Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 287, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1914 — Page 1

The Evening Republican.

No. 87.

TONIGHT * AT THE PRINCESS “The Trey (y Hearts” Showing two fast mail trains in head-on collision. The animated weekly will appear on the screen this evening, which will be extraordinary. Shows 7,8, 9

Here’s Another Beautiful Feature of the War Tax.

If you sell a piece of property now that this beautiful “war” trf is in operation, you will be required to pay additional stamp tax of 50 cents for each SSOO or fraction thereof to have it recorded. The deed will not be complete without it. The old scheme of stating the consideration of the deed at $1 and other valuable considerations will not go. The exact amount of the deed must be stated and tax paid thereon, otherwise you will be liable for prosecution for evasion. If you give a mortgage back it has to be taxed and all affidavits must also be taxed. Over at Fowler the past week L. D. Owings sold his livery barn and residence and six lots to Edward L. Smith, of Monon. The consideration was $13,500. Mr. Smith was required to pay $13.50 “war” tax to have the •deed recorded. The Benton County Review does not explain what the other features of the transaction were, but says that to clean up the entire deal Mr. Smith Was required to pay “war” tax amounting to ■about S4O. This is apt to paralize the tradimg business among real estate mNen and to work a great and undeserved hardship, for there is no reaeon why persons buying property should have to pay such an outrageous tax.

Edward Gaffield, Sick in Hospital, Forced to Assign.

Edvcard Gaffield, son of William P. Gaffield, of Milroy township, who has been engaged in the grocery business at Ambia, has made an assignment and his business affaire are now in the hands of W F. Morgan, to settle them on behalf of Gaffleld’s creditors. Edward has been ill for several weeks and underwent surgical operations in the Wabash sanitarium at Lafayette. It was his ill health that forced him to the wall and the deed of assignment sets forth that because of his sickness he is unable to furnish a schedule of his ■assets.

Annual Christmas Bazaar.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church ale busy making preparations tor 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 abwork and many fancy articles, useful as well as Ornamental, will be for sale, and persons will do well to visit the bazaar tor their Christmas presents.

Christmas Goods at the News Stand Bunts Bros. Famous Candies, s Few Of Our Assortment Chocolate Covered Almonds , Chocolate Ooverec. Strawberries end Pminfl fiOc Cherries | * wu u vwv Chocolate American Nougats k Chocolate Marie Patties . » Chocolate Filberts .»■ . Chocolate Maple Walnuts n 1 Chocolate Nesselrode Pudding I OllUCl 4UC Chocolate Bitter Sweet Mint Chocolate Fernando Milk Vanilla Chocolate Milk Caramels All these and 2S other varieties are 40c pound. We hare a large stock of penny goods which we guarantee pore and wholesome. We carry at all times bos: candy which is sever over two from factory. We will have a large stock of box good: for Christmas which aw ordered to arrive on December 10th, to insure oar customers fresh goods. We will try oar best to please you at ail times. - J. Jo MONTGOMERY

O’NEIL AND COOK BOTH INDICEED

Democratic Lieutenant-6 o▼er no r and Secretary of State Charged With Legislative Graft.

Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 4.—Lieutenant Governor William P. O’Neil, Secretary of State Homer L. Oook, speaker of the house during the 1913 session of the legislature and other officers connected with the patronage of the 1913 legislature were indicted tonight by the Marion county grand jury. The indictments charge that the officials signed warrants for pay for employes in excess of the amounts fixed by law and for more employes than provided for in the statutea Others indicted were: Mason J. Niblick, of Vincennes, minute clerk and parliamentarian of the 1913 house; Levi P. Harlin, of Indianapolis, state senator; John D. Shea, Indianapolis, chief doorkeeper of the state senates Douglas Bolser, Newcastle, principal doorkeeper of the house; John J. Keegan, Indianapolis, representative; George W. Sands, South Bend, representative; Samuel N. Quillen, Indianapolis, principal clerk of the house of representatives; George M. Rabb, assistant secretary of tbfcr senate; P. C. Hill, Greencastle, assistant clerk of the house; Wade H. Free, Anderson, secretary of the senate, .and George Stel'horn, Indianapcdijj, grossing clerk of the house. * Thirty-four indictments were returned. All of the indictments vallege that the men named presented or signed false claims which were paid out of the legislative fund®. In only one case is the man named in the indictment said to have received the money for which the alleged false claims were presented. This man is Sfelhorn. All of the money alleged to have been illegally obtained from the legislative funds was paid to doorkeepers, clerks and stenographers. All of the accused will be allowed their liberty on their own recognizance, it was stated tonight. Keegan, Sands, Harlan and Niblack were members of the patronage committee of the 1913 legislature.

