Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1917 — Page 1

No. 36.

•P THE Q I HINGES U TONIGHT Bluebird Photoplays, Inc., presents “Saving the Family Name” A 5 act romance of stage life coupled with a great sociological problem of today. Prepared for the screen and produced by Lois Weber, the world’s most famous woman producer oLmotion pictures, introduc * ing Mary Mac Laren The Heroine of "Shoe*” and Phillips Smalley The Supreme Triumph of Photoplay Artistry 5 and 10c — ! - Weekly Church Activities

First Christian Church

The Camp Fire Giris will»have, a Valentine party at the church at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday-—The Junior Aid Society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank Donnelly. Mrs. Rowen will assist. Thursday—The choir will meet for study and practice in the church at 7:30 p. m.

EARLY HATCHING BRINGS WINTER EGGS

A Simple WavforJ&MiJtry Owners to Profit frbm High Prices in Failibid Winter Washington, D. G., Feb. 12.—Early ■matching is the secret of winter egy production, say specialists in the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The pullet that is hatched early matures early and is ready to lay eggs in the fall when the supply is scarcest and prices highest. Chickens that are expected to be revenue producers for their owners later in the pear should be out of their shells by April 30 at the latest. If they are properly cared for thereafter they will begin to lay eggs at the very time that eggs are most wanted. To a great extent the poultrymen of the country have overlooked this simple fact. For one thing, birds hatched later in the spring or summer are not inclined to become broody until late the following season and thus an unprofitable circle is formed. Each year pullet s mature too late to produce in the fall and winter, and they sit too late for their offspring to do any better. The poultryman who wishes to get really good returns from his flock must break this circle. ’_. ‘ . ■ The growing use of incubators has made this comparatively easier. There is no reason why incubators should not be filled in March and April and the hatching over beforp May 1. If no incubator is available it may be possible to secure broody hens in the neighborhood. That they will repay the trouble and expense necessary to obtain them, is indicated by results at the government poultry farm tin Maryland. There it is not unusual to get a daily average of one egg for every five hens throughout the fall and winter, and in some pens the average has been as high as one egg for three birds. If anything like this percentage could be obtained on farms, the ordinary poultry farmer would derive real benefit from the high prices which eggs invariably bring for a period of several months.

Monon Shops at Lafayette Face Strike

Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 11.—Four hundred machinists, boilermakers, blacksmiths, pipe fitters and helpers, employed at the Monon railroad shops,' will meet at Labor Temple tomorrow' night and vote on the question of whether they will remain at work and accept the offer of 2 cents an hour increase, made by P. L. McManUs, general superintendent of the Monon railroad. The shop men several weeks ago made a request, lor an increase of 5 cents per hour, and a committee of the shop federation has held several conferences with the officials of the road m Chicago. The committee day and is not satisfied with az cents per hour increase in wages. The machinists and boilermakers are now getting 38 cents, the blacksmiths have a sliding scale from 41 cents down, and the pipe fitters get 32% cents, and 25 cents an hour for helpers. For some time past the men have been working on a fifty-hour schedule a week. The new scale will date from Jan. 1.

WEATHER —Partly -cloudy today and Wednesday; slowly rising temperature}. Temperature last night: above, minimum 7 .above. ■ * . .

The Evening Republican .

SPLENDID LADY A DONOR TO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Edwin P. Hammond Subscribes SIOO to Hospital Fund In Memory Her Daughter Edward P. Honan, secretary of'the local hospital board received a cheek of SIOO from Mrs. Edwin P. Hammond, of Lafayette. The money will go toward helping to furnish one of the rooms of the hospital, and is given in, the memory of the donor’s deceased. This splendid action of this wonderful lady is greatly appreciated. . Mrs. Hammond was formerly a citizen of Rensselaer, for a great many years. She is a daughter of George W. Spitler, who when living was one of the foremost men in Jasper county, and is an aunt to MisS Maude and Mayor Spitler of Rensselaer. Col. Hammond and wife have resided .in Lafayette for the past several years and have been gone from Rensselaef for quite some time, but their interest in Rensselaer people and Rensselaer progress has never waned. _ Colonel Hammond was formerly Judge of the Jasper-Newton circuit court, occupying that position from 1873 to 1888, and then again front, 1900 to 1902, when he resigned. Colonel Hammond is one of our foremost present day statesmen.- " This gift coming from Mrs. Hammond* cannot be commended too highly, and the gift coming from any other source could not have caused any mere genuine joy than from this estimable lady, and the memory of Mrs. Hammond’s splendid action will linger forever. Former citizens of Rensselaer, now living in other parts have responded generously towards our latest project and the gifts of each and all of them are greatly appreciated.

