Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 January 1917 — Page 1

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PTHE Q RINCESO „ wIL 'viwTrjF- ----- " i ->'■ TONIGHT I T—- ■ < Willard Mack with Enid Markey “THE CONQUERER” 5 and 10c ■III ■-l _ : ■' I fcw if —■ Join your friends in subscribing for The Republican. Hon. Charles F. Mansfield, of Monticello, 111., is here on business.

SCHILDKRET’S HUNGARIAN OR CHESTRA.

For ten years the Schildkret. Hungarian Orchestra has appeared on by ceum courses and Chautauqua circuits, And It has been stated repeatedly that Samuel Schildkret, the leader, can get as much music out of his six men as many directors can draw from an or chestra of ten or twelve. He is proud of the fact that he gives an audience about five times its money’s wojth. Ordinarily the leader of a band or orchestra has a notion that it is best to take things calmly, with plenty of time

for intermissions. Noj. so with kret. There are no so called “breathing spells” when Schildkret leads the bund. He and his men are busy every minute. ' ~ It is a fact that the Schildkret Orchestra has on frequent occasions while playing a selection on the regu Tar program caused such enthusiasm that eight or ten encores have been demanded and_ given. It Is stated on good authority that the Schlldki'et Orchestra has in Its repertoire enough selections to last from the first curtain in the evening until breakfast the next morning. It is not unusual for this or ganlzatlon to play forty selections dur tng an evening's entertainment. The program used by the Schildkret Orchestra is made up of both classical and popular pieces. Regardless of whether an audience is distinctly mu steal or not Schildkret is sure to please Naturally Director Schildkret’s playing of the piccolo and flute te a big drawing card. Also be greatly intereats' his audience in bis unique announcements and comments. The symbaiine. the national Instrument of Hungary, is introduced by the Schildkret Orchestra Christian Church Friday evening, Jan. 5, at 8:15.

The Evening Republican .

John W. King Makes Some Good Suggestions.

Editor Republicans ' _ I read with much pleasure and interest the article in Friday’s paper, Mr. J. H. Holden’s suggestion as to the merchants beautifying Washington street with flowers in front- of their places of business. I fully endorse Mr. Holden’s suggestion, and I believe it would add greatly to the beauty of the street and make everything look more homelike. I don’t think barrels would be the proper thing td usg as flower stands. I would suggest that a box should be used, about 18 inches wide, 2% feet long, and about 12 inches deep, set on four legs, with top of box about feet aboye, sidewalk, with a few half inch holes in the bottom for drainage. The boxes should all be uniform in suze. Each man could paint his box with the colored paint that suits him best, any color-except black. A great many people object to flower beds in their lawns and give many reasons. Now to such people I would say that beautiful

flowers are the smiles of God’s goodness and in no other way can one beautify home grounds or place of business with as nttle work and money as they can with flowers. To such people I would suggest that they use a flowjefr .stand, which any man or boy arid many women can make and it, won’t take many flowers to fill one. Go to your groceryman and tell him you want a box about 12 or 14 inches square and about 10 or 12 inches deep. Then take a piece of 2x4 about 2% feet long, sawed square ori top, with the other end sharpened. Drive the stake 6 or 8 inches into the ground. Then nail the box on to the top. Have a few half inch holes bored in the bottom for drainage. Then najnt it any color and it is ready to be filled with dirt, plants and vines, and you have a vase that will improve the looks of your lawn surprisingly and at little expense. Since our commissioners have done so much in beautifying our irity by erecting such fine buildings, we as citizens should do our part in helping to further beautify out- city with flowers and in every way possible. Credit should also be , given to our mayor and city council for the assistance they have rendered. Now I would like to say a word about our town clock. It has been a nuisance ever since it was installed. It never has and never will give us the correct time longer than a few days at a time and should be replaced with a new one. The town people deserve it and everybody wants it and we all should have it. I don’t wish to make- any suggestion that might influence our janitor, Mr. Morlan, to do anything wrong, but I have often thought since I have been confined to my bed so many years with sickness, that if I was janitor at the court house I would be almost tempted to throw some pieces of it into the well if I couldn’t find a better place to hide them. Then we surely would get a new clock. J. W. KING. * P. S.—l wish to ofrer congratulations to you editors for the great improvements that have already been made in The Republican. Success to you.

SCHILDKRET’S HUNGARIAN ORCHESTRA.

