Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1917 — Page 1

No. 91.

PTHE Q RINKS U TONIGHT Edith Story, Antonio Mareno and S. Rankin Drew IN “THE ISLE OF RE6ENERATION” Bluebird This is a six reel picture and is taken from the famous novel of Cyrus Townsend Brady. Don’t miss this one. ADMISSION 5 and 10c.

New Case Filed With the County Clerk and Court Notes.

——■ I Laura Marlatt vs Harry Marllatt; action for divorce. Parties were married Aug. 9, 1913, and! separated May 6, 1917. On the last named date plaintiff avers that defendant left with a carnival company. She compliaiins that defendant 'has been iguilty of cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff asks for a divorce and the care and custody of their two children, Robert, age 3 years, and Harold, age one year. Parkinson & Hopkins, attorneys for plaintiff. Myrtle Croy vs Elmer Freeman Croy. Parties were married June 9, 1914, and separated June 28, 1916. Plaintiff avers that on June 25, 1916, defendant was convicted of the charge of grand larceny and was sentenced to serve a term in the Jeffersonville reformatory for an indeterminate period of from one to eight years. E. M. Laßue, attorney for plaintiff. Judge J. P. Wason, who is the special judge in charge of the Barnard ditch petition, was here Monday and adjourned further hearing ;of the cause until June 25th. Attorney Elmore Barce, of Fowler, was here Saturday and commenced the hearing of the Ryan ditch petition, of which he is the special' judge. An adjournment of the cause was had until Mav 21st.

Prof. G. C. Powers Active Candidate for Co. Superintendency.

Prof. G. C. Powers, ex-superintend-ent of the Remington public schools, was in Rensselaer Monday and had as his 'guests at dinner the township trustees of the county. Prof. Powers was bom and raised near Redkey, Ind. He graduated from Earlham college at Richmond, Ind., in 1902. He has been a teacher in the common district schools, high school teacher and principal and superintendent of schools of towns and cities. During the past year he has had charge of a consolidated school in Jackson county. Since this school closed he has been teaching in the high school at Noblesville, Ind. He holds a Life State License. The other active candidates for the office of Jasper county school superintendent are I. N. Warren and Morgan L. Sterrett.

Cross On Moon No Ill Omen Says Astronomer.

A cross’lover the moon is nothing out of the ordinary, say astronomers. (Many people noticed this phenomenon Sunday evening. It may mean better weather for the near future they say. The cross is due to the condition of the atmosphere.

IS RENSSELAER SATISFIED?

The Evidence is Convincing. The Testimony Open to Investigation. Before a statement can 'be accepted here, it must <be supported by local testimony—by the evidence of someone residing in Rensselaer. Statements from unknown people in remote pQaces may be true, but we cannot prove them. Here is a statement by a Rensselaer resident: C. B. Steward, insurance agt., S. Front & Main Sts., says: “I had been subject to serious attacks of kidney disorder. My back for a 'long tune was 'lame and sore and I was hardly ever free from backache. Whenever I feel 1 any signs of that trouble now, or my kidneys are not in good condition, I get a 'box of Doan’s Kidney Pills at Long’s Drug Store. They quickly fix me up all right. In that way, I keep free from the old suffering and in good health.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Steward had. Foster-Milburn Go., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

U. S. Government

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K. OF C. TO HAVE BIG DAY HERE

Big Time Planned By Knights of Columbus For May 27 —Meeting Will Last AU Day. The institution of a council of the Knights of Columbus in charge of District Deputy F. J. Connelly, assisted by the local Columbus Club of K. of C’s., is now well under way, the number of associate charter members permissable having already been reached. The number of members of the new council, including those already belonging to Lafayette, Kentland and various other councils will almost reach 100. The institution of this council will be one of the most notable events in Knights of Columbus circle, ever held in Indiana. A large delegation of visiting K. of C. is assured, as the various neighboring councils have pledged themselves to come in large numbers. The Lafayette degree team will confer the first and second degrees and Justin H. McCarthy, assistant states attorney, of Chicago, and team;, will exemplify the third degree. The program committee have not yet completed the arrangements but every effort is (being made to secure the best tallent.

