Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 169, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1917 — Page 1

No. 169.

THE OVERLAND If you are really afflicted with the dangerous automobile fever, don’t fail to call for a demonstration at the Overland Sales Room. Phone 443. The FAMOUS WILLYS KNIGHT, the aristocrat of motordom, the leading car of Europe, Daimler of England, Panhard of France, of Belgium was the first to adopt the Knight Sleeve Valve motor and today it is in universal use in the United States. 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, flexibility, the undeniable charm of this Knight sleeve valve motor. The LIGHT SIX touring body is a beautiful example of stream line design with reserve power and flexibility and cannot be equalled in price by any other car. The BIG FOUR 5-passenger, 35-horse power that stands out conspicuously above other cars in its price class. The MODEL NINETY, which is a perfected light car, is light in weight, wonderfully smooth, easy riding, economical, snappy, graceful lines, price S2OO below any other car in its class. The COUNTRY CLUB with its grace should be considered by the “Smart Set” in Jasper county. We have twenty different types of pleasure cars and are in a position to please you all. We have taken the special precaution of installing a service station in the former Knapp livery barn and will be here in business to represent only the standard motor cars. We will appreciate the pleasure of selecting your pleasure car. ■ ‘I ' ■' . DR. J. HANSSON, M’g'r

Raise Personal Property Five Per Cent.

The state board of tax commissioners has raised the personal property in this county five per cent over the amount assessed by township assessors of the several townships of the county. The total assessed value of personal property in Jasper county in the year 1916 was $3,017,785. This year’s assessment was some $12,000 under this amount. The 1917 assessment of personal property was $3,005,900. To this amount the state board has added 5 per cent or $150,295, making a total assessed valuation of personal property for 1917 of $3,156,195, an increase over last year of $ 138,415. -—- —. The assessed valuation of the additional improvements in Rensselaer for the past year was $29,900.

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Many Drafted Men Are Claiming Exemption.

At Washington the draft boards started work on Monday and froiji the first eighteen men examined three were declared unfit for service and the other fifteen asked for exmption on the ground of dependents. From the country over comes the word that many men will have to be called for examination if the exemption clause is used as many seem to think it can be. Most of those claiming exemption are doing so for dependents. One man in the east offered to prove that he was supporting two wives and sets of children, one in the old country and one in this. There was a question as to whether to send him to the trenches or the penitentiary.

We must have 100 pairs of socks from tjiis district and ship to Indianapolis Monday, August 6. Socks must be 12 inches long in the feet. ORA T. ROSS, Chairman.

WEATHER. - Fair tonight and Saturday; warmer Saturday north portion.

EYE TRIALS OF TODAY Looking facts in the face is the way the wise ones act. Those who look another way at the trials of today but add to the sufferings of tomorrow. If your eyes are weak, if a film comes over them, or they ache, or burn, or bother you in any way, don’t delay. IN OUR FREE CONSULTATIONS i we tell what you ought to do —you may do it if you like. CLARE] JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jew the Jeweler. Phewe It.

Sock. For Soldiers!

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1917.

Colonel Healey Will Speak Sunday Evening.

Provided that he is not ordered to report for duty before next Sunday evening, Colonel George H. Healey will make an address at the regular Sunday evening meeting to be held on the court house lawn. All should attend the meeting on this evening and hear what the Colonel has to say before departing for the war zone.

MUZZLE YOUR DOG.

Orders have been given the city police department to shoot any and all dogs running loose that are not office. —— _ . . By order City Board of Health muzzled.

GAYCTYJONKHT J Pathe Presents FLORENCE LABADIE in SAINT, DEVIL AND WOMAN Five Part Pathe Gold Rooster Play. SATURDAY THE MYSTERY OF THE DOUBLE CROSS EPISODE 10 THE HOLE IN THE WALL With regular program

NEW BANK GETS CHARTER

FARMER’S BANK AND TRUST COMPANY NOW LOOKING FOR QUARTERS. The hearing before the Charter Board relative to the granting a charter to the Farmer’s Bank & Trust Company, of this city, came up Wednesday before Governor Goodrich, Ed Jackson, secretary of state, and Otto L. Klaus, auditor of state. The hearing was an informal one, people being permitted to express their views in their own way, and after hearing but very little etfdence the charter board went into an executive and secret session, and at 2:30 p. m. announced their decision in favor of granting the charter for the new bank. The figures presented to the charter board showing the enormous increase in valuation of property in the different townships in Jasper county in the last ten years, and also the showing that in all localities such as Morocco, Kentland, Remington, Goodland, Wolcott, Monticello, Monon and other outlying banks that the establishment of new banks did not take away the deposits of the old banks but simply brought additional money into the state of Indiana. The stockholders of the new institution are composed of our leading farmers and businessmen, the directors themselves owning over ten thousand acres of land in Jasper county, and then are ail very enthusiastic over bringing into this county a banking institution which will, in an additional way, serve the needs of the community and help to relieve the tightness of the money market which now exists. There are thirty-eight stockholders and the directors are Charles F. Stackhouse, Charles V. May, Frank J. Donnelly, Floyd Amsler, Arthur H. Hopkins, Nehemiah Littlefield, O. K. Ranier, Walter V. Porter, Abram F. Long, Norman H. Warner and John A. Dunlap. The capital stock is $35,000. Several locations have already been offered to the new institution and the directors are debating on which one they will accept. The directors are able and conservative business men and will run the bank along those lines, and at the same time use every effort to accommodate the public. The above was handed to us by one of the stockholders of the new bank. We understand that among the places being considered are the building now occupied by the First National Bank, the Makeever bank room, the room occupied by the College Inn, the room now being used by the Navy League, and there is some discussion of buying the B. S. Fendig corner and erecting a fine banking house thereon. It is rumored that the persons talked of for president are C. V. May and Charles Stackhouse. Those discussed for the positions of cashier and assistant cashier are A. H. Hopkins and Rex Warner. However, these matters hove not been settled and no definite information can be given until the meeting of the directors.

