Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1915 — Page 1

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Tonight AT THE PRINCESS "The Exploits of Elaine” and a comedy In addition to the above will be shown the Willard-Johnson prize fight picture. A double show. No advance in prices.

Willette Taylor Stock Co. At Ellis Theatre All Next Week.

' The following is taken from the Peru, Ind., Daily Chronicle. This company will play at the Ellis Theatre all next week: The Peru people who attended the performance by the Willette Taylor Stock Company at the Wallace theatre last night were thoroughly entertained by a high-class presentation, and it is well to state that this company, with Cash E. Tomlinson in the principal role as the Thief, was one of unusual merit— more than the average theatre-goer expects to see presented by a stock company. The word “stock,” as used when alluding, to former companies, really has no claim to this company as far as worthiness and ability of the individual members of the company are concerned. The company is away ab6ve the average repertoire company and would ordinarily be playing to more than 10c, 20c and 30c, but the management considers the house well filled at popular prices is better than a half-filled house at prices which, considering the worth of the show, would and should be higher. The play last night “The Girl and the Thief” elicited much favorable comment and the moral of the play was well worked out, interlaced with comedy. Wednesday night a fine melodrama will be presented, entitled “A Confession,” in which Mr. Tomlinson is starred. There is no doubt but what the house will be packed tomorrow night, and the balance of the week to see this stellar company.

GRAY HAIR BECOMES DARK, THICK, GLOSSY

Try Grandmother’s Old Favorite Recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Almost , everyone knows‘ that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly ed, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray,, also ends dandruff, itching scalp and stops falling hair. Years ago -the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which, is rnussy and troublesome. Nowadays we simply ask at any drug store for “Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound.” You will get a large bottle for about 50 cents. Everybody uses this old, famous recipe, because no one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft J>rush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. My morning the gray hair disappears, and after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy and you look years younger.

BASEBURNER COVERS. Heavy paper bags to slip over your baseburners when they are put away for the summer. You need one—2sc. W. J. WRIGHT.

BUY OUR FAMOUS Guaranteed. Has mudguards, stand, Troxel saddle and coaster brake. Tom Bissenden does our bicycle repairing. You know he’s good. Bike tires at reduced prices. (MAI* GARAGE

The Evening Republican.

GENERAL NEWS IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Most Important Events of the Day Briefed For Republican Readers. Mileage Bill Sustained. By a vote of 13 to 3T, the state senate of Illinois refused to kill the Bailey bill permitting the exchange of newspaper advertising for railroad transportation.

President a Godfather.

President Wilson plans to go to Williamson, Mass., Friday for the christening of his grandson, Frances Sayre. The president is expected to' be godfather of the baby which was bom in the white house.

Attica Climbs Aboard.

Attica climbed aboard ’ the water wagon at the county option election held in that city Tuesday, the majority for the drys being 144. For the past four years the city has been wet, and it was only after the bitterest fight that the wet forces were put to rout.

New Statutes in Effect.

There are now 191 more laws to be observed in Indiana. Governor Ralston issued a proclamation Tuesday declaring the acts of the 1915 assembly to be put into full force and effect. 18,656 copies of the acts have been distributed to attorneys and citizens in general throughout the state.

Students in Knife Duel.

Alvin Dalrymple, a law/ student, and Jesse Grubbs, scientific student, of Valparaiso, engaged in an altercation as a result of disputed claims of class supremacy and Grubbs was severely injured in the left side as a resutl of a knife wound. Another student disarmed Dalrymple in a hand to hand fight. Dalrymple is in jail.

Heat Waves Ruin Crops.

A scorching heat wave hovered over the eastern part of the United States from the Mississippi valley to the Atlantic coast Tuesday, causing suffering in the cities and seriously damaging the crops. Reports to the weather bureau told of temperatures exceeding the highest ever recorded in any previous April.

Pullman Passengers Vaccinated.

