Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1913 — Page 1

No. 26.

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WEATHER FORECAST. Rain or snow-.tonight or Friday; colder. - '

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Florence Ryan, of the Senior class, is selling basketball tickets. Victoria Marsh of the freshman class has been absent this week on account of sickness. Members of the high school are practicing the play “Sweet Lavendar,” to be given in the future. Annabel Wartena, who was compelled to stop school in the fall on account of her health, has entered the sophomore class. There will be a basketball game Friday afternoon at four o’clock at the high school between Rensselaer and North Judson. Mr. Davenport spoke to the students Wednesday morning on “Parcel Post” His talk was very instructive as well as interesting to the pupils. The boys’ quartette practiced on Wednesday night and the girls’ on Thursday night of this week. Orchestra practise was held Tuesday night as usual The following members of the freshman, sophomore and junior classes took dinner with Luella Robinson Wednesday evening: Marie Hamilton, Frank Hill, Wilda Littlefield, Emil Hanley and Gaylord Long.

Lecture Course Announcement. The third number of the Lecture Course will be given Friday evening, Jah. 31, by Maclnnes Neilson. This number promises to be one of the strongest of the entire course. The following has been taken from the advertisement sent out by the bureau and gives one a very clear conception of the man and his work: “Among the younger men who have given themselves to the Lyceum platform within recent years is Maclnnes Neilson. By virtue of a combination of rare gifts he has come into high favor, and made a position for himself at once secure and estimable. “Mr. Neilson is a Scotchman, and with the Britons of the North he lived until the completion of a successful educational course in Glasgow University. He is a scholar, and, familiar with history, and the best in fiction and poetry, his lectures are characterized by a gracefulness of diction, a clearness of expression, and great- directness of appeal. Classical and forceful, his word-pictures, full of nature, are never above his hearers. His thought is clear, real, human; and clothed in vestments of scholarly simplicity, is admired by cultured and uncultured. “Mr. Neilson’s Scotch accent is a 1 delight, and there is a peculiar plaintiveness in the voice that makes his appeals irresistible. While there is a constant interplay of pathos, wit and humor, yet Mr. Neilson treats no subject trivially. He is distinctly a man with a message and a message that, in fearless and impassioned speech, burns in on the minds and hearts of his auditors.” MEASLES NOTICE. Children having measles should be isolated in a room apart from the other children of the family, who should be kept at home until all danger of the disease is past... CITY HEALTH BOARD. Special Notice—Trains to Stop at McOoysburg. Passenger trains Nos. 5 and 6 will stop at McCoysburg on Thursday, Feb. 6th, on account of Michael Rlngeissen’s "public sale. W. H. BEAM, Agent The body of Gersham Porter, absent from his home in Knightstown since the night of January 14, when suffering from an epileptic fit was found yesterday in Montgomery creek, west of Knightstown. It is supposed he fell into the creek and drowned.

Scientific Splnl Adjustments Remove the cause of disease and the result will be health. J.C.BHUPERT OmSOPBAOTOB Over Rexal Drag Store. Rensselaer, Indiana. Office Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays* and every evening. .

The Evening Republican.

BRAKE, OPERATOR, MADE BAD BREAK

Drew Salary From Money Drawer and Took French Leave—Caught at Delphi—Squared Up. ■* - ■ William Brake, the Monon operator whose wife recently died here, after a sickness of a month, during which time it was alleged she suffered very much from the neglect of her husband and father to care for her, took a sudden notion to leave Rensselaer Wednesday night, following a day during which he is alleged to have drank considerable whiskey. Brake worked at nights, his hours being from 11 at night to 7 in the morning. Just as passenger train No. 31 pulled out of Rensselaer this Thursday morning, Brake threw the keys to the ticket money drawer to “Billy” Frye, the busman, and told him to hand them to some one; Brake was on the steps of the train. Seeing that he had left town and neglected his post of duty Mr. Frye at once notified Agent Beam, who hurried to the depot and telegraphed for Brake’s arrest He was apprehended before Delphi was reached and was placed under arrest and later tu'rned over to “Bulger” Hayes, one of the Monon’s special agents. Hayes brough him back to Rensselaer on No. 32, due here at 10:12, less than six hours from the time he had taken French leave. Brake had left a note for Agent Beam, which read: ‘I took what the case is short and left on 31. Please pay Mrs. Barnes a week’s board as soon as you get my time check. Too lonesome here for me.” Agent Beam found upon investigation that Brake had taken $19.06 and left $2.13 in the money drawer. He had about $24 due him from the company and evidently had aimed to take what was due him less a week’s board. He had matje no provision for settling his doctor bill not a grocery account of $13.49 When arrested he had the money with him, also about $25 besides. He turned the company’s money over to Agent Beam and it was decided not to hold him longer and he was released. He went to Barnes’ restaurant and arranged to have hig board paid when his cheek comes to Agent Beam, and the grocers have also filed their bill for collection. Brake’s break might have landed him in jail and he was -"mighty badly frightened when he was taken into custody and also mightlyglad to procure his release so easily. His associations here have been with a bad class and he evidently is from the class of undesirables that Rensselaer is glad to part company with. He will not be employed by the Monon again and it is probable will have difficulty in securing employment any place as an operator.

