Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 219, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1917 — Page 1

No. 219.

CO. M SOLDIER REPORTED DEAD

WM. HUGHES, OF BROOKSTON, SAID TO HAVE DIED IN KENTUCKY. . It is reported that Wm. Hughes, who left Rensselaer as a member of Company M, a short time ago for Indianapolis, died enroute to Hattiesburg, Miss., the southern cantonment where the Company M soldiers are to be trained. Although no official word has been received, brakemon on the Monon passing through this city state that Hughes’ body has been shipped back to Brookston for burial. It is said that Hughes’ condition became so bad that he was removed from the train at Greensburg, Ky., where he died in aJiospital.

Franklin Grant is transacting business in Fair Oaks today.

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Lt.-Colonel Healey Arrives In Hattiesburg With Division.

Hattiesburg, Miss.—The First Regiment, Indiana Infantry, is in camp at Camp Shelby, a complete unit. The regiment has been im mobilization camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison, near Indianapolis, for some time and the boys all seemed glad to get here, even though they arrived at the very moment when it was predicted that a hurricane was to strike the camp. Colonel E. F. Branch, commander of the First, is ill in Indianapolis and was unable to come here with his command and the regiment is under the command of Lieutenant, Colonel Healey for the time being. The First brings to Camp Shelby the largest band in the camp. This is made up of thirty-two pieces and is expected to add much to the programs of concerts to be given during the weeks ot come. Three trains hearing portions of the regiment have arrived. The first section brought Companies A, B, C, D, headquarters and supply. Col. Healey was in command.

Harry McCblly and Will Pefley went to Chicago today.

Washington, Sept. 29.—“ Not a young girl in Belgium above seventeen years old has escaped misuse by German authorities,” according to Baron Van Der Noot de Moorsei, in a report to the Red Cross today. “No one can imagine the sufferings of the Belgian people,” said the Belgian noblesman. “They watch, week by week, for the American relief ships to bring them . supplies. They kneel before the Stars and Stripes and pray to it as they would to the flag of a church.” •

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1917.

BATTLE TO 0-0 DRAW

KENTLAND AND RENSSELAER OPEN GRID SEASON WITH SCORELESS DRAW. When the final blast of the referee’s whistle sounded at Riverside Park Saturday afternoon, proclaiming the end of hostilities between Kentland and Rensselaer high schools, the scoreboard was beautifully decorated* with large ciphers. Thus Rensselaer opened her 1917 grid season without defeat or victory perching on her brow. Throughout the four quarters the Blue and White of Kentland and the Red and Black of Rensselaer fought at different times to put the oval across their opponent’s goal line and at other times each were forced to their limit to evade defeat. The final punch was lacking in the makeup of each of the teams. An ounce more of strength at various times on the part of one or the other of the two clubs would have settled the issue, but the ounce of strength was lacking and the question will have to be settled at aonther time. Time and again the half backs would skirt the ends only to be brought down with a thud by the secondary line of defense. Time and again forward passes would be run off without a hitch, but always there was a waiting tackler to bring the runner with out-stretched hands to earth. Both clubs played ragged football at times and neither showed the aggressiveness that is imperative to a winning team. Once a hostile runner fled to safety behind the Rensselaer goal posts, but made the mistake of stepping out of bounds during his course down the field and the touchdown was not allowed. Once Kentland placed the oval on the Rensselaer three yard line witlf* two downs to gain the coveted distance, but Captain Gourley rallied his men, the line held and the worst situation 7>f"the day was overcome. Once Rensselaer backs, aided by the line plunging of Captain Gourley, marched down the field to the shadow of the visitor’s goal post and with two downs to go failed to puncture the Kentland line sufficiently to make the points which would bring victory. It was a good game of football to watch and the faqt that Rensselaer held a heavier team to a draw in the first battle of the season leads the followers of the locals to believe that the Red and Black will win a lot of games before the curtain is rung down on Thanksgiving day. There are many defects in the play of Rensselaer that Coach Meyers will have to iron out before the team will show its true ability. Many men were under fire for the first time and consequently did not show the class that they possess. Lack of speed and aggressiveness were glaring faults that Coach Meyers will put forth every effort during the coming week to overcome. The failure of the backfield men to follow their interference was another fault which much cease if they desire to add to their ground gaining ability^—The line was weak in spots but as soon aS some of the men become more acquainted with their duties it is expected that the opposing backs of the future will find difficulty in making consistent gains through it. Potts, at tackle for the first time showed up well, as did Halleck at gtiard. Capt. Gourley at center put up his usual good game. York at halfback gained consistently and put up a clever defensive game. Collins, a first year man, made many brilliant tackles and promises to be a . tower of strength to the team. Kight and Dunlap toqk care of the extremities and there can be no doubt but that they will be found there throughout the coming clashes. Kirklin will journey to Rensselaer on next Saturday and will stack up against a much better team than faced Kentland, as a strenuous campaign has been mapped out for the squad during the coming week by Coach Meyers. .

