Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 March 1915 — Page 1

No. 68

§gHf Easter Comingpffl Our new spring line of LaVogue suits and coats is here, and we want to show you that they are the Standard of The snappiest and most moderate priced for the well dressed ladies. Come in and v let us show them to you whether your want to buy or not. E.VAN ARSDEL CO. *

Indiana to Help Pay For Stock Killed Last Fall.

Indiana is to begin at once the distribution of SIOO,OOO appropriated for helping to pay the owners of stock that was killed during the fall and winter on account of the foot and mouth disease. _ The government paid the other half of the cost. The list as published in 'the Sunday Star omitted Jasper county, but by mistake the name of Thomas N. Logan, the Gillam township loser, was published as being located in Pulaski county. He will receive $941.73 from Indiana. In Newton county Charles B. Franklin was the only one to have stock killed. He will receive $916.51. In Lake county John Brown & Son will receive $14,813.89, Christian Fieler will receive $1,116.63 and Oscar Carlson S9O. There were losses in Porter, Tippecanoe, Laporte and Cass counties. The greatest loss was in St. Joseph county, where many farmers had stock slaughtered in large quantities.

Methodist Church Notes.

'The Sunday school attendance was 325 Sunday. The children were given missionary barrels in which to collect money for the Easter collection. The official board will have a supper tonight after which a business session will be held. The Ladies’ Industrial Society will serve dinner to the delegates of the Baptist missionary convention Tuesday noon. Dr. Cumick will preach a mid-week sermon Wednesday at 7 p. m. Easter Sunday Dr. Cumick will baptize infants just before the sermon. There will be passion week services at the church Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings before Easter, at which Dr. Cumick will preach. The Ladies’ 'lndustrial Society will serve a dairy lunch Tuesday evening, March 30th.

In Denmark there is a two-story pig sty that will accommodate 1,500 animals and in which nearly all work is done by electricity.

Easter Millinery mull,, j ' 1 «r. Y^i"T* 'x\ ’ \ I wish to announce that my' taster Opening will be held Thursday, Friday, Saturday Mar. 25, 26 and 27 «- ; ” 4 ■' \ « 5 ' • . .y • . You are invited to visit my V millinery parlor and to inspect the beautiful creations that will be on display. i . 4 Mrs. Mary Meyer Healy

The Evening Republican.

For Our Special Sale for this week to commence' Tuesday, March 23, we offer you: Our pure bulk peanut butter, regular price 15c a pound, for this sale 10c. Extra fancy mild, October make full cream cheese, regular price 22c a pound, for this sale 18c. A can of fancy tender asparagus tips, regular 20c seller, for this sale 10c. A large can of fancy spinach, free from grit, regular price 20c, for this sale 10c. Large sound cranberries, 6c a quart. • John Eger.

Northern Indiana High School Principals Met.

The Northern Indiana High School Principals’ Association held a two days’ session last ‘week at Logansport. Principal Spaulding of the Gary schools is president of the association and it will meet next year at Gary. A round table discussion on up-to-date school topics was the important thing of the meeting.

Wagon Will Be Sold If Not Called For. A baker’s wagon was elft at my hitch bam Hallowe’en night. Unless owner calls for same it will be sold for charges. JAMES NORGOR.

RKITOBBLAXR, INDIANA, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1915.

EDWARD RANTON, SR. SUCCUMBS TO DISEASE

Highly Esteemed Citizen Died of Pneumonia After Sickness Last- • ing Three Weeks. Edward Ranton, Sr., died Sunday morning at about 9 o'clock at his home on Front street after an illness of about three weeks. Pneumonia was complicated with stomach trouble and followed a weakened condition covering several months. Mr. Ranton was a native of north Ireland, being the son of Scotch-Irish parents. He was born June 19, 1843, and was 71 years, 9 months and 2 days of age at the time of his death. He was married to Annie E. Lockhart in north Ireland and when he was 27 years of age they came to the United States and for a number of years he lived in Iroquois county, 111., near the town of Cisna Park. About fteen years ago he moved to Hoopeston, where he continued to live until the fall of 1913, when himself and wife came to this city to reside in order to be near their son, Edward Ranton, Jr., who has lived in Jasper county for a number of years. Himself and wife spent that winter in California and they had expected to go there again last fall but he was too week to make the trip and managed to keep up until siezed with a severe cold about three

