Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 220, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1916 — Page 1

No. 220.

THE PRINCESS TONIGHT

J. WARREN KERRIGAN IN “The Pool of Flame’’ Red Feather Feature in 5 acts.

Admission 10 & 5c

HUGHES TO SPEAK AT LAFAYETTE

Republican Nominee For President Will Be In City On September 21st —Three Days in State.

The greatest political event in recent years in Lafayette will be the visit of Charles E. Hughes, republican nominee for president. Mr. Hughes will be in .hat city on Thursday, Sept. 21. It’is prophesied that he will be greeted by the largest crowd that has ever greeted a presidential candidate in Tippecanoe county. Residents of all nearby towns are already inquiring as to the exact time of arrival of the candidates and automobile and excursion parties are being arranged. Word was received from Fowler Tuesday that 2,000 Benton county republicans would be there. Messages were also received from Frankfort, Mulberry, Rensselaer, Kentland, Goo cl land, Logansport, Remington, Morocco, Williamsport and many other points pledging large delegations. . It is understood that the Monon railroad already is making arrangements to run a special excursion train into Lafayette from Rensselaer on he north and Crawfordsville n the south.

Public Sale of Town Property. I will sell at auction 2:30 p. m., Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16, a good five-room house, large rooms and in good repair, 4 lots. Will sell 2 lots and house, and 2 lots separate, br sell in one piece . Located 3 houses east of Burgess Dillon’s property on East Elm street, known as the John Ramey property. Phone 450. F. A. GRUVER.

Last Week Of 10 Per Cent Reduction On Sellers KITCHENEEDS Remember this is positively the the last week of the 10 per cent discount sale of the famous Sellers Kitcheneeds. ~ _ * Come in and let us demonstrate ' to’you the many'patented exclusive features, its simplicity and wonderful capacity for labor saving in the home. SALE ON THE SELLERS KITCHENEEDS CLOSES SATUR.y SEPT. 16 Dave Worland

The Evening Republican.

WOOD SENTENCED TO MICHIGAN CITY

Man Recently Convicted of Larceny Sentenced By Judge Hanley For From 1 to 8 Years.

Harry Wood, who was taken into custody last Saturday night by Officer Critser, when he was found taking $lO from the till at the Central Garage, and who later pleaded guilty when taken before Judge Hanley Monday afternoon, and also,confessed to numerous other robberies in Rensselaer, was sentenced Tuesday afternoon at about 5 o’clock by Judge HanJey, for a term at the state prison at Michigan City if from one to eight years. Wood, although he conr fessed to other robberies besides the one at the Central Garage, was not called upon to answer to these and was sentenced by the judge for the Saturday night robbery. Since he is past thirty years of ,age he is sent to the gtate prison. Wood will be taken to the prison Thursday by morning by Sheriff B. D. McCotly. Following bis sentience Wood did l not say a word or show any signs of emotion, and has not said a single word to anyone since. Harry Wood in past years has worked in many different places in the city and has always borne a good reputation and his connection wth the thefts of the past few- weeks had never been suspected generally, and the utmost faith has always been placed in hinr. His many friends regret extremely his downfall and hope that his sentence will cerve as a lesson to him, and will hope for the best for him when he regains his liberty. He has since his confinement to the jail, cried most of the time and seems very remorseful. Wood’s wrongdoing is credited to the fact that he has been in poor h-alth for some time and was not capable o>f hard w r ork, v/bich he was called upon to do in older ‘o gain a livelihood, and probably through sheer desperatiefn took to another life. It is expected that Wood will not have to serve much more than the minimum sentence, and when he regains his liberty if ..e returns to Rensselaer he should not bo censored for .his past and people should aid him adn provide him with work.

NOTICE. The ladies of the Eastern Star will hold a market at Eger’s hardware store Saturday, Sept. 16, for the purpose of earning money to furnish an Eastern Star room in the new hospital. All members are urged to give liberally for the market Saturday.

Thrifty Mothers, Attention.

The best 15c boys’ stockings you ever saw. Shirt waists at before-the-war prices, 50c. You can’t make them for that. Caps, new suits, shoes, sweaters. Look them over.HILLIARD & HAMILL.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13, 1916.

EARLE REYNOLDS AND FAMILY ARRIVE

Have Just Finished Ten Weeks Engagement As Ice Skaters In Maltosia Gardens, Buffalo, N. Y.

iMr. and Mrs. Earle Reynolds and daughter, Helen, arrived in Rensselaer Tuesday evening after having finished a ten weeks engagement in the Maltosia Gardens in Buffalo, N. Y., as ’ e skaters. As is well known here, Mr. and. Mrs. have been recognised as :he best roller skaters in the world, and the former has a.so been an ice skater of considerable renown, having developed as a skater in his ( ypunger days in Rensselaer. Mrs. Reynolds did not take up ice skating until July 4, or the present year, and Miss Helen also took up ice skating this summer, following the offer from the management of the Maltosia Gardens in Buffalo. Mr. Reynolds states that Miss Helen has developed into one pf the best skaters that he has ever seen and predicts a bright future for her. Mr. Reynolds and family wiH ’cave Saturday for Chicago, where they have a ten weeks engagement at the North American as ce skaters. Many Rensselaer people who at the North American have seen the ice ..skating acts there and anyone visiting the city within the next few weeks should not fail to see the Reynolds family in theianew act at this place.

