Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 96, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1917 — Page 1

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PTHL Q BINGES 0 TONIGHT • r Norma Talmadge in Going Straight with Ralph Lewis -T " | ADMISSION 5 and 10c.

There is Nothing ■ in which delay is so dangerous . ■ as in Eye Trouble. « Whenyou consider that you < can get along, fairly well with- ’ out any senes except sight, you J will understand how important < it is to take no chances with ; your eyes. i OUR Business is to Tell You < When You Need Glasses. * CLARE JESSEN /jl__„ optician : With Jessen the Jeweler. * , Phone IS. <

, LOCAL MARKETS. May 14. —Grain: Wheat $3.00, rye $2.00, corn $1.50 and bats 68c. Poultry—Eggs 31c, chickens 18c. Butterfat 37c.

Hopkins’ City Transfer Line. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call phones 226 or 107. -.Maxwell Automobiles to Advance In Price. yil —■ ** Maxwell cars will advance In price rsaO.OO on May Ist. Orders will be ,ailed a.

Wallace & Bauch LAFAYETTE, INDIANA •\■ • - MONEY TO LOAN ON Horses, mules, cattle, all kinds of live stock, crops, farm implements, or other property on easy terms, all business confidential and just your own name on the nate. We buy and sell horses wagons and farm equipment and used automobiles, and sell on .terms and time to suit the buyer. Applications may 'be made to F. B. Ham, Agent. Odd Fellows Bldg., Rensselaer, Ind.

Storage Batteries RECHARGIft) AND REPAIRED ( Electric Starters, Generators, Ignition x Lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage Official Service Station for Vesta Double Life Batteries.

The Evening Republican.

First Force in France Will Be Based On the Regulars.

Washington, May 13. —Moved .by the pleas of Marshal J off re and other members of the French and British war missions, President Wilson has decided to send American troops to the European line as soon as it is possible. ——— The war department has been instructed to rush all plans and army officers predicted today that American troops will be on French soil before the end of July. The president is giving his attention to the selection of a general to command the first contingent. The present plan is to send from two to four divisions of troops, numbering from 56,000 to 112,000 men. It is probable that about one-third will be seasoned regular army men and the remainder national guardsmen and volunteers. Regulars are to be included in the expeditionary force to furnish a stable nucleus of trained men. In expanding the regular army the_ war department is already separating regiments into three battalions, each of which is to form the nucleus of a new regiment. The guardsmen selected for the expeditionary force will be the pick of those who received training on the Mxdcan border last year. The remainder, according to the present plan, will be chosen from the Roosevelt volunteers or some similar body. Army officers deem it probable that Col. Roosevelt will be allowed to go with the first body of troops, but not as its commander. The practical military men of the war department say that Roosevelt could be used to advantage as a "brigadier general, and they look for his appointment to this rank unless the president refuses to allow the colonel to go.

Earl Hemphill Back In Baltimore After Visiting Europe.

Earl Hemphill, a member of the United States navy for the last two years, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hemphill, of this city, is back in Baltimore after a perilous trip to Europe aboard the Almanac, which was sent to that countrv some time ago, according to word received here. Earl enlisted" in the navy about two years ago and since that time has done considerable traveling and likes the navy fine. The trip across the Atlantic into the war zone is a perilous one nowadays and the Rensselaer boy probably had his share of. adventure.

No War With U. S. When Kaiser “Bill” Has the Toothache.

Copenhagen, May 13. —Emperor William recognizes no state of war with the United States so far as his personal comfort is concerned. This was shown by the fact that he has summoned his American dentist, Arthur Newton Davis, of Piqua, Ohio, to visit him at great headquarters this week and attend to the necessary repairs to the imperial teeth. - The emperor’s personal view of the relations with the United States apparently is the official interpretation of his government, which in a communication regarding the continuance of the Belgian relief work speaks not of war, but of the “abandonment of neutrality” by the United States.

The Epworth League anniversary program was given to a packed house at the Methodist church Sunday night. About fifty people took nart in the evening’s exercises. The. pageant especially was very impressive. It was the twenty-eighth birthday of the organization.

Diploma examinations' will be held over the county on next Saturday, May 19, at school buildings at Rensselaer, DeMotte and Walker-Center. Those pupils who failed on their first trial on the April examination or who for any good reason have not had two trials may take the examination at this time. Pupils should bring the report of the first examination with them.

We now have plenty of good pasture for cows and heifers. Same price as steers. —James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches.

WANTED—MAN WITH TRACTOR.

Have two hundred acres of land to plow. Will igive man with tractor good wages. Apply at once to James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches.

