Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 261, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1916 — Page 1

No. 261.

PTHE Q RINCESU TONIGHT X William Fox presents ' Fredrick Perry with Dorothy Bernard and Stuart Holmes ‘Dr. Rameau’ A modem society drama based on the great play and novel. Fox Film Corporation. gIX 5 and 10c _

J. R. Lewis Wins at Montgomery; Goes to Shreveport, La.

John R. Lewis, who is now maJdaZ, a"tour of the southlands with his herd of Hampshire hogs, continues to win prizes at every show he attends. The Alabama state live stock exposition closed last Saturday and Mr. Lewis shipped his herd to Shreveport, La., where he will show this week. From Shreveport the hertl will be taken to Macon, Ga. Mr. Lewis states that the Montgomery show was a very successful one and that he won a number of prizes in a hotly contested arena. Mr. Lewis scored in the following events: Junior champion sow, Ist. Junior yearling sow, Ist. Junior yearling sow, 3rd. Senior yearling sow, 2nd. Senipr yearling sow, 3rd. Many other premiums and trophic#.

Rensselaer Citizens in Monticello Seeking Missing Heir'.

A. G. Hardy and Earl Adams, of Rensselaer, were in Monticelk) Monday trying to get some trace of Lane Castor, who is a cousin of Mr. Adams, and whose present whereabouts are unknown. Mr. Castor is an heir to the late Jack Castor estate, in White county. The deceased was his grandfather. The money, about SI,OOO, is awaiting Castor in Monticello, and his relatives are very anxious to find him. They presume he is still living but no word has been received from him for a year and a half. He is of a roving disposition and does not remain long /it a time in any place. When last heard from he was in Lafayette.

Purdue University Holding Centennial Program Today.

Purdue University is celebrating the birth of Indiana today in a most fitting manner. The exercise started on Stewart Field this afternoon at 2:30, by a selected cast of students, assisted by the entire university student body, in a preliminary parade. In the evening the celebration will be continued when Rev. John Cavanaugh, oT'Notre Dame university, will make an address on the subject, “What Constitutes a State?” The Purdue military band, composed of eighty pieces, one of the finest in the state, will music,..thro.ughQ.ul the day. There will be no charge for any part of the entertainment, and preparation’s were made for an aud’ence of ten thousand. Groups of students will present scenes Symbolical of the different departments of the university.

MORTGAGE LOANS TO INVESTORS—We have for sale a carefully selected list of Mortgage Loans and other securities which will yield the highest rate of income that can be expected from conservative investment. TO BORROWERS —We are prepared to consider applications for Mortgage Loans in any amount, and have every facility for furnishing money on short notice, and on reasonable term*. WILLIAMS & DEAN Telephone No. 31 Odd Fellows Budding Rensselaer, Indiana.,

Watch for Fendis’s Big One Centfiexall Sale, November 2,3 and 4 ■ 1 'tin' i •. '■ ■ • 1 - 1 ... _., t ~

The Evening Republican.

RENSSELAER’S HOPES REALIZED AT LAST

New Industries of a Permanent Nature and It is Now Assured Fa<ct They Are Here to Stay. Any Rensselaer citizen would do well to pay a visit to the new factory in Rensselaer and see what we have in our little city. Few people have visited, the factory since it has started operations and do not seem to realize th at.. we have a busy I i ttl ei r ■ dustry in our midst vhat bids fair to continue to thrive and add to the general prosperity of the community. The nice part of these new propositions is that the promoters have not gone about blustering and bragging about “what they were going to do/’ They have simply gone about quiet 1 y with but little advance notice and done something unaided that in the pafct eniild nai_Jbe-donn by corporations. Those who have taken time to visit the factory addition have been amazed with what they have found there. There Is no 'ldlcnes? and each and every man is busily engaged at his work, and the building that was formerly and run down, now has the appearance of a bee hive. A carload of chairs manufactured, by the Columbia Furniture Co., were loaded preparatory to shipping Monday. The dqmpany has enough work right now to keep them busily _ engaged for the nexT several months and find a ready sale Tor their furni - ture, thus assuring a permanent location here. There are about fifteen men employed at the present time and as soon as it is possible there will be many more experienced workmen employed. Another commendable thing about the new industries is the employing as far as possible local labor.

Although the* reduction plant was only ready to operate a few days ago, they now have plenty of work, and should have no trouble' at all in being provided with ’work “for alt time to come. Farmers as well as Rensselaer people are overjoyed by the future that these two industries promise and Messrs. Loy and Besser have the thanks of the entire community for their progressiveness. It is probable that some sort of entertainment will be given to the promoters of the factory and the em J ployes in the near future, to show thefii that the community appreciates their efforts ,a ndto get better acquainted.

