Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1917 — Page 1

No. 13.

PTHE Q RINCES U TONIGHT Myrtle Gonzales in - “It Happened In Honolulu” Red Feather 5 and 10c

THE WEATHER. For Indiana—Overcast with probably local snows tonight and Thursday; somewhat warmer tonight; strong southwest winds. Temperature last night: Minimum 4 above, maximum 9 above.

Debate at H. S. Auditorium On Friday Evening.

The annual debate, which is held between Monticello, Delphi and Rensselaer, is to occur Friday evening of this week, a debate taking place in each town. The affirmative teams will remain at home. The Delphi affirmitive team will be in Rensselaer on CTiis evening, while the local negative team will go to Monticello. 'Those representing the Rensselaer negative team are W.esley Hurley and Esther Kruse, and those of the affirmative team are Paul Arnott and Charles Halleck. t The question under discussion will be: “Resolved, that the United States Shall Adopt a System of Compulsory Military Training, • Similar m Essentials to the Swiss System.” The debate is on the advisability of the Swiss system as opposed to the volunteer system. The word “military” refers to both land and naval training. This is an especially timely subject in the present agitation for and against military training. Three outside judges have been secured, namely,' Prof, Wildrick, of Remington; Supt. Lewis, of the Monon schools, and a lady teacher yet to be selected from Lowell. The debate will start at 7 o’clock in order that it will he finished in time for the basketball game. An oq. p&aißtp aq fifM ogj-jo uojssiiupu thedebate.

Chicago & Wabash Valley Trains Change Time.

On the Chicago £ Wabash Valley division of the Monon, trains Nos. 1 2,3 and 4 run on Saturdays only, the rest* of the week (except Sunday) is a mixed train leaving Kersey at 12, arrives McCoysburg 1:50 p. m., leaving McCoysburg 3:30 p. m., arriving Kersey 5:20 sp. m. Trains Nos. 5 and 6 on the main line stop at McCoysburg on flag for *C. & W. V. passengers (except Sunday). N°- 30 stops at McCoysburg bn Saturdays only to take on passengers from C. & W. V. stations for HAmThond, Englewood and Chicago. The object in running trains 1,2, 3 and 4 on Saturdays only is to give our people an opportunity of getting to and from poins on the main line one day each week, which arrangement- seems to be satisfactorytothe patrons. - • The above information was given to us by P. E. Lewis, assistant superintendent of the C. & W. V., to correct information published in a recent issue of this paper. ——-

DAY IN THE LEGISLATURE. Senate. Gary court bill, establishing a court at Gary, passed without opposition. Equal suffrage bill introduced and sent to committee on rights and Bill to purchase old state capitol at Corydon passed. yjdouse. SixCWMsffi! introduced, including five administration measures. Representative Williams, of Warrick county, submits bill to increase legislators’ salary from $6 to $lO a reported eight bills Torindefinite postponement and five for passage, the latter including the bill to reduce the quartermaster general’s salary to SBOO a year. 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. Spacial 25c matinee, of ‘"Kielma”, at Ellis theatre next Saturday, Jan. 20th. This attraction is guaranteed.

The Evening Republican.

Van Rensselaer Clul May Change Its Quarters.

The board of directors of the Van Rensselaer Club is taking under advisement the changing of the club quarters. They are now located in Die E. L. Hollingsworth building on the south side Of Washington street, into which they moved about two years age Although they have five rooms where they are now located they find that the increasing membership and the plans of improvement they are making, that these ro wili not be spacious enough for their needs. Manager James H. S. Ellis, of the Ellis Theatre, has consented to rent his opera house to the club members and to rearrange the interior in any style desired by them. This building would make excellent quarters ; for the club, being large enough for' a dance, hall and capable of taking cape of a very large membership. The board cf directors of the club is taking the proposition under serious advisement and probably will decide to accept Mr. Ellis’ offer. The club was originated several years ago, its first quarters being >n the K. of P. building, where it remained for some time. About two years ago the quarters were changed to the present location, which at that time was large enough to take care of the membership. In the last few months, however,* the club has grown to such proportions that a change of quarters is imperative.

All Day Meeting of K. of P. Tomorrow.

