Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 January 1915 — Page 1

No. 11.

TONIGHT AT THE PRINCESS Tkanhouer’s The Million Dollar Mystery Story by Harold MacG-rath. Scenario by Lloyd Lonergan. The 18th Episode of this stupendous motion picture will be shown tonight. 7-8-9

Eighty Plead Guilty in Election Fraud Oases.

The 114 men arrested in the Terre Haute election frauds were arraigned Tuesday before Judge Anderson of the federal court, and eighty of them pleaded guilty to the charges and twenty-eight did not enter pleas of any kind at this time, as their attorneys filed demurrers to the indictment. Six of them entered a plea of not guilty. Those filing demurrers were Mayor Donn Roberts, City Controller Talbott, Harry Montgomery, George Erenhardt, Eli Redman, Sheriff Dennis Shea, Thorpas Smith, city judge, John iMassalink, inspector of weights and measures, and several other city employes. As soon as the arraignment was completed, Judge Anderson notified those pleading guilty and those who filed demurrers that they might return to their homes and remain until notified by District Attorney Daly to return. 'Many of the men arrested were expected to plead guilty, Jbut when man after man arose and answered guilty to the charges, it caused a great deal of surprise. Among the most; prominent of those to plead guilty was former Chief of Police E. F. Holler and John Nugent, former night assistant chief of police. A large crowd was waiting in the corridors near the federal court room long before the doors of the room opened. Of the 114 men indicted all were present.

Obituary of David Hilton.

David Hilton was born in‘Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 24, 1832; died in the Soldiers’ Home at Marion, Ind., Jan. 8, 1915, aged 81 years, U months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Emily Jane Williamson in 1856 at Phoenixville, Pa. To this union three children were bom, two of whom survive him. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Illinois and in 1875 the family moved to Indiana and located near Francesville, and about the year 1896 they f came to Rensselaer, where he made I his home until he went to the Soldiers’ Home about five years ago, td end his days. In 1905 his son, George W. died, and a year later his dear wife went to the home beyond. Early in the war ol the rebellion Mn Hilton enlisted in Co. A, 53rd Illinois Infantry and served with honor until tho close of the war. > In early life he was converted and united with the Baptist church in Pennsylvania, the church of which his wife was also a member. "After coming to Rensselaer they ’put their letters into the M. E. church, but later identified with the Baptist church; He leaves to grieve over his passing away, two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Hilton White, of Chicago, and Mrs. Elma Harrington, of Graettinger, Iowa; also a number of grandchildren and many friends.

PUBLIC SALES. The Republican has printed sale bills for the following persons: Jan. 20, Horatio Ropp, general farm sale. ' - * : - *rr-;\ Closing out every-suit and cloak in stock, % oft Come early, FENDIG’S FAIR THE WEATHER Fair, warmer tonight, Thursday

The Evening Republican.