High School Being Put Through Hard Practice This Week.

In preparation for their coming clash with the HammondTnglTsclfool team at Hammond on next Saturday the local football squad is being put through the most strenuous practice of the season by Coach Meyers. Hammond is the one obstacle that stands in the way of the locals for the northern championship.and this game will be the hardest on the season’s schedule. A victory at Hammond will practically assure the red and black the honor of representing northern Indiana in the curtain raiser to the Indiana’d’urdue game. Hammond was defeated by South Bend Saturday 19 to 7, but on the previous Saturday they routed East Chicago by the same score c.as they were defeated by South Bend. The Hammond team has been erratic throughout the season and there is no telling what kind of football thev will play against Rensselaer Saturday. A large number of rooters will accompany the locals to Lake county Saturday.

L. V. Sayler Sale Thursday, Nov. 2.

The L. V. Sayler stock sale will be held at his farm near Kniman (see sale notice on another page) commencing promptly „aL lOlSfl. Thursday, Nov. 2, Mr. Sayler has some good stock, which will be for sale on this date and anyone desiring to get good shotes or cattle should not fail to attend this sale.

Phone 273 prompt delivery.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1916.

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FACTORY SITE DEEDED TO FURNITURE COMPANY

New Company Has Paid Out Over SIO,OOO, Meeting Every. Requirement nf Clnh The Rensselaer Commercial Club visited the Columbia Furniture Factory yesterday, which occupies the match factory building and site. They were well pleased with what -they found. The factory is in active operation, with over fifteen hands employed and a carload of new furniture was beinp loaded for shipment. The reduction plant is also in operation in the building north of the main plant. The factory building has been repaired and new windows have been put in and the building is now in first class shape. Investigation of the books shows that the new company has complied with the conditions laid down when the Commercial Club agreed to turn the plant over to them and yesterday a deed was made to the factory people. The condition of the transfer was that all claims against the old match factory company, amounting to a little over $2,000, be paid off and that the building be put in shape and in operation with some industry before the title was transferred. The Commercial Club finds that the new company has paid out ovet SIO,OOO since the agreement was made, arid feels very enthusiastic at the final successful outcome of what at one time looked like a disastrous venture. They feel that every encouragement from our citizens, for the successful operation of the factory means much to Rensselaer. The factory people have not asked for a cent of assistance from our people, nor do they intend to. They have a prosperous business already established and expect to see it grow to no mean magnitude.. The commercial club still owns two blocks near the railroad "which are valuable for factory purposes and the club will be in a position if the time ever comes that factories are seeking locations Jiere, to talk business to them. '■ <

Mr. Farmer, visit our hardware counter. We save y° u mcney.—Jarrette’s. » THE WEATHER. Fair Tuesday and. Wednesday; not much change ift' temperature.

Masquerade Party Held Monday Eve at Home of Al Timmons.

Miss Nelle Timmons and Miss Alice Swim at the home of the formrer;" delighffuiiy enteTtained about thirty-five guests at a masquerade party Monday evening. The names of the presidents of the United States were passed among the boys and the names of the president’s wives were passed among the girls. The presidents were asked to find their wives among the girls, for luncheon. The table of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes was decorated with flowers and ornaments, while that of President Wilson contained no decorations of any kind. The evening was spent in playing cards and music. Luncheon was served at 10:30. Bread and butter sandwiches, creamed chicken, pickles, coffee, pumpkin pie and devil’s food cake was served. The guests departed at about 12:30'for their comes. —Contributed.

Marriage of Orla Clouse Occurred at Francesville.

The marriage of Mr. Orla Clouse, son of Levi Clouse, of this city, to Miss Ruth Hayworth, occurred this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of the bride in Francesville. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John R. Hayworth, of Francesville, and is one of the popular and charming young ladies of that city. Mr. Clouse has charge of the grocery department of Rowles & Parker’s store and is one of Rensselaer’s best known and popular young men. Following the ceremony the young couple left on their w r edding trip, but we have not learned their destination. Mr. and Mrs. Clouse will live in Mr. Clouse’s residence in the Phillips addition, which he has already furnished.

Public Schools to Hold An Electron of Their Own.

The pupils of the Rensselaer puV lic schools will hold an Election of their own some time this week. Sam-* pie ballots are being printed for them with which to hold their election and the outcome of the election will be watched with interest. These elections have been held before and proved very interesting as well as instructive and educate the coming voters in marking their ballots.

