Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 147, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1917 — Page 1

No. .147

Fred Hamilton Still Anxious To Join American Forces.

The following is clipped from the Saturday's Indianapolis Star: “I want to go back to Indiana,and then return to France as an Indiana soldier—as a member of the Hoosier National Guard,” read a letter which Adjt. Gen. Harry B. Smith received yesterday from Fred H. Hamilton, son of Louis H. Hamilton, of Rensselaer, .Ind., who is “Somewhere in France” as a member of the Bordon Motor Machine Gun Company of the Canadian forces. Hamilton has been in France since last January. “I am a qualified Vickers, Lewis and Colt gunner and I am now with the Bordon Machine Gun Company,” he wrote. “I hope it may be arranged so that I may be transferred to the Indiana National Guard, for I want to be oq the battle field as a soldier of dear old Indiana.” Adjt. Gen. Smith will inquire of the Washington military authorities if there is a provision whereby Hamilton may be returned to an Indiana military organization.

E. P. Honan Reinstated As Oil Inspector.

Judge Anderson, of the United States district court of Indiana, at Indianapolis, has handed down a decision in which he holds that the oil inspection department is in the jurisdiction of the state geologist. The present state geologist is Edward W. a democrat, and he has appointed our fellowtownsman, Edward P. Honan, inspector for this district. It n understood that the district has been enlarged. Col. Honan has a boot of friends here who are mighty well pleased that he has received this appointment.

To Check Up the Oats Smut Demonstrations.

Prof. F. J. Pipal, of Purdue, and County Agent Learning are checking up the results of the formalin treatment of the seed oats last spring as a preventative of oats smut in the county this week. A number of demonstrations will be held, the first on the farm of I. F. Meader at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, July 11. All interested are invited to attend.

Marriage License Issued.

July 9. John Dennis Maher, born Bismarck, N. Dak., Dec. 13, 1888, occupation farmer, and May Gladys Harrington, born Virgie, Ind., Aug. 22, 1893, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

SUB GETS U. S. STEAMER.

New York, July 9.—American ship Massapequa, 3193 tons, sunk by submarine. Mrs. C. A. Radcliffe received a cablegram today from her husband, wro recently sailed for France, stating that he had arrived safely on the other side and was in the best of health.

CLEANING GLASSES is an accompaniment of their wear. But don’t mistake defective or non-suitable lenses for moisture or dust on them. If your glasses are not the exact kind you should wear, they will do you more harm than good. Perhaps you would do well to call on us anyhow and find out whether you have the RIGHT lenses or not. We’ll be honest with you—we can’t afford to be otherwise. WE DON’T CHARGE FOR CONSULTATION. CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone IS.

PTHE Q _ RINCES U TONIGHT Triangle Fine Arts Presents Douglas Fairbanks in THE HALF BREED May Robson and Flora Finch in A NIGHT OUT Wednesday, July 11 Clara Kimball Young „ in FOOLISH VIRGIN

The Evening Republican.

