Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 145, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1914 — Page 1

No. 145.

HONOR CONFERRED ON RENSSELAER BOY

J. Cecil Alter to Have Charge of Weather Bureau Exhibit at the Panama Exposition. The Salt Lake City Tribune of June 4th published a picture of J. Cecil Alter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Alter, of Union township, and gave the appended Write-up about the latest honor that has been conferred upon him, that of being appointed fey the U. S. weather bureau as special agent in charge of the government weather bureau exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition. As mentioned in this paper a few days ago Mr. Alter spent one day with his parents on his way to Washington, D. C., and he will . probably fee here again, possibly for a longer period, before he returns to Salt Lake City. The article published in the Salt Lake Tribune is as follows: In recognition of efficient service

rendered in connection with the government exhibits at the dryfarming congresses held in Lethbridge, Canada, and Tulsa, Okla., during the last two J. Cecil Alter, assistant section 5 director of the local United States weather bureau, has been appointed special agent in charge of the government weather bureau exhibit at the Pan-ama-Pacific international exhibition in San Francisco. Mr. Alter will leave > this afternoon for Washington, D. C., to collect and prepare the exhibit of his section for shipment to San Francisco. About two months will be required to complete this work after which he will return to Salt Lake until such a time as he receives further instructions from the government exhibit 'board. On this way east Mr. Alter expects to stop off at his old home, Rensselaer, Ind., for a short visit with his mother. x Mr. Alter came to Salt Lake from Indiana eleven years ago and since that time has 'been connected with the local weather bureau except in a few instances, when he has been assigned to special duty for short 7jerlods of time So far as is known he will, return to Salt Lake after the close of the San Francisco Exposition. In the exposition in which it has participated before, the government exhibit has been of a general nature under the general supervision Of a few men, but the exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition is planned to outdo all former efforts. Each department will be iMlder the direct supervision of ona/or more experts from that fflkrtteular department, and the Attire exhibit under the general supervision of the government exhibit board. The personnel of the board is: Adolph C. Miller, chairman; S. W. Stratton, F. Lamson Scribner, W. Dee Ravenel, secretary; J. C. Koykin, assistant to the chairman, T. J. Taylor, disbursing officer. Mr. Scribner, the pioneer entomologist of the government, has devoted his entire time to the government exhibits during the last eight years, and upon him will devolve the responsibility of making the San Francisco show the biggest and best ever put out by the government. Mr. Alter worked under the direction of Mr. Scribner at both the Lethbridge and the Tulsa congresses, and it was on the special recommendation of Mr. Scribner that Mr. Alter was chosen out of a field of several hundred employees of the weather bureau to fill the responsible position at San Francisco.

Coughs and Golds Weaken System Continued cougbs, colds and .bronchial troubles are depressing and weaken the system. Loss of appetite 'generally follows. Get a 50c bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery today. It will stop your cough. The first dose helps. The beat medicine lor stubborn coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. Mr. O. H. Brown, Muscatine, Ala., writes: “My wife was sick during the hot summer months and I honesttiiy believe Dr. King’s New Discovery saved her life.” Good for children. 50c and SI.OO, at your druggist's.

Teams Wanted! Will pay 4$ cents per hour for plow teams. Nees & Seaman, contractors. Phone 170 or see superintentendent on brick street job.

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Interesting News Notes From The Brook Reporter.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred JLongwell and children went over to Fowler Tuesday, and from there Fred made a trip to Indianapolis to look after some business affairs. Attorney A. D. Babcock was over from Goodland Tuesday getting photographic material for the completion of his new book of poems, which is now in the hands of the printer. *

Malcom Davis, George Staton, Glen Cline and Ralph Kemper, chaperoned by Fred Longwell, attended the University of Illinois athletic meet at Chicago the latter part of last week.

John Hershman has been in Kentland most of the week as a member of the board of review, which is in session, and has been adjusting any kicks oyer the judgment of the township assessors. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pierson, born on Sunday evening, June 14, died early Monday morning and was buried in the Brook cemetery. We noticed one thing at the democratic convention. The delegates talked more about the Jeffersonian Democracy than they did about what Wilson accomplished with his Mexican policy of tired waiting.

