Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 282, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1917 — Page 1

No. 282.'

New Bread Ruling Provides For Eight Cent Loaf

Next Monday the new bread ruling will go into effect and every baker will, be under government control and must have a license. If he fails to comply with the ruling, he will lose his license. Each baker must manufacture bread and offer it for sale in the following weights only, which shall be net weights 12 hours after baking; 32 ounces, 64 ounces, etc. Rolls must be manufactured in unit weights under prescribed rules. The baker is also required to use certain specified amounts of ingredients to the unit of 196 pounds of flour. The government has fixed the price of a sixteen ounce loaf wrapped, at 8 cents, so this means that there will be no reduction in price, except that the customer will be guaranteed full weight. If citizens of Indiana are paying more than 8 cents for a pound loaf of bread unwrapped or 8 % cents wrapped the grocer is getting more than his share and will be subject to a strict supervision by the state food administration, it was announced by Dr. H. E. Barnard, state food administrator. An investigation from the office of Dr. Barnard showed that many grocers had been selling bread at' 9 and 10 cents a loaf, which is strictly against war regulations. Under government supervision grocers are permitted to make a protit of one cent on each loaf of bread. The wholesale price of bread has been fixed by the government at 7% cents delivered to the grocer wrapped and 7 cents unwrapped.

Buyer Bulla Kiss Market When Girls Invade Street

New York, Dec. 14—A kiss with every ticket was the program followed by fifty members of a certain theatrical company which invaded Wall street this afternoon to sell tickets for a benefit performance to be given Monday for the Halifax sufferers. One broker bought twelve—one at a time. “I guess,” said the young woman, after she had given the broker the twelfth kiss, “if he had bought fifteen I’d had to marry him.”

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The Evening Republican.

WANTS THE HAUNTED HOUSE

WOLF HUNTER WANTS TO TAKE A FLING AT MISSISSIPPI GHOSTS. “Ghosts! gosh my all, “exclaimed Charles Bussell, dean of Hanging Grove township, as he adjusted himself in a chair, in his accustomed place behind the stove at McCoysburg’s leading general store. "Just look at this, scoffed the veteran wolf slayer, as he drew a copy of The Republican from his pocket with one hand and snared a large, juicy, red apple from a barrel near at hand with the other, ghost house in Mississippi he muttered, casting a malignant eye over the group of regular hangers-on, “who ever heard of such a thing,” he demanded. No answer being forthcoming, Uncle Charley sank his molars savagely into his apple and started to read an article which appeared in this paper recently, which ran as follows:”

.“In my rounds the other day I ran across a plantation that will be given away to anyone who will spend a night in the house. It is located down near Woodville, Miss. The residence, which is large and imposing, was built some years ago, by a wealthy resident of St Louis, who used it as a winter home. The story goes that a murder was committed there some. years ago. The house was closed for the winter and when the owners returned the next winter, they were scared away by uncanny noises and mysterious doings at night. They left for St. Louis, and never returned. The next year they rented the property, but the new tenants remained only a day or two and then left. They claimed the house was haunted. Others tried to live in the house, with the same results. Finally the reputation of the house became known the country over and it remained vacant. Boys took, delight in breaking out the windows as they passed in the day time, and the building at this time presents a delapidated appearance. Finally a standing offer was made to deed the ilace to anyone who would remain n the house over night. Several tried it but remained only a few minutes. The experience of one was about the same as all the rest. He took a lamp along and he had no sooner retired than the light went out and he began to hear unearthly noises. The room seemed to be filled with howling cats and they seemed to be crawling all over him, but when he struck at them his fists met only the air. Then a voice whispered, “there are two of us here,” and 'le could discern a phosphorescent ’orm moving around the room. He grabbed for the visitor, but only empty air met his embrace. With a shriek he ran from the >building, and as far as is known he is running yet. After several venturesome visitors had had varying experiences of this kind, no one could be found to try to win the prize of the plantation, and the offer is still open. “Darn my socks,” quoth the hunter of Hanging Grove, “isn’t it queer what fools some mortals be, just to think that 300 acres of land and a fine a mansion are going to waste because so and so told so and so that once upon a time there were ghosts in the house. Whoever saw a sureenought ghost—not your Uncle Charley—just watch me boys,” and te glowered at the assemblage as le spoke, “just watch one Charles W. Bussell coming marching home one of these days with a deed to a 300 acre farm in Amite county, Miss., tucked safely inside his coat pocket.” And the wolf hunter of the Iroquois stomped over to the cracker barrel, filled his pockets and marched out into the darkness, muttering as he went: “whoever heard tell of such a thing,’< leaving the ittle group seated around the fire with their mouths wide open with astonishment.