Order your calling cards aere.

NEAR DEATH FOLLOWING RICH GROVE FIGHT

Fight at Gravel Pit in Rich Grove Township Monday Probably Fatal to One; Other In Jail.

As a result of a fight- at a gravel pit in Rich Grove township, near Winamac, Matt Bebber is in jail, and a Pollock by the name of Petoskey lies at the point of death at his home near the scene of the fight. Bebber is held, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. The fight occurred shortly after the noop hour Monday. The gravel pit is north west of Winamac and was in charge of Petoskey, who, finding Bebber there filling his wagon with gravel, demanded that he leave the pit. Bebber, claiming that he thought the Pole was joking, went ahead filling his wagon and paid no attention to Petoskey. Bebber claims that he had made arrangements with the owner of the pit and had no intention of stealing the gravel. When Bebber refused to , leave the pit, Petoskey, according to the story of Bebber, came at him with a knife and slashed at him several times. Bebber evaded the blows of the Pole, but had his coat sleeve slashed. The fact that Bebber’s coat sleeve showed the marks of the knife substantiates his self-defense story. Bebber picked up a pick axe which he had been using to tear up the gravel, and hit Petoskey over the head, causing concussion of the brain. The Pole fell to the ground. He was taken to his homeand isnow iyingatthepoint of death with scant hopes entertained of his recovery. Bebber was lodged in jail following the fight and if Petoskey dies will be tried on a charge of manslaughter.

Will Carry Birth Control To U. S. Supreme Court.

’ New York’s slaw against the preachment of the birth control will be fought to the U. S. supreme court if necessary, it has been announced following the conviction of Miss Jessie Ashley, head of the women’s law department, New York university, on a charge of distributing birth control pamphlets. A divided court sentenced her to a SSO fine or ten days in the city prison.

Suede and Reindeer leather vests, $5 to $7.50. —Hilliard & Hamill.

TODAY’S PROGRAM Star Theatre •• * ' ■ George Nash supported by an AO “The Cotton King” One of those lovely southern dramas, full of life and beauty. TOMORROW Marguerite Clark in “The Goose Girl” A 5-reel Paramount Production. This is benefit day for the Camp Fire Girls. Those holding tickets will take notice. Matinee 2 o’clock. ■ Admission 10c and sc.

Here’s Real Dope on Coming Election; No More Worry.

You may now settle down to the regular routine of business and give your shattered nerves a rest. The campaign that has been the attraction for the past several months is practically over and the presidential race settled. The ingenuity of twd Rensselaer citizens has made the above possible. Tiring of the constant wrangling between the supporters of Hughes and Wilson, J. W. Wiseman and Harry Milner decided to settle theTssue once and for all. Five cents was all that was needed to turn the trick. The aforesaid jitney purchased two sheets of tanglefoot fly paper at a nearby grocery store. With the treasured fly paper in their possession Milner and Wiseman wrote the name of Hughes on the back of one and Wilson on the back of the other. Each was placed in a promising spot, to catch the unwary summer nuisance.. At the end of each day the tangle-

foots are changed, in order that one may not have an undue advantage over the other. ; _ Monday morning the papers showed that President Wilson was leading his opponent by three flyp, but before the day had passed Hughes had gone around the president and was assuming a commanding lead. About all the available flys have been caught and the election of Hughes is now practically assured.

Limousine Turns Over In Ditch Near DeMotte.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Granger and their five children and Miss Celia Curtin, all of Hammond, narrowly escaped serious injury four miles north of DeMotte Sunday when the big seven passenger closed car in which they* were riding was sideswiped by a little Saxon and turned over in a six-foot ditch. The framework of the heavy car saved the family and their guests from being buried in the mud. Mrs. Granger was cut by flying glass. The Saxon belonged to, and was driver by a Mr. Lang, of near DeMotte.

Stove Should I IT’S different others because more is token in the making and the materials used are otW higher grade. ' Black Silk Stove Polish Makes a brilliant. silky polish that not rub off or dust off, and the shmelasta tour times as long as ordinary stove polish. Used on sample stoves and sold by hardware and grocery dealers., t AU we ask is a trial. Use >t on your eowt stove, your parlor stove or your gas range. IT you don’t find it the beat stove poMab yog ever Made in liquid or paste—one quality. Black Silk Stove Poliak Work* Sterling, Illinois u« Btoek Air-Drying Irow gwiwnl Ml b or braes, it has no equal tor nseeo mtewiMha

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