Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 216, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1917 — Page 1

No. 216.

Mrs. Reuben Snyder Died This Thursday Morning.

Mrs. Reuben Snyder, 36 years of age, passed away at her home at Gifford, this Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Death was due to tuberculosis, with which the deceased had been suffering for the past two years. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at,-. 9 o’clock at the home. Burial will be made in the Independence cemetery east of Gifford.

Installing New Scales.

Ralph Sprague, the proprietor of the Iroquois Roller Mills of this city is having a first class pit wagon scale installed in place of the pitless scale recently prnounced imperfect by the state inspector of weights and measures. The scale being put in is the Fairbanks Morse, and was formerly used by the Grant-Wamer Lumber Co. These scales are the best wagon scales made and have been pronounced perfect by the state inspector of weights and measures. They are being placed upon a good solid cement foundatiop.

Gage patterns at Mrs. Purcupile’s.

Mrs. Harvey Messman, of Barkley township, entered the hospital today for medical treatment. The ten months old child of Frank Antrim passed away at Hebron, Ind., today. Burial will be made Friday morning at Kniman. No horse owner should fail to carry a certificate of^enrollment in the column* of The Republican. Desired results wiP follow.

TAKE YOUR Coupons to ROWLES & PARKER and get 2 cakes for 10c

TEMPORARY QUARTERS of Thu Trust and Savings Bank in the rear room of the CORNER BANK BUILDING Come in and see us in our temporary quarters first door south of Washington street on Van Rensselaer streetWe will remain here until our pernfanent quarters are completed. THE BANK ON THE CORNER AND ON THE SQUARE

GAYEIY TONIGHT William N. Selig Present* America’a < Favorite “LEW FIELDS” THE BARKER A Drama of True Heart Intereat. FRIDAY Gladys Hulette in THE LAST OF-THE CARNABYS. SATURDAY MAX LINDER With His Bevy of Blonde Beauties in MAX WANTS A DIVORCE. FLORENCE REED’ k f:j « The Woman’s Law.

The Evening Republican .

To Make 30,000 Pounds of Bread Daily at Camp Shelby.

Uncle Sam figures each of his soldiers needs one pound of bread each day, that is, “good bread.” Someone said ages ago that if you want a thing done right do it yourself. Uncle Sam wants good bread for his soldiers, so he bakes it himself. Camp Shelby’s “staff of life” plant is one of its most interesting institutions, for there every pound of bread consumed by the soldiers at Camp Shelby is baked, and is baked right. Baking Company No. 15, U. S. regulars, an organization of more than 100 men, “kneads the ( dough” at Camp Shelby. This organization is composed, for the most part, of experienced bakers, while the rest of the men are being taught this important feature of army life. Twelve big ovens, each having space enough to hold 18 pans, are used in the bakery. Each of the pans holds six loaves and each loaf weighs two pounds. So each loaf takes care of one soldier and his bunkie for a day. The baking is done in “runs” and as each is finished the bread is carried to the storehouse and placed on racks. The mess sergeants of each company make requisition each day for the amount of bread needed by his company. These acquisitions must go through the quartermaster corps department before they are sent to the first sergeant of the baking company. When all these requisitions are sent to the baking company, the first sergeant tells his bakers just how many pounds of bread are needed for that day. The baking has been figured down to such a fine point that there is little or no wastage. Each day before a baker is permitted to work he is required to bathe and dress in clean clothing, inside and out. The ovens and storehouses are cleansed with the greatest care. With conditions as they are now, Uncle Sam’s soldiers- are getting plenty of fresh meat, vegetables and dainties, and their pound of bread each day is really not needed,, but when they get in the trenches and vegetables and dainties are not to be had, then is when the baking will be the most important part of the soldier life.

Saturday, Sept. 29th at Rowen’s Grocery. Dressed chickens, homemade bread, fresh eggs, pies, cakes, everything good.

Mrs. George H. Healey has returned from Indianapolis, where she had been for a few days with Lt. Col, j Healey.

Community Meeting at Parr Thursday Evening, Oct. 4th.

