Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 January 1917 — Page 1

No. 16.

PTHE. 0 RINCES U K TONIGHT »■• • ’ Dorothy Bernard in “The Little Gypsy” Fox Film I" * 5 and 10c

WEATHER. For Indiana—Overcast tonight, and probably followed by snow Sunday; colder extreme north portion tonight. Temperature last night: Minimum 15; maximum 23.

------v—~■ —Lyceum Dates. ■ ■ —. Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5. STOP THAT COUGH A hacking cough weakens the whole system, drains your energy and gets worse if neglected; your throat is raw, your chest aches and you feel sore all over. Relieve that cold at once with Dr. King’s New Discovery. The soothing pine balsams heal the irritated membranes, and the antiseptic and laxative qualities kill the germs and break up your cold. Don’t let a cold linger. Get Dr. King’s New Discovery today at your druggist’s, 50c. 1 C. P. Wright is suffering with a badly sprained knee these days and finds great difficulty in getting about. Some time ago Mr. Wright stepped in a hole, spraining the knee, and when almost recovered had the misfortune to again sprain the member. Now is the time to buy your sweater coat as we are selling them at greatly reduced price. Be sure ana see ‘them tomorrow. Duvall’s Quality Shop. c EARL DUVALL. .

DON’T buy a new Typewriter * Get a rebuilt one for onefourth to one-half the cost. HEALEY & TUTEUR Agent* Northwestern Life Insurance Co. Ellis Opera House TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 “UNCLE JOSH SPRUCEBY” HEAR THE HAY SEED BAND ' * • '.- Z t ’ . ’> • e * z FREE STREET PARADE Free from offensive horse-play and vulgarity, masquerading as wit,- yet full of wholesome fun and delicate touches of pathos.

The Evening Republican .

Merle W. Porter Receiving Recognition In Shoe Field.

The many friends in this city of Merle W. Porter, son of W. M. Porter, of Hammond, and a nephew of W. VPorter of -this city, will be pleased with the success he is attaining as A shoe salesman for the Grand Rapids Shoe and Rubber Co. Mr. Porter is -a graduate of Rensselaer high school, of the class of 1910, and for a number of years was a resident of this city. In the Shoe and Rubber Review, a monthly publication of. the firm by whom Mr. Porter is employed, the latter receives especial mention and on the front cover of the book is Mr. Porter’s picture’. In speaking of him under the caption, “On the Firing Line,” the Review says: “Merle W. Porter, who occupies the spotlight this fnonth, after three years in the stock room of the Grand Rapids Shoe and Rubber Company, ojins the outside staff and takes to the road for the company, where he can meet personally the customers to whom he has been shooting goods for the past three years. We bespeak for him your friendly consideration for he’s leaving a perfectly good home 'to go out and hit the rattlers, and it will be some time before he becomes casehardehed to the inconveniences of continual travel, like Harvey Skillman, John Maurits, Glen Finch and the other pirates wtho, at the expense of the company have acquired a speaking acquaintance with every time table and landlord in Western Michigan. », “Mr. Porter tearfully confesses that he was born in Kansas, and at Wichi-

ta at that. “As this happened only 26 years ago. August 4, 1890, to be exact for the benefit of historians, friend Porter remejn’bers all about it and he often mentions the happiness of his parents and the jealousy of the neighbors when the news was flashed around the state that another Grand Rapids Shoe and Rubber Company salesman had come to live in Wichita. “While he had a good education, still he felt that one never can know too much, so in August, 1915, he engaged Clara Belle Morrison, of Rapid City, a former school teacher, to sign a life ocntract with him, and he’s AvnndnT-ndpvprrfnnehOWthedeUC'a'’ he ever persuaded her to give up a regular job to-come to his house to live.- Brother Porter’s shoe experir ence was not all gained with this company. .For three years- he was salesman and assistant buyer in the shoe department of ttne of Grand Rapids’ largest stores. Mr. Porter will handle the celebrated Frog Brand lines of mackinaws, rain coats and work coats, thus brniging the three years which he spent in the men’s furnishing goods business with his father in Indiana. “We anticipate for Mr. Porter the same success on the road as has characterized his work inside the housed-——— ——

