Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 277, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1917 — Page 1

No. 277.

TRUCK KILLS AGED WOMAN

MACHINE BELONGING TO TAMPA HARDWARE COMPANY KILLS LADY Mrs. Ella Rogers, aged about sixty years, of near Sulphur Springs, was struck and killed yesterday afternoon at the corner of Fortune and Franklin Streets by a truck belonging to the Tampa Hardware Co., driven by a negro, David Morse. At the Police Station Morse testified that he was going at the rate of four or five miles per hour when the woman started across the street, and he intended to pass behind her. She turned and saw the truck became confused and paused, and was knocked to the street. She was taken into Porter’s drug store at the corner of Fortune and Franklin Streets, and Dr. L. S. Oppenheimer was called. When he arrived, however, the woman was dead, and the body was removed to the undertaking es ablishment of B. Marion Reed. Call Officer Suddath was called to the scene, and he, with Lieutenant of Detectives Thomas, made an investigation and sent the driver and the truck to the Police Station. Upon examination it was found that the. brakes of the truck would not hold, according to the police. The owners of the truck stated that tli edriver had no errand in the part of the city in which the accident occurred, at that time. On the truck was found a barrel, packed for express marked “merchandise.” Upon examination, however, the barrel was found to contain two gallons of whiskey, indicating that the negro was doing a little hauling on his own account. He is being .held in jail pending further investigation. The deceased has one son who lives beyond Sulphur Springs, but seemed to be in destitute circumstances. Funeral arrangements have not been made.—Tampa Tribune.

OBITUARY

♦ Mrs. Elian A. Rogers, was born in Rensselrier, Ind., Aug. 22, 1859. Departed this life Nov. 27, 1917, age 58 years 3 months and five days. She was united in marriage to Geo., W. Rodgers, in 1874; to this union, seven children was born. One died in infancy and was about the age of nine years. There remains four girls and our son, with other friends and neighbors to morn her departure. Funeral services were conducted at 2:15 p. m. Thanksgiving day, by Rev. James H. Garrison, pastor of the United Brethren church, of Lim’bna, Florida. . Hbr body was laid to rest on their little farm thirteen miles north of Tampa.

Stomach Trouble and Constipation. Those who are afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation should read the following: “I have never found anything so good for stonlach trouble and constipation as Chamberlain’s Tablets. I have used them off and on now for the past two' years. They not only regulate the action of the bowels but stimulate the liver and keep one’s body in a healthy condition,” writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. Y. C Let your Christmas gift be a con- , stant reminder of friendship.. It cu will fii d us well supplied with useful things as well as trinkets and toys. J Bring the kiddies and “follow the crowd” to toy land at BURCHARDS The Chaistmas store. j Fresh, selected, the very highest grade of oysters, at 60 cents per quart at Gaffield’s.

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Exclusive features of the highest standard. TONIGHT Double Stars Program Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in "THE VARMINT” 7 Big Acts In All. Adapted from the college days story By Owen 'Johnson in 6 acts Also Fatty Arbuckle in "HIS WEDDING NIGHT” His latest success in 2 acts 10 and 15c Monday, December 10 Gladys Hulette in “Miss nobody” . • 5 Acts,. Alsp Hearst-Pathe News. 10c To All , Tuesday, December 11 Mary Anderson and William Duncan in “THE LAST MAN” 5 Acts. Also Good Comedy. 10c To All

The Evening Republican.

Patriotism knows no home, no geographical limit. Rita Woods, an actress, bought a sllO Liberty bond in the recent campaign from J. R. Buck, one of the captains in Chicago’s Flying Squadron of bond salesmen. “I live in St. Louis,” said Rita. I buy the bond in Chicago. I will pay for it in Pittsburg. I will probably spend it, when I get it paid for, in New York. But I love my coufitry everwhere. Her subscription was made payable through a Pittsburg bank. “I’ll dig for the price of that bond, stranger,” said a big dark man in a Chicago cigar store to C. H. Connell one of Uncle Sam’s bond salesmen. “Well, when do you begin to dig?” asked Connell, after a little time. “I’ve been wating sos you to dig down into your jeans. But you don’t begin.” “Great totem pole!” exclaimed the big dark man. “I can’t dig here, stranger, I’m John Gray of Dawson, Alaska, —miner. I’m going to begin digging the minute I get buy now, but I have only 64’ cents more than I need for my ticket back home. But the minute I hit the old stamping ground I’ll sure make the pay dirt fly. Give me your card, stranger, and I’ll mail you a draft.” All his life Paul Hoison, 1939 Emerson avenue, Chicago, had been looking for something safe. “Banks blow up, he always said; “Stocks and bonds turn bad; mortgages are not paid; your' pocketbook is lost, and if you put your money under the bed, the house burns down. The only safe way is to keep your cash in a safety-deposit box.” But that was before he bumped into B. H. Oliver, a Chicago Liberty bond salesman. “Safe!” cried Olvier, “Why, Paul Hoison, the Liberty bond is the safest thing in Whe world. If you don’t believe in those Government bonds, you can’t believe in the Government itself, or in the sunshine or in the rain, or summer or winter or heaven or anything else. If Liberty bonds aren’t good and safe, nothin’s good and safe.” “Well, if you feel that way about it,” said Paul Hoison, “I’ll try a SIOO bond. I’ve been looking for something safe all my life and it looks now as if I’d found it.”

