Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 153, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1910 — Page 1

No. 153.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. All home print today. A “Classified Adv.” will rent It. F. B. Ham made a business trip to Indianapolis today. Mr. Hayner, the piano tuner, is still in the city. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry store. We will have another shipment of Fancy Pineapples Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Leave your orders now. x JOHN EGER. Sergeant Ross Latshaw, detailed with the Indiana national guard as an instructor, will be with the local company at the regular Wednesday night drill, June 29th. A full attendance of members is desired. Elk skin shoes will relieve those tired, aching feet which are so common when a man is fioing a hard day’s work. Try a pair of these. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block Mrs. Martha Heffley returned J.o Ockley today, after a short visit with her brother, John Hufty, of Mt. Ayr. Mr. Hufty has been in very poor health for some time, suffering from kidney trouble and complications. He is 71 years of age. Indianapolis had a big rain Monday, aggregating 1.96 inches. In five min- . UteS .28 of an inch fell, which is a record breaker for the state capitol. Many cellars were flooded, the sewers being unable to carry away the water. It was mighty dry around Indianapolis and the rain is regarded as a crop saver. It was a brother .and not the father of Ephriam Gilmore, of Lee, that was l killed in an automobile accident at Gibson, 111., last Saturday. Mr. Gilmore and wife did not receive word until Monday and left that evening for Gibson, but probably did not reach there until after the funeral wliick was set for Monday afternoon. The Princess theatre has adopted a very successful measure for purifying the atmosphere during the performances, having had a 28-inch exhaust fan placed over the exit door. This pumps the impure and heated air out while the small electric fans about the theatre keep it well circulated and cool. It has greatly the temperature and added to the comforts of the patrons. • 1 ■ i ■ in The rain of Sunday evening served to reduce the heat and did considerable good, but in and near Rensselaer there was but a very little rain, from the measurement standpoint. The ground was dry only a few inches from the surface. Over about Remington there was considerably more rain than here, while north of Rensselaer a few miles there was practically no rain at all Monday, although there was more Sunday evening than we had. More is badly needed to quench the thirst of the rapidly growing crops. , A short letter from Mrs. Mary A. Howe, who is now visiting her son Arthur, in Arvilla, N. Dak., says that they are having very hot and dry weather there, with no rain for more than a month. Farmers are moving to town, stating that their crops are ruined. Such hot and dry weather had not occurred for more than ten years. All of the Jasper county people at Arvilla are well. The nights ate delightfully cool and people sleep with blankets and comforts over them, but it is so hot in the day time and looks like it would never rain. Notwithstanding the injury to crops the county fair will be held July 2, 4, 5 and 6. Leave your orders for fancy pine* apples for Wednesday and Thursday of this week. JOHN EGER.

The Evening Republican.

AT THE Princess Contain — » — PICTURES. Papinita, a love story of sunny Mexico. SONG. Dixie Land I Love You, by Miss Myrtle Wright.

