Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 149, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1916 — Page 1

No. 149.

GREAT PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION

At The REX TONIGHT Mary Miles Minter in “LOVELY MARY" Matinee 2 o’clock This show is for the benefit of charity and all are urged to come 10 and 15c

benefit of charity and all are urged to come 10 and 15c Notice Special Meeting of County Council. Notice is hereby given that the County Council of Jasper county, Indiana, will meet in special session Monday, July 3rd, ait 1 o’clock p. m. in the commissioners’ court room, to consider additional appropriations for 1916 and such other matters that may legally come before them. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County. The Jackson Highway boosters reached Lafayette at about 1 11 - o'clock yesterday and were taken in charge by the Chamber of Commerce of that city. They were served luncheon at the Lahr house, where speechmaking was indulged in until about 2 o clock, when the boosters left for Frankfort, where they were entertained. They were due in Indianapolis at 9 o’clock last night. —— If it’s ~ Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg doit. Phone 621

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The Evening Republican.

PERSHINGS DECOYED BY WHITE FLAG

“Something Big Doing” If General Pershing’s Troopers Were Victims of Treacherous Attack. General Pershing has been unable to get to General Funston a report fought between Mexican troops under the leadership of Felix Gomez, but there appeared no reason to doubt that the American detachment of the tenth a negro organization, had suffered heavily. Instead of the tension being broken by the clash -it was keyed up still higher Wednesday night and there appeared no probability that it would be lessened until later the report from General Pershing was received the unofficial news of undisputed aggression by the Mexican troops is received. , General Funston asserted he wou’d send no special orders to Genera. Bell, commanding at El Paso, or to General Pershing until he had received official news. The Mexican commander at Jaurez, Gen. Francisco Gonzales, insisted that the Americans preciptated the. fight by firing on the white flag who were moving forth to parley. A report brought El Paso Wednesday by an American indicated that the Americans had been led into an ambuscade by a white flag. The meager details of the fight received by Gen. Funston included the facts that Gen. Felix Gomez, comm'anding the Mexicans, was among the dead. The casualties on both sides was considerable and the intimation was that the Americans had fallen back. It was admitted at arm y headquarters that General Funston’s determintion not to send away special orders to Genearl Pershing or General Bell did not mean that swift punitive action would not be undertaken. y

Are You Funny? Make This Guy Laugh For S2O.

At 1:30 today the Great Graves hypnotized one of his men and has him sitting in a chair in the window at, Rhoades 'hardware store. To any-* one making this man smile Graves will make a present of S2O. Here’s a chance for some wit to make himself some money.

Miss Amy Bringle came up from Fair Oaks on business today.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JUNE 2£, 1916-

DR. C. E. JOHNSON SECURES ASSISTANT

Has Arranged to Have Dr. Leslie Sharper, of Francesville, Game For His Large Practice. Dr. C. E. Johnson, who some time ago entered the national guard medical service and who will go to the front as a member of Company M and will be transferred and commisI sioned as a first lieutenant iij the field hospital corps, has been fortunate to secure Dr. Leslie Sharrer,”~o?~Fran~' eesville, to look after his extensive medical practice during his absence. Dr. Johnson had many cases that he could not leave without providing for their care and not wanting to sacrifice the practice he has established during his almost four years here he made a trip to Francesville Tuesday afternoon and talked the matter over with Dr. Sharrer, who very patriotically offered to make the sacrifice entailed by leaving his own wide practice and coming here to take charge of Dr. Johnson’s practice during his absence, the length of which is now entirely problematical. Dr. Sharrer has for several years been engaged in practice with his father and is well knowln in this county. He has not only a wide general practice in medicine but has also done considerable surgical work and this fact assures ' Johnson that he is leaving his practice in able hands.

Minister Enlists, Believing In Working Where Most Needed.

Washington, June 21. —A minister of the gospel who will either fight or pray, in whichever capacity he is most needed in time of war, has offefred his services -to—Major General George Barnett, commandant of the United States Marine Corps. He is Rev. Ferdinand F. Schultz, piastor of the Othtfnch of'Christ Disciples, Chillicothe, Ohio, a practical engineer as well as’minister. ( * In offering his services the Rev. Schultz expressed willingness to starve in the fire-room of a battleship, or as chaplain of marines in the field. The patriotic and versatile Ohio pastor is 57 years of age, but says he is hale and hearty and ready to respond to a call to serve “Old Glory” at any time.

