Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 January 1914 — Page 1

No, 16.

PRINCESS THEATRE THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 22 SPfCIAL FEATURE EXTRAORDINARY The Miracle * In Four Parts A Mystery Play of CHden > Days Featuring DORAGEISEN : * , V •• ■ 1 . .*• Jk*. - j;'.. ■ . • The Famous Actress - - r : —“■— " ' “ . • ’ v»- » - - •*■ ? Spectacular, Dramatic, Wlerd, Thrilling, Romantic and Enchanting. ssaasßsg.l ,■■■ ■ ■ ,i i, ;. a.Lii.L,i No stage in the world is large enough to represent “The Miracle.” Over one thousand people are in the east, churches, castles and tours of Imposing grandeur form part of the picture and bring a by-gone age before our eyes in the fullness of warmth and color. The Miracle played three weeks at the Majestic in Boston at 25c, 50c and $1 admission. ' A Triumph of Modern Photo-Plays. \ Prices, 10c to everybody. Shows at 7, 8 and 9. Doors open 6:30 p. m. JOHN EGER. President. DELOS THOMPSON. Cashier. J. H. CHAPMAN. Vice-President. CHAS. M. SANDS. Ass’t Cashier. Che State Bank of Rensselaer Report Of the condition of the State Bank of Rensselaer, a State Bank at Rensselaer, in the State of Indiana, at the dose of business on January 13th, 1914.

■■■>- RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts ....$223,866.67 Overdrafts 1,333.01 U. S. Bonds 100.00 Other bonds and securities 4,900.00 Furniture and fixtures ... 1,000.00 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 63,646.72 Cash on hand 14,116.15 Cash items 193.26 Total Resources $309,155.81

State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss: I, Deles Thompson, Cashier of the State Bank of Rensselaer, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. . DELOS THOMPSON, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19th day of January, 1914. WOODHULL L SPITLER Notary Pubiie. My Commission expires October 28, 1914. ■easy to Loan at Current Bates. Tear Patronage Solicited wooeooooooooooo»»oooooo»ooeeeeoeoo»oooo»ooooooooo»ooo | Doily’s Favorite Range | I: To Be Given Away ' Saturday, January 31. ii i: On the above date we will give away i; .absolutely free, a beautiful Dolly’s i :: Favorite Range, to the personguess- I: :: ing most accurately the weight of a ii :: Cole’s range and utensils on display :: in our window. it ; sssasa L - L - j \ I Everysae is entitled to a free guts. Case Ii ai4 realtor. It j; o ' costs yon nothisg. / \\ | WARNER BROTHERS |

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LIABILITIES. Capital Stock-paid In.. .$ 30,000.00 Surplus 22,000.00 Undivided Profits ........ 842.45 Exchange, Discounts and Interest, less current ex- • penses and Interest paid 3,223.29 Demand deposits ........ 221,826.13 Time Certificates 29,702.60 Reserved for Taxes 1,561.34 Total Liabilities $300,155.81

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1914.

