Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 292, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 292.

PTHE Q RINCESU TONIGHT ' Mary Boland with William Mack IN “The Edge of The Abyss" Triangle Kay Bee Feature 5 Acts. 5 and 10c

I. O. O. F. Encampment No. 201.

All members are requested to be present next Friday evening, Dec. 8, at 7:00 o’clock. Degree work. Refreshments and general good time. — E. W. Hickmon, C. P.

High cost of living (giving) not included in Parker’s photos. Imported Japanese (Hand Quilted) Smoking Jackets. Can’t you just imagine how pleased “HE” would be with one for a Xmas present?— Hilliard & Hamill. > Our trade on butterine has doubled in the past ten days. Try it. 22c a pound. We furnish coloring with it if wanted. JOHN EGER.

THE WEATHER. Rain and warmer Thursday; Friday rain or snow and colder.

'lf it’s a Xmas present for “HIM,” Hilliard & Hamill have it. Order your calling cards aero.

oaf \ 11 1 jQQf fC Kind Mother Uses” ™Every time mother gets out Calumet I know there’s going to be good things to eat at our house. Delicious, tender, tempting doughnuts, biscuits, ;akes and pies! I’ve never seen a bakelay failure with Calumet. Mother lays it’s the only Baking Powder that insures uniform results.” k Received Highest Awards Ntw Cm> Bml Frtr—SM / Stif in Pound J C«. f 1 hot wce? JgE<Wl pS

Attend the Princess every night Until Christmas. We are going to Give Away A Turkey each Saturday Night until that Time.

The Evening Republican.

Joseph Moore and Guss Johnson Bare Head On Collision.

* Joseph Moore in his automobile, and Guss Johnson in a buggy accompanied by his wife, came together at the corner near the William Bringle residence. Mr. Moore was driving from the north. Neither party seems to have seen the other. The accident might have been very much more serious. Mr. Johnson’s- bugy had two wheels smashed and Mrs. Johnson was quite severely hurt. Too much care cannot be taken by those who drive upon the highways.

In the matter of the repair of the grade at Burks’ bridge, the commissioners found that the contractor, Alex Hurley, had already placed more dirt on the grade than called for in the specifications, and released him from his contract, and made a new agreement with him, whereby he is to continue work and receive 30 cents per. yard for the additional dirt furnished in filling up the grade. G. B. Switzer is appointed superintendent at $3.00 per day. Frank Hover et al, petition for road. E. D. Nesbitt appointed engk neer and John T. Biggs and Robert A. Mannan viewers. Henry Amsler et al, petition for road. Same action and same viewers. H. W. Jackson et al, petition for road. E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer, and Wesley Faylor and Stephen T. Comer as viewers. Robert J. Yeoman et al, petition for stone road. Viewers granted extension of time for filing repoit to January 2. rq James Lane et al, petition for road. Same action. Cary L. Carr et al, petition for stone road. Same action. John ,J. Bomtrager et al petition for road. Same action. Granville Moody et al, petition for ( stone road. Edgar D. Nesbitt ap-1 pointed engineer, and Wesley Fay- ( lor and George Foulks, viewers. D. H. Yeoman et al, petition for road. E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer and Wester Bowdy and George Putt viewers. Joseph Halligan et al. E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer and Wesley Faylor and S. T. Comer viewers. John C. Baker, petition for drain. Assessment sheet examined and approved. March 6th fixed as day an or before which assessments may be paid in full, after which bonds will be issued. George M. Meyers, petition for drain. Board finds report is not according to law and refers the matter back to the drainage commissioners, who are directed 4o file a new report on or before Jan. 2, 1917. Remonstrator Wm. H. Wortley files written objection to such order, which is overruled and remonstrator excepts. The George E. Murray Co. was awarded the contract for dry goods for the poor farm for the ensuing quarter at $53.22 and John Eger for groceries for $194.20. *

Watch our, windows for Xmas presents for “Him.” —Hilliard & Hamill. The auto contest started last Saturday. Burchard’s 5 and 10 Cent Store.

Church Bazaar. The ladies of St.' Augustine’s Catholic church will hold their annual bazaar Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 12, 13, 14. A cafeteria dinner will be served each evening from 5 to 7 o'clock. The public invited. Tuesday night. Roast beef and gravy. Chicken sandwiches. Mashed potatoes. 'Beets. Pickles. Celery. Brown pudding and sauce. Bread and butter. Coffee. Cake. •».' . Wednesday night. > Roast pork and apple sauce. Chicken ; and noodles. Potatoes. Cabbage salad. Pickles. Fruit salad. Cake. Coffee. Bread and butter. Thursday night. Roast turkey, dressing, and gravy. Baked ham and horseradish. Mashed potatoes. Tomato jelly. Cranberries. Pickles, celery and olives. Bread and butter. Coffee. Waldorf salad. >«». Pie. Ice. V

Commissioners’ Court.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1916.

