, and Atty. McNutt, Ex-Speaker Branch and Atty. Whittaker from Morgan. The committee representing Clay County showed the committee that the Clay County docket was very conjested and that the time allotted them for each term was not sufficient to clean up its business. They also showed the committee that Vigo County venued many cases to Clay and on that account a separate circuit was needed. Clay County in its bill for a separation arks that Clay and Putnam counties be given separate circuits. The bill does not ask that Putnam be linked with Owen. When the Morgan County delegation went before the committee it stated that it appeared at the request of the Clay County delegation. It asked that the bill introduced for a (Continued on Page Eight.)

Township

Road TownshipISpoc. Boh.

Tuition

Total

Jackson tp., . . . .

$ 758.27

$ 12 S <. 2 <

$ 1859.87]

$ 3913.58

Franklin tp

1.04

615.5 3 1

r; 7 (». r, <:

1919.52!

■ I 2 3 9.0.

Roachdale town

•»

1 1 62.46

1 835.56

Iiti8£.ell tp

48 i.81

l99

1950.27

1388.67

Russellville ....

•is. 8 r>

07 4.02!

1 1 3 3.1 7

Clinton tp

25|

575.55|

1952.7 1

1 530.95

12X9.55

Monroe tp

1.84

4 1 VGOj

854.10

1616.59|

2891.13

Bainbridge ....

2 5 7.52

4 94.80

762. 2

Floyd tp.

2.24

592.82'

966 33

1415.09|

2 976.48

Marion tp

68;

6 49.39'

1967.72'

2053.60

4671.39

G reencastle tp.. .

3.4 1

360.89

1012.52!

2540.59

■ 91 68

Gieeneastle Cy..

3 7 S 9. 1 1

5 490.95

98 79.07

Madison tp

3.2 51

747.69

9 18.08

1 626.56i

3325.68

Washington tp..

S.S0;

579.10

S97.1 1

2700.23

4 1 85.27

Warren tp

4.70!

3 89.4 9

661.07

1 204.3 61

2 2 59.68

Jefferson tp. . . .

1.69,

4 64.22;

63 9.24

1 149.05]

1 211

Cloverdale tp. . .

1.32

186.2 1

669.24

2004.99

28 61.79

Cloverdale tp.. .

312.74]

8(12.32)

1 175.06

Mill Creek tp. . .

169.98

28 1 (i2i

635.45

1077.68

Total

$41.08]

$7012.58] $20252.81

$33191.97|

$61507.46

The following funds are

included

in the total footing

but do ni

show in the table:

Greencastle City—Library fund, $598.71. Greencastle township—Library fund, $180.20. Clinton township Additional road fund, $230.09.