Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1911 — Page 1

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CIK Princess Cheatre HUB muon, Proprietor. Wktoh nil SpMM mwmxr Day

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. S. C. Irwin made a business trip to Roselawn today. Mortgage exemption blanks for sale at The'Republican office. O. E. Dunn, of Francesville, was here on business this morning. Some nice, medium sized sweet potatoes,. 3c a pound, at John Eger’s. Parcels returned to Chicago this morning after a visit here since Monday evening. We are selling the fanciest evaporated peaches grown for 10c a pound, and apricots 15c. JOHN EGER. Mrs. E. S. Tillman, of Lebanon, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King. v If your piano needs tuning call on Otto Braun, the band instructor. First class work guaranteed. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jarrette, of Webster,, Ind., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Jarrette. g.gjf Oranges are still cheaper than apples. Some nice, juicy seedless Navels at 20c a dozen, at John Eger’s. Mrs. Harry Collins went to Union township this morning for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kullis. Mrs. E. E. Hornaday left this morning for. her home at Plainfield, after a visit of ten days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cox. Mrs. Mary Healy and her trimmer are In Chicago studying the latest styles in millinery. Wait for her spring opening. Mrs. Mary Pierce Michael is still very poorly and her condition today is regarded as quite serious. A trained nurse is caring for her. Mr. and Mrs. W, S. Day and J. W. Norman returned home this morning from Laporte, where they attended the funeral of George Day. The cheapest is not always the best, but the best is always the cheapest. When you buy Aristos flour you get the best flour made, or money returned. JOHN EGER.

Easter Opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 16, 17, and 18 We will have on display many of the Spring - Smart Creations We will have expressly for these days extensive lines of Cloaks, jSuits and Skirts, furnished us by two leading ladies’ apparel houses—houses enjoying nation-wide fame for their exclusive creations and the merit of their merchandise. A golden opportunity to secure that new Easter Garment. f We invite you to call and inspect the line. Fendig’s Fair

The Evening Republican.

TONIGHT’S PBOGRAM —♦ — PICTURES. Too Mach Mother-In-Law, A comedy with a moral. Betty's Apprenticeship. Big Doable Show and Song, sc.

Mrs. A. E. Shafer and Mrs. A. E. Conrad returned to Logansport yesterday after a short visit hero with N. C. Shafer. Mrs. Claud Spencer, from west of Rensselaer, went to Reynolds this morning for a visit of several days with her sister, Mrs. Ed Sharkey. Albert S. Koons and family cam/ from Logansport this morning to visit his father, E. K. Koons and family, on the Henry Harris farm. - Jay Dwiggins, of Berkley, Cal., had a pleasant although short visit with relatives and old friends and left this morning on a business trip to Chicago, New York and Boston. The next session of the teachers’ training class will be held at the Presbyterian church following the sermon this evening. The lesson is the “Life of Paul.” L. H. Hamilton. Last Friday at Tefft Mrs. William Warren gave a surprise stag for her brother, Louis Zick, it. being his birthday. It was the first stag ever given in that section of the country and proved a very popular event. One of the first harbingers of spring is the circus man. The contracting agent of the Barnum & Bailey shows visited Lafayette Saturday and arranged for that circus to exhibit there on Wednesday, June 7th. Harrison Timmons and wife have begun housekeeping in the property belonging to Mrs. John N. Timmons, north of the railyroad. He will now take personal care of the express horse, which has hitherto been boarded at the livery barn. E. J. Cain left this morning for Hastings, Neb., after a visit of ten days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cain. He has lived in Hastings about ten years and is engaged in the' painting and paperhanging business. Mrs. George Green, who was taken to Wesley hospital Monday with the expectation of having an operation performed, was not operated upon, owing to her very feeble condition. Mr. Green was notified to be prepared for the worst. The operation was given up entirety and an effort will be made to return her to Rensselaer if she is able to be moved.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1811.

James D. Babcock and Miss Eunice R. Adamson Married.

At the Presbyterian manse at 1 o’clock this Wednesday afternoon occurred the marriage of James D. Babcock, of Bluffton, and Miss Eunice Adamson, of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. Parrett. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock left on the 1:58 train for Bluffton, where they will make their home. Miss Adamson has resided in Jasper county all her life and has many friends here, Mr. Babcock lived here for many years prior to making his land investment in Wells county, since which time he has resided in or near Bluffton. The Republican joins the many friends of the couple in wishing them many years of happiness.

Looks Like Government Would Back Track on Mexican Border.

While the reason for the government taking such sudden action with reference to the removal of troops to the Mexican border and the dispatch of battleships to patrol the Mexican coast, it begins to look as though the purpose had been largely accomplished and dispatches to morning papers say that the battleships have been withdrawn and that the government will go very slowly in its army movements, thus avoiding any action that might precipitate trouble with the Mexican government Dispatches say that while the regular troops will probably remain on the border for some time, there is now a small prospect of Jhe militia troops being sent there.