C. U. Garriott reports a«ery good program for the next community meeting which wjll be held at the Parr school house Thursday evening, Oct. 4th, which is as follows: Opening song America, by all. General business. Why Jasper County Only Produces Half a Crop, County Agent Learning. Discussion, open to all. Song by children. Recitation, David Warran. Agriculture in the Rural Schools, Miss Mary Miles. Song, by children. Recitation. Song. Everyone invited to attend.

Experience tha Bast Teacher. It it generally admitted that experience it the beet teacher, but should we not make ute of the experience of others as Well as our own? The experience of a thousand persons is more to be debended upon than that of one indiviauaL Many thousands of persons have used Chamberlain’s uongh Remedy for coughs and colds with the best results, which shows it to be a thoroughly reliable preparation for those diseases.' Try it. It is prompt apd effectual and pleasant to take. C ftfiiiadsnrr of M—y. I can loan yon all tha money ton want on that fansu Mv rato Jr •

Pocahontas Market.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. THURSDAY, SEPT. 27, 1917.

RENSSELAER ON PROPOSED LINE

MAY CONSTRUCT INTERURBAN FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO CHICAGO. Editor Charles S. Preston, of Monticello, is very enthusiastic over the prospect of the construction of an interurban line from Indianapolis to Chicago, and a branch extending from Monticello to Ft. Wayne. Mr. Preston’s paper, the Monticello Herald, has the following in the issue of September 27th: “A representative of a company seeking to establish interurban lines through Monticello was here Tuesday add Wednesday investigating routes, power and other local conditions relating to the road. The representative was especially interested in the water power offered by the Tippecanoe river. If the road is built, it is intended to make use of all available water power and it is thought that the Tippecanoe river will furnsih enough to supply the road.

“The representative was John A. Shafer, an engineer to whom Monticello and the Tippecanoe river are not unfamiliar. Mr. Shafer lived in this city about 17 years ago, at that time being engaged in the insurance business, and has several relatives here. . He has long dreamed of the establishment of an interurban line from Indianapolis to Chicago with Monticello as its chief juction point, « branch going from here to Winama£, Plymouth, South Bend and Ft. Wayne. Mr. Shafer desires to operate the road wholly with water power. He has succeeded in interesting a large amount of eastern capital in the proposition. Already a large amount of money has been spent in investigations, which shows that the men back of the proposition mean business. - ~ ~

“While here Mr, Shafer made an observation trip to the various points where the water power sites, known as the McCain sites, are located. He went to Norway, Oakdale and Springboro and while, he did not express himself definitely as to whether or not he was satisfied with the water power offered, he did not conceal the fact that he was very sanguine as to the possibilities. Mr. Shafer also investigated the drainage basin of the Tippecanoe and obtained all the information he could concerning the water power. “The proposition deserves the complete co-operation and support of local people. The development of the various power sites above mentioned will mean much to Monticello. t’he present company is in a position to go forward at once with the work, and from all information available, seems to be thoroughly reliable. Mr. Shafer was well pleased with his visit here.”

MILROY.

Mrs. Geo. Wood was in Lee Tuesday. . . , Mrs. Antrim, of Kansas, visited her nephew, W. E. Culp and family this week. W. B. Wisher’s sister, Mrs. Maguire, and son and family, of Lapel, Ind., spent the last of last week with the Fisher family. James Wood, living on Frank Sommers farm, had the misfortune to fall off a wagon box last week and fracture the bone in his hip. Being already a cripple, this is very discouraging for him. Mrs. Chas. Marchand and daughter, Evelyn, were Lee callers Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer and baby, of Monon, spent Sunday with Geo. Foulks. Frank Gar Vin came home from the hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Irwin, of Wolcott, called on G. L. Parks Sunday. Mr. and Mts. J. J. Clark spent Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs. Fred May and family. . Misses Orpha Jackson,* Dons Dibell and Ruth Wolf, of Wolcott, spent Sunday evening with G. L. Parks and family. * Sunday school at 2 p. m. Sunday, and preaching at 3 p. m. Rev. Hill preached sermon last Sunday and will be with us again.

Mrs. Fell Will Fill Remington Pulpit Sunday Morning.

Mrs. A. A. Fell will preach at the Remington M. E. church Sunday morning at 10:30.

Come to Prayer Meeting Tonight.