Sunday evening at the Christian church the following program will be given at 7:00 o’clock. Processional. Song—“ All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name.” Bible Reading—The President of Society. . , Invocational —Rev. McDaniels. Special music—Choir. Program by local society. Address —Charles 0. Lee, superintendent of City Mission of Indianapolis. An Appeal—Marjorie Merica. Solo —Thelma Martindale. Offering Benedicwbn.

We are in the market for a large amount of Straw, prefer Oat straw. Will buy rick and bale it or will buy haled and delivered. KELLNER 4 CALLAHAN Phone 273.

The regular election of officers of the Modern Woodmen of America, will occur Wednesday evening, December 12th. A full attendance is desired. W. D. BRINGLE, Councillor. John Merritt, Secretary. ,

THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY, of Rensselaer, Indiana, has placed a guaranteed automobile tire in the reach of all, at a price which is a credit to any community. Think about it, only one dollar profit. We will NEVER advance our profit of one dollar on each tire, regardless of size. We are also selling gasoline for one cent prol t [er gallon. And it is a GAIIuN Can this Company count on you for one of its customers, to mkae the community Company a success? You are assured a square dea'.. This company has its machine guns trained on high prices, surely ww of all times, is no lime, to advance price/, hc.p to make ibis company watch man over high prices. The station will not be ipn on Suflav f

Reductions in all trimmed hats from this date cn Mrs. H. Purcupile. The Republican has been trying to have a government thermometer placed in Rensselaer so that records of the temperature can be correctly reported. So far our attempt has failed. Thera is a government thermometer at the college but on account of so many calling out there at this time they have asked that they be not bothered about the temperature. M. R. Clifton, who has been employed at the joint railroad station at Shelby, Ind., is now the third trick operator here for the Monon railroad. He may move to Rensselaer in a short time. NOTICE ! The annual election of trustees and officers of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, J*. A A; M., will be held on Monday, December 17. Try some of those seeded prunes for pies dr sauce. 15c a pound. JOHN BGKK

Liberty Loan Notes

C. W. B. M. Program

STRAW WANTED

ATTENTION WOODMEN

RENSSELAER. INDIANA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1917.

INDIANA WAR CONFERENCE

NATIONAL AND STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE AT INDIPOLIS DEC. 13th and 14th. General meeting, Thursday, December 13th. 2:00 p. m. Governor J. P. Goodrich, chairman. Invocation—Rev. John Cavanaugh President Notre Dame University. Music —(a) Sousa’s band. (b) Regimental Band, 10th Infantry U. S. A. Announcement—Governor Goodrich. Address —Honorable Medill, McCormick, congressman-at-large from Illinois. (Mr. McCormick has just returned from two months at the front, and is in touch with all the allied activities.) Music. Remarks—Hon. J. A. B. Sherer, representing the council of national defense. Music. Address —Bishop Charles D. Williams, of Detroit. (Bishop Williams has just returned from Europe, where he was sent by the American Red Cross.) Music. Address—Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president Leland Stanford University, and chief of conservation work of the U. S. sod administration. Adjournment. x Thursday, December, 13th. 8:00 p. m. Hon. Albert B. Anderson, judge of U. S. district court for Indiana, chairman. Invocation—Dr. Frederick E. Taylor, First Baptist Church Indianapolis. Music. Address—Honorable Thomas R. Marshall, Vice-president pf the United ’States. Music. Address —Lieut; Paul Perigord, of the French army. Music. Adjournment. Division meeting, Friday, December 14. County Councils. Hour—lo:3o a. m. Place —House of representatives, State house. Program—Outline of Work, Will H. Hays, chairman Indiana council of defense. ’ Address—Dr. J. A. B. Sherer, Representative Council of National Defense, followed by a detailed discussion of the proposed coming activities of the County Councils of Defense. Community War Service Board. Chairman —Hugh McK Landon. Hour —1:30 p. m. Place—University club. Educational. Hour—9:oo a. m. morning session. 1:30 p. m. afternoon session. Place—Assembly hall, twelfth floor, Hotel Severin. x . Fraternal Order Section. Hour—10:00 a. m., Friday morning, December 14. Place—Committee room K. of P., Grand lodge bldg., 10th floor. Program. Organization by the General Committee, Harry Wade, chairman. Address —Objects and Purposes. Fuel. *4 Hour—9:oo a. m., December 14. Place—Federal court room, Federal building. Program. Meeting of County Fuel Administrators with Mr. Evans Woollen, Federal Administrator for Indiana, and a representative of Dr. H. A. Garfield, National Fuel Administrator.