TOM TANNER IN JAIL; FACES SERIOUS CHARGE

Well Known Huxter From Near Gifford Alleged to Rave Assaulted Foster Daughter. 1 Tom Tanner, said to be 65 years of age, and well known as a (huckster, who traveled over the county buying eggs and poultry, is in jail, having been unable to give bond since his incarceration last Saturday afternoon on the charge of criminal assault. Tire charge is preferred by Gladys Blanche (Hurley) Tanner, who was 15 years of age on Dec. 3rd, and who was adopted by Tanner and his wife when only 8 years of age. She is a daughter of Theodore Hurley, once a well known resident of Blackford, and a half sister of Alex. Hurley, a substantial fanner of Barkley township. The arrest was made last Friday after several of Tanner's neighbors learned of the little girl’s charges. The,case was tried before Squire Bruner, and after the little girl bad reluctantly and modestly detailed a story of shameful treatment, Justice Bruner held that the charges in the complaint had not been sustained and dismissed the defendant. A protest followed that for a time threatened to result in some of Tanner’s neighbors taking the ease into their own hands. The case was heard in the jury room in the rear of the main court room, in order not to embarrass the little by relating the story in the presence of so many. She was so frightened as it was that it took a long time to get her to make a statement and when she did, the details of the indignities to which she had been subjected touched the hearts of those who heard her* story. Justiee Bruner later explained that he was of the opinion that to make!the complaint good the letter of the complaint find to be proven. He would (have reversed his decision a moment after he had made it, he said, if he could have done so. Pandemonium reigned in the small court room for a short time. Several who had been excluded from the room, broke in at the west door, loud talking occurred, and there was a rush by several for Tanner. Prosecutor Longwell instructed Deputy Dean to prepare a new affidavit and file it before Squire Irwin. He then mounted the table and was starring to make a speech to quiet the crowd when the demonstration came to a close by the assurance that Tanner was to be rearrested. Attorney Leopold, who was defending Tanner, was as much surprised as any person there at the decision of Justice Bruner and be stated that he would waive another hearing and make no pfotest at the binding of Tanner over. Squire Irwin appeared and placed his bond at $2,500 and this ihe was unable to give and he was sent to jaiL He wis still in jail at 2 o’clock this Monday afternoon, but Mrs. Tanner was reported to be on her way to town and it is together they have sufficient property to procure his release. The Republican trusts that the moral balance of this community is not at such a low plane that persons guilty of heinous crimes of this nature will go unpunished and it seems to us totally impossible that a child could conceive a story so horrible and . relate it against her foster parent. ThA to lease of persons charged with such crimes will result in a lack of confidence in the justiee of the etatlp that may terfminate in other means of punishment and it is probably fortunate for Tanner that the second affidavit was filed against him.

Mrs. Florence Peacock Died Sunday A. M.—Funeral Tuesday.

Mrs. Erastus Peacock died Sunday morning at 6 o’clock at her home on River street, after a prolonged illness, she having hod a cancerous Internal trouble. She is survived by her husband, two Mrs. EL J. Bartoo, of Remington, and Mm O. C. McClure, of Hammond, and one son, Blaina of Florida. Her maiden name was Florence L. York, and her age was 63 years, 7 months and 29 days. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian church at 10 o’eloek Tuesday morning. Mrs. 6. 8. Shedd will probably be able to leave the hospital the latter part of this week. Mr. Bhedd stopped there to see her as he returned from New York a week ago and reports that she has had a quite severe time while under treatment but that it i» believed much permanent good will result Charles Knapp and family toturned to their home at Michigan City today after visiting lor several days with the family of Joseph Wildrtek, t 6 miles southwest of town. (

EPIDEMIC OF SCARLET FEVER AT FAIR OAKS

Disease in Four Families But in Mild Form and Schools Rave * ■ : Not Been Closed. Dr. F. H. Hemflhill, county health officer, went to Fair Oaks Saturday and again this Monday morning to attend several cases of scarlet fever and to place the afflicted families under quarantine Four families have members sick with the disease, it is reported, the families being those* of William Warren, Doric Oottingham, John Van Cleve and John Zellers. The oases are reported to be mild and after making an investigation Dr. Hemphill decided not to close the schools for the time being. As most of the cases are reported to have broken out in the school and all had been exposed, it was decided to continue the schools until it was determined whether there would be a further spread.

Young Honan Bound Over To Grand Jury Under Bond.

The hearing of the case against Edward M. Honan lasted from 10 o’clock Saturday morning until about 4 o’clock that afternoon, Frances Klinger, three doctors, E. P, Honan and the defendant, all testified. The court room was crowded, all seats being filled and all available standing room taken, while extended out into the corridors. Justice Irwin bound the yotiqg man over to the grand jury; placing his bond at $2,000, which his father signed. As soon as the decision of the court to bind Honan over was announced E. P. Honan filed an affidavit against the girl, charging her with forgery, the affidavit being based upon a check which had been shown to the girl in the court room and which she admitted she had signed and made purchases on. The check was in the sum of $3.50. The defendant’s attorneys held that the girl had preferred the charge against Young Honan in order to cover up the forgery charge. The grand jury will take the ease up at the February fceraff and it will be tried at this time.

