Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1911 — Page 1

No. 52.

CIK Princess Cheaire nusi> THITiTiTW, Proprietor. Watch SUi IpM* Inijr Dap

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Fancy head lettuce—Home Grocery. To err is human, to forgive—is nert. Still by a big majority the best coffee in at the Home Grocery Write it today. Get in on The Republican’s dream contest. The very best in cream, brick or limburger cheese at the Home Grocery. .

Mrs. Homer Harvey, of Monticello, is visiting at the home of Charles Stevenson.

Mrs. George Besse, of Remington, and Miss Ella Ritchey, of Anderson, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Kate R. Watson.

James E. Flynn left yesterday for Kennedy, Ind., near which place he owns a fruit and poultry farm, and where he will remain indefinitely.

The negro minstrel by the band boys will »be Wednesday evening, March 15th. Tickets are now on sale by the boys. Prices, 25, 35 and 50 cents.

Hon. Jesse E. Wilson and family will 'leave Washington Saturday of this week and are expected to reach Rensselaer either Sunday afternoon or Monday morning.

Milchner herring, SI.OO a keg: smoked bloaters, 3 for 10c; codfish, brick or shredded, 10c package; silver skin flerring, 65c« a pail.—Home Grocery.

B. B. Smith, of Colburn, has moved here hnd will live on Barkley Bros, farm. Will Barkley is moving back to town, but Earl will board with Mr. Smith and manage the farm.

For this week only, for 25 cents, 3 cans of pie peaches or J cans of apples, 2 cans of yellow peaches, 2 cans of pineapple chunks or 2 cans of pink salmon. JOHN EGER.

W. S. Day went to Elkhart yesterday to see his brother, George Day, who has been in very poor health and who was taken yesterday to an Elkhart hospital to undergo a surgical operation. George Day lived in Jasper county several years ago.

George Fate and wife went to Indianapolis this morning to spend several days visiting relatives prior to taking charge of the Makeever hotel. Landlord Fate expects to put In an electric bell system at the hotel and to make other modern improvements.

Ladies, Attention! i Easter is Coming So Are Our Dress Goods. We-are receiving daily, new Dress Goods, in Pongees, Batistes, Hamasaka, Mercerized Batistes, Foulards, Messiline, Shoosu and Nikko Silk, French and Mercerised Poplins, Egyptian Tissue, Persian Lawns, Flaxon and Indian Linen. Come and look at our. stock while - we have a large assortment for you to choose from. W e are also showing the the Latest, the Largest and Most Complete line of Ladies’ Shirt Waists ever shown in Rensselaer. No difference what your tastes are, we can please you; we have them from 50c up. Some of the neatest as well as the most snappy ones you have ever seen. If you are looking for something nice, don’t fail to see our line. Every one a new one. Kresler’s Old Stand. VanAfSdel & Co.

The Evening Republican.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM —• — PICTURES. The Border Rangers. r « -.V ■ ■ -.-U. SONG . I’ve Got the Time; I’ve Got the Place, Bat It’s Hard to Find the Girl.

Virtue is a fault with some people. - A full iine of salted, smoked oj pickled and canned fish for the Lenten trade. JOHN EGER. was held shortly after the arrival of the body from Valparaiso on the 11:06 train. Burial was made in Weston cemetery. # Come in and let me quote you some prices on clothing, overcoats and furnishings. It will pay you, as this stock must and will be closed out. Model Clothing Co., S. Leopold, Mgr.

We have just unloaded our fourth car of flour since Jan. Ist. Quality is what talks. To those who have never tried “Aristos,” we have 100 small samples for free trial, and you can compare it with what you have been getting from others. Call for sample, or call phone 54 and we will deliver it. JOHN EGER.

