Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 279, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1917 — Page 1

No. 279.

DRY NATION SEEMS PROBABLE

LITTLE DOUBT THAT PROHIBITION MEASURE WILL PASS HdUSE »ji a A dry United States of America now seems practically certain when the bill .reaches the house on either the 19th or 20th of the ' present month. There is still some doubt that the bill wilf”be brought up this session but if it is the dry forces are confident that it will pass easily. It is the general opinion in the house that it would be well to dispose of this troublesome piece of legislation to keep it out of the way of war legislation. Since the prohibition measure has already been passed by the senate, the act will go straight to various state legislatures after having. been signed by the president. It is necessary that the prohibition amendment be ratified by three-fourths the state legislatures before it can become a law. Prohibitionists everywhere believe that they will be able to obtain the ratification of national prohibition by three-fourths of the state legislature. Although, of course, not nearly three-fourths of the states have expressed approval of national prohibition through state prohibition laws, prohibitionists are certain that on the fight is brought directly home to those states remaining wet, the prohibitionists wjll be able to carry off the victory. Predictions are freely made that the liquor forces will not be able to muster seventy-five votes in the house this year. The liquor forces have already removed their headquarters from Washington, and will spend their time on the state legislature from this time on.

Methodist Church Notes The meeting last night was pot largely attended but was of much interest. Rev. W. C. Henslee and Rev. W. B. Warriner will be the speakers tonight. The meeting will begin at 7:30. The public is invited to attend.

ADVERTISED LETTERS For week ended, Dec. 10, 1917.— Mrs. Alice Woody. G. W. Odell. Frances Bainlee. Chas G. Southker. Guy Furnish. The above letters will be sent to the dead letter office, Dec. 24, 1917. N. LITTLEFIELD, T. M. We have justre ceived an elegant line of ladies fine shoes. They are the latest placed upon the market. All colors and up to the minute styles. Of course you can get them only at Fendig’s, The Exclusive Shoe Dealer. “MY HOOSIER ROSE” The New Reynold*—Donegan-—Healy Song On sale at JARRETTE’S VARIETY STORE

THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Rensselaer, Ind., will sell you a guaranteed tire for SI.OO profit, each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per gallon profit. v ATTENTION WOODMEN 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. If its beef you want call phone 647 Leavel. neVTrikiss theatre Exclusive features of the highest standard. r~ Mary Anderson and William Dun* can in “THE LAST MAN” 5 Acts. Also Good Comedy. 10c To All Wednesday, Dec. 12. Douglas Fairbanks in * “DOWN TO EARTH” 10c and 15c Thursday, Dec. 13. ; E. H. Southern in “THE CHATTEL” S Acts. Also a Good Comedy. \ 10c To All —— F ■"’Friday, Pec. 14. Ruth Rowland in “THE SULTANA” 5 Acts. Also Hearst-Pathe News. iQc To All Saturday, Dec. 15 Mme. Petrova in "THE LAW OF THE LAND” Also a Comedy. > > 10c and lsc.

The Evening Republican.

Lieutenant Hanley Leaves To Take Up Duties

First Lieutenant Cope J. Hanley, left this morning for Hattiesburg, Miss., where he will visit his brother, Emil, a member of the hospital unit at Camp Shelby. From Hattiesburg, Lieutenant Hanley will go to Camp Travis, Texas, where he will take up his duties. Mrs. Hanley will remain for a short time before joining her husband at the Texas camp.

Tourists Headed For Florida Held Up By Snow.

. .Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown and daughter, Mary Jane, who left Rens-, selaer last Wednesday by automobile for Palatka, Fla., where they will spend the winter, from last reports were marooned in the vicinity of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Brown and family ran into two feet of snow after reaching Kentucky which had drifted so badly that they were unable to make further progress and consequently they have been held up in Louisville for several days.

