Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 March 1916 — Page 1

No. 56.

PRINCESO THEATRE O Rensselaer’s Quality House TONIGHT Priz« Emotional Drama \ Under a i l Shadow l With Gretchen Lederer & Lon Chapey '‘Under a Shadow,” Rex two-reel mystery drama, features versatile west-coast actress in an engrossing story of foreign secret service spies and a remarkable case of dual identity. Written by F. McGrew Willis. Produced by Joseph De Grasse.

♦ “Lizzie and the Beauty Contest” The Winners of the Great Universal Beauty Contest.

Wrestling 3 BIG BOUTS 3 Harvey Myers vs Vic Michaels - —3—. Sherm Parks vs Jimmy Eldridge John Welsh vs Emmett Eldridge

Ellis Theatre Thurs., Mar. 9 Admission 25c. Bill starts at 8:30 Two Nights Rarmount’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” with Band, Orchestra Saxaphone Quartette ELLiS THEATRE Mar. 10 and 11 Prices 25,35 and 50

If it’s Electrical tot Leo Mecklenburg do Phone 621

-• ■**'" • ' i , -v. . ...'j . | We have now four of the greatest lines of tailoring on display at Duvall's Quality Shop. Let us take your - measure and deliver your suit later. C. EARL DUVALL.

The Evening Republican.

LARSH & HOKPINS DRUG STORE ROBBED

Store Entered Sunday Night and Gash Drawer Robbed of $25 or $30 — Two Under Suspicion. Larsh & Hopkins’ drugtsore was entered some time Sunday night and the cash drawer robbed of between $25 and S3O. The thieves had entered the back door of the store, having I pried off the lock. Evidently it was some one who was quite familiar with the store who did the job. After entering, the sneak thieves started opening all the drawers behind the counter, starting at the I south end of the building. The pro-1 prietors do not know how much I money was in the drawer but estimate it at between $25 and S3O. Nothing else was taken so far as the own-1 ers know. Devere Zea, who works at Barnes’ I restaurant, saw two men in the alley | at the rear of the store during the evening and was close enough to see I how they were dressed, and thought I that he recognized them. The two J under suspicion have been in trouble I before and it is probable that they I are the guilty ones. If such proves I to be the case it is probable that they will get the usual sentence.

PROGRESSIVES TO VOTE WITH REPUBLICANS

Democratic Trick Tries to Make Them Believe They Harve No Right to Thus Affiliate. IE. C. Toner, editor of The Anderson Herald, former state chairman of the progressive party, announced in his paper last Friday, March 3rd, that he intended to vote with the republicans at the primary Tuesday. He calls the effort to influence progressives against identifying themselves with the republicans at this time, a “democratic trick,” and says; —I “The editor of this paper and the j writer of this article voted the progressive ticket in 1912 and in 1914. He intends to go to the primary next Tuesday, call for a republican ballot and participate in that primary as a republican. “All the democrats in Maidiaon county wouldn’t be aible to atop him if they tried, but they won’t, because a supreme court decision prevents them making the effort.” The decision of the superme court was this: Only a member of the party I with which a voter wants to vote ha 3 the right to challenge him. This means that a progressive can I vote with the republicans and no one can challenge his right to do so ex- I cept a republican. No republican will make the challenge.

-Probably no greater treachery to the freedom of the electorate was ever perpetrated than the clause inserted in the law passed by the last democratic legislature that provided the right to challenge a voter and compel him to take an oath that he had voted for the majority of the cam didates of that party at the last election and intended to vote the ticket nominated by the party at the coming election. This would have made it possible for the democrats by stationing a challenger at each polling place to have prevented the return of progressives to the republican party, but the supreme court intervened in the interest of decent government and ruled that each voter had a right to change his politics as he saw fit and to declare his allegiance to any party and to vote in its primary. Any republican of the past who wants to vote the democratic ticket can do so unless some democrat makes the challenge. Any democrat of the past oan vote with the republicans if he wants to do so unless some republican challenges him, and try as hard as the boss-controlled democratic legislature did to deny progressives free agency in voting, they ha\fe the right, given them by the supreme court, to vote any ticket they choose unless challenged by a member of the party with which they wish to vote. Mr. Toner, progressive state chair man of "the party in 1914, announces his intention of voting ip the republican party and defies all the democrats of Madison county to preyent him. Certainly former piogressives, interested in Die welfare of the rejuvenated republican party and anxious to invoke their ideas into the party and ready to support its candidates, will want no higher approval of their right to do so than the supreme court of Indiana and men like E. C. Toner, Horace Stillwell and Frederick Landis. - Come in, vote your choices, take full measure of affiliation and no repqbffcan will question your right to do so. . 4=^2^

See the Spring lines of Collegian and Frat suits now on display at Duvall’s Quality Shop. ' ~ ~ v C. EARL DUVALL.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1916.

