Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 286, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1914 — Page 1

The Evening Republican.

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Howard Green Victim Of a Surprise Party.

A party of young people gathered in the home of J. P. Oreeta on ■Thursday evening and perpetrated a pleasant surprise on his son, .Howard H. The surprise had been intended for his seventeenth birthday on Oct 2nd, but owing to the condition of Mrs. Green's health at that time ,it was postponed. His sister, Mrs. John Maley, of Chicago, came Thursday to be here for the occasion. A sumptuous least was served at 7 o’clock and the evening was spent in playing games. I

Annual Christmas Bazaar.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church are busy making preparations for their annual Christmas Bazaar, and not being able to procure a vacant room, the ladies have decided to hold their bazaar in the Presbyterian church * dining room on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 16 and 17. The ladies have been industriously, at work and many fan<cy articles, useful as well as ornamental, will be for sale, and persons will do well to visit the bazaar lor their Christmas presents.

NO TIME WASTED

. Prompt Action is Pleasing Many Rensselaer Citizens. Get down to the cause of everything. Bad backs are frequently caused by weak kidneys. Help the kidneys to get rid of kidney backache. Doan’s Kidney Pills are for the kidneys only. No time wasted trying to cure -other troubles. Jacob R. Wilcox, Dayton St., Rensselaer, Ind., says: “I had pains through my loins and was in misery day And night. I always felt tired and worn out and was annoyed by a distressing kidney weakness. Nothing relieved me until I began taking Doan’s Kidney ;Pllla. They were of such great benefit that I consider them worthy of the highest endorsement The statement I gave a few years ago praising Doan’s Kidney Pills, holds good. The cure has been permanent” Price 50c at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—wt Doan's Kidney PUls—the same Mr. Wilcox had. Foster-Mil-bUl T» Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. The Industrial Society of the M. Church wiM hold their regular fWOefhly social Tuesday afternoon, Sfcfc 8. »t the church.

Goods at the News Stand Fimovi • Fsw Of Our Assortment . Chocolate Coveted Almonds . Chocolate Covered: strawberries end „ PoUItCI 60c Cherries . Chocolate American Nougats t Chocolate Maple Patties X„ Chocolate Filberts * l 'V Chocolate Maple Walnuts v wy i At\ Chocolate Nesselrode Pudding Pound 40c Chocolate Bitter Sweet Mint Chocolate Fernando Milk Vanilla Chocolate Milk Caramels in then sad 20other varietie* an 40c powd. We hare a large stock of penny — w Mrh we guarantee pare and wholesome. We carry at all times bo* candy whir). <a never over two weeks from factory. We will have a large stock of bo* goods far Christmas which are ordered to arrive on December 10th, to insure our customers We will try onr best to please yon at ail ttmes. J. J. MONTGOMERY,

MORE EQUAL TAX SYSTEM FAVORED

Resolutions Favoring Abolition oi General Property Passed by Tax Association. Indianapolis, Dec. 3.—Resolutions favoring the abolition of the general property tax; the classification of real estate and personal property for taxation purposes; legislation that would make Intangible property bear its share of the burden, and a law that all public utility franchises be placed on the tax duplicates, were reported before the conference of the Indiana Tax association at the closing session yesterday afternoon In the Claypool hotel. Methods pursued other states in gradually eliminating the general property tax, featured the meet ing. It was shown how the income tax law, special taxes on corporations and licenses and fees, and a better system in listing tangible property in certain states have lessened the burden which has, been borne almost exclusively by real estate ,

*. The resolution favoring the taxing of franchises, which was offered by the Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce and introduced by Isaac K. Parks, a delegate to the conference, follows:

“Resolved, That this conference recommend all taxing officials in localities where franchises have been granted, give earnest study to franchise values, to the end that all public utility franchises he placed on the tax duplicates. “We recommend that the Indiana legislature adopt such necessary laws or amendment to existing law®, effectually to tax street railway franchises by placing such franchises on the tax duplicates as a separate item. . “We recommend that' all franchise taxes, when collected, shall be returned to the locality granting the franchise."

