Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 246, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1917 — Page 1

No. 246.

New War Taxes In Debut Today—More On December 1.

Washington, Oct. 31.—This is the last day of grace from many new war taxes, = —- With the exception of increased letter rates and tobacco taxes which go into effect Friday, the special stamp taxes on documents, legal instalments and parcel post packages which go into operation December 1, all special taxes begin to apply at midnight tonight. They inelude: One cent on each dime paid for amusement admissions. g Three per cent on payments for freight transportation. Eight per cent on passenger fares. Ten per cent on payments for Pullman and similar accommodations. Five per cent on oil line transportation. One cent for each 20 cents or fraction paid for express packages. Five cents on each telegraph, telephone or radio message costing 15 cents or more. vVarious taxes* On cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and products. Ten per cent on club. dues. ~—Eight cents on each SIOO of new life insurance 1 cent on each dollar of premiums paid on fire, marine, casualty and other insurancepolicies. __ ’ Although the tobacco taxes do not become operative until Friday, many dealers have already advanced retail, prices in anticipation of the tax levies. Other taxes of the new law, including those on hard and soft drinks, incomes and war-excess profits have been in effect since the law was approved October 3, but in indirect form. 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 as ter, gen er a tors an d j carters fixed, radiators soldered and vulcanizing. We' do expert work for the same price.—-M. J. Kuboske, Prop. The regular Pocohontas 10c social will be held Thursday evening, November 1. All members are urged to be present.

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

WE ARE IN MB B OUR NEW HOME And extend a very special invitation to our friends both old and new to call andseeus « * • There is a place in our Safety Vault for your Liberty Loan Bonds and other important papers. / FIRST NATIONAL BANK Reisselaer, Indiana '■i ’ ■ »

The Evening Republican.

A Bad Practice That Is Due to Be Broken Up.

The practice of some of our youths of attending social functions to which they are not invited and destroying property in an attempt to make way with the refreshments should be broken up at once. The practice is almost as old as the seven hills on which Rome is built. It is so unoriginal that it is disgusting. Youths just reaching their “teens,” just ready to poke their feet through a pair of long jeans, are the worst offenders. They do it with the idea that they are bold, bad boys and that they will be looked up to by their companions and will be a hero in the eyes of the sweet little school girls, and not with the idea of getting something to eat. The latter is the farthest away from their thoughts and if tendered some of the refreshmens withou making a fight for them they would feel greatly disappointed. Their enjoyment appears to come through destroying property and harassing the invited guests to such an extent as to spoil the entire evening for them. Of course, one must allow for the spirit of youth. He must pass through the period where he is allowed to run wild, but it appears that too much leniency has been granted them and that in future their spirit must be curbed. There was an instance on Hallowe’en evening where the boys broke windows and caused so much disturbance that the entire evening was spoiled for the guests. The subject of these outbreaks don’t wish to take any legal action and the boys know it. But there is a law, which has been in effect since the beginning of time, which would suffice in such cases as th esc, namely, that one which permits the father to invite his offspring into the woodshed to a meeting at which only the two of them would be present. It would be hard on the dignity of the youth, who feels that the world is beginning to look up to him as the greatest light that has shot across the horizon in ages, but it might have its effect.

Baptist Church S*rvice»7 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 7:30 p. m. Union services in charge of the Anti-Saloon League. Rev. E. M. Barney will be the speaker. Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at 7. Services at Parr: A special progrom in observance of “Go to Church Sunday.” 10 a. m. Sunday school. 11 a. m. Morning worship and preaching service. 1:30 p. m. Recitations and addresses concerning the relief of war sufferers. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7. Sunday school at Milroy every Sunday at 2 p. m. D. C. HILL, Pastor.

An Old Man’s Stomach. As We grow older and less active, less and less food is required to meet the demands of our bodies. If too much is habitually taken, the stomach will rebel. When a man reaches the advanced age of 85 or 90, you will find that he is a light eater. Be as chreful as you will, however, you will occasionally eat more than you should and will feel the need of Chamberlain’s Tablets to correct the disorder. These tablets do not contain pepsin, but strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. C

Methodist Church Notes. In order to save fuel, the prayer meeting will be held at the parsonage Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Royal Arch Masons. Important meeting of the chapter Thursday evening, November Ist, at 7:30 p. m. CHAS. H. PORTER.

