Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 January 1917 — Page 1

No. 10.

D THE P IRINCESO TONIGHT Wm. Farnum * in ‘Tin Wonderful. Adventure' POX FILM 5 and 10c — J j THE WEATHER. * day except snow tonight with cold wave in east and south portions. ~~ -Temperatures last night—Minimum 5; maximum 10.

GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY. * Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Busman >Flemsa|r,H!A4aiater. 9:30 Bible school. 10:45 Morning worship' and sermon. ~®YOO Young people’s meeting. '7:00 Evening worship and sermon. 7:30 Thursday evening, prayer meeting. First Christian Church. Bible school at 9:30. Don’t forget your New Year’s resolution to attend. Communion and sermon at 10:45. Subject ‘The Unified Service.” It is up to you. James school, preaching at 3, Bible school at 2. Evening worship and sermon at 7. The pastor will speak at both servA». *1 Asa McDaniel, Minister. Methodist Church Notes. 9:30 a. ap- Sunday school. 10:45 a. m. Worship, and sermon by the pastor. i 6 p. m. Ep worth League devotional meeting. •- , 7 p. m. Illustrated sermon on Pal- ■ 7 At the evening service the pastor will use the stereopticon and will —apeak from Ms own experience while traveling ia Palestine. All are cordially invited to attend these meetings. , ' t Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9:30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:00. — , Parr. Sunday school at 10. _ , , „ Morning sermon, “A Real Revival, — at 11. ... T . Christian Endeavor, Miss Lulu Rowen leader, at 6:46. . Evening sermon, ‘ A Midnight Ride,” at 7:15. ... With the Sunday services we will begin our special meetings to continue indefinitely. , fiev. W. E. Houghten, of Franklm, will have charge of the singing *and assist the pastor beginning, Monday evening. Services throughout the week will begin at 7:30. F. H. Beard, Pastor.

Basket Ball Results.

Purdue 14, Chicago 12. Illinois 47, Northwestern 17. I. A. C. 28, Wabash 20: Indiana 21, lowa 14. __

New Suit Filed.

Herman Foster, administrator, vs. Margaret Renz et al; petition to sell real estate. _ J r

•The following disposition has been made of cases in the Newton circuit .court which were venued from this county: State vs Wrm Weme, action for public' nuisance, dismissed; Chas W. Hickman vs Rby Donnelly, suit on note, dismissed; Ochs vs. Zimmerman, Jan. 22; Shafer & Co. vs C. I. &L. Ry., Jan* 31; Case T. Machine Co. vs Herr, Feb. U Wood vs Shuid- , ler et al, Feb. 1. Most ——*-**l have taken a great mhny bottles ,of Chamberiam's Cough Remedy and every time it has cured me. I have found it most effectual for a hacking / cough and for Colds. After taking it a cough always disappears,” writes J. R. Moore, Lost Valley Ga. For by B. F. Fendig. C * : : - • - ..

The Evening Republican .

FILES MORTGAGE FOR $125,000

— — • Ed Oliver and Margaret Oliver, His Wife, Give Moses E. Greenebaum Large Mortgage. Attorney Joseph G. Straus, of Chicago, representing the Greenbaum banking interests, of that city, filed today with the recorder of Jasper county a mortgage given to MoSes E. Greenbaum on about 2,100 acres of land in this county. The instrument was dated January 2, 1917, and was acknowledged January 12, 1917. It is signed by Edward Oliver and Margaret his wife. It is understood that this mortgage which covers a large number of typewritten pages, including all Jasper county lands owned and contracted for by the Olivers. The purpose of this transaction, it is understood, is to help finance the Olivers so that'all the lands Which are held by contract may be taken over by them. To liquidate this mortgage 250 SSOO .bonds have been given and are to mature as follows: .1 to 20 due in 1918. 21 to 50 due in 1919. ? 51 to 90 due in 1920. 91 to 150 due in 1921. 151 to 250 due in 1922. •It is the hope of the friends of Mr. Oliver that by this means lie will be able to take care of his many obligations here and still hold on to his 'large land holdings in* this county.

