Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 222, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 October 1917 — Page 1

No. 222.

Received Honorable Discharge.

William Ott, who went to Camp Taylor a few weeks ago with the twenty-two selected men of this county, returned to Rensselaer this m orning, having received an honorable discharge. Among otherphysical disabilities he had flat feet and could not stand the marching. He is greatly pleased with Camp Taylor and says that they are mighty nice to the boys and that all are receiving the very best of treatment.

Dr. Emil Besser, of Remington, was in Rensselaer today and reports that Editor Bert Bartoo, of the Remington Press, is somewhat improved but that he is still confined to his bed. Dr. Besser is greatly pleased with the treatment his patients are receiving at the hospital. William T. Porter, William L. Wood and Stephen Brusnahan, of Parr, were among those to see the selected menofffor Camp Taylor today. Farmer’s wife, don’t churn. We will exchange a pound of butter for a pound of butterfat.—J. C. Harris & Son. K. T. Rhoades returned from Lafayette this morning, bringing with him a machinist who will be employed in the Rhoades garage. “Minnetonna Brand” butter • is made from selected cream of special DAIRYMEN, and is guaranteed to be absolutely pure. Made and sold by J. C. Harris and Son. John P. Ryan, of Gillam township, was transacting business here today. Abundance ot Money. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. My rate > 5 per. cent and my limit i* SIOO per acre.—P. D. Welle, Morocco, Ind. There will be a 10 cent social at the Pocahontas hall Thursday evening, Oct. 4, for the members and those invited by the committee.—By Order of Pocahontas. All fo.ur pages home print today.

On Account of the Great Demand for THE UNIVERSAL CAR it is necessary for us to have your order at least three weeks before we can make delivery. Q3L CENTRAL GARAGE COMPANY F. THOMPSON . R. W. WANGELIN Phone3l9 ford Agent

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The Evening Republican.

NEWTON COUNTY CHICKEN THIEF GOES TO PRISON AT JEFFERSONVILLE. The case of the State of Indiana vs Bert Baker, venued here from Newton county, was tried in the circuit court here Wednesday by a jury and resulted in a verdict of guilty. . Baker was indicted by the grand jury of Newton county at the March, 1917, term of court on the charge of stealing five chickens from Isaac N. Best, of Roselawn. The chickens were valued at five dollars. In their verdict the petit jury found Baker guilty as charged in the indictment and that he was 21 years of age. Sentence was passed by Judge C. W. Hanley, which was that the young man be confined in the state prison at Jeffersonville for a period of from one to eight years; that he be disfranchised for a period of two years and- fined in the amount of ten dollars. ; ■

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. Batteries looked after, generators and starters fixed, radiators soldered and vulcanizing. We do expert work for the same price.—M. J. Kuboske, Prop. WANTED—ANOTHER TRACTOR. We can furnish work for another tractor. Have large amount of ground to be plowed for wheat. Apply at once to James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. New York peaches for canning this week at Rhoades’ grocery, $2.25 to per bushel. Before selling your beans, see B S Fendig. He is in a position to give you the top market-price on good, hand picked beans.

Auto Strikes Buggy; Occupants Slightly Bruised.

An- automobile driven by William Hendricks struck the buggy in which Mr. and Mrs. Matthew. Nesius and son, Henry, were riding" Wednesday evening, near the James H. Chapman residence on Van Rensselaer street. The buggy was demolished. Mr. Nesius escaped injury, but Mrs. Nesius and little Henry received painful bruises, and the latter received. a severe cut over the right eye. * Mr. Hendricks was going north at the time of the accident and Mr. Nesius and family were going south. Hendricks states that he did not see the approaching buggy until too late to avoid the collision.

E. L. Detamore et ux to Lenial O. Pott, Sept. 29, 1917, e% se 7-31-7, swß-31-8, w% nw 17-31-7, se nw 17-31 -I, eU ne 17-31-7, sw ne 17-31-7, pt ne nw 17-31-7, n% he 18-31-7, 599 acres, 840,000. W. D. Bruce White et\ux to John I. Gwin et ux, August\4, 1917, lots 7 and 8, bk 17, Rensselaer, $2,500. W.- D. r „ Alice A. Jones to Arthur L. Carpenter, Oct. 2, 1917, Its 7 and pt 6, bk 1, Remington, Searight’s add, $3,500 W. D. ' ■ Abraham Gingerich to Leona Leiby, Sept. 15, 1917, Its 7,8, bk 8, Dunnr vilfe, S4OO W. D. ,

FOUND GUILTY BY THE JURY

Real Estate Transfers.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1917.

LIME AND COWPEA DEMONSTRATION ON WOOD BROS. FARM.

