Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 185, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1915 — Page 1

No. 185.

AT THE Gayety Tonight Extra! Extra! Extra! Harris & Randall present their comedy scream “Fifty Miles From ■Nowhere” Cast Lem Dobbins, G. Harris Vera Sweet 1 _ ' Emily Trumbull] Florence Randall Dobbins’ Grocery at Hicksville, Ind. The Eastland pictures are booked and will be shown in the near future.

Chilly Weather Causes National Guardsmen to Step Lively.

The chill north winds continued to whistle around the tents at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and the members of the Third regiment of the Indiana National Guard step lively. A number of interesting mimic skirmishes were staged and in the afternoon the rifle range was turned over to the “rookies,” who were given preliminary instructions in marksmanship. The cool weather seemed to whet the ardor of the soldiers and the meauevers of the day were spirited. Of course there were some few who crawled from under their light blankets in the morning who did not speak very complimentary of the weatherman. Col. A. L. Kuhlman got into communication with Governor Ralston over the telephone and invited him to visit the camp. The governor stated that he might 'be able to attend the concert tonight. Later Col. Kuhlman talked to Adjutant, General Bridges and he said that he would invite the persons who are pushing the movement for a central armory to be built in Indianapolis, to visit the camp. In the company team matches Co. A, of Albion, won the competition easily. Co. B, of Angola, was in second position, Co. C, of Monticello third, and M, of Rensselaer, was well up in fourth position. Major Healey’s picture, along with that of a few other officers, is shown in this morning’s Indiana Times.

GRANDMA NEVER LET HER HAIR GET GRAY

Kept Her Locks Dark, Thick, Glossy, With Sage Tea and Sulphur. When you darken, your hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell, because it’s done so naturally, so. evenly. Preparing this mixture, though, at home is mussy and troublesome. For 50 cents you can buy at any drug store the ready-to-use tonic called “Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound.” You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning all gray hair disappears, and, after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully darkened, glossy and luxuriant. You will also discover dandruff is gone and hair has stopped •falling. Gray, faded hair, though no disgrace, is a sign of old age, and as we all desire a youthful and attractive appearance, get busy at once with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur and look years younger.

Take Notice Sons of Veterans. Friday night will be, the first meeting night of the month. Owing to non-attendance we have been unable to hold a meeting for more than two months. Business of importance that must be attended to awaits our action. There will be a resignation to act upon and two offices to fill. Do not forget, August 6th. Come one and all.—J. P> Green, Commander.

Good Fanns for Sale. . On reasonable terms. Call at the office of George Gifford, executor of the estate of B. J, Gifford, Odd Fellows Block, Rensselaer, Indiana.

The Evening Republican.

Sheriff Whitaker and Others Defendants in Damage Suits.

Attorneys Otto J. Bruce and George H. Hershman have filed a heavy damage suit in the La}ce county circuit court aggregating SI6,OO<X in which Sheriff Whitaker, of Lake county, is the chief defendant. Two complaints were filed against them and the complaining witnesses are Anthony Nomensen and Nicholas Minniger, of Lowell, who were badly injured in a fight, according to the complaint, that occurred at Robert Russell’s saloon at Cedar Lake on the evening of July 15th. Other defendants named in the two suits besides Sheriff Whitaker are Brice Whitaker, a brother, Deputy Sheriff Fred Friedly, R. Graham, Robert Russell, of Cedar Lake, and a bondsman of the sheriff, Edwin Bell, Fred Mott, and W. F. Bridge, of Hammond, and the Illinois Surety Co. ildttle inklings of the trouble between the sheriff’s crowd and the two Lowell citizens have been heard here and there since the evening of the fracas but nothing authentic was known until the complaints were made public and filed in the clerk’s office. The general report was that Nomenson htd an arm broken and was otherwise brfiised in the free for all mixup which occurred. Minniger was also reported as having received a number of bruises that he carried for some days. The beginning of the trouble started over politics and harkens back to the statement made by Minniger against the sheriff in the last campaign. Nomenson, the worst injured of the two men, alleges in his complaint that all of the defendants with the exception of the bondsmen “did on the evening of July 13th, in a rude, insolent manner with fists, blackjacks, beat the plaintiff about the chest and face, and breaking his left arm and bruising other parts of his body until he was partly unconscious.” Nomenson asks damages in the sum of $5,000 and in the second paragraph further asks $3,500 from Robert Russell, proprietor of the place, and names as defendants, the surety of Russell, the Illinois Surety Co. Minniger asks the same amount of damages as Nomenson.

