Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1915 — Page 1

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Rensselaer Will Be the World’s Bargain Center on March 18th. Read Every Advertisement in Friday’s Semi-Weekly Republican. Then Get Ready.

ADVANTAGE OF EARLY LEARNING DISCUSSED

Rev. Titus Preached Sermons On Things Members Wished They Had Known When 21. A series of two. sermons decidedly new in character were held at the Christian church during the last two Sundays. The pastor of the church interviewed a number of the representative people of the city and had them suggest some of the things they wish they 'had known at twenty-one years of age that they know now. This material was used as a basis for two sermons and following are the suggestions handed in: I wish I had knovp at twenty-one: 1. The value of time. 2. The value of extensive and good reading. . 3. The value of money. 4. The necessity of close application to work. 5. The importance of real good health. 6. The value of laying a good strong foundation. 7. That your best friend is not always the fellow that pats you on the back and calls you a good fellow. 8. What there is in a true, sincere Christian life. 9. How hard it is to turn over a new leaf when one is old in habits and years. 10. The value of forming good and wholesome habits. 11. That honesty is always the best policy. 12. How -empty, foolish and silly is profanity. 13. That it is always the one that keeps at it, or has the stick-to-it-iveness that wins out. 14. That struggles, temptations and difficulties can never defeat one who has fighting-blood. 15. How to appreciate and value true friendship. 16. How to fully appreciate andenjoy the happiness in an unbroken family circle. 17. The value of an encouraging word. 18. The value of a college education. 19. The good in sacrificing our own pleasures to make others happy. 20. The importance of forming right companionships. 21. The height and depth and holiness of a mother’s love. 21. That the empty pleasures of life do not contribute much tb’ one’s deeper life. f 22. That a young woman has the right to demand honor and character of the one with whom she keeps company. 23. The value of kindness. 24. The value of Christian service. 25. How a mother loves to know that her boy has come to Christ, before she went down to the grave. 26. How a mother delights to hear her boy whisper his love for her. 27. That father’s stern and positive ways were only for my good. 28. The wisdom in a mother’s advice, for if I had taken this I would have been spared the influence of an infidel friend. 29. The penalty I must pay for lost time, lost opportunities and lost friends. 30. The unerring success of right in spiritual, physical and business life. 31. That I should nave given more time to the preparation of my life work, and having selected that work to have allowed nothing to turn me from it. 32. The value of saving. 33. The absolute guarantee that one will receive full pay for every good deed and that one cannot escape the harm coming from a wrong deed done. 34. The inflexibility of habit. 35. The value of happiness. 36. The worth of a friend now. 37. The tremendous responsibility of fatherhood. 38. The value of accepting Christ at an early age and what it means in after years. *, 39. The value of special preparation for a life’s work. 40. The loss to a life of the many years spent with no definite purpose in view. 1 41. The necessity for a wholesouled service, for half-hearted service never amounts to much. 42. The value of choosing associates of the right kind and especially those who would help me in my moral and personal benefit. 43. The value df > association with men who have made good, and men who would develop my body as well as my mind. 43. That a strong body is a wonderful asset in aiding one to say “no

The Evening Republican.

GENERAL NEWS IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Busy Readers - Can Thus Keep Abreast of the Times and Not Waste Much of Their Time. * Women Lose in Texas. A resolution for a constitutional amendment for women suffrage was defeated in the Texas house of representatives 90 to 32.

The Gary plant of the American Sheet and Tinplate Co. is operating at capacity, a condition that has not existed in the last two years.

Mayor Bosse, of Evansville, asserted that would probably decide by the first of the year to be a candidate for governor. His decision rests on the support that he receives in his home district.

In the same room that he faced a jury twice for the murder of Stanford White, Harry Thaw went on trial Monday for conspiring to escape from the state hospital for the criminal insane at Matteawn. Five other men are facing trial with Thaw for alleged conspiracy.

The total attendance at the Panama Pacific exposition has passed the million mark since the opening on Feb. 20th. After the passing of the million mark, Lincoln Beachey, the well known aviator, commemmorated the occasion by rising in his aeroplane and describing the figures 1,000,000 in the sky above the Tower of Jewels.

