Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1915 — Page 1

No. 104.

TONIGHT Ellis Theatre The Willette Taylor Stock Co. will present “Mother and the Boys” Popular Prices 10, 20, 30 Cents

WHEATFIELD AND DEMOTTE REMAIN WET

At Election Saturday Both Townships Vote “Wet” By Increased Majorities. The local option election Saturday in Wheatfield and Keener townships were a surprise to all and the townships will remain “wet” by increased majorities. In Wheatfield the vote stood: “wet” 150, “dry” 92. In Keener township there were not as many “dry” votes cast as there were names on the petition for the election, and the vote was a great surprise to all and DeMotte will continue to supply the thirsty of that township. The vote was, “wet” 152, “dry” 32.

The home of George Coberly at DeMotte was entirely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, the fire originating from a chicken brooder 'in the summer kitchen. The household effects were nearl yall taken from the house and saved. There was insurance on the building. Mr. Coberly is a son-in-law of Samuel McGinnis, a merchant at DeMotte.

WEATHER. Showers tonight, slightly cooled in south portion, Tuesday fair.

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The Evening Republican.

JUDGMENT FOR $4,000 IN KANKAKEE CASE

Plaintiff Cullen Gets Judgment For About Half of the Estate of Defendant McGuire.

Universal Trading Co. vs. Goepp. Continued for the term by agreement of parties. Slauson et al vs. Mason et al. G. K. Williams, commissioner, reports sale of e 2-3 sec. 12-31-5, to Frank G. Kresler for $1,200.00. Deed examined and approved. Cullen vs. McGuire estate. This was a claim for services and was tried before a jury Friday and Saturday. A large number of witnesses were examined. The parties live in Kankakee township. There was a judgment for $4,000 or about onehalf of entire estate. The plaintiff Cullen, was raised in the McGuire family and he and his wife cared for the old people during their latter years. Parkinson & Sands represented plaintiff and J. A. Dunlap the defendants. Gilbert vs. Bartoo. Argued on demurrer to complaint before J. A. Dunlap as special judge. The court will rule at a later date. The jury returned Monday but the case of Culligan vs. Burkhart set for that day has been continued, so there will be nothing for the jury before Tuesday, when the case of Norris et al vs. Warren et al, will be tried.

Poultry Notice. I have purchased the interest of Ed Herath in the poultry and egg business and am moving to the room on Washington street just east of the Dexter creamery. I hope to receive your continued patronage and will at all times pay the highest price for poultry, eggs and produce.—A. R. Rishling, Phone as before, No. 563. 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. See Hamilton & Kellner for buggies and carriages.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, MAY 3, 1915.

DELPHI WINS FIRST IN TRACK MEET

Monticello Takes Second Place and Locals Third— Long Wins First In Oratorical Contest.

They went, they saw, but they did not conquer. The first annual track meet to be held between Delphi, Monticello and Rensselaer resulted in victory for the former school, after as pretty a meet as any one should care to see. Delphi topped the heap with a total of 42 points for their afternoon’s work. Monticello followed the Carrollites with 37 and the home gang finished in the cellar with 29, only 13 behind the winners. ,

