Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 309, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 December 1914 — Page 1

No. 309.

TONIGHT AT'THE The Million Dollar Mystery Friday, Jan. Ist, at 2:30 and 7 p. m. Will the movie man seeing Indianapolis and its people. The crowds end street scenes have thousands of people and show faces that can be recognised. . THE WEATHER. Fair tonight and Thursday; colder tonight; rising temperature tomorrow. Notice of Annual Meeting , , Of Farmers* Mutual 00. The 18th annual meeting of the Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association of Benton and the adjoining Aunties of Jasper and White will be held in Remington, Ind., Jan. 9, 1915, for tlie election of officers and such other business as may properly come before the meeting. FRANK E. FISHER, Secty. W. I. M’COLLOUGH, Pres.

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RALSTON MEETS PENAL TRUSTEES

Proposition of Placing Institutions Under Direction of'State Education Board Presented. Indianapolis, Dec. 29.—The superintendents and trustees of seven state penal and correctional institutions and members of the board of state charities met in .conference with Governor Ralston this afternoon to consider the proposition of placing the institutional schools under the direction of the state board of education. Charles A. Greathouse; state superintendent of public instruction, also attended part of the session. The institutions represented included the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youths, Ft. Wayne; the Indiana Boys' School,' Plainfield; Indiana Girls’ School, Clermont; Indiana Reformatory, Jeffersonville; Indiana School for Blind, Indianapolis; Indiana School for the Deaf, Indianapolis; Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home, Knightstown. After the conference, the governor stated that no conclusion had been reached. Some in the conference favored the'plan, others opposed and still others desired more mation before they expressed thenfselves. The governor did not give his views on the subject. It was said that the conference had been arranged by some of the institution heads who favor the idea. It is argued by those favorable to the plan that placing the schools within the institution under the same direction as the public schools would tend to raise their standards. It is probable that the proposition will be presented to the legislature for its consideration. Kind friends: let us take this way to thank' you for your kindness so far during Mr. Hartman’s sickness. We appreciate the way we have been treated by. our ‘kind friends and hope that we may live to return it and Mrs. Fred Hartman.

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RENSSELAER INDIANA WEDNESDAY, DEO. 30, 1914.

NOTICE OF STORES CLOSING. WC the undersigned merhants, agree to close our places of business at 6 o’clock each evening except Saturday, beginning Monday, January 4th. and continuing until further notice: ROWLES & PARSER.• SAMUEL FENDIG.’ . C. EARL DUVALL. I B. J. JARRETTE. S JOHN H. RAMP. 3 ROWEN &. KISER. f j. a. mcfarland. WM. TRAUB. E. VAN ARSDEL & CO.I BENHART N. FENDIG. J . G. E. MURRAY 00. G. JESSEN. WARNER BROS. W. J. WRiIGHT. C. W. EGER. i \ MODEL CLOTHING 00. \ F. D. BURCHARD. i MRS. H. PURCUPILE. 1 D. M. WORLAND. > GEO. E. COLLINS. E. D. RHOADES & SOM v MRS. MARY HEALY. 1 P. W. CLARKE. I The Van Rensselaer Club wall give another big dance on New Year’s eve, at the armory. Brown’s five-piece orchestra, of Chicago, which gave such satisfaction at the Christmas dance, Will furnish the music, A large crowd is expected to be present, as about 200 invitations have been issued. B <

PARR.