Will Have Chautauqua Assembly Next Season

We have been informed by G. H. McLain that arrangements have been made to hold a chautauqua assembly in our city next summer. A number of biir enterprising people have signed an agreement with the Lincoln, Chautauqua people by which they are to present their splendid program. We are assured that this program is of real merit, setting highest standards in all lines of chautauqua endeavor. -• = . “ ----- This will be an event to which our people will look forward with pleasure. Chatauqua week is coming to be regarded all over the country as the “cultural week of the year,” and there is no doubt but that it will be of great value to many of our people who could not go elsewhere and hear the good things which the chautauqua, in our own town, places in easy reach of all people. Plans are being matured by which a ticket campaign can be put on in the near future. This will furnish an opportunity for all of our people who are interested in the best things to boost this worthy enterprise by securing sufficient number of tickets for themselves and their families. A little later we will have more to say concerning these arrangements when the local committee have matured their plans and axe ready to put on the ticket campaign, at which time we will say more in detail concerning the splendid program which we are to enjoy next season.

CHECKER SCORE FOR THE PAST WEEK

The local knights of the checker board are still holding sway and their weekly tournaments among themselves are proving very interesting. It is probable that the capitol of White county is due for a drubbing in the near future, if they accept a challenge which it is probable will be hurled at them. The score for the week just past shows Hill as the leader with 19 points out of a possible 20. The others follow in the order named: Thomas Parks, McFarland, Milner, Seritella, Swartxell, Hemphill, Griffin and Scott.

RENSSELAER MAN’S LUCKY FIND

Will Interest Readers of the Republican __ ■ Those having the misfortune to suflei 1 from backache, urinary disorders, gravel, dropsical swellings, rheumatic pains, or other kidney and bladder disorders, will read with gratification this encouraging statement by a Renseselaer man. Joseph Smith, retired farmer, Van Rensselaer St., Rensselaer, says: “I have had weak kidneys for years and have spells when I need something to tone them up. Then my back becomes stiff and sore. I have to get up or down very carefully because of the pain that catches me there. My kidneys also don’t act right. The kidney secretions are scanty and scalding in passage. I feel weak and tired. I then use Doan’s Kidney Pills and they always give me great relief.” Price 50g, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Smith had. Foster-Milburn Co., Propd., Buffalo, N. Y. , "rr"’’ The following Rensselaer people are attending the Cement Show at Chicago, Robert Platt, Howard Mills, Roe Yeoman, George Moleman and W. W. Wilson.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1917.

"Lou” Wilcox Has Made Good In Ohio Capital

If you ever happen to be in Springfield, Ohio and are in search of a friend, just ask for L. M. Wilcox. Don’t make any difference who you ask whether he be street urchin or the leading citizen ox the town. Everybody knows Lou Wilcox. Some few years ago there appeared in Springy field a man by the name of Wilcox, and since his first appearance there, he has made things hum. His pep, ambition, personality, progressiveness and hustle soon won for him the friendship of anyone of any note in Springfield. Lou has not been still a moment since he located there and he has made his presence felt in the business world of-that place. Since his first appearance there he has done things, and is stilt doing them, even if he is not in a very live business. “Lou” has already “arrived,” has accumulated considerable property since locating in Ohio and has made good with a vengeance. At the eleventh annual meeting of the Ohio Retail Monument Dealers’ Association, just closed, Mr. Wilcox was selected as vice-president of the organization, whose membership is made up of men from all over the state. An extended account of the meeting is contained in the Springfield News, along with Mr. Wilcox’s picture. Mr. Wilcox is the son of George M. Wilcox, formerly of Surrey, and a brother of Mrs. F. C. Leek, of this city, and well known to all Rensselaer people, who will be extremely gratified at the success he is attaining in the business world.

Four hexxl of horses for sale at M. L. Ford’s public sale, Tuesday, February 27. R. A. Hopkins left for his home in Spokane this forenoon. . J. C. McGee and son, of Monon, were here this forenoon to visit his sister, Mrs. Charles M. Sands. Captain H. B. Tuteur went to Indianapolis today to look after some army matters. Mrs. Charles Haag,* who lives on the W. C. Rose farm in Barkley township, went to Monticello today. Our popular townsman and general good fellow O. K. Reinier went to Monticello, today.

