Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1916 — Page 1

No. 86.

COOKLEESS WIVES GET SCORCHING IN SENATE

Senator Smoot Says Wives Who Can’t Cook Are Getting Money Under False Pretenses.

Senator Smoot, of Utah, speaking in support of a law for federal aid for the study of domestic science, 'handed out a few warm ones in the senate Saturday. He said that the woman who could not cook and cook mighty good was taking her husband’s money under false pretenses. lie also said the following things: “If 1 had a dozen daughters and were able to give them $1,000,000 each, 1 would first insist that each know how to manage her home.” “The American garbage can is the fattest in the world.” “The day will come when it will be unpopular for a young woman to boast that she cannot boil water without scorching it.” “Today in America we find woman as counselor and partner, as God intended hex; to be. She is no longer the drudge, and something to satisfy the wishes and desires of men. “Domestic science is not taught at Bryn Mawr, Vassar, Wellesley, Mount Holyoke, Smith and Swartmore. Nearly all these schools require four years in Latin.” “Few men get divorces from good cooks.”

80 Indiana Students Join National Guard.

Bloomington, Ind., April 7. —Without waiting for the faculty’s decision to be given as to whetheir military training shall be adopted at Indiana university, about 80 students have signed the muster roll of Company I, Indiana National Guard, have elected officers, and are holding regular drill twice a week. The captain of the company is Thomas R. White, pastor of the Presbyterian students of the university. The muster roll was sent to Adjutant General Frank L. Bridges today.

Noble York and Miss Beatrice Clift Married.

The marriage of Miss Beatrict Clift, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clift, to Mr. Noble H. York, son of Mrs. Emma York, occurred Saturday afternoon at the JM. E. parsonage, Dr. Paul C. Curqick officiating. Friends have since Oecn extending their best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. York are for the present living at his home. Noble _is_ planning to engage in onion raising this season.

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The Evening Republican.

FORMER NAVY SECRETARY DECLARES FOR ROOSEVELT

George von L. Meyer Says Colonel Is Psychological Candidate For Republican Nomination. Oyster Bay, L. 1., April 8. —George von L. Meyer, secretary _of the navy in the administration of former President Taft, called on Colonel Roosevelt today, and after a conference announced unreservedly that he believed Roosevelt was the psychological candidate for the republican nomination for president. With Mr. Meyer as he expressed his views was Charles G. Washburn, who was Senator Weeks’ campaign manager in Massachusetts. Mr. presence here has been taken as an indication that Senator Weeks will not do anything to head off the Roosevelt boom and may even go so far as openly to support the colonel.

BANDITS REPORTED IN ANOTHER DEFEAT

Report From Mexico City Says So Borderites Fear Riots and U. S. Infantry is Active. Mexico City, April 9.—The followers of the bandit Francisco Villa have suffered another defeat at the town of San Antonio Debabonoyoa, state of Chihuahua, according to advices received by the war department. Torreon, Mexico, April 9.—'Oanuio Reyes, at the head of a number of bandits, passed the Durango railroad today near Pedricena going north. It is supposed that his abject is to join Villa, who, according to late st reports, is somewhere mid-way between Torreon and Parral. Pedricena is about 35 miles southwest of Torreon. Ed Paso, April 9.—A civilian, who arrived here today from Columbus, reported that additional troops are being hurried south into Mexico from the base as rapidly as they can be provided with transportation and equipment. A local office in El Paso made representations today to the military authorities and two infantry battalions were sent from Fort Bliss tonight to act as reserves to the patrols Who are on guard every night in the principal streets here. The police officials said they fear trouble with Mexicans in Jaurez.

William S. Coen died at his home in Rensselaer, Ind., March 7, 1916. In his death, the last survivor of the family of John and Esenath Coen passed to his reward. He was bom in Marion county, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1831, being 84 years of age at the time of his death. He came to Indiana when a youth and was married at Attica, Ind., to Caroline B. Hosier, May 15, 1854. They removed to Jasper county at the close of the civil war and settled on a farm three miles north of Rensselaer belonging to his older brother, John, which he afterward purchased and that now is owned by Benton Forsythe. There were ten children in the family, one daughter died in early youth, six sons and three daughters survive, Chailes W., of Sputh Bend; Albert E., of Chicago: Edward L., of Vermillion, Ohio; Fred W., of Cleveland, Ohio; Benjamin F., of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Jesse M. of Chicago; Clara P., of Bloomington, Ill.; Nellie G., of Cleveland, Ohio, and Leia C., of Three Forks, Mont. He served as trustee of Marion township for several years and was always ready to do his part in anything that was good for the commiunity in which he lived. * His wife died in 1885 and he afterward married Mrs. Clara Makeever, who survives him. Two children were bom to this union, Emerson and Alice, who were with him at the time of his death. He retired from active life and removed to Rensselaer m 1902, where he spent his declining years. He was a staunch Republican m politics and over fifty years a Mason. He was a member of the Christian church and the funeral was held in the church, conducted by Rev. Asa McDaniel and burial was by the lodge of which he had so long been a member. Four of his sons and two grandsons acted as pallbearers.

