Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1917 — Page 1

No. 5.

P THE 0 I RINCES O • j ' TONIGHT Orrin Johnson ' in ‘THE PRICE OF POWER’ Triangle 5 acts 5 and 10c

George Chappell, of Remington, is a .Rensselaer visitor today. Herman Lange went to Chicago today. 1 : ’* * — Pearl and Lorine Budreau went to Monon. today. Orville Putt, of McCoysburg, was in Rensselaer today. Attorney A. H. Hopkins is in Monon today. iMr. and Mrs. J.*C. Baker, of Mt. Ayr, went to Monon today. Mrs. James Hemphill went to Monon today. . Willis Lutz is spending the week at the corn show at Lafayette. Margaret Norris returned to her studies at DePauw University today. May Clarke returned—to Jacksonville, 111., to her studies at the Illinois Woman’s College. James Ross returned to his home at Monon today. He had been visiting friends at Remington. - Rosa Misch, who has been visiting relatives at Wheatfield, returned to Rensselaer today. * —... ■ ■ i

H. E. Masters and two daughters returned to their home at North Baltimore after visiting with Mrs. John McCurtain. _ - The missionary society of the Christian church will meet on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Clara Andrus. We now have an abundance of hard coal of all sizes.—Kellner & Callahan. D. IX. Dean left Sunday f apolis, where he will fill a clerkship /job in the senate in the coming legislature. Call 273 for all sizes of hard coal. —Kellner & Callahan'. James Myres and Charles Summers will hold a public sale on the Dr. English farm, four miles south of Rensselaer, on January lfith. Dr. and Mrs. Spencer, of Wolcott, were the guests of Charles May and wife Sunday. Mrs. Spencer is a sis* ter of Mrs. May. Edward Rapp and daughters, Merilda and Edith, returned to their home at Uibana, Ohio, today after visiting with relatives here.

ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE The following merchandise we own at the low price and will sell during this sale at less than wholesale price. Dress goods, wool underwear, blankets, yarns, dress ginghams, outing flannels, rubber footwear, rugs, lynoliums, hats, caps, trunks, suit cases. Special prices on overcoats, men’s and ooys suits and work coats, absolute slaughter price sale of ladies’ and misses’cloaks. THE fc E. MURRAY GO. [ :i, v

The Evening Republican .

Harry Moore Fails to Meet Physical Requirements.

Harry Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Moore, of this city, wired from Annapolis, Md„ today that he had failed to quality in the physical test and that he would start home immediately. ■ . . Harry left Rensselaer last week for the Naval Training School Academy at Annapolis to study for an examination next month, which if passed, would permit him to enter the school and take the entire course afforded by that school. He was recently one of the three young mgn named from this congressional dm-" trict by W. R. Wood. The naval authorities are very .strict when it comes to these examinations, especially the physical testT and consequently Harry will not get a further trial. It is probable that James Babcock, of Parr, the third young man to be appointed, will now be given the chance of taking the test at the school.

Rev. Strecker Greeted by Large Audience at Union Sermon.

The Presbyterian church was filled with the good people of the city and community last evening to greet the pastors of the protestant churches in the regular monthly union service. Rev. Fleming of the Presbyterian church presided. Rev. Beard, of the Baptist church, offered prayer. Rev. McDaniel read the scripture lesson and Rev. Strecker delivered the sermon. This was Rev. Strecker’s first regular message to the united Christian' people of Rensselaer. His theme was “No Man Lives to Himself Alone.’ The man and the message wereythoroughly appreciated by all present. It was a splendid address. The prelude, “Even’ Song,” the anthem, "Power Eternal”; the soprano solo by Mrs. Sage, and the trio, Miss Ruth Wood, violin, Mrs. Sage piano, Mrs. Bert Hopkins organ; and the postlude, Scherzettino, Denibes, organ, Mrs. Hopkins, were greatly appreciated by the. audience.

News Notes From the Presbyterian Sunday Bulletin.