However, that Uncle Charley is not resting very well owing to the fact that the acquisition pf such a property may be gained so easily, is evidenced by the following letter ffom him, by one of the editors, recently: . , , McCoysburg, Ind. Dec. 6, 1917. Mr. Leslie Clark, Gloster, Miss. Friend Leslie:— Received your letter some days ago. I think I want to try for that farm that is haunted, if the chance is still open. If so, advise me and I will come down at once. Please tell me how much of- a plantation it is arid if therd is any timber on it or any springs or streams. Tell me all the particulars and I will be right down.. Your respectfully, CHAS. W. BUSSELL. 1 . ’ l> ’

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER* 14, 1917. ‘

I The Work Of An Ambulance Driver , ' r In France. I - Nov. 21, 1917. Dear Father and Mother:— I received your letter dated Oct. 19, just one month on the way over. I received that two pound package over a month ago and it came in very handy. Several of the boys got a share of it, for when any of us get a package from home we divide it up and all enjoy its contents. This new section, No. 9, we are now in is 25 American strong and is like a large family, although it is under strict military rules. We are deprived of many liberties we had before we were militarized. While in the old section, No. 72, we were at the front for sixty-two days, opposite an important town the Germans held. Our two outposts were just behind the third line of the French trenches, not over one hundred steps, and in plain view of both the German and French trenches, only hidden by a small clump of fruit trees, and a little raise in the ground by taking a

dozen steps to the edge of the orchard if we canid to take the chance. The whole battle front of the sector lay right there below you, regiment after regiment and army after army, both French and German opposite each other, all entrenched. We green Americans always are where we should not be felt bad if anything escaped our eye (or camera J payed no attention to the old French warriors, crept out of the cave abri and sneaked to the orchard to review the performances, the most interesting and thrilling time of our life, laying low and watching the trenches thick with steel helmets bobbing up, aiming and shooting at the Germans as they stick their heads above the trenches to get their shot in. At this point the trenches were only an eighth of a mile apart. , We watched the shells bursting over the trenches, raising big clouds of dirt and smoke in the air where the shells struck. After snapping’ our cameras a few times we put them back in our blouses and crawled back to the cave, where we were greeted with a good “bawling out” and ordered to stay in the cave or under cover, as that was a very important military post and used for observation. Being right at the trenches, we were all right so long as the Germans did not locate it, but about three weeks later it was discovered by “Boche” aviators and

they proceeded to immediately wake us up by putting 400 big 32 centimeter shells in there. The earth was torn and plowed up all around the cave. Two lit and exploded on top of the cave, tearing holes in the ground six feet deep and ten feet wide and giving things an awful shaking up inside the cave. Now I can see why they make these caves so solid, thirty feet deep, covered with steel rails, logs, sandbags and hidden by brush, dead grass, etc. One of our ambulances was hit by shrapnel during the shelling. Only one car is stationed at these extreme outposts at a time. When this car is loaded with wounded, which are brought in from the trenches, the driver takes them back to the hospital and another car takes its place. Two artillery men were ahn at this time. One of these men was the one who allowed me to shoot the cannon twenty times into a town occupied by the Germans. I did not go back to the battery anymore. We were just getting a good taste of gunpowder. The roads to these outposts were almost continually being bombarded ahd torn up. Sometimes the roads were so full of holes one driver was forced to walk ahead and pilot the car around and between the holes. While the shells were popping all around us we were thinking of rhe good times we used to have at home. After the bombardment was over we get together and joke about how lucky we were and warn each other “not to let the shells catch up with us. Before the sixty-two days were up we all admitted it was beginning to be poor sport. During the whole time at the front we had four cars hit, but none of the drivers were touched. One week after we left the old section we got word that a shell lit by another car and demolished it. The driver had iust left it and took to the cave and along came the fatal one-more good luck for the drivers. We finally got word that we would be relieved by an Allentown, Pa., section just forming. Time rolled on, one day a new section of twenty-five new Ford ambulances drove up to our park, drivers in nifty U. S. regulation uniforms topped off with cow-boy hats. They looked mighty fine besides us With our uniforms ranging from V nee length corduroys uniforms, all kinds qf hats and caps, no two dressed, alike- We have one fellgw in the regiment who is so long he can’t get military trousers and leggins together. The government has issued us nothing as yet, but we are expecting a visit from the quartermaster soon. Our clqthes are about worn out we have nd more... " t S i