D. H. Yeoman went to Ambia this morning, taking his little granddaughter, Lois Yeoman, back to her home after she hpd visited here for about two weeks with the families of her two grandfathers, D-. H. Yeoman and Lucius Strong. 4* . ____________ Miss Lottie Grey, daughter of John A. Grey, south of Rensselaer, went to Surrey this morning for a short visit. She expects to start for Oklahoma City next week to visit the family of Charles Scott, formerly of this county, and possibly will decide to make that her future home. At the M. E. church this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock occurred the marriage of Mr. Francis F. Lakin, of Parr, to Miss Margaret Kullis, daughter pf Mr. and Mrs. F. Kullis, of Union township. Mr. and Mrs. Kullis will reside upon a farm, but have not yet decided upon a place. Frank J. Tillett, of Gillam township, on account of whose sickness with pneumonia the law suit was postponed, is now considerably improved and will probably entirely recover. Sheriff Hoover was in Gillam township Tuesday and inquired after Mr. Tillett, who at one time was in a quite critical condition. The band boys in black face and flashy “coon” costumes, gave a street parade this afternoon to help advertise their minstrel show for tonight. The chilly air did not make the band boys feel like staying out very long in the thin costumes, but the parade was very attractive and will doubtless help augment the attendance, which looks now to be a packed house. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tryon arrived home today from Sacketts Harbor, N. Y.. where they had been since the first of December. There was snow on the ground and sleighing when they reached Sacketts Harbor, which is on Lake Ontario, and there was sleighing every day for three months. The lake was frozen out several miles and the sleighing was fine on the lake.

Gary 1b alarmed about the constant danger at the Aetna powder mills In Lake county and is making a demand that the mills be removed. The concern manufactures powder, dynamite and nitro-glycerine. The mills are only two miles from Gary and a serious explosion would do great damage in that city. Under the Indiana law a neighboring cjbf .can proceed against powder mills ts it can be shown that they endanger life or property therein. This is certainly a Marchy March. Yesterday was as beautiful a day as ever happened in early spring. During the night a stiff wind came along and blew a regular gale most of the night. This morning the sky was cloudy and at about 8 o’clock flurries of snow descended and the wind whipped them aroung in every direction. This is the 15th day of the month and March has not deceived us like it did last year. Farmers are all ready for the spring work and if favorable conditions occur next week it is quite probable that there will be considerable oats sowing then.

Expert Oil Man Says There Is Plenty of Oil at Thayer.

- An expert oil man visited Rensselaer a few days ago. He has been engaged for years in the oil aifd gas business in central Indiana and helped to develop the business there, where he made a fortune. He was called to Thayer last year when the oil well was completed at that place and states that he never saw a finer or purer quality of gas than there was in that well. He also says that the Trenton rock through which the well was drilled was of the very best gas and oil quality and he knows that he cannot be fooled about either the quality or the quantity of oil and gas there. He stated that in putting in the casing of the well, the hands, who were inexperienced, drove the casing down and tore it badly with the jagged e'dges of rock. This let the water come in and cover up the oil and gas. He said that he gave the most thorough investigation there and found the gas clear and clean, leaving no stain where it burned and he had no doubt that it existed in abundant quantities. For the best oil results he says that the well should have been sunk deeper, probably 200 or 300 feet. The Republican’s informant suggested that there was something a little peculiar about no being made to utilize either the gas or oil, and indicated that the extensive leases secured there and the sudden cessation of operations might mean influence from outside.

The editor of The Republican made a trip to Thayer some months ago purposely to interview Mr. Ball, who is at the head of the oil prospecting there and Mr. Ball was very anxious that nothing should be published about the oil business there. He saul that when the right time came he would let the newspapers and the public know just what was found and just what could be expected in the way of future operations. Mr. Ball has never come across with this information, but here is an outside oil man who claims to know the business thoroughly who suggests that the oil well there has been plugged up ‘‘for a reason” and that there won’t by anymore operations there until the Standard Oil Co. approves it. Of course, our informant may not know what he is taking about, but he says that the “smothering” of a field is common practice and thinks that means have been employed there.

Marriage Licenses.

