Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1917 — Page 1

No. 24.

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Rensselaer Won Pennant In Sale of Christmas Seals.

Mrs. M. D. Gwin was notified today to the effect that Rensselaer had won the pennant for the sale of Christmas saals this season. Although it is not stated, it is presumed that this means among the cities of the fourth class, Themoney derived from tyie sale of these Red Cross seals will be applied to the Indiana tuberculosis fund, which is to be used in the fight against the dread disease. A state convention is being held at South Bend today, by those interested in the fight to make tuberculosis in the state a thing of the pafet.

BACH ACHE IS DISCOURAGING

But Not So Bad If You Know How to Reach the Cause. Nothing more discouraging than a constant 'backache. Lame when you awaken, pains pierce you'when-you ■bend or lift. It’s hard work or to rest. Backa ?he often indicates bad kidneys. Rensselaer people recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills. Read this case* - -- - • • -a-- - * Mrs. 0. R. Lewis, Rensselaer, says, “I suffered a great deal from a dull pain in my back, especially when I ■got up or down or in anyway bent my (back. 1 was also miserable with' .a throbbing ache in the back of my head. I often felt confused and dizzy. iMy kidneys acted irregularly and the secretions were unnatural. Doan’s Kidney Pills, which I got at A. F. Long’s Drug Store, quickly corrected the trouble and put me in good health.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—‘get Doan’s Kidney Pills —the same that iMrs. Lewis had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., -Buffalo, N. Y. .

Settle With Hamilton & Kellner.

All persons owing Hamilton & Kellner past due notes or open book accounts are hereby requested to call at the office qf Kellner & Callahan and settle same at once either by cash or bankable note. AH such accounts not properly adjusted within the near future will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection.

Presbyterian Church. • 6 The weekly round talble and prayer service« will at’ vhe Manse Thursday evening at 7:30, subject: “'Rules for Christian Workers,” Texts Rom.'6:ll; Rom. 6-13; 1 Pet. 4:1; 1 John 5:21; Jude 20; Jude 21; Heb. 10:25.

We can save you a nice bunch of ; money if you will buy your farm implements before March Ist. Come in and let us tell you abbut this.—Kellner & Callahan.

NOTICE A great many people have the erroneous impression that if a piano is not played upon it does not get out of tune. Others think that it does not harm a piano to get out of tune. As a matter of fact, the finest piano in the world will not produce good music if it is out of tune, and is not in tune unless tuned once a year. There are pianos right here in Rensselaer that have been neglected so long that it is almost impossible to get them in tune, and it is highly detrimental to the musical development of any one to be guided by an out of tune piano. * r Out of 200 pianos I have tuned in Rensselaer and the surrounding country,#! have found very few pianos ;o the pitch they should be at. Trusting this is timely information to the piano owners, I respectfully solicit your patronage. P. W. HORTON Phone 24-B.

The Evening Republican .

REPUBLICANS HOLD ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

Large Repersentative Body of Rens- ' seiaer Republicans Endorse the j City Administration. As suggested by City Chairman George w. acott, in the Rensselaer rttpuimican, a large number of the voters met in their several ward meetings and afterward in a mass meeting Monday night and suggested candidates for the coming City campaign. . Tne present city administration was heartily endorsed in all ward meetings and also in the nass meeting. All candidates were urged to go on the ticket as “the republican ffominees. In the first ward Councilman vfood was indorsed -nd his name will go on the primary ballot. Attorney E. IM. Laßue was urged co make the race for chairman of this.