A meeting of al'l the members and applicants will be held next Sunday, (May 13, at 1:30 p. m. at St. Joseph’s college, for the purpose of electing officers and other details of organization. Below is the list of charter members and also the program of May 27th, when the three degrees will be conferred and the council instituted: Rev. Christian Daniels, Rev. LA* Wagner, Edward P. Honan, Lon Healy, D. M. Morrissey, Wm. Walter, Matthew Worden, Harvey Meseman, Sam Lane, Estel Myers, J. E. Murphy, Garland Grant, Herman Messman, Stanislaus Brusnahan, Arthur Kanne, Thomas Callahan, Jos. Halligan, Conrad Kellner, John Healy, J. F. Putts, R. C. Gangloff, Wm. Zinik, Carl Worden, James Walters, Francis McAdams, Geo. Schwartz, Leonard Denninger, Lawrence Jacobs, George E. Dunn, Edmund Hoelker, Jerry Foersch, James Hogan, James Stewart, W. J. Kennedy, Leonard Manley, Cletis K. Patton, Damiel Hayden, J. Paul Fogartv, John A. Nagle, J. EdWard Ryan, Clarence H. Messman, Hilary R. Weger, John E. Kuhn, Lawrence C. Antell, John J. Conroy, Mathias A. Lause, Voliney N. Pierre, Frank Boes, Wm. Delehanty, Thomas E. Maloney, Emil A. Goettmoeller, Francis M. McCormack, Wm. N. Deutsch, Anlthonv J. Tomkins, John J. Bruin, Maurice Vanderhagin, W. H. Wagner, Paul C. Barrett, Leo Hovorka, John- Worland, John Martin, Edmund B. Martin, Mi -thae! Quinlan, Michael J. Kuiboske, Leo A. Mecklan, M. Kuiboske, E. P. Lane, P. Worland, Joseph H. Kolhoff, Henry Hordeman, James E. Walter, John J. Jacks, N. Bernard Luers, John Bchles, Louis Mischi, Alexander Raeth, Martin J. Hohner, Charles Behiles. PROGRAM. .At St. Augustine’s Church, School, and Grounds. Masses at 6, 7:30, 9, 10:40 a. m. 8:30 Assembly ac Armory. 8:45 Parade from armory to church headed by parish .band. 9:00 Solemn high mass at St. Augustine’s church. Sermon by Rev. I. A. Wagner. Music by St. Joe choir. 10:40 Last mass in St. Augustine’s church. 10:30 Cafeteria dinner in parish school halL 11:50 Assembly on St. Augustine’s school igrounds. 12:15 Parade to college headed by U. S. Flag and St. Joe band. At St. Joseph’s College. 1:00 First degree in alumni hall gymnasium building. 2:30 Second degree. Concert for non-participants. 4:30 Third degree. (Outside). 7:00 Banquet for benefit of fund for new church, in St. Joe college dining halls, served by Pariah sodalitiea 8:15 Assembly in college alumni hall for evening program. Music by college string sextette.

State Encampment of G. A. R. and Auxiliaries.

The thirty-eighth annual encampment of the Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic will convene in Indianauolis Wednesday, and will be in session three days. Headquarters of the several 'branches of the patriotic organizations will be at the Denison hotel as follows: The’ Woman’s Relief Corps, parlor A; the Grand Army of the Republic, parlor B; the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary, parlor C; the Ladies of the G, A. R., parlor D. ' The 'business session will 'be held in Tomlinson hall and other 'prominent auditoriums. The veterans and members of allied organizations will assemble in Tomlinson hall Wednesday evening ait 8 o’clock and Hon. Joseph E. Bell and others will extend greetings and a welcome to the capital city. The feature meeting, an old-time camp fire, will occur in Tomlinson hall Thursday night at 8 o’clock, and Governor Jlames P. Goodrich will preside. At this meeting Command-er-In-Chief Hon. W. J. Patterton and personal staff will receive a merited ovation. The Knightstown Orphans’ Home Band, always a drawing card at Indiana encampments, wilfl be present at all sessions. The parade will take place Thursday afternoon, starting at 2:16.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1917.

