Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 293, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 293.

PTHE Q RINCES u iTONTGHT Ella Hall & Bob Leonard IN <, ' “THE CRIPPLED HAND” BLUE BIRD 5 Acts. i » MATINEE TOMORROW tl 5 and 10c

Teutonic Soldiers Decorated With Flowers as They March into City.

The Rumanian army at last reports was still falling back all along the line east of Bucharest from the Transylvanian Alps to the Danube. Just where it will stop and face about and with its Russian allies, make a stand against the Teutonic allies has not yet become apparent. On the Moldavian west frontier and farther north along the Bukowina border the Russian attacks against the AustroGerman forces have failed to make any impression. An official communication from Berlin says Bucharest was captured without any fighting except by the Rumanian infantry north of the capital. This resistance was quickly overcome, it is stated, and the invaders ehtered the town from all sides, being received enthusiastically by the populace and decorated with flowers. Aside from Rumania the greatest interest still is centered in the political crisis in Great Britain. David Lloyd-George has formally acceptedfrom the king the post of prime minister and first lord of the treasury, a fact which is considered as indicating that he will be able speedily to form a ministry. The probable makeup of the cabinet has not been announced.

Methodist Church Notes.

The pastor’s themes at the Methodist church next Sunday will be “Worthy of Our Calling,” and “Life’s Crises.” Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. and Epworth League devotional meeting at 6 p.m. The conscientious attendance on the part of its members does more than anything else to develop the life and influence of a church. . f

Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “Completing Beginnings.” . 6:00 Young people’s meeting, subject: “When the Christian Dares to Defy. 4 ’ Text 1 Kings 21:15-20. Miss Elizabeth West, leader. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon, subject: “The Native’s Alaska.” The evening sermon will be illustrated by the stereopticon and the views will show the wonderful people and country of Alaska. First Christian Church. Bible school at 9:30. Communion, and sermon at 10:45. Newland, preaching at 3. Slaughter, preaching at 3. Evening service in charge of the Christian Woman’s Board of Missions. Mrs. F. R. Liddell, district secretary, will speak. You should hear her. Baptist Church. F. H. Beard, Pastor. .. Sunday school at 9:30. Morning worship and sermon at 10:4'5. At this hour Rev. J. P. Green ■will deliver his farewejl sermon, as he goes on Monday to Philadelphia for future residence. The public *s cordially invited to hear him. •* Evening worship and sermon, “Divine Assurance,” at 7 p. m. James school house services: Sunday school at 2. Preaching at 3 p.‘ m.

High cost ©f living (giving) not included in Parker’s photos. Corset covers and brassieres for Christmas. Jarrette has it.

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

The Evening Republican.

FI-FI PRESENTED BEFORE CROWDED HOUSE

Many Were Turned Away For Want of Room—Performance Again Tonight. The first night’s performance of Fi-Fi, which was given Thursday night at the Ellis opera house, was a decided success, both financially and as to the production. The large audience which filled the opera house is enthusiastic in praise of the spectacular beauty of the performance and the ability of the participants. The artistic dances, the effective lighting effects and the worth of the cause for which the entertainment is given, makes many sufficient reasons for a crowded house*tonight. Tomorrow a more detailed account of this musical fantasy will be published. We feel assured that any who neglect attending this home talent play which is pronounced to be one of the very best ever given in the city, will have just ■ cause for regret. Owing to the big demand for seats, many were unable to obtain admittance last evening, and this will probably be the case this evening. For this<-reason it has been decided to repeat the performance at a matinee to be given Saturday afternoon beginning at 2t30. Those who failed to use their tickets may do so at the matinee. The admission to, all at the matinee will be 25 cents.

Cost Goodrich $3,869 to Make Race For Governor.

James P. Goodrich, of Winchester, governor-elect, filed his statement of campaign expenses as the republican nominee Thursday, showing a total of $3,869 spent. Of this amount $3,300 was contributed by Goodrich to the republican state committee, which handled all of his advertising and most of his other expenses. The remainder of the money was expended by Goodrich for hotel bills, railroad fare, telegrams, bills and stamps.

Johnson Not Very Hilarious About Presidential Boom.

United States Senator-elect Hiram Johnson, of California, in a letter to Alfred Granlich, thanked Granlich for the boom he had started for him io make him' president in 1920. Johnson added that he would hardly take the question seriously as he was a little doubtful about himself and his ability to contemplate such a dazzling prospect. . ■ -

Embargo On Canadian Potatoes Has Been Lifted.

The agriculture department of the government, in an effort to reduce the high cost of living, has lifted the embargo on Canadian potatoes which have heretofore been denied entry into this country. The condition is made that sappers must guarantee the potatoes to be as sound as is commercially possible and that not more than 20 per cent of the tubers show traces of diseases. is expected that the raised embargo will materially reduce the price of potatoes. Under this amended rule importers must apply to the federal horticultural board for permits to ship potatoes to this country.

