Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1917 — Page 1

No. 60.

p THE Q I RINCES U TONIGHT “THE GREAT DIVIDE" By Wil’iam Vaughn Moody Featuring Ethel Clayton „ And House Peters 5 and 10c

County Agent Will Hold Meeting March 15th Near Wheatfield.

A meeting will be he’d at the Kennedy school house, three miles north of Wheatfield, on Thursday evening, March 15th, for the purpose of consiUering the organization of a community club, having for its purpose the improvement of the homes and farms of the locality. The county agent and others will appear on the program. Everyone is invited to attend. Similar meetings will be held in the school house at McCoysbung on Tuesday evening, March 21st, and at tha Blue Grass school house in Newton township on Wednesday evening, Marell 23rd. A movement is on foot also to organize a community club in the new consolidated school in Marion township. :

Storm Last Night Caused Considerable Damage.

The sleet storm of l ast night and this mofning is said to have caused considerable damage throughout the state to the telephone lines and crops, as well as many other things. Trains ran hours behind scheduled time owing to the icy condition of the tracks. It is said that south of Rensselaer, from Remington on that the damage was quite heavy, especially to the telephone wires. From Monon on south .practically al l of the wires are out of commission.

Farmer Near Shelby Took Life By Hanging.

Walter Fuller about 44 years of age, committed suicide near Shelby on March 7. Mr. Fuller had been _n poor health for some time -and his rash act is attributed to this. Deceased had remained about the house most of the morning complaining that he did not feel like working and about 11:30 he went to the bam. Later the hired man in searching for hiirt at the dinner hour, found his lifeless body hanging to a rafter in the barn.

Obituary.

Wißiam H. Collins was the son of Patrick and Nancy Collins. He was born in Green county, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1830; died March 10, 1917, aged 87 years, 1 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage to Lovisa Adair in 1850- who died in the year, 1876. To this union seven children were born, five of whom, preceded him in death. The two living are Mrs- Nancy Marion, of near Francesville, and Mrs. Etta Parkinson, of near Rensselaer. In the year of 1880 he was married to Jane Kiniston, who died in 1909. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church for many years. Services were conducted at thj kame by Rev. Geo. F. Cramer, March 11, at 9 a. m., after which the remains were taken to the old home in Ohio for burialWe have-the Hoosier and Advance endgate seeders and the best line bf discs. —Kellner & Callahan.

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.

Pay Harrington Bros. Co.

Having sold our elevator to The Farmers’ Grain Co. and being required to give possession very soon, we hereby notify all persons owing us to call and settle on or before April 1, 1917. „ Harrington Bros. Co. Fancy evaporated peaches for this week, 10c a pound.—Home Grocery.

The Monnett School for Girls Campaign begins Today. Be a Booster. Lend a Hand. |

The Evening Republican .

SLEET STORM CAUSES HEAVY DAMAGE

Local Telephone Company Suffers Heavily From Destruction to Lines—Other Places Suffer.

Few people realized the severity of the sleet storm of last night and this morning and Jbe reports coming in from various points in the county in-' dicate that a great jdeal of damage has been done and that considerable property loss will be recorded. It is said that the hiirii'juice wires of the Remington telephone company * were burnt entirely out and that the town is without communication with the outside world. There are no telegraph wires in working order south of Monon and the trains are experiencing considerable, difficulty. There is. no word from the south into this city. The local telephone company, of which W. L. Bott is owner*, has suffered greatly from damage to their lines and. poles.- Practically every pole for a distance of five miles north of town to Burk’s bridge, are either down or broken- In some instances the poles were entirely out of the ground. Practically all of these poles were new ones and the loss will be considerable. The line in’this direction was put in the best possible, shape a short time ago and the loss and repair will amount to several hundreds of dollars. The telephone crew was on the job immediately .and the work of putting the line's in shape again was soon in progress. The management hopes soon to have all these country lines in working order.

List of New Books Now In the Public Library.

