Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1915 — Page 1

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LOOK Don’lFail toHear S. J. Lindsay Series of Bible Lectures at the Church of God EaclrEvening at 7:30 Gome Tonjficht

Ash Wednesday Starts 40-Day Lenten Period.

Ash Wednesday 'will .usher in the season of Lent. Lent is -the period of forty days preceding Easter Sunday. It as a season given ,over to taking, meditation and prayer by the (devoutly inclined, and dates baek to the days of the early Christians, when they prepared for the celebration oif the (feast of the resurrection, Baster. The (forty days are marked by Special services dn the Catholic, Episcopalian and the Evangelical churches which observe Lent. (Many persons not devoted church members accept the Lenten season as a period of retreat or retirement, when they (forego social activities and refrain from the usual divertisements, such as theatre going, pleasure seeking, and the like. The last week of Lent, known as Easter iweek, is marked by three days of fasting, Wednesday, Thursday 'and Friday, when special services are held, preparatory to the feast' of Easter. Thi sis Shrove Tuesday. In the old countries it is a iday arid night of reveling and feasting marking the reildnquishing of -all pleasure for the next (forty days.

Tree Doctors Back.

The tree doctors who operated here so successfully last year, are again in the city ready to start •work. have their trees looked. after, no charge for inspection. Drop a card to the expert on trees. Everything in the line of tree surgury HOMER W. HODGES, Corner House, City. “Cracker Jack,” and all kinds of our 1 lb. cans of pink salmon, 10c. 1 lb. flat cans, medium red salmon, 15c a can. JOHN EGER.

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TALK Or PEACE IN GREAT FOREIGN WAR

Underground Rumbling Indicates That Terms Might Be Arranged i If Property Offered. (While the European war continues .with unabated energy and while plans of the eoirib&fcants are being made to push it with renewed vigor as the spring opens up and while the discussion of the right off the sea is a great problem tnvolving the United States there is jUsta little indication that terms off peace might be accepted by the boaribatants if properly presented. Leaders can see the great waste in lives and the terrific drain on resources and it is suggested as a possibility that the time is neamg when the United States can again proffer it good offlees to the eontenderts and suggest that they get together to discuss their differences. In England it is announced that only on et hard off the flighting strength has so (far 'been employed in the war. From Germany comes the threat that as a protective measure the waters of the English channel may be mined unless England lifts the ban against the shipment off food to Germany. 'Holland has protested against the extension by Germany of the war zone. The protest also includes a note to Great Britain protesting its action in dominating the sea® and holding up cargoes shipped to neutral countries. iMany of the dispatches from the (front show the prejudices Of the place .from which they are sent and consequently they are not very reliable. There have been no decisive results on either the eastern or western fronts and unless terms of peace can be arranged the war is quite sure »to go on for a long time.

HERE’S PROOF A Rensselaer Citizen Tells of His Experience. You have a right to doubt Statements of people living far away but can you doubt Rensselaer endorsement (Read it: William' Clift, 528 College St., Rensselaer, says: “I had kidney and bladder trouble and my back ached severely. I didn't sleep well and was annoyed by a too frequent desire to pass the kidney secretions. I took doctors’ medicine (but found no relief until I used Doan’s Kidney Pills. ** Since then my back hasn’t troubled me and I have felt better in every way. It gives me great pleasure to endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills,” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that (Mr. Clift Had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. Notice of Sale. Dr. H. L. Brown will hold a general farm sale Thursday February 18th. He will have for auction several head off choice Jersey cows, some fine horses and some household goods. We have 200 good solid apple barrels, just the thing to pack your goods In for moving, or for setting chickens or turkeys in. If taken at one", 5c each. JOHN EGER.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. TUESDAY. FEB. 16, 1616.

ENVOYS MAY ALL GET OUT OF OLD MEXICO

Diplomats H)sve Instructions From ThMir Governments to Withdraw If They Desire. The Monroe d'odfcrine has icceived another considerable jolt The anarchistic condition in Mexico has arrived ait a stage where no foreign government recognizes any ‘authority there and (the various diplomats aroused at the expulsion off (Minister Caro, off Spain, have asked their home countries lfo,r (the privilege off leaving whenever they see fit. This has been granted by many of (the foriegn countries and dobbtless will be by an. [British and Dalian ambassadors dn Wlashington called' at the state department Monday to ascertain what the latest advices were from Mexico, showing great concern about conditions. Food is scarce and the water supply cut off in Mexffc'o City. Carranza has assumed the role off dictator to the extent that he has forbidden subordinates to discufss diplomatic questions and has issued a statement ■to all countries that he must ibe recognized as the .proper head off Mexico or the dipHomats will have no official •Standing. Hitherto diplomatic questions could be discussed with General Obregon, but not it becomes necessary to visit Carranza himself ait Vera Oruz to discUss any questions affecting (the interests off other countries. This, the diplomats are unwilling to do as it may be regarded a (formal recognition of him as 'the head of Mexico.

