Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 120, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 May 1913 — Page 1

No. 120.

BAND BOYS MEET MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT

Everyone Favors Celebration of Natal Day Here and There is Plenty of Cash in Sight. The band boys hava met lots of encouragement in soliciting funds for a Fourth of July celebration in Rensselaer and the celebration is assured. Every person approached seemed to think that it was just the thing to do. Thus, people Will not only be kept at home but many will be brought in from other places. So far $420 has been subscribed and it is hoped to bring this amount up to SSOO during the week. The stand sales will amount to a hundred or more. The program for the day and evening has not Deen arranged but it is expected that the free attractions will be good ones and an effort to contract them will be made shortly. There will be ball games, races, flreworks, etc., and the local theatres will prepare for the occasion, B. F. Barnes, proprietor of the L Gayety Airdome, says that he will give another fine show this year, procuring splendid talent much as Earl Reynolds did last year. You can begin now to invite your friends to Rensselaer to attend the Fourth of July celebration and can assure them that the celebration is in the hands of the boys’ band, which is a guarantee of its quality.

DORIS UNDERWOOD ACQUITTED BY JURY

School Teacher Who Used Revolver to Avenge Sister’s Wrong is Cleared on First Ballot. The trial of Doris Underwood was brought to a close at Muncie Monday afternoon and within a half hour after the judge had given his instructions to the jury, that body of men had returned a verdict acquitting her of a charge of attempted murder. The jury had balloted only one time, all favoring her release. Doris is a school teacher. She had a younger sister named Ada who had been a charge of hers since the death of her mother. Ada alleged that she had been deceived by a young drug clerk at Muncie named Otis Fisher and that he was responsible for her motherhood. Doris got a revolver and went to the drug store and shot Fisher. He was not seriously wounded, however, and was active in an effort to prosecute the woman who shot him. He was hissed during the time he testified against the sister of the girl he is alleged to have ruined. When the verdict finding Doris Underwood not guilty was returned the large crowd in the court room became demonstrative in their approval and clapped their hands and shouted their approval. Fisher will now have to stand trial on a charge preferred by Ada Underwood.

Planning for Commencement At Watts De Peyster School.

A meeting of the board of managers of the Watts de Peyster School and Mohnett Home was held at the school Monday evening, and was attended by the local members of the board and also by, Mrs. Julia O. Warrington, of Chicago; and Dr. Geo. W. Switzer, of Lafayette. The faculty of the school for the coming year was chosen, Miss Al Verta Simpson, of El Paso, 111., being chosen principal. It was decided to hold the commencement exercises for the school on the evening of June 27th.

Constipation Cured.

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For ahy itching skin trouble, piles, eczema, salt rheum, hives, scald head, herpes, scabies, Doan’s Ointment is highly recommended. 50c a box at all stores.

■■■■- ■ Since it is a necessity, most S desirable, and will last a lifetime, ; t H 1 rMrf-t —Wt it thoughtless not to get it nou) instead I crx jj , of later ? The durability of Standard" modern bathroom fixtures make the question °f of service a matter of whether we are permitted to install the equipment now or later. • E. D. RHOADES & SON Rensselaer, Indiana.

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MARRIED BEFORE SHE WAS 15 YEARS OLD

Relatives Here Learn of Secret Wedding Last December of Daughter of Christy Vick. Those in Rensselaer who remember little Clara Vick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christy Vick, now of Spokane, Wash., will be .surprised to learn that she was secretly married the first of last December, when she lacked a month of being 15 years of age. She had continued to live at the home of her parents since her marriage and was able to keep it a secret because both her father and mother were working and did not know that she was not attending school until the superintendent wrote to *them to ascertain the cause of her absence. She then admitted that she was married some five months before to Arthur Farwell, a clerk in a store in Spokane. Clara was a very pretty and attractive girl and bright in her school work while the family resided here. It is hoped that her youthful marriage results happily. The groom is about 19 years of age.'

Many Remingtonians Stung In Columbia Casualty Co.

Remington Press. A meeting of those interested was held at Dr. E. Besser’s office one day recently to see what could be done as regards to their stock in the Columbia Casualty Co., of Lafayette. There is plenty of evidence that the usual crop of “suckers” in and about Remington was above the normal, and there are some cages where it is extremely sad. The majority of those who lost, however, are able to stand it, and little sympathy is wasted on them for biting on another man’s game, but for those who have invested their all in this wild-cat proposition, it is extremely unfortunate, to say the least. There are no words of criticism severe enough for the man who will go among his friends, those who trust him and believe in him and filch the very cash from their pockets on a scheme he knows to be fraudulent and beside such a man the person who breaks into your home and steals is a prince. The state penitentiary yawns for such as he.

