Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 184, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1917 — Page 1

No. 184.

ALLIES WIN ON TWO FRONTS

FIFTEEN THOUSAND PRISONERS ARE CAPTURED BY THE ENTENTE ALLIES. The entente allies are answering the Pope’s peace proposal by a renewed activity on all fronts that is fast pushing the central powers back. The French have pushed the Germans back on the fifteen mile line near Verdun and have captured more than 4,000 prisoners. The Italians have taken more than 7,500 prisoners in one day’s drive. Emperor Charles, of Austria, is going to the Italian front in an effort to check the defeat of his troops. / The hopes of the Germans td force their way into the rich Russian province of Bessarabia and capture Odessa seems doomed. , Savage fighting is progressing over a combined frontage on all fronts of about 1,000 miles.

Hogs Reach $20 Per Hundred.

Hogs reached S2O per hundred in the Chicagb market today, the highest price in the history of the country. For the past week or two hogs have been making a new high mark daily and where the price is to stop no one can say.

Ross Porter Passes Physical Test.

The Jasper county draft board received notice today from the Salumanca, New York, board that Ross Porter had successfully passed the physical examination. Ross was registered in Jasper county but will now be under the board of Cattaraugus county, New Yorlr

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Everett Marlin, who has typhoid fever, is recovering rapidly. Mrs. C.. W. Rhoades will be in the hospital for two weeks for a rest cure. May Markin has been showing marked improvement recently. She was able to be wheeled, about in a wheel chair today. 's „ Mrs. George Cover is recovering nicely from the serious operation of yesterday. All other patients are showing decided improvement.

Marriage Licenses.

August 21., Amos Tenner, born in Germany Jan. 2, 1889, present residence Chicago, occupation chauffeur, first marriage, and Anna May Johnson, born in Martinsvile, Ind., May 16, 1895, present residence Chicago, occupation teacher, first marriage. Married by Squire Woodhull I. Spitler in the clerk’s office this afternoon. The young couple was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Kealing, cousins of the bride. Mr. Kealing is a deputy clerk of the Chicago municipal court. The party were on their way to Martinsville, Ind., the former home of the bride. Aug. 20. Kenneth Frederick Allman, born Aug z 13, 1893, president Residence Indfafiapolis, occupation cost accountant, father Jesse D. Allman and mother’s Christian and maiden name Mary L. Hawkins, and Esther Catharine Padgitt, born in Rensselaer, Ind., July 30, 1893, present residence Rensselaer, occupation musician, father Alton L. Padgitt, and mother’s Christian and maiden name was, Grace Daugherty. First marriage for each. <

Bicycle tires, the largest line in the city. All new stock ut the old low prices. Also bicycle repairs and repairing.—Main Garage. GAYETY TONIGHT J r I EDISON CONQUEST PICTURES Present THE HALF BACK A Story of School Life by Ralph H. Barber. Crystals and Their THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF - The Story of a Boy Scout. Playing In Florida. In Lovers Laboratory. WEDNESDAY Mary McAlister. IN WHERE IS MY MOTHER THURSDAY e Jack Gardiner IN THE RANGE BOSS Admission 5c and 10c.

The Evening Republican .

Reynolds Blind Tiger Was Well Stocked.

Monticello Journal. A large motor truck was required to bring over the evidence obtained when a raid was made at the barber shop and residence of Clint Casto, of Reynolds, who was suspected of running a blind tiger. Reports of the existence of a blind tiger operated by Casto had been made here and Saturday night search warrants were issued by Justice Smith and Sheriff Williams, deputy Ora Countryman and Marshal H. H. Brannon went to Reynolds and conducted a systematic search assisted by several prominent citizens of Reynolds. The evidence obtained from the cellar of the shop, the shop rooms and the basement of Casto’s home, consisted 'of three and one-half barrels of bottled beer, a box of bottled wine, three gunny sacks of bottled beer, an unopened box of either wine or whiskey, and a large barrel of wine. The liquor was brought here to the city hall and is locked, up awaiting disposal. Two slot machines found in Casto’s barber shop were also brought over by the sheriff and his party and will be used as evidence that gambling devices are kept in the place. Affidavits were then sworn out against Casto by Albert Josserand and warrants were issued by Justice E. G. Smith charging the keeping of gambling devices in his place of business and having illegally in his possession liquor for the purpose of selling, bartering or giving away. Casto was arrested about midnight and was brought here to Mr. Smith’s court, where he gave bonds of SSOO and S3OO for his appearance Thursday morning at 9 o’clock.