Indiana Soldiers On Border For Months Step On Hoosier Soil.

Indiana soldiers, who have been on the Mexican border since early in July, stepped on Indiana soil today for the first time in months. The Third regiment arrived in Fulton, Ky., Thursday evening and for an hour the Kentucky town resounded with cheers and singing of the Indiana troopers. The band played several patriotic airs, the city put up flags and took on a gala appearance. The soldiers were expected to arrive at Indianapolis at noon today, following which they are to be mustered out of the federal service.

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 revarnishing. Also piano tuning. Let me paint your auto this winter. H. R. LANGE. Phone 566. Two doors north of Rowles & Parker’s.

On Monday evening, December 18, occurs the regular annual election of officers. You are urged to attend;— H. R. Wood, Secretary.

Attention Masons. 1

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1916.

TOM CALLAHAN BUYS OUT IMPLEMENT BUSINESS

L. H. Hamilton Sells His Interest in Firm of Hamilton & Kellner to Rensselaer Man. > - • Thbhias Callahan has purchased of Louis H. Hamilton the latter’s half interest in the business of Hamilton & Kellner. Hamilton & Kellner began business under* this name on August 31, 1911. They succeeded the firm of Maines & Hamilton, who had been in business nearly four years. This business was started. bjrfL-J-Dexter, who sold to J 7 H. ©ox, and the business was later sold to A. L. Branch, who in turn sold it to Maines & Hamilton. ‘ The business has developed until the annual sales amount to about SIOO,OOO. It has been one of the very, busiest business places of the city. The firm deals in implements, feed ano coal. As high as fifty-four binders have been sold in a single year. Several carloads of wagons and buggies are sold annually. All farm implements are handled. The firm has a very large sale of coal and feed. Mr. Callahan will be a spienaid man, as he has had much experience. He is a straightforward, hustling business man and with Mr. Kellner they will make a winning team.

Children’s Health Crusade Day To Sell Seals For One Week.

Today three hundred school children began selling Red Cross seals. This sale lasts one week, at the end of which time three prizes will be awarded to the rooms selling the most seals. Eleven rooms in the public school and two in the parochial school compete for the prizes, which are large framed portraits of our Hoosier poet. One of these pictures will be on exhibit in Hilliard & Hamill’s window. Aside from the large amount of money derived from the seals sold by the children, the educational influence on them, their families and the community, is itself ample reason for having the children sell. Every year over*the country thousands and thousands of school children selling seals “learn by doing” the prevention of tuberculosis. The children carry the gospel living into their families. Remember—every Red Cross Seal is a bullet in the great fight against tuberculosis.

■ 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. Watch our windows for Xmas presents for “Him.”—Hilliard & Hamill. 14 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 Hilliard & Hamill’s.

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. 1 Thursday night. Roast turkey, dressing, and gravy. Baked, ham and horseradish. Masked potatoes. Tomato jelly. Cranberries. Pickles, celery and olives. Bread and butter. Coffee. Waldorf salad. Pie. -f* Ice. ‘ •<..

DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN

Uncle Benjamin Harris Dies at His Home In Rensselaer Today— Funeral Sunday. Benjamin Harris, of this city, died today at 11:00 a. m. He had been sick for the past four months. Mr. Harris was one of the oldest residents of Jasper county, having spent most of his life of seventy-eight years here. He was born in Tippecanoe county, April 2, 1838. When a small lad, he with his widowed mother, moved to a home about a mile west of Mt. Ayr. He later moved to Brook, Ind., and owned and operated a mill. He was surveyor of Newton county from 1876 to 1878. He moved to a farm near Julian and some twenty-two years ago moved to this city. He has made this city his home since that time. He was twice married. His first wife was Catherine Wood. His second wife, to whom he has been married over forty years, was Emily Crisler. She and her only child, Mrs. C. E. Prior, survive him. The funeral services will be held at the Church of God Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. At his request there will be no flowers. Mr. Harris was a quiet, unassuming man but of splendid character. He was a careful businessman and hah accumulated a* large estate. He was a member of the Church of God and his life was thoroughly consistent with that belief. 4 ij A life, such as Uncle Ben has lived among us, will leave an influence for good that will long he felt.

Have Your Dimes Ready For Collector Tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the regular collection day for the Evening Republican. Subscribers are asked to have uhe amount due ready for the collectors when they call. A number of subscribers have allowed their accounts to become delinquent and these are especially requested to pay the amount due. The boys are always pleased to turn in a clean slate, so help your collector to be the one to turn in the most money tomorrow by paying the amount due.

