Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 281, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1914 — Page 1

No. 81.

TONIGHT AT THE PRINCESS “The ~ Trey O' Hearts” In connection with the above we are now running the Universal weekly. A double show. 7-8-9

“DADDY LONG LEGS".

The class of the Sisters of Bethany of the Presbyterian Sunday school will present Miss Gay Zenola MacLaren of New York, who will give an imitative recital of “Daddy Long Legs”, a comedy by Jean Webster, imitating Ruth Chatterton as “Judy” and the members of her New York company in their various roles. CHARACTERS. Jarvis Pendleton. Miss Prichard. Mrs. Lippett, matron of asylum. Gladiola Murphy, Freddy "Pei*kins, Sadie, Kate, orphans. Mrs. Pendleton. Sallie Macßride. Julia Pendleton. > Jimmy Macßride. ' Mrs. Semple., Walters, Griggs, Judy Abbott, trustees of asylum. SCENES OF THE PLAY. Act I—Dining room of the John Grier Home. Act 2—The girl’s Study at College. Act 3—Mrs. Semple’s cottage at Rock Willow Farm. Act 4—Jarvis Pendleton’s li'brary. Those of the Rensselaer people who saw this >play in Chicago during its long run there, can testify to the wonderful charm and beauty of this delightful story. This recital will be held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday,' Dec. 3rd, at 8 o’clock. Admission 25 cents.

It Really Does Relieve Rheumatism Everybody who is afflicted With rheumatism in any form should by all means keep a "bottle of Sloan's Liniment on hand. The minute you &>el pain or soreness in a jojnt or muscle, bathe it with Sloan’s Liniimeut. Do not rub it. Sloan’s penetrates almost immediately right to the seat of pain, relieving the hot, tender, swollen feeling and making the part easy and comfrotable. Get a bottle of Sloan’s Liniment for 25 cents of .any druggist and have it in the house—against colds, sore and swollen joints, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, but it does give almost instant relief. You are missing good, Inexpensive amusement if you are not attending the Rex. None better. Admission sc. -Order your coahoj/Hamilton & Kellner, Phone 273.

A Few Of Our Headliners For the Grate—Our Brite-Light Can- , nel. For the Heating Stove-Our Ky. Belle Lump and Puritan White Ash. For the Range—Our Ky. Belle, Egg B. B. and Jackson Hill. * We carry a full staple line of hard 1 and soft coal. All that we ask is one trial. Phone 7. Harrington Bros. Co.

The Evening Republican

HAS THE WAR TAX HIT YOU? IT WILL

Jasper County People Are Paying The New Tax and Several Are ■ „ Quite Hard Hit. ———— 'the ‘’war” tax in time of peace is being felt in Jasper county. \ The blanks began to arrive the first of the week and cigar dealers and poolroom owners have been paying, up and others are getting ready. The tax is figured out for the fraction of the year from Nov. Ist to June 30th, which is eight months or two-thirds of a year. Every- cigar and tobacco dealer and there are a great many in Jasper county, will have to pay at the rate of $4.-80 per year, provided his sales total S2OO or more for a year. For eight months the tax will be $3.20. Each poolroom proprietor pays $5 for each pool or billiard table. H. W. Kiplinger has eight and the tax would be S4O for the year. For the eight months it figured $20.67. F. A. Bicknell paid half that amount on his four tables. Contracts, ' deeds, mortgages, drafts', telephone, and telegraph messages, express packages,, insurance premiums are all taxed and every person will learn before long that there is a war over in Europe and will be wondering why we are required to pay the tax. Possibly with a republican tariff a tax might have been necessary, but it is the first time in the history of the country that a tax of this kind became necessary in a time of peiicg. .

Boy Scouts Are Building Log Cabin West of Town.

