Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 January 1917 — Page 1

No. 8.

D THE 0 ■ IRINCES U TONIGHT Bessie Barriscale • 1 in ‘Hie Green \ Swamp’ V Triangle Fri day, Jan. 12, “SHOES.” 5 and 10c

Senator Representing Jasper Proposes New Bill.

State senators representing Marioq county plan to hold a conference soon to discuss the bill introduced by Dwight M, Kinder, senator from Lake, Porter, Jasper and Newton counties, proposing an amendment to the primary law, fixing the time of nominations for city officials. Under the terms of the measure all primaries it the cities outside Indianapolis would be held the first Tuesday afttr the first Monday in September, Mid the Indianapolis primary would to be held the first Tuesday after the first (Monday in March. Y r The committee «n~ elections, to which* the bill was referred, held a meeting Wednesday as ternoon to consider it, and It iS said the members are inclined tc make a favorable report. However, no final action will be taken until a number of senators consult their home cities on the plsn. The measure as it is drawn would become effective immediately after its passage. Its enactment, therefore, ibefore March 6—the date the city primaries all over the state will be held this year—would result in their postponement with the exception of Indianapolis.

Ford Day is the 18th Hilliard & Hamill.

Opening of Basketball Season Friday Evening.

The high school basket ball schedule will open Friday evening when the Delphi team makes its appearance here. The Carroll lads are said to have a «topnotch five this season and since the erection of theft? new. gymnasium have shown a great deal ‘more athletic enthusiasm and the local quintette", which is green with the exception of one or 1 two positions, will have considerable of a task on their hands to down .their neighbors. 'The high school officials ask that the public support them during the coming season both financially and by boosting the team. The “game will start at 8 p. m.

Ford Day is the 18th Hilliard & Hamill.

GRAIN MARKET.

Jan. 11.—Market is steady. Corn 91c, oats 51c, wheat $1.70 and rye $1.15.

Big sale at Duvall’s Quality . Shop/ SI.OO flannel shirts 75c; $1.50 flannel shirts $1.15; $2.00 flannel shirts $1.35; $2.50 flannel shirts $1.75; $3.00 flannel shirts $2.25. „ T . _ _ EARL DUVALL. Call 273 for all sizes of hard coal. —Kellner & Callahan.

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.

Abundance of Money.

vr" | 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, Morocco, Indiana.

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 loads on the roads while they are in a thawing condition. Prosecution will follow aay violation of the law in the abuse of the public roads. SYLVESTER GRAY, County Road Superintendent.

We now* have an abundance of har< coal of all sizee.— Kellner fc Callahan.

The Evening Republican .

Captured Auto Thieves Spent Night Here In Jail.

Sheriff McColly had two boarders over Wednesday night. They were two young fellows who were 'being returned to Hartford City, Ind. ; where they are to answer fro the charge of breaking into “a hardware store and also for the theft of a brand new Ford automobile. The two men were in the custody of (Sheriff Pursley, of Blackford county, and Hart Hiatt, owner of the stolen machine. The return trip was being made to Hartford City in the automobile. One of the young fellows was 21 years of age and the other was 18. The two thieves whose names we did not learn, were caught at Joliet, 111., where they attempted to dispose of the machine to a garage owner for $l5O, who siispicioned them of stealing the car and notified the officials. While in jail at Joliet,’ awaiting the arrival of the Indiana officers, the two young fellows attempted to escape by cutting the water pipe, but were caught in the act, or they would have made good their escape. At is was, the jail was flooded with water. It is probable that they are well schooled in the art of stealing automobiles and will get a good stiff sentence. Within the pats few weeks theer have been several captures made in the state for the theft of cars, leading one to believe that there is a gang operating in Indiana. After spending the night here and getting their breakfast this morning, the party proceeded on their way to Hartford City.

Joint Installation Was Held Wednesday Night.

•The Modem Woodmen and Royal Neighbors held a joint installation Wednesday night at the Woodmen hall. The following officers were installed : Modem Woodmen: Past Consul, Chas. Platt. Consul, W. I). Bringle. Adviser, N. C- Shafer. Banker, W. F. Osborne. Clerk, John R. Merritt Escort, Ernest Ramey. Watchman, John Duggins. -Sentry, Wm. Platt. Manager, Wm. Simons. Royal Neighbors: Oracle, Mrs. Harry Swartzell. Vice Oracle, Mrs. Delia Norman. Chancellor, Mrs. M. J. Burr. Past Oracle, Mrs. Fred Amott. Recorder, Mrs. John Duvall. Receiver, Mrs. Gilbranson. Marshal, Mrs. John Merritt. Inner Sentinel, Mrs. C. W. Spencer. Outer Sentinel, Mrs. J. K. iSrnith.