ALL IS FORGIVEN. Cleveland. January 3. —Mrs. Agnes Olstyn sued Telesfor Olstyn, president of a carriage company, for divorce, but dismissed the case when it was called, saying her husband had given her “a beautiful Christmas present.” Notice to the Public, Beginning “the new year, I will not be connected with my father in the paint and paper business, but will start the new year for myself. Wishing all a prosperous new year and, a share of your painting and paper hanging. Phone 416. , LEE RICHARDS. Abundance of Money. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.P. D. Wells, Notice to Sons of Veterans. Attend the meting to be held at the G. A. R. hall in the court house Friday at 7:30 p. m. Business of importance demands our attention. We will attend to this, elect officers and have eats. —E. C. Maxwell, Commander. ........ ' z NOTICE TO BUILDING & ' LOAN STOCKHOLDERS. Annual Meeting. Notice is hereby given that' the annual meeting of the stockholders of thq. Rensselaer Building, l/oan and Savings Association of Rensselaer, -'lndiana, will be held on January 8, 1917, at 7:30 o’clock p. m., in the west court room in Rensselaer, Indiana. Said meeting is called for the purpose of electing the directors for the year 1917 and for the ’further purpose of hearing the report of the secretary and the auditing committee relative |o the business transacted during the year 1916 and for the further purpose of considering other matters of importance relative to the welfare of said association. B. F. FENDIG, Pteaident. D. D. DEAN, ■ J ~ ~ "Secretary.

THE WEATHER. Probably rain followed by clearing; Friday, colder in south portion, fresh east. winds. Temperature, minimum 28, maximum 38.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. THURSDAY; JANUARY 4, 1917.

INDIANA LEGISLATURE HAS CONVENED

Leaders For Both J Branches Have Been Named By Republicans and Democrats. • / The Seventieth General Assembly convened at 10:00 o’clock this Thursday morning. There are one hundred members of the lower house and sixty-five of these are republicans. In the caucus held at the Hotel Severin Wednesday night, the/ republicans selected without contest the following leaders: For Speaker, Representative Jesse E. Eschbach, of Warsaw. For Chief Clerk, Don P. Strode, of Kokomo. For Assistant Clerk, J. Monroe Fitch, of Muncie. Secretary of State Ed Jackson will call the House to' order and 'he will preside until a speaker is chosen. In the Senate there are an even number of members. Twenty-five are republicans and twenty-five democrats» Hon. William P. O’Neill, lieutenant governor, will call the Senate to order and ,he will preside until Monday morning, when his term expires. He_will.be succeeded at that time by Edgar I). Bush, of Salem, lieutenant governor-elect. Mr. Bush is a republican and with his vote the republicans will have a majority of one in the Senate. In the Senate caucus Wednesday night the republicans selected the following leaders: For president pro tern, Senator Ar-Jhur-A. Robinson, of Indianapolis. For secretary, Guy R. York, of For assistant secretary, Harry Styner, of Montmorenci. For chief bookkeeper, Ray Boruff, of Bedford. . The democrats have selected their eaders as follows:

For president pro tem, Senator Frank Culbertson, of Vincennes. For caucus chairman, Senator John R. Fleming, of Portland. Democratic'House leaders: For speaker, Representative Joseph M. Cravens, of Madison. For clerk, Arthur Hamrick, of Greencastle. For assistant clerk, Lynn West. For chief doorkeeper, George J. Evelo, of Terre Haute. For caucus chairman, Andrew Durham, of Putnam county. ’ . The governor gave his address today but there will be little real work until after Monday. This promises to be one of the most interesting sessions ever held. Some of the important measures to be considered are tax reform, statewide prohibition, equal suffrage, and a new state constitution.

Dorcas Class Met Tuesday Evening at Monnett Home.

The Dorcas Class met Tuesday evening at the Monnett Home and enjoyed a fine oyster supper, which was given for two of the girls who were recently married, Mrs. Grace Reed Bristow and Marguerite Daugherty Eldridge. The class presented the two brides each with a souvenir spoon, which is one of the customs of the class. This was also a business meeting of the class, the election of officers and the planning for an oyster supper, which will be given on Jan. 26 at the M. E. church by the girls to raise funds for various charitable gifts. Following are the officers elected: Mrs. Ethel Smith, president; Mrs. Mary Watson, vice-president; Mrs. True Reeve, secretary, and Mrs. Ella Hurley, treasurer.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to neigh-1 bors and friends for their kindness ’ during our recent great sorrow. Every kind act performed is remembered by us and every friend in that deep and lasting affliction will be gratefully remembered by us on earth, and ever, God granting, in Heaven. “In the hours .of distress and misery, the eyes oixeverjF mortal man turns to friendship;/ in the hour of gladness and conviviality, what is our want? It is friendship. When the heart overflows with gratitude, or with any other sweet and sacred sentiment, what is the word to which it Would give utterance? 1 A friend.”-—. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Allman, Kenneth, Florence and Aileen.

MUST BELIEVE IT

When Well-Known Rensselaer People . Tell It So Plainly. When public endorsement is made by a representative citizen of Rensselaer the proof is positive. You must believe it. Read this testimony. Every sufferer of kidney backache, every man. woman or child with kidney trouble, will do well to read the following: E. M. Parcells, barber, Front St., Rensselaer, says: “I use Doan’s Kidney Pills now and then and they al-, ways give me relief from symptoms of kidney disorder. For people afflicted with a dull, heavy ache over the kidneys and irregular kidney action as I had, I feet’there is nothing as good as Doan’s Kidney Pills.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mt. Parcells had. FofAer-Milbum Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. -

STAR TAKES OVER UNION LIFE

Local Policy Holders of Hammond Company Are Transferred to the Star, of Rochester. : >■—. 9k ~ . .-■ lie ■ ■ - Holders of health and accident policies in the Union Life Insurance Co., of Hammond, which has been absorbed by the Sta Health and Accident Co., of Rochester, Ind., are today being interviewed by E. R. Cowden, local agent, and Raymond Brown, special agent from the Star, for the purpose of explaining the recent reinsurance deal. The Star Health and Accident Co., of Rochester, by a deal consummated last week, reinsured all members carrying health and accident insurance in the Union Life of Hammond and the Continental beneficial Association of Philadelphia, Pa. By this deal the Star steps into the front rank of health and accident insurance companies in Indiana. The star at present has nearly 10,000 policies in force and policy holders in Rensselaer are fortunate in having their Union Life policies taken over by this strong company.