yMrs. Charles Blacker went to Gary today to visit her daughter, Mrs. Sallie Wolfe. Mrs. Monta Beckett, who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Stevens, returned to her home in In.dianapolis today. ■ came today for a week end visit with erlatives here, fjhe* has charge Of music, drawing and domestic science in the Dana, Ind., schools. J ' George Zea, who is employed by the Paxton Lumber Co., at Hammond, came this afternoon for an, over-Sunday visit with his family here. ‘ ' ■ About two hundred St. Joseph college student .accompanied their basket ball team to the Monon depot. The team took the 1:57 train for ln4 dianapolis, where they will play the Indiana Dental College team tonight. Constipation Makes You Dull. That draggy, listless, oppressed feeling generally results from constipation. The intestines are clogged and the blood becomes poisoned. Reieve this condition at once with Dr. ; ting’s New Life Pills; this gentle, non-griping laxative is quickly effective. A dose at bedtime will make you feel brighter in the morning. Get a bottle today at your druggist’s, 26c. (3

The ea§s window of Hilliard & [ lamill’s store is tastefully dressed with what we consider some exceptional bargains in shirts. All shirts are tagged as to their size and they are an accumulation of odds and ends in all prices *md sizes and are being sold for SI.OO each, regardless of their original cost.

Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 6.

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.

—I <*»*! loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 6 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.— J>. D. Wells, Morocco, Indiana.

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 Ms floor. This is the most beautiful 1917 car made. ''

See the Windows at Hilliard & Hamjll’s. Taking advantage of the extra accommodation extended to the citizens of Parr by the Monon, the following were here today: W. T. Porter, Steve Brusnahan, Williams Myrcs, James Babcock, Mrs. W. L. Wood, Mrs. Fred Iliff, Florence Iliff, Otto Sheffer, Mrs. C. A. IJopkins and Perry Griffith.

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. Th?y do not allow time for one meal to digest 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 the stomach and enable it tb perform Its functions naturally. .For sale by B. F- Fen* dig. C

UNUSUAL VALUES.

Lyceum Dates.

Abundance of Money.

YOU ARE INVITED.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1917.

Indiana Alumni Held Annual Banquet Here Friday.

The Indiana University Alumpi Association Of Rensselaer held their annual banquet at one of the schoo buildings Friday evening. The banquet was served by The Young ladies -of the domestic science department of the schools.' Officers were also elected for the ensuing year andean' interesting address* was given by Dr. Sennbower, a faculty representative of Indiana University. This banquet is an annual affair and one that is always greatly enjoyed. An excellent dinner whs served to the alumni and was daintily served ,by the young ladies, of the school.

Those present at the banquet were: Moses Leopold and Miss Gertie Leopold, Mrs. E. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sands, Miss Anna Harmon, Prof, and Mrs. C. Roes Dean, Dr. and Mrs. M. D. Gwin, Prof. Ira Coe, Miss Harriett Shedd, Miss Nina Martindale, Dr. Sennbower and Worth McCarthy. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: George Gollins, president. Prof. Dean, vice-president^-^ Miss Nina Martindale, secretarytreasurer. - Dr. Sennbower gave an interesting talk to the members of the association, confining his address to school life and especially athletics. Next Saturday, plan. 20, is to he known as Foundation Day by the university and this day will mark the ninety-eighth anniversary of the foundation of the school. All the Indiana University Alumni Associations of the state were asked to hold their banquets last evening.

$14,000,000 of Omitted Taxable Property Found.

Nearly $14,000,000 of omitted taxable property was "laced on the tax duplicate by county assessors alone last year, according to reports submitted to the tax conference at its closing session in the state house. Six^counties are to be heard from and the’total is expected to be increased. August Sthmidt, assessor for Marion county, obtained $4,361,904 of' the amount named. Fred A. Simms and John W. MoCardle, former members of the board of tax commissioners, addressed ‘the conference. Both declared for increased power for the tax board.

Knox Jail Fails to Hold Prisoners Once More.

Conrad Carpenter, 20 years old, and "Frank Bolen, 25 years old, whose trial ■for minor crimes were to have taken place Thursday, dug their way out of jail at Knox Wednesday night and are still at large. The men were tracked into the swamps of the Kankakee, where the trail was lost.* The escape of these men is the fourth from the jail within the past foul years and the County commissioners will be petitioned to build a jail.

Purdue University to Teach Road Building.

The annual road school at Purduq University, January 16 to 18, will be attended by road officials from all parts of the state, This school is a continuation of a series of engineering conferences begun by the school of civil engineering in 1912. It has been operated as a road school since 1914. The subjects treated this year will be construction and maintenance of brick, concrete, bituminous mac ad* am, macadam and gravel roads. Several of the county road superintendents will tell their methods of maintenance. The United States office of public roads will have a representative present to give the latest conclusions of the federal government on road matters. Professor Peffer, of the school of chemical engineer of Purdue, will give a talk outlining the main differences between asphalts, tars and other kinds of'bituminous materials. The state association of county highway superintendents will hold its annual meeting during the road school. The school is Hinder the direct management of the highway engineering department of Purdue University, which will mail programs and other detailed information 'on application.