Erie Dead May Reach 75Loss Is Over $6,000,000.

The death list resulting from the flood of Tuesday night was brought to 29, when two more bodies were recovered Thursday. Because of the great mass of debris which stretches for two miles along Mill Creek valley, the search for bodies is progressing slowly and the city officials believe that it* will be at least a week before the work has been completed. Fifteen persons are known to be missing and Coroner Hanley said that he thought the death list might reach 75. Figures compiled Thursday indicate that the total damage in the city and county would reach six or seven million dollars. Two millions, it is said, would not cover the crop losses. Two members of the state department of health arrived to assist the health officer in handling the sanitary situation. Scores of people have been vaccinated for typhoid and warnings on sanitation have 'been issued by the health authorities. A committee of prominent citizens met with- iMayor Stem at the city hall and took part in the relief work and two hundred of the city’s most prominent women went to the flood district to investigate the situation. Preparations are being made to furnish clothing and food for the sufferers.

AT THE GAYETY TONIGHT.

A feature of the program for tonight at the Gayety will foe Harris and Randall, who will present an amusing comedy, entitled “Fifty Miles From Nowhere.” The characters are a country storekeeper who is also manager of the opera house, and a girl who belongs to a show troupe. The scene is in Lem Dobbins’ grocery store at Hicksville, Ind., and Vera Sweet, a stranded actress, separates a score of dollars from a tight-fisted country store keepdT whose sympathy she had excited by her tale of .woe, is the spectacle devised for\amusing purposes in this play. Frank C. Harris and Florence Randall are players who have attained success in vaudeville by presenting this pleasing offering for several seasons with a fine record. The pictures for tonight will ly extra fine. The Eastland pictures are booked and will be shown in the near future.

Exclusion to French lack. The Monon will run a special excursion train to French Lick Springs Sunday, Aug. 15th. Train will leave Rensselaer at 6:30 a. m. Returning it will leave French Lick at 7 p. m. Fare $2 for the round trip. Fine bend on train. > \— •' A window full of ladies’ oxfords and pumps, for your inspection, and only $2.00 for your choice, at the Columbia.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1915.

Willette Taylor Stock Co. Will Start September 1st.

Among the very few familiar faces with the Savdige Players this year we notice that of Fritz Adams, the jovial artist who is followed by a strike of sunshine when he enters the sanctum and leaves it when he makes his adieu. Mr. Adams is as versatile off the stage as he is behind the footlights, which perhaps accounts for his having accumulated a very snug bank account before entering the more frivolous (or serious) occupation of amusing a cosmopilitan public. Appearing equally well in either light or heavy roles, he readily finds winter engagements with companies playing only larger cities, but his summer vacations have been spent with Mr. Savdige for a number of years. During these tours he has won the friendship of many acquaintances, all of whom have a peg for his Panama any time he wishes to utilize it. Rensselaer people will remember Mr. Adams as the character man with the Willette Taylor Stock Co. Mr. Taylor has tried to secure Mr. Adams for next season, but he has been unable to do so until Mr. Adams fills his contract with Mr. Savdige.

The Willette Taylor Stock Co. will start the season again about the first of September. Mr. Taylpr has called his people in for the 16th of August for rehfearsals. They will rehearse here for three or four weeks before starting on their tour through Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Saloon Men After “Gold Mines” Near Marion.

There will be a race for saloon licenses in Center township, near Marion, which voted “wet” Tuesday. The county commissioners will grant four licenses and there are many applicants, among them several men who formerly operated saloons in Marion but have of late years resided outside the city limits and engaged in other occupations. James Rowan, a candidate for mayor against the incumbent, J. O. Batchelor, announced that he would be among the applicants. The saloons are looked upon as veritable “gold mines,” as they are expected to serve the trade twenty-one in Marion would accommodate if wet.