Mrs. Della Ritchey and son returned today from a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W.* Smith, who live on the Turfler farm near Kniman. J. A. Abbott returned to his home at Indianapolis today after a visit with his sisters, Mesdames B. D. Me Colly, Korah Daniels and Bowman Switzer. - , - - - . . James Mathena returned to his home at Cherokee, lowa today. He was called her on the account of the sickness of his mother, who is much better at this time. Miss Margaret Babcock went to Madison, Wis., last week to visit her brother William, who is attending the University there, and to attend the Junior promenade, which is always given at mid-year. A recent article stating that Miss Babcock had quit DePauw University and had entered Wisconsin University was incorrect. Miss Babcock has resumed her stud-4es—at-De-Eauw»—

Mt. Ayr Items.

Evert Grimes is preparing to move to Joe Luers’ farm, southeast of Rensselaer, in the spring. Isaac Fowler, who has been making his home in the Evert Grimes family, went to Anderson Friday to be gone indefinitely. Mrs. L. A. Brunton and Mrs. J. iMurphy and daughters, Altie and Teresa, we re shoppin g in Lee’s big store Wednesday. Daniel Helmuth received the sad news Friday of the death of his grand daughter, Miss Sarah Kaufman at her home in Arthur, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth were unable to attend the funeral on account of the ill health of Mrs. Helmuth. Their son, David D. left Saturday to attend the funeral. Mrs. Jane Jinkerson, who has been staying at her Son", John’s, in Rensselaer since her return from the west some weeks Ago, was home for; a day or so last week. She has remained in Rensselaer since her return on account of the sickness and death of John’s baby. Little Thomas Wooley, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Wooley, south of town, pushed a button in his nostril Sunday which the parents &ere unable to get removed until they took him to the hospital at Rensslaer. This they did Monday. Miss Addie Harris was home from Rensselaer, over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell and little daughter went to Smithton Saturday returning Monday. They went to visit Mrs. Campbell’s sister, Mrs. Harrison Calp, and to attend a musical given in honor of a brother who is visiting there from South Dakota. Owing to the extreme cold weather it has been well nigh impossible to have Bananas shipped. But Lee’s big store was fortunate In receiving a consignment in fine condition a few days a g°- They are nice ulump fruit, of rich yellow color. They are selling at 20c. u The Cincinnati Enquirer, in speaking of Milton W. Brown, says he is earnest, convincing, eloquent. Mr. Brown is our next numberi.of the lecture course, which is to be here Saturday, Feb. 17. I i

WOMEN REPLACING MEN IN ENGLAND

War Changes Social and Economic Conditions.. English Trade Unions Face Problems —— f ——— —■ -s—r— ————————v Almost a million women have entered all kinds of positions in Great Britain held by men before the European war. Of this number exactly 933,000 were substituted for men called to 4 he front or diverted tc other war activities. This replacement of men by women is introducing a new social and economic condition in Great Britain which will have to be worked out after the war. The women are said to be doing the men’s work quite as well as the men did, so that a new element of competition is developed between the sexes. Many commercial houses have promised to take back the soldiers when peace comes. They may retain both. Trades unions, which have representatives in parliament, are facing a crisis, for in many cases the women, who are members, outnumber the men. The Labor department of Great Britain estimates that 3,231,000 women are employed in all branches of industry and commerce, or over a million more than when the war-be-gan. In banking and finance, for instance, the number of women, formerly 9,500, has jumped to 46,500. In government departments 133,000 women are employed as compared with 66,000 formerly. The industrial trades show the greatest increase where 393,000 women are taking the places of 314,000 men. In ammunition works where 2,000 women were employed before the war 120,000 are directly replacing men. On busses, trams, and various kinds of transportation service women have increased to 41,000, all replacing men. Men teachers are being displaced and in municipal transport work, 40,000 women are employed. Farms alone show the smallest percentage of women replacing men. The number of men replaced on farms by women is n-iven as 20,000 while the number of women farm workers is 80,000.

COMMITTING SUICIDE

The following is a scrap from a busy man’s diary: “A ‘good fellow’ came into my office recently. Presuming that I was in the same despicable plight, he proceeded to make himself at home. Work for me was out of the question. When he left the eternal balance of God showed two hours of time—the stuff that life is made of—in the loss column. This loafer daily slays several hours of life’s precious substance. Committing suicide by inches, nothing less. If the sum total of these precious minutes were to be collected into the end of one’s life and then stricken off by the hand of a slayer .we would call it murder When yre slay these precious moments a few at a time, the world kindly calls it loafing. But really to be accurate, it i:i killing t.me and when it is the other fellow’s time it is murder. When tt is our time, it is -ivcide. Suicide by inches is is true but still suicide.