County Board of Education Holds Regular Monthly Meeting.

AH of the thirteen township trustees were present Monday at the regular monthly meeting of the county board of education. A. H. Hopkins, president of the Rensselaer city school board, was also present as were the board, was also present. The Remington and board were absent This was the date fixed by law for the reports of the enumeration of the pupils of the county between the ages of six and' twenty-one but several of th corporations did not have their reports completed. Charles B. Steward was re-elected county attendance 'officer for another year. W. L. Bott, owner of the Jasper County Telephone Co., was present and offered the free service of his lines to the county for persons needing help or employment The matter of arranging for commencements was left to the trustees of the several townships. The board passed the following resolution condemning loafers and loafing: “The County Board of Education deplores the fact that in this time of stress there are on many communities a few able (bodied men who are spending their time in idleness and loafing and we urge if possible that this matter be taken up by the proper authorities. If our boys are to oe conscripted into the army and navy, every able bodied man should be required to do Iris part and providing food and other supplies.” County Agent Learning made his report, as follows which was approved:

“During the first of the month the circular “Projects of the Jasper County Better Farming Association for 1917” was written and distributed to about 1500 people of the county. “The carload, of lime came in and time was spent in visiting lime demonstrations. Arrangements were also made with men in other parts of the county to use their previous tests as demonstrations. “Worked up plans for school .gardens in Rensselaer and started the work which was later turned over to Mr. Stoneburner of t he public schools. The soil tester came and about 25 samples of soil have been tested for acidity. One Saturday afternoon was devoted to soil testing and a number of farmers brought in samples. , “29 schools were visited in relation to the boys’ and girls’ industrial club work and' a total enrollment of 278 was secured. “Together with members of the corn committee arranged to have seed corn tested for farmers in the Rensselaer and-Wheatfield schools.... Succeeded in getting farmers to raise four new varieties as tests for better corn. “Organized new farmers’ clubs at Virgie and Wheatfield. Organized a domestic science club in North Marion township. “Held two general meetings on the governor’s call and secured. the appointment of special committees to assist in the work. Attended committee meetings and assisted them in starting work. “Attended 14 general meetings during the month. “Matters needing assistance: , “Premium arrangements for boys’ and girls’ club work assistance in securing supplies from state club leader. Canning equipment. Canning demonstrations. “Plans for next month: “Visit boys and girls, get out corn variety tests, attend farmers’ club meetings and conduct soil tests.” Sheriff B. D. McOolly addressed the 'board in reference to the duties _of the trustees as precinct conscription officers. On motion the trustees voted to serve as conscription officers without pay. ' _ _ A resolution was offered by Mr. Hopkins and adopted by the 'board in which it was agreed that all the trustees would take up with the ladies the work of the Comforts Committee and urge the forming of association branches in each township. The next meeting of the 'board will be on June 4th. The township trustees will on that date meet in the office of the county auditor at 10 a. m. and elect by ballot a county school superintendent.

Reynolds and Donegan Are Now In Mexico.

A card received from Reynolds and Donegan, premier roller skiaters, state that they are now in Tijuana. The card was dated a»iay 1 and Earle says they will be in Mexico for a few days enjoying the sights. Perhaps “Skates” may enjoy it down there} 'but we prefer Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds wall conclude their tour in Kansas City on June 3rd. During their absence from Rensselaer they have visited Canada and the western states. Their tour has extended over the past six or seven months.

Governor Calls On Clergy Of State For Conference.