-RENSSELAER, INDIANA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1917.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING. Shorthorn Breeders Organize. - At a meeting of fourteen breeders held in the office of the county agent last Friday afternoon, the Jasper County Shorthorn Breeders’ Association was formed. Will Johnson, of Ft. Wayne, field secretary for the American Shorthorn Association, was present and in the course of his remarks showed how such a local organization could encourage and extend the influence of Shorthorn breeding and safeguard the interests of its members by creating better trade opportunities, by promoting co-operation and stimulating greater activity among them. The followingofficers were elected: Chauncey Wood, president. „ P. H. Hauter, vice-president. John Parkison, secretary-treasurer. Floyd Amsler, W. H. Wortley, W. C. Rose and John Lonergan, directory. There are now about 20 breeders of registered Shorthorn cattle in the county, exclusive of members of the First National Bank Shorthorn Club, who do not now own registered sires. These men feel that they can cooperate in their advertising to lessen the cost of each member. By selling as a unit they can attract buyers into the community that would otherwise overlook it. The members are also looking forward to an association sale to distribute their surplus. Hereford Breeders Organize. A number of Hereford breeders met at the office of the county agent last Saturday and formed the JasperNewton Counties Hereford Breeders Association. It was brought out in the meeting that this territory has a wonderful opportunity for Hereford developement. Situated between Newton and Pulaski counties, which already have national reputations as Hereford centers, Jasper forms the logical keystone *of a strong Hereford structure. The following officers were elected:

Fred Phillips, president. Victor Bjorklund, vice-president. O. S. Bell, secretary. King Chamberlain, treasurer. Thomas Cain, Charles Fleming, King Chamberlain, Wm. Stalbaum and Arthur Watson, directors. These men represent some of the best herds in the state. President Phillips has a herd which stands right at the top, size considered, of the herds of the county. Secretary Bell has the largest polled Hereford herd in the state. The association has worked out a plan for placing registered Herefords on a number of the farms of the county. A committee has been appointed to locate the cattle, another to finance the matter, and these will report at a meeting at the court house next Saturday at 2 o’clock. The Angus Herds. In training the development of the Shorthorn and Hereford herds of the county, we must not forget the Angus, which have been steadily pushing their way on to the “farms of the section. Among the breeders may be mentioned Alfred Duggleby and C. H. Freeman, of Tefft, C. M. Dewey and Charles Hewett, of Wheatfield, John Kolhoff and Clarence Maxwell, of Rensselaer. Marion Freeland and Charles Schleman are the latest purchasters of registered Angus sires and are looking about for a few good females to establish herds. The Angus are characterized by early maturity, smooth finish and high dressing percentage. Liming Popular. The Better Farming Association is about to launch a campaign for the use of lime on the acid farms of the county. J. C. Beavers, of Purdue, will be one of the first speakers, appearing at the Newton Township Farmers’ Club, On the evening of November 20th. The campaign calls for the use of one or more cars of limestone in every farmer’s club community and the indications are that there will be no difficulty in filling the program. Among those who have signified their intentions in using lime this winter are: L. C. Asher, Conrad Meyer, John Wuethrick, M. E. Bice, Ehrhardt Wuerthner, H. G. Bolliger, A. P. Rice, Gangloff Brothers, Herman DeVries, George DeVries and Charles Guttrich. Tests and demonstrations indicate that about 200,000 tons of limestone can be used to an advantage in* this county. Sheep Meeting. To supply farmers desiring to purchase ten or more breeding ewes, a meeting will be held in the office of the county agent Friday evening, Nov. 2, at 7:30, to. arrange for the purchase. All interested are invited to attend. . Handling Soft Corn. A warning for all farmers to sort out their soft corn before cribbing is timely, in order to prevent loss of the marketable portion of the crop. We are suggesting wiree methods of disposal, feeding to hogs, feeding to cattle, selling to feeders. Prompt attention is highly desirable in order to prevent total loss. Method of Utilizing Soft Corn. O. H. Benson, of the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture, an original exponent of the “Cold Pack” process of canning, recently said: “I went into a field the other day and secured 10 dozen ears of frosted field corn. This I blanched for 40 minutes, dipping in

Hammond Wooing State Title; Hopes to Defeat Rensselaer.

