Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1917 — Page 1

No. 97.

P THE Q I RIMCES 0 TONIGHT VITAGRAPH BLUE RIBON PRESENTS LILLIAN WALKER AND AN EXCEPTIONAL VITAGRAPH CAST IN THE FAMOUS STAGE SUCCESS GREEN STOCKINGS A Rib-Tickling Comedy Woven Around the marriage of a younger daughter, requiring the older unmarried ones to wear Green Stockings. TOMORROW Norma Ta I madge IN “PANTHEA” ADMISSION 5 and 10c. ICE FOR RESIDENCES. For this year our price will be 40c per 100 lbs. 1,000 lb. book $3.75 i> paid in advance; 2,000 lb. book $7.50. We are now delivering. Phone 104. WHITE & LEE. Just received a car of Indiana coal. This will not go very far. Phone 273 your needs now.—Kellner & Callahan. Wallace & Baugh 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 RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Electric Starton, Generators, Ignition Lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage Official Service Station for Vesta Doable life Batteries. . 1

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The Evening Republican.

CORN DEPENDS UPON CULTIVATION

Christie Article On How to Get Large Yield Looks Ahead Two ~— Weeks. Within the next two weeks most of the Indiana corn crop will be planted, and from that time on cultivation is the only factor within the control of the farmer that can greatly affect the com yield. Mistakes in cultivation, however, may cause losses of from two to ten bushels per acre, resulting in the aggregate in a tremendous the feed supply of the state. Shallow cultivation should be the rule after the com is eight inches high, although it will orobably pay sometimes to cultivate rather deeply the first time if the soil has been beaten -down by heavy rains. When com gets this high the roots have covered the space between the rows, and since they take most of the moisture that rises from the lower soil, deep cultivation causes more loss by breaking roots than can be offset by saving moisture. In dry seasons the loss may be very heavy. Purdue experiments have shown that com receiving no cultivation except the removal of the weeds by shallow scraping with a hoe produced -three bushels more per acre where the weeds were kept down by ordinary shallow cultivation. Weeds always reduce yields more than is realized. As the com acreage of Indiana is above the average and labor is scarce, the harrow and weeder should oe used more extensiveb 7 than usual for early cultivation of com, unless the surface has been beaten down by rains. , ~ Weeds are easily killed while small and a harrow will kill weeds almost as well as a cultivator at this stage and at the same time cover from two to three times as much and per man and per horse in a day. Since the killing of weeds is the principal ob-ject-of cultivation and a heavy ram may give them a start that can never be overcome, the importance of getting over the entire field when they are just starting is seen to be very great. Whenever weeds appear or a crust forms, com should be cultivated. These factors only should determine the frequency of working. Six cultivations have given the largest yields at Purdue. The work should preferably continue until the com is in tassel, though particular care must be exercised in' the latter cultivation not to dig into the root systems. Ver-.’ shallow cultivation is best during the late season. v The small shovels and the horizontal knife -give better results, but any of the modem cultivators will give good results is properly handled.

Washington, May 14. —Declaring that paper manufacture is “trust controlled,” Senator Robinson today introduced a bill to declare print naper a “public utility” and empower the federal trade commission to fix reasonable prices on the product. Expanding cuff buttons have been invented that permit a, shirt or sleeve to be raised several inches without unbuttoning, closing to their normal position when the sleeve is lowered.

After Print Paper Trust.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA,

Morgan L. Sterrett Also Candidate For County School Superintendent. Prof. Morgan L. Sterrett, the prevent superintendent of the Wheatfield school, -is-a-candidatc for the office of superintendent of the Jasper county schools. Prof. Sterrett was bora in Rockfield, Carroll county, and is thirtyseven years of age. He attended the Indiana State Normal school two years and is a graduate of Indiana University. He taught three years in the common schools of Carroll county and has taught in the graded schools of Cutler, Delphi and Rensselaer. He was head of the English department of the North Manchester schools and superintendent of the school at Carmel, Ind. For the past five years he has been superintendent of the Whfeatfield school. When graduated at Indiana University in 1909 he stood at the head of his class and received a prize of sl3Bjoo, based upon his scholarship during the four years he spent at this institution: He was married to Miss Nellie May in 1909. Mrs. Sterrett is a teacher of ten years’ experience and holds a life state license to teach in the grammar and high schools of the - Prof. Sterrett holds a thirty-six months’ state license and is therefore qualified from that standpoint for the position which he aspires.

