Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 283, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1916 — Page 1

No. 283.

PTHE Q HINGES 0 —TONIGHTGold Seal Feature Universal Program ‘A Son of Neplune' A drama of thrilling adventures featuring the celebrated juvenilt actor Gordon Griffith. 5 and 10c

Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:36 Bible school with graded lessons and modern equipment to meet the needs of all classes. 10:45 Monrrng worship and sermon, subejet: “The Duty of Thanksgiving.” 6:00 Young people’s meeting, subejet: “The Grace of Gratitude.” Text Psa. 107; 1-43. Leader, Miss Helen Murray. Thanksgiving cantata "by the choir at 7:00. These services are all thanksgiving in character and the purpose is to help us to come up to our national Thanksgiving day prepared for the service. Come to each service and bring a friend with you.

Methodist Church

.. ■■■ ■ ■■ Dr. W. E. jfcKenzie will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. The pastor will preach in the evening. The evening theme will be “The Alchemy of Christianity.” The Sunday school, which is gradually growing in attendance, will observe Rally Day* next Sunday morning. Every member of the school is urgently requested to be present and bring one or more persons who are not members of nor would attend any other Sunday school. If at all convenient, bring a new coin for your contribution. The banks will gladly exchange one for an old coin. We fully expect a large attendance. The Epworth League devotional meeting will be held at 6 o’clock.

Baptist Church.

Sabbath school 9:30. Morning worship, sermon subject, “Thanksgiving, a -Day of Inventory,” 10:45. James services, Sunday school at 2; preaching at 3. Evening worship, sermon subject: “The Keeping Power,” at 7. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 o’clock.

First Christian Church.

' Bible school at 9:30. It is for you, don’t miss it. Communion and preaching at 10:45. Preaching at Slaughter at 3:00. Preaching at Newland at 3:00. Evening worship at 7:00. Thanksgiving service in the Presbyterian church Thursday at 7:30 p. ,m. '

NOTICE. ' I am closing up my business and expect to leave Rensselaer in about three or four weeks. I am to vacate the shop on Nov. 30th. All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me are requested to call and settle and avoid the annoyance of having account placed in the hands of a collector. I have some furniture and household goods to sell that you may have at almost your own price. Dining chairs, rocking chairs, bed springs, dresser, dishes, glass jars, etc. Come in and make me a bid on them. Thanking the people of Rensselaer for their generous patronage extending over a period of more than four years, I remain, Yours appreciatively, J. P. GREEN. Nov. 17, 1916. —James E. Walters Js now in charge of my farms near Roselawn and Fair Oaks, as well as the places near Rensselaer. Parties desiring to see about business matters in connection with various details on these places will please communicate with Mr. Walter, residence Rensselaer. Telephone 337.—John J. Lawler.' ; .

The Evening Republican.

Rehearsals For Musical Fantasy to Start Monday.

Much interest has been awakened in society circles and especially among the younger set by the announcement that rehearsals for the dainty musical fantasy, “Fi-Fi” are to begin Monday. The director, G. M. Cooper, is due to arrive Monday next and the first rehearsals are called for that afternoon and evening. Starting at 3:45 the paper and china dolls will meet. In the evening the principal characters will assemble at 7:30 o’clock, when parts will be given out and any minor changes made in the cast. Practically all the selecting has already been done by the committee, but of course changes may be necessary when rehearsals are actually under way. Mr. Cooper, who represents the John B. Rogers Producing Co., of Ohio, is an efficient director, and brings with him a host of references and favorable comments regarding his productions in other places. “Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop’.’ is to be staged here under the auspices of the charity board as a benefit for same. \

Coroner-Elect Dies; Who Is Now Coroner?