Safety First With Yoor Panama Hats

Anyone can clean hats. But it takes a practinal hatter to do it correctly, /. 1 See Nelson, the Hatter man, at McKay’s Laundry. He guarantees work same as done in any city. Seventh and last week in your home town, as Mg. Nelson is due to go to the Richardson Hat Works of Logansport, where he is permanently located.

-■-Ksw“TTfhe“limetoh-a-veyoursod-ding done for Decoration Day anti orders given for flower beds, at Weston Cemetery. —J- H. Holden. Join th 7 Easter parade of well dressed men. Get Hamijlized. It P*J«- —. - '

Obtiuary.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1916.

BOY SLAYERS SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IN PRISON

Charles Witham and Joseph Marek, Who Tortured Aged Man, ..Sent to Joliet. Charles M. Witham and Joseph F. Marek, covnicted murderers of Joseph Osborne, Whom they tortured to death trying to make him reveal the hiding place of his valuables, were sentenced to fourteen years- each in the penitentiary Saturday by Judge Thomson in Chicago. Neither boy is over 16 years old.

DEATHS OCCURRED IN NEIGHBOR TOWNS

J. O. B. McDougall and Others Died At Remington and Two Women Died at Wheatfield. Five deaths are reported from Remington and Wheatfield. J. O. B. McDougall, for a number of years engaged in the general mercantile business in Remington, died Friday night at the age of 86 years. He had been retired for a number of years and his granddaughter, Mrs. Leona Tribby, kept house for him. His wife died a number of years ago and she and their two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Tedford and Mrs. Kate Swordtnan, are buried in a cemetery at Logansport, where his body was taken Sunday to be interred near the graves of those who had gone before. A funeral service was conducted at Remington Saturday. Another aged citizen to pass away was Jacob Wren, whose age was about 80 years. He died Saturday at his home in Remington, where he had lived for the past ten or more years. He owned a farm in Benton county, 5 miles from Remington, and lived there before coming to town. He is. survived by his wife and one adapted daughter, Miss Katie. The funeral occurred today. Another death and one that is very sad is that of Mrs. John Flatt, who with her husband lived on the Fred Burger farm, just west of Remington. A baby was born to her last Wednesday and her death occurred Sunday morning. She was about 25 years of age. The family had only recently moved there from Newton township, west of Rensselaer. Mrs. John M. Heimich, of Wheatfield, died Saturday at an advanced age. She had been poorly all winter. Her age was about 75. Her fuenral was held today, Monday. She was twice married, and leaves her husband and two sons by her second marriage and a daughter by her first marriage. Another death in Wheatfield was that of Mrs. Ed Heit, wife of the drayman. Her age was about 08 years. Her death occurred this Monday morning and was a great shock to her friends. William Rich, the aged father of Jacob and Walter Rich, suffered a stroke, of paralysis at his home- in Remington last week and was veiy low for several days ‘but more favorable conditions (prevail now. Dr. Landon is also reported somewhat improved today. Another death is reported from Roselawn, the body of Rev. Charles R. Ball, a native of Indiana and a veteran of the civil war, having been found in his bed Sunday morning. He lived southeast of Roselawn and was formerly postmaster of that town. He was a Methodist minister for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. The funeral will take place Wednesday.

House Burned Saturday While Family Were in Town.

The farm residence of Marion Dunfi, 7 miles southeast of Rensselaer, was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon While Mr. Dunn and family were in Renssealer. The building and all the contents were destroyed by fire. Both were insured in- G. H. McLains agency, the house for $650 and the contents for SSOO. The house was valued at about SI,OOO, Mr. Dunn also sustained windstorm losses recently and unfortunately had no insurance covering his losses at that time.

“Go to Church” Sunday, April 16. Miss Helen Warner returned today after a few days’ visit in Chicago. Oil Fellows and Rebekahs are urged to be present Wednesday at the big county meeting to be held in Rensselaer to meet grand lodge officers.— Adv. — 1 { A nice line of buggies at Scott Brothers. -

TH! WBATHIR. Fair‘today, and * rising temperature.

