Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 263, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1917 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Walter Lynge went to Lowell today. Mrs. A. S. Barlow of Wheatfield is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Gulbransen. W. G. Caldwell has sold his residence property in/this city to F. A. Bicknell. , ( Mrs. and Mrs. Glenn Brown of Monon who have been visiting relatives here went to Roselawn this morning. -- - ( Charles T. Otis of Chicago spent Tuesday in this city. He returned to Roselawn this morning to look after business matters there. Among those who went to Chicago this morning were Frank Hill, Jr., John Halligan, Joseph Halligan and R. A. Parkison. John twin brother of A. J. Bissendon of this city is here for a visit imth relatives. His home is in ChicagOT Fred Phillips has moved his music store from the Princess theatre building to the Stockton building, which has just been vacated by the First National bank. John Bowie, Simon Fendig and Mrs. A. S. Barlow, were down from Wheatfield today. Mr. Fendig’s son Allen is recovering from an attack of mumps in a Washington City -hospital. The fine gray horse that has been in service of the Rensselaer Lumber company died yesterday. This jvas a good horse and was used by the Lumber company for a great many years. r , Nathan Udell, assistant manager of the Ford Motor company, was here for a short time today to talk over the production shortage with Messrs. Thompson and Wangelin, local agents for the Ford. Mrs. Alex Hurley has received word from her cousin, Ray Durant who is with Captain Charles G. Wiltshire at Fort Sheridan, Alabama. Mr. Durant is pleased with the army life and is in excellent health. Mrs. Ben Grube has ordered the address of their Republican changed from Test, Ind., to Wallaceton, Virginia, where Mr. Grube is interested in a large dredging contract which will require four or five years for completion.

Obiturary of Franck M. Haye* Francis M. Hayes was born near Sulphur Springs, 'Henry county. Indiana, February, 16, 1844, and died at Newell, South Dakota, November 16, 1917, aged 73 years and 9 months. He spent most of his ; early life in Wayne county, enlisting in the Union army at the age of 17 and serving three years and four months in the 17th Indiana battery of light artillery. . . T - . 'ln 1870 he was married to Harah E. Doran of Dublin, Wayne county, moving to Jasper county the next year, where they lived until 1908, when they moved to Marion, Indiana. To this union was born eleven children, eight boys and three girls, all living except the eldest, who died in infancy. In 1914 the mother and wife departed this life, and since that time he spent the summers in South Dakota, returning each winter until death occurred. Those left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father are Thomas, Will, Anne and John of Rensselaer; Henry of South Dakota; Mae Laymon of Brazil, Indiana; Gifford of Lafayette; Leonard, Harry and Pearle of Marion, Indiana. Death came suddenly without any long suffering. Loved ones and many friends will always remember him as a loving and kind father and a true friend. In his boyhood be joined the United Brethren church and remained with that faith until eight years ago, when he united with the Progressive Brethren church of Marion. He led a faithful Christian life to the end. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Christian church, Rev. McDaniel conducting the service. Burial was in charge of the G. A. R., Mr. Hayes having been a member of this order. Mr. Hayes’ death was due to apoplexy, and came very suddenly without warning.

FOR SALE Hand picked pears in baskets, 75c a bushel. Will deliver in any part of the city. Call by phones. Phone 643.—John Bicknell. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC v Hereafter the fare on my transfer line, operating between the city and Remington, will be SI.OO each way. I have foud it necessary to advance the price owing to my having to pay a war tax on each fare. “BILLY FRYE.” Wagner Gossip Winter wheat reported in good condition, except in parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. British broke three German lines at Cambria for five miles. General Pershing went through Hindenburg lines for, four miles, capturing many prisoners and two guns. I. O. O. F. NOTICE All members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the hall at 2:00 p. m. Thursday, November 22, and to attend the burial services of our late brother Stephen Comer. Wednesday Hospital Notes C. L. Tomilson of Wheatfield underwent an operation today. l Mrs. Zern Wright was able to return to her home today. r Thomas Hoyes is improving nicely and expects to return to his home Thursday.