Real Estate Transfers.

Joseph P. Hammond to Frank G, Kresler, Sept. 21, 1917, lot 10 block 12, Rensselaer, W. D. $2,250. J. M. Sauser to James H. Carson, Sept. 20, 1917, lot 16, block 20, Rensselaer, Commercial Club Plat, SSO, W. D. Norman Warner et al to Norman H. Warner, Sept. 29, 1914, pt lots 15, 16, block 4, Rensselaer, $2. W. D. Jospehine M. Warner et baron to Norman H. Warner, Sept. 30, 1914, lot 14, block 4, $2, W. D. Charles C. Warner* et ux to Norman H. Warner, Sept 30, 1914, pt lot 14, block 4, Rensselaer, sl. Leiby Leona et baron to Abraham Gingerich, Sept. 15, 1917, Its 4,5, Dunnville, S4OO. W. D. Anstena Neubauer to Eliza Kight, Aug. 9, 1917, se ne 10-31-7, 40 acres, $1,200. W. D. William B. Yeoman et ux to Joseph E. Thomas, Jan. 2, 1917, lots 1,2, 3,4, 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, block 2; lots 1,2, 3,4, block 3, Surrey, Thornton’s plat, $4,100. W. D. Henry Grow et al to Raymond R. McKay, Slept 28, 1917, lot 8, block 7, Rensselaer, Weston’s add, $l5O. Josiah Davisson et ux to Gerald E. Hollingsworth, Sept 27, 1917, und % ne se 35-32-5, 40 acres, $400..

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LACY ALTER BADLY BURNED

WHEN MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT FlkE SUNDAY—LEAKING GASOLINE CAUSE. Lacy Alter, 18 year old son of Lewis Alter, is lying in the county hsopital suffering from severe burns which he received While riding on his motorcycle Sunday afternoon about 3 o’clock. His right limn is blistered form the knee on down and while he will have to remain in the hospital for several days, it is not thought that the use of the limb will be impaired in any way. Except for the action of Joe Pullin, Alter would have undoubtedly burned to death. Alter, Th company with Pullin, started out for a ride on the machine early Sunday afternoon. Mr. Pullin noted before they started out that the gasoline tank was leaking and asked Alter if it was not rather dangerous riding with the motorcycle in that condition, but the latter remarked that he thought it would not make any difference and he had been riding it that way for some time. However, Alter said he could fix it and rubbed some soap over the hole in the tank. Alter and Pullin were riding along the Francesville road near the C. P. Moody farm and were just turning a corner when they met an automobile. The occupants of the automobile yelled at them and told them their machine was on fire. Pullin .looked down and discovered that not only was the machine on fire but Alter as well. When the machine was stopped Alter started to run, but was caught bv Mr. Pullin and thrown down. The latter tried to put out the fire with dust, but as they were on a gravel road he could not secure enough of it to put out the flames. He then took Alter to a ditch at the side of the road, in order to get protection from —the wind. Whipping his pockfetknife from his pocket he finally succeeded in cutting off one of the legs of Alter’s overalls, but had considerable difficulty as the latter made frantic efforts to get loose and run. At this point a family by the name of Robinson came by and the flames mobile robe. It was found that Alter were finally smothered with an auto was pretty badly burned and he was immediately taken to the hospital. The gas tank on the motorcycle exploded and the machine is almost a complete wreck. This is the second motorcycle that Mr. Alter has had destroyed by fire. Only a short time ago a shed on the Alter farm caught on fire, burning up two automobiles, and it seems as if the familv is having more than their share of trouble in this line. As for Mr. Pullin, he states that the ride Sunday was his first and last on a motorcycle.

