Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 225, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 September 1915 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Cleve Eger made a business trip to Chicago today. Mrs. Delos Thompson qnd daughter, Emily, made a trip to Cnicago today. Dr. Washburn went to Indianapolis today to attend the state medical society until tomorrow. Miners inform us that there is danger of a hard coal shortage. Better let us fill your bins now. “Safety First.” Hamilton A Kellner. Mr. and Mrs. Van Grant went bo Hammond today to visit Orlen Grant, whose condition is improving. Van will return this evening ~ and Mi*. Grant tomorrow. The Morocco football team is to play the Kentland team on Saturday, September 25th, the game being called at 2:30 p. m. The last game between Morocco and Kentland ended 0-0, and a good game is expected this time. The The Ladies Literary Club will meet Friday with Mrs. Clara Andrus. The following papers will be given: “Geographical Italy,” Mrs. A. H. Hopkins; Legendary Rome, and Foundation 700 B. C. to 493 B. C.,” Mrs. J. I. Gwin.

W. R. Shesler is down from East Chicago today, having been called here as a witness in the trial of the State vs. Fox. Mr. Shesler is now employed by the Edwards Valve Manufacturing Co., as a watchman, and wears a star the same as he did while a resident of this city. Mr. Shesler states that conditions there are very bad and that hundreds who are seeking work are turned away daily. A rumor was circulated about the streets Tuesday night to the effect that Fred Harrington, the Standard Oil agent who is a frequent visitor in this city, was killed in an automobile accident near Orchard Grove Tuesday. No authentic reports have been received and the rumor cannot be confirmed, and it is possible that the report is without foundation. Judson Fitzpatrick, editor of the Francesville Tribune, was here last evening on business. Jud, in addition bo publishing a newspaper, has a prosperous fire insurance .business, owns an automobile and uses it largely in drumming up new business. Harrison Timmons returned to his home in Benton Harbor today. He was called here to testify in the case of the State vs. Fox, but it was venued to Newton county and will not come up until next month. Mr. Timmons will be forced to return then to testify, as will also W. R. Shesler, who came down from East Chicago for the same purpose. The high school football squad has started its training for the comjng season. The following men have reported to Coach Meyers so far: C. Eigelsbach, captain, R. Lakin, Moore, Hollingsworth, Randle, Gant, Wasson, Blue, MoCol’y, Cumick, Ghourley, Hurley, Dunlap, King and McElfresh. The squad is the lightest that has reported in several years, but there are five of last year’s team left and Coach Meyers has hopes of whipping a team into shape that will well be able to take care of themselves. Some of the new material is very promising. Kentland will probably open the season here on October 9th. Morocco also has been after a game and it is certain that they will be scheduled for a game later in the season.

Good Cheer Gass to Serve Supper. The Good Cheer class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will serve the following menu Friday evening, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 o’clock. Price 35 cents: Cream of tomato soup Wafers Fried chicken Chicken gravy Sweet potatoes, southern style Mashed potatoes Cabbage salad Baked apples with marshmallows Hot rolls Butter Jelly pie, vanilla cream a la mode Coffee.