K the foreign countries are competed to be without representation in (Mexico, thus plaeing their interests ait the mercy of the bandit armies it is sure they will some time undertake to make Mexico settcl for their enforced withdrawal. The 'Monroe doctrine in declaring the supremacy off the United States on this side off the Atlantic assumed the responsibility of protecting (the interests off other countries. Buit the Monroe doctrine begins to look like a forgotten policy, while the time old plan of & mother country protecting its 'people and their interests wherever they might locate has been renounced over and over again iby our failure to demand (protection off Americans and American interests below the Rio Granide. (And to think that (this Carranza is the same man to whom President Wilson and Secretary Bryan pinned their faith in reconstructing (Mexico after the wdthdralwal off Huerta. Surely statesmanship is not very good In it® judgment during -the present Washington regime. •

Revival Meetings at M. E. Church Draw Big Crowds.

The revival meeting at the Methodist church (was (well attended last might. Mrs. OumiCk sang a very beautiful solo. The sermon of H Cumiok was Upon the subject of “Christian Fidelity.” Dr. Cumiok said: The great trouble with the church is that too many Christians become discouraged because they are weak and have not the real strength and Joy cxf the Christian Me. There is no reason (why a Christian Should remain discouraged. All the promises of the Bible (for the Christian can ibe accepted by faith and these can make the Christian strong if only he will accept them, follow their commandments an,d (fully -believe in them. The weak Christians can become strong Christians and those who are Strong can be made stronger if they increase their love and zeal for Christ

The object Of the revival meeting is to revive the Church and to get the weak Christians to become Stronger and have all the members take a more active tpart in the church work. v A true revival will help the Sunday school, the Epwtonth League, the Brotherhood and all the ladies’ societies of the church. iAt the close of the strong appeal of Dr. Ouraick a number gathered around the altar for personal prayer and consecration. The sermon tonight <w4ll be of especial Interest and (Mrs. Curniek will sing a solo of a gospel song which she composed both the words and the music;

Special Notice. I have decided to remain in Rensselaer and have opened a plumbing and tin shop the first door north of McFarland’s store. A share of your patronage is solicited. Special attention to repair work. Estimates on all kinds of plumbing jobs. Phone 466. E. W. HICKMAN. , The Junior Aid Society of the Christian church win meet- Wednesday afternoon «t~2:30 o’clock with Mrs. A, G. Oatt 5

Hear Nothing But Good Reports From W. L Wood.

(Quite a number of persons from White and Jasper counties have Visited the state legislature this year and have visited Representative William JL. Wood, and all reiport that he is making a liist-claias representative. He is always on the job, has not missed a session and l a lined Up with the men who are trying hard to secure economic and wholesome legislation, E. T. Harris, off Renislseataer, Was in Indianapolis Friday and Saturday and spent considerable time with Mr. Wood. He say® Logan has made a good impression with his fellow lawmaker® arid that he is regarded one off the strong men off the lower house. Mr. Harris enjoyed his visit to the state bouse and says that people generally are taking much more interest in the law making bodies than they did In years gone by. He approves this attitude, 'for it shows thait there is a greater interest in all matters by the «people and that they are being educated to realize' the importance of keeping their representatives informed aibout their needs and their views. Mr. Harris also says that our representatives approve it and nothing give® them more pleasure than to he counseled by their constituents. It (is the way they have off ascertaining the right thing to do. Mr. Wood stops at the English hotel where a large number o>f the memibe.s of the house and senate are stopping and he will be pleased to have any of his constituents call on him.

Would Make It Hard On Those Who Carry Weapons.

. -Representative Sare would like to break up the practice of carrying weapons, concealed or in the open. He has proposed a measure that would usake it a penitentiary offense to carry a revolver, razor, knife or other deadly weapons. He states that he has observed that rigid enforcement of the present law again st carrying concealed weapons has reduced crime and that If the punishment is increased crime will further diminish. Probably he is right. We have never been able to see why the sale of pistols has not been restricted, but any boy who has been influenced by reading a dime novel dan go to a -second hand store ki a city and buy a gun for a dollar or two. The next thing is to get it working and rriany off the ‘'stick up” men Are only boys who have crammed their craniums with Diamond Dick stuff. The average person has about -a® much use with a revolver -as a ghat has with a lawnmower.