Arithmetic tests were given to aiL the students. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. . ' The final exams were given this week the next semester’s work will begin Monday. ’ Mrs. Randle entertained the teachers and students by a short recital Friday morning. The recital consisted of the following songs: “A Song of Spring..” ___ “Could I?’ “The Pine Tree.” “A Proposal.” . “At Night When the Curtain Is Drawn.” . ‘Dear Love, When In Thine Arms I Lie.” m, „ “J Send My Heart Up to Thee. - “The Years at the Spring.” .“The Morning dories.” Miss lone Zimmerman accompanied Mrs. Randle on the piano. , . . The triangular debate with Delphi and Monticello was held Friday evening. Our affirmative team, Esther Kruse and Wesley Hurley, met the Delphi negative team at Delphi and our negative team, Paul Arnott and Charles Halleck, met the Monticello affirmative team here. After the debate our basketball team met the West Lafayette team in the second game of the season. . Ruth Wood was absent Friday, going to Greencastle to attend the wedding of Miss Naomi Gregg, former German teacher here.

.Everyone remembers the old sawby.” Uncle Josh will be with us with a good company, including band and orchestra, next Tuesday, Jan. at Ellis Thpatre.

Neglected Colds Grow Worse. A cough that racks and irritates the throat may lead to a serious chronic cough, if neglected. The healing pine balsams in Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey —Nature’s own remedy—will soothe and relieve the irritation, breathing will be easier, and the antic jptjc properties will kill the germ which retarded healing. Have it handy for croup, sore throat and chronic bronchial affections. Get a bottle today. Pleasant to take. At all druggist’s. 25c. (1 Just received a car of Chestnut coal.—J. C. Gwin Lumber Co. ' Mrs. Robert Michaels returned to her home, at Kniman Friday after-, noon. Mrs. Jacob McDonald, of LaCrosse, Ind., accompanied her for a short visit. J . ■ J.’ 1 ' ; .

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Uncle Josh Spruceby.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1917.

FIRST OPERATION AT OUR NEW HOSPITAL

Ray Hopkins Operated Upon Friday For Appendicitis and Is Now Doing Nicely. ■ 1 ' ■■ '? Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock occurred the first surgical operation at the new Jasper county hospital. Ray Hopkins, a vigorous youngman, had been in a very bad condition of health for some time and had had several attacks of appendicitis. He was anxious to have an operation performed at home and he waited untij the hospital was completed. A local physician performed the operation and it proved to be a very difficult one. The appendix was m very bad condition, having been ruptured, and a further delay of any considerable time might have proven fatal. The operation was very successful and the patient is doing nicely. Laura May Hopper, a special nurse, came from Chicago last evening and has the patient in charge. Mr. Hopkins is resting easy and everything points to hi<= speedy recovery. ~Ray Hopkins is a graduate of the Rensselaer high school and of Wabash college. In 'both of these institutions he was a very distinguished football player. He is known to most of us by the name of “Fat.” On account of his good nature he is a decided favorite and his many friends will await his recovery with anxiety. There were present at the operation three other local -physicians, Supt. Brunneman and her assistant, Miss Riley - —————- The popularity of the patient and the fact that it is the first operation at our new hospital, give to it more than passing interest. Quite a great deal of inconvenience is experienced at the hospital on account of the nonarrival of furnishings. However, the public is invited to visit the institution any day from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 8 p. m. •

Rensselaer Defeated In Debate Here and At Delphi.

The representatives of the local high school debating team were defeated both here and at Delphi. The affirmative, composed of Wesley Hurley and Esther Kruse, met with defeat at the hands of the Delphi -team at that place. Charles Halleck and Paul Arnott, the negative representatives of the Rensselaer team, were defeated by Randolph Gardner and Reed Van Voorst, of Monticello. The question under discussion was, “Resolved, That the United States Shall Adopt a .System of CompulsoryTWilitary Training.” , , r The judges of the debate held here were Prof. Wildrack, of Remington; Supt. Lewis, of the Monon schools, and Irene McLain, of 'Lowell. L. H. Hamilton presided over the meeting. In rendering the verdict the judges felt that Delphi was entitled to the verdict. It was their belief that the Rensselaer boys had heir opponents outclassed on argument, but the Delphi representatives had mudh the better delivery- and were better orators and the officials felt that they were justified in making their . decision as they did.

