Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 299, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 299.

P THE Q BINGES u TO NIG HT - * Valeska Shratt IN 'The Soul of Broadway’ Wm. Fox Feature 5 and 10c

Methodist Church Notes. The pastor’s themes at the Methodist church next Sunday will be “Investments That Pay,” and “The One Talent Man.” The Sunday school meets at 9:30 a. m. and the Epworth League at 6 p. m. “Come with us and we will do thee good.”

NOTICE. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THOSE’ OF our customers for whom we are holding gift purchases, that we will endcaVor to deliver all of such (via “The Fora”) if they will but notify us as to time and place. This service . is entirely FREE. HILLIARD & HAMILL. If you want to enjoy a good meal, try us apd surely you will be surprised.—Pallas Confectionery.

ROY L. SMITH.

Roy L. Smith comes out of the dynamic west with all the enthusiasm and vigor of the frontiersman. After ten years nf firing furnaces and painting signs he completed high school and entered college with $9.35 as his total resource and now holds three degrees from famous universities. At twenty-one he was preaching tn a western Krnsas town anti filling lecture .engagements on nearby lyceum courses. At twenty-three Redpath was advertising him as. “the youngest professional keturer In the United States.’’ At twenty-five Dr. Frank W. Gun saulus met him on (he Chautauquaand invited him to come to Chicago as

ROY L. SMITH.

Ma associate, which position he occu pied for two years. During his uni verslty course he filled nearly a hundred paid'lecture engagements in and near Chicago. As a student be was called upon to supply some, of tlie most prominent pulpits in his denomination in Chicago and for several months was the acting pastor of the famous .People’s church of St Paul, Minn. At present he is at the head of an institu tional church in one of the most dlffl cult fields in Chicago. As a lecturer Mr. Smith Is not an experiment In addition to four years in Lyceum he has spent four seasons on Redpath Chautauquas lecturing and su perintending. His carefully trained voice is a heavy bass of great power and attractiveness. Few speakers can boast of a better vocal equipment In style he is vigorous, earnest and at times intensely dramatic. His sentences are clean cut and epigrammatic. Boys and girls listen to Mr. Smith be cause he is' simple and direct The youth listens to him because he Is young, alert and witty. The adult listens to him because he is thoughtful and logical At Presbyterian Church, Dec. 18.

The Evening Republican.

NEW HOSPITAL SUPT. SELECTED

Miss Bertha Brunneman Selected By Local Board to Have Charge of Rensselaer Hospital. Miss Bertha Brunneman, of Elgin, 111., has - been selected by the local hospital board to have charge of the new hospital in this city as soon as it is ready for occupancy. The board has been considering a number of applications lately and although it was thought that Miss Brunneman would be selected, it was not definitely decided upon until late this week. The new superintendent is a lady who has had a great deal of experience in this line of work and the board feels that they have been very fortunate in securing such a capable person to have charge of this institution. Miss Brunneman is a lady of about 35 years of age, and is from Elgin, 111. Her salary will be one hundred dollars a month. Her former experience in this work included the Lake Forest, 111., hospital, where she acted as superintendent; the West Side hospital in Chicago, and the Cayuga hospital at Cleveland, 0., where fche also was in charge of a training school for nurses. The work on the hospital has been retarded some and it will probably be about the first of February before the building will be ready for occupancy. Some pt the material for the interior equipment has been delayed and the work, has been held up until the arrival of it. Although they were disappointed somewhat at the delay the board feels that when the building is completed the work will have been done right, and Rensselaer can boast of as nice a hospital as can be found anywhere for its size. It will be a big boost for the city and add greatly to its attractiveness. Various organizations in the city have been at work raising money and preparing to furnish rooms in the hospital and this is a very commendable thing and shows the appreciation of the people'generally. Very few towns the size of Rensselaer have a mspital and we have a just right to feel a little swelled on ourselves.

The following are the findings during the closipg day.-of the November term of court, which closed recently: Marble ditch. Petition of contractor to extend time for the completion of ditch, filed. Time extended to May 1, 1917. Verified claims of superintendent allowed. John J. Lawler vs. Enos Gi'enefield et al. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. August Katlowski vs Crescent Oil, Asphalt and Gas Co., et al. Judgment quieting title. Ezra Hershman vs Florence Hershman. Divorce granted plaintiff. John C. Ferrier vs Otto E. Gregory. J. M. Dunlap allowed $25 and balance ordered paid plaintiff. Gertrud. Schreiber vs Daniel H. Turner. Motion of plaintiff “for new trial overruled. Simon T. Spriggs vs David H. Spriggs et al. Commissioner files .petition for reappraisement. Same granted and C. J. Dean and S. C. Irwin appointed. * Petition for drain by William Large et al. Proof of notice, etc., found sufficient and cause docketed and continued for objections* Petition for ditch by Randolph Wright et al. Cause docketed and continued for objections. F. Guy Barnard Court allows B. J. Moore' $30.50, Richard Bowie -$2, Frank Ferguson $4, Devere Yeoman z s469.33, Mrs. L. Halleck $39, T. E. Maloney $68.10, John Moore $130.20, G. Stembc-1 SB. • Frank L Smith vs John D. Thompson. Judgment for $21,064.62. Nelson Shafer et al vs Fayette Burgin. Judgment and loreclosure for lien on automobile. Judgment $56.27. James N. Leatherman ditch. Court allows A. Halleck $36 attorney fees.