Sunday, August 19th, was the happy occasion of a most pleasant family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lee. The entire family, consisting of father, mother, four sons and four daughters, all being together the first time for twentyfour years. Mr. and Mrs. Lee’s ages are 81 and 79 years, respectively, and they have been married for nearly sixty years. They are in fairly good health and happy that they have been privileged to live to see their children and grandchildren to such a number gathered in their home after many years of separation. Those present were: Daughter, Mrs. Amanda Salvage, her daughter, Miss Linnie Belle and son Frank, of Loda, Ill.; and her daughter, Mrs. H. C. McElray, husband, little son and daughter, of Chicago, 111. Son, A. A. Lee, who is a prominent real estate man of Salem, Oregon. Daughter, Mrs. M. C. Brison, of Paxton, 111. Daughter, Mrs. R. A. Congram, her husband, son and daughter, 'of Paxton, 111. Daughter, Mrs. H. E. White, her husband and daughter, of Rensselaer, Ind. A. L. and A. H. Lee, twin sons of Chase Lee, of Michigan. Son, William Lee and his two daughters, of Rensselaer, Ind. Niece, Mrs. Harry Paul, her husband, son and daughter, of Lafayette, Ind. Niece, Mrs. O. Saylor, of Lafayette, Ind. Niece, Miss Cora M. Davis, of Mulberry, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. House, of Lafayette, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Lee’s entire family being eight children, twenty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A picture was taken showing the four generations.

There Are Other Rensselaer People Similarly Situated. Can there be any stronger proof -offered than the evidence of Rensselaer residents? After you have read the following quietly answer the question. ' Landy Magee, fur dealer, Rensselaer, says: “I suffered from a lame back and such * severe pains across my loins that I could hardly move. T couldn’t rest well and my kidneys were too active. I doctored and used several medicines but nothing seemed to relieve me until I got Doan’s Kidney Pills at B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store. The backache and pains in my loins soon left and the kidney secretions became natural.” (Statement given May 31, 1907.) m i On February 22, 1916, Mr. Magjee said: “Doan’s Kidney Pills are still my standby. I think they are fine and I am never without them in the house.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Magee has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. - * x

PUBLIC NOTICE. Notice is herbey given that I will receive sealed bids for hauling pupils for the various routes in Marion township for the coming school year and after Monday,- August 20, and up to August 30, at my office in Rensselaer. The successful bidder will be required to sign contract and furnish bond as provided by the Acts of 1917. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. HARVEY W. WOOD, JR.. Trustee Marion Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

Teams wanted to haul stone on the Moody stone road in Barkley township. Apply- to Thomas Callahan, Phone 273 or 210, Rensselaer, or Harry Gifford, Phone 952-J. Will pay & CALLAHAN, Rensselaer, Indiana.

Pleasant Family Reunion.

NOT THE ONLY ONE

TEAMS WANTED.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1917. 1

HOME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN-SOLDIERS .

(Issued by the War Department and all rights to reprint reserved.) Thi« course of thirty daily lessons is offered to the men selected for service in the National Army as a practical help in getting started in the right way. It is informal in tone and does not attempt to give binding rules and directions. These are contained in the various manuals and regulations of the U. S. Army, to which this course is merely introductory. LESSON No. 6. CLEANLINESS IN CAMP.

When large numbers of men are assembled in camp it is necessary for the good of all that* strict rules of personal conduct and sanitation should be enforced. These rules are by no means a-hardship. They are a protection. By, insisting on strict obedience to these rules, the diseases which-once took so heavy a toll in nearly all military camps have been brought under control; some have been practically eliminated. Suppose you were asfted to make a choice; either -to live under conditions in which smallpox, typhoid fevdiarrhoea, dysentery and cholera flourish; or to live under strict regulations, which make these diseases far more of a rarity in military than in civil life. Your good sense would lead you to choose the latter. Bear this in mind. See to it that you cooperate with enthusiasm in the measures that will be taken to keep your camps clean, comfortable and healthful. 'One of the pests of camp life, if ’perfect cleanliness is not observed, is the presence of swarms of flies. Flies are not merely annoying. They are dangerous. Somebody has said, with perhaps a slight exaggeration, that to soldiers they are more dangerous than bullets. This is because flies carry disease germs. They feed on manure, garbage, uncovered food, human excreta and the like. They also lay their eggs wherever refuse of the same kind is found. The best way to keep flies away from camps js to destroy the places where they breed and feed; in other words, keep the camp spotlessly clean. For this reason the daiy “policing” or cleaning up, of the camp is a matter of first importance. You will be required to keep your company street free from even small objects, bits of food and the like which might attract flies or other-insects.. The best safeguards against disease, either in the army or out of it, are soap and sunshine. You will' be required to keep everything in the camp well scrubbed and well aired If it were not required, you would doubtless be anxious to do it, anyway. The good soldier is almost fussy

