Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1916 — MEANEST BURGLARY EVER COMMITTED [ARTICLE]

MEANEST BURGLARY EVER COMMITTED

Manuscripts of Sermons on “Booze” and “Gossip” Stolen From Pastor’s Study. Burglars broke into the Simpson Methodist church at Evansville and stole two favorite sermons of the Rev. W. H. Brightmire, the pastor, on “Booze” and “Gossip.” Several postage stamps and other articles also were taken. The police have no clew. Since his pastorate there the minister has taken a very strong stand againts the liquor traffic and has en countered mujh resentment from certain elements. The sermon on “Booze,” which was taken, was a terrific arraignment of the business and had created a great deal of comment. The discourse on “Gossip” also had attracted attention. The first meeting of the ParentTeachers’ Association of Rensselaer will be held in the high school, March 9th, at 7:30 p. m. Honorable Geo. A. Williams will deliver the address of the evening. A good social program and fine music are being provided. Every parent or friend of the schools should be present.