Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 230, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1916 — Page 1

No* 230,

TONIGHT AT PTHE Q RINCESU EMILY STEVENS in “DESTINY” or “THE SOUL OF A WOMAN” Admission 10 & 5c

Notice to Auto Owners. I have moved my tire shop from the Main Garage, where I have been located for.the past two years, to first door south of Fred Hemphill’s blacksmith shop. Bring me your casings and tubes to be repaired. Prices reasonable. Few supplies carried in stock. Phone 521. HARRY MILNER.

NOTICE. To my patrons: Owing to the fact that my shop is now full of work and a great deal more promised that is not in, I will take on no more new work nor make any promises until further notice. —J. P. Green.

Mrs. R. R. Smith and son, Jack, of Toledo, Ohio, are here for a few days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Van R. Grant.

This Week’s Tire Bargains Just receivedja new lot of tires, which!|l will sell with or without the 3,500 mile guarantee. Buy without the guarantee and save money. Here are my prices. • Non-Skid Guaranteed Without Price Guarantee 30x3 $11.60 SB.OO 33x4 24.10 16.50 Smooth Tread 28x3 9.80 6.60 30x3V 2 13.10 9.65 32x3 V 2 15.15 11.00 28x3 9.80 6.60 34x4 21.90 15.00 Guaranteed Tubes of all Sizes Buy tires without the guarantee, pay cash and save money. . I pay cash for tires and sell them the same way. Please don’t ask for credit. SCHROER’S GARAGE M. J. SCHROER, Proprietor

The Evening Republican

MRS. WM. DIXIE DIED THIS MORNING

Passed Away at Her Home at 6:15 O’clock at Age of 66 Years — Heart Trouble Cause.

Mrs. Wm. Dixie passed away this Monday morning at 6:15 o’clock at her home on South Weston street, death coming as a result of heart trouble. Mrs. Dixie had not been in the best of health for the past several months and her condition took a more serious turn within the last week, resulting in her death. Mrs. Dixie was 66 years of age at the time of death. Deceased was bom in Jasper county in 1850, and had spent her entire lifetime here. Mrs. Dixie leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, four daughters, namely, Mrs. F. W. Tobias, Mrs. C. E. Osborne and Mrs. Charles Shaw, all of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Belle Nelson, of Thermopolis, Wyo., and one son, Arthur Kelly, of Kansag City, Mo., two brothers, Tom Thornton, of Lafayette, Ind., and John Thornton, of Marion, Ind.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Four children preceded her to the grave, three dying in infancy, and Mrs. Sarah Gule passing away in 1902. Mrs. Dixie was married in 1875. She was a member of the Methodist church and' was an ardent believer in the teachings and doctrines of the church. Deceased was a loving wife and mother, of a kindly disposition, and the memories of her life will be cherished by all who knew her. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the la + e family residence at 2 o’clock, and burial will be made in Weston cemetery. '

NOTICE. The Odd Fellows and their families and Rebekahs and their families are invited to a supper and entertainment to be given at the Odd Fellows hall Friday evening, Sept. 29, at 7 o’clock. Ladies bring well filled baskets. By order of Committee. Call 273 for coal and wood.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1916.

GREAT REPUBLICAN RALLY WEDNESDAY

Opening Shots of Campaign in Indiana to Be Fired—Orators of National Fame to Be There.

The republicans of the banner congressional district of the state of Indiana will gather in force at McCray’s cabin woods, three miles north and two miles east of Kentland, on Wednesday, for what we expect to be one of the greatest political rallies held in northern Indiana this year. It will be an all day rally and basket dinner picnic and large delegations from adjacent counties will be on hand, while Newton county republicans will be present in large numbers to welcome their guests. The day’s program will open at 9:30 o’clock with a band concert and a display of Japanese fireworks, so it is especially urgent that everyone make arrangements to arrive at the grounds early. Newton county people are particularly requested to come as early as possible and participate in a welcome to the other delegations. The speakers of the day will arrive at 9:45, and in their honor will be fired a salute of 36 bombs. And then the band will play. At 10:30 Warren G. Harding, of Ohio, will speak. It is a signal honor to have Me, Harding present on this day. He comes all the way from the east to fill this engagement, and the address will be delivered promptly on the hour stated. Senator Harding was the chairman of the republican national convention held in Chicago in June* He is an orator of great ability and will have a stirring message for the people, and this speech alone will be worth anyone’s ■ time. A basket dinner will be served in the beautiful grove immediately following the speech of Senator Harding, and then the band will cut loose for an hour’s concert.