Train Is Late; So Is Judge Hanley

There was a delay of several hours in opening the trial of Edward French, indicted for the murder of Roy Elston at Brookston on July 23. Judge C. W. Hanley, of Rensselaer, who is to sit as trial judge sent word that he would arrive in the city by the noon train, ready to begin the trial immediately after the noon recess. To that end Judge Wason cleared the way for the murder and it was expected that the hearing of French would begin soon after court convened at one o’clock. But trains have no fear of being in contempt of court, and the one that was to bring the Rensselaer judge to Monticello, instead of being on time as it should have been, was reported three hours late and still losing time. There are indications that the trial will consume all of the present week and may lap over into the next week. —Monticello Journal.

Fire At The Swartzell Home

The members of the fire company were again routed from their beds at an early hour. The fire whistle blew this morning, shortly after six o’clock, when a call came from the home of Mrs. Maggie Swartzell, residing on Webster and Washington streets. Mrs. Swartzell had shut off the water at her home Monday evening, but failed to drain the pipes. When a fire was started in the cook stove range this morning gas was formed, and forced into the stove. The range was blown to pieces and a gasoline stove also caught fire and it was with difficulty that the blaze was destroyed before great damage was done. \

Tuesday Hospital Notes

Miss Luvie Gunyon, who has graduated from Wesley hospital, Chicago; is now employed as surgical nurse. There are six nurses at the hospital, all being home girls except one. J. W. Hammerton was able to return to his at Parr, this morning. All other patients are reported to be getting along very nicely.

Lucinda Kennedy was born in Jasper Co., Ind., Sept. 14, 1868, died at Milford, lowa, Dec. Ist, 1917, at the age of 49 years; 2 months and 11 days. She was united in marriage to Charles H. Mustard, March 18, 1892. She became the mother of six children, George, James, Ernest, Harry, Mary and Elda. About 25 years ago the deceased united with the Methodist church at Goodland. Her husband, six children, two brothers, Geo. and Jame« Kennedy, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Taylor, survive her.

The regular meeting of the city council of Rensselaer, was held Mondayn ight. The mayor and all councilmen, except Frank Kresler, were present. On motion the city attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance fixing the pay of the chief of the fire department and his assistant and the members of the department. In matter of Community Christmas tree, C. S. Chamberlain, Rex Warner and H. R. Wood were appointed a committee in regard to same. Usual claims were allowed.

CHRISTMAS WEATHER Did you see the elegant Christmas Wreathes at the Long drug store? It is very beautiful anck the flag in the center makes it a moS* fitting decoration. They are made and sold by J. H. Holden. q.n

Oak Grove butterine, the very best on the market, sold at 32 cents per pound, the wholesale price is 30% cents per pound. Buy it of the Depot Grocery. 4

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OBITUARY

COUNCIL MEETING

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HEALEY MAY BE A COLONEL

LIEUT.-COL. GEORGE H. HEALEY MAY GO UP ANOTHER NOTCH SOON. That Lieutenant-Colonel George H. Healey, of this city, may go up another notch on the military ladder in the very near future is anything but a remote possibility, according to advice received from Hattiesburg, Miss., where Mr. Healey is now in command of the 151st Indiana. The following dispatch from the southern cantonment follows: An order from the war department that al surplus officers must be assigned promotions can be made wil have the effect of putting officers from other states in command of some Indiana units. The situation in the 151st infantry is in the puzzle class as a result of this order. The regiment has been in the command of Lieutenant-Colo-nel George H. Healey, of Rensselaer, since he came here. Its commander Colonel Branch, is on the pay roll as the real commanding officer, and is on the surplus list as a colonel without a command. In the opinion of General Williams, the position as colonel of the 151st will be filled by promotion and that means that Lieu-tenant-Colonel Healey will be commanding officer, but how LieutenantkCblonel Healey, will become colonel until Colonel Branch is disposed of in some way, General Williams did not know. Should Lieutenant-Colonel Healey become colonel the natural sequence would be that there would be promotions all along the line in the regiment, but there is a surplus Lieuten-ant-colonel in the person of Lieuten-ant-Colonel E. B. Bassett, formerly of the 2rd Kentucky. Under the order of the war department Lieuten-ant-Colonel in the person of Lieutensecond in command of the 151st infantry were Healey promoted, thus shutting off the promotions in the line. It is possible, however, that Lieutenant-Colonel Bassett may be made the commander of the new training camp to begin January 5, and if he is there is an opportunity of promotions in the Indiana regiment.