In order to show the value of lime and cowpeas in building up sandy soils, Wood brothers, of Marion township,- applied ground limestone to one-half of a sand knoll last spring. The entire knoll was planted to corn and the lime portion was seeded to cowpeas at the last culti-

LETTER FROM COMPANY M

FORTY-THREE OF M COMPANY TRANSFERRED TO 137TH FIELD ARTILLERY. Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 1, 1917. M Company arrived in its winter home Sunday at 8 a. nt., and immediately ceased to be a part of the Third Infantry, being detrained and attached to the 151st Infantry (formerly the Ist) as a training battalion. Then at midnight of the same day M Company proper passed out of existence as an organization and became the 12th Company, Training Battalion, 151st Infantry, and to add to the wreck of the Jasper county unit in the World War, forty-three men were transferred from it to the 137th Field Artillery (formerly the 3rd Indiana Infantry) and the rest are to follow at intervals, to be replaced by drafted men. these new men to be trained by the officers and non-commissioned officers of the original company. The following men were the first taken from the old company: Pvt. Elmer J. Baker Pvt. Harry Beebe Pvt. James C. Brouhard Pvt. Jesse L. Brouhard Pvt. Arthur Bissenden Pvt. Warren M. Fisher Pvt. Carl M. Gorden Pvt. James Stonebraker Pvt. Howard A. Speaks Pvt. Roscoe Reeder Pvt. Ross Wood Pvt. Grover E. Wood Pvt. William C. Vestal Pvt. John S. Standish Pvt. Glen Swaim Pvt. Elza P. Swim Pvt. Paul T. Spangle Pvt. Hawley T. Ramey Pvt. Lawrence T. Reichart Pvt. Lee Rothrock Pvt. Melville F. Patterson Pvt. Daniel Pfrimmer Pvt. George J. Powers Pvt. Emmett O’Brien Pvt. Ray J. Nairn Pvt. Charley B. Nichols Pvt. Emery Nixon Pvt. Dallas E. Norrft Pvt. Arthur D. Morgan Pvt. Edward W. Murphy Pvt. Harvey E. Myres Pvt. Richard E. Myers Pvt. Seaver Davidson . Pvt. Edwin L. Gerhold Pvt. Richard Hartsock -- Pvt. Ara J. Rounds Pvt. John S. Monrick Pvt. Cecil V. Dawson Pvt. Curtner Hartsock Pvt. Leslie L. Konkle Pvt. Charles Landis Pvt. Clem East .■ ■ '

Pvt. John Peterson We certainly hated to bid farewell to the old company, and the transferred men hated to go, but all realized that the fortunes of war call one where most needed, and not where one wants to be—-nevertheless, it is hard to dispense with the sentiment of one’s own organization. Bus now we turn our attention to turning out new men for our new organization, just as good, and in just as painstaking a manner at M Company was made«*one of the best companies in the old Third Indiana. Of course, this new change relieves the loyal people of our home communities from their pledge to M Company’s fund, and through your columns we wish to thank them for what they did, and also bring them the glad tidings that they can cease their monthly allowance, as there is no company to support from now on. But in every man, in whatever organization he may now be, there is a spirit of thankfulness for the many favors extended him by the people of Rensselaer, and the towns of that vicinity. ?" ■ The camp here isn’t exactly up to newspaper reports concerning it, yet it is far above the waste lands of Texas, into which they dumped us one year ago. The land is high, and sandy, very rolling and thickly grown with pine trees. And from first indications one would judge it to be as healthful a clime as could be found for a camp site. The population appears at first glance to be mostly black, and the rural districts

vation. The peas have made a good growth and will be plowed under this fall. The crop next year will be weighed up in comparison with that which was left untreated in order to determine the value of the method. Wood brothers invite the public to inspect their demonstration before hard frosts kill the growth.

Benton Farmers Suffer Big Losses From Hog Cholera.

Benton county farmers are at present making a heroic fight to stamp out hog cholera, which has been so prevalent in that region for a number of years. The losses to«the farmers thus far has run into thousands of dollars and if some effective plan of stamping out the disease can not be found shortly the losses will run into thousands of dollars more. The disease has broken ~out with unprecedented fury this year after a lull in 1916. The disease is most common in the Pine Creek section of Benton county. Last year an anti-hog cholera organization was formed which compelled the disposal of the dead hogs, and sanitary provisions for the saving of the rest. The organization did much good but blew up this year and as a result the disease is back in force again. The greatest individual loss reported so far is that of John R. Hawkins, who has lost 150 large head of hogs, worth 20 cents a pound. Dr. H. J. Kannal, of the state veterinary office, has been investigating the affair and warning the farmers of the danger. Jacob Griffin, Jr., will lose $6,000 or $7,000 worth of hogs as a result of not having followed instructions given out by the veterinary heads.

Knights of Pythias Elect Grand Officers.

