Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 259, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1913 — Page 1

No. 259. J?- "

PRINCESS THEATRE TO-NIGHT “The Sign of the Black Lily” In Two Parts You will like “The Sign of the Black Lily.” Full of adventure, crowded with unexpected situations of splendid power. Hew a wary, old white-haired favorite of the dubs and drawing-room is exposed as leader of the “Black Lily” gang. How an enterprising detective wormed his way into the foul heart of the most vicious and corrupt organization in all Paris. - , How, by finding secret buttons, walls moved, floors disappeared revealing strange hiding places of the gang. What happened to the police. The valiant fight against overwhelming odds. The dramatic unmasking of the sleek villianin his own reception room crowded with guests—who little suspect his real character—all makes a film delightful for its strong situations, convincing acting and clever story. OTHER PICTURE: “The Treasure of Captain Kidd”—Edison Drama. First Show 7:30. - Prices 5 and 10c

Who Broke into Wood & Kresler’s Barbershop?

Some time during the earlier part of Wednesday evening some one broke into the rear door between Wood & Kresler’s barbershop and Dr. J. Hanason’s veterinary office. The screen door had been cut and the door unlocked and Night Officer Ordtser discovered it at about 10:45. The door leading into the barbershop had been locked, however, and entrance to the shop had not been undertaken. The door entering Dr. Hansson’s office had been left unlocked by him, but if the thief entered his office there was nothing taken, so far as could be learned. During Wednesday afternoon the proprietors of the barbershop discovered that the key to the rear door had been taken and consequently upon closing some extra precaution was taken, The screen door was hooked and the door locked wlthganother key and then a door leading from the rear vestibule Into the shop was also locked. It was doubtless thq locking of this door that thwarted 'the scheme of the would-be thief to supply himself with razors and cigars.

Attention Masons.

All member® of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. & A. M., will meet at lodge room promptly at 10:15 Friday morning, Oct. 31st, to attend the funeral of Brother Silas Swain. JOHN A. DUNLAP, W. M. Howard Mills, See.

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The Evening Republican.

SILAS SWAIN DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Well Known Citizen of This and Newton County Passed Away After Lingering Illness. Silas L. Swain, aged 65 years, died Wednesday night at 9:35 at the home of Mrs, Mattie Grant, on Weston street, to which place he was taken about three weeks ago. He had been in failing health for two or three years and especially for the past six months had he been failing rapidly and it had been realized lor a long time that the fight that his physicians were putting up could do no more than prolong his life. Brights disease and complications were the causes of death. He was born at Epsom, New Hampshire, Feb. 19, 1848, his people having been early settlers of that place long before the revolutionary war. The family came from New Hampshire to Ohio when Silas was a boy of seven, and in 1869 his parents removed., to Indiana, locating in Newton county, and he had since lived most of tjie time in Newton county, at Morocco, and in Rensselaer. Three years ago he was the republican candidate for sheriff of Newton county. Forty-three years ago the coming winter he was made a member of Prairie Masonic lodge and *at the time of his death was the oldest in point of membership in the order. Four years ago he joined the Christian church at Morocco. Hie funeral will be held Friday morning, Oct. 31st, at 11 o’clock, at the Christian church, being conducted by Rev. J. C. Parrett and Rev. W. G. Winn, officiating. The Masonic order will conduct the funeral.

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This Time From Judge Hajnley— Elmore Barce Will Try CaseDelay Hope of Willis. Another effort at delay has been made by Willis, charged with criminal assault of the little Thompson girl. On Wednesday an affidavit alleging that the defendant eouljl not receiVC’a fair trial In Judge Hanley’s codrt, was filed and the judge at once named three lawyers, Berry, Barce and Snyder, of Fowler, and from this list one was to be agreed upon to try the case. It is understood that the state struck Berry off and that the defense will strike off Snyder, thus leaving Elmore Barce to try the ease. If he accepts jurisdiction by Friday, then the defense will make its final effort at delay. An affidavit will be filed asking continuance until a deposition of some Wisconsin patties can be secured. Attorney Parkinson was in Wisconsin, the former home of the O’Brien and Thompson family, last week, and telegraphed back asking a continuance important information. Since that time Attorney Leopold for the state, has also made a visit to Wisconsin, and from the very highest authority has brought back an excellent report of the standing of the little girl’s family at their former home. The effort at delay by the defendant is very distasteful to the people who believe in decency and law enforcement and in the punishment ( of those guilty of crime. There is only one question \ivolved in this case, the guilt or innocence of the defendant. There is no one wants him punished if he is free from guilt, but if he is guilty of the foul deed charged the laws of the state offer inadequate punishment. If innocent there would be no occasion to seek the delays on flimsy grounds. The great array of citizens who have been called to testify as to the character of the defendant will show the esteeem in which he Is held in this community.

