Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 128, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1916 — Page 1

No. 128.

TONIGHT At The GAYETY ' wm The Famous % Kitchner & Thornton In their high class harmony and comedy singing stunt Nr. Fred Ueltzen who, can play any instrument from a Jews Harp to a Tteam Calliope will take care of this act. . 5 and 10c.

MEMORIAL DAY TO BE OBSERVED MAY 30

Graves of Departed Heroes to Be Decorated With Flags and Flowers Memorial Day. jr _ m. —■ The Grand Army of the Republic has gone forward with arrangements for Memorial Day, to take place Tuesday, May 30th, 1916. The following order has been issued: Rensselaer, May 22, 1916. The customary observance of Memorial Day will occur on Tuesday, May 30, 1916. All comet bands, military companies, lire brigades, and all fraternal orders and civic organizations of citizens and Sunday schools are respectfully and cordially invited to participate in the usual annual parade and march to Weston cemetery, where the exercises will be as per program below. All ex-soldiers, Union and Confederate, are cordially invited to fall in' with this Post and participate.

ITINERARY. At 1:30 o'clock p. m., the court house bell will be rung, upon which all organizations will meet at their respective places of assembly and form, then march to court house square, reporting to the grand marshal or some member of his staff, by whom each body will be directed to its rendezvous and to its place in the marching column. The parade is to move at 2 o’clock. PROGRAM. Call to order. Vocal music by choir. Address of welcome, Post commander. Invocation, Rev. P. C. Cunuck. Reading Memorial Orders, Post Adjt. Music, male quartet. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, read iby Paul Beam. Oration, Rev. Beard. Vocal music by girls. Music, “America,” led by choir and everybody requested to join in singing the same. Benediction by Rev. McDaniel. Parade to form for return march. D. H. Yeoman, Commander. W. H. Wood, Adjt. J. C. Kresler, Marshal.

Health Notice. The City Board of Health will give just one week, that of May 29th to June 3rd, for clean-up time. After that the Boy Scouts will tag closets and all kinds of trash and following them will come the health officer with an official tag. -- City Board of Health. Attention G. A. R. and Auxiliaries, The G. A. R., Womans Relief Corps, the Ladies of the G. A. R., and Sons of Veterans are requested to meet at the court house next Sunday morning at 10 o’clock for the purpose of marching in a body to the Presbyterian church, where Rev. Fleming will preach - the Memorial sermon. - D. H. Yeoman, Commander. W. H. Wood, Adjutant. Kabo Live Model Brassiera look the best under a nice sheer waist. . ROWLES & PARKER.

The Evening Republican.

HAMILL & CO’S. STORE MAKES CHANGE

Scott P. Hilliard, of Van Wert, Ohio, Buys Interest and Takes Active Charge. J. H. Weissenbach, of Columbus, Ohio, and Ora Hamill, of Monticello, owners of Hamill & Co’s, store in this city, have sold an interest in the business to Scott P. Hilliard of Van Wert, Ohio, who succeeds Earl Ticen as manager and has already taken charge. Mr. Hilliard is a married man and has had long experience in the clothing and gents’ furnishing business and will devote his undivided energies to Hamilliizng the people in this part of Indiana. Messrs. Weissenbach and Hamill were here to close up the deal. Mr. Ticen, who has managed the store since it was opened several months ago, has made many friends here who will wish him success in whatever field he locates. He will remain temporarily with the store here, which will now be under the name of Hilliard & Hamill.

Barney Steps On Throttle And Smashes Track Record.