Thirty-two passengers on three Pullman cars which arrived in Oakland from the east were detained while the city health officers vaccinated them. A passenger who had traveled part of the way was believed to have smallpox. Many protests were made but all submitted under the penalty of being placed under quarantine.

The five oldest inmates of the state prison in the point of service were taken by Warden Fogarty on an automobile trip to Laporte, a distance of 14 miies, as a reward for their clean reacords during their long term in the prison. The men have served an aggregate of 142 years, or an average of 28 years to the man. Louis Abbott is the oldest lifer, having been convicted in 1878.

Frank G. Ray, aged 29, a wealthy young sport, whose career for the last eight years has been spectacular, died of dropsy at hds home in Lafayette Monday. Ray was the son of Elias Ray, the millionaire farmer of Tippecanoe county. He was a familiar figure at all the big race course resorts in the country and was a free spender. Ray was well known by many Rensselaer people, and his death was due to the speedy pace he set in the past few years.

Back to Noah Webster.

Baseball slang henceforth will have no rating in college baseball if the reformers have their way in regard to the series between Harvard, Yale and Princeton this spring. Such phrases as “At a boy,” “Workin’ all the time” and “we’ll git him fer yuh” will have to give way to the purest of college English. The pitcher and catcher will be the only ones" allowed to talk during the game. No place for Heine Zimmerman or John McGraw. -*

Bound Together Since Birth.

There are two little twins from Texas, who have been absolutely inseparable since birth. They are the Honojosa twins, and are bound together in a manner similar to that of the famous Siamese twins. The children are bound together by a piece of flesh in front at the center of the stomach which is 13 inches in circumference, they are to be taken to the Mayo clintic at Rochester, Minn. In an attempt to be separated for the first time. The little sisters jure very fond of each other, but like other children, they sometimes fall out 'and then there is a merry little scrap at close quarters.

Lifers Given Outing.

Frank Ray Dead.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1915.

WHEATFIELD

Wheatfield Review. Local Option Election On Saturday, May Ist. Two local option elections will be held in Keener and Wheatfield townships, this county, Saturday, May 1. Both sides, while making no rash statements, are claiming victory by substantial majorities. The fight has been exceedingly quiet. The township option law gives the voters of each township the right to answer the question: “Shall the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage be prohibited,” in their respective township at the polls, and whatever their decision is on this question is the one that the law says shall stand for a period of two years. It is all nonsense to fall out with your neighbor over this question. Your neighbor has a right to his opinion and you have a right to yours, and the law says you both have a right to express it at the polls. So if you have an opinion on the question of a licensed saloon and are a legal voter, you will find an opportunity to vote May Ist for the best interests of the town and its people. If you are 21 years of age and a resident of the state 6 months, of the township 60 days, you/can vote. A voter need not be registered to vote at these local option elections.

A Birthday Surprise.

A complete surprise was given Lewis Grube Friday evening, April 23rd, the occasion being his 40th birthday. Lou was one of those fellows that thought nobody could pull a surprise party on him. On Sunday last Mrs. Lewis Grube gave a big dinner to her husband’s brothers and sisters and families and although Louie admitted he was surprised he didn’t expect another one. But Friday evening, while Louie was taking an evening smoke with his shoes off and reading the continued story in The Review the dog commenced barking like about forty burglars were trying to gain an entrance to the home, and Lou, he went out on the porch and while he stood amazed, forty of his friends took possession of the home, Louis coming in the house last. The visitors brought all kinds of good things to eat and a big birthday cake, and toward the small hours of the morning everybody said they had the best time of their lives. Louis said that after this he will keep his shoes on until he goes to bed on his birthday.

Red Barnes in Jail.

A. L. Jensen and Mallie Clark were requested to appear in Chicago last Thursday at the request of the city detective force to identify Red Barnes, who is in custody, charged with being one of the auto thieves who stole a large number of autos in the city last winter, and quite a nuihber of them were sold in this part of the state, one of which was sold to H. W. Marble, the deal being made by Mallie Clark as agent for Mr. Marble. Red Barnes was identified as the party who sold the car and received the check made payable to himself and afterwards endorsed and cashed. The detectives, since taking into custody Barnes, are getting evidence which will result in bringing to justice the entire gang of auto thieves who sold so many- cars last winter in this part of the state.