POULTRY MARKET.

Jan. 20. —Weatherman reduces the high cost nf living and-eggs are now being bought at 40c a dozen. Chickens are 15c and otiher poultry is unchanged.

Sloan’s Liniment Eases Pain Sloan’s Liniment is first thought of by mothers for bumps, bruises- and sprains that bre continually happening to children. It quickly penetrates and soothes without rubbing. Cleaner and mote effective than mussy plasters or ointments. For rheumatic ache, neuralgia pain and that grippy sorenessl after colds, Sloan’s Liniment gives prompt relief. Have a bottle handy for bruises, strains, sprains and all external pain. For the thousands whose work calls them outdoors, the pains and aches following exposure are relieved by Sloan’s Liniment. At all druggist’s, 25c. (1 IMPORTANT There are tires and tires. Ajax tires are the ones we recommend to our friends. They are guaranteed in writing for 5,000 miles. It isn’t an idle warranty. It has been made for nine years. It is time tried. The Ajax business grows in each as one Ajax user tells his Ajax satisfoctory ice.—Auto Equipment Co. 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.

BIG REDUCTION on radiator covers and robes at Auto Equipment Co. 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. Grain Market. Jan. 20.—Market easier. Com and oats are off ' a cent. Local buyers ■ are paying for com ft4c, oats 53c, wheat $1.75 and rye sl.lo. * Attorney Wm. H. Parkinson, who has been confined to his home for the past several weeks suffering with 'rheumatism, is able to be up and I about again;

Many Bills Are Now Ready For Action.

Indianapolis, Jan. 19. —.Before it adjourned this afternoon, the house received notice that the Friday and Saturday holidays it has been enjoying have ended. Other developments of the day were the passage in the house to engrossment of a bill providing for a -constitutional convention, and. an address before the senate by William J. Bryan, former secretary of state. Both house and senate adjourned until Monday afternoon. (Before the constitutional convention bill was acted upon, it had been amended so it read that the delegates to the convention should represent the legislative instead of the senatorial districts. The number of delegates remained unchanged. Advocates of a constitutional convention this evening were expressing some concern about the amendment. They said they feared the senate may not take kindly to the change. Representative McConagle, who offered the amendment, said he had done so because the counties would be better represented, he thought, if the delegates to the proposed convention came from the representative instead of the senatorial districts. » ' There was some talk current tonight that the senate may accept the bill with the amendment, but add another amendment providing for the selection of 150 delegates, fifty of Which would be from senatorial districts. Those who mentioned such action pointed out that delegates to the constitutional convention in 1851 were chosen on that basis.

Action On State Wide Prohibition Expected Monday.

Petitions to the state legislature asking that state wide prohibition be passed, and bearing the signatures of more than 200,000 Indianians, were presented to the House and Senate Friday. Each member of the House and Senate was given th petition that bore the names of the voters in his particular district. The House committee on ptiblic morals reported favorably on the bill, which /Went to the second reading Friday, and it is expected that on next Monday the bill will be advanced to. the third reading and put on its passage te the House. There seems to be little doubt about the bill getting the required number of votes to carry in the House, but its friends are not so sure about the senate. A, few amendments- to the bill giving the druggists the right to sell alcohol under specified conditions and providing that manufacturing chemists may continue their enterprise without violation of the law were accepted by the* House without opposition.

John Welsh Fined For Assault and Battery.

John Welsh appeared in Squire W. I. Spitler’s court Thursday and entered a plea of guilty to the charge and was promptly fined $5 and coats, amounting to $12.80 in all. Affidavits were filed against both of the boys. The father, who was .present at the time of the trial, stated that he would see that Claude, the older of the two boys, appeared if no warrant was issued for him. This was satisfactory to the court and it is probable that when Claude does appear a like fine will be imposed upon him. It . has also been reported that like affidavits will be filed against the two boys for their conduct toward others at the sale. - ' — ‘

Condition of Milton Roth Is Reported Serious.