Delphi Citizen Times. The death of Coroner-elect Dr. I. N. Cochrane, this week brought up the question as to who will be coroner during the next two years. Very rarely have similar cases arisen, but such cases have happened and required settlement. Dr. Claude E. Quinn, the present coroner, will continue in office during the next two years. He keeps the office by reason of the fact that Dr. Cochrane was never able to qualify as he was bedfast from the election day until his death. Had he qualified, then his death would have created a vacancy and it would have been necessary to appoint a coroner. Section 3, article 15, of the state constitution, provides that: “Whenever it is provided in this constitution, or in any law which may be hereafter passed, that any officer, other than a member of the General Assembly, shall hold his office for any given term, the same shall be construed to mean that such officer shall hold his office for such term, and until his successor shall have been elected an<j, qualified.” Dr. Cochran’s inability to qualify continued Dr. Quinn in office until after the next election, at which time his successor will be elected.

Knox Vote Contest to Go To the Supreme Court.

Tihe supreme court will have to dedide who is to be the treasurer of Starke county for the next two years. On the face of the returns C. W. Weninger, democrat, was elected by one vote. Ira N. Compton, republican, demanded a recount. Friday it was announced as a' result of the canvass that Compton was elected by one vote, while Weninger contended the recount should have given him fifteen. The democrat, who is the incumbent, demands that he will not surrender the office until the supreme court has passed on the questions involved.

NOTICE. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold a market at Warner’s hardware store Nov. 29th. All kinds of good things for your Thanksgiving dinner. The ladies of the Daughters of the American Revolution real"zed $34.60 as their share of the proceeds from the show given at the Star Theatre Thursday night entitled “Graustark.” The money will be used to help furnish a room in the new hospital.

A marriage license was granted this week to Leon V. Gridley, of Brook, and Mrs. Ora Fem Wicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bruner, formerly of this city. They were married by Rev. C. L, Harper, formerly of the M. E. church of this city, but now of Kentland. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Eldridge went to Monon today to attend the funeral of the latter’s cousin, Owen Look, to be held there today at 2 o’clock. iOthens from here who will attend the funeral are Chas. Webb, Wm. Bennett and Mrs. Ella Graves and daughter. ' •’

Dr. C. E. Johnson left Friday evening for Texas, where he has been ordered to rejoin the Indiana troops. He thinks that he will be gone only for a short time this time, and that the call is simply in order that he may do some preparatory work for the mustering out the troops of the federal service. „

The advance man of The Birth of. a Nation” was here today intending’ to book this great film for the opera house, but found that the seating capacity was not sufficient to justify its production here. The company car ~ ries a-big orchestra, travels m a special car, and would have been compelled to make the jump from South Bend to this point.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SATURDAY, NOV. 25, 1916.

RENSSELAER DROPS FROM TITLE CHASE

Sheridan High School Put Locals Out Of Chase For State Bunting At Lafayette Today.

Sheridan 13. Rensselaer 0. This was the score by which the local team was defeated this Saturday morning, and the result of which put them out of the running for the right to claim the state title along with Gary high school. The result was a disappointment to the many sane from here who accompanied their favorites to Stuart Field to witness the downfall of the Hamilton county lads. The eleven frorti the canning factory city outweighed the locals, and this was largely instrumental in the defeat of the locals. Rensselaer played football all the way and fought the invaders every inch of the way, but Sheridan managed to -put over two touchdowns. Rensseaer opened up with all her trick plays, but always some blue and white opponent stopped them before they could cross the coveted mark with the oval. The Rensselaer team was the first upon the field and a monsiter crowd was on hand to greet them. They went through a snappy signal practice and every man looked fit for the fracas. Sheridan followed a short time later and the cheering was for them I as it was for Rensselaer from the nonpartisan crowd.— It was plainly evident to the spectator that the downstaters outweighed their northern opponents. Preceding the clash between the two high school teams a procession was held by the students. At 11 o’clock the students formed a parade and marched to the Monon station to meet the Indiana special from Bloomington. The Indiana and Purdue rooters formed another parade and marched to the west side, where it disbanded. At 1 o’clock the ninth annual crosscountry run was held. The contestants finished in front of the west bleachers on Stuart Field. Ten schools were entered. No telegraphic communication was received here concerning the game, and consequently we are unable to go into detail concerning it. The defeat of the locals removes them from the running for the state title and leaves only Gary and Sheridan with any claim whatever. Gary defeated Sheridan last week, and •hence should not be recognized at state champs, although they were defeated by Morocco* but their scores throughout the season were more decisive and the honor should be accorded them. The local football season may be considered a success, viewing it from the victory standpoint, and Coach Meyers is well pleased with his cohorts for the showing they have made. Many of this year’s stars will graduate this year, but some of the new material the present season has shown up so well that by next year I there will be another team well able to uphold the honor of the local school ip football. The ony game left on the local’s schedule now is the Austin game, which is billed for next Thursday afternoon. The season from a financial standpoint this year has not been a success and the management asks that you all turn out on Turkey Day, when it is hoped to overcome the deficit.

