Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 171, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1917 — Page 1

No. 171.

TO BUY THEIR HORSES DIRECT

CO. AGENT TO ASSIST GOVERNMENT IN PURCHASE OF HORSES FROM FARMERS.

County Agent Learning Friday received instructions from the U. S. Department of Agriculture directing him to assist the War Department in the purchase of horses and mules for army use. In the present war, it is the plan of the government to deal directly with the farmers where horses can be assembled in carload lots rather than to buy them under contracts. Recent testimony at Washington showed that the horses bought under the old system netted the farmers $35 per head less than was paid by the government. The instructions requested that the 'following information be issued: “It will be seen that groups of farmers can organize and sell directly to the government in carload" lots. Your county agent will be glad to aid farmers jn conducting such negotiations. He will name a day for assembling the animals at a convenient point in the county for a preliminary examination by the local committee of horsemen and the farmers can authorize one of their number to communicate to the remount officer of the district.

The prices at which they should be offered is a matter for the determination of the farmers. The prices recently paid by the war department have been published and if they are not known any citizen can obtain them by addressing the Quartermaster General, War Department, Washington, D. C. The war department does not announce the prices which it will pay under the new plan because this will vary according to the locality and quality of the animals. But if reasonable offers are made it is believed that they will be entertained. Farmers who desire to sell horses or the mules to the government, are advised to apply to their county agent for information as to the specifications of the animals. As soon as the county agent learns that there is a prospect of enough available animals to make up a carload or more he will appoint a day and a place for assembling the animals for the preliminary inspection and for the organization of the group of farmers for making an offer to the . depot ffuartermaster at the remount depot of the district.

Hopkins’ City Transfer Lino. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call Phones 226 or 107.

LOOKING OVER the entire field of science* nowhere has there been such progress as in the Science of Optics and the Fitting of Glasses. Our success in .this line is due, in a measure, to the fact that we grasp every new meritorious idea. We cpnstantly seek to originate or follow new methods of excellence that will in any way aid us in the practice of Fitting Glasses. CLARE] JESSEN optician With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone IS.

GAYETY TONIGHT Pathe Presents VINCENT SERRANO in A MODERN MONTE CRISTO Five Part Pathe Gold Rooster Play. TUESDAY THE MYSTERY OF NO. 47 S Part K. E. S. E. Picture WEDNESDAY THE YELLOW UMBRELLA “Do Children Count” Admission 5c and 10c.

The Evening Republican .

Decorate Your Home With Flags On Next Wednesday.

The festival to be given Wednesday night by Jasper copnty for Company M will be a memorable event. Let everybody help to make it so by decorating their homes. This fete must have a setting worthy of the cause which it will benefit, and there must be music and decorations.

Extensive and beautiful decorations will be carried out, without question, on our principal business streets, the line of march and the place where Co. M will drill. The court house lawn, the center of festivities, will be brilliantly lighted that night and beautifullly decorated. As patriotic citizens we should not be satisfied with the decorations centralized; we must show our loyalty and enthusiasm to our country and in honor of our own soldier boys to the fullest extent. One of the ways of doing this is to array the entire city in red, white and blue, our great national colors, and for which our Company M will soon go to fight. Will every family please decorate their home and grounds on this day for this occasion—not simply with a tiny flag or two inside a window, but let us vie with each other in carrying out an artistic and beautiful effect, making the town as a whole an impressive scene, which will long be remembered by all who witness it, especially by the soldiers of the U. S. army from our county and vicinity.

John A. Hoeferlin Was Called Sunday.

John August Hoeferlin, an aged and respected citizen of Lewiston, Ind., passed away at his home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Hoeferlin was seventy years of age at the time of his death and had been a resident of this county for a great many years. He was born in Germany, but came to this country, with his parents, when but three years of age,settling near Lafayette. Following his marriage Mr. Hoeferlin located in Walker township, where he lived for several years before locating on a large farm near Lewiston, where he continued to reside until his death. Deceased had been in failing health for several months, but his condition became more critical about three weeks ago, and since that time his decline was rapid. Mr. Hoeferlin leaves to mourn their loss his wife, five sons: Louis, Charles, Wiliam and James of Lewiston, of Buck Creek, Ind. Three daughters also survive: Mrs. Charles Keller, of Hammond, and Margaret and Elma at home. , ~ itThe funeral will be held at the Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, burial taking place at Mt. Calvary.

Guardsmen Won’t Be Pestered By Skeeters.

