Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1913 — Page 1

No. 62.

■•■---■,-■■■■ • -■ > ; We Guarantee Our Makes j! ‘ « of Made-to-Measure Clothes !! ■ ~js ■> ■»., ... '■ ■ ■ <> i i' . 1 " —■ - - ■■ ~ •-• . < i In the most liberal sense of the term. Every garment is made strictly to order, • I and m accordance with the measurements and instructions to the minutest detail j Only dependable all-wool woolens and trimmings are used, and the most skilled j - workmen employed. , | 'Our Sole Aim • jjU||| ' ;; is to please our custo- IfR j; •• mers, and anything that ) •' is not exactly as it should j ' retted, and we will con- j jij j: is called to our attention. 1 lgj|jfj j 1 f ]• ramPlLvlsto'haveth'em -g|l||||i| ffj H Hlei PROPERLY. WiA H ties we can you 1 ii WE are the EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES in Rensselaer for “ i > I THE ROYAL TAILORS I |THE CITY TAILORS I j| New York Chicago Chicago TRAUB & SELIG “ THE NEW YORK STORE ” • ’ J

JOEJACKSON AS SPECIAL AGENT for the Hugro Mfg. Co. CHICAGO Will demonstrate and take orders for the GOLDEN ROD VACUUM CLEANER, the best and cheapest Vacuum Cleaner on the market. FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS wriD make a special price of $6.50 Office at the Collins Shoe Store. _ Come in and see the best Vacupm Cleaner on earth demonstrated. IT OOSTB YOU NOTHING. i ■ - f ■ ii i ■ Blai-k Silk Stovi* 1* different. It dues mot dry out; cun bo . , uaed to thn last drop; liquid und paste one ’l Quality; absolutely no wuste; no dust or j dirt. You get your uiouuy's worth. Black Silk Polish I Is not only most eoonomloal, but It jrlvw s brllllant.sllkr lustretliat iwnuot Uootrtulnmi wltli any otbsr polish. lUa.'k mik Hto»« t'olMi doss not rub off—lt lasts fuar lines a» IutIKMH ordinary pot- | Mb—so It saves you time, work and mousy. ; Pss'tlWsst wliwn you want msa Stove ixdivii lie sure to ask for 1 -4fc Kiel HIIV. If It Isn't Ike treat I stove polish yon ever ueed—f your dealer will refuud yourk ~ i money. MRMMIt Black Silk Stay* Poliakt laKfWMlHll.il Works. Sterlins. Illinois. I|]U||K£l4ll| Use m.rk Mlk Air Kr,l.s Iran 1.am.l on a rales, leylspTS, rj Move pip. A. sod antoliloblle ■ WJ lire rims. I'reYeats rusting. Blart Silk 5.1. l Psll.k tor slivers an nlekel. lloware, or DU iS-HSSr:

The Evening Republican.

POSTOFFICE LOOKS INTO HARVESTER CO.

Allegations Against Independent Company Cause of Investigation " by Department \ ' V 'Viff'g The Independent Harvester company, Plano, 111, a $10,000,000 corporation, is being investigated' by the postofflee department. The company’s stock is owned largely by farmers throughout the United states. Complaints made by stockholders are alleged to have caused the government to put postofflee inspectors to work. Stock of the company, amounting to, from $6,000,000 to $7,000,000 has been sold-in various quantities to farmers throughbut the country, it is said. A statement has been made by eamplainants that the plant and actual assets of the harvester company are not worth $1,000,000 and the'lnquiry was begun to ascertain whether or not the sale of stock by use of the mails is a violation of the federal law prohibiting the use of the mails to defraud. Officers, of the company have expressed their willingness to be investigated. William C. Thdmpsoh, president, has been before postal inspectors several times recently with books of the qompany, which are now being audited by a special bank accountant employed by the government from, Washington.

For spring wear, new ginghams, rfew silks, new wash goods, new worsteds, newest things in coats, suits and millinery, Rensselaer’s acknowledged style leaders, Rowles A Parker’s, the Big Corner Dept. Store. Men’s 4-lneh hand-crochet ties, regular price 25c, for 10c at the 5 and 10 Cent Store. Have you noticed the new electric lighting system of the RO-H oar sold by John Knapp? The ears are equipped with 12-lneh Bullet electric head lights and double parabolic lens, aad 6-incb Bullet electric side lights with parabolic lens.

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STORE ROBBED TUESDAY NIGHT

Shoes, Candy, Cigars and Other Things Taken From G. L. Ham merton’s Store at Parr. • ‘ " \T~ Some time Tuesday night the store of G. H. Hammerton at Parr was robbed and about SSO worth of merchandise stolen. Eight pairs of shoes, two pairs of rubber boots and a quantity of cigars and tobacco were stolen. The thief had gained an entrance through a window in the wareroom at the rear of the store, havihg removed the window. The burglary was not discovered until the following morning. % A few weeks ago the store of W. L. Wood at Parr was robbed In about the same manner and about the same amount and kinds of articles stolen. Both j6bs seem to have been done by the same person and presumably by some one living in or near Parr. While there is no clew ttyre Is a strong suspicion, it is said, and It is hoped the culprit can be apprehended.