ward. , ~ in the second ward Councilman Frank Tobias was endorsed and’ be win file as a primary candidate. D. E. Grow will be the candidate for ward chairman of this ward. In the third ward Councilman Frank King was endorsed but he declined to make the race and Fred Way mi re was selected and his name will go on the primary ballot. Fred S. Tyler was selected to make the race for chairman of this ward. All of "the ward , meetings were largely attended and- there was _a_ large mass meeting in the west court room following these meetings. In the mass meeting City Chairman Scott was selected to act as the chairman of this meeting. Mayor C. G. Spitler, Clerk Charles Morlan, Treasurer C. M. Sands and Frank Kresler and Rex Warne councilmen-at-large, were nearuly endorsed and urged to file their names as r candidates for the republican nomination for the respective offices. It was reported that Councilman Frank Kresler declined to be a candidate and the name of. Conrad Kellner was unanimously selected in his place. . Mayor Spitler was called upon and he made an excellent talk in which he complimented very highly the present city councilmen. He was very much pleased with the enthusiastic endorsement of the large number of his fellow townsmen present. (Mayor Spitler was a member of the council that purchased the water and light plant and it 'has been a great investment both in the way of economy and in efficient service. The

mayor is justly proud of our city street lights and believes the entire record of the city' administration is worthy of the unanimous endorsement it received. There are, of course, sojne hard problems still before the administration. The sewerage system is receiving the careful attention and suitable relief has already been planned for the eastern part of the city. There is not another man who has had the affairs of the city of Rensselaer before him as much as oftr present mayor. The city is to be congratulated that he has consented to be a candidate again and he should receive as hearty endorsement of the entire citizenry -of the city as he has of his fellow party men. . The other offices have been in the hands of splendid men and they will continue if re-elected to serve, the eity with the efficiency that cannot be surpassed. The meeting after the close of the mayor’s address, seemed to resolve itself into the old fashioned town meeting in which a number of city problems were discussed. Judge C. W. Hanley made the suggestion that relief should be afforded just as soon as possible to the people in the east part of the city by the construction of a drain that' would take care of the flood water in that part of the city. He also urged the buyihg of a suitable park site and that steps be made at once in this matter before it becomes too late. These suggestions were received with enthusiasm and will, it is thought, be acted upon at the earliest possible convenience. The injustice of the law passed by the 1915 legislature imposing ai township tax upon cities was severely attacked and the secretary of the meeting was requested to write to the representative and sehator of these districts urging them to work for the repeal of this lam’. He was also, to further request the legislators to try to have the account law amended so that its administration will not be so expensive. The services of Fire Chief J. J. Montgomery and Superintendent of the Light and Water Plant were highly commended. The valuable suggestion made at this informal meeting suggests that such meetings could be held often to the” enlightenment of our citizens and the, betterment of the city. It'must be strictly understood that he actions of his informal meeting do not in any way nind the republicans of the city and any republican desiiing to be a candidate for the nomination of any city office ean file his intentions with the city eJerk any time up to an d including Saturday, February 3, 1917.

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 21L Joseph Lyers returned to his business at Kouts today.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1917. ’

Will Make Their Future Home In Michigan.

Mr. and Mrsl W. R. Shesler, notice of whose wedding appeared in a late issue of The Republican, came last Sunday and have been visiting with friends and relatives here. J This Tuesday afternoon they went to Hammond, where they will visit . his daughter, Mrs. C, B. Bnunadon. From there they'will go to Chicago for a short visit with Mr. Shesler’s son, Dr. John T. Shesler, who is a member of the Northwestern Dental College faculty. Next Monday Mr. and Mrs. Shesler will go to their pew home, four miles out of Decatur, Mich., where Mr. Shesler owns a gboc farm. They will keep in touch with the happenings here through, the columns of The Republican. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shesler were former residents of this city anc they have a host of friends here who wish them every success and'’happiness in their new relation and new home. .

Looking Forward to a Great Automobile Year.