Lon Healy Receives Appointment As Clerk in the Postoffice.

Lon Healy, who has been clerking in the postoffice for the past few weeks, succeeding W. A. Davenport, who was transferred to the rural route service, received word from the postoffice department that he had been chosen for the position. Several others took the examination. Another appointment is to be made later. Lon should prove to be a most efficient man for this position and his many friends will be pleased to know of his appointment.

Eastland Pictures to Be Shown at Gayety Tuesday.

On Tuesday evening of next week the Gayety will show 900 feet of actual moving pictures 'taken of the Eastland disaster, 15 minutes after the tipping of the boat, showing a terrible struggle of the stricken passengers, the rescue of the survivors and the awful panic that followed.

Roosevelt is Silent On His Party’s Birthday.

——— , Three years ago Thursday, Aug. 5, 1912, the progressive party was bom in Chicago. “On the third anniversary of the party, I have nothing to say,” returned Theodore Roosevelt, its father, promptly, when asked about it by a newspaper reporter.

tMr. and Mrs. Vem Nowels and son, Harold, arrived home Thursday night from their western trip. During their absence they visited in Colorado, Yellowstone Park, Tacoma, Wash., and visited the Panama-Pacific exposition.

WEATHER FORECAST. Partly cloudy tonight and 'Saturday; slight’y warmer Saturday north and central portions.

Harry Gallagher’s HITCH »» FEED BARI) z Knapp's Old Stand autcTuvery ■ I. . Having rented the White livery bam on Van Bensselaer street, north of the Rowles and Parker comer, we wish to inform the public that we will work our teams out of said bam and will also run an auto livery and a feed and hitch barn, handle gasoline, oil, etc., and we invite your patronage. Storage room for autos, buggies and wagons at reasonable prices ■ none

Shea Surrenders Office of Sheriff In Vigo County.

The Kreitenstein-Shea contested election case, with the remunerative office of sheriff of Vigo county as the prize, took an unexpected turn late Thursday afternoon when John J. Shea, Jr., abandoned the contest and agreed to surrender the office to George W. Kreitenstein, republican, who was declared by Judge George D. Sunkel to have been elected by a plurality of 145 votes at the election held last November. This step was taken after a conference between the parties to the suit and their attorneys which lasted from shortly before noon until the regular hour of adjournment. As a result of the settlement of the case the salary and emoluments which have gone to Shea, will be retained by him. It is said that at heart Shea, who is the active manager of a large coal business, was glad to be rid of the responsibilities which accompanied the office, which he did not seek and for which he had no predelictions, and which he only accepted to protect the interests of his brother, after the latter resigned following his sentence to Leavenworth for the part he is said to have played in the election conspiracy last November. By the terms of the settlement Shea is forced to pay all the court costs.

Chautauqua Association Meets And Elects Officers For Year.

Members of the Lincoln Chautauqua Association met at the First National Bank Thursday evening and elected the officers and comrfiittees for the following year. W. A. Gaskill, advance man fdir the chautauqua, was present at the meeting and helped in the reorganization. The following officers were elected: Rex Warner, president; B. Frank Alter, vice-president; Charles M. Sands, secretary; J. D. Allman, treasurer. The following committees were elected: Advertising: J. D. Allman, chairman; C. W. Hanley, press agent; Ray D. Thompson, G. H. McLain, N, C. Shafer, A. Halleck, J. J. Hunt and C. J. Dean. Season ticket selling: W L. Myer, chairman; E. P. Honan, George Collins, George Scott, J. J. Montgomery, W. S. Day, Sylvester Gray and C. E. Johnson. Grounds, lights and seats: Rex Warner, chairman; B. Frank Alter, J. N. Leatherman, Rev. C; Daniels and J. H. Perkins. Entertainment: C. Ross Dean, W. L. Frye and Mrs. L. B. Fate Music: Carl Duvall, Wm. Waymire and Don Beam. The chautauqua will open here on Saturday, September 4th.

