Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1916 — Page 1

No. 157.

TONIGHT at the GAYETY Fredrik the Great will be seen amidst a flock of pigeons extracting silver half dollars from any old place and guinea pigs and rabbits from the whiskers of the unsuspecting. When it comes to a showdown in singing and dancing Ross and Delmar are strictly on to their job. The pictures are getting better each evening. 15 and sc.

NEW CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL

Contract Let to Frank Medland For New High School Building In Marion Township. Township trustee Wood today awarded the contract for a new two room brick school building to Frank Medland, the Logansport contractor, for s9#Bo. —M. V. Bfown of this city, whose bid was about SBOO higher was the only other bidder on the whole building. Mr. Medland is now building the county. hospital and last year with his partner,, Mr. Boyer built the college gynasium. The new school house is located on the corner of the farm belonging to Mrs. George P. Daugherty. This building will acommodate the pupils in the other country schools in the township south of the fiver. It will meet all the requirements of the modern school.

Constipation and Indigestion. “I have used Chamberlain’s Tablets and must say they are the best I have ever used for constipation and indigestion. My wife also them for indigestion and they did her good, writes Eugene S. Knight, Wilmington, N. C. Chamberlain's Tablets are mild and gentle in their action. Give them a trial. You are certain to be pleased with the agreeable laxative effect which they produce. For sale by B. F. Fendig. c

WEATHER. Probably fair tonight and Sunday.

f AGENCY FOR Root’s Bee Supplies Goods Sold at Catalogue Price Saving You the Freight A limited supply carried in stock. Root’s Supplies CM are noted the world over as the best goods made J ' \ and the prices II are but little, if J| |j any higher, than * inferiorgoods. \ BEES FOR SALE ASK FOR FREE CATALOGUE LESLIE CLARk At Republican Offioe - Rensselaer, Ind.

The Evening Republican.

VOLUNTEERS NOT TO BE FAVORED

Governor Ralston Declares That Service of Men Outside Guard Can Be Accepted Only in Regular Way. Governor Samuel M. Ralston stated Friday that it will be impossible for him to acepf in a body the services of troops in event of a call for volunteers is made in present Mexican crisis, and therefore the services of a large number of men In many parts of the state who desire to head units of military organizations can be accepted in the regular way. The Governor said that a great many apeals are being made to him to acept companies and different units of a regiment, in the event that volun teers are called for. Governor Ralston desires that it be kno\yn that in eyent it becomes necessary to make up another reigiment that the units will be accepted on their merits. He declared that he will not make any promises or statements at this time that would prevent him from taking the usual course in the formation of the regiment. The Governor had made it clear that he appreciates the patriotic motives that are back of these persons who offer their services at this time, but that the acceptance of units must come about in the regular way.

CLEAR SKIN COMES FROM WITHIN.

It is foolish to think you can gain a good clear complexion by the use of face powder. Get atjhe root of the truble and thoroughly cleanse the system with a treatment of Dr. Bang’s New Life Pills. Gentle and mild in action, do not gripe, yet they relieve the liver by their action on the bowels. Good for young, adults and aged. Go after a clear complexion today. 25c, at your druggist.

NOTICE. . We, the undersigned barbers, agree to keep our shops open Monday night, July 3, until 9 o’clock, to take care of what business comes and keep our shops closed all day July 4, 1916. Calvin H. Cain. Wood & Kresler. F. M. Haskell. C. W. Rhoades.

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

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JULY l, 1916.

M. D. RHOADES THE LUCKY MAN

Drew Pony Outfit Given Away By Rex Theatre—Large Crowd Gathered at Drawing. A large crowd gathered at the entrance of the Rex theatre this morning to witness the drawing for the pony outfit in which so many of our younger citizens have been.interested for some months. With each ticket that has been sold at the Rex the manager, W. C. Milliron, has been giving a numbered chance on a tiny pony and cart with all the equipments. There is hardly a child in town who has not planned many enjoyable hours when they become the possessor of the prize, therefore there must have been a great wave of dissapointment when it was announced that one of our elderly citizens Marsh Rhoades had the lucky number, 10,004. Col. Fred Phillips explained the manner of the drawing to the crowd. C. B. Steward drew the number from a large sack and a member of the crowd who was not a ticket holder served as judge. The lucky number was located about ten minutes after the announcement.