BRAND NEW STOCK OF BALL Band rubbers at last year’s prices. Hilliard & HamilL Drug Stores to Close At 8:00 O’clock P. M. Until further notice our drug stores will close each evening except Saturday at 8 p. m. LARSH & HOPKINS. A. F. LONG. B. F. FENDIG. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION \ I’M GOING TO BUY MY CLOTHing, furnishings and shoes from Hilliard & Hamill. GRAIN MARKET. Grain all higher today, corn 90c, wheat $1.60, oats 51c, rye $1.15. This is a raise of 2c on corn, 1c on oats, 10c on wheat. The market is very erratic and may swing either way.

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Sale of Women’s Coats and Suits Too many garments on hand for January is the word sent out from the ready-to-wear department. Amt since we havei decided not to hold our clearing sale until the middle of February, something must be done to diminish stocks. Hence this unparalleled mid-season buying opportunity.

The biggest half gs winter is yet to come and any woman who wants a new coat or an extra suit will find buying at this sale a godd .investment.

SUIT REDUCTIONS Suits of the finest materials, fancy mixtures, plain serges and poplins—man tailored, with guaranteed satin linings. Formerly selling up to S3O, now $13.45 to $23.75. Children's coats formerly selling up to SB, now $2.45 to $5.95.

Rowles Parker

JOHN R. LEWIS IS ELECTED PRESIDENT

Breeder of Fine Hampshire Hogs Now Head of Hampshire Breeders* . • J .- -'-^iaaMwAhM****-- —— rinDWlalluli • - ■-- -T-r A ',' - S Our Hampshire King, John R. Lewis, continues to add fame to his name. Wednesday he was elected president of the Hampshire Breeders Association, at Indianapolis. Bert Parr, of Sheridan, was elected vicepresident, and M. G. Gardner, of Idaville, was elected About a hundred and fifty Indiana farmers attended the swine breeders' convention held at the English hotel in Indianapolis this week, and discussed problems of interest to farmers. Four different associations were represented, the Durpc Swine Breeders, the Indiana Poland China Swine Breeders, the National Shotted Poland China Swine Record Association and the Indiana Hampshire Breeders’ Association.

DISCHARGED! Chicago, January 3.—Disorderly conduct was charged against Frank Luczak'. “I merely sang 'lreland Must Be Heaven,’ ” he told Judge Nolan. “You’re right,” Dolan said. “Discharged.” WATCH FOR IT. Washington, January 3.—Discovery of a new counterfeit $lO gold certificate of the 1907 series was announced by the secret service today. It bears check letter “A” and plate number nine,- is printed on two pieces of paper 'between which silk threads have been distributed. The printing is poorly done. | YOU ARE INVITED. Dr. J. Hansson, the agent for the Overland automobiles, of this city, extends to all an invitation to see the new beautiful COUNTRY CLUB model new on his floor. This is the most beautiful 1917 car made. HILLIARD &~HAMILL FORD PARty Jan. 18.

Earlier in the ssason you would havr had to pay considerable more for these identical garments. The smartest styles of the season comprise the offerings. All are warmly lined—some are interlined.

BIG REDUCTIONS WOMEN’S and MISSES’ COATS Made from finest materials, French Boucle, wool velourl, fancy mixtures and tweeds, formerly selling up to $30.00, now $7.45, $8.75, $11.75, $13.75, $15.75, and $19.45.

TODAY AT THE Star Theatre “The Palace of the King” In Six Reels With Richard Travers, supported by a large all Mat cast - A superb production of great magnitude and splendor produced on an equal to Graustark. ' No advance in admission. AT THE STAR THEATRE. ’ ' " i .. FRIDAY ~ HAZEL DAWN THE FEUD GIRL. 4" ' u Did you see David Harum last night? At 5 and 10 cents * REGULATION ARMY FLANNEL shirts $1 to $3.50. —Hilliard & Hamill.

First Christian Chqrch. Bible school at 9:30. The success of the Bible school will depend upon the co-operation of the home. See that your home is in line. Communion and sermon at 10:45. Service at Slaughter at 3:00. Preaching at Newland at 3:00. Service in the evening at 7:00. If you atterid church regularly the children will attend the service. It’s up to you.

WEAR CRAWFORD SHOES /AND travel the path of style and* economy in 1917.—Hilliard & Hamill. Our Classified Column gets results.

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