weeks ago. Pneumonia followed and it was realized from the start that there was little hope for his recovery. Mrs. Ranton was taken sick at about the same time and still continues poorly. Deceased leaves three children, namely, Mrs. W. C. Rose, of near Moody, Barkley township, J. E. Ranton, of Santa Monica, Cal., and Edward Ranton, Jr., who lives northwest of this city. The son from California came about a week before his father’s death and all of the children were able to be with their father during his last days. » Mr. Ranton was a fine gentleman and his kindly manners made all his acquaintances admiring friends. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and had been a Mason for about forty years. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon p.t 2:30 at the late residence, being conducted by Rev. J. C. Parrett. Burial will be made in Weston cemetery.

Spring Arrived Here Sunday At Precisely 10:51 a. m.

Sunday, March 21st, at precisely 10:51 in the forenoon, spring arrived: Soon after that we had a few snow flurries and this aroused our suspicion as to just what dear old spring will do to us before it gets through. The weather man predicted killing frosts as far south as Texas, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida, while a dispatch from Mitchell, S. Dak., said that trains on the Milwaukee system were held up for six hours by snow drifts. Indiana seems to have fared very well for the snow flurries continued only a Short time and did not make a showing on the ground and the day for the most part was bright although the air was still quite chilly. Farmers are ready to start spring plowing and a good many have begun, but the ground is still very cold and also quite dry. A good rain is most needed right now and if a warm one occurs things will start off with a hum, for the anxious feeling is in the breasts of all industrious people and the spring-fever germ don’t seem to receive any early encouragement here. If the government experts had not announced the exact minute of the arrival of spring none of us would have known it was here, for the same weather prevails that has since the first of March. It is certainly a wonderful March and with April Ist only a week ahead we feel like handing out a little praise without the precaution of knocking on wood. Nus sed. Spring’s here and we’re off with a dash.

William Richardson In Poor Health at Age of 89 Years.

William Richardson, for many years a resident of this county and now living with his son,, M, D. Richardson, in Lansing, Midi., is in quite poor health and his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaub, has gone to Lansing from her home at Watertown, Wis. Mr. Richardson is 89 v years of age. He located in Walker township 1 58 years ago andi 11 years later moved to Michigan. He later lived in Barkley township with his son and fpr some time lived in Rensselaer. 1

Lawn and Cemetery Vases. For bargain day I will sell a vase 30 inches high and 18 inch bowl, made, of heavy day. One that will stand the hot sun much better than iron. Plenty qt room for dirt. One that you will be proud of on your lawn or on your cemetery lot. See sample on my lawn. For Bargain Bay only, s2£o each, $5.00 per pair. -J. H. Holden. An 11,000 aere live stock and dairy farm in northern New York has been completely electrified for light and power by damming a nearby stream.

Chautauqua Dates Set For September 4th to 9th.

President Rex Warner, of the local chautauqua association, has received a letter from the National Lincoln Chautauqua System stating that the dates set for the chautauqua in this city, will be Sept. 4th to 9th. The printing and lithographing for the advertising has been begun and a program of excellence is again assured. It is probable that nothing that comes to this city has proven so generally pleasing as the chautauqua. The entertainment is refined and for the most part of excellent quality and many who were unable to attend the Fountain Park Assembly at Remington are able to attend the local chautauqua almost every session, thus getting for their money a marvelous bargain. The decision last year to hold the chautauqua in Milroy Park proved a most happy one and the increased attendance was doubtless somewhat due to the location. President Warner believes that the attendance will increase year after year and people will be able to come from greater distances, owing to the more general use of automobiles. James Ellis is down from Chicago University to spend the spring vacatibn with his father.