Local automobile dealers are looking forward to the year 1917 as a banner year in their line of business. Manufacturers all over the country are predicting that there will be more machines sold this year than in any td’o previous years. This, combined with the present prosperity whicn the country is enjoynig, makes the outlook for the automobile bright, in spite of the fact that prices of all standard cars have advanced from ssoto SIOO and all the accessories are likewise raising in value. Even ’ with khe advanced prices, t,he actual cost of owning a machine of the "’•esent day, with sett starters, electric lights and 'all modern equipment, is less,than it was a few years ago, for expense of repair and upkeep is less than it was early in the automobile game. It was only a few years ago that automobile dealers did not expect to sell maehjpes except in the fall of the year, when the farmers were harvesting their crops. It is different now, however, find the automobile business comes as near being an allyear business as any; Of,course, the spring and fall seasons are heavier, but cars are sold tin large numbers each month of the year.

Local dedlerg and prospective buyers are being warned by the factories to accept their cars early, for there is hardly a film in the country that is not behind in its orders for the year. When spring breaks and the condition of roads improves, the demand will be stimulated until it will be almost impossble for dealers to get cars. Several of the local dealers have already opened their spring advertising campaign; which is to be the heaviest yet, and this is another goodindication that they are anticipating The..greatest..y ear in hi stogy for auto - mobiles.

Obituary.

Nellie L. Bussell Lefler was born Dec. 6, 1879, and died Jan. 27, 1917, aged 37 years, 1 month and 21 days. On December 6, 1900, she was married to James Lefler, of Jasper county, Indiana. She was born and grew to. womanhood in Hanging Grove township, Jasper cbunty. She stayed with her grandparents, Nr. and Mrs. W. W. Bussell, in Rensselaer in her youth and attended the Rensselaer high school. name is among those of the school children inscribed in the corner stone of the court house. During this time she united with the Christian church and remained a faithful follower ifttil the end. She had a smile ‘ on her face to the very last amid all of her intense suffering and pain. |Nellie L. Bussell Lefler was the oldest daughter of Charles W. Bussell, of Hanging Grove township. Her mother preceded Ker to the great beyond 27 years ago;'also one brother and ,two sisters. There still remains to mourn their loss her husband, James Lefler, three stepsons. Leonard L. Lefler, of Medaryville: Robert Lefler, of Jasper county, and Anthony B. Lefler, 'of South Wfcjtlfcy, Ind. Her father, step mother, three brothers, Royal L., Charles W. Jr., and Elvin L. Bussell; txfro sisterk, Florence ahd Ella Busedll, all of Hanging Grove township. Also two uncles on her mother’s side, namely. Charles and Henry Whitaker, of Hammond; three aunts on her father’s side, namely, Mrs. Mary E. Lowe, Mrs. Matilda E. Jacks, of Jaspercounty, and Mrs. Belle Holmes, of Montana: also numerous other relatives and friends. To this union no childi'en were born.

NOTICE. All persons are warned not to trespass upon the lands of J. J. Lawler in Jasper and Newton counties without written permission, r Obey this warning and ovoid prosecution.— James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. Lyceum Dates. "b Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5. ■. ■ .. ; ' ' ; ~ ■ Nothing succeeds like success. You can prove this assertion by using a Republican classified ad. The following went to Chicago on the early.,train this morning: Bertha Brunneman, Dal * Gilson. , Firman Thompson. Rex Warner, Mrs. W. O. Rowles, Max Robinson. Livingston Ross, James Ellis, and Dr. Hansson.

MAY RUSH THROUGH CONSTITUTION BILL

Expect to Suspend Rules to Rush Bill Through In Effort to Thwart t the Dry Leaders. The bill calling for a constitutional convention to meet in January, 1918, will be placed upon its passage in the upper branch of the state legislature today, under suspension of the rules, according to republican Floor Leader* Robinson, of Indianapolis. The senator said he was not only confident of having enough strength to suspend the rules, which requires tihrty-four votes, or two-thirds of the membership, but of passage 4>f. the measure, which has already passed the house. Senator Robinson then announced that the senate would take up the prohibition bill next and after disposing of it•would consider the suffrage bill.