City Council Meeting.

Board met in regular session Monday night with all present except Councilman King. Trust & Savings Bank granted permission to use Washington and Van Rensselaer streets while making repairs of State Bank building. Mary D. Eger et al filed remonstrance against the oiling of McKinley avenue, part of Susan and East Washington streets. Remonstrance was found sufficient and petition for oiling said streets was dismissed. Petition of F. M. Haskell et al for extension of .water main from new line be laid on Home avenue east on Kannal avenue and then north on Park avenue, where it will connect with njain already in. Park committee were authorized to erect flag pole in Milroy Park. Frank Critser was re-elected nightwatch, receiving four votes. Supt. light plant authorized purchase Giant pipe pushing machine for pushing water mains through under streets. ■ Pay of city teamster, Gilbert Albin, increased from sl2 to sls per week. * Weston cemetery trustees reported sale of eight lots. Sale approved and mayor instructed to execute deeds. Usual number of claims allowed. t

Rag Time Concert May 23.

The first band concert of the season will 'be given on Wednesday evening, May 23. The following program will be rendered: , ~ A Real Rag March —Ramshackle, Snyder. A Ragtime Overture—Cotton Blossoms,. Snyder. Operatic Rags—Cavallena Rusticana, Remick. Favorite Rags, Pretty Baby. _ .Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula—Remick and Snyder. x , Trombone Rags—-Tronibomum, Remick. n , Comic Rags—Grizzly Bear, Snyder. A Bunch of Old Rags—Fox Trots, Remick. - . Vaudeville Rags—ls I 'Knock the “L” Out of Kelley,” Snyder. Hungarian Rag—March, Remick. Star Spangled Banner. Concerts every Wednesday at 8 p m., weather permitting.

Obituary.

.Sadie Elliott was the daughter of Riley and Alice Shroll. She was born in Grovertown, Starke county, Indiana, Sept. 12, 1884, and died at her home in Barkley township, May 10, 1917, being at the time of her death 32 years, 7 months and 28 days old. She was married to Asa Elliott Feb. 19, 1901. To this union were bom six children, four girls and two boys, two preceding her in death. Those living are David, aged 15, Sylvia, aged 14, Myrtle, aged 12, and Harvie, aged 10. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, four children, two sisters and one brother. She was never known to murmer or complain of her illness. She was a kind and loving wife and mother. Services -were held in the Barkley church, conducted by 'Rev. G. F. Cramer, Sunday, May 13, at 2p. m. Burial in Brown cemetery.

WORN NERVES

Nervous troubles, with backache, dizzy spells, queer pains and irregular kidneys, give reasdn to suspect kidney weakness and to try the remedy that has helped your neighbors. ' Mrs. Joseph Adams, Work & Van Rensselaer Sts., Rensselaer, says: “I suffered very much from kidney disorders. My kidneys tfcted too often. I could get little rest at night. I felt tired all the time and was nervous and blue. Simetimes, flashes of color kept coming before my eyes. My head ached and it seemed as though I would go frantic I finally got Doan’® Kidney Pills at A F. Long’s Drug Store and they relieved me wonderfully.’’ _ Price 50c, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—-get Doan’® Kidney Pills-—the same that Mrs. Adams had. Foster-Milburn Co., I Prop..., Buffalo, N. Y.

