Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 109, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1910 — Page 1

No. 109.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Fine white clover honey, 15 cents a pound, at Rhoades’ grocery. A son was born last night to George A Kessinger, of Union township. Use A. & K. Best flour and be happy $1.50 a sack at the Home Grocery. • Dean Merica Tyent to Francesville today to spend Sunday with his parents. >• A can of Van Camp’s sauer kraut 9c at the Home Grocery. The College ball team went to Chi'cago today to play the DePaul University team. George Ketchum las begun the carpenter work on his new residence on McCoy Ave. .... m_ ■ ; . ~ Y. Ransford returned today from Chicago, where he recently underwent an operation. Those potatoes fresh from the pit are dandy fine—loc a peck at - the Home Grocery. John B. Ellis returned to his home in Monticello today, after a visit with his son, J. H. S. Ellis. Don’t fail to read the Fat Dinner Man s menu for his Sunday dinner—a 75c dinner for 35c. Cheap, haint it? Fresh Fig Newton Cakes only 12c a pound. JOHN EGER. C. F. Stackhouse is the latest purchaser of an automobile. Yesterday he received a four passenger $1,400 Buick car. For this week only. Our regular 15c imported Singapore Pineapple Cubes for 10c. JOHN EGER. Cyrus Ball, who has been visiting friends here, returned to his home in Francesville today. Mr. Ball is thinking strongly of moving to Mitchell, S. Dak., where his son is now located. W. H. Beam, the popular Monon agent, is taking his long talked of vacation and will probably take a western trip as previously announced. He has been relieved by Jesse York, iof Monon. v - F. B. Meyer, whose removal from the position of assistant postmaster of Gary is mentioned elsewhere, is here today in" company with three prominent citizens of Lake county. The nature of their business here is not made public. The late freeze has cut the fruit crop short. Save your home canned fruit and buy California canned fruit before the prices advance. 2 cans fancy California canned Apricots or Lemon Cling Peaches for 25c. JOHN EGER. The Rensselaer high school boys ■did not cut much of a figure with the ■ combined Wrens and men’s team Friday afternoon. “Hub” Green, Bob Wartena and Dr. Washburn each took a turn in the box for the old school and the youngsters couldn’t connect with the shoots from any of the trio. Howard Clark, the regular pitcher for ■the high school boys, was unable to play, owing to an injury, and Harry Morehouse made his initial appearance in the box. He did fairly well, ‘.but some of the Wrens started in to fatten up their batting averages and made long hits. The game was well played, only one or two errors being made. The final score was, H. S. 2; Men 8. We are receiving letters like this every few days: Mr. John Eger. Dear Sir; Enclosed find cheek for $6.00. Please send ns hy freight a barrel of Aristos flour. We have not had any good bread Blnce we left Jasper county.

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INTERURBAN NOT DEAD SAYS HAMMOND TELEGRAM.

The Indiana Northwestern Traction Company Seeking Franchise at Hammond .and |iooks Very Promising. Some people may have thought that the Indiana Northwestern Traction Co. was dead, but according to a Hammond despatch its promoters are quite active. A dispatch to an Indianapolis paper says: The Indiana Northwestern Traction company is to operate in Hammond within six months and connect with Dyer within twelve months, if the city accepts the franchise now being hammered into shape by the representatives of the company and the board. The life of the franchise is to be thirty years, and building operations are to begin within thirty days. The company is to deposit SI,OOO with the city, to be forfeited by the company if it fails to build and operate within the specified time. Hammond people generally and all the people along the proposed line are hoping that the road will materialize. The road will run through Dyer, St. John, thence to Cedar Lake, practically paralleling the Monon to Rensselaer. From Rensselaer the line is proposed to branch off, going south to Lafayette. A spur line is also proposed from Cedar Lake to Crown Point. A special session of the city council is called for next Tuesday night to take the franchise up and if possible pass it in order that the building may begin at once. -

How the Wrens Will Line Up Against Goodland Sunday.

The Wren line up Sunday afternoon will be as follows: McLain, catcher. Jack Ryan, pitcher. Syrartzell, first base. tjkflifc. Tom Jensen, second base. * "**; ~' McGurren, third base. . Yw ■ ‘ Tom Kevin, short stop. Wilcox, right field. - Lloyd Parks, center field. Earl Bruner, left field. Howard Clark and Floyd Elder, substitutes.