Program of the song service to be given at the Presbyterian church on next Sabbath evening at 7:00 o’clock. Prelude—Miss Laßue. Hymn—“ Come Thou Almighty King.” Hymn—Chautauqua. Prayer. . Anthem, “Seek Ye the Lord” Choir. Scripture Lesson. Solo—Miss Randle. Selection—The Woor Orchestra. Anthem, ‘Thy Works Shall Praise Thee-The Choir. Piano Duet—Miss lone Zimmerman and Miss Edith Sawin. Solo—Miss Padgett." Offertory. Anthem, "Rock of Ages,” Choir. Hymn, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” Benediction. Postlude.

Jasper County Girl Now Teaching School at Elwood.

Miss Alice Eib, daughter of Mr. and Mr®. A. Eib, of Barkley township. and for several years a teacher in the district schools of the county, and for the past five years of the Burnstown school, ha® gone to Elwood to teach in the primary department, for which work ©he has been making special preparation for some time and at Which she will no doubt prove as successful as she has in her other school work in this county. There was general regret among the scholars and patrons at Burnstown at her departure. Miss Vesta Brown, of Hendricks county, ha® been employed to teach the Burnstown school.

JOHN EGER.

BENBSELAEB, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1913.

ANOTHER CHANGE OF VENUE BY WILLIS

Presbyterian Song Service.

Visit of Big League Stars Cause of Oklahoma Holiday.

The triumphal world’s tour of the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants baseball teams Is the cause of rejoicing among fans whereever the teams play, and The Republican has just received a clipping from a Tulsa, Okla., paper, which ehows the extent of enthusiasm there. The day the teams played the banks closed, the schools were given a holiday and the town took on a gala appearance. The gates to the ball park opened at 12:30 o’clock and the band, the ball players and the soldiers ot the Fifth United States regiment- led a parade to the park. For regular action of the bowels; easy, natural movements, relief of constipation, try Doan’s Regulets. 25c at all stores.

SHEDD-SPARLING MARRIAGE WEDNESDAY

Wedding Occurred on Marriage Anniversary of Bride’s Parents— Many Attended Reception. The marriage of Mr. Samuel E. Sparling, of Demopolis, Ala., and "Miss Edith Shedd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8. Shedd, of this city, occurred Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Bhedd home on Grace street. There were present at the wedding only the family and the near relatives of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Warner, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Parrett and Miss Ethel Perkins. The ceremony proved a very pretty and rather unusual one, from the fact that there was no wedding march and that the bride and groom were unattended and that they quietly took their places in the bay window of the parlor while chatting with the relatives and friends who had assembled for the wedding. Rev. J. C. Parrett, of the First Presbyterian church, used the ring ceremony in reading the very pretty ceremony that united this very popular and excellently mated couple. The house had been very attractively decorated, the predominating foliage being wild smilax from Alabama. This had been tastefully twined above the doors and windows and this was augmented by native smilax, of a finer vine and leaf, which hung about the candelabra in the parlors and dining room. Fems had been placed about the parlor and large boquets of white and yellow roses and chrysanthemums and added a color, that was very pleasing. Commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the marriage of the parents of the bride, on which day the wedding occurred, a large basket con talning forty pink roses and telling the story of forty happy years, had been presented by Mrs. John G. Shedd, of Chicago, a cousin of Mrs. Shedd, and whose husband is Mr. Shedd’s brother.