Joe Lill Making Good With Canadian Baseball League.

Joe Lili, the St. Joe b% who went to Canada to pitch in the Canadian baseball league, is making good in splendid shape. He pitched the opening game for Ottawa and won it and has since won three other games, all he has pitched. Joe will doubtless prove a great star in the national game, as he has curves, speed and the “noodle," the three requirements of successful box work. His friends in town, as-well as at the college, will watch his record with great interest.

Duvall Boys Both Doing Well at St. Joe, Mo.

Ed and Will Duvall, who went to St. Joe, Mo., several weeks ago, are both employed in good jobs. Will is working at the Hammond packing plant and gets sls a week. Ed recently changed positions, leaving one electric light company and going to another. He worked at wiring for the former company but Is now an estimate clerk for the Columbia Electric Co., and has a job that pays him SBO a month and holds out a good chance for promotion.

Terre Haute Woman Looking For Relatives of D. W. Dennis.

Marshal Shesler is in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Bertha Bryant, of 313 South 13% street, Terre Haute, Ind., asking for Information about the relatives of Daniel W. Dennis, formerly of Utica, N. Y. He died at M is, Bryant’s home, and she understands that he had a sister living in Rensselaer or Jasper county. She asks that any relative who sees this notice write to her.

I have on hand planty of vines for porch > boxes and trellises, also plenty of plants toy flower beds, boxes, etc., including several thousand geraniums. They will be ready to go out on and after May 6th. Call at the house, 2 blocks north of the cemetery. J. HL HOLDEN.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1913.

TOMORROW IS DAY OF SPARKS’ BIG SHOW

Circus Will Come in From Monticello Early in Morning and Pitch Tent at Ball Park. Tomorrow is circus day. Don’t that sound scrumptious? _ The big show is at Mbnticel’o today and. after the performance tonight will load up their train and come to Rensselaer. It is probable that they will reach here about. 1 o’clock in the morning and that the usually large number of people will be at the station to see the unloading of the .cars. The'parade will take place in the morning and there will be afternoon and evening performances at the ball park, where the tents will be pitched. It is hoped that bright weather prevails, so that all may have an opportunity to witness the show. The Sparks’ shows are coming in for some splendid press reports and from ail accounts the show is a big one and a worthy one.

S. R. NICHOLS ALSO VICTIM OF THIEF

Buggy Stolen From Shed Same Night Frank King’s Horse and . Harness Were Stolen. S. R. Nichols discovered Monday evening' that his buggy had been stolen from the barn at his home north of the railroad and evidently it was taken by the same thief or thieves who stole Frank King’s fine driving horse and harness. Mr. Nichols is also out a set of harness, which was left in the buggy. Mjr. King has been.unable to learn anything about his horse, although he was busy all day Monday following up various clews, all of which proved false. There is nothing now known that holds out any prospect of the recovery of the horse or the apprehension of the thief. There is a quite general belief that the thief was either some local person or had an accomplice in Rensselaer. One thing that suggests this is the fact that the best driving horse in Rensselaer and probably the best In Jasper county, was selected for the prey of the thief. The buggy stolen from Mr. Nichols was a fair one, had red running gears and rubber tires. The reason the loss was not discoverel in the morning was owing to the fact that Mr. Nichols recently disposed of his horse and does not make regular trips to the stable. In many counties there is still maintained an active horse thief association. One is kept alive at Brookston, where every farmer belongs and pays quarterly dues of 25 cents. If a horse is stolen in that section of the country all participate in the search and the funds of the association are drawn to pay for the advertising, the rewards, etc., so that all the personal loss the owner of the stolen property is placed to is the loss of his animal. An association might well be maintained here.

Frank A. Crosscup Married May. 6th at Gatun, Panama.

Frank A. Crosscup, nephew of A. H and A. R. Hopkins, of Rensselaer, was married May 6th at Gatun, Panama, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Cravens, whose home is in Philadelphia. Frank has for some time been on the police force along the Panama canal, having purchased his discharge from the U. S. Army in order to join the force. He has made good in this respect, just as he did in the army, but he is not very well satisfied with Panama as a place of residence and has written to relatives here that he will probably return to the states this fall and possibly take up his permanent residence some place In the states. Frank’s many old friends here will join The Republican in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Crosscup a happy and prosperous wife.