Former United States Senaty Thomas Taggart was in Indianapolis Monday night and various rumors were afloat as to the effect of his presence ;in the city would have on legislation. One report gained wide circulation to the effect that the democrats would support the entire reform movement and would not only vote for the constitutional convention bill but would also support prohibition and the woman’s suffrage bill. The dry and wet forces have been organising their forces for several days for the fight, which they know is bound to come, a fight that will be watched with keener interest by Indiana citizens than any other that ever came up in the senate in the state. Both sides have their supporters and each senator has his people to please. Not a thing is being left ■undone by either side thbt may aid in their cause being victorious. Both the prohibition ahd * liquor forces claim-victory. That the wets are plainly worried is seen in their feverish activity to gain the immediate passage of the constitutional convention bill. It is thought that it is a part of the scheme of the liquor interests to obtain the passage of the bill before the prohibition bill comes up, in order that the latter may be defeated. , —«-■ At the present writing it would' look as if the prohibition movement at this time is due for failure, if the men who are on the inside and in a josition to know are any criterion, t is said the dry members of the

legislature have scant hopes of it passing at this time, but that they hope by agitating the movement now that they will be able to put it through later. ; . ■ Frequent inquiries have been made Of The Republican why Dwight Kinder,'our representative in senate, is a wet advocate. Senator Kinder has stated that he will vote against the bill when it comes up. It will be remembered that at the time of the election of Mr. Kinder we were not in his district. In talking to a Jasper county resident recently, who asked him to pledge his support to the movement, Senator Kinder stated that he did not feel that he was obligated to us in any way, and although he might not be a sincere advocate of liquor interests, the constituency which elected him was wet and that he felt it was his duty to stay by the people who elected him. This explains the stand of our representative senator and it is feared that'no power of pensuasion can make Mr. Kinder alter his decision. * '

NOTICE TO FARMERS.

Do not give up fencnig on account of high prices until you have seen J. H. Tullis, the fence man. I am preparing to give you better service with less expense than has been done here before. I am located at Hoopeston, 111., this winter* bu. will be back about March Ist. If you have some work you want done in the spring and would like to know something as to the cost, please write me at above address and I will be glad to give you any information, or if necessary, call on you. Yours for i>U "" eSß ’ ' 3. H. TULLIS, Contractor for all kinds of fencing and the two in one comer concrete post.

SEED OATS.

Farmers are more and more turning their attention to the careful selection of seeds of all kinds. The more successfulfarmers have_becoine very painstaking in this part of the farm work and are ready testifiers to its good results. Of the matter of selecting seed oats The Farmer’s Guard has this to say: “Those who expert to sow oats this spring should secure their seed now. Select the best to be obtained. If it is inclined to be light and chaffy run t through the fanning mill and save only piump kernels for sowinsf* „_To be sure that it will grow make a germination test add sprinkle with formalin to prevent smut. This may seem to be considerable bother, but many farmers will testify that « pays to do all these things. If seed oats must be purchased buy the best from reliable parties but do aot go too far north or south as the change in cumate may not be suited to the seed obtained.” i * v

We have in stock a large supply | of that famous Kentucky lump coal. | Would be pleased to have your orders. ■—Grant-Warner Lbr. Co.

Satisfactory Settlement Under Workman’s Compensation Law.

P. B. Collins, of Indianapolis, state agent for the Fidelity Casualty Insurance Company of New York, was here Monday. With his local representative, Ray D. Thompson, a settlemen was made with John G» Hayes, who was so severely hurt while painting at the residence of Mrs. Jared Martindale. In the settlement- Mr. Hayes received $117.00 ahd his nurse hire and doctor bills were paid. There has been considerable comment in reference to settlement made here under the workmn’s compensation law and Mr. Thompson was anxious to have a representative of the company to come here and straighten out the matters. This has been done and in the future claims will undoubtedly be settled in a manner more satisfactory to policy holders. M. V, Brown, the contractor for whom Mr. Hayes was working at the time of his accident, was at an expense of $lO on account of this insurance. Undoubtedly the law is a good one both for the contractor and his employe.

