Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1916 — Page 1

No. 29.

J. P. MORGAN SAILS ON MYSTERIOUS MISSION

Financier On Way, [to England and Wall, Street Hears Rumor of New Loan. York, I?eV. 2. —J. P. Morgan sailed tonight for England aboard the steamship Rotterdam. He was accompanied by Benjamin Strong, governor of the New York federal'reserve bank. Announcement that the two men* were to visit London caused much surprise and interest in financial circles. This will be Mr. Morgan’s second trip to England since the war began. The first was followed by the announcement that J. P. Morgan & Co. had been appointed commercial agents of the British government in this country. Soon afterward the firm was selected to act in a similar capacity for the French government. In their capacity as commercial agents to the two governments, Morgan & Co. have purchased or supervised the purchase of supplies costing hundreds of millions of dollars. "Intimations that Mr. Morgan’s coming trip might not be unrelated to another external loan by the allies met with denial from one of his business associates.-

Headquarters For Dodge and Clieviolet Agencies will* henceforth be located at Rensedaer garage. Call and see them.'Made to your individual measure suits of guaranteed £.ll wool cloths at prices that others ask you for ready made garments. Let us take your measure for one of these suits. ROWLES & PARKER. • ' NEWLAND. Mrs. J. W. Spate returned from a visit at Gary Monday 1 . Miss Goldie Toops returned to her home at New Albany Sunday. Chester Wolfe came down from Gary Saturday, returning Monday. Mrs. Chas. Blacker.and Miss Lottie returned Saturday from a week’s visit at Mrs. Chas. Thompson’s, at Moody. Severe Cold Quickly Cured. “On December first I had a very severe cold or attack of the grip as it may be, and was nearly down sick in bed,” writes 0. J. Metcalf, Weatherby, Mo. “I bought two bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and it was only a few days until I was completely restored to health. I firmly believe that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is one of the very best medicines and will know what to do when I have another cold.” Obtainable everywhere. C Royal Arch Masons. Important meeting of the Chapter this evening. Work in the Past and Most Excellent.—Chas. H. Porter. DENTAL NOTICE. During my absence in Florida, jny office will be closed. I expect to return about £eb. 20th.—H. L. Brown, Dentist. * Cloth and fur overcoats at less than wholesale prices. We are giving out customers advantage of extra low prices. Call and see them for your ROWLES & PARKER.

BASKETBALL ! Friday Night February 4 < ► < ' Medaryville H. S. vs Rensselaer H. S> <► -■ ’ ‘ “ . •: Also preliminary by 2 H. S. girl teams :: of this place. o ■. i • ■ _ Admission 25c

The Evening Republican.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Sunday school. The school is modern with good teachers and equipment for efficient service. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “The Two Treasuries.” 7:00 Union service at Christian church. 7:30 Wednesday evening, prayer and fellowship meeting. ' “O sure it were a seemly thing, While all is still and calm, The praise of God to play and sing, With trumpet and with shalm.” *

PRIZE SHIP TO BE KEPT BY CAPTORS

Britain Disputes Germany’s Claim, Pointing to Hague Convention Clause. Washington, Feb. 2. —Indications that the British passenger liner Appam, brought into Hampton Roads by a German prize crew, will be held by the United States to be a German prize of war and not an auxiliary cruiser, were given tonight in* high official quarters. The neutrality board, which advises the state department on such questions, announced that the ship was a prize, but the announcement was recalled later, presumably because the State department itself has not acted. The point to be decided is whether the Appam shall remain in possession of the prize crew under the terms of the Prussian-American treaty or shall be returned to her British owners under The Hague convention. Indications were given that the state department will hold that the prize belongs to Germany.

Poulos, Greek Wrestler, Arrested In Terre Haute.