Read pages two and three tpday.i V Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tryon returned yesterday afternoon from West Baden Springs. Mrs. Bert White, of Joliet, fll., is visiting friends here. Bert was here over Sunday. Frank Kresler has arranged for the purchase of the Mrs. J. Frank Warren property on Cullen street, now occupied by B. F. Fendig. i _ - Get ready to celebrate the Fourth by buying cool, comfortable footwear at our exclusive shoe store. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, * Opera House Block. Summer Beverages —A bottle will add much to your comfort during the hot weather. Try c. bottle of our Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Birch Beer, or Sarsaparilla. JOHN EGER. Mrs. Ed Mauch arrived Saturday from Muncie and will remain for some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Yeoman. Her husband will come the latter part of next week. Their daughter, Pansy, preceeded them here about two weeks. Mrs. A. Oppenheimer and'son Joseph, of New Orleans, arrived yfesterday evening. Mrs. Oppenheimer will remain for an indefinite time with her daughter, Mrs. B, S. Fendig, and Joseph will return to the south in about ten days. He is engaged in the furniture business. v The band boys have their new uniforms and they are a very excellent outfit, consisting of blue coat and cap, neatly trimmed with gold braid. White duck pants have been ordered and when the juveniles appear for the 4th of July they will be about the foxiest l attired band that ever played in Rensselaer. * Cecil Lee, the Evening Republican carrier boy who was seized with the rheumatism a week ago last Saturday is still in a quite serious condition although he seems to be a little better today. His arms and feet are badly swollen and he is almost entirely helpless, not being able to feed himself. Swimming in the early spring before the water was warm enough is thought to be the cause of his sickness. Other boys who have been swimming a great deal are reported to have slight attacks of malarial fever. The course of study for the Indiana schools outlined by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert J. Aley, went to the state printer Monday. Dr. Aley says his department feels proud of the suggestive course in agriculture, designed especially for the country schools. Improvements in the course have been suggested itfter consultation with the faculty of Purdue University, and Dr. Aley says this is the first time the state superintendent’s office ever has been satisfied with the nature of the agricultural course outlined. Attorney E. B. Sellers wad over from Monticello today. He returned a few dayß ago from a fishing trip in the northwest with Sam Thompson, also of Monticello. “Any good fishing?’’ asked the reporter. 'Fair,' 1 replied Mr. Sellers, “the last day I didn’t go. I was packing up and getting ready for return, but Sam thought ,he would take a final turn with the rod. He returned after a few hours with fifty as fine bass as I ever saw.” The reporter replied: “Sam must be some fisherman.” “The best I have ever seen, with one exception,” .said Mr. Sellers, and he looked up modestly, “But it costs money to be a good fisherman in that country. I saw one fellow settle his hotel bill. He paid for the six in hit party and was stung $368. Sam and I were hit up for a little better than a hundred. But it isn’t so bad when bass are biting freely,”

Entered January l, 1897, as seoond-elass mall matter, at the post-oaee at Seneeelaer, Indiana, under the act of March 3, 1879.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JOE 28, 1910.

GLORIOUS FOURTH IN RENSSELAER

Lively Program, With Free Attractions and Monument Unveiling, Should Draw a Record-Breaking Crowd—Come!

AUTO PARADE AN ATTRACTION Flying Baldwins, Band Music, Base Ball, Balloon Ascension, Foot Races and Speech Making. Next Monday is the 4th of July, the big annual day when everyone celebrates the country’s freedom and when people gather where the prospect of lively doings looks best. Rensselaer will celebrate, and that announcement was made so many weeks ago that other towns seemed to decide that there was nothing for them to do but to lay down and dump their crowds into Rensselaer. That they are coming there can be no doubt. The automobiles that went to neighboring towns to advertise took a lively lot of boosters and they -met the assurance at every place that it will be “Rensselaer for ours” on the Fourth. Having met ready response from the merchants the committee had a good lot of money on hand and has provided attractions that are certain to look good to the people In the surrounding country and towns. The greatest attraction will be the unveiling of the monument in honor of General Robert H. Milroy and the soldiers of Jasper county. This event will take place just after dinner in the park where the monument stands and will include some splendid speaking. Judge Edwin P. Hammond, of Lafayette, for many years a resident of Rensselaer and a member of the 9th Indiana regiment, will preside at the meeting / and make the opening address. The unveiling speech will be delivered by Hon. Frank B. Posey, of Evansville. A chorus of girls are being trained by Mrs. Delos Thompson' to furnish the singing and the loosening of the cord that supports the flags about the monument will be done by Miss Mildred Knight, of Delphi, a girl about 14 years of age, and a grand niece of General Milroy. Seats will be provided in the park and if the weather is good there should be a fine large crowd of old soldiers from neighboring towns. They will,