Barney Oldfield, at the wheel of a front drive Christie, Sunday afternoon smashed the track record at the Indianapolig speedway when he lowered the record of Georges Boillot, a former race pilot and more recently an aviator for the French army, whae he was killed in an air raid a few weeks ago. Barney -thrilled the thousands gathered at the track to witness the entries in their qualification trials. Oldfield stepped the two and one-haif mile course at a speed of 102.623 miles an hour. It was the best exhibation race ever driven by Oldfield. On going into the south curve at a speed better than ninety miles an hour the two rear wheels of the Christie left the track and the crowd gasped, for it seemed certain that the wonderful pilot .was doomed, but Barney held the car and by a great spurt in the back stretch, where he traveled at a 110 (mile an -hour rate, crossed the tape in 1:27:70. Seven more cars qualified yesterday, bringing the total number of qualifiers to 21. Johnny Aitken has the (best trial lap, and will be in number one position when the race starts.

Rensselaer Teachers Depart For Homes For the Summer.

The majority of the teachers in the Rensselaer schools have left for their homes to spend the summer. Among those who have gone are: Principal W. F. Kratli, to Knox, and from there to Bloomington to re-enter Indiana University. Miss Annd M. Harmon, Attica. Miss Myra Schroeder, Chibago. Miss Grace Stover, Downers Grove. Miss Cela Anderson, Lapel. Miss Marie Winn, Indianapolis. Miss Lucille Phillips, Monticello. Mss Ethel English, Wolcott. Richard A. Rice, Lafayette. Earl Chamlberlain, Chalmers. Superintendent Dean expects to put in several weeks this summer at! Chicago University, where he will go in two or three weeks. Miss L’Waive Mallory will go to Toledo, Ohio, soon, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. A. Halleck to Oberlin, where they will go by auto to get their daughter, Miss Lura, who is attending college. Prof. J. Ira Coe is still in Rensselaer. He expects to put in part of the summer in school. L. E. Wass expects to go to Terre Haute to spend the summer at the state normal. Miss Mabel Atwood, Miss Selma Leopold, Miss Janes Parkison and Miss Marriett Shedd will spend most of the summer in Rensselaer.

All are Invited to Attend Centennial Meeting.

Prof. C. Ross Dean, who is in charge of the centennial celebration plans for Jasper county, invites every person to attend the meeting to be held at the assembly this Monday evening at 7 o’clock. The meeting will be addressed by W. C. Woodward, one of the directors of the state historical commission of which Governor Ralston ib the chairman. Mr. Woodward and wife arrived here this afternoon from Remington, where they had spent Sunday with relatives. 'L It is hoped to hold an appropriate celebration in this county this fall and all who are interested should attend the meeting this evening.

Puritan undermusilns, the best for the money, all made up to suit the lady who likes nice undermuslins. ROWLES & PARKER.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, MAY 29, 1916.

R. P. BENJANIN DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Passed Away at Hospital In Francesville Following Long Illness— Funeral Tuesday. Rial Philander Benjamin, well known in Jasper county where he taught school many years ago and was later active as the local agent for musical instruments and sewing machines, died Sunday afternoon at about 5:45 o'clock. He had been taken to the hospital of Dr. Sharrer in that town and had undergone a slight operation which it was hoped would give him relief and possibly prolong his life. He had been an invalid for a number of months and had for a long time been confined at his home and gradually failing. It was only a few days ago that he was removed to the hospital. Mr. Benjamin was bom Dec. Ist, 1848, in Jasper county, and was married Dec. 29, 1880, to Ida Magee, at Otterbein, Ind. He is survived by his widow and three children namely, Mrs. Calvin Cain and Ross Benjamin of Rensselaer, and Junior Benjamin, of Chicago. Frank and Mary Ruth died many years ago. Mr. Benjamin was an honored citizen, who had lived in and near Rensselaer all his life. As school teacher and businessman he had made many friends and those who have known him for so many years will regret to learn of his death. He was a man of noble Christian character and a loyal and enenthusiastic Methodist and for many years a member of Trinity. M. E. church of this city. He had also been an Odd Fellow for thirty years. The funeral will be held at the M. E. church Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock, the service being in charge of Dr. Paul C. Oumick. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the service at the grave.

REMINGTON.