Mep of the Central Christian church of Terre Haute, which is building a new $65,000 building, will begin a campaign in a few days to raise SIO,OOO, which is needed to complete the edifice. The men will form an organization called the “$1 club of the Central Christian chfirch,” with the intention of asking $1 from 10,000 men in Terre Haute, regardless of their denominational relations to other religious bodies. ,

Edmund Denniston, of near Foresman, and O. E. Warner, of lowa, who is his guest, were in Rensselaer this morning conferring with Cleve Eger, Harry Parker and one or two other local sportsmen. They will go to the Kankakee river, near George Marr’s, in a few days and probably camp out there during the duck season, remaining until April 16th. The Rensselaer nimrods will spend only part of their time there. —— ---

The Indiana Society of Chicago has decided to hold its annual outing this year in Indianapolis. As soon as it became known in Indiana that the Hoosiers composing that big Chicago organization were looking for a place to spend a care-free day or two where the bars were down and no questions asked, about a hundred towns and cities put in a plea for the honor. Indianapolis was finally chosen. The outing will be held in June.

I want every man and woman and child to come in and see the bargains we are giving in clothing and furnishing goods. Model Clothing Co., S. Leopold, Manager.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1911.

“MR. BOB" WAS DANDY; SCHOOL PLAY A SUCCESS,

Large Audience Delighted With Performance By High School—Some Extra Fine TiAent. ' *

The high school play given for the benefit of the athletic association at the Elite theatre Wednesday evening was one of the most successful home talent plays ever produced in Rensselaer. The performers were all very clever in the parts they, assumed and they were liberally applauded throughout the performance. The comedy is itself very clever. A young lady, Katherine Rodgers, is to entertain her friend, named Mr. Bob. The masculine name causes Phillip Royson to become very jealous of Kather»in« and ■ realising—this—Katherine “strings” him as far as possible. He thinks Robert Brown to be “Mr. Bob,” and general confusion ensues. The action of the play is brisk and the dialogue very clever. Ethel Davis played “Mr. Bob,” Elizabeth Spitler was Katherine Rodgers, Helen Meader was Rebecca Luke, a maiden lady who loved cats; Maurine Tuteur was Patty, the maid; Cope Hanley was Phillip Royson, who was so badly deceived; Edwin Robinson was Robert Brown, who was not given a chance to explain, and Don Beam was Jenkins, the butler, who rehearsed Shakespearean plays with Patty. The young people took to the play with a vim and made it such a pronounced success as to bring many compliments to the individual actors. The high school orchestra furnished music and a male quartette sang between the acts, adding to the general success.

7-Year-Old Son of Supt. Warren Operated on Wednesday.

Harold, the 7-year-old son of Superintendent and Mrs. I. N. Warren, of the Rensselaer schools, was operated on Wednesday for appendicitis. The local physician called a specialist from Chicago and the operation was performed at the Warren home. The appendix was found to be ruptured and a gangrenous condition makes the case a very severe one and there is considerable doubt as to the outcome, although present indications are favorable for his recovery.

Senator Lorimer Retains His Seat In United States Senate.

By a vote of 46 to 40 Senator William Lorimer of Illinois will be able to retain his seat in the United States senate. Senator Beveridge had introduced a resolution to the effect that Senator Lorimer had n'ot been duly and legally elected to his seat in the senate. ’Bribery charges, pushed by the Chicago Tribune, were made against Lorimer, and after a hearing by a senate committee many speeches were made against Lorimer, who is denominated as the “blonde boss.” Beveridge was always active in the attack on Lorimer.

Former Trustee of Walker Writes Interestingly From Norwich, N. D.

A. L. Bouk, son-in-law of N., S. Bates, formerly trustee of Walker township, who resigned and moved to a farm near Norwich, N. ptk., about four years ago, writes to The Republican under date of Feb. 28th, as follows:

“Winter is still doing ‘good business’ with us. Days have been fine and dandy during February, but mercury drops to or below zero most every night. January was the coldest month here for 17 years, averaging 2.70 below for the month. Farmers up here are not ‘stuck’ on Canadian reciprocity—in fact the people as a whole are much opposed—but I think time will adjust things to our satisfaction.”

Senate May Not Act On The Crumpacker Reapportionment Bill.

The bill introduced into the national house by Congressman Crumpacker, providing for 433 congressmen, and which passed after a fight that required much skill on the part of Representative Crumpacker, may be throttled in the senate. Owing to the small amount of time left many measures are apt to go over and the Crumpacker bill may be one of them. The bill is now hung up in the senate committee on census of which Senator Lafollette is the chairman. There seems to be some Indication that the senate prefers to let the bill die, owing to the fact that democratic success last fall would give democratic legislatures in several states the power to redlstrlbt the states, which they would undoubtedly do to democraUc advantage.

