Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 309, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1913 — Page 1

No. 309.

STACKED THE BOOKS; ATHLETICS SUSPENDED

Disorderly Conduct During Vacation Results in Application of Punishment Unless it is discovered who stacked the books in the assembly room at the high school building during the vacation, all athletics for the high school will be suspended during the remainder of the season. The athletic ban started this Monday morning when it was reported to Superintendent Dean and Principal Sharp that the books Mad been removed from the desks and piled up in the rwr of the room, the writing tablet destroyed by tearing out the pages and scattering them about the assembly and over the stage Superintendent Dean visited the school building Sunday afternoon • and everything was all right then, so the act must have' been committed Sunday night. Access was gained through a door on the east side of the building, which could be unlocked with an ordinary skeleton key. (Many of the pupils have been- unable to recover their books in consequence of the miscellaneous pile in whieh they were placed. Prior to three years ago this was a rather frequent practice here. Two or % three times each year the books would be stacked, pencils and pens stojen, the tapper taken from the bell, ete. Mr. Dean was principal at that time and he decided wisely on a severe disciplinarian method and boys were taken before a justice of the peace and punishment inflicted. This time it has not been discovered who the guilty person or persons were ai?<i yet it is neces--sary to mete out punishment that will he severe enough to break up the rowdyism at once.. Superintendent Dean decided to suspend all athletic contests and the use of the gymnasium to alLpnpils until the guilty ones- are discovered. It Is believed that the matter will be cleared up soon, and Principal Sharp reported to Superintendent Dean soon after dinner that he expected to ascertain who were guilty arid then inflict the punishment on them and not on all, innocent and guilty alike. A basketball game is scheduled With Medaryville for Friday night and this will not he played unless in the meantime it is discovered who stacked the books. It is thought probable that the guilty, when they realize that their act Is responsible for punishing the innocent, will make full confession in a manly manner and take the punishment whatever it may be. The door through which entrance was made will hereafter be fastened with a Yale lock and it is hoped thus to restrain those from the building who have no right there.

City Mail to Be Carried By Tom O’Meara After Jan. 1.

The contract for carrying the mall between the postoffice and the depot was let to Thomas O’Meara, wh<S'wfll begin on Jan. Ist. G. D. McCarthy, Who resigned on Nov. 6, will continue to carry it until that time. Mrl O’Meara bid $495. Mr. McCarthy Carried the mail for several years in a mlost faithful manner. Tommy has two mail carrying contracts on his hand 1 1 this time, the other being the star route, which he will relinquish as soon as possible

NOTICE TO SKATERS. You must keep off- the ice pond until after crop is harvested. F. G.)KRESLER. All kinds of hard rad soft coal at the Grant-Warner Lumber Co., Phone 458.

$5.00 Oven On Each of the Following Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 31 All coapons good for the S2O in gold, which will be given away Jannary 1, 1914. THE MODEL CLOTHING CO. S. LEOPOLD, Manager. Profit Sharing System. V; /••.•' ■ ■..iftiT’" : , The next $5.00 givenjaway will be on on next Wednesday at*B o’clock. Everybody comeand bring your coupons.

The Evening Republican.

MARRIED FIFTY YEARS DEG. 28TH

Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Roberts Celebrated Golden Wedding Anniversary in Quiet Manner.Mr. and Mrs. Press F. Roberts, , f Newton county, just across the line from Jasper, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary isl a quiet manner Sunday at their farm home. Their son, Bela F. Roberts and wife and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Paulus, of Newton county, and Attorney Jesse Roberts *tod wife, another son of the aged couple, were down from Chicago, and a big dinner was spread and Mr. and Mrs. •Roberts spent a very happy day, notwithstanding the fact that three of their children are far away. The absent ones were: Mrs. Roy Flanders, Mrs. F. M. Cole and Claude Roberts, all of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were married Dec. 28, 1863, at Bedford, Ind., and have resided in Newton county and on the same farm, for about 45 years. They came from Bedford to Mo non, then Bradford, by train, and across country by. stage. The many improvements that have taken place during that span of fortyfive years are vividly remembered by “Uncle” Press and he relates them with interest.

Imprudent Actress and Players All Landed in the Jail.

