Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 190, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1913 — Biggest Downpour In Months Came Sunday Night. [ARTICLE]

Biggest Downpour In Months Came Sunday Night.

The largest precipitation and one of the best rains we have had in months occurred Sunday night. The precipitation as measured at the government station at St. Joseph’s College was 2.68 inches, which will prove sufficient to care for the needs of corn for a long time, almost to maturity. Not satisfied with his performance of Sunday night, the weatherman has continued to send more rain today. The forecast, however, is for generally fair tomorrow. The Naps went to Francesville Sunday to play ball, but the game yas suspended because of the rain at the conclusion of the first inning. Monon was also rained out at Winamac. Sehneider was to have played at Wheatfield but failed to show up and this proved a lucky thing as a rteady rain set in at about 2:30 o’clock. Delphi defeated Logansport Sunday. Remington went to Fowler and was defeated 3 to 0. “(Jhe Town Fool,’’ with the ever popular comedian, Harry Green, will be here soon; those who fail to see Mr. Green in his new play will have only themselves to blame. The part of Gabe Calhoun, in “The Town Foot,” In richly endowed with the good things that help to make this production the pearl of dramatic purity. Special scenery for each act. Opera House, August 14th. George P. Wood, who moved from Mt. Vernon, S. Dakota, to Wash., several months ago, is now working in the railroad yards in the latter city.' They like it there very well, but have not been in the best of health since their arrival Mr. Wood, it will be remembered, lost two children after moving to Mt. Vernon, and they have had two babies born to them since that time ' 4 Wf&TMrs. Laura M. Blood and son, George Meyers, and her aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Timmons, returned to Chicago this morning after a visit of ten days here with their relatives, the Sayler families. Mrs. Timmons is 83 years of age and is the sister of Mrs. Peter Rhoades. Their brother, Henry Sayler, of Morocco, also spent several day# here and a splendid reunion wks enjoyed. The Republican will take your order for any kind of rubber stamps, ink pads, ete. They are yery handy in business and are inexpensive.