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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
The Postmaster General lowers second class rates for delinquent subscribers and requires pre payment or renewal within a year. Papers warn a mass arrears clean up, with risk of losing mailing privileges if honesty fails. Editors urge immediate payment to keep the News in circulation.
Newly elected road supervisors face a $500 bonding requirement and penalties for failure to qualify. They must keep roads clear of snow and obstructions, bury or burn dead animals, maintain bridges and culverts, remove weeds including Canada thistles, drag roads when possible, and collect stock fines. They are liable on bonds for damages from neglect.
Dr. J N Hurty secretary of state board of health plans to seek an attorney general opinion on regulating rural school transport hacks and vehicles. He will request interpretation of health protection law and the board's power to act amid multiple complaints about unsatisfactory vehicles and pupil pickup times.
Charles F. Remy criticised Indiana tax laws in a speech before the state board of tax commissioners and county assessors in the state house. He argued sequestered property results from the laws, not officer inefficiency, and warned that allies of current laws praise them to hinder reform.
A 20 year old, Albert Fort, was fatally wounded by a shotgun accident at the Loui Groat farm two miles north of town. He was reportedly loading the firearm for a hunt when it exploded, shattering his left hand and injuring his stomach. Doctors Englerth and Fisher attended, but his condition remained critical as of press time.
Mike Cerveny, born 1847 in Austria, died last Friday near 11 pm at his son-in-law John Hernigle's home in Starke city after a long decline from dropsy. He lived in Chicago before moving to Starke County 24 years ago, and spent his final years with his daughter and husband. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Hernigle and Mrs. Anna Raisler, and several relatives. Funeral held Sunday in San Pierre with interment there.
John Hopp was down with the grip last week. Miss Mable Cook visited Chicago from Saturday to today. Jas G Heilman, ex county commissioner, came from Knox on business Saturday. The Iron Band performs February 14 and a lecture course resumes February 7.
W H Whitmore came from Chicago on business Monday while Father Felix Seroczynski, formerly pastor here, visited from Whiting Tuesday. Swan Johnson sent in a postal order from Chicago to renew his News for another year. A crowded hall welcomed the Glazier Colored Jubilee Singers as the third lecture on the season. The performance pleased the audience with strong plantation and camp meeting melodies and enthusiastic applause. The writer hopes the Singers return next year.
Frank Tucker, a pure food inspector, visited Logansport meat dealers. In a butcher shop a woman pressed her finger into a roast and, after Tucker identified himself and warned her of prosecution, she chose to buy the meat claiming it did not suit her. Tucker noted racial bias in the incident and defended cleanliness of hands.
C Christiansen of English Lake was in town Monday. Surveyor Morris and deputy Schrock handled surveying duties in the vicinity Monday.
The News Gallery notes possible candidates for the district and state legislature with H. C. Miller L. C. Foust and S. Bybee in play. Foust has not announced yet but may enter. Uncle Simon says he will run to the end. Watch North Judson.
The piece urges proper shelter feed water and care for horses and stock. It notes humane societies enforce laws against neglect, defines shelter as real protection, and advises blanket horses in cold weather to avoid cruelty charges.
The Starke County Farmers Institute runs Wednesday to Saturday with sessions in Aldine Gleaner hall and Knox opera house. Notable speakers include Miss Bertha Miller Otis Crane and R D Thompson with local presenters and a Boys Corn Club exhibit slated for Knox February 1.
The case against Carl Farina for the Philip Mondon death at Hass Lake is slated for court tomorrow January 24. The proceedings follow the homicide weeks earlier.
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