The Taska vaudeville performers, after spending a week in Rensselaer, where they put up at the Makeever hotel, undertook to make their “getaway” Saturday night without paying their hoard bill, there being a balance due of about $25. Marshal Shesler and Night Officer Oritser went to the depot and brought all the troupe back to town and before Squire Bruner and then to jail, where they spent an uncomfortable hour, while a purse was made up about town to guarantee their hoard. This was done by a number of young fellows and the bam* fattera got out of town on an early train Sunday morning. The show was managed by a woman who claimed to he a Mexican and a man whose nose had a pronounced Hebrew hump. Together they went to Chicago. The other actors all claimed that the managers owed them a week’s salary, went to Delphi, where they will try to secure an engagement.

Revival Meetings - Started At Rosebud Sunday Evening.

Revival meetings were started Sunday evening at the Rosebud church in Union townshij. The pastor, Rev. F. E. Crider, of Greenfield, will .be assisted during the meetings by Rev: A. W. Conn, of Shelbyville. The people from all the surrounding country will bA welcomed at the meetings.

Miss Leota Williams, who lives with Mrs. M. J. Burr, went to this morning to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams. When ordering buckwheat flour, graham, whole wheat flour, or meal, insist on having Sprague’s, made fresh every, day. Guaranteed highest quality. Your Grocer, or phone 456. | Mr. and Mrs. Marion Robinson will leave tomorrow for their home in Mitchell, S. Dak., and his age£ mother, Mrs . Rebecca Robinson, will go with them and make her home with them for some time. County Agent O. G. Barrett and wife are being visited by his mother, Mrs. David F. Barrett, of Prattville, Jlich., and Mrs. Barrette’s parents, Mr. and Mra J. C. of Addison, Mich. Admiral George Dewey celebrated his 76th birthday at his home in Washington, D. C. Friday. Although he sow no signs of war, he said he remained an ardent advocate of a larger building program for the ravy. ' C. A. Gundy, who returned from the hospital in Chicago Saturday, after undergoing an. operation f >r hernia, remained here only over Sunday and went to Gary this morning to see about resuming work. Ribert Griffith, 38 years old, of Owensboro, Ky., where his mother lives, Friday afternoon shot and instantly killM Frank Scott, 40 years old, at Scott’s home in the mining town of Bicknell, this state. Brifflth boarded with Scott, a formes town marshal, and resented Scott’s reprimand for boisterous conduct. Oren F. Parker, of the Ann of Rowles & Parker, has been confined at his homo-for several days with a bronchial trouble and on the advice of his physician went to bed Sunday in order that he may have as complete rest as possible. Today he is feeling somewhat improved and would be up if he could secure the consent of his physician. Indications are that he will be able to be* out within a few daya

Entered January 1, IMT. aa second olass mall matter, at the poat-oflee at Reasselaar. Indiana, under the act of March A 1 *Tt.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. MONDAY. DECEMBER 29, 1913.

GREAT SHOW AT THE PRINCESS THURSDAY NIGHT

. . An Exact Reproduction the Sinking of the Titanic to Be Shown January let. * Ship-Wrecked in Icebergs/ in three parts, without doubt one of the most wonderful and realistic films ever produced, will be presented at the; Princess New Year’s. We here see a magnificent ship at Southampton loading its hundreds of passengers, freight and baggage; we see her leaving port with flying colors, the waving of handkerchiefs and the many bands playing, Every sailor at his post of duty,- the luxuriously finished cabins, elegßht case, all are here reproduced. We next see the engine and boiler rooms with the many sooty faced stokers at work busily engaged at work firing the 160 boilers of the immense ship. Next we show the ship at sea with passengers engaged in many different forms of amusement to (while away the time. Icebergs are next sighted in the distance and now the film portrays the terrific grinding crash of the collision, showing the ship lutoh to one side, then the terrible commotion within, as costly furniture and people are all jumbled together in the awful concussion, the inrush of water, the explosion of the boilers, wireless operators calling for help, lowering of the life boats and rescue of passengers from the icy waters. Shows the captain rescuing a passenger from the waters only to give his life in return, as the gallant ship sinks to the bottom with many living souls still on board beyond the power of human help. • ' Incomprehensible. Don’t miss seeing this great picture as it is something every man, wom&n and child Should gets nothing hut praise from one and all. Shows at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Prices 10c to everybody.

Obituary of William P. Baker.

