Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1914 — Page 1

No. 78.

TONIGHT ■I r • . . AT THE PRINCESS A Great Drama The Forbidden Room In 3 Parts Vaudeville follows the pictures. Admission 5 and 10c The new justices of the peace, Woodhull I. Spitler and Delos Dean, have received their commissions from Governor Ralston and will soon he sworn in by County Clerk Perkins. They will succeed Schuyler C. Irwin and John F. of these justices have soma matters to close up before turning the offices over. Both of the new are young men with a good knowledge of the offices they are to fill and there will be no city in Indiana with better Qualified justices of the peace. Both are college graduates, Mf' Spitler from Wisconsin University and Mr. Dean from Indiana University, the former having taken a business course and the latter ja course in law. Nothing nicer -than fresh fish. Nev if I will have a supply again Friday.

FOR Thanksgiving DINNER Cranberries Grape Fruit Head Lettuce Ora nges Leaf Lettuce Bari anas Celery Apples White Grapes Cabbage Cauliflour Carrots Parsnips' /Turnips Sweet Potatoes 0 n X , ~ ' " 1 —i 1 lb. package Calarab Candy Figs 25c 1 lb. package new dates Large bottle maraschino cherries 15c 1 qt. jar Club House extra fancy ollives .......... 50c 1 qt. jar medium size oliVes _. 25c Plain and stuffed olives, small bottle ...10c Club House aspai'agus tips, per can 25c First choice mushrooms, per can ........30c Large can Club House white cherries ...40c Large can Club House sliced pineapple j. 30c Large can Club House yellow Cling peaches 35c Large can Club House peeled apricots 40c Large can Club House stringloss beans ....... 20c Large can good pie pumpkin ......... . joc Fresh country eggs, per dozen • Shelled pecans, walnuts or almonds, per lb ,j 70c ' ' 'I Phone 95 Rowles & Parker Our Store Will be Closed All Day Thanksgiving

The Evening Republican

LOPP VS. SPECK ESTATE TRIED HERE

Attorney Fraser, of Benton County, and William Darroch, of Kentland, in the Case. The case of Ellen Lopp against the estate of Isaac V. Speck began in the circuit court thlis morning. It is a claim by Ellen Lopp for services rendered to Speck in his lifetime and while he Lived in her house. Ellen Lopp is not a relative of decedent. The items run through a period of several years and amount to severa 1 thousand dollars. * iMost of the forenoon was occupied in making up the issues. The claimant is represented by Fraser and Isham, of Fowler, and by Chapman & Blue and the estate is represented by Darroch & Leopold. Mr. Blue began the examination of the jury at 11 o’clock and it is likely that a jury will be selected by the middle of the There are 35 or 40 Witnesses present and the indications are that it will be one of the biggest cases tried for some time past in this court. .i ■ .

Schools to Take Up Early Wednesday A. M. and P. M.

In older to accommodate pupils who will l£ave for their home on Wednesday afternoon trains it has been arranged to have school take up 10 minutes early Wednesday morning and 15 minutes early Wednesday noon. Parents will phrase bear this in mind and see that the children are not late. The change is made for the one day only.

There is a great deal of difference in oysters. We have the large, fresh oysters that don’t disappear when cooked.—Fate’s College Inn.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1914.

Aetna Powder Mills Have Explosion; Shock Felt Here.

An explosion of 2,000 pounds of nitroglycerine at the Aetna powder Mills in Lake county at 17 minutes before 9 o’clock Monday morning shook all of northwestern Indiana and northeastern _ Illinois. The shock was distinctlj’ felt in Rensselaer. „ - - J. J. Montgomery hurried to The Republican office after observing the shock and made a correct guess as to what had happened. An effort was made to find out from Chicago and other places north whpt had happened but no information was secured until the evening papers reached Rensselaer and told of the disaster. Powder experts, two minutes before the accident occurred, found that an explosion was about to occur and the Siren screamed its shrill warning. The 150 men on duty in the plant immediately sought safety behind sand dunes. Two distinct shocks were felt at Gary. Buildings shook throughout •the city and a minute later there was a crash of falling glass. Hundreds of people rushed out of their homes in terror. Stores were emptied of their clerks and shoppers, and the women screamed. Many believed an earthquake had occurred. In several instances fires were started by falling stoves, and the fire department responded to several calls. At the i&ary telephone building twenty operators were thrown from thir seats. When all had quieted down at Gary details of police and firemen were rushed to Aetna, but their services were not needed. Only two windowpanes were broken in Aetna. However, a fire was raging, and warning was given that another explosion might occur. Windows were broken and delicate machinery was thrown cut of ’adjustment’ at the Gary st'-el wills.

