Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 January 1916 — Page 1

No. 10.

My Auto, Tis of Thee, Short Cut to Poverty.

My «uto, ’tis of thee, short cut to poverty—of thee I chant. I blew a pile of dough, on you two years ago, and now you refuse to go, or won’t, or can’t. Through town or countryside, you were my joy and pride: a happy day.* I loved hue, thy nice white tires so new, but now you’re down arid out for true, in every way. To thee, old rattlebox, eame many bumps and knocks; for thee I grieve. Badly thy top is torn, frayed are thy seats and worn. I paid for thee a price, ’twould buy a mansion twice, now everyone is yell l ing “ice 77 —T wonder why? Thy motor has the grippe, the spark plug has the pip, and woe is thine. I too have suffered chills, ague and kindred ills, endeavoring to pay my bills since thou Wert mine. Gone is my bank roll now-, no more ’twould choke a cow, as once before. Yet if I had the mon,' so help me John —■ amen, I’d buy myself a car again, and speed some more.

Alfred Thompson Only Michigan Man From Jasper County.

Alfred R. Thompson is the , only Jasper county young man attending Michigan University at Ann Arbor. He is a senior in the literary college and lives at 426 Ingalls St., Ann Arbor. Indiana sends 192 of its young people to Michigan this year, being the fifth largest number sent by any state outside of Michigan to M. U. Alfred Thompson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Thompson.

Paper Pictures Condition In Iwa After It Goes Dry.

Burlington Hawkeye—Scene in 1916 Burlington saloon: Give me a nickel’s worth of molasses candy, bartender. What’er you fellows gonner have? II 1 take a box of marshmallows. l it] take the same. Mix me another all-day sucker.

War! War! War!

Has raised the price of dye stuffs and cotton to such an extent that the price of overalls will be doubled in Jess than 6 months. But not if you’re Hamfilized. 85c and $1 overalls 75c. —ilemiU & Co.

Wrestling EVERETT MARLIN of Rensselaer vs WILLIAM REED . of Parr at Ellis Theatre Saturday Night January 15 - Match starts at 8:30 Price 25 cents i Also a good preliminary

O. L. Calkins Worland. CALKINS & WORLAND Funeral Directors Parlors in Nowels Block across from the postoffice^— New combination anto ambulance and funeral car. Expert services guaranteed in all cases entrusted to our care. Mr. Calkins is licensed as funeral director and embalm ar in both Indiana and Illinois. f ' Phones 25 or 307

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ROMANCE BROUGHT LIVES TOGETHER

Roselawn Young Man Injured In South. Africa Marries Nurse Who Brought Him to His Home. Claybourne (Charles • Smith, the young man who was brought all the way to the home of his parents near Roselawn from South Africa, where in July of last year he suffered a broken back while engaged, in making machinery repairs for an English (corporation; was married last Sunday afternoon to Miss Edith Emily Buckle, the trained nurse who accompanied him to his home. She is described as being a very pretty English girl, This description, however, does not do her justice, for she must be a woman of noble heart and great courage, for she has remained devotedly at her post through long weeks of care of her patient, who is probably doomed to always be a hopeless cripple. ' The story of Smith's accident was published in The Republican and attracted attention all over the state, being- made a special feature in several papers. It is said that the company for whom Smith worked spent $25,000 on his operations and the expense of having him brought to hi 3 Indiana home. The nurse, now the bride of . Smith, is said to be a very highly accomplished young woman. Their marriage was performed last Sunday by Rev. Coleman, the M. E. pastor at Roselawn.

Republican Editors to Meet in Annual Session.

Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 10.—The annual meeting of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association will be held at the Severin Hotel, Indianapolisj on Jan. 27* and 28. It has been the custom of this association for years to meet on McKinley’s birthday—-Jan. 29—-or as close to that date as possible. As the anniversary of the martyred president falls an Saturday this year it was deemed inadvisable for . the asSTOfa:tion to meet on the exact date of his birth. Newton R. Spencer, of the Greenfield Republican, and his associates on the executive committee, are busy on the program and expect to announce the names of the speakers at an early date. The banquet of the association will be held on Thursday evening, Jan. 27. The annual business meeting of the organization-, will be held Friday morning, Jan. 28. Officers of the associa'on expect that the coming meeting will be one of the largest in the hi§£ory of the association. -r*

Pat O’Donnell to Speak At Terre Haute On Feb. 12th.

Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 10.—L. W. Henley, chairman of the program committee for’the annual meeting of the Lincoln League to be, held at Terre Haute on Feb. 12, announced today that Col. Frank O. Louden, of Illinois, will be one of the speakers at the afternoon meeting Jo be held on that date. At the banquet to be held that evening politics will be tabooed—it will be simply a Lincoln affair. Jesse Weik, of Greencastle, one of the best known Lincoln students in the country, will speak on “The Human Side of Lincoln.” P. H. O’Donnell, of Chicago, will also be a banquet speaker. Arrangements are being made to run a special train from Indianapolis on the morning of Feb. 12, leaving Indianapolis at 9 a. m.

Ford day, Monticello, Jan. 19th; Rensselaer, Jan. 20th.—Hamill & Co.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY", JANUARY 12, 1916.

Can Not Succeed In Effort to Distort Statement.

The Democrat, following its long practice of trying to favor with individuals because The Republican fbr the community good has had the courage to take a firm stand in any matter, s£eks to force us into a statement libeling County Superintendent Lamson and R. L. Budd, the man who wants to compel -the erection/ of a township high school in that ship. The Republican has' not charged either with any evil intention and does not intend to do soTheir motives may be as pure as were those of Editor Babcock when ho circulated a. petition for the postoffice and argued that if N. Littlefield got the postoffice he was going to move it from the K. of P. building to some point in the block east, when as a matter of fact Mr. Littlefield had no such thought as has been proven since he became postmaster. Superintendent Lamson does hope to build one or two township school buildings during his term of office. He wants to build them without regard to the number of patrons and taxpayers who are residents of the township and in this respect we do no t think he is right. Mr. Budd came from Chicago a few years ago and has worked industriously to try to develop his farm and has met misfortunes because of the bad seasons the past two years. He has young children. None will be of high school age for some time. There are many persons in that township vastly more interested in the higher education of their children .at this time Than he is and if a high school building was needed and desired by any considerable portion. of the population there are men who should be relied upon to bring the matter to the attention of the proper officials. Trustee H-am merlon is himself a school man and he says that if he thought the school was needed and that the taxpayers wanted it he would build it, but he does not think so and he proposes to fight the construction unless he finds that the construction will meet the approval of the people nf his township. New school houses are needed in Parr and Fair ' Oaks and he will be doing a great good if - he will see that the proper facilities are provided in those towns, and this he intends to do. The Jasper County Democrat in criticising the acts of the democratic legislature said that the laws passed • were filled with graft possibilities and he roasted the lawmakers and tore into Charles J. Murphy, the democratic district chairman, .who had nothing at all to do with the legislature. There was probably no law passed that so ignored the interests -of the people of any commonwealth as the law that provided for high schools buildings in townships anck

none that made graft so possible. The superintendent of ;the schools of-the county has the final say in the location of a high school and it is possible for some community of farmers to make up a nice “pot”, for the superintendent. This is one of the acts that Babcock mentioned as “graft” and caused his pronunciamento never to “bend the knee” to the democratic bosses, but now for the purpose of currying cheap personal favor he becomes suddenly blind. Persons who know Superintendent Lamson and R. have confidence that they would not take any advantage of the “graft” possibility. The Republican has not insinuated that they would. It has pointed out that their effort to build a high school in Union township does not have the endorsement of the people of the township and has simply suggested what might happen if the men who are trying to build the school house were not men of unquestioned honor.