STOCK BUYERS ATTENTION! I will offer ten head of fresh, dairy breed cows for sale on December 17 at the Omar Kenton sale. Those desiring to purchase good cows should attend this sale. MERMAN TUDOR. C. B. Stewart, county truant officer went to Fair Oaks this morning. Mrs. J. W. Ruedi, of Garrettsville, Ind., returned home Monday, after a visit here with Mrs. Austin Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Shedd left for Alabama, Monday afternoon to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Samuel Spatling. Victrolas at $20.00, $27.50, $50.00, 75.00, SIOO.OO and $200.00. Right in stock and ready to deliver FENDIGS REXALL DRUG STORE Adam Quebbaman, who was formerly employed at the Reducing plant in this city, but who has been in Kankakee, 111., for sometime, left here this morning for Chicago, where he expects to offer his services to the government as an army teamster. Largest and best cake of washing soap on earth sold at 5c each at Gaffield’s. Cash and no deliveries. • Mrs. George H. Healey arrived from Hattiesburg, Miss., Sunday evening, where she has been visiting with her husband, Col. Healey and son, Lieutenant Healey, for the past three weeks. Mrs. Healey reports that both the Colonel and Lieutenant are getting along nicely, as are the other boys at the cantonment.

Reductions in all trimmed hats from this date cn. Mrs. H. Purcupile. Miss Fanny McCarthy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McCarthy arrived in Rensselaer from Washington, D. C., where she is emp'oj ed as *a nurse. Miss McCarthy visited with her brother-in-law, Devere Yeoman, at New York City recently, just before he sailed for France. You will want Victor records, why not a Victrola —Better tone, Better results FENDIGS REXALL DRUG STORE A letter has been received here from Ernest Moore, a member of a hospital unit at Hattiesburg, Miss., in which he states that there is quite a little sickness there at the present time, but that there are no ailments of a serious nature arid that the trouble is confined mostly to mumps, measles, etc. Have you presents, laid away today. A big line all ready at FENDIGS REXALL DRUG STORE STOCK BUYERS ATTENTION! I will offer ten head of, fresh, dairy breed cows for sale on December 17 at the Omar Kenton sale. Those desiring to purchase good cows should attend this sale. I MERMAN TUDOR.

Jklluud JIN 17

L. H. Harmon made a business trip to Monon, today. There will be no meeting of the original sew club this week. Mrs. Donald Beam and Mrs. Lida Leonard went to Chicaga this morning. - < French Crooks went to Indianapolis Monday where he will attempt to enlist in the navy. ft - ...» —— ■ Roy Heil returned to his home at Wheatfield this morning. He had been here to have some d'ental work done. John McGlinn went to Chicago this morning. He shipped a car load of cattle Monday night to the U. S. Stock yards. John Werner is the local agent for the American Laundry and Cleaning Company. If you want a high grade of service see him. J. E. Sayers, left this morning for Colorado, where he will visit Sometime with his father, William Sayers. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Meyers did not get away until the milk train this morning. The early morning north bound trains were over three hours late. Miss Jessie Lilly, who had been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Thornton, returned to' her home in Brook, this morning. Willis Kessinger of Legro, Ind., returned to his home Monday after visiting with Mrs. Mark Reed and his brother, Charles Kessinger.