Prayer meeting next Thursday evening at 7:30, subject: “The Changelessness of God,” text Psalms 102:27. This is a New Year’s subject and the text is a good one to fix in the mind and inspire us with constancy in the experiences of a life of change. The young people have been'home from college and gone back again to their work. This is one of the mo3t interesting times in the history of a family. Let us not forget to pray God to make the year fruitful for them in mind and character building. The Woman’s Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. A’. P. Burton Jan. 10 at 2:30. The program for this meeting looks good; a map talk on Latin America by Mrs. E. N. Loy; American Indian, Mrs. E. Dr Rhoades; Indian Folk Lore, Mrs. L. E. Barber; Indian Folk Song, Mrs. E. J. Randle.

Jan. B.—Weatherman unable . to Bear market. Eggs still 40c‘, chickens l&c, ducks and geese 12c, turkeys 20c. Cream buyers are paying 39c for butterfat this week.

Jan. 8. —Market shows considerable upward tendency but is somewhat erratic. Prices: Com 90c, oats 50c, wheat $1.60, rye $1.15.

B. D. MoColly went to Indianapolis today- ' ’ Born, January 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tanner, of Barkley township, a girl. Perry Marlatt has been confined- to his home for the past few days suffering from rheumatism.

POULTRY MARKET.

GRAIN MARKET.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA* ‘MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1917.

GOODRICH STEPS INTO CHAIR TODAY

Governor-Elect James P. Goodrich Took Chair This Morning at State Capital. . f'” “ . — fr-RU,. „ « The inauguration of James P. Goodrich, of Winchester, Ind., as governor, took place this Monday morning at IboWock. The ceremonies were simple. Immediately upon the arrival of Goodrich at the state house he took the; oath of office. The oath was ad? ministered by Judge Moses_ B. Lairy, chief justice of the supreme court of Indiana. Mr, Goodrich delivered a short inaugural -address, after whieh there was a reception in the executive's office. This afternoon Mr. Goodrich’s first message to the General Assembly setting forth the recommendations on legislation, will be delivered in the hall of the house of representatives at *a joint session if the two branches of the legislature.

The reading of the message concluded the inaugural program and immediately after Mr. Goodrich entered upon his duties as the state’s chief; executive. Mr. Goodrich will be the first republican governor in Indiana since the retirement of J. Frank Hanley eight years ago. Hanley was succeeded by Thomas R. Marshall, who in turn was succeeded by Samuel Ralston. Governor Ralston started from the state house to the Goodrich home at about 10 o'clock this morning and accompanied the new governor to the state house.

John R. Lewis Prizes On Display at Rowles & Parker’s.

John R. Lewis, of Jasper county, who bears the reputation of being the Hampshire King of America, has on display in the window of Rowles & Parker’s department store his prizes for the year 1916. A large blanket is completely covered with ribbons signifying the positions he has won in the many different events he has entered in the year just closed. There are probably in the neighborhood of 200 ribbons, coming from shows throughout the United States. Mr. Lewis made a tour of the south recently and during that time visited many shows, at each of which he carried off a goodly portion of the prizes." He also attended the International Stock Show at Chicago; where he was equally as successful, and the National Sroripe Show at Omaha, Neb:, probably the show that offers the keenest competition of any held in this country. . . A trophy of which Ifr. Lewis :s extremely proud is a silver cup, about two feet in height, which was giver him at the Indiana show as a reward for having the best four pigs bred and exhibited by an Indiana man. The ribbons, of which Mr. - Lewis has so many, come frop many states, including the Carolmas, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois. _. v “The success which Mr. Lewis has encountered during the past years in the hog world has been remarkable and has won for him the recognition of being the best hog raiser in the world today. Mr. Lewis was recently elevted president of the Hampshire Breeders’ Association at Indianapolis. Mr. Lewis is to have a big sale at his Oak Lawn .Farm on February 14, and it is probable that many of the leading hog raisers of the country will be here on that date to get some of this valuable stock. 1

K. of P.’s to Hold Installation Of Officers This Week.

The Krirglvts of Pythias are planning for a general good time at their hall Tuesday evening of this week. The installation of the newly elected officers for the ensuing six months will be held, following which a lunch will be served and amusements indulged in. All Knights and their wives, thdt is, those who have them, are urgently requested to be present on this evening.

