Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1913 — Page 1

No. 8.

CLEARANCE SALE Greater Reductions on Suits, Overcoats, Furnishings _________ Do Not Fail to Come on Saturday, Jan. 11. Traub & Selig “The New York Store” Odd Fellows Building Rensselaer, Ind.

Factory Clean-Up Sale. Twice a year merchants find it advantageous to make a house cleaning, and at that time one can usually find something they can use, which later or earlier in the season would cost more and sometimes double the cost of the same thing during this sale period. My experience has convinced me that it pays to unload every lot of broken or discontinued lines. lam now offering all broken lines of Weber Bros.’ shoes for men, and Sherwood’s shoes for ladies, at less than manufacturer’s cost; also odd lots of boys’, misses’ and children’s shoes at prices which will prove a bik saving to you. If you have not attended this sale, come at once to the store that put the price of shoes down. COLLINS’ SHOE STORE, Makeever Bank Bldg.

A Classified Adv, will sell it Basketball AT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM FRIDAY | an (A 'EVENING. *><■»• ,V A Double Header GIRLS and BOYS TEAMS OF Medaryville AND BOYS and GIRLS TEAMS OF Rensselaer Admission Both Games, 25c GAME STARTS AT 8:30. TheEllisTheatre J H. S. ELLIS, Manager. WEEK BEGINNING Mon., Jan. 13 Look Who’s Coming America’s Best Popular * Priced Show • The Halton Powell Co. Conceded by press and public to be the leader, presenting a repertoire of original comedies and dramas. Special productions of HENPECKED HENRY. PRICES •' 10c, 20c and 30c Wednesday and Saturday Matinee 10c and 20c. Ladies Free Monday Night under Usual Conditions.

Evening Republican.

BILLY RUGH NOT TREATED RIGHT

Illinois Relative of Newsboy Hero Says That Honor Was Empty and Blames Gary. i . 1-- i Relatives of Billy Rugh, the Gary newsboy who gave his crippled leg and his life to save a girl he did not know, say that Gary has been getting a lot of notoriety out of Billy’s sacrifice and that Billy’s estate and money furnished by relatives have paid all expenses. Mrs. Ida McCabe, of Rack Island, 111., says that he had been promised that all his penses at the hospital and everything would be paid, but tnat this was not done and that the surgeon still remains unpaid, while the funeral expenses were paid out of funds •Billy had saved and by relatives. Throughout the preparations for Billy to go to the hospital and during the time he was there Gary was proclaiming to the world what it was going to do for the newsboy hero; but It did not do anything, except to hold a big public funeral. Considerable money was Contributed for a memorial but no attempt is being made to establish it, Mrs. McCabe says. It is believed by some that Mrs. McCabe is mistaken, and that the memory of the newsboy will be properly preserved.

Big Loss in Walker Township Fire Saturday.

Kankakee Valley Review. 'The new residence on the Anderson farm, Xprmerly the Wilcox place, in Walker township, was destroyed by fire about 7:30 a. m. last Saturday. The property was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Mize, who lost nearly all their household goods. The fire started In a wardrobe in the second story and had gained considerable headway before it was discovered. The property was erected about two years ago at the ooat-of over $3,000, and the owner, A. M. Anderson, county commissioner, of Cook county, 111., also had some furniture stored in the burned building. Mr. Anderson came Saturday morning to visit his farm and learned of the fire on his arrival here. The building was insured for SI,BOO, and Mr. Mize had dne hundred dollars insurance on his household goods. '

“Uncle” David Nowels Gradually Growing Weaker.

“Uncle” David Nowels continues to fail and all hope of his improvement has been abandoned. He takes no nourishment and a slight paralytic condition has developed that will probably hasten the end. His son, C. D. Nowels, of Parsons, Kans., arrived Wednesday night and a message was sent to his other son, David B. Nowebt, of Lamar, Colo. .

We have our cellar full' of the largest and finest potatoes we have ever handled. 15e a peck or 60c a bushel JOHN EGER. This week and next buy at Lee’s and get a chance at the beautiful ring. We still have some of those fancy apples, Giteeniifes and Baldwins, 12,50 and 22.76 a barrel. ' JOHN JSGER.