William P. Baker, son of Bennajah and Mary (Houk) Baker, was born near Bucyrus, Ohio, August 14th, 1838, and departed this life at his home on Weston street, in this city, on Thursday night, De eemlber 25th, 1913, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 11 days. jr; ~. In his father’s family of nine children* five sons and four daughters, two survive, namely: John Baker, of Mt. Ayr, Ind., and Matilda Hemphill, of Rensselaer, Ind. In 1852, when he was about fourteen years of age, he came with his parents to Jasper county. On May 2, 1866, he was united in marriage to Maria Rees. To this union were born two children, Lawrence, who is now in the west, and Mrs. C. T. Boicourt, of Wolcott, Inds> The greater part of Mr, Baker’s life was spent on the farm, where through the exercise of diligence and the most rigid economy, he acquired an excellent'farm in Markn township, north of Rensselaer, and other valuable property. In his daily life he was quiet and unassuming, having always the highest regard for honesty and integrity. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Rensselaer, Indiana, during the pastorate of Dr. R. D. Utter, some 20 years ago. His funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon at Trinity M.. E. dhurch, being conducted, by Dr. Paul C Curnick, assisted by Rev. C. L. Harper, of Delphi.

At Ellis Theatre.

"The Man on the Box,” which comes to the Ellis Theatre Saturday, Jan. 3, is a complete production in every detail, from the famous novel by Harold McGrath. The company numbers ten people and have been secured especially for the respective parts they play in the bill. This year Mias Lula Corbin will be seen in the part of Betty Ansley. Mr. Arthur Callahan will play Warburton. The electrical effects are many and add wonderfully in the general make-up of the play. In all ‘The Man on the Box,” will be one of the feature attractions playing here this season.

Relief Corps Sent Fruit To Sick at Soldiers Home.

The Relief Corps of Rensselaer, following its custom, this year sent two barrels of canned fruit, preserves and jelly to the state, soldiers home at Lafayette, for the special use for invalid inmates. This gift will certainly be a welcome one to those who are unfortunate enough to be ill at this season of the year.

1 lb. can of nice sliced pineapple for salads for 10c, or a can of ripe California olives or asparagus ftps for 15c. JOHN EGER. ■ i . Sprague’s meal is not kiln dried, and contains the natural flavor of the corn. Ask your grocer, or phone the Mill, 456. »

POSTOFFICE HAD MUCH BUSINESS

Parcel Post Responsible for Large Increase Over -Receipts of Same Time Last Year. I*-* . All postoffioes of the country had a substantial increase of business over the same time last year, and in Rensselaer the cash receipts fdr the sale of postage stamps exceeded that of a year ago by about 20 per cent. The increase was more notice able in the amount of packages handled, however, than In the amount of receipts, and within four days there were sent out from the office 115 sacks carrying carcels under the new parcels post law. ■On Dec. 24 there were 41 parcel sacks sent out and 30 sacks of parcels received; on Dec. 23rd, 48 went out and 25 were received; on Dec. 22, 16 weht out and 20 were received, and on Dec. 20, 10 wait out and 10 were received. The receipts were as follows for the two years: 1913 1912 Dec. 20 $50.90 49.47 Dec. 22 51.89 40.91 Dec. 23 ....102.34 89.40 Dec. 24 ....113.32 91.39 318.45 271.17 The public took kindly to the plan to let the postoffice clerks lick the stamps and this expedited the work atj the stamp window. There was a good nature about the persons sending packages that carried the Christmas spirit with it and the public seemed disposed to he more friendly than is usually the custom in the hustle of busy days. Every train took out every package that had been mailed in time for it, there being no delay at any time in sending out the parcels, which had the same attention as first-class mail. Of the packages sent out 385 were insured by the senders against loss. Of all the packages received only two came in damaged because of poor wrapping and this damage was to the package itself and not the articles enclosed. The new parcels rates go Into effect on Jan. Ist and the change Is go material that it will doubtless eventually revolutionize the business of the postoffices of the country. The new rate provides that packages up to 50 pounds can be sent within the first and second zones and up to 20 pounds In the third, fourth, fifth and sixth zones. The rate within the first zone will be five cents on the first pound and an increase at the rate-of one cent per two pounds up to 50 pounds. This will permit a 50 pound package to he sent any place within the first zone for 30 cents. The second zone rate is 5 cents for the first pound and an increase of a cent per pound, so that a 50 pound packages can be sent in the second zone for 54 cents. The third zone rate la 6 cents for the first pound and 2 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof. The fourth zone rate is 7 cents for -the first pound and 4 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof. The fifth zone is 8 cents for the first pound and 6 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof.