Hammond Times. - Hammond high school will have an opportunity to make another bid for the state football championship Saturday when it plays Rensselaer there. Rensselher tied Kentland and Kentland defeated Hammond at the season’s start. If Hammond downs its Saturday’s opponent it will bid fair for honors. Coach Walter Hess is consistently drilling his proteges and expects to have them in tip-top shape for the game. Quarterback Howatt, injured in the South Bend game, will not play Saturday.

Thursday Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Jerry Branson returned to her home. Mrs. Dallas Ropp underwent an operation today. Stanley Lane had his injured arm set today. The other eight patients are getting along nicely.

Real Estate Transfers.

Liona Leiby et baron to Mary Mills, Oct. 22, 1917. Lots 12-13, Dunnville, Mannan’s Ist add, SIOO. Cornelius F. Tillett te ux to Leslie H. Tillett et ux, Oct. 31, 1917, ne se 3-29-5, 40 acres, $4,400. W. D. Harman Kamminga to Henrietta Kamminga, Oct. 6, 1917, pt sw se 28-32-7, $1,200. W. D. Albert E. Green et al to Laura E. Rose, Aug. 25, 1917, ne ne 22-31-5, $lO. Q. C. D.

WHERE YOU VOTE.

The city election will be held on Tuesday, November 6th. All city officers will be elected for a period of four years. The voting places are as follows: First Ward, in the E. L. Hojlingsworth room on Van Rensselaer street. Second Ward, in the D. M. Worland room on Van Rensselaer street. Third Ward, in the sample room of Makeever hotel on Cullen street. Polls open at 6:00 a. m. Miss Sara Alice O’Neall went to Indianapolis today to spend the week-end with - her friend, Miss Wilhelmina Maas.

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. $lO REWARD To anyone giving information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of any person found hunting on my lands without permission. GRANVILLE MOODY.

cold water and cut from cob. I then ran it through a meat chopper and seasoned it with salt and pepper packing in tin cans and cooked for 150 minutes. To open I cut tops from cans and turned out the material as a solid mass. Cut into thin slices and fried for breakfast, it is far superior to wheat cakes.” This idea may help to work up our corn crop and help out on the idea of the conservation of wheat. Home Demonstration Agent. Due to the prompt action of the County Council of Defense and the Home Economics Club, Jasper county will have one of the first home economics demonstration agents to be placed in this state by the U. S. government as one of its war measures. The demonstrator will be a trained worker who will assist the women of the county with their household problems by means of demonstrations, meetings and visits. A meeting relative to this work will be held at the library next Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at which all are invited to be present. Such a demonstrator can do a great deal of good in giving specific information as to definite methods of conservation in the homes and in making the home work • easier or more pleasant.

WEATHER. Generally fair tonight and Friday ; slightly warmer Friday.

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James A. Washburn Is Appointed Administrator.

Katharine B. Casey, widow of Sanford B. Casey, deceased, has filed her waiver and renunciation of right to administer said estate and asked that James A. Washburn be appointed to administer and said Washburn was on November Ist, 1917, so appointed by Jesse Nichols, clerk of the Jasper circuit court.

PUBLIC NOTICE. Hunting positively prohibited on any of my lands. Violation of this warning will be prosecuted.—August R. Schultz, R. F. D. 2, Rensselaer, Ind. Peter Nomnson, of Dwight, Hl., is here today. Mrs. Mary Peyton went to Otterbein today to visit her niece. John O’Connor is spending the day in Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. Orson Peck, of Mt. Ayr, went to Monon today. Mrs. Wilson Bussell, of McCoysburg, was here today. Mrs. Paul Hall and Miss Jane Parkison are spending the day in Lafayette. Mrs. C. C. Warner and daughter, Helen, went to Chicago this morning for a few days’ visit. » ■■ ■— ■——■■■—■ <•«" Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Rhoades, of Fowler, went to Hammond today for a visit with friends and relatives. Mrs. C. C. Star and granddaughter, are spending the week end in Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barkley. Miss Lucy Reynolds went to Monon this morning for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. J. C. Robinson. Mrs. J. R. Phillips, of McCoysburg, returned to her home today, Mirs. Van Wood and children going with her for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. Myers returned to theft home at Gifford today after a few days’ visit with Lee Myers, of this city. Earl Schnekenburger, of Wheatgfield, was in Rensselaer today and while in the city was a pleasant caller at this office. He reports that the corn in his neighborhood was badly damaged by x the frost. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Payne, of Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Payne, of Pittsburg, Pa., are guests of the families of James N. and David Leatherman, of this city. H. P. Payne and wife made the trip from the Keystone state in their auto and were joined by his brother and family at Indianapolis, making the trip here by automobilei The men are nephews of the Messrs. Leatherman.

