Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 64.

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Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weiss Operated Upon.

Dr. Green, a specialist from. Ravenswood hospital, Chicago, assisted by a local physician, operated upon Lena, the 19-yeag-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weiss, at the county hospital Wednesady afternoon. ■Miss Hemphill, the special nurse in charge, reports tliat Miss Weiss is getting along very nicely and that the operation was a success,

Daughter of Tunis Snip Married.

Squire D. D. Dean performed the wedding ceremony at the office of _ the county clerk at 1:30 of Orvil'le M. Hana.way, son of Jacob Hanaway, of DeMatte, and Katie Snip, daughter of Ex-Trustee Tanis Snip, of Keener township. The groom is a hustling young merchant of DeMotte and the bride was a very beautiful young lady. This is the last single daughter in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Snip. Mr. Hanaway will not be twenty-one.until next December and his mother was present and gave her consent in writing.

Marriage License.

Orville M. Hanaway, bom DeMotte, December 15, 1896, occupation merchant, and Katie Snip, bom Dec. 27, 1898, occupation housekeeper, residence Keener township. First marriage for each.

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The Evening Republican .

WAR MEASURE PASSES IN HOUSE

Measure Easily Passes House and .Now Awaits Signature of the President —U. S. Primed. The resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany, already passed by the senate, passed the house shortly after 3 o’clock this morning, by a vote of 373 to 50. President Wilson will sign tihe resolution as soon as Vice-President Marshall has attached his signature in the senate. It formally accepts the state of belligerency forced by German aggression and authorizes and directs the president to employ the military and naval forces and all the resources of the nation to bring war against Germany to a successful term i nation. Without roll calls the house rejected all amendments, including proposals to prohibit the sending of any troops over the seas without congressional authority. Passage of the resolution followed seventeen hours of debate. There was no attempt to filibuster but the pacifist group under the leadership of Democratic Leader Kitchin prolonged the discussion with speeches declaring his conscience would not permit him to support the president’s recommendation that a state of war be .declared.

Miss Rankin, of Montana., the only woman member of congress, sat throughout the -roll call with bowed head, failing to answer to her name, twice called by the clerk. On the second roll call she arose and said in a sobbing voice: “I want to stand by my country', but cannot vote for war.” For a moment she remained standing supporting herself against a desk and as cries of “vote,” came from several, she sank back into her seat without voting audibly. She was recorded in the negative. Cheers greeted the announcement of the result. A few minutes later Speaker Clark signed the resolution and then the house adjourned to meet again Monday and take up the administration recommendations for war legislation.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917.

Counties Asked to Meet Saturday in War Parleys.

Indianapolis, April s.—Ninety-twc meetin- will be in progress in the county seats of Indiana at the same hour Saturday to consider, as a war measure, the matter of increasing crops, as a result of an appeal made today by Gov. Goodrich. The governor urged farmers, bankers, canners, grain dealers, millers, county agents and others interested in agriculture to issue a hurry up call for a conference to be held in bach of the county seats to consider the question of increasing and conserving the - food supply “for our country’s sake.” The decision to request the calling of the meetings was reached following the state conference held today in the house of representatives’ chamber. After a dozen speakers had discussed the subject, the governor named a committee to outline a pian for bringing the state’s agricultural resources up to war strength.

Young Couple Married At Brookston Monday.

The marriage of Miss Garnett McNary 7, of Monon, to Marion Parks, of Reminjfton, took place at Brookston Monday, the Rev. Adam Clark officiating. The ceremony was quiet, there being no attendants. The bride is We daughter of Rev. "and Mrs. J. She is a musician of exceptional ability. Mr. Parks is a student of the pharmacy department at Purdue University ami a resident of Remington. He is a nephew of W. S. Parks, of this city. The young couple will reside in West Lafayette at the close of the school year.

George Green Caretaker of The Benjamin Harris Home.

Mr. and Mrs. George Greeoi have moved into the property owned by the late Benjamin Harris and set aside by his will for a home for widows and orphans. Mr. Green will spend the summer in putting the place in good condition. Much-need-ed repair work will be done. The selection of Mr. Green as caretaker is a very excellent one, as he is very capable and can do aU- work necessary himself.

Mrs. Mary Atwood Died Suddenly Thursday Evening.

Mrs. Mary Atwood, mother of Mabie Atwood, the domestic science teacher of the Rensselaer schools, died suddenly at 9 o’oolck Tliursday evening. Mrs. Atwood had been very sick a short time ago but it was thought she was goring along nicely. Her trouble was with her heart and the summons came suddenly and without warning. Her daughter was the only person present as the mother passed away. Mrs. Mary Atwood was bom Feb. 2, 1853. Her husband preceded her in death some four years ago. She was the mother of five children, thriee of whom are still hivintr. They are, Charles, of Acton, Ind.; Miss Mabie, of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Otis Diedel, of Franklin. One of the children died in infancy and tiie other was a daughter, who lived to be the mother of two children. The body of Mrs. Atwood was taken to Franklin on the 1:57 train and the funeral wiH be held ait the (home of her daughter, Mrs. Diedel, in Franklin. Rev. Ferguson, a Presbyterian minister, her farmer pastor, wall have charge of the services. Interment will be in tlie cemeteyr at Second Mt. Pleasant and beside her beloved husband. The remains were accompanied by a large number of friends to the depot here and from there by the daughter, Miss Mabel, the son, Charles, and her sister, Mi's. M. J. Bornum, of this city. -

Vote Down “Isolation” Measures.

Washington, April—6.—That the United States will wage war in unison with the allies was not doubted today. Rmerican ships and American soldiers will co-apaiate with Germany’s other enemies. This was plainly indicated in the dawning hours of tflris morning when the house, wearied by more than sixteen hours of fervid oratory, voted down several resolutions calculated to place America in an isolated position regarding the conduct of the war. One of these —designed to forbid American soldiers being sent to Europe without express consent of congress—was jeered as it went down to defeat.

FLOAT OLD GLORY.

There is nothing that arouses the patriotism like the American flag, and Rensselaer should wake up and let Old Glory float from every building in the city. The inspiring sight of the Stars and Stripes should be seen by ever yyoung man at every turn. Free government, life and Liberty and the pursuit of happiness such as is guaranteed by every other country in the world is the heritage that has been handed down, because sires and -grand-sires bared their breasts in the jJefense of the American Flag. Let Old Glory wave. The demand for patriotism, is stronger today than ever before. A country that has never shirked the responsibility, that for almost a century and a (half has heard the call of the weak and the oppressed at home and abroad is represented by its folds. The same country is preparing today to strike down a despot and when it strikes, it will be heard around the world. Its emblem is Oljf Glory. Long may she wave.

Assessed Valuation of Land.

County Assessor Thornton and Auditor J. P. Hammond have worked out the following points in reference to the valuation of Jasper county land for taxation: In 1916 there were entered upon the transfer books of the auditor’s office one hundred fifty-three transfers. The numbers of acres included in these transfers were 1,225,879, with an assessed valuation of $388,674. The average value per acre is $77 and the average assessed valuation was $24. The per cent of assessment based upon the valuation was s3l. Four counties -in the state is 19 per cent. Five counties in the state are the same as Jasper. Seven counties are below. Three have a 55 per cent assessment, and two have 54 pr cent assessments.

THE WEATHER. Fair tonight, followed by increasing cloudiness Saturday; warmer Saturday; probably frost in south portion tonight. Lowest temperature last night 32 above.

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