Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1917 — Page 1

No. 63.

TWO ARE CALLED TO THEIR REWARDS

Mrs. Arthur Trussell and Jasper Makeever Passed. Away Thursday Afternoon at Homes. Two of the older citizens of this vicinity were called to their rewards Thursday, March 15. Mrs. Arthur Trussell, residing north of this city, died at her home at 5 o’clock, and Jasper Makeever, of Newton county, long a resident, passed away about four p. m. Thursday. Mrs. Trussell at the time of her death was about sixty-one years ofage and had been failing for some time. Deceased was a daughter of Clinton Stackhouse and a sister of Charles Stackhouse, of Owing" to the damage to the teleptaSur lines by the recent storm, it was impossible to learn further particulars concerning Mrs. Trussell. The funeral! will probably be held Sunday afternoon, but the exact time will be published in Saturday’s issue. One of the older citizens of this section and one who has been foremost in the development of this vicinity was'Jasper Makeever, who passed) away at the old Makeever homestead in Newton township at 4 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, after an illness that has extended over several years. Mr. Makeever’s sickness took a more serious turn on March 5 and since that time he failed rapidly until called by death. Death was due to Brights disease. Mr. Makeever was oorn on June 12, 1847, and died March 15, 1917, at thej age of 69 years, Zmonths and 3 days. Mr. Makeever was a son of Mirton Makeever and a brother of Newton Makeever, now deceased. Frank Makeever, another brother, survives him. Mrs. Makeever and five children survive him also. The children are: Mrs. Phillips, of Roselawn, Mrs. Vance Collins, of near Rensselaer, and Charles, Jay and Nellie at home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house and burial will be made in the North Star cemetery near Mt. Ayr. Mr. Makeever had 'been a lifelong resident of this section and was well known to the people of this city. His entire life was spent in tilling the ■soil, at which he was very successful, and 'his death removes from our midst a man who has had much to do with the progress of this community.

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The Evening Republican .

Father of Mrs. Mattie Snyder Died at Monon.

Harry M. Baughman, of Monon, died Wednesday inorning at 6 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Russell, where he had. made his home since the death of his wife. He had been in failing health for some time past but had been able to be up and about. Mr. Baughman was past 86 years of age and had been a resident of MOnOn' fdr a great many years, where he was one of the-lead-ing citizens. Thirteen children survive MrBaughman, Mrs. Mattie Snyder, of this city, being one of them. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church. A n effort is 'being made to get Rev. Parrett, of Hammond, to preach the funeral. •

r—BATHER. — Rain tonight and Saturday; warmer tonight; colder Saturday west portion; strong southeast and south winds shifting to northeast Saturday. Lowest temperature last night 29 above.

We have the famous Janesville gang and sulky plows and our price on them is right.]—Kellner & Callahan. For good work and reasonable prices, call Lee Richards, Phone 416. Painter and paperhanger.

: Wearing the Wrong Glasses > If your present glasses fail > to give you ease and comfort, I there’s something wrong. > ARE YOUR CLASSES RIGH T ’ That’s a votal question to > you and should bring you to • us at once. . ’ We like to discover unusual > eye defects, the kinds that puzJ zle the average eye specialist.' • “Glasses Right ’ Good Sight’ - CLARE JESSEN I OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone 13.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917.

WALKOUTS TO EXTEND TO ALL ROADS

Within Five, Days—Compromise Proposal is Rejected—President May Act. ______ —• •■*••• • • 1,. - New York, March 15.—A “progressive strike” of the 400,000 members of the four great railroad brotherhoods to begin at 6 o’dlock (Central time) Saturday oh eastern roads, was ordered here late today. The walkout will extend to all the' railroads in the country within five days. Chiefs Of* the workmen’s organizations set the strike machinery in motion within a few minutes after an ultimatum delivered to the conference committee of railroad managers had been rejected. A compromise proposal offered by the managers was declined Only successful intervention by President Wilson, it appeared tonight, can avert a strike. The brotherhood leaders gave no indication that even an appeal from the nation’s chief executive can change their purpose to obtain a basic eight-hour day and pro rata time for overtime through the use of the “protective feature” of their organization. They refused flatly to submit their case to the eight hour commission headed by Major General George W. Goethals, or await the decision of the supreme court on the constitutionality of the Adamson law. - " ’ Freightemployes/ya.rdmemandengine hostlers on the New York Central lines east and west, the Nickel Plate and Baltimore & Ohio roads and in the great yards in Chicago and St. Louis, will be the first to leave their posts. They will be followed on Sunday by the same classes of'workmen on the Southern Railway, the Norfolk & Western, the Virginian, Chesapeake & Ohio and on a group of northwestern roads. No formal outline of the brotherhood’s program was made either to the managers or to the public. It was said, however, that the freight employes on the other roads in the country would be called next in groups at twelve or twenty-four hour intervals after Sunday. If the paralysis of freight traffic thus caused does not result in surrender by the railroads before that time, the employes on all passenger trains will b,e ordered out Wednesday. 'Hie railroad managers said tonight they expected that enough of their men would remain loyal to enable them to operate a skeleton service on most roads. The managers some tame ago caused a census of their employes ,to be taken to determine how many would refuse to go on strike. This resulted, it was said, in varying percentages, ranging from a very few on some roads to from fifty to sixty per cent on others.