Notice to Milk Customers. On and after November 1, milk will be sold at 9c a quart and 5c a pint by us. JOHN DUVALL. ED DUVALL, CONRAD KELLNER, W. H. MACKEY, ED REEVE.

Marriage License.

Oct. 31, 1917. Bernard Blake Hicks, born in White county, March 16, 1896, present residence Jasper county, occupation farmer, and Lora Daile Norwood, born in Jasper county, June 12, 1897. Present residence Jasper county, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Rensselaer Food Saving Plan.

The fact that yftu paid SSO for a Liberty Bond,, thus throwing SSO more into the treasury, does not in itself change the course of the war. It takes millions like you to do that. However, the fact that your conscience is back of the government does help a great deal—helps both the nation and yourself. It is just so with the Food Saving Plan. The fact that you might do without beef and pork one day each week and wheat another day and your neighbor continue to eat them would not only seem unfair but of little avail except to your own good feelings. However, taking Rensselaer as a unit, were two-thirds of our people o do without these articles, it would undoubtedly save some beef, pork and wheat to send abroad. Also the Rensselaer people would be no worse Off and their safety and well being would be enhanced. The food administrative officers have no very definite legal power sack of them, hence our efforts must be along the lines of patriotic unity. And, to be candid with you, if I find not enough unity in this plan in Rensselaer, will drop it and White county and others will score again across our goal. Nevertheless, I believe Rensselaer will not fail in this very essential saving plan and in fact we will do better than our neighbors. This is the plan: Beginning next week we will call TUESDAY—MEATLESS DAY WEDNESDAY —WHEATLESS DAY Thus we will all have the same day and the meat dealers will be aware of the day and adjust their supplaccordingly. The restaurants will serve according to thereat. Let us gget together and do it right. Watch for the details later. Deputy State Food Administrator, For Rensselaer.

Alarming Shortage of Beans; Conserve Your Supply.

Edward P. Honan, who is recognized as an authority on beans, was a visitor at The Republican office this morning and asked us to warn the people to conserve their bean supply. Mr. Honan has been studying the bean situation conscientiously during the past year and he and his son, Edward, devoted considerable time during the summer just past to the raising of beans. Mr. Honan warns all not to leave their beans out of doors after they are hulled. -They should be placed in a cocd, dry place in doors, he says. Mr. Honan also warns against the throwing away of spotted beans. When cooked, the beans which appear to be spoiled, are found to be just as delicious as any. Edward Honan, Jr., at the request of the Vaugn seed people, made a trip to Chicago recently and attended a conference of the seed people. The junior member of the Vaugn firm stated at the conference that he had been visiting the bean districts of Michigan, which state is recognized as second only to California, Tn the United States as a bean producing center, and that he found an alarming shortage of beans in that state and even they were of very poor quality. When Michigan fails to produce a large bean crop, the situation is pretty serious, hence all those who have beans should take all possible care in conserving their supply.

THE WAR.

London reports British holding new gains in Flanders; air raiders bomb towns in Prussia. .Paris reports repulse of surprise attack in the Argonne with heavy losses to Germans. Berlin claims repulse of British in Flanders with severe losses. Berlin reports German-Austrian armies have caputred 120,000 Italians and more than 1,000 cannon; Italians expected to make stand behind Tagliamento river, to which they had retreated, bringing one of the crucial battles of the war. The First National Bank has received its first allotment of the new 4 per cent Liberty Bonds. These are to be delivered to subscribers according to the order in which received. Just received telegram from National Treasury Department advising that no bonds be delivered until after November 15th.

PAY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT x At The Office Of , CHAS. M. SANDS City Treasurer All special assessments for Street and Sewr Improvement in the City of Rensselaer fall due and are payable on or before the First Monday of November. Thse assessments must be paid at the office of the city treasurer,, If not paid on the above date they become delinquent and are subject to penalty the same as other taxes. CHAS. M. SANDS City Tre surer

TODAY AT THE STAR r , JENE SOUTHERN in THE CLOUD V t t 1 I FRIDAY—See Little Mee Murray in FIRST SIGHT. SATURDAY —Madge Evans in THE LITTLE DUTCHESS. j MONDAY— Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in BIG TIMBER. Burton Holmes Travel Picture also.