A specialist was called from Chicago Friday afternoon to consult with the local physician in reference to the condition of Milton Roth, who has a very bad attack of pneumonia. It was necessary to insert a drainage tube and the final outcome of the patient’s condition is very uncertain. While just at this time Mr. Roth’s condition is decidedly critical and physicians are hopeful and are doing everything possible to combat the disease.

Standard Oil Has New Auto Truck.

The Standard Oil Co. 'has sent to this station a fine new auto truck. It is a White, five tons capacity and will hold 650 gallons. This is a mighty fine looking machine and is handled with much pride and dignity by the driver, Mr. Ross Ramey.

New Suits Filed.

Wm. R. Clark vs jDavtd L. Halstead: suit on account. Demand $64.29. Lincoln McHale vs John A. Patten; suit on note. Demand S9OO.

YOU ARB INVITED. Dr. J. Hansson, the agent for the Overland antomobfles, 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. . .t NOTICE. All persons- are warned not io trespass upon the rands of J. J. Lawler in Jasper and Newton counties without written permission. Obey this warning and ovoid prosecution. — James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. - ' ■, Let us trade for your old cream separators.—‘Kellner & Callahan, telephone 273.

MONNETT BOARD ISSUES STATEMENT

The Ownership and Control of Monnett School Is Permanently With Rensselaer People. During the few years the Monnett School has operated it has frequently been remarked that property really belonging to the school had been transferred to the Chicago' Training School. for City, Home and Foreign Missions, and that this school had been ribbed to the advantage of the Chicago property. In order to clear up this point, once and for all, the undersigned officers of the Board ot Trustees, having traced the transfers, desire to present it to the community. The records in the recorder’s office dhow the commissioners’ partition of the Fletcher Monnett estate September 21, 1906, and Cordelia P. iMonnett as one of the heirs. On July 11, 1907, a warranty deed was filed from Cordelia P. Monnett to Chicago Training School for City, Home and Foreign (Missions, for all of the real estate (too long to 7describe here), then owned by the former, including the ten and sixty-two hundredths acres on which the building of the School lor Girls stands, subject to no conditions, except rights of tenants, and existing leases.

Then on March 30, 1908, the greater part of the real estate was sold to J. J. Lawler. But the tract described as ne nw sw 30-29-6, 10.62 acres, was transferred to the holding Society of the Deaconess Association, namely, the Methodist Deaconess Society,’ whose officers in turn transferred it 10~ Uie Moffftfelt Girls’ School, a corporation under the state of Illinois. Later this was incorporated under Indiana, and the incorporation papers provide for eleven trustees, seven of whom shall reside in Jasper county, the said trustees to have absolute control of the property, so long as it is maintained a& a School for Girls, the election of the members of the board is subject to the approval of the Northwest Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. Thus it is obvious that Miss Monnett deeded her entire property to the Chicago Training School. The benevolent purpose she had was fuk filled while she lived, and that was the erection of a large building for the use of the Training School. She requested iher attorney and also Mr. Meyer, of the Training School have told us that the Training School set aside this ten and sixty-two hunThis request they immediately complied with by turning it to their holding society and on down to the board of trustees. Finally, in case of a slight flaw which might some time appear in our title, Mrs. H. L. Brown and Mrs. A. P. Burton, the remaining heirs, gave a quit claim deed in December, 1916, to the board of trustees. _ _ - . Reading between the lines of the actual deeds, which say nothing as to the disposition of the property she then owned, it is clear as to Miss Monnett’s purpose. She desired a memorial building of great benefit costing from $50,000 to SIOO,OOO and also she desired ten acres and a building to be maintained as a girls’ school. The Training School also furnished her a home as long as £he lived. The warranty deed pave the Training School all the property she then owned, without any provisions whatsoever. Her requests they carried out to the letter, as far as any one here is able to ascertain, and both these requests are surely good memorials to 'her credit. These deeds and transfers can be seen in the county records. (Signed) Board of Trustees, Monnett School For Girls, By M. D. Gwin, President. ? : v—Attest: Mrs. H. L. Brown, Sec.

Curnick-Duvall Case Dismissed.