High School Commencement.

The commencement exercises of the graduating class of 1915 of the Wheatfield high school will be held at the Wheatfield opera house Tuesday evening, May 11, 1915. The baccalaureate sermon will be held at the opera house Sunday evening, May 9. The -class play “The Old Dairy Homestead”, will be held at the opera house Wednesday evening, May sth, 1915. 'Hie following are the graduating class for 1915: Goldie Belle Biggs, Lottie Amelia Keen, Marguerite Helen Fitzgerald, Guy Luther Solt, Samuel Allen Fendig, Lawrence Vernon Streup. Class colors, maroon and white. Class motto, Esse quam videre. Class flowers, red and white roses. The class address will be delivered by Chas. H. Plattenburg, of Vinton, lowa.

I. O. O. F. Celebrate 96th Anniversary

The 96th anniversary of Ollfellowship was observed by Wheatfield lodge No. 689, Tuesday evening, at the L O. O. F. hall by appropriate ceremonies. The members and their families and the general public were invited. Visiting members from Rensselaer, DeMotte, Gifford and other points were present. L. H. Hamilton, of Rensselaer, delivered an address on Oddfellowship. After the ceremonies a bounteous feast was served to all. The meeting was one that will long be remembered as an enjoyable affair by those present.

A Birthday Party.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Lewis gave

BABCOCK MCFARLAND SUIT IS STILL ON

Few Witnesses Return and Say Indications Point to Suit Lasting Until Friday Night. The suit of J. A. McFarland against Frank E. Babcock, editor of The Jasper County Democrat, has been consuming much more time in the Lake county circuit court at Crown Point than was expected and of all the witnesses who went to Crown Point only four had returned up to noon today. They were, Lon Healy, E. M. Parcels, Joe Nagle and Jim Walters. They expressed the opinion that the suit might last for some time, possibly until Friday night. Several of the witnesses for the defense were Catholics and members of the Knights of Columbus, and their testimony was to substantiate charges made in his paper by Babcock that McFarland had made remarks about the alleged oath that is required by that order. Another charge made by the editor and set out in the complaint was that McFarland was a “peanut politician”. The Crown Point correspondent to the Hammond Times makes comment about this feature of the case, saying that it is believed there are a number of “peanut politicians” in Lake county and that it is anxious to have them defined.

Get Cemetery Orders In.

I am now ready to fill all orders for work at the cemetery and to supply flowers for use on lots. The rush will come soon, so don’t delay but get your order in early.—J. H. Holden. -

Order a flower for some sick friend. Nothing so fine as a blooming plant. —J. H. Holden.

a birthday party at their home Monday evening in honor of. the sweet sixteenth birthday of their daughter, Pauline. About 25 invited young folks enjoyed themselves playing games, eating ice cream and other refreshments.

Henry Walstra Dead.

