Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 147, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1912 — Page 1

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•• ,&•' ' ~.-v.'; -.,■ v ~v ;•:.. a. ■■-.■" •' .' > ; ~ ; _ Gayety Airdome BEN F. BARNES, Suiter rm HOTCjitsToaiwr GETTING A HIRED GIRL—A comedy gem with a laugh in every foot THE HAND OF FATE —An exciting tale of international romance, intrigue and daring. BILLIE —A drama by James Oppenhim. An Edison. Don't forget we change our vandeville tomorrow night.

THREE NIGHTS, DOWD & DOWD, Comedy, Singing and Dancing.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Edwin Toltz went to Chicago today. Bread, either potato yeast, salt rising or regular, at-McFarland’s. Vernon Nowels and son, Harold, went to Lafayette today. Deering binders, mowers and rakes are Sold by Hamilton & Kellner. C. P. Wright made a business visit to Lafayette today. Bread, the best in-the world, at McFarland's. Arthur Cole, of Lafayette, is here for a visit with relatives. Fresh homegrown strawberries, 10c a quart at John Eger’s. J. E. Lamson, of southwest of town, has purchased a new Forchautomobile. Mrs. Edward Baech and children left for South Bend today, which city will be their future home. Call Phone 99 for the best bread ever sold in Rensselaer. ‘The National Biscuit kind. Fresh every morning.

Mrs. Alma Retherford and children went to Chicago today to visit for a week or ten days. L. P. Shlrer went to Valparaiso today to visit with his brother, William, for a few days. Fancy old, solid potatoes, free from sprouts, $1.50 a bushel. New potatoes, 50c peck. N JOHN EGER. Granville Moody purchased a new 5-passenger, 40-horsepower Rambler last M9nday. He traded in his old machine of the same make. We handle repairs for the Deerlng, Milwaukee, Chaippion, Plano and Osborne lines,'

HAMILTON & KELLNER. Born, June 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Overton, of the east part of town, twins, boy and girl, each weighing seven pounds'. Mrs. Myrtle Hammerton and little , niece, Helen Fox, left today for New Troy, Mich., for a week’s visit with (friends. .* Miss. Edna Wasson, of Winchester, came yesterday for a week’s visit with - her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Wasson and family.! SI Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bruce returned yesterday from Crawfordsville, where they visited for several days with their son, Harley-and wife. -- : Miss Hulda Jensen returned to her borne in Wheatfield today, after several days’ Vvisit with her sister, Mrs. J. P. Hammond. ; Merle Warren., who has been visiting here since Sunday, went to De» Motte yesterday to visit with his aunt, Mrs. Mary E. Troxell., Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Arnold, of Cleveland, 0., who Vave been visiting his G. S. Arnold, of Mt Ayr, for a few' days, boarded a train here today for their home. If you are using a Minnesota spring wheat tfour, we - have the best flour made and guarantee Matchless to be equal to any spring .wheat flour on the market or money returned. $1.45 a Back. . X JOHN EGER. Mrs. C. L. Murphy returned te'jher home in Berwyn, HI,, today, after a few days’ visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bellows, Her little daughter, Jeannette, will remain .here for two or three weeks.

The Evening Republican.

WEATHER FORECAST. Unsettled tonight and Thursday. i i—ii.i.iii i.. ii i mm—— See our line of buggies before you buy. HAMILTON & KELLNER. Katharine Arnold and Geneva Lesh went to Lafayette today, where the latter will have her eyes treated. Louis Heath, of Oxford, visited over night with his cousin, Leo Colvert. He went to Lafayette today and will return home tomorrow. * j S. Ravenscroft, of Remington, in writing to renew his subscription, says: “Don’t get over to your town very often, as I have to care for my aged mother, now past 90.” Our ’egular 10c sellers and eyerj can guaranteed. 4 cans for ?25; standard corn, Great Western hominy, kidney beans, sauer-kraut and pumpkin. JOHN EGER. . . ■ ‘ , f v Little Misses Maude and Helen Reynolds, daughters of Mrs. Earle Reynolds, were confirmed this morning at St. Augustine’s Catholic church by Bishop Gallagher, of f£ Wayne. p. C. Brown, son of Mrs. A. E. Brown, who has been visiting here for the past two months, returned to his home in Stanley, North Dakota, today. His wife will remain for a longer visit. * . ———■■hi mu ii i rm ■■ m* —■ »"» U Miss Mayme Tullls, who has been teaching school at Compton, 111., for the past year, returned home yesterday to remain with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Tullis, of south of town, during the summer.