Story of the Miracle.

Here is the story of The Miracle, as taken from one of the “Legends of Long Ago,” written by Gottlieb Keller, called the Shakespeare of short stories. In the peaceful shade of an ancient cloister there lives a pure and beautiful girl, Beatrice In the old v churoh there stands a miraculous statue of the Madonna, clothed in rich and precious robes, and is the object uof pilgrimages from all parts of the world. Now, one day there appeared a handsome; well-dressed knight, who forthwith becomes entranced with Beatrice; but dares not speak to her. A few days later, however, while enjoying the hospitality of her companions, he contrives to tell Beatrice of the gay and lively World without and invites her to come and drink of the cup of pleasure. At first he is met with resistenee; but finally, upon enticing her outside the sheltering doom he seizes her and carries her to his castla Having left the protection of her friends and church, she gradually weakens and falls before the tempter. Meanwhile; the Miraculous Statue, unwilling that disgrace should fall upon her friends, has descended from the pedestal and assumed the appearance of the faithless Beatrice. The fame of the Statue has suffered no harm, as the pilgrims fall to miss it. Now we must return to Beatrice, who has plunged into the mad whirlpool of worldly pleasure She had loved the young knight but alas, she finds that men betray! As a last resort to retrieve his heavy losses at the gaming table; he gambles with a baron guest for the possession of the glri and loses. She is forcibly carried away to a castle, where she meets with many thrilling adventures. After trying to kill the man who won her at dice, she has a thrilling escape; aided by tbe old gate warden, only to fall into the hands of • bend of robbers. Tbe leader is entranced by her sweetness and beauty end offers to shield her. She pleads for the liberation of the gate warden, who was also captured. The cap tain of tbe outlaws releases him and also offers her freedom if she does not wish to stay. Touched by his manly words, Beatrice decides to remain. The old warden returns to the knight and implores him to resene Beatrice. Now ensues a long and fierce battle between the knights and outlaws, in wliieh both leaders are slain. With a heavy heart the repentant girl Is led back to her peaceful cloisters, the Statue is again enthroned, and quiet peace apd happiness ones more reign supreme At Princess Theatre Thursday evening, January 22»<L

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Co. M and High School Teams To Meet Tuesday Evening.

The high school basket ball team will face the local militiamen Tuesday eyening in the first of a three game series at the former’s gym. On next Friday night the school lads acre slated to meet their old time rivals from Monticello and the game with Co. M Is expected to put them on edge for a gruelling battle. Never In the history of the two schools have the locals ever emerged victorious but they are determined to smash, the long string of wins for the White county aggregation. To make the teams more evenly matched in size and weight the soldiers have been asked not to use Putts and Morgan. The teams will line up as follows: Co. M—dark It Kirk rs, Porter c, Nowels Ig, Rhoades rg. H. S.—Hanley It Elgelsbach rs, Healey c, Babcock Ig, Groom rg.

Surprised Barkley Township Couple on Their Birthdays.

About forty Wive neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. Eib, of Barkley township, surprised them Saturday evening by gathering at their borne with a supply of provisions for a big supper. It was the joint birthday of Mr. and Mrs. Eib, he being 62 and she being 60 years of age. Tbe evening was spent in music and games, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pullin furnishing an hour of entertainment with piano, banjo and violin. All enjoyed a happy evening.

Stevens Again High Man In Checker Tournament.

The weekly checker tournament resulted in the following score: Nichols 2%, Hill 2‘/*, /Thomas 4, McFarland 5, and Stevens 6Vi.

Notice to Pythian Sisters.

All members are requested to meet at the Presbyterian church Tuesday morning, Jan. 20th, at 10:15, to attend the funeral of our sister, Florence Peacock. By order of M. of R. C., Edna Rishling.