Watered January X, 18*7, "m eeoond elate stall matter, at the *ost*ottoa at Beaanlaar, Indiana, under the act of VaKh 3,187 V. ‘ »'■ • . . - ‘ - 1 ..

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1913.

ED. HERATH WILL ENTER BUSINESS HERE

Has Arranged to Represent Independent Harvester Sold to Local Farmers. c- - r- ’ f ’■’T ~~~~. : y Ed Herath, who has been livipg northwest of this city and who recently held a public sale, has arranged to engage in the farming implement business in Rensselaer, representing the Independent Harvester Co., of Plano, Hl. Mr. Herath visited the factories of this company at Plano last week and it is understood purchased two carloads of machinery. For the present it is intended to rent a room for the business, but if the plans of the Independent company work out the company will itself erect a large building here later and have the business installed therein. For the past six months E. E. Plimpton, of Plano, has been in Rensselaer selling stock in the Independent Harvester Co. to Jasper county ftrmers. In an interview which he gave the writer today Mr. Plimpton states that he has sold stock to 34 persons here, a total of 191 shares. The shares have a par value of SIOO. Prior to January Ist, this year, they were selling sls above par and on’January Ist the x price was increased to $25 above par. Something like $20,000 worth of stock has already been sold to local farmers. Mr. Plimpton states that the company has sold about five and threequarters million dollars worth of stock and is building a plant of great magnitude at Plano. Last year the manufactured product of the company was $2,500,000, which was more than the value of the product during the six previous years of the company’s existence. Walace’s Farmer, a reliable agricultural paper, has recently been tearing into the Independent Harvester Co. and charges that the money is not being properly used and that thefre has been crookedness among the higher-ups. A recent issue of the paper stated that a committee of lowa stockholders of the company had visited Plano and made a thorough investigation with the manner in which things were being conducted. Mr. Plimpton charges that the International Harvester Co. is behind the movement to discredit the Independent Co. He says that any person is welcome to visit the factory and that he does not, want to invest until they have made the fullest investigation of the thorough responsibility of the company.

Funeral of Mrs. James Garriott Largely Attended.

The funeral of Mrs. James K. Harriott, of Union township, was held this Thursday morning at the Christian church, being conducted by Rev. Brock, of the United Brethren church. It was largely attended by relatives, neighbors and friends, many of whom came to Rensselaer from Fair Oaks and Parr on the 11:09 train. Two cousins of the deceased woman, Mrs. B. F. Balser and Mrs. W. E. Brown, of Ockley,' came on the belated 10:12 train. z r The remains were interred in Weston cemetery.

Another Township Officer Tenders His Resignation.

George H. May, assesor of Carpenter township, was in Rensselaer today, Thursday, and tendered his resignation to Auditor Hammdnd. Mr. May found that the duties of the office were a serious drawback to his management of 'his farm. Resignations of township trustees and assessors have taken place for the same reason in a number of surrounding counties during recent weeks. It is probable that John W. helps, of Remington, will be appointed as Mr. May’s successor. Owing to the condition of my health It has become necessary for me to give up nearly all my work in Mrs. Green’s bakery, and must now turn my attention to some other kind of employment By trade I am a carpenter, but my physical condition will prevent my attempting anything but light carpenter work. I can, however, repair furniture, sharpen edge tools, file saws and fix many things that need rbpairlqg about your house Satisfaction guaranteed. If you have any furniture to dispose of give me a call; perhaps I can use it J. P. Green, South Weston Street near Rutaen. Phone 477.

To feel strong, have good appetite and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family system tonle. Price, I 1.0& A Classified Adv. wffl sell it

DOUBLE HEADER IN NEW GYMNASIUM

Both Girls and Boys Will Have Game of Basketball With* High School of Medaryville. Arrangements have been completed to have a double-header basketball game at the new high school gymnasium Friday night of this week, when the boys’ and girls’ teams will meet the teams representing the Medaryville high school

Two Cases of Measles Developed in Rensselaer.