The Good Citizens’ league will hold a meeting at the court house next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. A good program has been prepared and the organization will be completed. The general public is invited to turn out. Frank Hill has purchased of John Kellner the two-story frame residence on South Front street, which Mr. Hill, has rented for several years. The consideration was SI,BOO. C. J. Dean made the deal. > You can secure Mica Special Roofing from any dealer In Jasper or Newton counties. If your dealer does not have It in stock, call me up and I will supply you direct Prices the' same everywhere. HIRAM DAY. Mrs. T. J. Manley and daughter and her brother, George Kepner, of Keokuk, lowa, came Friday to visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kepner, until after July 4th. Mr. Manley will come here for the 4tb.

If you are tired of sour or clammy bread, and if you are tired of baking the cook to get something better, try some of that delicious bread baked by the National Biscuit Co. Sold by J. A McFarland. Rev. Father Iznace Zircher, of Goodland, has been assigned by Bishop Alerding to the pastorate of St. Joseph’s Catholic church to LaPorte. Rev. Father Steeger, of Covington, will succeed Father Zircher. —— Alfred Thompson, Edwin Robinson and Ray Laßue, representing the “Chaos” staff, motored over to ML Ayr yesterday and sold five of the high School annuals. The boys still have about seventy annuals on their bands which it will be neeesßary to dispose of before all the indebtedness Is paid off. The hooks are beautiful full of interesting topics concerning school life and are easily worth the money asked for them. They can be purchased of any of the three staff members mentioned above.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE It, lr!2.

Prof. J. H. Gray to Be Married Next Saturday.

His many friends here will be surprised to learn of. the approaching marriage of Prof. James H. Gray, formerly principal of the local high school, and glad to know that he has decided to join the ancient order of benedicts. Of course, we are not discounting the fact that this is leap year, for it has its advantages as well as its little drawbacks. The girl in the case Is Miss Hoadley, of Niles, Mich. They are to be married the coming Saturday, June 22, at the* home of the bride-to-be in Niles. Mr. Gray is now taking a summer course at Chicago University. They do not know where they will live, but will probably return to Chicago after their marriage and remain there until he has decided on a location. Mr. Gray was principal of the local high school for three years, and was among the most popular teachers Rensselaer ever had. While here he made a great many friends,, all of whom are glad to welcome him back on his frequent visits here. He left Rensselaer to accept a bigger position as principal of the Huntington schools and he stayed thdre three years, and, incidentally, met the future Mrs. James H. Gray. - Miss Hoadley was at once time a teacher at Huntington. She is a cultured young lady and is held in high esteem by a large circle of friends in her native city. The Republican joins with friends here and elsewhere in wishing them a successful married life, with all its attending joys. A reporter for The Republican smelled a rat, so to speak, last Saturday after a short conversation with Mr. Gray, who passed through here on a train for Indianapolis. It was later learned that he returned to Chicago that evening. The Republican put the matter Into the hands of a Chicago correspondent, resulting in the foregoing surprise.

Rensselaer Boy Making Good. With Indiananoplis Manufactory.

Walter English, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. C. English, and a junior this year at Purdue university, came last Saturday from Indianapolis for a short visit with his parents. Walter has been working at Indiaa apolis since school let out, having secured the position of sales manager of the American. Dye Casting Co., of Indianapolis. This company manufactures casts and bearings for automobiles and has the patronage of practically all the important automobile companies in Indiana and a big interstate trade, among which the National Co., Willys-Overland Co., Apperson Bros., of Kokomo; Haynes Automobile Co., Marmon-Nordyke Co. Walter has compelte charge over all sales and inquiries and when the occasion justifies he makes calls on manufacturthe east and middle west. This position is very lucrative and carries with it .many responsibilities. Walter is a bright young man and no doubt he will make a brilliant success in his new field. He has many friends who will be glad to learn of hid Success. ,

Dr. F. B. Johnson, in writing from Wilsonvllle, Neb., to renew his subscription, says: “Nebraska looks good now, too dry in tore part of season, but an abundance of rain now. Oats, corn and alfalfa fine; wheat hurt by ejirly dry spell.” An idea of the gigantic task the Pennsylvania railroad has undertaken in the plan to conserve the 1 natural resources in its territory may be gained from a statement issued showtog that 4,500,000 trees hpve been planted during the past ten years. Last year alone the company transferred 15,703 trees from its nursery at Morrisville, Pa., to permanent places on railroad property.

At the last meeting of the Indiana Apple Show Commission, it was decided to hold the 1912 show in In« dianapolis. The exhibit is scheduled for Nevember lith to 20th. It will be held to Tomlinson Hull as* this is the only auditorium to the city large enough to hold the fruit which will be displayed. Keen competition has been evinced by the various commercial organizations at the larger eities of the state to an effort to have the 1912 show located in other parts of the state. After much deliberation, it Was decided to again locate the show in Indianapolis. The geographical location of Indianapolis, as well as Its excellent facilities for housing the exhibits, both during and before the show, determined the decision of the Commission.