NEW PRESCRIPTION

If you are lazy, watch James. If your faith is ■ puclow par, Paul. - If you are impatient, sit down quietly ind have a talk with Job. If you are a little strongheaucd, go and see Moses. ——- If you are getting weak-kneed, take a look at Elijah. If ther is no song in your heart, listen to David. If you feel chilly, get the beloved disciple to put his arm around you. If you are losing sight of the future, climb up to Revelation and get a glmpse of the, promised land. Ram’s Horn. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whitmah went to Monticello today. Mrs. E. W. Hartman went to Royal Center today to attend the funeral of her grandmother Sarah Cotner.

Wants Friend i Near Always William Claybourne, Kokomo Man, ■ Saye He Never Will Be - , Without Tanlae. Kokomo, Ind.—“l wouldn’t be without Tanlae for anything,” William H. Clayboume, foreman of the shipping room of the Globe Stove and Range Works, this city, said a few days ago. “I had stomach trouble,” he continued. ‘'My appetite was poor. Grip- , ping pains came in my stomach. I had indigestion. I felt tired and worn out all the time, “Tanlae certainly has pulled me out of a bad hole. I eat heartily now. , The pains have been banished from my stomach. The Indigestion has , been relieved and I sleep well and feel fine now.” -- •' •; Tanlae, the Master Medicine, is especially beneficial for stomach, liver and kidney trouble, catarrhal complaints, rheumatism, nervousness, loss of appetite and the like and is fine for relieving the after effects of hard coughs, lagrtppe, pneumonia and the Hke. Tanlae is now sold exclusively in Rensselaer at Larsh & Hopkins’ drugstore.

Ladies of the G. A. R. Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday

Following a custom of several years the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic celebrated the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, Monday evening at the Post hall in the court house. A dinner was served at 6:30 o’clock, members of the Post oeing guests of honor. The dinner was followed by a program devoted to music and speaking, the short addresses being in praise of and drawing lessons from the life of the martyred president. Revs. Strecker and Fleming and Attorney Honan and Major Healey were among those on the program. - -Short speeches were made by Commander 1 eoman, and Comrades Harvey W. Wood. and. Mr. Abbott, of Indianapolis who had seen the occasion of the review of the 18th Indiana in Washington. Miss Esther Padgitt sang two solos and the Yeoman quartette, composed of four little girls sang several patriotic songs. Mrs. S-R. Nichols presided. The evening was a decidedly pleasant one, but the cold weather kept many of the old soldiers away and there were only nine present.

REMINGTON

Howard Brooks went to Lafayette Friday to see his wife, who is at the St. Vincent’s hospital. Miss Blanch Currans spent Saturday in Rensselaer. Ernest Harris went to Gary Friday. King Davis of Greencastle attended the funeral of John Porter Friday. Erastus Peacock left Friday for Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he will visit his son. Leonard Foster of Chicago spent several days this week with his mother, Mrs. C. Foster, and family. Martin Donahue and family spent Saturday in Lafayette. (Miss Mabel Rawlings and Elza Aison were quietly married at Rensselaer Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock by Rev. Beard. They left Friday morning for Graymont, 111., where they will spend a few days with relatives. The bride is a graduate of the Remington high school and is a popular young lady, and the groom is a young farmer of sterling worth. They will reside on a farm north of town. Miss Ida Beal spent Sunday in Watseka with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Dick, and her mother. Miss Gertrude Besse spent the week-end with Goodland friends. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Alvis moved Friday into the Gray property in the north part of town. Miss Martha Bonham of Watseka, Illinois, came Sunday evening to resume her school work, after an absence of several weeks on account of the sickness and death of her father. J. B. Norris and family moved their household goods to Indianapobs Monday where they will make their future home. » Mrs. John Hafey spent Sunday with relatives in Monticello. Miss Loretta iLatimore went to Ft. Wayne Monday to attend the millinery opening. Mrs. Ella Parks returned to Lafayette Saturday evening after spending several days here. , - (Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beal of Wolcott were Sunday guests of Wm. Sharkey and family. Miss Lottie Porter returned to Bloomington, Ind., Sunday after attending the funeral of her grandfather, John Porter. Mrs. Wm. Sharkey and daughter Myrtle went to South Bend Thursday. Dr. Miller and family of Monticello and Dr. and Mrs. Morin of Fowler were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Morin. ~~ Mrs. Frank Howard entertained the Fortnightly club Friday afternoon. The entertainment was in the form of a parlor play, after which dainty refreshments were served. The Camp Fire Girls held a meeting at the library Saturday. The girls are planning on an entertainment in the near future.