Change Mobilizing Dates.

Washington, Aug. 20.—Provost Marshal General Crowder today wired the governors of all states telling them that the second and third mobilization dates for the new national army are changed. The first thirty per cent will mobilize September 5, but the second group will mobilize on September 19 instead of"” on September 15. The third will mobilize on October 2 instead of on September 30. No reason was assigned for the changes.

87th Indiana to Hold Reunion.

Mayor Charles G. Spitler has received a letter from his uncle, Col. Edwin P. Hammond, announcing a reunion of the 87th Indiana, to be held at Warsaw, Indiana, on "September 20th and 21st. «. Company A that left Rensselaer was a part of the 87th and a number of the comrades are still living here. As their numbers grow fewer the interest in the great struggle of 1861 to 65 must become more fascinating and sacred.

Mrsf Frank Kresler and two daughters went to Chicago this morning. Frank Wolfe, of Michigan City, was in Rensselaer Monday. He was on his way to Fountain Park to spend a few days with Mrs. Wolfe, who has been there since the opening of the chautauqua. • _ Pearl, Goldie and Herbert Possirf; I of Steger, 111., who has been visiting i their aunt, Mrs. Merritt Strain, of j Newton township, went to Parr this morning for a visit with relatives. Rev. Asa McDaniel was over from Fountain Park today. He officiated at the funeral of Mrs. James Hemphill. Mrs. McDaniel and the Campfire Girls are enjoying their outing at the park very much.

Joseph Ostrander and Velma Rich returned to their homes in Indianapolis today aftSr a few days’ visit with Miss Marie Hamilton. Mr. Ostrander is business manager ( of the Marion County Mail. The splendid crops the farmers are getting and the good prices being received should materially reduce the notes and book accounts that have been carried over two or three seasons on account of short crops. Ed Booth will leave this evening for Aberdeen, S. Dak., where he will have charge of a threshing engine. He had been working for Felix Er,win, of Fair Oaks, on a dredge. He was return later and again assist Mr. Erwin, who will begin the construction of the Hollingsworth ditch in Newton county some time this fall.

in the care of his person, his clothing, his bedding and his other belongings. Personal cleanliness includes using only ypur own linen, toilet artides, cup aha mess kit. Many annoying skin troubles and sudh diseases as colds and infectious fevers are often passed from one person to others by using articles in common. In the training camp there will be plenty of shower baths, and you will, of course, make free use of them. If in temporary camps or at any other time you cannot obtain a bath, give yourself a good stiff rub with a dry towell. Twice a week, or oftener, if necessary, your shirts, drawers and socks should be washed and fresh underclothes put on. In case it is necessary to sleep in your underwear, as it probably will be, put one aside to wear at night, so that you will always feel fresh and clean in the morning. The scalp should be thoroughly cleaned about as frequently as the rest of the body. • This will be made easier if you keep your hair cut short. The teeth should be brushed at least once a day;-twice a day is better. Neglecting this practice will cause decay of the teeth, resulting in failure to chew food thoroughly and probably ending in stomach troubles. Cleanliness includes also the practice of emptying your bowels at least once a day. Get into the habit of doing this at a certain time each morning. It is a habit that can becultivated, just like any other habit. The medical corps of the army and your own officers will use every means within their power to safe-guard and improve your general health. But the responsibility for keeping yourself in good health can not rest wholly upon your officers. Just as in civil life, you are expected to use a reasonable amount of good sense in looking after yourself. You will have plenty of fresh air, exercise and good food, which are, after ail, the chief essentials of good health. It should be a comparatively easy thing for you to look after the smaller things.

Fire Company Called.