On the War. Simonds—They Shall Not Pass. Masefield —Gallipoli. Zangwill—The War For the World Huard—My Home in the Field of Honor. Krehhiel—Nationa’ism War, and Society—- ' Wells—What is Coming. Service —Rhymes of a Red Cross M an. ~ . -—■—— On National Defense. Wood —Our Military History. : Moss—Self Help For the Citizen So’dier. Fiske —The Navy as a Fighting Machine. ~ ■■■■-■-—————----- Gignilliat—Arms and~the Boy. On Grove —Dictionary of Music, in 5 volumes 5 Rolland^ —Musicians of Today; and Some Musicians of Former Days. Hunt^-History of Music. Matthews—Popular History of Music. Standford and Gorsythe—History of Music. Dickenson- —Study of History of Music. , On History and Biography, .. Nico’ay—Our Nation in the Building) .Grinnell—The Fighting Cheyennes. Beveridge—Life of Marshall. Howells—Years of My Youth. McManis—Ella Flagg Young- . Laughlin—James Whitcomb Riley Rhys—Rabindrxanath Tagore. Root —Nathan Hale. —— Hasbrouck —LaSalle. ' Eastman —From the Deep Woods to OiviUzation, On Economics. Young—Single Tax Movement in the U. S. Clark—Cost of Living. Brewster —Nutrition of a Household. Rose —Feeding the familyWilliams —Dainties for Home PartieCroy—looo Shorter Ways Around the House. . 7 ’ On Travel and Description. Cerould—Hawaii. Muir —A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf. Franck— Tramping Through Mexico. Lindsau- —Handy Guide for Beg-

Robinson —-Cuba, Old and New. On Miscellaneous Topics. Austin—The Man Jesus. Rihbany—The Syrian ChristAdler—The New Interior. Chandler—The Colonial House. Shedlocn—Art of the Story Teller. Braithwaite— Anthology of Magazine verse 1916. - , Dewey—Democracy and Education. Huebner—Life Insurance. 'rh or p Coming Newspaper. Anderson— Electricity for the Fa Hall—A-B-C of Speech. Baldt— Clothing for Women. ~ Phelps—Advance of the English NovelWarne —Tide of Immigration. Addams —Long Roal of Woman s Memory. . Poetry and the Drama. Tagore—Fruit Gathering. Frost— Gitanjali: Mountain Interval. Matthews—Book About the Theatre. Fuller—Lines Long and Short. J. Lee—The Symphony Play. : C ? GRAIN MARKET. March 13.—Com SI.OO, oats 58c, wheat $1.75 and rye SI.BO.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1917.

FOOD SHORTAGE IN STRICKEN CITY

Despite Speedy Efforts of Outside Aid, Many Newcastle People Go Hungry.

Newcastle, Ind., March 12. —With Indiana National Guard troops, fresh from the Mexican border duty, patroling the sleets, the city., of . .eweastle which was swept by a tornado late Sunday afternoon, settled down tonight to another night of chill and darkness. Arrangements had been made to care for practical>y all the homeless, churches, lodge rooms, public halls and private dwellings having been thrown open to them, but even at that the suffering in many cases was intense, as many lost all they had except the clothes on their backs at the time the storm occurred. The death roll, revised tonight, showed 19 dead, three missing and about a score injured, with a hundred more suffering from minor hurts. No more bodies had been found in the ruins late today, but two of the injured died in hospitals during the day. Aid, in the case of food supplies and money, began to reach the city late "today. The food problem began to take on a serious aspect early in the day. Crackers sold at two cents and bananas at a nickel, each- With the gas supply shut off, many places were without means of preparing food that was at hand and canned goods we?e at a premium. In answer to the appeal for, financial aid, sent broadcast over the state, Charles W. Fairbanks, republican candidate for vice president in the last election, contributed sl>ooo. Up to tonight no looting has been reported to the military authorities. While martial, law has not been declared, the soldiers are ruling the city with a strong hand. No crowds are permitted to gather near the devastated section and only .persons with passes signed by Major William P. Carpenter, who took command of the troops, are permitted in the district and they must keep in the streets and on the move. Persons were not allowed to leave the streets un’ess accompanied by a soldier.