Monday in the Legislature.

Senate. Nineteen bjlls introduced, one to relocate the Indiana Woman’s Prison at a point not more than fifty miles from Indianapolis. ' Petitions received from many counties urging passage of prohibition and equal suffrage. Senator English, introduced bill for building memorial to pioneer mothers of Indiana. House. . Convened at 2 o’clock for a threehour session. Advanced to engrossment nine measures, including Senator Kinder’s primary bill. , Passed eleven bills and killed two others. .

Enjoying the Sunny South.

A letter received thifl morning from Blanche Kenton Rice, who with her husband, is now at Fort Morgan, Alabama, reads in-part as follows: . “Dr. Rice and I are dawn in - the sunny south, where the doctor as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps has change 'of this post. We like it very much and although we still have our home in Chicago, I doubt whether we will go back there again or not—if so, not very soon, anyway. The weather is grand ahd hunting and fishing good. We are thirty-three miles from Mobile.

SOCIAL.

At the school house at Fair Oaks, Fob. 3, 1917; ice cream, cake and oysters. Benefit of library.

First Christian Church.

Tuesday—The Camp Fire Girls will meet at the home of Carlie Retherford Tuesday evening at 7. Thursday—Junior Aid will meet at the home of Chas. Grow. Miss Bertha Kepner will a&sist. Let us fill your bins with genuine Pocahontas coal. Our phone number is 458 and we can give you prompt service.—Grant-Warner Lbr. Cd.

We have been able to 'procure a limited shipment of the Famous House Dresses . . Good Styles, Well Made, Guaranteed Not to Shrink Price $2,00 When these have been exhausted there will be no more IZZ2 this season FE D IG’S FAIR *

MORTGAGE LOANS TO INVESTORS —We have for sale a carefully selected list of Mortgage Loans and other securities which will yield the highest rate of income that can be expected from conservative investment. TO BORROWERS—We are prepared to consider applications for Mortgage Loans in any amount, and have every facility for furnishing money on short notice, and on reasonable terms. WILLIAMS & DEAN Telephone No. >1 Odd Fellows Building Reneeeiaer, Indiana

TODAY . at.-the Star Theatre World Film Corporation Presets Alice Brady in MISS PETTICOATS WEDNESDAY Benefit, performance for high school, featuring Marguerite Clark and Billie Burke. THURSDAY. George Ade's Famous Play “THE SLIM PRINCESS" With Ruth Stonehouse and Francis X. Bushman. « - -—, y.—- —.. Matinee Daily.

THE WEATHER. For Indiana —Increasing cloudiness, probably followed by snow in north and rain in south portion late tonight and Wednesday; colder north portion tonight. Temperature last night, minimum 24, maximum 25.

GRAIN MARKET.

Jan. 30.—Late market yesterday was much weaker. Today’s market is steady. Prices here today are. 7 Corn 93c, oats 42c, wheat $1.75 and rye $1.25.

New Suit Filed.

The Indiana Refining Co., a corporation, vs. Mark J. Sehroer; on account. Demand $286.69. Plaintiff complains that defendant is indebted to plaintiff in the sum of $286.69; that said sum is now long past due.

New Officers of Milrov Circle Are Installed.

The Milroy Circle of the G. A. R. at their hall installed the newlv elected officers last week. Mrs. True D. Woodworth, oast president, was the installing officer. The new officers are as follows: President, Mts. Hattie Nichols. Senior Vice, Mrs. B. D. McColly. Junior Vice, Mrs. Nelson Randle. Secretary, Mrs. Harvey Wood, Sr. Treasurer, Mrs. Capitola Ramey. ■Conductor, Rachael Scott. Guards, Mrs. Henry Wood. Assistant Guard, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson. Refreshments were served and all had a very enjolable time.

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