Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1917 — Page 1

No. 46.

S THE Q I RINCES 0 f -J- .2... . TONIGHT Ruth Blair in “The Fourth Estate” Fox Film 5 and 10c

Oil Bill Meets With Reversal In the Senate.

Senator Nedjl, of Lake county, with twenty-five other democrats, voted and killed the Goodrich hill to abolish the state oil inspection department Friday amid one of the wildest scenes ever enacted in the senate. Immediately afterward, Lieut. Gov. Bush handed the Lake county criminal court bill for passage.

Severe Cold Quickly Cured. “On December first I had a very severe cold or attack of the grip as it may be, and was nearly down sick in bed,” writes O. J. Metcalf, Weatherby, Mo. “I bought two bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and it was only a few days until I was completely restored to health. I firmly be.ieve th r Chamlerlain’s Cough Remedy is one of the very best medicines and will know what to do when I have another cold.” For sale by B. F. Fendig. C

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

We desire to announce that the new undertaking firm, to succeed Calkins and Worland, will be styled, Worland and Sons. Their undertaking parlors are located in the D. ML Worland Furniture building. We Are equipped with both motor and horse drawn funeral cars.; Ambulance calls will receive prompt attention. The management will be under the direct supervision of Leo Worland, who is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of lEmbalming. Office Phone K 23. Residence Phones 58 or 307. It will be our endeavor to render the best service possible. Worland & Sonsy Undertakers.

Notice of Delivery Schedule Commencing Monday February 26, the following delivery schedule will begin: 1 . "7:30A.M. 9:00 A. M. 4 10:45 A. M. ’ 2:00 P. M. 4:00 P. M. On Saturdays there will be one extra delivery during the day, which will be at 5:30. > Telephone your orders in at least 15 minutes before scheduled time to start to insure prompt service, as the wagons will leave promptly on the scheduled time. Frank Kresler.

“Fair Ellen” at the -i; Presbyterian Church Thursd’y, Mar. 1 8 o’clock : ,7 i; ■ - ■ ■ . ' ' ■ ' 1 ' '* '» Admission 10c. .— by the Matinee Musicale Club

The Evening Republican .

SCHOOLHOUSE FIRE IS BEING INVESTIGATED

Fire Which Burned Schoolhouse to ( Ground Thought to Have Been Of Incendiary Nature The schoolhouse at Laura, Indiana was burned to the ground early this Saturday morning, the fire starting about one o’clock. Owing to the trouble that has been going on in this school lately, among some of the patrons, some of whom wanted the teacher, Miss Eva Noland removed, there-is a strong suspicion that the fire was of an incendiary nature, hence, the state fire marshall has beep called here for an investigation, and z was expected to arrive some time today.

COURT NEWS

State vs. Lillie and Charles Farber. Affidavit filed and defendants ordered to appear in court February 2 and show cause why they should not be dealt with, as and for contempt. State vs. Ransom Frank Raster. Transcript from Squire - Spitler’s court. F. Guy Barnard ditch. Indiana Land Cor files affidavit for change of venue from the court, and court suggests the names of Judges Wason, Berry and Vinton from which to select judge to sit in said cause. At this writing the selection had not been made. . : ——■ Harry O. Marshall vs. Louella Marshall, Defendant defaulted, prosecuting attorney ordered to file answer. Jennie Bothast vs. Jess Grimm*. Judgment for $149.60 on default. Christian Mossimann vs. John Ricketts et al. Title quieted. John W. Ward vs. John W. Marlatt. Defendant ruled to answer second Thursday. Nellie M. Sawin and L. P. Shirer vs. Charles V. May et al. Defendants file seuarate demurrers. .