March 15.—James D. Babcock, born Delphi, Ind., April 24, 1848, present residence Bluffton, occupaition farmer, second marriage, first being dissolved by death Nov. 18, 1892, and Eunice R. Adamson, born Jasper county, April 30, 1861, present residence Rensselaer, occupation housekeeping, first marriage. March 14.—Francis FI eat Lakin, born Jasper county, Ind., Sept. 13, 1885, present residence Parr, occupation farming, and Margaret Minnie Kullis, born Chicago, Jan. 12, 1886. present residence Union township, occupation stenographer, first marriage for each. ~

Two people, a man and a woman, calling themselves a “Salvation Band/’ left here this morning after holdiig street meetings for several nights. They claim to have come from Owensboro, Ky., and to be working independent of any organization. They went from here to Monon. Tom Parker, who moved from Rensselaer to Arvilla, N. Dak., last year, has changed locations to Thompson, that state. In ordering his paper changed he writes: “While we did not get any crop last year I think we will the coming season. It is fine weather here at the present time, but there is still some snow. Best regards to all. It seems like getting a long letter from home to receive The Republican.” Martin L. Pass, who was called from LaJunta, Colo., last week by the death of his brother Samuel, is remaining for a visit with relatives and friends. Hie went to Colorado from Chicago for his health and be has been about cured and he feels in very good condition. Colorado climate is credited with the cure. He is employed now in the round house of the Santa Fe. This was his first visit to Rensselaer since the fall of 1899 when bis mother was buried. He has a wife and three children. He has been up in Gillam township and will also visit some next week in Barkley and is also visiting his nephew, Jasper Pass, in Jordan township. He is greatly impressed with the improvements, both in the city and country since be was last here.

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WEATHER FORECAST. Fair and much colder, with a cold wave tonight; Thursday fair. Minimum 25; maximum 54. March 16—Sun rises 6:10, sets 6:08.

Postmasters Most Be On the Job Eight Hours or Quit.

A dispatch from Washington says: The Postofßce Department intends to enforce the eight-hour day rule as applied to Indiana postmasters. The department has been bothered a great deal by complaints- that Indiana postmasters do not stay “on the job” as the should. The fact that an office may be well managed is, no excuse for absenteeism on the part of the postmaster, the department holds. The postmaster at Bluffton was slated to go and his successor’s name was sent to the senate, but in the final rush of the session it failed of confirmation. Former Representative George Cromer is now trying to obtain the retention of the present postmaster. The department admits the office has been well managed, but states that an inspector’s report shows the postmaster averages only about five and one-half hours a day at the office, when he should be there eight-hours. Therefore he must walk the plank. It is now settled that Robert Hanna will be retained as postmaster at Ft. Wayne and Pratt Loveland at Peru. A peculiar situation has arisen at Union City. Will Mote was appointed postmaster of that .city and the appointment was confirmed, but President Taft has not signed his commission. Friends of George W. Patehell, the present postmaster, are very active in trying to get the President to reconsider and allow Patehell to remain in office.

Former Newton Township Resident Dies in Colorado City, Colo.

From Colorado City, Colo., comes word of the death of John R. Watt, who was born in Newton township on the farm recently sold by B. L. Sayler. He was a brother of Mrs. John Greenfield, formerly of near Surrey, but now living in Colorado City. Mr. Watt was an attorney and had resided in Colorado City for the past 18 years. For some years he had suffered from valvular heart trouble and he had traveled extensively in the United States and Europe in search of health. He leaves a wife and two childrenDeath occurred on March 3d and the funeral was held the sth, the Knights of Pythias lodge having charge of the service. The floral offerings from his numerous friends were beautiful and attested his popularity. A Colorado City paper says that “he was an attorney of marked ability and was the attorney for Colorado City, a position he had also held in 1894 to 1900 inclusive. He was a member of the El Paso bar association and stood high in his profession. He was also a member of the Elk’s lodge of Colorado Springs and of the local K. of P. lodge, from which he retired as chancellor commander the first of the year. Two days before his death he moved his law office from over the First National Bank to temporary quarters at 5 and 7 South Fifth street The exertion attending the removal proved too great for him and that evening he was taken ill and in 48 hours had passed away. In the death of John R. Watt this city has lost a leading business man and prominent citizen. He will be much missed.”

Rev. J. P. Green spent several hours in Monon yesterday visiting his old friend, Rev. E. B. DeVault, pastor of the Monon Baptist church. Rev. DeVault has done a splendid work in Monon during the two and a half years he k has been there. He has recently resigned, however, Ur Accept a position bn the Expositor and Current Anecdotes, a magazine published in Cleveland, Ohio, and designed chiefly for ministers. Rev. DeVault is peculiarly fitted for the part he will have charge of in the office. X For this week we will sell you a 5-pound pail of Jelly, our regular 30c seller, for 20c. JbHN EGER.

TONIGHT’S PBOGBAM —• — PICTURE. The Red Man's Wrath, Indian inn. The Brldkl Trail, * drama. NO SONG—TWO GOOD FILMS. OPEN AT 7 P. M.

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Card of Thanks.

The sons of Samuel G. Pass unite to thank the kind people of Rensselaer who assisted them during the sickness and following the death of their father. Delos, Jasper and Harry Pass.

Dr. Charles J. Little, president of the Garrett Bible Institute of Northwestern University, died Saturday at his home in Evanston. He was 70 years old and was a well known writer on theological subjects. Calling cards at the Republican.

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