(Continued.) James Lane et al stone road. Bond of Jaseph Lane, superintendent, was approved. Granville Moody stone road. Harry E. Gifford, contractor,, allowed $1,600. Jacob A. May stone road. Report of engineer and viewers filed, expense account allowed and ordered paid. Cause continued. George Nanninga stone road. Contractor A. S. Keene allowed S4OO. G. B. Parkison stone road. $6,400 bonds sold to J. F. Wild & Co., of Indiaftapolis. Premium $1.50. John F. Payne stone road. Bonds $9,200 sold to Wild & Co., Premium $3.75. John H. Rusk stone road. No bids received. Referred back to engineer and viewers for re-estimate. G. I. Thomas et al stone road. Road ordered established. Notice to contractors. Letting Aug. 7, 1917, at 2 p. m. William L. Wood et al stone road Contractor I. W. Moneyhun allowed $3,040. Peter Swart, petition for location of highway. Petition properly signed and H. C. DeKock, Gabriel Misch and Thomas Abbring appointed viewers, to report at August term. Harvey Wood, petition for acceptance of highway. Road accepted. Albert E. Abbott, petition for drain. Remonstrance is found sufficient and cause is dismissed. Edward W. Culp, petition for drain. Grant Culp, supt., files final report showing ditch completed and payment of all claims. Cause dropped. Henry C. DeKock, petition for drain. Referred to Edward Nesbitt, county surveyor, as engineer, C. J. Hobbs as drainage commissioner and John Bunning as third commissioner. To report on or before July 24, 1917. Curtis M. Dewey, petition for drain. Proof of proper notice filed and petition ordered docketed. William Folger, petition for drain. Proof of proper notice and cause continued. S. E. Huff et al. Petition for drain. Report of drainage commissioners filed. Cause continued to August term. Expense accounj. ordered paid. ; . David Q. Hart, petition for dram. Proof of proper notices and petition ordered docketed. George M. Meyers, petition for drain. Cause continued to August term. . James Newcome, engineer, ordered to show cause why he should not file final report. Aaron F. Rice, petition for dram. Petition ordered docketed. Simon Thompson et al. Petition for drain. Cause continued for further notice. . . Firman Thompson et al, petition for drain. Cause continued for further notice. Contractor Gustave A. Beard & Co. allowed $2,187 on redecorating court house. ■ -- — W. F. Silby awarded contract to refinish furniture and fixtures at $245.00. . . , G. A. Emereich et al. Petition for local option election in Wheatfield township. Board finds that 125 votes were cast by women. 86 legal votes in favor of prohibition and 115 votes against. Judgment accordingly. James C. Anderson, application for renewal of liquor license. Refused. Notice of appeal given. In the matter of remonstrance against sale of intoxicating liquors in Wheatfield township. Found sufficient. Resignation of F. E. Lewis as member of board of trustee, county hospital, accepted.

Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. July 6, 1917. Dear Friend: ' . As, you know, I am Jiere in training and I think you will be interested in knowing about the Second Officers Training Camp which is soon to be held. The following telegram has been received from the war department in Washington: “The statement that mature men will be given preference for the second series of officers’ training camps seems to have been misunderstood in some'quarters. This preference will only apply where qualifications are equal. There is no intention to bar out applications from men under 31. In fact, examining officers have been instructed to regard the ages from 25 to 35 as the most suitable. There is a’.-1 some misu -’derstanding about the ne/tesity of-previous military experience. The co/eminent is kek'ng primarily for successful and fore-?'.l nen and militarv expevetce. though Jesirab- is not -t.-wuy nec essary. Signed, General McCain, the Adjutant General.” This is the last opportunity for men to go from civil life into training to sreve the government as officers in the new national army. Men as young as twenty years and nine, months, and up to forty-four years of age, without pervious military experience, are eligible. One hundred dollars a month will be paid during training, and regular officer’s pay will be given upon the issuance of commissions.

Commissioner’ Court.

Frank Hardman Write s About Second Training Camp.

This is some training and is no place for a summer vacation. We work fr0m.5:30 o’clock a. m., until 9:30 or 10:00 p. m. Application blanks may be secured at 620 Consumers Building, Chicago, 111., if you are unable to find the address where they can be obtained in your city.. Applications will be received until July 15th, only. Very truly yours, FRANK F. HARDMAN.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, JULY 9, 1917.

INJURIES PROVE TO BE FATAL

AUGUSTUS KANNE DIED SUNDAY FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN ACCIDENT. Augustus Kanne, 41 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kanne, of this city, passed away at a Streator, 111., hospital at 5:30 a. m. Sunday, death having been due to injuries received in an automobile accident near Campus, 111., on the night of July 3. Mr. Kanne had that day driven to Campus in his automobile from his farm near that city, and while in that place received word from his wife at home that some of his relatives from Rensselaer had come to spend the Fourth. He started for home at once. When about a mile from home, according to information received, one of the front wheels of his car struck a rock and broke down. The car turned completely over. Some time later Mr. Kanne was found lying several feet from the wrecked machine. He was unconscious when found and was removed to his home and later to the hospital, where he died Sunday. Mr. Kanne left Rensselaer about seventeen years ago with his family, locating on a farm near Campus. He was a man of absolute integrity, a usfeul citizen and was recognized as one of the most successful farmers of the vicinity in which he lived. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and two children, his parents, eight brothers, as follows: Joseph, Frank, George, Tone, Edward, Alfred and Arthur, of Jasper county, and John, of Campus, Hl.; ’two sisters, Mrs. Stephen Kohley and Mrs. G. J. McFarland, of Rensselaer. The remains will arrive in Rensselae rthis Monday evening on the milk train and the funeral will be held at the St. Augustine’s Catholic church at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.

HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Charles Walker, of Barkley township, underwent a major operation at the hospital today. Mrs. Charles V. May is a medical patient at the hospital. She has a very severe attack* of rheumatism: Miss McGlinn was able to go to the home of 'her grandmother in Rensselaer Sunday. Mrs. Harry Watson was able to return to her home today. B. T. Lanham continues to improve. Mrs. Bruce Baker, of Barkley township, is now in the hospital. Edd J. Randle, Jr., and mother are getting along very nicely; It is understood that the young Randle is about ready to direct the affairs of the large Wall Street farm.

Louis Misch Has Automobile Stolen.

Louis Misch, of Wheatfield township, had his Grant roadster stolen from his home some time Friday afternoon. Immediately upon discovering his loss Mr. Misch got into communication with Sheri B. D. McColly. Neighbors of Mr. Misch happened to notice the car passing their homes during' the aftrenoon and it was tracked to Burrows Camp, where the pursuers Iparned that it had proceeded qn northward. The car was then trailed to Chicago, where it was found by the police at a 64th street garage. The man who had it in his possession was arrested, but we have not learned his identity. Sheriff McColly has gone to Chicago to get the man and he will be returned here and placed in jail to answer to the charge of stealing the car. -

Joseph Reeve and Omar Osborne returned to Chicago this morning. THE GAYETY TONIGHT Baby Marie Osborne again with Henry King in JOY-AND . THE DRAGON S Part Pathe Gold Rooster Play. . Bryant Washburn in TUESDAY FILLING HIS OWN SHOES From Henry C. Rowland s Novel in Aainslee’s Magazine. .Romance of an American in a Turkish Harem. WEDNESDAY THE WAR European War "Pictures , Hearst Pathe News Wednesday and Saturday at the Gayety.

Chautauqua Is Giving High Class Program.

The Lincoln Chautauqua people are giving this community a most excellent program. Every number offered so far has been high class and has been thoroughly appreciated by all. The attendance is very good and all are greatly pleased. The address Saturday night by Robert Perry* Shepherd, an expert in community organization and co-oper-ation, was heard and greatly appreciated by a large audience. It should have been heard by every business man in Rensselaer and also by every farmer who has any business relation with this city and community. Shepherd urged co-operation and especially better trade relations. The musical program given by the Original Alpine Singers and Yodlers was unique. They delighted the audience in the performances both in the afternoon and evening. Sunday was a great day and the great tent was crowded at both sessions. It was truly a “Delightful Musicale” and those qualified to judge say it was very high class indeed and the general audience also enjoyed the offering of the Chicago Concert Artists. The part of the program given by Mr. and Mrs. C. Rucker Adams was one of the very best numbers ever given here by a Chautauqua. The work was given in a very interesting manner and the suggestion given to the audience by them was of the greatest value. By the presentation to this community of the “Health Studies” they have started a. movement that will be felt in years to come and the public schools here will be urged to take up this most important matter. Their part of the program was long. But after they had finished many in the audience remained and were given additional instruction in the matter of “Health Attained and Maintained.” No dramatic reader has ever appeared before a Rensselaer audience that has shown more talent and ability than Maude Willis in her recital of “Experience” Sunday evening. All present were greatly delighted. The attraction tonjght is the “Ellis Brooks Famous Chicago Band.”

Shorthorn Calves to Be Distributed.

