Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 192, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1916 — Page 1

No. 192.

Tonight At The GAYETY —EXTRA— The Phenominal HAYS & HAYS In Their Singing, Talking, Hard and Soft Shoe Dancing The Club of the “BLACK MASK” In Four Parts - • One of the Greatest Pidtures Ever Shown at the Gayety \ _ 5 & 15c.

CYCLONE VISITS THOMPSON RANCH

Five Silos Blown Down, Houses, Barns, Sheds and. Orchards Are Damaged By Storm. The Firman Thompson ranch, at Parr was again visited by a cyclone about two hundred yards wide Thursday night. The storm is thought to have come from the direction of Morocco, although there have been no reports as yet of damage in that vicinity. The 'fhompson ranch was the only one that suffered from the storm in the vicinity of Parr. The twister ducked down, crossed the Thompson ranch and apparently raised after leaving there, as here were no other indications of damage after that. Two houses on the Thompson, farm were damaged, five silos were blown down, two barns and a shed damaged, large trees were blown down and orchards suffered heavily, and one mule was killed. The loss will be considerable but : s covered with insurance.

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HAS VALUABLE VIOLIN IN HIS POSSESSION

John Ward, Well Driller, Has Violin ' 170 Years Old In Possession —Is Offered SB,OOO For It.

John Ward, a well driller and resident of Rensselaer, has in his possession a violin said to be over one hundred and seventy years old. Mr. Ward has had possesion of this old musical instrument for a number of years and realizing the value of it had never disposed of it. The Taylor Musical Company, of Muncie, hearing of the instrument that Mr. Ward had in his possession, about six years ago, made an offer through the First National Bank of this city of $7,000 in cash for' the violin, but Mr. Ward declined the offer at that time. Another offer was made through the same channel to the owner the first of the present week, raising their former offer to SB,OOO. 'Mr. Ward has not as yet made up his mind as to whether or not he will dispose of it at this figure. Following the last offer Mr. Ward deemed it advisable to place the violin in a safer place, so took it to the First National Bank and had it put into the vault, where it now remains. In talking to a Republican reporter this morning Mr. Ward stated that the violin was over 170 years old and had been a family relic during this period. The violin originally came from an old Pennsylvania German, who made it himself. The. old German presented it to one of the ancestors of the present owner with the request that it be kept in the family, and it is probable that this is the reason Mr. Ward has not as yet accepted the offer from the musical firm. The tones from this ancient instrument are the sweetest imaginable, and the beauty of its music is said vo increase with age. A member of the Lincoln chautauqua company, which is piaying here this week, played on it Thursday and stated that he had never heard a violin anywhere that could approach it for musical tones. Mr. Ward stated that he would give The Republican more information about it later on for the readers.

There was a mistake about the shooting of the Thayer oil well on Thursday. Mr. Condon, the contractor, informed the Reporter that they still had 500 feet of lime rock to drill through. He gave us a cordial invitation to come up aftid witness the event and said he would notify us when it occurred. —Brook Reporter.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1916.

CARPET CLEANER A NEW INDUSTRY

Lafayette Factory Producing Device Patented By John H. Holden— Finds Ready Sale.

Lafayette Journal. \ A new industry that has developed in Lafayette and which will mean much to the industrial development of the city is the Holden Carpet Beater company. On June 6, 1915, John H. Holden, of obtained a patent on an automatic carpet beater. He interested Guy E. Foresman and Paul Pyle, of the Schwab Safe and Lock company. The proposition looked like a winner and arrangelnents were made for the manufacture og the device at the Schwab Safe and Lock works. The new beater is an innovation in the line of a carpet cleaner in that it allows the operator to remain in an upright position and at the same time escape all dust and dirt that comes from a carpet or rug. The beater is attached to an upright standard and is operated by tumnig a lever. An extension in the rear of the beater allows the operator to hold it firm with one foot. In turning the lever it raises the wire paddle shaped beater which is drawn back by a spring. The beater strikes a blow estimated at fifty pounds. It is mechanical, but is so simple that any woman or child can operate it and obtain 'better results than a strong man using the ordinary method.- . Over two hundred of the beaters have already been manufactured at the Schwab Safe and Lock Works. They are being demonstrated in Chicago and other cities and alfeady a great volume of business is assured. The new industry will give employment to many men and at the present time the working force has been increased. As soon as the device is properly introduced it is expected to manufacture one thousand per month.