Prof. John L. Coulter, of the U. S. census bureau, explained how the government has gathered statistics to learn the trend of taxation principles. He said the figures showed the per capita cost of maintaining the government has increased 14 per ceift in the last ten years; that the expenditures in the -forty-eight states have increased 105 per cent or 72 per cent increase per capita during a like period, and that in city government the increase in, per cap ita Cost has been 46 per cent The cost of running the government in 1903 was $1,775,006,000, he said, while in 1913' it was $3,000,000,000. In Indiana he showed the per capita cost of running state government had increased-from $1.91 to $2.92 in ten years, but declared this is low in comparison with some -states. He said the government had not taken up the question of comparing the relative value of a dollar now with that of ten years 'ago.*

Xmas presents for the whole family. We have a large assortment of all articles that make nice Xmas present®, at Rowles & Parker’s.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA FRIDAY, DEG. 4, 1914.

SAYS INTERURBAN IS SURE TO COME

H. E. Shellhouse, Engineer, Says - That Construction Will Start in Early Spring.

H. E. Shellhouse, chief engineer for the projected Lafayette Northwestern interarban, who is in charge of a gang of engineers and workmen, who came here Wednesday evening, went to Lafayette today. The workmen returned to Wolcott. Mr. Shellhouse is a graduate of Purdue University and has been engaged in a number of important engineering projects. He was employed, he states, by the O. L. Brown company to make a finished survey from West Lafayette to Morocco. This survey has been completed as far as Wolcott and "the preliminary survey has been made to Rensselaer. 'The workmen will take up the job of completing the survey f oni Wolcott to this city at once. Mr. Shell house states that he has confidence that the road is to be .built and that his instructions are to proceed with the survey to Kankakee, which will take most of the winter, as it required more than five weeks to make the survey from West Lafayette to Wolcott. Mr. Shellhouse says that this is the first completed survey that has ever been made over this territory and that When he is through and his blue prints completed -they will furnish a complete construction plan for the road.

Asked why Remington had been missed he -replied that railroad mileage between points'was of great importance and that the route chosen, which is from West Lafayette to Montmorenci, thence through Round Grove township to Wolcott and then to Rensselaer is the shorte&kjhat can be found, that somethin&Hike four miles is saved in skipping Remington and that this •is more than the added business from Remington would make up for.

* The preliminary, survey to Rensselaer which was completed Thursday enters the range line road south of the college and comes north along the highway. As to just where the survey will enter town or just how it will leave on its way to Mt. Ayr and Morocco Mr. Shellhouse could not tell. He said that would depend upon the conditions established When the completed survey was made. When he settled the bill for his gang at the Makeever hotel he arranged for the accommodation of the gang upon their return next week and they will probably make this place headquarters while pushing the survey to the westward. The men with iMr. Shellhouse are all a fine, clean looking lot and Mr. Shellhouse says they are practically all college educated men. They -Are clothed incorduroy suits and caps all the same color, and have a business looking appearance.

Rensselaer people are certainly hoping that the road is built.

To My Patrons.

Business interests require my presence in New York for a week. I expect to return to be in my office at Monticello, Dec. 11, and be here Saturday, Dec. 12. • F. A. TURFLER, D. O.

Attend the domestic science fair Saturday afternoon.

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Webster Society Program Was Very Entertaining.

H Society of the high ! literary program oon and a number former pupils attogram was pleast. Carl Eigelsbaoh, class, gave a short speech setting out the purposes of the society and explaining the new departures in this year’s program. He presided during the program. Principal Sharp gave a drill in parliamentaty practice, showing how motions are made, amended, reconsidered and'rescinded. The drill should prove of practical value In the years to come and it is probable that other features of- parliamentary procedure will be taken up at future literary meetings.

