Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 208, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1911 — Page 1

No. 208.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS. • Ed Loughry, of Monticello, was here today. Charles Snyder made a business trip to Lowell today. , .Superior and Hoosier grain drills are sold by Hamilton & Kellner. Bonano has a delightful, fragrant aroma—a rare, good flavor all its own. P. J. Bailey returned to Chicago today, after a short visit here. School shoes of all kinds for girls and boys, at Rowles & Barker’s.' 0. S. Thompson, of Morocco, was the guest of friends over Sunday. Clayton Norgor is now working in a garage in Des Moines, lowa. Ask to see our celebrated Rochester dress shoes for ladies, at Rowles & Parker’s. Jim George was down from Chicago over Sunday, visiting his mother, Mrs. C. George. See those ammonia-proof shoes, with two full soles, for barnyard wear, at Rowleb & Parker’s. Miss Madeline Ramp left this morning for Wakarusa, where she will be the drawing instructor in the schools. The most popular sulky plow on the market is the J. I. Case. Sold by Hamilton & Kellner. Given away free—absolutely free, a beautiful 41 piece dinner set Saturday afternoon, Sept 16. Get coupons now, at VanArsdel’s. Hattie Vest, the little racing mare belonging to John Duvall, was unable to start in the Laporte races Friday, owing to lameness. Better quality. Better workmanship. Better wear. Better prices. Better shoes for less money is our hobby. Come and see. VanArsdel & Co. . Mrs. Vincent Eisele returned Sunday evening from Chicago, where she recently was operated on. She is recovering slowly. Better shoes for less money, is a big assertion, but we are ready to back up this statement with the goods, at VanArsdel’s. Hayes & Snedeker have the Newland school about completed, but school will probably start a week late, so that the plastering will be thoroughly dry. S. Lovel, of Chicago, who spent a few days at Mammoth Cave, while Mrs. Lovel visited the family of E. K. Godshall In Rensselaer, came here today, for a short visit. Mrs. Max Moss, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. B. S. Fendig, for the past six weeks, left this morning for her home in New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. Fendig accompanied her to Chicago. We can fit any boy with a good school suit. A large line just received at Rowles & Parker’s. Crisp ' Happiness 111 MK CDnnn *nnouT this sknatuu

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TONIGHT’S PROGRAM _ ——■ PICTURES. / ON A TRAMP STEAMER. IT HAPPENED IN THE WEST.

Ray Yeoman was down front ValRttSiM Over Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. RtYns ltgOTnsn yrere down from Gary. ~ - Better shoes for less money—our motto. We do not fear contradiction, as we have the goods. Come in and let us prove i€ VanArsdel’s. - ■ Harry Biggs and wife returned to Indianapolis Sunday, after a week’s visit here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Biggs and other relatives. Better shoes for less money than anywhere in the county. If you are from Missouri, come In and we will show you, at VanArsdel’s. Mallie Clark, of Wheatfield, was here over Sunday. He expects to attend Indiana University part of the coming year, probably entering the second term. Zlden Nutt, who has been visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Burris, was taken to his home in Kankakee, 111., today by Miss Virginia Burris. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bailey, of Francesville, came here yesterday, and after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Swim, left this morning for Kankakee, 111., on a visit. w ■ The big steam roller belonging to Thompson & Smith, stone road contractors, is today being shipped to Wanatah, where they have a contract Jim Clark went along to run the machine? Don’t believe us. We might lie. Copse in and judge for yourself. Buy a pair. Wear them. Then tell your friends that we do sell better shoes for less money than anyone else in the county. VanArsdel’s. Neighbors and friends,. about thirty in number, surprised Mrs. W. F. Frye Saturday evening and reminded her that is was her 42nd birthday. The. surprise was complete. The evening was pleasantly spent. Mrs. W. W. Merrill came from Chicago yesterday to settle up the business affairs of her deceased husband, and superintend the packing and shipping of their household goods. She was accompanied by her daughter. Miss Ina, and her son-in-law, R. M. Bennett, of Chiacgo, and her brother, S. B. Woods, of Crown Point. Mrs. E. P. Honan accompanied Dr. and Mrs.. Corcoran to Chicago in their auto Saturday and went from there to St. Cloud, Minn., where her son Edward has been working as a hotel clerk. Edward will be placed in St John’s college at Collegeville, about twelve miles from St. Cloud. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman returned Saturday from Crawfordsville, to which place Mrs. Allman was called last Monday by the serious illness of her father, Levi Hawkins, who dicl early Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Friday at Crawfordsville and burial in Springvale cemetery at Lafayette. C. M. Sommers, of Chicago, has engaged the armory for twelve Saturday nights beginning with Sept 30th, for the purpose of conducting a dancing school and sociable dances. Mr. Sommers comes well recommended and it is understood has received considerable encouragement 'here that bls school and the dances to follow will be well patronised. An announcement of his plans will be made through advertisement in these columns. The Eigelsbach farm, which is occupied by Will Zard and wife, is having some Improvements made in the way of painted buildings. The house, barn and outbuildings are all being painted. A trip through the country recently convinces us that there is considerable neglect of buildings in various parts of the county, and paint could be used to advantage on many farms. This is a good* season to paint and along with other improvements tn the county, the money could be spent profitably. Have you seen those new dress goods, all hew fall shades, at Rowles A Parker's? - Au.. 4 •» to

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SOLDIER-CITIZEN DIES AT MEDARYVILLE HOME.