There will be an all day meeting of the Knights of Pythias held Thursday of this week at Remington. This is the annual county meeting and all of the members of the Wheatfield, Remington and Rensselaer lodges are urged to make arrangements to attend at least one of the meetings during the day. -- -~- It is the request of the officers of the local order that a good number of the local lodge prepare to attend. Those with machines are asked to see that they have a machine load before leaving.

Representative Wood Presented Bill Tuesday.

Representative W. L. Wood, of Parr, has a bill which is a duplicate of Senate Bill No. 36, providing that alt county clerks shall take office on January Ist. Now clerks in 71 counties of the state take office on January Ist and clerks in 21 other counties take office on different dates. Wood declared the measure would save the state $50,000 in clerical work in checking up these offices.

For the better convenience of our many customers, better satisfaction, we wilt serve cafeteria from 11 a. m. until I p. m., and from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m. A big variety of appetizing eats to select from and as much as you want. Try it and if you are not satisfied we will refund your money. —The Pallas, Phone 119.

Dr. C. E. 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.

- ' NOTICE. All persons are warned not to trespass upon the lands of J. J. Lawler in Jasper and Newton counties without written permission. Obey .this warning and ovoid prosecution. James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. NOTICE. } ~ The Pythian Sisters are selling tickets for the shows at the Star Theatre for the performances Thursday afternoon and evening. They will use the money to help pay for the linens they are furnishing for the Jasper county hospital. PLease note that these shows will be given bn Thursday instead of Wednesday ; as was incorrectly stated last evening.

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, Morocco, Indiana. v . Lyceum Dates. liißagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5. Hilliard & Hamill FORD PARTY Thursday of this *week. . —The burial rite of the Norsemen consisted in setting their dead heroes afloat in burning ships. See the realistic funeral of the old Viking, Olaf Guldmar, in “Thelma,” matinee and night performance at Ellis Theatre, next Saturday, Jan. 20th. 25c matinee. SPECIAL NOTICE. _See the bargains in flannel shirts at Duvall’s QualitvShop. C. EARL DUVALL. GRAIN MARKET. Jan. 17.—-Market firm. Corn and oats are up a cent each. Com is 92 c, oats 52c, Wheat $1.75, rue $1.15. Hilliard & Hamill FORD PARTY Thursday.

Announcement.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1917.

GOODRICH ENEMIES PROMISE COMBINATIONS

Seek to Defeat Governor’s Plan to Abolish Certain Offices —Would Enemies of Governor Goodrich, whtrareseeking to- defeat his preposition of abolishing certain state offices, Are planning to make combinations with the men that Governor Goodrich has recommended to be deposed:Thescheme is the most comprehensive attempted by any lobby that has gathered since the - legislature convened. - The lobby that is opposed to state highway commission has belm on the job ever since Goodrich wa| inaugurated. It sees the privileges that it. has enjoyed under the three mile law for many years in danger of benig wiped -out by legislative enActmentt They are, it is said, offering to help defeat the recommendations of the governor for the abolishment of several offices if the office holders whose places are threatened will join with them in defending the highway commission act.

What the opponents of the highway commission plan desire above everything else is to prevent the repeal of the three mile gravel road law under which there' is no standardization of materials for buildifig Slid hO standard contracts. It was shown, while the legislature was in session two years ago, that Indiana had been the dumping ground for road building materials, which has been refused in Michigan and Ohio because they did not come up to standard. It has been recalled that the highway commission agitation had been non-partisan and that the democrats had prided themselves upon favoring modem good road laws. In his inaugural address Governor Goodrich said: 7 -

“Indiana expends annually more than $15,000,000 on her highways. It is common knowledge that the continuous loss in the expemliture-of this vast sum, due to poor material and faulty construction, is irreparable and has become oppressive. The demand, therefore, is imperative for the adoption. of new methods and for expert ability in the building and the maintenance of the roads of this state. This will make it necessary, in my opinion, to have created by your honorable body a state department of roads, with power to receive and expend for road purposes any moneys appropriated therefor, including that by the federal government and to furnish plans and specifications and expert advice, when called upon for the same by local authorities, and otherwise to be an active force in the development of an up to date system of roads for Indiana.' The department should be organized on a nonpartisan basis.”