A. J. Chapin was in Winamac last week attending the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Foster Yarnell, who was a resident of that place. Mr. Yarnell was an old soldier, being a member of the 53rd Illinois. -

Several of opr young people have been up to the Kankakee river lately on fishing trips but they say the river is still out of its banks and fishing is no good, and probably will not be for the next month or more.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert (Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ulyatt took an auito trip into Michigan last week, and spent a few days at various points, mostly though kt White Pigeon. They say it was a very fine trip and that they enjoyed it. Will says they saw lots og good country, and plenty more that would make a Newton county man sick if he was compelled to farm it. Crops north are considerably later than in this section and not nearly as good. The crops in Michigan are fair and nearly all of the fruit crop is good With many other sightseers we were up to see the big Iroquois river dredge at work. It is throwing dirt both day and night, but they still have an immense job before them. The dredge is over half way down between the Lamson bridge and the Lyons farm. Those wishing to see the dredge at work should go on the north side of the river, as it is a difficult place to get to the dredge on the south side of the river on account of cutting across an angle of the river. Editor L. P. Builta was temporary chairman and Wm. Darroch permanent chairman with A. E. Purkey, secretary, of the democratic convention Monday. After the reports of committees, the following ticket was nominated: treasurer, F. C. Rich; clerk, Howard McCurry; recorder, Geo. C. Casey; surveyor, Wm. Parker; sheriff, Wm. Dowling; coroner, Chas. Franklin; commissioner, 3rd die trict M. G. Barker; county assessor, O. F. Stoner; councilmen, Henry Carson, J. L. Moran, M. Bolley, Mann Spitler, Press Roberts, A. E. Purkey and Chas. Hassett The only contest of importance was on recorder. Iroquois ihad two candidates, Geo. Casey and George Taber. Beaver presented C. M. Hagen. The first ballot stood, Taber 28, Casey 41, Hagen 46; only 115 out of 119 voting. Second ballot, Talber 21, Casey 54, Hageh 40. Third ballot Taber withdrew, Casey receiving 69, and Hagen 44. Casey was declared the nominee. The judicial delegates failed to materialize through some misunderstanding and the convention was not held.

Asserts Corsets is Root of Many Ills.

Indianapolis, June 18.—At today’s session of the National Electric Medical association here, M. A. Oarricker, of Nebraska City, Neb., in a paper on gynecology, denounced the corset as responsible for most of women’s Illness. Dr. Louise Eastman defended the straight front corset. Dr. F. E. Hurfnaft, of Minnepalfe, said he did not see so much harm in corsets as he did in high heeled shoes, and that sensible shoes would correct many troubles of women.

Methodist Church. Sunday school 9:30 a- m. Preaching 10:45 a. m. Union service at court house, 6:30 p. m. Epworth League, 7:30. Christian Church. Rev. Vaughn Dabney, of Chicago, will preach at the Christian church Sunday morning, June 21st, at 10:45. Bible School at 9:30. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1914.

J. T. BIGGS NOMINATED STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Wheatfield Township Man Received 10 4-7 Votes to 9 3-7 For W. L. Wood, of Farr.

Special to The Republican. Monticello, Ind., June 20th.—John T. Biggs, of Wheatfield township. Jasper county, received the nomination for state representative on the republican ticket at the convention held in this city this afterroon.

The only other candidate was W. L. Wood, of Parr, and the vote resulted as follows: Biggs, 10 4-7. Wood, 9 3-7. White county divided its 12 votes between the two candidates. Jasper county gave Wood 3 3-7 votes and Biggs 4 4-7 votes. Mr. Biggs was not an avowed candidate, although his name has been frequently mentioned in connection with the nomination during the past few days. He has been a member of the tax equalization board and was in Rensselaer when nominated. He is a high class citizen and would make this district a splendid representative in the state legislature. The democratic candidate is Patrick Hays, the present encumbent, whose 'home is in Idaville, White county.

Ability to Cook Keeps Burglar Out of the Pen.

St. Joseph Mo., June 18—Ben Black pleaded guilty in ther criminal court today to burglary. His loot had been only a few cents. “What is your occupation?” asked the court. “I am a cook,” said Black. Hastily Deputy Sheriff Moore approached the judge’s bench. “We have not a single cook in the jail to prepare the meals for the prisoners,” he Whispered to Judge Rya n. “Well, we will just change the charge to petty larceny and give jcu a year in jail,” said the court. ‘That will keep you out of the penitentiary and give the jail a cook in the bargain.” Black wept for joy.