Special Notice to Union Life Policy Holders. * Star Health & Accident Co., Rochester, Ind. Gentlemen: I take -great pleasure in thanking you for the prompt settlement of my claim with your company for sick benefits and assure you it is a pleasure to do business with a business concern which takes care of its patrons in such a manner. Again thanking you, I am Yours very truly, J. J. MONTGOMERY.

~ Plenty of Anthracite coal on hand. Harrington Bros. Elevator. Joseph Thomas and son, Joseph, of Surrey, attended the meeting of the Catholic Foresters here last night. Try our Brazil Block at $6.00 for the heating stove. —Harrington Bros. Buy the Kelly Springfield auitoonobile tires, hand made, and the best tire on the market todav. Sec them at the Overland Sales Room, Dr. J. H. Hansson', proprietor. We have some great range coals. Ask about them, phone 7.—Harrington Bros. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Spriggs, of Idahoville, Idaho, arrived today for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith. Mr. J. W. Spriggs, of Indiana Harbor, accompanied them. Percy Hauter and Livingston Ross attended the session of the farmers •short course at Purdue University yesterday. They arrived home this morning at 2 p. m., after an automobile trip attended bw more than the usual number of mishaps. The Habit of faking Cold With' many people taking cold is a habit, but fortunately one that is easily broken. Take a cold sponge bath every morning when ypu first get out of bed—not ice cold, but a temperature of about 90 degrees F. Also sleep with your window up. Do this and you will seldom takecold. When you do take cold take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and get rid of it as quickly as possible. For sale by B. F. Fendig. c

Mrs. Ella Merrill, who has been visiting* &t the home of Mrs. Ora. T. Ross this winter, has presented the hospital with a complete transfusion machine which the board prizes very highly and are very grateful for the gift from Mrs. Merrill. Deputy Prosecutor Sands wall go to Wheatfield Saturday to prosecute a case in Squire VanDoozer’s court against Charles Galbreath. Galbreath was hauling some pole wood from the Forsythe land in Walker township and Ed Miller accused him hauling Miller’s wood.. One wort led to another and Galbreath finallv landed on Miller’s face with a stick of wood. Miller’s nose was broken and he had Galbreath arrested on the charge of assault and battery.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, ; . THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1917.

THIRTY DAYS LEFT IN WHICH TO FILE

Prospective Candidates For City Offices Must File By February 3—Primary March 6. a • - -*• '. VoiJjt; Rensselaer citizens who have the city office bee buzzing in their bonnets, and who are halting between two opinions-—whether to get into the primary and run or whether to stay out of the primary and not run—only have until February 3 to make up their minds. In order to get the nameeon the ballot for the primary election to be held March 6, it is necessary to file- them on or before February 3, when the entries close. A candidate desiring to seek the nomination for any city office is required to file with the city clerk a statement showing the precinct and ward in which he lives, the name of the party of which he is a member and under .-iVhich emblem? be will seek the nomination and the place for which he desires to make the race in tho primary. The law provides that the city clerk shall perform all the duties of the county clerk In the general election and that the city 'council shall serve in the same capacity as the county commissioners in a general election. The chief of police performs all duties which devolve upon the county sheriff in a state or national election.

Miss Ethel Perkins, -present deputy clerk, will take the place of Mrs. Joseph Larsth in the treasurer’s office, beginning, her work as deputy treasurer next Monday. Miss Perkins has proven a most efficient and accommodating officer while in charge of the clerk’s office and the public will be pleased to hear that she is still to remain in the court house. Emmet L. Hollignsworth went to Chicago today to attend the meeting of the American Society of Economics to be held at the LaSalle Hotel. Hon. Edward M. Hurley, who has just resigned the chairmanship of the Federal Trades Commission, will address the society. Mr. Hurley was formerly president of the Illinois Manufacturers’ association. He will now be connected with the American Trading Corporation, a $100,000,000 association formed by the large business interests -of this country for ithe purpose of extending American trade and finance. .j - W. I. Hoover, the local agent, drove a Ford through from Indianapolis yesterday and he him a trip trial he does not care to repeat very soon. After leaving Indianapolis the ‘weather became very stormy and he could hardly see his way and suffered considerably from the cold. At the bad railroad crossing this side of Lafayette he was almost on the track before he saw that it was occupied by a freight train which was backing up. He avoided a collision by quickly turning his car alongside the track, the speed of his car being such that he could not stop it in time to avoid a collision had he not turned. 1 As it was he narrowly escaped going into a clitch.