Hnery Walstra died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ferrel last Sunday after an illness of several weeks. The funeral and burial services were held at Wheatfield Tuesday. Henry was very aged and had been in feeble health for several years. His age at death was 84 years. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn their loss. Mrs. L. W. Brown returned home from Dodge City, Kans., where she went two weeks ago to attend the funeral of her father, C. S. Scott. Mrs. Brown was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. Alonzo Wakeman, and husband, who will make an extended visit here. The trip from Kansas was made via auto. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schultz, of Chicago, came Saturday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Melser, who returned from the city where she had been visiting for some time. J. W. Ott and family, of Crown Point, autoed here Sunday and visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Fendig and son, Allen, and Mrs. Allen autoed Sunday to Rensselaer to visit relatives. Bert Vandercar and family have moved from the farm to town. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jensen, Mallie Clark and H. W. Marble were Chicago visitors last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. G. D. Gregory and* June Jessod were South Bend visitors last Friday and Saturday. Della Knapp went to Knox last Saturday to take teachers’ examination. The order by the town board requetsing that all town properties must clean up and designating May Ist as clean-up day, is being observed by our good citizens. Already the town has taken on an improved appearance. Many loads of rubbish were hauled to the dumping ground. Keep the good work going. Manure and rubbish piles breed flies and flies kill babies. " Mrs. Sarah Stembel went Monday to St. Elmo, 111., for treatment for her hearing by a specialist. v Clifford Hamilton has moved his barber shop to the Myers building on Byron street. Mrs. E. R. Hight went to Chicago Tuesday for a few days’ visit. John A. Williams made a business trip to Kankakee Tuesday. The freshman class entertained the sophomore class at the opera house here Monday evening and a very enjoyable time was reported. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prust and granddaughter, of Chicago, came Tuesday for a visit at the home of Mrs. Prust’s mother, Mrs. Nina Dahncke. Wm. Weese, Harmon Clark and John Clager were witnesses in the McFarland-Babcock libel suit at Crown Point Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Picker and sister, Annie, were visiting relatives at Renssdaer Monday and Tuesday. \

Helen Parkinson and Gaylord Long Successful in Contest.

Twelve high school students contested for the honor of representing the local school, at the high school auditorium Friday night, in the oratorical contest to be held between Monticello, Delphi and Rensselaer following the track meet between the track teams Saturday afternoon. Miss Helen Parkinson was the winner among the girls, her subject being “Seein’ Things at Night.” Gaylord Long was first among the boys and his address was on “A Message to Gama.” Public speaking among the students of the high school has shown a remarkable improvement this year and there is a great amount of excellent talent in the school.. With one or two exceptions every number was well given and the judges had a hard time in deciding upon whom the honors should fall.

TEFFT.

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schrader autoed to Wheatfield Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Langdon and Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. White, of Wheatfield, visited relatives here Sunday. The lecture given by Supt. Allen, of the big dredge, at the church Saturday evening was fairly well attended and his talk on the Panama canal was very interesting. W. O. Nelson has opened up a photo tent at the bridge, where you can get your picture taken Sunday. Mr. Nelson also has taken many views of the big dredge and scenes of work at different points. The bridge across the Kankakee river is being removed this week to let the big dredge through and it is understood that a large number of visitors will be at the bridge next Sunday afternoon to see the big dredge. We understand that the dredge employes will work on Sunday afternoon in order to let sightseeing folks view, the machinery while in motion. Mr. Allen, who has been superintendent of the work of constructing the big dredge and looking after the contractors' interests in the deepening and straightening the Kankakee river, is 1 expected to leave here this week with his wife for the exposition at San Francisco. Mr. Allen was identified in the engineering work of the grounds of the exposition. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have made many friends in this vicinity during their sojourn the past winter.

"Jap" Wright Not Arrested.

Mt. Ayr, Ind., April 27, 1915. Publishers Republican: I was not placed under arrest. I was in Kentland last Friday, April 23rd. I went on my own accord. I am not in the whiskey business And am not a temperance crank. My barn was searched with two other barns bue nothing found. Any person who is looking after my bam yard and some others will have enough to do if they will look after their own.

JASPER WRIGHT. Bank Cashier Vanishes.

Edward J. King, cashier of the State Bank of Dugger, near Sullivan, this state, has disappeared and it has been announced by bank officials that there is a shortage of $15,000. King has not been seen since last Saturday, when it was reported that he was driving toward Terre Haute in a .big red automobile. An affidavit charging King with larceny has been filed and the warrant for his arrest has been placed in the hands of the sheriff. King has been associated with the bank for the last ten years. John M. Knapp and wife and son, Lawrence, and Paul Norman left this afternoon overland in two automobiles for Panama, N. Y., to which place he shipped his household goods last night. Mr. Knapp has resided here for several years and engaged in the livery business. His decision to move to New York, his former home, was to take care of his father’s farm of 120 acres. His father is old and unable to look after the farm, which is only a short distance from “Chautauqua Lake and near the Pennsylvania line The *rarm which Ed Peck had purchased and where he died, was only a short distance from the Knapp farm. John’s friends here hope that he makes a splendid success with the farm. H. C. Montay arrived today from Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he had been since the 19th of February and this was his second trip there. He has been an invalid for most of the past year and last fall seemed more dead than alive. He is still poorly but believes he is on the road to recovery.

