Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1917 — Page 1

No. 122.

D THE Q I RINCES U TONIGHT MeCLURE PICTURES PRESENT H. B. WARNER IN “WRATH” WITH A NOTABLE CAST INCLUDING ' SHIRLEY MASON AND GEORGE LaGUERE A FIVE ACT PHOTO DRAMA OF MODERN LIFE ONE OF THE Seven Deadly Sins ADMISSION 5 and 10c.

• Many a Man ; is a critic 'because re likes to > be contrary. You can go con- ’ trary to the wishes of your ’ friends and neighbors and • sometimes get the best of them; ; but go contrary to the dictates ’ of nature and you always get 1 the worst of it. If Nature Says Spectacles, then spectacles it must Le. Nature won’t accept just Spectacles though; they must be . right Spectacles. We can give the kind that nature demands. CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone I*.

Would be’pleased to do your Carpenter Work Large andsmall jobs given the bast attention Edward S mith Phone 164

W. O. Schanlaub Elected To Succeed Self.

W. O. Stehanlaub, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schanlaub, of this city, was re-elected superintendent of the Newton county schools for another year at the meeting of the trustees held the fore part of the week. There was no opposition to Mr. Schanlaub, who has already served ten years. 'Mr. Sfchanlaub’s re-election is a compliment to his efficient record as superintendent during these years. He has been untiring in his efforts to build up the school system of Newton county, and has Ibeen gignally successful. He has systematized the work; held high, standards before the pupils and alike, then firmly and determinedly demanded that these standards be attained; he has stimulated greater interest in the schools; equally among pupil, teacher and patron; employed the best means and methods known in educational work; cooperated with trustees and school officials to the end that the Newton county schools today stand as institutions of first importance. Mr. Schanlaub dignifies the office with a mind capable and trained for the work at hand, and is resourceful and diplomatic in handling the many and intricate questions that come before him.

Bicycle tires, the largest line in the city. All neiw stock at the old low prices. Also bicycle repairs and repairing.—Main Garage.

Storage Batteries r "*7-*' ~— *~~ t —— t— i . -<■-*- ■■■■ , —--i — M " RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Electric Starters, Generators, Ignition Lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired Rensselaer Garage Official Service Station for Vesta Double Life Batteries.

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JOSEPH FRED CALLED TO GREAT BEYOND

Jordan Farmer Passed Away at Hospital Thursday Morning From Tumor of Brain. Joseph Fred, about fifty years of age, a man of good character and standing in the community, passed away at the county hospital at 7 o’clock Thursday- morning after an illness of about five weeks. A tumor of the brain was the cause of his demise. The case of Mr. Fred was a .peculiar one and baffled the local physicians. He had been seriously ill for the past month or more and about a week ago was removed to the hospital. The trouble which caused his death started several months ago, but it was not until recently that his condition became" alarming. During the last forty-eight hours of his life he was unconscious and nothing could be done for him. Practically all of the time that the deceased was in the hospital was passed in sleep, and the patient was drowsy at all times and could only be aroused by being shaken. A post mortem was held Thursday evening by local physicians, when the above mentioned cause of his death was arrived at. For the past three years Mr. Fred with his family had ‘been living on a farm southeast of Rensselaer, which is under the management of John O’ConnOr. A wife, four children, two of whom are students in the high school here, a brother and other" relatives, are left to mourn their loss. The funeral will be held at the house Saturday noon and burial will be made in the Prairie Vine cemetery at 2:30.

Suggests That Temporary Band Stand Be Built.

The concerts which are being given this year have been very enjoyable, but cannot be heard by many of the older people, owing to the fact that the present place where they are rendered is too far off the street. It has been suggested by a member of the band that permission be obtained from the commissioners that a cheap, temporary stand be built nearer the coping in thexcourt house yard, if possible under the trees in the northeast corner of the yard. As out of door meetings are going to be held on Sunday evenings this] summer, the suggestion is a verjr practical one and is wprthy of the consideration of the people.

St. Peter Enlisted.

Washington, June 6.—Adding one more name to the list of versatile fighting men, St. Peter became a member of the United States Marine Corps today. St. Peter, whose modern prefix happens to be Leroy Williams, dropped in from Chicago to enlist, and is said to be physically perfect with the exception of a slight varicocele in his left leg, caused by a fall. Other .new recruits, who promise to be excellent warriors if names count for anything, are George Washington, Grant, Sheridan, Sherman, Tommy Atkins, Jesse James and Julius Caesar. „ ~ Oaesar, who hails from Brooklyn, is so young that it was necessary to get his mother’s consent before he could enlist in the Marine Corps. Despite his extreme youth, Julius may yet prove to be “The noblest Roman of them all.”

'NOTICE. Ml dogs must be kept up or they wii 1 be k ‘ ,led - ROBINSON, City Marshal. We have another car of famous Red Lyon Egg range coal. Get your order in before it is all gone. J. C. Gwin Lumber Co.