Bad Habits. Those who breakfast at eight o’clock or later, lunch at twelve and have dinner at six are almost certain to "be troubled with indigestion.' Thjy do not allow time for one meal to di'gest before taking another. Not less than five hours should elapse between meals. If you are troubled with indigestion correct your habits and take Chamberlain’s Tablets, and you may reasonably hope for a quick recovery. These tablets strengthen tho stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. For sale by B. F- Fendig. C

REMINGTON.

Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. John. Wagner, of north of town, Jan. 5, % son. Jah. fi, to Mr. and Mm Pete Baiers, a son. Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Dexter, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jamies Green, on Jan. 7, a girl. Word was received here of the death of Miss Blanche Maxwell, second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Maxwell/ at Los Angeles, Cal., on Jan. 1 of tuberculosis. They were formerly residents of Remington. Miss Louise Sego and Jesse Graham were married Wednesday at the Catholic church. They will live on a farm west of town. The Fortnightly Club ladies gave a reception for their husbands at the home of Mrs. Chas. Brand Wednesday evening. Fred Griffin, of Monticello, attended tiie funeral of Mrs. Dorr BJoor Monday. . Mrs. Maqrice Peck entertained the Dorcas Club and their husbands Wednesday evening.

Methodist Church Notes. The theme at the prayer meetings this evening wilt foe “The Christian Life, An Experience.” The meeting begins at 7:15.

Vibert Gunyon returned to bis home at Frankfort today. ■■ • J. J. Hunt went to Indianapolis today .to atend a session of the legislature. ■ ... . cill..

Wedding Took Place at The Christian Parsonage.

Grant Theodore Wynegar and Gladys Marie Grant were married Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10, 1917, at 8:30 o’clock by the Rev. Asa McDaniel at his home, the parsonage -of the Christian church. • The wedding was solemnized - jin the presence of the parents of the bride and bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grant and Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Wynegar. Mr. Wynegar is a sergeant in Co. M and was with that company at Llano Grande. He was detailed on recruiting duty and served in -that capacity for a time but returned to his company and remained with it until the neturii to this city a short time ago. Grant is a wide awake hustling young fellow. Mrs. Wynegar comes from one of Rensselaer’s highly respected families and she is one of our most popular young ladies. *• After the wedding the newlyweds went directly to the home that they had furnished on Clark street. It is understood -that they will move to a farm in the spring. The Republican joins with the many friends of these splendid young peo-s pie in wishing them a most enjoyable journey upon life’s pathway.

Augustus Phillips Writes From New York City.

Augustus Phillips, brother of Fred Phillips, and formerly of -this city, writes from New York City, where he is connected with the Edison people, as follows: “I was delighted to receive a copy of the old paper again. It sure made me feel good to see it. ■ I read it from “kiver to kiver”; few names that I know any more. I see all the auctioneers are Col.’s now. I suggest you promote Charlie Spitler to Col. too; then people can think they are all from south of the Mason & Dixon line. I am leaving in two weeks for‘Florida; too cold in the big city. 1 am anxiously awaiting the next paper to arrive. I terribly homesick but do not know when I will see the old place. Happy and prosperous year to you and all Rensselaer.’’

New Insurance Partnership Has Been Formed.

George H. Healey and C. Arthur Tuteur -have formed a partnership and will open an office in the Makeever bank building in the upstairs rooms formerly occupied -by J. H. Chapman.. They have secured the agency for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., and in addition to writing life insurance will conduct a collection agency. Mr. Tuteur is now employed by the State Public Utilities Commission at Indianapolis and will remain there until March let, after which he will return to Rensselaer and devote has time to the new firm. The many Rensselaer friends of Major Healey will be pleased to learn of his intention to make this city his permanent home. Mr. Healey’s connection with. The Republican for so long a term has gained him a wide acquaintance throughout the county and state.

Foresters Enjoyed Pleasant Social Evening.

