Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 306, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1916 — Page 1

No. 306.

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SHORTEN STOCKINGS OR DOUBLE THEIR PRICE

Hosiery Manufacturers Discuss Grave Problem Caused by the Jump in Cost. Chicago, Dec. 24.— Stockings must be made shorter in order to effect a saving in materials or hosiery prices •will make further advances, according to C. P. Carter, of Philadelphia, secretary of the National Associatum of Hosiery Manufacturers. Members of the organization debated last night whether to shorten ■the stockings or add another 50 per cent to the recent 25 per cent jump in values.

Monnett Tag Day Last Saturday Proved a Success.

Many of our people were wearing beautiful 'blue pennants with the word “Monnett” upon them last Saturday. These 'had 'been distributed by the young ladies of the city, who helped to make “Tag Day” for that institution a success. While the businessmen were very busy taking care of the Christmas rush and the people in general were wholly absorbed in their Christmas shopping, yet the girls did splendidly and the management of the “$60,000 for Monnett Home” campaign was delighted. Tag day netted about SBS.

Goodrich to Don Gubernatorial Garb On January 8th.

Governor Ralston announced Monday that he wiU complete this week, plans for the inauguration of James P. Goodrich, gofb'Wior-elect. The evefit will take place in the state house on JartuAry Bth. A platform will be constructed in the rotunda for the exercises.

TWICE PROVEN.

If you suffer backache, sleepless nights, tired, dull days and distressing urinary disorders, don't experiment. Read this twice-told testimony. H> s Rensselaer evidence —doubly Aaron Hickman, W. Vine St, Rensselaer, says: “I bad such severe backaches, headaches and pains across my lqins that I couldn't sleep well. I felt tired and womout when morning came. The kidney secretions were highly colored and I had no strength or ambition to do anytlnng. I finally used Doan’s Kidney Pill*, procured from B. F. Fendig’s Drug .Store and they gave me relief at once. They strengthened my kidneys, relieved me of the backache and gave me strength and ambition.” (Statement given May 81, 1907.) On February 29, 1916, Mrs. Hickman said: “Doan's Kidney Pills have done the same good work in the family that I described as my experience in a former recommendation. They are a fine medecine and I shall always praise them." Price 50c, at all dealers. Dont simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan’s Kidney Pill*—the same that Mrs. Hickman has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milbum Co., 55*. Buffalo, N. Y.

Meet me at the poultry show at Rensselaer, January Ist to 6th, inclusive. IF THAT GIFT YOU RECEIVED isn’t the right size, color or shape, Hilliard & Hanrill will be more than glad to exchange it. President J. M. Sauser will aware a large silver cup to the best breeding pen displayed by any boy or girl under 18 Veats of age at the poultry show the first week in January.

The Evening Republican.

WELL KNOWN BARKLEY TOWNSHIP LADY DEAD

Mrs. Chris Morganegg Passed Away > At Home in Barkley Township After Long Sie^fness.

Mrs. Mary Morganegg, wife of Chris Morganegg, aged 65 years, passed away at her home in Barkley township at 1 o’clock today after an illness of several months’ duration. \ Mrs. Morganegg was one of the well known and highly respected ladies of this community and had been a resident of Barkley township for a great many years and her death will come as a shock to her many acquaintances. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss besides her husband, six children, as follows: Chris Morganegg, of Batavia, Ill.; Mrs. Burlie Hernod, of Colorado City, Colo.; Mrs. Leslie Shriner, of this city; and Katharine, Eva and Anna Morganegg, who were all at home at the time of her death. Mrs. Morganegg also leaves s6me brothers and sisters, whose names we were unable to learn. , , The funeral arrangements have not yet been made and will be published Later.

Four Generations Eat Christmas Dinner Together.