THE WEATHER. Fair tonight; Tuesday fair, slightly warmer.

Epworth League Anniversary.

Diploma Examinations.

ERNEST DAMSON,

Co. Supt. Schools.

PASTURE.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, MAY 14, 1917.

U. S. MUST HURL ITS FULL POWER

If Germany Is to Be Defeated, Asserts Capt. Henry J. Reilly, Recently Returned from Europe.

By Capt. Henry J. Railly. New York, May 13.—1 t is a great mistake to think the Germans are on the verge of collapsing and that all that is needed is a slight additional effort ' ... The tendency of the public of eacn country which has entered the war has been to make the mistake of adding up square miles, the populations, and tons of food and other supplies of the two sides. The balance on the side of the entente allies is so great as to give the impression of overwhelming power. This causes an underestimation of the problem as it really exists, as it creates a false confidence not justified by the facts. The whole course of this war has shown that everything is subordinate to armies actually in the field and that decisive victory can come only through them. The question of sea power is simply one of the ability, first, to deprive the enemy of the power to move his troops by sea; second, to cut him off from all overseas supplies; third, to keep the seas open for the transport of allied troops to the points needed and ih the numbers needed; and fourth, to keep the allied arms supplied. In the first case the central powers are not affected, except that they cannot attempt an invasion of England becaues all. their fronts are joined by overland communications. In the second case, while the enemy has been deprived of many things, there is every evidence that he has sufficient material to keep his armies fighting with the utmost determination. It is evident that Germany has the power to defend herself for some time to come, unless the allied armies in the field can be swelled to such an enormous strength in men and so well supplied with material that a crushing offensive can be commenced and relentlessly continued without a pause until the enemy armies are completely defeated.

Jasper County to Help Young Men’s Christian Association.

A meeting was held at the court house this Monday morning in the interest of the Young Men’s Christian Association work in connection with the war. The meeting was addressed by A. B. Dickson, general secretary of the Gary Y. M. U. A*, and Don Van Lew, a director of the Gary association. Mr. Dickson is also chairman of the executive committee of this district, which consists of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper and Newton Counties. Mr. Van Lew is a prominent banker of Gary and has given largely of his time and means to that association. This district will attempt to raise SIO,OOO, Of this amount Lake county has already pledged $5,000, LaPorte county $3,000. Jasper county has set as its minimum SSOO. The gentlemen from Gary had to leave at 11 o’clock, as they were scheduled for a noon meeting at Kentland. A local organization was formed here consisting of the following; President, E. L. Hollingsworth. Secretary, L. H. Hamilton. Treasurer, J. J. Hunt. Executive committee consisting of the above and Mrs. M. D. Gwin and Mrs. Jesse Nichols. It is proposed to have a mammoth meeting Sunday afternoon. The matter is to be pushed with all vigor pos* sible, for the great blessings that this organization can bring to our boys at the front cannot be told.

Navy Recruiting Party To Visit Rensselaer.

Postmaster N. Littlefield has received word from the navy recruiting station that a party from there will be in Rensselaer from Mav 16 to 19 The postmaster is very anxious that the citizens of this community cooperate with him, holding meetings while these men are here and do what can be done to help furnish recruits for the navy. A good meeting should be held at which time the band should be secured and all citizens turn out. See Postmaster Littlefield .and help arrange for a large, patriotic meeting.

Enumeration Returns of County Show Loss of 202.

The following table shows the school enumeration for the years of 1916 and 1917 in the different townships : 1916 1917 Barkley 411 390 Carpenter ... 287 271 Gillam ..,.....237 226 Hanging Grove 184 13€> Jordan .—...152 153 Kankakee 136 123 Keener 262 261 Marion 310 311 Milroy 118 113 Newton 199 184 Union ...373 363 Walker • .817 226 Wheatfield .179 175 Rensselaer town 659 67u Remington town ••••••309 279 Wheatfield town 123 121 Totals 4,206 4,004 Total loss in county of. 202. For results, use our classified column.

SMALLER CLASS THAN USUAI THIS YEAR

Of Graduates From High School— List Shows That There Will ~ Probably Be 24.