TO START THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH A BOOM I will give absolutely Free with sales of SIOO or over, one Standard Hornless Talking Machine. The kind you see advertised at $25. In addition to this present I will give to the first six persons, buying SIOO worth or more, a beautiful 42 piece dinner set. - , Remember, that only the first six will receive the Dinner Set . WHO’LL BE FIRST? Auto Delivery will deliver all goods where roads will permit; otherX wise will prepay freight to your nearest railway station D. M. WORLAND t * . ' •• ■ f" ‘ , Furniture, Rugs and Sewing Machines Jfll| Van Rensselaer Street Rensselaer, Indiana

Miss Ida Jacobson is Visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Davenport. F. G. Kresler made a business trip to Roselawn today. John Auerbaugh, of Chicago, spent Sunday here with friends. All kinds of feed at the Mill, Phone 456. - Call Tel. 6 for all kinds of hard and soft coal, quality and service guaranteed.—J. C. Gwin Lumber Co. Who is the man on the box? See for yourself at the Ellis Theatre, Saturday, Jan. 3rd. Call Tel. 6 for all kinds of hard and soft coal, quality and service guaranteed.—J. C. Gwin Lumber ©O. Mrs. John Priceos spending today with her son, Will and wife, at Parr. Will Grant and son, of Decatur, 111., are here to visit his sister, Mrs. J. W.' Nelson. Call Tel. 6 for all kinds of hWd and soft coal, quality and service guaranteed.—J. C. pwin Lumber Co. Luella and Harold Harmon went to Surrey this morning to visit the family of Joe Thomas Mr. and Mrs. John, Priest, of Lafayette, were Sunday guests" of Mrs. Laura B. Fate and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Rhoades. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ropp came up from Chalmers Saturday for a visit until today witli his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Ropp. Remember “The Man on the Box,” which comes to the Ellis Theatre for a one night’s engagement, Saturday, Jan. 3rd. Mrs. Vernon Jacks, of Lafayette, who has-been visiting at Lee, came to Rensselaer today to visit Mrs. Thorisen Otterberg. Mrs. Edna Meabon and two children, of Bloomjngdale, Mich., arrived today for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Harvey Lowman, at McCoysburg. John and Will Remley arrived last week from Poplar, Mont., where they are proving up claims. It is probable that John’s family will return there with him in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. John Neweome arrived home this morning from a visit at Wing and Pontiac, HI. They were surprised to find no snow here, as at Pontiac there was six inches on the level. It came Monday night of last week and has remained ever since. James K. Bowers, of Indianapolis, secretary and treasurer of the National Association of the Survivors of Stone river, has sent notices to all members announcing that the fifty-first anniversary of the battle will he celebrated Dec. 31 In the chamber" of the house of representatives, R the state house at Indianapolis. We can still furnish you nice Michigan potatoes in 5 bushel lots for sßsc a bushel. JOHN EGER. The sixth zone is 8 cents for the first pound and 8 cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof.

Ellis Theatre One Night, Only SATUR., JAN. 3 Callahan & Corbin present the Big New York Success “The Man on the Box” With Special Electrical and Scenic Effects. I .1.1. ...... “The Man on the Box” tells a pretty story of a young man who takes a position as coachman so lie can be near the girl he loves. You have read the book, now see the play. The theatrical event of the season. - - Prices 25c, 35c and 50c. Phone Ellis Theatre, No. 08

"Abe Might Have Said Bat Didn’t.

* Tell Binkley’s son-in-*law is # * working on a new fangled clamp, * * calculated to hold a feller oh * * the water wagon. (Miss Pinky * * Kerr had to lengthen the slit * * in her skirt beeause the new pet- * * tycoat she got for Christmas is * * kind o’ short. * ***********

Probably Few Changes Among Officials of the Monon.

Lafayette Journal. F. A. Delano* recently elected president of the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville railway to succeed Fairfax Harrison; said yesterday that he did not think that there would he any important changes in the personnel* of the working “staff of the rpa<L “We have a splendid corps of workers noiw and Usee no reason why there should be any change” said Mr. Delano. “The idea that when a new president comes a rearrangement of the force should follow is a foolish one, I think. Mr. Harrison surrounded himself with good men and I have a great deal of faith in his judgment.”

Operation Performed on Roy Johnston in Chicago Saturday.

Roy Johnston, a married farmer living 10 miles north of this city, underwent a surgical operation in Wesley hospital, Chicago, Saturday morning, for the removal of a cm tic tumor of the right knee. The tumor had eaten into the hone and in another year would probably have'necessitated the amputation of the leg, It is quite probable now that he will not even be crippled. He will have to remain at the hospital for about two weeks. Try our fan# butterine, only 20c

a pound.

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JOHN EGER.