Babcock and Curnick Lose In Doubles At Net Tourney.

William Babcock and Dwight Curnick, who entered the Indiana state tennis tournament at Indianapolis this week, were defeated in doubles by the Garland brothers, of Pittsburg, Thursday afternoon. The Garland brothers are both rated as having a great chance to annex the Indiana state tennis title and the defeat of the Rensselaer boys at their hands should not reflect on the ability of the local youths. Tn commenting on this match, the Indianapolis News says: “The Rensselaer boys showed the right spirit. After their defeat by the Garlands, one of them said, ‘We learned more tennis in these two sets than we have in the last two years.’ ”

Princess Theatre Sold to Frank Kresler and Rex Wagner.

Horton Bros, have sold their motion picture house, The Princess, to Frank G. Kresler and Rex D. Warner. Mr. Warner was the former owner and manager of the Rex and was a partner of J. J. Montgomery of the Princess, from whom Horton Bros, bought the Princess about two years ago. Horton Bros, still own and manage their feature and vaudeville house, The Gayety, which they will run this season. They wish to thank their many patrons for their patronage, which has made it possible to run the best of pictures at both houses.

HOW TO BE RID OF DISGUSTING DANDRUFF

The only way to be permanently rid of disgusting, untidy dandruff is to correct its cause. Washing merely cleanses the scalp for a few days, and soon the scales form again as thick as ever. To destroy the dandruff germ and get rid of dandruff for good, part the hair and apply a little of the genuine Parisian Sage directly on the bare scalp and rub jn with the finger tips for a few minutes, until the scalp absorbs it. Go over head in this spme manner. j A few days’ massage w’ith Parisian Sagt will destroy the germs that cause the dandruff to form. The scalp becomes healthy, the hair will grow better and show more life and vitality, and you need never be troubled by dandruff again. Faded, dull or lifeless hair is quickly restored to beauty by this simple process, which is absolutely. harmless to hair and scalp, as it contains no poisonous wood alcohol and will riot stain the hair or make it greasy. Parisian Sage can be obtained from B. F. druggists everywhere. It is not expensive.

OPENING CHAUTAUQUA NUMBERS THURSDAY

Large Crowd Present at Afternoon and Evening Sessions—Fine Music and Addresses. The Junior Chautauqua work is for the high school pupils and young people of that age, with volley ball and games for them. Attention is called to this to counteract the impression that the Junior work is only for small children. There are games and story hours for the latter, but especial attention is devoted to the older young people. Program This Evening. / 7:30 p. m. “The Taming of the Shrew,”* a Shakespearean comedy by The Arden Players. 8:30 p. m. “The Village Storekeeper,” Nels Darling, who knows how to entertain. The opening numbers of the Lincoln Chautauqua were given Thursday. A large crowd was on hand in both the afternoon and evening sessions. The features of the first day’s entertainment were a musical entertainment by the Strang-Coleman company; Baldy in Kilts with his Bagpipes, a concert, Scotch and Irish songs, a light comedy sketch entitled “Marrying Off Mary,” by the StrangColeman company, and addresses by Booth Lowery, the southern wit, both afternoon and evening. His afternoon address was entitled “Tolerable Good People,” and the evening “Simon Says Wig-Wag.” (Every one of the numbers of the first day were well received and greatly appreciated by the audiences. The musical numbers were of extremey high class throughout, and Rensselaer is certainly fortunate in securing such talent as is represented in the Lincoln company. “The Southern Wit,” as Booth Lowrey is known' throughout America, certainly is a true description of this humorist. Mr. Lowrey kept vis audiences in an uproar throughout his address. Although his lectures are of a humorous nature, he carries along with his humor “ah undercurrent of real life philosophy,” as he calls it, and his lectures carry a lot of good sound advice. Nels Darling is said to be a man who says just what he thinks, and in his lectures today will tell you what lie thinks of your town, your merchants, and the community in general. If he likes you he will tell you; if he doesn’t, he will tell- you. Rensselaer people should not fail to hear this wonderful man.