SHE PICKED UP A PENNY.

Mt. Ayr Tribune. It was a small piece, but it was money; young or old, rich or poor, none pass it by; it is money and a medium of exchange for the pleasures or necessities of life. The same person who picks yp the penny from ,the....sidewalk. will.of ten pass by or neglect to save things represented by the same penny. It is remarkable the many and important parts the PENNY plays in the modern day affairs. It’s the penny that ' in childhood furnishes the toy or stick of candy; no child passes the early stages of life without a knowledge of its value. It’s the penny that buys the great DAILY NEWS that furnishes information and interest from youth to old age. It’s the penny reduction in the “bargain price” that attracts the maid and mother, and builds up the large department store. It’s the penny profit that makes the big corporation; that turns the wheels of the locomotive—the extra cent per mile Chat carries the passenger—the extra cent per pound that pays the freight. It’s the penny charged by Uncle Sam that carries the post card' or package from coast to coast and performs one the most important services to the nation. ' It’s the .penny saved by the careful farmer that insures him a profit at the end of each year. _ What the penny does for one it will dofor all. It’s the small things in life that count. Without the small the large could not exist. - All large bodies are made up of smaller ones. And if we-will take care of the penthcmsclves, is an old adage in which many have found their key to success.

• Hilliard & Hamill FORD PARTY > Thursday. - Marriage Licenses. Jan. 17. John D. Pelsy, born May 4, 1888, in Illinois, occupation farmer, to Lydia L- Knockel, born Illinois, Aug. 26, 1892, occupation housekeeper. .First marriage for each. „ Jan. 16. Lawrence Ambrose Sayler, bom Jasper county, Indiana March 14,1875, to Bertha May Smith, bom Feb. 16, 1881.. First marriage for male. Second marriage for female, first having been dissolved by death March 26, 1915. • - - 1 " . Use our classy classified column. It will do the business.

BARKLEY PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY

George Daniels Passed Away At His Home Suddenly This Wednesday Morning In Barkley Ip. Uncle George Daniels, 66 years of age, a pioneer of Barkley township, passed away at his home this Wednesday morning after an illness that lasted only a few hours. Death was thought to be due to heart failure. Mr. Daniels had worked aR day Tuesday hauling hay and was apparentlv in as good health as usual whert stricken. Mr. Daniels was born on the old Daniels homestead in Jasper county, Feb. 16, 1850. His entire life was spent in Jasper county, makin» farming his regular vbcation during that time, and by attention to business affairs reached a position of substantial independence. Mr. Daniels came of a family who were among the early settlers of this country and the name has been connected throughout Jasper county’s history. On March 13, 1879, he was married to Miss Mandy Ott. Deceased Jeaves to mourn their loss, his wife, four sons, namely., Alonzo and John, of this county; Roy Daniels, of North Dakota; Walter, of Royal Center, Ind., and Ira also of this county; three brothers survive, Charles, of Colorado; Thomas, of Hammond, Ind., and Horace G., of this county. The funeral arrangements had not been made at this time, but will' be published in a later issue.

H. W. Kiplinger Sells Out Little Indian Cigar Store.

H. W. Kiplinger, proprietor of the Little Indian Cigar Store in Rensselaer, for the past several years, has disposed of the same to Lee Myers, of Union township. Mr. Myers will take possession of the store at once, which will probably be in charge of his brother,. Harvey Myers. Mr.KipHngerand family —have been residents of Rensselaer for a great number of years and during this time have made many friends. ■Mr. Kiplinger has not decided what hje.will do in the future but it is probable that he will no longer continue to make this city his residence. Mr. Myers is well acquainted in this vicinity and no doubt will mike of his new venture.

L. A. Sayler and Mrs. Bertha Smith Married.

A very quiet" wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Bertha Smith in the east part of town, When at the bedside of her son, Floyd, who is very low with tuberculosis, she became the bride of Lawrence A. Sayler. The wedding was performed by the pastor of Trinity M. E. church and was very quiet on account of the condition of Floyd. The contracting parties have the best wishes 4k the entire conemuni ty in wishing them a prosperous and happy married life.

KERSEY.