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The play committee met Monday in Room 4 and .selected a play entitled “A Trial of Hearts.” The cast consists of twenty-four The parts will be assigned as Soon as the committee reads the play. The student council met Thursday evening in the annex. The six weeks exatns were given this week. Next week ends the first semester of school. A spelling test, consisting of fifty of the “hundred demons,” was given Friday morning. About 42 per cent, or 86 pupils, spelled all the words correctly. The number of mistakes ranged up to nine. X yell fest was held Friday evening to get enthusiasm for the basket ball game. This game is the first of tihp basket ball season and was played with DelpM, with a victory of 17 to 13 for our team. : -- .....

Real Estate Transfers.

F. M. Brown to Amos A. McDaniels, Sept. 22, 1916, lot *l2, block 1, Kersey, consideration SSO. u Ed Oliver et ux to Thomas M. Callahan, warranty deed, pt sw ne 19-30-6, 10 acres, SI.OO.

Ford Day is. the 18th Hilliard & HamilL

Evidence Bares That Lee Worked For the Democrats.

Indianapolis, Jab. 12.—1 n order to permit of the preparation of legal briefs on the question of Gov. James P. Goodrich’s legal right to remove Edwin M. Lee from the IndiahaWublic Utilities commission, the hearing on the charges filed against Lee by Bernard TPGonnor, an Ihdianapolis merchant, was continued until next Thursday mourning. Attorney Thomas A. Dailey, who with Joseph Henley, of Bloomington •appeared as - counsel for Lee, asked also the privilege of presenting in form of affidavit certain evidence intended to refute the testimony of (Miss Bertha Greenberg, a stenographer in the headquarters of the state democratic committee in the last cam* paign, who related that “about one thousand letters” wen-6 sent outxby the democrats over Jose’s signature. Miss Greenberg also testified that Dan Bechtol, director of publicity for the democrats, had called Mr. Lee on the telephone “an average of once a day" during the campaign. Mr. Lee was closely examined as to his technical information and knowledge of the utility law, bv Attorney John F. Robbins, appearing for the prosecution. On the order of Governor Goodrich, the inquiry did not go into the private affairs of Mr. Lee beyond his record as a business man and politician# /

Rensselaer On Top In Season’s First Skirmish.

’ Rensselaer high school opened her basket season Friday evening at the high school gymnasium with Delphi high school opposing her. The invaders were routed in a fast, close battle, the Red and Black coming to the tape in the lead by a pair of field goads. The final score was, Rensselaer 17, Delphi 13. A large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed the opening brush of the season and were well pleased with the form displayed by the local net men. Delphi exceeded in the passing game and the floor work, but when it came to netting the ball the visitors were outclassed completely, showing uoor form. 'Bassets are the prime thing in a basket ball gaum, however, and a team, no matter how good it may be, cannot win without baskets. The fact that there is so much new blood in the local lineup and that they / showed themselves to be there under fire, greatly encouraged the supporteds of the team. The first half ended with Rensselaer leading 12 to 5. For Rensselaer Capt. Guild, who is in the pivot position this year, and Collins, a new man, were the stellar lights. Hemphill at the other forward, was the leading point getetr with four field goals and a free throw to his credit. McLain , and Moore as guards smothered the opposing forwards, who were able to register but five field goals during the entire combat. Moore gave way to Clark in the second half, who showed up extremey well. For the visitors Wilson led his mates in the scoring. t The next game of the season will be played on Friday evening of next week with West Lafayette, a topnotch team, on the local court. Lineup, and summary : Delphi Rensselaer Hanna LF Collins Wilson RF Hemphill Ryan —' » C —Guild Quick LG McLain T?lirl|fmiiniHlr Mimirtti--7 Substitutions, Clark for Moore, Trowin for Hanna. 'Score end first half, Rensselaer 12, Delphi 5. Field goals, Ryan 2, Quick, Trowin, Hanna. Rensselaer, Hemphill 4, Collins 2. ; free throws, Quick 2, Wilson, Guild 4, Hemphill.

New Case Filed in Circuit Court.