Robbers held up two paymasters of the Lime company at Mitchell, Ind., Monday afternoon. They were on their way to the quarries to pay off the employes. The holdup men halted the covered buggy in which the paymasters were riding, about a mile out of Mitchell and obtained about $2,000. The approach of a work train frightened the bandit and he fled leaving another grip containing about $l,lOO. The robber fled into a woods and made his escape.

Th 6 jury for the election fraud cases was sworn in Monday and consisted of nine democrats, two republicans and one progressive. Frank C. Dailey presented the opening statement for the government and was only fairly well started when the court adjourned until today. The 28 accused showed but little interest in the proceedings until the district attorney read from the indictment other acts which had not been charged against them until Monday. They showed more interest in the trial after that

Watchful Waiting May Go.

The watchful waiting of President Wilson, concerning Mexico may be discarded. In the most emphatic note yet sent to Carranza by the American government, the Mexican leader is warned that drastic steps will be taken by the U. S. unless Mexico shows more respect to foreign nations. Carranza is warned that the U. S. has viewed with great concern the growing complaints made by foreigners. The latest outrage perpetrated by Carranza authorities has been the seizure of the British steamship Wyvisbrook, and the placing of Captain Muir in jail. President Wilson has been censured severely by other nations and now demands an early change in affairs in Mexico.

Otto Mosier, a farmer living near Earl Park, is near death at his home as a result of a bullet wound inflicted by his son. Signer Mosier, the son, occupies a cell in the Benton county jail at Fowler, charged with attempt to kill. The tragedy was the culmination of an argument arising over the wages young Mosier was to receive. Mrs. Mosier interfered in the argument and young Mosier left home without eating his dinner. About daybreak the elder Mosier assaulted his wife, beating her over the head. The three sons interfered and succeeded in quieting their father. He attacked the boys later and broke away, going to the kitchen to get a butcher knife. He attacked them with a pocket knife instead and Sidney grabbed the gun away from his

to the temptations of life. 44. The value of church-going, for it means associating with dean, decent and wholesome body of people who try to do the right thing.

Mill Working at Capacity.

Bosse May Be Candidate.

Thaw in Third Trial.

Million at Fair.

Paymasters Robbed at Mitchell.

Jury Sworn In.

Shooting at Earl Park.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1918.

SPECK JUDGMENT REDUCED $3,900

Judge Hanley Considered $10,750 Judgment Excessive and Reduced It to $6,750. I * Judge Hanley ruled on motion of defendant for new trial on Saturday. One ground of the motion was that the judgment was not sustained by sufficient evidence, and the judge took the view that there was not sufficient evidence to sustain a judgment of $10,750 and required the plaintiff to remit $3,900, thereby reducing the judgment to $6,850. The plaintiff consented to the reduction and the count overruled the motion for a new trial. It is understood that the defendant will appeal to the supreme court. The joint claim of Aaron Lopp and wife was dismissed and the individual claim of Aaron Lopp set for trial on April 19, 1915. Other Circuit Court Notes.

Dunlap vs. Walters.—Judgment for plaintiff in sum of SSO for attorney fees. Chicago Rawhide Co. vs. Worden. Judgment $70.88 on account. American Agricultural Chemical Co. vs. Harry Cochran. Judgment on account for $110.70. Geo. H. Gifford, Executor, vs. Nick DeFries and others. Dismissed. Gilbert vs. Bartoo. Receiver reports sale of stock for $2,880.65 and directed to employ Jasper Guy, an attorney, to collect book accounts. Houston vs. Houston. Plaintiff is granted divorce. Forsythe vs. Churchill. Judgment cancelling note. Gregg vs. Ellis, et al. Judgment for plaintiff foreclosing mortgage and judgment of foreclosure also in favor of J. W. Tilton on lien for taxes, the tax lien being ahead of the mortgage. This case was heard March 4th and Judge Hanley decided against the contention of J. W. Tiltdn on his tax deed. Mr. Tilton claimed title to the real estate under his tax deed but the judge held that the tax sale was not held at the court house door and that his deed therefore did not convey title but simply gave him the lien for taxes.