An interesting program ljas been arranged for the evening service at the Presbyterian church. Come and lend encouragement by your presence.

Eyes examined and glasses ground by optometrist of years of practical experience in one of the best equipped exclusive optical parlors in the state.—Dr. A. G. Celt, Rensselaer, liyi. Over Long’s drug store. i have purchased a carload of New York Alberta peaches, to be delivered between Sept v 29th nnd Oct. sth. No. 1 selected peaches, $2.25; and No. 2 at $2.00, in bushel baskets. This car will not last long and if you are going to want peaches leave your order in advance. JOHN EGER. r Gage patterns at Mrs. Purcupile’s.

Baker Issues First Official Report On War Situation.

Washington, Sept. 26.—The American government’s first official statement concerning military operations in Europe was issued tonight by Sec 7 retary Baker, inaugurating a seriefe which in time will be devoted larged ly to activities of the United States expeditionary forces. It says that while ascendency on the west frqnt has passed definitely to the allies, they are content merely to wear down the enemy until the force of the American army makes itself felt in the field. Operations for the week ending Sept. 22 are reviewed by Mr. Baker without reference to the American force now in France. The sta ~* ment follows: , “As the time draws near wht : military operations on a large scale on the western front must come to a standstill, owing to the approach of winter, it .becomes evident that the enemy does not feel himself in a position to undertake the much advertised offensive action so often boasted of at home during the past s mimer, in order to end the war victaiously by Christmas. “It may be stated affirmatively that the ascendency in the west has passed definitely to the allies, though the latter are content by tactics of attrition to wear down the enemy, giving no rest or respite until such time as the force of our army may make itself felt in the field. “The week just closed has been one of increased activity on the part of the allies on the western front, and may be taken as a presage of what the enemy is to expect next spring. Beginning with desultory artillery fire along a broad front which gradually narrowed down to an intense bombardment along what is knowiv, as the Anzac ridge, about one mile southwest of Zonnebeke southward through Queen’s wood to the Ypres Menin road, the British increased their artillery preparation to a density hitherto unattained.”

County Council Defense Notes.

- - Sow Wheat. Chairfinan Welsh has received the following telegram from the State Council of Defense urging the farmers of Jasper county to sow the largest acreage possible of wheat this fall. The following is the message on that subject: “United States Department of Agriculture. and the National Food Administration urgently requests Indiana farmers to increase acreage of wheat 35 per cent and rye 35 per cent. The necessary acreage in your county is estimated, wheat 14,000, rye 3,000. These crops are absolutely necessary to meet food demands. Only a few days remain for seeding. Every agency in your county should be used. Call county agent food production committee, farmers’ institute officers, grain dealers and millers. Use papers and ojher agencies to secure largest possible acreage. We urge immediate action and request an early report.—lndiana State Council of Defense.”

All Urged to Attend Meeting Friday.

Hon. Will H. Hays, chairman of the State Council of Defense,-is anxious that the county meetings being held this week reach at least all persons connected with the defense organizations. It is hoped that every member, whether member of the council, chairman or member of a committee be present. The Hays telegram reads: “Please use every possible means to require presence at organisation meeting every member of your county council of defense. Splendid meetings being held every place, but in some instances entire county council not present. Please have all present with members of all special committees if possible. Appreciate your cooperation thoroughly and know you will do this. —Will H. Hays, Chairman State Council of Defense.”

White County Meeting Was Fine.

The editor of The Republican attended the White county patriotic meeting held in Monticello Wednesday afternoon. There was a good sized audience present and they were representative fcitizns from all over the county. Judge Wasson, of Del{>hi, presided and made a most excelent address at the opening of the' meeting. The addresses of the Hon. L. E. Embree, of Princeton, and ExCongressman John C. Chenny, of Sullivan, were inspiring and instructive. * Judge Emery Sellers and others were called upon and all made pleas for universal patriotism and loyalty by word of mouth and my material co-operation in the prosecution of the war. White county is up on its toes and the people of Tippecanoe valley have made a most splendid record so far.

