Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1916 — Page 1

No. 66. •

PRINCESS THEATRE Rensselaer’s Quality House "Whp&isary” A Selig Red Seal Play in 7 reels, Written by Edward E. Rose. “The hours I spend with thee, dear heart,' Are as a string of pearls to me. —— - I count them over every one apart, —_= . My Rosary, My Rosary.” Seldom before has the motion picture screen shown such a finished production, both from the dramatic and artistic standpoint. Cntics have declared it to be one of that rare class which can justly be called Masteris sufficient to say that the film version does justice to both the Vera Wallace^the girl, is played by'Kathlyn Williams, and Father Kelly by Charles Clary. The supporting cast is unusually strong. A special musical program will be rendered on the pipe organ by Mrs. Bea Ev!ning performance,a benefit for the Manual training Department of the high school. Admission Adults 15c. Children 10c. First show 6:30 o’clock, Second 8:20, Third 10.

Father Argues Against Son In Valparaiso Sand Case.

Valparaiso, Ind., March 16.—1 t was father against son here today in an injunction suit in which former Confressman E. D. Crumpacker represented the plaintiff and his son Fred of the Hammond law firm of Crumpacker & Crumpacker represented the defendant. The suit was that of the Krug Sand company against the American Sand company on trial before Judge Loring in the circuit court. Because of the father and son relationship the case attracted considerable attention among attorneys who agreed that the confidence of the'litigants in their Respective lawyers was a fine tribute to the professional integrity to the Crumpacker family of laiwyers. ''Don’t you find him a little more difficult to handle than in the days when you were the complaining witness, lawyer and judge in the woodshed?” Crumpacker pere was asked regarding his son’s legal work this noon. —, , . “Well, I admit,” said the father with a proud smile, “I might have my hands full, but z with the assistance of several Chicago lawyers, we hope 'to lick him.”

Isaac Saidla returned Thursday from Colfax, where he had been called <by the sickness of his sister. He arrived there only about 12 hours before her death. She was unconscious and did not recognize him. Her name was Mrs. D. C. Loveless and her age was 56 years. Erysipelas was the cause of her death. The funeral will be held Sunday. Mr. Saidla does not know whether he will return for the funeral or not, as he is himself almost sick.

THE WEATHER. Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Saturday; probably local mow."

WATCH! This Paper Next' Week I —for the announcement of the great- I est "Sale’s. Day” ever held in Northern Indiana. t Bargains! Bargains!! Bargains!!! Free Auctioneer Services in the j morning. Come with the crowds —don’t let any- . 1 thing keep you away from Rensselaer on April sth, 1916. , j Rensselaer Retail Merchants Association

The Evening Republican.

St. Joseph’s Students Indulge In a St. Patrick’s Parade.

This being * St. Patrick’s day, the afternoon was made the occasion of a half holiday at St. Joseph’s college and the student body paid a visit to town, attended the pictuer shows and a number of students gave a lock-step parade. The boys were dressed in various comic regalia, employing athletic trousers and overalls, old hats, etc., with a conspicuous use of green in all costumes. The lads seemed to enjoy the occasion and the public was considerably interested in their antics. Following the quarantine that kept the students confined for several weeks in the hospital, the boys feel especially full of harmless pranks such as the parade of today.

The women’s benefit association of the Maccabees will hold their regular meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. Ethel Wells. All are expected to be present. By order of the Commander.

Our Lental Bargains for This Week Only “Gold Medal” flour, equal to any flour made .$1.60 Sardines in oil, 4 cents a can, 3 cans for 10c Mustard sardines in large cans, 8c; 2 cans for .................15c Pink salmon, per can ....8c 1 lb. bricks boneless codfish, per brick 10c Large lake herring salt fish, per pound .6c Fancy salt mackerel, per lb. ..... 15c Lenox soap, 10 bars for .25c Fancy California evaporated peaches 4 lbs. for 25c We have unloaded another car, forty thousand pounds, of H. and E. cane granulated sugar, the best sugar made. Phone 54 John Eger

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1916.

