Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 April 1916 — Page 1

No. 95.

At The PRINCES Q THEATRE 0 TONIGHT A big 5 reel Gold Rooster film “The Closing Net’’ Admission 5 and 1 Oc

New Tin, Plumbing And Repair Shop Opened. We have opened a shop in the Leopold room on South Van Rensselaer street, and will do all kinds of tin work, plumbing and heating, and all kinds of repair work. Estimates cheerfully furnished. We solicit a share of your patronage. Satisfaction guaranteed. SOMERS & STOKES, * Phone 57. Now is the time to have your sodding done for Decoration Day and orders given for flower beds, at Weston Cemetery.—J. H. Holden. •

Millions of housewives know this is the truth —they realize the cost of a \ single bake-day failure. That’s 1 why they stick to Calumet. 1 Be on the safe side avoid dis-r I appointments use Calumet next bake- ■ day —be sure of uniform results —learn m why Calumet is the most economical M to buy and to use. It’s pure in the can—pure in the baking. Order now Su Slit in P‘und \^j If l«*» Electrical let - Leo Mecklenburg do it. Phone 621

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WILL HALSTEAD MEETS SUDDEN DEATH

Trying to Stop Runaway Team and Falls Under Horses’ Feet, Skull Being Crushed. Will Halstead, of Newton township, .was .killed this Thursday morning at his home, while trying to stop his team, which had become frightened and Was running away. He was unloading com near the house when the team started. He ran to their heads and attempted to hold them and was dragged some distance, when he lot go of the reins and dropped under the horses’ feet. The hoof of one of the horses struck him on tap of the head, crushing ii*« the skull and causing instant death.' The horses after being released ran through a barbed wire fence into the orchard, where they ran against a tree and stopped. The accident happened about 11 o’clock. Deceased lived with his mother on the old Halstead place. He had never married and was over fifty years of age. He was the brother of Rankin Halstead, of Mississippi; Sam, of Wyoming; Dave, Chester, Everett and 0. C., of this county. His mother has been very low for some time and her condition is such that the news of her son’s death has been kept from her, as it is feared that she could not stand the shock the news would cause. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made.

Easter Concert at M. E. Church Sunday Evening at 7:30.

At 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. M. D. Gwin, Organist. Mrs. J. A. Dunlap, Director. Prelude—(a) Allegro Moderato in G —Hosmer. (b) Processional to Calvary from the Crucifixion —J. Stainer. Anthem —Come See the Place, Adams Tenor Solo—Mr. Waymire. Bass Solo—Mr. Allman. Choir. Prayer. Soprano Solo—The Resurrection, by Shelley—Mrs. John A. Dunlap. Quartet —Savior, Breathe An Evening Blessing, Park —Messrs. Allman, Waymire, Hammond, Allman. Anthem—Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace, West — iSaprarfo Solo—Mrs. Dunlap. Bass Solo —Mr. Don Beam. Choir. Offertory—(a) Romance in D, Zitter,bart. (ib) Chorus of Angels—ScOtson Clark, (c) The Enchanted Bells in A —Haiberbier —(Mrs. M. D. Gwin. Soprano Solo—Easter Dawn, Woodman —Mrs. Paul G. Cumick. Anthem— “ Praise Ye the Father, Gounod —Choir. Benediction. Postlude—Julbilate Amen, Kinder.

Easter Musical Program Trinity Methodist Church Sunday A. M.

Prelude—Easter Morning, Harry Rowe Shelley. Anthem—“l Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”, With Tenor Solo—Dr. H. L. Brown and Choir. Offertory—“lf with all your hearts” from Elijah—Mendelssohn. 'Soprano Solo—The God Easter Morning, Lynes—Mrs. J. A. Dunlap. Postlude—With Hallelujah, Stainer.

The bowels are the natural sewerage system of the body. When they become obstructed by constipation a part of the poisonous matter which they should carry off is absorbed into the system, shaking you feel dull and stupid, and interfering with the digestion and assimilation of food. This condition is quickly relieved by Chamberlain’s Tablets. For sale by B. F. Fendig.

