Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1911 — Page 1

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Local happenings. Miss Ida Milliken is spending today in Chicago. . -V.; ■ -“.'■y' - I Attorney John Greve and Billy McNeil were down from Wheatfield today. U. Iliff is loading his household goods in a ear today, preparatory to starting for his future home in Nebraska. John Albertson has received word that his brother Edwin is in quite a serious condition with consumption at his home fn Indianapolis. ;.V* ; i - ■ fMrs. (j. M. Wilcox, mother of Elmer Wilcox, has been quite sick for the past month with rheumatism.at their farm home south of town. H. W. Hoshaw, of Lowell, spent yesterday in Rensselaer with his nephew* H. C. Hoshaw, and left this morning for Chalmers, where he will visit other relatives. Just unloaded this week another car of that famous White Star flour. Only $1.40 a sack, and equal to any flour sold anywhere at any price. ROWLES & PARKER.

The Royal Neighbors wall give u 10-cent social at the Woodmen Hall. Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. Everybody; especially' Woodmen, jare invited. T. P. Moore and wife, of Indianapolis came 'Saturday to visit bit brother, B,'J. Moore and family. They i 9will go from here to Monon and visit relatives there and at. Lafayette Just go. in at Rowles & Parker’s and look at those big values in men’s odd pants—you don’t have to buy, but if you need a pair you can’t help but buy. Rev. J, P. Green returned to Parr today to resume the meetings interrupted by sickness. He also expects to begin a series of special meetings in Rensselaer the first Sunday in March. —— We positively know that our White Star flour is equal to anything yon are using and if you’ll try a sack you will be convinced. Only $1.40 a sack, and if you are not pleased, your money refunded. ROWLES & PARSER. t ' Attorney E. P. Honan, who is a member of the legislative committee of the fraternal congress, went to In- 2 dianapolis this morning in response a telegram requesting him to attend a meeting there. The meeting probably relates to legislation affecting fraternal insurance. James Craig, of Thayer, will have a big public sale on Friday, March 3rd, when he will offer for sale 17 head of horses, 18 head of cattle, 50 hogs and a long list of other thing*. Col. A. J. Harmon will be the auctioneer and J. P. Hammond the .clerk. Arrangements are being made to have several of the through trains stop at Tl ayer that day. peorge L. Maines will hold a public sale on Monday, Feb. 27th, at the Maines farm northwest of town, wnen he will sell a number of horses, m-*les, cows, hogs, farming implements, eic. Mr. Maines recently bought a farm of 120 acres near Hume. Mo , but will not move there for another year, rfe wishes to reduce his stock, however, and is making this sale for that purpose. He wishes to have it understood that everything offered will be sold. The sale will be advertised ,in the Republican. Prosecuting Attorney Fred Longwell, of Brook, arrived here thiß morn • ing to take charge of some matters to be investigated the grand Jury. He stated that Iroquois township would not have to hold an election as to keep Brook and that township “dry” as the temperance people had circulated a remonstrance and it was signed by 90 per cent of the people of the township. This shows the Increase In temperance sentiment there, where some years ago It would have beer, hard to defeat the saloons. The remonstrance plan might be successfully tried here, thereby saving the expense of an election.

The Evening Republican

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM ■—• — PICTURES. The Unpardonable Sin, A great unspoken drama of the north *4 woods. - sons - j The Chanticleer Rag,,. < By -J. F. Fredrick. J

Born, Tuesday, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gowland. The weekly checker tournament resulted as follows: Stephens Hill 4; Maloney 2; Thomas 1%. Beginning Saturday and lasting seven days will be the time for you to buy that extra pair of pants you've been needing. ROBLES & PARKER. Mrs. McGlynn and daughter, Mrs. D. E. Grow, went to North Manchester, to attend the funeral of the 7-months-old son of Mrs. William Holle, formerly of Knimpn. Pneumonia was the cause of (math. >V . . George K. Babcock, who has lived for the past year on the William Washburn farm in Jordan township, has decided to return to Wells county and will hold a public sale on Saturday, Feb. 25th. The sale will be advertised in The Republican^ Today is warm and sultry, with a fine mist, and the snow is rapidly dis--appearing. It is far from pleasant or healthy and the weatherman’s forecast for rain will not be received with a very hearty welcome. This has been one of the most open winters we have ever seen.

