Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1913 — Page 1

No. 105.

FEDERATED CLUBS IN ANNUAL MEETING

Mrs. G. R. Dean Delivers Address of Welcome to Delegates at the ' . Presbyterian Church. A . - ' The annual meeting of the Federated Clubs of the 10th district is being held in the Presbyterian church, which has been tastefully decorated for the occasion with sprays of apple blossoms and cut flowers. The various counties of the district are represented as follows: Newton 5; White 3; Lake 10. Most of the delegates from the southern points came by automobile, while those from the north were' unable to attend the morning session on account of the lateness of the southbound trains. The daughters of the members of the local society, viz. Misses Martha Long, Elizabeth Spitler, Georgia and Mildred Harris, served in the capacity of ushers and pages. Mrs. A. P. Burton had charge of the literature table, which is supplied with printed matter pertaining to the work of the various dubs represented, which includes literary, civic, parent and (teacher, domestic science, social, ete. The meeting was called to order by the district president, Mrs. Ross, of Kentland. After a beautiful organ voluntary by Miss Bel Laßue and an invocation by Rev. J. C. Parrett, Mrs. Delos Thompson gave a piano selection, after which Mr£ Ross Dean, in her usual* pleasing manner, gave the following address of welcome: Members of the Literary Clubs of the 10th District, today witnesses the fulfillment of the prophecy, “Many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased.” People are not satisfied with merely earning their daily bread, or with piling up material wealth; they want to know things. People have come to realize not only that knowl-

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edge is power, but that in knowledge is the spring of eternal youth. The stream of literature that is flowing incessantly from the press is in response to the thirst of the mind for knowledge. The wisest man of all .times wrote, “Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting get understanding.” Were he living today he would certainly be pleased with the confidence that is being placed in his admonition, and the wide respect that is being paid to it. In the opening of this twentieth century, the, field of knowledge is white already to harvest; the sowing of centuries has -ripened into yellow grain, and thousands, with sickle in hand, have entered. Recent years have seen the most marked progress in search for knowledge on the part of women. There have always been women of marked intelligence and culture. We have a heritage in the lives of the good and great women, who compelled the world to stop and think, and did something in blazing humanity’s way upward, of which we ought to be proud. But women have been compelled rather to follow her brothers, than' permitted to lead. The emancipation of women has been slow, and she has broken her own chains, and compelled the gates of freedom and a higher life to be thrown open to her. The opinion prevailed and it had/almost the force of a law, that the home life and its duties bounded the sphere of women’s activities, and that she did not need an advanced education and broad intel-

ligence to perform these duties. Of course, boys should receive a college education, but this was wholly unnecessary for the girls. But this has all been changed. Girlhood and womanhood have come into their educational rights. The doors of our colleges and universities are opening to them. They are winning for their sex, fame and a name in every department of study and learning. We do not object to the home be-

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Entered January 1, 18117, aa second class mail matter, at the jmst-ofllce at Rens-selaer, Indiana, under the act of March S, 187*.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1913.

QUEEN OF CHARITY HAS PASSED AWAY

Death Has Called Mrs. Charles A. Roberts, One of God’s Noble Women Whom We All Loved. Mrs. Charles A. Roberts, frequently called by the name she was known by as a girl, Abbie, and recognized in Rensselaer and throughout the surrounding country as the leader in works of charity, has passed away, death coming Thursday evening at 5 minutes after 8 o’clock. Her death is a public calamity, for she had so long been depended upon to look after the needs of the‘poor that her place can not be filled and grief at her passing will be in many hearts and sorrow in many homes. Mrs. Roberts had long worked with the needy classes and understood them as few people do. She seemed to have an intuitive familiarity with the needs and capacities of those who were constantly or occasionally in need of help, and she had a practical way of dealing with them that helped to educate them to take care of themselves. She would enter a home where there was sickness and where the sanitary conditions were not good and see that things were cleaned up, she would see that mothers in need had encouragement as well as financial aid and that fathers were given inspiration to get out and work and accomplish something for themselves. Money was used only when there was emergency for it. and Mrs. Roberts proved that it is the least essential of charity. Her work was of the quiet kind and she often implored the writer not to use her name personally in connection with what had been accomplished. She possessed a tender heart that beheld suffering with great pain, but that would not surrender to sentiment, and this made her work of charity one of reform, which is the profitable fruit of giving. With no children of her own, she loved the young with all the tenderness of motherhood and was always beaming with happiness when she took some neglected child to a store to fit it out with a new frock, a new pair of shoes or a warm pair of gloves. One could recount many incidents of her work that illustrate the practicability of her charity, and one incident is here related. A woman of meagre intellect had been given some financial aid at a time when she seemed to be very needy. The money did not pass through Mrs. Roberts’ hands or it would have been given out as it was actually needed, but the money was given to the woman herself She proceeded to go down town and buy a fine hat with a $9 parrot perched on the side. With considerable display s)ie went to Mrs. Roberts’ home to show her purchase and she was given a severe lecture, which served little more purpose than water on a duck’s back. A few days later, however, the woman was out of funds and out of provisions and she appealed to Mrs. Roberts for something to eat.

