Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 125, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1917 — Page 1

'No. 125.

‘COMEDY OF ERRORS’ TONIGHT

STUDENTS OF ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE WILL PRESENT THIS PLAY THIS EVENING. “A Comedy of Errors,” is the title of the play to be given at the college auditorium this evenng by students of the college. The students of St. Joseph always give an annual play during the graduation week festivities and they never fail to please their audiences. The commencement exercises will be held Wednesday, after which the students will depart for their various homes during the summer vacation. Many out of town visitors are arriving for the two days’ festivities. There are twenty-four graduates from the school this year.

DOING OUR DUTY.

Not all of us will be expected to don the khaki. But everyone who claims the honored title “American” will help in the war. Not every individual is wanted or needed at the front. It requires the combined efforts of fifteen citizen soldiers to sustain and maintain one warrior at the front. So that while your proportion of the population is in fighting harness, Mr., Mrs. or Miss Citizen, see to it that you are not slacking by failing to do hundreds of other things right close at hand. In the first place buy all the Liberty Bonds you can finance. They are not only splendid investments, but they represent something more than mere business sagacity. They will do more than earn a tax-free 8% per cent dividend. They bring, besides the interest, the consciousness of having served the cause of the country, when such service is needed. Watch your growing crops. See to it that every grain of wheat, every apple, is saved for human appetites, which will not diminish under stress. See that no coal, gas or gasoline or oil is uselessly applied. Put every ounce of natural as well as human energy to work in the way it will help others as well as yourself. Invoice your personal abilities as well as your store, your office, your factory, your entire available store of this world’s goods and use them all, conservatively, wisely and patriotically. The opportunities will open up to you in surprising profusion.

Co. M Probably Will Be Stationed in Southeast.

If the present proposed plans are followed, Co. M of this city will be stationed in a southeastern training camp the latter part of the coming August. August 5 has been designated as the day that the Indiana National Guard will be called into the service of this country. For two or three weeks the guard companies of the state will be stationed in their own cities, after which they will be sent to training camps outside of the state. If these plans are definitely adopted, Captain Tuteur will mobilize his men here on the sth of August and those who can be accommodated will be stationed at the armory and a place for the rest will be provided for. Immediately after the call on the sth the men will be in the service and under the command of Captain Tuteur, and training will start. It is thought that the Rensselaer boys will be sent to Georgia or Alabama.

NOTICB. All dogs must be kept up er they will be killed. VERN ROBINSON, City Marshal. THE Q RINCES U TONJQHT Vitagraph Blue Ribbon features Presents Antonio Moreno AND Edith Story IN “THE PRICE FOR FOLLY” Not of a woman, but of a tilted youth. More thrill* to the minute than any picture you have seen in a long time. SEE IT TONIGHT.

The Evening Republican.

An Easy and Profitable Job For This Week.

The Indiana Council of Defense urges every Hoosier who can do so 'to invest immediately in a bond of tile Liberty Loan issue, You do not have to go through any long rigamarole or ceremony. Have a talk with your banker. He will tell you how to enter your subscription and he will explain wh the purchase of a bond is a good investment. * Do not hold off because you have no large sum to invest. Remember that when you buy a bond, you are performing a patriotic service and you are getting something that never can shrink in value. _ Indiana set an example to all the Union when enlistments were called for. The state made another fine showing on registration day. Now comes the third test of Indiana’s loyalty. ... Hundreds of loyal citizens, who had good reasons for not enlisting and who were too old to register, now have a chance to do their share. Don’t depend upon a few wealthy citizens or some man living around the corner to perform a duty which is squarely up to YOU. An interest-paying bond with Uncle Sam as securty—isn’t that gilt-edged enough to suit any one? The State Council of Defense is sending out this appeal because Indiana must subscribe not only a large total but must line up a host of subscribers. If the bonds had been issued m large denominations and turned over to banks and corporations, the government would have been criticised for failure to recognize the investor of small means. Ever since you can remember, you have longed to be a bond-holder. Now is your chance. Every shrewd business man in America is subscribing to the Liberty Loan. Later on you will be asked to make sacrifices. , ... Now you are given a privilege—the privilege of getting in on a profitable investment. . _ Take advantage of it. “2

John H. Holden left Monday for Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Mary Goetz left this morningg for Des Moines, lowa. See Chas. Pefley for trees, vines and shrulbs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For fall delivery. Mrs. W? J. Wright and children left this morning for a visit with relatives at Ladoga, Ind.