Don’t fail to attend the opening of the 5 and 10 Cent Store, Saturday, March 15, on Washington street, opposite Court House. Biggest bargains in town. Some dandy new laces, overlaees, vestees, silks, white goods, eto, are among the late arrivals at W. R. Lee’s. Lee appreciates your business. ) Saturday we will sell a regular 35c granite dish pan for 10c with every 25c purchase at the 5 and 10 Cent Store. *--r r Get your measure taken at Rowles A. Parker's for that new spring suit. We guarantee satisfaction in every respect Come In and let us show you. t We want every woman to come in and see the new spring coats an# suits. ROWLEB A PARKER

B. J. GIFFORD IS FAILING RAPIDLY

Indications Point to Aged Land Owner and Railroad Builder * Living Only Short Tima

The life of Benjamin J. Gifford, the aged railroad builder and reclaimer of swamp lands in Jasper county, is fast nearing its close and indications are that he will last but a short time, possibly not more than a few days. In fact, his local physician and the relatives and friends who have seen him daily since his stroke of apoplexy several weeks ago, will not be surprised if he expires at almost any time. He has declined rapidly within the past week and is now being kept alive by means of narcotics. His half-brother, George E. Gifford, of Plano, 111., came a day or two ago And his sister, Mrs. Elmira Goody kuntz, of North -Carolina, came this morning. His half-sister, Miss May Gifford, of Chicago, has been at his bedside for the past week and frequently with him since the stroke. In anticipation of the expected demise of the remarkable old gentleman, the business at his office is at a standstill.

MAYOR AND WIFE OFF FOR THE SOUTH

Will Spend Five or Six Weeks at St. Augustine, Fla., on a Vacation and Rest Trip.

Mayor and Mrs. George F. Meyers left for St. Augustine, Fla, this Thursday morning, and will spend five or six weeks there and at other' points. The trip is purely a pleasurable one and. made for a rest and recreation from the business and official grind of the past few months. Mr. and Mbs. Meyers spent several weeks in the south last year and it proved invigorating for both. They spent most of their time then in Alabama and Georgia. The mayor before departing today ordered The Evening Republican sent to. him and will thus keep in close touch with the happenings at his home.' He stated that when it began to get real warm At St. Augustine they would start back to the north, coming by easy stages and making a number of stops, in all probability, in other southern states. 1

SOLD IRON HEAP; ALL TO BE SHIPPED

B. 8. Fendig Has About a Thousand Tons of Old Iron Which Will Bo Moved at Ones. B. S. Fendig came down from Chicago Wednesday and reported that he had sold his entire quantity of old iron, which he had been accumulating for several years at his junk yard. The piles of iron have assumed enormous size and Mr. Fendig estimates that at this time he has from 1,000 to 1,200 tons. There has been some censure of Mr. Fendig for not having the iron moved before, but as the iron represents an investment of something like SB,OOO or SIO,OOO, and there was no market for it that would let him escape with anything like an even break, it was scarcely fair to ask him to move it until a fair sale could be made. This he has now secured and The Republican learns that he will receive about sl2 a tor, and at this rate the iron will bring him from $12,000 to $15,000. He asked that The Republican inform any who inquired that he would have it all moved by April 2nd at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. He will let the contract for hauling it to the depot to some teamster and expects that It will be moved at the rate of 100 tons a day.

Cut down your living expenses by using more canned goods; canned corn, Great Western hominy, kidney beans, sauer kraut, and baked beans In tomato sauce, or canned apples, or pumpkin, Te a can, or 4 cans for 25e. Guaranteed to be as good as you can buy for 10c. JOHN EGER .Snider’s products will be given a free demonstration at McFarland’s grocery Saturday, with free service of soups and other things all day. Everyone Invited to attend and get acquainted with this line line. Visit the 5 and 10 Cent Store '

BAND CONCERT AND MUSICAL TONIGHT

Band Will Give Musical Entertainment at M. E. Church—Deserves Liberal Patronage.

The boys’ band will give a musical benefit at the M. E. church tonight. This organization has been the means of g great amount of enjoyment to our people and has always exhibited the spirit of enterprise by playing on the occasion of all large gatherings. They have solved the band problem, which had troubled Rensselaer for some years prior to the time Prof. Braun took hold and started the boys into the musical game. They have given us splendid concerts for three years and have developed into a splendid band, a band that our city can well feel proud of. They have not asked

Musical Benefit Under Auspices of the M. E. Church 800 o'clock—at J E Church Band* Instrumental and Vocal Music - ' ■ ' V ‘ 1 A /•s.* *.V V' */ V* Admission! Adults 25c, Children 15c

GRAND Easter Millinery Opening Thursday w i j Friday 20 21*22 Os J AUsAIsAA Saturday A Fine Display of Trimmed i Easter Hats l And competent milliners to make up your Hats ter suit you. Remember the dates for the Opening and come in early and see my line. J i V*'. ■ Mrs. Mary Meyer Healy ...MS FREE Soup Demonstration AT McFarland’s Grocery Saturday, March 15 A demonstrator will be at McFarland’s Grocery StorejSatu rcUijrforthe Snider Lineof EVERYBODY INVITED

WEATHER FORECAST. Rain tonight, turning to snowt Friday decidedly colder; southerly winds, shifting to north Friday morning, and becoming high.

any assistance all winter and this is the first money' making venture they have undertaken. They should have a big crowd and every person in Rensselaer should he glad to patronize them. In years gone by when we had difficulty in maintaining a band organisation, a subscription paper to help organize one was a yearly occurrence. But this hand has the appearance of stability and it is up to the public to show their appreciation by liberal patronage. We are this week unloading another car of flour, making our 4th car for this year. Quality is what sells pour. “Aristos,” the perfect pour, $1.35; “Lord’s Best” st3o; Washburn Crosby’s “(Sold Medal,” $1.25; and “Citadel,” $1.15. JOHN EGER

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