Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 287, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 287.

PTHE 0 RINGES U TONIGHT Blue Bird Photo Play “The Play’s the Thing” Violet Mersereau in “THE GREAT PROBLEM” MATINEE TOMORROW 5 and 10c

Monon Conductor Has Close Call For Life.

m ‘ - Conductor Ira A. Gray had a very narrow escape from death in an accident near Delphi Saturday evening, as he was making Ills run on train 96. He was watching a hot box as he ciung to the side of a caw and came in contact with a cattle guard, hurling him to the side of the track. In the fall two fingers of the right han 1 were broken and he was also bruised. A Delphi physician dressed the injury and on reaching home he was placed under the care of Dr. Clayton. The injuries, though painful, were not serious, and he w r as disabled from duty only a short time. The train was running about 35 miles an hour, and it was good fortune that he w r as not ground to death under the wheels.

First Christian Church.

Bible school at 9:30. Communion and preaching at 10:45. Services at James school at 3:00. Union service at Baptist church at 7:00.

Cafeteria Dinner at M. E. Church.

The ladies of Trinity M. E. church will serve a cafeteria dinner Tuesday evening, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7:30. Music by the Wood Orchestra. • Menu. Chicken pie 15c Creamed chicken 10c Baker ham, horseradish ........ .10c Scalloped oysters 3c Mashed potatoes, gravy 5c Sweet potatoes 3c Noodles 5c Spanish rice 5c Salad, potato, cabbage or fruit ... 6c Rolls 2c Bread 1° Butter 1° Pickles or olives lc Browfi pudding 5c Cake 5c Pie Ice cream • • • 5c Coffee 5c The public invited. -

PUBLIC SALE. 40 head of Poland China Hogs SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1918, at Hemphill’s Livery Bam, in Rensselaer, starting about 1 o’clock p. m. ELMER E. PULLINS. Fred Phillips, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk.

K*Blac^Siik*2 Stove Polish

MORTGAGE LOANS TO INVESTORS —We have for sale a carefully selected list of Mortgage Loans and' other securities which will yield the highest V 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 terms. WILLIAMS & DEAN Telephone No. SI Odd Fellows Building * Rensselaer, Indiana.

The Evening Republican.

AS A FIDDLER HE’S STILL SUPREME

j Uncle Charley Pullins Shows the Way to the Rest of Them in Fiddler’s Contest at Moose Hall. The Moose lodge pulled off another live wire stunt Thanksgiving evening in the way of an “Old Fiddler’s Contest,” in which Uncle Charley Pullins won the first prize, Adrian Bicknell the second prize and Billy Parks tho third prize. Uncle Charley was in good form and entered into the festivities of the occasion with the spirit of a young person. The violin on which he played was 216 years old and the sweet and harmonious tones produced by it go to show that a violin well used improves with age. And so Tt iT“wlth TTnete Charley: He is hue of .our substantial citizens, having made plenty of money as well as having been a benefit to the community, but it is that spirit of humor and having a good time which has kept him young, and like the violin has improved with age. Uncle Charley surprised them all by dancing a jig, Billy Parks and* Adrian Bicknell playing the accompaniment. The contest for the second place was a bitter one, Adrian Bicknell winning by one vote. It looked as if Billy Parks was ahead until the vote came in from Keener township. There is serious talk of contesting the election owing to the mutilated ballot which seems to have been, wrongfully counted. No doubt the voter intended to vote a straight ticket for Billy Parks but scratched the square opposite Adrian Bicknell’a name. Everybody pronounced the occasion a grand success and feels that the Moose lodge is carrying out its promises. Father Rapp of St. Joseph's college, will deliver a lecture next Thursday evening at the Moose club rooms, tha subject of which will appear later in this paper, and at the same time Mrs. Loren Sage, assisted by her husband, will render a few vocal selections. A very instructive and enjoyable evening is predicted. The Wednesday before New Years, being December 27th, they are to hold a rabbit roast and barbecue in which fifty or sixty rabbits will have to do service to the occasion, and at that time the state supreme director, William Anderson, of Indianapolis, will be here, after which the checker tournament for the championship of the state and the billiard tournament will follow. The boys say they are going to put Rensselaer on the map.