Miss Ellen Gwin returned from Chicago today where she had been vising for a few days. • Nathan Wood, 90 years old, of Deep River, south of Gary, is dead at the home of his son, Edward, at Lowell, where he was visiting. Mr. Wood visited Chicago in 1837, the year it was incorporated. In 1845 he was appointed postmaster of Deep River by President Tyler, serving until a few years ago. Mr. Wood purchased merchandise in Chicago from the late Marshal Field when he was a clerk behind the counter.

Mrs. A. L. Havens, of Ladoga, Ind., left this morning for a trip to Colorado, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Bates foV several days.

There will be a market held at Warner’s hardware store tomorrow by the charity board, the proceeds to foe used for charitable purposes.

Nineteen sixteen Model Maxwell touring car $655; self-starter and all modern; at the Main Garage. Call and see it

Miss Orphia Vondersmith came this morning to visit her grandmother, Mrs. Vondersmith, who is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Wright.

The" town board of Remington is trying out a new eelotric fire whistle which is located on top of the 70-foot water tower. The whistle is guaranteed to awaken all the citizens of the town and can be heard for miles around. A one and one-half horse power motor operates the alarm which can be sounded from the telephone office by the operator throwing a switch.

See our line of buggies and carriages before you buy.—Hamilton & Kellner.

Two ladies walked up the street in Francesville one day this week behind a barefoot boy with a patch on the seat of his trousers. The trousers were blue and fit tight, but the patch was brown. As he stopped to play with a dog one of the ladies asked him, with a twinkle in her eye: “Why didn’t your mother put on a patch to match when she mended your trousers?” The boy blushed, threw his hands behind his back, and then declared, "That ain’t no patch; that’s me.” * ■ -

Valparaiso Corporal Stabbed In Shoulder With Bayonet.

Hudson Deardurff, of Co. L, of Valparaiso, broke into print in the Indianapolis News Thursday with the following story: Corporal Hudson Deardurff, of Co. L, Third regiment, has found that when it comes to military efficiency in guard duty there is one member in the Valparaiso company who lives up to military ethics. Shortly before dawn Thursday morning Corporal Deardurff, to test the Skill of the guard, which at th»t time was the Valparaiso company, stole out into the darkness and attempted to cross one of the sentinel’s lines. He was commanded to halt. Instead of halting he continued on his way. Then came a second command to halt. Deardurff did not stop. Instead he started to run, knowing that the guard did not have ball ammunition. The sentinel pursued him and with fiixed bayonet the wound-toe fugitive was stabbed in the shoulder. Then Deardurff halted. He found that blood had been drawn and had to go to the regimental infirmary, where Major Humphreys and his assistants patched up the damaged shoulder. The Valparaiso company is a new organization and the men did not know that it is not the custom to do sentry duty with bayonets. However, Corporal Deardurff admits the man did his duty, painful though it was.

Annual Reunion of Company A, 87th Indiana.

The annual reunion of Co. A, 87th Indiana Volunteers, will take place in the court house yard on Wednesday, August 11, which is the anniversary of the date they departed for the war in ’62. There are but few surviving members of this company still living here, scarcely enough for a corporal’s guard, and invitations will be sent to their old colonel and surgeon, E. P. Hammond, of Lafayette, and Dr. Triplett, of Morocco, to be with them next Wednesday. Also an invitation is extended to all old soldiers of Rensselaer and vicinity, all auxilliary organizations of the G. A. R., and to all the old settlers who were here when the company left Rensselaer. Tables will be spread under the trees on the court house lawn and a fine basket dinner will be served, all being to bring their baskets of food and join the “old vets” in their dinner. There will probably be short talks by many of the old soldiers present. Rev. Green, of Rensselaer, will deliver an address. .

Interesting Letter From Mrs. Horatio Ropp.

Dowagiac, Mich., Aug. 4,1915. Healey & Clark, Dear Sirs: Enclosed find $1.50 for the paper for one year. We can’t possibly get along without The Republican. We actually count the days between the papers. We are having some very, disagreeable weather at present. Mr. Ropp and our son-in-law, (Mr. William Hunsberger), have formed a partnership and have gone into the grocery business, and we are doing splendidly. We are situated a mile from the business part of town and the people in this section felt the need of a grocery Store, as it is so far to go up town to do their trading. So we are doing a good business. Ourselves and our children who are here with us, are enjoying the very best of health. We read in today’s paper of Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth’s misfortune in losing their little boy, And we hope that their efforts to find his body will be successful. They have opr heart-felt sympathy. With best wishes to all inquiring friends, I remain, very truly yours, MRS. HORATIO ROPP.