James H. Payne in a Very Critical Condition. James H. Payne, who has been in failln ghealth for several weeks, took a decided turn for the worse two days ago and his condition is now very critical. Tuberculosis is the cause. He is 62 years of age. Constipation causes headache, indigestion, dizziness, drowsiness. For a mild, opening medicine, use Doan’s Regulets. 25c a box at all stores. Automobiles are being sold in Indiana at the rate of 150 a day, as shown by records at the office of the secretary of state. Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder. —» — Are you run down—nervoustired? Is everything you do an effort? You are not lazy—you are sick! Your stomach, liver, kidneys and whole system need a tonic. A tonic and health builder to drive out the waste matter—build you up and renew your strength. Nothing better than Electric Bitters. Start today. Mrs. James Duncan, Haynesvilel, Me., writes: “Completely cured me after several doctors gave me up.” 50c and SI.OO, at your ■druggist’s.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve tor Cuts. Baptist Church. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Morning service 10:45. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. All welcome. Will Pay One Gent Above Elgin—Cash Every Day. The plan of making butterfat payments every two weeks has been abandoned and we will hereafter pay thecadh every day and will pay one cent above the Elgin quotation. The price this week is 28% cents.—W. H. Dexter. St. John’s Day. Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M., will hold St. Jdhn’s Day memorial services at the Masonic hall on Sunday afternoon, June 21st, commencing at 3 o’clock. Rev. Ournick will deliver the address and a musical program will be rendered. The general public is Invited. Presbyterian Church. Rev. Leo Lake, of Chalmers, will preach nexf Sunday morning on the subject, “Life in Turkey.” Mrs. George Reed will sing a solo. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present at this service. Order your rubber stamp today

WONDERED WHY HE DIDN’T GET RESULT

Rex Warner Spent Greater Fart or Day Trying to Pump Cistern Dry-Found It Was Well

A splendid Joke is told on Rex Warner.

We will let you in on the secret if you will promise not to tell anybody, for it is dredfully embarrassing for a newlywed to have things of this kind become public. Rex decide dto take advantage of the dry weather to have his cistern cleaned and he set in to pump the water out. He worked industriously and that means that he kept right on the job, for Rex Is a worker. Occasionally 'he would stop to look into the cistern to ascertain the progress and he found that ha Was not making much. He returned to the job each time with renewed determination. Finally, when it was about supper time he looked hi again and found that he had lowered the water only about three inches. Then he called the attention of some one else ,to the slow progress and it was found that he had been pumping at the well instead of the cistern. Rex lives in the former C. Kellner property and some one had given him a “bum switch” as to which was the cistern and which the well.

Board of Equalization Concludes Annual Session.

The board of equalization has completed its annual labor and ad;ourned this Saturday afternoon. The* board consists Of the auditor, treasurer and assessor and two appointive members, this year being George Besse, of Remington, and J. T. Biggs, of Wheatfield. There were 390 autos in Jasper county on March Ist, according to the reports of the township assessors, which County Assessor Lewis had compiled. Last year there were 231, which makes an increase of 159 or almost 50 per cent. It is very probable that there will be over five hundred before the next taxing period.

Sol Norman Heads Moose Ticket in Union Township.

Union township Bull Moosers held their convention Friday and named the following ticket: Trustee, Sol Norman. Assessor, R. H. Eilts. Justices of the peace, T. J. Fay and I. W. Btozell. Constables, Jacob Spitzer and Ot fiheffer. Advisory board, Will Florence, Harvey Dexter and W. O. Gourley. Road supervisors, Wm. Myres, Geo. Kissinger and V. F. Clevinger.

Cures Stubborn, Itchy Skin Trouble “I could scratch myself to pieces”, is often heard from sufferers of eczema, tetter, itch and similar skin eruptions. Don’t scratch—stop the itching at once with Dr. Hobson’s Eczema Ointment. Its first application starts healing; the red, rough, scaly, itching skin is soothed by the healing and cooling medicines. Mrs. C. A. Einfeld, Rock Island, Hl., after using Dr. Hobson’s Eczema Ointment, writes: ‘This is the first time in nine years I have been free from the dreadful ailment.” Guaranteed. 50c, at your druggist’s.