PLANS FOR MON NETT SCHOOL PROGRESS

Financial Agent to Secure Funds For New Building Has Approval ot 5* Bishop McDowell. The plans for erecting a fine new building for the Monnett School for Girls are developing in a very satisfactory manner and the local trustees and Miss AlVerta Simpson, .the superintendent of the school, have hopes of starting a $50,000 building during tiliis year. The plan is to build it in a manner to permit of additions in later years and the part of the building it is expected to erect this year will cost $15,000. .Dr. Ournick and J. D. Allman, two of th€ trustees' accompanied by Miss Simpson, went to Greencastle last week and presented .the plans of Bishop McDowell, of Chicago, asking that a financial agent be appointed to secure the funds for the building. Bishop McDowell gave the plan his: hearty approval and steps were at once taken to find a minister, preferably of the Northwest Indiana Conference, to act in that capacity. The appointment will be made quite soon. The financial agent will devote his entire time to the work, which will not be confined to the conference, although it is expected to receive its greatest support there. When Monnett School for Girls was founded some years ago The Republican prophesied that it would some day become a fine institution, a great credit to Rensselaer, a monument to Miss Cordelia Monnett and would perform a splendid work in giving a Christian education to the girls who attend it. The growth has been such as to leave every assurance that there is a field for the school. The buildings now in use are inadequate ani a restricted attendance is the result. Miss Simpson, whose management of the school has made passible the continued growth, has confidence that there will be splendid response to the appeal for money for the building fund. All Christian people are interested in the education of the girls and the Monnett School affords parents of moderate means to send their girls to the school'at the very minimum of cost. Many of the girls have but,one parent and as they are required to work, the child could not receive the proper care unless placed in an institution of this kind. That the school will grow' much more rapidly when the new building is erected is assured by the many inquiries and applications now received. With the impetus of a new and modern building the school will grow into an institution of great importance to Rensselaer. The board of trustees has reflected for the ensuing year the entire teaching force of this year. The financial agent who is to be appointed will also seek to secure endowments for the school and the aim will be to have revenue thus secured as a permanent annual aid, thus making as moderate a cost as possible to those who attend. Rensselaer persons and all who are interested in the excellent work of developing this splendid institution should co-operate in every possible way in the movement and Dr. Curnick, J. D. Allman, Dr. M. D. Gwin or any other member of the board of trustees will be pleased to report pledges to that end.

Newton Township School Case Came Up at Monticello.

One of the old school cases from Newton township came up for hearing yesterday before Special Judge Marvin, who took the case under advisement to consider a legal point. The case is that of Everett Greenlee against Civil Towfiship and E. P. Lane, who was then the trustee. Greenlee brought the action to compel the trustee to furnish transportation for his children to a school in that township. The trustee declined to do so and Mr. Greenlee transported them at his own expense. The suit followed and has been hanging fire since. It is probable that Mr. Marvin will not decide the point he took under advisement in time to permit the trial of the case at the present term of the White circuit court but that it will come up at the next term.’

Preparedness the Issue. Stsffid by the president. Don’t rotk the boat. Get Hamillized and you’ll have peace of mind, good clothes and money left in your pockets. LOST ~ One thousand dollars every season by the citizens of this city by throw- , ing away their old hats. .They can save this money by having them cleaned, blocked, finished and retrimmed by Nelson, the Practical Hatter, located here for a fens days at McKay’sLaundry. Allworkgttaranteed or money back. We have a nice, clean-bumin g lump coal for S4OO—D- > Grew. Victrolaize, Fordize, Hamillize.

TITLE TILTS STARTED TODAY

Opening Skirmishes Played This Morning Jn Scramble For State Basketball Supremacy. TODAY’S GAMES. Lebanon 25; Bloomington 15. Martinsville 53; Washington 22. Elkhart 25; Liberty Center 28. Lafayette 39; Hopewell 27. w The opening skirmishes in the scramble for the state basketball supremacy started this morning at Bloomington with a revolver shot proclaiming the opening of hostilities in the 1916 basketball marathon, with the crew from the seat of Indiana University meeting the Lebanon quintette. The Indiana University gymnasium was filled to capacity, over 2,000 forcing * themselves into the building. Tickets were in the hands of scalpers, and many were unable to get tickets at all. Lt is probable that very few of the university students will be able to get to see the games at all. Ait the time The Republican went to press there had been four games played, and the Cicero-Valparaiso game was in progress. The Lebanon quintette was the first to appear on the floor and they were given a great ovation. The Bloomington five appeared a short time later and the applause they received was even greater than that of the Lebanon crew. Both teams went through a snappy preliminary practice. Lebanon ruled favorite.