We are not retiring from business, but we always have bargains in footwear for you. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. Isaac Cheeseman and Mr. Blinn came over from Fowler Sunday on their motorcycles to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cheeseman and attend the ball game. Earl Gray and wife, of Marion, are visiting relatives here and his brother Jess and wife will be here to remain over the 4th. Jess was‘married last September and is now living at Herps, a small town near MariOn.' A meeting of members of the monument commission will be held this evening at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Mary E. Thompson. All members of the committees are requested to be present and a report will be made of the financial affairs and the amount of money still required will be estimated. The largest daily paper ever printed in this country was the Dayton, Ohio, Daily News for Saturday, July 18th. The copy that was received at this office weighed 3% pounds and has 210 pages with innumerable illustrations. There are fourteen sections, each section except the news department, being devoted to the work of booming Dayton, its homes, industries and people, as well as the beauty and scenery of the tyiami valley. This special effort was made in celebration of thd 102nd anniversary of the founding of the first newspaper in.the city.

of course, be given the places of honor, occupying Ahe front seats. Few people have ever witnessed the unveiling of a monument and this will be a splendid opportunity for them. The unveiling ceremony will be in charge of Miss Mary Washburn, of Chicago, the sculptress who made the figure of General Milroy.

GENERAL ROBERT H. MILROY.

Picture of famous Jasper county soldier that figured extensively In making of the statue.

The balloon ascension, the flying Baldwins, the street spdrts and SIOO worth of day fire works will help make the celebration a big success. There will be a ball game at the park following the unveiling .ceremony. It is independent of the celebration and an admission of 25 cents will be charged for it. Winamac will be the opposing team. A sls flag will be given to the township sending the largest delegation, and a $lO flag for the second largest. The prizes for the best decorated automobile are S2O for the best and $lO for the second best. Many auto owners will compete. Make arrangements to spend the natal day in Rensselaer and you will have one of the best times of your life.

Wheat Is Fine in Montana Says Sam Pullins Tenant.

Sara Pullins has received a letter from the tenant on his big Montana ranch stating that the 80 acres of turkey red wheat on the place will produce about 3,500 bushels, which is about 45 bushels to the acre. It is needless to say that Sam is “delighted” with the information. We want every woman to ask those of her friends who have purchased Richardson Seamless Shoes what they think of them. They cure those tired aching feet. Sold and warranted at Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. The state law prevents any one from camping along the side of a public highway unless permission is first secured from the adjacent property owner and the people of this community are beginning to take advantage of the same in cleaning out the horsetraders with their bunch of diseased animals that have been frequenting this section for some years back and also to control the gypsies in the habit of going through here. Stopß earache in two minutes; toothache or pain of burn or scald in five minutes; hoarseness, one hour; muscleache, two hours; sore throat, twelve hours—Dr. Thomas’ Electic Oil, monarch Over pain. Your "Want” adv. will receive prompt attention. Phone 18.

The Prettiest Moving Picture Show In the City. &EX WABNEB, Proprietor.

WEATHER FORECAST. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer Wednesday.

LOTS OF MONEY LOST IN GILLAM OIL FIELDS.