Rensselaer high school will not have the usual large class of graduates this year. The smallest class for several years will be turned out this year, and it is probable that altogether there will be but twenty-four, and two or three are doubtful. One name not listd here may, however, receive sufficient credits to graduate. The probable class consists of 18 girls and 11 boys. Whatever the class lacks in quantity it makes up in quality and will be one, of the best classes ever turned oufny the school. The following list shows the probable graduates this year: Girls—Gladys Arnott, Mamie Be-* ver, Martha Gaine. Herschell Collins, Mary Gomer, Cynthia Houston, Cornelia Leonard, Wilda Littlefield, Marjorie Vanatta, Mary Wagner, Minnie Waymire, Ruth Wood, Helena Wright. Boys James Barber, French Crooks, William Eisle, Daniel Guild, Cecil Lee, Robert Loy, Harry Moore, Seth Reed, Harvey Snow, Dade Thurlow, Howard York. The public schools this year have been under a very efficient corps of teachers and the progress made in all dines has been very gratifying to the patrons as well as the faculty, and Rensselaer is rapidly assuming a reputation of being one of the best equipped schools in the state in all departments. Students turned out of Rensselaer high school are as well equipped in an educational way as any of the larger schools, as is shown by the graduates who follow up their high school career with a college course. ' Superintendent Dean and Principal Coe are directly responsible for the success of the school. The usual program will rule at the graduation exercises this year. The speaker for the baccalaureate has not yet been announced and it is probable that the junior reception will be done away with. The alumni banquet will be held on Friday, June 1.

Solomon Fendig Suffers

Solomon Fendig, son of Mrs. N. Fendig and a brother of B. N. Fendig, of this city, was taken to a sanitarium at Indianapolis Sunday,suffer- t ing from a nervous breakdown, where it is hoped that quiet and rest will restore him to his former health. Solomon came to a fevz days ago from Chicago, where he had been managing a shoe store and it is thought that his close attention to business was responsible for his breakdown. Mr. Fendig spent several years in Spokane, Wash., and a tour of the west and also visited for an extended period in New Orleans, returning to Rensselaer last February for a visit, after which he entered business in Cliicago. Mr. Fendig complained of nervousness on his arrival in this city, but it was not realized that his condition was so bad.

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Results. National — No games scheduled. American — I Chicago .1, New York 0. i Detroit 2, Boston 1. St. Louis 8, Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 2, Washington 0. “Knuckle Ball” Eddie held New York to a pair of swats and the Chicagoans downed New York in a brilliant battle. Cullop also pitched wonderful ball for the men of Donovan. Hapfelsh’s single scored Eddie Collins with the only run of the day. Ty Cobb’s two baser in the twelfth inning downed Boston. Shore was up for the Barrys, with Ehmke doing the serving for Detroit. St. Louis battered Myers, of the Macks, scoring eight runs. Koob hold the visitors for Jones. Daring base running bv Cleveland, who secured but two hits, won from Washington. Shaw’s balk helped the Fohlmen. Indianapolis ran their string of victories up to ten straight. The Indiana team has now won 23 and lost but 5 and are assuming a commanding lead over their competitors. , The veteran Eddie Cicotte is pitching the greatest ball of his long career and it is the sterling work of this little moundsman that is keeping the White Sox within striking distance of the leaders. Omar Khayaam won the forty-third Kentucky Derby Saturday. -Ticket finished second. 40,000 spectators viewed the classic. Pipp of the Yankees is playing sensational ball.

Marriage License.

Frank Armantrout, born Indiana, January 12, 1890, occupation machinist, and Theresa Pinter, born Crown Point, Ind., March 20 1898, occupation housewife. First marriage for each.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our dear friends to the choir, for the floral offerings, and to ell who kindly assisted with sympathy and act, in'our deep bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband, brother and Bon. —Mirs. O. A. Abbott, W. A. Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. G. L- Thornton. -

OTTO BRAUN PASSES AWAY SUDDENIY

Former Rensselaer Bandmaster Took Sick Saturday Evening and Died > Short Time Later.