Medical Section. Meeting in conjuntion with Indiana conference on mental health, called by the Indiana society for mental hygiene. Hour —Morning, Afternoon and Evening, December 14. Place—Assembly room Claypool hotel. Hour—lo.oo a. m. Military Affairs. Hour —10:30 a. m., December 14. Place- —Claypool Hotel (see hotel bulletin for room number.) Organization for sale of war saving certificates. Hour—lo:3o a. m., Friday, December 14th. Place—Parlor, 10th floor K. of P. building. Public Morals and Church Federation. Hour —9:30 a. m., Morning session 1:30, Afternoon Session. 9:80 a. m.—Devotional Service. U. S. Public Service Reserve. Hour—9:oo a. m. Place—Hotel Washington, seventeenth floor, Assembly room. Speech of Welcome, Mr. N. E. Squibb, Federal Director of Indiana, to be followed by talk of Mr. W. E. Hall, National Director, who gives a special message from the National Office. Publicity Section,. . Hour —12:30 p. m., December 14. Place —Riley room, second floor, Claypool Hotel. . Red Cross. . ;; Hour—10:00 a. m. -Mr. William Fortune, chiirman. Place—Cabel Mills Hall, Shortridge High Schooj. Woman's Section. „ Hour—lo:3o a. m., December 14. Place of meeting— Hollenbeck hall, Y.\W. C. A. building.

Libby-Hanley Nujtials

Denver Post. * - Of much interest in Denver ant Boulder social circles was the wedding of Miss Constance Libby and Lieut. Cope Judson Hanley, which took place in St. John’s church, Boulder, yesterday afternoon. Profusions of shaggy yellow chrysanthemums banked against palms, ferns and quantities of autumn foliage formed the artistic decorations in the church. Long before 3 o’clock, the appointed hour for the wedding, the church was filled with a gathering of friends and relatives of the couple, many prominent people motoring up from Denver for the occasion. k The bride, very stunning in a handsome gown of taupe panne velvet with trimming of gray lynx, a hat of taupe velvet and a beautiful bouquet of mauve orchids and bride’s roses entered on the arm of her .father, Dr. M. E. Libby, who gave her in marriage. Her only attendant was her sister, Miss Clarie Libby, lovely in a gown of bule and rose georgette crepe trimmed with white fox, a large blue velvet hat and carrying an armful of pink roses. The cerejnony was performed by the Rev. Dean H. Martin of Denver, assisted by the Rev. Hubert Walters of Boulder, while John Hermiston Libby of New Haven acted as best man. Following the ceremony a finely appointed supper served at the home of th ebride’s most intimate friends. M. F. Libby, was enjoyed by twenty of hte bride’s most intimate friends. Mrs. Libby, mother of the bride, was charming in a gown of pale gray georgette crepe with corsage of violets. Lieutenant and Mrs. Hanley will leave in a fortnight for Camp Travis, Texas, where Lieutenant Hanley is stationed. Owing to the prominence of the bride and her parents, the wedding is one of the* most important events of .the season. She is a young woman of fine intellect and a personality that is charming. Her father, Dr. Libby, is not only one of the most brilliant men in the state but in the entire country where he is a prominetn factor in educational work. For a number of years he has occupied the chair of philosophy in the University of Colorado at Boulder. Lieutenant Hanley is the son of Judge and Mrs. C. W. Hanley of Renselaer, Ind., old-time representative people of that state.