CARRANZA NOTE AROUSES BORDER

Break Feared and Army Officers Study Possible Mexican Campaign— Situation Graver. El Paso, Tex., June 30.—Gen. Carranza’s memorandum,issued at Mexico City today • inflated again tonight the border war bubble, which in the last 24 hours had showed signs of bursting. Military officials everywhere redoubled their vigilance, and fears were expressed in many quarters that clashes would result when the text of the communication becomes the property of the already inflamed Mexican popmace. The arrival of the first of the national guard contingents, expected here tomorrow, will be welcomed as most opportune, A prominent Carranza official, however, expressed the view that the memorandum, despite its sharp tone, need not lead to a break. With the situation growing graver U. S. army men are making a study of the campaign their opponents will probably wage. It is believed it will be largely defensive.

Report of Annual Convention Federated Clubs Held in Brook.

The sixth annual convention of the Tenth district of Indiana Federation of Clubs met in Brook June 27th. The clubs of the eight counties were well represented, there being 44 delegates and 220 registered visitors. The morning session was given to registration and election of county officers. Miss Francis Ott, of Morocco, was elected county chairman; Mrs. Tennis Deardurff was appointed to see about funds for the monument to be erected this centennial year to the Pioneer Mothers; Mrs. John Kay has charge of the blind work and the sale at Brook amounted to $32.34 and for the district this year $67. In the afternoon Mrs. J. Bennett Lowe gave greetings in behalf of Brook and Mrs. Mittie De Wees Stoner, of Valparaiso, responded. Reports from the different county chairmen and club presidents showed that the clubs were doing excellent- work and accomplishing much in the improvement of communities and giving chil-dren-better environments. Mrs. C. K. Fairbanks, president Indiana Federation of clubs, gave the afternoon address.

The Welfare Club, of Brook, gave their visitors a great treat in providing automobiles to take them to Hazelden, the home of George Ade, and Orchard Lake Farm, owned by Warren T. McCray. Supper was served in the M. E. church and table talks given by Mrs. Guthrie, of Gary, on Appreciation of Club Work, Mrs. Judith Wiel Loewinthal, of Chicago, on Appreciation of Women, and Mrs. Dunning, of Chicago, on Art. The evening meeting was opened by a piano duet by Miss Verna Lyons and Mrs. T. P. Woodson, a vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Hall, of Kentland. Miss Beulah Bondy delighted her hearers with a reading. Charity Dye gav? an interesting talk on Indiana’s centennial. % The following officers were elected: District chairman, Mrs. J. C. Gibb 3, of Crown Point; vice chairman, Mrs. Ada Stewart, of Lafayette; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. W. E. Meade, of East Chicago; directors; Mrs. M. T. Bidlake, Monticello, and Mrs. Etta Lyons, of Brook. The .next district meeting will be held- at Lafayette.

Stork Special.

Bom, June 29th to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ward, a daughter. June 30th to Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Roadruck, of Morocco, a son, at the home of her Mr. and Mrs. David Elder.

LANDY MAGEE LOSES SUIT

$15,000 Suit Against the John Makeever Estate For Injuries Received it Not Upheld. The case of Magee vs. J. W. Stockton et al, in which the former sued the estate for injuries received about three years ago when the appellant fell from the fire escape at the Ma'keever Hotel, has been decided. The decision was affirmed by the appellate court this week and sustained by all the judges. About three years ago Mr. Magee was employed to test the fire escape at the hotel.- Magee entered into a written contract to test the escapes for so much money, and while making the tests one of the escapes broke and Magee fell several feet to the. sidewalk, and as a result was laid up -for several weeks. {The estate, while not being compelled to do so, made Mr. Magee a present-of SSO at that time. Magee later brought suit in the Jasper circuit court for $15,009, where the case was decided against him. He then appealed to the appellate court.

