Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1917 — Page 1

No. 237.

SPELL BROKEN: R. H. S. COPS

FIRST VICTORY OF 3EASON BAGGED AGAINST SHERI- — DAN 2 TOO.' In a listless, see-saw affair, Rensselaer high school’s football team bagged their initial victory of • the season against Sheridan high school Saturday afternoon by the smallest possible margin, 2 to 0. The game was devoid of sensational play and the only redeeming feature from a local view point was the fact that Coach Meyers’ men won. The back field men on both teams were unable to get away for any very long drives into the enemy territory and the game for the most part was played in midfield. Once during the last quarter the invaders started a drive which took them well toward the Rensselaer goal posts, but their advance was halted and the lead of Rensselaer was kept intact. The lone score of the day came in the second period. Rensselaer had driven the downstate eleven back to the shadow of their won goal posts. The Sheridan booter, in attempting to boot the ball out of danger, sent the pigskin into the back of one of ; his teammates. —The oval bounced j back of the goal posts, where it was 1 recovered by a Sheridan man. The i fact that the ball had first been j touched by a Sheridan man after the kick, made the play a “safety” in-: ~stehd of a “touchback,” and Referee ■ Hopkins awarded Rensselaer two j points. The work of Halleck at end, Sage at tackle, York and Phegley at half- I backs and Pullins at fullback, stood out for the locals. The elimination | of Sheridan boosts the Rensselaer stock and the maintenance of a clean record from now on will place R. H. S. well up among the state title contenders. Next Saturday will be an open date, but on the following Saturday Hammond high school will be in action against Rensselaer and the

NOTICE. When in need of cut flowers or floral designs for any and all occasions, we would be pleaded to furnish same for you. Your trade will indeed be appreciated and I will guarantee entire satisfaction. Yours as ever.—Mrs. J. W. King, Phone 216Greeft. z Dry salt meat fofc cooking beans and cabbage, 25c a pound. JOHN EGER.

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Airmen in the great war are using WRIGLEYS regularly. ft steadies stomach and nerves, (t Is pleasantly lasting in taste. Teeth ' set firmly in WRIGLEYS make sure of achievement. Our land and water. forces are strong for it. And the home-guard finds refreshment and benefit In this economical, long-lasting aid to teeth, breath, appetite, digestion. ] ' ■ W 4 * ruwoa LASTS p ****■'

The Evening Republican.

Should Curb the Pranks of Youth On Hallowe’en.

' As Hallowe’en again approaches, it should be the aim of all to take steps to curb the spirit of youth and prevent the wanton destruction of property this year. The war has already cast a hardship upon many homes and the high cost of living, with added taxes, has made the purse lighter in many homes. The destruction of property on Hallowe’en would not serve to lighten the burden of these homes and we believe that the youth will see it in this light and will confine his pranks to harmless amusement. This is the chance for our boys and girls to show thefaL patriotism to their country. Not that the spirit of Hallowe’en should be done away with entirely. That would not be fair to the kids, who have enjoyed the unwritten privilege of being allowed to let their spirits run rampant this evening. It should be the duty of our citizens to see that they have their fun, but in a harmless sort of way. Rensselaer might well adopt the custom of some other communities on this evening. Some places, which formerly were hard hit by the annual pranks of the young folk, solved the problem by getting up public celebrations to interest the boys and divert their attention. At Fort Worth, Tex., the Fall Festival association holds parades and pageants with 4,000 school children. At Allentown, Pa., whete a similar celebration is held, the young folks rig up as ghosts and hobgobblins and Charlie Chaplins, and there is a general carnival of mischief. The parents in any neighborhoods where the kids get too active, can avert such nuisance by giving them a Hallowe’en party. The_bbv with his eye on the ice cream is not going to carry away many gates. Now let’s see if we can’t get together and give the young folks a great big municipal party.

Missionary From China to Address Standard Bearers.

Miss Lizzie Martin, recently returned from China, and superintendent of the Standard Bearers of the Lafayette district, will address the local organization of Standard" Bearevening at 7:30 o’clock. All young ladies invited.

Armour’s pure butterine is guaranteed to be equal to any butterine made and costs just as much at wholesale as other butterines and contains no benzate of soda as some of the other substitutes for butter have in them. To help you keep down the high cost of butter we are selling it at 30c a pound. Coloring furnished with it. JOHN EGER.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY.OCTOBER22, 1917.