At 1:30 Hon. James E. Watson will deliver one of his characteristic and forceful speeches, ringing true with Americanism and republicanism, such as only Jim Watson can deliver. Following Mr. Watson _will come a long string of other Indiana statesmen, including Hon. Charles Warren Fairbanks, candidate for vice president; Hon. Harry S. New, candidate for United States Senator; Hon- Edward C. Toner, former progressive state chairman: Hon. James P. Goodrich, candidate for governor, and all state and district candidates. These gentlemen will be given opportunity to speak and meet the people so long as time permits. It is to be a rousing day of good, old-fashioned republicanism. Jasper county republicans are going to attend in large numbers. It is probable that most of the Jasper delegation will leave Rensselaer in a boby in automobiles, and every owner of a car should have a capacity load before leaving the city. This rally, no doubt, will be the greatest ever held in this section, and politics are waxing warmer with each passing day and the coming campaign promises to be the hottest of recent year, and now is the time for the republicans to get busy and sod r the seed of republicanism that will, place the eagle on high this fall.

Pine Village Won Opening Game of Season Sunday.

The Pine Village football team, state champions, won their opening game of the season Sunday when they defeated the Kirkland eleven 46 to 0. The champs had the game well in hand from the start. The Pine Village team will play Valparaiso at Riverside Athletic park in Rensselaer next Sunday and several new faces will be in their lineup. Manager Rhoades will be here Wednesday to complete arrangements for the game. A big crowd is expected as the game will be heavily advertised throughout Hie country.

EVENTUALLY you will buy your shoes at Hilliard & Hamill’s because they give you the best style and most value for your money. WHY NOT NOW?

Don’t forget ' 0 WRIGLEYS ' y .- after every meal Ic* i ■ : .. ' . • 1 '■' '

Time to Give the Road Question Serious Thought.

The roads north of Rensselaer are growing worse every day and one attempting to drive over them with an auto at the present time takes his life in his own hands. Eliminating the township roads, over which the county has no control, it is doubtful if there is a county in the state possessing as poor roads as Jasper. We believe the county commissioners should take a trip in their autos over the county, especially north of Rensselaer, doing their own driving, and see the true condition of the highways. It might be well to make the return trip at night, so as to learn just what tourists and others have to put up with when passing over our roads. The stone road from DeMotte to Thayer, which is supposed to be a .-good road, in two places is so badly cut up that one attempting to pass over the place at night who is not familiar with the road, takes his life in his own hands. The stone has been cut through to the sand and resembles the waves of the ocean. A few loads of stone and a little work would soon put these spots in good condition. We believe that a new plan should be devised for the upkeep of the roads. Jasper county is a large one, being over thirty miles in length, and it is too much to expect one man to look after all the roads of the county. We believe that the county should be divided into sections, perhaps by townships, and a man ap-, pointed in each township to look after the roads. Each township would then take a pride in seeing that their roads were the best and good would result. Stone should be shipped to the nearest point in the township, and it could then bet handled in the most economical manner. There is no economy in hauling the stone as many miles as is done in many cases now bv tgams. lt might be economy for the county to purchase motor trucks of large capacity‘for the handling of the stone, but this is merely a suggestion and might not prove economical. Another thing that would add to the lasting qualities of the roads would be good drainage. The roads should be dragged frequently, which is not expensive but adds much to keeping the roads in first riass condition. The writer is not a road builder, but he "does know that something is wrong with the roads of Jasper county, and The Republican would be pleased to publish contributions which would throw light on the question of how to secure good roads in the county and how to keep them in condition after we do get them. The tourist trade is already being ..liv-v ted to other routes and Rensselaer will soon be left off the automobile route unless better roads are provided. Much money is left by tourists in the county and an effort should be made to keep them coming this way. The road to Remington :s not all that could be desired and the college road, built new last year, is full of small holes, caused largely by the oil that was put on this year. But this portion of the road has not been repaired in the least. A few loads of screenings would put them in shape. Another thing, too coarse screenings are used for top dressing, we think. The in other counties, where the fine screenings are used, give much better satisfaction.