Louie Wilcox to Erect New Building in Springfield.

Louis M. Wolcix, formerly of this county and a brother of Mrs. Frank Leek of Rensselaer, who has been successfully engaged in the monument business at Springfield, Ohio, for several years, is this year to erect a 3-story brick business building in that city. The contract ha? been let, according to the Springfield Sun of ast Thursday, for SIB,OOO. The corner room of the building is to be occupied by' the Glabos Confectionery Co., the Kelly-Wilcox Marble Co. will occupy the adjoining room and have its work shop in the rear, and the upper floors will be divided into apartments. Louie’s old friends in this city will be pleased to know that he is succeeding in his home city. Rensselaer >oys, wherever they locate, east or west, north or south, generally succeed, and Louie is doing just what lis old associates expected him to do.

Holds Migratory Bird Law To Be Unconstitutional.

Hunters the nation over are taking a great amount of interest in the decision of Judge John C. Pollock, of the United States district court of Topeka, Kans., which declares unconstitutional the law making it a misdemeanor to kill migratory birds. Judge Pollock holds that the game laws are entirely a matter of state rights and that the congress has no authority under the constitution to establish any regulations for the protection of game. The decision was in the case of Georgp L. McCullagh, a wealthy banker of Galena, Kas., and two companions arrested on the complaint of the U. S. district attorney for shooting ducks out of season. The defendants filed a demurrer to the charge, attacking the law’s constitutionality and Judge Pollock decided in their favor. -

Columbia Club Membership To Be Increased in State.

The Columbia Club, of Indianapolis, is .to launch a campaign for an increased membership throughout Indiana and republicans from this part of the state are welcomed if they desire to belong. The Columbia Club proposes to take an active interest in politics with a view to restoring that party to power and the nation to prosperity. Jasper county republicans who desire to meet prominent members of the party from all parts pf the state and to have a pleasant home at the state capital can find these accommodations at the Columbia Club and will never regret having taken membership there.

Stevens Re-Enters Checker Contest and is High Man.

Sam Stevens, after laying out of the checker matches for two or three weeks, entered again this week and was top man. Molony, who has been climbing the ladder rapidly of late, ran a close second. The score was as follows: Stevens 8%, Mojony 7%, McFarland and Hill each 7, Beam and Collins each 4% and Long 3. 'Brnmas, who has been going strong since his re-entry, was not in this match.

M. E. Church Dairy Lunch. Dinner Will be served in the dining parlors of the church Tuesday, March 30th, beginning at 5 p. m. The public cordially invited.

.... I I. - ~ . ~ T*~- ~ A Swiss inventor has obtained a United States patent for tongs with a device to hold them rigid when they have grasped an object.

JARRETTE'S VARIETY STORE MONEY SAVING PRICES South Side Washington Street, Opposite Long’s Drug Store, " 1 ' 1 -..- i 1.. = Make Your Own Easter Hat. Buy the Material at Jarrette’s Hat Braids, all the new shades, 3c, 5c and 8c the yard. Silk, for covering hat crowns to match braid, 1-3 yard for 25c. The newest things in Hat Flowers, a big variety, 10c, 15c and 19c. Shoulder Roses, much in demand, 15c and 25c. Children’s Bleached Milan Straw Hats, prettily trimmed, a $1.50 value, only 89c. ♦ Hat Frames, 10 Cents Each Chicks, Rabbits, &£» Caady Eggs aid SBT Easter Basketg The largest selecBr tion of Easter Novel- , ties in Jasper county. We import from Ja- ~ P an - Prices lc, 2 for We carry the largest line of Decorated China, Dinner Ware and Glass Ware in Rensselaer «■ 111 ■Hi ■ i i. in . i ■ «i>——ST r 14-Quart Bread Raisers,