Try Our Home Made Ice Cream Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate, 30c quart. French Nugate, 35c quart Delicious and Refreshing Guaranteed to give satisfaction DELIVERED ANY WHERE PALLAS Ice Cream Co. PHONE 119

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1917.

THE GAYETY TONIGHT “MARY LAWSON’S SECRET” * PATHE GOLD ROOSTER ’ PLAY FEATURING CHARLOTE WALKER < fit SATURDAY 2nd Episode of “The Mystery of the Double Cross.” WITH REGULAR PROGRAM 5c and 10c.

Last Matinee Musicale Program of Season Today.

The last program of the year will be given at the Presbyterian church today beginning promptly at 2:30. This is an open meeting and the public is invited. The program is as follows: Piano—L’Carillon Ringnet Elizabeth Yates. Moonlight Serenade Bingham Virginia Kresler. Hand in Hand Marchßummel Margaret Myer. Voice, selected Helen Kiplinger Evening Reverie Abbot Ellen Kresler. My Mother’s Prayer Beldim Geraldine Roth. Sonatina No. 2 . • Clementi Doris Larsh. Humoresque Dvorak Ruth Clark. Part 11. Piano Duet, Minuet in D . .Beethoven Helen Parkinson, Bernice Long. Piano, selected Inez Kiplinger Voice—To You Speaks Wilda Littlefield. Piano, selected ... Cornelia Leonard Piano —Yuccas Cadman Helen Warner. Violin—Traumerei .. Schumann Ruth Wood. Piano —Grand Valse Brilliant.Ohopm Linnie Bird Rains. Plano Trio—Poet and Peasant Overture, Linnie Bird Rains, Helen Parkinson, Lenore Carr. Organ—(a) Pastorale, Wachs; (ib) Hosannah Wachs Rosabel Daugherty.

Will Receive Extra Pay.

Elizabeth Spaulding, manager of the Western Union Telegraph office here, received notice Thursday that the company had decided to give to its employes an amount equal to 8 per cent of their wages. The circular reads as follows: Chicago, June 6th, 1917. Circular No. 311-17. Managers, Sixty District: The following announcement, by President Carlton, is transmitted with great pleasure. Please see that all employees are advised at once. Furthur details will follow. Signed J. C. NELSON, * Dist. Com’l. Supt. To Employees: The very exceptional conditions that continue to prevail have led the board of directors to authorize two special payments, one about July Ist, 1917, covering those employes who were with the company on January 2nd this year, and the other payment about January Ist, 1918. covering all employes who are with the company from July 2nd next to the end of the year. Expect payments to be made as follows: , , Messengers: $12.50 for each of the six months’ periods. Employees receiving less than sl£ 200 per annum, 8 per cent of the half year, payable as above. aoa Employes receiving $1,200 to $1,999 per annum, 6 per cent of the half year payable as above, with minimum of SSO payable a sabove. Employes receiving $2,000 or more per annum, 5 per cent of the half year wage ■with minimum of $65, payable as above. Subject to rules and regulations approved by the board of directors. Signed Newcomb Carlton, Pres.

Hopkins’ Cfcy Transfefr Line. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calle will receive Immediate attention. Call phones 226 or 107. . ; , , ■ : -- - B^MM******* I®*® 1 ®*®* 11 * . - ■ NOTICE. ~ There will be a meeting of the Sons of Veterans, Friday evening, May », 1917. All members are urged to be present. We will be open Wednesday and Saturday nights and other nights by appointment.—C. E. PRIOR. Bicycle tires, aH new stock. Phone 218. Jim Clark. z

Major George Healey Aska For Recruits in Porter County.