George Poulos,- the Greek, who wrestled several times in Renssdlaer within the past few years, was arrested at Terre Haute Monday for engaging in fake bouts, in which he had double-crossed a bunch of Terre Haute Greeks, who bet on him. Poulos’ last appearance in Rensselaer was with a street carnival two years ago, when he. wrestled all comers, including Billy Shober, of Indianapolis, whom he had wrestled on an average of once a week in various parts of the state. Poulos wrestled Joe Dumpsey, - a Jewish wrestler from Indianapolis, and induced a crowd of Terre Haute Greeks led by Frank Georgopolis to bet $2,600 on him, recently. Poulos went down in two fake falls before Dempsey. During the second fall Poulos had a “hemorrhage,” red ink gushing from a small bladder Which he had placed in his mouth.

First Presbyterian Church.

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Frank King’s farm is 2 miles west of town on the Bunkum road. His sale takes place next Monday, Feb. 7th. See the list on the bills or in the papers. Free transportation from Rensselaer.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916.

The Jasper County Hospital, Rensselaer, Indiana

To be Erected this Year at a Cost of SIO,OOO

Big Arrangements For Friday’s Wolf Drive.

The press committee of the wolf drive, with headquarters at Medaryville, has issued its final story of the drive previous to its taking place. The final announcement says: Plans for the success of the great wolf drive to be held in northern Jasper county next Friday, Feb. 4th are now practically complete. The claypigeons to be used in a shoot after the round-up have arrived and it is planned that the pigeon shoot shall be managed to pay the expense of the meet, which the surplus proceeds will be offered in purses for the best shooting scores. Lunch will be served by Ross Har.desty and moving picture men will be present to photograph the sport. Two wolves have been seen during the past week near the vicinity of the round-up, so game is there ready for the drive. Every man and boy that can is urged to be present'in Frank Rowe’s store at Medaryville Thursday evening and assist in planning the details of the chase. Word has been received from a gun club at Logansport announcing their intention of being present; while 105 newspapers in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan have advertised the chase, so an enormous crowd is bling prepared for. It is believed that the local hotels may not be able to accommodate the crowds that will arrive the evening, before the chase. Everybody should turn out and help make this an event in local hislory. j.

Bozarth For Congress.

Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 25, 1916. The Tenth Congressional District of Indiana, is now and ever since the Civil War has been a strong soldier district, and yet in all the fifty years since the war it has never been represented. in congress by a private soldier. We believe the men who helped save the country in its hour of supreme danger ought to have some of its honors and help make its laws. We are reliably' informed and believe that 'the present congressman, Mr. Will R. Wood, has been continuously in public office for about eighteen years and has had his full Share of office and political honors. We present and recommend for nomination to congress on the republican ticket, Nelson J. Bozarth, of Valparaiso, Ind., one of the youngest if not the very youngest private soldier of the civil war in the Union army. He is a man of good, collegiate education, a lawyer of long experience, in the prime of his mental and physical powers, and qualified for the position in-everyway.— - ■ Jacob Fisher, T. B. Louderback, James Bell, Commander and Past Commanders of G. A. R. Post 106, Valparaiso, Ind. H. B. Miller, Past Senior Vice Commander of G. A. R. Post 106, Valparaiso, Ind. Fred Lash, Commander G. A. R. Post 502, Hammond, Ind. E. Clarke Johnson, Past Adjutant G. A. R. Post 502, Hammond, Ind. A. W. McDaniel, State Commander Indiana Sons of Veterans, Valparaiso, Ind. c . Matthew Brown, Commander Camp 116, Sons of Veterans, Valparaiso, Ind. W. A. Smith, Past Commander of Camp 106, Sons of Veterans, Kokomo, Ind. 5 J. N. Kinney, Past Commander G. A. R. Post 106, Valparaiso, Ind., and over three hundred other soldiers and Sons of Veterans.

Don’t miss Fran* King’s sale next Monday, Feb. 7th. Free transportation from Padgitt’s livery barn. Many good hortes, colts and Holstein cows for sale. *X _. *•?._. < .i. Pitteon hard coal is the very best grade. It is sold by Hamilton & ‘ Kellner. _ . .

SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. SIMON CHUPP

Expires Suddenly While Engaged in Household Work at Home Near Surrey. Mrs. Simon Chupp, of near Surrey, died suddenly Wednesday evening as the home of her son-in-law, John Meichty, where Mr. and Mrs. Ghupp have been making their home. Mrs. Chupp was engaged in her household duties and had just pulled down the window blinds, when she fell to the floor and expired instantly, heart trouble being the cause of her death. The funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press. t .

Medaryville to Meet Locals Friday Night.

Medaryville high' school basketball team will play the local quintette at the high school gym Friday evening of this week. The Pulaski county team has'not met a single defeat this season and has played in the neighborhood of twenty games and are looming up strong as aspirants for the state title. Rensselaer is in better shape right now than they have been all season and a victory for them will place them up around the top with the teams in this section. The Medaryville team is made up of a bunc hos giants, but Rensselaer will try to offset the superior weight of the visitors by teamwork and speed. The game will start at 8 o'clock.*

BAPTIST CHURCH

Prayer and Covenant Meeting this Thursday evening at 7:30. Sabbath School, Sunday morning, 9:30. Our school is growing, but will grow more rapidly if every member of the church will plan to be with us in this hour for Bible study. There is -a welcome, a teacher, a class, a blessing awaiting all who come. Sunday mowing worship, subject: “The Enduring Word,” 10:45. Sunday evening this congregation will join the congregations of the other churches in the union meeting to be held in the Christian church, with Rev. Fleming, of the Presbyterian church, preaching at 7:00. Let every one attend this, the initial service of the monthly union meetings. “The Christian Life is now knowing or hearing, but doing.”—F. W. Robertson. The article in The Republican last evening stating that Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman would enitertain the officers and directors of the First National Bank last evening should have included Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Parkinson also, as the entertainment was furnished jointly by Mr. and Mrs. Allman and Mr. and Mrs. Parkison at the residence of the former, - The eclipse of the sun by the moon arrived on schedule tune this morning and lasted from about 9:09 to 11 o’clock. The day was perfect for observation and the eclipse could be readily seen through smoked glass. The shadow passed over the lower part of the sun, taking in but a small part of its area. Men’s and boys’ sttrts at the lowest possible prices. We ask you to compare our suits and prices with any other house. We know we can save you money. Try us. ROWLES & PARKER.

Card of Thanks.

I desire to express to all neighbors and Other friends who aided during the sickness and death of my mother, my heartfelt thanks.—Mrs. J. C. Car-

tbb weather. Fair tonight and probably Friday: not much

Mellville Wishard Gives Information of Eclipse.

Chicago, 111., Feb. 1, 1916. Editors Republican, Dear Sirs: In reading your paper of even date I notice you refer to a total eclipse of the sun Thursday morning, Feb. 3. You seem to indicate that the eclipse will be total in Rensselaer, but it will be partial there only. Nowhere in the U. S. will it be total for the line of totality begins in the Pacific ocean, moves east, crossing the northwest part of South America and goes nearly across the Atlantic ocean in a northeasterly direction toward England. The greatest length of totality will be only 2 minutes and 86 seconds, so it would be totally dark only a short time. So the eclipse occurs in these central states as a partial eclipse from about 9 a. m. to 11 a. m., as near as I can figure’it. I am not able to tell the Amount of the sun covered by the nfoon here but it may be from a third to a half. The above facts I gather from the Nautical Almanac, published by the naval observatory at Washington, D. C., of which I have a copy. Some of your readers may be interested in watching the two planets of Venus and Jupiter in the western sky just after sundown. The lower one is Venus and on Feb. 13 and 14 will pass above Jupiter, so that on those two evenings they will appear very close together. This fact also is shown in the Nautical Almanac and many others are there if one Is interested in looking them up. Hoping that this little explanation will tell why you will not be plunged into total darkness next Thursday morning, I am, '