Medical Institute. Milwaukee. Wis. Safety First With Your Panama Hats

Anyone can clean hats. But it takes a practinal hatter to do it correctly. See Nelson, the Hatter, 't McKay’s Laundry., He guarantees work same as done in any* city. Eighth and last week in your home town, as Mr. Nelson iB due to go to the Richardson Hat Works of Logansport, where he is permanently located.

Easter millinery. A large assortment of Gage and Fisk patterns just received at the Paris Hat Shop. Mrs. E. C. Oroason returned to her home in Chicago today after a visit of about two weeks with Mrs. J. G. Patten. * > - - THE WEATHER. Showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday; aoifterwhat lower temperature; strong south wind with'thunder squalls. *

Why Constipation Injures.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1916.

ANOTHER CLEAN-UP TO BE MADE AT REMINGTON

Over One Hunderd Citizens Are Summoned Before the Jasper County Grand Jury. Benton Review. _ Sheriff Hamilton was out in Giliboa Monday summonsing witnesses before the Jasper county grand jury, which is in session this week at Rensselaer. The “Good Citizens League” of Remington have got busy* again and we are told another clean up of “poker joints” and “blind tigers” will result from the grand jury investigations. Altogether over one hundred citizens of the town and vicinity have been summonsed and it is said some of the law violators will be handed a package that they will not soon forget. It is rumored that some of the most prominent citizens of the town may have an opportunity of explaining some of the “goings on” in their places of business. Some of the leading citizens are trying to put the “soft pedal” on the good - citizens league, but they are determined to go the limit, regardless of whom the “shoe fits.”

Strong Wind Damaged a Few Silos About Rensselaer.

A few damages from the storm wind which only lasted-a short time last night have been reported to us. Wesley Faylor, north of town, had his silo bolwn down and part of the roof taken off his barn. Dr. W. L. Myer had a silo blown over at his p’ace and Dr. J. Hansson had a sdlo alown over at his farm west of town. No other damage has been reported.

Mrs. W. H. Barkley to Lafayette today for a visit Mrs. Mary E. Lowe went to Hammond today for a few days’ visit. W. R. Shesler came down from East Chicago last night and returned home today. Miss Jeanette O’Dell returned to ier home in Greencastle today after a stay with friends here. # . ■ ■■ -■ - Mns. William Warren, of near Tefft, and son, Dollie, of near Medaryville, are visiting relatives here today. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Callahan went to Monticello today, where Mr. Callahan will look after some business matters. •

Don Claussen, of McCoySburg, came to Rensselaer today with his son, Louis, to consult a physician about lung trouble which the latter is having. / - - - Mrs. K. T. Rhoades went to Lafayette today for a few days’ visit and ;Friday will meet her sister, Miss Jane Parkison, who is returning from school at Jacksonville, 111., for the Spring vacation. Mrs. James Clark went to Hammond today to attend the funeral of her little nephew, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brockus, who died yesterday morning. The funeral will be held Friday. - ————— Mrs. Sam Carroll came from Milwaukee today to get the oar which has been held in the Central Garage since the arrest of Carroll. The trial of Carroll his not yet come up but it is understood that the fellow who had him arresited has been sued by Carroll for storage for a car and is also held in jail. Safe Medicine for Children. “Is it safe - ?” is the first question to be considered when buying cough medicine for children. Chamberlain s Cough Remedy has loifg been a favorite with mothers of young children as it contains no opium or other narcotic, and may be given to a child as confidently as to an adult. It is pleasant to take, too, which is of great importance when a medicine must be given to young children. This remedy is most effectual in relieving coughs, cold sand croup. For sale by B. F. Fendig. The commencement exercises of the Wheatfield high school will be held May 4. The baccalaureate address will be given by Rev. Servies, of Lowell. The graduates are Richard Bowie, Frances Davis, Saloma Dooley, Franklyn Ferguson, Carl Geffert, Anna Hunsicker, Ita Jensen, Ida Lewis, Pauline Pinter, Harry Stembel and Thelma Summers.

Pansies! Pansies!