Theodore Keiper left this morning for Plymouth, where he will spend about four weks with his son. Mrs. Joseph Schanlaub returned to ler home at North Manchester today after a visit with relatives here. The early morning train due to pass through here at 5:01 a. m., did not go north until about 7:30 a. m. This train consisted of thirteen cars and seven of them were fruit and berry cars. Deputy Sheriff John Robinson left this afternoon for Crown Point and Gary, where he will look after some matters connected with the administration of the law in this county. Mrs. John Nichols, of Remington, and Mrs. Mark Wilson, of Wolcott, were met here today by relatives from their respective homes. They had returned from a visit with relatives in Minnesota. Misses Dorothy Spencer and Helen O’Riley, of Remington, were ,in Rensselaer today. Miss Spencer had just recently returned from Bloomington, Ind., where she had been a student for the past year in Indiana University. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hammond and son, Maurice, autoed to Joliet, 111., last Saturday and spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Colvert. Mrs. Colvert returned to Rensselaer with them Monday evening. Uncle Stephen Comer, of Union township, was in Rensselaer today and pronounced this one of the jest crop promotion days he had ever seen. Uncle Steve has lived a good many active useful years and his judgment is mighty good. Mr. and Mrs. Delos Coen and baby, of South Bend, have been the guests here for a few days of Mrs. Coen s parents and other relatives. Mr. Coen returned to his home this afternoon and Mrs. Coen and baby will remain here for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McColly have as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. L. WWartena and their three children, of Leßoy, 111. Mr. Wartena and his here the Wartenas are visiting his trie light plant in that town, which is about the size of Rensselaer. While here the Wartena’s are visiting his mother and several other relatives who live in Rensselaer. Martin Sauser, who is retired from the regular army, has received word that his services may be needed. He has been asked to name the department in which he would prefer to re-enter. He has expressed his choice of working in . a prison cam PIt is very likely that Mr. Sauser wil not be able to stand any kind of duty on accbunt of his physical disability.

GEORGE ADE,

Chairman.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1917.

FIRST GUNNER SEEKS RECRUITS

MAKES HEADQUARTERS IN OUR CITY SEEKING ADDITIONS TO THE U. J. NAVY. First Gunner Bryffbzynski arrived in Rensselaer Monday in quest of recruits for the United States navy and has his headquarters at the Navy League rooms in the K. of P. building. Gunner Brykczynski will be here for possibly two months and during that time he hopes to have many young men from this community enrolled in the service of the United States government. The officer arrived here from South Bend, where he had been stationed on the same mission. Mr. Brykczynski is the recruiting officer of the Indianapolis district. For those wishing to join the service they should see the officer at his headquarters where he will explain the service to them and also give them a physical examination if they should decide to enlist. After the examination they would be sent to Indianapolis at the expense of the government, where another examination would be given. If they are rejected, tljeir expense back to this city will be paid.

Many Character Witnesses Being Called Today.

A great number of character witnesses from this county are being called to Kentland today to testify as to the character of the two men involved in the Stockton perjury case. The case has been grinding for over a week now and indications are that it will be the latter part of the present week before the cases will be handed to the jury unless something unforseen bobs up to hasten it along to the end.

Will of Dexter Robert Jones.

In the name of the benevolent father of all, I, Dexter Robert Jones, of Jasper Co., Indiana, being of sound mind and disposing memory do now make and publish this r.s my last will and testament, revoking any former wills by me made. Item 1. I direct my executor to pay all of my just debits. Item 2. I will, devise and bequeath all of my real estate wherever situated, Which I may own at my death as well a? all my personal property of every description and kina in lading any money to my ueloved children to-wit: Howard B. Jones, Alice Jones. Mrs. Fanny Jones Kay and Mrs. Pearl Jones Greene, and to their heirs respectively share and share alike in all of said property after the payment of my debts and expense of administration. I further state that I have equalized the advantages to my children up to this date. Item 3. I appoint my son, Howard B. Jones, as executor of this will, authorizing him to act without filing bond or inventory of my estate. I sign this will Remington this 22nd day of February, 1912. Dexter Robert Jones. Signed by said Dexter R. Jones this 22nd day of February, 1912, in our presence as his last will and testament and at his special request. We each sign this will as witneeSes hereto in his presence and in the presence of each other on the above <L.te. Witnesses, Ellis Jones, I. G. Morris.

TRANSFER TO COLLEGE. The Hopkins transfer line has made especial arrangements for those who desire to attend the play at the college auditorium this evening. Telephone your calls early. Abundance of Money. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells. Morocco, Indiana.

THE GAYETY TONIGHT SELIG PRESENTS H. B. WARNER And * company of .Co-Star* including Violet Homing and W. Lawion Butt in the _ DANGER TRAIL Jame* Oliver Curwood’* drama of enduring love and relentle** revenge in the frozen northland. WEDNESDAY Official government made pictures'of the European War. 5c and 10c.