Football Prospects at St. Joe Are Encouraging.

The football prospects at St. Joe this season are by far more encouraging than they have been for several years. Coach Parker is rounding the many recruits into shape very rapidly and it is going to take ability and work on the part of the candidates if they want to make good. About thirty men are out for places. Parker has the back field positions filled. Freddie Wellman has been shifted from half to fullback and is playing the same old game, “mussing ’em up.” Vonderhaar has been transferred from tackle to right half back and is playing that position like a veteran. Lause, a recruit, is com-; ing into shape fast and is holding his position at left half in great style. O’Brien seems to be there with the goods at quarterback. Greg Miller, a Springfield, Ohio, star, is playing center and no doubt will greatly improve that position. Schaffer, last year’s center, is out of the game with a lame back. Thejje are four changes in last year’s guards and tackles. Mike Dunn, Dolohery, Bomholt and Connor are being trained for these positions. Jersey Bumholt is there with the beef and is expecting to do some great offensive work this year. Manager Tremel and Captain Hunt are taking care of the far extremities.

With this fast back field and line, St. Joe will have plenty of bacon for the season. All of the above men are subject to change when the coach sees fit, for there are many candidates who are giving even the old regulars a hard run for their positions. The squad has been putting in some hard practice for the past two weeks and probably by the end of next week the regular positions will all be filled. Wednesday Coach Parker ran his men through a hard scrimmage and the result showed all to be in fine shape. Owing to the excellent showing made by the squad, St. Joe will tackle more and heavier teams this year than ever before in its history. The Hammond Colonials and Walsh Hall of Notre Dame will probably be on the schedule again. Games are being sought with the Winona Aggies, Chicago Vet College and DePaul University.

Our car of New York Elberta peaches has been shipped and we expect them to arrive on Thursday or Friday, Oct 4th or sth. Call us up, Phone 54. JOHN EGER. Peaches for canning on sale at Rowen’s Grocery, Tuesday, Oct 2nd.

Governor Out of Danger; Talks With Attendants.

Information that Governor Goodrich, who has been ill at the Methodist hospital with typhoid fever, is out of danger, except for “such accidents as may happen to any convalescent,” was given out Sunday in Indianapolis by Dr. Charles S. Sowders, one of the attending physicians. The governor’s condition was so satisfactory that Dr. Bader S. Hunt, the other physician who had been in attendance, went to his home in Winchester, Ind., for the day. Dr. Sowders said Governor Goodrich had had a normal temperature for 24 hours. He has been rational, so far as knowing persons and belng ableTo answer questions is concerned, but he sleeps a great deal. Within a week, the doctor said, the Governor is expected to return to his full rational powers.

Monday Hospital Notes.

Miss Marie Ritchey and Grandmother Middelkamp were able to go to their homes Sunday. Leon Bailey was brought to the hospital Sunday and will possibly undergo an operation this evening. Lacy Alter, son of Lewis Alter, of Carpenter township, is in the ' hospital, the result of a motorcycle accident. Mrs. John Williams, from near Wolcott, continues to improve. Miss Jessie Redgate, Mrs. Hany Ballard and Miss Nile Britt are improving nicely. Mrs. Harvey Messman and young Robert Allen Messman are doing -nicely; = - The city has placed “Quiet Zone” signs on Cullen street at the intersection of Harrison and Rutsen streets.

