Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 55, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1912 — Zip! The'lied Devil Makes Its Initial Trip Through Rensselaer. [ARTICLE]

Zip! The'lied Devil Makes Its Initial Trip Through Rensselaer.

The Monon’s new passenger train, “The Red Devil,” which is a through;' Pullman train of three coaches running between Chicago and French Lick-West Baden Springs, made its first trip Sunday night The train passed through Rensselaer southbound at about 12-:20. Persons at the depot report that the train looked like a streak of light, while the rear end can be seen for a considerable distance as the fast special dashes away. A red devil of the Splitz pattern and the name of the train are emblazoned in the rear. The'northbound train was annulledthe first trip but hereafter both train i will run, one leaving Chicago at the same time the other leaves West Baden. , # Cord, block and split wood for sale by Hamilton & Kellner. Mrs. Lorinda McGlinri is recovering from a quite severe attack of pneumonia. have been quite sick with pneumonia but to be getting better now. William Cooper, 37 years of age, died this Monday morning at bis home in Gifford. His mother, Mrs. George Cooper and his sister kept house for ' him during the last few weeks of his life. For the past two years he has been failing, consumption being his disease. About three months ago his wife became very sick and her death occurred on Jan. 3pth at the home of her sister, Mrs. James Snedeker, in Rensselaer. The death of’Mr. Cooper leaves a family of six children ranging in age from 4 to 14 years. The funeral arrangements have npt yet been completed, Cr - The county convention of the koyal Neighbors will be held in the Woodmen Hall in the Odd Fellows’ building on Wednesday, March 6th, afternoon and evening. The business meeting will be held in the afternoon, open to members of the order only. In the evening a public meeting will be held, open to the public generally. All members of the order and those fniendlysdo the same are invited to be present State Organizer John D' Voiz, and Supreme Auditor, Mrs. Volz, of Indianapolis,'will be present both afternoon- and-evening, giving talks In the evening. J. W. King and family have completed their removal to the house he recently purchased at the corner of Forest and Vine, streets. He will con-. tkrUe to handle flowers and will keep a stock of cut flowers on hand. His daughter, Mrs. EL S. Tillman, has been here since last Friday, helping her parents get straightened up after their removal. During the. time she was here Mr. Tillman filled an' engagement at Anderson, where he read a pafier at the state science meeting on "Scientific, Agriculture in Hign Schools.’’ Mrs. Tillman will return to Lebanon tomorrow. _ v Get the "Classified Ad” habit and gee rid of the things you don't need. You will find that there Is sonur* good money in a judicious use of The Republican's column. /