■Samuel Duvall informed a reporter of The Republican that he and Dr. Paul C. Cuimick have come to an understanding and that the proposed damage suit was to be dismissed. Samuel says that he regrets the circumstances that brought the unpleasant relations between himself and Dr. Curnick. That he had been badly advised and that-he himself had taken the wrong view of the matter. He says that he is very anxious to start over and wants to take a dental course and Dr. Curnick has promised to have some reports in reference to him corrected and do what he can to make it .possible for Duvall to enter a dental college at Indianapolis in If Mr. Duvall is sincere in his ambition to make as much as possible out of himself, the past should be dismissed Mid he“ should have the confidence and encouragement of all..

Medaryville Man Dismissed.

Michigan City News. - Harry Greening lodged complaint with the prosecutor’s office yesterday to the effect that John Rogers, a resident of Medaryville, had stolen $2 from him. The defendant was arrested and held in custody, until this 1 morning when he was released, the state having investigated and found that evidence at hand was insufficient.

' Clyde Runyon, the dredgeman, was in Rensselaer Friday. As we go to press, the “Thelma" company is sriving a popular price* matinee at Ellis Theatre. The production will be repeated tonight at regular 25, 35 and 50c prices.

TODAY AT THE Star Theatre r-r 9. • .”■'* Robert Warwick in “The Heart of S ——- - - a Hero” A A Rich Colonial Production rT-t*- -------- - -- r ♦ J -■ ,—. MONDAY Fanny Ward in “THE GUTTER MAGDALENE” - - _ Admission 5 and 10c.

Governor Goodrich To Announce Lee’s Fate Next Monday.

Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 19.—Governor Goodrich said today that he hoped to be able to decide Monday what disposition to make of the charges against Edwin M. Lee, a member of the state public service commission, whose removal was asked by Bernard E. O’Connor, a democrat. OGonnor’s charges were that Lee is a democrat, and as three, democrats were members of the board before his appointment, he was not eligible. He also alleged that Lee was incompetent. e Governor Goodrich heard arguments in the case this afternoon. O’Connor’s attorneys in their arguments declared'that Lee was not a progressive, but a democrat, and had worked for the success of that party. Attorneys for Lee argued that no evidence had been introduced to show that he was incompetent and that there had been no showing he was a democrat and not a progressive. Lee was the progressive state chairman during the last campaign.

SPATS.

lammond Times. Spats are short, violent affairs indulged in by some human beings and most love/s. They don’t amount to much in either case, but they’re awful while they last. Spats usually reach from the ankles to the instep and from the front door to the gate. Thpy are worn just under the ealf and over the protest of every right thinking person. Some folks naturally have big :’eet. Others wear pink spats. Baldness can’t be helped and stuttering may be condoned, but spats are a man’s own fault.

Real Estate Transfers.

Warren W. Sage, administrator,, to Charles B. Wells et ux, December 5, n% sw, 33-28-7, Jordan, $6,400. Adm. deed Katie Sage to Charles B. Wells.. December 6, n% sw, 33-28-7, Jordan, 11. .q.c. d. ..'-flwilliam Mason et ux to Ada Heil, January 13, lots 4,5, block 2, Wheatfield, Bentley’s subdivision of block 2, S2OO. Eugene S. Barfoot to William Wickland et ux, January 11, part nw, 31-31-7, 14.84 acres, Union, $lO. Riley Tullis et ux to Bert Griffin, January 16, nw he, fraction n% nw, 30-28-6, 97.70 acres, Jordan, $7,402.

Want One of These?

We see by the batent news that an Indiana man at New Carlisle has invented a money segregating machine. We thought this machien was perfected long ago by John D. Rockefeller and John was not the first man to work on a device for segregation. Jacob, if we remember, used one in separating Laban from most of his flock and them Joseph improved on itwhen he separated- me—Dagyp.ki.A**-?. from their wheat, and his namesake, Joe Leiter, used one successfully in the Chicago wheat pit for some tone and then it failed, but Jim Patton took it and made a decided success of it. We are anxious to see one as we need it to work on our subscription list.—Attica Ledger.

Start the New Year Right by having P. W. HORTON tune your PIANO Charges right as well as work. Tel. 24-B.

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