THIEF IMPERSONATED RENSSELAER BOY

I Man Giving Name of John Harmon, of Renasekfer, Arrested For Stealing Horse. Last Tuesday night the rig of John I Quade, of Reynolds, was stolen from I the hitch rack at that place, and was later recovered. The culprit gave his name as John Hannon and said that his home was in Rensselaer. He was about 18 years of age and was dressed very lightly and seemed quijte cold I from riding. Upon being questioned j the young man from his talk seemed I to be weak mentally and could give no satisfactory reason for the crime. The thief was taken to Monticello and lodged in jail. He was later I tried and convicted and sentenced to §erve a term at Plainfield. Word came to The Republican office I this Monday morning asking us to verify the story, but the reporter! could find no information that would I coroborate ths statemetns made by I the prisoner and there was no ground I whatever for suspicioning the young man of this city of the same name. I

It is probable that the culprit had heard of Mr. Harmon’s trouble some time ago and decided to adopt that name for himself. Investigation by a reporter disclosed the fact that John Harmon has been working for the past several years on a farm near Rensselaer and had not been out of the county in the past two weeks, and had obtained work for the coming summer on a farm near here. John has been unjustly dealt with in the escapade of the thief, whoever he may be, and has received some unpleasant notoriety, and The Republican publishes this story in order that all doubts concerning the tale may be set at rest.

Hook Murder Trial Up In Winamac Today.

After weeks of delay, the cases of Samuel and William Hook, father and son, charged with the murder of Oris Fout neaf Knox, Ind., was called this Monday mominig in the Pulaski county circuit court, at Winamac. The crime was committed October 21st at the home of Ida May Hook, mother of the dead boy and the wife i of Samuel Hook by second marriage, j Hook and his son, it is alleged, after arming themselves with a shotgun and a revolver/hired an automobile and drove to the home of the boy to get i horse, the possession of which ws£s claimed by Hook and the I woman. Young Fout was also armed and a gun battle followed an altercation between the men. Fout’s body was found lying on the bed with the I wounds inflicted fiy the shotgun, while three bullet wounds were found on William Hook's body. As-1 ter the tragedy the men drove back to Knox and gave themselves up to I the sheriff.

Rensselaer High School to Participate in District Meet.

The district basketball meet to be. held at Gary Friday and- Saturday of this week will be entered by the Rensselaer high school team. There will be thirteen teams at this meet to fight for the chance to represent the district at the state meet at Bloomington March 17th and 18th. One hundred and ninety-eight fives will battle for the title this year. Sixteen centers were chosen for the district meets, which means that there will be 16 teams entered in the finals at Bloomington. Rensselaer will meet the winner of the LaPorte-In-terlaken game in. their first contest. Laporte probably will trounce Interlaken easily, which means that the locals will clash with them the opener. Valparaiso is favorite in this meet.

X. F. Knotts Gathering Data For kankakee History.

Armenius F. Knotts, former mayor of Hammond and brother of Tom Knotts, of Gary, has beep In Rensselaer for the past three or four days gathering data to publish he history of the Kankakee river country, entitled, “The Passing of the Kankakee.” Mr. Knotts is working diligently to get a correct story of Hie early days and present day history of this section of Indiana. Anyone having any interesting facts concerning the early history of this river country will confer a favor by letting Mr. Knotts know of it. The ladies of the M. E. church will serve a “Dairy Lunch” dinner in the chutidi dining parlors Tuesday evening, March 74h, beginning at 5 p. m. The public invited.

Buy a good team of mutes at Lonorgan’s eate Mswh 7, where S good teams will be sold.