Another Dance Before Lent; Elysian Club to Give One. The Elysian Club, composed of young men, have arranged for a dance at the armory next Monday evening, and it will be the last dance before Lent, which begins next Wednesday, and gives promise of being a very pleasant and well attended ball. Owing to the limited time for making arrangements, the club decided not to issue invitations either by mail or in person but through The Republican extends a general invitation to all dancers. The music will consist of piano, drums and saxophone, Mr. Maynard Loughry,. of Monticello, having been engaged to play the piano.—Adv. ✓ i

Tuberculosis Causes Death of Roselawn Merchant’s Daughter.

At 1 o’clock Wednesday morning at Roselawn occurred the death of Miss Jennie Mulder, 20 years of age, daughter of J. R. Mulder, a merchant in that place. Death followed a sickness lasting three years, tuberculosis being the cause of death. The funeral will take place Friday at 12 o’clock at the M. E. church at Roselawn.

Afternoon Basketball Game At High School Gymnasium.

The high school will experiment with an afternoon basketball game Friday, when the local team will meet the North Judson team. The game be called at 4 o’clock. The admission has been lowered for this game to 15 cents. A Spirited game is expected. ‘

Notice to Odd Fellows. The Odd Fellows Lodge will give work In the second degree on Thursday evening, January 30th. Three candidates will make the Journey. FRED. S. TYLER, *• Secretary.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1913.

HOMER BABB ROBBED IN HIS OWN HOME

Remington Man Slugged and Then Robbed by Two Young Men Whom He Entertained. Homer Babb, 25 years of age, son of Clarence Babb, of pear Remington, was v knocked dow nand robbed at his bachelor quarters near Fountain Park, one mile north of Remington, at about 9:30 o’clock Thursday night. Babb had been at Remington during the evening and just as he entered his house upon returning home he was knocked down, his assailants using the metal head of a cane. He was then robbed of $3 in money, his gold watch, valued at S2O, and a good coat and vest. He soon recovered sufficiently to go to the neighbors and give the alarm, and word was telephoned to Rensselaer. It was reported that his assailants had also stolen a horse and buggy but this was not the case. Babb is said to be an exemplary young man. He farms and lives dlone. He states that Thursday noon Homer Heath, aged about 20, and Louis Ford, aged about 23, were rabbit hunting near his house and that he invited them in to eat dinner, and they came. He went away in the afternoon, not liking the attitude of the two young men. He says that he recognized them as his assailants in his home that night. The young men were both absent from their homes this Thursday morning, which seems convincing proof that they were the men who committed the act. Marshal Lee Rush, of Remington, was talked to by a reporter for The Republican this afternoon. He stated that no trace whatever could be found of Heath and Roush, whom, he states, have been regarded as bad boys for a long time.

Wabash Glee Club Manager Here to Arrange for Visit.

W. L. Fedenpann, of the Wabash Glee Club, spent Monday night witn Fred Hamilton, and completed arrangements for the visit of his club to Rensselaer on Saturday evening, March 29tii. The popular glee club will make its visit this year under the auspices of the Elysian Club. In the United States mint in Philadelphia Monday twenty-five die machines began stamping the new 5-cent pieces designed by James E. Fraser, sculpter, of New York city. Each machine turns out 120 nikels a minute. The twenty-five will turn out 180,000 nickels an hour and 1,440,000 a day of eight hours. What probably will be the most sensational breach of promise suit ever tried in this state was opened in the superior court at Indianapolis Monday when opening statements by attorneys for Carl G. Fisher and Miss Gertrude Hassler were heard by the jury. Miss Hassler is suing for $500,000. ’gy 1 ■ ■ '■ i "T If a man had all the money in the world it wouldn’t be enough to support his poor relations the way they deserved.

