Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 300.

PTHE Q RINCESO TONIGHT , / Jane Gray and Tony Marshall “Let Katie Do r -i 5 and 10c

Election of Road Supervisors Took Place Saturday.

With the election of November 7th still fresh in thear minds, Indiana voters went to the polls again Saturday—this time to choose road supervisors for the 1,016 townships in the state. The election was sort of a calm after the storm, unattended by glittering parades or a fluent flow of oratory. The number of road supervisors in any township is limited to four by the law passed by the legislature in 1915. A supervisor is p&id 25 cents an hour for his work and is not allowed to work more than fifty days a year except in townships where there is only one supervisor. In such cases he is limited to 120 days. The polls opened at 2 o’clock Saturday and closed at 5, except in such places where the entire vote is cast before 5 o’clock dr at polls where ample opportunity has been given voters to cast their ballots and ten minutes had passed without a b&llot being Cast,. when the polls may be closed. The township trustees acted as election inspectors. They appointed two clerks, who with the trustee, comprised the election board. In district No. 1 James Downs was to the position. In Dis. 2 Steve Kohley was elected and in district No. 3 Baraer Meinbrook was elected.

You wil enjoy the lecture by Roy L. Smith at the Presbyterian church Mon-day evening. James Ellis, manager of the opera houpe, made a business trip to Monticeilo Saturday afternoon. Get your Xmas Shoes and slippers for men’ women and children at FENDIG’S EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE. .Get your Christmas fruit cake of O’Riley. /Q‘ M rSf ‘, Rodgers and daugh- *. 0 f 'Lafayette, was the guest of Mrs.' C. W. Rhoades last Saturday. ' phone 613, the Golden Loaf Bakery, for Christmas fruit cakes. For that Christmas party order your ice cream, any way you want it, from the Pallas today. Phone 119. If a man found a million dollars on the street he wouldn’t get a chance to spend any -of it, he would be so busy hunting for another million. It is hard to convince some married men that a penitentiary offers anything worse than having to spend an entire evening at home.

RECITAL ./ u » Given by The Student# of the Department . of/ Music & Cullen Auditorium Tuesday, Dec. 19 7:30 p. m. Admission 25c.

The Evening Republican.

SPECIAL TAXES ARE DUE IN JANUARY

New Special Taxes To Replace War Tax, Which Has Been In Operation ; Movie Owners Included. Arrangements are being made in the office of the collector of internal revenues for collection of new .special taxes as provided in a law passed by congress Sept. 8. The new ,special tax displaces the so called war tax that has been in operation since the beginning of the European war. Special levies will be made by the government for the period beginning January 1 and endihg' June 30, 1917, and they will be due the government for payment the month of January. They affect pawnbrokers, ship and custom brokers, proprietors of all theatres, including motion picture houses, proprietors of public exhibitions, owners of bowling alleys and billiard halls, tobacco and cigar manufacturers and makers of war munitions.

The principal source of revenue, it is believed, will be the tax on war munitions. This is a tax of 12% per cent of the net income of each factory. The entire amount of tax collected under this law, it is believed will exceed by thousands of dollars derived under the former special tax. Another source of reM|pue is the special tax corporation, wnich is based on the amount of capitol stock in excess of $99,000, and is at the rate of 80c for each SI,OOO capital stock in excess of $99,000. Tax on owners of theatres and moving picture houses will be based on the seating capacity of the different amusement places. Pawnbrokers must pay at the rate of SSO a year, ship brokers S2O and custom brokers $lO. Proprietors of public exhibitions are assessed $lO a year, and the proprietors of bowling alleys or billiard rooms at the rate of $3 a year for each alley or table. A sliding scale rate is provided as a tax on tobacco and cigar manufacturers, based on the total annual sales. Return blanks will be forwarded witriin the next' three weeks to all corporations with instructions to list their capital stock for collection. All returns and first anpual payments must be made in the month of January. The following corporations are exempt from payment of the tax. All labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations and mutiial savings banks not having capital stock in shares; fraternal beneficiary societies operating under the lodge system for the exclusive benefit of the members, domestic building and loan associations and co-operative banks without capital stock and organized and operated for mutual purposes without profit; cemetery companies, religious, charitable leagues, members of commerce, boards of trade, farmers’ mutual fire insurance companies, social clubs, federal banks and national farm loan associations.

St. Joseph’s College Notes.

The Christmas recess will begin Dec. 21. Class work will be resumed Thursday, Jan. 4. The photo play production Indiana,” showing in pictures the history of the state, was shown at the college theatre Wednesday evening, Dec. 13. , A musical recital will be given by the students of the music department under the direction of Professorts Ziegler and Hovorka, some evening in the early part of this week. The college basketball squad, chosen some weeks ago, have been put through steady practice by the coach. The management has scheduled the first game with the Y. M. P. A. of Lafayette, to be played the night before the boys leave for home.