Eli Gerber vs, Nels Person. Permanent injunction and judgment >n replevin granted. State’ ex rel Blanch Cobb vs. Andrew Granger. Affidavit ruled to show £ause why he should not be punished for contempt of court in failure to comply with an order heretofore made by the court to pay money to plaintiff. John W. Ward vs. John W. Marlatt. Defendant files demurrer to complaint, which is overruled. Nellie M. Swain and*L. P. Shirer vs. Charles V. May et al. Demurrers of Sam Stevens, Charles May, city mayor and city council overruled. William R. Clark vs. David L. Halstead. Defendant moves for cost boifd. Etta Kruger vs. estate of Michael Schultz. Claimant and defendant by their atorpeys show settlement of claim for*'ssoo, and that same has been paid by administrator. Cause is therefore dismissed at costs df estate. Lorresa Oheever vs. Thomas T. Cheever. Plaintic’s motion to modify order heretofore made by the court, to permit defendant to visit his wife and children is granted and defendant is enjoined and forbidden to visit them until further order of the court. Bruce Baker et al. vs. Ruby Baker et afl. Modification as to division of real estate ordered heretofore bv the court. Mark J. Schroer vs. Clint Brown and John A. Dunlap, cross-plaintiff, ys. K.T. Rhoades & Co. Court finds that cross-plaintiff Dunlap is entitled to possession of E-M-F 30 automobile now in possession of K. T. Rhoades & Co., as hgainst all other persons, and plaintiff Schroer is given judgment for $36.19 and K. T. Rhoades & Co. a judgment for $37.15 on accounts against Brown, together with costs. Simon T. Spriggs et al. Robert A. Parkison, commissioner, reports sale of lot 96 in Boston & Prevo’s addition to Medaryville to Leota J| at full appraised value, S3O. Sale approved, etc.

High School Smashes Losing Streak When Wolcott Falls.

The local high school quintette smashed their losing streak Friday evening when they took the Wolcott five into camp by a score of 22 to 16. The game was a slow, listless affair during the first period and when it was finally over the score showed the two teams to be in a deadlock with seven points each to their credit. Guild of the locals was responsible for every point made by the locals during the first period. v The second period livened up somewhat and some real aggressiveness and spirit was shown. The red and black dashed to the front by virtue of two field baskets in quick succession by Babcock, but this lead was wiped out when the White county five came back with a pair of hoops. Rensselaer again went into the lead on a field goal when Wolcott came back and netted the ball twice, leaving the locals trailing. Matters did not stand this way long, however, and Wolcott was only able ttrtally'onoe more, which was by the foul route and Rensselaer sent their score to 22. The work of Guild and Babcock featured lor Rensselaer, and Clark and McLain al?o showed up well. Collins was nnable to get loose during the evening for any scores. " . The ditsrict tournament will take place during the,tenth and eleventh of

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917.

Venerable Couple Have Travelied Life’s Pathway Together for 60’ Years.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Warner Celebrate Their Diamond Wedding Anniversary Today—Were Married February 24, 1857, and Have Resided In Same House For the Past Fifty-Six Years. * . A few, married people live to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, still fewer live to see their fiftieth, or golden wedding anniversary, but rare indeed is the couple that live to celebrate the sixtieth, or diamond wedding anniversary. To the latter class belong Mr. and Mrs. Norman Warner, of this city, who today, February twenty-fourth reached the sixtieth, anniversary of their wedding day. Sixty years have this venerable old couple traveled life’s pathway hand in hand and today they are just as happy as they were when they were in their twenties. Their picture which is published here, was taken at the time of their fiftieth wedding anniversary and very little change has been recorded in their features since that time. The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Warner occurred about 1 o’clock p. m., on February 24, 1857, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. ana Mrs. Daniel Grant, one mile west of town. The wedding took place on* the back porch of the old log house which stood on the place at that time, showing that they had mild February weather even in those days. . The ceremony was performed by Rev. Isaac Sayler. who was a well known local Methodist preacher in those days. Following the ceremony the inevitable big dinner was served and of course the bridal couple got to eat at the first table and Uncle Norm says that it was the first time in his life that he had ever been granted that privilege and that it scared him so that it turned his hair white long before he waS fifty years of age. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Warner , went to .Waveland, Montgomery county, where they lived until December, 1858, when they moved back to Rensselaer and this has been their home ever since. Mr. Warner run a blacksmith shop here for a great many years in connection with a wagon shop and in those days when wagons, buggies, plows and most other farm tools were nearly all home made. He finally merged his business into a hardware store, which his sons, •Daniel G. and Norman H., still run. ■ Their other son is Charles C., at-pres-ent one of the proprietors of the Grant-Warner Lumber Co. Another thing which Mr. ana Mrs. "Warner take a great deal of pride in, is the fact that they have continuously resided in the house in which they now live for the past fifty-six years. The comfortable and spacious house was built about two years after their return from Waveland. Although today is the anniversary of their marriage the occasion will be, celebrated at a big family dinner, which will be held at the home of their younger son, Charles’, residence Sunday. The guests at the dinner will be: Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter, of Topeka, Kans., formerly of this place, where she was for a number of years a school teacher, and a’great friend of the family. Mrs. McCarter is an authoress of some note now and her works have been read by many of our citizens; Mr. and Mrs. Hale Warner: Grant Warner and son, Rex and family; Charles Warner and family, and probably Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hamilton, of Indianapolis.