On May 12th our plants will be here. A fine lot of geraniums, all sizes, colors and prices. 500 pansy plants grown by a pansy expert and every plant full of bud and bloom. Salvia, coleus, heliotrope, verbenias, rooted cannas and ferns,, 12 different tenths of-rines some blooming for porch boxes and baskets in fact, almost everything you want, and at prices that vgill please you. Remember the date, May 12th. Fancy fresh cut flowers for Easter. KING FLORAL CO.

12-YEAR OLD BOY MEETS BAD ACCIDENT

Horses Scare At Ground Sfuixrel, Throwing Him In Wheel of Plow —Leg Broken. Warren JCesne*, the twelve year old son of William Kesner, who works on the W. W. Sage farm in Milroy township, met with a bad accident this Thursday morning about 8 o’clock. He was driving three horses to a sulky plow, when the horses took fright at a ground squirrel. No one was near and the boy was thrown from the plow and his right leg was caught in the wheel, the limb being badly broken at the knee, the bones protruding from the flesh. When the houses stopped, the boy with rare grit, mounted the plow and drove a quarter of a mile to the field gate, where his cries attracted the attention of Township Trustee Wood, who happened to be at the farm, and others, and the boy was carried to the house. The large bone of the thigh was broken off at the joint at the knee and was protruding about six inches. Drs. Gwin and Kresler ware called and the leg was mended. It was a very severe injury and the leg may have to be amputated if it does not sho’vfr improvement soon. John, the little son of Mrs. Wllliams, while at play Wednesday evening, fell and broke the right arm at the wTist, suffering an injury that will render the arm useless for some time.

BASEBALL CLUB TO REPRESENT "RENSSELAER

Liberal Response By Merchants Makes It Possible For Rensselaer tq * Have Baseball Team. Following an appeal to the merchants and fans of Rensselaer for funds to finance a baseball team, it was found that it would be possible to piut a fast club in the field for the coming season. In the neighborhood of $350 wa3 subscribed. -The organization of the club will be finished some time this week. Work will be started to put the diamond in shape and the grandstand will also be repaired and painted. The first game of the season trill be May 7th. It is not known yet who the opposing club will be for the opener, as there are 'several prospects. Letters are arriving daily asking for dates and it will be an easy matter to fill out the schedule. Three well known ball players in this section of the state will be secured to bolster up the club and this with the material at hand will make the attack a formidable one. Wilcox will be found behind the platter again this season and Clark will be on the slab. Elder will again be at his post in left field and H. Clark .will chase flies in center. The rest of the makeup of the team is problematical, but there is plenty of material at hand. Swartzell has not entirely made up his mind to get back in the game this season, but if he does his stick will be a big help in driving in runs. Eldridge, Parks, Blue, Eigelsbach, Brusnahan will make up the rest of the team and with this force to pick a club from the prospects look mighty bright for a..winner this season. A few week day games will be played and an effort to get a big league club here some time this summer will be made. Although an election has not been held yet, it is almost certain that Van R. Grant will be made manager and B. F. Fendig treasurer.

Methodists Attention, Dr. Cumick will preach tonight at the Methodist church upon the meaning. of Passion Week. The address will be especially to professing Christians and church members and all members of the Methodist church are urged to be present. It is a gooc thing to give an hour to spiritua things by going to church so as to get prepared for the sacred and glorious Easter Sunday. All Methodists are requested to read the 14th chapter of John’s GoSpel before coming to church this evening. Services at 7:30. Everybody invited. N

Methodist Church.

Rev. Paul C. Cumick, D. D. Sunday school 9:30. Easter Missionary -program. .. . - - Public Worship 10:45., Baptism of children. Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ. Special music.. „ 2 n. m. Junior League. 6:30 p. m. Epworth League. 7:30 Special Easter sacred concert. Everybody invited.

To those desiring to help decorate their church for Easter, I have plants from 15 cents-up.— J- H. Holden.