It was a happy group that surrounded the table in-Alexander Merica’s beautiful home at the comer of Washington street and McKinley avenue, in this city, last Sunday and enjoyed a bountiful Christmas dinner. Four generations were seated at this festive 'board. Great-grandmoth-er Louisa A. Boyer, grandmother Mrs. Alex Merica, father Dean Merica, and son, Donald (Snooky) Merica. Great-grandmother Boyer is 77 years of age. Shefis the mother of eight children. Three of them are men and five of them are women. The eight are all married and are members of the Christian church. Two of them are preachers. Rev. T. A. Boyer is the pastor of a large church at Oakland, Calif., and Rev. E. E. Boyer has a similar position at Plymouth, Ind. ..The other son, Dr. J. S. Boyer, enjoys a large practice in the city of Sacramento, Calif. If the other four daughters are as happily situated as Mrs. Alex Merica, of this city, Grandmother Boyer has every reason to he as prirnd of her daughters as she must be of her sons. > We are all happy to have Grandmother Boyer and her children with us and The Republican extends to. her and to them all a Happy New Year Greeting:

American Express Company Shares Earnings With Its Employes.

George C. Taylor, president of the American Express Company, announced recently that all employes in the service of the company for one year or more who receive a salary of ! >2OOO per year or less, would • be awarded a bonus of an extra month’s salary in recognition of their excelent service to the company, and to he public, during the past year. This bonus will be payable in quarterly instalments on the Ist of January, April, July and October, and these employes who have not been in the company’s service a full year will receive subsequent instalments as their twelve months* period is completed.

It is estimated that about 12,000 employes will share in this ibonus, and the total amount involved will be about $1,250,000. Our efficient expressman, Frank Tobias, is affected by this announcement and his bonus, a month's pay, will be given him as indicated. Mr. Tobias has had charge of the here since Dec. 1, 1015. He took hold of the work when everything was very badly disorganized but has been able to straighten out thing® and the service here under him has been first class. Each months during his term of service the office has shown a suostantiai increase in business' except the month of December. The parcel post and express business have not been quite so heavy this s month as the corresponding month last year. The American Express Company does a larg% annual business out of here, the receipts of the office amounting to nearly $20,000. Besides being an efficient official Mr. Tobias ie universally courteous and obliging. The patrons of the company here are well served and all extend to Mr. Tobias hearty congratulations.

Weather for Two Preceding Days.

The temperature for the past two davs has been considerably higher, and Christmas dav was ideal. The weather for the 24th and 25th was: max. min Dec. 24 36 15 Dec. 25 31 22

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. TUESDAJf, DECEMBER 26, 1918.

REYNOLDS HAVE LONG BOOKING

Skating Family Left For Minneapolis to Open Season’s Engagement; * Finish In June.

Mr. and Mrs. Earle Reynolds and the latter’s daughter, Helen, have left for Minneapolis to their six months’ booking, after a short visit here with Mr. Reynold’s mother, Mrs. S. R. Nichols. The Reynolds have been in Chicago fpr several weeks, where they were completing, an engagement at the North American. Earle and Mrs. Reynolds and Helen Reynolds, whose stage name is Helen Rey, recently posed for the movies and they may be seen in the Hearst International Film, which was released this'week. The Reynolds booking extends throughout the coming six months, ending the early part of June in Kansas City. Their booking follows: Superior,.Can., Jan. 4,5, 6; Minneapolis, Jan. 7-15; Winnipeg, Jan. J - 22; Edmonton, Jan. 22-29; Calgary, Jan. 29 to Feb. 6; Great Falls, Feb. 6-7; Anaconda, Feb. 8; Butte, Feb. 9-14; Spokane, Feb. 18-26; Seattle, Feb. 26 to March 5; Victoria, March 6-12; Tacoma, March 12-19; Portland, March 19-26; Travel week to April 2; San Francisco, April 2-8; Oakland, April 8-16; Los Angeles, April 15-23; San Diego, April 23-30; Salt Lake City, April 30 to May 9; Ogden, May 17-18-19; Denver, May 21; Colorado Springs and Kansas City, May 21 to June 3rd.

Company M to Be Mustered Out of Service This Week.