SOME SHIRTS—SOME WINDOWS

The shirts displayed in Hilliard & Hamill’s windows are causing no end of attraction. Mr. Hilliard reports that they find ready sale.

WARNING.

You are hereby notified not to haul heavy loadß oh the roads Male they are in a thawing condition. Prosecution will follow any violation of the law in the abuse of the public roads. SYLVESTER CRAY, County Road Superintendent.

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 now on his floor. This is the most beautiful 1917 car made. ; ;:i7

Abundance of Money.

I <»an 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, Morocco, Indiana.

See -the Windows at - Hilliard & Hamifl’s.

Popular Rensselaer Couple Give Friends the Slip.

Joseph A. La rah and N&Hife Reish were married in Chicago Saturday, January 8, 1917. The marriage of these people comes as, a ver/'great surprise. That the event was to happen was eniirely unsuspected by the friends of each. Now that it has happened we join with their many friends in extending to them hearty congratulations aha "beat wishes. Mr. Larsh is one of Rensselaer’s progressive and substantial business men. He is part owner of the Larsh & Hopkins drug store and has several splendid farms in Jasper county. Mrs. Larsh is one of Rensselaer’s popular young ladies.; She has been employed in the Jasper county court house for the past five years. Four of these years she held the position of deputy county auditor and for the past year she has been deputy county treasurer. Iu these positions she has been uniformly courteous and obliging, as well as thoroughly efficient.

Short Course Opened at Purdue University Today.

The fifteenth annual short course under the auspices of the extension division at Purdue University, opened today. The course will continue until Saturday. The program that has been arranged is the most elaborate yet offered and it is believed that the attendance will exceed that of last year, which was almost 2,000. Corn and wheat growers, dairymen, live stock breeders, fruit growers and poultrymen will take part in the work of the short course. Added features will be the manual meeting, of the Indiana Com Growers’ Association, the Indiana Live Stock Breeders’ Association, the State Dairy Association, the Indiana Sheep Breeders’ and Feeders’ Association, and the Indiana Home Economics Associations— —

Monon Trains Delayed. A southbound extra freight, in taking the siding at Surrey this forenoon, pulled out a draw-bar. The two parts of the train then came together with such force that a box ear was broken in two. While the wreck occurred on the siding, yet considerable time was consumed in clearing the wreckage so that the main track could be used. The train north, due here at 10:36, wag delayed about an hour; so also were the trains south at 10:55 and 11:17 a. m.

Ford Day is the 18th Hilliard & Hamill.

Mrs. E. P. Honan Extends Invitation.

Mrs. E. P. Honan and Miss Bertha Brunneman, superintendent of "the Jasper county hospital, extend to the ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity an invitation to help prepare curtains and other furnishings for the Jasper county hospital. Come Wednesday moraine, Jan. 10th, bring lunch and spend the day.

OUT OF COAL.

A. A. Widman, who has charge of the larged redge on the Boyle ditch reports that they still have about 3,200 feet to dig. They have been idle for the past two weeks on account of their inability to get coaT. They nowhave coal on the road and hope to be able to resume work within the next few days. .

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Crockett and baby returned to her home at Detroit, after visiting with his parents and other relatives here. sfrs. Herbert Russell, who had been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. B. Paulus, at Brook, returned to her home at Monon today. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Dexter, of Barkley township, are the proud parents of a fine new girl, presented to them by the stork Sunday, Jan. 8. The ladies of Section No. 1 of the Industrial of the M. E. ohurdh will* hold their annual social Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9th, at the home of Mrs. B. D. McColly. AH members are cordially invited to attend. Lester Rich-is in Remington today attending the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Dora Blood. Mrs. Blood had been an invalid for a number of years. She was about 83 years of age. Mrs. Forest Crider and children returned to their home at Indianapolis today after spending a week with her husband, Rev. Crider, who is holding a protractedmeeting at his dharge at the Rosebud Thumb in Union township. '