AUTO TURNS OVER ON REMINGTON ROAD

Frank Hill and “Billy” * Parks In Machine Which Went in Ditch— Neither Seriously Hurt. Late Sunday afternoon Frank Hill I and Billy Parks, in Mr. Hill’s Ford I car, were returning to Rensselaer-af-[ter a trip to Remington. About four or five miles south of town a front tire blew out. Mr. Hill removed the | flat tire and was proceeding on his | I way to this city on the rim, which | made ’’the auto steer very hard. A | horse which was approaching was I frightened and Mr. Hill crowded over [ to the side of the road, giving most | of the road to the passing rig. The auto went into the ditch, turning par-1 tially over and pinning both under | it. Mr. Parks being the largest man, I the weight of the auto came on him I and Mr. Hill was enabled to crawl I out. In a very few minutes the road was crowded with spectators, I but Mr. Hill had succeeded in lifting the side of the machine under which I Mr. Parks was held and released him. |

Mr. Hill was not hurt any but “Billy” was pretty sore and badly bruised about the shoulder, the ligaments being strained, and one leg being bruised considerably. The car was righted and was driven into town without any trouble, as it had sustained no damage to speak of. It was certainly fortunate that neither of the occupants was hurt badly. The machine was running very slowly at the time of the accident or it might have resulted differently.

Monthly Union Service of Churches Big Success.

1/ The monthly Sunday evening union service brought out a large congregation at the Methodist church Sunday night. •Dr. Curnick had charge of the service. Rev. Beard of the Baptist ■ church made the opening prayer. Rev. | J. Budman Fleming, of the Presby- | terian church, read the scripture lesson. The Methodist choir rendered a very fine anthem and Mrs. John A. Dunlap sang a beautiful solo. The sermon was preached by Rev. Asa McDaniel of the Christian church and was presented in a strong way, the difference between Paganism and Christianity. ‘ The collection was turned over to the city board of charities. Rev. J. C. Green offered the benediction. Rev. Sayler was among the ministers on the platform. These union services are a credit to the community and Show the spirit of unity that prevails among the ministers and churches. The next union service will be held the first Sunday evening of April at the Baptist church, and Dr. Curnick, of the 'Methodist church, will preach the sermon.

Near Wreck On Monon Saturday Evening.

The southbound passenger train Jue here at 7:31 p. m., missed being wrecked by a narrow margin Saturday evening, at Coen’s Hill. T|ie dining car trucks were thiown loose from the car, necessitating a delay of over three hours, the train not pulling into the station until 10:40. The train was forced to back up to Surrey, where repairs were made.

A. W. Coen Here With Platts For Hospital.

A. W. Coen arrived in Rensselaer today with the plans for the proposed hospital for Rensselaer. The plans and specifications may be seen at the First National Bank.

M. E. Church Dairy Lunch.

Dinner will be served in church dining parlors, Tuesday, March 7th, beginning at 5 p. m. Menu. Baked ham, horseradish ........ 10c Roast pork, baked apple 10c Creamed chicken ~loc Scalloped oysters :..5c Mashed potatoes, gravy 5o Noodles ...6c Baked beans ..5c Fruit salad .....6c Cold slsw ....5c Rolls » ♦•ft > * •4•* vV < • Brown or white bread -.lc Butter Pickle* or olives Harvard beets Ic Brown pudding 5c lee cream .. ..*«•••« .5c Cake ..............5c Coffee 5c ” eaiafy. —----- The public invited.

, Plenty of nice white <dover honey at 16d per pound. ROWLES & PARKER.

ENDORSEMENTS FOR JAMES E. WATSON

I Prominent People of His Home City Give' Him Praise as Public * Spirited Citizen. a The republican campaign has unI fortunately caused a personal attack I on Hon. James E. Watsoii, one of th'e I candidates for United States Senator. I No man in public life in Indiana has I been assailed more bitterly and unI truthfully than he and altogether j without cause. He is a man of the cleanest personal life and the warmest personality imaginable. His public life is an open book and free from any semblance of dishonesty. In Rushville, his home city, he stands at the very height of citizenship, having high ideals, being of strong character and in every way a public-spirited and exemplary citizen. ....

The following endorsements of him come from the leading citizens of Rushville, where he has lived for many years and should set at rest the untruthful stories that have been started for the purpose of accomplishing his defeat. Read them all anc vote for the ablest and most deserving candidate now before the republican primary. “ Here are endorsements from those who know him, his-RushviJle neighbors: r

The Doctors of Rushville. As friends and neighbors of the Hon. James E. Watson, it is a pleasure to us to endorse him, for we know | him intimately in his private 'ife. He is generous and public spirited, always contributing his full share to every worthy enterprise for the betterment of his community. His life is clean and moral, of unquestioned integrity and high character. He is a man of unusual mental ability and attainments. In our opinion Mr. Watson would bring credit to our state as a member of the United States Senate. Signed: Lowell M. Green, W. S. Coldman, J. C. Sexton, Frank H. Green, Frank G. Hacbleman, J. T. Paton, D. H. Dean, D. D. Van Osdol, C. -J. Tucker, J. B. Kinsinger, C. H. Gilbert, E. L. Wooden, M. IPs.

