Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1915 — Page 1

Ho. 31.

Saturday Special 20 lbs. Best Fine Granulated Sugar for SI.OO. California Mamouth Celery - - 5 and 10c Iceberg Head Lettuce, sweet and tender, lb. -20 c Cauliflower, large heads - - 15 and 20c Jersey Sweet Potatoes lb. - • - 5c Carrots, Parsnips, Cabbage, lb. - - ' de Baldwin'apples, peck, - • 25c, 30c, 35c Home made Mince Meat lb. 20c W hite Comb Honey, carton - ' -20 c A & K Best Flour, exery sack guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction ■ - $1.75 ■ . Phone 41 HOME GROCERY.

SHREWD STRANGER VICTIMIZED FARMER

Fred Bachman Paid S. Grier S4O for Electrical Machine Which Never Arrived.

Apparently Fred Bachman, who lives just north of Rensselaer, was victimized three weeks ago by a traveling spectacle man The m-n was traveling in an automobile and had a driver with him. Mr. Bachman is of the impression that the driver was from Rensselaer, although he was not acquainted with him The stranger gave the name of S. Grier and tested Mrs. Bachman’s eyes for glasses and left two pairs at the house for her to use. He then stated that- he was also the agent for electrical mar chines and batteries to be used in treating rheumatism. He said that the ma'hines were worth S3OO each and that they were rented for S4O, supplied with batteries that would run them for three months. It was necessary, he stated, to have a machine adjusted the size of the foot of the person taking treatment and he was told-the size of the shoe Mrs. Bachman wears. He was a smooth talker and left no doulbt with Mr. Bachman that the machine and batteries would be sent according to agreement. He left a penciled note with Mr. Bachman, which he was to give to a man who was to come later, and Which stated that If the batteries did not prove entirely satisfactory they were to be taken up and he was to be paid back S4O, which amount he gave the stranger. Mr. Bachman did not have the money at his home and came to Rensselaer and drew it out of the Trust and Savings Bank and in the bank the man gave him a receipt for the money. The receipt was drawn on the ordinary blank receipt form. The transaction occurred on Jan. 16th and when the machine did not arrive and he did not hear from it he became suspicious and wrote to “S. Grier, Chicago, Ill.” The letter was returned to him

Saturday Special Only No more than 2 orders to any one family. We will not change any of these articles. One dollars worth of good staple groceries for 74 cents.

1 can corn - -10 c 1 can tomatoes -10 c 1 can hominy -10 c 1 can K beans -10 c

SI.OO for 74c. 'Don’t miss this bargain. We guarantee every article to be fresh and of good quality. Don’t forget the day and buy two orders. Call Us Early in the Morning. ROWEN & KISER Phone 202

The Evening Republican.

Kentland Man Invests In Farm Land in Texas.

Newton County Enterprise. J. P. Barr and Arizona Brees arrived home Sunday night from Texas. Mr. Brees bought a hundred acre farm 'adjoining the twentyeight hundred acres of the Barr brothers and John Kassabaum, of Chalmers, son of Henry Kassabaum of this place, also purchased a farm. Mr. Barr brought home samples of oranges, lemons, corn and other products of their farm to show his friends. One lemon weighed two pounds and three ounces and looked like it might be second cousin to a Newton county pumpkin, in size at least - . Frank Kassabaum, formerly of this place, is on the Barr ranch and will commence planting corn next week. On Jan. 18 Mr. Kassabaum planted ten acres of watermelons. Last season he tried one acre and after supplying four fapailies with all they could eat, sold $39.40 worth, the melons bringing only 5c apiece. The country is rapidly developing and in the Irrigated districts vegetable growing is carried on largely. During their two weeks’ stay there was •a light frost, not sufficiently heavy, however, to injure the fruit.

and he was then quite well satisfied that he, had been swindled. He called at The Republican office today to see if any information could be secured as to whether the man had done any other business In the county or if any one was able to give any information that might lead to the man’s arrest. *lGrier” did not stop at the Makeever hotel the night before the morning he was at the Bachman home and was not registered at that hostelry. It is quite probable that he is a professional ‘bunk” artist and it is to be hoped that he can be apprehended when he tries to operate in other parts of the state. Any information concerning him will be welcomed by Mr. Bachman.

1 pack, corn flakes, 10c 1 jar apple butter -15 c %1U P. tea -15 c 1 can Mamouth lye, 10c % lb. pepper -10 c

RENBBELAER. INDIANA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY S, 1915.