WORE CARNATIONS AT MOTHERS’ MEETING

Immense Throng Heard Sermon Devoted to Mothers at Christian Church Last Night* The evangelistic service Tuesday night in the Christian church was one of the greatest ever experienced in the city of Rensselaer. JPhe large building was crowded to its utmost capacity and it was hardly possible to accommodate any more. It was a very beautiful sight to witness hundreds of white .carnations pinned on those present in honor of Mother and her sweet memory. Not only was it a pronounced success as far as the attendance was concerned, but the music and spirit of the meeting will live for a long time in the hearts and minds of the people of this city. The great audience took hold of the old songs Mother used to sing, and fairly made the house ring with the sweet strains of these old songs. Mrs. Curnick rendered her own composition on my “Mother” in a most creditable manner and it left a wonderful impression on the vast audience. Prof. Altheide had his chorus working in fine fettle, and his solo was the best yet. The music is getting better all the time. The sermon of the evening was on ‘Mother,” and the speaker said in part: Were 1 gifted with the tongues of angels and had the wisdom of Solomon, or could I speak like Paul, I could not pay the fullest tribute to the holy, faithful and sainted motherhood of our land. It may be a great thing to wear a sparkling crown, or to sit in the president’s chair; it may be a mighty thing to lead armies unto victory, but it is a mighty thing to be a good mother. In this day we are learning so much about armies and navies, suffrage, tariffs and a host of other things, but the crying need and the greatest need of this land of the free and brave is* for holy, righteous and sublime motherhood. Napoleon was right, when aslked what France most needed, when he replied: “France needs good mothers.” God knew that it was best for them to leave the training of the child and the noblest tasks to the divine touch of a mother's influence. In centem plating this mighty thefne there are a few outstanding thoughts that come to us all. One is motherV’love. Who can ever measure it, for there is neither heighth, depth, length or breadth to its boundaries. It begins before we are born, for every mother must go inrto the shadow of death for her own. In the days of helpless infancy it watches over us even throughout the sombre shadows of the night, her hand hovers above it. In the days of wandering, even though others may see little in our lives, she never loses faith in her child. What is there that a mother’s 16ve will* not do for the child of her ©are? I know a woman who spent twenty-five years in a state prison 1 in the place of her boy to shield hiip from the clutch of the law. The sweetest and holiest thing in the world outside of the love of Jesus Christ is the love of a Godly mother.

Who can fully know the measure of a mother’s sacrifice When the names of the illustrious in the Kingdom of God are read in the great judgment morning, the names that will stand at the top of the page will be the names of these good women, God has given us as our mothers. Garfield was not the Only man Who "should have kissed his mother on the day of his triumph, for out of a mother’s sacrifice, love and holy affection every man’s greatness and achievement must grow. The service tonight will be one of the best and the theme will be on the “Eternal Issue.”

Our Prices of Shoes. 4 new shoes, common, $1.50. 4 new shoes, Steel pluged, $255. 4 new Neverslip shoes, $2.75. 4 old shoes, SI.OO. All shoes over No. 5 are 25c extra > HEMPHILL BROS. Notice of Woodmen Meeting. a There will be a meeting of the Modern Woodmen at the Wall on Wednesday evening for the purpose of Installing new officers. Refreshments. All members are requested to be present.—Jobn Merritt, Clerk. Guess Wow long the candle will burn in Rowen & Kiser’s window. It is free. A guess a day. r. *_ • ■ - 11 »■ ;>■ - Don’t forget to guess how long the candle will burn at Rowen & Kiser’s. .. ' . - - • ~ *, ' ■ < . ;

RENSSELAER. INDIANA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1916.

SKATED AT HOME OF MRS. STUYVESANT FISH

Also Asked to Skate at Affair President Wilson Will Attend in Washington January 20th. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Reyrtolds, known professionally at Reynolds and Donegan, are here for the week with his mother, Mrs. S. R. Nichols. On Tuesday Mr. Reynolds received a telegram from Mrs. Hawkesworth, the executive of New York and Washington’s “four hundred,” asking himself and w r ife to skate at a private party to be given in Washington Wednesday night, Jan. 20th. President Wilson is to be the honor guest of the occasion and Mr. and M t s. Reynolds would have received SSOO for the evening. Having accepted booking for the week at Louisville, Ky., they were unable to accept the engagement. The offer came as the result of a splendid hit they had made .on New Year’s Eve at a party given at the home of Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish in New York city, at which time Mayor Mitchell and wife were present. The New York Telegraph of January Ist gives the following account of their appearance at the home of Mrs. Fish: ‘.‘At the home of Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish in East Seventy-Eighth street last night one of the most unique New Year’s parties celebrated in Manhattan took place. L “The hostess was entertaining among others Mayor Mitchel and wife, and wanted to offer her guests a surprise entertainment which would , prove a new novelty, and still confine the feature to the ballroom atmosphere. “Skater” Reynolds and Nellie Donegan were engaged to appear in a series of roller skate dances, and proved a most delightful diversion. The globetrotting vaudevilleians did all the modern dance steps on “rollers” and also their fancy skating act which has won them fame on the stage. Now that novelty dinner dances ate the fad, it is quite likely that the. Reynolds-Donegan combination will be in demand to furnish home entertainment with their offering. . Mr- Reynolds has not been well for several weeks, having had an attack of ptomaine poisoning and finding it difficult to get right again. The appearance of himself and wife at the home of Mrs. Fish was their second private appearance during their long career on the stage. The other occasion was at the royal ball room of Buekingham Palace, London, where they appeared before. King George and Queen Mary of Englantf- ;' ~"