Under the direction of Rev. Titus, fecout Master, the Boy Scouts of Rensselaer, are building a log cabin, 15x15, on the George Tudor farm, 5 miles west of town. about thirty of the scouts Inked to the scene of the primeval forest and felled trees and trimmed them into logs and today the logs are being interlocked at the ends ~’pffd the cottage is taking form. The experience is of value to the bpys and as the, scout movement is to develop theih^mentally, physically and morany it should be given the encouragement of all. The lads took lunches with them, but this proved insufficient to satisfy their appetites and a camp Are was built and things cooked. Rev. Titus says that harvest hands never ate with such ravenous appetites. In the evening . the boys hiked back home, tired but anxious for the dawn of another day to renew »their activities.

Daughter of Isaac Thomas Of Remington Passed Away.

Mrs. Lon Dowell, 25 years of age, daughter of Isaac Thomas, oL Remington, died at the home of he: father, where she was living, this Saturday morning. She was married only about a year ago. She suffered heart and stomach trouble with tubercula/r complications. She was an estimable young woman and there is general sorrow at her death..

Christian Church.

9:30. Bible School and adult classes. If you are a member of the school be sure and come tomorrow. Your class needs you. 10:30. Sermon, ‘The Christian Growth.” 7:30. Sermon, “A Midnight Visitor.” All invited to attend these services.

Doan’s Regulets are recommended by many who say they operate easily, without griping and without bad after effects. 25c at all drug stores.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1914. .

$10,750 JUDGMENT FOR ELLEN LOPP

Woman Who Cared For Isaac V. Speck, Wealthy Bachelor of Newton County, Gets That Sum. / The ease of Ellen Lopp against the estate of Isaac V. Speck, which began in the circuit court on Tuesday morning before a jury, has resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $10,750. A large number of witnesses were examined, .thirty for the and fifteen for the defendant. The case was concluded so far as introduction of testimony at 4 -p. m. Friday, at which time the

first agumerit was made for the plaintiff by- Mr. Isham, who was followed by Mr. Martindale jand Mr. Leopold for the defendant, Mr. Leopold being followed by Mr. Blue for the plaintiff,-who was followed by Judge Darroch for the defense, and the concluding argument by Daniel Fraser for the plaintiff. The court instructed the jury at 10 p. hi. and they reached a sealed verdict at 4 a. m. this Saturday morning. I — f The plaintiff and.’her husband lived upon the lands of Isaac V. Speck in Newton county, just west and horth of Kentland. Mr. Speck owned at the time of his death about 1,400 acres of land, sad to be one of the finest farms in Newton county. He was also a stock raiser and engaged in feeding cattle and hogs for the market. From the time the plaintiff went upon his land in 1899. to the time of Mr. Speck’s death in 1913, he was a sickly man, having some stomach trouble and heart..trouble of a serious and |cute nature. He was subject during all these years to

frequent attacks of cramping, and on such occasions it was necessary to relieve him By hot applications. These attacks occurred mostly in the night time and Mrs. Lopp was his almost constant attendant. In addition to caring for him in this manner, she also waited upon him in many other ways, such as assisting him in-putting on his coat, washing his face and ears, bathing his feet, caring for his room, doing his washing, etc. . A large number wf witnesses, mostly former employes of his or of Mr. Lopp, and who boarded at Lopp’s, testified to her care and attention of the old gentleman, and that they had frequently heard him S&y that he could not get along without her aid, and that she would bejvell paid for all she did for him. x In addition to caring for Mr. Speck, Mrs. Lopp also waited upon his old housekeeper, one Mrs. Tharp, who grew old and feeble and also required much attention. Also cooked for and washed for the men employed in working for Mrs. Speck on his farm, as well as for the men working for her husband. Mr. Speck was confined mostly in winter time to the house and was only out in warmer weather and when he was not able to come to his meals she carried his meals t< him as well as to his old housekeeper. There was but little dispute in the testimony or material points. The defense contended that she did all this work under the agreement between Mr. Speck and her husband and that her work was a part of the work to be done under that contract, but the evidence of a long list of witnesses contradicted this theory. Mr. Speck was never married, and at the time of his death left no near relatives, the only relatives being nephews and nieces, who reside in Ohio and Marshall county, Ind. Mrs. lopp under the law was not permitted to testify, for the reason that the law says it would be unfair for her to testify, or her husband, Mr. Speck being dead, and proof ipust be made by other parties. There are also other claims by the Lopps pending for trial, but a recovery by Mrs. Lopp for her services would bar any action by herself and husband for the same services, so the court instructed the jury.