PRISONERS ESCAPED; CARD GAME WENT ON

Mrs. Ida Peterson and "Battle Ax” Gibbons Climbed From Upper Window in Roselawn. The little town of Roselawn, 16 miles north of Rensselaer on the Monon railroad, was filled with excitement Thursday and Thursday night and the interest has not yet subsided. Mrs. Ida, Peterson, whose husband is a section foreman at Lowell, has been living at Roselawn and is alleged to have been living with Clyde Gibbons, better known by the name of “Battle Ax”. The good people of that town were opposed to the alleged relations of 'Mrs. Peterson and Gibbons and affidavits were made, a warrant placed in the hands of Constable. Frank Hatton, of that town. He arrested Gibbons and Mrs. Peterson Thursday morning and they were taken before Justice Whitton, who bound them over to the circuit court in the sum of SSOO each. Unable to give 'bond both were placed in the care of the constable, who arranged to take them to Kentland on this Friday morning, the trip to be made via the milk train to Shelby, thence to Schneider and down to Kentland on the C. & E. I. railroad. All went to Mrs. Peterson’s home to remain duping the night. Mrs. Peterson retired at about 9 o’clock. Constable Hatton, “Battle Ax” Gibbons, Jim Haskell, and “Babe” Dennis engaged in a game of cards. Finally at about 11:30 o’clock Gibbons said that he guessed he would go upstairs and get everything ready to go to Kentland in the morning. Accordingly he went and the constable and the other two men continued to play cards. Gibbons stamped about up stairs for a time, but finally all became quiet. In a half hour or such a matter Constable Hatton decided to look after his prisoners and when he went upstairs he found that both were gone. A ladder leading from the window told of the method employed. The outwitted sleuth got busy and the town of Roselawn was awakened in an effort to locate the missing couple. The home of George Hascall, an aged civil war veteron, was visited. He was accused of harboring the pair. He resented the charge anij^informed the constable that he would get out his old army musket and blow the whole bunch to smithereens if they didn’t leave him and his household alone. The search continued throughout the night but the couple could not be located. “Battle Ax” had not even left an occasional cud of his favorite brand along the highway as a clew for the Sherlock Holmes of the high grass. Justice Whitton is a new official and when the people of the town began to tell him that he was liable on his bond for the delivery of the prisoners and that the constable was also liable, great onsternation reigned and the constable came to Rensselaer to consult Deputy Prosecutor Sands about the matter. Usually the most desirable thing to be atttained In cases of this kind is the permanent departure of the guilty persons and the peace and dignity of the state of Indiana, so far as Roselawn is concerned, will probably be preserved as well as though they had been prosecuted and convicted, to say nothing ofc the saving in way of expense. 'Some people at Roselawn are wondering -what kind of a game of cards was in progress that the constable became so interested he let his prisoners escape.

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

• The program given by the Lincoln Society was very pleasing and enjoyed toy all. We appreciate the interest that the public is taking in our school affairs, (which was shown by the large number of visitors present at Literary Thursday. A very enthusiastic crowd of student assembled in the gymnasium this morning for yell practice in preparation tor the game with Monticello tonight. Chas. Rhoades proved himself an excellent yell leader. We feel sure if we have the support of everyone tonight that we <wiD carry off the honors. The old rivalry between Monticello and Rensselaer is as keen as ever. We feel sure a Rensselaer crowd would feel glad to see their old time enemies defeated. Capt. Doris Morlan and her team will go to Remington tonight to ■■ play the Remington girls. We have a mighty fine team and feel sure : they will win. • I The senior reception ..Wilt bg .held at the armory next Wednsday night.

DRAMATIC CLUB MADE HIT IN FIRST PLAY

Young Thespians Scored Success ( and Delighted Audience With “The Little Princess.” The Crescent Dramatic Club, under the direction of John Moore and Willette Hill, made its initial appearance at the Ellie theatre on Thursday evening and played to a rather large house The club is composed of young people, many of whom had never appeared on the stage 'before. Considering the fact that the show was put on unaided by the young people, speaks very well for the future of this club and probably more shows will follow this. The young actors deported themselves in a very able manner and quite a little talent was displayed. The scene opens in the boarding school in London, run by Miss Minchin, a crab id old maid. Miss Marguerite Brown had the part of Miss Minchin and handled her part in a very creditable manner. Miss Helen Kiplinger had the part of the Young Princess, the leading role. She was the favorite of the school and was the supposed heiress of a large fortune. She was much petted and pampered by Miss Minchin, who expected to profit later for her kindness. At the close of the first act Miss dftinchin receives the news of the death of Captain Crewe, father of the young heiress, and receives the news through an attorney (John Moore) that he had died penniless and that Sara Crewe is nothing more than a beggar. Miss Minchin becomes -very- angry and orders Sara to move into the attic and she becomes a servant.