Rev. Postill Appointed to Write History of Methodism.

A history of Indiana Methodism is being compiled by Dr. Sweet, of DePauw University, and some person familiar with the organization and development of the church in each county is chosen to prepare the history of it, the appointment being made by the district superintendent. In the ■honor fell to' Rev. Charles W. Postill, for many years a resident of the county before he entered the ministry and now again a resident. He will soon begin the task and will undertake to make it a complete record of Methodism in this county.

Mrs. McClain’s Experience With Croup. "When my boy, RAy, was small he was subject to croup, and I was always alarmed at such times. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy proved far better than any other for this trouble. It always relieved him quickly. I am never without it in the house for I know it is a positive cure for croup,” writes Mrs. W. R. McClain,.Blairsville, Pa. For sale by all druggists. C To My Patrols. 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. All sizes of anthracite coal at the Grant-Warner Lumber Co.

, RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 1914.

A. L CLARK SELLS TELEPHONE INTEREST

Purchaser is George Myers, Son oi ► L. H. Myers, a Former Resident of This City.

A deal was completed Friday by which A. L. Clark sells his intpiost in the Jasper County Telephone Co. to George Myers, of Chicago. iV|r. Clark was not in Rensselaer today, Saturday, when The Republican first learned of the deal and consequently could not be interviewed. From his partner, W. L. Bott, however, it is learned that the deal is supposed to have been closed up and that Mr. Myers will soon take charge of Mr. Clark’s interests. Mr. Myers Is a son of L. H. Myers, who died in this city some six or eight years ago, and he resided here at one time. He is a brother of Howard Myers, of Brook, the well known liveryman. Mr Myers has bad experience in the telephone business.

. Mr. Clark, ir is understood, found the work connected with the telephone business here harder than .he cared to perform or superintend and he desired to get out. He will purchase a plant at some other place, quite probably, although for the time at least he will continue to reside in Rensselaer.

Injustice of War Tax on Theatres is Very Plain.

The war tax seems inexcusably unfair in many particulars. Without regard to the amount of business a theatre does it is assessed on the seating capacity. Manager Ellis, for instance, fell for a SSO tax and he paid it right offvthe bat, but he has scarcely an average of one show a week in his theatre, while the tax is just the same as though his theatre was located in the heart of Chicago, where performances were held twice or three times a day, seven days in the week and 365 days a year. The same unfairness maintains in the cigar and tobacco business. A barbershop, where a few brands of cigars are kept as a convenience to customers, is required to pay $4.80 per year, while the biggest and best located store of the United Tobacco Company, doing a business that runs into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, pays just the same, $4.80. The framers of the law had about as correct an idea of equality as a hog has about Sunday.

Collector Don’t Come Around For the “War” Tax.

The Remington Press states that the war revenue tax collector has as yet not come to that town. The collector does not visit any town. The blanks are supplied on request and those liable to pay the annual tax are supposed to be informed through newspapers and should have sent in their tax before Oct. Ist. A penalty is provided for failure to comply with the law.

Walter Johnson Has Cast Lots With Chicago Feds.

His contract with the Washington ball team having expired, Walter Johnson, the great baseball pitcher, has decided to oast his lot with the Federal League and will next year wear a Chifed uniform. Walter was lured by the glitter of gold and his contract is a fat one. It is not improbable that Outfielder Milan, of the Washington team, will follow Johnson, his close friend, to the Federal League.

Men’s Class of Christian Church to Have a Banquet.