Chicago, March 15.—H. R. Kurrie, president of the Monon, said tonight he thought that line would not be directly affected -by the railroad strike. “I expect a minimum of inconvenience in the handling of our business,” .he said. “Local business will be affected . because we probably will not receive and cannot send cars of freight >back and forth. It is probable our inconvenience will be lessened each day that the strike is in progress.” Plans are under way, it was said by some of the representatives of the railroad, to establish a motor truck service from outlying railroad yards for the bringing into the city such freight as is necessary for food consupiptisn. „

Bay Who Father to Prison Married—Will Live Near Here.

Lafayette Journal. Emory Poole, who a Jew years ago occupied the first page of the newspapers when he accused his father, John W. Poole, of murdering Joseph Kemper, a farm hand employed on the Poole farm near Swanington, has again stepped from seclusion by entering the matrimonial sea. On last Monday Poole and Miss Dora Troxal, sos Williamsport, were married at the hone of Pool’s mother. lie and his bride will reside on a farm near Rensselaer. ’ ' ■ ' ■ ■■ In the spring of 1912 Emory Poole gave this section of the state a thrill when he openly accused his father of murdering Kemper. Detectives were employed and a seareh made of the Poole farm. No evidence was found and John Poole was released. Two weeks later, Emory Poole who was bent on avenging the death of Kemper, started on a lone hand search. He finally succeeded in locating the body of Kemper in a field about three feet beneath the ground. John Poole was arrested at Rensselaer and taken to Fowler. He admitted killing Kemper but claimed it was accidental, declaring his gun was discharged as he was getting over -a fence. He cut the body of Kemper to pieces and buriad it with some hog entrails straw stack, where it was found by Emory Poole. The murder was committed in December, 1911. Poole was tried befoer Judge DeHart in this county and was sent to the penitentiary for life.

GRAIN MARKET.

Corn SI.OO, pats 59c, wheat $1.73 and rye $1.30. . , We have the Hoosier and Advance endgate seeders and the best line of

HELP OUT THE CARRIER BOYS TOMORROW.

Tomorrow is the regular collection day for The Evening Republican. Each subscriber is supposed to pay the carrier noy 10 cents each week unless they are already paid ahead. Many have allowed their accounts to run behind, perhaps more through carelessness than anything else. These accounts when taken together amount to considerable and entail more or less of a loss to the publishers, who are required to pay their balls promptly. Tomorrow we are going to make a nice present to the carrier boy who brings in the largest collection (from subscribers on his route. So try and make it possible for your carrier to secure this prize by paying him the amount due. Have your dimes ready when he calls. Those desiring to pay ahead in order to swell his collections may do so, and proper receipt will be given tor the time paid ahead. All boost and help out your favorite carrier boy and he in turn will try to deliver your favorite paper so that there will be no cause tor complaint.

High School Play Was A Great Success.

