Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1917 — Page 1

No. 81.

PTHE Q RINCES 0 TONIGHT BESSIE BARRICALE iR NOT MY SISTER TRIANGLE i ;—i- t • ■ The plight of_a woman \vho .must confess to her husband a dark chapter in her past, or else confront a still worse situation in the present, is the dramatic element in “Not My Sister.” 5 and 10c

12 Deaths in County In The Month of January.

The Indiana State Board of Health Bulletin for January, just out, shows that there were 12 deaths in Jasper county in the month of January of this year, which was five less than the asme month in 1916. Seven .deaths were reported for the month .of December, 1916. Measles was reported as the most prevalent disease,, with diphtheria, scarlet fever, influenza, tonsilitis, acute bronchitis and bronchial pneumonia following in the order named. Tuberculosis as usual caused „ the most deaths, with pneumonia second. The highest birth rate in the state was in Lake county and the lowest in Ohio county.

NOTICE.

Will sell my household goods at auction next Saturday, April 28, at 2 o’clock in front of my residence. Mrs. B. G. Oglesby. Abundance of Money. I can loaa you all the money you want on tnat farm. My rate is 5 per cent anu my limit is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells, Morocco, Indiana. NOTICE. All dogs must be kept up ct they will be killed. VERN ROBINSON, City Marshal. Maxwell Automobiles to . Advance In Price. Maxwell cars will advance In pric< $30.00 on May Ist. Orders will be filled as received at present prices. MAIN GARAGE.

ICE FOR RESIDENCES. For this year our price will be 40c per 100 lbs. 1,000 lb. book $3.75 if paid in advance; 2,000 lb. book $7.50. We are now delivering. Phone 104. WHITE & LEE. NOTICE. ~ The Redmen will have a smoker and degree work on next Monday evening. April 30. AH members requested to be present. By order of Sachem. Not only better coffee and more cups to the pound by using Kasper a coffee, but a valuable coupon in each package. High in quality but not m priCe ‘ ROWLES & PARKER.

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Matinee Musical Program For Friday, April 27th.

The regular meeting of the Matinee Musical will be held in the Christian church Friday, April 27th. The following program will be given: Open Program. Modern German Composers. Paper, Strauss Family—Mrs. E. M. Graham. Duet, "Strauss Themes”—Miss Bernice Long, Miss Helen Parkinson. „Voice, “Beautiful Blue Danube” —Mrs. J. A. Dunlap. Piano, (a) “Fledermaus”, (b) “Traumeri”—Mrs. W. I. Spitler. Voice, Selected—Miss Marjorie Loughridge Piano, “Prelude in D Major” (Oldberg)—Miss Florence Allman. Voice, Barcarolle (Offenbach) —Mrs. Speigel. Organ, “Vision” (Rheinberger) Mrs. J. D. Martindale. Piano, “Liebes liedehen” (C. Bohn) — Miss lone Zimmerman. Voice, (b) “Dream in Twilight” by Strauss; (lb) “Venborgenheit”, by Hugo Wolf—-Mrs. E. J. Randle. Pian , “Melody in A” (Schneker) — Mrs. Lee AdanL». Leader —Mrs. George A. Williams.

Room Donated to Members Of The Comforts Committee.

James Shaffer, owner of the K. of P. building, 'has kindly consented to donate his vacant room, first door east of the Princess theatre, to the members of the Comforts Committee of the Navy League, for sewing purposes, until he has the room permanently rented. There are about one hundred members in the local order, who will help to see to it that our navy boys are supplied with needed articles of wearing apparel. The chairman of the local order states that anyone caring to donate money to purchase yarn may do so at either Montgomery’s newstand or B. F. Fendig’s drug store. If sufficient money cannot 'be obtained in this way other means will probably be resorted to, but it is thought all of our citizens will gladly respond to such a noble undertaking.

First American Shot In War Finds Its Mark.