Great Faith in Chamberlain’* Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. “Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy was used by my father about a year ago when he, had diarrhoea. It relieved him immediately and by taking three doses he was absolutely cured. He has great faith in this remedy,” writes Mrs. W. H. Williams, Stanley, N. Y. r s WANTED 30 boys and girls or men arid women to top onions. We pay 6 c s nx crate an B d fmby&e v " I am in business for myself opposite D. M. Worland’s furniture store and am ready to meet all cars and all kinds of work. looked aftec r generators and starters fixed, radiators soldered and vulcanizing. We do expert work for the same price.—M. J. Kuboske, Prop.

DRAINAGE IS NOW ASSURED

RYAN AND OLIVER DITCH REPORTS PLAN EXCELLENT DRAINAGE SYSTEM. It seems to be the general opinion that the reports of the Ryan and Oliver ditches now on file will give the relief desired and that the system of drainage planned by these proposed improvements is what the lands affected need. The reports as filed are in very neat typewritten form and it is believed that they are very exact and that they form a basis for adequate drainage for the seventy thousand acres of land affected. The Oliver ditch is estimated to cost $98,768.70, and benefits derived therefrom are estimated to be $133,723.19. The amended report on the Ryan ditch estimates the benefits at $315,466.53 and the cost of construction at $243,106.23. There may be a few assessments on these ditches which will have to be adjusted but that the general plans are what is needed seems to be the general opinion of all interested.

Used Car Bargains Bia Sale Saturday Maxwell, Two Regals, Pullman, Oakland All in A-1 Shape M. I. Adams & Son

NOTICE We have purchased the General Fire Insurance Agency which belonged to the late Rial B. Harris and are now in a position to write every possible kind of insurance at the lowest possible rates Persons having any losses to report, or any changes to make in their policies under the Harris Agency kindly notify us. CHAS. J. DEAN & SON Phone 31 Odd Fellows Building

LODGE NOTICES Knights of Pythia*. All dues and assessments are payable quarterly in advance. Persons who are in arrears Sept. 30 will not be entitled to benefits, according to •Grand Lodge laws and the by-laws of our order. Your receipts for dues are now ready.—George E. Collins, M. of F. Notice. The joint district county meeting of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges of Jasper county, have been postponed from Oct. 3rd to some future date, to be announced later.—George £. Collins, Chairman of Committee.

Boptist Church Note*. -*** 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. r 10:45 a. m. Morning worship and preaching service. Services at Parr: Sunday school 10 a. m. Christian Endeavor 6:45 p. m., subject, Home Misaion Work Among Immigrants. 7:30 p. m. ! ’Services at Milroy: Sunday school at 2 p.m. Preaching at 3p. m. WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Friday, except showers south portion tonight ; cooler topight; probably frost north portion if weather clears; cooler Friday east and central portions.

James Garriott, who had been visiting’ Jasper county relatives and friends, returned to his home at Payette, Alabama, today. Mrs. Lydia C. Lane, of West Point, Ind., and Mrs. Howard Atkinson, returned to their home today after a visit in the family of the Mathena brothers in this city. Relatives of Mrs. Rachel Scott including Frazier Antrim and three sons and their families, of Hebron, and Mr. and Mrs. George Howe and family, of Medaryville, and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Huff, of south of town, came Sunday for a short visit. They came with well filled baskets and after dinner had their pictures taken. E. L. Hollingsworth returned from Chicago this morning. He heard Col. Roosevelt’s speech Wednesday night. He considers it the greatest patriotic speech he ever heard. Almost every sentence uttered by the Colonel was interrupted by the applause of the great audience. Judson J. Hunt returned from Indianapolis Wednesday evening, where he had been to represent the banks of this county in the movement looking to the sale of the second liberty loan bonds. While in the city Mr. Hunt visited Fort Benjamin Hamson and saw a few members of Company M. He saw Lt. Col. Healey and his First Indiana Infantry entrain for Hattiesburg, Miss.

TODAY AT THE STAR An Art Drama Picture Jack Sherrill and Edith Taliferr© in THE CONQUEST OF CANAN ■ ■ ■ ' 'T"— Xj FRIDAY—Little Louise Huff and Jack Pickford in FRECKLES. - , , ! ? ■%*: SATURDAY —See Kittie Gordon in THE BELOVED ADVENTURESS. World Speciat , . .

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