AEROPLANE OVER CITY

PROBABLY THAT OF MISS RUTH LAW, WHO IS SCATTERING LIBERTY LITERATURE. Jasper county was visited by an aeroplane shortly after noon Monday, but few people knew of its presence. Those witnessing the giant bird as it circled and darted through the air, were Mrs. John Duvall and son, Samuel, and Tommy O’Meara. Others may have seen it but those noted above are the only ones reporting the fact. The fowl and stock in the Duvall barnyard were raising such a hullabaloo that Mrs. Duvall went to see what the matter was. The noise of the aeroplane attracted the attention of Mrs. Duvall and the aeroplane was discovered flying in a southwesterly direction, about three-quarters of a mile in the air, at a high rate of speed. Mrs. Duvall lives west of this city. No doubt the machine was the one that is being driven by MiSs Ruth Law, who at the present time is engaged in scattering liberty bond literature throughout the western states. Miss Law was scheduled for a flight in this part of the country on Monday and there can be but little doubt that the machine which attracted the attention in this county was the one driven by her. The machine carried a large white flag, the same as the one driven by the famous girl aviatrix. Probably for the benefit of observers the driver caused the machine to travel in a zig-zag course and dart about much the same as a bird. The machine circled about in the air a time or two before leaving this community. So far as known no one in the fields of adjoining farms failed to discover the presence of the giant bird. Some time ago at the request of the* United States government, Miss Law, who is a Cleveland girl, consented to make a tour of many of the states in a plane provided by the government for the purpose of helping in the sale of liberty loan bonds. The literature scattered by Miss Law pertains to the bonds and placards also distributed contain the words: “Bombs or Bonds.’’ This unique manner of advertising was adopted by the government with the hope that it would increase the sale of the bonds. Miss Law is the most daring woman flyer in the world and during the time she has been engaged in making flights has performed many miraculous feats at which the members of the stronger sex have a right to envy and will no doubt prove to be of invaluable service to this government during the war with Germany Since leaving New York on her present mission Miss Law has visited many of the western, south-* ern and central states and is now on her way back to New York.

Cost of War is Stupendous Both in Lives and Money.

The war must be ended.* America can end it, but not by faltering, half-way exertions. France has bled white. England has poured out her big strength. . . America must supply the driving force that breaks the deadlock. Ame r ca must win ths war now on European soil or lose it later on her The war is costing $60,000,000 a day. , , „ , _ The American National Red Cross asks $100,000,000 for our army and for her allies. This is less than "he expense of two days of war. It will provide many much-needed hospitals and ambulance companies. Some may fight, but ALL can give. your part. ’

THE WEATHER. Probably showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday; coolerin extreme morthwest portion tonight. v

RECORD OF THE PAST

No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had In Ren»»elaes, Look well to their record. What they have done many times in years gone by is the best guarantee of future results. Anyone With a bad back; any reader suffering from urinary troubles, from kidney ills, should find comforting words in the following statement: Mrs. Aaron Hickman, W. Vine St., Rensselaer, says: “I had such severe backaches, headaches and pains across my loins that I couldn’t sleep well. I felt tired and worn out when morning came. I had no strength or ambition to do anything. I finally got Doan’s Kidney Pills from B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store, and they gave me relief at once. Doan’s strengthened my kidneys, relieved me of the backaches and made me feel fine.” (Statement given May 31, 1907.) On February 29, 1016, Mrs. Hick; man said: “Doan’s Kidney Pills have surely done good work in our family. I shall always praise them/’ Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Hickman has twice publicly recommended, Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

FRESH FISH.

Nice fresh fish delivered. Call Charles Leavel.

U. S. Starts On Hunt For Draft Shirkers.

The period of leniency has ended for men between 21 and 31 inclusive who failed to register for the war army last Tuesday. Provost Marshal General Crowder sent to the governors of all the states a message asking them to inaugurate from today a vigorous, aggressive and effective enforcement of the penal clause of the selective draft sendee law against all who have, by their failure to register; brought themselves under these provisions. The penalty for failure to register on June 5, is imprisonment for a year- and enforced registration, but General Crowder immediately after registration day recommended that local registration boards provide furthur opportunity for delinquents. The department of justice Monday notified United States Attorneys to release those already arrested for failure to register, providing they have now registered. General Crowder has nearly completed a draft of regulations to govern exemption and exception boards, and expects to lay it before Secretary Baker in a few days for approval. The General believes no class should be exempted as such, but that local boards should decide on the circumstances in each individual case. He favors use of some device, such as a jury wheel for drawing names of those to be examined, by the Exemption board. The regulations will be made public in detail after Secretary Baker and President Wilson approve them. Among states reporting so far, Ohio stands first in proportion of registration to the census estimate with 113 per cent. Illinois has 104.7; Wisconsin 194.6; New Hampshire 102.9; North Carolina 103; lowa *191.3; and Connecticut 100.9. Washington is the lowest state with 50.9.

Many Queer Excuses Offered By Those Asking Exemption.