L. W. Hubbell Fertilizer Co. vis Herman Mess man; suit on note. Amount of not© $203.25. Demand also made for plaintiff's attorney fees for $25. Plaintiff’s‘attorney, Abraham Halleck.

GRAIN MARKET.

Jan. 13.—-Market steady. Own and oats off one cent each. Corn 91c. Oats 51c. Wheat $1.70. Rye $1.15.

Dr. CE. Johnson Resumes Practice.

Having completed my service with the guardsmen on the border, I will begin the practice of medicine at once. Phone, day and night 211.

The Jones furniture and undertaking sfcoek, owned by the late John C. Jones, at Knox, was sold Thursday afternoon to Thoipas C. Hite and Frank Eatinger,of North Judson. The sale was made by Gilford H. Jones, of Redkey, administrator of Ms brother# estate, W. B. Jones returned from there-Friday and said it was a large job to invoice the Whole stock and they knew nothing of the purchase price. The stock invoiced for $7,026.47, so you might know that they hadj^i^U^^sti^^^establishArmour & Co., Chicago packers, net earnings, Jess donations tto pension firnd, were $20,100,000 m the fiscal year ended Oct. 28, 1916. This is equal to 20 per cent of the present outstanding stock, which was increased during the year from $20,000,000 to $100,000,000. On the basw of stock outstanding at the beginning of the 1916 years the earnings are equal to better than 100 percent. In 1915, the previous best year, earnings were 56 per cent, the net standing at $11,000,000. l . See the Windows at - , Hilliard & Hamffl’s.

Goodrich May Be Impeached; He May Not Be, Too.

A report has been circulated of late to the effect that Governor Goodrich may be impeached. According to the Indiana Daily Times, published at Indianapolis, impeachment proceedings have been decided upon and .that attorneys have been employed by those who file the charges. The Times says it is understood that from 100 to 150 citizens from all parts of the state will join in the movement and that evidence if .now- being collected to be used in the proceedings. Those who* are urging the impeachment proceedings state that Goodrich not only ia ineligible, but that he has already .proved himself to be unfit to be the governor. The attempt of Governor Goodrich in the first hour of his administration, according to democrats, to sieze control of the public service commission and to terrorize the members of the commission generally, is regarded as emphasis to the argument that Goodrich, as stockholder in something like a dozen public utility corporations In Indian*, set M th*> dominating force acts and| destinies and policies of the commission which is supposed to regulate and control public service concerns. It is being pointed out that investigation will show Goodrich’s primary expenses and his election outlay of campaign funds was a scandal in itself ajid that his holdings in utility and his activeties on behalf of selfish interests render him unfit for the governorship. The above is not taken seriously by the supporters of the new governor and the charges made against the executive are really ridiculous, and are probably only made with the idea of changing the governor’s plans concerning Mr. Lee, whom he has asked to resign. Anyway, Jim won’t scare one bit, and we’ll bet heTL manage the affairs of the state for the next four years, regardless of The Times and a >unch of miffed office seekers.

Men Disappear After Visiting In Lafayette.

Lafayette Democrat. -JYv A. Lenard, of’Linden, has disappeared. He came to the city Saturday evening with G. A. Pence and Tielding Morgan, making the trip in dr. Lenard’s car. They attended the Family theatre and went to the Hotel Lahr. Mr. Lenard asked;;Mr. Pence to drive his car home and said he would return on the night train. That was the ‘Last seen of Lenard. His business affairs are in good shape. He owns a half interest in a hardware stock. The stock invoiced last week at SIB,OOO. John Wyiworz, for twelve years an Oxford business man, has disappeared, and fear vis entertained by many that he may have met with foul play. Two weeks ago he came to Lafayette on a purchasing trip for his plumbing establishment. He has not been seen or heard of since thattim#. There was no domestic trouble and his family and friends are at a oss to account for his mysterious < isappearance. He was a contracting plumber and has contracts for two large public jobs, the Oxford U>rary and the new school house at ’ ’empleton, as well as several smaller obs in homes. His wife and his xmdsmen for the public work- are continuing his business. He owns a nice home in Oxford and is said to lave several thousand dollars in the >ank. It is said that he had about 13,000 on his person when he left' Oxford. 77@ T 7 ■ ;

Trustees to Urge Bills To Equalize Salaries.