Lyceum Dates. Rob Roys, quartet, MareL 5. 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. 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. '—l4

BIG HAMPSHIRE SALE. Oakland Stock Fann immuned Hampshire bred sow sale, February 14. Seventy-five head, 12 tried sows, 9 fall yearlings, 52 spring gilts, 2 herd boars. Sale will be held on the farm, 10 miles east of Rensselaer On stone road. The auctioneers will be Col. F. H. Hulick, of Tipton; Thomas Deem/of Cameron, Mo.; Col. F. A. Phillips, of Rensselaer, and W. A. McCurtain. James N. Leatherman will clerk the sale. E. C. Stone will represent the Hampshire Advocate. ; '' JOHN R. LEWIS. 200 bushels of good seed oats for sale at the M. L. Ford public sale, Tuedsay. Feb. 27th, Mrs. Geo. H. Healey has made marked improvement the past few days aad is now able to be up and about the house.

TODAY AT THE Star Theatre .« • . , Billie Burke in GLORIAS ROMANCE * and ' Blanche Sweet in the “SECRET ORCHARD” Adults 10c, children sc. Matinee daily

City Council Proceedings

The city council met in regular session'Monday evening. All councilmen were present with the exception of Tobias. H. L. Brown et al petitioned for a change of grade line of South st. sewer. On motion petition was granted on condition named in petition, and city engineer was directed to establish a new grade line to conform with petition. George Holmes), sub-con-tractor agrees to construct the sewer on new grade for the additional sum of sls. In matter of sewer on west Washington st., from Iroquois river to Augusta st., Resolution No.—introduced on its passage. February 26 was set as the day for hearing remonstrances, and the clerk was directed to give notice to property owners and publish the same. City engineer presents plots and plans and specifications for said sewer, which were approved and adopted. Superintendent of Light and water plant, on motion, was instructed to purchase water main necessary to install four inch water main on Home avenue. Superintendent of the Light plant presents contract with General Electric Co., for the purchase of tr’-ns-t ormers as nee 13d by city. Approved and adopted. The usual list of claims were read and allowed.

Barkley Township Residence Burned

The residence on the J. N. Baker property was completely destroyed by fire Monday night about eleven o'clock. Fire started from a spark on the roof. It was a two story, eight room house and while it had been built for a long time, it was in good condition. It is estimated that it will cost over $2500.00 to replace it. It was insured with the McLain agency for SBOO.OO. About half of the household goods were saved. The loss on these goods will amount to three or four hundred dollars. Beside these losses, O. G. Baker lost a purse containing about $50.00 and a $2&00 storage battery. Mr. Baker was burned about the neck quite severely. A large number of neighbors gathered as soon as possible but were unable to render much assistance.

NORTH UNION

John Linback buzzed wood Saturday. Sundav School is held at Gault Schpol house every Sunday afternoon at 2: 30. Everyoodv invited. Virgil Clinton moved Friday from this vicinity to Walker Township. There were several out to Sunday school, Sunday. | There is going to be a skating party Wednesday night, Feb. 14, in Earl Williams’ pasture. Frankie Linback went to town Monday to work at the residence of A. F. Long. Mrs. Peter Wolfe spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Belle Foncannon.

NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Sons of Veterans, Friday evening Feb. 16th. Business of importance is to be attended to, and a large attendance is desired. By order of the Commander. GRAIN MARKET Feb. 13—Market easier today. Corn 95c, oats 53c, wheat $1.55 and rye $1.15. A better price could ba paid for wheat and rye if any considerable amount was offered. - -4'-- - - -T ' - ------- - --TT.4 ■ - Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Jewett returned to their home at Rockford, HL today. They had been visiting relatives in Remington and also attended the funeral of John J. Porter. Mr. and Mrs Ed Seibert and daughter returned to their home in Chicago after a visit since "last Thursday in the home of his sister, Mrs. Floyd AmsleT. \ . Forty head of cattle wi ll be sold at the M. L-Fopd public sale, Tuesdays Feb. 27. If you need a good milch cow you can get it at this sale.

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