Judgments Aggregating $206,202.78 Against Two Companies Realize Only $16,600 at Master’s Sale. Some people lost a good big wad in the Gillam oil fields. Judgments in the federal court aggregating $206,202.78 against the American Lubric Co. and the Crescent Oil and Asphalt Co. resulted in a sale Monday in front of the court house of the real estate and personal property of both of these companies. The sale was conducted by the master in chancery, Edward Daniels, of Indianapolis. The Peoples Trust Co., of Chicago, was the creditor bringing the action for foreclosure, but there were said to be a number of other creditors. John C. Vanatta, a Brookston banker, who owns land in the oil field territory, and who was interested some years ago in the developemtent of the industry, had a chattel mortgage on part of the personal property and he bid in the personal effects of both companies. The real estate was purchased by Chas. Boody, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who came here as the representative of eastern creditors. The judgment against the American Lubric Co. was for $98,13051. The 400 acres of land which the company owned was sold to Mr. Boody for $7,000,. while Mr. Vanatta paid SIOO for the personal property. The judgment against the Crescent Oil and Asphalt Co. was $108,072.27 and there was 290 acres of land. Foi this Mr. Boody bid SB,OOO and Mr. Vanatta bought the personal property for $1,500. The personals consisted of drills, pumps, piping, tanks, engines, sheds and even an aged team of horses and a set of harness. As the lands were mortgaged and the chattels also, it is stated that only about enough was realized out of the sale .to pay the costs of the court. Mr. Vanatta is said to have purchased machinery that originally cost $20,000 or more, but most of it is in bad condition. It Is said that he contemplates operating some wells on his own land. Investors in the two companies lost what they put into it. Most of the suckers lived in New York.

Milroy Budges are Here and Will Be Placed on Sale.

The badges that will be sold on the 4th of July in the interest of the Milroy and Soldiers’ monument fund, have arrived. They were put up by a Chicago manufacturer and come here in three pieces. In addition to the part supplied by the badge man, printed ribbons will be used on one thousand of the souvenirs. The badge consists of a medallion with the picture of General Milroy. Around the medallion is a brass rim, which clasps from the back over the button and inside the rear of the button a spring pin fastens, and within this can be clasped the ribbon. Red ribbon has been ordered, about fifteen bolts being required for one thousand pins. The other thousand pins will be sold without the ribbons attached. It is probable that girls will sell the souvenirs, although that work may fall to the lot of the men. A statement of the financial conditlod of the monument fund will be made within a few days.

Prohibition Call

Prohibitionists of Jasper county are hereby notified to meet at the Christian church in Rensseiaer Wednesday evening, June 29th, at 7:30 p. m. W. W. REEVE, .v yi'i County Chairman.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM >■ • I PICTURES. The Cowboy and the Squaw. SONG Song Bird.

Band Boys Benefit “The Rex” Wednesday Evening June 29th —♦ Two A. B. Films. v One Good Song. —* — Band Music Interspersed — » — General Admission 10 Cents

Mrs. E. S. Tillman’s Ability Recognized by Library School.

Mrs. E. S. Tillman, librarian of the Rensselaer public library, has just received word that she has been elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the Indiana Library school, at Indianapolis. Mrs. Tillman’s careful study of library needs and her long experience in library matters has been recognized by her election as a member of this board of trustees, which meets 4 in Indianapolis quarterly. Mrs. Tillman is a graduate of the Rensselaer high school, class of ’O3, and we are glad to see her coming to the front in her profession. As a member of this board she will have the opportunity of meeting and working with the head library workers throughout the state. 1 .

Library Notes.

To supply the demand for new fiction, the public library has a shelf of new books to be issued on the payment of five cents per book. The proceeds will be used for the purchase of new books only. The list of books at present is as follows: The Wild Geese, by S. J. Weyman. Much Ado About Peter, by Jean Webster. Mr. Opp, by Alice Hegan Rice. The Man from Home, by Booth Tarkington. For Jacinta, by Harold Bindloss. The Goose Girl, by Harold MacGrath. When a Man Marries, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The Inner Shrine. The Foreigner, by Ralph Connor. My Lady of the South, by Randall Parrieh. The Man Without a Shadow, by Oliver Cabot. Set in Silver, by C. N. ft A. M. Williamson. The Dominant Dollar, by Will Lillibridge. The Danger Mark, by Robert Chambers..,. The White Prophet, by Hall Caine. When She Came Home from College, by M. K. Hurd. The Dominant Strain, by Anna Chapin Ray.

New Tailoring Store.

Suits made to order at reasonable prices. Clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired. Also ladies’ garments pressed. Dry cleaning a specialty. All work guaranteed first-class. MEYERS & SECOR.

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