Shower and Luncheon Given For Mrs. Will Postill Monday.

Mrs. Zern Wright gate a shower and luncheon Monday afternoon for Mrs. Will H. Postill, whose marriage occurred last week. Nineteen ladies attended and a .delightful enjoyed and Mrs. Postill received many very beautiful and useful gifts.

FOR THANKSGIVING.

Oysters, lettuce, celery, cranberries, fresh and smoked meats, vegetables, etc. Also a line of groceries. Deliveries made to any part of the city. Please give me a share of your patronage. NORTH SIDE CAFE. Lewis Nichols, Phone 296. - Proprietor

ANNOUNCEMENT.

We have opened a flower and fiuit store in Leopold’s building, first door south of Worland’s furniture store, where we have for sale cut flowers, potted plants, fruit, nuts, candies, etc. Special orders, for flowers and plants will have prompt attention and 'be furnished at the lowest market price. A share of your patronage solicited. - FERNE OSBORNE.

Why fret and worry about a Thanksgiving dinner when you can get a turkey dinner for 35c at Fate’s College Inn.

FOIII-BALL Everybody Will See the Game R. H. S. vs . Bowen H. S. Chicago Thanksgiving Day W' 2:30 / Buy your Tickets Riverside Athletic Park Admission 25c.

BE THANKFUL IN HELPING OTHERS

Attend the Charity Entertainment and Make Contribution for z Happiness in AU Homes. For many years Rensselaer has conducted an entertainment on Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving for the purpose of receiving contributions of cash and provisions for the benefit of the poor families of the city, to insure that -there was ample in* every home to furnish cause for real thanksgiving. The entertainment takes place tonight and a program that should prove very interesting has been prepared. It is published elsewhere in this paper. The real pleasure of life comes from helping others and there are quite a number in Rensselaer who are in great need this year. Certainly we have much to be thankful fqr. While, other nations are involved in a great war we are at peace and our blessings are such that we Should give with a „ liberal hand to those who are less fortunate. Let the church be packed and let the offerings be expressive of our happiness and our charity. , - The public is especially invited to attend the union Thanksgiving entertainment at the Christian chinch tonight at 7:30 o’clock. A very fine program has been arranged. Admission free, but a collection will be taken for the poor. The citizens are also requested to bring fruit, jelly, potatoes, sugar, coffee or any other article that can be used. The charity board of the city in connection wjth churches of the city will distribute Wednesday morning Thanksgiving dinners to thfc-Jist of names which have been selected. The committee and helpers will meet at the Christian church Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock to distribute these baskets and they will need a number of autos to help them take the baskets to the homes of the poor. Let Rensselaer do its full duty this year to the worthy poor of the city.

City Council Meets In Regular Session.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening. All members were present. George Markin et al petitioned for an extension of the water main, which was referred to the water committee. The light superintendent was instructed to install a street light at the intersection of Division, Cornelia and Franklin streets, and also to install wires for power at the planing mill. ’ The preliminary assessmqht roll for the Angelica street sewer was filed and December 14th fixed as the time for hearing objections. _ The following claims were allowed : Corporation Fund. W R Shesler, sal marshal ..$ 30.00 Frank Critser, sal nightwh 30.00 K T Rhoades & Co., lamps 3.60 W Frank Osborne, city eng 56.00 Rens. Band, street concerts 75,00 Rens. Fire Dept., alarm Nov 7 11.00 Road Fund. Chester .Zea, sal city teamster 30.00 Sam Stevens, catch 'basins.. 21.00 J W Speaks, wk tile drain .. 27.65 Fred Ferguson, wk on street 3.40 Franklin Grant, same 16.00 Sam Stevens, wk catch basins 7.00 Chas Platt, wk sidewalk ... 6.40 C M Sands, city as main st s 175.00 Same, same Webster st ■■ 18.71 Electric Light Fund. C S Chamberlin, salary 62.50 T E Malone, same 35.00 Dick Hartman, same 35.00 Dave Haste, same , 35.00 Tom Hoyes, same 35.00 Jesse Gates, haul coal 30.99 Monon Coal Co., coal ...... 58.54 Inland Electric Co., sup .... 21.82 J A Grant, haul poles 12.00 K T Rhoades & Co., lamps . 22.76 Ohas Morlan, typewriter wk 1.00 C H Mills, premium on ins...' 53.55 C M Sands, ft. paid 127.36 King Foundry Co., Imp posts 429.95 Water Fund. John Richards, wk water mn 3.60 C M Sands, ft pd 2.33 C M Sands, pd contractor .. 112.71 Same, same , 126.17 Same, same 127.81 Same, same ....$1,500.00