C. J. Hobbs made a business trip to Chicago over Sunday. Virtal .Steele went Saturday evening to Gaston to attend the funeral of his uncle. Wilfred Stevenson called at Ezra Hershman’s Sunday evening and spent a very pleasant evening. Miss Clesta Graham, of Laura, came Monday evening to spend a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Pettit and family. , Mr. and Mrs,: KJB. Lewis made a business trip to Lafayette last Wed--nesday. , L Mrs. John Holladay went last went last week to Lafayette to look for a location, where they intend to move in the spring.

The G- K. Michael public aale„jg being held today and a large number from Rensselaer are attending. . > I '■■■!■ —— White & Lee started Monday to fill their third and last ice house. The ice is of good quality and about eight inches thick. NOTICE. '-* ■ ' ■ Great specials for tomorrow. It will pay every man and boy to look at the great bargains at Duvall’s Quality Shop. G. EARL DUVALL. Mrs. Lucy Warne, of Fair Oaks, was arrested yesterday and brought before Squire Woodhull Spitler on the charge of violating the truancy law of the state. She had been keeping her daughter, Gladys, a girl of 14 years, out of school and had not sent her since school commenced in the fall. The case was referred to the court of Judge C. W. Hanley and is to be heard by him at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon. _ A civil service examination will be held in Rensselaer Feb. 10, for the purpose of cancy in the McCoysburg postoffice, unless it is decided to fill the vacancy by reinstatement. Applicants must reside, in territory supplied by the postofnee and be over .twenty-one years of .age in the case of male applicants and over 18 years of age in case of females. Application blanks and . information may be secured of the McCoysburg postmaster.

TOMORROW DAY FOR HILLIARD FORD PARTY

Someone Is to Be the Owner of New ■Ford Car Tomorrow, Given By L Popular Clothiers. Tomorrow, January 18, is known to Jasper-county people as Hilliard’s Ford Party day and oh this day one of the largest crowds that has assembled in our city in a long time is expected. This is the second party to be . held by this popular store, the first having been last January. Leo Worland w r as the winner of the automobile in the’drawing last year. Hilliard & Hamill have added .a Victrola this year to be given ahro- to their customers. The drawing for the Ford and Victrola will take place in the street in front of the store. The drawing Will be left to the crowd, who will take charge of it. Judge- will be selected from them. This will occur at three o’clock.

Interior of Monon Depot Here Being Remodeled.

J. W. Rice and son, of Orleans, Ind., are redecorating the interior of the Monon depot at this place. The vellow walls and blue ceiling are being covered with Flat Coat, wluch is not glossy. The ceiling is to be a cream color and the walls are to be buff. This will be a splendid change and will add greatly to the appearance. The people of this community are mighty proud of the depot building. The building is very beautiful and convenient. During the cold weather it is as comfortable as any home in the city. It is kept in tidy condition by the janitor, James Jordan. It affords a mighty fine introduction to the stranger who first visits our city. • We are not only proud of our building but all who have any business with the Monon in any way here, cannot help but appreciate the excellent service rendered by the emnow in charge. No more efficient and obliging fellows can be found anywhere than Billy and Don Beam, Elmer Wilcox and Dan Morrisey. No one who has not been about the depot for a considerable time can appreciate in any degree the demands made by the publie upon these men. There is a very large volume of busipess transacted at station and when possible the public should lighten their task. The telephone at the depot rings almost continually and many of these calls are absolutely unnecessary. But through all of this ho complaint is heard and these men keep themselves in the best of humor and serve us with many courtesies. There are few, if any, cities anywhere that have such splendid tralS service as we have here. The number cf trains going each way* daily make it possible to leave or arrive here at almost anv hour of the day or night. The equipment of many of these trains is palatial.

New Suit Filed.

Nellie Al. Sawin and 'L. P. Shirer vs City of Rensselaer. Plaintiffs name County Treasurer Charles V. May, City Treasurer Charles M. Sands, Mayor C. G. Spitler, the members of the city, council and Sam Stevens. Plaintiffs ask that the action of the City council of Dec. 11, 1916, in approving said so-called assessment sheet on the Dayton street be set aside, and helc for naught and that the assessment therein made be declared nul and void and of no force or effect and that each and all of the defendants be perpetually enjoined from collecting or attempting to colleft 1 " said assessments against the properties of these plaintiffs, or any part thereof and for all Other proper relief in the premises.