ALLIES MAY ACCEPT OFFER OF TURKEY

Offer of Peace to Russia By Turkey Is a Tempting One—Dardanelles Held at the Bait. Russia still looms in the eyes of the world as a portentious obstacle to an early successful issue of the war for the entente nations and the United States over Germany and her allies. With a far from satisfactory state of affairs existing between the council of workmen’s and soldiers’ deputies and high Russian government officials, which in the last few days has resulted in the resignations of the commander of the forces in Petrograd, and the minister of war and marine, comes a renewal of the rumor that Turkey is following in the footsteps of Germany and Austria-Hungary and endeavoring to effect a separate peace with Russia. The compensation said to have been offered by Turkey embraces a thing that has been the life dream of Russia—the complete opening of the Dardanelles to Russian ships, both merchantmen and men of war. Turkey also* would be agreeable if Russia would consent to day lown arms, to consider a satisfactory settlemenLof, the Armenian question, long a thorn in the side of humanity, and likewise deal with her various subjects on the principle of nationality. While there have been rumors that the council of workmen’s and soldiers’ deputies has called for an armistice, official denial of this is made by the council. On the contrary, it is stated by the council that an appeal to the soldiers, is being drawn up declaring against a separate peace.

Chicago Friend Makes Suggestion.

Chicago, May 11, 1917. Editor of The Republican; Here is something I thought you might be interested in, and I am passing it along to you for what it is worth. If you think it has a good sound, I will be glad to have you publish it. The majority of people passing through Rensselaer, travelers or tourists, go by the railroad or automobile, and what does Rensselaer do to justify itself, and take it out of the category of towns that remain to travelers enirely unidentified; simply “one of she towns we passed through.” Would it not be worth the price to Rensselaer, if not today—perhaps tomorrow, to have one or two permanent bulletin boards, veil built and dignified looking, say at the station and near the Washington street bridge, giving the name of the town, population, valuation, capital represented in its industries, and any claim it may possess for tourist, traveler or homeseeker ? Not one in ten ever sees the name of the town on the station and few tourists think of it except as “just another town.” Put our town “on the map” for the people passing througlj. it by rail and auto.

"Get Together” Meeting of The Jasper County Clubs.

A “get together” meeting of Jasper county clubs will be held in the Methodist church Friday afternoon, May 18, at 2:30. All clubs of the county will be represented and a splendid program has been arranged. A report of the activities of the different ‘clubs will be given, followed by a musical program. " ■Dr. J. B. Fleming and L. H. Hamilton will give talks on topics of general interest. ■ . Mrs. J. C. Giggs, of Crown Point, chairman of the 10th district Federated Clubs, will attend. The program in full will be published latek The public is invited to this meeting.

Many Charter Members For The Red Cross.

The committee having in charge the obtaining names for charter members of the local Red Cross are meeting with splendid results and a large number of names have already been secured. It is hoped that we may come up to the meeting next Wednesday evening at the east court room with a most splendid list. The committee includes Mesdames C. W. Hanley, H. M. Mills and A. H. Hopkins. See or phone any one of them and let them enroll you are a member. Annual membership is sl. Subscribing memberhsip is $2.00. The latter includes subscription to the Red Cross Magazine. . E. L. Hollingsworth is in Indianapolis today attending a meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association.

Wheatfield Farmers’ Club To Meet May 18th.

The regular meeting of the Wheatfield Farmers’ Club will be held at Remley hall in Wheatfield on next Friday evening, May 18th, .beginning at 8 o’clock. President €. M. Dewey reports that the program committee has promised an excellent program and that business matters of general interest will be discussed and invites all the people of the community to attend. The Wheatfield club is the tenth organization of its kind in the county and the officers feel certain that; it ■ will prove a great help to the community in which it has been formed. 1

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Results. ' National— St. Louis 3, New York 1. Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 2. Chicago 6, Boston 0. Philadelphia 3, Pittsburg 2. American— New York 6, St. Louis 2. 'Cleveland 7, Boston 6. Detroit 3, Washington 2. Chicago 6, Philadelphia 2. Davenport of St. Louis was smacked hard by the Yankees/ who collectedl2blows in all. Fisher wabbled in the eighth and was replaced by Russell, who held'St. Louis to the finish. Willie Doak held the Giants and the Cards dropped the New Yorkers back to within a few points of the fast traveling Cubs. Cleveland got a start on Boston, which the latter could not overcome. The Barrys rallied for three runs in the ninth but Bagy , finally put the brakes on and saved the game. Chapman o 9 Cleveland stole four bases off _of Thomas of Boston. For the second straight day Detroit and Washington battled into extra innings to settle the issue. Doubles by Bums and Vitt in the fourteenth innipg won for the Tys. The wildness of Siebold allowed the White Sox to score 6 runs on 4 hits and rout the Mackmen. Phil Douglass, of the Cubs, hurled almost a perfect battle against Bosord of not having lost a game in the east. The Tennessee mountaineer al - lowed but three hoetiles to reach first cushion. Hal Chase’s single in the eighth gave Cincinnati the winning run over Brooklyn. Brooklyn, last year’s National ’eague champs, have won but five games this season out of twenty played.