THE WEATHER. Generally fair tonight and Thursday, cooler Thursday and in north portion tonight

MIGRATORY BIRD LAW REMAINS EFFECTIVE

Department Will Continue to Prosecute Illegal Killing of Birds. The following letter was received by The Review April 22 from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Every hunter should read this official statement: Many of the press comments on the decision of the U. S. district court, rendered March 20, at Topeka, Kans., holding that the federal migratory bird law is unconstitutional, in the opinion of the department, are erroneous and are apt to mislead the public concern : ng the real situation in this matter. The Kansas decision, like a former decision to the same effect in the eastern district of Arkansas, is limited in its operation solely to the district in which it was rendered. Neither decision settles 01 nullifies the law, and the exact contrary has been held by the U. S. district court for South Dakota. The Arkansas case has been appealed to, and is now pending in the U. S. supreme court. The act of congress protecting the migratory birds stands effective until the supreme court finally decides the question of its constitutionality. In the meantime, it is incumbent on every law-abiding citizen to observe its provisions and the regulations. It is the duty of the department to enforce this law, and the officials in charge will endeavor to do so as long as it is in force. Reports of violations will be carefully investigated, and when sufficient evidence is secured they will be reported for prosecution. In this connection it should not be forgotten than an offender against this, as in the case of other U. S. laws, is subject to prosecution £ny time wit hin three years from the date the offense is committed.

Coleus Award May 10th.

Last year I placed out a number of coleus plants, promising to give $5 worth, of bedding plants in the spring to the person who returned the best plant on a date in May. I have decided on May 10th, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Bring the plants to my greenhouse and the award will be made. The plant remains your property and you can take it back home with you.—J. H. Holden.

Leave Orders for Spraying Now.

I have purchased a new fruit tree sprayer of the most approved make mid will begin spraying fruit trees next week. This promises to be the biggest fruit year for some time and the trees should be given attention. Phone your orders to 322 and they will be given prompt attention. W. J. HOLMES.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS.

St. Louis 3, Pittsburg 0. Boston 12, New York 5. Philadelphia 5, Brooklyn 2. Chicago 6, Cincinnati 0. Chicago 7, Cleveland 4. Washington 2, Philadelphia 1. Detroit 3, St. Louis 2. New York 2, Boston 0.

To My Friends and Patrons Of Rensselaer and Vicinity.

I take this means of saying goodbye and of thanking you for your patronage and many acts of kindness shown to myself and family while our home has been among you. Rensselaer and its people will always occupy a very warm place in our hearts and it will be with the most kindly thoughts that we will remember you.—Very sincerely.—John M. Knapp and Family.

NOTICE. Our geraniums, ferns and vines, in fact, almost everything that we have to make your lawns, porch boxes and baskets more beautiful, will be here May 12th. Every customer last year was a satisfied one. Our stock of plants is fine and prices lower than ever. We can sell/plants cheaper than some floral companies can raise them. Come-and see. Fresh cut flowers always on hand. KING FLORAL CO. New Sprinkler Attachment For Flusher Wagon Arrives. Yesterday and today were windy and warm and the dust was blown all over town and through the business houses. Today, however, the sprinkling attachment for the new flusher wagon was received and the streets adjacent to the brick streets are being sprinkled, much to the satisfaction of aIL Sons of Veterans. Several have neglected to pay their dues. The report must be made and you are asked to pay at once.—F. M. Haskelf, Sec.

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