Indianapolis, Oct. 3.—The jnembers of the Indiana grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, today closed their 49th annual convention with two sessions devoted to the consideration of business matters affecting the order in the state. The annual meeting of the Pythian Sisters will open tomorrow in the auditorium of the Pythian building U. S. Senator James E. Watson, of Rushville, and Charles F. Remy, of Indianapolis, were elected supreme representatives to attend the national convention next year in Detroit. Offices which are filled by advancement each year, and those assuming the positions for the next year, are as follows: Grand chancellor, Frank Heller, Columbia City; grand viceehancellor, Charles L. Pulliam, Terre Haute; grand prelate, John W. Craig, Greensburg; grand master-at-arms, Thomas L. Neal, South Bend; grand inner guard, Harvey M. Thompson, Indianapolis, and grand lodge trustee, W. S. Flynn, Indiana Harbor.

. ■ WEATHER Partly cloudy and warmer tonight; probably rain in north portion Friday fair.

Commissioners’ Court, October Term.

(Continued.) Miscellaneous. 3023. Matter of repairing and redecorating of court house. Contractor Gustave A. Beard & Co. allowed $938, balance on contract. Cause dropped. 3027. Petition for sale school lands in Keener township in 16-31-7. Ordered sold at public auction Nov. 2, 1917, at 2 o’clock p. m. 3084. Specifications for supplies for county officers examined and approved. —3085. Auditor’s quarterly report examined and approved. 3086. Clerk’s quarterly report, fees collected $205.40, examined and approved. 3087. Recorder’s quarterly report, fees collected $348.45, examined and approved. 3088. Sheriff’s quarterly report, fees collected $64.25, examined and approved. 3089. Report of grand jury to commissioners examined and approved. County board ,of finance for September examined and approved. The following report of interest on public funds for September: First National Bank, Rensselaer, $ 164.96; Trust & Savings Bank of Rensselaer, $103.58; State Bank of Rensselaer, 8117.58; State Bank of Remington, $130.19; >Bank of Wheatfield, $39.76.

very sparsely settled. Prices are clear out of reason —houses in Hattiesburg are renting for one hundren dollars a month, which are not above the ordinary dwelling. But things are unsettled as yet, and Camp Shelby -gives promise of being a fine location. After all, Rensselaer is a mighty fine little city. Address doubtful as yet.

M COMPANY.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING. More care id the selection of foods for the winter was the keynote of an address “Balancing the Human Ration,” delivered by Miss Alma Garvin, of Purdue, at a meeting of the West Carpenter farmers’ club last week. “The ideal meal should contain one and only one of the following dishes: A meat or meat subs'titute, such as eggs, peas, beans or cheese; a starchy dish, as potatoes, rice or macaroni; a succulent dish, as cabbage, carrots, onions or stewed fruit; and a simple dessert. Food should“l>e““plentiful and well prepared but there is no need of a great variety at one meal.” Methods of preparing new dishes and old ones in new forms were discussed. The officers of the club were instructed to develop plans for a stock show and institute to be held at Remington this fall. —o — The March of Progress. John Kolhoff and Clarence Maxwell, of Jordan township, have recently purchased a registered Aberdeen Angus bull and are visiting herds of the state in order to select suitable heifers for the establishment of a first class herd. “I have had the Angus in mind for a Tbrig time,"'saiff Mr. Kolhoff, “as I find they are easy keepers and produce ~a finished product in the feedlot which cannot be surpassed.” Parkinson Brothers, of Barkley township, are establishing a pure bred Shorthorn herd. —o— — The Stock Show.Plans for the Rensselaer stock show October 12th and 13th are practically complete. Classes have been provided for all kinds of livestock, both grades and pure bred. Horses and cattle will be quartered in the Leek and Hemphill barns and the sheep and hogs will be shown in open pens. All stock should be in place by 10 o’clock Friday morning, Oct. 12th. Judging will begin in the afternoon and continue during the remainder of the show. J. W. Schwab and P. S. Richey, of' Purdue, will tie the ribbons. Distribution of the Shorthorn heifers will take place at 2 o’clock Friday. The merchants have arranged a program of entertainment. A meeting of cooperative elevator managers of the state will be held Friday evening. President Phillips has called a meeting of exhibitors to be held at the county agent’s office Saturday, October 6th, at 2 o’clock, at which time the committee will explain any detail which may not be understood. —o — The Wheatfield Show. The committee in charge of the Wheatfield stock show announces that a one day show and institute will be held in Wheatfield October 20th. C. M. Dewey, as president, announces that a good day is expected. o Farmers Club*. The North Union club meets at Virgie Saturday evening, with, a very good program. ~ “Seed Corn Selection” will be the subject of Mr. J. C. Beavers, of Purdue, in his address before the South Marion club next Thursday evening, Oct. 11. The subject is timely and it will be worth while for any farmer to cross the county to hear Mr. Beavers.—— i