The members of the Sehildkret Orchestra left Saturday for LaPage, 111., where they will give their entertainment tonight. Next week this company will go to California for an extended tour beginning at Los Angeles. - • - : 1 J. P. Hammond went to Indianapolis today to attend the regular meeting of the county auditors of the state. This meeting is of special interest on account of -the legislature being in session. It is possible that some of the members of the auditors association may want to interview their law makers, f The following Parr passengers alighted from the 10:55 train Saturday forenoon: Otto Schreeg, Wilhs Roudebush, Mrs. W. L. Wood, A Cora Plaujeck, Mrs. Ida George, A. R. Schultz, Emil Schultz, W. T. Porter, Leo Schultz, SteVe Brusnahan, Leo Sehultz, Remold Schultz and John MoCurtain. Mr. McOurtain is now living at Streator, HL

CHARLES F. MANSFIELD GREATLY HONORED

Jasper County Land Owner and Influential Politician Appointed As Assistant Attorney-General. Hon. Charles F. Mansfield, of Monticello, 111., but who owns and operates a large farm in this county, has been appointed assistant attorneygeneral of the State of Illinois. Mr. Mansfield has always been a very active republican and In-the campaign of 1912 he did very effective work He is also one of the very best posted men we have ever met on the subject of agricnlture. He-is called upon to make addresses to farmer’ gatherings all over the country. Mr. Mansfield has a very large circle of in this county and joins with The Republican in congratulating him upon this recognition of his splendid ability. The Champaign Daily Gazette has the following editorial in reference to Mr. Mansfield’s appointment; “His Champaign county friends will be gratified to learn that Charles F. Mansfield, of Monticello, is to become one of Attorney-General Brundage’s assistant attorney-generals, the announcement to this effect having been made by Mr. Brundage.

“Mr. Mansfield is one of the most successful lawyers in central Illinois. The Gazette is satisfied that he is capable in every manner to handle any cases which may be assigned to him by the attorney-gener-al’s office and that he will conduct the affairs of his office as they should be conducted. “The Gazette cannot refrain from congratulating the attorney-general on the selection of Mr. Mansfield from a long list of distinguished applicants. If he is as fortunate in making his other appointments ds he has been in this orffe, it is a certainty that the attorney general's office will have a class of efficiency of which complaint cannot be made. "Mr. Mansfield is a most excellent gentleman in every regard, one who counts has friends throughout Illinois »y the thousands, and thev rejoice with him in his good fortune.”

Dr. H. Landon, of Remington, Answers Death’s Summons.

Dr. H. LaShon died at his home dt Remington Saturday, January 6, 1917. Dr. Landon was '74 years - of age and had practised .medicine at Remington since 1870. * The doctor had not been in good health for the past three years but had been able to take care of his practice until about there weeks ago. The cause of his death was asthma. The funeral will be held at Remington chiß Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Dr. Landon was an active member of the Christian church and had been for a number of years a teacher in the Bible school of that organization. Dr. Landon was a character of sterling worth. He served the people of his community faithfully and lived a life among them that was thoroughly Christian. He was an uncle of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allman, of this city. ,

Monnett School General Advisory Committee Called.

A me'eting of the general advisory committee of the Monnett School Building Fund Campaign will be held at the campaign headquarters, next to the postoffice, Wednesday evening, Jan. 10th. Supper will be served by the school at 7 p. m. All members of the committee are invited to be present. Plans will be considered for the successful completion of the campaign.

Rensselaer Band Resumes Practice After Long Rest.

•After a rest of about six months, the Rensselaer band will resume practice tonight for the coming concert season under the direction of Prof. Wolfe, of Wolcott. Rensselaer is very proud of its band and we are pleased to know that the regular concerts will (be given this year.

Party From Here Are Now Prospecting in Michigan.

Ceorge Wi Casey, Omer Kenton, James/ Reed, John Lonergan, James Swaim and EstaL Price left today tb look at some Michigan land. The (party went by train to South Bend afid from there they will travel by automobile to* Nice, Buchanan and other points.

UNUSUAL VALUES.

