Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 160, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1912 — Page 1

No. 160.

Gayety Airdome BEN F. BARNES, Manager

TONIGHT-BIG BARGAIN SHOW 25 Cents —Reserved Seats 50 Cents. i ' -J ~ '.-.y . -' - •

HUFFORD & CHAIN FLO and WYNN NELL CLAIR MARIE OBERMEYER DANCING PIROUTTES AL KLEIST REYNOLDS & DONEGAN

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Will Warren, of Tefft, spent the 4th here. A. H. Hopkins made a business trip to Chicago today. Mr. and Mrs. Will Roth and baby, of Monticello, spent the ,4th here. Miss Mary Remsburg, of Kentland, Is visiting Mrs. C. L. Harper. Deering binders, mowers, rakes and repairs sold by Hamilton & Kellner. Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Yeoman, of Gary, spent the 4th with relatives here. We have a large assortment of hair switches and can match any shade. MARY MEYER HEALY' Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Holladay and family, of Monticello, autoed to Rensselaer and spent the day. :. ■ .. Last week to guess on the large sack of “Aristos” flour. JOHN EGER. The Girls’ school at Clermont is crowded, the normal capacity now being exceeded by eighty-two. Fred King,, of Winona, was home to spend the 4th with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Peek, of Remington, spent the 4th in Rensselaer, visiting relatives. SandwichPerkins’ Windmills. Harry Watson, Phonte 204. Homer, Hopkins, of Monticello, spent the 4th with his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Hopkins.

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The Evening Republican .

Rev. J. C. Parrett will preach at the James 'school house next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. B. S. Fendig and daughter, Miriam, of Chicago, spent the 4th in Rensselaer. Miss Bel Laßue went to Marion Wednesday to attend a Delta Tau Delta house party for several days. Warren Wilson, of Goodland, and Ed Sunderland, of Remington, were 4th of July visitors in Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Busha, of Lafayette, spent the 4th with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam. A. B. Lewis, of Delphi, is visiting his sons, Leßoy and Ralph, and their families. Joe Putts left Wednesday f «c Fargo, N. Dak., pn a prospecting trip. He will be absent for a week or more.' Standard twine ,kt 6%c per pound. We guarantee this twine to be as good as any twine sold at the price named, HAMILTON & KELLNER. 1 Mr. and Mrs. William Hinchman, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Brook, spent the 4th in Rensselaer, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walters. For soreness of the muscles, whether induced by violent exercise or injury, there Is nothing better than Chamberlain’s Liniment This liniment also- relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by all dealers. c C ■' mmmmmmmm r 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.

Entered January l, 1897, M second claea mill matter, at the poet-ofllee-at Senaaelaer. lefllaaa, under the act of Karen 3, 1979.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1912.

Mrs. Ross Hawkins, of Logansport, is visiting at the .home .of W. H. Mackey. ... „ , Roy “Stub” Gundy, R. H. S. ’O9, now employed by the Gary Telephone Co., spent the 4th in Rensselaer. William Marshall Bullitt, of Louisyille, was yesterday appointed by President Taft to be solicitor-general of the United States. ? Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Meyer, of Gary, came Wednesday to spend the 4th and a few succeeding days with relatives and friends. „ ■■ —. ' John Duvall, of Chicago, is spending a two weeks’ vacation at his old home, visiting his parents, Mr. hnd Mrs. C. W. Duvall. ■ Deering Standard twine, cash, or B%c September 1, 1912. Avoid twine trouble and use this grade of twine. HAMILTON & KELLNER. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson came from Lafayette Thursday afternoon to spend a few hours with relatives and friends. Hkfrs. and Mrs. T. H. Robinson came from Medaryville to spend the 4th in Rensselaer and to remain for a few days’ visit. . •** ~ , Mr. Hayner, the piano tuner, of Chicago, is In town. Your patronage respectfully solicited. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry store. Miss Ritchie left for her home Wednesday at Jennings, La., after spending a few days here as the guest of Elizabeth Spitler. Frank Borntrager joined his wife and children here yesterday to spend the day. He is mblting it fine in the meat business at Fort Wayne. Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Laws autofed # over from Crown Point and spent the 4th with Mr, and Mrs, H, W. Kiplinger, returning home this morning. Cheapest accident insurance—Dr Thomas’ Eclectic Oil. For burns, cuts, scalds and emergencies. All druggists sell it. 25c and 50c. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neal, residents of White county near Rrookstpn, some 35 years ago, but now residents of Los Angeles, Call., are visiting his nephew, O. K. Rainier and family.