Southern Newspapers Criticise Wilson

jr The press of the south is almost uniformly democratic, but leading papers there are very outspoken in condemnation of President Wilson’s course in "the lailroad strike affair, some of them being- even more severe in their strictures than his political opponents have been. They recognize the fact that the questions presented are above and beyond partiscinism and affect the foundation principles of our government; that far more than a mere abor dispute is involved. The Augusta, Ga., Chronicle says: “Nothing more revolutionary has been done in any civilized country, with the possible exception of Mexico, since the French' revolution itself” and that “it is'the most shameful surrender of principles, that has ever yet stained our country’s integrity.” The Richmond, Va., Journal calls it “the most inexcusable breach of trust the country has witnessed for several generations.” “A most dangerous precedent has been established,” declares the Greenville (S. C.) News, and concludes its article with the ' significant remark: “The American people have yet to render thtfir verdict.” The Charlotte (N. C.) News says: “The trainmen are not on trial in this controversy. Neither are the railroads of the United States. Democracy is the defendant at the court house.” We are told, says the Newport News (Va.) Pr.ss, that congress has acted in the interest ■of peace. “But,” it asks, “is peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of liberty?” “Before surrendering to the#'single-bore opportunists whop are managing his campaign,” says the Gieensboro (N. C.) News, “Mr. Wilson should rather have pronounced this invocation: *God help the Republic.’ ”. The Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser, the Memphis Commercial Appeal* the Roanoke (Va.) Times and other southern papers express similar sentiments. These papers, like Mr. Wilson’s northern critics, are not opposed to an eight-hour day or to higher wages for trainmen of to any interests of laSor, nor are they advocating the cause of the railroads. They are simply appalled at the feeble and cowardly surrender of constitutional authority with its far-reaching results. For, as all can see, the end is not yet.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hall Died At Fair Oaks Tuesday.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hall, widow of Francis Hall, 79 year eof age, a resident of Fair Oaks, passed aiway at the home of her son v Lyman Hall, at Fair Oaks, Tuesday. The funeral, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at ;*I6 Rosebud church and burial will be made at the cemetery on the old Dave Yeoman farm. She leaves to mourn their loss three sons and two daughters, namely: Francis Hall, of Fair Oaks; Arthur and William Hall, both of Jhsper county;'Mrs. James McColly, of Jasper courtty, and Mrs. William Warren, of Fair Oaks. _

A large can of choice California ripe olives, 16c per can. BOWLES & PARKER. (I ... ■

WN. KENTON DIED IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Word Is Received Here That Former Jasper County Citizen Died This Morning at Mitchell, S. D.

A telegram received here today by Luther Hemphill stated that William Kenton passdd away this Wednesday morning at his home in Mitchell, S. Dak., at the age of 78 years. Mr. Kenton attended the funeral of R. B. Porter a few weeks ago in Mitchell, and was in good health at that time, but it is believed that his strength was overtaxed then. He suffered a stroke of paralysis on August 21st and it is supposed that* this was the cause of his death. Relatives 'here were notified of his serious sickness some time ago and nearly all the children were in (Mitchell at the time of his death. Mr. Kenton moved to Dakota thirteen years ago last February from Jasper county, his wife dying, about a year after his removal there. Mr. Kenton was long a resident of Jasper county and will be remembered by practically all Rensselaer people. Mr. Kenton and family resided for several years on the McCoy ranch, east of Rensselaer. Mr. Kenton was a man of absolute honesty .md integrity, of a kindly disposition, thrifty, straightforward and conscientious in all of his dealings and was a friend to everyone and all who knew Mr. Kenton will regret his death extremely. iMr. Kenlton leaves to mourn their loss, 11 children, one brother, two sisters, 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The children are: Mason, Frank, Elmer, James, Mrs. Charles Zard, dimon, Miss Eva and Mrs. William Moore, all of Mitchell; Mrs. Isaac Parker, of Rensselaer; Mts. Dr. Rice, of Chicago, and Mrs. Ivan Dunlap, of Elwood, Ind. Deceased has one brother, Jasper, in Canada, and two listers. Mrs. Joseph Parkinson, of Buckiin, Kans., and Mrs. Jap Makeever, of near Mt. Ayr. All of the children were in Mitchell at the time of Mr. Kentons death with the exception of Mrs. Ivan Dunlap, and possibly Mrs. Rice, of Chicago, who was there a week igo, but it is not known whether she had returned or not. The funeral arrangements liave not been learned but it is presumed that the buiial will take place Friday. An obituary, if it can be obtained, will be published in a later issue of The Republican.

Fifty Piece Concert At Courthouse Lawn This Evening.