Isaac Milllr came over from Flora this morning, to which place he removed about three weeks ago. He came on business relating to the settlement of the estate of his father, Abraham Miller, deceased, of which he is the administrator. Final settlement is being made at this term of the courts

Mrs. James OlLeary aqd son James and Mrs. Mary Cochran left for their hQmes in the west this morning, the former going to Victor, Colo., and the latter -to Goldfield, Nevada. Mrs. O’Leary came to Rensselaer aboat five months ago and has made her home with her father, William T. Walter, during that time. She wag in very poor health and was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Cochran, who has remained to nurse her. Now she is in quite excellent health again. C. J. Dean, Mark Reed and Will Morris arrived home this morning from their trip to Louisiana. Emmet Fidler returned as far as Terre Haute, and Cooney Kellner as far as Lafayette, where they stopped to visit relatives. None \of the prospectors invested, although one deal is said to be in prospect. The men report a fine country with sugar cane as* the principal crop in the neighborhood, of Adeline, La. Land sells at from SSO to S9O per acre. O. S. Baker and daughter returned Sunday from Headlee, White county, where he went last Tuesday, having understood that his. mother, Mrs. Joslah Pritchett, was dead. He did not learn until he reached Monon that it was not his xpother but his stepfather who had died. Mr. Pritchett had taken sick Monday and died Tuesday. He was an old soldier, 6S years of age and had been in poor health for some years. His widow, who is Mr. Baker’s mother, is fifteen years older tlmn he, and is in very poor health, been helpless for a number of years. After the funeral she was removed to the home of her son, John H. Baker, near Headlee. John M. Knapp, the local Ford Agent, gave an Interesting demonstration of the mechanism of "Ford cars last week, having an expert in charge. The chassis of a Fcvd car was mounted on supports free from the floor and the engine set in motion, and the expert explained to all callers the Ford mechanism, which stems' simple enough for any one to learn In a very short time. The expe t was prepared to defend everything that goes to make up a Ford automobile and evidently the Ford is worth the money if any car on the market I* In the show room were two cars, one the 1911 model 5-passenger touring car, which sells for S7BO and the oth.-r a novel body roadster, which sells for $725. The expert contended in refuting' the objection about light tires, that the Ford has more square inch of tire surface compared to the, weight of the cars than any automobile manufactured.

Raters* Janaary 1, 1897, as sseoad-etaM snail matter, at tts poat-offlos at Bsnasslaar, ladiaaa. under the act of UUMbS, 1879.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1911.

Made Seventy-Eighth Birthday of J. H. Cox a Happy Occasion

J. H. Gox’s seventy-eighth birthday last Saturday was made a pleasant event. Sixteen friends gathered «.t the -home and served a fine birthday dinner and presented Mr. Cox with a fine Wicker rocking chafr. Among the guests Was James Leatherman, who Is in his 89th year and blind and who enjoyed the occasion heartily. Among the other pleasant things of the-day was the receipt of a large number of letters and postal cards, many of those who are now or were formerly prominent in the Christian church, writing their well wishes. A letter from A. L. Branch, of California, contained a $lO gold piece. Three young men who a number of years ago carried newspapers for Mr. Cox, during the time he was engaged in the news-stand business, remembered that it Was hWbirthday and wrote tohim. The boys were Clyde Coaver, at Denver, Colo.; James .Brenner of" the U. if., naval academy at Annapolis, and Vern Kanb, of Elkhart. It was a very enjoyable day for Mr. Cox and his good wife.

Young Women’s Bible Class Held Pleasant Valentine Party.

“The Young Women’s Bible Class of the Methodist church were entertained at a valentine party at Monnett Academy Friday evening. They were given a hearty welcome. Red hearts of various sizes were suspended from the cefiing, doorway and draperies. Some features of the evening were the composing of original valentines, viewing a picture^gallery, piercing hearts with arrows, etc. All enjoyed the sweetness of a taffy pull and the evening closed with games and music. The guests reported a very pleasant time. .

Eighty Ladies Entertained For Mrs. Stella Dwiggins.