Major Jackson Morris, of the quartermaster department of the Kentucky national guard was sent to Hattiesburg, Miss., from Washington to see wfiat kind of a place the guardsmen from Indiana and Kentucky are going to get into. The im pression prevailed in Kentucky that the land around Hattiesburg was swampy and that the mosquitoes would eat the soldiers up. Major Morris was sent down to find out. He reports that Camp‘Shelby is on a high ridge, well drained, and that he has seen no mosquitoes. He says the guardsmen from Indiana and Kentucky are in for a pleasant surprise and that they will like Hattiesburg and the people of Mississippi. The temperature, he says, is about the same as he has been accustomed to in Kentucky. On last Tuesday, when the temperature was so terrific in the north, the temperature at Hattiesburg ranged between 72 to 97 degrees.' There was no heat prostrations and the evening before the officers at. the camp slept under blankets. >

Sees Germany’s Doom.

When Providence will send such a splendid rain at this opportune time there must be no doubt on the part of anyone but that He is smiling upon us and that He is on our side and that we will win in the great conflict against German autocracy. Sunday s rain was much needed for the corn and great benefit will result for the show- Judge Hanley says if he could take the Kaiser over Jasper county and show him our crops that Old Fritz would throw up his hands in dispair-

Notice to Trespassers. 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. MUZZLE YOUR DOG. Orders have been given the city police department to shoot any ant all dogs running loose that are not office. ,■ By order City Board of Health muzzled. 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. I Put up either on shares or by ton. See James E. Walter. Manager Lawler Ranches, Telephone 387. '

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1917.

RECEIVE THEIR COMMISSIONS

TUTEUR, GARLAND, WATSON AND NOWELS ARE NOTIFIED OF THEIR PROMOTIONS.

Herman B. Tuteur, Jerry B. Garland, Edward L. Watson and W. Jay Nowels received notification Saturday evening from the heads of the Indiana department, notifying them that they had been promoted and for them to take up their new duties at once. Their commissions are expected to arrive within a few days. Major Tuteur left for Indianapolis Sunday morning, turning the local company over to Captain Garland. Mr. Tuteur’s new duties will be as a major in the quartermaster corps of the brigade. He is still on the administrative staff and his work will be for the most part confined to ’that of a clerical nature. It was at first thought that' his new duties would force him to remain in. Indiana during his entire service, but this is incorrect and he will leave with the rest of the Indiana troops for Hattiesburg, Miss., whenever the orders arrive. He will also go to France when the troops are ordered to that country. The promotion of Tuteur left Jerry B. Garland as the ranking officer of Company M, and he was promoted to the captaincy of the company. Edward L. Watson goes to the rank ot first lieutenant, and his former position of second lieutenant is now in the hands of Jay Nowels, who was formerly top sergeant. Don P. Warren has been promoted to the position held by Nowels. The officers of the company are now busily engaged in making themselves thoroughly acquainted with their new line of duties and expect within a short time to have everything running smoothly. Sunday was devoted for the most part to getting Camp Kurrie in shape an<Lno regular routine was followed during the day. However, at 5:30. o’clock this morning the bugle was heard and the members started on a regular schedule and will have but little time to themselves from now on. The company is camped in the Afield just west of the residence of Frank Foltz, and has been named Camp Kurrie in honor of President Kurrie of the Monon railroad. Messrs. Foltz and Kurrie very kindly consented to allow the soldiers to make their camp on their land. It was decided at first to make camp at the ball park, but owing to the factthat there was no shade and that they could not secure water so easily, this site was given up. There were a great number of out-of-town visitors here Sunday to visit the camp and to mingle with the soldiers. A heavy rain which came up in the evening forced the cancelling of the band concert, which was scheduled for the evening, and was quite a disappointment to the visitors. Two hew members were added to the company roster Saturday afternoon and Sunday. They were Elmer Smith, of Monon, and Charles Replogle, of Monticello, which makes the total strength of enlisted men 138. All of the men were on hand this Monday morning when the bugle call sounded with the exception of nine, and these are expected to arrive shortly. j

Hot Weather Goods Fly Swatters Poison Fly Paper Sticky Fly Paper Wire Fly Traps Daisy Fly Killers Moth Balls Paris Green Palm Leaf Fans Croquet Sets Picnic Plates Ice Cream Dishes and Spoons Paper Napkins and Lunch Sets I Ice Tea, Lemonade Tumblers Water Pitchers and Tumblers Lemon Juicers ice Picks, Chisels Mosquito net and screen wire Market and lunch baskets I Bert Jarrette Has It

1 IN HOSPITAL OTHER IN JAH.

ROUMANIANS ENGAGE IN FIGHT AT SPRINGER RANCH WITH DISASTROUS RESULTS.