How to Check That Cold When it is painful to breathe and fever sends cliills up and down your tack, you are in for a cold. A timely dose of Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey will stop the Sneezes and sniffles. The pine balsam loosens the phlegm and the bronchial tubes, the honey soothes and relieves the sore throat. The antiseptic qualities kill the germ and the congested condition is relieve* Croup, whooping cough and chronic bronchial affections quickly relieved. At all druggists, 25c. (2 KNITTED REEFERS AND SILK mufflers $1 to $3.50. Packed in pretty gift boxes.—Hilliard &Hamill. INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS. 10c,. 15c, 25c, 50c. Packed in pretty gift boxes.—Hilliard <fc Hamill. 7 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.

Court Proceedings.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1916..

BRUNER SELLS HIS TELEPHONE HOLDINGS

Former Rensselaer Man Cleans Up Nice Bunch of Money •In the , Telephone Business. John F. Bruner, now of Hebron, Ind., but a former resident of this county and at one time trustee of Keener township, disposes of 'all of his telephone holdings. Mr. Bruner has been very successful in, the telephone business. He began with a very short rural line out of this city and his holdings just disposed of amount to nearly $55,0Q0. Mr. Bruner sglls the Hebron plant to Edward Fleming, of Morocco. Mr. Fleming pays $23,000 for this plant. The Morocco lines are sold to Oliver F. Stone, of Morocco. Mr. Bruner takes in exchange a good' two hundred acre farm two miles east of /Morocco and receives a difference Ln; cash. The Morocco plant was valued at $30,000 and the farm at $28,000.In conversation with the writer last evening Mr. Bruner said he was jjot decided whether he would move to Morocco or Rensselaer. John’s many friends would be greatly pleased to have him again take up his residence in this city. He and his good wife and family would be heartily welcomed by all.

Thought Dead Man Was Injured At Rensselaer Curve.

In its reference to the. tragic death at that place last Sunday, the Monon News says there was blood on the track at a curve west of Rensselaer, and believes that the man w r as injured here by being pinched between the vestibules and managed to get as far as Monon when he fell off and under the wheels, or else the body was released when the train reache<| the spot where the body was found. The News also says: “Cy Hubbell, of. Francesville, was also here and saw the body and reports that he saw the man in his town looking for work Friday.”

School House Dedication At Pair Postponed.

On account of the very unfavorable weather the exercises at Parr, which were to have been given last night, were postponed until a later date. Prof. E. (C. Gullien, from the department of public instruction at Indianapolis, arrived here in the afternoon but was unable tq get out to Parr. Trustee Hammerton .telephoned in that there were several Rensselaer machines out there that were not able to return.

FOR YOUR SWEETHEART.

A KNITTED SILK MUFFLER, $1.50 to $4. Beautiful Neckwear, 50c to $2. Belts with Silver Monogram Buckle $1.50. Silk Umbrella. Gloves. All packed in pretty gift boxes. —HilHard & Hamill.

Checker Tournament to Open This Saturday Evening.

A two days’ checker tournament will be started at the Moose hall this evening. The checker champiop of the state of Illinois will be on hand to battle with the local players as well as several others who are coming from Monticello. An expert on the game will also be here to give pointers on the game. The Monticello players will arrive on this evening’s train.

WEATHER REPORT. St. Joseph’s College renorts that the government thermometer registered four below zero during the night, while this morning it had raised to seven degrees above at 8 o’clock. ► 1

HAND MADE (IMPORTED) JAP J anese crepe shirts in beautiful color combinations. $2 up.—Hilliard & Hamill. Several yodng couples participated in a dance given at the armory last evening. A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF jewelry for men—packed in pretty gift boxes. —Hilliard & Hamill. The Union township teachers are holding their regular institute at Fair Oaks today. ... INDIAN, ""TERRY AND BEACH bath robes. $4 up; See them in our windows. —Hilliard & Hamill. | ■— Mrs. J. J. Hunt, son «John and daughter Sarah are spending the day with the family of Mr. ’Hunt’s brother, Frank, at Lowell. LINED LEATHER AUTO GLOVES in pretty gift boxes. —-Hilliard & Hamill. Attorney G. A. Williams went to Winamac, this ntoming to give his decision in a case in which he is the special judge. "'W • - ’ Father, mother, sister, brother ahd the blessed baby, all have their I Christmas photos taken at Parker 2.

