Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1917 — Page 1

No. 105.

PTHE Q RINGES U TONIGHT Bessie Barriscale •• IN “The Sorrows of Love” Triangle ADMISSION 5 and 10c.

Fire Company Called to Quench Small Blaze.

The fire company was called about 9 o’clock Wednesday evening to quench a small blaze which started at the home of Oscar Williamson, just east of the Hiram Day residence north of the depot. Some kindling which had been piled behind the cook stove range caught on fire, burning the floor and walls of the room. The fire company responded in short coder and the blaze was soon extinguished with but little damage. ,Five or ten dollars will cover the damage.

Road to Happiness Be amiable, cheerful and good natured and you are much more likely tote happy. You will find this difficult, if not impossible, however, when you are constantly troubled with constipation. Take Chamberlain’s Tablets and get rid of that and it will be easy. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. C Mrs. W. L. Thomas will take a class in music. All pupils wishing to take lessons call Phone 627.

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

AUTO LIVERY E. W. HICKMAN Will drive you. any place at any time. Leave calls at Schroer’s Garage. Phone 78-B or 244Black.

Gasoline Stoves Repaired Your gasoline stove has to be fixed. The expert is here and heknows how to fix them. We also fix sewing machines and all other kinds of stoves E. NEIBURGER, of Lafayette. Rensselaer Telephone 577

DODGE LIVERY SERVICE K. T. RHOADES GARAGE. Phones 579 or 282. Service Day nr ifh'

The Evening Republican .

FINAL DAYS OF SCHOOL YEAR HERE

Public Schools Will Close Next Wednesday and Will Be Followed By = Commencement Thursday.

The final week of the school year of the Rensselaer public /schools is here. Wednesday, May 30, will see the closing of the schools fojf the hot summer months and the small boy will shout with glee as he is turned loose from what he considers imprisonment, for three long months, when he will have the opportunity to roam at his heart’s content. The final examinations have been discarded this year, the faculty considering them unnecessary, and school will follow the regular routine until the very last moment. The final week is considered to be cleaning-up time, the closing of school accounts and a casting up of results accomplished. In this year’s graduating class are twenty-four young men and women and the social activities for them will start Friday evening, Mav 25. W’th class night, which will be held at the high school auditorium. An address by the class president, the Senior charge, the Junior response, the class prophecy, the class will, the class history and the class poem and song will be given on that evening. Musical numbers by the quartet, high school orchestra and solos will follow. On Saturday the Seniors will hold a class picnic, where they will have a chance to mingle together as a class before departing for the trip into the world as men and women. On Sunday night the Baccalaureate sermon will be given at the Presbyterian church ana will be delivered by Rev. F. H. Beard, of the Baptist church, assisted by the other ministers of the city. On Monday and Tuesday evenings the high school play, “Diamonds and Hearts,” will be given at the Ellis theatre. . On Wednesday evening the SeniorJunior reception at the armory will occur. Commencement evening, May 31, will wind up the school careers of the twenty-four members of the graduating class. President Stone, of Purdue University, will deliver, the address to the graduates at the high school auditorium and the diplomas will be presented by the president of the school board, A. H. Hopkins. The Alumni Banquet, always one of the most enjoyable features of the graduation week functions, will occur on Thursday evening, June 1, folIbWing which the school year of 1916-17 will pass into history.

SELL NOW. Now is the time to sell your junk, rags, rubber, iron, paper and metal. Highest price will be paid. Will cah for same. —Sam Kamowsky, Phone 577. _ _____ Church of God. Bible cllaiss Sunay, Mady 27, .9:30 a. m., subject, “Christian Conduct, Mattie Benjamin, leader. Special sale on trimmed hats. Mrs. H. Purcupile.

Mail Box SHEET-STEEL 11 by 5% inches STAPLE FOR PADLOCK SPRING-CUP FOR NEWSPAPERS 15c v WHY PAY MORE Bert Jarrette’s Variety and 5 and 10 Cent Store

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1917.

U-Boat Toll Continues To Show a Slump.