COAL FAMINE IN RENSSELAER

TWO DEALERS HAVE NO~COAL AND SUPPLY OF OTHERS : VERY LIMITED. There is not a pound of anthracite coal for sale in this city. The stock of hard coal of every dealer here has been entirely exhausted. One firm has the promise of three cars of anthracite this week. Other dealers are up in the air as to when they may expect shipments. Two of our dealers are entirely out of all kinds of coal. One dealer has but a single car of Indiana coal. Another firm has three cars on track here. Another dealer has about a half car of Indiana coal. The situation is very serious and should the weather continue cool, it will be necessary to draw heavily upon our stock of native nubbin ridge coaL The situation would be more serious, but many, realizing the possibility of the shortage of anthracite coal this fall, secured their winter supply and had it delivered during the summer. There was more hard coal delivered this summer to patrons in this city than ever before and if ’this had not been done 4n all probability there would now be a shortage that could not be supplied. ’ We have wide awake coal dealers who are doing everything that can be done tn get e<wU and the sftuation may become better in the near future. President Kurrie’s admonition to buy coal a short time ago was timely and that should be the warning cry now. Buy every pound your dealer can get you. . . One Rensselaer dealer was in Chicago Saturday and succeeded in placing orders for .a number of cars of coal that he is promised very prompt delivery on.

Somewhere in France?

October Ist, 1917. Dear Folks at Home: I tell you this is awful over here, to see the poor devils all shot to pieces, to hear their groans and cries, but you never hear one complaint, they are too game for that. I get awful homesick at times and the other day when I read a letter from Granville Aldrich saying that since he had his teeth removed he had been unable to eat popcorn, but he had a sack of Butter-Kist corn from Jack Montgomery and every kernel dissolved in his mouth, I felt worse yet. When I read that I just cried and you bet I would like to be in old Jack’s place just long enough to grab a sack. Buy a Liberty Bond and help give the Kaiser H Lovingly, JOE. Adv.

We have just received our new stock ot pickles. Large dills 15c a dozen; medium sweets 8c a dozen. New horseradish 10c a bottle. JOHN EGER.

Red Cross Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Red Cross has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 26. It will be held at the Red Cross quarters in the K. of P. building.

ATTENTION TH FARMERS WANTED 50 Head Horses and Mules from 4 to 14 years old Bring in your horses rain or shine to Hemphills Hitch Barn THURSDAY and FRIDAY October 25 and 26 ■ I,—Will Pay Highest Market Price Tausiff & Maar

Showing That the Soldiers Appreciate Our Ladies’ Work.

. L_ZZ Oct. 28, 1917. ' Mrs. Ora T. Ross, Rensselaer, Ind. Dear Madam: -- Received your jersey and decided I would write you a few lines to show you my appreciation, but there is no use, for I cannot tell in words how much I do appreciate your kindness in making such a nice outfit for we soldier boys. Every one on the ship got a scarf, gloves and .jersey. They were pleased very much with them for it is pretty cool here and they sure come in handy in cool weather. I am wearing my jersey now. lam in New York City. Well, I will have to close, thanking you, and hoping you good luck. FRED SHIREY, U. S. S. Texas, Postmaster, N. Y. City.

Monday Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Ethel Smith, daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. B, D. McColly, underwent an operation Sunday, for the removal of her tonsils. Editor Bartoo continues to improve very nicely. He was able to sit up for quite a while this forenoon. On account of his condition he was not advised of his mother’s death until Sunday. This paper omitted to mention the fact on account of the possibility of Mr. Bartoo seeing it. Other patients at the hospital are reported to be getting along nicely.

Obituary.