Commencement Exercises in Hanging Grove Tp. Tonight

At a meeting of the Board of Education last winter it was decided that it would be best to discontinue the custom of holding eighth grade commencement exercises, those having the matter in charge feeling that these exercises emphasized the im-, portance of this educational milestone and that many eighth grade pupils felt that they had finished the most important part of their education. The people in several of the townships felt differently about the matter however and exercises have been held in Barkley, Gillam and Milroy townships and Hanging Grove will hold their commencement exercises tonight at McOoysburg beginning at 8 o’clock. There will be an address to the class by Rev. J. B. Fleming, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Rensselaer. The diplomas will be presented by County Superintendent Lamson. The following is the list of graduates: James Cook, Paul Cook, Charles Erb, Frank Lowman, Frank K. Stevens, Verne Smith.

Electrical Storm Friday Killed Fowler Farm Hand.

An electrical storm which occurred throughout the state Friday morning caused four deaths in the state. A lightening bolt which killed Dennis Brummit, a farm hand near Fowler, on a road seven miles southeast of that city caused scores to visit the scene of the tradgedy.. The lightening not only killed Brummit and his team of horses and tore his wagon to bits, but it opened a hole in the road eight feet in diameter and four feet deep. Brummit was hauling stone for the construction & a new road. The lightening tore the clothing from his body, the largest peice remaining being a fragment of his rain coat about a-J’oot square.

DOES SLOAN’S LINIMENT HELP RHEUMATISM.

Ask the man who uses it, he knows. ‘•To think -I suffered all these yeare when one 25 cent bottle of Sloan’s Liniment cured me,” writer one grateful user. If you have rheumatism or suffer from neuralgia, backache, soreness and stiffness, don’t put off getting a bottle of Sloan’s. It will give you such welcome relief. It warms and soothes the sore, stiff painful places and you feel so much better. Buy it at any drug store, only 25c.

Notice to Building -and Loan Stockholders. Special Meeting. By order of the board of directors, notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of 1 the stockholders of the Rensselaer Building, Loan and Savings Association of Rensselaer, Indiana, on July - 11th, 1916, at 7:30 o’clock p. m., in the west court room in said city. Said meeting is called for the purpose of hearirig the report of the auditing committee for the six months ending June 30, 1916, on the business of the association and for the further purpose of discussing other matters pertaining to the welfare of said Association. > B. F. FENDIG, President. D. D. DEAN, Secretary. NOTICE. I have opened a cream station at Lee and solicit your patronage. Price and test guaranteed.—Morris Jacks. Notice to Tennis Players. All single and double entries for city championship must be in by July sth.—President Tennis Association.

THE PRESIDENT COMMENTS ON WAR

Some Questions and Observations in Mr. Wilson’s Address Last Night in New York / "Do you think the glory of America would be enhanced *by a war of conquest in Mexico ? “Do you think that any act of violence by a powerful nation like tfti3 against a weak and destructive neigh-, bor would reflect distinction upon the annals of the United States?”

“Do j ou think that it is our duty to carry self-defense to the point of dictation in the affairs of another people?” : "f, "Force will not accomplish anything that is permanent, I venture to say, in the great struggle which is going on on .the other side of the sea.’l ■ "I have constantly to remind myself that I am not a servant of those who wish to enhance the valqe of their Mexican investments; that I am the servant of the rank and file of the people of the United States. t ! ' “Personally it will be a matter of indifference to me what the verdict on the 7th of November is, provided I feel any. degree of confidence that; when a later jury sits I shall get their judgment in my favor as an honest and conscientious spokesman of a great nation.”

Camp Ralston is All Ready For Many Sunday Visitors.

Thousands of citizens from many parts of the state are expected to visit Camp Ralstqn at Fort Benjamin Harrison Sunday, and in anticipation of their coming, preparations have been started to handle a record crowd for the Indiana military camp. Excursions are to be run from a few of the towns represented by companies in the camp. Col. Kuhlman has ordered a guard of 150 men to be detailed to assist in keeping the roads open for traffic and to have charge of the' information stations for the benefit of relatives, and friends seeking to find a particular soldier.