The weekly report from London foi the week passed shows another dacline in the loss of boats by the ruthless submarine warfare of the Germans. No armed.vessels are included in the list of victims this week and there is encouraged joy. For the t|nrd successive time the losses of British shipping from the submarine wpr Jhave been substantially below the large figures of six weeks ago, which caused so much alarm. The heaviest report was shown the week of April 26, which announced the sinking of 40 vessels of more than 1600 tons each. This week figures of vessels suns by—submarines show that the allied navies are keeping up the good work of the good work of the previous fortnight and the American unit although still a small one, shares the credit for excellent work. Not only are the sinkings being kept at a fairly low average, but the offensive U-boats also continue to show favorable results.

The British admiralty wears a pleased smile this week at the mention of the submarine warfare for the naval work in the past two weeks is regarded as reallv indicating an important victory over the Germans. The German naval people throughout the early months of the ruthless U-boat was freely predicted that England .would be on her knees by June 1 and gloomy pictures of grim famine certain by that date for the people of Great Britain and France. June 1 is almost here and German victory in the submarine war seems as far distant as ever. There has been a constant improvement, in the method's of the allies in opposing and suppressing the U-boat activity and these methods have become more and more successful with longer days and finer weather and increasing familiarity on the part of the skippers of merchantment with the methods of naval control. An admiralty officer speaking to the Pre said: “The American destroyers are playing no small part in the anti-submarine war, and our officers have expressed the greatest enthusiasm at the spirit, enterprise, acumen and quick-witted-ness with which the American unit has taken up the work. “The Americans are already conversant with our methods and we hope that they will soon begin teaching some new angles. Of course there is tittle to be said to the public regarding the methods.”

Purdue Summer School Will Be Held As Usual This Year.

The sixth session of the Purdue University suijimer school for teachers of agriculture, home economics and industrial arts will open June 11 and will give twelve weeks’ work in these subjects and in the professional subjects. Teachers not otherwise productively employed during the summer could do no better thing for themselves, and for the state at this time than to attend the summer session thus preparing themselves for better co-operation along vocational lines through the schools in the national defense movement.

Stanley Coulter Hall.

Stanley Coulter Hall has just been dedicated at Purdue University and stands now as a monument to the well known Indiana professor who bears the same name. This building is said to be the first one, in the United States to be named after a living professor. Dean Stanley Coulter was honored at .the requests of hundreds of alumni of the University. He is known all over the state as a commencement speaker, lecturer and scientist.

For dry weather you will want to use a surface cultivator. If you want a surface cultivator easily handled and one that wfilil do the best workcourffe and see ours.—Kellner & Ca'lliahan.

Proper Food for Weak Stomachs.

The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. Everyone should adopt a diet suited to his age and occupation. Those who have weak stomachs need to be especially careful and should eat slowly and masticate their food important that they keep their bowels regular. When they become constpated or when they feel dull and stupid after eating, they should take Chamberlain’s Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect.

Special prices on bicycle tires for 30 days only.—Watson Plumbing Co.

MARION TOWNSHIP FARM BRINGS $43,461.75

President of the Lafayette Loan and Trust Company Bids $125.25 Per Acre.

C. H. Tryon sold his 347 acre Marion township farm Wednesday afternoon to Walter J. Ball, of Lafayette, at $125.50 per acre. Col. Fred A. Phillips was the auctioneer. The first bid received was SIOO per acne. E. L. Hollingsworth offered sllO. John Taylor of Remington bid sll7. Henry Amsler, who had opened the bidding, offered $125. The farm was knocked off by Auctioneer Phillips to Walter J. Ball tat $125.50 per acre. ----- By many this is considered a splendid price for the farm, which is a miighty good one. Mr. Trvon would not have let it sell at less than $125. The sale of this farm proves the value of an investment in Jasper co\ nty land. Mr. Tryon bought this farm in 1900 at $56 per acre. He lues enjoyed a good income off of it each year and this sale makes him a net profit of the neat sum of $24X129.75. Mr. and Mrs. Tryon will leave Rensselaer in a short time for New York, where they have some inyest-_ mehts. It is understood that they are thinking strongly of investing the money they received from this farm in government bonds. The terms of the sale were onefourth cash, one-fourth in one year and the balance in fivd years. Mr. Ball represented that he was buying the farm for Dr. Richard B. Wetherell, of Lafayette, but that he had exceeded the maximum price offered bv the doctor and that he possibly would nave to hold the farm himself. Dr. Wetherell owns about 380 acres of land in Hanging Grove township, which lies very close to the Tryon farm. Another advantage is owning real estate is the fact that this farm which sold at $43,461.75 is valued for a basis of taxation at only $15,760, and the basis on this farm is about the same as all farms of the county.