THIRD NUMBER OF THE Lecture Course at the M. E. Church- & Jan. 31 wl in. MacINNEB NEILSON. General Admission, 35c.

MILITIA SMOKER WAS BIG SUCCESS

About One Hundred and Fifty Spent Wednesday Evening at Armory Guests of Co. M. ' > ■ The "smoker” given by Company M Wednesday evening at the armory proved to be a great success and the hundred and a half men present pronounced it one of the best stags they had ever attended. At 8:30 progressive seven-up was started at twenty-four tables. The game was continued until about 10 o’clock, when the luncheon, consisting of army beans, potato salad, cheese and ham sandwiches, pickles and coffee was served. When play was suspended B. J. Moore had high score, a total of 106 points, Jesse Nichols was second with 101 and Firman Thompson was third with 98. During the evening Lonzo t Healy played several piano selections and the Wang Doodle quartette, consisting of John Morgan, Harry Eger, S. M. Haas and Emmet Laßue, sang several songs. Guests were shown through the quartermaster’s rooms, where the equipment of the soldiers and all extra supplies are kept and one of the shelter or pup tents was raised to show the method the soldier has when the emergency quarters are resorted to for bivouac or in campaigns. The decoration of the large drill hall was the cause of much favorable comment. The plah was less elaborate than is usually adopted and yet was quite adequate to relieve the barreness of plain walls. Sergeant John Robinson and Private John Morgan designed and carried out the decorations, which consisted of a large acorn-shaped It was pf shredded white tissue with open sides and inside of it was a square box with the letter “M” cut out of each side and from the bottom. .The openings thus made were covered with red tissue and a brilliant electric globe inside made the whole very attractive. Radiating from the center' to the corners and side walls were strips ©f red, white and blue crepe paper. Completing the decorations was the company flag, the staff mounted inside a small pedestal and the tip of the staff almost reaching the festooned center.

Lieutenant Herman Tuteur, assisted by Quartermaster Wiltshire and Cooks Clint Colvert and Jacob Moore had charge of the luncheon and were assisted by a dozen militiamen in the serving. Captain Healey, First Lieutenant Woodworth and Second Lieutenant Tuteur were in the military dress uniforms and acted as a reception committee. In the club quarters a number of military pictures were exhibited, including one of Fortress Monroe, at Norfolk, Va., where Don P. Warren is stationed, and also a large company picture of Warren’s coast artillery company. These pictures were loaned by Corporal Warren’s parentts. Three recriuts were enlisted during the evening and indications point to a still greater increase in strength as a consequence of the smoker. There is nothing healthier or better for food at this time of year than dried or evaporated fruits, and they have not been as cheap and as fine a quality for a good many years. New fancy evaporated peaches, nectarines, apples, plums, white cooking figs, loose muscatel, seedless or seeded raisins, 3 ppunds for 25c. Prunes, 3, 4 and 5 pounds for 25c. JOHN EGER. Akron, O.—There were many good things, but special mention 'should be made of the lecture on Burns by Maclnnes Neilson. Mr. Neilson fairly carried his audience back to Scotland. He spoke for Bums, and he spoke so well that one could almost feel that he was walking side by side with the beloved poet. The audience wept with him and laughed at his humor. The spirit of Burns was made to live again. All else was forgotten. It was back in Scotland, back with Burns, back to the dear old home.—Press. At M. E. church, Friday evening, Jan. 31st - ~ The ROH cars are equipped with demountable rims and an extra rim Is furnished without extra charge with each car. This makes It possible for a lady to take a tour alone with pleasure, as she does not have to worry over the prospect of a blown out tire. Senator Cullom’s bill authorizing the Intercity Bridge company to construct a railroad bridge across the Mississippi from Hamilton. 111., to Keokuk, la., has been favorably reported from the senate committee on commerce.