It is reported that Edgar D. Crumpacker, of Valparaiso, former congressman of the lOth district, is a candidate for the republican nomination to succeed Senator Shively.

The Opening Chords of Spring ARE reflected in the bright, sunshiny patterns and the smart fresh models of our bench tailored A _ ■. • - _ New Frat Clothes I M ‘ kmi F° r Young Men Just Arrived sls, $18.50, S2O tt / AT .READY the signs of spring are evident—the singing birds, the budfjOj ding flowers —the lengthening days. I fl Vl f Ar t e you not tired of that bulky old winter suit? ’Tis spring. *Tis time I/I /ijjJ to discard the wintry garment and don new clothes. / Y ° Uqi d€U £ hted with the refreshingly attractive weaves and color com- ~ fl ILJEShBML binations we’re showing. s Have a peek at our windows—or better —come in. Try on a few suits. See I I _ if you’re not pleased more than you have ever been. i I flu frat | And when you see our comprehensive array of high-class hats, snappy J II g" new an( j shirts—in fact, faultless furnishings of all kinds—you will quickly admit that we have the most desirable assortment in town. ► I Duvall’s Quality Shop C. Earl Duvall ► ► * r •* B f y I ndtanß

SNIPERS WOUND 7 U. S. TROOPERS

Mexicans Pick Off Soldiers—Army Forcing Into Desert For Villa. t Columbus, N. M., March 16.—Six or seven American soldiers in the expeditionary forces in Mexico have been wounded by snipers, according to unofficial reports which have been received here. Nothing in the reports bore out tumors of Americans killed or other aggressions by Mexicans. El Paso, Tex., March 16.—-Ameri-can troops are bivouacking for the second tine tonight “somewhere in Mexico.” A censorship which is airtight has stopped all first-hand information from reaching the border. General Pershing’s troops had no encounter with Mexicans, and their progress into Mexico in search of Villa and his little army has been uninterrupted.

John Robinson, a deputy sheriff of the county, has been placed under arrest by Capt. Herman B. Tuteur of the local militia company for failure to attend the federal inspection Wednesday evening. A general order issued by Adjutant-General Bridges in the name of Governor Ralston directed the company commander to appoint a summary court to try any member absent from the inspection without a good excuse, that they be fined and discharged without honor for the good of the service. Robinson received the order for the inspection but was not present. Last fall he contended that he was no longer a member of the company, claiming that his term of enlistment had expired. Captain Tuteur at that time took the' matter up with the adjuantgeneral and learned that his enlistment did not expire until in October, 1916. First Lieutenant Jerry B. Garland is the summary court officer and Robinson’s trial will be held by him. Two ladies, for the price of one. That’s what the “ladies free” offer for Help Wanted means. Call at the box office, write, or Phone 98 and ask to have your seats reserved before noon Thursday.

LEW FIELDS will appear AT : THE REX THEATRE Saturday Matinee and Evening In his rollicking laugh provoking 5 act comedy in ‘OLD DUTCH’ Supported by Vivian Martin, Geo. Hassall, Marie Empres, Chas. Prince and Charles Judels. These stars ire famous in Twin Beds, High Cost of Living, etc. No advance in price. Admission 5 and 10 cents. THE REX THEATRE

Cash E. Tomlinson, who is well known to Rensselaer theatre-goers, has made it possible for the Ellis theatre to secure three nights of the best stock company in the midwest. Cash is naw managing the Jack Be 3sey Co., which will present “Help Wanted,” “The Girl in the Taxi,” and “Baby Mine”, March 23, 24, and 25. Prices 25c and 35c. The Franklin Motor Car. The most efficient —never truthfully denied. The easiest riding—by all admitted. The cheapest in the long run. Let us show you the car. C. B. Johnston & Son, Remington, Ind. Distriljptors for Jasper, Newton, Benton and White counties. Local representatives desired. Send for literature. _

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