Benjamin R. Faris, Ex-Commissioner, Succumbs to Stomach Trouble, After 'Brief Illness. Benjamin R. Faris, a lieutenant of Company G of the 9th Indiana regiment during the civil war, an ex-com-missioner of Jasper county, for years a prominent farmer of Gillam township, and a highly respected gentleman, died Sunday forenoon at his home in Medaryville.

Deceased, was in his 71st year and had been in poor health for several years. Last year he was very poorly for some time, but recovered and was getting along very well in health until a day or two before his death, when he was again taken ill. Mr. Faris resided in Gillam township for many years and when the civil war broke out he enlisted in the 9th Indiana regiment, being a member of Company G, the company organized by Robert Milroy. He later became a lieutenant in the company and was an officer of ability, and greatly admired by his comrades. Returning from the war, he took up his life on the farm and resided in Gillam township until a year' or two ago, when he went to Medaryville, where he kept house with his daughter, Miss Eva Faris. His wife preceded him in death about two years. He leaves two daughters and six sons. Two of the sons, Louis and Oliver, live on the home farm in Gillam township. The funeral will be held in Medaryville Tuesday and burial will be in Independance cemetery, where the body will probably arrive about 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.

Marion Township Sunday School Convention.

The largest and most interesting township Sunday school convention ever held in Marion township for many years, was held in the Presbyterion church Sunday afternoon and evening The speaker was Geo. L. Burnle, of Indianapolis, secretary of the State Sunday School Association. His subject was “Gradation, Why?” The speaker proved in a most convincing way that the needs of the child should be the law of the parent and educator. That God has placed within the child curiosity which corresponds to roots of plants which reach out for nourishment. If this is furnished, the plant lives and grows; if not, it dies. So with the various forms of curiosity that develop in the different stages of the individual’s life. If they are not furnished with the spiritual and intellectual materials of growth, those faculties of the child perish. The wise parent and teacher will find out what these needs are and supply them. The evening subject was “The Utility of the Sunday School.” Mr. Burnie made plain the fact that besides the twenty millions of persons today that would testify that the Sunday school had been a most important factor in the shaping of their moral life, history is abundant testimony to the fact that systematic religious instruction perpetuates the life of a people. He mentioned the Jewish people as being the most striking example of this fact Though Egypt Babylon, Assyria and all the other nations that flourished at the time when the Jews were a nation, have disappeared, the Jews still exist as a separate people in spite of the fact that for many centuries they have had no country. The Roman Catholic church was complimented on the value it placed on systematic religious instruction in childhood, the period when it is possible for the individual to learn. Both talks were intensely interesting and impressive, and every parent should have heard them. Miss Mae Rowley sang two solos which touched the heart, and the orchestras from the Methodist and Christian Sunday schools assisted with the music. A John I. Gwin was re-eleried chairman for the coming year, and Miss Ethel Perkins secretary.

Kenneth Allman left this morning for Colorado, where he will attend the state university, at Boulder. His father, J. D. Allman, accompanied him to Chicago. He will reside with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coover, formerly of Rensselaer. , * " — r —.. !■ .■ ■■■ Dr. S. H. Moore has purchased a roadster Overland. The doctor is the most aged man in the county, we believe, to invest in an auto, and his progress' with its management will be watched with interest. He has been in quite poor health lately and is convinced that it will be a benefit to his health if he gets out over the country more. Calling QtoMto at Ths Rspubltoan.

PETITION FOR SUBSIDY FILED FROM NEWTON.

Progressive Farmers Want to Take No Chances of Losing the Purtelle Traction Line. Bove Makeever and O. C, Halstead circulated a petition in Newton township for an interurban railroad subsidy election and secured sufficient signatures to warrant the commissioners in calling one. While some people Hn that township have , not had much faith in Purtelle personally, they believe that the chain of subsidies that will exist if Newton township acts favorably, will be very attractive in interesting capital in the road. The favorable action in Marion township, the later successful vote in favor of subsidy in Vackson and Lincoln townships in Newton county, the free right-of-way through the big Lawler ranch, the favorable franchises along the proposed route, are almost certain to eventually result in the building of the road. We believe that all land owners in Newton township should help to boost the subsidy election and should get off their coats and help to carry it through. The subsidy is not for Purtelle, but for the road, and can not be collected, not a cent of it, until the road is completed and trains are running over it When that time comes land values in Newton township will take a big advance and taxpayers will be glad to pay the subsidy tax. If the votes carries and the road is not built, then Newton'township is out nothing except the cost of the election and this Purtelle agrees to give bond to pay if the road is not constructed.