SEE DOWNFALL OF INDIANA SALOON

Predictions Made That State Will Be In Dry Column In Another Year Or So. That the downfall of the liquor forces in Indiana is but a very short way off is the opinion of men who are in a position to know’. Some even predict that the end of the Indiana saloon is less than a year away and that Indiana would go dry tomorrow if the people should vote on statewide prohibition. A traveling man who paid Rensselaer a visit this week and who has the whole state of Indiana is his territory, stated that Indiana would be in the dry column within a very few months. This man knows the sentiment of the state of Indiana in this matter. Nation wide prohibition is only a few years off is also the prediction of the men who should know, i ’ f " The attack on the \ Indiana liquor forces has become more apparent of late and the rumblings of the dry forces broke into a roar when Wm. Jennings Bryan decided to make this state the seat of his operations far the next four years in his drive on the liquor forces of the country. It is through this that Bryan hopes to be nominated to head the ticket for the democrats in 1920. Slightly over half of the states of the union are now in the dry column and the rapidity with which they are lining up in the dry columns has cast dispair into the hearts of the liquor men and it is predicted that the next few months will see the backers of the liquor interests in a scurry to dispose of their holdings. These men know that their end is in sight. Many people have been skeptical as to the chances of the drys ever being able to put the country dry, but at the recent election, in which Michigan voted statewide prohibition, these people became less skeptical. Detroit, ranked as one of the big cities of the United States went dry right along with the rest of the state. It is understood that a bill is to be introduced at the present legislature providing for the ballot on this question in the state. A statewide vote on the wet and dry question can mean but one thing for Indiana—a dry state.

Matinee Musicale.

The following program will be rendered Friday afternoon, Dec. Bth, at the matinee musicale: Paper-—Myerbeer ans Moscheles, Mrs. Frank Foltz. Piano —“Etude” (Moscheles), Mrs. Harry Milner. Voice—Roberto de Avilo (Myerbeer), Miss Esther Padgitt. Paper—-Spohr and Weber, Mrs. Stella Ketchum. Organ—“ Nocturne” (Spohr), Mrs. J. D. Martindale. Voice—“ Rose Softly Blooming”, (Spohr), Mrs. E. C. English. Trio—“ Oberon” (Weber), Mrs. W. I. Spitler, Miss Zimmerman, Miss Allman. Ladies’ Voices—The Wood Nymph, (iSpohr), Mrs. Rex Warner, Mrs. B. F. Forsythe, Mrs. A. H. Hopkins, Miss Maud Daugherty. Piano Duet —“Invitation to the Dance” (Weber), The Misses Leonard. Place of meeting—Christian church. , Leader—Mrs. C. C. Warner.

Phone 273 for coal, wood and feed. Ask F. D. about that auto contest which started last Saturday. If it’s a Xmas present for “HIM,” Hilliard & Hamill have it. Do You Need Christmas Money? If you do need Christmas money, get busy and collect j our old rags, iron, rubber, copper, brass, and all old metal, magazines and paper and call Sam Karnowsky, Phone 577, and he will call and pay you an extra good price before Christmas. Imported Japanese (Hand Made) Crepe Shirts. A wonderful Xmas present for “Him.” —Hilliard & Hamill. Hamilton & Kellner have in stock a few high class spreaders they can sell at the old price. See them before it is too late. Watch our windows for Xmas presents for'<“Him.” —‘Hilliard & Hamill. 15 SHOPPING DAYS Until X’niMfeW 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.

WHERE WILL YOU AUTOMOBILE SUNDAY?

Would It Be Interesting to Attend a Good, Live Sunday School or Hear a Sermon? Rural conditions in this county are fast changing. Good roads, the automobile, the telephone, free mail delivery, all have made life on the farm much different from what it was before these advantages were obtained. Consolidated schools are fast taking the place of the one-room schools. Departmental work can be arranged for the teachers and pupils. Teachers can be selected on the point of special fitness both regarding pupils and the subjects taught. The daily paper, the magazine, college, state and government bulletins, all give tjrthe farmers and his home most of the advantages of the inhabitants of the city. The country church with its adjunct, the Sunday school, does not seem to have benefitted from this general improvement. Many such churches have been abandoned. In such communities, where almost every farmer has an automobile, why not attend Sunday school or church or both, in the nearest town or city? If you will take the pains to investigate, you will find that our good friends, the Catholics, have a very large attendance each service from the members living in the rural districts. This is right and proper and they are to be commended for their faithfulness and loyalty to the church. The writer knows of many splendid families in which there are numbers of children who are not regular attendants at any religious service. While the parents may have at one time been members of some church, they are now not affiliated with any religious organization. The children in these families do not have the advantages' of a. good Bible school. To neglect this part of the child’s training is a serious defect. One that will be felt not only by the child but the community sooner or later. The value of religious instruction cannot be overestimated. It is as essential and as valuable as the secular or the physical. If we would have our boys «-nd girls grow to be full rounded complete men and women we must develop the head, the heart and the hand. , There is not a family in Jasper county living too far from a church or Sunday school to be unable to be a regular attendant. If there is a church in the rural district it should have the co-opera-tion of the people living in that community. But if there is no such opportunity, then it is the duty of every father and mother who have the proper conveyance to attend these services at the most convenient place, wherever it may be. The writer can remember when he was a boy that he was often taken to town barefooted and not as well dressed as the boys he would see in the town. Town children in times past have been known to make fun of the country child. This is not the case any more. The boy and girl from the rural districts is as well dressed and as well mannered aS the youth of the city. Go to the city school and look over the children, many of whom live in the country. If there is any difference at all it is in favor of the lad or lassie from outside the village. Let me ask you, my farmer friend, on what occasions do you bring your children to town? Is it to the band concert? That is mighty fine. To the picture show? If the show is all right there is no objection to that. But, the things that cause you to come to town are your points of interest. Shall that be entirely outside of the church and Bible school?