Initial Steps Taken For Fourth of July Celebration.

A meeting for the purpose of taking steps for celebrating the Fourth was held at the court house last evening. Although the meeting was slimly attended preliminary steps were taken for the celehration. Delos Thompson presided and Q. B. Porter was elected secretary. * The following committees were selected: Finance—C. Q. Spitler, Moses Leopold, J. J. Montgomery and W. V. Porter. Amusements—J. H. S. Ellis, L. A. Harmon and W. J. Wright. The committee, on finance are expected to visit the business men and others for contributions and report at a later meeting to be held after their preliminary canvass. The committee oh amusements is expected to co-operate with the commercial club.

You can buy choice country butter at the Home Grocery fqr 22 cents per pound The Remington Press is now democratic, coming out this week with the democratic state and county tickets at the head of its editorial columns. Its‘editor has always been a democrat, but it was not until recently that he decided to conduct his paper on a political basis. The grand Jury completed its work this afternoon and was discharged. The result of their deliberations had not been made public at the time of going to press.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1919,

GROUND BROKEN FOR MONUMENT FOUNDATION.

Sculptress Has Statue Model Completed And AU Points to Completion for duly 4th Unveiling. Excavating was begun Friday for the foundation for the Milroy? Soldiers’ monument. It was decided to dig to the solid rock, a depth of 8 feet, in order that the foundation for the monument may have a solid bed and thus always stand erect. The excavation will be 19x20 feet and the foundation will consist of rock and cement. The weather permitting the building of the foundation will immediately follow the excavation work. The decision to set the foundation on the' solid rock bas greatly added to the cost, as it will cost almost S3OO. to build the foundation.

W. H. Mackey, the marble dealer, who has the contract for the erection of the stone steps, pedestals, exedra, and the lettering of the sqjne, has ordered the stone and states that it will be ready in plenty of time before the 4th to allow the setting of the statue of General Milroy. Miss Washburn, the sculptress, has completed the full sized figure ready for the plaster cast that serves as a mould for the metal. Miss Washburn has been at the work ever since her visit to Rensselaer some two months ago. She engaged a work room especially for the work and has employed every day except Sundays at the work. Wishing the work inspected before Cast, Miss Washburn invited Mrs. Thompson to come to Chicago and view the work, and accompanied by Mrs. Ross, she was there this week, returning home Thursday. She pronounces the likeness perfect. Mrs. Thompson was neighbor of General Milroy during his residence- in Rensselaer and well acquainted with him and his family and qualified to pass upon the statue.

The figure stands 8 feet in height and the diligent and industrious sculptress who is doing this work 'for her old home toVn as a gift, has deftly moulded the clay while standing on a ftame built around the figure. The work cap never be left for more than a day at a time owing to the fact that the drying of the clay makes the moulding impossible. When left for short periods it is necessary to wrap it in wet cloths. Day after day Miss Washburn has pursued her labor and it will be a monument to her memory as one of the grandest daughters of Jasper county. The building of the cast about it will not take very much time and will be begun in about a week by the moulders. After it has set, it is sawed into three parts and the bronze is cast in three parts and then assembled. The figure shows the general in cavalry boots, service uniform and shoulder cape. His hat is in one hand and sword in the other. Artists have passed criticism on the work and pronounced it perfect, saying that it is a figure that would have cost under ordinary conditions $7,000. It is probable that the writer and possiblly others will visit Miss Washburn’s studio the coming week and see the figure of Jasper county’s distinguished soldier.

Many Ladies Guests at Two Afternoon Parties This Week.

Mrs. S. C. Irwin, Mrs. L. H. Hamilton and Mrs. Anna Tuteur were hostesses Thursday and Friday afternoon of this week to about 140 invited guests. Thursday afternoon a novel guessing contest was introduced, all of the answers ending in the word “age,” as, “For what does a soldier pray when he enters a battle?” Answer, “Courage.” “Of what is a treasurer sometimes accused?” Answer, “Shortage.” Mrs. J. D. Allman excelled at answering the questions. Friday afternoon six handed euchre was played at ten tables. The hostesses were very busy in Beeing that the guests were having a good time and the parties are reported to have been very enjoyable. Refreshments were served both days.

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FRANK B. MEYER RESIGNS ASSISTANT POSTMASTERSHIP.