Miss Vera Parker, formerly deputy clerk, was here to spend the 4th of July. She now has ’ar good position as stenagrapher for a motorcycle company on Michigan avenue. Mrs. Newt Pumphrey came yesterday from Columbia City, to which place they moved 1 in the spring, for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrsf T. W: Haus. Miss Myrtle Amsler, daughter of Bert Amsler, was taken to Chicago Wednesday morning, where she was operated on for appendicitis. She is getting along very nicely now. Miss M'ary Wood, who has been making her home with her brother, H. W. Wood, for some time, went to Lee yesterday evening to remain for some time. Marshall Phillips, of Monticello, never gets too old to enjoy a 4th of July celebration and he came Wednesday to see the Rensselaer show and visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bruce came from Crawfordsville Wednesday for a visit over the 4th. Harley returned home this morning, his wife remaining for a longer visit.. Mrs. A. H. Hopkins spent Thursday at the home of her father near Monticello, returning in the evening with her two sons, who had been visiting there for about two weeks. Alton Grant, who was recently operated on for gall stones, is very much improved and is able to ?be on his feet part of the time. His improvement gives encouragement that he will be restored to health again. suffered habitually from constipation. Doan’s Regulets relieved and strengthened the bowels so that they have been regular ever since.”—E. Davis, Grocer, Bulphnr Springs, Texas. . * A Eib, of ’Barkley township, received word yesterday that his brother, Alonso Eib, of Joliet, 111., had died that morning and he left that day to attend the funeral. His brother had spinal trouble and had been ill for-, about three ninths. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Johnson and two sons, of Matthews, Ind., were here over Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sawin. They returned home today, taking with them Mrs. Sawin’4 aged mother, Mrs. Katie Riggs, who has been sick for the past two weeks.

MAMMOTH CROWD WAS HERE ON GLORIOUS ATH.

Carnival Shows Failed to Put "In an Appearance Bnt Otherwise Celebration Was Great Success. The July 4th celebration here was a grand and dazzling success. Everything transpired wlthopt a hitch and the program was carried out on schedule time. Various estimates were made on the size of the crowd here, but the most conservative and plausible estimates put it at 6,000. Visitors streamed into the city from all parts of the country and every train was loaded with pleasure seekers from many neighboring cities and towns. Probably a large .portion of...the eelebratprs came by automobile and horse-drawn vehicles. About 150 or 175 came -from Lowell. The promise of ifrst-class shows was not fulfilled and only one show of the carnival company arrived. The manager-- of the carnival company came and to partly make amends for their failure to appear he offered to arrange for other shows to be here fhr the remainder of the week. These shoys were third class and not satisfactory to the inanagers of the celebration, who refused to consider the proposition. The one that did arrive, known as the “Gayety Girls,” was so low-doWn, filthy and immoral that sev- ' eral townspeople raised a protest. The -show attracted many patrons and had

given several performances before it became generally known how objectionable it was. Mayor Meyers, together with officers Mustard and Critser, visited the tent early in the afternoon and being convinced that their action was justified, they ordered the show stopped and virtually kicked the company and its rottenness out of town. The band boys, under whose direction the celebration was given, were not in any way responsible for this ugly feature as they were deceived as to its nature. They, as all other Rensselaer citizens, were in hearty accord with the action taken by the officials. The three free acts engaged by Manager Don Wright, of the Rensselaer hand, were all good and were greatly appreciated by the large crowd that witnessed them. * The automobile parade was the first event of thes day. Two prizes were given to the best decorated autos. C. P* Fate took Ist prize of $lO. Dr. Hanssoq took second, $5. The judges were Haberkorn, Lester and Flo and Wynn, all theatrical visitors. Although the machines were beautifully decorated, the parade*, as a whole, was a failure, only five or six autos entering the contest. There are hundreds of automobiles in Rensselaer and vicinity, most of which are of good make and put up a fine appearance. A lack of interest was in evidence in this event.