Willard Court No. 418, of the local Order of Catholic Foresters had as guests at a smoker Wednesday evening at the Porichial school hall, Father Wagner and twelve other members of the St Joseph’s college faculty. The evening was spent in playing various games, after which a banquet was served. Chief Ranger Wm. Beck announced that the members of the court woul dbe entertained by Father Rapp at a meeting some time in the near future. The Foresters have taken in several new members of late and intend, to make the year 1917 a very successful one.

Matinee Musicale Program For January 12th.

Paper—Loewe, Mrs. A. F. Long. Voice —“The Bellringer’s Daughter, Miss Anna Leonard. _ Piano—“ The Indian Tale,” Mrs. W. I. _ ®pitler. „ Paper—“ Schubert,” Mrs. Wm. Traub. Organ—Cradle Song, Mrs. A. R. Hopkins. Voive—(a) “Ave Maria;” (b) “Hark, Hark, the Lark,” Mrs. J. D. Dunlsip* Piano—March “Militaire,” Miss Selma Leopold. ' Duet —“The Wanderer’s Night Song,’ " Mrs. H. A. Wood, Miss Ruth Wood. Violin—“ Ave Maria,” Mrs. John Gwin. ; . r Ladies' Quartet— “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Miss' Ruth Wood, . . Miss Maud Daugherty, Mrs. E. fJ. Randle, Mis. R. D. Thompson. Place of Meeting—Presbyterian Church. ' Deader—Mrs. C. E. Prior.

GRAND BALL.

Given at the armory Fridaynight, Jan. 12. Is no public dance. Strict l !' invitation.— -By Committee. . ,

See the Windows at Hilliard & Hamfll’s.

the weather. For Indiana —Fair tonight; .not quite 80 cold “ori* l central portions Friday; unsettled and warmer; probably snow in north portion. Temperature, minimum 4, maxi-

FREE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY EVENING

Edwin Brush, “The Great Magician, To Give Free Entertainment In Rensselaer. . .. .. * IT: •: 9 The Lincoln Chautauqua company,, which has visited this city for the past few years, has arranged to give a free entertainment to the' people of Rensselaer Friday evening of this week. Edwin Brush, “The Great Magician,” illusionist, entertainer and lecturer, has been provided by the Lincoln people to give the entertainment. Mr. Brush has had fifteen successful years on the lyceum and chautauqua platform work and for several seasons has been delighting Lincoln audiences. He carries a truck load of costly and showy paraphernalia, two able and well trained assistants, rabbits, ducks, chickens, pigeons, canary birds, goldfish and guinea pigs, all used in his mysterious entertainment. The place where the entertainment will be given will be decided at a meeting to be held this evening.

the purpose of this entertainment is Ito get the chautauqua proposition before the people and to obtain the sentiment of the public in regard to a Lincoln chautauqua- for the coming season. The burehu has arranged a method which does not require a guarantee from the people. Mr. Brush will reach Rensselaer before noon Friday and will - be pleased to meet with the local committeemen to outline his plans for the coming year. There will be a meeting held at George E. Collins' shoe store this .evening at 7:30 for the purpose of determining upon a place to hold this entertainment and to attend to any other business that may arise. The following are requested to be sure to be there: George Collins, N. H.- Warner, F. D. Burchard, G. E. Murray, E. D. Rhoades, A. F. Long, Wm. Waymdre, F. J. Rowen, F. E. Babcock, Asa McDaniel, J. G. McFarland, Louis H. Hamilton, Leslie Clark, Wm. Traub, George A. Long, Chas. G. Spitler, Laura B. Fate, W. Leßoy Myer, Schuyler C. Irwin, D. G. Warner, C. H. Cain, C. Earl Duvall, D. E. Grow, S. P. Hilliard, O. C. Davisson, Charles H. Mills. J. B. Fleming and G. H. McLain.

State Motor Club Secretary Tells How Most Accidents Occur.