Word was received Sunday morning in this city to the effect that Otto Braun, of Lowell, had died suddenly Saturday evening, after an illness of but two hours’ duration. Mt. Braun took very ill about 9 o’clock and died at about JI. Death was thought to be due to heart trouble. At the time of his death Mr. Braun was about 42 years of age. Otto, as he was known to everyone, was the. former bandmaster here, having served in that capacity for six years, resigning about a year ago. Mr. Braun organized the Rensselaer band and through his splendid efficiency made it one of the -best musical organizations in this section of the state. Deceased and family also made this city their residence for some time, during which time he formed many acquaintances and made many friends through his cheery disposition, epsecialily among the younger people. Following his removal from this city, the Braun family went to Lowedl, where Mr. Braun sold musical instruments and acted as a tutor for several bands in that vicinity. For the past year or so Mr. Braun’s condition had been bad, but of late he apparently was regaining his former health and his death coming at this time was a surprise. Otto Braun was bom in Germany in 1874 and came to this country about twelve years ago and with his family took up his residence in Chicago, later moving to Francesville and from there to Lowell, after which he came to Rensselaer for a short time. In the death of Otto Braun a sterling character has been removed. The deceased had won for himself a place in the heart of everyone who knew him. There was scarcely a man, woman or child in this section of the state that had not heard or knew of Otto Braun, the bandmaster. His kindly disposition and friendliness toward everyone were characteristics that had endeared him to all. Mr. Braun leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters and two sons, and his mother, who is in Germany. Two brothers also are in Germany helping to fight the battles of their mother country, but it is not known for sure that they are .living. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon and burial made in the Lowell cemetery. The Rensselaer band will attend in a body and it is probable that some of the other bands of which Mr. Braun was an instructor, will also be there. It was stated that the Monon train leaving this city at 10:36 would stop at Lowell on Tuesday, but the officials have abandoned this idea and the train will not stop. Those wishing to attend the funeral must go on the milk train or by automobile.

Still Time to Plant Certain Vegetables In This Section.

There is still time to plant all the garden crops in this section, even if you have not already plowed your ground Now, in fact, is the best safe planting period for this region. It is time to plant peas, beets, parsnips, and (similar crops. Beans, beets, cabbage, carrote, corn, kale, lettuce, onions, parsnip., poas, potatoes, radishes and turnips should all be planted as soon as the ground can l e made ready. Tomato plants may be set in a few days. Lima beans, both pole and bush, should not be planted for about ten days. The following cultural suggestions are made for the crops which may be planted now with good chances of success: . Peas should be planted first, Theie is time to make three or four successive plantings at 10-day intervals, thus assuring the family a supply of peas for a month or six weeks after they come into bearing A pint of seed is sufficient for a hundred-foot row. , L Beets may be planted at any time from now on. Sow in rows 15 to 18 inches apart, and thin to 4 to 5 inches apart in the rows.' Set cabbage plants in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and 14 to 18 inches apart in the ows. Sow carrot seed in rows 15 to 18 inches apart and thin to 3 to 4 inches apart-in the -n*ws. 7 = Lettuce. Sow the seed in rows la to 18 inches apart. Thin until they stand 6 to 10 inches apart. ’ Onions. It is bast to use the sets rather than the seed. Plant the sets in rows 15 inches apart and from 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. , Parsnips. Plant 15 to 18 inches apart in rows. Thin to 3 to 4 inches. Radishes. Sow the seed in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. Have the fine.

PHONE 78D OR CALL ON DEL GILSON Located at Mark Schroer’s one door east of Republican Office for , Service in Auto Repairing Expert and Guaranteed Workmanship L+eyl Agent far Stniebaker Can. Demonstration at any time.

TODAY AT THE STAR Pauline Fredrick in A Heavy 5 Reel Drama “The Ashes of En bers” Some splendid double work in this prodnctioi Alio Burton Holmes in Manila. A trip around the world TUESDAY ' - --- METRO DAY Viola Dana IN The Flower of No Mans Land. AT THE STAR THEATRE

Near Fatal Accident On Milroy Avenue Sunday.

Sunday afternoon Frederick Fendig, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fendig, in crossing Milroy avenue, jumped to one side to avoid an approaching automobile and in doing so stepped in front of a machine being driven by Charles Simpson and was run over. Fortunately he fell between the wheels and the machine passed directly over him. Mr. Simpson was driving very slowly and stopped his automobile before passing entirely over the lad. Frederick crawled out from under the machine quite unharmed. This was certainly mighty lucky and all present breathed a breath of joy when the outcome was known.

Abundance of Money.

I can loan you all the money you want on thnt farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is >IOO per acre.— P. D. Wells. Morocco, Indiana.

NOTICE. All dogs must be kept up or they will be killed. VE]ftN ROBINSON> City Marshal. 30,000 spring plains. 86 kinds. Home grown, climated, and well rooted. Shrubs should be planted now.— J. H. Holden, Phone 426.

Corner Case lee Cream, Sottas, Sundae* Grape Juice, Pop and All Soft Drink*.

Would be pleased to do your Carpenter Work Large andsmall jobs given the best attention Edward Smith Phone 464

STOVE REPAIRS I still am fixing them. If your stove, any make, gives you any trouble ask your friends and neighbors wihat I did for them. I will do the same for you.- Don’t say your stove cannot be fixed until you see me. E. NEIBERGER Expert StOve Repairer Telephone 423-Red.

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