0 Seed Corn of Vital Importance. Henry Paulus, leading seed com grower and president of the Jasper County Better Fanning Association, is of the opinion that the corn situation is the most serious that the county has experienced in years. The early frost, he states, ruined all of the com in the northern half of the county for seed and rendered proper picking difficult in the most favored sections. “Unless we wake up to the fact in such a way that every farmer who has sound corn will pick all the seed he can before the heavy frosts, we are going to have a hard time to get enough seed to plant the county,” says Mr. Paulus. *“lf a man will only take the trouble to compare the stands of corn in those fields which are planted from early selected com with those planted with that picked at husking time or later, he will have his eyep opened as they have never been before.” —o— Shorthorn Club. James N. Leatherman has directed the men from whom Shorthorn heifers were purchased to deliver them at Rensselaer October Bth. Their arrival will be watched with interest by all lovers of good cattle. The officers of the county livestock association will meet next Saturday afternoon to select the boys who receive the heifers. Flodt Ji Money ~ Fanners ’ interested in the purchase of small flocks of sheep have been invited to meet at the court house next Saturday afternoon, Oct. 6th, to consider plans of pooling their orders so that they may ship in as many as needed. Here is a chance for good work on the part of men wanting sheep. —o — Fruit Farming In Milroy. “The soil of Milroy is ideal for all kinds of fruits and vegetables,” said a resident of the township the other day. “With all of the small

Jennie M. Conrad Attends Meeting of Women Farmers.

Charmingly dressed women farmers from many states revealed the short distance that lies Paris and the plow, when they 'met Wednesday at the New Morrison Hotel at the fourth conference of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association to discuss the feeding of the world. * Mrs. Jennie M, Conrad, of Conrad, Ind., was one of the leading women—farmers present at the meeting, and spoke at the afternoon session, in a series of speeches with Mrs. Scott Durand, of Illinois. Mrs. Conrad and Mrs. Durand agreed that the government should be forced to do something about the farm labor problem. “The papers keep telling women what to do,” said Mrs. Conrad. “Why don’t they tell the men who aren’t fighting to get to work. We must have a draft labor army. If there isn’t one by next year we won’t have anything to ffeed the world with.”

You can buy “Minnetonna Brand” butter of the following Rensselaer grocers: G. E. Murray Company, Frank Rowen, James Snedeker, J. A. McFarland. If your grocer does not supply you, you can buy direct from us.—-J. C. Harris & Son. New York peaches for canning this week at Rhoades’ grocery, $2.25 to $2.50 per bushel. -» Anyone wishing to see me will find me in the Trust & Savings Bank on Saturday afternoons.—H. O. Harris, phone 184. Do you love music? Then there should be a Victrola in your home.— Fendig’s Rexall Drug Store, Agent. L. D. and George Gifford returned to their homes at Kankakee, 111., today, having been here to look after matters connected with the estate of their half-brother, Benjamin J. Gifford.

RECORD OF THE PAST

No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had Look well to their record. What they have done many times in years gone by is the best guarantee of future results. Anyone with a bad back; any reader suffering from urinary troubles, from kidney ills, should find comforting words in the following statement: Mys. Aaron Hickman, W. Vine St., Rensselaer, says: “I had such severe backaches, headaches and pains across my loins that I couldn’t sleep well. I felt tired and worn out when morning came. I had no strength or ambition to do anything. I finally got Doan’s Kidney Pills from B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store, and they gave me relief at once. Doan’s strengthened my kidneys, relieved me of the backaches and made me feel fine.” (Statement given May 31, 1907.) On February 29, 1916, Mrs. Hickman said: “Doan’s Kidney Pills have surely done good work in our family. I shall always praise them.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Hickman has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

fruits growing wild in greatest abundance, it is not difficult to grow them in the garden. I have made a good living from the fruit and vegetable business and have built up one of the best farms in the locality.” —o — Lime For Carpenter. “I think that we can get in several carloads of lime this winter in the neighborhood of our farmers’ club,” said Charles Welch last w-»x. “Where we have used it, it has beei a good thing and with the price of farm products so high we cannot afford to do without it.” Several of the clubs have shown an interest in liming. There can be no question but that it will pay on sour soils of the county.

SEE MARY PICKFORD TODAY STAR THEATRE —— —-■ —-■ in THE LITTLE AMERICAN A Six Real Special by the Arteraft Picture Corporation. One day only 10c admission. FRlDAY—Wallace Reid and Myrtle SATURDAY—AIice Brady in a comedy drama of THE SELF-MADE WIDOWMONDAY—Burton Holmes in interests gand instructive travels, now in Austria, passing into England. Also I Vivian Martin in GIVING BECKY A CHANCE. Vivian Martin never fails to please.

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