Many amusing incidents of those seeking exemption front draft were recorded throughout the United States following the registration on June 5 and Jasper county and the surrounding community were not without theirs. One fellow in the north end of the county asked for exemption on the grounds that he had a brother-in-law to support; another stated that he did not have time to go to war; still another that his mother did not want him to go, which is the case in a great many cases, but for one to file such an excuse is ridiculous; some of the religious sects stated that they were in the service of God. One fellow stated that he was not right in the head and therefor asked exemption. Many filed exemptions as farmers and others that they had dependants. In many of these cases there is considerable doubt as to whether they are real tillers of the soil or whether they have dependants who are solely dependant upon them for support. These cases will be left to the members of local boards, who will decide whether the excuses offered are justified or not, if the ■ plans of Provost Marshal General Crowder are carried out.

British Note to Russia Upholds Wilson’s Stand.

Great Britain has sent a note to Russia in reply to the latter’s request for a statement of British war aims. The note, although not yet made public, is said to be in general agreement with President Wilson’s note to Russia. - Flag day is June 14 and President Wilson is planning a speech and officials believe it will give a more comprehensive statement of the position of the United States. 369 ships have been armed by America to fight the submarines.

Alfred Thompson Off For France.

Alfred Thompson and his mother left today for New York. His father accompanied them as far as Chicago. Alfred will leave New . York on Saturday, June 16th, for France, where he will be in the Field Ambulance Service with a great many nf his college mates from the University of Michigan. The sadness of these farewells foreshadows some of the heartaches that must come to many of us in the near future.

Hopkins' City Transfer Line. Transfer, bu sin ess formerl y operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call phonee 226 or 107. S- The wise investor buys a Vesta, Rensselaer Garage. A conscription bill-has made its debut in the Canadian house. ___ Chicago citizens are now buying liberty loan bonds at the rate of more than a million dollars a day. J. J. Montgomery arrived home Monday from a trip to Illinois, which he made in his car. . ; Jess Willard, world’s heavyweight champ, has purchased the Buffalo Bill wild west show. The price paid was $105,000. Odas Brown, of Lafayette, and Mrs. Harve Miller and children, of Kansas City, are visiting their father, J. >C. Carmichael. . r Jane Parkison returrtted from Jacksonville, 111., Monday evening where she was graduated from the girls’ school of that city.

DEATH FOLLOWS OPERATION

GEORGE K. BABCOCK, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN CHI* CAGO MONDAY. George K. Babcock, formerly a prominent citizen of this county, passed away at Chicago Monday evening following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Babcock at the time of his death was about forty years of age. Mr. Babcock formerly lived on the Kanne place, west of this city, later moving to a farm near Bluffton, Ind., where he followed his vocation. During his residence in this community he made a great many friends and was one of the foremost and most efficient farmers in this section and . his death coming in the very prime of life removes a man of sterling quality and one whose place will be hard to fill in the hearts of those who knew him. Mr. Babcock leaves to mourn their loss, his wife and one son, six years of age; four sisters, Mrs. Roe Yeoman and r Mrs. Sam Scott, of this county, and two of Bluffton, Ind., and one brother, of Hammond, survive him. The funeral will be held Thursday at Bluffton and burial made in that city.

HER ONLY BOY.

I love you, dear America, These words I’ll prove to you, I’ve just one child, an only son, A boy that’s staunch and true. I love him better than my life, He’s volunteered for srevice And I think that he’s done well. He’s starting out whole-hearted, His spirit’s in the fight, He’s coming back a hero For he’s fighting for the right. I’ll send him off with blessings And cheer him on his way, There’ll be no tears to weaken him, I’ll make no “foolish play.” To mothers all, I’d like to say “Let’s get behind our boys” And show the Huns we’re not all bluff, Not merely making noise. Let’s get behind the firing line, Assist them all we can; Let’s help the Red Cross, French Relief, Each other’s welfare plan. Let’s give our boy to understand No matter where he’ll roam, His mother old will do her bit When he is far from home. And when the victory is won, By boys so full of vim, Let’s thank our dear Creator For an only boy like him. (Mrs. Annie Davis, 957 Tecumseh Place, Indianapolis, Ind. Mother of David J. Davis, Jr., Battery A,< Indiana Field Artillery.) V

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening with Councilman Warner absent. The following business was transacted. In matter of pet! don of Julius Taylor for sidew ilk on Cullen street, on motion the city attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution for sidewalk on east side of Cullen street from alley in blick 13 to Wa:n*it street, and city engineer inst: noted to prepare plans and specifications and present same to council. In the matter ot oiling streets by City. Attorney instructed to prepare contract for the oiling of greets around business section by M. J. Ehlert, and mayor was authorized tn sign same. . . , . A. H. Hopkins was elected member of school board for three years from this date.

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