Charles Sylvester Thomson, eldest son of James and Margaret E. Thomson, was born at Rensselaer, Ind., June 7, 1882, and spent most of his life here. June 30, 1903, he was united in marriage to Mamie Fleck, who survives him. There were no children born to this union. He was the third of six children, three of whom preceded him in death, Fannie May dying in March, 1884; John William dying June 23, 1913, and Pierre Richard dying March 15, 1917. Also his mother departed this life Dec. 31, 1909. He was the second one of the family departed in the year 1917. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, father, James Thomson, who made his home with him in Chicago; one brother, Terance, of Detroit, Mich., and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Bowers, of this city. Also many relatives and a host of friends. He was a friend to all who knew him. He had been in failing health for about eight years but was able to be about most of the time. He had a very severe sick spell after the death of his brother, Pierre, in March, but- recovered. His last illness was a little over two weeks, but he was very sick during that time. His sickness was albumen of the kidneys and leakage of the heart. He. made a trip to Washington for his health some six’or seven years ago and improved and returned on account .of his brother’s health who went with him and would not return to Washington again. He has never been in health since, but has been a patient sufferer until death relieved him on Sept. 29, 1917, at his home in Chicago, 111., 6343 Peoria St. » You would never know he was a sufferer to be with hun, as he always would say he was all right. His occupation was a blacksmith, but on account of poor health he has not followed his trade for some time. He was a drug clerk in Hammond for some time and was conducting a lunch at time of death. He was industrious up to his last moments. His wife, father, brother and sister were at his bedside when death came. The remains were brought to Rensselaer on the 10:55 train Tuesday, Oct. 2, and taken direct 'to St. Augustine’s Catholic church, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Daniel. He was laid to rest at Mt. Calvary cemetery beside his mother and two brothers.

Real Estate Transfers.

Mical R. Halstead et al to David' L. Halstead, Oct. 2, 1917, ne nw 18-29-7, 40 acres, -p., Q. C. D. David L. Halstead et al to Roscoe V. Halstead, Oct. 2, 1917, sp>nw nw 18-29-7, 33.81 acres, sl. Q. C. D. David L. Halstead to Everett R. Halstead, s% sw nw 17-29-7, W% se nw 17-29-7, 40 acres, sl. Q. C. D. David L. Halstead to Chester H. Halstead Oct. 2, 1917, sw sw 7-29-7, 38.81 acres, and*n pt nw nw 18-29-7, 5 acres, sl. Q. C. D. Conrad Schafer et ux to Greenip I. Thomas, Oct. 18, 1917, se se 19-28-6, 40 acres, $5,000. Dave Peer, Jr., et ux to George F. Meyers, Oct. 20, 1917, pt n% ne 27-31-6, pt ne nw 27-31-6. 98.69 acres, SB,OOO. W.‘D. Sheriff of Jasper county to Emmet L. Hollingsworth, Oct. 16, se se 24-31-6, pt sw sw 19-31-5. $1262. Sh. D.

Announcement.

We beg to announce the following addition to our new car sales policy: The Auto Sales Remington will sell Maxwells fgr us in that territory, and we will sell the Oakland Six for them in thii territory. We expect to bring up Oakland service to the standard of .Maxwell service which we have built up in this community. Present Oakland owners are requested to call on us as soon as convenient. Prospective Oakland owners invited to do likewise. Anyone in the market to b'uy or trade for either a Light Six or the best Four built, should see us. THE MAIN GARAGE.

Dr. Krealer went to Indianapolis today.

DRAFT CHANGES ARE SWEEPING

GOVERNMENT DIVIDES ELIGI- - INTO FIVE CLASSES UNDER NEW RULE. New draft regulations, postponing the physical examination of the remaining 7,000,000 draft registrants, until they are claimed for military service, and assigning the men to five classes, thus determining the order of their call to the colors, were announced by Provost Marshall Gen. Crowder Saturday. Under the new regulations it will be possible for a to determine, whether he will be called in the first 500,000 additional men to be summoned, the second 500,000 or later contingents. The changed system will reduce the labors of the local boards by eighty per cent by reversing the present process of first conducting physical examinations and then hearing exemption claims. Hereafter all economic questions will be settled before the physical examination is held. Here is the new system in a nutshell:

Five classes of draft registrants are established approximately as follows: FIRST—Men with absolutely —no dependents. SECOND—Skilled farm laborers or others slightly less available for military service than the first class. THlßD—Skilled laborers and men whose work is deemed vital to war industries. FOURTH—Married men with children whose families are wholly de pendent upon them for support. FlFTH—Cripples, mental defectives, and those specifically exempted from military service. Registrants will be assigned to one of these classes from detailed information they furnish local boards in reply to a detailed form of questions submitted to them. They have the right to appeal to be placed in a lower class. After such appeals are passed on by the district board, or if no appeal is made, their status is officially fixed. Thereafter when call is made for the second 500,000 under the present draft law, local boards will fix quotas and fill their quotas completely from class 1, starting with class 2 only when the first class is wholly exhausted. The men needed to fill each quota will then present themselves for physical examination?''' The order in which the men are fixed in their classes will be the same order in which they now stand in the liability list under the draft drawing conducted last July. The provost marshal’s announcement follows: “With the completion of the draft of the first army of 687,000 men, a ne.w system will be installed for the creation of succeeding armies, which will greatly lessen the labors of the local and district boards. So far has this been accomplished that it-is believed under the new system 80 per cent of the work will be eliminated while the forms to be used will not exceed twenty in number as compared with approximately 182 forms which the present system requires. “Along with the reduction of labor there will be provided a system which will classify each one of the nine millions of men who have not yet been introduced into service and each man will have been given his place in the national scheme of defense. “To do this it has t been determined to obtain from each man complete information of a character which will defirtately fix his economic wdrth as compared with his fellow registrant, and from the information thus obtained to place him in one of five classes, each to be called in turn as the need arises.

“The method of obtaining this information is through a ‘questionaire’, a series of questions calculated to produce the information required. This document will be mailed to every registrant not yet in service, on a day to be fixed, seven days being given to each registrant to complete and return the same. Every opportunity will be offered to-each man to complete his ‘questionaire fully and without error.’ “The local boards will then examine questionaire and assign each registrant to one of five classes. “These classes will be based upon every conceivable condition, from the family or occupational standpoint, that should properly be advanced by a man desiring to be excused from military duty. Class one will be the first called for physical examination and service, and when it is exhausted, if the nation’s needs are such as to make it necessary, class two will follow, and thus each man registered will ultimately take his place if needed.

WEATHER. Probably rain turning to snow tonight; much colder Tuesday, fair except in north portion; much t colder with a cold wave.

WOOD CHOPPERS WANTED. Have an unlimited amount of timber that we want worked up into corn wood at McCoysburg, Rensselaer, Parr and Fair Oaks and ’want a large force of men at once for this work.—James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches, Rensselaer, Ind., Phone 337.

Albert Keener Badly Injured In Runaway Accident.

Albert Keener, about sixty years of age, who works oh the Henry Pierson farm near Mt. Ayr, was badly injured in a runaway accident this Monday morning and will prpbbaly be brought to the county hospital here Tuesday. Mr. Keener is thte father of Wm. Keener, of this city. The- accident occurred when a team which, Mr. Keener was using about the farm, ran away. The details of the accident have not been learned, but a physician who was called from this city stated that he received severe cuts about the head and was badly bruised about the body. The seriousness of his injuries have not been learned, but it is thought that nothing of a permanent nature will result.

Don’t fail to attend the DavissonNorman sale, at the former Henry Sayler farm, 3 miles, west of Rensselaer, on October 26th.- -- - - We have 20 bushels of peaches from our last car and are in perfect condition. While they last at $1.50 and $1.75 a bushel. JOHN EGER.

Eye Don’ts. DON’T buy Glasses over the_ counter and select them for yourself. You may select a pair that aids your vision for the time being, but that may prove most injurious. DON’T bu ycheap Glasses, such lenses are imperfectly ground and unlike. DON’T read in bed or on a moving train. DON’T read without your glasses, nor with someone else’s. DON’T continue wearing your old glasses when you feel that they are not just right. CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone 1A

For Sale One-Pullman, 5 passenger, electric lights and starter. One 5 passenger RegalUnderslung electric lights. One'Oakland, 5 passenger, in good order. ■ Bargains if takenat once. M. I. Adams & Son * -♦ - - f

AT THE STAR TODAY House Peters in THE HEIR OF THE AGES Also Burton Holmes in Travel Pictures. TUESDAY—Mme. Petrova in THE BLACK BUTTERFLY, a Quality Metro Production. WEDNESDAY—Sessue Hayakawa in THE BOTTLE IMP. Also Pearl White in a series of Thrilling Adventures in the- 13th episode of THE FATAL RING. THURSDAY—AIms Hanlon in a big Art Drama Production PRIDE. FRIDAY—Little Fannie Ward in HER STRANGE WEDDING. SATURDAY—EtheI Clayton in SOULS ADRIFT. REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, by Mary Pickford, on Thursday, Nov. 15th. 1

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