Governor James P. Goodrich has issued a proclamation calling on the clergy of Indiana to meet at the statehouse Tuesday, May 15, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon for the purpose of determining what course the churches of the state can best pursue to aid in the present war crisis. It is understood that plans may be evolved, among others, whereby direct appeals from the pulpits of the state may be made to the housewives of Indiana for greater and more intelligent conservation of the food supply. The governor at the same time apI pointed a committee of ministers and I laymen to formulate a program fur I the meeting. „ "

VOLUNTEERS WILL BUILD WAR RAILROAD

Unit of Over 11,000 Men to Go At .Earliest Possible Momept—En- . gineers Badly Needed. Washington, May 7.—Nine new regiments of army engineers, to be composed exclusively of highly trained railway men, will be the first American troops to be sent to France. They will go at the earliest passible moment, the war department announced today, for work on communication lines, but speculation as to exactly when or to what points they will be sent is forbidden (because of the submarine menace. The new forces will be volunteers, raised at the nine great railway centers of the country. Each regiment will be commanded by an engineer colonel of the regular army, aided by an adjutant. All other officers will be railway engineers or officials. The expedition will have a total strength of between 11,000 and 12,000 men, each regiment 'being composed of two (battalions of three companies each. Every (branch of railway workers necessary to the (building or op-, eration of lines will be represented in the ranks, and the war department expects a response to the call that will permit careful selection to be exercised. Officials believe the great railroad brotherhoods will co-operate by throwing the strength of the unions behind the recruiting efforts. The railway companies already are so organized under the council of national defense that their co-operation is assured. America is pre-eminent in the field of railroad engineering and .the best talent and experience the nation can. provide in that line will go into the new regiments, each of which would be able to undertake all or any part of the work of building or operating a whole railway system.

Marriage License.

May 8. Harney Cecil Lange, born July 12, 1897, Wheatfield, Ind., occupation farmer, son of Eugene Lange and Belva Lockwood Steele, born Sept. 12, 1899, in Indiana, occupation housekeeper, daughter of Catharine Steele. Consent to marriage given by groom’s father and bride’s mother, as both parties were under age. First marriage so reach. Married in clerk’s office by Rev. E v W. Strecker.

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Workmen Hurry Work On New Barracks at Fort.

Preparation for the housin'* of the members of the officers’ reserve corps at Fort Benjamin Harrison is being made as rapidly as 600 workmen can carry on the work of constructing new barracks. These barracks are ■being erected just east of the permanent barracks, and will provide quarters for men from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. The Indiana men, according to present plans, will be quartered in the permanent barracks. When the reserve corps camp opens next Monday it is expected that there will be nearly 5,000 men at the fort. The new 'buildings will cost $200,000, and'will include barracks, mess 'halls, kitchen and bathhouses for two regiments. The number of new buildings to be completed by Monday is 156. The barracks are arranged facing north and south in groups of eight, with a 125-foot street between each group. _ Each barrack will house a platoon, making two barracks to a company. The mess halls are constructed separately. There is a mess hall for every two barracks. Bathhouse, laundry room and lavatory are combined in one building for each company. A complete system of plumbing is being installed so that the men will have none of the inconveniences in keeping clean that fell to the lot of the men who were mobilized last June for border service. With quarters built to order and every arrangement made to reduce ■the 'Wardships generally attendant upofi camp life, it is anticipated by officers that there will be little trouble in keeping the men busv practically all the time in drills and study, preparatory to the examinations which will be given at .the end of three months.

To Have Better Weather.

Our enterprising merchant, Mr. Hilliard, has become very discouraged with the weather and has finally determined to remove the cause and has therefor captured the groundhog and has him in the window of his store. That the cold, disagreeable weather will now be succeeded by warm, pleasant weather there can be no doubt.

COMING

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Dr. Wells’ Funeral Largely Attended.

The funeral of the late Dr. L. N. Wells, which was held at DetMotte, was very largely attended as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by ell who knew him. The funeral was in charge of the Masons but was also attended by the members of the G. A. R. pnd the Ladies’ Relief Corps. A large number of Rensselaer veterans and their wives were present. The Ladies Relief Corps, as os their custom, placed a sheaf of wheat upon the dadket of the departed. The ranks of the veterans of the great civil war are fast thinning and it is right and: proper that they should be shown all possible deference.

If you are in a hurry to “get-away” use an Oakland six. ADAMS & SON.

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