The guardsmen will direct the parking of automobiles and other vehicles and in other ways to keep the traffic open. An even larger crowd than was present last Sunday, when the visitors were estimated at 10,000, is expected to be present. It is believed that with the extra guard that the crush that was in evidence last Sunday will be done away with. A case of typhoid has developed in the camp. ' Private Zentz, of the South Bend company, is the victim. He was removed to the field hospital.

Thieves Made a Big Haul at Winamac Thursday Night.

A band of burglars paid a visit to Winamac last Thursday night and made a big haul. The raid occurred about 3 o’clock and a half dozen business places were robbed. A Ford car was stolen at a garage and was used by the thieves in taking their getaway. A posse tracked the gang to Lucerne, where they-turned west. The trail was lost on the hard surface of, the gravel road. Where the roads soft the car was easily tracked, as one of the wheels was supplied with metal studs and left a plain trail. Those who had their places of business robbed were, E. J. Buchanan, Chas. Leasure, Wm. Lloyd and Wm. Palen.

Louis Nichols.

The death of Mr. Nichols marks the passing of one of the most kindly, gentle and courteous men I have ever known; always of a bright cheerful disposition, his companionship was a pleasure to share. His brave attitude and sheet grit in the face of an unconquerable disease stamped him as a remarkable character. Unquestionably his life bore the very hall-mark of a long line' of American gentlemen. —R. V. H., Rensselaer, June 30, 1916.

NOTICE. We will keep our places closed all day on July 4th. Patrons who wish to bring produce and cream should do so on Monday or the day following the 4th.—C. E. Prior and W. H. Dexter. . Taking Big Risks. It is a great risk to travel without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, as this preparation cannot be obtained on the trains or steamships. Attacks of bowel complaint are often sudden and very severe, and everyone should go prepared for them. For sale by B. F. Fendig. C Notice to Muzzle Dogs. On and after July Ist all dogs in the city or coming into the city, must be muzzled. .’'"'..'’‘..•l/ By order of City Health Board. Miss Myrtle Stockwell returned to her home at Gifford today after being in Rensselaer on business. • ' •»- .m, was, m

MASS MEETING TO BE HELD TONIGHT

Come to Court House and Help Organize Rensselaer’s Volunteer Company. s • , t V t .* >• .» r' * • Hand bills have been distributed announcing a mass meeting at the court house tonight for.the purpose of organizing a company of volunteer infatffcrV as a part of a batallion from Carroll, Newton and Jasper counties. A number of leading citizens will address the meeting. It is called for 8 okdock and everybody is asked to help make it a success.

New Officers Elected by Knights of Pythias Lodge.

. Last Tuesday night the following Officers were elected to fill the chairs as the Knights of Pythias lodge for the ensuing six months: ■ Chancellor Commander, -W. A. Davdhport. . Vice Chancellor, GL F.vGrow. Prelate, Leo Reeve. Masterat Arms, B. J. Moore. Outer Guard, John W. McCarthy.* Inner Guard, Wm. Nowels. * Master of Works, S. M. Haas. These officers will be installed next Tuesday night. - -4*— —~; The lodge has had a very prosper- 7 ous term during the past six months and many new names have been added to the roster.

BAD TO HAVE A COLD HANG ON

Don’t let your cold bang on, rack your system and become chronic when Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey will help you. It heals the inflammation, soothes the odugh and loosens the • phlegm. You breathe easier at once. Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey is a laxative tar syrup, the pine tar balsam heals the raw spots, loosens the mucous and prevents irritation of the bronchial tubes. Just get a bottle' of Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey today, it’s guaranteed to help yap. At druggists.

Baptist Church.

Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Union service on court house lawn, Rev. Asa McDaniel preaching, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30. Parr services: Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. Christian Enedavor 7 p. m. Preaching 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening, 7:30. " *

Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. 10:45 Public worship. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, baptism and reception of members. 7 Union vesper services on the court house lawn and sermon by Rev. Asa McDaniel.

Cars Washed Good Service either day or night, Our motto: “Don’t pay unless you’re satis* fled^ Phone 579 * RHOADS* GARAGE

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