Mrs. Ora T. Ross Treasurer Of State Library Association.

Mrs. Ora T. Ross, who represented the Jasper County Li'brary Association at the meeting of the State’Library Association, was elected treasurer of the state organization at the meeting held in Indianapolis last week.

For dyspepsia, our national ailment, use Burdoek Blood /Bitters. Recommended for digestion, purifying th? blood. At all drug stores. $1 a bottle. A Classified Aar will find It

SONS OF VETERANS ORGANIZED HERE

Forty-Eight Signed Muster and Roll Will Be Kept Open Until Third Friday in December. ♦ The organization of Rensselaer Camp No. 55, Sons of Veterans, was formed in Rensselaer Friday evening and starts off under favorable circumstances. Forty-eight had signed the muster roll up to that evening and .it was decided to hold the rolls open for charter members until Friday night, Dec. 18th, and all who sign up to that time will be charter members. The cost is only one dollar and any son or grandson of a veteran is entitled to membership.

Frank Shellhouse, state commander, and Newton J. McGuire, past grand commander of the U. 8., were here to organize the camp. It was decided to give it the name of Rensselaer Camp, No. 55. The number is the same as that given to thg camp organized in 1888 and which lasted only a short time. J. P. Green was choisen commander, Geo. H. Healey senior vice, Walter V. Porter junior vice, Chas. Grow secretary, F. M. Haskell treasurer, Chaifhcey Wood, Dr. A. G. Catt and J. W. Childers camp council, Rev. Parrett patriotic instructor, Rev. Wright chaplain, Jerry B. Garland color bearer, John M. Ward guide, H. P. Childers inner guard, Elmer outei guard. ~ After the members had been obligated a nice luncheon of chicken sandwiches, pickles and coffee was served by the . Womans Relief Corps. Several old soldiers were on to lend their benediction to the organization, whose motive it is to perpetuate the-service of Decoration Day and to promote patriotism.

The camp will meet the first and third Friday night of each month in the G. A. R. hall in the court house. The next meeting will be Friday night, Dec. 4th. The dues will be only $2 per year, payable 50 cents each quarter, and the initiatory cost of charter members is only sl. Commander Green says that he hopes to make it one of the leading orders in the city and asks the co-operation of all, urging the sons and grandsons of union soldiers to.join in the work. We will give your feed orders prompt attention. •HAMILTON & KELLNER.

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REAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL CONTEST

Rensselaer Athletics and Pine Village Team to Meet on Morocco Gridiron December 2nd. *. * 4. ' Some football game. A real old time contest with the gladiators of two football towns lined up face to face on neutral ground. of the Abilities, has completed arrangements for a game with the Pine Village team to be played at Morocco Wednesday of next week, Dec. 2nd. Peculiarly it falls on the anniversary of the game Rensselaer played with South Bend thirteen years ago on Dec.. 2nd. It became necessary to play this game on neutral ground because Pine Village refused point blank to come to Rensselaer. Morocco then offered to stage the game, taking out for advertising and playing 60-40. Pine Village defeated the Athletics at Attica 32 to 7 on Sunday, Nov. 22nd, but the Athletics were weak on that occasion, having only eleven men and several of the regulars being out of the line-up. They wanted Pine Village to come here, but several members of the team, one particularly, interposed objectfons, saying "that there was no chance of the c,ube deal here. The parleying was about to cease when Morocco hoye to the front with a scheme to handle the game. The date arranged in the midweek will give jnany a chance to attend who will not attend the Sunday games. ■«

The Pine .Village team is said to have several college players in the line-up and our husky Athletics will have to go it strong if they wfn. Pine Village don’t sound so big, but you ought to see the size of the- “ginks” that get inside football clothes over there. Manager K-iplinger has set tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock tor football practice and wants every' member of the team on hand v

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce To Honor President Kurrie.