As a result of what is said to have been a drunken brawl, John Aldar is occupying a ward at the county hospital, while Tudor Rush is spending his time as the guest of Sheriff B. D. McColly. Both Aldar and Rush are Roumanians, and they have for the past several months been working for a man by the name of Miller at the Springer ranch, in the onion fields. On Saturday night, according to reports, Aldar and Rush decided to celebrate the week end and had the proper lubricant with which to put on their celebration. They were at the home of Miller Saturday evening. Early in the evening they became quarrelsome and not being able to settle their dispute by words got into a fight. No one seems to know for sure what the melee started over. Aldar was being decidedly worsted when Miller stepped in and separated the men. Rush knocked Aldar down and was giving him a severe trouncing, using his feet mostly to accomplish his purpose. He kicked Rush repeatedly, it is claimed, breaking two of his ribs and bruising him considerably all over his body. Aldar’s nose qnd ears were bleeding when Sheriff McColly arrived on the scene, following a call from Miller, who stated that a murder had occurred. Both men were placed under arrest and brought to town by the sheriff. Aldar’s condition was so bad that it was decided to place him in the hospital. Rush was placed in the lockup. A charge of assault and battery has been placed against the men. The trial has eben set for next Saturday, pending the outcome of Aldar’s wounds.

Many Soldiers Are Without Uniforms For the Present.

A large number of the members of Company M, are without uniforms, and this condition prevails practically in every place where there is a company. These men will be supplied with uniforms as fast as they can be secured. Owing to the great number of enlistments of the past few months, the war department finds that they are thousands of uniforms short. The new men will simply have to wait until these can be- made. They will, in the meantime, remain with their respective companies and get the benefit of the drills. All possible haste is being made by the government to propertly equip the men.

County Agent Notes.

The South Marion Farmers’ Club will hold its first annual mid-summer picnic on the Consolidated school house lawn next Thursday, August 9th. The crowd is expected to assemble at 11 o’clock, bringing basket lunches and prepared for a good time. An interesting program has been prepared for the afternoon. President- P. H. Hau ter states that an especial invitation is extended to residents of Rensselaer and other nearby towns to be present and get acquainted with their neighbors of the farms.

Frank Turner returned today to his work in Paxton, 111. Mrs. Charles Herbest and two daughters returned to Hammond after a visit with relatives here. Closing out new and second hand bicycles, plenty of them. Main Garage. Miss Merlie Lambom, of Remington, took tjie train here this morning for Chicago. The heavy rainfall Sunday evening was much appreciated and will, mean much to the crops of the county, as they were badly in need of a good soaking. It is reported that the crops south and west of Rensselaer m White county suffered from an electrical storm. Frank Hardman and Don Beam spent Sunday with their relatives here. They are menibers of the officers’ training camp at Indianapolis and have another week to serve in that capacity. All men will be notified on next Saturday as to whether or not they are to receive commissions. _ Word was received here today by Mrs. Orange Baker stating that her step-son, Frank Baker,» of Logansport, had passed away m _) ha * 9V at 3:30 o’clock Saturday. Mr. Baker was the man who was in a railroad accident while working an engine inspector at the shops several weeks ago. He received a broken back and internal injuries and from the very first there seemed but small indication that he would ever recover. Deceased was about forty-four years of age. He was a married man and had two daughters. The funeral was held this Monday afternoon at Logansport and burial was made in that city.

WEATHER. Fair in north; thundershowers and cooler in south portion this afternoon or tonight; Tuesday partly eloudy.

All Are Asked to Decorate On Next Wednesday..

The local branch of the Red Cross is asking that all of our citizens and business men decorate their homes and places of business with American flags and bunting and anything else that will tend to give the city a patriotic* appearance, on next Wednesday in honor of the soldier boys of Company M. A lawn fete will be held in connection with the band con; cert in the evening and all money raised will be turned over to the Company M fund. All are asked to co-operate in this movement and the Wednesday evening program promises to be one of the greatest of its kind ever held.

Sunday School Institute At Battle Ground.

Rev. Arlo Ayres Brown, author of some of the International Graded Lessons, will be in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Institute to be held at Battle Ground Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 6 and 7. The instruction is to be of a very practical nature and short courses such as follows will be offered: Sunday School Organization; Sunday School Buildings and Equipment; Teachers’ Training; The Organized Class and Its Work; Material and Methods for the Adult Bible Class; The Teaching of Little Children; How to Tell Stories; Hand Work in Teaching; Worship and Muse; The Graded Lessons; Working With the Young People. A very large crowd is expected to be present. .