The Men’s class of the Christian Bible School, of which Rev. Titus is the teacher, will hold a banquet next Tuesday evening at the church. It is probable that fifty or more will attend. The class has been doing good work under the pastor's leadership and hopes to materially Increase its membership.

Former Remington PostMaster Ill in New York.

Word comes from New York that Ed Peck, former Remington postmaster, is 111 and his brother, C. H. Peck, the Remington merchant, has gone there to see him. It is not known whether or not the sickness is regarded serious.

M. E. Church.

Sunday School at 9:30. Preaching at 10:45. Junior League at 2:30. Epworth League at 6:00. Union service at the Christian church at 7 o’clock. Rev. Curnick to preach.

QUARANTINE IS RAISED IN JASPER COUNTY

This Action by Authority of State Veterinarian Does Not Provide For Interstate Shipment.

The following notice was given out under date of Dec. sth by Dr. H. J. Kannal, assistant state veterinarian and assistant county health officer: “Jasper county is hereby released from quarantine from the foot and mouth disease. Said order to take effect Sunday night, Dec. 6th, 1914, at midnight. And not to be in conflict with the quarantine rules and regulations of any other county in the state.” This means that all business affairs can open up full force so far as authority can be granted by the state, but interstate shipments are •still subject to federal regulations. This action also lifts the ban on hunting. * •

Not a Cent Bet on Football Game With Pine Village.

The Democrat stated that it was repoi ted that Rensselaer sports lost heavily on the football game with Pin p Village at Morocco Tuesday, that there was a side bet of sl% and a lot of wagers besides. The Republican is reliably informed that the backers of the team did not bet a cent on the contest. It was purely a contest between athletes and was free from any gambling. It is probable that there was here and there a dollar waged by some of the followers of the team, but »so far as the managers and backers were concerned there was not a cent bet.

This statement is made in justice to tiie men who are backing the football team, for they are not in it h r »«#.<eolation, but timply because the} I'kr. the giine and wanted to ■nrrajgi.* a number of contests with tli best teams ol the state. It is an eniirely fao’e chaige Hat the team was backed w ui any wage or that Rensselaer sports lost heavily on the gam a

Jordan Township Stone Road Construction Starts.

Brook Reporter. A new railroad is being laid from Foresman over into Jordan township. Frank Teach is the owner and when completed it will be used to convey stone with which to build the new Jordan stone roads. We understand that this will not be completed hero re spring and the new roads will be built next summer. It will be a. decided relief to many to be able to make a trip into our neighboring county without circling the state to do it in bad weather. Jordan township is certainly entitled to some roads after wbat they have endured these many years.

Remington Couple Make Big Hit In Vaudeville.

Winamac Democrat-Journal. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Elmore held the boards at the Isis theatre on last Idonday and Tuesday nighty with their musical and play specialties They especially delighted the audiences on the saxophone and cornet, and i:i the accompanying play Oif the “Matinee Idol”. Mr. Elmore equalled the great actors in his recitation as a Shakespearean character. Mrs. Elmore also sustained her part with charming simplicity and natural elegance.

Father of B. Frank Alter Died at Forest on Friday.

B. F. Alter, of Forest, aged father of B. Frank Alter, of this city, died Friday afternoon after a long illness. He was taken much worse Wednesday and his son and wife went from here on Thursday. v David S. Alter, of Rensselaer, a nephew, wentjko_Po rest today to attend the funeraL" deceased was an old and highly respected resi-dent-of Clinton county.

Release of Quarantine in Jasper County. Jasper county is hereby released from quarantine from the foot and mouth disease .Said order to take effect Sunday night, Dec. 6th, 1914, at midnight. And not to be in conflict with the quarantine rules and regulations of any other county in the state. H. J. KANNAL, Assistant State Veterinarian. Order your coal, wood and feed of Hamilton & Kellner, Phone 273. Typewriter ribbons for all makes of machines lor sale at The Repub llcan ofltoa