Jacob Hensler is driving a new Ford. Frank Howard and family went to Chicago Sunday. Dale Norris went to Indianapolis Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Merritt autoed to Oxford Sunday. Miss Anna Lewis spent the week end with friends at Kentland. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Geier spent Sunday with relatives at Goodland. Miss Martha Parker went to Rensselaer Friday for a few days’ visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Butcher, of Wolcott, spent Sunday with Sanford Casey and family. The Pythian Sisters had work at their temple Friday evening, taking in three candidates. Mr. and Mrs. Max Broadie, of Lafayette, were Sunday guests of W. C. Smalley and family. Mrs. Earl Clouse and baby, of Rensselaer, spent several days last week with Mrs. T. Villinsky.

Mrs. John left Thursday for a two weeks’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. Wan. James, at Attica. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Griffin and son, of Monticello, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Griffin. H. H. Bowman and family, of Monticello, moved here this week and will occupy the house vacated by Rev. Konkle. Twenty little friends of Wm. Schankerman gave him a surprise party Saturday afternoon, the event being his 7th birthday. Mrs. R. C. Nickels, who has been spending the past week with her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Smalley, returned Saturday to her home at Milford, 111. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smalley and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Tam Smalley autoed to Lafayette Saturday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Max Broadie. Ben May shipped two carloads of hogs and cattle to Indianapolis last Thursday. When they reached Reynolds it was necessary to unload one car on account of the heat. Seven hogs were found dead.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Irwin, of Wolcott, were "Rensselaer visitors Sunday. Richard A. Rice, commercial instructor in the Rensselaer schools, who lost his coat last Thursday when returning from Fowler, had it returned to him Saturday. —lt was found by a gentleman living at Morocco. Miss Elizabeth Lee, of Rockville, is visiting the parents of C. Earl Duvall. Earl and John, accompanied by their mother, Mrs. C. W. Duvall and Earl’s daughter, Helen, drove to Lafayette Saturday night and remained there over night ' and drove to Frankfort Sunday morning, meeting Miss Lee there and all returned to Rensselaer. ‘ ‘ ' r ' ** ' <u •

T. R. TO BE GOOD IF WE GET RIGHT MAN

Chairman Hill os Leys That Roosevelt Will Stay Out Under Conditions —Probable Planks. Chicago, 111., May 28.—Chairman Charles D. Hilles, of the republican national committee, today expressed the opinion that the platform which will be adopted iby the national convention next month would be unusually brief and deal only with the most vital public questions. From information obtained he believes that the principal planks in the platform will include the following: A statement on Americanism. A statement on preparedness for adequate military and naval defense. A declaration in favor of a protective tariff to be prepared by a non-partisan tariff commission created by congress, with special attention to the needs of the industries of this country after the close of the European war. A declaration in favor of a merchant marine. A statement dealing with the alleged shortcomings of the democratic administration. In speaking of the probable action of the progressive national cohvention called to be held June 7 in Chicago, simultaneously with the republican national convention, Mr. Hilles said:

“I imagine everybody assumes that the progressives will nominate Roosevelt for president. If the republican convention adopts a straight-forward, sincere, ringing declaration of the vital public questions now being discussed and nominates a man clearly equal to the important tasks that will confront the next president, Roosevelt might not think there would be any need of his entering the field. But if the republicans nominate a man who Mr. Roosevelt things is a misfortune and adopts a platform which he regards as ‘bunk,’ he may feel so enraged as to run and perhaps help reelect President Wilson.”

On the question of national woman suffrage Chairman Hilles said there was a difference of opinion among the party leaders and he did not know what action the convention would take on the subject. Chairman Hilles denied a report that the organization had ever thought of attempting to force the nomination of a candidate for president the first day of the convention. “This convention will be a truly deliberative body and it is pure speculation to attempt to say what it will do in the matter of nominating a candidate for president or when it will get through,” he said. Among the arrivals today was Harry S. New, republican nominee for senator in Indiana. John W. Wright, manager of the Elihu Root campaign, announced that his candidate would not come to Chicago for the convention. T. Coleman Dupont, of Delaware, is expected to arrive tomorrow and open headquarters.