The second act shows Sara in the attic, lonesome and unhappy. Somj of her former schoolmates pay her occasional visits, but Miss Minchin learns of these visits and forbids them and Sara is left with Becky, the poor servant girl, as her only companion. The part of Becky was played by Marie Hamilton, who played her part in clever style and afforded the audience considerable amusement. The third act discloses the fact that Oapt. Crewe had not died penniless as was supposed, and Sara - was a princess after all. Miss Minchin is very penitent and asks Sara to continue to live with her, but Sara rejects the offer hnd makes her home with her father’s friend, Mr. CarriSford. The show will be repeated again Saturday, both matinee at 2:30 and in the evening.

All Sons of Veterans Please Take Notice.

Regular meeting tonight. Your presence is greatly desired. Candidates are waiting for initiation. It is necessary that at least seven members be present in order to initiate a candidate. Twenty-seven would be far better; make ® better impression. Let us turn out in force tonight. This means you, brother, and you and you. J. P. Green, Commander. Monticello has two basketball games for tonight, one with the Rensselaer high school at this place, and the other with the Chalmers team at Monticello.

WEATHER. \ Cloudy and colder tonight; probably rain north portion; Saturday partly cloudy and colder.

ELLIS THEATRE Saturday Matinee at 2:30 and night at 8:30 The Crescent Dramatic Club'will present Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Little Princess” with Helen Kiplinger as Sara Crewe with seventeen others *1 Seats now on sale. Matinee 10 and 20 Evening 25 and 35

TERMS CASH Strictly one price to all.

The season has left us with many broken lines and although our sizes are badly broken we can fit almost any person, and give you an exceptional value at a big reduction in price. The positive fact that in a few weeks there will be a sharp advance in the price of all leather goods should make these prices doubly attractive.

Ladies Shoes 200 pairs ladies’ button shoes, broad, high toes, some with extra high tops, regular heel and low heel, tan, gun metal and patent leather, worth $3 and $3.50 *9 A C special •

Mens’ Shoes A few pairs men’s shoes plain toe or cap, very wide, sizes up to 10 worth $2.50 91 Q choice 25 pairs men’s lace or button tan shoes worth up to $4.00 d* 9QQ choice -

Many other bargains in boys and children’s shoes, just the thing to finish out the winter. Now don’t delay, come right in and get the pick while they last. Proprietor Columbia Shoe Store Building

McCoy Trial at Frankfort Postponed Until Feb. 18th.

William H. McCoy, the Frankfort man who killed his wife and ’her admirer, John Byerley, has been postponed until Feb. 18th on request of the prosecuting attorney, Charles G. Gunther. The hange of manslaughter for the killing of his wife had originally Ibecn set for the Btth of the month. Attorneys Robison and Strawn, who represent McCoy, were present when the request for postponement was made and urged that an early day be set for the trial. McCoy at a preliminary hearing entered a plea of “not guilty.” It is understood that his defense will ■be temporary insanity. The grand jury which investigated the case, refused to indict McCoy for murder, (but instead returned two indictments for manslaughter. The fact that Byerley had designedly won away the affections of Mrs. McCoy, and the pair had indulged in a guilty acquaintance, over the remonstrance of the husband, it is said to have influenced the grand jury to indict on the minimum charge. Conviction upon the manslaughter charge carries a penalty of imprisonment for two to twentyone years in th* state prison.

For the range we have genuine Jackson Hill egg, Kentucky Belle egg and cannel egg.—Hamilton & Kellner. German china cups and saucers, 10c at 5c & 10c Store.

INDIANA DAY IN HISTORY. February 5 From Indiana Society Calendar. George Ade Davis became a nephew and has continued in the business ___________ * - - - - - - -

WHAT THE WISE ONE SAID The words/Of a wise man’s mouth are gracious. —Ecclesiastes.

ODDS AND ENDS SALE

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Basketßall R. H. S. VS MONTICELLO FRIDAY, FEB. 5 8 p. m. Buy tickets now, 15c At door, 25c. .. „■_£—; - High School Gym “Watch Us Retrieve Our Goat”

House Slippers All ladies’ felt or men’s leather house slippers worth up to d» f Ash $1.50, choice *• "V Misses sizes - - - .65 Ladies’Boudoir slippers worth - - n.oo - - ./yc

LYCEUM COURSE DATES.

Feb. 25—The Boyds. March 17—Weatherwax Bros. April 7—Bargelt & Co.

WHAT THE WISE ONE MEANT I ean give you a couple of good ones in the seventeenth. I row. —:& A- I I - I

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