Brown Dyke Petition Was Dismissed in Hammond Monday.

Judge Virgil S. Reiter in Hammond Monday dismissed the petition of John Brown and others for the Brown dyke, which had already been to ,the supreme court, where Judge Reiter’s former decision was reversed. The dyke was partly constructed, John Hack & Son, of Lowell, being subcontractors. Part of the assessments had been paid. Brown gave notice of an appeal but it is doubtful if the case is again carried up. The strongest argument against the construction of the dyke was that it forced the water that naturally would have spread over the waters of the north side of the river on to the south side, overflowing lands that were not ordinarily overflowed. Attorney A. Halleck appeared for the Northern' Indiana Land Co., which has been fighting the dyke.

Fresh Fish Friday.

I will have some fine pickerel, the best fish that comes to Rensselaer, Friday and will sell them at cents a pound.—Albert Wolf.

I. O. O. F.

All members requested to be present Thursday, March 11, 1915. Work in the initiatory degree and refreshments. Sojourning members always welcome.—J. W. Mann, N. G.

younger brother and fired. The bullet lodged in his father’s brain. There is scant hope of recovery.

First Arrests Under Drug Law.

Albert C. Fritz, a druggist of Indianapolis, is one of the first to be arrested under the new drug law proMbiting the sale of drugs. His bond was fixed at $590. He is charged with selling heroin tablets to resort inmates. The users of the dope would call a messenger boy, giving him an envelope bearing their address, and the druggist, knowing the kind of medicine they wanted would return the envelope to the boy, who would deliver it. Cecil T. Todd, the messenger boy, was also arrested and charged with the sale of the drug. He would make the round of the resorts and sell the drug under the guise erf perfume. . . " :

J. W. BECKMAN TO VISIT WAR ZONE

Rensselaer Young Man Will Accompany Elbert Hubbard to Europe and the Battle Front. SI . T „ James W. Beckman, son of J. C. Beckman and brother of Delbert Beckman, will sail for Europe on April Ist in company with Elbert Hubbard, famous lecturer and editor, of The Frau and The Phillistine. For several months Mr. Beckman has been living at Roycroft Inn, East Aurora, N. Y., where he had gone on invitation from Mr. Hubbard. After being there for some time Mr. Hubbard selected him as his private secretary and he has been traveling with him during his lecture tours. Mr. Hubbard recently decided to visit England, France and Belgium and to get into the military camps of the allies and he asked Mr. Beckman to accompany him as his secretary, and of course, “Jim” was delighted. Mr. Hubbard is regarded one of the most forceful writers of the age and he will doubtless not be satisfied until he has penetrated as near to the battle front as possible and Mr. Beckman Will doubtless have many adventures before he returns to his old home.

Baptist Church Council.

A meeting of a special council of the churches of the Monticello Baptist Association will be held in the Baptist .church in Rensselaer tomorrow at 11 a. m., and continuing during the afternoon and evening. Jointly with this meeting a special business meeting of this church will be held. The business of the church and council, to which all members of both ladies are invited, will occupy the fojrenoon and afternoon. In the evening the public is invited to hear a-sermon by a visiting minister on a subject of popular interest. At the close of the evening service a brief closing business session of the church will be held.

Bargains in New and Second Hand Pianos.

In order to make room by March 15th for my stock of pianos now at Laporte, I will give some big bargains in slightly used and second hand pianos. These pianos are almost as good as new and will be sold at a bargain. Open evenings until 9 o’clock. H. R. LANGE & SON, Van Rensselaer Street, north of Rowles & Parker’s.

LYCEUM COURSE DATES.

March 17—Weatherwax Bros. April 7—Bargelt A Co.