Complete line of Deering harvesting machinery for sale by Hamilton & Kellner.

Major Healey and Lieutenant Tuteur Go to Plymouth to Help Prepare Company, Former Believes that 150 Men Can Be Secured from This County. Father and Son From Remington Join- Captain Tuteur Now Has 71 Men. Telephone Operators Give Excellent Service. Impressive parade led by band and militia in which many citi—zens join held Wednesday evening, at court house square. Addresses by E. P. Honan and W. L Wood. Many young men join company following ceremony. Estimated three . thousand people attend. $64.33 is raised by popular subscription for company. Lieutenant Watson drills Co. M, Another Demonstration Saturday Eve.

NEW COMPANY M RECRUITS. Ernest Maxwell, Remington. Orville G. Maxwell, Remington. John C. Smith, Rensselaer. Emmet O’Brien, Newland. William E. Clinton, Brook. OLD MEMBERS REPORTING. Sergeant Don P. Warren, Columbus Ohio. Harry Marlin, Brook.

Enthusiasm abounded at the public demonstration held Wednesday evening during the band concert at the court house square, when Co. M, led by the band and followed by many citizens, formed a parade which marched through the city streets. There was not a man, woman or ‘hild in the audience that was not affected by the impressiveness of the occasion, which was held for the purpose of arousing the people of Jasper county to the full realization of the tenseness of the situation between the United States and Mexico. Hon. E. P. Honan, of Rensselaer, and Hon. W. L. Wood, of Parr, made addresses to the members of the local company, and appealed to the young men of the county to go to the front in the time of their country’s need. John O’Connor introduced the speakers of the evening and the crowd was greatly impressed by the talks made by these men. Following the talks several young men joined the loca company and Capt. Tuteur had 71 men at the close of the day—six above the number required for peace

strength. \ Mr. Honan in his talk told of this being the third time that such an oceasion had been held in this city and told the young men of the company that the citizens of Jasper county ■ were proud of them and that no mati ter A-here they went or what they ■ had to do to remember , that they were men and doing men’s duties. 1 He appealed to them always to . remember the occasions of the evening. Mr. Honan asked the young men in the audience to join the local com-, pany and go to the aid of this country, and in closing asked the people ■to think of these young men who were leaving their homes and families itogo to the front and-give them the ! praise of which they were so deserving. Mr. Honan then asked that a purse be raised to presented to the { company, the mon£y to be disbursed in such a way that the entire company would derive the greatest benelt possible. Mr. Honan was roundly cheered at the conclusion of nis

W. L. Wood, of Parr, was the next speaker of the evening. He told the members of the company that-they were about to go to the aid of the greatest country in the world, and asked that they so conduct themselves at all times in such a manner that the citizens of the county wouid be proud of them. He asked them to remeniber that no matter what they thought of the policies of the present administration to remember that i they were all Americans fighting for

a common cause. Mr. Wood repeatedly referred to the local militia as the best blood of the county, the men of whom the people were proud, and that it was the greatest honorhe had ever had conferred upon him in his life, when he was asked to talk ’at this meeting. At the conclusion of his talk Mt. Wood was also vigori ously applauded and the audience was > I greatly impressed by the addresses of these two able spears. Following the talks lieutenant Edward L. Watson drilled his company by squads, giving bayonet exercises, calisthenics drill; physical drill, and the manual vt was. Lieutenant

Watson also appealed to the young men to join the company in the present crisis. Prof. Braun’s oand gave a patriotic concert and this also added to the impressiveness of the evening. It was estimated that at least three thousand people were on the streets of Rensselaer last evening, attending the arousement meeting. At the conclusion of the addresses John O’Connor appointed four men to pass through the audience and collect a fund for the company, and $29.33 was realized. The following contributions were lurried over to Capt. Tuteur later in the evening: James H. Ohaptnon, sls; Delos Thompson $10; Simon Thompson $5; Jbhn Eger; sg. Total of $64.33. At the close of the day Capt. Tuteur had 71 men in uniform, six above the number required for strength.

