Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1917 — Page 1

No. 139.

The Alter Picnic.

The meeting of the Alters at th 6 old Alter home in Carpenter township last Sunday was a success and a very enjoyable affair. Fifty-one persons were present and seemed to enjoy themselves to the limit. When dinner was spread in the grove.it looked like the war conservation of food had not yet struck this part of the coifntry. After dinner a formal organization was made by electing John E. y\lter president, B. Frank Alter vice-president, and "Lewis S. Alter the family historian. After this some fine music was furnished, with songs led by Mrs. Iva Alter Pullins and others. Several recitations and short speeches were given by the younger folks. Lewis S. Alter gave a brief account of the first settlement made on the prairie by his older brothers and father. John E. Al,ter gave one of his noted German dialect spiels and the formal meeting closed by singing “America.” While getting ready to sing it one of the least boys present said: “We should stand, up when we sing that song.” The "Ncrowd rose to their feet and sang it with a will and with a hurrah for our country. John E. Alter furnished a beautiful flag, which was raised early in the day on a 20 foot pole in the *ront yard. There was fine boating, swimming, music and social talking. Those present from out of the county were: Miss Myrtie Alter, Lafayette; Miss Minnie D. Alter, Frankfort; Harry Alter, wife and two girls, and Mrs. Clinton Alter, Forest, Ind. A number sent their regrets that sickness and other causes prevented their attendance.proposed to hold another reunion next year. Time and place will be determined later. e Contributed.

MOUNT AYR.

(From the Tribune.) Ed Peregrine, of south of Rensselaer, visited with his sister, Mrs. John Jenkinson, last week. Ed enlisted in Co. M a short time 'ago and is getting a little visiting done before August sth. James Blankenbaker, who has been visiting with his son, Walter, at Wabash, for some time, returned home last Thursday. A most excellent showing was made by Jackson township on the Red Cross drive. The allotment for this township was S3OO, which was nearly doubled. As the old soying goes, “Money talks,” sure shows that Jackson township is right there on the patriotism. There were three $25 subscriptions, which were made by King Chamberlain, Edwin Harris and The Bank of Mt. Ayr. The total subscription made in the township was $510.00. _ . Orson Peck was in Rensselaer Friday on business. W. R. Lee, who is occupied in closing out a dry goods stock at Kentland, visited his wife, who is visiting her parents at Bluffton. He reports corn prospects much better in .Newton than anywhere in the eastern part of the state. Too much rain, together with the backward season, has greatly retarded crops there. The corn is not only small, but very weedy. Mr. Lee found his wife considerably improved in health and expecting to return-home soon.

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, Ind.

Hopkins’ City Transfer Line.

Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call Phones 226 or 107. See Chas. Pefley for trees, vines and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For fall delivery. Cream is high, save the loss. Buy a DeLaval separator, the world’s standard, with speed indicator; on easy payments at Kellner & Callahan’s.

PTHE Q RINSES U TONIGHT K ' - Triangle-lnce Wm. H. Thompson supported by Marjory Wilson IN The Eye of the Night

The Evening Republican .

Food. Conservation School For Women and Giris of Indiana.

The woman who is watchful in her home, careful of every bit of food is serving her country just as truly and just as effectively as the nurse in 4he Red Cross tent or the man at the front or on the sea. - The time is here when the women of Indiana must organize in a food conservation of food. A foodconser? ducts from more than 200,000 gardans and thousands of orchards. In order that all possible help may be giveh to Indiana women in the conservation of food. Z A conservation school will be held at Purdue University July 9-14. This school will be open to all persons of the state who wish to secure help in canning, drying, storage, selection and other ways of conserving food. The instruction will be given by the Purdue home economics department and every effort will be made to make this-of vital interest and value. The course of instruction will consist of daily lectures and demonstrations on: Selection,-preparation and preservation of food; econbmical clothing; buying home supplies. A detailed program may be secured by writing to tjhe Department of Agricultural Extension, Pujdue University, Lafayette, Ind.

Blessings On the Little Man.