One of Gasoway Children Succumbs to Typhoid Fever.

Esjel, the third child of Richard Gasoway, of near Virgie, died Tuesday afternoon of typhoid fever. Mention has been made several times in these columns of the great affliction this family was suffering. Six of the children had typhoid fever. The mother was dead and surely there have been few cases in the county more deserving of sympathy. It is now thought that the other children will all recover. The lad’s funeral will be held Thursday, burial being made in the Sand Ridge cemetery beside his mother.

B. J. Jarrette Gave “Found” Money to Charity Board.

During the past several months smtall amounts Of hioney have been found in Jarrette’s Variety Store. Sometimes a few cents would be found on the counters and on one occasion there was 55 cents found. The money, was not claimed and the accumulation totaled $3. Mr. Jarrette decided to give the money to the Board of Associated Charities and mailed them a check for the amount Tuesday. 1 Dr. A. G. Catt returned last evenging from Indianapolis* where he had attended a meeting Monday and Tuesday 6t the Indiana State Optical Association. Mrs. J. W. Miller, of LaCrosse, came today to visit her sisters, Mrs. Emerald Aldrich and Mrs. Alva Potts. At the latter home a baby boy was born Monday, Jan. 11th. Mrs. A. Gangloff left Monday for Florida, where she will remain until spring. She went first to Melbourne and also expects to visit Jacksonville, St. Augustine, St Petersburg and Ocala. The Hal lagan families are at the latt«&,j»Jsce. .I— ' ' " ' 1 m The Republican yesterday made an error in expressing an opinion as to what the telephone toll rate should be between this city and Remington. We firmly believe that the rate should not "’exceed 10 cents and .an Investigation made a year ago showed 'that in most cases within counties over the state the rate for ten, twelve and fifteen mile distances from the county seat was either 5 or IQ cents.

ED PECK DIED SUDDENLY IN N. Y.

Former Remington Postmaster Who Had Recently Moved to New York, Died Tuesday. •, % All of Rensselaer will share with the town of Remington and the surrounding country the most genuine sorrow at the sudden and untimely death which has come to W. E. Peck, better known as Ed Peck, for many years prior to last spring the postmaster at Remington For two months or more Mr. Peck, who moved a few months ago to Chautauqua county, New York, where he had purchased a farm, had been in very poor health, suffering from heart trouble. At one time his condition was very critical, but he had very much improved and his death came as a terrible shock to his Remington relatives and his friends throughout the county. Word came by telegram Tuesday afternoon that he had’ died that day at his farm home, not far from Jamestown, New York. His brothers, Charles H. Peck, the Remington merchant, and Frank Peck, the Remington druggist, left for New York on Tuesday evening to accompany the remains back to Remington, where the funeral will :be held Friday at an hour to be stated later. It is very probable that quite a large number of people from Rensselaer will go to attend the funeral, especially members of the Knights of Pythias order of which Mr. Peck was a long time-member and a great enthusiast. Mr. Peck was always an ardent republican and as a politician had an acquaintance extending all over the state He was a jovial man, of large stature and clear countenance and had extensive friendships that made him one of the most popular men in Jasper county His age was about fifty years and he leaves a widow and five children. The oldest is Mrs. Ernest Swift, of Remington, and the others are all at the home. Their names and ages being, Walter 18, George 15, Harry 11 and Kathryn 8. He is also survived by five brothers and one sister, namely, Charles, Frank, Ike, Jim and Morris, of Remington, and Mrs. Max Price, of Middlesboro, Ky. The remains will be shipped to Rensselaer, probaibly reaching here Friday morning, and will be taken to Remington by automobile and the funeral held Friday afternoon, - - t Genuine Jackson Hill egg ( Coal, sold by Hamilton & Kellner.