Co. M of Rensselaer will be mustered out this coming Friday, according to a report that has been brought back to Rensselaer by Representative W. L. Wood, of Parr, who visited Fort Harrison last week. The exact time of the company’s arrival is not known. The news that the boys will be home soon now is much more satisfactory than having a furlough granted and preparations for their arrival will have to be ruhsed now if a reception is to be given. . Representative Wood reports that the entire company is in fine physical fettle but somewhat disappointed at not being .able to spend Christmas at home. ’

Mr. and, Mrs. W. C. Milliron had as guests for Christ mbs dinner, Mr. Milliron’s sister and husband, Mr: and Mr.s Benjamin Cloud, of Peru, Ind. Victor Webb, of Albia, lowa, visited lis mother in Walker .township last week. Mr. Wefyb was a number of years ago a clerk in the Chicago Bargain Store, owned by B. Forsythe. David H. Yeoman left yesterday for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. F. '5. Mauck, of Muncie, and his sons, >4l las,'of Tab, and James, of Ambia. Later he will visit the Congress of Farmers, to be held at Indianapolis/ 250 OVERCOATS TO SELECT FROM —Ulsters, pinch hacks, boxer, Chesterfields—each the best of its kind. Just at the beginning of the cold winter weather, $lO to $25.—-Hilliard & Harnill. Leslie Milder, of the staff of the Democrat, and his good wife, had as their guests over Christmas the latter’s mother, Mrs. E. A. Gardiner, of Kankakee, 111., and brother, G. R. Gardiner, of Chicago. Albert Baumgartner and Agnes Kahler went to Dyer this morning. Miss Kahler is teaching in the high school at Dyer. On account of not being able to begin school until late in October, due to the failure to have a new building ready, the schools in Dyer are in session this week. During the past several days the trains on the various roads have been running considerably'behind schedule time, due to the heavy traffic of travelers ahd mail. Practically every train coming into Rensselaer has been late and the icy conditions that exist this morning will also add greatly to the handicap. The trains for the most part are carrying many extra cars to accommodate the Christmas travelers. :

Comrade Fox spent Christmas in Rensselaer shaking hands with his old friends. Coiftrade has a good position in the Monon shops at Lafayette. So indispensable has Comrade become that while all other employes are laid off for a week, he will he on the job and thus add a considerable amount to his last 1916 check. Comrade was mighty busy but he had tx come back home to see everybody an< to collect an election bet which Louis Hannon owed him. Comrade still has a glad Hand and a good word for everyone. The Monon has enjoyed a splendid business since our ex-fellow townsman has been giving it his undivided attention.

A LETTER FROM THE WAR ARENA

Fred Hamilton In Letter Tells of His Experiences In War Zone; Takes a Trip to Ireland.

Fred H. Hamilton, son of Editor Hamilton, in a letter written to the writer under date of December sth, write* very entertainingly about himself and the conditions that exist in England at this time. Fred joined the Canadian army last April and after three months’ training in that country, left for England. The entire troop with which he left Canada was sent to the French battlefields some time ago, Hamilton being kept behind to do work in a London war office. He has made a great many friends among the officers and his rise in military lines has been rapid. Fred is now employed as a dispatch rider for the Canadian Machine Gun Depot, and is also in charge of the motor vehicles in the camp. He drives a motorcycle with side car attached to carry the officers around in. The Rensselaer soldier was granted a week’s vacation during the holidays, which he is spending in Ireland, but we will let you read the letter from one Who is on the scene of battle of the world’s greatest war: “December sth. “Dear Old Friend Lefty: “This is the last letter you arc going to receive from me until I receive a little line from you and I wish you would write, for I certainly would like to hear the news from the old village of Rensselaer.