Joe Wilson returned from Indimapolis this week reporting Mrs. Wilson much improved and expects io bring her back in about two weeljs. Mrs. Tern McAlly returned to her home in Chicago after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alter. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tullis returned to Compton, 111., after spending the holidays with Mr. arid Mrs. Tullis and Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Swaim, of Aix. Those spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Luers were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kanne, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nowels ,Mr. and Mrs. Paxton and daughter, Mr hnd Mrs Griffith, Mrs. Angela Luers, Ed Gilmore. A fine time is reported. Mrs.. Joe Luers is spending part of this week in Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Swanke, of Lowell, spent Christmas with her parents. C. E. Stibbe returned from a trip to Chicago. 'Mr. Piatt went to Indianapolis this week after an extended visit with his son, Will. Oscar Stibbe has been doing some surveying for Joe Koifsta. James Babcock has rented his farm and will move on the Kurrie farm near Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Healy and daughter spent Monday evening with C. E. Stibbe. Mr. and Mrs. Walter English are spending this week with her parents. Miss Edna is also home. Mr. and Mrs. Dessie Porter are spending this week with her brother, Roscoe Garriott. Ray Brusnahan and wife, of Crown Point, spent Christmas with Steve Brusnahan, haying a family dinner. Eleven sat down to the table at once and partook of a bounteous dinner. Steve was hardly able to make the milk train that evening. This is the first time, the family had all 'been together for some time.

NEWLAND.

Ed Oliver went to Rensselaer Sunday evening. -Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Faber went to Hammond to spend Christmas. Miss Reva Rees spent Sunday with Miss Lottie Blacker. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Russell spent Sunday with (Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Blacker and family. Mr. and (Mrs. Chas. Blacker and daughter, Mias Lottie, spent Christmas With Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Blacker. ’ - ; Mr. and Mrs. Cha®. Thompson spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson and family. W Misses Philis and Thelma Jones and Helen Phillips spent Monday afternoon with Ermal Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Brown spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Brown. Sol Rees and children are spending the week with Samuel Rees and family at Pleasant Grove. T. M. Callahan .wa® in Newland Monday on business. Miss Nellie Hiete, of Kokomo, is visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tow and family. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tow and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ward spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tow and family. Miss Cecelia Spate, who went to Belvedere, Di., for Christmas, returned home Saturday. Lee Godsey, of Hamilton, Canada, came Thursday to spend a few days with his wife and children. Mr, and Mrs. James Rees and family spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rees and family.

AMERICAN NOTE EXCITES LONDON

Newspaper “Play” Ship Protest as Big Sensation and Speculation is Rife as to Possible Result. London, Dec. 29.—The American note protesting against the British treatment of American commerce and insisting upon an early improvement came as a completed surprise to the British piiblk, as there had been virtually no intimation that any friction had arisen twfeen the two governments. The placards posted by the evening papers were given over exclusively to the American note, and the papers gave it the largest headlines they have given any news’ during the past month. Consequently the British people regard this as one of the most important occurrences of the whole war. Nothing of the kind since President Cleveland’s Venezuelan message has produced such a sensation. The first impression of the public is that the note may create friction and perhaps some unfriendly feeling, although the newspapers point out that it specifically states that, the representations were made in a friendly spirit. The situation is comparable to that which arose at the time of the South African war, when neutral shippers began to send cargoes intended for the Transvaal republic to the neutral port of Deligoa Bay.

Wheatfield Young Couple Married by Judge Hanley.

Today at high noon at the county Clerk’s office Judge Hanley officiated at th’e marriage of Albert F. Stembel and Almedia Louella McCay, of Wheatfield. The groom Is a son of the late George O. Stembel, and the bride is the daughter of L. B. MeCay, a former resident of Rensselaer, but now of Wheatfield, who was present and gave his consent to the issuance of the license.

Marriage License. Albert F. Stemfoel, born Wheatfield, Ind., Aug. 25, 1889, occupation grain dealer, residence Wheatfield, and Almedia Louelle McCay, born -Medaryville, Ind., Sept. 8, 1897, residence Wheatfield; first marriage for each. All Odd Fellows are requested to be at the I. O. O. F. hall at 12:30 Thursday, Dec. 31, to attend the funeral of John Werner. —Korah Daniels, N. G. , .