We have fresh buttermilk for sale each day.—Harris Creamery. Do You Christmas Money? If you do need Christmas money, get busy and collect jour 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. »■ 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. NOTICE. We wish to announce that we have purchased the College Inn restaurant, formerly conducted by C. P. Fate, and 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. WM. WAYMIRE. PUBLIC SALE? I will sell at public sale at Leek’s hitch barn on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1916, at 2 p. m. One Jersey cow, 4 years old, calf by side; one bay mare, 5 years old, weight 1200 pounds; one bay horse, 4 years old, weight 1100; one black horse, 6 years old, weight 1100 lbs. Twelve months’ time without interest W. J. REES. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. f Phone 273 for coal, wood and feed. If it’s a Xmas present for “HIM,” Hilliard & Hamill have it. An auto party, not a Ford party, at Burchard’s. For particulars call and see. The latest in Christmas photos at Parker’s studio. Hamilton & Kellner have in stock a few high class spreaders they can sell at the old price. See them before , it is too late.

Egg and Butter Cirbers Smashed In Chicago.

High prices on butter and egg; were smashed in Chicago Thursdav. The far-famed egg corner broke when the best cold storage eggs tumbled from 32c to 28c a dozen. Butter declined l%c a pound. Further decreases are expected. Eggs are now selling wholesale in carload lots, 10c a dozen less than a week ago, the price decline Thursday ~ being the fourth within a week, and further declines are expected in the fpture. Food speculators have lost a cool million is the opinion of a keen observer of the market. It is said that the federal grand jury has its eyes turned toward Chicago and will investigate the manipulation of high food prices, and also the loan made by a Chicago bank of $3,000,000 to a cold storage firm.

Governor Has Sent Our Invitations to the Press.

Samuel M. Ralston, governor of Indiana and president pf the State Historical Commission, has sent over ths state invitations to newspapers to have representatives attend the celebration known as “Admission Day,” to be given next Monday evening at 8 o’clock. The occasion will be the culmination of the various centennial celebrations that have been given throughout the state during the present year, the centennial of Indiana 3 statehood. The exercises will comprise an address-in-chief, centennial ode and one or two short addresses in connection with an excellent musical program, and will be attended by military and other features, the complete program for which w’ill be published in the press of the state.

NOTICE. The stores which are members of the Rensselaer Retail Merchants’ Association will be open of evenings until Christmas, beginning Monday, Dec. 11. If it’s a Xmas present for “HIM,” Hilliard & Hamill have it.

J n Stamped - with the sea lof Approval INDIANA The People—Everywhere Have applauded enthusiastically, broken records for attendance, and asked the theatre to prolong the engagement of this' great film. The Newspapers—They Say Indianapolis News: “The Production is little short of marvellous.” Indianapolis Star: “ ‘lndiana’ sh ould not be missed.” / Official Indiana, Too Governor Samuel M. Ralston: “I hope that everyone who can find the apportunity will see this fine picture. Dr. Frank B. .Wynn, Vice Preside nt of the Indiana Historical Commission: “ ‘lndiana’ is’ a wonderful pictur e and fulfills all our expectations.’’ Charles W. Moore, Member of th e Indiana Historical Commission: “ ‘lndiana’ should be seen by every p erson in Indiana. It deserves all the pationage it can gdt.” _ Prof. James A. Woodburn, Member of the State Historical Commission: “ ‘lndiana’ is an excellent stor y of the Hoosier state. I hepe the people of the state will see it generously.” Mrs. Harry D. Tutewilcr, Membe r of the Board of School Commissioners, Indianapolis: “ ‘lndiana’ is intere sting and entertaining. The fact that James Whitcomb Riley is in this pier ure makes it very valuable.” DON’T FORGET! JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Appears Here Exactly as He Did in Life! Princess Theatre ■ Wednesday, December 13th Admission 15c to all. Matinee 10 and 15c.

•k*i*±*M PROGRAM Star Theatre Monday, Dec. 4th— Wallace Reed and Cleo Ridgely in “The Lovfe Mask.” Tuesday, Dec. 5th —Muriel Ostrich© and Carlyle Blackwell in “Sally in Our Alley”. This is one to be remembered. Don’t miss this one. Wednesday, Dec. 6th—Florence Reed in “The Dancing Girl," also Billy Burke in “Gloria’s Romance.” Thursday, Deg. 7 th—Kathlyn Williams in a big special, “The Carpet Frpm 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 v

Snow and Gale to Follow This Summer Weather.

A cold wave from the northwest is scheduled by the weather prognosticators to arrive within a very few hours, bringing with it snow and a freezing temperature as a substitute for the thunderstorm Thursday, which marked the close of the warmest December 7th Jn 24 years. By Saturday morning the wind is expected to increase to a gale and the thermometer to drop to 15 above zero. The mercury soared to 54 above Thursday. The past November was the warmest in ten years.

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