Blessing on the little man Farmer boy with cheeks of tan. With thy hoe and rake and spade Nice garden thou hast made. Thou shalt be blest when thou shalt reap And pile potatoes, pumpkins and melons in a heap, And eat some of the good old pumpkin pies And some of the potatoes that mother fries.—— (Written by Amos Williams, age 16.)

Notice to Redmen. All members are requested to be present Monday evening, July 2. Business of importance to be decided upon. Installation of officers and eats. By order of Sachem.

MERCHANTS TO CLOSE.

We, the undersigned, agree to close our stores all day Wednesday, July 4: Samuel Fendig. G. E- Murray Co. C. Earl Duvall. John Ramp. B. F. Fendig. *' Hilliard & Hamill. A. F. Long & Son. G. J. Jessen. —— J. J Eigelsbach & Son. Scott Bros. Matt Worden. George Collins. E. D. Rhoades & Son. J. A. McFarland. D. M. Worland. - Warner Bros. Watson Plumbing Cp. ■Rensselaer Dry Cleaning Works. W. J. Wright. B. J. Jarrtete. P. W. Clarke. C. W. Eger. Larsh & Hopkins. B. N. Fendig. Rowles & Parker. ’ Burchard’s 5 and 10c Store. Wm. Traub. Frank Rowen. Roth Bros. No band concert the week of the Fourth.

BROOKS’ BAND THE BIG CHAUTAUQUA FEATURE

Brooks* Famous Band Is one of the largest and most complete and best known military bands in America. Mr. Brooks first came into prominence In 1888, when in New York city he organized the original Brooks’ Band. Under his direction and management the organization came into popular favor and made a phenomenal success, being permanently engaged at leading resorts of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Savannah, St. Augustine, New Orleans and Galveston rand in the west, too, at the Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Sioux City, Kansas City and other popular expositions, It was popularly known. During Mr. Brooks’ visit to the World’s fair in 1893 he was induced by prominent and leading citizens to locate his band in Chicago. He at once became a top liner in the Windy City, controlling the best engagements, giving every winter a series of popular or icerta and making tours of the entire country, taking part in large musical festivals, when from 150 to 300 pieces were engaged. Mr. Brooks is a composer and arranger. .His works are favorably known to the best musicians of the country. - Brooks' Band is the big fourth day attraction of the Chautauqua.

If you wish to see positive re- < •ulta from the Chautauqua boost < for an attendance of the who.e community. The more mon and woman in the tent each day the < more mlnde will be at work" ' along constructive lines for community betterment. Talk the SEASON ticket, and talk It hard. Every person in the community should have one. It puts the cost down low and gives us each day a full and representative audience. The Chautauqua Committee.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1917.

Ernest Moore Transferred. To the Field Hospital.

Ernest Moore, who recently applied for a transfer from the local militia company to the field hospital corps, received word today from state headquarters that his application had. been granted. Moore was a sergeant in the local company. He asked for the transfer in order that he might continue his study as a registered pharmacist, while in active service. Field Hospital No. 2, to which Moore was transferred, is stationed at Frankfort an 1 is commanded by Major A. G. Chittick and is a branch'of the medical service of th" army. The telegram asked that he. make immediate report, but did not say when to report for duty. It is probable that he will not be called until August 5, the same date that has been set for Company M to report for active service. Rensselaer will be represented in several different branches of the service. Alfred Thompson is on the way to .France at the* present time for duty in the American Ambulance corps. Samuel Duvall will leave on the sth of July for New York City to embark for France as a truck driver. Fred Hamilton is a machine gunner in the Canadian army. Devere Yeoman and Erret Graham are commissioned officers in the engineering department of the army, while several other local men are taking the training for commissioned- officers. The U. S. navy and army also have a large list of local boys. James Brenner is an ensign in the navy. Mr. Moore v, ill be the only local boy in the medF cal department of the army.

Thank Judge Snyder For His Fairness In Perjury Case.