Floyd Elder to Get a Tryout With Ft. Wayne Club.

Floyd Elder, son of David Elder, has secured a tryout with the Fort Wayne club of the Central League, and will probably report in that city for spring training about April 15. Terms were agreed upon between the club manager and the outgardener Monday night and a contract wifi be forwarded soon. Joe, as he is better known, has been a member of the local baseball team for several years, holding down one of the outfield positions- in which he has starred. Elder has an unusually strong throwing arm, is a erful hitter and is fast in the outfield, and is one of the best judges of a fly ball we have ever seen among the amateurs. With the schooling he receives at the training cam" he should make good, as he has all natural ability necessary. During the summer of 1916 Elder was on the border with the local militia club and his work in the games played there was a revelation-

DON’T TAKE A CHANCE

People Should Act in Time If you suffer from backache; If you have headaches, dizzy spells, If the kidney secretions are irregular, , ~ Don’t delay—likely your kidneys a e sick. Rensselaer people recommend Doan’s Kidney Pil’s. Here’s a Rensselaer experience: Geo. Green, cement —contractor, Oak St., Rensselaer, says: “My back hurt me and the nagging ache there seemed as if it would wear me out. When I walked around or in any way bent or turned, sharp pains pierced my--4Hdpeys- T i>j*grf_Doan’s Kidnej Pills, procured from A. F. Long’s Drag Store, and got great relief. I think -they are a fine medicine ” Price 50c, at all dealers- Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s K : dney Pills—the same that Mr. Green had. Foster-Mi’burp Co. Props., I-uflalo, N. Y.

Wishes to Thank Citizens.

Mrs. S. R. Nichols, mother of Earie Reynolds, has received a telegram in reply to the one sent by her to Earle, now at Victoria, B. C., where he is playing in the Pampages Theatre, in which he requests his mother to eypress, through the columns of this paper, his appreciation of tht Splendid work done by them at the fire which threatened to destroy his home on Milroy avenue Saturday. Also to the many kind citizens who helped in other

NOTICE. The Dodge and Chevrolet salesroom is now located in the W. J. Wright building, the first door west from the Rensselaer Garage. Call and see our line. —M. I. Adams & Son.

ANOTHER WALKOUT STARTED BY R. R. MEN

Monon Employes Are Said to Be Among Those to Strike Within Next Few Days.

Talk of a railroad strike was general among the labor men gathered at Washington Monday at a meeting of the brotherhoods. National officers of the four big organizations declined to confirm or deny that definite strike plans were under consideraThe leaders will meet again today, pre'iminary to the meeting of the brotherhood and railway officials to be held in New York Thursday. Sectional conferences will be held in other cities and the brotherhood heads insist that they canhot forecast their course until the locals from all parts of the country have reported the results of their deliberations. There were distinct indications, however, that there might 'be more truth in the strike reports than appeared on the Surface. An impression current among some of the official was that a general walkout probably would follow quicker if the roads refused to .accede to the union demands at Thursday’s conference. Saturday was the day most persistently mentioned as likely to see the climax of the long controversy between the roads and their men. It was pointed out however, that very little time would be required to put a strike order into operation if a decision was reached to take that course. AH of the machinery used to prepare for the strike narrow >y averted last fall could be put into service quickly now if the news cameThe present controversy, like that of which it is the oifbgrowth, revolves around the eight-hour day, and more than one of the leaders declared that the brotherhoods had waited too long already while the supreme court deliberated on the constitutionality of the shorter day. They argued that if the roads dec'ine at Thursday’s conference to put an eight-hour day into effect forthwith, there would be no strikp. A report is to the effect that a group of railroads would go out at six Saturday night and another group at the same hour on Sunday night. Groups would continue to strike until the following Wednesday night, when all the railroads would be tied up. The report was also to the effect that the Monon railroad was included in the second group to strike and that if the order is carried out the trainmen will strike Sunday night.