WOULD * 3 T*“***!S «£ you like to get a « £ check like this just before ® | CHRISTMAS? ft Money Mo.t JVcrtional ym December ,1914 Asm-A 11 " 1T ls EASY money S 5 “-== -jy AD you have to do is to become a Member of the £ The First National Bank w H Landis Christmas Savings Gub ja f STARTS MONDAY, DEC. 21st, 1914 The DIMES, NICKELS and PENNIES you allow to slip through your fingers for things of little use to you, will keep up your payments jV* « THE FIRST PAYMENT MAKES YOU A‘ MEMBER. NO FINES-NO FECS-NO HKD TAPE-NO TROUBLE Ml The First National Bank

FATHER OF W. A DAVENPORT DEAD

Aged Minister Fused Away at - Home in Elisabethtown, Ky., Last Friday Afternoon. W. A. Davenport, clerk in the Rensselaer postoffice, returned home Monday from the sad mission of attending his father's funeral in Elizabethtown, Ky. His father was a superanuated Methodist minister and the following account of his life and death ig taken from The Elizabethtown News of Jan. 12th: ‘The Rev. William T. Davenport, a superanuated Methodist minister of this city, died at his home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock after a long period of declining health. He is survived by three sons, Ruel Davenport, of this city: Clarence Davenport, of Washington, Pa., and William Davenport, Jr., of Rensselaer, Ind. ‘The funeral services were conducted Sunday at his late residence by the Rev. L. Robjnson, and the burial followed in the city cemetery. . William T. Davenport was born on April 16th, 1840, in Lebanon, Marion county, and at the age of 20 years he was ordained a minister in the Methodist church. The Rev. Davenport was an active minister in the Louisville conference for fifty-four years. He preached his first sermon at the Little Mount church, in Larue county, in the summer after his ordination, and had charges in ail parts of the conference until 1904, when his health broke down, while pastor at Custer, Breckinridge county. Since that time he spent his remaining days in Hodgenville and Elizabethtown. “We was married in 1866 to Miss Belle Brownfield, and on the year of the silver anniversary of their wedding his wife died. “He was married the second time to Miss Minerva Hill. ‘The Rev. Davenport was at all times an earnest and faithful minister and leases many friends in all parts of the state to mourn his death. It is probable that during his long pastorate five thousand persons were converted. During his life he pointed with pride to the fact that while a resident of Larue county he lived for several years in the log cabin in which Abraham Lincoln was born.

We are selling rehandled, ©old storage eggs at 30c a dozen and t>he quality of the eggs is such that we could sell them for fresh eggs and you could not tell the difference, and better than some of the eggs you buy Tor freSK And pay 4GC a

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Obituary of Ray Huff.

Ray William Huff, youngest son of Julius and Lucinda Huff, was born Feb. 4, 1900, and departed this life January 7, 1915, aged 14 years, 11 months and 3 days. He had been in failing health lor four years, with an ailment that gradually consumed his vitadity. Since July 27 he had been confined to his bed most of the time. Although his suffering was long and intense, no one ever head him complain, but he talked d what he would do in the future. He was conscious almost to the end, and as the last moments came he peacefully slept out of a life of misery into the life of bliss. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, sister, brother, grandmother, and tr host of relatives and friends. Sleep on in thy beauty Thou sweet angel child, N By sorrow unblighted, By sin undefiled. Like a dove to the ark Thou hast flown to thy rest From the battle of strife To the home of the blest Another shipment of those large; juicy, sweet naval oranges, the 40c size, this.week, 27c per dozen.— Kowles & Barker, Phone 95.

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