Anyway at six o’clock we took part of the new section out to show them the way,aa none of them had ever been anyways near the front. We showed them where the roads were frequently bombarded and how to time the shells. A few shells were coining in then, but not yety thick. It was comical to see the expression on their face*, they were soared almost tw < death. <but did not want to let pp- We finished the route and turned it over to them. N*xt day we packed up, drove our ears to a repair park twenty kilometers back and took the train to Paste, arrived there late and went to

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Opening Net Bout Won By Locale, 24 to 6.

Rensselaer high school opened her basketball season Thursday evening with an easy victory over Brook high school on the local court. The men from over the line were clearly outclassed and registered but two field goals during the evening’s play. On the other hand, Rensselaer played clean, snappy basketball, their floor was good and their passing accurate. The Collins brothers at forwards put up clever games and promise to be a power on the attack this season. Babcock and McLain worked well at the guard positions, while Pullins looked promising at center. The final score was 24 to 6 and the first period closed with the locals leading 17 to 3.

Former Citizen Died In New York Leet Week

Word has just reached here telling of the death of Mrs. T. C. Thornton, at Ripley, N. Y., on last Friday, where she had gone for a visit with relatives from her home in Manton, Mich. Mrs. Thornton was the wife of Thomas Thornton and was formerly a citizen of Rensselaer. Mr. Thornton is in the soldiers* home at Lafayette. Deceased had been in fairly good health and her death was quite sudden and unexpected and will be a shock to her many old friends in this city, The remains were shipped to Manton, Mich., where burial was made.

If it* boos you want call phone 647—Charlo* LoavoL

the hotels and slept in honest to God beds. Once more after sleeping on floors and stretchers for three months it almost made us sick. We got twenty-four hours in Paris and after another good sleep we had orders to report to 21 Rue Raynouard for final orders. This section was notified that it had ten men too many for a little Ford section, therefore I was among the ten who went to fill hx No. 9, which, was an repos, about thirty pailes behind the lines and muqb farther south. The old section’s number was changed to 27 and sent to a different front too. They are on duty and having 'a pretty tough time at present. We are on repos No 9, resting up for something. arb Expecting an order to »uuve back 'io the front at any We tb’hlc before the 25. ;Wv have rio *dea what front we will go to P.&xt. The only work we do on *€pos is to evacuate hospitals and act if the aviators start to dropping bombs. A certain town is bombarded on an average of twice a week. This section evacuated a hospital under heavy bombardment a few days ago- We tried to find our French lieutenant and he was down in the deepest cellar in town, afraid to look out. After the work was all over he eamo out and received the thanka of the mayor of the town, while the section did all the work. There are a number of American troops and camps near here. When or before you have received this we will be on duty at the front again. I will dose, Your loving son,

Lieut. Parcells Praises Y. M. C. A. Work

The opinion of Lieutenant Rue Parcells, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. i Parcells, of this city, is given in the following articles ‘ taken from an Amarillo, Texas, paper: R. P. Parcells, First Lieutenant United States Medical Corps stationed at Camp Bowie arrived in Amarillo to spend a short leave of absence with his family and friends. Lieut. Parcells reports that conditions at Camp Bowie are fine and that the work of shaping up the boys into efficient fighting machines I is progressing rapidly and that in the work of getting in shape to “can” the Kaiser the doctors are by no means doing the least. They are getting the men in shape and keeping them fit and in that way they are always in shape to keep up with the strenous drill required of them. When asked about the different activities of camp life, Lieut Parcells spoke of the various ways in which the boys spend their time both while at work and at leisure times, but he grew quite enthusiastic when he spoke of the work the Y. M. C.

A. is doing in camp. He says: “The Y. M. C. A. is one institution we could not get along without. When the boys are at leisure it furnishes them a warm, clean comfortable place in which to spend their time. In the Y. M. C. A. the boys can get stationary and a place to write home and friends, it furnishes him a good phonograph and a piano for all the music he wants ;two nights in a week it gives him a good picture show, two nights good lectures are given b -men of the county and two nig; boys put on their stunts 'i h_- .ue some of the best nights. E er y thing in the ‘Y’ building is free but postage stamps, and rooms to ‘cuss in.’ Aside from all of this the Y. M. A. C. keeps a distinctive religious atmosphere in camp and many of the boys are kept from doing the things they might do without the presence of the ‘Y’ and its ever present secretary. The Y. M. C. A. is one thing we cannot do without and money put into it is bringing better returns than anything else I know.” Lieut. Parcells expects to spend about four days in Amarillo when he will report back at Camp Bowie for duty.

