Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 171, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1917 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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.