I’ve come, Lord, to apologize ' , Upon my bended knees, And humbly ask that you’ll shut off Them heavenly faucets —please. I know it’s what we prayed for, but We didn’t calkilate Thet you was goin’ to send it down So hard and fast and straight. You see, it looked as if a drouth Had really come to stay. It scared us so, from north to south, We jest flopped down to pray. We knew thet you was workin, Lord, For all thet you was worth, And feared that mebbe you’d forget Our portion o’ the earth.

So when I begged for rain, dear Lord, I didn’t mean no harm; I never thought, to punish me, Thet you would flood the farm. The levee’s night a bustin’, now; There’ll be no sign o’ crop; I’ll never raise the mortgage, Lord, If this here rain don’t stop. iThe pasture’s under water, "Lord The stock is swimmin’ round, And not an acre on the ranch Can show a patch of ground. The country road has all caved in, The creek’s too high .to ford— We’ll roost in tree-tops if you don't Shut off them faucets, Lord. We oughtn’t to have interfered; We needed this rebuff; But don’t you think by this time, Lord Thet we have had enough? Oh, chase them clouds from out the sky, , „ Let loose the sun, and then Just run this earth to suit yourself.

Charles Downs has rented Marion Cooper's house in the northeast part of town and will move bo it at once. Moses Chupp has been occupying it.

WEATHER. Thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight; tomorrow partly cloudy. 0- .... —>

RENSSELAER MAN SEVERELY INJURED

N. W. Reeve Struck By Auto Driven By Elmer Jacks—No Blame Attached to Driver. N. W. Reeve, whose age is about 82 years, was knocked down and severely bruised Saturday evening by an automobile which Elmer Jacks was driving. The accident occurred at the postoffice crossing and had it not been that Mr. Jacks was driving very slowly and had his car under perfect control the accident might have proven very serous. As it wa3 he brought his machine to am almost instant stop. Mrs. Jacks, who was with her husband, and who was injured only two or three weeks ago when their car overturned, was so shocked by the accident of Saturday evening that she fainted and it was two or three hours before she regained consciousness. Mr. Reeve had been in the country with Loren Sage and they had stopped at the postoffice to get their mail. Mr. Reeve did not see the approaching car and stepped directly in front of it. He was knocked down and received a bad cut or two on his head and cuts on each arm. He was taken to the office of Dr. Johnson, where the injuries were cared for and he was then taken to his home on Cullen street. Sunday he was able to be up and aside from . the bruises and a slightly wrenched back he was feeling as fine as could be. Mr. Reeve is a remarkable man for his advanced years and his many friends will be pleased that the accident was no worse.

Wet Grounds Bring Another Postponement For Athletics.

Due to the excessive rain of Friday night and Saturday, it was fount necessary to call off the • Sunday game between Lowell and the Athletics, making the second time since the season started that it has been impossible to play. Although the fans were greatly disappointed, a game Sunday was out of the question, for the infield was a sea of mud. Lowell has been secured for a game next Sunday. The three Chicago infielders failed to receive word that the game was called off and were on hand for the game. Probably fans will be interested to know that the Athletic shortstop for the will be Fredericks, who played with he Army team here two years ago. He is rated as one of the best hitters in semi-pro circles in Chicago, and in the game against the Athletics knocked the ball over the centerfield fence. He should prove invaluable both in the Athletic offense and defense. Blake is the name of the new catcher secured by Manager Grant and comes with the highest of recommendation from Fredericks. Lyman has been retained for the third base post. Quille and MuTcahey have been released.

Attending Musical Festival At Northwestern University.

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman and son, Elvyn, and Miss Esther Padgitt went to Chicago this morning and will spend the week at Northwestern University, where Misses Florence and Aileen Allman are attending college. The week at Northwestern University is known as a musical festival and the first part starts this Monday evening when “The Damnation of FauSt,” which has been extensively advertised in Chicago papers, will be rendered.