Willys-Knight Demonstration At the Star Saturday.

Owing to the non-arrival of the films, the demonstration of the WillysKnight car has been postponed' until Saturday, May 26th. The films will be shown in connection with the regular pictures both afternoon and evening at no extra charge. The Knight-motored cars have always been the aristocrats of motordom. The leading cars of EuropeDaimler of England, Panhard of France, Mercedes of Germany, Minerva of Belgium—were first to adopt the Knight sleeve-valve motor. That was eight years ago. Today the leading cars irf practically every foreign country are Knight-motored. They are the cars that are owned by the royal families and nobility of Europe—by people of wealth and position everywhere. . And they cost from $4,000 to SB,OOO. Now there has been placed in reach of the many what 'before had 'been enjoyed by the few—a car with _ the smoothness, the power, the flexibility —the undeniable charm —of this Knight sleeve-valve motor. It remained for the Willys-Over-land Company, with its vast quantity production capacity, to build a car with the Knight motor at a price wihin the reach of all. The pictures at the Star Saturday will show the Knight sleeve-valve motor, and the advantages of it ov 1 ! the poppet valve motor which is used in other cars. The local agent, Dr. J. Hansson, is bringing these pictures here and invites the public to see them. He will also be pleased to demonstrate the Willys-Knight to prospective purchasers.

Persons not having ordered mail boxes and wanting same telephone your order to C. W. Eger Phone 51.

“Some Must Serve All Must Give” The Y. M. C* A. War Camp Fund is Worthy of — ; — . ■ Your Help.

Piano Recital given by Advanced Students of Music at St. Joseph .s College Admission 25c THORSDTMAY24 8 P. M.

The Registration Day Program.

In addition to preliminary mass meetings and patriotic church services to be held in advance of June sth, general celebrations should be the order for registration day. Church bells and fire bells should be rung at the hour of the opening of the polls, meetings should be arranged for public places with addresses; parades should be organized in which young men of registration age will be given places of honor. Every ibusiness place and private residence should fly a flag. The day should end with a grand rally with speeches, songs and music and some special mark of hon - or shown those who have registered. All men must register who have attained by June sth, their twenty-first birthday and must not have attained their thirty-first birthday, regardless of nationality. Sickness, physical disability of any kind or absence from home does not excuse failure to register. National Guardsmen not mustered into the service of the United States before June sth must register. A years’ imprisonment and enforced registration are the penalty for failure to register. A year’s imprisonment is the penalty for making false statements at registration whether about one’s self or any other person. Where the person failing to register is subject to military law he will be courtmartialed. Men exempt from registration are those who on June. sth have not attained their twenty-first birthday and those who have attained their thirtyfirst birthday and the following: Men in the navy or regular army of the United States, the marine corps, the officers’ reserve corps. Members of the National Guard and naval militia actually in the service of the United States on June sth. Men in the enlisted reserve corps in the service of the United States on June sth.

FAN FODDER.