I. U. Students to Be Mustered Out of Service.

Members of Company 1, Second Indiana regiment, composed of students of Indiana University, will be mustered out of the service on the Mexican border to return in time for the opening of the school term in September, according to an official announcement of the war department received Thursday.

Nice Shower Thursday Afternoon And Evening Helped Farmers.

Rensselaer and vicinity received ji fine shower Thursday afternoon and evening, and the rain last night was an especially helpful one. The drouth of the past few weeks had caused the a great deal of concern as the corn was beginning to curl before the rays of the sun, and the rain caused a great deal of encouragement to the farmers in general.

Green County (Ohio) Journal. —The Lincoln Chautauqua hp>s done one handsome and thoughtful thing, besides others, of course. It has not forgotten the young folks.—The arrangements to have them up early in the morning for play work and story instruction," is a praiseworthy idea. And it works most delightfully. This feature is in charge of Miss Alice Beaman, the play director. What she don’t think of to hold their attention and employ their activities, is probably not conceived, but when it is, she will be the first co grasp it, and utilize it for the amusement and benefit of the little folks. And by the way, some of them are not so little, either, for she has graded play work interesting to small and large. We are frank in stating that he Lincoln Chautauqua is the very best we have ever had. The musical features are well enjoyed. There is little doubt if another chautauqua is held, it will be given to the Lincoln people. They have proven themselves to be trustworthy, fair, accommodating and courteous.

Anna F. Turfler, Osteopath,

PRANK GETS THEM INTO JASPER COURT

Young Fellows Take Horse Belonging To George Lambert and Has to Explain In Court.

As a result of a prank four young men wer£ arrested Thursday afternoon by Sheriff McColly and forced to explain their conduct in Mayor Spitler’s court. The affidavit was filed against “John Doe,” James Bums, and two other fellows by the names of Hilton and McKeon. The fellow who took and rode the horse belonging to Lambert, and who entered his name as John Doe, was Tony Mersch, of New York. The men had been working on the Springer ranch, and had just received their pay checks and were starting for their homes.. Mersch lives in New York, Hilton and McKeon in Boston, and Bums in Chicago. There was no evidence to show that the young men had any intention of stealing the horse and they were turned loose. The circumstances were as follows: George Lambert, owner of the horse, and John Akers were working in a ditch in a pasture at the Michal Jungles farm, north of Rensselaer. They had left a horse tied to the fence near the road, and were working in another part of the field. Mersch, who is but 17 years old, came by with his companions and spying the horse, decided that he would take a ride. He untied the horse and rode it around in the pasture, making no attempt to drive it through the gate, which was close by, which he would have done if making an attempt to steal it, and his failure to do so probably kept him out of trouble of a serious nature. Lambert and Akers saw him and ran after him. When caught the young fellow deniei everything. Lambert, knowing that the young fellow was not telling the truth, phoned to Prosecutor Sands and asked him to send the sheriff out. Upon arriving there, Sheriff McColly filed an affidavit against the four for horse stealing, and they were brought to Rensselaer, where they explained that they were only having a little fun, and as there was nbt sufficient evidence to warrant detaining them, they were turned loose and told to leave town, which they did in a hurry.

Jasper County Knights to Participate at Fountain Park.

Friday, August 18th, has been set aside as K. of P. day at Fountain Park for the members of the Knights of Pythias lodges of Jasper and adjoining counties, and the program has been arranged for their especial benefit. A large delegation from Rensselaer will probably attend and the Rensselaer band will alw be there. Aside from a picnic dinner there will be addresses by Dr. Edgar Dewitt Jones, Dr. E. F. Lilly and Robert A. Brown, past grand chancellor and present grand keeper of records and seal. Other grand lodge officers are expected to be present. There will be a concert by Wood’s orchestra from Rensselaer and a band concert during the afternoon. At night there will be a program and moving pictures. This is to be a free day to everyone, and all the K. of P.’s and their families are especially urged to be present.