BENTON COUNTY FIRM SUED FOR LARGE AMOUNT

H. & D. Shock Absorber Co., of Goodland, Made Defendant* In Damage Suit For $75,000. Benton County Review. One of the biggest lam age suits ever filed in the Benton circuit court was lied last Friday morning. Palmer was filed last Friday morning. Palmer and the H. & D. Company of GoodLand are the defendants. Wells i 3 asking $75,000 damages for an aleged breach of contract by the defendant company. The original suit was brought in the Newton circuit court July 25, 1915, and on affidavit of plaintiff the case was venued to Jasper county. The case was sent here on affidavit of the ’efendants. The complaint alleges that the defendant and H. & D. company entered into a contract on Feb. 8,1915, whereby plaintiff was to have the entire state of New York for the H. & D. shoek absorbers. The contract on which suit is brought was in a letter

to Mr. Wells to reads as follow’s: “Can have entire state of New York as long as you give your full time and attention, but whenever you fail to give it your full time and attention, then you have lost control of state and it reverts back to the H. & D. Co. The H. & D. will cost you $6 per set F. O. B. Goodland, cash with all orders. You are to understand that you are in no way whatsoever connected with the H. & D. company and are not considered an agent of tlfls company. You will understand that w*e will sell no other goods to anyone else in New’ York except as per ypur instructions.” Mr. Wells in the complaint alleges that he went to New York and secured agents and did considerable advertising and that the company re-

fused to furnish him with shock absorbers and on May 7, 1915, they attempted to Cancel all -tgreements with lim and refused to recognize him any further in the sale f absorbers in the state of New York. MY Wells alleges hat h'e built up. a business that was paying him net profit of S2OO a day and he asks 'amages in the sum of $75,000. It is said the defense to the suit will be that Mr. Wells contracted to devote his entire time and attention to the sale of shock absorbers but instead devoted a greater part of his time to selling fertilizer and 'ol 1 the H. & IYs. as a side line and the state was taken away from him and given to another man who would push their business. W. H. Parkinson, of Rensselaer, and E. B. Sellers are the attorneys for the plaintiff and William Darroch, of Kentland, erpresents the defendant company.

Chicks Dyed

All colors. See them ip Hamill’s window. Mrs. R. C. McDonald, of McCoysijurg, spent today in Rensselaer.

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Monticello Says “No” to Our Proposition; Francesville “Yes.”

Following the suggestion in The Republican that Monticello and Monon help Rensselaer . celebrate, the Monticello Journal answers us thualy: “Sorry, Bro. Healey, but your invitation came too late. We have started something that we can’t stop; otherwise it would be a pleasure for us to come to Rensselaer to ’elebnate. Under the circumstances we think that you had better come to Monticello. We'll* guarantee your people the time of their lives and will promise not to throw up checkers to you.” The following suggestion wtas taken from the Francesville Tribune, and seems like a very good one: “MOnon is trying to awaken the sleeping populace of Monticello sufficiently to put on a Fourth of July celebration there and they insist that they will co-operate to the extent of making it a jsuccess. This is leap year and Monon is the gay young damsel who is looking for entertainment along the beautiful shores of the Tippecanoe. The question is, will Monticello accept this innocent flirtation? Under existing conditions Rensselaer has her Iroquois and wouldn't it be possible for the people of Francesville and Medaryville to go there to celebrate?”

Only a Few Days Left In Which to Pay Taxes.

Less than ten days remain in which to pay the spring installment of taxes and escape the delinquent penalty. Those who have not attended to this matter should ’o so at once and escape the additional ten per cent that is imposed Dn delinquents. You' should give this matter your immediate attention and thus avoid the rush of the last few hours, and will be doing the treasurer and his assistants a favor.

Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Sunday school. Come with the children and take part in the study of the Word. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “The Resurrection the Final Proof.” . 4:00 Baxter Cantata. The resurrection will be Jie thought of the day and all of the services will help to emphasize this one great fact of history. Children will be baptized and believers received into church membership. “I could ill spare the happiness of believing in a continuing existence. Indeed, I would say that they are dead for this life also who hope for no other.” —■Goethe.

Royal Arch Masons.

Important meeting of the chapter Thursday evening. Work in the Past and Most Excellent. C. H. PORTER.

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