NOTICE OF ELECTION. The annual election of G. A. R. Post No. 84, will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1 p. m., at the Post hall. All members are requested to be present. W. H. Wood, Adjutant. D. H. Yeoman, Commander. NOTICE. r y The Royal Neighbors will hold a market at the Home Grocery Saturday, December 2nd. Call King Floral Co. for cut flowers. 20 SHOPPING DAYS Until X’mas. PLEASE don’t wait until the last moment. Our stock is now entirely complete and ready for you. Come early, you can now take your leisure and have complete assortments to choose from at Hilliard & Hamill’s. Fresh carnations at King Floral Co. Cold days are coming. Better prepare the boy for winter with a warm sweater coat. • Last season’s prices here, 75c to $4. Warm underwear, 50c a suit. Suits with two pair of trousers, $3.50 to SB. BOWLES & PARKER. A Mistake A mother can make no greater mistake than to neglect cleansing baby’s mouth and nasal passages each day. Neglect endangers the child to chronic nose and throat troubl L. Catarrh and adenoids are the result of such neglect. The best way to protect the child is to use GLANDO GARGLE, which cleanses the mucous membrane and kills the germs. Highly, recommended for sore mouth,, sore throat and will reduce adenoids. It is a splendid teething lotion. For sale by B. F. FENDIG, DRUGGIST

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1916.

AUSTIN ROUTED IN BRILLIANT BATTLE

Chicago Preps Fall Before the Attack of Rensselaer Thanksgiving; Score is 19 to 0. Before a lftrge Thanksgiving Day crowd Rensselaer defeated Austin high school of Chicago in a brilliant battle 19 to 0. The day was ideal, a nice warm sun shining down on the spectators ~to TWStre them“ comfortable, while there was just enough spicyness in the atmosphere to whet the football appetite and make the day one long to be remembered. To round out a perfect afternoon the locals won the game, which was hard fought throughout and interesting. The field was dry and fast, which was the thing desired of both of the contending elevens. Bob Blue, bedecked In a red And black .uniform, acted as cheer leader for Rensselaer and the high school students livened things up throughout the afternoon. The game in itself was not as onesided as the score indicates, for at tha end of the first half Rensselaer was only leading by a score-of six to nothing. The six came at the very start of the game, but two minutes being uped in sending over Guild with th<? first touchdown of the day. Austin probably outweighed the locals a little, but did not display the football knowledge of Rensselaer and thenvaunted aerial attack failed to show, and they only tried forward passing a very few times during the contest, Austin attempted what every other team that has been here this year has done—that of trying to smas.h the Rensselaer line. The red and black line was impregnable and the gains which the Chicagoans did manage to make through the line were very few and these were only for a few yards. Big Gourley proved a stonewall on the defense, and on the tackle back plays in which he carried the ball he was always good for a gain. Time and again he was called upon on the last down to take the ball the required distance and after he had finished it was generally Rensselaer’s ball again and first down. The work of the Rensselaer line was wonderful, while Moore, Guild and McColly did great work. McColly tore off a sixty yard run at the very start of the fracas, which was the feature of the combat. Bendelow and Scoot, the visitors’ end men, featured for their team. Austin won the toss and chose to defend the east goal. Austin kicked to McColly, who aided by spelndid interference, ran the ball back to the visitors’ twenty-five yard mark, where he was downed by the last Austin man. A long forward pass was shot to Kight, who had a clear field ahead but muffed th<? ball. Three line smashes by Capt. Moore, York and Guild sent the ball over the last white line. Moore failed at goal. The rest of the half was four downs aend a kick by both teams. Once or twice Rensselaer carried the ball into the visitors’ territory, where the resistance became so stubborn they lost the ball on downs. Rensselaer scored again in the third quarter, when after a steady march down the field, Capt. Moore scored hi 3 final touchdown of his high school career. The final Rensselaer score came in the firfal quarter, Gourley being called hack to carry the oval on the fourth down. He smashed through the opposition for the final six points. McColly kicked goal. Capt. Moore, Snow, Barber and Guild played their final high school game yesterday. Lineup and Summary: Austin Rensselaer Scott L. E. Kight Jones L. T. / Snow Bramhall L. G. Johnson Fittro C. Beam Lagison R. G. . Halle ck Rover R. T. Gourley Bendelow R. E. Dunlap Fanning Q. B. McColly Fryer (capt.) L. H. B. Guild Marcy R. H. B. Moore( capt) Sweeney F. B. Crooks Touchdowns, Guild, Moore, Gourlev. Goal from touchdown, MoColly. Referee, Kirk. Umpire McCarthy. Head linesman, Beam. Time of periods, fifteen minutes.

Methodist Church Notes. A communion service will be conducted at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. This is always an impressive and helpful service which should be participated in by every member of the church. The pastor requests that the members of families s?t in groups in this meeting. Owing to the union meeting at the Baptist church 7 the evening services will be” omitted. Sunday school at 9:30. The Sunday school is increasing in attendance. 370 last Sunday. Let us make it 400 next. The Epworth League devotional meeting will ‘be held at 6 o’clock. Christian Science. Christian Science services Sunday at 11 a. m., in auditorium of public library. Public cordially invited.