Had an organized effort been put forth and a fair per cent of the automobiles been entered, this parade could have been the greatest feature of the- day. This effort should have been made not only for the glory of taking a prize, but for upholding the civic pride as well. Ample compensation would have come, to those not winning prizes, in the knowledge that they were contributors to the success of the celebration. The failure of so many automobile owners to enter in the parade was a source of much regret to the great bulk of people and it is hoped that a more patriotic spirit and civic pride will make itself manifest at the next opportunity. The address of the day was given before dinner by Col. E. P. Hammond, of Lafayette. A great crowd, composed of many old veteran friends, gathered on the court house green and were greatly pleased with his able address. Mr. Hammond is 86 years of age and is growing somewhat feeble. ,-This will probably be the last address he will make In Rensselaer. The ball game between Lowell and Thayer was played at Riverside park, Lowell winning 7 to 2. The attendance was very good. O. A Lloyd, manager of the Lowell team, took, the matter in charge, levied admission at the gate, and took in $64. It was a very good game of ball and the first game Thayer has been beaten this year. One big surprise of the day came when the balloon ascension was made. After the balloon was inflated and the Aeronaut, shouted "everybody let loose,” the balloon made a great swoop skyward. As it hovered over the tree tops everybody recognized the aeronaut as none other than Ellis L. Thomas, the young son of Lprsh Thomas. This was Thomas’ first debut in aeronautics and the ascension he made was as pretty as any ever made from Rensselaer grounds. He did not cut loose with the parachute until the balloon had started oh its downward course, cv The Gayety and Princess airdopnes

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and the Rex Theatre did a big business and the respective proprietors were well pleased with the patronage. The attraction at The Gayety was undoubtedly the greatest feature and the best drawing card of the day. To attraction alone was probably due the presence of a large part of the visitors. It drew a great number of highly desirable visitors who otherwise would never have come. Many came miles for the sole purpose of seeing this Show and It was really a bill worthy of the trouble. We are all willing to take our hats off to Mr. Reynolds. It was the belief of many that a good high class vaudeville show could not be put on here and be made to pay. This Mr. Reynolds very emphatically disproved. It was a success financially, as well as from an artistic standpoint. It is needless to say much about the show; every number was enthusiastically received. The roller skating exhibition of Reynolds and Donegan were remarkable in character and nothing so fine was ever seen in Rensselaer. Their turn is faqtastMJl and bewildering, and the grace and ease with which they execute the Merry Widow Waltz on roller skates is astonishing. The last great feature of the evening was the fireworks display, which lasted about forty-five minutes. They were set. off from the roof of the State Bank building and from the court house yard. There were a number of set piers and in all it was one of the best fire displays ever seen here. This was probably the most successful celebration ever given here. The Rensselaer band, assisted by the McCoysburg band, furnished excellent music throughout the day and evening and there was something doing all the time. Although the crowds were immense and the sun beat down unmercifully throughout the day, the great bulk took the temperate route for quenching their thirst. Bootlegging was not carried out to a noticeable degree, If there was any, and there were a very few evidences of “boozing." The visitors were "alive” and of good cheer, but the prevailing spirit throughout the day was orderly. Both V. Nawels, the restaurant man, and Chas. owns a hitch barn, state that yesterday was the biggest day they*ever had in their respective businesses. The following are the results of a few of the races and contests: ’ In the eight-mile motorcycle race Ray Cook, rtf Wolcott, Ist, Indian, in 14 minutes and 8 seconds; Ray Wilson, of Rensselaer, 2nd, Harley Davisson, time 14.40; Leon Eiglesbach, 3rd, Thor IV, time 15.40. Young mep’e race, 100 yards, Ist, Chas. Vincent; 2nd, Harry May; Time 11 4-5 seconds. “ Fat men’s race, Ist, Leroy Lewis; 2nd, George H. Healey.