Hardware Bargains, Compare These Prices

Set of 5 Steel S Wrenches in a wooden box, only 49c set. Forged Steel Nickel Plated Auto Pliers, pair 25c. Nickel Plated Adjustable Hack Saw Frame, with blade, 39c. John Day & Sons make 15-inch Horse Rasps, 29c. John Day & Sons make 14-inch half-round wood rasps, 29c. 10-inch sweep, good bit brace, 25c. Special grade Steel Ratchet Bit Brace, 10-inch sweep, 60c. Henry Diston’s Keyhole Saws, 25c. Good white hickory hatchet or hammer Handles,' sc. Good Plastering Trowels, 15c.' Masons’ Trowels, each 10c. Cement Workers’ Jointer Trowels, each 35c. . Wall Paper Scrapers and Putty

More Bargains—Note These Prices

Ladies’ Dust Caps, each sc. Lace Breakfast Caps, ribbon trimmed, 16c. Snappy Neckware, strictly up-to-dafe, Ladies’ Collars, wonderful values, 10c, 25c and 50c. Children's Rompers, including Oliver Twists, 25c, 29c and 50c. Misses’ Blouses, 4 styles, well made,

Good Wholesome Candy Special all this week 1 pound French Creams, 1 pound Jelly Beans and 1 pound any other 10c candy, the 3 pounds for 25c. Jarrette’s Variety Store Bert J. Jarrette, Prop. * Rensselaer, Indiana • .

Lots of Ditching to Be Done in Jasper This Spring.

Jasper county will probably do its usual amount of ditching this spring and work is being .yrell started. I. N. Warren, of the cjlay tile mill, north of town, sold twenty loads last Saturday and tile is moving like hot cakes M * bearding house. Ditchers are at work and the digging is reported to be unusually ne owing to the fact that the ground is not too soft.

NOTICE. ' I would like to do your painting and paper hanging. Will guarantee my work to satisfy. My prices are yours. Wall paper sold at low as 2% -cents a roll. Phone 567. LEE RICHARDS. DENTAL NOTICE. -I wiah to notify- my patroas apd the public generally, that during my absence in Florida my office will be closed. I expect to be back April Ist. H. L. BROWN, Dentist

Knives, each 10c. 50-foot Brass Bound Measuring Tapes, each 39c. 101 Auto Goggles, velvet bound, each 19c. Revolving 4-hole Harness Punches, each 39c. Nickel Plated Double End Spark Plug Wrenches, each 25c. Ford Brass Hub Caps, each 10c. Ford Cut-Our Outfits, each 83c. Ford Wheel Pullers, each 21c. Cold Chisels, 10c and 15c. Shovel Handles, with hand holt, each 25c. Henry Nicholson Buck Saws, 65c. Auto License Plate Brackets, equipped with wing nuts to hold, license number, all bolts and set screws to make them complete, can be attached without alteration, only 35c. We can save you money on Rakes, Hoes and Shovels.

Men’s Four-in-Hand Wash Tips. New up-to-date patterns, 25c value, 10c. Auto Caps for ladies, 49c and SI.OO. Embroideries of Merit at Low Prices. 17-inch Flouncing and Corset Cover Embroidery, neat patterns, made of fine cambric, per yard, 12c.

W. W. Weinhardt PRIVATE DETECTIVE All kinds of private detective work performed. Special attention to locating missing witnesses and murder eases. Best of references. LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. Shower to Be Given For , Dr. and Mrs. Charles Vick. Friendp of Mrs. Charles Vick are arranging a shower to be given to them at their home Wednesday of this week. They are in quite poo# circumstances, he being,almost totally blind and she very old and unable to earn much, although she quiltg., njr most all of the timet. Provisions df any kind will be acceptable and all who wish to can leave articles at the Vick home on Cornelia street 1 ■ . ■£ V *Ar*W?*' V

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