Former Rensselaer Postmaster, Now Assistant at Gary, Will Engage In The Drug Business Again. i It is announced in the Hammond Times that Frank B. Meyer, former postmaster at Rensselaer, and for some time the assistant postmaster at Gary, has tendered his resignation, and will engage in the drug business in that city. Mr. Meyer was a druggist for many years before being made the postmaster of Rensselaer, The Times indicated that some pressure haa been brought to* bear, probably a feature of the factional political life of Gary, to secure the removal of Mr. Meyer. The Times prints the following: Mr. Meyers was one of the most popular men ever connected with the Gary postoffice and it is probable some interesting developments will be divulged soon. When Mr. Meyers came to this city from his home in Rensselaer he only expected to help Postmaster Knotts for a period of two lor three weeks, but he 'was induced to stay for some time longer and finally accepted a permanent position as assistant postmaster. He then followed the office to the Knotts’ building and from there to the Gary building, where it is now located. Mr. Meyers plans to enter the drug business in this city, thereby going back to his old trade in which he was engaged for thirty years before he started in the employment of the government He has several things in view in that line in this city, but has not yet determined just what he will do as yet. His hard work and courtesy while employed in the postoffice has been generally appreciated by the public. - -

The Gary Evening Post has the following additional account of the removal of Mr. Meyer from office. Frank B. Meyer was today relieved of his position of assistant postmaster in' the Gary postoffice by W. F. Kidwoll, of Elwood, Indiana, who has been appointed to the position filled by Mr Meyer under the administration of Postmaster John W. Call. The substitution of an outside man for a citizen of Gary as assistant postmaster created a good deal of comment, today among the citizens to the effect that Congressman Crumpacker must have a poor opinion of the ability of Lake county citizens, when he goes outside of the county to make a postoffice appointment. N Mr. Kidwell has been connected with the postoffice at Elwood for many years and is said to be, excellently well qualified for the position to which ite has been assigned. It is reported that he will bring with him to Gary two or three trained clerks who will be given places in the local office. Some weeks ago the postoffice authorities at Washington sent two inspectors to Gary who made a thorough investigation of the workings of the local office. It is reported upon good authority that their report recommended the dismissal of four persons connected with the office—Postmaster Call, Assistant Postmaster Meyer and two, clerks in the office whose work has not been found satisfactory. * * * * There is a general feeling that Meyer is being made 4 scapegoat in the Gary postoffice matter. At any rate, Postmaster Call will be retained, despite the recommendation for a sweeping change In the official staff following complaints of Gary citizens for several months, and which resulted in a rigid government investigation last January. - About two weeks ago Postmaster John W. Call, accompanied by his son, Harry V. Call, went to Washjngton, carrying with them the books of the Gary postoffice. It was current at that time that the government investigation had Yevealed a shortage in the office accounts aggregating several hundred dollers, but it is presumed that the postmaster made a satisfactory explanation of the seeming discrepancies, which are alleged to have been the result of Incompetent book--keeping on the part of certain subordinates. Postmaster Call to well along in years and it is alleged he is physically unable to give that attention to office

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KING EDWARD IS DEAD; GEORGE V. RULES ENGLAND.

British Soverign Succumbs to Pneumonia After Short Illness— Nation Is Grief Stricken. Edward VII., King of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India, died at 11:45 o’clock Friday night. His illness, which lasted less than a week, became serious only three days before death. The king returned to England from a vacation on the continent ten days ago in the best of health. The Prince of Wales succeeded to the crown immediately, according to the laws of the kingdom, without official ceremony. He will take the oath of office before the privy council. His first official act was to despatch to the lord mayor the announcement of his -father’s death; in pursuance of custom. His telegram read: I am deeply grieved to Inform you that my beloved father, the king, passed away peacefully at 11:45 toni Sht. GEORGE. •The physicians soon afterwards issued this official bulletin, which was as follows: May 6, 11:45 p. m.—His majesty the king breathed his last at 11:45 tonight in the presence of her majesty Queen Alexandria, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Royal the Duchess of Fife, Princess Victoria, and Princess Louise the Duchess of Argyll. POWELL. Pneumonia, following bronchitis, is believed to have been the cause of death. * Some of the king’s friends are convinced that worry over the critical Concluded on page four.

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WEATHER FORECAST. Rain tonight; Sunday partly cloudy.

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