The Ministers of Rushville. We speak not as partisans, but a 3 neighbors and friends of Hon. James E. Watson. He is moral and upright and of questioned character. Every effort for the betterment of the community where he lives has his active and loyal support. With a family-. >f four children his home life is ideal, and his private life is above reproach. We are glad to speak in behalf of Mr. Wat-on and to commend him as a man of unusual ability, strong character and exemplary life. Signed: Alvin W. Jameson, Silas G. Huntington, William M. Whifcsitt, Cyrus M. Yocum, D. Ira Lambert, Ministers.

The Lawyers of Rushville. The undersigned, members of the Rush County Bar, in active practice, desire to call attention to the candidacy of the Hon. Janies E. Watson, of this city, for the nomination for U. S. Senator. Mr. Watson has been in active practice in Rushville for the past twenty years. His career as an advocate has been a brilliant one. As a man he is moral and upright. As a public spirited citizen he has been the foremost in our community. Mr. Watson is especially fitted to discharge with credit to our state, the duties of a member of the United States senate. Upon his entrance he would take front rank with the members of that distinguished body. Signed: John H. Kiplinger, A. L. GaaryJ John Q. Thomas, Albert C. Stevens, Thomas M. Green, Geo. W. Toting, Will M. James V. Young, John A. Titsworth, Claude Cambem, Chauncey W. Duncan.

The Bankers of Rushville. It is our desire to indorse Hon. James E. Watson, not only because of his abrlity as a kgislfttor, but because of his standing in our community in his private life. From the standpoint of his clean life, his strong personality and his high character, we commend Mr. Wat son. He would serve the people with fidelity and with unusual credit to his state. Signed: A. B. Irvin, Ralph Payne, Albert L. Winship, Theodore Abercrombie, L. M. Sexton, Bankers.

The Dentists of Rushville. As friends and fellow-townsmen of James E. Watson, we comjnend his candidacy for the United States senate. He has the respect and good will of the citizens of this city. In all matters of city improvement and community betterment, Mr. Watson is a generous giver, both of his means L^uid.- - He is a man of clean life, honest, upright, of most pleasing personality and of unquestioned high character. His many years study of public questions, his ability and attainments,

THE REX THEATRE TONIGHT Robert Warwick In “Alias Jimmy Valentine” A 5 Part Feature Tuesday, March 7 Matinee 2 and 3:30 p. m.

Hot Politics In Lake County—Smith Denounces Foland.

Dr. Frank W. Smith, republican 10th district chairman, in a signed statement published in The Lake County Times, of Saturday, denounces G. M. Foland, Lake county chairman and candidate-for the nomination for county auditor. Dr. Smith lives in Gary and was one of the original boosters of R. O. Johnson for mayor of that city. His success was responsible for his election as district chairman. For some time there has been a fight to have Dr. Bell, of Hammond, elected district chairman and Smith has had many enemies in Gary. He alleges that his enemies are caused by his opposition to the steel company. Some months ago Gary became a city of the second class and Dr. Smith opposed the plan, which practically all leaders in Gary supported. Smith’s opposition made him many enemies. The fight to prevent his re-election as district chairman was instituted in Lake county. The attack he makes on Foland, who is a powerful factor of the party in this part of the state, has precipitated a near riot and there will be intense rivalry in every polling precinct in that county tomorrow.'

Hats Cleaned.

You can have your Panama, Bankok and all straw and soft hats cleaned and reblocked by a practical hatter in your home town. Here for a few days only. Call at McKay’s Laundry or Phone 340.

Horses Wanted Saturday, March 11th.

We will be in Rensselaer Saturday, March llth, in the market for horses and will treat you good^—D, Gleason A Son.

if you are having trouble in getting good bread try a sack of Monogram flour and ,we will guarantee the results to be best. Sold on a money back guarantee, $1.70 per sack. ROWLES & PARKER.

his vigorous qualities of mind, his clean life and high ideals of citizenshp are his splendid equipment for the high honors he seeks. Signed: Vets A. Redout, F. R. McClanahan, Charles S. Green, F. M. Sparks, P. H. Chadwick, Hale S. Pearsey, Dentists.

BIG DOINGS at the ROLLER RINK ALL OF THIS WEEK after which the bottom falls out and the rink business ends here for severalyears Everybody skate, as this will 'he. your last opportunity on a maple . floor.-for. years. Attend He races. Who's going to catch that greased pig as p slippery an an eel, and win the prize. | j

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