London, April 25.—-Captain Rice, of the American steamship Mongolia, which arrived at a British port, told the Associated Press today that the 'Mongolia had fired the first gun of the war for the United Staites and sunk a German submarine, The submarine, Captain'Rice said, was about to attack the great liner in British waters on April 19. He declared there was absolutely no doubt that the U-boat was hit and that there was every reason to believe it- was destroyed. The naval gunners on board made a clean hit at 1,000 yards. The periscope was seen to* be. shattered. Even more pertinent facts as regards the ultimate fate of the submarine was that the shell disappeared immediately after the hit was made. The captain stated that a shell always riccochets in the water and can foe seen again unless it finds the mark. Oil was also seen on the water after the submarine disappeared. The Mongolia was going at full speed and was a long distance away when the spray and foam subsided, but from the bridge the officers observed the shot through their glasses, and they are confident the submarine was sunk.

Oyster Bay, N. Y., April 25.—001. Theodore Roosevelt was gleeful today when told that a gun on the Mongolia, named after him, had sunk a German submarine. “I am greatly rejoiced," he said, “and I congratulate the captain, the gunners and all the crew of the Mongolia. ' Thank heaven, some Americans have at last tejjun to hit. We have been altogether too long, purely at the receiving end of this war Germany has waged on us.” What you will receive when you buy Kasper’s coffee: More cups per pound and more flavor per cup. Sold exclusively- by Rowles & Parker. Luther Burbank made two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, which was a great thing for the farmer. Vesta makes one battery last the life of two, a saving of fifty per cent for the auto owner. If you need hay see Luther, but if you want a battery as good as the rest of your car, let the Vesta man explain to you the.difference in batteries. A salesman for a large battery concern spent a day with us last week advising us to put in a service station for their battery. His main, argument was that we wouldn’t get enough battery repairing to keep u§ alive with the Vesta line. We don’t want a big repair business for we figure such a business would be founded on dissatisfaction. To enjoy a healthy business our customers must be satis ■ fied, both with the action of their battery and the service we render. This does not; mean we do not repair batteries for we do, and we do it right, but when every car ,s equipped with a Vesta battery there <rill be very little repair work needed on the battery itself. We figure we will be busy keeping the motors, generators, regulators, wiring, etc., in perfect condition.—RENSSELAER GARAGE.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1917.

REV. ROYCE IN NEWSPAPER SCRAP

Former Rensselaer Pastor is a Candidate For Delegate at Large to Convention.

Rev. C. D. Royce, former pastor of the Methodist church of this city and now of Rockville, has caused the editors of the Rockville Tribune and the Vermillion County Democrat to get into a pretty lively scrap over him. Mr. Royce is a candidate at large to the constitutional convention, and it seems as if he has been. trampling on ivne toes of tne Vermillion and Parke cotaty wets and the wet organ, the Democrat, has taken offense at some of the articles championing the cause of Rev. Royce appearing in the Tribune. The following article was taken from the Tribune and should prove of interest to the friends of the pastor in this, city: Moot L. Casey, editor of the Vermillion County Democrat, seems to be worrying himself considerably over the welfare of Parke county, and in•tead of confining himself to the business of his domicile, violates the laws of neutrality and takes it upon himself to guide the destinies of his neighbor in the following editorial:

“ While he is using all the available space in the Parke county papers telling what is needed in the state constitution, why don't preacher Clarence D. Royce tell the people what tire constitution has to do with the regular Lord’s vineyard work for which he is paid a good nahry ? There may be church members who help pay. his salary who tihnk differently on the constitution proposition—men who are willing to acknowledge that the constitution which has served a hundred years (!) has made Indiana the best state in the union and should mot be tampered with by a lot of grafters and sentimental preachers who seek to make politics a side line along with religion. Brother Royce rhould look to a continuation X>f his bread earning opportunities. When he builds a constitution that removes sin and temptation preachers won’t be needed. The forced saintliness will obligate such fellows as Mr. Royce to shed their sack cloth and go to work. Brother Royce can have space in the Democrat to tell the dear people what other evils besides liquor he would forbid >y a clause in the constitution.” Mr. Casey for several months has had a lot to say disrespectfully about the ministers of Clinton, and it would seem from his writings, and many of them are couched in libelous phrases, that not only his mind Lt poisoned against men of the cloth but that his pen is dipped into the bitterest gall. He tis not doing unto his neighbor as he would have his neighbor do unco, ‘him, at least this could be the conclusion drawn from our experiences while associated with the Democrat editor in the past. _ , Rev. C. D. Royce, of the Rockville Methodist church, is one of the first men w announce himself a candidate from Parke and Fountain counties to the constitutional convention. As to his taking up space in the Democrat to explain the things he stands for the Tribune sees no necessit” for it. Mr. Royce is not only telling his constituents in a straightforward manner the things he would have written in the new constitution, but can have and will be given space in this paper to make his position known. Not content with the above slanderous editorial, the Democrat printed in its local items the following: “If the Parke county editors continue to give Clarence D. Royce the free use of the papers in diis zeal to climb to the honor of delegate to the constitutional convention, he will destroy his last forlorn hope for the honor. The preached is a little like the fabled parrot, ’he talks too ed m The Tribune would only point the finger of shame at Mr. Casey, and suggest that if it is has intention to fight ministers of the gospel, that he do it in an ethical way 'and not resort to venomous tactics. He is too good a newspaper man to thus abuse his unusual talent.

Sold with the agreement it must please you or we cheerfully refund the Pri “ * PARKER. NOTICE. The Newton Township Federal Farm Loan Association will have a meeting at the court house in Rensselaer at 1:30 Saturday, April 28, 1917. All interested in the orgamzation in Newton and adjoining townships are requested to attend this meeting. Remember the date.—R. J. Yeoman, Secretary, Capt. H. B. Tuteur reports 53 men at the volunteer drill at the armory last evening, which shows that the spirit is not waning. Rapid progress is being made and Capt. Tuteur is trying to teach them all of the -war tactics possible before he is called away. The drills will continue after he has left under the two lieutenants selected by the company some time ago. , A regular army medical officer who was to have examined eleven recruits for Co. M, failed to put in an appearance but it is thought he will be here some time this week. Mrs. Joseph Dluzak and two daughters, of Carpenter township, took the train here thia orning for Chicago. Have you purchased one of those neat paper flags yet ? Automobile owners especially should have one to place on -their windshields. 5c at The Republican office. K ..

Teacher Whose Patriotism Was Questioned Enlists In Navy.

Ralph Sparks, the young Lewiston, Ind., school teacher, whose alleged unpatriotism stirred up quite a sensation in Lewiston school circles some time ago, has settled beyond a doubx his right to be called a true American. Republican readers will probably remember the charges made against Sparks by school patrons and also an article by Sparks denying the alterations. It was alleged at that time that Sparks was guilty of making slurring remarks about the American Hag and the government. Following the alleged remarks Sparks was askec to resign his position, which he did not do and he was finally allowed to remain Spark’s enlistment in the navy recently, following the dosing of his school for the year, was probably taken to vindicate himself in the eyes of the people and to show any aouhters that he was just as good an American as anyone else. The Monticello Journal says: "Among the recent recruits in Chicago to the United States navy is Ralph Sparks, a well known young miar of this city. The Chicago papers yesterday carried an account of Sparks’ enlistment with a group of other young men, several of whom were from Indiana. iSparks has just completed a term as a teacher in the schools near Rensselaer and had gone to Chicago to work for Montgomery Ward. The news of his enlistment was a great surprise to his relatives here, who had not known that he had contemplated such a step.