Piano solos were rendered in a pleating manner by Lenore Carr and Meta Oglesby. Agues Howe read an essay entitled “Our Talent,” which contained many witty references to her l schoolmates. A pan tomime was given by Maud Elder, Marguerite Babcock, lone Zimmerman, Leona Kolhoff and Marguerite Brown. It was entitled “Solving the Servant Problem,” and the various applicants for positions mimicked the actions of by pretending to sweep, dust, sew, wash clothes, etc. The work of each proved unsatisfactory and all were discharged; Not a word was spoken but the spectators could readily discern what was being enacted. -Gaylord Long displayed oratorical ability in reciting “A Message to Garcia” that needs but to be cultivated to make -him a famous orator. The girls’ quartette composed of Anna' eonord, Wilda Littlefield, Thelma Martindale and Ruth Wood sang “The Qwl and the Pussy Cat” so well that they were applauded for an encore. Impromptu criticism of the number® on the program were made by Vera Healey. A musical program is to take place Thursday afternoon, Dec. 17, both the Webster and Lincoln Societies participating and patrons of the schools and parents of the young people will find it a delightful hour's entertainment.

Band Boys Gave Charivari For Recently Married Member.

The boys’ band or a part of it paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. E. >P. Lane Thursday evening, deferring their visit until Mr. and Mrs. Lane had retired. Ed has been a member of the band for some time and realized when he heard the first notes of the approaching band that his home was their destination and made preparations to receive hi® fellow musicians. The beautiful bungalow hoipe on North Forest street was thrown open and the boys entered, played a number of pieces, ate apples, smoked cigars, expressed their well wishes for the, happiness of Ed and his bride and departed wondering who among their number would be the next to join the ranks of the benedicts.

Story of The Rosary.

Bruce Wilton has amassed a fortune which he lavishes upon his wife, Yera. Tm.it household is a happy one, "but into ft creeps a note of menace. No one hears it at first, save Father Kelly, a priest, the former tutor of Bruce. Quietly he goes to work with his sharpened mental sense to find the person who is causing the adverse induence in the household. Almost on the verge of discovering the cause, calamity descends upon the Wilton house. Bruce’s fortune is swept away, and in such a manner that he thinks hie wife was the cause of his ruin. Husband and wife are separated, the home is destroyed, and yet the cause of all the disaster is unknown. But Father Kelly, with a faith that moves mountains, goes on quietly, serenely, confidently, with but one purpose in view, the happiness of those he loves. He solves the mystery and lets the White light of truth Into the minds that nave been darkened by evil. More than that l>e finds the one who has caused all the misery and restores the home. ‘The Rosary,” with a splendid east and full scenic production, will be the attraction at the Ellis Theatre next Monday night, Dee. 7th.

NOTICE. We have purchased tbe fish market fixtures from Charles Rhoades and will keep a supply of fresh fish on band at all times In connection with our flower and fruit store. We will have on hand, Friday, December 4th, a supply of nice fresh fish, also cut flowers, potted plants, fruit, candies, nuts, etc. A - FBBNE OSBORNE. D. 8. fair and market at old high school bunding Saturday after noon.

Mias MacLaren’s Reading Delighted Large Audience.

A more charmed audience was never assembled in this city than the one that heard Miss Gay ZenoJa (MacLaren in the recital or “Daddy-Long-Legs” at the Presbyterian chureh Thursday evening. The four acts of the beautiful story were recited, Miss MacLaren taking every part and presenting the play almost as realistically as though the stage settings had been complete and the company of actors entire. Her changes of voice, her changing emotions, her very graceful and airy movements posesssed a charm rarely seen among readers and those who attended the entertainment will be impressed as never before by ftie sweet character of Judie Abott. It is not improbable that arrangements will be made at a later time to have Miss MacLaren present another play, possibly Miss Rose Stahl’s impersonation- of “Maggie . Pepper,” or William Hodge’s droll and amusing “Man Prom Home.” The seating capacity of any church in Rensselaer will be taxed to the utmost if she again comes to Rensselaer.