Yesterday’s Results. National — New York 5, Chicago 3. Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 1. American — Boston 8, St. Louis 2. Chicago 2, Washington 1. Boston bunched nine of their ten hits oft of Koob, for five runs and followed up with three more off of Sothoron. Koob got his first hit since 1915. Eddie Cicotte continues to pitch the same sensational ball that has characterized his work since the opening of the season and tamed Washington 2 to 1. The little Knuckle Ball heaver granted but four hits to the men of Griffith. A wild throw by Judge gave the Chicagoans the winning run. The Giants downed the Cubs in the season’s first clash 5 to 3. Vaughn was driven out of the box early, but Hendrix stopped the slugging of thi McGraws after it was too late. Schupp pitched Steady ball for the winners. The Phils with Alexander up, disposed of the Reds easily 5 to 1. Alex held the Mattys to two safeties and was in no danger at any time. Bancroft hit safely four times and strolled once in five trips to the counting pan. Indianapolis pounded three Louisville hurlers freely and copped 10 to 6. The victory increased the lead of the Indians over Louisville, who was in second place. The Phils continue to lead in the rungetting for the week with 17. The other clubs follow in the order named: Cubs 12, Giants 9, Red Sox 8, Cards 7. Dodgers 5, Pirates 5, Athletics 3, Reds 3, Browns 2, White Sox 2, Braves 1, Indians 1, Senators 1. The Yankees and Tigers have not scored.

A May Custom.

An annual custom of great beauty is being observed at Purdue University this month. It is the crowning of the May Queen and it is presented under the direction of the girt students of the university. The girls elect their queen and her maid of honor and then provide them with attendants, flower girls and pages,_A_ May pole dance is always a feature of the celebration and this is some times preceded by symbolical and folk dances. The queen for this year is Esther Evans and Nell Massey is her maid of honor.

SOME GOOD ADVICE

Strengthened By Rensselaer Experiences. Kidney disease is too dangerous to neglect. At thefirstsigncfbackache, headache, dizziness or urinary disorders? you should give the weakened kidneys prompt attention. Eat little meat, tike things easier and use a reliable kidney tonic. There’s no other kidney medicine so well recommended as Doan’s Kidney P’.lls. Rensselaer people rely on them. Here’s one of the many statements from Rensselaer people. Uns. J. C. Beckman, Van Rensselaer St., says: “Judging from my own experience with Doan’s Kidney Pills. I gladly recommend them as a reliable medicine. Doan’s have always relieved me of backache and other symptoms of kidney disorder.” Price 50c, at aM dealers. » Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Beckman 'had. Foster-Milbum Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

We will be open .Wednesday *J»d Saturday nights and other nights by appointment.—C. JL PRIOR. Persons not having ordered mail boxes and wanting same, telephone your order to C. W. Eger Hardware, Phone 51.

AT THE Star Theatre A BIG PICTURE TODAY Bryant Washburn and Hazel Daly IN The well known subject of Skinner’s Dress Suit Which created great interest when running in The Saturday Post. Does drees help the man? You will be'in a position to judge after seeing Skinners Dress Suit tonight at the Star. FRIDAY Mare Doro in “The Lash” A Paramount Production—

NOTICE. <ll dogs must be kept up or they win be killed. VEEN ROBINSON, City Marshal. MAIL BOXES READY. The mail boxes ordered through N. W. Reeve have arrived and you can get same at the C. W. Eger hardware store. PUBLIC SALE. ———- * I will sell at public auction, Saturday, May 26, at 2:30 p. m., west side of court house square, a brown driving mare, wt 1000; good rubber tired buggy and set of harness. . LEONARD KEISTER. NUT MARGARINE 7“ —‘ Try it once. It is not an imitation of anything. Do not take it for oleomargarine. We compete with creamery nutter on quality lines and eave you money. RHOADS’ GROCERY. Expert' Wall Paper Cleaenr. Jesse Scott, well known wall paper cleaner, will be-in town Monday or Tuesday. Leave orders with Free Wood, Phone 570. PASTURE. We now have plenty of good pasture for cows and heifers. Same price as steere.—James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. ICE FOR RESIDENCES. For this year our price will be 40c per 100 lbs. 1,000 10. book $3.76 i' «aid in advance; 2,000 lb. book $7.50. are now delivering. Phone 104. WHITE A LEE. Hopkins’ City Transfer Line. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call phones 226 or 107. Bicycle tires, all new stock. Phone 218. Jim Clark. Abandanee of Money. I can loeu you all the money you want on tnat farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells. Morocco, Indiana.

> YOU WILL HOT HAVE TO SWAT THE FLY If you will, buy your screens for your windows and doors. We have them in all sizes and many different grades. Order them by phone and we will deliver them promptly. J. C. Gwin Lumber Go. PHONE 6

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