TELLS HOW HE FOUND MILLTOWN, NEAR MONON

An Early Reminiscence Told By Dr. J. Hutsson, Now of Rensselaer. • Monon News. Our whilon fellow townsman, Dr. John Hansson, of Rensselaer, was la town Saturday. The Dr. haa prospered since leaving here five years ago -and ts now ntlftrberedr among The “smart set” of Jasper’s capital. He related an incident of his early day experience to some friends while here. He had occasion to visit Milltown, whose chief industry was one of the old-fashioned water mills, located eait of this place on the Big Monon. After driving a long distance as directed to find Milltown, he ventured to inquire of a man he met, the whereabouts ot the place he was seeking. The stranger informed him that he was going in the opposite direction from Milltown and had probably passed through it unaware of the fact. The Dr. reversed his steeds and after retracing his course two miles, found himself in the center of Milltown and in conversation with the miller. “How do you run this mill?” quoth the Dr. “By water,” replied the miller. “But where do you get water?” continued the Dr. as he surveyed what looked like a Sahara desert. Then the millei explained that a reservoir was formed by a dam across the creek by which sufficient water was penned up with enough fall to turn the water wheel of the mill. The Dr. laughs as he recalls his search for Milltown and what he found after reaching it. But the less jovial fact remains, that the old water mill served its day faithfully in- supplying the staff of life, and those who are old enough to remember the 4pill in operation would once more likqTo eat of the loaf it furnished. The old water mill has been made dear to the heart by poetry and prose. It was near such an industry that Kitty Clyde lived, “in a sly little nook by the babbling brook," that turned her father’s old mill. Then we have as a spur to frugality, or warning against lost opportunity, these familiar words: “The mill will never grind with the water that has passed.”

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Padgitt Entertained at 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton L. Padgitt entertained at their home Thursday evening about eighty guests at a reception from 8 to ,11 in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Padgitt were married twen-ty-five years ago and many of the guests who were present last evening were present at their wedding. The house was decorated with pink and white flowers and the color scheme was carried out also -in the refreshments. Small silver bells were given as souvenirs to the guests. The guests were entertained during the evening by Victrola selections and on the piano by Misses Florence Allman and Rosabelle Daugherty and by solos by Miss Esther Padgitt. Mr. and Mrs. Padgitt received very many useful and beautiful presents in silver from their guests. The evening was an enjoyable one to all, and one that will long be remembered.

Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “The Pioneer Tempted.” 6:00 Young people's meeting. Miss Mable Atwood, leader. Subject: “The Consecration of Business Life.” Rev. 3:14-22. 7:00 Union service at the Baptist church, Rev. Asa McDaniel, preacher.

Former Franeesville Editor Meets With Accident.

Francesville Tribune. Judson Fitzpatrick is here for a few days recovering from an accident which happened at the Hippodrome theatre in Terre Haute Friday evening. He was just entering the theatre and was passing through the vestibule door when one of the attaches folded a heavy mat run which he struck and was thrown violently upon the tile floor. He fell upon his head and right arm with such force that the ligaments of the arm were badly lacerated at the elbow. He was given immediate attention by the house physician and later x-ray examinations were made to locate fractures, but forunately there were not any. Jud was- fortunate enough to have an accident policy and Hie theatre management carry liability insurance, therefore he will be amply compensated until he. is able to take up his duties again. i >

New fall line ai goods are new in. Order that suit today and be pmpared for fall. Also do dry denning and preening.—John Werner. r * Lyceum Dates. Roy Smith, lecturer, Dec. lb. Schildkret, orchestra, Jan. 5. Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5.

“Royal Fetters” Was Very Pleasing Entertainment.

The Columbian Literary Society of St. Joseph's college gave a pleasing comedy Thursday evening before a fair sized audience in the college auditorium. So many Thanksgiving social events were billed for this night that representatives from the town were not' as numerous as usual. The twelve clean-cut young men Who took the various parts In the twoact comedy “Royal Fetters,” did themselves and their society great credit in the manner in which they presented this entertaining and amusing drama which has for its theme the advantages and disadvantages of college fraternities. The scene of both acts is in a bachelor’s bungalow in Massachusetts, and the twelve occupants were Harvard students enjoying a vacation which they were using to advantage by initiating two new members into their fraternity, one of which proved to be a prince incognito who wished to discard for a time the royal fetters and enjoy the credit for his own worth. The father of the young host appears unexpectedly in the midst of their hilarity and is very indignant on learning that his son is a member of a frat when he has given explicit orders to the contrary, owing to a vow he had taken in his youth when a lack of fellowship had caused the death of a classmate, but when he is in-; formed of the good which his son has been enabled to do through the frat toward helping a fellow student who is “down and out,” he is prompted to recall his pledge and sanction the membership of his son. The play was well suited to the requirement of the college, where only male characters can have parts, and ti e various antics of these happy, funloving college boys was so naturally acted that it kept a smile on the faces of the audience during the entire performance. The two musical numbers by the college orchestra were also thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, who regretted that the number of selections was so limited.

Everybody Listen.