City Council Proceedings.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening and the following business was transacted: I. N. Hemphill et al file remonstrance on oiling of North Fiont and Angelica streets- Petition asks that North Front from Angelica to Susan and Angelica from Van Rensselaer to Front be left out when oiling takes place. On motoin remonstrance sustained and streets ordered left out. In matter of hau’ing coal. On motion price was raised to 40c a ton from railroad station to light plant. In matter of oiling certain streets. Petition of Ed J. Randle et al. Comes W. Frank Osborne, city engineer, and presents plans and specifications for the oiling of streets, as petitioned for by E. J. Randle et al, which plans council approves- Comes M. Leopold aryl presents Resolution No. 141, which was read and on motion ru'es suspended and said resolution was put on its passage. April 9 was fixed as the date for hearing remonstrances and clerk ordered to give notice by publication. Ordinance No. 180, an ordinance appropriating for band- was introduced and read and rules suspended and ordinance put on its passage. For sewer on W. Washington street. City engineer directed to prepare amended land and specifications and comes now W. F. Osborne, city engineer, and files estimate of the proposed sewer and the council rects clerk to give two publications of the adoption of the amended plans and specifications and .fixes March 26 as date to hear remonstrances on the amended specifications. r The regular claims were read and avowed-

THE WEATHER. Rain south; rain or snow north portion tonaght; Wednesday fain or snow.

WAGNER WIRE.

May oats, close 58 1-8. July oats, close 56% to 1-8. May com, close 108%. July cornclose 107%. Sept, corn, close 106 1-8. May wheat, close 181 3-4 to 5-8. July wheat, close 155 1-8 to 154 3-4. Sept wheat, close 144 to 143 7-8.

K. of P. Notice. There will be work in the second degree this evening at the lodge hall. All members especially urged to be there.

MONNETT BANQUET A DELIGHTFUL OCCASION

One Hundred Guests Enjoy Elegant Dinner and Most Interesting Evening Program.

It was 11 o’clock when the guests departed from the Presbyterian church Monday night after a most delightful evening’s entertainment. The ladies of the church served an elegant four-course dinner which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The dining room, which is a most beautiful one, was decorated with flags and the tables ware decorated with lighted candles and flowers. The menu was most tasteful prepared and served in a most pleasing manner. Among the hundred guests were Dr. George Switzer, Master Gordon Taylor and mother, J. M. Davis, of Lafayette, and Mrs. Juliet V. Straus, of Rockville. Dr. M. D. Gwin was the toastmaster and acquitted, himself in a most creditable manner as is his habit. The singing of Mastor Taylor was little short of marvelous.,. He has a wonderful voice and he was so appreciated that the guests insisted on his reappearing ta great number of times- He is a “boy of about eleven years of age and has abriity and talent that is sure to win for him fame as a singer. . The address by Mrs. Juliet V. Straus was veFy interesting and was one that had in it many useful suggestions to both men and worsen. ing the streets, the city of Newcastle the Ladies’ Home Journal and her line of thought is quite familiar. At the close of the feast and entertainment Mr. Davis* was introduced by Dr. Switzer. Mr. Davis is to have charge of the campaign for raising funds for the “Greater Mon nett School,’ ’and he made a short but most interesting appeal in behalf of that movement- On account of the lateness of the hour it was impossible to go into that phase of the meeting.

Farmers Using Old Plows.

