Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1920 — Page 1

No. 47.

W. J. WRIGHT RENSSELAER, INDIANA ♦ ■

Rensselaer MTg. Co, Preferred Stock pays eight per-cent and is non Taxable Buy this week or ‘Nothing Doing’ ■ ' ’- r Job printing at the Republican office.

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RUGS

The season is fast approaching when you will need new rugs. The winter wear on rugs is very heavy. A great number of people have been putting off buying rugs for two or three years hoping that they would get cheaper. They are advancing in price all the time and the good patterns are getting scarcer. Our prices are based on last Fall’s market and it will pay you to buy this month. We have a number of duplicate patterns in 8-3xlo-6 and 9x12 sizes.

T- MITCHELL LEWIS “FAITH OF "THE*"STRONG”

GOOD NEWS, IF TRUE.

The following taken from the Crown Point Register sounds mighty good to us. Let us hope that it is true: . President Fate, of the Chamber of Commerce, reports that the State Highway Commission has switched their plans for the state route between here and Rensselaer from the Mt. Ayr route to the DeMotte and Hebron road.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News). Miss Tawney Apple has received word from Illinoy that her uncle wuz 'badly hurt when his car hit a telephone pole, but his wife, who wuz settin’ in th’ bottom o’ th’ car smokin’ - escaped injury. Business has been so bad at Melodeon Hail that Manager Craw has had t’ raise th’ admission t’ $3.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. February 21 36 30 February 22 40 28 February 23 41 32

Sunday wall a bright warm day and the reputation of the said ground hog for truth and varacity suffered considerably. Agnes Kahler, who is a teacher in the Dyer public schools, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. atnd Mra An&ew Kahler. J.R. Haste, who had been been living in Monon, was in Rensselaer today.' He ordered the address of his Republican changed to Fair Oaks, as he is moving to that place. Jerry Tullis returned today to Gary where he is employed as a street ear conductor. He receives 65 cents per hour and works on an eight ‘hour basis with time and a half for overtime. Hale Gihnt and family are moving into the rooms over the State Bank vacated by Henry Nevill and family. The house which Mr. Grant vacates will be occupied by J. W. Rains, who has purchased it from the Johnson Brothers. _

■ ly Arilling photo drama, “The Ace Of The Saddle ” Here’s a play you would never miss for any money could you know the great story. A truly wonderful evening’s entertainment for alL> . Also - RAINBOW COMEDY •

■ENMBLAER, INDIANA. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1920.

NEWTON FAVORS CONSOLIDATION

MAJORITY OF PATRONS PETITION TO BUILD CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL. A petition signed by forty-three of the seventy school patrons in Newton township has been presented to John Rush, trustee. In addition to the forty-three patrons eight others, tax payens, but hot patrons, signed the petition. The movement toward consolidation of the rural schools is under way in Jasper county. Northern Jasper has taken the lead apd Keener and Kankakee townships have fine consolidated schools. South Marion township has had a consolidated school for a few years and the northern part of the township has a consolidated building under construction. Union township has consolidated buildings, one at Parr and one at Fair Oaks. The Newton township consolidated building probably will be constructed on the site of the Blue Grass or Freeland schools.

INDIANA DENTALS BOW IN DEFEAT BEFORE ST. JOE

In oneofthegreatestexhibife ever witnessed on a local court, the Red and Purple of St. Joseph college triumphed over the flashy Indiana Dental five of Indianapolis Saturday afternoon in a close finish 38 to 32. There was not a dull moment during the game' and the outcome was always in doubt and never once did the victors have a safe margin. The staying qualities of Heinie’s men was the deciding factor in their victory and during the final moments of play they speeded up and caged several baskets in rapid succession. The Dentals hung on tenaciously and never once gave up. The St Joseph five had been defeated by their opponents earlier in the season and were determined to even matters. Their play was characterized by dash throughout and they were relentless in their attack. Heinie 'has his squad going alt top form now and it will take a mighty strong five to stop them. Capt. Schaefer, Cox, O’Brien and Brady are all dangerous marksmen while big Wellman is the bulwark of the defense. The Dentals are far from being a mediocre team and their passing was deadly, and the work of Wittwer was never excelled on home court. He was panther-like in his movements and time and again he alone baffled the attempts of two opposing players to cage the leather as he stood in the shadow of his own net. Worth McCarthy, a Rensselaer boy, was stationed at the back guard position for the toothpullers and was a tower of strength to his mates until removed toward the close of the first half for com.mitting his fourth personal foul. His removal perceptibly weakened the defense of the invaders, and was a great disappointment to the local fans who wanted to see him in action.