The fire company was called to the northwest part of town about , 2 o’clock this afternoon. A small barn belonging to William Havens was burned together with some harness, hay and feed. The loss, while not large, will be pretty keenly felt by Mr. Havens, as there was no insurance whatever on the building and contents. The fire company made a record run and saved a building quite close to the one that burned. Mr. Havens was not at home but was at work on oen of the Lawler ranches. Mrs. Havens could not tell how the fire started.

If you join the state militia being organized by J. M. Sauser you may train yourself so that you may be of great value to your state at a most critical time. This organization will not be asked to leave the state. Quite a number have already made application. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fields, of Chicago, came Sunday and met the brother of the latter, Claud Oram and wife, of Logansport, and all spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Clark. They . then returned to Logansport, where Mr. and Mrs. Fields will visit for a few days be-fore-going to Detroit, Mich., to visit relatives until the first of September. They are cousins of Mrt. Clark. Frank Donnelly, the hustling manager of the Rensselaer Lumber Co., is having an .addition of a sleeping porch and a summer dining room added to his residence on Front street. This part of the city is doing considerable improving. The homes of J. J. Hunt, C. E. Prior and L. H. Hamilton have been improved and there is a fine new residence now in prospect in this neighborhoods This is the finest neighborhood in the city. If, you do not believe it just ask us. j,

Work on the Trust & Savings Bank building is progressing very nicely. The rear room which will be occupied by the bank while the main part of the building is being remodeled is about ready to be occupied. The State Bank will move into the room vacated by the Trust & Savings Bank. The new location of the Trust & Savings Bank is one of the very best in the city.. The new 1 First National Bank building is also nearing completion. This building will be a great credit to our city and the spirit displayed by this thriving institution deserves and is receiving much praise. Only two pairs of Prismo lenzes left. As lam going out of the business, these will be sold at 75 cents each. Here is a bargain if they will fit your ear.—B. F. Fendig, at Republican office.

Hoover Predicts High Meat Prices.

Washington, Aug. 20.—Herbert Hoover today warned America that the world faces a meat famine and America “a high range of prices for meat and animal products for many years to come.” He cited figures to prove that the nation’s-cattle, sheep and hogs are dwindling rapidly under the demands of war and in allied Europe threaten to be wiped out entirely. Fabulously high prices in Europe and America wul extend to butter, lard, cheese, fats, oils and wools. Hoover advocated government control of this country’s meat export. He. called upon America’s livestock breeders to lay plans at once for enormously increasing herds and flocks. He pleaded that all rich, well-to-do, middle class and other non-manual laborers in the United States greatly reduce their meat consumption and leave more for the fighting men and female war workers of allied lands. He cautioned the allies that “large amounts of meat from northern neutrals are being diverted to Germany” and offered this as an added reason for regulation of American exports. As»a meat conservation measure for America he suggested that our comparatively little utilized fish supply, be thoroughly _ harvested, well marketed and more generally eaten.

Lafollette Asked to Head New Political Party.

Constituents of United States Senator Robert M. Lafollette, who is proposed by the “Party of Discontent” as its presidential candidate, were flooded with letters outlining the policies of the party. “We live in a democracy, but democracy is on trial not only in foreign countries, but also in our own country,” the letters said. “At this time, when truth is suppressed and falsehood promulgated, there is the greatest need that the avenues of honest criticism aqd of free discussion should be kept open, that the truth should be told and that freedom of speech and of the press should be maintained.” Senator Lafollette believes war for us might have been avoided if a wise, consistent policy had been adopted by our government from the beginning, and that war might now be ended if the United States had used its great power and resources in cooperation with other neutral nations to bring about a just settlement on terms of lasting peace.

New Theatre Is Planned By Mayor of Lafayette.

Plans are being prepared for a new $150,000 theatre at Lafayette, which will be erected on the old Shearman property at Seventh and Main streets. Mayor Thomas Bauer is at the head of the movement and his plan is for ten business and professional men to subscribe SIO,OOO to a fund. This would bring the original amount up to SIOO,OOO, which would be ample to start the erection of the building. Leopold Dreyfus, who owned the Dreyfus theatre, which was destroyed by fire two years ago, has promised to contribute SIO,OOO. Lafayette has no legitimate showhouse since the destruction of the Dreyfus. The new structure will be fireproof in its construction and there will be office rooms in front.

CAMP KURRIE.