Latest News by Wagner & Co. Wire.

Feb. 24, 2:00 p. m.—Sea board reports ten million wheat taken for export. All American wheat. Minneapolis reports two million wheat taken by Belgian Relief Committee. . , . , . Lloyds announces sinking of ten ships yesterday and today, a total tonnage of 40,000. . , . r ~ A German raider is reported in Indian Ocean, sinking two ships. Live stock market. Hogs, receipts 18,000, 4,606 left over, mixed $12.45 to $12.95, good $12.85 to $13.00, light $12.10 to sl2-90. Top $13.00; Cattle receipts 500. Sheep 4,000. steady. Grain markets: May wheat, high 178 3-4; low 175%, close 178 3-4 to %• July wheat, high 151 7-8, low 149%, close 151 3-4 to 5-8. September wheat, high 140; low 138, close 140 to 139 7-8. „ o Mhy corn, high 101%, low 10013-8, close .101 1-8. July corn, high 100%, low 99 3-8, close 100%. May oats, high 57 1-? low 56%. close 57. July oats, high 55, low 54 3-8 close 54 7-8.

x • DON’T DIG. All persons are notified not to dig holes or hunt for skunk on our farm. —ROTH BROS. „

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Warner

Mr. Warner was born in Rush county, Indiana, on March 15, 1833, and therefore will be 84 years of age next - month. He has been a continuous I resident of Jasper county for the past I fifty-seven years and knows our city ' from the time it was a hamlet until ' the present time and has been closely 1 associated with its advancement durI ing these many years. He made his first acquaintance with Jasper county when seventeen years of age and worked at odd jobs for a time before embarking in business for himself. His | father, Daniel K. Warner,* died when he was twenty-three years of age. Mr. Warner is one of the very few original republicans still living in Jasper county. He cast his first ballot for John C. Fremont, the first standard bearer for the republican party, in 1856, and for more than half a century has steadfastly affiliated himself with that party. His chief public service was in the capacity of county coroner for fifteen years. Mr. Warner is a member of the Church of God. The passing years have dealt kindly with Uncle Norm and a visit by the kindly old gentleman always very greatly appreciated by everyone. Were it not for the fact that his hair and beard are grey, Uncle Norman would readily pass for a much younger man. His age would never be hgtrayed from the standpoint of health for he is as dashing as the gay young Lochinvar, of fiction fame, who came out of the west. A firm step, a clear eye and a steady nerve are those of Mr. Warner. Uncle Norman confesses that he can bake bread, pies and cakes and do housework the same as any woman. He does not need spectacles to help him read the daily papers and is as well posted on current "topics as anyone, and'when it comes to making garden he is as adept as the best Mr. Warner has one brother who is still living, Marsh P. Warner, of this city. Mrs. Wamuer was born May 6, 1835, and therefore will be 82 years of age next May. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grant were her parents, and she, too, like Mr. Warner, has spent nearly her entire lifetime in Jasper county, and has been a wonderful helpmate to her husband. Although not in quite so good health as Mr. Warner, Aunt Josephine is able to be up and around and apparently bids fair to live for a great many years yet. She has been a kind and loving wife and mother and is happy and contented in her surroundings. Mrs. Warner is also a member of the Church of God. Mrs. Warner has one brother, who still survives, Shelby Giant, who has also been a lifelong resident of this county. Four brothers, Thomas, Stott, Alton and James, have passed away. A feature of Mr. Warner’s personal adornment on his wedding anniversary of ten years ago was a large nugget of native gold, weighing about an ounce, which he wore on the lapel of his coat. He wore this same nugget as a breast pin when he was married. The nugget was picked up by his father in California in 1850 and is greatly prized as a keepsake. Although he has not told us so, we venture that Uncle Norm will have this nugget in its accustomed place during this, the sixtieth anniversary of his marriage. In closing we wish to extend to Uncle Norman and Aunt Josephine our heartiest congartulations and wish for them that they may live to see their seventieth anniversary day.