MONDAY LOCAL GRAIN MARKET

Oats - 8 1« Corn sl-33 Rye 1 1-35 Wheat $ 2 - 20

EVER NOTICE? When looking for the classified ads there is always a large number of “articles loot,”- but very few “articles found?” I don’t mean that for a slam on Mr. and Madam average citizens’ honesty; but I notice a coincidence in man’s talk when cars go up before he buys. The average man has no kick coming on the extra profits H. C. L. is bringing him, 'but when he has to pay 10 per cent more for an automobile—O’hell, he’ll walk. Recent raises in prices follow: Hudson “ -—s2oo to S3OO Cole Eight S2OO to S3OO Franklin S IOO 4,0 Oldsmobile 55 to $l5O Essex — ——' $ 50 to SIOO Oakland S9O to not settled Monroe $ t° sl9® To those who really want cars this spring (and that means * lot of you), I would suggest you give yottr agent a signed order warn deposit today. That is the only way KIM.

' WEATHER.' ; ■3 Fair Monday and probably Tuesday. . ‘

Miss Nellie Makeever of Mt Ayr is the guest of Mrs. Jay W. Stockton at the Makeever House. ; C* W. Duvall has moved into the Hiram Day tenant house oh East Harrison stret lately occupied Sr Harry Milner and family. Lee yens is moving into the residence vacated by Mr. Duvall, he having purchased the same.

MONDAY PRODUCE MARKET.

Cream ‘ 65c: Eggs 45c TTana 24c Surina——22 c CoctaT 18 «

MRS. BOWMAN SWITZER DEAD

POPULAR BARKLEY TOWNSHIP WOMAN DIES AT HOSPITAL. The death of Mrs. Bowman Switzer, a well known resident of Union township, occurred this Monday morning and followed an illness of several weeks. The age of the deceased at the time of her death was 55 years and she had been a resident of Jasper county since early girlhood. Mrs. Switzer had for many years resided with her family on a farm near Aix and had always played a prominent part in the progress of that community. Mrs. Switzer is survived by her husband and five children, Mrs. Jesse Swaim, Mrs. Lloyd Johnson, John, Emmer and Warren, all of this county. Three sisters and three brothers, Mirs. Korah Daniels and Mrs. B. D. McColly, of .this city; Mrs. Frank Ott, of Chicago Heights, Ill.; Rev. J. T. Abbett, of Spokane, Wash.; E. J. Abbett, of Tacoma, Wash.; and John A. Abbett, of InThe funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten-thirty o’clock at the Aix church and burial will be made in Weston cemetery.

OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary L. (Abbett Switzer, the beloved wife of George Bowman Switzer, was born in Johnson county, Indiana, June 5, 1864, and died after an illness of three weeks in the Jasper county hospital February 23, 1920, aged 55 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was a daughter of Rev. W. <3. and Sarah A. Abbett, both of whom died some years ago in Jasper county. She was united in marriage to Bowman Switzer April 20, 1890. To them were born five children, two daughters and three sons, all of whom are living in Jasper county. The daughter are Miss Jesse Swaim, and Mrs. .Lloyd Johnson and the sons are John, Emmer and Warren. She leaves besides her husband and children three sisters, Mrs. F. P. Utt, of Chicago Heights, Ill.; Mrs. Korah Daniels and Mrs. B. D. McColly, of Rensselaer; and three brothers, John A. Abbett, of Augusta, Ga.; the Rev. J. T. Abbett, of Portland, Ore., and Edgar J. Abbett, of Tacoma, Wash., besides a host of friends. Mrs. Switzer was a true woman in every relation in life. As a wife she was a helpmeet indeed, fulfiling Soloman’s description of the good woman: “The heart of the 'husband doth safely trust her-—she will do him good and not evfil all of the days of her life—working willingly with her hands.” As a mother she was generous and kind. “She looketh well to the way of the household —her children rise up and call her blessed.” As a neighbor and friend she was sympathetic, helpful and loyal. “Shestretcheth forth her hand to .the poor; yea she reached forth her hand to the needy—many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excelleth them aB.” “There’s weeping on the earth of the loet ’ . , There’s bowing in grief to the ground; • But rejoicing and praise ’mid the sanctified host, For a spirit in Paradise found. The brightness hath passed from the earth. ' Yet a star is new born m the sky. For a soul hath gone home to the land of its birth, Where are pleasures and fullness of joy And a new harp is strong and a new song is given To the breezes that float over the gardens of heaven.”

HERMAN WAGNER' DIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENT; CHICAGO

The remains of Herman Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wagner, of this city, who died at the hospital in Chicago Friday afternoon, arrived here Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wagner’s death was the result of a street car accident which he suffered on the eighth day of last November, at which time he was employed as a motorman. Since that time he had been a patient at the Hahnemann hospital. ; - The dec eased was thirty-four yaars of sge and unmarried He went to the city several years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss his parents, five sisters and one wwnThis is the second time within a period of two and one-half years timt death through accident has come to visit the Wagner home, a daughter having been killed in an automobile accident in Chicago at that time. . . L. ... The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at nine o’clock at the Catholic church, and bunal will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.

Mrs. George H. Healey and ten, Max, of came Sunday for a short visit with relatives, and will return to their home this evening. Worth McCarthy returned to IniHeniwdis today where heuattendtag Indiana Dental coHege.