W. L. Wood Gives Views On Preparedness In Produce.

At this present moment the fathers and mothers in thousands of homes in the United States are counting the cost in their next week’s provisions. Not sjnee the dark days of ’6l to ’65 have the American people wanted for food. The farmers are doing their best to plant and raise their crops for the coming season, but at the present time their granaries are empty, their cribs are vacant. The laboring man must depend on some one for food for himself and faily. Now is the time for preparedness in deed and in truth. Prepare to meet this food condition. The patriotic citizen will at this time sell his food surplus at a reasonable profit. It is not .patriotic to withhold food from the human family for personal gain. The government report shows a sufficient amount of food in the United States to last until another crop is harvested. But the food is in the hands of speculators, and the price is advancing. This is the most important question that the American people have to deal with at this time. I would suggest that yoil write your senator and representative in congress to urge upon that body to enact a law that will induce the food speculators to open up their warehouses at a reasonable profit. " The soldier is making sacrifice in leaving ihs business to go to the front. The farmer is doing his patriotic duty. The 'banks are responding, and every other business must come to the rescue of the people. One hundred milion mouths must be fed. Chanty berins at home. It is the • American lome that should be made happy first. Contented homes make prosperous nations.

College Boys Wil Give a Demonstration Saturday.

There will be a alrge number of St. Joseph’s college students in town Saturday for the purpose of advertising their Turner exhibition to be given on the college grounds next Sunday afternoon, April 29. The collegians will march to town in a body to the court house yard, where they will give a demonstration in the building of- human pyamids, etc. Those who witnessed the Saturday exhibition will not have by any means seen all that is to be given in the program and the cleverest P ar t of the performance will be given on Sunday. Following the demonstration, the collegians will march back to the college* It is understood that the proceeds from the exhibition Sunday will go to the Athletic association. The exhibitions in previous years have been very successful and it is felt that the one this year will be even better and the hearty co-operation of the townspeople in this venture is asked. The Sunday program will commence at 8 p. m. and will occur in the colliege auditorium.

Frank Leach Released On Bond—Found Near Hebron.

Valparaiso Vidette. _ Sheriff Forney, who went to Rensselaer yesterday morning to search for Frank Leach, wanted at Rensselaer on a bench warrant, and charged with the sale of mortgaged property found his man west of Hebron and delivered him before Judge Hanley. The court released the alleged offender on bond to insure his appearance at a later date. The alleged violation was committed in Jasper county, and Leach since moved over the line,

Some Good Advice. “Don’t think too much of your own methods. Watch other people’s ways and learn from them.” This is good advice, especially when bilious or constipated. You will find many people who use Chamberalin’s Tablets for these ailments with the best results, and will do well t> follow their example. c » FOR SALE Fresh fish. Phone 647. Charles LeaveL

Merchants Should Provide For a Home Market.

The committee on marketing of home produce met Saturday afternoon with other committees of the Better Farming Association to discuss plans to bring about a better home market for the products of the farmers in Jasper county. There is a country wide endeavor to increase the food provisions all over the United States. But little has been said in regard to marketing such produce. Therefore the merchants of the county and the fanners should be in closer or 'better harmony iwith each other, especially in regard to exchange of goods. The merchant should make every effort to use all the home produce that is possible for him to dispose of before having same shipped in from the cities, to compete with the farmer’s produce and fruit. We believe that the fanner should grade all fruit and vegetables into classes, that they might sell according to class. Also, each article must be neat and clean, thereby helping its sale. Second. There are a great many eatables that could be dried such as com, apples, others canned. Pickles salter for future use, vinegar made, all such could be marketed in midwinter. All kinds of seed saved and sold to the merchant for another spring. A great many winter vegetables put in the cellar and sold during the winter to supply the home towns in each vicinity. Such a trade we believe can be established in each town if-both parties interested will endeavor to do so.

Third. Much good will result from it as the farmers will have more money to spend to buy other goods with and will live better, making a better business for each. When merchants buy at home then and no sooner can they expect others to buy at tome. This will 'be the best way of killing the mail order business. Ridiculing the people through the papers will only make more mail orders. Now get busy, merchants, and do what you ask others to do, and see how it works. More co-operation is what we need along these lines. This committee would be pleased to meet in the near future with the commercial club and try and arrange a booming home market, which would be a boom for all as we eliminate freight, express, cartage, drayage, middlemen and jobbers’ profits, which in some instances would equal half the buying price. By Chairman Committee of Home Marketing.