Monon Freight Wrecker Near McCoysburg—Killed Tramp.

An extra freight, south bound, was wrecked at McCoysburg about 6:00 o’clock Friday everting. Two loaded and one empty car were derailed and traffic was blocked until midnight. In the empty box car was a tramp, who gave his name as John Hartman. He was very badly crushed about the hips, but was conscious when found by the trainmen. He said he had no home, and asked for a drink of water. He died on the way to Monon. Engineer Jesse Miller and conductor C. J. Pierce were in charge of the train. . . ... , The south bound trains remained here until nearly midnight while the northbound train was held south of the wreck until about that time.

Our early sales of farm implements has far exceeded that of any previous year. We had a large stock, bought when the prices were right and we are giving our trade the advantage of these prices. When our present supply eichaustedrw wffi have to raise our price. Buy now and save money. You cannot buv better implements. Kellner ft Callahan.

Better Buy Now

BUNCO ARTIST IN SERIOUS TROUBLE

Ulysses Kellogg, Who Swindled Loci Citizens a Few Years Ago Faces Serious Charges A serious charge confronts Ulysses Kellogg, a former resident of Brookston, a man who some years ago, swindled several local citizens on a Canadian land deal.' Kellogg was arrested in LaPorte by Sheriff J. C. Williams and taken to Monticello to answer a serious charge which has been lodged against him by his ten year old niece, Hilda Cochran, of Brookston. The crime is alleged to have been committed last summer and to have been repeated on several occassions. The little girl kept it a secret until a short time ago, when she confessed to her mother, after the latter’s suspicions were aroused. A warrant was issued for Kellogg’s arrest and he was taken by Sheriff Williams, of LaPorte, where hehad established a real estate office. He denies the charge, saying that it is a result of a family quarrel. His wife upholds her husband’s assertions of innocence.

Kellogg is over fifty years of age. His alleged victim is related to him through his wife. The crime of rape against a child under twelve years of age carries with it, bn conviction, sentence of life imprisonment. Kellogg is out on bail'»of $2500, furnished by J. D. Timmons and W. GF Myers, as securities. He has retained Sills & Sill, of and Myers & Myers, of Francesville as his attorneys. Kellogg is the same man, who some few years ago interested a number of citizens in this community in Canadian land, having them place a deposit of fifty dollanrs with him, for which they never received any return whatever. Later Kellogg continued his game elsewhere', where he was caught and tried and found euilty. He was forced to serve a term in the penitentiary.

Merry Time at Monon Over Traffic Posts

As a story in the Monon News relates, the traffic posts at that place to enforce “keeping to the right,” are not popular The arrest of Fred Sims, a Francesville farmer, and later the arrest of Wright J. Hinkle for failure to observe the regulations, seems to have started something that has divided the town. The farmer was acquitted. Hinkle stood trial before a jrry and was his own lawyer. While he admitted, and the evidence showed, that he had driven on the wrong side of the post, the jury returned a verdict acquitting him. His plea in defense of his action was that the town had no legal right to obstruct a highway. Continuing the story the News says: “A short time before the trial, Claude Thacker and E. L. Smith Pulled down the traffic post at the corner of Market and Fifth street, on which the fire had been centered, and fastening it to an automobile, dragged it south across the creek beyond the corporate limits and left it at the side of the road. Soon after the town authorities erected another post.” Prosecutor Ireland arrived in the afternoon and it is understood that this diversion will be settled in the circuit court, when it is also likely the Hinkle case will have a try out." —Monticello Journal.