Jim Thorpe To Oppose Hammond Club Sunday

Jim Thorpe, world’s greatest athlete will be in the line-up of the Detroit Heralds Sunday, when that club faces Frank Blocker’s Hammond team at the A. A. park in Hammond. Thorpe is the man who won so many of the events at the Olympic games held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1912, and while a member of the Carlisle Indians football team was heralded as the greatest football player to ever don the moleskins. Providing the Hammond team wins, a game will be arranged by Manager Parduhn with the Massillion, 0., Tigers, for a gamp for the professional championship of the United States. Numerous other stars will appear in the line-up of the Detroiters and the game promises to be the hardest fought of the season.

IMPORTANT NOTICE We are complelled to change our RENTAL AND TOLL LEDGER JANUARY FIRST. No due accounts will be, transfered to new books. ACCOUNTS not paid on or before December 25th, the service will be discontinued or instruments removed. No statements or collectors, will be sent out as same is payable at office. TOLLS MUST BE PAID PROMPTLY as war tax' must be remitted. TELEPHONE SERVICE COSTS NO MORE while supplies cost us 200 per cent advance we will insist on prompt payments. Jasper County Telephone Co. We will have fresh fish for sale on Tuesday and Friday of each week. We sell bread, pies, cakes and many other good thiifgs to eat. THE YELLOW FRONT the next door to the Star Theatre. John Sanders, Prop. Just received two large car loads of genuine Brazil block coal. This is the very highest grade i of coal mined in Indiana. Burns like wood and heats like coke. KELLNER & CALLAHAN For beef call Charles Leavel— Phone 647.. & ‘ Large# and best cake of washing soap onftgarth sold at 5c each at Gaffield’s?\Cash and no deliveries.

U. S. Boys Working Reserve. Hour—lo.oo a. m. Place—Room 200, Claypool hotel. Food Production and Conservation United States Food Administration. Hour—10:00 a. m., Friday, December 14th. Place—Odd Fellow’s hall. Grand Lodge Hall, corner Pennsylvania and Washington streets. Food Production. Hour—*o:oo a. m. Place—Odd * building committee room—Top floor. Pr«/*,’ , em. Address—Representative of U. S. Department of Agriculture. Address—Hon. Ralph W. Moss Subject, “Increased Production.” Address—Roberta McNeill, Purdue University, Subject, = “Solving Home Problems.” General Discussion.

WAR SUMMARY

. . Indications that Germany will seek a decision on the western front at once before the United States can place an effectual fighting force in the field are upheld by the .troop movements reported by allied observers who state that the eastern front is being stripped of men to reinforce the western lines. In the Cambrai sector alone it is said the Germans have massed at least twen-ty-five divisions, approximately 375,000 men. In the meantime intense artillery fire and vicious minor infantry operations continue all along the front. Believing a general German offensive may be launched .at any moment the British and French are making all possible preparations to effectually meet the Teutonic onslaught. That fighting on the western front will continue throughout the greater part of the Winter is the consensus of opinion. Berlin today asserts that all British troops have been chased from Marcoing and that German troops have stormed La Justice farm. In the vicinity of Vial wood two fierce German blows were repulsed by the British, a London estimate placing the German losses at 2,000. Northwest of Reims Paris reports vigorous artillery firing. On the right bank of the Meuse two German attacks on French positions near Bexonvaux and Beaumont were repulsed. Near Colonne French patrols took prisoners.

On the Italian front the battle on the Asiago plateau continues unabated. Reports from Berlin and Vienna claim the capture of 15,000 Italians in the last two days’ fighting. Rome admits a retirement in the Meletta salient, but asserts that the vital defense lines are still intact. Austro-German troops took Sisemol and captured 4,000 of the defenders, according to Berlin. Rome, however, claims the repulse of six Teuton attacks and states that the arrival of reinforcements definitely cheeked the enemy's advance. Vienna claims the capture by Teutons of Monte Gifla, positions on Monte Badenecche and Monte Tondarcear, Monte Bello and positions in the rear near Foza.

WANTED —To buy 2nd hand wood heating stove.. Dr. F. H. Hemphill.

MASONIC MEETING

There will be a special meeting at the Masonic hall Monday evening, December 10, at 7:30 o’clock. A full attendance is desired as there will be work in the third degree. DR. H. L. BROWN, W. M.

