Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 294, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1915 — Page 1

No. 294.

Our Tobacco and Cigarette Premiums are Here Bring in, your tags. On account of time it takes we must insist that all tags must be counted separate and tied and tagged, by so doing it makes it possible to supply your presents in a very short time. We have a large stock on hand and can get any premium in the Liggett & Myers catalogue very quickly. Bring in your tags. Our Christmas stock of Candies, Cigars etc., are on hand and are all fresh goods. Get your subscriptions in i\OW for Christmas as it takes about thiee weAs to get them. Jhrough. WATCH THE WINDOW Montgomery’s News Depot SW The Gift Question Solved In search of ideas for Christmas gifts? Have you seen our stock? Among our exclusive novelties there are sure to be some things which will smooth out some of the wrinkles in your brow. We are ready and willing at all times to show you our stock and make suggestions that will aid you. Do not hesitate to come in for ideas for we will treat you as cordially when you look as when you buy. Come early. P. W . CLARKE >♦»♦♦»♦♦♦»♦»»»»♦♦♦♦»»»»»»»»»»»♦»»»»<»♦♦»»♦♦»»»»»»»■»» cjfie.Gift' ’hat’y surest to please any girl or Ann woman p ,/ljC " JAofhtr "Daughter Sister Sweetheart < t 1 u . end 1$ a really good wncins pvp cr in a realbjteaiitifitl'box. Crane's put up in boxes designed by mafUr artijlsv* fur nish an appropriatejcfiing for (his exfuidrc paper; offers flic perfect gift in die real Christmas spirit, A. F. LONG ' - - • ' No Trick At All I w jSF Keeping a storage battery up to par is C w U just"a matter of knowing how. Better & come in and let us give you some free P j rwj pointers. r 5 * K. T. RHOADES 4Ct R W Free inspection of any battery at any time j

The Evening Republican.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1915.

MANY CONVERTED AT KERR REVIVAL

Evangelistic Meetings Closed Sunday Night—Seventy-Five Join Trinity M. E. Church.

A freewill offering of S6OO wate given Sunday to Kerr Brothers, the evangelists wha| conducted a remarkably successful revival meeting at Trinity M. E. church. .The meetings closed that day with three rousing meetings. One hundred and Ifty were converted during the three weeks and a spiritual revival resulted in the church and community. 4

The closing day of the evangelistic campaign led by the Kerr Brothers, evangelists, was one long to be remembered by the members of the Methodist church. In spite of the change in the weather, with the ice and snow, great crowds filled the church all day long. There were nearly 400 at the Sunr day school, and Dr. Curnick baptized a Jarge class and took forty-one into the church from the Sunday school. The 10:45 service was given over to baptism of adults and receiving the converts and new members into the church: There were forty-five received into the church at this service, many coming in by transfer of letters from other churches. The free ‘wilt offering was taken by Dr. Curnick and five hundred dollars •were received. The collection at the other services made about one hundred dollars more, so the evangelists received S6OO for their services and this money was given with great pleasure as the evangelists had worked so faithfully and had been such a great success in every way. The extra expenses were about $175 and this was raised and paid into the church several weeks ago, which makes nearly SBOO which the services cost and all has been paid, so there will not be a dollar to raise in the future for these services. As a result of the revival over a hundred and fifty were converted and a great number of Christians made a neW consecration at the altar services. The special men’s meeting at the methodist church and women’s meeting at the Presbyterian church also brought out a great crowd at epch service.

The climax of all the revival was the Sunday night meeting. People began coming at 6:30 o’clock and by 7 o'clock the church was full and by 7:30 the entire building was filled to capacity. The singing by the evangelists was a delight to all. Rev. H. W. Kerr preached a strong sermon on the subject “What Will Ye Do With Jesus.” The converts and new members came forward and joined hands and they made a circle which extended around the church and up and down the aisles. It was a most wonderful sight and such a meeting is rarely seen in a lifetime.

Rev. J. McD. Kerr, at the close of the meeting, thanked the church and all the workers for their loyal support, He made special mention of the beautiful organ and the organist, Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Dr. Curnick then gave a few parting words, thanking all those who had helped to make the revival such a success. He referred in touching words to the evangelists and their work and then the entire congregation by a rising vote showed their appreciation of the evangelists and asked for their return at some future time. These meetings have made a deep impression for good upon the community and have helped all churches. The meetings have drawn great congregations from' the beginning and at almost every service sinners have been converted and members added to the church. One of Jthe most remarkable things about the revival has been the large attendance of men and the number of men brought into the church. The Kerr Brothers are strong, manly men, fine preachers, wonderful singers, and great evangelists, and they made a splendid impression upon all and ’ leave a host of friends who Wish them God speed in their noble wort. »

Xmas Gifts For Boys.