Old Sol got over his grouch that he had had in the , morning and blossomed out in all his glory about noon, presenting the followers of the teams with an ideal day for the meet. Each team was well represented with a large delegation of rooters. The meet was devoid of any wrangling and was run off in splendid fashion by the officials. A misunderstanding among the judges in the 50-yard dash as to who should be awarded second and third places, resulted in the dash hewing run over between Owens, of Delphi, and Rotruck, of Monticello, for second place. Rensselaer for some reason or other had no judge in this race and consequently did not place. English was in the lead until the last few feet of the race and how he could get worse than second place is beyond our comprehension. Delphi took an early lead by taking both first and second places in the hundred yard dash, Monticello getting third place. Julius, of Delphi, took first in the discus and Rinker, of Monticello, finished second and Rensselaer scored their initial marker of the afternoon when Hemphill took third place. English raised the Rensselaer total to four by winning second place in the high jump. Warren finished third in the 440 for the locals, and Padgitt annexed the same position in the high hurdles. Warren took the half mile run in a pretty race and Lakin breasted the tape in third place, counting Rensselaer six points in this event. Babcock took second in the shot put. Rinker came close to a state record in this event when she shoved the bullet out for a distance of over 43 feet. English took third place in the broad jump, while a red and black runner failed to place in the 220 yard dash. At this time Delphi was leading Monticello by 8 points and the work of Rensselaer athletes in the final events undoubtedly saved the day for Delphi. Swaim took first place away from Heath, of Monticello, when he galloped over the low sticks in 29.1. The final event of the meet was the pole vault and Monticello needed both first and second places, to overtake Delphi, but had to be contented with only one point, when English and Hemphill for the locals fought it out for first and second places. English won the event with a mark of 9 feet and 9 indies.

Delphi won the relay race, winning the silver shield. Rensselaer finished second. The meet was followed in the evening by an oratorical contest between the three schools. Rensselaer followers had their first chance of the day to cheer, when Gaylord Long was awarded first place in the contest among the boys. Gaylord was awarded first place by each of the three judges. His subject was “A Message to Garcia.” Miss Cullen, of Monticello,, was victorious in the readings among the girls, defeating Miss Harper, of Delphi, and Miss Parkinson, of Rensselaer. The point winners in the track events were awarded medals. Those finishing first were given gold medal®. Swaim, Warren and English each received one of these. Those finishing second were presented with silver medals and those who won third in an event received a medal. Delphi was presented with the cup for winning the meet. Following are the events and the winners of points in each: 100 yard dash—Owens, Delphi, Matthews, Monticello, Heath, Monticello. Time 10 4-5. Discus—Julius, Delphi, Rinker, Mon., Hemphill Rensselaer, 96 ft. 4%. 50 yard dash —Matthews, Mon., Owens, Delphi, Rotruck, Mon., time 6 3-5. High jump—Coomey, Delphi, English, Rens., Rotruck, Mon., 5 ft. 414440 yard dash—Julien, Delphi, Miller, Delphi, Warren, Rens., time 55J.. High hurdles —Heartt, Mon., Heath, Mon., Padgitt, Rens., 18 2-5. 880 yard run—Warren, Rens., Inskeep, Mon., Lakin, Rens., 2 17 3-5. Shot put—Rinker, Mon., Babcock, Rens., Julius, Delphi, 43 ft. 814. 220 yard dash—Julien, Delphi, Heath, Mont., Miller, Delphi, time 24.8 Broad jump—Owens, Delphi, Wilson, Delphi, English, Rensselaer, 18 ft. 914. 220 yard low hurdles—Swaim, Rem, Heath, Mon., Roach, Delphi, time 29.1. Pole vault —English, Rens., Hemphill, Rens., Helton, Mont.,’ 9 ft 9 in.

MAY FETE TAKES PLACE NEXT FRIDAY

Public Schools Will Hold Event in Milroy Park and Public is Invited—lt’s Free. Rensselaer is to be the scene next Friday afternoon of a public lawn fete in Milroy Park. It is to be given by the public schools under the direction of Miss Stover, the music teacher, and other members of the faculty. The program is to start at 2 o’clock. There will be two May poles and the children are being drilled for the affhir. The grammar school girls will also give marches and drills, including wand drills. There will also be folk dances and the May queen will be crowned. The program was not quite finished for publication in this issue, but it will be printed later. The occasion promises to be very interesting and all patrons will be anxious to attend. There will be no charge. All you have to do is to find yourself a good place to stand and witness the program. Especially are the people from the country asked to come in and witness what is being accomplished in the Rensselaer schools. An especial effort is to be made the coming year to get freshmen from among the eighth grade graduates of the county and parents of these should try to come in for this May fete.