The high school play, “A Trial of Healts,” which was given at the Ellis theatre Thursday night, was an entire success and the expressions of appreciation from those who attended indicate that their expectations were realized. The play itself is one of the most difficult that the school ever attempted. In the first place the play calls for an unusually large cast of 24 peoples, none of whose parts are without distinct characterization. In the seoopd place, the play itself has as its major tneme a love story, which calls for serious interpretation. This is much more difficult to enact than light comedy. The serious side ofsuch a play is the very thing which amateurs usually fail to “put across. ’ it is the thing that the students of K. H. S. did in a superlative degree. Much praise and appreciation must be extended to Paul Beam, Cornelia Leonard, Robert Loy, Heley Parkinson and Ruth Wood for the manner in which their acting and interpretation sustained the most difficult roles. They were real people; they were convincing, which is the highest praise that an actor may claim. In pleasing contrast to the main motive, there was the lushing season of the Kappa Psi and Delta Chi sororities, which called for a crowd of attractive and lively girls, much excitement and competition. Barbara Lynn, the pretty and popular frechman, who causes such lively consternation among the opposing forces, was admirably enacted by Wilda Littlefield. Harry Moore and Harold Littlefield, who are boosters for the sororities, acting upon the principle that “all is fair in love or war,” were especially successful and clever. They were typical college men. The Kappa Psis, who were enacted by Mamie Bever, Elizabeth Witham, Faustine West, Ada Robinson, and their pledges, Ruth McKinzie and Frances Ryan, made an extremely pretty and lively crowd. The same may be said of Bernice Long, Thelma Martindale, Gladys Arnott, Alice Thomas and Elizabeth King, members of the Delta Chi sorority. The audience was especially entertained by the manner in which these young ladies plotted against each other, but simulated such perfect friendship to each other’s faces. The entangled love affair of Roger Fairfax, college senior, and the worst flirt that ever used his eyes, were carried through in a brightly entertaining manner by Harry MeColly. Roger becomes engaged to two girls at once, is turned down after many embarrassing and laughable situations in whk.fi the young ladies plot his overtfirow, makes eyes at the French maid and then comes back on reunion day to announce to his Omega Omega brothers that he has at last met his affinity and is engaged—again, and is to be married in the spring. ; Helen Warner, as the Kappa Psi chaperone, who entertains Roger with a chapter on Anthroposociology, took her part well. Luella Harmon made a very coy and coquettish French maid. Marjorie Vanatta and Forest Merica as high school “crustiesy, al T ways quarreling and forever discussing 'the question of “frats,” made much entertainment for an appreciative audience. The settings were one of the finest features of the play, especially the interiors of the first three acta. The grouping of the members of the cast was especially well done. There was not a single dull moment from the time the curtain was rung up on the first act and lowered at the last. Nor have we seen such a pretty bevy of girls, or such a good looking crowd of boys in a long while. The play shows artistry, the result of talent and work. The Misses Inez Kiplinger, Lennie Bird Rains and Helen Parkinson furnished music between acts, which was .enjoyed and appreciated by all. Congratulations, R. H. S.

If you w'ant a rose bed that will bloom all summer see J. H- Holden. The show at the Princess this afternoon and evening is a benefit show given by the high school. Jt is entitled “Cafajria" t Mrs. Felix Erwin, the Fair Oaks postmistress, attended the high school play at the opera house ftere last night. ■ Mrs. Fred Lyons, of near Brook, was brought to thia city Thursday to have a broken limb attended to by ap local physician. _ "

TEAMS LEFT BARRIER THIS MORNING

Lizton and Met at Seven A. M. Tody |n flfrst /QgafeiMhi> Finals—Many Rooters.

Twenty high school .basket ball teams, the cream of the state, were mixed up in the final clashes in the scramble for the state basket crown today. Four teams will be forced to play two games today, which means uiat Saturday morning will see but eight teams struggling for supremacy of thfe Indiana courts. At four o’clock Saturday afternoon there will be but two teams left to fight for the title and they will meet at 8 o’clock Saturday evening in the finn] clash of the tournament. Every train into Bloomington brought in large numbers of players along with their followers and the indications are that this tourney will be witnessed by a greater number than at any previous tournament. Many of the fans are picking Kokomo, Richmond, Rochester, Gary and Lebanon as the strongest teams entered. Three former champion teams are entered, Wingate, Lebanon and Jefferson. The schedule for today’s games follows: 7 a. m. Muncie vs Lizton. 8 a. m. Kokomo vs South Bend. 9 a. in. Lafayette vs Bloomington. 10 a. m. Washington vs Martinsville. 11 a. m. Wingate vs Rochester. 1 p. m. Richmond vs Columbus. 2 p. m. Bluff ton vs Vincennes. 3 p. m. Rockville vs Gary. 4 p. m. Trafalgar vs Lebanon. 5 p. m. Pendleton vs Kendallville. 7:30 m m. Winner at 7 o’clock and 8 o’clock, 8:30 p. m. Winner at 9 o’clock and 10 o’clock. Muncie should dispose of Lizton, a dark horse, in the opening game. In the second game Kokomo should record a victory over South Bend. Lafayette will finish ahead of Bloomington with but Little trouble. Martinsville should put Washington out of the way after a hard tussle. Wingate and Rochester, two of the strongest teams in the tournament, should have a battle royal with the verdict going; to the former. Richmond should have little trouble with Columbus at 1 o’clock and Vincennes should romp away from Bluffton an n-our later. Rockville probably will be disappointed alter their clash with Emerson of Gary. Lebanon, favorite for the bunting, should down Trafalgar. Pendleton and Kendalville are a toss-up with the odds slightly favor,ing the former. 7:30 should find Kokomo in their second game of the day with Muncie as their opponents and the Bearcats should finish ahead. Lafayette should oe in better trim for their second game of the day than the Martinsville players and consequently should win.