Fendig s Rexall Dug Storei

‘ Peace and Prosperity are the harbingers of a Merry Christmas. The Lord has blessed our community with both. Our Christmas will be as merry as we make it. Let us help you in the selection of the cheer-makers gifts for our dear ones. People are buying early. We are laying presents away every day. Don’t be a Igst hour shopper. — , ci - , . . Get a Victrola and cheer the whole family—Ask those who have them—Prices from $15.00 to $250.00. Kodaks Make acceptable Presents for'anybody. Prices from SI.OO to $50.00. Spauling’s Footballs, Basket Balls, Polo Sticks, Skates, Punching Bags for the boys. All prices. The best assortment of small and inexpenisve Booklets and Cards ever displayed in the county. For Decorating—Holly Leaves, Poinsettas, Tinsels, Seals, Cards. Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Toilet Waters and Powders in Christmas packages. Books, all the late copyrights, Padded Gift Books, Children’s Story and Picture Books. Blbels, 500 good titles at 50 each. For Children—Toys, Dolls, American Builders, Radioptleans, Blocks, Spelling Boards, Crokinole Boards, Games. Gents—Shaving Stands, Safety Razors, Smoking Articles. We are the home of White Ivory, having bought the largest line ever brought to your city. This includes ladies’ toilet articles with trays, sets in leather cases, individual pieces and in fact anything you want in the line. Remember, our 25 years’ experience has taught us where to buy right and how to sell right. We invite you to call early and extend to all the season’s greetings.

Fendig’s Rexall Drug Store 1 &

Several New Members Taken Into Sons of Veterans Camp.

Notwithstanding the inclement weather Friday night about fifteen 1 members of) the newly instituted Sons of Veterans camp attended the meeting and several new members w r ere obligated, including dis-, ford Dayton, S. C. Irwin, H. W. Wood, Jr., Ed Fay, Delos Dean and C. W. Hanley. I Commander Green made a short talk, in which he declared that the importance of the work before the order required the best efforts of all members and he appealed to all to inspire patriotism in citizenship and loyalty to all correct policies in an effort to cause our country to continue long in peace Others made brief talks under the good of the order and Harvey W. Wood was given the initiatory work. The charter is to be kept open until Friday evening, Dec. 18th, and all sons and grandsons of veterans are asked as a patriotic duty to become members. The initial cost is only $1 and the quarterly dues are only 50 cents. 1

Good News—Dearborn Street Station to Be Modernized.

Some definite plans are being made either to enlarge the present Dearborn station at Chicago or to build a new station. It is now a terminal for the Monon, the Wabash, the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads and a half dozen other roads. The present facilities of the station are very crowded. The Chicago and Western Indiana company, which owns the Dearborn station, has for several years held title for the block from Polk to Taylor street, between Plymouth court and State street. As there has been no connecting link between the present station property and the acquired ground the city council will be asked to pass an ordinance to.authorize such construction -and the razing of the present structure.

Christian Church. 9:30 BibJeSchobL Let every member of every class be present tomorrow. It is important that you be there. 10:30 Morning service. Sermon: “Jesus In the Life of Today." Special music. Union in the evening, Rev. Curnick, of the M. E. church preaching. 3 lbs. of fancy, large, evaporated peaches or prunes for 25c. We also have plenty pi fancy apricots, raisins, figs and dates. JOHN EGER.

Try our ClaMlflod Column.

Ellis Theatre *> ' ___ Monday, Dec. 7 Ed W. Rowland and Edwin Clifford (Inc.) Offers The great Net? York, Chicago and Boston Success The Rosary By Edward E. Rose. Like the poem and aong it will live forever. The Most Beautiful Setting ever seen on any stage Large company of exceptional Ability. Prices 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c.

Husband, 92 Years Old, Defendant In Divorce Suit.

Louisa M. Blue, aged 76, of Benton county, has sued her husband, Joseph Blue, tor divorce and alimony in the sum of SI,OOO. She alleges desertion and cruelty. The defendant is 92 years of age. Judge Berry granted a restraining order to prevent the defendant from disposing of his property. They were married in 1908 wheq both were old enough to have known better.

NOTICE REDMEN. All members requested to be present Monday night, Dec. 7th. Election of officers, smoker and cards Signed: Sachem.

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