Best Medicine for Colds.

When a druggist recommends a remedy for colds, throat and lung troubles, you can feel sure that he knows what he is talking about. C. Lower, Druggist, of Marion, Ohio, writes of Dr. King’s New Dslcovery: “I know Dr. King’s New Discovery is the best throat and lung medicine I sell It cured my wife of a severe bronchial cold after all other remedies failed.” It will do the same for you if you are suffering with a cold or any bronchial, throat or lung cough. Keep a bottle on hand all the time for everyone In the family to use. It is a home doctor. Price 50c and SI.OO. Guaranteed by A. F. Long.

PYTHIAN SISTERS DISTRICT MEETING

Sixty Ladies From Other Points in Attendance and More Expected for Night Session. ’ '' The Pythian Sisters of the Third Pythian, district of Indiana are holding their annual convention in Rensselaer today. Brook, Morocco, Hammond, Chesterton, Hebron, Westville, East Chicago, Laporte, Francesville, Lake side and other places are represent ed by delegates, while there are quite a number of visitors, the total number of out-of-town members as registered up to 2 o’clock being sixty. The afternoon session started at 1:30 o’clock in the lodge hall, and the following program was carried out: Convention called to order by D. D. G. C. Song—America. - . Prayer. Roll call of officers and committees. Piano Solo—Ora Martindale. Words of Welcome—Maude Woodworth. Response by Knox Temple. Roll call of Temples and reports. Address—Harriett Fuller, G. C. Paper—F#ye Lee. . Our Work—Round table led by G. C. Electing place for next convention. Report of Treasurer. At the evening session the following program will be rendered: Opening convention by D. D. G. C. Plaho Solo—Bel La Rue. Lord’s Prayer. Sold—Stella Healey. Orphans’ Home collection. Reading—Maydell Camblln. Opening in ritualistic form and exemplification of ballot—Fleur de lis, 128. Initiatory work—Hammond officers, Rensselaer staff. Exemplification of Installation—Morocco, 326. Report of committees. Reading Minutes. Closing in ritualistic form—District Officers. The district officers of the Pythian Sisters are: District Deputy Grand Chief—Mildred Graved, of Morocco. Past Chief—Addie Irwin, Brook. E. S.—Frances Richmire, Morocco. E. J.—Hattie Koelln, of Martha Washington Temple. M. of T.—Ruby Wells, Hebron. Assistant Managers—Mary Bostwick, of Hammond; and Ethel Law, of Morocco. M. of R. & C—Mae Babcock, of Rensselaer, M. of F.—Luella Childers, Rensselaer. P. of T.—Elizabeth Lutsman, of Laporte. O. G.—Mattie Hess, of Brook. The reception committee consisted of Mesdames Jennie Clark, Elizabeth Haus, Mattie Kresler and Belle Blue. The registration committee of Virgina Davenport and Mrs. C. W. Duvall. ~ The press comiqjttee of Mrs. Mae Babcock, Mrs. Allie Clark and Mrs. Stella Healey. The resolution committee of Mae Hubbard, Diantha Rice and Edith Link.

Two Men on a Lumber Wagon Hit by Train.

Lafayette Journal. While the southbound Monon local freight was doing some switching in Crawfordsville yesterday morning, eight of the cars got away and ran into a lumber wagon that was standing partly on a crossing. Clifford Pickman and Charles Love, Of Crawfordsville, who were in charge of the wagon, were injured. Pickman had both legs broken and Love had one of his legs hurt. Conductor Charles J. Barford, who was in charge of the train, was taken to police headquarters, but satisfied the authorities thar he was not to blame for the accident and was released. George Yuill was engineer of the local.

For the Weak and Nervous.

Tired-out, weak, nervous men and women would feel ambitious, energetic, full of life and always have a good appetite, if they would do the sensible thing for Electric Bitters. Nothing better for the stomach, liver or kidneys. Thousands say they owe their lives to this wonderful home remedy. Mrs. O. R'hlnevault, of Vestal Center, N. Y M says: “I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest of gifts. I can never forget what it has done for ma” Get a bottle yourself and see what a difference it will make in your health. Only 50c and SI.OO. Recommended by A. F. Long.

Start spring right by having the piano tuned. Prof. Otto Braun will do the work right Orders may be left with any members of the boys’ band.