MELVILLE B. WISHARD,

3611 N. Tripp Ave., Chicago.

FAIR OAKS.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Kight are both reported improving. Albert Cox returned Saturday from a long stay in lowa. Mrs. B. F. Clevenger has returned from a stay in Chicago. , Mr. and Mrs. Barney DeWitt are both quite poorly with grip. Al Abel was in Hammond Saturday and Sunday on business. Walter McConnell and wife spent the last of the week in Chicago. Miss Fawn Casey has returned from a visit at Marion and Peru. Mrs. Al Abel has been quite seriously ill with quinzy, but is better. Mrs. Ruth Weaver spent a day this week with Floyd Cox’s at Roselawn. Mrs. Cottingham went to Momence Wednesday to visit her son and family. Gene Barfoot is moving back to his place, known as the old Halleck nursery, north of town. - Mr. Eggleston was able to get to the store for the first time Tuesday and Mrs. Eggleston is better. Rev. Postill has not been able to fill his appointments here for the past two weeks on account of sickness in his family. Drivers of school wagons are having a pretty hard time getting over the roads on account of the roughness.

NORTH NEWTON. James Lane’s were in Rensselaer last Saturday. Miss Lucy Lane returned home Sunday from her sister’s. Miss Odile Grimes called on Miss Bena Hanson at Surrey Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Lane spent part of this week with her daughter, Mrs. Katherine Walters. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lane spent last Sunday afternoon with Evert Grimes and wife. Mrs. Evert Grimes’ brother spent part of last week with them, returning to his home near Sunday. 1 TWO-SEVEN-THREE. Call this number for the best range coal.

U.S. MUST ACT WITHIN THE MONTH

Wilson Says Congress Is Going to Deliver If the People Insist Upon It. Kansas City, Feb. 2.—President Wilson demanded tonight that steps be begun during the present month to back him up in defending American lives and commerce abroad. His demand met with shouts and applause from preaudience of 16,000 persons, When the president ceased speak ing he leaned forward and asked th? great throng to join him in singing “America.” The band played softly; the audience stood and the words of America’s national anthem came in a glorious burst of song. , The big crowd was for the president from the start. In his speech the president said ..that some men in Washington were questioning if we could get the 500,000 men for which the government is asking. He then said he believed that 5,000 men from the audience - would gladly volunteer if need be. He explained the needs of the country in the way of defenses, and was roundly cheered at many points in his speech.

Death of Fred Cissel Wednesday Afternoon.

The illness of Fred Cissell terminated in his death Wednesday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock. He had been sick for some time with cancer and had been growing weaker daily for some time and his death was not unexpected. He was the only son of Mrs. William Powers and his death is a severe blow to his widowed mother. Previous to his illness he was engaged in the plumbing business and for many years previous to going into business for himself had worked as a plumber and? tinner for Cleve Eger and his father before him. The funeral will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Kev, J. Budman Fleming, of the Presbyterian church, conducting the services.

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MILROY.

W. B. Fisher was at Idaville last week, finishing loading a large contract of timber he purchased. Miss Dott Porter visited Miss Gladys Dyre at Brookston Sunday. Misses Frieda Wineland, Cecelia Crain and Mrs. Wm. Chapman were Rensselaer visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foulks attended an oyster supper and surprise on Mr. and Mrs. George English Friday eve. Jean Marchand spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foulks. Roy Scott visited the first of the week with his sister, Mrs. Lon Wood. Frieda Wineland spent Tuesday night with the Ogle family. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Horwell returned last week from an extended visit with relatives in Illinois. We are sorry we made a mistake in the date of the pie ahd box social in last week’s items. Be sure and come Saturady evening, Feb. sth. Ladies bring pies or boxes. There will be a short program. Mr. and Mrs. True Culp spent last Tuesday night with the latter’s par—ents, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver.

Something Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine should try Chamberlain’s Tablets for constipation. They are pleasant to take and their effect is so agreeable and so natural that you will not . rear lize that it has been produced by a medicine. Obtainable everywhere. C

A very nice lot of Cyclomen plants that formerly sold at SI.OO, are now priced at 50 cents each to make room for Easter plants.—J. H. Holden. Frank King will sell some pure-bred Holstein cattle at his sale next Mon% day; Feb. 7th, and also some good horses and colts. Free transportation from Padgitt’s livery barn.

If It’S Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg do It. Phone €2l

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