40 MEN ARE CALLED TODAY

NINETEEN MEN APPEARED THIS MORNING, FIVE BEING DISQUALIFIED. Nineteen young men of the forty scheduled to appear before the local exemption board today, were examined this morning at the court house by the members of the examining board. The other 21 are to appear this afternoon. Of the nineteen examined this Monday morning, five were disqualified on account of physical disability. Those who were rejected are, Grover Mirt Creagmile, Charles A. Gutterich, Tom Swart, Henry Cord, William Keener. Of the fourteen who were passed, according to a member of the examining board, every last man of them filed exemption for some reason or other. The members of the board are Sheriff McColly, Clerk Nichols and Dr. Loy. Drs. Washburn and English are aiding Dr. Loy in passing on the men’s physical fitness. The decision of the board rejecting the five above named young men is practically final. The cases of the fourteen who have filed exemption claims will not be taken up until the finish of the examination of the 112 men who have been called for examination. The examination of these 112 will take until Wednesday evening. Providing that fifty-six men arc not secured from these 112, the board will immdiately make preparations for a second call, in order to get the allotted fifty-six. The board will take up the cases of those who file exemption, to determine whether the men in question are entitled to exemption. Their power in this matter is very limited and it is probable that there will be very few indeed who will be exempted by the local board. If the men’s exemption claims are rejected, they will then have no alternative, with the exception of the district board, to whom they may appeal. However, the authorities at Washington, have given notice to all the boards of the country to be very strict in the matter of exemptions, and only the very best of excuses will be accepted. 2

Wheatfield Teachers Have Been Chosen For Year.

The following have been selected to instruct the Wheatfield youths the coming year: Superintendent, G. F. Powers. Principal, Pearl Babcock. 7th and Bth grades and high school music, Russell Woodin. Intermediate, Mary Delehanty. Primary, Minnie Tinkham. Domestic SciencO, to be supplied. Mr. Powers, the superintendentelect, was formerly the superintendent of the Remington schools and was a candidate- for county school superintendent of this county last June.

large farm for rent. We still have a large farm for rent. Rensselaer quarters. Write or phone, James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Rensselaer, Indiana, Phone 337. Abundance of Money. I ean loan you all the money you want on that faring My rate is 5 per cent and my lixhit is SIOO per acre.—P. D. Wells, Morocco, Ind. A See Chas. Pefley fdr trees, vines and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For fall delivery. Just received another car of the famous Pittston Chestnut coal, so if you have not already given us your I order be sure and do so at once. ’ KELLNER A CALLAHAN.

FAREWELL AND INTRODUCTION

TRUSTEES BANQUET COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SUPERINTENDENT-ELECT. • ■ ■ ■' - - Twenty-five men enjoyed a most splendid banquet served in the dining room of the First Methodist Episcopal church at noon today. It was a most sumptuous dinner and it was greatly enjoyed by all present. The three-course feed beginning with colored man fruit of paradise and ending with pie alamode, in quality and quantity broke all the rules of the national, state and courity councils of defense boards on the subject of conservation of food. Should the full extent of the food destroyed in this drive of the trustees and their friends be reported to the proper officials wholesale arrests would result. It is thought that the ladies of the Methodist church would be jointly criminally liable. Besides the dinner provided by the trustees and served so bountifully by the ladies there was an intellectual feast. County Supt. Lamson made a very touching address. Supt.-Elect Sterrett asked the co-operation of all present and pledged to the schools his very best endeavors. Others were called upon and made very pleasing responses, among them being County Commissioner Charles Welsh, County Auditor Hammond, County Assessor Edward Nesbitt, Trustee George H. Hammerton, Rev. E. W. Strecker and County Agent Learning. Trustee Harvey Wood was in charge of the meeting and his duties as toastmaster were done in a very pleasing and interesting manner. Prof. Sterrett will take up his duties as county school superintendent on Thursday, August 16th.

Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Sparling, of Demopolis, Ala., came Sunday evening to attend the funeral of Mr. Sparling’s mother. If you are going to use any black raspberries for canning call us up Tuesday, Aug. 7th. This will be the last chance to get them. JOHN EGER.

DISHES FOR THRESHING THE LARGEST LINE LOWER PRICES COME HERE BEFORE YOU BUY Bert Jarrette HAS IT

- TONIGHT A; - AT THE STAR THEATRE Wallace Reed and Anita Kin* in THE GOLDEN ' FETTER TUESDAY EMILY STEPHENS in THE WHEEL OF THE LAW A Metro Five Reel Drama WEDNESDAY VICTORIA CROSS With Lou Telle gan 1 Alsd* ~ - - * 2nd Episode of THE FATAL RING At The Star Theatre

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