Nelson’s Panama Hat Works

Gives you the same satisfaction on your old hats as you get in any city. Panamas, Bankocks, Manilas and soft haits made over to look like new. Out of town orders solicited. By all means don’t overlook that last yeai s hat, as I guarantee satisfaction. Work done at McKay’s Laundry, Rensselaer, Indiana.

Epworth League.

The six weeks’ contest of the Epworth Leaguers of the Methodist church closed Sunday night with an attendance of 127 young people. The Greens -won the most points and will be given a social by the Pinks soon.

H. R. Grow made a trip to Logansport today. . Russell Van Hook sold eighteen head of cows at public sale Saturday at Hemphill’s sale lot, Hie prices running froni $45 to SSB. Jud and Jack Fitzpatrick, of Francesville, the latter a brother of Mrs. G. B. Porter, came to Rensselaer Sunday afternoon and paid a visit to the newlyweds.

FARMER ACCUSED OF GIRL'S MURDER

Alleged to Have Hurled Bucket jf Corn at Auto Occupants—Lynching Is Feared. “ Hartford City, Ind., ‘ May 28. Charged with having caused the death of Geraldine Stout, 8 years old, daughted of Dr. E. P. Stout, of Upland, by striking her with a bucket of corn this afternoon, Albert Thomas, 40, a farmer, is in jail here tonight. The girl died as the result of a broken neck and crushed chest. She was riding in an automobile with her parents. Thomas was carrying a bucket of corn and had difficulty in getting out of the way of the machine. The occupants of the automobile allege after he recovered his equilibrium he deliberately hurled the bucket at them. Stout immediately jumped out and attacked Thomas. He was restrained from injuring the man by persons attracted to the scene. Thomas denies that he voluntarily threw' the bucket. He said in scrambling from the path of the automobile it slipped from his grasp. Feeling on the part of persons who heard of the tragedy was so bitter that Thomas was rushed to the jail. Many persons came to the city from Upland and vicinity, and threats from “the crowd which gathered about the jail caused extra precautions to be baken by the authorities and deputy sheriffs have been placed on guard. The tragedy occurred on a country road three miles west of here. The automobile is said to have approached Thomas at a rapid speed. Thomas has a wife and two children.

Muncie, Ind., My 28.—Thomas was brought to Muncie by Sheriff Mills, of Hartford City, shortly after 11 o’clock tonight for safe keeping. Sheriff Mills said he feared a mob that was forming at Hartford City would get Thomas and he asked permission of Sheriff O’H&rra to keep Thomas in the local jail. The officer w'ould not permit newspaper men to talk with Thomas tonight and at midnight the turnkey at the jail said Thomas wgs asleep.

Alienation Case Goes Over to October Term.

The case of alienation brought by Sam Duvall against Dr. Paul C. Curnick and others which had been set for trial for Wednesday of this week in the Newton circuit court, has been continued until the October term.

Clyde Gunyon last week bought a four ninety Chevrolet and Albert Sage bought a Dodge of M. L. Adams & Son.

Leave It to Me.”

Nelson, the Hatter, says, ‘.Leave it to me to make your old panamas look like new.” Nelson is at McKay’s laundry and makes i a specialty on cleaning and blocking panamas. He makes them just as good 8 new. Tke him any hat, all your hats and save the price of a new hat.

Spring coats and suits all going at special prices now at Rowles & Parker’s.

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

m for the kids, and |BB9 §jgjfor grown-ups, too. Takes a picture 2txM inches and costs only $2. BP Other Anscos up ’ T\ ]J t to $55. We'd like to Jf show you the entire line. 1 1 Our photographic department has established quite a reputation for || / developing, printing and , enlarging. Come in, mJg won’t you l * j A. F. LONG, ms A . Rensselaer, Indiana.

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