Christian Endeavor Social.

The Christian Endeavor of the Christian church wifi give a 10 cent social at the church Wednesday evening and all are cordially Invited. Fowler now has only one newspaper. the Benton County Review, owned by Geo. L. Roby. A few years ago there were three newspapers in that city, The Review, The Leader and The Republican. The Leader was John P. Carr's paper. He had a distinctive style and a big farm and kept the paper going, although at a loss, it is understood, tor many yearn The Republican -went through a number of feeble hands and Anally was taken over by The Leader. This did not seem to strengthen The Leader and when John P. Carr went Moosy the Leader-Republican showed a full bead of down hill steam. It changed hands, but the new owners, although publishing a very good paper, could not restore it to the confidence of the people. In the meantime Brother Roby was printing a paper of splendid value and it became easy tor The Review to absorb The Re-publican-Leader. It Is Improbable that The Review, as a political papier, ton expect long to occupy the field alone, but It will probably be difficult sledding tor a new paper to enter the field and put itself on a paying basis.. Brother Roby has the distinction of having accomplished a feat rarely performed to the newspaper business, that of chasing his competitors entirely out of business.

Home made sauer krafut at The Home Grocery. Order feed and fuel of Hamilton & Kellner. Phone 273. B. Forsythe made a business trip to Chicago today. ------ ■ __ — _____ John Deere line of implements Is sold by Hamilton & Kellner. The Girls Card Club will meet Tuesday evening with Mis. Wood Spitler. D. H. Yeoman returned this morning from a visit with his sons at Ambia and Tab. Henry Wood went to Brook today to visit his son, Dr, Aaron Wood, and family,* for a few days. Home baking made a pleasure by using A. and K’s Best Flour, SL3S a* sack—Home Grocery. It’s worth a trial, special breakfast blend coffee; 25c lb.—Home Grocery. G. M. Farr, of Kankakee, 111., came this morning to visit the tenant of his Gillam township farm, Jasper Houston. SI.OO Wizard Polish free with each Wizard Triangle Polish Mop, $2.50 value for $1,50. THE HOME GROCERY. Trcver Eger went to Chicago this morning for a short stay, principally to witness the production of “The Auctioneer." Harry GaUaher and wife went to Mill Creek, Laporte county, this morning, where Harry is building a stone road. Miss Emma Kims, of Gilnfan, Hi, came this morning for a short visit with her uncle; John Loehrka of southeast of town, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hathaway went to Monon today after a visit of several days with Mrs. JoslC Miller and family. Mrs. T. C. Thornton and Mrs. E. L. Clark are spending today with Mrs. Theo. Warne, at Parr, and Mis. Thornton will start from there for Detroit, (Mich., for an extended stay. Mrs. P. W. Dirham and daughter, of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Florence Hawkins, of Lafayette, are visiting their cousins, Mrs. J. D. Allman and family. Mrs. Mary Gore and friend, Mr. Brown, of Donavan, 111., were guests over Saturday and Sunday of the former’s daughter, Mrs. deucy Wood and family, j Miss Mary Childers, who recently had a severe sickness, is now very much better, but an inside goiter has developed that will require an operation and- this will be performed at the Wesley hospital, Chicago, next Monday. John A Grey and eon, who now lives on a farm near Hobart, returned home today after « visit of several days with hie daughter, Mrs. Robart Hurley, south of town, and she returned home with him for a visit Attorney T. B. Cunningham and Sheriff Dowling, of Kentkmd, came to Rensselaer this morning to see Judge Hanley. There is no court at Kentland this week, adjournment having been made last Friday until Monday of next week. . Mrs. C. G. Spitler came this morning from South Bend, where she has been for some time with her dapghfcer, Mrs. Delon Coen. Mrs. CD as. W. Coen has been suffering intensely from rheumatism and in in a sanitarium at Benton Harbor, Mich, and her sister, Mrs, Rebecca Porter, who Is at the Coen home at South Bend, has been suffSrtag from a severe attack of erysipelas.

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