The U. S. government has recenty issued some publications for free distribution of much interest and profit to all who send for them. One is a booklet on “Care of the Baby,’’ which ought to be in every home where there is a baby. Another is a war engineer’s report on the cause and prevention of floods. More recent and especially interesting and helpful government publications tor free distribution are, “Poultry (Management,” “How to prevent typhoid fever,” “Some Common Birds,” and “House Flies.” You can have any of these free as long as the allotments last by writing to Congressman Peterson at Washington, and telling him what you want.

Always Lead to Better Health. Serious sicknesses start in disorders of the stomach, liver and kidneys. The best corrective and preventative is Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They purify the blood—prevent constipation, keep liver, kidneys and bowels in healthy condition. Give you better health by ridding the system of fermenting and gassy foods. Effective and mild. 25c, At your druggist’s. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for all Hurts.

WEATHER. Generally fair and warm today and Sunday.

Grinding promptly done. All kinds of feed for sale by Hamilton & Kellner.

Happenings at Medaryville From The Advertiser.

Dan Smoyer, the blacksmith at Francesville, was kicked by a horse last week and one of his legs was fractured.

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Chasteen, p:' Rensselaer, were Sunday visitors here, the guests of the former’s mother, Mrs. J. L. Thornton and husband.

■Mrs. J. C. Ferrier is suffering considerably with an abscess on one of her limbs. Dr. Stone and the family are considering the advisability of taking her to a hospital for treatment. * '• * Rev. C. E. Weiss was called here from Elmore, Ohio, on account of his wife, who had been sick, but who is now better. He returned to Elmore Thursday. 'Our farmers never had better prospects for a bumper crop than at the present time. We have had plenty of good rains, and hay, oats and wheat are coming fine and the farmers are now bufcy cultivating corn. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ramey Were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Daisy Finch, and husband, at North Liberty since Friday of last week. Mr. Ramey returned last Wednesday, while his wife stayed for a more extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Horner, Claud Horner and wife and Owen Horner, wife and baby left last Sunday in their auto on a trip to Hardin and Dayton, Ohio, at both of which places they will visit relatives. They Will be gone a week or longer.

Mrs. George R. Howe returned last Tuesday from a visit over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frazier Antrim, at Hebron. She was accompanied home by her little daughter, Georgia, who had been the guest of 'her grandparents for the past month. Edward Freeman Croy and Myrtle Mae Collins were married last week. He is employed as a mechanic at Kansas City, Mo., and she is a young lady who has been living with relatives east of town. The young couple left for their home in Missouri last Wednesday. Chas. Odom, of Gillam, has purchased a new 7-passenger Maxwell. The Medaryville band gave their first open-air concert last Thursday evening. The boys are making progress and with ’ perseverance we will have a good band in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. Sherry Simpson and little daughter, Madge, left Sunday for Heppner, Ore., where they exsect to visit the former’s parents for the next two months, or longer, during their absence the Simpson ilotel will be managed by Mrs. Frank H. Evert, who arrived here for that purpose from Clinton last Saturday evening. Miss Bess Smith left last Wednesday for Grinnell, lowa, where she will meet Miss Emma Brown and from there the two young adies will go to Caldwell, Idaho, where both of them have close relatives residing. They will probably remain their guests for three months. They will also make short stops at Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City.

In painting the residence of Jas. R. Guild, Ralph Dunn ran on to a sparrow’s nest built under the gable of the building and in look ing into the feathered domicile he found therein a small American flag, undoubtedly carried there by one of the birds. Ralph cast all ’international laws aside and took down and burned the nest but now has the flag stowed away next to his heart.

Guild & Robinson, who have jeen partners in business tor neary 22 years, will go into liquidation n the grain, hay, flour and feed justness on July Ist. Charles E. Robinson will retire frbm the business. James R. Guild, Albert Reep and George iM. Guild will take over the business of the old firm and continue the same under the name of Jas. R. Guild & Co. The partnership of Guild & Robinson has been on’unusual one, as there has always been and still is perfect harmony between the partners and the dissolution becomes advisable from the demands of their respective families who should have their undivided attention. Those attending the Epworth League meeting of the Hammond district, held at Rensselaer on Monday and Tuesday of this week, from here, were the Misses Ava, Vera and Alice Guild, Benita Petry, Agnes Brown, Naomo Penry, Rev. W. N. Dunn, Lloyd Young, Ernest Winters and Bernard Guild. Miss Ava Guild read a very interesting paper before the convention on Tuesday afternoon. The convention was largely attended from all over the district.

For writing on the margins of newspapers sent through the mails, a man was fined SIOO in the federal court, says the Portland Oregonian. This is an offense many commit through ignorance. Uncle Sam has a way to teach them different, and the tuition comes mighty high.

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TOWNSHIP SCHOOL HOUSE LAW UPHELD

That Is, Jury Decides That Advisory Board Must Appropriate Money for Building.

A ease was tried at Delphi the past week which will be of interest all over Indiana, especially tn townships where the proposition of erecting high school buildings arose, was decided Friday in favor of the building of school houses. The trustee of Madison township, Carroll county,' asked the council to appropriate money for a building. The council refused and the suit was to mandate the council to make the appropriation. It was tried before a jury, which deliberated for 18 hours before arriving at a decision, which was in favor of the trustee. It is probable that the advisory board will appeal.

Township S. S. Conventions.

Sunday, June 14, was township convention day in every township in the county, except Carpenter, where it was not possible to hold a convention on account of the dedication of the new Presbyterian church at that place. The day was ideal and much good was done in discussing and planning for the improvement of the Sunday School work in the county. Union seems to have taken the ead in attendance, and this can be largely accounted for by the efficient work done by the township chairman, George Hammerton, and i;he capable superintendents in the i own ship. The work had been well planned and everyone did his part, and Rev. PoStill, who represented the county, pronounced it ;he best Sunday school convention he had ever attended. Every township was asked to raise $lO to eave in their township treasury to defray the necessary expense in improving their own schools. The same program was ollowed in each township. Some ownshipe had prepared every sub- ; eet, but in one township (we will not give them awaynot a single subject had been prepared. We shall hope for better things from the dilatory ones next year. Township, attendance, county representative and collections folow:

Keener, 60; Arthur Waymire; $lO. Wheatfield, 40; Mrs. J. I. Gwin, $lO. Kankakee, 50; Miss Ethel Pertins; $2. Walker, 125; Rev. Clark; $lO. Marion, 40; J. J. Hunt; $3. Newton, 75; Rev. Parrett; $lO. Union, 5060; Rev. Postil! Barkley, 80; J. N. Leatherman; $lO. Gillam, 30; L. H. Hamilton; $lO. Milroy, 35; Mrs. A. A. Fell; $5. Hanging Grove, S4O; Mrs. Hemphill; $lO. Jordan, Walter Johnson. MRS. J. I. GWIN.

“Too Tired to Spoon” Is Plea of Fammer.

Pittsburg, June 18.—Alexander Rufer, a farmer, changed with a misdemeanor by Miss Anna Batany, aged 18, testified in criminal court that he was too tired to "spoon” after a hard day’s work on the farm.

It was a novel defense, but two farmers serving on the jury took exception to his remarks. James B. Emmett arose in the jury box and said he did not believe the statement. He said that, in his opinion, farmers, as a rule, are not so completely exhausted by a day’s work that the charms of a comely young woman do not appeal to them. 'That’s righh, quite right,” solemnly affirmed a second member of the jury. Ruler was found guilty.

A POLITICAL PRIMER

(A Whole Volume Without Words.) Official Primary Vote In Pennsylvania. Republican 332,265 Democrat 189.554 Progressive 46,782 Official Primary Vote in lowa. Republican 140,277 Democrat . 76,413 Progressive 5,359 Estimated Primary Vote in Minnesota. Republican , 175,000 Democrat 65,000 Progressive . 4,000

Union Vesper Service.

The first union vesper service of the season will be held next Sunday evening at 6:30 on the south steps of the court house The sermon will be preached by the Bev. Mr. Lindsay, pastor of the Church of God. The general public is earnestely invited to be present at this service.

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