AUTOISTS ARRESTED AND HELD IN INDIANAPOLIS.

Men Charged With Running into Mrs. Lucas and Mrs. Reeder Held as Fugitives From Justice. The following from the Indianapolis Star of Thursday morning tells of the arrest there of the autoists who are alleged to have run into a buggy near Aix Sunday, in which Mrs. Joseph Lucas and Mrs. Jack Reeder were seated. The Star says: Arthur M. Robbins, 32 years old, a prominent automobile dealer of Chicago, representing the Centaur Motor Co. of that, city, and his chadffeur, George Miller, 23 years old, were arrested shortly after noon yesterday by Detectives Dawson and Duncan, charged with being fugitives from Justice. Charges of exceeding the speed are pending in Jasper county, Indiana, where it is alleged the two men in an automobile struck a buggy Sunday, injuring two women. After spending several hours in the office of Turnkey Mathey yesterday afternoon the prisoners were released on bond of SIOO each and will appear for trial in Police Court Saturday morning. The arrests were made on warrants issued from the Jasper circuit court. Mr. Robbins engaged counsel at once, and it was found the warrants were faulty, the clerk of the court having failed to attach his signature. Joseph Lucas, of Rensselaer, whose wife was one of the women injured in the collision, arrived at the office of Deputy Prosecutor McCarty before any further action was taken and a new affidavit was prepared in the local court. Robbins, it is said, will attempt to make some settlement with the authorities at Rensselaer before the case comes up for trial here. The accident occurred last Sunday, according to Lucas, who trailed the men here. He alleges that his wife and another woman were driving in an inclosed buggy about seven miles nortfi of Rensselaer when Robbins and Miller ran into them with their machine. It is said the men did not stop, but passed through Rensselaer before word of the affair reached authorities. Lucas found the men had stopped at a Rensselaer garage for repairs after the accident and also bid registered at a hotel there for dinner. The affidavits were prepared and forwarded to the local detective department with instructions to arj est and hold the men if they appeared here. 1

Lucas returned from Indianapolis Thursday morning on the 10:05 train and swore out another warrant for the arrest of the' two men and Sheriff Hoover went to Indianapolis on the 11:06 train to hunt up the men and make the arrest. If he succeeds in finding them he will bring them back to Rensselaer for trial.

Forsythe “Closing Out Store” Case to Be Tried at Knox.

B. Forsythe, the merchant who for so many years was successfully engaged In business in Rensselaer, aud who is the owner of the Forsythe block, and the fine residence on East Washington street, is being pursued with vigor by Winamac business men, who did not want him to engage in business there. The grand jury returned an indictment against him, charging him with running a “closing out” store in violation of city ordinance. The case was to have been called at Winamac Friday, but Mr. Forsythe took a change of venue and the case was sent to Knox. It will probably come up for trial there in April.

Harrison Timmons and Miss Lucy Howe Married at St. Joe.

Harrison Timmons, driver of the American express wagon, and a well known and straightforward young man, and Miss Lucy Howe, who has made her home for some time with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larsh, went to St. Joe, Mich., this Thursday morning, where they were married. From there they expected to go to Benton Harbor for a short visit with his sister, Mrs. Elmer Osman and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Timmons will take up their residence in Rensselaer and he will continue as the driver for the express company. Their many friends will loin The Republican in wishing them abundant happiness.

NOTICE. Owing to some recent changes, the business of A VanArsdel will hereafter be known as VanArsdel 4k Co. Mr. VanArsdel will continue the management as before, and will endeavor to please their many customers, and solicits your further patronage. VAN ARSDEL 4fc CO.

The Prettiest Moving 1 picture Show in the city. BttX WASHES, Proprietor.

WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and Friday,

PROSECUTOR IS HOLDING PARR INQUIRY COURTS

Justice Irwin Presiding at Investigation of Several Misdemeanors in Union Township.