Valparaiso Vidette. Is Valparaiso and "Porter countyless patriotic than many of the other counties of the state where national guard companies are stationed? The registration Tuesday showed 834 of conscription age in Center township. If the estimate of 36 per cent as free from dependencies and other exemptions is near correct, there are almost 300 in -Center township that are reasonably sure to be drawn in the combatant forces in the present crisis. In Porter county there are probably about 800. Company L will probably be the only organized unite representing the county. Its strength will be 150. Some of its present members are not residents of the county, but this fact makes it less exhaustive within the county. Surely, .with 800 to <V aw from, Porter county should be one of the foremost in the state to bring its company to war strength. It should be a matter of pride to know that the county was represented by a company composed altogether of volunteers, but at this time the company lacks half of the required number. Two weeks ago, at Rensselaer, a countrywide patriotic meeting wa; held. It was addressed by Secretary of State Ed Jadkson, and the people arose to the spirit of the occasion and within two weeks there were 57 recruits, stalwart young men, who will show their devotion to their country in whatever fields they are asiked to serve. Possibly a meeting of this kind would prove effective. There are many advantages in going out with a home organization. The fact that the company will remain together throughout the service, that members of the company will keep in closer touch with the old home, the firmer ties of friendship that bind them, the consequent better care of the sick and injured, coupled with the comradship that will exist after muster out of service, should 'be sufficient reason to make anyone favor a home company to the chance of being forced x o enter service in a strange unit. Before long the machinery of conscription will be at work and the demands will doubtless draw many in the service who are banking on exemotion for one reason or another. Would it not be better for the present, as well as for the future, to tender your services as a volunteer and thus stand foursquare as a patriot? If vou are ambitious, there is every ehance for promotion. The local organization will need able corporals and sergeants, and, in time, probably commissioned officers. You can get in on the ground floor here, and by starting early can qualify yourself to better serve your country. The border service of Company L was highly creditable, and the nucleus for a grand company is right here in your city. Let response to this appear to the young manhood of the county be imediate and’fulsobie. Let the men of the city and the fathers and mothers view a country’s cause from a broader view than personal sacrifices and sentiment. There should be some organization formed by patriotic men in Valparaiso that would bring the membership of Company L up to war strength in* ten days. The registration records are available for inspection, and committees could doubtless procure volunteer automobiles and by direct solicitation bring the membership up to 160 in a whirlwind campaign. Captain Thralls is giving his entire time, without pay, to the cause. Give him the help that is to prove a factor in winning this world struggle. MAJ. GEO. H. HEALEY, Rensselaer, Indiana

About One-Half Are Asking For Exemption From Service.

Washington, June 7.—Registration returns came in slowly today and tonight from Tuesday’s great military census, preventing anything approaching a conclusive estimate as to the number of men actually enrolled. An official statement today, however, said such complete returns as were at hand indicated that the -WjfiggjOOO estimate of the census bureau for the total number of men within the prescribed ages would not be equalled. Total figure 3 for the seven states and the District of Columbia, which had reported up to tonight, showed approximately 3-2,500 below census estimates. Should this average hold for all the states, it would mean a total decrease of about 200,000. The army, navy, marine corps and the national guard, included in the population figures, would more than offset the decrease. , ’ ~' ”~ A feature of the few complete returns is the high percentage of indicated exemptions, averaging approximately 50 per cent of the total registration. Officials pointed out, however, that this did not mean actual exemptions as the indicated figures include, all married men and those in executive, judicial or legislative office. Until exemption regulations have been promulgated, 't will be impossible to say how many of these will be included in those to be marked off tiie military rolls. ■ ~ The one conclusive result <rf the registration that cannot be alteredJK any variation from the estimates is that the millions of young Americans have put in their names, claiming no exemption and stating no reason for release from war service.

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Red Cross Campaign Next Week.

Suncay the ministers of the different, churches of the city will ta*e up the matter of the Red Cross work in f.'is county. This will be the open.ng of a three days’ campaign which will be made next week by the Jasper county chapter of that organization in which an attempt to get one thousand members will be made. Everypersoninthis-conntywho will not be called upon to enter the war should contribute liberally and freely to this great organization. The love of our fellow® and our country shoud compel us to answer this urgent call. You can not go to the front with the boys, but you can minister to their wants by having this organization there with its nurses, it bandages, and other means of relieving suffering and_ possibly saving many, many lives. The soldier offers his aft, his life. Will you share your property? Get into this movement with your means and your enthusiasm. Give and urge others to give. Your boy may be wounded upon the battlefield. Who will dress that wound and relieve his pain? Place upon the alter your saorifice. As you love your own son, the nation must love her soldiers. Count it a privilege and not a duty. Go to the Red Cross headquarters in the Shafer building, first door east from the postoffice and make your offering. Arrange to be active in the campaign. do Your part. ‘

THE WEATHER. Partly overcast weather with probably local thundershowers tonight and Saturday; not much change in temperature.

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| For Sale By W. I. HOOVER & SON "Rensselaer, Indiana

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VOTERS OF REGISTRATION Every voter of the county is required to register between the 22nd day of June, 1917, and the 20th day of August, 1917, Sundays and legal holidays excepted, between the hours of 8:00 a. m. and 5:00 p. m., at the office of cdunty cleric in court house at Rensselaer, Jasper countv, Indiana, by filing with the registration board a properly written or printed application for registration, or by cawing a properly printed or written application for registration to be filed with said registration board by some legal voter of the county, or by sending to said registration board by mail in a property addressed, stamped and sealed,enyel ope, a proper written —siSnafionTor registration, all as provided for in regJMWMSI.law. If the voter mails his registration application, he shall address the envelope'in which he mails his application substantially , “County Board of Registration Commissioners, Court Hqpse, Rensselaer, Indiana.” ' . ' - Iff Any Voter Fails to sckßogister Ho CANNOT VOTE

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