GOAL I. ■ Just received another car-of the celebrated White Ash coal.—J. C. Gwin & Co. TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS. We wish to thank you for your patronage during the past year, and we hope to render to you, the coming year, such efficient service, that will merit your continued confidence. Wishing you abundant prosperity, we are Very truly yours, THE G. E. MURRAY CO. The countyy commissioners met in special session today to close up the 'business of the year and to let the contract for county supplies. Attention Pocahontas. There will be a watch party at the- hall Thursday evening, Dec 31, 1914, for members only. Each member bring fruit. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas and family came this a few days' visit with Mrs. Thomas’ parents, Mr. and .Mrs. J. C. Gwin.

Horseshoeing.

Prices reduced on shoeing as follows: Four new shoes SLSO, except sizes 6 and 7, which will be 25 cents extra. Fred hemphill, Cullen St. Blacksmith Lee Perkins, a factory employe, and his wife, both about 40, were found dead in their home at Anderson. Murder and suicide is suspected. - After escaping destruction by fire? New York city’s exhibit at the Lyons exhibition has been returned safely, and is now being prepared for shipment to San Francisco to be displayed at the Panama-Pacific exposition. The weather has moderated, maklng lt safe to haul out apples and potatoes. We have fancy apples from $2.25 to $2.75 a barrel. Nice Michigan or Wisconsin long or round white potatoes in 2% bushel sacks at 55c a bushel. JOHN EGER.

Overlooking Little Things.

Many a person goes through life overlooking the little things and vainly grasping at the big ones. It was the result of starting wrong. And so it is with many men, with some women, in the matter of newspaper advertising, although the ranks of the overlookers are becoming thinner every year. Some people never, let an opportunity get by. No line in the local paper ever escapes them, lest it be something which might be turned to their advantage. No advertisement is ever overlooked, lest it contain an article of which they are in need and which may be purchased to a better advantage now than later. All people read the advertise ments. Some make it a business;, have reduced it to a science, and extract the greatest benefit from even the most insignificant things. It is a big stone io the foundation of their success. No merchant spends money on printer’s ink unless jpe has something worth offering, something you need, and sooner or later must have. No one can afford to overlook these advertisements, lest he miss an opportunity to secure an article of need at a minimum price. No man or woman who starts right with a firm grasp on the little things will fail later in life to attain the big ones. All things are small in the beginning, 'but they attain size in accordance with the acumen, the energy, the perseverance of the one who guides their destinies. - . V All advertisements have some merit, are of especial interest apd value to some person. They are an important part of the little things in life which should never be overlooked, for out of many little things a few big ones grow.

Men and Women Do Their Trading Differently.

Have you ever observed the actions of a man and a woman in a store? If not, you still have something to learn. We spent a few minutes in a local store yesterday and this is what we saw: A man from the country strolled n, greeted the proprietor with a breezy “hello," remarked about the weather, crop prospects, and a few other important matters, and eventually remembered that he wanted a shirt. He took the first one handed him, tossed a dollar on the counter, shoved the change into his pocket without counting, helped himself to an apple, and leisurely followed his nose to the street. Ten minutes later a woman walked briskly in, handed the celrk a smiling “good morning” and promptly requested to be shown thus-and-so. She picked it up, felt of it, held it up to the light, twisted it, turned it over, examined it from every vantage point, considered the price—and reeeted it. It was not just what she was looking for. ? Did the cleric have something else? He did. Three different somethings were shown ■ her without any better result. Then the light of the world returned to her first love, tested it, fondled it, caressed it, and told the clerk she “guessed it would do, though not just exactly she wanted.” She paid for' it, counted her change carefully, let her eyes roam over the store, took* note of numerous things she wanted later on, and departed with a fund of information stored up for her next visit Women are born shoppers.