Lafayette Courier. A membership meeting of the chamber of commerce will be held within the next ten days. This was decided upon at the meeting of the board of directors today. Every member of -the chamber of commerce is asked to be present and make any suggestions on the work to be done. The affair will be in the form of a smoker and a buffet luncheon will be served afterward. The executive committee is making arrangements for a big dinner to be served in honor of President Kurrie, of the Monon railroad, at which every citizen will be invited. President Kurrie has notified the members of the chamber of commerce that he will attend such an affair, as he wants to get in better touch with the people of this city. He will notify the executive committee as to what date he can come here and the affair will then be arranged.

J. W. Beckman Has Boxed With Lightweight Champion.

letter from James W. Beekman, who is now at East Aurora, N. Y., where he stops at Roycroft Inn and works for xElbert Hubbard, states that he is 'enjoying it immensely there. Hrnnds pleasure in his recreative hours in boxing and has had on the gloves with Freddie Welsh, the lightweight champion and a number of the other good ones. He says, “I can go twelve rounds and only get started for good action now and I know I could go twenty-five rounds or even many more rounds.” Continuing, he says: “I have with me two 10x12 photos of the WelshWhite fight, one at the start and the other ten seconds before the end of the 'bout. Walsh is as light on his feet as a fairy while White is standing with his feet wide apart and a look of punished despair on his face, plainly licked. The papers can talk, but Freddie can lick ’em all. He’s a wonderful little boxer, and strange to say he is as stocky as Nelson or Wolgast. I always thought he was more slender. I think he eould rough it if he cared to, but he likes to do artistic work.” The December Fra gives Mr. Beckman’s new book, ‘The Touchstone,” an interesting write-up.

Horseshoeing.

Prices reduced on shoeing as follows: Four new shoes $1.50, except sizes 6 amd 7, which will be 25 cents extra.

FRED HEMPMPHILL,

OullenSt. Blacksmith.

Rex Theatre Special Ji Wonderful Thanks* giving Treat. The marvelous Ph4to Drama of Creation now being sfegwn. Beautiful band painted slide and wonderful motion pictures. The Bible story in four parts. Part Two Friday at 2:45 and 8 p. m. Part Three Saturday at 2:45 p. m. and Sunday, 10 a. ipPart Four Sunday 2:45 and 7 p. m. Note the dates and hours carefully. - ■ 1 Part Three portrays the life of Christ from the Annunciation to the Crucifixion. Seats free and no collections. Come and bring your friends.

Former Remington Lad Freed Of the Charge of Murder.

Crown Point Star. The case pending against Ray Heilig, of Lowell, who was charged jointly with Glen Jones of killing . John Mitsch at Cedar Lake last winter, was stricken from the docket Monday when the. ease was called, there being no evidence against him and Jones swore in his own ease that Heilig had nothing to do with the murder. He took all the responsibility and was sentenced to a long term. It will be remembered that there were no witnesses to the transaction, and Jones’ testimony on the stand cleared Heilig, who had pleaded not guilty.

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Cleaned Should be the summer things before laying away for the winter; and arranging the winter’s apparel tor the coming social season. We have never until this season been able to take care of women’s dresses such as silks, etc; you will find that, we are prepared and how Ready i . To do first class work at satisfactory prices. Women’s dresses, suits, gloves, skirts, feathers, furs, satin slippers, tapestries, leather pillows, in fact everything in women’s wearing apparel, and then When You are ready to again don these garments or to use that evening gown, how delightful the feeling of satisfaction to know they are ready for instant use. Wanted All men’s apparel that needs renovation. All dirt and spots removed without injury to the garment. Aibsolute satisfaction is guaranteed. Rensselaer Dry Cleaning Works f * Espeeial care and caution taken with the finest of women’s party and theatre dresses. PHONE 480.

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