Thinks He Is Horse.

Suffering the delusion that he is a horse, John E. Mellencamp, of Columbus, Ind., by his cornual neighing and, kicking, is causing the officials at the county jail considerable anxiety. Several prisoners have been kicked by Mellencamp and he has ruined his bed by trampling on it. Mellencamp is a stock raiser and a year ago was kicked on the head in a runaway accident. His injury ds believed to be responsible for his peculiar hallucination.

Misses’ and childrens’ strap pumps, in velvet, white canvas and leathers, specially priced to close out, at the Columbia.

Money to Loan SI,OOO on first mt*. farm security 1 year. SISOO on first mtg. farm security. 1 year. $ 500 on farm mtg. security 1 year. $ 50 on chattel mt*.

can loan your idlejfunds in any amount on" safe approved security at a good rate of interest , UOHN A. DUNLAP

A NEW “JOKER” TAX LAW JUST DISCOVERED

Hereafter Cities and Towns Will Nut Only Pay Their Own But Part of Township Tax.

Many of the laws passed by the last legislature have raised considerable disturbance, but a new “joker" has just come to light that will make taxpayers of the cities and towns sit up on their hind legs and howl. It has just been learned that there is a law printed in the last acts of the legislature whereby all cities and towns are assessed for the benefit of township funds, and this means that all townships where cities and towns are located will have greater taxing powers. In Marion township Rensselaer property will be taxed about half of the township tax. The other two towns to be affected are Wheatfield and Remington. Both towns, like Rensselaer, have heavy taxes already, but the present rate will be materially raised by this new law. The matter was referred to Chief Examiner Hendren, who stated that the law was passed for the benefit of two or three townships in the state whereby there were only a few acres outside the city limits and there was not enough property to be assessed to pay expenses. He further stated that the law would have to be complied with, however, dn every township. Heretofore cities and towns have fixed their levies to pay the running expenses of their own corporations, but now they will have to make an additional levy for the township fund. The township trustees must fix their valuations for the coming year, the first of September, and they will be based oh the valuations of the towns and cities this year.

To Increase Size of Parcel Post Packages.

An increase in the size of packages that may be sertt by parcels poet and the issuing of receipts for packages is a new measure to be effective Sept. 1 in the postal service, according to recent advices received here. The limitation in sizer of packages that may n<fw be sent is 72 inches in length and girth combined, while that of the new order is placed at 84 inches. Receipts may be given by the postmaster at the mailing office upon payment of one cent-f or the affixing to the parcel of a stap to show that a receipt has been given. This applies to fourth class matter which’ shall embrace all other matters, including farm and factory products and books not now embraced by law in the first or second class, with the exception of books in third class, not exceeding 50 pounds for delivery in first or second zones, nor exceeding 20 pounds in any other zone.

Militia Notes From The Indianapolis Star.

When the mercury fell, football immediately became the pastime during the idle moments following mess call. A number of troops from Company M are planning on organizing an eleven if the weather continues to be cool. Quartermaster Pete Morgan, of Company M, who played with the Butler college team in 1911 and 1912, came near being the first football victim of the “season.” While he was punting he slipped and fell heavily to the ground. Morgan showed the old spirit, however, and after looking himself over decided that he was not badly hurt.

Sunday Evening Concert Program.

March. Joy to the World. Angels’ Serenade. Sermon by Rev. Titus. Gospel Hymns. Overture, Snap Shot. Hearts and Flowers. Yankee Hash.

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS. There are too many unmuzzled dogs in the city. The marshal has received instructions to shoot any dog without a muzzle. If you owji a dog please attend to this at once. M. D. GWIN, City Health Officer.

Loans Wanted jri S2OO on chattel mortgage. S7OO on city property. $1,500 first mortgage farm loan.

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