Will Deliver Messages At Noon Hour to Soldiers.

Thanksgiving day will be observed on Nov. 30th, and many of the Natiopal Guard members stationed along the Mexican border will surely appreciate a token of remembrance on that date from their family and their friends at home. The various regiments are planning on celebrating the day with a turkey dinner, and arrangements have been made at the Western Union offices on the border to deliver messages of good will to the men while sitting down to dinner at 12:30 p. m. It may not have occurred to friends and relatives of the guardsmen, but a message of love and good wishes would appear to be just the thing to add to the pleasure of the Thanksgiving dinner, as a telegram conveys & warmth of personal greeting that has a distinctly cheering effect.

Citizens Donate Liberally At Charity Entertainment.

The charity entertainment given at the Methodist church Friday evening was well attended and the donations, both of money and food, were very liberal and the poor of the city are assured of a good dinner on Thanksgiving day. The food will be distributed this coming week.

Cut out the high cost of living on butter by using our fancy, pure butterine, 22c a pound for this week. Try it JOHN EGER. ' e.

NICHOLS WILL BE THE NEXT CLERK

Recount Gives Him a Gain of Four Votes, Making His Plurality Eight. Those having charge of the recount of votes on county clerk completed their labors Friday afternoon about four o’clock and made their report to Judge Hanley. The recount gave Jesse Nichols, the republican candidate, a plurality of eight votes. The first count gave him four. Hershman lost by the recount 14 votes, Nichols 10 and Beard, the prohibition candidate 3. The difference was the result of throwing out defective ballots that had been counted for the different candidates. The following is the vote on clerk as it now stands: Hershman Nichols Beard Barkley, East 69 95 Barkley, West 75 51 Carpenter, East 67 102 Carpenter, West 64 86 1 Carpenter, South 57 110 2 Gillam 80 56 1 Hanging Grove 34 55 1 Jordan 93 65 Kankakee 54 63 1 Keener 55 137 Marion No. 1 145 119 3 Marion No. 2 175 127 Marion No. 3 103 81 2 Marion No. 4 107 94 Milroy 29 41 2 Newton Union, North 72 80 Union, South 89 61 2 Walker 86 73 2 Wheatfield 114. 122 Total 1661 1669 17 The previous count gave Hershman 1675, Nichols 1679 and Beard 17. Mr. Nichols received his commission some days ago and will take his office as soon as his bond is received, which will be the He is preparing to move from th'£ county farm to town and will tender his resignation to the county commissioners at a special session to be held early in the week, when a new superintendent will be appointed. Mr. Nichols will probably retain the present deputy clerk, Miss Ethel Perkins, until he learns the work of the office, when he will be assisted by Mrs. Nichols, who will act as his deputy. The recount should satisfy both the candidates and those who voted for them. The cost of the recount will fa’l upon Mr. Hershman, but it is understood that before he filed his petition others guaranteed the cost provided he would contest the election, so that the recount will cost him nothing.

Commissioners’ Court.