Paul and John Worland and John Switzer went to Indianapolis today to see about joining the aviation corps. ' Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Courtney and baby returned to their home in Madison, Ind., today. Mr. Courtney has been employed on the Frank Hill farm. Dr. I. M. left Monday for'',L’ Argent, Louisiana, where he will attend his brother-in-law, Omar C. Ritchey, who has a severe attack of malarial fever. Miss Jane Makeever returned to Valparaiso today, where she attends school, after-visiting with her father, Frank Makeever of near Mt. Ayr. _ Oscar Norman, of Oshkosh, Neb., went to Plymouth, Ind., today to visit his brother. He has ~been visiting his father, J. A. Brown of this city. Mrs. Rebecca Porter and Miss Corlyn Coen, the latter a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Coen, returned to their home in South Bend, Ind. this morning. George Duggins, who had been here to visit his son, Albert Duggins, who is now'in thp hospital here having undergone an operation for appendicitis, left this morning for his home at Paw Paw, Mich. s. I—— All home print today.

Where Do You Live? Rensselaer, Dec 10, 1917 Editor Republican, Dear Sir:— The average citizen of this city will answer the above question by saying: Do you know where John Smith lives? If you answer in the affirmative, he wil probably tell you that he lives one block north and one east of him and the third house on the right hand side of the street. Should you be so unfortunate as not to know where John lives, your friend will scratch his head and say; well I hardly know how to tell you then. He might say; go to the third street east of the court house, two blocks north and one east. Why all these indefinite directions in "a city with streets named and numbered? Would it not be better to be a modern resident of a modern city among people who are striving to be up-to-date with and excell sister cities which have like advantage but a much less beautiful city? It may be the expressman at this

holiday season who has an important package to deliver to you. It might be the telegraph messenger with ‘a message of business or death, it may be the coal man or the stranger who asks the above questions. Would it not expedite and simplify matters to be able to answer at once, my number i~ ?03 Park ave., or where ever : t n. . be. It would no nkely be the mail carrier, who would ask such a question for he would refer to the directory or city map showing the location of streets. If his party lived at 225 N. Cullen street, he would know that the number was on the east side of the third block north of Washington street, BECAUSE, the city is laid out east and west and north and south with two dividing principle streets, and with 100 numbers to each" block and the odd numbers on the east side of the street. It is then but to find the location of Cullen street, to immediately locate your party. A former mayor of one of Indianas metropolitan cities, qnce said: “I am a citizen of no mean city,” which quotation was engraved on the corner stone of the city hall, which he was instrumental in building and stands as a reminder of those who read it that they are of a progressive citizenship that has been able to place a once obscure ihland city on the map and in the minds of the world at large. We are citizens of a much smaller city have had modern ideas thrust upon us which we are slow to appreciate and adopt. No traveler from this city need be ashamed to tell that he is from Rensselaer, for we have the rudiments for a future beautiful city. So, would it not be to our advantage to do as the government has asked us? To designate the names of our streets, number our homes and place mail boxes that we, like others, may have our mail and parcels brought to our doors instead of having to go after them in such inclemient weather as we are now having? Would it not be better for those who have to deliver goods td familiarize themselves with streets by name and number that they may deliver without delay? Would is not be better for friends and strangers if we could direct them explicitly and without to any point or part of the city? If yqu wish to familiarize yourself in this way, just observe the following rule hereafter and you will soon be taking an interest in the location of others as well as yourself. When corresponding have your correspondents direct your letters to the number of your house and street. You will get it just the same as usual, but will assist the postmaster in case of a special delivery. When you order from the sjtore, have your goods sent to the house and street number, and don’t forget to ask yourself, “Where Do You Live?”.

A CITIZEN.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Warren went to Star City, Ind., today to attend the funeral of Mrs; Warren’s uncle. For beef call Charles Leave!— Phone 647. Those vhc d< ■ o attend the big Indiana War Conference to be held under the auspices of the National Defense and Indiana State Council of Defense to be held in Indianapolis, Dec. 13 and 14th, should get certificates of Frank Welsh the chairman of the Jasper County Council of Defense. If you will inform L. H. Hamilton, the secretary, certificates will be prepared for you and handed to Chairman Welsh. If it isn’t an Eastman it isn’t a Kodak. FENDIGS REXALL DRUG STORE The Republican received a very pleasant letter today from A. W. Swain, formerly of this city, but now caring for his aged father at Edinburg, Ind. His father is 78 years of age and weighs, but 94 pounds. He is able to sit up most of the time but shows no permenant change for the better in his health. Mr. Sawin and family will reiriain in Edinburg during the life of the father, who Mr. Sawin-, feels, it his duty to care for as best he can in his declining days. Mr. and Mrs. Sawin and their family of splendid young people are greatly missed in this city. *' Fresh, selected, the very highest grade of oysters, at 60 cents per quart at Gaffield’s.