107 Rounded Up In Federal Net.

Indianapolla Dec. • 29.—The Terre Haute men arrested on a federal, indictment charging them with conspiracy to corrupt the eelction in Terre Haute, on Nov. 3, 1914, will be arraigned before Federal Judge A B. Anderson here on January 12, according to announcement made today. . The round up of the men named in the indictment continues in Terre Haute, six more having been taken into custody, making the total number or arrests thus far 107. Sixteen of the twenty-one prisoners brought to the Marion county jail Saturday night when hey were unable to give bond, remain in custody. With the arrests of five men tonight the list under charge of conspiracy to violate the federal election laws was increased to 107. All arrested today gave bond except Alexander Steele, who served as inspector of streets by appointment of Mayor Roberts, and Timothy Conway, a cousin of Sheriff Dennis Shea. Mrs. W. H. Beam weiU to Chicago today to visit Mr. and Mrs- Hurley Beam.

DIED AT HOME IN NEWTON TP. George H. Warner Passes Away After Extended Illness at Age of 69. George H. Werner, who has been sick since last September, died at 5 Tuesday evenink at his home on the George Ade fkrm in Newton township, of tuberculosis of the spine. His age was 59 years. He leaves a wife but no children. The funeral will be held at the in Rensselaer on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, the Odd Fellows lodge, of which he was a member, having charge. J. J. Hunt made a business trip to Chicago tocjay. ' ■ Ross Hufford ivspending the day here. O. K. Rainier made a business trip to Chalmers today. A. W. Sawin made a business trip to Lafayette today. Miss Ruth Marsh is spending the day in Chicago. Mrs. Bell Mcßee returned to Monon this morning. Rev. R. B. Wright is confined to his home this week with erysipelas. Will Porter, of Hammond, was here on business yesterday. Mrs. Lillie Webb and little son went to Parr this morning. Mrs. Mcßee, of Monon, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Sands. Misses Lona and Julia Thornton are spending the day in Surrey. Phone your coal, wood and feed orders to Hamilton & Kellner, No. 273. Miss Tillie Malchow and Miss Helen Worland are spending the day in Parr. If you want a good, sound work horse attend the Lowman salmon Jan. sth.’ k Ross Halgren came today from Oxford to see Tom Callahan on business. Go to the Lowman sale on Jan. 5 if you want a good cow, heifer or steer.

Miss Marian Martin, Of Cincinnati, is visiting Miss lone Zimmerman. We still have a few of the ear load of bargain spreaders. They are going fast at SBO cash or SBS time. HAMILTON & KELLNER. H. P. Overton, of Hammond, who has been looking alter a farm here, returned to his home today. Mrs. John Bruner, who has been here for about a year, went to her home in Madison today. Fred Hartman’s condition does not seem quite as encouraging as yesterday. James Rice has returned to Roselawn after a few days’ visit with Lewis Crooks. Stanley Meriea, of Francesville, Is here visiting with W. H. Beam and family. ; Miss Louise Mendenhall, of Greensburg, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Ixrng. Arthur O’Dell, of Champaign, 111, is visiting with Emil Hanley during the holiday vacation. If you want some good work or driving horses, milk eows, or good brood sows, attend the Lowman public sale on Tuesday, January 5. —4 ■ - Joe Jeffries, who returned yesterday from a few days' visit in Davenport, lowa, went to Delphi this morning.. Mrs. T. W. Grant and daughter, Hazel and Miss Fern Davisson went to 'Lafayette today to spend the day. Mrs. 8. L. Rogers went to Frankfort this morning and will go from there to Indianapolis to visit her . daughter. Dr. M. D. Gwin had the misfortune to break an axle op his auto while out six miles in-the country last evening. J. M. and E. M. Landis, of Wheatfield, are here visiting with their father, A. J» Landis, until after New Years. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse King have returned to Sulphur Springs, Mo., after a; two weeks’ visit with J. W. Marlin and family. George H. Healey, editor of The Republican, seems to be improving gradually from a severe case of erysipelas. He is still very weak and has not taken any nourishment since he took to bed a week ago. It* will probable be ten days or more before he can leave his home. a * .Pww

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