Benton Review. Charles M. Snyder, one of the leading lawyers of the Benton county bar, who presided in the famous Stockton perjury trial at Kentland week before last, was so fair and impartial in his conduct of the case that the attorneys on both sides presented him Avith an autographed letter of thanks. This is the first time in our knowledge where an action of this kind has been taken and speaks very highly of Mr. Snyder. The case was one of those kinds where the outcome rested largely with the rulings of the court and' the questions of law involved jn the case were many and the fact that all the attorneys (among them some of the best in this part of the state) were satisfied, is certainly a feather in Mr. Snyder’s Cap. The following is taken from the White County Democrat. “The case was tried before special judge Charles Snyder, Fowler attorney, and it was his first appearance on the bench. His rulings were so fair and" honest, and his conduct of the case so satisfactory to both sides that before the case was given to the jury the attorneys on both sides united in an autographed letter to Judge Snyder, thanking him for the fair and impartial manner in which he had'presided.”

Home grown strawberries at Rhoads* Grocery. Kenton Parkison is spending the day in Lafayette. We have in stock two good second hand Deering binders which we will sell at bargain prices.—Kellner & Callahan. This is suit and coat week at Rowles & Parker’s. Big bargains in our ready to wear department. NOTICE. All dogs must be kept up or they will be killed. VERN ROBINSON, City Marshal.

WEATHER Thundershowers this afternoon or tonight; Friday fair and warmer.

For this week, large size, solid dill pickles, special, at, per doz. 15c. , ROWLES & PARKER.

THE GAYETY . TONIGHT Essanay Offers “Ths Night Workers” S Act Drama with Marguerite Clayton and Jack Gardner. FRIDAY • THE HUNTING OFTHEHAWK 5 Part Pathe Gold Rooster Play. SATURDAY THE MYSTERY OF L THE DOUBLE CROSS With Regular Program------I See Hearst-sPathe News at the Gayety every Wednesday and Saturday.

SUBMARINES STILL REAP HEAVY HARVEST

German U-Boat* Toll Six Large Boat* Short of the Preceding Week. London, June 27.—Twenty-one British vessels of more than 1,600 tons each and seven under 1,600 tons were sunk by mines or submarines last week, according to the weekly statement of losses issued by the admiralty this evening. No fishing vessels met with disaster. The aggregate number of vessels flying the British flag destroyed by mines or submarines last week shows a net falling off of four, as compared with the losses reported the previous week, which numbered thirty-two—-twenty-seven of more than 1,600 tons and five in the smaller division. • The heaviest totals since the Teuton submarine campaign was opened in February last were registered in the week ended April 21, when forty steamers of more than 1,600 tons were sunk and fifteen vessels of the smaller tonngae were sent to the bottom. The week’s figures make a grand total of 621 vessels sunk since the adoption by the British admiralty of the weekly report system. Sixteenth week, over 1.600 tons, 27; under 1,600 tons 5. Seventeenth week (ciirrent), over 1,600 tons 21; under 1,600 tons, 7.

Grass Kills Cattle In Benton County.

Benton Review. Four head of cattle belonging to Earl Atkinson, of Pine township, died under peculiar circumstances two weeks ago and for a itme it was thought by many that they had been poisoned by German agents but later developments proved this theory incorrect. The herd of cattle were in a pasture at the Atkinson home and thirteen head became suddenly afflicted with poisoning of some sort and in less than 24 hours four head died The cattle, would go blind and run around in (fircles and if anything happened to be in their path they would run into it. These peculiar actions would be kept up until they died. Veterinarians were called but were unable to diagnose the trouble. The stomach of one of the cattle was sent to Purdue, where it was found the disease was caused from certain conditions of the grass in the pasture and pronounced hemorrhage septicaemia. After the cattle were transferred to another field no more died and it is thought the ones afflicted will recover. Earl Atkinson, the owner, was on a trip to Colorado and was called home.

Jap Minister Sees Trouble At End of the War.

Viscount Ichire Motone, . foreign minister of Japan, in an address recently expressed the conviction that the entrance of the United States in the war with unshakable determination to defeat Germany would greatly contribute to the realization of the goal sought by all entente allies. He said: “We cannot foresee when the end of the struggle will come and I do not believe all difficulties will be finished with this war. I can even affirm that the greatest difficulties will begin with the end of the war. Then we will need all our energies to establish a durable peace in c the war and defend our rights and interests.