George A. Williams to Deliver Memorial Address.

The Grand Army of the Republic members held their weekly meeting at their hall in the court house Saturday afternoon and began the arrangements for the annual Memorial service. They invited Attorney George A. Williams to deliver the Memorial address at the cemetery and Rev. C. W. Postill to deliver the Memorial sermon at the M. E. church. The veterans will look after the decoration of the graves as has been their previous custom. The Sons of Veterans will give assistance by erecting the platform at the cemetery and in other ways that may be requested by the old soldiers.

John Hurley Died Friday Night at Insane Hospital.

John Hurley, aged about 61 years, died Friday night at the insane hospital at Longcliff, where he had been an inmate for some time. The body was brought to Rensselaer this Monday morning and taken to the Aix church, where Rev. C. W. Postill conducted the funeral. Burial was made in the Praeter cemetery. Mr. Hurley’s wife died some three years ago and he had no children, but a number of relatives,- largely residing in Barkley township, saw that the body was laid to rest beside the grave of his late wife.

Kenneth Allman Graduated From College of Pharmacy.

Kenneth Allman is spending two ot three weeks at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman, following his graduation last Wednesday in Chicago from the Illinois College of Pharmacy. He has been working in a drugstore while attending college and a needed rest will be taken before he begins work. His Chicago employed was very anxious that he should continu ework there, but he has about decided on Indianapolis, where an opening with the Eli Lilly Co. offers a splendid opportunity. Dr. Allman’s many friends here hope and expect him to make a fine success in his chosen profession.

Strike to Play Ball.

1,200 men and boys were thrown out of work at the Maxwell colliery of the Lehigh Wilkesbarre Coal Co., when 100 door bdys and patchers decided to strike in order to play ball in the afternoon. The boys took this action as a result of Sunday ball no longer being permitted. The officials of the company were unable to reach an agreement. \

Typhus Enters U. S.

Typhus fever reached American shores Saturday, the first case coming to New York aboard the Greek steamer Chrietoforos. The victim is a Greek. The patient was ordered to Swinburne Island hospital.

Royal Arch Masons Notice. Special meeting of the chapter for annual inspection Tuesday evening, May 4th. Full attendance desired. • CHAS. H. PORTER. "We Print Anything for Anybody.” Total pointe —Delphi 42, Monticello 37, Rensselaer 29. Individual point winner, Owens, Delphi, 13.

The Great Reynard in a Thrilling Free Outside Exhibition at the Show Grounds, immediately after the Street Parade Rensselaer, Thursday, May 13

Son of Will Porter at Parr Fractures Left Leg.

Clayton, the 9-year-old son of William Porter, living on the Firman Thompson ranch, fell while at play Sunday afternoon and fractured his right thigh or femur bone about five inches above the knee. Dr. Washburn was called to reduce the fracture.

Over five hundred Case corn planters have been sold out of this city in the past eight years.—Hamilton & Kellner. Have you setting eggs lor sale RegebMean readers will buy them if you will advertise.

CHEVROLET Motor Cars “The Car for Service” ujj BiSS3 hliiiis Before purchasing that new car do not fall to inspect the new Chevrolet Models. Prices range from $460 to $1,965.00. Fl 5U 4B 1118 w * ~‘ BBSHRSh»IE£!!!9*hHEEU ' '"wK> . Baby Grand Touring Car $985.00. Fully Equipped. Frank Hill, Jr. Phone 494 Resident Agent. . ‘

Union Service Well Attended At Christian Church.

There was a good sized audience present ait the Christian church Sunday evening, it being the monthly union service. Rev. Titus read the Scripture lesson, Rev. Parrett pronounced the invocation and the sermon was delivered by Dr. Cumick. The next union service will be held at the M. E. church, Rev. Parrett preaching.

I have 76 varieties of bedding plants and for porch boxes. The greenhouse is open for inspection at any time. — J. H. HOLDEN. "We Print Anything for Anybody.”

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