Missing Delphi Girl Found Near Fort Wayne.

Efforts of the police Thursday to solve the mystery surrounding 11-year-old Fronie Larimore, of Delphi, who was found shoeless and unconscious on a lonely road west of Fort Wayne, have failed. The girl claims she knows nothing of her whereabouts from 3:00 o’clock Wednesday, when she took a seat in the regt room of the court house. While they believe she may be an asphasia victim, the police are inclined to think that the girl is holding back the truth.

Warren T. McCray, president of the State Board of Agriculture,' is making plans for a big republican rally and picnic, with, morning and afternoon speeches. This outing is to be held in one of his fine groves near Kentland. Advices from the Tenth district are to the effect that it will be one of the biggest political demonstrations ever held in northwestern Indiana. The program has not yet been completed but among the speakers will be United States Senator Warren G. Harding, of Ohio; James E. Watson, republican nominee for United States senator; E. C. Toner, former chairman of the Indiana progressive state committee, and Horace C. Stillwell, of Anderson.

Comiskey’s White Sox were shoved into third place in the American League standing Thursday, when the Boston crew drove three Sox hurlers from the knob and annexed 11 to &

TONIGHT AT THE Ret y Em A PARAMOUNT PICTURE IN FIVE ACTS The Immigrant See Jackie Saunders IN ‘ ‘ The Twin Trianele SATURDAY Matinee and Night 5 and 10c.

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON HELD THIS NOON

Over Fifty Business Men Attended Luncheon at College Inn —Address by Nels Darling.

Over fifty businessmen were invited to attend a community luncheon which was given at Fate’s College Inp, at 1 o’clock today. Nels Darling, a lecturer with the Lincoln Chautauqua, and known as the Oklahoma Doctor, was the guest of honor and entertained the gathering with an extremely interesting talk. Mr. Darling is a very forceful speaker,-and as stated on the Chautauqua platform last evening, he says just what he thinks. Tliis is what he did Jiis noon. Mr. Darling spoke upon the needs of Rensselaer, what the business men should and should not do. Mr. Darling advised that Rensselaer form a community club, and related several instances of other cities no larger than Rensselaer that had such organizations, and told of the excellent work these clubs were performing in helping to boost the towns that had them. x Mr. Darling is a community expert and has made hundreds of talks to meetings of retail merchants, commercial clubs and others interested in community betterment. His work is highly constructive and we'would advise that you hear this mam in his lecture entitled “The Village Storekeeper,” which he will give at the Chautauqua grounds this evening.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Austin, of Chicago, came down last night in their auto and stopped off here a few hcurs.

AGED MAN. AIDED, UNLOADS 3 CARS

J. H. Upton, 64 Years Old, Is Able to Work Again Since Taking Tanlac Muncie, Ind., Aug. 9, 1916. —J- H. Upton, 64 years old, a well known Muncie man and possessor of an enviable reputation for honesty and integrity, recently said regarding Tanlac, the Master Medicine. “I have been afflicted with stomach trouble for two years. My digestion was poor and my condition finally became so bad that I was unable to work. None of the many medicines I tried gave me relief. “I have taken only one bottle of Tanlac, but I notice a wonderful improvement. The stomach trouble has been greatly relieved and I am feeling fine. Only a few days ago I helped to unload three cars of coal. “I can’t praise Tanlac too much and I intend to continue its use. Ily wife started taking the medicine a few days ago, and already is greatly relieved of nervous trouble.” Tanlac, the Master Medicine, has proved < equally beneficial- for thousands of Indiana men and women. Tanlac is excellent for stomach, liver and kidney troubles, and Js an invigorant, tonic, appetizer and blood purifier. Tanlac is sold exclusively in Rensselaer at Larsh & Hopkins drug store. „ . ...

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