We Sold Last Week 9 suits in Rensselaer 1 suit in Remington 3 suits in Brook 2 suits in Goodland 1 suit in Morocco 1 in Flint, Mich. That's in the month of February too. HILLIARD AND HAMILL

GEO. W. HEALEY IS COMMISSIONED IN ARMY RES. CORPS

George W. Healey, of the Cres-cent-i News, who served in Camp Shelby and overseas during the war, today received his commission in the reserve corps of the United States army. • - , The reserve commissions awarded are given to men whose service was of more than ordinary value to the country and for those whose records are found to be up to a required standard of efficiency. । Healey was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the reserve corps and will accept the offer of the war department.—Frankfort Cres-cent-News. ■ Not long ago Lieutenant Healey’s father was. given a commission in the reserve corps as colonel, which he accepted and it is now Col. George H. Healey and Lieutenant George W. Healey. This is a recognition of the splendid service rendered by both father and son during the great war.

POPULAR BUSINESS WOMAN MARRIED

Miss Jean Jones, of the millinery firm of Jones and Briney, of this city, and J. Owen Martin, of Morocco, were married Saturday evening by the Rev. E. Wr Strecker, pastor of Trinity M. E. church of this city. Mr. Martin is a farmer and raiser of pure bred stock. Mr. and Mrs. Martin will reside upon the farm of his parents which is four and a half miles south of Morocco. Mrs. Martin will continue her interest in the millinery business here with Miss Briney at least during the present season.

NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS You will meet at my office Monday, Malrch 1, to get necessary supplies and information. G. L. THORNTON, County Assessor.

STAR THEATRE —TODAY— The Dynamic HALE HAMILTON IN “The Four Flusher” It is a Story of the rise of a young New York clerk who capitaliac. an idea with success, and it is told in a manner which we are cure war please you. ’ AbQ \ GOOD COMEDY. AllC . — - ■ ,/ —TUESDAY— / “BONDS OF NONOK” j Hayakawa, cast as an officer of the Japanese .ent to Siberia to frustrate the plot of German propagandist., abaci the honor of hi. family from th. act. of a cues the girl he lores from the p. A Feature MH for 22 CoStfc

FRED HAMILTON BANQUETS WINNING BASKETBALL TEAM

Below is a clipping from the Santa Maria (Calif) Times: Manager Hamilton of the Union Oil Co. basketball team played host to his players at a huge spread Sonday evening at his home in Oreutt. He promised his men that in case they repeated their win over the Broadway Stars on Friday last he would throw a feed. He was a happy loser. Those present: Measnu and Mesdames Dinnes, Toy, Stringer, Pahntag, Hamilton, and Messrs. Garman, Davis, Endsley, Jortes, Bachina, Openshaw, Keans. __ The Union Oil Co. basketball equad' play their first game away from home next Friday evening, when they tackle the State Polytechnic team at San Leis Obispo. Both of these teams have been undefeated this season, but one of them is going to move off the thousand per cent mark. More than a score of machines have mgnedi to make the trip to San Luis so the .oilfielders will be playing before a goodly audience off weir own rooters. Fred certainly gave hi* fellows some feed a* the foMbwing four course menu which was served would indicate. First. Second Combination Salad Salad . — Third. Roast Chicken . Lima BeaS,°T _ Bread Butter Olives jam jelly Fourth. Pineapple Sherbet Angel-food Cake Devite-food Cake Coffee Cigar*

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Caroline Kepner entered today for medical attention and possibly an operation. Mm John W. Roadrucke and baby, of Morocco, entered Sunday for medical attention Mrs. Alonzo Bridgeman, of y-' rocoo, underwent an operation this morning. ~ _ ~, ■ George Smith, of Union township, entered Saturday for medical attention. M. B. Carpenter, of Morocco, entered Saturday for medical attention. ' . . Nellie Doyle entered the hospital Saturday for hospital care. Anna Buffis was alble to leave the hospital Sunday. Mr. Thomas Keipers condition is ■critical. . Mrs. Anna AIM® was able to leave the hospital Sunday. Mre. Helena Reidel, Mr*._J. JEddy, Moris Holley, Vernie Hurley and Thos. Huston are improving. Miss Belle May -went to the home of her sister, Mrs. M. Sterrett Sunday. , -

Purdue slipped into toe runner-ug position in the Big 10 baaketiball scramble Saturday night toy, of Illinois’ defeat at the hands of Wisconsin. The Gold and- BMek • was nipping Northwestern. Chicago ■ maintains the lead and Pmdue* only hope of overtaking Me flying Pagemen to for Wisconsin and IMijno* to pull the unexpected by trouncing the leaders. Purdue has two games remaining on her chart, Indiana and Ohio. Samuel E. Fleming, ton of Bev. J. B. Fleming, went to Chicago today. ■ Rev. J. T. Abbett, of Portland, Ore., arrived here Sunday, having been called here by the serious dfnees of his ‘sister, Mrs. Bowman Switzer, who death occurred this morning.

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