At an adjourned session of the county commissioners held recently, the following business was transacted: John F. Zimmer ditch—Drainage commissioners ask and are granted leave to correct error in report. Remonstrances heretofore filed by Joseph Kosta, Firman Thompson, John J. Lawler and Charles G. Spitler, guardian of May F. Thompson, presented. Cause submitted and board finds for remonstrator, Joseph Kosta, on certain specifications and assessment is reduced $540; in favor of remonstrator Thompson on same specifications, and assessment reduced $776.65; favor of remonstrator Lawler on same specifications and assessment is reduced (amount not stated); in favor of remonstrator Spitler, guardian, and assessment reduced $156, and finds against remonon all other specifications. Report found to be according to law and that improvement will be of public utility; ditch established, assessments confirmed as per “corrected report, corrections to include certain benefits assessed to John Martindale, Charles and Nellie Schleman and Fir'man Thompson be stricken out. Assessment of Thomas Redgate corrected to read on nw sw 10-29-7, S2OO, sw sw of same, $200; sw nw, $200; nw nw, S2OO. Edgar D. Nesbitt appointed commissioner in charge of construction. Ordered to let contract. John A. Dunlap allowed SI,OOO attorney fee. ' ‘ Marion E. Bice ditch—Cause suomitted, evidence heard in part and further hearing from the report of the drainage commissioners is set for Tuesday, December 5. Per diem and expense account as set . out in report allowed and ordered paid. Elkhart Bridge Co. allowed $727.50, contract price for bridge in Kankakee township. Walter-V. Porter allowed s6ol ana $593, contract price for two bridges in Kankakee township. Bond of Edgar D. Nesbitt as county surveyor for $5,000, with C. r • Stackhouse and Walter V. Porter as sureties, was approved.

For this week only, a fancy California peeled peach, large halves, in syrup, not over 3 cans to a customer, 15c a can. JOHN EGER. ■ —... 1.1 JI I

U. S. TROOPS TO BE WITHDRAWN

Government Will Withdraw Troops From Mexico In Forty Days If Conditions Permit. A protocol providing for the conditional withdrawal of the American troops now in Chihuahua, Mexico, and for the military control of the border, but with stipulation that United States troops shall be sent into Mexico in pursuit of Mexican bandits at any time the American government deems it necessary, was signed in Atlantic City by the members of the Mexican-American joint committee.” If the protocol is ratified by . the two governments, the commission will convene about December 8, to resume the discussion of other questions affecting- the two countries, especially those relating to the protection of life and property of Americans and other foreigners in Mexico. If ratification by either government is withheld, the work of the conference will be declared at an end. , The agreement as signed is not what the Mexicans wanted. It contains the article providing for unrestricted pursuit into Mexico by American troops of bandits who may cross the boundary. The agreement as reached between the two countries provided for the following: 1. The American troops now in Chihuahua, commanded by Gen. John J; Pershing, shall be withdrawn within forty days from the appioval of the protocol by the respective governments, provided that within that tirpe the conditions in that part of Mexico have not become such as to endanger the American border. In such event the time shalf be extended. 2. The Mexican army shall patrol the Mexican side of the border and the American army the American side, but this shall not preclude cooperation between the two forces to preserve peace upon the border. 3. It shall be left to the command--ing officers of the armies on the border of both nations to enter into such arrangements for co-operation in operation against bandits whenever it is possible. 4. The American government reserves the right to pursue into Mexico maurauders coming from Mexico into the United States so long as conditions in northern Mexico are in their present abnormal state.

$400,000,000 Naval Appropriation Bill to Be First Up in House.

Washington, Nov. 24.—The 1918 naval appropriation bill,probably will be one of the first great supply bills ready for consideration in the house, when congress convenes next month, despite the fact that it will carry a total of nearly $400,006,000. Final figures for new ships await a decision as to the size of the three battleships to be included in the program. Estimates of cost cannot be completed until it is determined as to whether they are to be of 32,000, 38,000 or 40,000 tons displacement.

Stockton Trial Is Set For Hearing December 12th.

The case of the State of Indiana vs Jay W. Stockton, which has been venued to White county, has been set down for argument on December 1, and will come to trial on December 12. The Monticello papers state that E. B. Sellers and Sills & Sills have been employed by the state to assist Prosecutor Hess-in this case. Some of the Rensselaer lawyers will probably also assist the state.