CLOSING WEEK OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Calendar of Events in Which the 1913 Class of Graduates Will Be Central Figures. The following is a calendar of the exercises which will mark the closing of the school year of 1912-13 in Rensselaer: May 23.—Class night, high school auditorium, Bp. m. ■ May 25—Baccalaureate services, Christian church, 8 p. m. May 26.—Class play, Ellis Theatre, 8:10 p. m. May 27.—Class play, Ellis Theatre, 8:15 p. m. May 28.—Junior Reception, armory. . May 29.—Commencement exercises, high school auditorium, 8 p. m. May 30.—Alumni Banquet, armory. , , The baccalaureate sermon is to be preached by President Howe, of Butler college, Indianapolis. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Caldwell, of the Uni--versity of Chicago. The positions held by these men are sufficient guarantee of their ability to deliver addresses which will be well worth hearing. . . v All these exercises are open to the public except the junior reception and the alumni banquet. An admission fee will be charged at the class play and at the commencement exercises. Details of the various programs will be published later.

Militia Drill Will Be Changed This and Next Week.

The weekly drill of the militia company will be changed this week and next week, owing to the circus being here Wednesday of this week, and the Junior reception at the armory Wednesday evening of next week.' The drill this week will be Thursday evening, when muster for the semi-annual drill pay will be held. The drill next week will be on Monday night. Let every member try to attend these drills.

Treasurer Fell’s Son Shows Improvement in Condition.

Treasurer Fell telephoned from Remington this morning to Mrs. Fell, informing her that his son, Charles, was slightly improved. The intestinal hemorrhages which he had suffered Sunday had been stopped and none had occurred for 36 hours. The outlook for further improvement is encouraging. Fearing that death might result, other children of Mr. Fell were telegraphed for Monday and are now on their way to Remington.

Sunday School Class Will Give Shower to Bride Tonight.

The Dorcas Sunday School class of the M. E. church, Mrs. Fell’s class, will give a miscellaneous shower this evening for Mrs. Mabel Battleday Overton, who is a member of the class. The shower will take place at the Overton home on West Clark street.

Read and Remember.

Cut flowers for Decoration Day will be scarce, but we will have a fine lot and plenty for everybody. Roses, carnations, daisies, peonies, tulips, jonquils and sweet peas. Better place your order with us how, then we will have them for you. KING FLORAL CO.

We are this week unloading our 7th car of Aristos flour for the first five months of 1913. To be sure that you’re getting “Aristos,” the perfect flour, see that the red turkey is on the back of every sack. JOHN EGER. Use our Classified Column.

Notice ————— : During remodeling, of store front, : • business will go on uninterrupted ’ We are giving Special Prices on ’ all Ladies’ Suits and Coats. An I opportunity to buy a High-Grade t Garment at a Low Price. Do not allow a little debris to keep you from coming in. More ! anxious than ever to do business. Fendigs Fair

SCHOOL CHILDREN CAN SEE CIRCUS

Schools Will Close Wednesday Afternoon—Superintendent Tells of Personal Record Plan. To Patrons of the Public Schools: The public schools will be dosed on Wednesday afternoon of this week. This will give all children who desire to do so an opportunity to visit the circus which comes to Rensselaer on that date. It must not be construed, however, as an endorsement of the circus by tge school officials. They are not acquainted with the merits of this particular circus. It was necessary to allow time for making out final reports in the schools and it seemed advisable to allow the time oh a day when many pupils wish to be out anyway instead of some day later when this would not be the case. • Another matter in which parents will be interested is the making out of personal records for each of the school children, which Is now being done by the teachers under the direction of the superintendent On a separate sheet the height, weight, physical condition, scholarship, moral traits, mental traits, etc., of each child are being recorded. It is the plan that this shall be done annually and the record of each child kept on file in the office. This will serve as a basis for a more intelligent estimate of the powers and capabilities of each of the children. It is hoped in this way to jnake the schools more serviceable to the child by adapting them so far as may be possible to the individual needs of each pupil. It Is also hoped that this better understanding of the child may enable the schools to be of more service to him in the matter of finding his place in the work of the world. The Superintendent.

We have better equipments than ever before, and we got them to please you, and we are anxious to please. We are working for the betterment of Rensselaer because it is home. McKAY’S LAUNDRY.

Phone 164 Electrical Olork REASONABLE PRICES. GOOD WORK. R. S. Wartena ART STUDIO Classes in Portrait, Oil, Water . 'Color, and China Painting. DRAWING A SPECIALTY Coaching for schools here and abroad. Will Open June Ist. HANDPAINTED CHINA FOR SALE. EMHIEir WIGHTMAN

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