The east window of Hilliard & Haraill’s store is tastefully dressed with what we consider some exceptional bargains in shirts. A .• . All shirts are tagged as to .their size and they are an acciimulation of odds and ends in all prices and sizes and are being sold for SI.OO each, regardless of their original cost.

THE WEATHER. Fair tonight and Tuesday; some T what warmer tonight; strong southwest wind. Temperature —Minimum 22r maximum 27.

See the Windows at Hilliard & HaroiD’s.

TODAY AT THE Star Theatre — - 1 - i * ** —.-'-C. *.«!-.~ — : —— —— t ■' George Bebait in “ PASQUALE ” n w , m > ■■wm niiVi—nr»-;, ■:')■•■:: v-u Paramount Program. . J TUESDAY Kitty Gordan in a five act romantic - . ■ jj; “THE CRUCIAL TEST” A World Picture. “LESS THAN THE DUST,” Jan. 16.

Harmony Rules as Law Makers Strip For Action.

m? Extraordinary tranquility may be said to mark the legislative situation. With the full acceptance -of patronage and committee agreement in the enate bfcbflilL the democrats andrepublicans, there is not a single cloud on the horizon. The house, too, apparently is in good humor and ready and eager to begin its more serious business at once,.. The first business wil lbe the inauguration of Lieutenant Governorelect Edgar Bush, and then adjournment will/be taken to allow the senators to attend the ceremonies incident to the induction of James P. Goodrich into office. Introduction of the bills will' begin. on Tuesday. The first measure will be the appropriation bill. This, it fb expected, will call for SIOO,OOO to cover the cost of the session. Administration measures, particularly such as will urge abolishment of offices, commissions and department reforms to which Mr. Goodrich pledged himself during the campaign, are likely to have the right of way In both houses. . In accordance with a federal provisTOTT, the #ote- for presidential electors in Indiana will be canvassed. ar %

Rumored R. R. Men Are. Planning Strike Vote.

That four railway brotherhoods will take another vote whether or not to strike in the "event the eight hour . work day is not granted by the railroads, is the declaration of the American Railway Employes Journal, the January is&ue of which was published at Kansas City," Mo., last week. According to th,e Journal, the four brotherhood chiefs have asked the general chairman of the trainmen’s organization to meet in Chicago January I,lth. The Journal says: “The meeting is for the purpose of consulting the general chairman and decide on the line of action made necessary by the railroad managers’ refusal to put into effect the eight hour work day, as contemplated by the Adamson law. The entire matter will be placed before the rank and file for the decision. =• -==3*

Ford Day is the 18th Hilliard & Hamill.

W. W. Quinn returned to his home at Strawn, 111., today after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Quinn, of south of Rensselaer. His brother, Arthur, accompanied him to Chicago.

HANGING GROVE

Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. B.sher, on Nerw Year's day, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cook, of West Point, visited relatives and friends lere New Year’s. _ ~ . The sale of Parker and Sunderland Thursday was well attended and price*, were quite satisfactory. The ladies also report a very successful ; dinner. “ „ S|i J. F. Cochran has bought Henry Heck’s horses and as soon as Mr. • ■ Heck can give possession, will move i to the farm vacated by Mr. Heck. Mrs. Arthur Stewart, who was operated upon Monday for a went of long standing, at the Francesville hospital, is doing exceptionally well and hopes are entertained for her complete recovery. Henry Bolliger, who lives, on the old Gleason farm, was operated on Saturday at the Francesville hoa- v _ pital. Mr. Bolliger has been in poor health for several years and has been twice operated upon before this. Chas. Armstrong wenKto Michigan; i City Friday for a Visit his par-; ; ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Anru^rong. Miss Leona Snedeker is visiting relatives at MedaryviUe. ' Miss Coral Moore* of Mitchell, S. Dak., visited Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Moore last week. .]& A. O. Moore is building a new cflwjjiS tie shed and’feed yard at the sout|p| side of his farm. . The'old Moffit dredge built eight years ago in the C. C. * Randle pasture, is now being dismantled preparatory to being moved., away. This boat dug only a few nuuctred feet.

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