Eliner. Wilcox, assistant to Agent Beam at the/depot, is now laid up at his home with a case of measles. He had been feeling badly for two or three days and had taken some grip medicine. Yesterday he broke out while at -work and it is not improbable that some persons’ who came into contact with him at the depot will have the disease. Another case in town is that of Walter, the 8-year-old son of Jacob Gilmore, who has been sick for several days. Both patients are now under quarantine. Three cases were recently developed among the girls at the Monnett school and three of the,other girls of the school had the disease while at their homes during the holidays and have not yet returned. All the other girls had previously had the disease. Are you a small man? Then get Into one of those $5.00 bargain overcoats at Lee’s. Sizes 32 to 36.

ABIG SALE DUVALL’S Quality Shop is the time to get busy and fit the family out with Suits, Overcoats, and everything in men’s, boys’, and youths’ Furnishings. From now until February Ist we are going to give everybody any suit, overcoat or anything in the furnishing line for exactly what the wholesale cost is. $25.00 Overcoats SIB.OO A Big Display of Boys’ $22.50 Overcoats 15.00 Knickerbocker Suits. $20.00 Overcoats 13.50 SIO.OO Knickerbocker Suits $7.00 SIB.OO Overcoats 12.50 $8.50 Knickerbocker Suits 6.00 $16.50 Overcoats 11.00 $7.50 Knickerbocker Suits 5.50 $15.00 Overcoats 10.00 $6.50 Knickerbocker Suits 5.00 $12.00 Overcoats 8.00 $5.00 Knickerbocker Suits 3.50 SIO.OO Overcoats 7.50 $3.50 Knickerbocker Suits 2.50 Same Prices Men’s Suits Same Prices on Boys’ Overcoats. Men’s Dress Shirts, $1.50 grades at SI.OO Men’s Dress Shirts, SI.OO grade at 75c FLANNEL SHIRTS KINGSBURY HATS $3.00 grades at - $2.00 $3.00 grades at - $2.00 $2.50 grades at - 1.50 $2.00 grades at - 1.50 $2.00 grades at - 1.25 $1.50 grades at - 1.00 $1.50 grades at - 1.00 sl-00 grades at - .75 Same Reductions All Over the Store in Every Line. ~ ' •..•s'” C. EARL DUVALL

REMINGTON HARD HIT WITH SLEET

Telephone Exchange in That Place Practically Put Out of Business —Cables Ordered. - The Remington telephone system was much worse hit this time than the Rensselaer plant The sleet seems to have been worse there and it is reported that only 25 phones on the Remington exchange were in working order, out of a total of almost 500. Wires and poles are down all over the town and out in the country. The damage will run into thousands of dolars. C. W. Holmes, of the Western Electric Co M w'as in Rensselaer this Thursday morning and reported that he had sold about SI,OOO worth of cable to the Remington company. Dr. Emil Besser and C. W. Brand own the Remington plant. Other companies have bfeen hard hit and the Central Union Telephone Co. has sustained a great loss. Between Reynolds and Monticello 50 per cent of the poles are said to be broken off.

Electrical Work.

Remember Duvall & Duvall do all kinds of electrical work. We don’t do the city work but will do your work. Before you let your contract get our figufes first or last and be convinced.

WEATHEB FORECAST. Generally’ .fair tonight and Fri--day; slightly wanner tonight..

LEES ONE-HOUR SPECIAL. Lee’s one-hour after supper special this evening will be: all 10-cent outing flannels at S cents a yard. Remember, only between 7 and 8 o’clock. Notice to Odd Fellows. On the evening of January 9,1913, at 7:00 o’clock, the Odd Fellows lodge will have a “Home Coming and Roll Call.” Entertainment and refreshments will be given. All members are expected to be present. Visiting and sojourning brothers are invited to attend. G. A. OVERTON, Noble Grand. Cash Feed Store. Milk Producer. It always pays to feed the best of feed; lots have tried it. Why not you? Crushed corn and oats, our $1.20 cow feed. Phone 135. Dressmaking. Mrs. H. A. Cripes has moved shop to E. L. Hammerton’s, just east of Catholic church, yid will do fancy and plain dressmaking. The McCoysburg band will give a box social at the McCoysburg school house on Saturday evening, January 11th. Ladies bring boxes and gents full purges.

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