UNUSUABLY COOL SPELL TO MARK WEEK’S WEATHER

Freezing Temperatures to Be Followed By Warmer Days, Says Washington Forecast. Unseasonably cool weather will prevail the first half of the week throughout the central states, according to the forecast from Washington. Freezing temperature will grip the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, the lake region, the middle Atlantic and New England states. The latter half of bhe week in these regions will be much warmer. The exception to the generally fair weather is the storm that now covers the Ohio valley and middle Atlantic states, bound for the northeast, which piobalbly will be attended Sunday with snow flurries in the Ohio valley and lower lake region.

Maggie O’Leary Was Sure the “Candy Kid.”

New York, April 7. —Miss Margaret O’Leary was walking past a Third avenue bakery tonight, just as a truckman was unloading a hogshead of molasses. The barrel burst and the young -woman was engulfed almost to her shoe tops. When she tried to pass on her feet stuck to the sidewalk. A youth who went to her assistance lifted her bodily out of the molasses, but he stumbled and 'both fell into the sticky stream. At this juncture the police were called upon Tor aid. A patrolman was sent to the rescue and birdged the molasses with a plank. The board dammed the stream and perched upon it the officer dragged to safety the young woman and her wouldbe rescuer.

Harry Zimmerman spent over Sunday with his mother and relatives here and returned to his home in Michigan City today. We have a good supply of poultry feeds.—‘Hamilton & Kellner. We are headquarters for seed potatoes, onion sets and garden seeds. Now is the time to put out your seed sweet potatoes for plants. JOHN EGER. Walter Belcher was over from Remington today. He drives a Fold livery car and is doing a very good business, mainly between Remington and Lafayette. We have shipped in a car of fancy northern grown Minnesota seed potatoes, Early Rose, Chios, Triumphs or Six Weeks, Bußbanks and Runals. JOHN EGER. Miss Helen Wolf, of Hammond, who was visiting her' grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Leopold, was hostess to a number of girl friends Saturday evening. (Harold Littlefield visited his uncle, Chas. Littlefield, in Remnigton last week and the latter accompanied him here Sunday and will remain for a short visit. > The Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the home of Mrs. A. J. Bellows Wednesday at 2:30 o’clock. A report will ‘be given of the Presbyterial meeting held at Bourbon last week. The ladies of the society and church are invited. Louis Claussen, a young man Who was operated on at the home of Ralph Moore, of Barkley township recently for a pleural abscess, was brought to Rensselaer yesterday and placed in the White boarding house in order to be nearer his doctor. Apparently he is getting along very nicely. Mr. and Mrs. A s J. Bellows were in Remington Saturday and Sunday. They report John R. Wilson still confined to his bed and little change in his condition. The trained nurse who was caring for him has returned to Chicago and Mrs. Bertha Smith, of this city, has gone there re care for him.

Ed Burch, of Remington, who was arrested on a “mashing” charge at Lafayette last week, has returned to Remington, having paid his fine. He protests that he was not guilty and that the young lady had identified the wrong pan. Burch formerly lived here. We have as a new boarder at the Mic Colly house our old friend, Henry Conn, of Remington, who is accuse! of over-estimating his appetite with the result that he was upable to walk on a chalk line with all he consumed. He was arraigned on a charge of intoxication and it. will take him 28 days to square his error. Thjs is not his first offense and it is probable farm sentence. When you’re Hamillized you’ll wear the same kind of clothes that Marshall Fieild sells to the best Chicago trade, only you’ll pay less! T

* , Remember the date, it’s April 16th.

MONON FLYER IN A WRECK AT SALEM

Engineer Kurfess is Painfully Bruised When Engine Leaves Rails and the Cars Pile Up.

The lucky star still shines on the Monon railroad and this probably accounts for the fact in the wreck of the Monon passenger train No. 3 Sunday morning in the Salem yards, that no one was seriously injured. The baggage car, engine and mail car were piled up on the track just two minutes after the train left Salem. The engine was the first to leave the rails and after bumping along the ties for some distance stopped '■ross ways of the track. The mail car, immediately behind the engine, turned over, and the baggage car reared up on one end of the mail car. The fact that the train was running at a slow rate of speed accounts for the fact that the accident was not of a more serious nature. The train was in charge of Conductor Charles Moore, of Louisville, and Engineer Fred Krufess, of Lafayette. Mr. Krufess was painfully injured on the right knee, but no other injury was reported. The wrecker from Bloomington was called to clear the track, which was done by 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon.

Bob Burman Is Killed In Auto Race On Coast.