Tenth District Convention Of Federated Clubs.

The Tenth congressional district convention will be held in Lafayette Tuesday, May 22, at the Hotel Fowler. There will be morning, afternoon and fevening sessions and an elaborate program has been arranged for each meeting by Mrs. T. Arthur Stuart. Mrs. Emma Mont McCrea, of Boston, will give an address on “The Old and the New Patriotism.” In the evening travelogues on the Sand Dunes of Indiana and the Lincoln Highway will be given With stereopticon. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested. Delegates from Rensselaer are: Mrs. Marion Adams and Mrs. Mary Drake from the Home Economics, and. Mrs. F. B. loaming- and Mrs. Merle Gwin from the Ladies’ Literary Club. It is expected that many from Rensselaer will attend.

Parent-Teachers Meeting.

To be held at the high school auditorium Wednesday evening at 7:30. Following is the program: Chorus —Grade Six. Quartet —Junior Girls. Symposium.IV. Co-operation of school and home. 1. Vacation Period. What is it? Its dangers and opportunities. —Supt. C. Ross Dean. 2. How our pupils spent last summer’s vacation: Grades —Jane Parkison, Minnie Hemphill. High School—L. Waive Mallory. 3. What to do in the summer months—G. H. McLain.

New York Central Train Hits School Bus.

A very bad accident happened at the crossing of the New York Central just one mile west of Tefft Monday evening. D. H. Turner, wro drives the bus that brings the children from the south end of the township to the Kankakee township consolidated school at Tefft, was returning after taking the children home and as he was crossing the railroad as indicated above he was hit by a passenger train. The two horses he was driving were instantly killed, the bus totally demolished and it is thought that Mr. Turner cannot live. Mr. Turner is about 80 years of age and is a very greatly respected citizen of that community.

Fire Company Called Out.

The fire company was called to the Mrs. Shields residence on Milroy avenue Monday night at about 7:30. A kerosene stove in the southwest room on the second floor exploded and did considerable damage to the rugs and window curtains and to the clothes. The room was used by Miss Rose Remmek. The damage to her clothes will be considerable. Fire Chief Montgomery succeeds! in putting out the fire with chemicals and no damage to speak of was done to the building. .

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 fecalAfeat farStadebaker Can. De«outratiaa at aay tfee.

TODAY ATTHFSTAR Viola Dana AS THE WINSOME LITTLE WAIFE OF THE PLAINS IN The Flower of No Mans Land WEDNESDAY JOHN BARRYMORE IN “The Dictator” Also Actio and Mistery in this the 7th episode of Patria. THURSDAY VIVIAN REID in “THE PRINCE OF PATCHES” A BIG SELIG SPECIAL AT THE STAR THEATRE

THE WEATHER. Fair tonight; Wednesday fair and warmer. The Eastern Star Order will meet this evening. There will be work to do and all members and especially the officers, are requested to be present

Mesdames Harvey Moore and Frank Critser, from Rensselaer, and Ocie Brusnahan and William Myers, from Parr, went to Indianapolis and will represent their respective lodges in the Rebekah Assembly, which meets this week in that city. Hopkins’ City Transfer Line. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call phones 226 or 107 ‘ ‘ PASTURE. We now have plenty of good pasture for cows and heifers. Same price as steens. —Jaimes Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. ■ Abundance of Money. I can loau you all the money you want on that 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 or they will be killed. VERN ROBINSON, City Marshal.

STOVE REPAIRS I still am fixing them. If your stove, any make, gives you any trouble ask your friends and neighbors what 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.

Would be pleased to x do your Carpenter Work Large andsmall jobs given the best attention Edward Smith Phone 4 64

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