TWO FATALITIES FROM PETROMORTIS

Narrowly Averted by Automobile Drivers in Rensselaer During Week. Early in the week Rev. E.< W. Strecker, pastor of the M. E. church, was warming up his automobile in his new garage. The door was closed. Rev. Strecker felt a peculiar sensation. His legs trembled and he became dizzy. He became alarmed ant by great effort was able to get to the house. None of the family were at home. It was with great difficulty that he was able, to get to the telephone and call a doctor. When th? physician arrived he found the minister in a serious condition and much effort was necessary to restore him. Later in the week J. H. Cameran, the blockman for the International Harvester Co., who makes his home at the Makeever hotel, had a similar experience. Persons driving automobiles should be very careful and hav* garages properly ventilated when it is necessary to warm their cars before taking them out. The term Petromortis is not accepted by the medical profession, but so far it is the only name that has been given to poisoning from automobile gases. The term means' death from gas. > There have been quite a number of fatalities from this cause over the. country and we give this warning that it may pot happen here.

Bank Robbers Visited Gary Friday Noon.

Four robbers held up the State Bank at Gary Friday noon and after binding and gagging the cashier, Herman Uecker, and thrusting his head into a sack, they looted the cash drawer. Two hundred dollars was taken, the bandits not taking time to enter the vault. A posse of Gary police and citizens scoured the counery, but no trace of the thieves was found. *

“HJS” XMAS GIFT IS IN HJLLIARD & Hamill’s window. * Christmas shopping made easy by stepping into Parker’s Studio. “HIS” XMAS GIFT IS IN HILLIARD & Hamill’s window.

Here is Your Chance to Be a Goodfellow.

There will be some Christmas cheer in every home in this city on December 25th, 1916. Our people will see to it that thre are no hungry families here., The good people of Rensselaer have always looked after this matter. But there will be boys and girls who will expect a visit from Santa Claus but that visitor will not come unless you, “My Goodfellow,” send him. O, yes, the Sunday schools will see that they get a sack of candy. But some of these boys and girls are not in Sunday school. And more than that, the neighbor’s boy and girl will get at least one nice present. When they awake Christmas mom the stocking will not be empty. Happiness and joy will reign in that What will be the feeling of the tot who awakes to find that his stacking was hung up in vain, for lo it is empty. The pain and anguish of that little heart would be pitiful. Do not let it happen in this city so proud of its philanthropy.

KID, FRENCH MOCHA, BUCK AND Capeskin gloves. Silk and wool lined. $1 to $3.50. Packed in pretty gift boxes. —Hilliard & Hamill. No raise prices at Parker’s studio. Mrs. Ura Gwin made her regular trip to Chicago today. She is taking violin of one of the very best instructors in the city, V A TRAVELING BAG OR SUIT CASE always makes a pleasing gift. All sizes, all prices, made from all leathers. —Hilliard & Hamill. Mrs. Marceline Roberts Snort, of; Chicago, came last evening to spend the holidays with her grandfather, H. 0. Harris, of this city. THE INTERIOR OF THE HILLIARD . & Hamill store resembles an Orien- I tai Shop, being beautifully decorated with Japanese Shirts, Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Lounging Robes, etc. Mrs. M. D. Gwin returned from Oshkosh, Wis. Thursday evening. Her sister, Mrs. H. L. Barnes, acoompAied her home and. will remahj.-until after the holidays. KNITTED REEFERS AND SILK scarfs (imported), $1 to $3.50. -ed in pretty gift boxes.—Hilliard & Hamill. > SILK CREPE DE CHENE (IMPORTed Japanese) handkerchiefs. 50c.— Hilliard & Hamill. lounge robes and smoking jackets in beautiful color combinations, $4.50 up.—Hilliard & Hamill.

E. L. Hammerton Entertains Soldiers At Indianapolis.

Thursday evening, Dec. 14th, the home of E. L. Hammerton at 427 N. Jefferson Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., was the scene of a pleasant gathering for a few members of Co. M, namely: Privates Archie Lee, Orphia Gant, Glenn Burns /and Joe Elder; also Sergt. Silas Heatfi, from Co. C of Monticello. An equal number of lady friends of Miss Maude Elder helped to make it pleasant for the boys.' The house was beautifully decorated in patriotic and Uletide decorations. The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards, the ladies at times entertaining the soldiers with the latest popular music and songs, all new to the boys, after which refreshments were served and at a late hour the jolly soldier boys, with their newfound friends, left on their •roundabout way for the fort.—Contributed.