Methodist Church Notes 9:30, Sunday school. 10:45, morning-worship and sermon by the pastor. 6:30, Epworth league. Epworth Herald night. 7:00, evening worship and sermon by the pastor. The speakers for the Simultaneous Co-operative Campaign next week will be Revs. J. J. Wilson and C. A. Brown for Monday evening and Revs. W. B. Warriner and W. C. Elenslee for Tuesday evening. The time of the meeting is 7:30 p. m. First Christian Church Bible School 9:30. Communion and sermon at 10:45. Eevening service in charge of the Missionary society. Rev. Charles Otis Lee of Indianapolis will deliver the address. Hear him at 7:00 in the church. James School House 2 p .m., Sunday school. 3 p. m. preaching service. Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon; subject, “Topping the Top.” , 7:00 Evening worship and sermon; subject, “Keep the Powder Dry and Win the 7:30 Thursday, round table and prayer service at the manse. You "and your friends are invited to attend and participate in these services. ' Baptist Church Notice 9:30 a. m. Suhday school. 10:45 a. m. Morning worship and preaching; subject, “The Conversion of Paul.” Missionary prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7:00 p. m. Services at Milroy 2:00 p. m. Sunday school. 3:00 p. m. Preaching. Services at Parr 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. 6:30 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 7:15 p. m. Evangelistic Service.

THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Rensselaer, Ind., will sell you a guaranteed tire for |I.OO profit, each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per gallon profit, <3Ol NG! GOING! fa .

Funeral of Mrs. Daugherty Will Not, Be Held Sunday

The funeral of Mrs. G. P. Daugherty will not be held Sunday as was at first planned. Mrs.. Paris Daugherty, of Ten Sleep, Wyo., a daughter of the deceased, is now on hop way, back to Indiana to attend the services and will not arrive in this city before Tuesday evening, and for that reason burial has been postponed.

Saturday Hospital Notes

Uncle Ed. Parkison is getting along nicely. Mrs. William Ulyat, of Brook, and Mrs. Glenn Overly, of this city, underwent operations today. Maxine, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Clouse, is slightly improved. Dora Blak eand Margaret Hopper returned to their homes Friday. All' other patients- are getting along very fine.

Lafayette Schoolboy Takes His Own Life

Suffering from a mental depression caused by the knowledge that he was resting under a suspicion of the theft of SIOO that disappeared from the high school office in Lafayette some time ago, George W. King of that city Thursday afternoon swallowed sufficient quantity of carbolic acid to cause his death. In a note written just before the rash act was committed and addressed to his mother, the youth asserted his innocence and denied having anything to do with the money. His closing sentence was, “Mother, believe me that I did not take the money.”

Mrs. Laura Hatton went to Lowell today. Miss Simp.un. of the Monnett school, made a trip to Lafayette today. ■ 5 - ■« i. * Miss Miss L. Waive Mallory and mother ar espending the week-end in Chicago. Miss Grace Norris, of the Rensse- _. laer high school faculty, went to Chicago on the early morning train. ~ L . ■!! I ■ Mrs. Rebecca Robinson has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Hamilton, after spending a short time with fnends and relatives in McCoysburg, Ind. Frank F. Hardman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hardman came from Louisville today for a short visit with his parents. He will leave for Few York soon. Elias Arnold, of Barkley township, and O. S. Bell, of Union township, returned from Chicago Friday evening where they had attended the National Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show. Chamberlain’s Tablet* Chamberlain’s Tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation, and have met with much success in the treatment of those diseases. People who have suffered for years with omach trouble and have been unable to obtain and permanent relief, have been completely cured by the use of these tablets. Chamberlian’s Tablets are also of great value for biliousness. Chronic constipation may be permanently cured by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and observing the plain printed directions with each bottle. C

FOR RENT—The Barber Shop room, in the Makeever House block, is for rent. Inquire at once of Jay W. Stockton, Rensselaer, Indiana.

LYCEUM DATES.

Frederick Poole, Dec. 5. Lotus Company, Feb. 6. Harmony Quartet, Feb. 21.

Twenty-six head of hogs will be sold at the Halstead & Lowman sale, Tueeday, December 18, 1917. f

TODAY AT THE STAR The Newest World Brady Picture with ETHEL CLAYTON in THE WOMAN BENEATH. Story By Willard Mack. This photoplay is unusual, Charming, Surprising; it ; constitutes perfect screen entertainment of the most pleasing. See it at THE STAR THEATRE. MONDAY—VIVIAN MARTIN and JACK PICKFORD in a charming little story of THE GIRL AT HOME Also BURTON HOLMES in FOREIGN TRAVELS PICTURE. TUESDAY— AUGUSTUS PHILLIPS AND VIOLA DANA in THE THREADS OF FATE. A magnificent Production. < ADMISSION lOc To ALL. Includes The War Tax. ■ *

VOL. XXL.