Patriotic Young Lady Leave. For Her Virginia Home.

Miss Elizabeth DeFrees, who for some considerable time has been the guest of Mrs. Ora T. Ross, left Thursday forenoon for her home at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. During her stay here Miss DeFrees has given to the woman’s work of this city a great amount of service. She has assisted Miss Milliken in her work connected with the Red Cross and also the preparation of surgical dressings, and has been of invaluable -service to this important work in this city. On account of the constant work Miss DeFrees was doing it was reported that she was receiving some pay but this is not correct as she wanted to do her part and was glad of the opportunity to serve. She certainly deserves the greatest thanks, not only for the work she did but also for the splendid spirit she displayed.

Monon Man Fined and Sent to Penal Farm.

Monticello, Aug. 2.—Judge Wason convened juvenile court today to try the case of John Turner, of Monon, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a thirteen-year-old girl of that place. A finding of guilty was made, carrying with it a $25 fine and sixty days at the ppnal farm, but there will be no rendition of judgment until the September term of court. The delay was granted in order to give the defense an opportunity to present their proofs of innocence.

Notice to TrespaMon. Hereafter no more trespassing will be allowed on my grounds near my residence. This step is made necessary by the fact that damage is being done to my garden and truck being carried away. This does not apply to those having occasion to drive on the grounds for the" purpose of dumping into the old river channel. JOHN WERNER. Hoosier Casualty and Star Health and Accident policy holders are reuested to pay their monthly premiums to Vera Healey, collector,, in the office of Dr. F. A. Turfler.

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The First National Bank is now having erected by The Herring, Hah, Marvin Safe Co. the very latest in modern vault equipment. The door alone weighs over 8,000 pounds and is equipped with Yale'' time locks and electric burglar alarm system. The vault is lined with one-half inch chrome steel plates. The officers of The First National are sparing no expense to give the banking public the very latest in banking accommodations. An inspection by the public is welcomed at any time.

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Dr. Ray Clayton Commissioned Medical Corps Lieutenant.

Dr. Ray Clayton, practicing physician at Fowler, and a son of Dr. Geo. R. Clayton, of Monon, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the medical reserve qorps and ordered to report at Ft. Harrison for training. Dr. Clayton expects to be sent to Hattiesburg, Miss., which will likely be the destination of the other Indiana physicians now at the Fort Harrison camp. He was turned down six weeks ago on account of weight but his case was reconsidered and a commission issued. ’ Dr. Clayton is a brother of Mrs. Firman Thompson, of this city.

University Buildings Are Target of Fire Bug.

Valparaiso, Ind., Aug. 2.—Valparaiso university rooming hall owners are frightened since oil soaked rags were found hidden in Monadnock hall Tuesday night, the same material that was found Wednesday night in Carboy hall. The fire department was notified and an investigation is being made. Two hours after the rags were found in Carboy hall last night a large barn belonging to the property was burned. Two large rooming halls were destroyed here by fire July 9. The origin of these fires are believed to have heen incendiary.

Where’s the Barber Going to Get It?

Crown Point, Ind.; Aug. 2.—For the alienation of the affections of his wife, Nelson Hayden, a retired farmer of Lowell is suing Berdette J. Sanger, a barber of that city, for $20,000. The suit was filed by Attorney George Hershman in the circuit court. It is alleged, that Mrs. Hayden became acquainted with Sanger in July, 1916, and left her husband and five children last spring. She is believed to be living in Hammond. Hayden is 40 years of age, his wife 36, and Sanger, the handsome barber, 35.

Hear the $55.00 talking machine at Larsh & Hopkins'.

Submarine Toll Not So Large.

For the week just past it is reported that eighteen vessels of over 1,600 tons and three of less than this tonnage were sunk by submarines. This is a falling off of three large vessels from last week’s report. It would be far more satisfactory if instead of giving the number of ships destroyed the actual number of tons sunk was reported.

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