Big Cattle Sale Held At Monon Thursday.

The stock sale of A. T. and John Brown, held in Monon Thursday, was the biggest that has been held in 'this section for a long time. The cattle sold well, spring calves were bid up to SSO, cows brought from $65 to $95, steers from $65 to $72.50. The sale lasted three hours and a half and during that time they disposed of 337 head of cattle and the books of the clerk showed that $16,117.25 was realized. • ■ ,

New Suits Filed.

H. C. Hathaway vs P. J. Johnson, suit on account. Brought here from Lake county. Carrie Thompson vs James B. Thompson; action for divorce.

THE WEATHER. Fair Saturday and Sunday; rising temperature Sunday.

Lyceum Dates. Roy Smith, lecturer, Dec. 18. «- Schildkret, orchestra, Jan. 5. Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5.

TODAY Star Theatre Clara Kimball Young in A William A. Brady Picture, 5 Acts. ‘The Feast Of Life' MONDAY Onita King and Victor More in “THE RACE” A contest in a continental automobile race between Miss King and Mr. More, with m*ny exciting and amusing scenes. A Paramount Picture. * AT THE STAR

Weave Strong Evidence Web Around Tailor.

Lafayette Journal. Despite the fact that William Troschier avows he is innocent of the murder of Charles Harris on the morning _ of July 31, Roy C. Street and Guilford Hennegar, attorneys far the state of Indiana, are weaving about the defendant what is considered by experienced court attaches the strongest chain of circumstantial evidence that a defendant has boen compelled to face in the Tippecanoe county courts in years. Regardless of the'Tact that witness after witness has testified to ciicumstances that tend to point to his guilt, Troschier maintains his remarkable composure and nothing that is said or done seems to shake him. On the other hand, a stranger the court room would take Troschier to be an attorney in the case, so active is he in directing his defense. His eyes are constantly on the witnesses and no word uttered escapes his keen ears. Many of the most complexing questions asked by Messrs. West and Simms, his attorneys, are coined by the defendant. Those who have watched Troschier since the trial began and since he was arrested charged with the crime, have been unable to penetrate his trend of thought or personality.

PINE-TAR RELIEVES A COLD.

Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey contains ill the soothing elements of the pine forest. It heals the irritated membrane, and by its antiseptic properties loosens the phlegm, you breathe easier, and what promised to be a severe cold has been broken up. For that stuffed-up feeling, tight chest or sore throat take a dose of Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey and prevent a wearing. hacking cough dragging through the winter. At your druggist’s, 25c. 3

Dope Fiend Is Sent to Fowler On Robbery Charge.

Lafayette Journal. Detective Eversole and Officers Hedrick and Connolly arrested Charles Fletcher, a dope fiend, at the Big Four station yesterday morning at 9 o’clock. He is charged with robbing the Rodman drug store at Fowler on Thursday night. Fletcher’s home is at Kentland, but he had been around Fowler for several days and is alleged to have put over two bad checks. He purchased some morphine on a prescription at the drug store on Thursday afternoon. It is said that he located the morphine bottle ■ broke out a glass Thursday night attd reached the bottle without entering the store. He was returned to Fowler yesterday afternoon by Marshal Bowman. IL. _ '

Changing Seasons Bring Colds.

“Stuffed-up head,” clogged-up nose, tight chest, sore throat are sure signs of cold and Dr. King’s New D’scovery is sure relief. A dose of this combination of antiseptic balsams soothes the irritated membrane, clears the head, loosens the phlegm, jou breathe easier and realize your cold is broken up. Treat a cold persistently; half-way measures leave* lingering cough. Take Dr. New Discovery until your cold is <*one. For 47 years the favorite remedy for young and old. At your druggist’s, 50c. , < S

NOTICE. The Royal Neighbors will hold a market at the Home Grocery Saturday, Dec. 2nd. HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR POULTRY AND VEAL. PHONE 477. Just received a car of that famous cannel coal. —'Hamilton & Ki'llner. , >'■ ■ mH

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