Large Number of Men at Annual Brotherhood Supper.

The annual meeting and supper of the Methodist Brotherhood were held Thursday evening. One hundred and six men sat down and enjoyed the supper prepared by the ladies of the church. Mr. A. Halleck presided. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Presidept, C. Ross Dean. Ist Vice, Dr. M. D. Gwin. 2nd Vice, D. S. Makeever. Chairman Spiritual N Department, W. L. Bott. , Chairman Social Department, J. D. Allman. Chairman Membership Department, W. O. Rowles. ' Chairman Visitation Department, A. A. Fell. Secretary, J. J. Hunt. Treasurer, John Tilton. The address of the evening was made by Dr. J. M. Avann, of Gary, who gave a very earnest plea for Christian service and the spirit of true brotherhood among men of the church. Dr. Curnick called on sev eral speakers at the close, all of whom said there was great work for such a brotherhood to do. The Methodist church is to be congratulated upon having such a strong organization of men.

Poultry Catalog Out.

You ean get a poultry catalog at Long’s drugstore. The annual show will be Jan. 4th to 9th.—Riley Snyder, Secretary.

There is no pleasure in life when you have Indigestion, gastritis or sour stomach. Mi-o-na is the safe, immediate and. effective remedy that we guarantee for all stomach misery.—B. F. Fendig.

Ellis Theatre Monday, Dec. 7 Ed W. Rowland and Edwin Clifford (Inc.) Offer* The groat New York, Chicago Mid Boston Success The Rosary By Edward E. Rose. Like the poem and song it will live forever. The Most Beautiful Sotting over soon on any stage Large company of exceptional Ability. Pitots Me, Me, 50c,'75c.

The Republican has received a fine line of new Christmas cuts, suitable for head mgs for all sorts of advertising from single column to full page widths. <1 First come, first’ served among our advertisers. Better get your advertising ready at * once. the Repupli can

Domstic Science Fair at Old High School Building.

The Domestic Science Fair and Exhibit for the benefit of that department of our schools, will be icld in the old high school building, Saturday, Dec. 5, afternoon and early evening. The doors will be open at 2:30. The main feature of the fair will be a market where cakes, pies and candies prepared in the domestic science laboratory will be offered for sale. Other features will be a cooking exhibit, which will consist ora contest, a series of cash prizes being offered for best work in this. For best cake, first prize $1; second 50e. For best cookies, first prize $1; second 50c. For best assorted candies, first $1; second 50c, For best biscuits, first $1; second 50c. Entries for the first three will be prepared at home and brought to be exhibit, but the biscuit contest will take place in tile cooking laboratory during the afternoon of be fair. The girls will prepare the fiseuit® before the judges and onehalf will be counted for method of work and one-half for results. The sewing work done this year in the department will also be exhibited. Not the least of the interesting features will be the pufe food exhibit and sample sale. The department has secured samples of foods and household products that It can recommend lor use. Samples of these products will be offered for sale at a very small sum each. Lunch will be served to those who desire. Menu will be of cafeteria style with oyster stew, salad, cocoa, pies, coffee and ioj cream to select from. Everyone t* cordially invited to attend and so gain a general idea of the progress of the work in this department ibis year.

Let us help you select your Xmas presents. A kind suggestion is often a great help. Our aim is to please you at Bowles & Parker's.

FOOTBALL FRANKFORT ATHLETICS . RENSSELAER ATHLETICS Sunday, Dec. 6 at Riverside Athletic Park ■ _________________________ Rensselaer defeated Frankfort at Frankfort 13 to 7 several weeks ago and this game should be a dinger. Frankfort plays an open formation, spectacular game and all who attend the game will get their money’s worth. It may be the last game of the season. Everbody Come Ataissiti * 28c. Clams Called at 2:30 O’doek.

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