Mrs. Elizabeth Purcupile, Mrs. F. J. Sears, Mrs. J. F. Mrs. A. F. Long are entertaining about eighty ladles this Monday afternoon for Mrs. Stella Dwiggins, daughter of Mrs. Purcupile and sister of the other ladies. The reception is taking place at the home of Mrs. Long. The guests are mainly old time acquaintances of Mrs. Dwiggins. Sewing and conversation will constitute the entertainment and a buttonhole sewing contest will determine the person to whom the prize shall he awarded.

A 4-years-old son of Guy Hudson bad a quite severe case of quinsy last week but is now considerably improved. ' V* A. D. Pattee, 84 years- of age, has had a quite severe case of grip. He resides in Hanging Grove township, near his son-in-law, Frank Cochran. You’ll always find Rowles & Parker doing big things in value giving, but that 7-day pants sale beginning Saturday, Feb. Uth, is certainly the biggest yet. Albert Hammond, who suffered a stroke of paralysis two or three weeks ago, is reported to be considerably worse and there is a remote chance only for improvement. is at the Sparling Bros.’ farm, south of town. • There is no material change in the condition of Miss Nellie Grant and she is still unable to move either limb on the left side. Her recovery will be very slow, but it is thought by the attending physician that she will recover eventually.

There are to be a large number of social events this week. Today is the reception at the home of Mrs. A. F. Long for her sister„-Mrs. Stella Dwiggins, tomorrow Mrs. C. W. Hanley and Mrs. J. H. Chapman will entertain at the home of the former, the same afternoon the M.E. church ladies will conduct their monthly 10-cent social at the home of Mrs. Austin Hopkins, on River street Next Saturday afternoon Mrs. S. S. Shedd will entertain at bridge and the same evening Mrs. Ross will entertain at a birthday party. A number of. other smaller social events are also to take place. J. J, Hunt, who was injured three weeks ago tomorrow while getting ready to take his automobile out of the Maxwell salesroom, much worse worse injured than was thought at the start, and he made his first trip to the bank last Friday. He is compelled to use crutches in walking end it will be several days before he will be altogether recovered. no bones were broken, he wais, nevertheless, badly bruised up and the Injured limb seemed to be injured at the bone and a severe swelling followed and It became very painful. He will probably be able to be at the bank almost every day hereafter. \

FEBRUARY TERM OF COURT STARTS GRIND MONDAY.

Grand Jury Met in Afternoon and Petit Jury Called for the Second Monday, February 20th. t The February term of the Jasper circuit court convened today and is being devoted to probate matters. The grand jury met in the afternoon and it is understood will consider the case of the theatrical man who is accused by boys at Remington of sodomy. If other matters are to receive the attention of the grand- Jury the nature of the inquiries remain a secret The tax sale of delinquent properties began today. B. J. Gifford arrived this morning and settled the taxes on all his property whica was advertised. This leaves only about fifty pieces on which the taxes were not paid.

Pneumonia Causes Death of Aged Lady in Barkley Township.

Mrs. Thomas Walter died Sunday at her home in Barkley township, northeast of Pleasant Grove. Pneumonia was the cause of death. She is survived by her husband and a number of children, mostly'grown.

Baptist Church Services.

Sunday themes: 10:45 a. m„ “Jesus working through the Church to bless the world and working In the Church to overcome the world;” 7:00 p. m., “The Master’s need.”

-Senator Halleck was home from the state capital-over Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Dunlap Is recovering from a quite severer sickness that threatened to result in pneumonia. About this time of year most ever man needs an extra pair of pants to patch out the old suit. Rowles & Parker’s big pants sale begins Saturday, February 11—7 days Only. J. N. Gunyon and family went to Monon today to attend the funeral of his nieee, Miss Ethel Rush, who died Saturday; at the age of 29 years. In the absence of Miss. Luvie Gunyon, her school at Parr was taught by Miss Grace Worland. * Frank Cochran, the tenant of the J. C. Gwin farm in Hanging Grove township, was handed a check for $849 last week, Just seven days froip the night of the fire that burned the barn in which he lost six head of horses and about all of bis harness. The property was insured in R. B. Harris’ agency. Men’s $5.00 pants for $3.50. Men’s $4.50 pants for $3.00. Men’s $3.50 pants for $2.50. Men’s $3.00 pants for $2.00. Men’s $2.50 pants for $1.50. Men’s $2.00 pants for $1.25. Men’s $1.60 pants for SI.OO. N Can you beat these prices? C. EARL DUVALL.

NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

Gov. Marshall Monday approved the joint resolution introduced by Senator Stotsenburg and passed by the senate and house ratifying the proposed sixteenth amendment to the federal constitution, which is intended to give congress power to levy an income tax without reapportioning it to the various states. The resolution has been sent to Washington. Harry G. Newton, principal of the Vincennes high school, at an early hour Monday morning went to take a bicycle out of a sleetstorm and place it in his -barn, when a robber knocked him unconscious. The robber piied a SSOO-diamond out of a ring on Newton’s finger, then entered Newton's house and took $74, the January tuition of country students attending Newton’s school.

Dr. J. A. Snapp, health commissioner of Elkhart county, reported to the office of the state board of health Monday that an epidemic of scarlet fever was raging in Elkhart county. In one township, the report stated, there are 132 cases of the disease. Preparations will be made to assist the county health authorities if it is found that help is needed. The cases are said to be a mild form of the disease. At the democratic house caucus Monday night all of the democratic members of the Indiana delegation voted to sustain President Taft’s course in reference to Canadian reciprocity. Representative Cullop made a speech voicing the unanimous viewo of the members of the delegation in favor of the ratification of the treaty. He commended it in epthuslastic language and said the people of Indiana are in favor of it

Prompt service In furnishing sal* billa, at The Republican office.

Th» VMttlMt Moving’ Picture x Show la the City. BXK WARNER, Proprietor.

The EllisTheatre J. H. s. ELLIS, Manager. — o —- lues., Feb. 14 • ~, „ 'v r r Highest Class Colored Show In America. Damon’s Musical Comedy Co. Mr. John Connors Presents PBOF. A, M. DAMON, The World’s Greatest Colored Ylolin And Cello Soloist. And a Meritorious Company of Comedians, Singers, Dancers And Musleal Artists. Music the Makes the Heart Sing and The Lips Wlstle. Come and Wateh the Sparks Fly. They have been here twice before, and made a big hit each time. ' Prices, 25, 35 and 50 eenik.

The EllisTheatre J. H. S. ELLIS, Manager. ONE NIGHT, FRIDAYJeb. 17 OUR STOCK COMPANY presents the “Forget-Me-Not” A Beautiful Society Story of Interest. WRECKING OF A LIFE, EXPIATIOR, ARD ATONEMENT. Prices, 25c-35c-50c

Farm Loans. We are furnishing the money. DUNLAP ft PARKINSON. Lecture Course Dates. March 13—The Beilbarz Entertainers. April 7—Byron King.

“ Che ford = * II lllil j I 4-Cylinder, Shaft-Driven Touring Car S7BO Complete When we say COMPLETE, we mean magneto top, glass treat, speedometer, live lamps, generator and tools. Oveg SIM worth es equipments. John M. Knapp, Agent Phene 18C, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ASK POR DEMONSTRATION. « FORD REPAIRS IN STOCK.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM -—o — PICTURE. The Bad Man’s Christinas Gift, western drama. i : - :• - ---SONG. ------- - ',a i J Lonesome, By Harry Eger.

WEATHER FORECAST. .— i — - Rain tonight or Tuesday.

The EllisTheatre J. H. S. ELLIS, Manager ORE RIGHT ORLY Thursd’y,Eeb.l6 The Kerry Musical Farce Comedy JrV . ‘Peck’s Bad Boy’ Absolately the Funniest Laugh Producing Musical Farce of v the Year. Pretty Girls. Finny Comedian. Rew Musical Rumhen. Elegant Costumes., Prices 25c, S6e and 50c. Seats on Sale at Jessen’s. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that after Monday, February 13th, all rigs left In my hitch barn after 12 o'clock midnight will be unhitched, and horse 3 hayed and bedded. The barn will not be opened until 8:30 A. M. CHARLES HEMPHILL. The best way to find ont the big values you can boy in men’s pants is to come in and examine them for yourselves. ROWLES ft PARKER.

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