The Charity Board and those who are assisting them are hard at worlj preparing for the production of tty; musical fantasy “Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop,” which will be given at the Ellis opera house Dec. 7th and Bth. The charity K qii H ot — this time would urge every member of the community to call to mind his or her duty in helping to make this entertainment a financial success, for the charity board, who are making this effort to raise funds for the remainder of the year to aid worthy but dependent citizens of the community, are but your representatives and can meet the needs of the community only as you enable them to do so by your co-oper-ation. Since this board has been, organized the care of the needy has been delegated to them instead of the churches and business men. No persons are allowed to circulate papers soliciting aid and all persons who live here or come to the town asking for help are directed to the board. For this reason, many persons are led to believe that we have few or no needs in our little city because they do not come in direct contact with it; but this is a mistaken idea for even during the most prosperous times there are always some who are worthy objects of charity and for various reasons are not eligible to townhip or county help. Some are old and unable to work though they may own their small home; others are victims of long periods of illness, deserted mothers with many small children, and many others as worthy are claiming the attention of your charity board. All these persons are serving, of course, without pay and are gla l to meet the demands ipade on their time, but it should not be necessary for them to earn the money needed nor to embarass themselves and you by begging. So in order that all may help in a small way and the burden be equally shared, this entertainment is to be given. Everyone can buy a ticket and it is hoped in this way to raise sufficient funds to pay an overdraft at the bank and have enough cash to meet the immediate needs. All who can should buy not only a ticket for himself but for others who could hot buy for themselves, for oniv in this way are you giving to charity. You get the value of your own ticket in entertainment. Watch the papers for future notices of the offerings of this entertainment. Signed: Charity Board.

Miss Agnes Howe, who attends DePauw University, is visiting, friends here this week. ,_JL . u £... . Joe Craft returned to Indiana Harbor today after visiting Miss Annabel Wartena. f .. ... i Mrs. Ora T. Ross and Mrs. E. C: Menill went to Chicago today to visit for a few days. ■"fl • / .. .... Miss Pearl A. Ruihley, formerly a teacher in the high school, is visiting friends here.

Star Theatre ~~ PROGRAM Mary Pickford in -THE ETERNAL GRIND” This means quality. Do you appreciate it properly? ■ ■ ■■ Saturday, Dec. 2, Robert Warwick in “Friday, the 13th” "this is a Wm. A. Brady picture which never fails to please. Matinee Daily. Admission 5c A 10c AT THE STAR

Pine Village Defeated Cincinnati Celts Thanksgiving. The Pine Village football team met and defeated the Cincinnati Celts at Indianapolis Thanksgiving Day. This was the second meeting of the two teams this year, the first having been won by the Ohioans by a score of 9 to 6 at Pine Village. The Villagers won the Thanksgiving game 23 tp 8i In the Village lineup were several of the greatest college stars of this and past seasons. Ofstie, Buck, King, Viacom ber, Keefe and Davis, all former college stars, were in the Village lineup. The Celts play at Hammond jn next Sunday.

Genuine French Moch gloves, $1.50 to $2.50. Others, too.— Hilliard & Hamill. Coming Sale Dates. The Republican has printed sale bills for the following dates: Everett Brown, December 12, on the old Brown homestead, 14 mile west of Moody and 914 miles northeast of Rensselaer, and 7% miles directly west of Francesville. G. Baker, administrator’s sale, Dec. 20, at the farm, 6 miles north and three miles east of Rensselaer. This is an administrator's sale of the estate of the late J. N. Baker. William Wacker and Arthur Miller, Dec. 18, on the Jennie Rishling farm, 14 mile north of Lee and 6 H miles northwest of Monon; 10 miles southwest of Francesville and 12 miles southeast of Rensselaer. Recital to Be Given at Presbyterian Church Saturday Evening. , Miss Alice Genevieve Smith, a harpist, assisted by Miss Helen Norton, reader, will give a recital at the Presbyterian church Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 o’clock p. m. The admission will be 25c. Miss Smith is well known to Rensselaer people and Miss Norton is a reader of very charming personality.

How to Be Rid of Disgusting Dandruff The only way to be permanently rid of disgusting, untidy dandruff is ( to correct its cause. 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 it in with the finger tips for a few minutes until absorbed by the scalp. You will surely be amazed at the result of even one application, for your hair and scalp UFffl look and feel 100 per cent better. Only a few days’ massage with Parisian Sage are needed to 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 and will not stain the hair or make it greasy. Parisian Sage can be obtained from B. F. Fendig and druggists everywhere.

Notice to Stockholders and Others. j * All stockholders of the Farmers’ Grain Co., of Rensselaer, j are urgently requested to at- 1 tend a meeting of said company to be held in the east j court room of the court bouse on Saturday, Doc. 2nd, at 2 p. m. Business of importance* I Board of Directors.

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