Contractor Medland has completed the brick drives, the extension of the heating plant chimney and has the new garage at the jail just about completed. Someone has been visiting the hospital at night and have been attempting to enter the basement. This party is very liable to get into serious trouble if he again attempts his pilfering.

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Indiana Unite to Man Big Guns.

Hattiesburg, Miss., Sept. 30. General reorganization of military units at Camp Shelby into the new army is to go forward beginning tomorrow. It marks the general disintegration of the National Guard. The Third Indiana, which arrived at Camp Shelby today under command of Col. George W. Freyermuth, of South Bend, at once felt the effects of the reorganization. The machine gun company of the regiment was made part of the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Machine Gun Brigade, while the remainder of the regiment went into the command of Brig. Gen. E. M. Lewis, in camp No 9 at Camp Shelby. ; Statements by officers indicated that while the Third Indiana is to go into the One Hundred and Thirtyeighth Field Artillery equipped with three-inch ordnance, the Fourth Indiana will be in the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth, equipped with six-inch Howitzers. . . Camp Shelby troops spent a quiet Sunday. Many of the men attended church services at 'the camp and in Hattiesburg.

WEATHER Fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer Tuesday-

Anyone wishing to see me will find me in the Trust* Savings Bank on Saturday afternoons. —H. O. Harris, phone IM. a

VOL. XXL.

Year Has Been Prosperous For the Methodists.

Valparaiso, Ind., Sept. 80.—-The Northwest Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church tonight observed its Sunday school anniversary with a rally, presided over by Dr. H. A. Gobin, vice-president of DePauw University. The chief address was delivered by Dr. Edgar Blake, of Chicago. Brief talks were given by Sunday school workers and there was an especially prepared music program arranged by Rev. Dr. Thomas Williams, pastor of the local Methodist church, by a chorus of 200 under the direction of Prof. O. E. Weaver, head of the yocal department of Valparaiso University. The Rev. Thomas J. Bassett, of Hammond, was in charge of the services, which marked the conference love feast and opened the program. The Rev. Frank H. Hargrave, of Medaryville, presided at the afternoon session, which featured a special address by Dr. Knudson, of Boston, whose topic was “The Faith of Our Fathers.” He spoke of those who look upon the idea of universal peace as a utopian dream, who believe in militarism in the extremest form< then there are those other extremists who think that war under all circumstances is wrong; then those who think all national differences should be settled by arbitration. Every methodist church in the county outside Valparaiso and in many of the adjoining cities cancelled its Sunday service in order that its members might come and participate in the big closing meetings of the conference. Bishop Nicholson today placed on exhibition reports from every department of church work. Some showed that certain departments had overcome difficulties. A summary showed another year marked with success. The Methodist churches and their finances increased all along the line. Bishop Nicholson said: “A year of remarkably success and strength has been shown, and I am looking forward for even greater results to be shown when we gather in conference at Lafayette in 1918.”

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AT THE STAR FANNIE WARD in THE UNCONQUERED Abo the Burton Holmes Travels. TUESDAY—EmiIy Stephens, * Metro 5-Reel Special, THE WAGER. we WEDNESDAY—Louise Huff and Jack Pickford in THE » DUMMY. Also the 10th episode of THE FATAL RING. Full of action and thrills. Try and see this. THURSDAY—One of the strongest and most absorbing pictures, in which Mary Pickford has yet appeared. A picture of the hour is THE LITTLE AMERICAN. Matinee at 2:00, 3: IS and 4:30, at S and 10c. At night all seats will bo charged for at 10c. FRIDAY—Reid and Myrtle Stedman in THE WORLD APART. SATURDAY—AIice Brady in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW.