Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 217, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 September 1914 — Page 1

No. 317.

PROMPTLY AT12 BELLS FRIDAY NIGHT THE BIG CONTEST WILL COME TO AN END

Below is the List of Contestants and Votes Cast for Publication Up to Saturday Night.

Promptly at o’clock Friday night Sept 18th the big contest bf the Republicans will come to an end, and below are the candidates and their votes cast for publication up to Saturday night. - If you 'are a subscriber to the Republican you should renew at once and give some candidate the advantage of the votes, for a few votes will make a big difference in some of the candidates’ standing and if you ai;e not a sribscri]?er you should subscribe now while the -contest is on and give the votes to one of the candidates and you will be doing them a great favor, your subscription ‘may be the means of some candidate winning a better prize. Candidates should not let*a day pass this week-without securing Some votes as the race is going to be so close with some of the can--dldates that-in some cases a yearly subscription will be the difference in some of the prizes. J Opportunity of Life may have the opportunity of your life to win a nice prize in the next four days, it is possible for any candidate in the race to win first honors if they will make the four remafning days count in securing subscriptions. There are a number on the firing line and do not realize it Just keep in mind that tfiese prizes are going to be awarded to the candidates who have the votes and why should that automobile not go to you? You are entitled to it just as much as the other fellow. Commission There • are' to be seven prizes awarded to the seven candidates securing the largest number n-f votes and the candidates that do not win one of the-listed prizes will be given TEN. PER CENT pf the total amount of money turned in by them. There is absolutely no

chance tor you to lose as every candidate that enters actively wins, look the following votes over carefully and see where a daily subscription will -put your name. Here are the prizes you can win. One Ford Touring Oar. ' One S3OO Upright Piano. One S2OO Building Lot. One $65 Domestic Sewing One $25 Gold Prize. One S2O Gold Watch. One $5 in Gqld. ' 10 per cent to non-prlze winners. Below ar* the nominations and votes cast for publication up to last night: Miss Bliafoeth Davenport ....139,860 Miss Mary C0mer136,480 Miss Lueiila Robinson .129,255 Miss Blanche McCurtain.. 125,380 ♦William Efb.124,220 Miss Marie Arnold.. •118,945 Clifford Wasson 117,205 Mrs. Louella Golden, R 4 ...115,540 Miss Madeline Abbott. 107,020 Miss Freda Wineland .......105,175 Miss Gladys Duggleby 85,120 Miss Della Shumaker.. 82,475 Byron Hemphill 80,320 Cecil Ridenour 72,600 Miss May Lowman 70,870 Mrs. Perry Griffith69,7ss Paul Beam ....68,175

At The ' Rex Theatre Six Nights each Week with a Saturday Matinee • Showing a 2-Reel Feature and a • One-Reel Comedy Each NightAdm. 5c to AIL Don’t Miss The Rex Shows W. C. Milliren, Mgr.

The Evening Republican.

Miss Glen C0bb65,375 Ray Huff ..63,365 Gravelbus Hanssen .62,820 Miss Sophie -Hudson 62,625 Miss Xeafle McOolly .61,825 Miss Thelma Tilton ...60,220 Miss Matie Kersey :....60,175 tMiss Irma Drenth ...60,145 Miss Cecelia Spate ..54,625 Mrs. C. A. Armstrong .53,120 Wade Jarrette .....*50,675 Donald Rhoades ...50,175 Miss Lucy Healy 49,175 Miss Helen Welch ....48,225 Miss Ruth Callahan- . .rt 48,175 Miss Josephine Thomas, R 3. .48,125 Miss Helen Duvall .. r, .47,825 Miss Lijlian Bailey ...46,725 Jack Miller 45,200 Miss Katie Tresmer ............43,350 Cecil R. Rees ».’43,255 Mrs. Perry Griffith 38,155 Miss Floss W. Smith34,6oo Miss Hazel Hurley RR.......33,175 Miss Mildred Parks, R 3 ....32,875 Wilma Peyton .. . .32,375 Raymond McKay 30,125 Miss Bessie Boflman .........29,850 Miss Orpha Barton *...28,150 Miss Ethel Parker ....27,525 Miss Hazel Jacks 26,000 Miss Susan Thurston 23,875 John Richard .23,1-75 Dewey Cqx, R 3 .22,155 Miss Ruth Arnes, R 4...,21,150 Miss Grace Clowry 19,925 Miss Iva Brooks ......19,725 Miss Esther Padgetts... 18,650 Miss Beatrice Clift 18,650 Miss Katie Trump ............18,275 Miss Maggie Hamstra 18,225 Carl Worland .......18,175 Mrs. Steve True 16,400 Herman DeFries .15,650 Miss Ethel Hammerton %14,850 Mrs. Maggie Fairchild ....4... 14,675 Mrs. True Reeve .....14.600 Roy Culp 13,850 Miss Margaret MeGraW .......12,675 Miss Myrtle Sharkey 12.650 Miss Ruth Gundy 12.6Q0 Miss Katie Theis » 4 12,200 Miss Pearl Jay .. .11,600 Miss Florence McKay ~.6,700

Miss Maggie Halligan Operated On in a Chicago Hospital

Miss Maggie Halligan and sister, Mrs. A. E. Delouest, are both under the care of Dr. John B. Mprphy, in a Chicago hospital and Miss Halligan was operated on this morning for the removal of a tumor. She is in a 'very critical condition and her brothers, James and Joseph, have both been at the hospital with her. Mrs. Delouest is also in a serious condition of health. Both ladies were at the Springs at Kramer but received no benefit and were taken from there to Chicago.

*. ■ Prompt Action is Pleating Many Rensselaer Citizens. , Get down to the cause of everything. 7 - i Bad backs are frequently caused by weak kidneys. , '■ ' Help the kidneys,,tp get rid at k Pills are for the kidneys only. No time wasted, trying to cure other troubles. Rensselaer people endorse their merit. ’ Jacob R. Wilcox, Dayton StRensselaer, Ind., says: “I had pains through my loins and was tn misery- night and day. I always felt tired and worn out and was annoyed by a distressing kidney I weakness. Nothing relieved me until I began taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. They were of such great benefit that I consider them worthy of the highest endorsement. The statement I gave a few years ago braising Doan’s Kidney Pills, holds good. The cure has been perman€nt° Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t Simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Wilcox had. FosterMilburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Goal Customers. * Inasmuch m we. must jpayeaeh lor all coal wd And it impossible to extend credit for more than 30 days. Grant-Warner Lumber 00. Harrington Bros. 00. Jf. C. Gwin & 00. Rensselaer Lumber Co. Hamilton & Kellner. D. E. Grow. Palms and Ferns. I have some fine indoor palms and terne. Better pick them out right H. Holden.

NO TIME WASTED

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAT, SEPT. 14, 1914.

Philip R. Blue to Engage In Practice for Himself

Philip R. Blue, better known here and over .the county as Boy Blue, has decided to engage in the practice of law for himself, after having worked for some six -or seven years for others, and quite soon will leave the office of Attorney. George A. Williams and occupy a desk in the office of James H. Chapman. Mr. BlueSias been with Mr. Will for about four years and was for two«year piOr to that’ iii a law office in Laporte. He has bandied. considerable business for 'liimsedf during this time and his close application "to all details of fiis profession has won for him many friends who feel that he is making a right move in engaging in practice for himself. Mr. Blue has some cases already, on hand and will doubtless be ablfe to build up a splendid practice. He will remain in Mr. Wiliams’ office only a short tme longer. . <

Will Engage in Insurance Business in Detroit, Mich.

ißev. A. G. Work, who was compelled to give up his work as a Presbyterian minister on account of throat trophic, has been here for several days apd this morning made a trip to Lafayette, where he served as, pastor of the first Presbyterian Church for some time. He recently underwent a surgical operation for double hernia and is still quite weak but recovering. He will go to Detroit, Mich., soon to engage in the insurance business with Gharles A. McQolly, the state agent for the John Hancock Co. Mr. McOolly is an. old friend of Rev. Work and has been a very successful insurance man, and Mr. -WOrit-starts into his new business under most favorable auspices and his many friends here will hope for his abundand success.

Fine Meeting and a Good Crowd at Reynolds Saturday

Republicans of White county ■held a big meeting at Reynolds ■Saturday night. It was well attended and there was a great deal of enthuiasm. The Wood candidates were both present and made speeches, Will R., of Lafayette, candidate for congress, and Will L., of Parr, candidate for the state' legislature Senator Wood makes a fine, convincing speech and is bo. ing applauded all over the dis« triet. Logari Wood is a well posted man, a political student and a thipker and also makes a good speech. It is probable that he will attend and speak at many of the meetings arranged for Senator Wood.

The Gayety Air Dome is Closed for This Season

The Princess theatre from this date Will be operated under the sole ownership and management of Perry and John Horton, the room has been thoroughly renovated 'and' 'the Deagan musical electric bills installed. Beginning iwith next week the management will exclude the vaudeville, in place of •which they will make a specialty of running the most expensive and high class serial and photoplays, such as the ‘'Million Dollar Mystery,” "Trey O' Hearts,” “Lucile Love,” and the dramatization of these excellent features will-.be A-l. Miss Joanna Mitchell, daughter of Dr. O. L. Mitehell, of Monmouth. HL, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mitchell. > - “Uncle” Steward Hammond was down from Surrey over .Sunday visiting his daughter, Mrs. M. I. Adams. He is not feeling very good, but is able to get about and seems alipost as well as he did a year ago.

WANTED Your Tire Repairs. Save Tur OU Calm. WeNrfP You Liners That Saves You $ $. City Tire Shop. Stockwell & Bradock, Over Hemphill’s Blacksmith , Shop

TWO FIRES SUNDAY; DEPARTMENT BUSY

Shed at Simon Hochstetter’s Home and Bam at George Sible’s Destroyed by Flames. The fire department had two runs Sunday. The first came in the forenoon when a summer kitchen at the Simon Hoehstettler home, just north of the depots was discovered on fire. Mr. Hochstettler and family were at church when the fire started. The shed was burned almost dbwn and the rear of the house blistered some. At abbut 8 o’clock in the evening the barn on the place owned and occupied by George Sible in the northeast part of town was discovered on fire. Mr. and Mrs. Sible were away from toWn. The bam, including the hay and a wagon arid some harness was destroyed. Fire Chief Montgomery believes that both fires were of Incendiary origin. When the night call was sounded half the people of the town almost were in the Chautauqua tent and all were naturally concerned aboiit their homes.. Many left the tens to find out where the fire was. Uneasiness was relieved When the location of the fire was announced by L. H. Hamilton. "

Business Houses Agree to Close at 7 Three Nights

Practically every business house in Rensselaer has agreed to close at 7 o’clock Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings on account of the Lincoln Chautauqua. Shoppers will confer a favor on the merchants and on the Chautauqua by doing their shopping earlier these days. Thg baiber shops will also close at 7 o’clock. .

Another big peach sale, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. JOHN EGER.

ROWLES & PARKER '< ■> . ■■ ' The Store of Today and Tomorrow Our Motto: Satisfactory Merchandise at the Lowest Possible Prices.

f people like to live well, to dress weiyfo have wh|t others have, the best they can afford. They like to afford the best, and vis it seems priced unreasonable they look further, that is the reason we invite you to our store, for we know our goods are up-to-date atVeasonable prices. People think of what they are doing, what they are buying, they ? look at both sides’ of their dollar. We want your wife or your daughters to see our line of suits and coats, examine the seams, the fit, the , workmanship, the value is there and they will be the first to tell you. These are interesting facts and we believe you will be convinced we are giving you better* merchandise than ever before at our popular low prices. Our suits and coats are made in all the new fabrics, in the latest up-to-date styles. Make a visit to this department and let us show you our line 7 if you are ready to buy or if you are not, we take pleasure in showing you these garments and know you will make our store your trading place.

Child’s Coats in all stylos and fabrics - - $3.45 to $6.50 Junior “ “ “ « $5.00 to SIO.OO Misses’ “ “ “ v M - - $6.50 to SIB.OO Ladies’ “ “ “ u $6.50 to $30.00 Ladies’Suits “ “ “- $16.50 to $25.00 Ladies’ Skirts •• “ - $5.00 to SIO.OO We want to know you better and we want you to know us better so take the elevator to the second floor and let us show you these garments. ROWLES & PARKER

CHAUTAUQUA PLEASES LARGE AUDIENCES

Second Visit of Lincoln Chautauqua is Greeted by Enthusiastic Crowds at all Sessions » The Lincoln Chautauqua bn its second annual visit to this city is being greeted by large and enthusiastic audiences and the numbers rendered the first two days have 'beenhighly satisfactory. The lecture of ex-Governor Patterson, of Tenessee, Sunday evening was a fine appeal for the cause of temperance. Governor Patterson was elected to the highest office in this state as a man with liberal views on the liquor question and he later became convinced that the manufacture and sale of intoxicants was responsible for most of the crime and suffering in the world And' he became an ardent advocate of prohibition with the courage to to admit his former wrong position and determined to do All that he can to hasten the day when there shall be absolute prohibition. His lecture was followed closely by the large audience and the liberal applause showed hearty approval it received., Mrs, Margaret Hill McCarter’s work was started Saturday, when she talked with a number of ladles beneath the trees in the park, the tent not having been raised at the time. This Monday morning she spoke on the subject, ‘The Gospel of Work” and more than 150 ladies beard her arid took deep Interest in the lessons imparted. Tuesday morning her subject will be "The Age Limit.” The Tuesday morning hour will be 9:30 to 10:30, after that at 10 o’clock. No one who can attend should miss Mrs. McCarter’s morning lectures. They are free of charge. Joe Wing, the alfalfa king, will talk at 10:30 Tuesday morning. The lecture is additional to the chau-

TONIGHT AT THE PRINCESS | Worlds Greatest Wizard Herbert The Great Direct from Majestic ‘Theatre, Ft. Wayne, United Booking Corporation and London’s Hall of Mystery. Wonderful, Funny, Sensational Tricks m Sleight of Hand. Three reels pictures. Bring the Children. First Show Begins 7:15. Admission 5 and 10c

tauqua programme and the cost is 25 cents. All fanners should hear this talk. The afternoon; meeting Tuesday consists of the concert by the Black Hussar band and the lecture “Presidents I Have Known” by William E. Mason, former U. 8. Senator from Illinois and last week defeated tor the Republican nomination tor that office. At night the Royal Black Hussar band will give another concert and will conclude with a thrilling descriptive concert overature entiled "The Fall of Jericho.”

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