“I am now dispatch ricer for the Canadian Machine Cun Depot and also in charge of all the motor vehicles in the camp, which is my machine and two Fords. I am riding a Twin Indian with a side car attachment, which is to carry the officers around, and it certainly is a handy little wagon. I have two drivers under my instruction. Oh, I have a regular job now and hope to go to France this spring as a dispatch rider or as a motor machine gunner. So you see I have good chances for anything I desire. I have been seeing several sights lately in this old country. Every day affords new interest in sights, and I wish you could enjoy this scenery. “I was in London this last week and saw the play of “The Bing Boys,” which is the latest scream in this part of the world, and I wish you could have seen it. I nearly died laughing. I ha ha-ed fearfully and the bleeding Englishman next to me thought i was very rude but, By Joe, I could appreciate the jokes, and they are so slow that they laugh the next day over some of the sayings. They must dream about them to really see the bright side. “We do not get extra good food but we can buy cakes and things cheap over here. Ham and eggs are out of sight and are a rare dish for we poor soldijers. “I guess the English are certainly giving Old Fritz 'his dues on the Somme. Man, it is terrible out there and the boys come back and say that it is the worst they have ever seen, but the Germans are giving up and dam glad to live in this little country until the end of the war. They are sure of getting something to eat. “I am in the 'best of health. Weigh 190 pounds, go to bed every night at 10 bells and get up at 6:30, and really enjoy this life finq. I have, a good chance to get a commission within the next six months and it will be either with the Royal Flying Corps or with the Machine Gun Depot. The Colonel has his eye my way, at least that is what he told me, and is going to do everything he can to help me out. I had a little talk with him today. I am going to send home some war trophies within the next few weeks so you can see them in about a month, for it takes a while for them to make the trip I am also going to send my picture as a dispatch rider. “Let me hear from you in the near future and best regards to all. Yours, FRED H. HAMILTON, 992378. “E” Company. Canadian Machine Gun Depot. Camp Crowborough, England. “P. S> —I am going to Ireland to spend a few days Xmas. I wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. |

Christmas Dance to Be Given At Armory This Evening.

The Christmas dance will be given at the armory this Tuesday evening under the auspicqm of the Van Rensselaer Club. Mcfcelvey’s orchestra, of Chicago, will render the music. A great many out of town guests will be here and with the many other Christmas visitors who are here, a very large crowd is anticipated.

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RETURN TO HOMES FOR HOLIDAYS

Many Prodigals Return to Rensselaer For Holidays to Visit Friends . and Relatives. 7

The following out of town guests are enjoying the holidays here as indicated: f John Morgan and wife, of Ellwood, Ind., with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan and other relatives. Linn Beecher, of Washington, 111., the family of Mrs. John Beecher. Glenn Brown and wife, of Monon, with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Firman Rutherford. Orlen Grant and wife with his brother, Van Grant and other relatives. Dean Merica, of Kokomo, Ind., has joined his wife here and they are spending the holidays with 'the parents of each, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Merica. Glenn Brown with his grandmother, Mrs. Lorinda McGlinn. Kenneth Allman, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hawkins, of Indianapolis, with the family of J. D. Allman. Mrs. Robert Johnson and 9ons, Robert and Leonard, of Lafayette, with Mrs. E. L. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. William Porter, of Hammond, with ' the latter’s son, Harve J. Robinson. Dr.* Lowell Snorf, of Chicago, at the H. O. Harris home. Mrs. Lewis Haas and son, Louis, of Tipton, Ind., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Leopold. C. L. Mann, of Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James Drake and George Drake, of Chicago, with Mrs. Mary Drake. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Strawbridge and baby, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., with Mr. and Mrs A. F. Long. George and John lemphill, of Chicago, with I. N. Icmphill and family. Mrs. Merritt Hatten and daughter with Miss Laura Hatten. Charles Elder, of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hammerton and Maud Elder, of Indianapolis, with Mr. and Mrs. David Elder. Forest dorian with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morlan. Clarence Florence with hi 3 parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Florence. Mrs. Delma Alter and three daughters, of Forest, Ind., with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nowels. W. O. Shanlaub and wife, of Kentland, with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sihanlaub. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cloud, of Peru, Ind., with W. C. Milliron and wife. Mrs. W. G. Coffell and daughter, of Delphi, with C. F. Stackrouse and wife. Alfred Linn and wife with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parkinson. Max Smith with Moses Leopold. G. R. Gardiner, of Chicago and Mrs. E. A. Gardiner, of Kankakee, 111., with Mr. ar.d Mrs. Leslie Miller. Dr. and Mrs. Behler, of Indianapolis, with Mrs. Kate Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Miller, of Chicago, with George | Morgan and wife. S. W. Meyers, of Monticello,' with G. W. Meyers. Ella Best, of Chicago, with her mother, Anna Best. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milliron, of Elkhart, with W. C. Milliron and wife. Louis Wilcox and wife, of Springfield, Ohio, with his sister, Mrs. Frank Leek. Fkank Hardman, of Chicago, with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hardman. Malcolm Clark, wife and baby, especially the baby, with the Mayor and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Roadruck, of Morocco, with David Elder and wife. Charles Mecklenburg, of Lafayette, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mecklenburg. Ralph Jones, of Chicago, With C. S. Chamberlin and family.