A bill to equalize the salaries of township trustees will be introduced at the present session of the legislature. .The legislative committees of the township trustees of Indiana are now working on the bill and the understanding is that it will be presented by a representative from the southern part of the state. Approximately 900 trustees in the rurad districts now get a salary of $2 a day. The new hill would increase their salary on a basis of population and for this purpose would divide township trusteeships into 10 classes. The 1,016 Indiana trustees who are backing the bill contend the rate of pay is in many cases insufficient to carry out their work in an efficient manner and td make the office worth seeking. The new bin would not affect the salaries of the better paid (positions.

May Try Raising of Beets Near Remington.

Representatives of the Holland-St. Louis Sugar Company at Detroit, who recently made a tour of inspection of the lands in this vidiuty, Aave declared that a large acreage of land adjoining Remington was adapted to the profitable production of sugar beets. A meeting with other representatives of the sugar company will be held at Remington later and arrangements be made at that time to contract for acreage from the farmers sot their production will be discussed.

George Mauck, who is employed by the Conkey Printing Co., at Hammond, is visiting his parents. Leon Kresler, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Kresler, was Operated on for what physicians term the telescoping of the bowels Friday noon at Wesley hospital in Chicago. The little boy came through in good shape and the word today was to the effect that he was getting along nicely. ' ...

TODAY AT TIE Star Theatre ' .. : Lew Fields in an amusing and entertaining comedy-drama of the highest quality “The Man Who Stood str Don’t overlook this one. MONDAY il- « Peggy Hyland in “SAINTS AND SINNERS,” A rich picture, fall trf m : ; TUESDAY * Mary Pickford in “Less Than the Dust,” in 7 parts. A three hundred thousand production. Matinee 2 and 3:30 p. m. As the Star Theatre.

Should Have Your New Auto License Tags.

Although a* great many automobile owners have secured their 1917 license tags, there are still quite a number without them. The law on this is very strict and the owners of cars who are driving them and have not their now number plates as vet may get picked up and fined. Application for license must be filed within ten days after the first day of January or within ten days after you purchase a machine ana under the law you have no right to operate your machine without the license number plate, even though you have made your application. ,

St. Joseph Basket Ball Five to Play Tonight.

The -St. Joseph college basket ball five left today for Indianapolis, where they are scheduled to meet the Indiana Dental team on the floor of the Marion Club gymnasium. This is tlje third year that these two teams have met. The first year Se teams broke even but last season e Tooth pullers won both contests. The Dentals will come here February 10th for a return game. The St. Joe team this year is made up of a lot of new men, but like former toams from that institution, will give a good account of itself.

Thrill in Legislatures.

Indianapolis Star. Hoosiers read that their republican legislature has limited the legislative expense account to SIOO,OOO for the session. They know in a general way that the administration is for economy and a business handling of the people's affairs, but it is not that they realize tiie exProvision has been made for fortyfive employes in. our Senate, which ms a membership of fifty. 'Hie Kansas Senate with forty members has a list of eighty employes. The Missouri Senate of thirty-six members has 200 employes on its pay roll. The extent to which political jobs mve been eliminated by the Indiana awmakers is further illurtsrated in the House. We have 100 representatives who are getting along, admirably with only thirty-four hired helpers.

Wm. Kinney, who lives on the Mauck farm in Newton township, imbibed too freely last Thursday while in town and while in that condition attacked Isaac Parker, striking him in the face with such force that the latter was forced to seek the aid of a physician. Kinney had come to town with a load of wood and after delivering it joined a few edmpamons. and proceeded to get lit up. When it came time for him to go home he was in no condition to drive his team and it is said his companions took him to a hitch bam and deposited him in a -pile of hay, where Nightwatch Critser found him. After considerable difficulty he was placed in -jail, where he was allowed to sober up, after which he was turned loose unii allowed to proceed to his home. No charges have been filed against him as yet. Monticello Journal—Major George H. Healey, of Rensselaer, who recently upturned with the Third regiment from the border, and who previous to that had disposed of his interest in the Rensselaer Republican, has decided to remain in RegsseMer and will engage in the insurance f*nd collection agency business, -He will have as his business asosciate C. Arthur Tuteur, at present a clerk in the office of the State Public Utilities Commission at Indianapolis. We have always contended that a good newspaper man, such as Major Heathy proved himself to be, can adapt hiifaself to any business or profession, and basing our expectations on that belief we shall expect nothing short of unqualified success on the part of Major Healey in Ms new calling. Ford Day is the 18th I Hilliard & Hamill. >J I -

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