Deutschland Bound For U. S.; Bremen In Mediterranean Sea.

Copenhagen, Jan. 16.—According to the Kojding Newspaper Avis, the German submarines Deutschland and Bremen have not been lost as variously reported. The Deutschland, says the paper, which returned shortly before Christmas, from America, left Bremen yesterday for New York, The Bremen has been-in the Mediterranean and the Gulf of Bothnia, where she was mother ship to the submarines operating there. The merchant submarine Deutschland, according to a New London, Conn., dispatch Jan. 11, left its home port Jan. 2" on another trip to the United States. Another report said that the Deutschland was four weeks overdue.

Big Land Deal Closed Between Prominent Farmers.

With A. S. Laßue acting as agent, Omar Kenton has disposed of his 130 acres of land in Marion township and 118 acres in Newton, makings 248 acres in all, to Floyd Amsler. The price paid by Mr. Amsler was $145 an acre, making $35,960 in all. The farm is lpcated rme mile east of Sur-rey-andis at fine one.Mr. .Kenton has practically close 1 a deal for 257 acres of land in Berrien county, Michigan, at a price of $l3O an acre, apid intends to move to that place.

“Thelma,” Marie Correlli’s great story of the Northland. matinee and night at Ellis theatre, Saturday, Jan. 20th. Matinee 25c.

TODAY AT THE 1| Star Theatre - PARAMOUNT Five Reel Drama “KINDLING" Featuring Charlotte Walker. Also Billie Burke in Gloria’s Romance THURSDAY Viola Allen in “THE WHITE SISTER” Pythian Sisters Benefit. Admission 5 and 10c.

Weekly Church Activities First Christian Church. Wednesday. The Junior Aid will meet at the home of 'Mrs. Asa McDaniel at 2:30. Mrs. N. C. Shafer will assist in the entertainment of the afternoon. Thursday. The choir will meet for otady and practice at 7:30. Every member hould be present. Remember the unified service for next Sunday. We are to begin at 9:30 and close at 11:15. Watch the paper for a full account of it later in the week. Presbyterian. Wednesday. . The Young People’s Society will entertain the young neople of the church at a “Mixer” this evening from 7 to 9:30. If you are one of them this notice invites vou to come and be mixed. Thursday. The prayer meeting this evening will be held at the Manse at 7:30 and he subject’ for discussion will be: “Habit—a Tool or a Chain.”* Prov. 22:6; Luke 4:16; Isa. 56:12; Prov. 5:22. The pastors are discussing the advisability of having a simultaneous spiritual campaign some time, probably in February, to last two weeks. The plan is to have service in each church at the same time and each pastor do his own preaching. I mention this that you may think about it ami after you have thought about it the pastor would like to have you speak to him about it.—Presbyterian Church Bulletin.

Roselawn Farmers Marketing A Large Corn Crop.

Bert Abbott and Fayette Burgin, employes of the firm of Babcock & Hopkins, went to Roselawn today o try to arrange to take care of the corn that is being marketed at that place. The good roads and big prices \ave caused the" farmers of that community to bring in such a large amount of. corn that it has been impossible to take care of it. The elevator at that place is crowded full of com and every available car has been loaded just as fast as possible. The rapid development in this part of Newton county is marvelous and it bids fair to become dne of the best agricultural districts to be found anywhere. With a very unfavorable year they have" raised a splendid crop. -

Would You Like to Have A Nice Bright Boy?

Charles B. Steward, county probation officer, who has charge of the boys and girls who are in need of homes, has two bright little fellows that he would like to get places in good homes. # One boy is six years of age and is a splendid little fellow. He would make some home mighty cheerful. The other boy is just a little oyer three years of age and should be able to make a very useful member of some family in this community. If the persons' who take these boys wish, they- can be adopted.

Hilliard & Haprill FORD PARTY Thursday of this week.

I Start the New I Yearßight | 1 by having P, W, HORTON tune your PIANO Charges right as well as work. TH- 24-B.

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