There will be a big-double concert this evening at the court house lawn by the Wolcott and Rensselaer bands, comprising abouit fifty pieces in all. Prof. Wolfe is the director of both bands and the Concert should attract a large gathering. A temporary battd Stand has been erected in she northwest comer of the court house lawn for the occasion. The Rensselaer concert season will close in about two or three weeks for the summer. The following is the program for this evening. [March, Director—-Hall. Overture, Maritania —Wallace. Chimes, Chapel Chimes —Rcmick. Overture, Arcaciik —Berry. Waltz, Forget-Me-Not—Brooks. Selection, Sweet Brier—Laurcndeau. Galop, Inferno —Rcla Bela. Rag, Trombonum —Remick. Star Spangled Banner.

12-Year-Old Son of Clarence Hamilton Died Tuesday.

Clarence Edward, the 12-year-old son oi Clarence Hamilton, lied at the home of his grandfather, Jacob Sanders, in the north part of Rensselaer Tuesday evening. His death was due to heart failure. The little boy with MS* sister came to Rensselaer about three weeks ago from Minnesota to start to school ncre, but owing to sickness he had been unatblc to start. ■The father was notified and will arrive some time -tomorrow from Minnesota, where he and his family went some time ago. >, The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed but it is thought that the funeral will be held Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Crockett cemetery.

Baptist Church.

F. H. Beard, Paster. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Morning worship 10:45. James sarvices, Sunday school at 2, preaching at 3. Evening service, 7:30 p. rn. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30 p. m. . In the continued illness of the pastor, all services will be in charge of Rev. J. P. Green.

FIRE COMPANY CALLED OUT TUESDAY EVENING

Blaze at the Home of Mrs. Fannie Wasson Threatened Home—Good Work By Fire Fighters.

The fire company was called upon to make a run to the home of Mrs. Fannie Wasson in the eastern part of the city, Tuesday evening shortly after 6 o’clock. Fire Chief Montgomery and his fire laddies were on the Scene in a short time, and the fire was quenched in a very few moments after their arrival. The fire started from a flue-stop in a bedroom, which had become heated, igniting the wall paper and setting fire to p dresser. The dresser was burned up, but the damage to the house was very slight. Most of the household goods * were carried from the house before the arrival of the fire company by neighbors, who had become excited, thinking that all the contents would be destroyed. The worst damage was from the smoke. The house and contents were insured and the loss will be small. Chief Montgomery wishes it understood that after the- arrival of the fire company on the scene in future fires, that people not belonging to the fire company shall take no .part in subduing the flames, claiming that they do mom damage than good. Rensselaer has had the lowest fire loss in the state in the past four years, wh.dh speaks well of the efficiency of the local company.

FRESH FISH. The fall fishing season has opened on the lakes and we have just received a shipment of tiros, fine Erie Pike, Percn, etc. We guarantee these fish to be strictly fresh and satisfactory in every way. Try a few. —Osbcmo Floral Co., Telephone 439.

Save Money By Buying Guaranteed Tires Without The Guarantee* A FEW PRICES. Non-Skid List Price My Price 33x4 $24.10 $16.50 * Ford Sizes Smooth Tread 30x3 $10.35 $7.95 30x3y 2 $13.10 $9.65 All auto owners have had experience in buying guaranteed tire 3. When they proved unsatisfactory an d the factory was asked to make an adjustment, what was Mic result? Either no adjustment was made at all or you were allowed so many miles and were forced to buy a new tire, with a small deduction from -he pric 4 on acount of the old tire not giving , the amount of mileage guaranteed. I have studied out a plan that shou Id prove mo-s? satisfactory to all auto owners. That is to sell firsts or guaranteed tires without the guarantee at a big reduction. I can get you ar.ysize you want at a big reduction from list prices. These will be sold without the guarantees, they are not seco.ids, but are firsts and are the same tires that are sold with the guarantee at much liigheh prices. I have laid in a small supply of the sizes given above and in a few days will have a larger supply and will order you any size desired in no n-skid or plain at similar reductions to the above. v <• SCHROER'S IGARAGE M. J. SCHROER, Proprietor * The above prices are for cash only. I have to pay cash to get these reductions and cannot extend credit to any one on tires.

Tonight AT THE GAYETY — 1 —— _ r -Jfc EXTRA THE FAMOUS King & King In their comedy singing, talking and dancing specialty A big time act, the best seen here this season First show 7:30 sharp. NOTICE TO MASONS. We ’iavc.with us W. B. Nicholes, v.ho was raised Master Mason at Peru, Indiana, 184°., and who will be 100 years old Sept. 14, 1916. Wo are going to celeb.utc his 100th birthday with a basket dinner picnic. Plea3o bring well filled baskots * and your, friends along as is will oe * public celebration. We expect to have with us M. W. Harry B. Tuithill, Grand Master, of Michigan City, Ind., and also R. W. Calvin W. Prather, (Grand Secretary, of Indianapolis, Ind. We cordially invite your lodge to meet with us as wo esteem this an honor to him, and hope you and your friends can join us in this occasion. Yours fraternally, H. E. MILLER, Secy. Medaryville.

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