High School Notes

The Seniors had a class meeting Monday after school. • The student council met Thursday. The chemistry classes'did not meet Tuesday and Wednesday, owing to the illness of’ the teacher, Mrs. Gordon. Mr. Hilliard addressed the school Friday morning, on the subject of, “The Mercantile Business.” These vocational talks are proving to be very interesting. The basket-ball team met the Wolcott team here Friday night. The Webster Literary Society gave the following Scotch program Friday afternoon: Piano Solo, Opal Robinsoru Scotch Essay, Marjorie Van Atta. Vocal Solo—“My Laddie’s G<ne Away,” by Eliz Witham. Life of Rob’t. Burns, Linn Parkinson. Recitation —“To a Mouse,” Linn Parkinson. Recitation —“For a’That and a’That” by Jess Brown. Piano Solo—“ Scotch Melodies,” by Gladys Carr.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE—2OO acres improved land in Iroquois county, Illinois, four miles east and one mile north of Donovan. 40 acres in Iroquois county, onehalf mile north and three miles east of Donovan. Residence, four lots and barn m Donovan. Residence has eight rooms, hot water furnace, bath, electric lights, city water, cistern. Splendid well. Inquire of Lenna H. Young, Donovan, Illinois. _ „

WEATHER ’ FOR INDIANA—Fair tonight; Sunday partly cloudy and warmer. Lowest temperature last night 18 above.

■ - NOTICE We wish to let the people of Renswe are not responsible for the peddlers who go through and use the name of- Sam Karnofsky.

TODAY AT THE -- . * Star Theatre Don’t Miss This Ethel Clayton and Carlyle Blackwell ‘BROKEN’ CHAINS” Ethel .Clayton and Carlyle Blackwell have never appeared to such good advantage as they do in the unfolding of the master plot of this story. Almost every scene from the start to the all-to-soon finish holds an unexpected thrill, and the final denouement is as welcome as it is unexpected. Seldom does one feature hold such a combina- ' tion of clever acting well set off in a splendid story. Admission, Adults 10c. Children 5c Matinee Every Day.

Local

Christian Church Cafeteria Dinner Yields Neat Sum

—The Ladies of die Christian church were very much pleased with the success of their dinner served at the church Wednesday evening. The receipts of the dinner were sllO. These cafeteria dinners are- very popular with the Rensselaer people and are always well patronized. The many splendid things to eat are very atractive and the social side is always greatly enjoved.

Something Good. Those who hate nasty medicine should try Chamberlain’s Tablets for constipation. They are pleasant to take and their effect is so agreeable and so natural that you will not resize that it has been produced by a medicine. For sale by B. F. Fendig. C Hemstiching and pkot edge work done at Singer Store 322 Court Street, Cankakee, 111. All goods returned promptly. 15 cents per yard.

' DINNER SUNDAY MENU AT College Inn CHICKEN FRICASSEE with Hot Biscuits and Chicken Gravy or Roast Leg of Lamb with Brown Gravy Dressing Brown Potatoes Scalloped Tomato® *~ Hominy Nut Salad —, Dutch Fruit Pudding Bread and Butter Coffee ________ ♦ 35 CENTS Davisson & Waymire Phone 118

Health •- Accident Insurance No business, professional, laboring man, mechanic or farmer can afford to be without it. A dozen accidents have occurred in and near Rensselaer during the past few weeks that might have been insured against. Within the past few years there have been many cases of serious injury, such as losses of legs, arms and eyes. Insurance involving only a small monthly cost would have proven a great aid in time of .trouble. One out of every seven persons are injured each year, involving loss of time. Be on the safe side by insuring in companies represented by AewMtaer. NmHSiUb

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