Thanksgiving Dinner At Makeever House.

Menu. Roast Turkey ... Cranberry Sauce Escalloped Oysters . “ •' ; Mashed Potatoes Creamed French Peas Celery Mince Pie Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream. • , Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray CasCy, ! of Kniman ( a son and their fourth •’ child.

The Turkey is a Proud Bird You might remember that Thanksgiving is as much a style day as it is a feast day. You must be dressed in your best, b’or those who give careful consideration to fashion and fabric, we find pleasure in recommending Collegian Clothes. They will meet your needs nicely, whether for football game, for receiving friends or for dining out. Particularly, we suggest a review of our overcoats. There is every clever shape and a galaxy of patterns. Duvall’s Quality Shop C. EARL DUVALL Rensselaer, Indiana

Purdue Students Rioted Following Football Victory.

Purdue students, jubilant because of their victory over Indiana in last Saturday’s football game, created a riot in Lafayette that night. They claimed that the manager of the Family Theatre had promised them free admission if the game was won and several hundred students went to the theatre but were refused admission unless they paid. The students then threatened to rush the theatre and were stopped by the police. The students threw eggs, which struck officers and others. Finally the police arrested one of the leaders and the students tried to take him away and the officers were compelled to use their clubs and sevral students were knocked down. The students made a rush to the jail and blocked the entrance, but the police outwitted them and went to the side of the jail and put their prisoner through a window. The students then congregated about the court house and continued to throw eggs and it was some time before the police made two or three more arrests. One officer was hit in the back of the head with an egg and the yolk rolled down inside of his shirt. The students who were arrested were released on bond. The police blame the theatre manager more than the students, for there seemed to be plenty of evidnce that he had promised the students free admission.

Notice to Our Patrons and Friends. Our store will be open only from 7 until 9 o’clock a. m., Thursday, Nov. 26th, Thanksgiving day.—E. VanArsdel & Co. We will give your feed orders prompt attention. HAMILTON & KELLNER.

K Everything Good To Eat For Your Thanksgiving Dinner We have especially prepared to take care of your needs for this day in the line of sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkins, leaf and head lettuce, endive,* celery, carrotts, cabbage, giape fruit, grapes, oranges, bananas, cookingand eating apples, cukaba melons, mince meat, cider, figs, dates, raisens and currents. Phone 41 HOME GROCERY We Close Thanksgiving Day

New Piano and Music Store To Open in Rensselaer.

H. R. Lange & Son, of LaPorte, will open a piano and music store in the room above the Home Grocery December Ist. The store will be in charge of H. R. Lange, who will move here April Ist. The new firm will sell the Schiller, eGrharz, Jess French and Tryber pianos, and all kinds of small musical instruments, and the McKinley and National sheet music. Mr. Lange has had 32 years’ factory experience and thoroughly understands the piano business. The new firm will also do piano tuning and organ repairing. Give them a call.

President Harry Kurrie to Be Honored in Lafayette.

A formal reception will be tendered President H. R. Kurrie, of the Monon railroad, by the Lafayette Club, in that city this evening. The business men of the city and the Chamber of Commerce will meet him. Mr. Kurrie will arrive in Lafayette on the special train which is making a tour of inspection of the road. i Dill pickles, extra large; best In town. Phone 202. Rowen & Kiser.

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