John B. Clemens, of Shelby, Died in a Hammond Hospital.

Jgfcn B. Clemens, a Shelby men chant and a former resident of this city, died Wednesday night at 9 o’clock at St. Margaret’s hospital In Hammond, of nephritis and a complication of diseases. He was 75 years of age. The body was Shipped to Rensselaer for burial in the Crockett cemetery, arriving at 11:20 o’clock-this Friday morning. The funeral will he held at the. Christian church Saturday morning at 11:30 o’clock, conducted if Rev. Winn. Deceased was the father of Clarence Clemens, whose death occurred at his home near Surrey last fell, * • * Mrs. G. W. Royster and daughter, of Green Bay, Wis., came the first of the week to remain for an extended \ isit with her brother, attorney J. A Dunlap and wife.

I 40* Ip I /yWffo, H - Mr . : : §§O^H _ . ' . M Ar : l|ig * ■■''■if LESTER lIABERKORN, Baritone. who nude a great hit here on former visits.

WEATHER FORECAST. Showers late tonight or on Saturday.

Little Delphi Girl Lost Life By Drowaing Thursday.

Mrs. Julia A. Healey, of this city, received the sad information Thursday evening that her little granddaugher and namesake. Julia Anti Lyon, of Dell phi, had met death that afternoon by drowning. The* particulars reached here later. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Lyon and little daughter were spending the day at the farm home of Arthur Gross, near Delphi. They were at the supper table in the evening and the little girl, who would have been three years of age on Sept. 14th, having finished, left the table and went into the yard. Not to exceed five minutes later the family went to the yard and she was found head downward lit a large copper kettle half filled with water. Apparently she had reached for something in the kettle and lost her balance. She was not dead when found but the family and doctors who were summoned, worked with her for over an hour and could not revive consciousness. Miss Florence Lyon, sister of the little girl, was In Rensselaer when the sad news was received. She went to Delphi on the early tralp this morning. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Delphi and will be attended by relatives from this place. Mrs. Lyon and.the little daughter visited here only, a few weeks ago and many here will remember pretty little Julia Abb.

Ves Criswell Injured in Runaway Accident Thursday.

Ves Criswell was rendered unconscious for about two hours the afternoon of July 4th as the result of a runaway accident. In company with his two brothers, Caries and Robert, they started to town at about 3 o’clock from their home souheast of town. They were coming north on the road past the Hauter farm, Caries driving. Ves took the buggy whip and leaned over and struck the mare a little and she lunged forward and he was thrown from the buggy, alighting on his left shoulder and the left side of his head. The mare at once started to run and Robert jumped from the buggy. Caries tried to jump out but fell and became tangled in the lines. He was dragged for-about a quarter of a mile and succeeded in stopping the frightened ani* mal when the Pleasant Ridge road was reached, one of the motorcycle racers going by at the time serving to check the mare. Neither Caries or Robert were in- . jured, but they found Ves unconscious and sent in a call for a doctor. Drs. Hemphill and Gwin responded and brought Criswell to the former’s office, where he was revived after about two hours. He proved not to be seriously injured, having suffered a concussion that made Mm delirious. In the evening he was able* to be about town, although he was considerably bruised up by the experience. Neither the horse, buggy or harness were injured. « ' s Mr. and Mrs. rranK btanoru, ©i Bluffton, came to spend the 4th with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Davis, J. W. Marion, of Gillam township, spent the 4th in Rensselaer. Mrs. Tom Jensen, of Wheatfield, was here to spend the, 4th and visit relatives. - Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Simpson, of Medaryville, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, of Ldfcell, were here for the celebration.

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