Dan Cupid Made Appearance At Court House Saturday.

Old Dan Cupid seems to have stepped into the Christmas spirit as well as anyone else. Rev. E. W. Strecker, pastor of the M. E. church, performed two marriage ceremonies Saturday morning at the clerk’s office, which were not over five minutes apart. The first couple to have the nuptial knot tied were Walter Clifford Hanaway and Miss Johanna May Curtin, both of DeMotte, Ind. The groom is the son of Jacob Hanaway mid is a garage keeper at DeMotte. The second couple to be married was Harold Frederic DcArmond, of Tefft, and Miss Lottie Lgmma Hardesty. Both were attractive young couples and went on their ways rejoicing.

The First Com Exhibition will be held in connection with the poultry show Jan. 1 to 6.

MORTGAGE LOANS •JtBSSSS. "teSlncome Uurt can be expected from TO BORROWERS —We lie spared te -"ZZSL SS? ; WILLIAMS & DEAN Telephone Mo. » Odd ftfows BailiHng Tl,lH — ]

TODAY AT THE Star Theatre '7 I Eugene O’Brien and Elaine Hammer* stine IN 'THE MOONSTONE’ A Big Five Reel Oriental Production WEDNESDAY Edward Abels in ! ct “AFTER FIVE” A Five Reel Paramount Also Billy Burke. No extra charge. AT THE STAR THEATRE Matinee Daily . Admission Sc A lie

European War Summary. Germanic armies are attacking the bridgehead at Matchin, on the Danube, the only point in the Roumanian province of Dobrudja still held by the Russians; Russians admit further losses in the region of Buzau. British make further advances against the Turks in the section of Egypt to the east of Suez. Fighting on the western front is confined to artillery actions and minor attacks and trench raids. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION I’M GOING TO START THE YEAR right by buying my clothes and shoes of Hilliard A HamilL BIG MOOSE BANQUET. rnmmmmmm m All members of the Moose lodge are invited to attend the banquet at the lodge room Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 1916. We are expecting an elegant spread and a good time.

COMPARE THE FIT, QUALITY and texture of Hilliard & Hamill’s underwear with the other kind and you’ll see why Hilliard & HamiH are selling so much underwear.

Marriage Licenses. Walter Clifford Hanaway, bora July 4, 1896, White county, Indiana, occupation garage owner, to Johanna May Curtin, bom DpMotte, Ind., March 6, 1896. First marriage for each. Harold Frederic DeArmond, bora Tefft, Ind., June 1, 1897, occupation machinist, to Lottie Lemma Hardesty, born Medaryville, March 28, 1897. Firpt marriage for each.

The Presbyterian, Methodist and Christian Sunday schools gave their treats to the children at the close of the Sunday school session in the forenpon Sunday morning. At evening the pupils of each school gave programs of exercises, songs and recitations that were very much enjoyed by all present. The little people always acquit themselves with great credit and to the delight of parents as well as others.

Mr. and Jtss. John Morgan, who are spending the holidays here with relatives, report that they are succeeding nicely at Ellwood, Ind. He has a splendid position with the Tin Plate factory there and receives each two weeks a good large check from these people. John’s fame as an athlete has become known m that part of the state and he has been engaged in helping several good football teams win their games. J«h» was at one time a star player on the Butler college football team and is one of the best all-round athletes Rensselaer has ever produced.

THE WEATHER. Rain south; rain or snow north portions Tuesday; Wednesday mow m north, snow or ram south portion.

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