Union Oversubscribes Her Proportionate Share.

Although complete returns have as yet not been had from Union township, the township has already oversubscribed her proportionate share,, according to the reports that have been made to date. The allotment for the township was $450 and already $527 has been subscribed and the north end of the township is to be heard from yet. It is expected that within a very short time the complete returns of all the townships will have been made ahd then just what Jasper county did in the way of giving to the Red Cross may be seen.

Plain pumps and strap pumps m all the new styles at lowest possible prices. All leathers. Let us fit you at Rowles & Parker’s.

MILK NOTICE. ~ After July first milk will sell for 8c a quart and a pint for sc. _ 4 CONRAD KELLNER. JOHN DUVALL. ABE WARTENA. ED DUVALL. WM. MACKEY. ED REEVES. MUZZLE YOUR DOG. Orders have been given the city police department to shoot any and all dogs, running loose that are not muzzled. » By order City Board of Health office Moose Attention. All Moose are requested to be present at the lodge hall Thursday evening. There will be a smoker and work of importance. Special for this week only, Bork Brand steel cut coffee, regular price 30c per lb. Special at 24c. ROWLES & PARKER.

MEDLAND BROS. GET CONTRACT

TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK WILL REMODEL FORMER McCOY BANK BUILDING. The contract for the alterations and additions to the Trust and Savings Bank building was let today to Medland Brothers, of Loganspoft. The plans were prepared by A. Wasson Coen, architect, who also built the county hospital, the First National Bank and the South Marion school. Work will commence early in July and the structure will be rushed to an early completion. The improvements consist of a basement containing a steam heating plant for the entire building and some storage space. - The banking room will occupy the wrole width of the structure and back to the present vault. The directors’ room, ladies and gentlemen customers’ rooms with toilet facilities for each, will be in connection with the main banking room, sky-lighted and well ventilated; New fronts will be put in on both the Washington and Van Rensselaer street sides, which will admit of the maximum of light and air, and give the building a dignified and “banky” looking appearance. The style followed is late Georgian. The character of the present building will be completely changed when these improvements are completed and patrons will find that no effort has been spared to give them a comfortable and efficient place to transact their business. The room in the rear of the building and facing Van Rensselaer street will be completed first and as soon as it is ready it will be occupied by the Trust and Savings Bank pending the remodeling of the bank room proper. By this arrangement the present tenant of the building to be remodeled, the State Bank, can move into the room now occupied by the Trust and Savings Bank, which they purchased some time ago of Mrs. John Moore, of Barkley township. The new location to be occupied by the Trust and Savings Bank has always been regarded as the most desirable business location in the city. It will give to this institution a prestige that will be of very great value. The Trust and Savings Bank was organized some eleven years ago. It has had a steady growth due in a very large measure to the careful, conservative management. Since its organization it has been under the control, very largely, of its efficient secretary-treasurer, Judson J. Hunt, a man of splendid business ability and onoin whom the community has the most'explicit confidence. He has been ably assisted by Howard Mills, who came to the institution from the Harris Bank, which went out of existence about the time of the organization of the Trust and Savings Bank. * ‘

Red Cross Chapter Allowed To Retain 25 Per Cent.

Henry P. Davisson, chairman of the Red Cross war council, after the announcement that the country had raised an estimated fund of $114,000,000 for the use of national and local chapters, made this statement: “Local chapters of the Red Cross are entitled to retain for their own work 25 percent of the total collected, but it is very evident that the National Red Cross will have a generous fund with which to begin its tremendous tasks. “The result which has been achieved has been very gratifying. Never before in the history of the world was such a fund for relief of human suffering raised by voluntary subscriptions in so brief a period. Ims result was made possible by surprisingly generous contributions in many communities. The most inspiring, indeed, the most extraordinary feature of the campaign, has been the number of contributions, as well as their wide geographical distribution. “Nothing which has happened shows so clearly as this campaign the great heart of the American people is in this struggle with determination that our own men shall be cared for, that everything that can be dope shall be done to hearten and to aid the suffering people amongL«» u J. a *“® B ’ deed, that nothing shall be left undone to win this war. , “No time will be lost by the Red Cross in its effort to achieve results with the large resourcfes with which it is nowjmpplied. Some of the plans which are being developed and which we hope promptly to carry into execution, are the fo,low ' ing: .. nll “First and foremost we shall provide, as we may be called upon by the army and navy, for the care and safety of our soldiers and sailors wherever they may be. “Our policies and plans will be made known as they are developed It will be our purpose to conduct all our work with the utmost publicity and to take the public as completely as possible into our confidence, lhe Red Cross belongs to the people and the war council wants the PubLc to understand the seriousness with which it regards the trust which has been committed to it.”