Company M would be pleased to have recruits. Any person desiring to enlist can do so if they have not been called for examination by the draft examining board. It is desired to get a sufficient number of recruits so that an examining officer may be brought here. The company needs 31 men. Ray Botts, Oscar Williamson and Clem East are on the sick list. While the routine work of the camp is going on many of the soldiers are anxious to get into the real game. The reading matter being furnished is greatly appreciated by the soldiers. i

WEATHER Probably showers this afternoon or tonight; Wednesday partly cloudy.

Knights to Confer Rank of Knight.

All Knights of Pythias are urged to be present at the meeting tonight. There is a candidate for the rank of Knight. There is also other important business to come before the lodge. By order of the Chancellor Commander. ,

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.

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 Hopkins’ City Transfer Lino. Transfer business formerly operated by Billy Frye. Calls will receive immediate attention. Call Phones 226 or 107. Abundance of Money. I ean loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rato.ta 5 per eent andmy limit is 3100 per acre.—P. D. Wells, Morocco, Ind.

Then Hammond Pastor Was Glad.

Winona Lake, Ind., Aug. 20.—The day of the “sissy” minister is past. Bishop Thomas Nicholson, of Chicago, told a group of several hundred pastors and evangelists here and Rev. J. C. Parrett, pastor of the Hammond Presbyterian church, who had brought down his golf bag for exercise between lectures and sermons felt that he was not sorry he had done so. “A minister no longer has’ a standing he once had" By reason of the cut of his coat or the color of his necktie,” the bishop said. “Because w minister has a glib tongue or a dramatic manner he is not necessarily successful. He can’s get the illustrations of his sermons out of already prepared, aor his sermons out of the sermons preached by other ministers in the middle ages. “A minister must be a real leader of men and face real issues and acSiire influence by what he does for e community In which he lives.”

Predict Egg. Will Go to $1 a Dozen.

Eggs at $1 a dozen next winter! That is the prediction of Harry Wilson, retiring poultry farmer of Solon, Ohio. Wilson says high price of feeds has caused the farmers to dispose of their chickens as rapidly as possible because they were losing money. The scarcity of hens will cause the “golden eggs."

Price of Grain is Coming Down.

Monticello Journal. Wheat is gradually falling to the price which it brought before the war, owing to the government action in taking over the wheat crop. The Farmers’ elevator today quoted wheat at $1.90 a bushel and predicts that this will be the average price after the government has set the price of wheat. The local markets are still buying wheat, although there has been some tendency over the country to shut down on the purchasing of the grain following the government action. It is said by the local grain markets, that they will have to quit buying wheat soon as their storage houses will be full and they cannot obtain cars to ship the grain. Favorable weather conditions and the prospects of a bumper crop of corn brought down the price of that cereal today. It is being quoted in the local markets at $1.25.

Obituary of Angelia Hemphill

Angelia Hemphill, wife of James S. Hemphill, and daughter of Charles L. Crisler and Susan C. Crisler, was bom May 19, 1883, and departed this life August 19, 1917, aged 33 years and 3 months. Mrs. Hemphill was twice married. To the first union was boro one son, Beauford, age 15, and to the second union were born three daughters, Ellen Irene, age 9 years; Lois Lucille, age 8 years, and Francis Helen, age 4 years. Mrs. Hemphill leaves to mourn their loss a husband, four children, one sister and three brothers, and numerous relatives and friends. She was a member of the Christian church, and died in the Christian faith. Her sickness was of long duration, but she bore her sufferings with Christian patience and expressed her willingness to greet death and said death would be beautiful to her after her long sufferings, but she said she was sorry to Jeave her children, but many mothers had gone before her, and she made no complaint and said she would be glad when all was over. She greeted her friends with a smile through her sufferings, so we bow our heads in obedience to God’s will, knowing he does all things well. Contributed.

With Naval Band at Great Lakes Training Station.

Donald Beam and Harry Curlinhave taken positions as members of a band at the Great Lakes Naval Station at Chicago. Both were members of the Rensselaer band and will be greatly missed.

TODAY NANCE O’NEILL in A Metro Quality Picture THE IRON WOMAN U*e Your Red Cro»* Benefit Tickets Today FOR WEDNESDAY ~ We have Cleo Ridgeley and WaU«.e Reide in THE YELLOW PAWN ALSO The 4th Episode of THE FATAL RING THURSDAY See Jean Southern in a Big Art Drama WHOSOEVER FINDETH A WIFE Good Picture* at the Regular Prices At The Star Theatre

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