Wm. Ballinger Found Dead at Kniman Home.

William Ballinger, a well known resident of Kniman, and' the owner of a grocery store there, was found dead in bed Sunday morning, having died the night before. Mr Ballinger had been afflicted for some time with a cancer on the breast, and it is thought that this was the cause of his death. He leaves a wife by a second marriage, two step-daughters and four StGp*SOTIS» The funeral will be held at Kniman Tuesday.

For up-to-the-minute neckwear, shirts, etc., drop in on HILLIARD & HAMILL. They unquestionably have the best selected stock in town. Boston lost ground in the Ajnerican League scramble Sunday when they were defeated' by Cleveland 5 to 3, while Chicago was downing New York 2 to 1 and Detroit was defeating Washington.

JAMES NELSON DIED SATURDAY

Veteran of the Civil War Died at Logansport Sanitarium At Age of 72 Years.

James E. Nelson, a veteran of the civil war, passed away at the sanitarium at Logansport, Ind., Saturday afternoon at the age of 72 years. Mr. Nelson had spent the greater portion of his life as a citizen of Rensselaer until the last five years, when he became an inmate of the sanitarium. Mr. Nelson was bom in Chicago ifi 1844, coming to Rensselaer while still a young man, where he worked as a carpenter and was also employed in the elevators of this city. Mr. Nelson was a good citizen and his many friends will regret to learn of his death. Deceased suffered from mental trouble about five years ago and was confined in the sanitarium with the hope that he would regain his former health. Mr. Nelson leaves to mourn their loss, his wife and two daughters, Miss Fame Nelson, of Hammond, Ind., and Miss Fern Nelson, of Michigan. Mr. Nelson was a member of the Masonic order, which order conducted the funeral services. Deceased was also a member of the G. A. R. for a great many years. The funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at the Nelson residence on North Franklin street, and burial was made in Weston cemetery. Rev. J. Budman Fleming conducted the services.

FIRE PREVENTION DAY.

It has been recommended by the Governor of the State of Indiana, that on one day to bet set apart for that purpose that all property owners and tenants see that their premises are safeguarded from presence of all hazardous conditions; that the attention of the .public schools and civic organizations of Indiana be called to the importance of this subject; and that the Mayors of Indiana cities join by proclamation in setting apart October the 9th as Centennial Fire Prevention Day, in order that the state may receive the greatest possible benefit from the ,wide dissemination of this doctrine of fire prevention!. A PROCLAMATION. Now, Therefore, I, Charles G. Spit ler, as Mayor of the City of Rensselaer, do hereby designate Monday, the Ninth Day of October, 1916, as Centennial Fire Prevention Day. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the City of Rensselaer, this twenty-third day of September, 1916. By the Mayor: CHARLES G. SPITLER. Chas. Morlan, City Clerk. (Seal)

Brown, green and blue are the predominating colors in SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES. HILLIARD & HAMILL have them, pinck-back or otherwise. Stop in to see them.

Professional Notice. o;ir friends and clients will please take notice that Mr. George A. Williams has moved his law offices from the rooms 01 the First National Bank to rooms just across the stair-way in the Odd Fellows Building occupied by Mr. D. Delos Dean, tand that Mr. Williams and Mr. Dean will practice law under the firm name of Williams & Dean with offices in the Odd Fellows Building. Renselaer, Indiana, August 26, 1916 George A. Williams D. Delos Dean

Hilliard & Hamill have just completed extensive alterations on the interior of their clothing store, consisting of additional shelving, cabinets, etc., to accommodate the increased amount of stock Mr. Hilliard ; has added. 1 All kinds of men’s hats cleaned, blocked and retrimmed, equal to new. See Nelson, the Hatter, at McKay’s.

TODAY’S PROGRAM AT Star Theatre IN “Tennessee’s Partner” An interesting story of the Golden West TUESDAY Martha Hedman and Johnnie Hinee In a Roaring Witty Comedy “THE CUB” AT THE STAR THEATRE -" ADMISSION 5 AND 10C

Birdsell wagons are sold by Hamilton & Kellner

CalimietrOl^T^ J I know what it would 95* jC mean to go home without LJ Jl it. Mother won’t take 031 r chances she’s *ur« of Bl iQU form results—of purity fOS and economy. You try IQW CALUMET r A Baking Powder I favorite brand once

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