BACK HOME IN INDIANA

LESLIE CLARK ARRIVES FROM MISSISSIPPI TO FACE WINTER’S FURY. a .. < Leslie Clark, southern prospector and at odd times a member of The Republican staff, arrived in Rensselaer Monday evening bedecked in summer liv.-ry and wearing a look of despair, said look of despair being the result of his having to face the icy blasts of winter, after having lolled around foi six weeks under the tropical suns of central Mississippi, “where the birds sing all night long, and the alligators make love to the bees,” and myriads of black-eyed susan greet the eye everywhere, where the negroes do the work while the whites repose in the lap of ease and luxury, where the molasses and honey flow freely, while the plantation owner sits back and surveys his broad fields of cotton. Such has been the experience of the prodigal son who has just returned to be rudely awakened from his dreams by the frigid weather of the Hoosier state, and appraised of the* fact that he must again take up the irksome tasks that accompany the publication of a newspaper. Mr. Clark reports the Jasper county colony in Mississippi as being well pleased with their new homes and getting along nicely. “Nehi” Robinson, former linotype operator at The Republican office can now guide a plow as well as he formerly guided the destinines of a ravenous linotype. With his sleeves rolled up, “Nehi” is plowing, planting, harrowing and discing with skill that would make a more experienced farmer envious, as he beams from beneath his first southern purchase—a widebrimmed straw hat. Mr. Clark states that it is warm in Mississippi at the present time and that the present cold snap extends for below the Masom and Dixie line and that at Memphis, Tenn., the snow was six inches in depth. In Kentucky there was zero weather and 'snow was deeper than it is here. It is the most severe weather the south has experienced in several years. All trains are runing far behind schedule time. Dr. Washburn, who left Rensselaer for Louisiana this week, reached Louisville in a blizzard just in time to catch his train. Mr. Clark arrived at the same depot from the south.

It is still very cold. Saturday night it was 7 below zero, Sunday night it was 10 below. We have not had any word from the government thermometer today as to how cold it was last night. The thermometer at the Montgomery news stand registered 12 below this morning at six o’This has been a very severe cold snap. It has taken a great amount of fuel. Plumbers have been very busy repairing bursted pipes. The expansion tank at the home of John Eger froze up and caused the furnace to break a section. The fire at the Swartzell home was caused by the water tank freezing. Many automobiles have been put out of use and all kinds of live stock have suffered greatly. The weather man has promised to have it a little warmer tomorrow and it is greatly desired that he make good on this promise. It is reported that Alfred Thompson, who has been in France since last June employed as an ambulance driver has arrived in the United States and is expected home soon. However, these reports are not authentic and we cannot state for certain as to whether Mr. Thompson is back in the States.

THE WEATHER Cloudy probably snow tonight and Wednesday not quite so cold. . TODAY AT THE STAR VIOLA DANA and AUGUSTUS PHILLIPS in a S reel Metro quality play THE THREADS OF FATE WEDNESDAY MOTHERS ORDEAL” an art production in S acta—also see PEARL WHITE in the final act of THE FATAL RING. This will be followed with ' HELEN HOLMES the most daring railroad actress" in THE LOST EXPRESS. - - THURSDAY—Littie SOUTHERN in a Big Art Drama Production, HER GOOD NAME. FRIDAY—The most elaborate and stupendeous production ever offered Picture Patrons anywhere. See * JACK AND THE BEAN STALK. Eight reels of magnificence. SATURDAY The favorite LEW and LITTLE MADGE EVANS . , Will appear in ‘‘THE CORNER GROCERY.” ADMISSION 10c Ta ALL. < Includes The War Tax. ,

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