Justice of the Peace S. C. Irwin and Prosecuting Attorney Longwell went to Parr this Thursday morning to conduct a court of inquiry. Several things have occurred there recently that need attention, so citizens of south Union township think, and many of the residents of that section will be asked to testify before the board. The court is being held in W. L. Wood’s hall. Prosecutor Longwell is being assisted by W. L. Wood, of Parr, who was admitted to the bar several years ago and who was Wednesday selected by the prosecuting attorney as his deputy In Jasper county. The pool room and restaurant of W. H. Myres was broken into and robbed recently and a slot machine Is said to have been broken to pieces in order to get the money out of it. More recently the safe in W. L. Wood’s store was robbed- It is charged that the store was entered by some one who had a key to the door and that $lB was taken from the safe. Local talent is thought to have performed both jobs.

Several misdemeanors are also alleged, and a more general investigation of alleged illegal liquor sales is to be made, it is understood. The Republican was in communication with a Parr citizen shortly after 2 o’clock this afternoon, but was informed that there were ’no developments up to that hour for publication. A court of inquiry differs from a grand jury investigation in that the hearing is not in secret and any person has a right to attend upon it', sessions. Any person is also entitled to tell under oath anything he knows about violations of the law.

Remington Degree Team to Perform I. 0. 0. F. Initiations.

The degree team of the Remington I. O. O. F. lodge will come to Rensselaer this Thursday evening and do the work in the initiating of three candidates, one in the first, one In the second and one in the third degree. The Remington visitors will be the guests of honor at a chicken pie supper to be served at the Christian church at about 10:30 o’clock. Members of the local Odd Fellows lodge will also participate in the supper and about fifty covers will be laid.

DOWN GOES FLOUR !

“Aristos,” the King of them all, the best flour made, $1.45. “Lord’s Best,” a high grade patent, $1.40. "Puritan,’' equal in quality tg> any flour you can buy for $1.40, or money refunded, $1.35. “Citadel,” a straight grade, for pastry, $1.25. Every sack of our flour guaranteed or money refunded.

Monthly 10-Cent Social.

The Presbyterian ladies will hold their monthly 10-cent social Tuesday afternoon, March 7th, at the home of Mrs. Mary D. Eger. All are Invited.

Farm Loans.

We are furnishing the money. DUNLAP & PARKINSON. Calling cards at the Republican.

[Hr UAw Uky m If these chocolates were no ' better than other makes there would be no use of this announcement, W ON I HUGH LEAVELL’S BAKERY

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM +— 1 PICTURE. Suspicion, drama. SONG. Bat Not oo Sunday, By Miss Madalene Ramp.

TheEllisTheatre J. H. S. ELLIS, Manager. OUR STOCKCOMPANY WILL PRESENT “DuBARRY” Friday, March 3 ♦ THIS IS THE SIXTH TIME AROUND THE CIRCUIT. Larger and better pleased andlences each time. 1 Seats on Sale at Jessen’s. Prices 25c, 85c and 50c. WRESJLING Saturday Mar A Night, lviqi TheEllisTheatre William Polos Greek Wrestler, of Lafayette, will undertake to throw “BiUy” Stewart off Parr * Twice in 40 Minutes* SEATS NOW ON SALE. ' Prices: 25c, 35c, 50c

In the midst of the present extravaganza of automobile and aeroplane racing it is refreshing to take notice occasionally of the horse. Witness the feat of an Illinois horse that belongs to a mail carrier. He has traveled 26 miles a day for 22 months, or a total of 17,000 miles. It is impressive to note that in all this distance this horse did not puncture a tire, lose a bolt, wear out a bearing, foul a chain or run out of gasoline ten miles from home. Moreover, he did not exceed the speed limit, run over a hog or skid on a corner. His chauffer never killed his engine on a hill nor did he have to get out every hour or two and crank him from in front The horse climbed every hill and pulled through every mud hole and at the end of the 17,000 miles his owner did not find that it would cost him about SIOO to replace his bearings, rebuild his magneto and take the carbon out of his cylinders, and smother SIOO for new tires. Truly the horse may be humble, but there is much comfort in him and he gets there just the same. I am positively going out of business on account of my failing health. All goods at first cost to close. Model Clothing Co., A. Leopold, Proprietor. After a heavy meal, take a couple of Dean’s Rcgulets, and give your stomach, liver and bowels the help they will need. Regulets bring easy, regular passages of the bowels.

JOHN EGER.

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Here’s To The Horse!