TAFT FORCES SUCCEED IN ELECTING ROOT CHAIRMAN.

Colonel’s Men Blocked In Attempts to Gain Control; WIU Fight Every Inch Of Way. Against threats, charges and bitter invective of the Roosevelt forces, the Taft supporters in the republican national convention yesterday put the first portion of their program by electing Senator Elihu Root, of New York, as temporary chairman by a vote of 558 to 502 over Governor McGovern, of Wisconsin. In spite of the fact that Victor Rosewater, chairman of the national committee, invariably ruled out of order every motion made by the forces, it required more than five hours to reach a vote on the chairmanship. The calling of the roll was beset with difficulties from the very first name on the list of delegates. Governor Francis E. McGovern, of Wisconsin, was Root’s opponent There were fourteen scattering votes and four delegates failed to vote. . When senator Root began his “keynote speech,” people in great numbers began to leave the hall. He announced then that he would suspend until all those who wished to go had retired. Thousands .then left, but nearly all the delegates remained and listened to the speech with an intent ness of interest very noticeable, although it was interrupted frequently at the beginning by jeers and calls, which came chiefly from Roosevelt’s Pennsylvania adherents. Both the Taft and Roosevelt forces are claiming that the vote Indicates that their candidate is absolutely sure to win. The advantage appears to be with the president, however, for while he is sure to lose some of the votes that were cast for Senator Root, it is claimed that he will gain, if instructions are lived up to, some of the votes cast for McGovern. Those leaders who have been urging a compromise candidate ever since they arrived in Chicago ,are pointing to another angle lb. the figures and claim that they show that it is essential to name a “dark horse” to save the day for the.-republican party. The Roosevelt forces aqd the Taft forces carried out their programs as announced in advance almost to the letter. The Roosevelt forces say they are going to fight every Inch of the way. There were cries of “bolters” hurled at Roosevelt delegates at times during the squabble, but the possibility of a bolt last night seemed far distant.

"Beady Money” Continues to Draw Large Crowds at Cort

"Ready Money" still continues to entertain and delight Chicago theatre goers as no play has for many seasons. Despite the fact that the majority of playhouses in the big city are closing for the season owing to the approaching hot weather this delightful comedy, written by James Montgomery, runs on with no abatement injhe large attendance it has enjoyed throughout its thirteen weeks. “Ready Money" is a play that both thrills and refreshes its auditors, and does much to make theatre-going worth while. The. breezy story told to the comedy holds the attention throughout It <s filled with one surprise after another, and keeps its audience in paroxyms of laughter from the rise of the curtain to its fall. It has its serious moments too, and is a combination which, could not fail of success. During the past week the play easily broke all records for theatre attendance, every performance being filled with visitors to the big convention, who will carry away from Chicago delightful memories of their evening spent in witnessing “Ready Money” at the Cort Theatre. In making his production of this play of finance Manager H. H. Frazee left nothing undone which might add to the pleasure of the performance., He supplied a company which might well be called an allstar organization, for it includes in Its roster such names as George Parsons, Joseph Kllgour, Scott Cooper Ben Johnson, Leo Donnelly, James Bradbury, Henry Miller, Jr.. Norman Tharp, Geo. L. Tucker, Alfred Hesse, Guy Nichols, Maud Gilbert,; Ida Darling, Mabel Lassen and Regina Connell!, and a production adequate in every way. Emerson Com writes from the Brooklyn Navy Yards, requesting us to send bis paper to the U. S, Navy Torpedo Station, at Newport, Rhode Island, where he will be until the expiration of his term, August 24. As soon a* he was able, after leaving the hospital, Emerson was transferred to Newport, where coxswain da a torpedo boat.

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“A Modern Eve,” Now In Its Eighth Week.