The Republican has no regrets, no apologies and no retractions to make about the effort made last year to remove Mr. Lamson from office. ,We believe there are some Jasper county boys and girls teaching school in this county this year who would not have been teaching if it had not been £or that agitation. We have not changed our minds about the things voiced at that time. But we gave a tentative assurance to a few trustees who thought just as we did that Mr. Lamson was not the man for the job ,but who believed as we do that during the school year it was better not to have any serious argument affecting him. The Democrat does not state a truth when it says that we “hate” Mr. Lamson. We do not <|f hate any person. We feel sorry for him, bat our sorrow was greater for the boys and girls whose ambitions to teach we considered thwarted, and we feel that the schools need a man of different make-up. The Republican hopes not to have to reopen this discussion. After the schools are closed in April we may have something more to say. In the meantime we expect the people of Union township to quite thoroughly impress on Superintendent Lamson and Mr. Budd that their action is representative of a small minority in that township.

FRED LANDIS LANDS BACK IN G. O. P.

Former Congressman Who Had Stumped State For Progressives Announces Return. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 10.—Two additional jolts have been administered to the remnant of the progressive party in Indiana. Frederick Landis, of Logansport, today announced that he is now a republican, and Rudolph Leeds, of Richmond, has announced that he has left the progressive party for good, and that he -has resigned as progressive national committeeman from Indiana. Mr. Landis, today, sent a letter to Will H. Hays, republican state chairman, which is as follows: Logansport, Ind., Jan. 10, 1916. Dear Mr. Hays: In order that your poll book may be accurate in this respect, I wish you to enroll md as a republican. Very truly yours, FREDERICK LANDIS. Mr. Landis has been one of the most prominent of the progressives in Indiana. In fact, next to Albert J. Beveridge, he has been regarded as the high man of the party. He was a member of congress from the 11th district several years ago, being elected on the republican ticket. When the progressive party was formed he joined it. He was the temporary chairman of the progressive state convention in 1912 and made the keynote speech of the campaign. He was nominated for lieutenant governor and ran for that office when Beveridge was nominated for governor. Mr. Landis stumped Indiana and other states for the progressive ticket. At the progressive national convention in Chicago he made a speech seconding the nomination of Hiram Johnson for vice president that rocked that convention with its eloquence and vigor. Up to a short time ago there was talk of JUr. Landis for the progressive nomination for U. S. senator. Aside from Beveridge Landis was the principal spellbinding orator of the party in Indiana. With his voice out of the progressive campaign there wUnbe to it in the way ©fcampaign oratory.

Herbert Eib and Miss Stella Hansen Married.

Herbert Eib, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Eib, of Barkley township and one of the substantial young farmers of that township, surprised him parents and friends by going to Lake Winona on Jan. 4th and being married. His bride, who was for some years a resident of this city and who is a most estimable young woman, was Miss Stella Hansen, daughter of Ben Hansen, who now lives in Rensselaer. For some time Miss Hansen had been employed in a large store at Columbus, Ohio, and by agreement they met at the home of her sister, Mrs. Van Norman, at Winona Lake, and were married Tuesday of last week. After the marriage Herbert returned to his home and resumed the job of husking out his com crop. His mother was the first to suspicion that he was "married and forced a confession out of him and he went to Winona a few days ago and himself and bride are expected to arrive here Thursday. They will begin housekeeping the first of March on a farm north of town. Their many friends will join The Republican in heartiest wellwishes. /

Wrestling Match Saturday Night Looks Promising.

The wrestling bill at the Ellis theatre Saturday night has the appearance of being exceptionally good. Everett Marlin, who surprised a large audience two weeks ago by staying for two hours and 10 minutes with Vic Michael, who outweighed him 44 pounds, has been pitted against Billy Reed, of Parr, who is a protege of Harvey Meyers, one-time champion, who is said to be grooming himself for a match with Michael, if the big Jordan township man can be induced to tackle him. —— Reed is said to show much cleverness and to be an apt pupil from the scietnific standpoint. That was lacking in Michael and if Marlin finds some one who knows the game the match will be better for the spectators. There will be a good preliminary . also.. .. J . . 1 V . .

Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school 9:30. Public worship at 10:45. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, baptism and reception, of new members and baptism of children. Evening worship at 7:00. Good music and a short sermon by the pastor. If you have no church home we invite you to worship with

J. RUDMAN FLEMING, Pastor.

Snow tonight followed by genera'iy fair; Thursday much colder with a severe cold wave.

NINETY-FOUR KNIGHTS ANSWERED ROLL CALL

Had Fine Meeting and Toasts Added ■ To Enjoyment—County Meeting On February 15th. Rensselaer Lodge No. 82, Knights of Pythias, had a splendid meeting Tuesday night, when, in response to “home-coming” notices sent to its 163 members, 94 responded to the roll call. In addition to these some eight or ten Knights from other lodges were present: Castle HalT fairly abounded in Pythian spirit and the meeting was enlivened by the attendance of Frank B. Meyer, of Gary, who was a charter member of the lodge in this place and always one of the leading spirits in promoting the interests of the order. Letters and telegrams of regret were received from distant and home members and these combined with toasts by local members made the evening a pleasant revival of the spirit of the order. John Duvall, who travels out of Chicago, was given the second degree and a special meeting was arranged for Friday night to give him. the third degree. A county meeting was arranged for Tuesday evening, Feb. 16th, when the Remington and Wheatfield lodges will be asked to join here in a big meeting. Charles C. Warner presided during the special meeting. During the roll call toasts were offered iby Moses Leopold, John A. Dunlap, George A. Williams and L. H. Hamilton, who spoke successively on “Friendship,” “Charity,”" “Benevolence” and “True Brotherhood.” Each of the toasts was received with applause and made all feel glad to belong to an order where these qualities are the fundamental principles. Frank B. Meyer recalled the old days when Charles H. Price, the first Chancellor Commander was active in the work back in 1879. He spoke of Ludd Hopkins, whose fraternal feeling touched his pocketbook and caused him to put up some three or four hundred dollars to buy paraphenalia for the Uniformed Rank, which flourished until the SpanishAmerican war when the spirit of interest weakened somewhat. The charter recently framed with the pictures of every charter member on it, proved very interesting to both old and new members. Men who were almost forgotten were brought back with happy recollections. The last of the pictures procured was of I. N. Lowman, who apparently was a Jew, but of whom few at this time have any recollection. A response was received from C. A. Reed, who wrote from Mineola, Kans., to say he wished he could be with his brothers. W. H. Parkinson, who was detained by business in Indianapolis, sent a telegram. E. W. Hickman wrote to say that hi* absence was caused by his making a trip with the Odd Fellows Encampment team to Monon. W. A. Huff wrote from Indianapolis expressing a wish that he could be here. Raymond Stucker came from Lafayette, where he is attending business college, to serve as outer doorkeeper. ; . The installation followed, J. PHammond being the installing officer. The new officers were all present, namely, S. M. Haas, chancellor commander: Ross Porter, vice-chancel-lor; F. D. Burchard, K. of R. & S.; C. G. Spitler, master of exchequer: D. 'Delos Dean, master of finance; Chas. F. Grow, prelate; B. J. Moore, master-at-arms; W. S. Parks, inner guard; Omar Osborne, outer guard; W. V. Porter, trustee. Then a lunch of sandwiches, doughnuts, pickles and coffee was served. It was in every respect a most successful affair and surpassed the most sanguine expectations of the promoters and, leads to the belief that the county meeting to be held Feb- 15th will be a great success.

A New Coal. * r ~ An entirely new coal which is fast displacing all other coals for steam or all around work. It is not like Anthracite in any particular, but has the Pocahontas fracture but very much harder and therefore has less dirt and dust to contend with. Can be stored in large quantities without the danger of combustion. This coal is a West Virginia product and is certainly an article which is fast gaining favor where it has been tried, especially does it stand the test of the housewife. A trial order . will prove to you that Semi-Anthracite is the cheapest coal you can bum. Sold by Hamilton & Kellner.