That more and better cattle is one of the greatest needs of Jasper county farmers is the belief of the directors of the First National Bank of this city. At a meeting the other night it was decided that this bank, with the co-operation of the Jasper County Livestock Breeders’ Association, would distribute forty head of registered Shorthorn heifers among the boys of the county this fall, providing enough boys of the right kind display sufficient interest to make the plan of practical value. Under the plan proposed, the officers of the Livestock Association will select three boys from each, township to receive calves or yearling heifers which will be distributed at the stock show this fall. Each boy will give his note for the cost of the calf. The animals will be cared for on the farms until the summer of 1918, when they will be sold at auction and the boys will receive the difference between the cost and selling price. In the event that a boy wishes to keep his calf he may bid it in at any figure but his only expense will be the original cost. In speaking of this plan, Prof. Coleman, state leader of county agents, said, “I wish to congratulate you people of Jasper county On this step. Yourr ls ttre first beef cattle club of the state, although dairy clubs have been worked out which are giving excellent results. Practically every heifer which you will put out under these conditions will found a new pure-bred Shorthorn herd in your county and it will be only a matter of a few years before your locality will have a reputation all over the state as a Shorthorn center. The beef cattle business is founded upon a substantial basis and the demand for good stock will increase as time goes on. If your farm boys and their fathers realive the possibilities of this move, you will be swamped with applications, and this will prove one of the greatest thingA ever started in the coqnty.” County Agent Learning has been selected he executive agent for this distributions, and is now busy receiving applications, the distribution being ope nto boys between the ages of 12 to 20.

Marion Club Active.

The regular meeting of the South Marion Farmers* Club will be held at the consolidated school next Thursday evening, July 12th. The program committee has been fortunate in securing an unusually good program and invites not only persons from the neighborhood but from Rensselaer and the other clubs of the county to join with them., at this meeting. The program is as follows: Musical .recital by Kniman girls’ chorus. ' -~™---==================.=; “Art Applied to the Home, Hazel J&cks“Dairy Feeding,” I. F., Sleader, of North Union Club. “Farm Management,” Norman Gorham. k Song, Loretta Kanne. “Food Selection,” Miss Helen Murray. —n~—~ Several business matters will be taken up.

WEATHER. Probably fair tonight and Tuesday; somewhat cooler tonight north portion.

EDWARD CAIN DIED SUNDAY

VENERABLE CITIZEN DIED AT HOME OF SON AT AGE OF 89 YEARS. Edward Cain, 89 years of age, passed away at the home of his son, Thomas, south of Rensselaer Sunday evening at 5:35 o’clock. Deceased had been in failing health for some time. Death was due to advanced age. For the past nine years Mr. Cain has m&de his home with his son, Thomas and family. Deceased was born in Ireland and came to the United States when still a very young man. For the past thirty-five years he has lived on the farm where Thomas Cain now lives, during which time he was looked up to as one of Jasper county’s very best citizens, and a man who was of much worth to the community in general. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss four sons, Thomas and Joseph, of Jasper county; Edward, of Hastings, Neb., and Frank, of McCook, Neb. His wife preceded him to the grave. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at the Catholic church at 9 o’clock. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.

Attends Important Meeting.

E. L. Hollingsworth returned Sunday from Lake Chautauqua, New York, inhere he attended a meeting of the National Security League. This was a wonderful meeting and was attended by over one thousand of the greatest men of the nation. The meeting began Monday, July 2nd, and continued until Saturday, July 7th. Matters relating to the Young Men’s Christian Association, Redt Cross, Navy League, and kindred organizations were discussed. Mr. Hollingsworth reports that all present were greatly concerned over the situation and that knowing the conditions to be as they are, the outlook is everything but optimistic. He has promised us an extended report of ttiis convention and the same will appear in a later edition of The Republican.

Motorcycle Accident Saturday.

Saturday afternoon about five o’clock, as Ray Anderson, Son of Mrs. Emil Johnson, of Newton township, and Devere Zea, of Rensselaer, were taking a spin on their motorcycles and had reached a point on the Remington road just south of the college, the fork on Mr. Anderson’s machine broke and he was hurled to the ground. Mr. Zea was only about thirty feet behind Anderson when the accident occurred and was unable to stop and ran into Anderson and his machine. Zea came out with a bad gash cut in his knee and a few other bruises, but is back at his work this Monday morning. His machine was only slightly damaged. Anderson did not fare so well. His machine was almost ruined and he had an arm broken and a number of very bad bruises. His physician reports that he will undoubtedly get along very well, but will, of course, be laid up for some time.