REISER CRAVATS “HE” WILL BE DELIGHTED WITH one,of them, straight from sth Ave. Cost sl-50 and worth it. Never before in Rensselaer.—-Hilliard & Hamill. __ Delphi is facing a coal famine and, had just enough coal to last through Friday evening, but wc do not know what they are doing today. The city water plant was without coal and the city officials were must perturbed about what to do. The Presbyterian ladies will hold their annual bazaar next Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20th, in the dining room of the church, beginning at 1 o’clock rfiarp. JAPANESE CREPE SHIRTS A XMAS THAT WILL delight “him.”—'Hilliard & Hamill. Mrs. Henry Doan, of Laura, was here today doing her Christmas shopping. Only 6 more shopping days until Xmas. We have a most complete line of diamond rings.uWe sure can please you. —Clarke, the Jeweler. I New line of Christmas waists at Murray's.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1916.

New National Bank Building for Rensselaer

The above is a cut of the front of the proposed building to be erected ,by the First National Bank. The present building owned and occupied by Rensselaer’s largest banking house, has become .inadequate and it has become necessary to have larger quarters. The present building will be wrecked and a large, modern building will be erected. It will be distinctly a •banking house, arranged with the sole purpose of handling the very large patronage enjoyed by that institution.

The new building will be one hundred and twenty feet long and twenty-one and one-half feet wide.' The front part will be but one story and will be provided with sky lights. In the rear over the vault will be a suite of rooms especially arranged for the meeting of the stockholders and directors of the institution. It will be open to the businessmen when not used by the officers of the bank. The vault for the new building has already been ordered. It will be steel lined and up to date in every particular. Besides the regular facilities, it will have in addition thereto a large number of private boxes for the use of the patrons of the bank. The contract for this improvement will ’be let in the very near future. It is the intention «of the officers to have the construction begun not later than March 1, 1917. The estimated

NOTICE. TO THOSE O FOUR CUSTOMERS for whom we are holding gift purchases, if notified, we will endeavor to deliver all of such. This service is entirely FREE. Loren Sage made a business trip to Chicago today. THE BEAUTIFUL WREATH IN Hilliard & Hamill’s window is attracting considerable attention, being the largest ever displayed in Rensselaer. Buy her a nice coat for Christmas at the G. E. Murray Co. closing out sale of ladies’, misses’ and children's cloaks. “ A KNITTED MUFFLER WILL, BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE most particular young man—-es-pecially those as shown by Hilliard & Hamill. C. R. Tyler is home from Chicago for an extended visit with his mother. ' Get your Xmas shoes and slippers for men’ women and children at FENDIG’S EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE. Fresh cut flowers at Kirfg’s.

cost of the new building is about $30,000. The architect is A. Wasson Coen. The officers of the bank are more than pleased with his plans and they are sure that the building will be elegant in appearance and thoroughly convenient. It will be a building of which the city will be justly proud. ■Few institutions have enjoyed the splendid progress that has come to this bank. Its management is in the hands_of men who stand high in this community. They are uniformly courteous and are men wbo enjoy the confidence and esteem of all. J. N. Leatherman, the cashier, was for eight years auditor of Jasper county. His record in this office gave him a place in this county occupied by but few men. He has proven himself to be absolutely straightforward and thorough] yeffieient. J. D. Allman, the assistant cashier, is a man of highest character and of splendid ability. He was for two terms treasurer of Jasper county.

R. A. Parkison, the president of the bank, is ai man whose very name helps to give" to the First National Bank its high standing in this community. Rose A. Luers, teller, and C. E. Payne, the bookkeeper, are assistants of superior ability. ' The list of directors includes the names of Rensselaer’s most substanj tial and progressive businessmen.

A SILK UMBRELLA WILL BE APPROPRIATE FOR “him” Xmas morn. The kind “he” likes are to be had at Hilliard & Hamill’s. Everything in beautiful and sensible Christmas presents in all lines, shown by the G. E. Murray Co. Mrs. John R. Phillips, of MGoysburg, is spending the day with her daughter, ,Mrs. Van Wood. \n CUFF LINKS, SCARF PINS 14 KARAT GOLD PLATED, 50c TO 75c. Gold filled $1 to $2. Guaranteed qualities.—Hilliard & Hamill. Get your Xmas shoes and slippers for men’ women and children at FENDIG’S EXCLUSIVE SHOE STOREThe G. E. Murray Co. store is Santa Claus headquarters this year for beautiful things to wear and • good things to eat. We can please you, your purse and your friends. —Parker’s Studio. Your Christmas dinner will not be complete without one of O’Riley’s j fruit cakes. Fresh cut flowers at King’s.