Attention Masons.

On Monday evening, December 18, occurs the regular annual election of officers. You are urged to attend.— H. R. W’ood, Secretary. "11

Of course you are going to have a Christmas photo taken. Let Parker make them.

ts A Shine In ■ GJ] Every Drop” Get a can today from RW ‘ your hardware or «ro- UlljlliljiaJt eery dealer.

“FI-FI” WILL BE PRESENTED TONIGHT

Charity Play at Opera House Will Be Given This Evening By Local Talent—Friday Eve Also. “Fi-Fi of the Toy Shop” ’s the name of the play to be given this evening at the opera house under the auspices of the local charity board. Local talent will be used in the production of this play, which will be given both tonight and again Friday evening. For the past two or three weeks the amateur actors and’ actresses have been rehearsing under the direction of Mr. Cooper of the Rogers Producing Co. An extremely large cast is required for this play, as well as elaborate costuming and much scenjc equipment. “Fi-Fi” is something a littleout of the ordinary and those witnessing this production will be agreeably surprised. The musical numbers, of which there will be a great many, promise all lovers of music a rare treat. Since this play is given in the interest of the poor of the community, no one should fail to attend at least one of the two nights that it is given. Home talent plays never fail to attract a large audience and this one should be no exception.

Soldiers Spent Few Hours In New Orleans Wednesday.

The Third Indiana arrived in two sections in New Orleans Wednesday, on their way to Indiana. They were allowed six hours in New Orleans, where they were given the freedom of the city, viewing the historical places. The men were placed on honor. The afternoon was spent in ' automobile drives, visiting the old French section, the race track, the parks, Esplanda avenue, the old Spanish fort at Lake Ponchratrain and Metaire cemetery. The return trip will be to St. Louis over the Illinois Central and thence to Indianapolis on the Big Four, arriving there about noon Friday. All are in good health and enjoying the trip in the standard and Pullman sleepers.

NOTICE. The stores which are members of the Rensselaer Retail Merchants’ Association will be open of evenings until Christmas, beginning Monday, Dec. 11. No raise in prices at Parker’s studio.- :

n )xf N/7 W) 'ftSrS- O' •’’draw It ’ M APPEARS IN 99 limuiall Telling the “Story” of your state in pictures. See the thrilling scenes of the past presented in a motion picture novel, unfolded by the great poet. I C7O 7,500 Feet—3so Scenes IQ I g I Of 3 1,000 Actors 13 10 Princess Theatre Wednesday, < December 13 th Admission 15c to all. Matinee 10 and 15c.

PROGRAM Star Theatre Monday, Dec. 4th—Wallace Reed and Cleo Ridgely in “The Love Mask.” Tuesday, Dec. sth—Muriel Ostriche and Carlyle Blackwell in “Sally in Our Alley”. This is one to be remembered. Don’t miss this one. Wednesday, Dec. 6 th—Florence Reed in “The Dancing Girl,” also Billy Burke in “Gloria’s Romance.” Thursday, Dec. 7th—Kathlyn Williams in a big special, “The Carpet From Bagdad.” Oriental. Friday, Dec. Bth—Marguerite Clark in “Molly Make Believe.” Saturday, Dec. 9th —Clara Kimball Young in “The Dark Silence.” 10c and sc. AT THE STAR —— -

Furniture and Piano Repairing.

Since Mr. Green has moved away I have decided to do the kind of work formerly done by him, such as furniture and piano repairing, including revamishing. Also piano tuning. Let me paint your auto this winter. H. R. LANGE. Phone 566. Two doors north of RoWles & Parker’s.

NOTICE. We wish to announce that we hava purchased the College Inn restaurant, formerly conducted by C. P. Fate, an 1 will appreciate the continuance of the patronage that you formerly gave Mr. Fate and will be pleased with any business you may extend to us. VERN DAVISSON. V WM. WAYMIRE. Notice Royal Arch Masons. Important meeting of the chapter this evening at 8 o’clock. Business of importance. —Chas. H. Porter.

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