Attention Knights of Pythias.

- There will be installation of officers Tuesday evening, July 10th. Also eats. All Knights are urged to attend. „ _ By order of the Chancellor Commander.

m OTIC Ei All dogs must be kept up or they will be killed. VERN ROBINSON, City Marshal. 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. FOREMAN WANTED. Wanted, good man to take charge of the Fair Oaks ranch. Must have woman capable of managing ranch house. —James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Telephone 337. Wild Hay to Put Up On Share*. A large acreage of good wild hay on the Kent tract of land in Newton county, owned by John J. Lawler. Put up either on shares or by ton. See James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Telephone 337. Wanted, to Hire Tractor. Wanted, tractor to break ground for wheat. Can go to work any time after August Ist. Land west of Fair Oaks.—James E. Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Phone 337. Hopkins’ City Transfer Line. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call Phones 226 or 107. Abundanco of Monoy. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate ia 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.—P. Dt Wells, Morocco, Ind.

Subscribed $192 Toward Million Dollar Fund.

At' a meeting of the Bishop Dwenger Council No. 1881, Sunday evening at the, parochial school hall, the members subscribed $192 toward the million. dollar war fund which isber ing raised by the Knights of Columbus of the United States for the building of recreation camps at the various cantonments throughout the country. The proportionate share of the local order was placed in the neighborhood of $l6O, so it may be seen that the members of the order here have already oversubscribed their share. However, they do not propose to stop at the sum now raised and expect to have at least S4OO to be given toward the fund. There can be small doubt that the million dollar fund will be raised. To correct any mistaken impressions, the meAbers of the local order wish to state that the recreation camps will not orfly be for Catholic men but for members of all other religious orders.

Lay Away From the Squirrels During July.

The new fish and game laws enacted last winter are to be rigidly enforced, declares the deputy fish and game commissioners of the state. Especial attention at this time is directed to the fact that the Closed season for squirrels continues until August Ist and does not end with July Ist, stipulated in the old law. Deputy game commissioners declare they have information that people are plannng to hunt squirrels this month, some through ignorance that the law has been changed and others who expect to evade the law and trust to their good luck to escape prosecution. Squirrels must not be killed during July. It is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $lO for every squirrel killed, destroyed or held in one’s possession.

Foresters Walloped Again, This Time 8 to 7.

Ed Lane’s Foresters received another walloping Sunday, suffering their fifth straight defeat. The Foresters’ apponent was the St. Xavier’s nine from the college. The final score was 8 to 7. Weyglan satrted the hurling for the collegians but was driven from the hill early by the local lads and Brunswick took up the pitching duties and managed to hold the Foresters in check enough to allow his mates to overcome a three run handicap. Eldridge was up for the Forestert and was pummelled pretty freely. The game was much enjoyed by the fans as there was lots of hitting and some clever plays.

Arranging For the Grose Patriotic Meeting.

At a meeting of the County Council of Defense held Saturday afternoon, it was planned to make all necessary arrangements for the patriotic meeting to be held in this county. The date assigned by the State Council for Dr. Grose’s address was Saturday, July 14th. The County Counci' is anxious to have another date selected and have taken the matter up with the state council. The following ecsnmittees were appointed to assist in arranging for the meeting: On program, George H. McLain, chairman, Dr. W. L. Myer, Jesse D. Allman and C. E. Prior. On arrangements, F. E. Babcock, chairman, Fred A. Phillips, C. W. Hanley, Samuel Fendig and Bert J. Jarrette.

Say, look here—have you put in your hard coal? If not, why not? We have a good supply on hand now of Chestnut Stove, and Egg. We received notice this morning of a raise of 20c per ton for July shipments but will continue to deliver at the old price as long as our present supply lasts, so if you are going to burn hard coal this winter, " better get busy.

KELLNER & CALLAHAN.

The STAR THEATRE - ’ SEE ; Cathlyn William* in THE REDEEMINGLOVE Also Burton Holme* On a Trip Around the World. Now in the South Sea Island*. < TUESDAY 1 Emma Whelen in THE PRETENDERS / - 1 . "V* We offer you an unusually attractive program for every day of thia weekAT THE STAR

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