Corona, Cal., April 8. —Bab Burman, of Detroit, noted automobile racer, his mechanician, Eric Schroeder, of Chicago and a track guard are dead tonight as the result of the overturning of Burman’s car in the Corona road race here today. Five spectators were injured, several seriously. Burman suffered a fracture of the skull and his left leg was broken. His oar threw a wheel in the 97th lap on the back stretch and the machine overturned in a crowd. The race was won by Eddie O’Donnell, w'ho covered the 301 miles in 3 hours, 29 minutes, 52 seconds. Joe Thomas was second and Eddie Pullen third. Teddie Tetzlaff and R. C. Durant finished fourth and fifth respectively.

Indianapolis Battery Has Been Declared Inefficient.

The result of the last federal inspection made during February and March has disclosed that the Indianapolis battery of field artillery is not up to the required standard, lacking in officers and enlisted men. It also has inadequate armory facilities for instruction and care of property and there was a lack of community support. Adjutant General Bridges has announced that federal support will be withdrawn from the battery’ and that the equipment be turned in to the state arsenal. The horses and ammunition will be sent to Lafayette for the use of Batteries B and G.

Early Risers Know Value Of Republican Classified Ads.

Before 8 o’clock this Monday morning nine new classified ads had been telephoned to The Republican office. The early risers are the ones who get the dough and they know the best way to get' it. The little things are what count and “little” classified -ads in The Republican will bring you money that you would otherwise miss. The classified section has been more than two columns for several days now.

Rice and Gundy Cases To Be Tried In Rensselaer.

The cases against Dr. C. M. Rice, trustee of Lincoln townflhip, Newton county, and Reuben Gundy, ex-trustee of the same township, alleging intoxication, have been venued to Jasper coutny for trial and will come up at the present term of the court. A. Halleck is defending them.

Notice to All Odd Fellows And Rebekahs of the County.

It is desired that every member of the L O, O. F. and Rebekah lodges of Jasper county attend the big meeting at' Rensselaer Wednesday, April 12th, meet the grand lodge officers and enjoy the fine speeches. —Adv.

Methodist Church Notes.

There were 263 out to Sunday school. _ . V Dr. Oumick preached to large congregation both morning and evening. The Epworth League has started a contest to increase both the ance and membership of the League. The Methodists are working hard to make next Sunday a great ’ay and also are planping for a great prol gram all day Easter. .

Order your calling cards aenk

I. O. O. F. and Rebekahs to Have Big Meeting Wednesday.

Grand Lodge officers of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges Are making a tour of the state and will visit Rensselaer Wednesday of this week, ’April 12th, and it is desired that as many members of the order as can, visit Rensselaer on that ’.ay. Every I. O. O. F. lodge and auxiliary in. the county is urged to have as many representatives as possible present and they wijl be well repaid for their attendance. The officers who are coming are: Jesse Mcßeth, of Fort Wayne, the grand master; Fred A. Steward, of Washington, the grand patriarch; and Mrs. Mary A. Stipp, f Michigan City, the president of the Rebekah assembly. The afternoon meeting will convene at 2 o’clock and is for all officers and workers of the various lodges of the county. The evening meeting will convene at 7:30 and is open not only to Odd Fellows and Reibekahs but to all, and a cordial mvitation is extended to the public. There will be addresses by the visiting officers and also by local speakers. At the close of the public meeting the Rebekaa degree staff will confer Rebekah degree on one or more candidates.

George Ade Gets “Goat” Of Edward Rector, of Chicago.

Saturday night George Ade, the author, got the “goat” of Edward Rector, president of the Indiana Society of Chicago. Getting the “goat” is the process of that society of installing a new president. Edward Rector had served a year and George Ade succeeded him, and the jovial spirits who run the Indiana Society have a system of installation that drives “dull care” away. A “grand inaugural cabaret” preceded the ceremony and there was plenty of mirth and more or less to eat.

Alex. Merica to Erect New Home in Rensselaer.

Alex. Merica, of Francesville, who has owned the lot at the southwest comer of Washington and Division streets, across the street from the B. Forsythe residence, for some time, this Monday morning had the stakes set for a new and modem 8-room residence property. The contract has been let to Brenneman & Gabon, of Francesville, who are to have it completed by July Ist, when Mr.. Merica and family will move here and occupy it* Harrison Timmons, of Benton Harbor, Mich., is here to be with his father, Albert Timmons, who is quite side.

ICE.

Having purchased the ice business here, all calls sor 1 ice should be made to the undersigned at Phone 104. We will also plow and harrow gardens. WHITE & LEE.

Double Wear and Ball Band rubber boots, $3, $3.50, $4. Get Hamillized and keep your feet dry.

If it’s Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg do It. Phone 621

Easter Millinery Opening Fri. and Sat. April 14 and 15 * All the ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity are invited to call and inspect my line of trimmed and patternhats. Buy now and be ready for taster. —& Mrs. Purcunile

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