COLLEGEVILLE.

A very excellent program, the literary numbers of which were unusually interesting, was rendered by members of the 0. L. S. last Sunday evening. , The semi-annual examinations were held during the present week. The second term will open Monday. Some of the old students will quit, but there are more than sufficient applicants to fill their places. The following have been elected members of the Athletic board of directors: Paul Deery, Charles McArdle, Thomas Harrington, Joseph Lili, James Fitzgerald, George Sindelar. Gym-Junk is again making its annual appearance, and the first issue of the season was brim-full of basketball news, and other local items that made its readers sit up and take notice. Watch the “cub” reporters when you are in mischief. The following visitors were entertained during the week: Rev. L. A. Linz, Cassella, Ohio; Vincent Paluszak, Clarence Paluszak, Garrett, Ind.; Bill O’Rook, Hammond; 4Bassi, Chicago. Last Sunday afternoon the Religious’ representative basketball team defeated the north-side all-star aggregation in a fast game by the score of 37-20. The game was interesting from a spectator’s point of viaw. Last Saturday afternoon St. Cyril’s collegge quintette came down from Chicago for its annual floor tilt with the St. Joseph Varsity. .All the trumps and most of the luck that comes from consistent playing were in the hands of the local sphere tossers, and of the 67 points the visitors were able to capture only 11, and three dt these by the foul route. It was both the size and the team work of the home players that told so heavily against the city boys. Sindelar was a total enigma to them, and Beery’s shooting an incomprehensible mystery, the latter getting 14 field goals In spite of two vigilant guards. The low score of the opponents tells well the good work of the guards, and at that McArdle was shifted from forward to Moran’s position, who had not entirely recovered from the injury sustained in the previous game. The visitors, according to their wont, put up a snappy game to the very end, but poor aiming and poorer throwing kept them from receiving much attention from the scorer. Saturday, Feb. 1, St. Stanislaus will be the opponents of the locals. This promises to be a fast game for the Chicago team is still undefeated. Game called at 3 o’clock.

Mrs. A. P. Burton spent today in Chicago. Buy your coal, wood and feed of Hamilton & Kellner. Lonzo Healey made a business trip to Chicago today. See George F. Meyers’ list of Farms for Sale in another column. Mrs. F. A. Morrow went to Otterbein today to visit her mother. Averett Halstead arrived home this morning fro mWoodstock, Vermont The Weber wagon, the best on the market, for sale by Hamilton & Kellner. Mrs. George Collins and son and Miss Alice Dewey went to Wabash today for a few days’ visit. John Scott, of Barkley township, returned this morning from a short visit with his sister at Monon. Mr. and Mrs. Al Peters went to Lafayette today to visit their son, George, and wife for a few days. We still have four spreaders left on which we will make a very special price and will give liberal terms. HAMILTON & KELLNER.

BASKET-BALL No. Judson High School vs. Rensselaer High School r At High School Gymnasium Friday Afternoon, Jan. 31 Gamed Called at 4 o'clock General Admission to This Game, 15 Cents

Grand Opening - OF Spring and Summer Woolens Wednesday and Thursday Feb, 5 and 6 Mr, O, A, Lucas of Kahn Bros, Tallots, of Louisville, will be here with a full line of Spring and Summer Samples and will be pleased to take your order and measure. — — H, B, Tuteur

COAL-COAL

Call No. 4 for all sizes of hard coal; also genuine Jackson Hill and Luhrig for ranges; Pittsburg, splint, smokeless and Indiana for heating purposes. RENSSELAER LUMBER CO.

Marriage Licenses.

Jan. 29.—Hurly Garriott,bom Jasper county, Ind., February 3, 1883, residence Parr, occupation farmer, and Lillie Hurley, bom Jasper county, Ind., June 28. 1892, residence Parr; first mariage for each. Jan. 29.—Clifford Marlon Summer, born Little Rock, Ark., in 1892, residence Rensselaer, occupation mechanic, and Mary E. Knoff, born Rensselaer, Ind., June 9, 1895, residence Rensselaer; first marrlagF for each. Both parties being under age, consent to the issuance of the license was given by their mothers. Just received another refrigerator car of fancy apples. We can and will save you money on fancy apples by the barrel, bushel or peck.

VoL XVIX.

JOHN EGER