Especial mention should be made of the operators of the local telephone exchange. Major Healey and Capt. Tuteur report that the service has been t'he very best possible, and especially the long distance calls. They desire to express their thanks to the operators for the splendid service which they are rendering. Major Healey -and Lieutenant C. Arthur Tuteur went via automobile to Plymouth today at the request of Gov. Ralston to aid in preparing the company of that place m getting ready to leave. They were taken in W. L. Wood’s car, which was driven by N. C. Shafer. Before leaving, Major Healey asked that’ any citizens of the county owning cars and desiring to render a great service to the company, could do so by donating their cars for trips to surrounding towns to get recruits. Calls are pouring in from many neighboring towns from to join the

local squad and informing the officers that if they need men to call upon them. Before leaving, Major Healey expressed his belief that he thought the local company, provided that it did not leave before -Friday evening, could be recruited up to 100 men by that .time, and that if the situation between the two countries became more tense he thought that 150 men could be gotten in Jasper county. One of the interesting features of the day as reported by the recruiting officer, was the joining of Co. M by Ernest Maxwell and son, OrVille G. Maxwell, both of Remington. Another public arousement meeting much of the same nature will be held again Saturday evennig, providing the company has not been called to Fort Harrison by noting

and to help make 'it an enthusiastic one and display their patriotism. On Sunday Co. M will be drilled oy the officers in the court house yard and MWroy park and a great crowd is expected to attend these drills on that day. Capt- Umpleby, of the Gary company, stated that there were hundreds of telegrams pouring into that city to youngymen belonging to othot companiesvarious parts of the United States commanding Jhem to report to their organizations immeliately. Some of them belong -o companies as far distant as Cahfowua. Capt. Umpleby has 85 men m his company at Gary.

Mrs. Firman Thompson and daughter, Dorothy, went to Lafayette today to visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter English, taking little Alice Bell English borne, who has been here with her grandparents, Dr, and Mrs. E. >. English- \ Miss Alice Thomas wentf to Lafayette today to take her weekly music lesson...

Chicago Motor Clubs In Run Between Chicago and Indianapolis.

Thh';’ rars, members of the Chicago Ai j.cC? Club and the Chicago Autoir.uV.ie Clubs cf Chicago, passed Rensselaer tcuay enroute to Indianapodis, on a two days’ reliability tun between Chicago and Indianapolis and return. H. H. Latham, (president o-f the Chiiago Athletic Cub, was in a big Packaid twin six, donated by the I ackard company, which was the leading car. The tourists were to take L-mch at Lafayette, going from there to Indianapolis to remain over night ;nd return Friday. Friday noon the tourists will take lunch at the home < f George Ade, having been invited I y him to do so, leaving there Friday afternoon for Chicago. Mt. Latham is . a frequent visitor lore, having purchased forty acres ci the Newland onion land from Ed Oliver some time ago.

Letter From William B. Austin Renewing Generous Offer.

Chicago, June 19, 1916. Major Geo. H. Healey, Rensselaer, Indiana. My Dear Sir: I notice the outing is being prepared at Camp Benjamin Harrison for this summer. Do you have any youhg man who desires to take up my proposition to pay has bills during the encampment. Many .ndividua’s and firms of this city have already made their arrangements, and I have , been hoping to hear from ?ou regarding the matter. With kindnest regards, 1 am, 7 Very truly yours, - >

W. B. AUSTIN.

HANGING GROVE.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cochran, spent Tuesday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cochran. Mildred Jenkins was resting slightly better Thursday morning but is still in a very critical condition. Miss Ola Drake came up from Lafayette Saturday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Rollin Stewart and family. . Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson, of Roselawn, came to McGoysburg Wednesday for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Leslie Lowman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Jordan will go to Crawfordsvilie Fnday to visit relatives there and at other points outh of Lafayette. ?■ Hanging Grove court was in session a short time Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Chambers, of Marion townstep, filed suit in Squire Bussell’s court to replevin a cow and some ducks and chickens that were left with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Gordon, some months ago. The trouble was the outgrowth of a little quarrel a few day® ago. The plaintiff hired a lawyer to defend her, while the defendant pleaded her own case. The court gjave Mrs. Chambers back her property excepting a small calf, which was left with the defendant.

John Moore, who went to Texas in - April to work for an engineering firm here, has written home, stating that he has been given a better position with the company and that he is working with a substantial increase in salary. John is now running a transit and is one of the head engineers and is now located at Wichita Falls, Texas. He made no statements concerning the United States-Mexican .situation there. ,

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