$500,000,000 OFFER AS NEW PEACE AID

War Sufferer Expert Suggests Distribution of Vast Sum In Effort To End War. Frederick C. Walcott, of New York, who recently investigated conditions in Poland and Belgium for the Rockefeller Foundation, told a number of senators and representatives of the Red Cross society that a fund of $500,000,000, collected in this country and offered for the relief of the noncombatants in Europe, wtould be a powerful peace influence at this time. He said that such an act would tend to create great popular demonstrations '■for peace among civilians populations of warring nations, because they would be anxious for the assistance in rehabilitating their home and restoring normal living conditions.

Mr. Wolcott suggested that a fund of that iize should be raised for combined contributions and congressional appropriation. Considering the wealth of the United States, he declared it was not an exhorbitant sum to give. Since 1914 the estimated aggregate income of the United State® has been eighty billion dollars and the comlbined offerings for war sufferers has amounted to $40,000,000, or one twentieth of one per cent of the income. With the forwarding Saturday of the notes of the central powers, the United States government performed its role of intermediary and took- the only immediate step contemplated by President Wilson. No further light has been shed on the purpose of the United States government. There is every indication, however, that the president now does not intend to make another move, at least until he is fully informed as to the reception accorded the Teutonic proposal.

Ellis Wood is Found Guilty of Murder.

The jury in the case of Ellis charged with the murder of Walter Collins near Young America more, than a year ago, returned a verdict of manslaughter Saturday night. A manslaughter verdict carries with it a term of from two to twenty-one years in prison. Woods smiled as the verdict was read and turned to the sheriff, remarking, “That’s pretty tough; I thought they would free me.” | Wood’s composure at hearing the verdict of the jury was in keeping with his attitude through the trial, j At no time did he evidence concern and his cheerful attitude and frequent smiles have at all times been a source of amazement to his attorneys. '*

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Candy!

Let the Pallas Confectionery. Buy your candy here. They are homemade and pure, the best you can get, for everybody.

XMAS GIFTS FOR “HIM”

—EVERYTHING THAT IS USUAL —much that is unusual in shirts, neckwear, mufflers, silk umbrellas, gloves, jewejry, packed in beautiful gift boxes. —Hilliard & Hamill.

1 When In Doubt: ! !a) As to quality of your Gifts, especialw, ly Jewelry or Silverware, buy X nh where they specialize in that par- jAi M ticular line. g | Buy Your Jewelry of a | 1 Jeweler x We have the Largest Line we have ever had and at the Right Price. JC Waldemar Knife Lavalliers M Sets Cameo Brooches A Waldemar Photo Diamondanari 50 _ Pearl Rings A Waldemar Foun- Ia tain Pen Sets Fine Umbrellas | a Stone Rings Bracelet Watches', A H Diamond Scarf g Pins Hat Pins r w j/5 A Dandy NewjSilverware Pattern « jjj i CLARKE, THE JEWELER § HALLMARK. Store ®

AT THE Star Theatra TODAY Pauline Frederick IN “The Moment • Before” A PARAMOUNT PICTURE In 5 acts in which Hiss Frederick plays a fine dual role. See Hiss Fredericks Tonight AT THE STAR THEATRE. Matinee Daily. Admission 5c & 10c

Miss Helen Reynolds Proves to Be Some Ice Skater, Too.

The picture of Miss Helen Reynolds, daughter of Mrs. Earle Reynolds, and a sister og Miss Maude Reynolds, who attends the high school of this city, is shown in today’s Chicago Examiner. 1 Miss Reynolds is accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds on their trips, taking part in their acts. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds have been in Chicago for the past | several weeks and are at die Palace. Miss Helen, like her illustrious parents, oan "do anything that is possible Jo do on skates, be they roller or ice, and she has already attained the lieighth of perfection, and bids fair to hold the position in the future among women skaters that is now held by her mother. Miss Reynolds attended Hyde Park sefcoo 1 last winter, but is not there this year. In speaking of her the Examiner says: “At the Hyde Park high school, where Helen Reynolds is a member of the sophomore class, she ie not , recognized as a mathematical genius. But with the coming of cold weathef and its accompaniment of ke, Helen i has shown her attainments. In Grant ! Park yesterday she was cutting “fig- ! ure B’s” that would convince any ! doubtful professor of her extraordin- | ary ability. “There isn’t a st«s known to artis- ; tic skating that Helen hasn’t tried—j and excelled in.. Her motto is to not let her right-foot know what her left j foot is doing and thus by keeping I up a healthy rivalry between them I she suceceds. “ ‘I think I must have been bom on skates,’ she said yesterday in ex- ! planation of her dexterity. ‘I feel ' more at home on them than I do off.’ ”

TRAVELING BAGS

SELECTED FROM A BRAND NEW lot just received, will be a pleasing Xmas gift.— Hilliard & Hamill.

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