NOTICE. All persons who have subscribed fo‘r stock in the Fanners’ Grain Co. are requested to call at the Trust A Savings Bank and pay for same at once. Money must be in the hands of the directors by the first day of May. By order of Board of Directors* At the present prices of materials it’s cheaper to buy bread than bake it. If in doubt try a loaf of potato bread and be convinced of the Quantity and quality. ROWLES & PARKER. Marriage License. April 25. —Roy Culp, born Lee, Ind., Nov. 6, 1894, occupation farmer, father William E. Culp, and Christian and maiden name of mother, Ida C. Stevens, and Martha Clark, born in Monon, Ind., March 2, 1892, occupation teacher, father Daniel Z. Clark, mother, Laura Barlow. First marriage for each.

A RENSSELAER INTERVIEW Mr. Wilcox Telia His Experience. The following brief account of an interview' with a Rensselaer man over eight years ago, and its sequel, will be read with keen interest by every. citizen. Jacob R. Wilcox, retired farmer, I Rensselaer, says: “I suffered from backaches and severe pains across my loins. I couldn’t rest day or night and was tired and worn-out. The kidney secretions were highly colored and contained sediment. Nothing seemed to relieve me until I began taking Doan’s Kidny Pills, procured from B, F.Fcndig's Drug Store. They relieved me of the aches and pains, I could' rest better nights, and regulated the passages of the kidney secretions, so that I have had no trouble since.” (Statement given May 31, 1907.) On February 29, 1910, Mr. Wilcoxsaid: *'l continue recommending Doan’s Kidney Pills as a reliable medicine, because as yet they have never failed to do good work.” Price fiOc, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills —the same that Mr. Wilcox has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milbum Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Storage Batteries RECHARGED AND REPAIRED - Electric Starters, Generators, Ignition Lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage v Official Service Station for Vesta Double Life Batteriaa.

MARY PICKFORD TODAY At The Star Theatre THE PRIDE OF THE CLAN Ail patrons will agree that Mary Pickford always pleases. This story is full of ‘-•weetness and simplic'y, sure t r charm both old and young. An attractive 7 red production. Special Matinee at 5 and 10c. AT NIGHT ALL SEATS iOc STARTING TIME 7 O’CLOCK PROMPT—COME EASILY FRIDAY DUSTIN FARNUM THE FIGHTING PARSON in THE PARSON OF PANAMINT BENEFIT DAY AT THE STAR THEATRE.

POULTRY MARKET. April 26.—Eggs 28c, chickens 18c, and butterfat 44c. _ LOCAL GRAIN MARKET. 1 April 26.—Corn $1.40, oats 651, wheat $2.40 and rye $1.85. iS. C. Irwin is attending to business matters in Chicago today. Ffionk Ham made a business trip to Bloomington, Ind., today. Judge Groige Gifford, of Tipton, came to Rensselaer today. ' Mrs. A P. Burton went to Evanston, 111., today. She is the owner of a large hotel in that city. Judge C. W. Hanley went to Lafayette today to attend to some matters in the Tippecanoe county circuit court in which he is the presiding judge. Edna Robinson, who has been visiting her cousin. Marion Robinson, a daughter of Mrs. Wallace Robinson, at Idalia, Mo., returned today; Mias Ednc hr.s been gone some six weeks and during this time she attended the wedding of Marion. Ladies’ 1-2 and open strap pumps in real kid and patent leather. All sizes and the latest styles produced. Let us fit you with a pair. ROWLES & PARKER. 30,009 spring pian .3, 86 kinds. Home grown, climated, and well rooted. Shrubs should be planted now.— J. H. Holden, Phone 426.

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