Friday Was a Very Cold Winter Day.

The mercury hovered very near the zero mark all day Friday. The maximum temperature reached was five above; the minimum was nine below. The swift gale and snow storm added very much to the severity. The roads were drifted until they were impassible, several parties being stalled in their automobiles. Billy Frye was unable to make his regular trip to Remington. There were very few people in from the country' and all trains were run very much behind the scheduled time. Outside of the city the wind picked up the sand and dirt and whipped it about 'antil it was very disagre||fcle to be out of doors.

Presbyterian Church.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming; Minister. 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject: “Christmas Shopping and Gift-Giving.” 6:00 Young People’s meeting, subject: “Worthy Tasks for Ready Workers,” Exodus 3:1-14, leader, Miss Lenora Carr. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon, subject: “Life More Abundantly.” Regular church attendance* makes strong Christians and strpng churches.

GENUINE HUDSON SEAL CAPS for father’s Xmas present. $5-$6. —Hilliard & Hamill. Church of God. Eld. F. E. Siple will conduct the following services at the Church of God: Satuiday, 7:30 p. m., sermon or Bible lesson. Sunday, 9:30 a. m., Bible lesson. 10:45 a. m., sermon. 7 p. m., sermon. BELTS WITH SILVER MONOGRAM buckles, $1.50. Packed in pretty gift boxes.-r-Hilliard & Hamill. Prof. C. M. Blue attended the institute of his township at Roselawn today. He is the principal of the school in that town this year and is succeeding splendidly?. IMPORTED NECKWEAR (JAPAN). Beautiful color combinations, sl, $1.50, $2. Packed in pretty gift boxes. —Hilliard & Hamill.

I When In Doubt: j A? As to quality of your Gifts, especial- y ly Jewelry or Silverware, buy Y jy where they specialize in that par- As M - ticular line. 9 I Buy Your Jewelry of a w $ Jeweler x H We have the Largest Line weg»Ve B/ Y ever had and at the Right Price. „ U Waldemar Knife Lavalliers hfl G “ 1 v > V Sets Cameo Brooches A W Waldemar Photo . . $ m DiamondanoP) X S r Pearl Rings A A yValdemar Foun- y\ M tain Pen Sets Fine Umbrellas M X Stone Rings Bracelet Watches A m Diamond Scarf G - Pins Hat Pins pu A Dandy New I CLARKE, THE JEWELER | HALLMARK Store.

WEEKLY PROGRAM AT THE Star Theatre I / Thursday, Deq. 14, is the big En- ' sanay Special in six parts ‘The Blindness of Virtue’ Every mother, father and daughter should see this. Regular prices. Friday, Dec. 15, Marie Doro in ‘The Heart of Nora Flynn’ A Paramount picture worth seeing. Saturday, Dec. 16, Helen Ware’s success in ‘THe Revolt’ One of the big Brady specials, at no advance in prices. SEE THE BEST AT THE STAR THEATRE. . 10c and sc.

Delightful Entertainment at the Princess Friday Evening.

Some moral principals that have seemed to be entirely unrelated to business are found in these’ later days to apply there as aptly as in religious things and men are learning that it pays to give, and pur progressive fellow townsman, Col. Fred Phillips, following the up-to-the-minute methods of Lyon & Healy, gave a most pleasing coneert and moving picture entertainment at the Princess Friday afternoon and evening, under the direction of the IJdison demonstrator. The house was filled all afternoon with the children, whom Mr. Phillips laughingly informed hb could not use in the evening. Your reporter could not help but regret as we watched this great throng of plastic, eager childhood seeking for entertainment, that more was -not done to furnish moving pictures that would meet the especial needs of the children. We are neglecting a great opportunity for education. The musical numbers were fine and no doubt every auditor who heard this concert wished for an Edison,‘that the best things in music might be available in the home. So no doubt the “bread cast upon the water’ in this way'will return before many days.

MAMMOTH WREATH.

MR. J. H. HOLDEN, AFTER TWO weeks’ Work, has just completed for the progressive clothing finn,of Hilliard & Hamill, the largest wreath ever displayed in Rensselaer. Hilliard & Hamill will have Mr. Holden place it in their beautiful and spacious showwindows at once.

Mrs. Firman Thompson and daughter, Dorothy, went to Chicago this morning. “HIS” XMAS GIFT IS IN HILLIARD & Hamill’s window.

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