"A Modern Eve” has saved Chicago’s reputation as a summer-show town. This delightful musical entertainment, staged by Mort H. Singer and now in its eighth week at the Garrick Theatre of Chicago, promises to break the records established there, six and ejght years ago, by “King Dodo,” “The Wizard of Oz” and the “Babes in Toyland.” ■ This production, with its rich American humor and its delightful Berlin score, has walked straight into the hearts of Chicago’s theatre goers. In hot weather or cool, this summer, the ample auditorium of the Garrick (•Theatre is filled almost to capacity at every performance. With the thousands of visitors now there to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago, “A Modern Eve” Is enjoying a prosperity which has never been equaled in Chicago since summer shows were invented. The piece is based, in a whimsical way, upon the tyrannization of husbands by the new woman. A very pretty romance, in which the daughter of the ‘Modern Eve,” who tries to boss the world and her bridegroom are involved, gives the story plenty of sentiment. The songs are all hits in every sense of word: “Goodbye Everybody,” “You’re Such a Lonesome Moon Tonight” and “Is The Girl You Married Still the Girl You Love,” are the favorites of the summer in Chicago. The cast of “A Modern Eve” is brilliant in every detail. William Norris Is the hen-pecked husband; Georgie 9rew Mendum, the domineering wife; Adele Rowland and Harriett Standon, the two daughters; and Josqph Santley and Charles Brown, their two sweethearts. Supporting these are Phil H. Ryley in an admirable characterization at a French count, Jane Grover as a seductive adventuress; Marion Roddy, May Thompson and Rae Morris.

White City Carnival Co. Engaged For 4th Week.

Don Wright and Ed Robinson, in behalf of the Rensselaer band, have practically closed a contract with the White City Carnival Co., who are now In Michigan, bringing them here' for July 3,4, 5 and 6/ The company has six or seven shows, three free attractions, one of which is a leap the gap, and three riding devices, a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and oceanwave. These shows and attractions combined with the four free attractions engaged by the band, will make Rensselaer “some” lively place on the 4ib. The band is at no expense to bringing the carnival company here, but on the contrary, will recelye a per cent of the receipts of the shows, rides, and concessions.

Laid Cornerstone For New $100,000 Church at Hammond.

The cornerstone for the new St Joseph’s Catholic chuch, costing SIOO,000, was laid to Hammond Sunday. Thousands of people from every direction Socked to to take part in the celebration. The parade, which was accompanied by four bands, including the Forester’s band of Rensselaer, and Barney Young’s hand, was participated to by MOO men, representing twenty-two different societies. . '■ IIJ Let the people of Ronsselaar and Jasper county know what you have to sell; use Tim Republican Classified i ColumiL ly-/' . v C.V* iJ ' '7- ”' • - '

“Hermiglld” Witnessed by Large Crowd at College Auditorium.

“Hermigild,” a five-act tragedy by Rt Rev. Mgr. John Oechtertog, was presented last Tuesday evening at the college auditorium most beautifully and adequately. The drama gave a vivid picture of Spanish state life during the fifth century and the costumes used were duplicates of the dress of that period. For three reasons the play is especially well adapted to bring out the excellencies of dramatic work pertaining to college elocution. Like "Cornus" and “Everyman” it calls for much declamation, controlled action and good stage presence. Rev. I. J. Rapp, C. PP. S., under whose direction the play was staged, is to be congratulated on the beautiful and harmonious staging, the perfect preparation of the individual parts, and most of all the discriminating selection of students to play these parts. Every actor seemed fitted to the character he portrayed. Leo Gnau, who impersonated Hermigild, had splendid stage presence, a fine voice and clear enunciation. Urban Koehl took a lighter part, as* Recard, a young brother of Hermigild, with excellent grace; Charles Beuche, Leovigild, King of Visigoths, took the difficult role to., the perfect satisfaction of the audience, excepting that his enunciation was not clear at times. Clarence Burkart, as Count Godwin, and Michael Petzold, as Count Sisbert, divided honors between them. The minor characters were all worthy of praise. The play was a tragedy to every scene and maintained a spirit of high tension throughout Altogether it was a most chaste, artistic and inspiring presentaton of an excellent piece of literature. George W. Miles, commissioner of fisheries and game, has written letters to each of the wardens of the state’s game preserves asking for Information regarding the increase and protection of Hungarian partridges, which have been placed by the state in each of approximately 270 preserves. Mr. Miles will use the data to his next report. The state has been stocking the preserves with the partridges for the last four or five years and it? is believed thaf' many parts of the state now have the birds to abundant numbers. _______ President Taft has given his ament to a proposal that a committee of civil service employes appear before the resolutions committee of the Chicago convention to press a request for a civfl service pension plank, to the republican platform. The same committee will go to the democratic convention at Baltimore. No civil service employe will be asked to bear the expense. . •• M .1 At the regular weekly meeting in their rooms Tuesday night the K. of P.’s conferred a first degree upon Harry Pass, of Jordan township. There were twenty-six members present, all of whom, after the meeting, went to Haas’ restaurant and “blew” themselves for Ice cream and cake. The lively crowd dispersed about 14 o’clock. •— 1 Business at Columbus, Ind., has picked up wonderfully to the last few days in men’s silk socks, for toe wearing of men’s silk socks become a tod with many of the society women. and fathers are missing their hose, which lii’gnnnfwi r TPYHtpfifiHttlY yiin , .. , * ' . _ _

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