The bride was gowned in soft white, hand embroidered and trimmed in hand made lace, an exquisite dress imported from Switzerland, which country the bride had visited on a tour made with her sisters a year ago last summer. She carried a huge bouquet of bride’s roses. Following the ceremony, a fourcourse luncheon was served. A reception at 2:30 o’clock, was attended by a large number of the mutual friends of the couple, and Mr. and Mrs. Shedd stood with their daughter and husband to receive the guests. The well wishes for the happiness of the bride and groom were shared by the bride’s parents, who plan to spend part of the coming winter with their daughter in the south. At the reception Miss Alice Shedd, sister of the bride, sang “I Love You,” and “Spring.” Mt. and Mrs. Sparling were the recipients of a large number of magnificent presents, consisting of silver, china, cutglass and linen. A complete chest of silver was given tiy Mr. and Mrs. John G. Shedd, he being the manager of the Marshall Field store in Chicago. The chest consisted of knives, forks and several kinds of spoons. Odd pieces of the same pattern were given by Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Porter. Mr. Sparling is a graduate of Wisconsin University, where for several years he was a member,of the college faculty. Since resting there he has been engaged in farming pursuits, for some time on the old Sparling homestead, southwest of this city, and for the past year at Demopolis, Ala., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Sparling is a graduate of Northwestern University and has for several years been a teacher and for some time prior to this year in the Rensselaer high school. She Is one of the most pleasing and intellectual young ladles of this city and will doubtless receive a welcome in the best circles of her new home. With every appearance of pedagogical veracity Mr. Sparling announced that they would leave Rensselaer on the northbound Hoosier Limited at 6:02 the evening of the wedding, for Chicago, and several of their friend® had gathered at the depot to give them a rice shower, but they did not come, and it was not learned until after the train had gone that they had been taken to Pleasant Ridge by Mr. and Mm C. C. Warner, where they had taken passage on the southbound 6:22 train for Lafayette and thence on to their home at Demopolis, Alabama. Among the out of town guests to attend the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. John G. Shedd, Dr. and Mrs. John Porter, Mrs. Frank W. Porter, Mr. Arthur Shedd and Mr. Amo Wagner, of Chicago; Miss Harriett Shedd, of Crystal Falls, Mich., and Mr. And. Mrs. Hairy Shedd, of

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NOTICE Owing to the limited seating capacity of the house all those able tb do so should attend the afternoon performances. This is a full 2 hours show* First show from Ito 3 p. m., second show from 3 to 5 p. m., third show from 7 to 9p. m.,fourth show from 9tollp. m. ,

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New York city. None of Mr. Sparling’s relatives were present, his mother and brother having moved to Kansas a year and a half ago. He visited them there just before coming to Rensselaer to be married and reports his aged mother enjoying fair health. Probably no marriage that lias taken place in Rensselaer for a long time has caused more interest than that of Samuel E. Sparling and Miss Edith Shedd. The active Interest they have taken in educational pursuits, and their popularity with a large circle of friends, so many of whom had the opportunity to express their well wishes at the reception. will cause them to be greatly missed In Rensselaer, while the best favors of Alabama will be the hearty and unanimous wish of their many friend® here and elsewhere.

The ladles’ Aid Society of the Barkley ehurch will give a hallowe’en social Friday evening at the home of Kenton Parklson. Everybody Invited. Doan’s Ointment cured me of eczema that had annoyed me for a long time The result was lasting.” —Hon. 8. W. Matthews, Commissioner, Labor Statistics, Augusta. MA ’ ” ■> .

Ellis Theatre One Night of Fun SAT. NOV. 1 A strictly clean Irish Comedy, upproduced for laughter. Mr. Ben Crtier Pretests The Brightest and Funniest of all Irish Comedies, in three acts, brim full of Irish Wit and Humor, Entitled, “The kish Piper” Interpreted by the eminent young Irish Character Comedian RUSSELL CRAMER and a carefully selected compay of merry makers in a program of hilarious fun from start ' to finish. 12 Big Singing and Dancing Musical Numbers, by the entire company of lady and gentleman artists. Irish Comedians; Irish Singers and Dancers, Irish Comedy, unsurpassed for real Irish wit and Humor. • Special scenery, superb band and qrchestra, magnificent wardrobe. 1 The entire production handsomely gowned, perfectly produced, and presented by an excellent company. Prices of admission—2se-35060c. Reserved seats on sale now at the Theatre, phone 98. Watch far the Greta Qaiftnwi Coaceit Baad Parade. Upon the arrival of the company in the city. WEATHER FORECAST. Cloudy tonight, probably snow flurries extreme north portton; FrtI day fair. 1 ,

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