Washington, March 12.—“ Manufacturers of agricultural machinery and implements have profited less by the war perhaps that other lines, be< ame there has been a constant state of uncertainty, ’’.said William Butterworth, of Moline, I’l. “Farmers are using their old implements, because they will ndt pay the increased prices which necessarily the agricultural implement makers have been compelled to charge. The result has been a decrased production of implements since the war began and although the sa’es have been less, the money value of the business has been greater. This has not brought greater profit, however, because the prices lor raw materials have advanced very greatly. Timber, steel and cotton have gone away up in price- and necessarily it has been impossible to manufacture implements as cheaply. We have sold no agricultural machinery to the belligerent nations, and our trade with neutral countries, of course, has been shortened. When the war does end there wil l be, I fear, a more serious situation to face. Prices must sink to a normal basis, and then, more than ever perhaps, we shall be face to face with the tariff question. This is a proposition about which we must think seriously, even now when the conflagration in Europe has practically negatived our tariff law.” ’

Dr. Jeffries Obtains Position As Instructor In lowa.

Dr. Joseph Jeffries, chiropractor, has decided to leave Renseeafer, following an excellent offer he received from the Palmer Chiropractic School, located at Davenport, lowa, where he is to be an instructor. ■ Dr. Jeffries has been located in Rensselaer for the past two or three years, having graduated from the Palmer school about three years ago. He has met with great success during recognized by the authorities of the lowa schotl. The new position tendered Mr. Jeffries speaks wel l of him as a chiropractor and his many friends will be pleased with his advancement. Mr. Jeffries wilb be succeeded in business here by a graduate of the same school. Mr. Jjffries expects to leave the latter part_of the present week. His new home which he built recently will be occupied by Professor Stewart Learning, the new county agent. Zj John Duval l , son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Duvall, of this city- is a student at the Palmer school, having entered that institution during the ■present winter.

Chamberlin and Marlatt Brothers Buy Farm.

C. S. Chamberlin and John and Ike Marlatt consummated a deal today by which they have assumed the ownership of the Jim Reed farm near Laura, Ind- The farm consists of 107.26 acres and is a good one. Fancy white comb honey, 15c a pound.—Home Grocery.

i Star T heatre TODAY “The Almighty $” - World Brady 5 Red Drama Featuring Francis Nelson, June Elvid ge and E. K. Lincoln. ■ ‘ WEDNESDAY Q “RULE G” The greatest railroad story ever put on film, featuring Kathleen Emeron. Also Billie Burke in “Gloria’s .lomanCe- - ■ Admission 5 and 10c.

Obituary.

Zella Bowen was born December 3, 1886, in Switzerland county, Indi,.na, where her early girlhood was passed. When about 16 years of age he came to Jasper county with her parents- In 1909 she was united J n Marriage to Newton They made their home in this county and for the last five years at Newland. Deceased had been in poor health for some time and a’though her death was in a measure anticipated, friends and relatives were shocked when she passed quietly away Friday morning. Zella Bowen Kupkie lived to the age of 30 years, 2 months and 6 days, passing from this life into the beyond at 10 minutes after 10 a. m., March 9, 1917. Besides the bereaved husband, four children are left: Thelma, aged 6, Harley aged 5- Curtis aged 3 and DeLos, 1 year old, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs- John Bowen, and two brothers, George and Samuel. Services were conducted in Barkley church bv Rev. Geo- F. Cramer Sunday afternoon. Interment at the Brown cemetery. Just received another barrel of Heinz sweet mixed pickles, selling at 20c a pound.—Home Grocery.

Some of the goods we purchased before the big advances. Less than wholesale prices today. FOR 10c YOU CAN BUY: - 12 Ib. can of standard string 1 2 lb. can of standard lye hominy. 1 3 lb. can of standard pumpkin. 1 3 lb. can of sweet cider. 1 3 lb. can of standard apples. 1 % lb. can of salmon. 1 lb. of good California evaporated peaches. • 1 lb. of good prunes. 1‘ large package of new figs. 1 large bottle of catsup. 1 large jar of mustard. We will handle fresh fish during Lent. John Eger. J. SCOTT Expert Wallpaper Cleaner IslnTownAgainfora Few days Best Local Refereices Call Free Wood, Phone 570

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