Lew Shank, ex-mayor of Indian apolis, made a hit in the biggest vaudeville houses in the country, but he has now forsaken vaudeville for the “legitimate” or regular dramatic show, and will appear in Rensselaer next Friday, Jan. 14th, at the Ellis Theatre as Mr. U. B. Damm, in “My Whole Damm Family” There will be no advance in prices. “Get Hamillised” daring the sale which begins Saturday, with Ford day next Thursday.—Hamill A Co.

ELLIS JHEATRE FRIDAIfJAN. 14 C CARLTOH OIV presents . . ' MR. LEW SHANK . . —■*> .... m “THE WHOLE DAMMJAMILY” A farce in three laughing acts CAST (Named in order of their appearance) Hobs Angelface. .Mr. G. Carlton Guy Goldie Silvers Miss Lettie Dorr Mrs. Silvers.. .-.'Mias Grace Froman Alba Daman Mr. Lester Dorr Ulysses Benjamin Damm (U. B.), Mr. Lew Sihank Ima Damm, Baby Damm, Maby Damm The Strang Family The Damm Dog Tip SYNOPSIS ACT I—Hot. ACT ll—Hotter. ACT lll—Hottest. Time —Now. Place—Any City. Prices 25, 35, 50c.

Bad Spell of Weather And Some Flooded Basements.

Snow which came Tuesday afternoon was followed by sleet which turned to rain and the rain came in large amounts and hung on all night and all of this Wednesday morning. Many basements were flooded where the sewers were inadequate to carry off the water and ill several cases furnaces had to be abandoned. Perhaps the most afflict- 4 td section in this respect is on Bast Rutsen street, where the sewer is too small and must be replaced by a larger one. A petition to care for this properly and permanently should f>e 4rculated without delay.

Pollard to Preside At Fowler Bank Hearing.

Hon. Charles R. Pollard, of Delphi, has accepted the appointment, of Governor Ralston, to act as special judge in the hearing of the case of the State of Indiana ex rel., Auditor of/State vs. The Bank of Fowler, D. P. Baldwin and William H. Dague. Mr. Pollard also notified' the clerk of the Benton circuit court that he would be in Fowler next Friday to hold a conference for fixing the time of the hearing The case involves a number of small banks that failed during the panic of 1907, the Goodland bank being one of them.

Letters Advertised for Week Ending Jan. 10, 1916.

John A. Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. Fusselberger, Mrs. John Olsen, Orval Putt, L. A. Lutfin, Greer Bunnell, Arthur Yeoman, Lielia Stillbower, John Binford, C. L. Bishop, S. B. Binge, Mrs. Sarah Anderson, Miss Juda Anderson ,John W. Ward, E. B. Ward, J. V. Sauers, J. E. Sayers, Lawrence Daniels, Mrs Jessie Ambroise, Mrs. Thomas Crawford, Jasper Coover, C. M. Cox* Mary Elizabeth Bher, George Hobson, H. B. Price, N. B. Lightfoot, Mrs. Bessie Tines, David Michaels, Cecil Kiser.

MANY TROUBLES DUE TO WEAK KIDNEYS

“It is no use advertising a medicine tinless the medicine itself is good enough to back up the claims you make for it,” said B. F. Fendig, the popular druggist, to a Rensselaer maor “On the other hand it is a pleasure to sell a medicine when your t customers come in afterward and tell you how much good it has done them. And that is why I like to sell and recommend Solvax, the great kidney remedy. I have so much faith in this article that I am going to guarantee it in the future and will return the money to any purchaser of-Solvax whom it does not help.” This shows a great faith in Solvax. It reqlly is a most unusual medicine because it overcomes the worst cases of kidney complaint by removing the cause. It goes straight to the seat of the trouble. It soaks right in and cleans ou the kidneys and makes them pass off all the uric add and poisonous waste matter that lodges in the joints and muscles, causing rheumatic pains; soothes and heals the bladder and quickly ends all such troubles. ) 1

Ford Day.

Jan. 19th at Monticeilo; Jah. 20th at Rensselaer. Be prcaoat.-4HaaiiH 4 Go.

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