Smith Interlocking Concrete Stave Silo Once Up - Always Up Special Discounts for the Month of March , jrablhk. il The best is the Cheapest, A long life, . , perfect Silo, without any trouble or expense Safety First Will not blow down; cannot burn down; “ never will decay. Prices Include Erecting by Men Who ; Know How, We build foundations, and furnish the scaffolding. We furnish you a SILO put up, not the material as others do. You would not build your House or Barn, why your biloi' ’ "Bk See me today for special offer . on early construction 9 Blizzard Ensilage Cutters, Silo Roofs, Chutes and the I Chatham Grain Grader. r CHAS. H. PORTER, Agent Effl . . Rensselaer, Indiana

Merchants Are Getting Ready for Market Day.

Rensselaer merchants are planning to make Thursday of next week, March 18th, the biggest single trade day ever held in Rensselaer. An attractive page advertisement will appear in the Rensselaer newspapers this week and at the same time in the newspapers of several of the adjacent towns. Every merchant is making a special bargain of one or two things in his store and the advertising should prove the most magnetic ever employed in this city. The Republican will contain more advertising this week than it has had since the holidays, possibly more than any single issue within a year or two. Enterprising merchants want your business and are surrounding the big partnership ad with individual advertising that will attract many to their stores. It is important that

. you get your advertising in as early !as possible, for it takes timg to get ! these ads in type and we shall give i especial attention to their appearance. For the Friday Semi-Weekly your advertising must get in some time today or Wednesday, the earlier the better. Let us make this a great event. You can help by writing an advertisement that impresses the many readers of The Republican. Write it now. We have the largest and most complete line of smoking and chewing tobacco in, the city, and at prices that will save you money. JOHN EGER. Try our classified column and see if you don’t get results. Others are using this column year after year and are getting their money’s worth every time.

•John Eger, President. Delos Thompson, Cashier. J. H. Chapman, Vice President. D. A Beckman, Asst. Cashier. Cbe State Bank of Rensselaer Report of the condition of the 8 tate Bank of Rensselaer, a State Bank at Rensselaer, in the State o f Indiana, at the close of business on March 4, 19J5. z .

RESOURCES. Loans and Discountss2o9,s4l.ss Overdrafts 1,814.97 U. S. Bonds 100.00 Other Bonds and Securities 2,410.00 Furniture and Fixtures... 1,000.00 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 90,492.81 Cash on Hand 11,718.98 Cash Items 59.24 Total V.... $317,137.55

State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss: I, Delos Thompson, cashier of the State Bank of Rensselaer, do solemnly swear that the above statement is trye. DELOS THOMPSON. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of March, 1 916 * MAUDE E. SPITLER, Notary Public. My Commission expires December 14, 1915. M Money to Loan at Current Rates. Yenr Patronage Bonomn

ADDITIONAL CLUSTER LIGHT FOR RENSSELAER

Lights to Be Placed Around Public Square and On Van Rensselaer Street. - : At the meeting of the city council Monday evening a contract with the county commissioners for ornamental street lights around the public square was approved. The county will pay for the lights around three sides of the square on one side o fthe street. The city also decided to place lights on the west side of Van Rensselaer street to Washington and on both sides of Van Rensselaer street north of Washington to the alley at Worland’s furniture store. The light committee was authorized to purchase the lights and have the same installed. The lights will be the same as now in use oh Washington street. Leslie Clark was given permission to cross Angelica street in the moving of a building upon filing a bond for any damage that might result. Harvey Moore et al petitioned for a street light, which was referred to the light committee. The city treasurer’s report was filed, showing the following balances on hand: Library'fund, $868.23. Road fund, $150.68. Electric light fund, $1,831.36. Corporation fund, $57.85. Water fund, $4,517.69. Total balances $8,180.89. The usual list of claims were allowed.

THE WEATHEB. Fair tonight and Wednesday.

LIABILITIES. Capital Stock—phid in.... 30,000.90 Surplus Undivided Pr0fit5......... 1,384.58 Exchange, Discounts and Interest, less current ex- . peftses and interest paid 5,120.75 Demand Deposits 206,440.27 Time Certificates Reserve for Taxes.. 1,576.94 Total .$317437.55

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