While the writer distrusts Purtelle for reasons hitherto stated, we admire his tenacity and believe that every little aid given the road now will go a long ways toward its ultimate construction. The route it is to travel is a feasable one, good business awaits some road that will go through the territory and discouragement might result in defeating construction. If Purtelle is able to build the grade through the Lawler land and he can do it if he works along as he is now working and if Newton, Jordan and Carpenter townships will join in favorable subsidy ' action with Marion, 'Jackson and Lincoln, there will be enough money in sight to appeal to capital beyond much doubt. Let Newton go into the boosting business and probably the other townships will follow. Let the slogan be: “Give Purtelle another qhance.”

Alpha Christie is building a big silo on his Jordan township farm. Arthur Ihrie, of and Miss Eva Russell, of Monon, are visiting Mrs. Carrie D. Short. Weber, Bettendorf, Columbus and Buckeye wagons sold and warranted by Hamilton & Kellner. Roy Peterson and wife and Mrs. D. B. Whetstone, of Maywood, 111., were guests last week of Harvey W6od, Jr., and wife. W. C. Baker returned to Chicago this afternoon after a visit over Sunday with his father, J. N. Baker and family, in Barkley township. Smith Newell was in town Saturday and it is about all he can do to walk, even with the aid of a crutch. A horse stepped on his heel and severely injured the member. George Michael returned Sunday from the hospital, where he underwent two operations. He is able to be up and walk around and will probably regain strength rapidly now. Trevor Eger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eger, is getting to the front In hla work with the International Correspondence School. He is now in charge of a large Illinois territory and has his headquarters at Moline.

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Sands is still in a v§ry critical condition today and the chance for his recovery Is not encouraging. He has been unconscious a great part of the time since he was first taken sick. » Bonano is simply the wholesome nutriment) the meat of choicest, tropic-ripened bananas, dried, roasted and granulated—made under absolutely sanitary conditions from the tfrne the fruit is gathered until you serve it .in your own home. About forty E. M. F. and Flanders automobiles passed through Rensselaer Sunday en route to Chicago from Indianapolis. They are scheduled to return to Indianapolis Tuesday. About sixty-five of the tourists took dinner at the Makeever house, where arrangements had been made by telephone for them to dine.

Che Jord li 1 4-Cylinder, Shaft-Driven Touring Car S7BO Complete i When we say COMPLETE, we mean magneto top, glass front, ’ speedometer, five lamps, generator and tools. Over , 1150 worth of equipments. < John M. Knapp, Agent Phone 186, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. ’ ASK FOR DEMONSTRATION. I FORD REPAIRS IN STOCK. <

Mrs. L. A. Wiles Died in Indianapolis Last Saturday.

Mrs. Lawrence A. Wiles, whose husband is now at the head of the bank examiners department of the state, and who was formerly for several years connected wit£ Goodland banks, died in Indianapolis last Saturday. Consumption was the cause of death. The body was brought, to Goodland Monday for burial. Mrs. Wiles was about 40 years of age. She is survived by her husband and two sons.

District K. of P. Deputy Will Visit Rensselaer Lodge.

A. H. Reading, a district deputy of the Knights of Pythias order, will visit the local K. of P. lodge Tuesday night of next week, September 12th, and deliver a talk on Pythianism. Mr. Reading’s visit should bring out all the Knights in the city and surrounding territory and it is expected to make their comihg together the occasion for a banquet Keep the date in mind and plan to be on hand.

Boy Kicked in Face by Colt; Injuries are Not Serious.

Thos. Cooper, 15 years of age, son of George M. Cooper, of Barkley township, was kicked in the mouth by a 4-months-old colt Sunday and quite severely injured. His lower lip was badly cut and he lost one tooth and he had another long gash across the chin.

Jim Longstreth has taken the contract to build the new school house known as the Burns school in Barkley township. The contract price was $1,122. The building will be veneered with cement. While it is in course of construction the Burns neighborhood pupils will be hauled to the Smith school, and after the school bouse is completed the Smith school will be abandoned and the Smith neighborhood pupils hauled to the Burns school.

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All Travelers Should Know Rules for Passing on Highways.

There would no doubt be fewer automobile accidents to record if <ll those who use the public highways, in various types of vehicles, would acquaint themselves with, and habitually observe, the legally established rules of the road. The law requiring persons meeting on the public road to keep to the right, we believe, is almost universally observed, but there are those who seem indifferent to the equally important rule of passing to the left from the rear. For instance, when one driving a road wagon or other slow vehicle observes a buggy or light vehicle in his rear, the law requires him to give half the roadway .by pulling to the right and allowing the traveler to pass to this left. This same law must be observed in regard to the automobile. Unless a traveler on the public highway is able and willing to keep the road clear behind him for the reasonable speed of some other traveler, he must give half the road to his left for the safe passage of those who are prepared to travel faster than himself. Should he refuse to do this, and an accident should result, he is responsible and liable for damages. The law intends that the public highways shall not be obstructed, and it would be well for those who use the public roads to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the law and observe Its provisions. If automobiles, and those who use slower vehicles as well, would not only observe the law themselves, but enforce it on others, thre would be fewer terrible accidents to record.

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