« Eyes examined and glasses ground by optometrist of years of practical experience in one of the best equipped exclusive optical parlors in the state.—Dr. A. G. Catt, Rensselaer, Ind. Over Long’s drug store. L 3 . .

Franc Goes Wild When U. S. Troops Arrive.

The second contingent of U. S. troops arrived in France and disembarked June 27th. The troops landed amid the frantic cheers of the people, who had gathered hours before in anticipation of the arrival of the Americans. Enthusiasm rose to fever pitch when it was learned the transports and convoys had successfully passed the submarine zone. The port was speedily beflagged in honor of the occasion. Major General Pershing is expected to arrive to greet the troops soon. The harbor is dotted with convoys. The streets are lined with soldiers in khaki and with bluejackets. Great number of trucks are transporting immense supplies to the camps in which the troops are concentrating. The troops marched from the piers to their temporary camp, which had been selected some time previously, amid a great enthusiasm. The harbor was a scene of feverish activity as the troops were discharged from their ships and the unloading of the vast amount of military paraphernalia began.

Revelations That Will Tell When the War Will End.

Somebody with a bent for search- . ing the scriputres and a crooked form of mathematics, has figured but that the big war in Europe will end in 42 months from August, 1914. Here is the conclusion of the whole matter as it is going the rounds: Read Revelations 13:4,5,18. Then take your pencil and write the word Kaiser, placing the letters in a perpendicular row. Put the corresponding number of the letters in the Alphabet opposite the word Kaiser Opposite each alphabet number in a separate column place the numeral Add the sixes, set down 6 and carry 3 to the other column. The two sums piit together, not added, will’ be 666. The significance of the figures will be understood and the duration of the war, 42 months, when the scripture referred to hsa been read.

Voters Are Too Slow About Registering.

The county registration board would be pleased if more of the town people would register early, in order to save a rush during the final days of the registration period. Until Wednesday- afternoon only a little over eighty had registered, as follows: Marion No. 1,8; Marion No. 2, 18; Marion No. 3, 12; Marion No. 4,8; Jordan 3, Union North, 1; Union South 5; Wheatfield 10; Keener 1; x Barkley east 3; Barkley west 1; Newton 1, Walker 6; Hanging Grove 2; Kankakee 2. The rest of the townships have not recorded a vote so far.

Attorney General Gives Opinion On Registration.

At the request of the Frankfort Morning Times, Ele Stansbury, attorney general of Indiana, has given an opinion relative to the registration of • voters for the city elections to occur in the state this fall. He says: , “Gentlemen: There is no law requiring voters to register in cities of the third, fourth and fifth classes to entitle them to vote for city offices. “It is necessary for all voters in the state to register if they desire to vote for delegates to the constitutional convention.”

Remington Church to Be Dedicated Sunday.

The handsome new Methodist church at Remington will be dedicated Sunday with imposing ceremonies. The church is one of the finest edifices in northern Indiana and will be a credit to the town of Remington. The church is finished in oak. It is quite likely that a great number of people from this city will attend the dedication.

At The STAR THEATRE TODAY Mary Pickford in A POOR LITTLE - J RICH GIRL A Special Artcraft Production FRIDAY BLANCHE SWEET . " - ' IN _ UNPROTECTED I Also the Ford Weekly. SATURDAY ALMA HANLON ■ IN THE AUCTION OF VIRTUE For Matinee For Night KITTY GORDON IN FORGET ME NOT

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