A Hamill suit or overcoat, sweater, cap or hat, 2 pairs hose, silk tie, shirt waist, belt, a pair of cuff buttons, or Stick pin. Hamillize your gifts. It pays. HAMILL & CO. The Home Grocery is showing a very fine line of Christmas candy. It will pay you to look at out line and get our prices before you buy your Christmas treat. Home made, sounds good, don’t it? Try an order from Phone 636. The sale of liquor will be prohibited in Washington after January 1, 1916. '

EXILED HOOSIERS HELD ANNUAL BANQUET

Affair In Chiqago Made to Resemble Voyage On Wabash With Vtoits to Many Points. William B. Austin, formerly of Rensselaer and for many years a resident of Chicago, was the second mate of an imaginary voyage taken by the Chicago Hoosiers who attended the annual banquet of the Indiana Society of Chicago at the Congress Hotel Saturday night. It was the eleventh annual banquet of the society and the gold room of the Congress was made to resemble a large ship. The imaginary voyage led from Chicago to Hammond, then to Crown Point, South Bend, Hazelden, Culver and other places. Although the Wabash river was supposed to be the course of the vessel, the route had to be changed considerably in order to pay visits to several localities where the “literorious”, come from. S. E. Kiser had written a pleasing song entitled “The Milkmaid,” which was sung to the air of “Buttercup.” It told of the products of George Ade’s Hazelden farm. Instead of corn, oats, etc., the farm produces poetry, music and dairymaids, | Edward Rector was named as captain of the ship. George T. Buckingham was first mate and rM. Austin second mate. The banquet was attended by many more than had ever attended a banquet of the society before.

Christmas Gifts For Men.

Bath robes, smoking jackets, umbrellas, initial handkerchiefs in gift boxes, rich silk neckwear, 50c to $1 in gift boxes; silk hose, silk shirts, different from the ordinary.—Hamill & Co.

Dr. and Mrs. John Ellis and Mr. Frank Duncan, of Chicago, spent Sunday with A. H. Hopkins and family.

Mr. and Mrs. James Pritchard and daughter, Hazel, of Franklin, are visiting with F. M. Parker and family and other relatives for a few days.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, the new Presbyterian minister, will move his family here from Chicago Heights this week.

The Junior Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Nattie Scott.

The room formerly occupied by E. VanArsdel has been rented" by the owner, E. L. Hollingsworth, to Greeks, who will install a candy kitchen and confectionery, occupying it soon after the first of the year.

Hamillize your Xmas gifts. Everything that is usual. • Much that is unusual. Silk neckwear, initial handkerchiefs, silk hose in beautiful gift boxes, silk umbrellhs, bath robes, silk Shirts, dress gloves, sweaters, hats, eaps, jewelry in gift boxes 75c to $2. HAMILL & CO.

Catholic Bazaar

The ladies the Catholic church will hold their annual holiday bazaar at the parochial school hall Dec. 14, 15 and 16. Meals will be served each evening from sto 7 o’lcock. The public is invited.

TUESDAY EVENING Cafeteria Dinner Menu Cream chicken 10c Baked ham vrith horseradish .... 10c Baked potatoes and gravy 5c Noodles . 5c Baked beans 5c Potato salad 5c Cottage cheese 5c Whipped Cream 5c Bread 1c Butter lc Pickles .lc Pie 7... 5c Fruit salad with whipped cream. .10c Cake 5c Coffee 5c

WEDNESDAY EVENING Oyster Supper—2sc. Consisting of oyster stew, bread and butter, pickles and coffee.

THURSDAY EVENING ‘ Cafeteria Dinner Roast turkey 10c Veal loaf 10c Mashed potatoes and gravy 5c Dressing \ .... 5c Baked beans ’.. 5c Cabbage salad 5c Waldorf salad 5c Cottage cheese ..5c Cranberry jelly .5c Bread ......... lc Butter ..lc Pickles lc Pie 5c Fruit ice . > 5c Cake ............5c Coffee ......5c

114 More to cffistmasw 7 buy -^lrX 5 HERE 1 The Clothing House of William Traub Odd Fellows Bldg. Rensselaer, Indiana Neckwear comes never a miss for Xmas gifts, select from an endless variety, all put up in fancy boxes. Handkerchiefs, single or 1-2*3-% dozen in fancy Xmas boxes, plain or initial 3c to 50c, a gift that is never turned down. Dress shirts. We just received a new shipment, anything you desire in shirts is here for Christmas, 50c to $2.50. He will say, just what I needed, if it’s a pair of gloves silk lined or any other kind, a fur cap or a cloth cap. A suit or overcoat will please father or the boys, if it’s for Xmas. Sweaters for all ages, practical Xmas gifts. Gent’s jewelry, cuff buttons, collar buttons, scarf pins, tie clasps, combination sets make fine Xmas gifts. .. , > Beautiful lounging robes for Xmas. Night robes or pajamas make useful gifts. Silk Hose any color you desire, neckwear to match. (j For Xmas'gifts, fine traveling bags, suit cases, trunks. If it’s a Xmas gift for men, young fellows or boys you will find it at Traub’s. _-.ua? Store of* Christmas Cheer tjgjr jW

Save Columbia Shoe Store wrappers and get the beautiful doll in our window. Have y~ur friends save theirs for you.

O. L. Calkins , Leo Worland. CALKINS & WORLAND Funeral Directors Parlon in Noweb Block across from the pootoffice. New combination anto ambulance and funeral car. Expert services guaranteed in all eases entrusted to our care. Mr. Calkins is licensed as funeral director and embalmer in both Indiana and Illinois. Phones 25 or 307 •A' *

The Choral Chib will meet Tuesday evening of this week at the high school building instead of thia evening as was first announced. All members are especially urged to be present at this meeting.

NOTICE

A Beautiful $5 Dressed Doll will be given Christmas Day to the person bringing the largest number of Columbia Shoe Store wrappers. Save them.

The Matinee Musicale Club will give an open program Friday evening, Dec. 17th, at 8 o’clock, at the Methodist church. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to be present.

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