“You just go right hack home and eat that bird oil your hat," she was told and that was all the satisfaction she got at the time. She continued to<be a charge of Mrs. Roberts, however, but was compiled to work and was given very stintingly even when in considerable need. She was routed out and put to work when she did not want to go and Mrs. Roberts made her earn her own living much of the time. Mrs. Roberts began to fail during the last sickness of her father, Simon Phillips, in July, 1911, and had never regained her health since that time During the winter she had a severe cold and soon after the death of her little niece, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Pred Phillips,

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COLLEGE ATHLETE BROKE RIGHT LEG

Eugene Rooney Injured on Ball Field Thursday Morning and Taken to Home in Illinois. Eugene Rooney, a young student at St. Joseph’s college, suffered a bad fracture of his right leg’Thursday while playing a game of ball with a number of college mates. Rooney was catching behind the bat and as a player tried to score from third base he positioned himself to receive a thrown ball and his heel plate caught in some manner fit the plate and the runner bumped into him and the tibia and fibula bones of the right leg about half way between the ankle and the knee were broken. A local physician was called and reduced the fracture and the young man was taken to the train in the afternoon and sent to his home at Robinson, 111.

S. S. and B. Y, P. U. is Holding Institute Here.

Rev. S. L. Roberts, the state Sunday School missionary, will hold a Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. institute at the Baptist church this afternoon and evening. In the afternoon there will be two sessions. The first one from 3:45 to 4:30; and the second from 4:45 to 5:45. The topic for discussion in the afternoon sessions will be “Fundamental Principles of Teaching.” At the close of the address there will be a conference on methods of work, in which all will take part. In the evening at 7:45 Mr. Roberts will speak on “Training—The Way to Mastery.” The address will cover both Sunday School and Young Peoples’ Work, and will be of interest, not only to Baptists, but to workers of all denominations. Mr. Roberts was for a number of years pastor in the state before taking up the Sunday School work. He is under the auspices. of the American Baptist Publication Society, one of the largest and oldest denominational publishing houses in the world. Mr. Roberts presents the truth in an attractive manner. The public in cordially invited to attend. «

she suffered a nervous collapse and her decline was steady from that time. Tuesday morning she suffered a slight paralytic stroke, accompanied by a hemorrhage of the brain. Physicians realized that this was certain to result fatally and prepared the family for the sorrow. Friends were devoted in an effort to stay the march of death and the good lady was remembered in many prayers and many loving hands ministered to every act that might bring comfort to her. She sank slowly away, and peacefully surrendered her life at the hour stated.

Mrs. Roberts’ maiden name was Abigail Phillips. She was born June 8, 1855, and was therefore 57 years, 10 months and 23 days of age. She was married In 1875 to Charles A. Roberts, who survives her. Two sisters, Mrs. Frank W. Vanatta and Mrs. S. S. Barnes, of Fowler, and two brothers, Fred A. Phillips, of Rensselaer, and Augustus Phillips, of New York City, survive her.

The funeral will be held at the late residence on West Jackson street Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock and will be conducted by Rev. J. C. Parrett, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Church of God and had often said that she would continue her membership there during the life of Elder David Halstead and then expected to transfer it to the Presbyterian church, with the ladies of which she co-operated in many works of good.

Lafayette Attorney Prostrated By an Attack of Vertigo.

Dan W. Simms, qf the law firm of Stuart, Hammond & Simms, of Lafayette, and president of the school board of that city, was in a precarious condition for two hours Thursday morning as the result of an attack of vertigo. Mr. Simms was making an argument in a personal injury case against the Central Union Telephone Co., when suddenly he stopped and began to stagger. He was assisted to a chair and soon became unconscious and for some time it was believed he was going to die. He soon regained consciousness but it was twq hours before he could be removed to his home. He recently returned from a trip to the west, taken for the benefit of his health.

Down goes the price of strawberries, 12V 2 c a quart. JOHN EGER. Received a fresh line of assorted candies at the new 5 and 10 Cent Store, opposite court house.

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WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and probably Saturday; continued warm.

Surprised Frank Ellis On His 27th Birthday.

Mrs. Frank Ellife gave her husband a pleasant surprise Wednesday evening, it being his 27th birthday. He is the driver for the American Express Co., and returned from his work after the milk train had gone south that evening. Very much to his surprise he found his home invaded with guests, thereJbeing 41 present and the table groaning with good things to eat. Frank soon recovered from the shock and all enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Singing and graphophone music helped to entertain the guests.

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