Democrats Really Must Find A Job for Charles A. Korbly.

Ever since Ohos. A. Korbly, representative of the seventh dwtaldt was defeated for re-election the democratic bosses have been greatly concerned about binding him a tot political job. They all seem to treat Charley os though he was enable to keep the wpM Irom the door if placed on his own resources. Every .week or two since Nov. atih, a Washington dispatch has announced that administration democrats are still looking for a job for Charley. He has been suggested for some 'foreign minister, as a solicitor for the treasury department and for a dozen other jobs, tout nothing has .so far opened up and now that his congressional meal 'ticket is to run out on March 4th the anxiety increases and we expect that If something don’t show up soon it will be necessary to take up a penny collection in the schools.

William Middlekamp and Miss Minnie Schmidt Married Friday.

William Middlekamp and Miss Minnie Schmidt, of Kniman, were married last Friday in Chicago, and 'to their homo at Wheatfield, where their friends gave them a charivari long to be Remembered. Shotguns and revolvers were used to make a noise and the greatest battles fought by the allies and the Germans did not have; it ' n this cbariwii*a particle for noise. Although iwell fortified in their comfortable home, Billy recognized the resolute tones of the leaders and knew that (he must either surrender or he starved out, so he chose the former course and invited the, bombarding allies in and a pleasant evening was spent. Both the bride And groom are among the most popular people of Walker township and their many friends are offering heartiest congratulations and hast wishes and The Republican joins sham most heartily. * The Goodman store at Monticello, in order Jo he right up-to-date, hf§ opened a buying office in New York ewjr. _ -. • '•

Ex Posttmasten at Romney Said to Be Short $350.

Lafayette Courier. Charles Carte, former postmaster at Romney, ha® been indicted by the federal grand jury at Indianapolis on a charge of embezzlement end federal authorities visited Romney Saturday. Mr. Carte was token to Indianapolis and placed under SI,OOO bond. He will be tried before Judge Anderson in the federal Court to a few days. Carte was postmaster at Romney lor several years and was relieved after the fire at that office last April. He was charged with being short $350 in the money order department off the office. After the shortage was discovered and Carte was removed he made the shortage good, it is said, and says he has receipts to show that he paid the government the amount off the shortage. Clifford Feldt succeeded Carte as postmaster at Romney.

Small Blase in Roof of William Warren Proparty.

The fire department was called out Monday afternoon to put out a small -blaze in the root of the William Wtarren property occupied by Clency Wood, the colored man, and his family, at the corner off Weston and Grace streets. A spark from the chimney had alighted on the roof and a bile -abSu't 2 feet in diameter was burned in the roof. It was extinguished by the use of Chemicals.

Young Couple Married at Presbyterian Manse This A. M.

Mr. Lynn Peters and Miss Grace Lytle were married at about 10:30 o’clock this Tuesday morning at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. Parrett. They will reside on a farm belonging to the father of the groom, A 1 Peters. Friends join The Republican .in wishing them much happiness. - We have a full line off Lentel goods, smoked halibut, salmon, finnan haddie, bloater® and herring. Holland herring, spiced herring, codfish, mackerel, lake fish »by the pound or pail and -ail kinds of canned flsh. Also fancy October make full cream and brick cheese. JOHN EGER

Butter! Butter! Butter! ft mmmmmmm , Gold Bar Butter is without an equal. The only butter sold in Rensselaer that is made of whole milk cream. The milk is hauled to our creamery at New Troy, Michigan, by the farmer, and separated at the creamery; the cream is then sent to our factary at Chicago, and made into butter. This butter is in the pound prints within 24 hours from the time the milk is taken from the cow. Our prices this week in 5 pound lots 30 l-2c; under 5 pounds 33c. W. H. Dexter Co. PUBLIC SALE Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10 o’clock at residence, 1 mile north of town . . ___ i— ■— . ——>— Some splendid Jersey cows and heifers. 1 registered Jersey bull. 7 head mares and colts. 5 pig*. Farm Machinery including manure spreader, corn binder, gophers, harrows, gang plow, gopd as new, etc., Some household goods. See sale notice in this issue. - Thur.d.y, February 18 H. L. BROWN

Revival Meetings Methodist Church :t. , ’ Special Sermons by Rev. Pud C. Carnick Everybody Invited

A small stock of groceries belonging to C. C. Starr and stared in a room nortth of the railroad, was raided one night receatty. Parties bad broken, in a door and took away canned fruit, tobacco, eoaj), etc.

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