The Hoosier State Automobile Association lAges motorists to be more careful and to show more courtesy in their driving. It is the motorist away from home that causes most of the trouble. At a recent test oyer a bad crossing near Lafayette, 329 vehicles passed over the railroad tracks, 162 drivers did not look, either direction before going over the crossing and the other 153 merely looked pp and down the track just as they approached the track or were right on it. The regular warning signs are placed back fro mt-he crossings from 50 to 100 feet. Many of the motorists in passing over the crossing did so at a rate of 35 to 40 miles an hour. The state association in a letter sent out by the secretary says: “I have , been horrified by the* paper reports of the many uncalled for accidents caused by motorists driving .on railroad tracks without first assuring themselves of any near approaching trains. Whole families are wiped out. when it could have been avoided by the driver stepping long enough to be sure before going ahead. “With the ease that a motor can be stopped or started, if a man can not see at least a half mile each way he should stop and either walk to the track or send some one. If men have not enough of self love or respect for the lives of others, there should be a law passed to compel them to stop at railroad crossings and investigate as do the electric car conductors and motormen. It should be as much a crime to drive on a railroad track without first making sure, as to expose the lives of citizens under any other circumstances. A crusade should be started at once for all motorists to step before crossing railroad tracks. It would be the most human thing possible to achieve that habit among motorists.” £

Hurty Blames the Rats Of State For H. C. of L.

Hooeiers may com/bat the high cost of living by killingthe 3,000,000 rats in the state which cost $4,500,000 to feed in a year. According to a report made public bv Dr. Hurty* this L 9 the way the residents of Indiana may practice a little true economy. The report further says: “There is another fact in connection with the rats which might be considered. They carry Ike, fleas, and other insect vermin. _ Typhus fever, which is transmitted through lice, recently haaapneated in HKnois Mid if any of these Sucker rats stray over the line into Indiana and happen to bring some lice infected wath typhus fever germs, then we wil have this awful disease to contend with in the Hoosier state. , “If the people of Indiana are a practical people, if the business men Teally know good business, and if we arbdeaire to practice a big and true economy, we will rise against the rats.”

See the Windows at Hilliard & Hamill’s.

TODAY - * AT THE Star Theatre Henry B. Walthall and Edia Mayo in THE MISDOING LADY *: t t . - „ • - Walthall is a real actor in a good production. ' ] ■ % The Charming Little May Murray in an Interesting Story as Sweet Kitty Bellaira ' ‘ ' Mary Picl.ford Next Tuesday, Jan. 16

Eighteen Bills In House; Twelve In the Senate.

The first roll call for the introduction of bills was made in the Irahan» House and Senate and resulted in the Submission of 18 house bills and 12 senate bills. The number is unusually small. The more important measures introduced included two bills by Rep. Cravens, democratic floor leader, oroviding for a total reduction of 3% cents in the state tax levy and saving to the tax payers an estimated total of $760,000 a year; one by Senator English to permit qualified voters absent from the state on election day to vote by mail; Senator Kinder, providing for the holdihg of city primaries in the fall instead of the spring; Senator Thornton, providing for the purchase of the old state Capitol at Corydon; Rep. Bartel, giving hotel keepers a lien on the property of persons who do not pay their bills; Rep. Cooper, requiring drivers of. School hacks to stop before crossing railroads or interurban lines and providing heavy penalties for violation; Rep. -Green, providing that ante license fees shall be paid to county auditors and funds used in counties where collected; Rep. Mushett, requiring mine operators to furnish expert shot firers in all mines. It was expected that the high way commission bill would come tip. The measure is one of the most important that will come before the present assembliy.' It provides for the apjw -ntment of four highway commissro lers by the governor, members to serve withoUt"pay, an d the commission to be non-partisan—An engineer w.-bm the commission will appoint will have charge of the practical work , proposed. The commission will 4< ermine roads-that will be designate \ as main market highways and will have power to determine the necessity -or such roads. The state will be • divided into twelve highway districts and the state and counties pay half of the expense of market highways. Roads of lesser importance will be left in the control.of the counties as at present.

Monon Train Killed Man at Lowell Today. . i i* Train No. 33, on the Monon, due here at 1:57 p. m., was quite late today on account of having killed a man at Lowell today. No details />f the tragedy have been learned. Joe Hoover left on a selling trip today. The condition of Milton Roth today is somewhat better and he is resting easy. " J * Ray Hopkins returned to Lafayette to resume his work with the„ Dunkin locomotive companv after visiting his patents here.

UNUSUAL VALUES.

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

Conrad Kellner, senior member of the firm of "Kellner & Callahan, returned this morning from a business trip to Ligonier, Ind. —— fjPMHHRHKr iMPI /Get a Can u| / TO-DAY H / From Your I Hardware Xm # or Grocery \ .. - - ■ - -■ - -jai

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