Famous Globe Trotter Traveling through Indiana.

Joseph F. Mikulec, the famous globe trotter, who started from Corataa, in the southern part of Austria, to walk around the world, was in Monticello for a short time Wednesday. Mikulec is on his way to Indianapolis to visit Governor Goodrich. / During his travels, Mikulec is gathering data for a book of his life and travels, whicn he intends to publish on his return to his native country. During the sixteen years of his wanderings,Mr. Mikulec has traveled over 100,000 miles by land and sea, has visited almost every country in the word, and has given ectures in nearly every city. He resolved when starting out on his journey not to sed anything and is compelled to earn his way by donations received at lectures, Mikulec carries with him two autographs of which he is very proud. One is that of President Wilson, issued at the white house on February 1, 1915, and the other is the signature of the master of the house at Buckingham Palace, London. He also carries a large journal in which are written the autographs of thousands of prominent men. He has filled sixteen of the books and has collected over 800,000 autographs. Some of the statements are written in Chinese, Hindoo, and every known language.

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.

- “ Storage Batteries RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Electric Starters, Generators, Ignition T.tgHany Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage Official Sendee Station for Vesta Double Life Batteries

Star Theatre TODAY - An International Marriage Five reels of splendor, featuring Rite Jolivet in her first appearance in Rensselaer. A new face in • new play at the regular price of 5 wWlte, SATURDAY Big Brady picture with, Alice Brady the Favorite star, in “A WOMAN ALONE,” At the Star Theatre.

Wis Give Picture Shows Sunday For Newcastle Relief.

Mayor Spitler M planning that Keusseiaer snail not lie oemnd other uuw <uw ww fti xmuuna *n helping vq meet toe neeos ox uie victims ox uie Aewcasue storm. Me has afi4ugeu witn uie managers ox bom pimuie suvws io give a oenent picture uu oumiay beginning at z o ciocx p. in. xue kihhhuhh price ox mlmiseoxn WMi ,oe M-v cents, but it is irnpeu mat ail wno can win give more, jricture snows may ne legauy operated on bua«W xor cnanutme purposes. Aiwougux tome »** many Odd® W. meet vauoua cmtxitapxe neeos, toe community as a wurne is ame io meet emm ox uiein. Let this be no excepuvm "ahi two birds witn one stone ’ by spending Sunuay axtemoon in pieasant entertainment and helping tuose in dire tseed.

President Kurrie Predicts Strike.

M. R. Kurrie, president of toe Monon, rmiroau, was in rteasseiaer last Wednesday and in conversation with a reporter ior xne xtepubnean sard mat xre expected toe railroad men would strike ana mat they mxgnt as weu do so low as at any otner time. Me says me roads wereprepareu xor me strike wiheii xt threatened mat ye.gri in Mr. Aurne's opinion a great mh»y oi the men will not go oulou a strike, and that ox toe number who uo go out a large proportion will return in a lew days or sucn a matter. possibly now is as good a time as any Xor tne matter to be settled and settled right. There should be some taur tribunal before which toe Htotr ters couid be taken and a proper setr tiemeas maue. xne people ©X ttua country axe a much move important factor than the railroads and toe railroad men- we do not xeei tnat we are capable of judging toe matt toe contention but we are positive that the people of this country want the railroads to have a fair and just eaten mg anu toe railroad men to receive a reasonable wage. When partied- wito interests cotobeting cannot agrte* men there should be a power with authority to adjust toe matter.

Methodist Church Notes.

9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon by pastor, theme “Preparation for a Revival.” r6:00 Epworth League, topic “BegahMmiziTig Indifferent Members.’ I ‘Wii-.~«Sr - 7:00 Evening worship and sermon by pastor, theme “Casting Dice at the Foot of the Cross.” The revival meetings havepow been carried into the individual churches for the next two weeks. The pastor of this church most earnestly pleads with his members to set aside every’ thing else add attend these meetings regularly. Your presence is most important Indifferent members always tend to kill * church. - Get your trees tor spring plautog now fxvm Pefly. Every tree guaranteed. " Vesta storage batteries coat a little more but you are glad y« paid it They last twice as long.—Rens” selaer Garage. ’ . '

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