Questioneire Goes Out To All Draftees

Indianapolis, Dec. 13.—Jesse E. Eschbach, state national army conscription agent, has received a telegram from Major General E. H. Crowder, provost marshal general, at Washington, which says that questionaires must be sent all men of draft age not in the actual military or naval service of the United States. This includes the 35 per cent of the first Indiana quota of drafted men called to the colors who are still held at the home stations.

In order to bridge over the situation of the 35 per cent the state conscription agent is instructed not only to send questionaires to the men of this 35 per cent, but that they shall hold themselves in readiness to go to mobilization camps at the call of the provost marshal general. The situation created is that the men of the 35 per cent will hold themselves in readiness until the state of Indiana, under the new questionaires system of selecting men by classes for the draft call, has chosen enough class 1 men to equal the 35 per cent quota, according to Mr. Eschbach. Then, if the men of the present 35 per cent quota have not been called to the colors, their responsibility under the original call to the colors will have passed, and the men held under the new regulations as being of class 1, and, therefore, amenable to call at once, will take their places. ) To the registrars only. j Mr. Eschbach also has received a telegram to the effect that members of the new legal advisory boards have no power to give legal opinions on questions relating to the draft to exemption boards, their duties being merely to give assistance td registrants in filling out the questionaires and in preparing necessary affidavits. Another telegram was received by Mr. Eschbach, in which the president instructs that the induction into the military service of postal v employes of draft age, who will be called be-' ! tween now and January 1, shall be deferred until after January 1. Apparently this is a movement io relieve the Christmas mail congestion.

Tw 1.1 c Y?nth* Enter Liberty** Ranks A John and Paul Worland, sons of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Worland have enrolled their names in the cause of Liberty and have added to the long list of Rensselaer boys who have already stepped to the front to aid their country. The following letter was received by D. M.‘ Worland from his son, Paul,' today: Indianapolis, Ind. . Dec. 13, 1917. Dear Father:— “John enlisted in the Aviation Section Signal Corps and entrained for Ft. Thomas, Ky., yesterday. I entrain for Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, this afternoon. Have enlisted as an embalmer in medical department of the regular army. Will write later.’. We have a complete stock of heavy arctics and cold weather footwear, but the J present stocks will be hard to maintain owing to scarcity 'in the markets. -■ G. E. MURRAY CO.

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SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY

NIGHT SCHOOL TO BE RUN FOR REGISTERED MEN OF - COUNTY. Through the Educational section of the State Council of Defense, the Rensselaer Board of Education has taken steps to organize a Night School of Telegraphy, open to all registered men in the county,.the work to be given free of charge. Indiana has been asked to furnish 900 telegraphers for the army, and so far 500 hundred have enrolled in classes for receiving this instruction. Miss Spaulding of the local Western operator has offered to teach this class and any registered man in the county who is interested in the Signal Corps of the army may take this opportunity of qualifying for that work. Classes will meet two or three evenings a week for two hours. As soon as twenty have enrolled the War Department will loan the telegraph instruments necessary for this work. When a person is able to receive twenty words a minute, he can qualify for the Signal Corps work. Here is an opportunity for service that should not be overlooked and it is hoped that at least twenty will be interested. Monticello has recently opened a similiar school and they lave a good class started. Why can’t Rensselaer do the same?

It is planned to give the work in one of the school buildings, the first meeting being Monday evening, December 17th at 7:30, in room number three of the High School building. All persons interested please apply to Miss Spaulding at the Western Union Office or Supt. C. R. Dean, at the high school. Supt. C. R. Dean, Rensselaer, Indiana. My dear Mr. Dean:— It is by no means too late to establish a class in telegraphy. Indiana’s quota is 900 and we now have only 437 students. It is true, as I understand it, that the registered jnen who desire to enlist must do so by December 15. This will have no effect on the fellows who study telegraphy for they will be sent to the Signal Corps when called by the draft. There is urgent need of a much greater number than is now available for service. I am writing to Capt. E. C. Huggins, Signal Officer, War Department, Chicago, and asking him to write you and to send literature describing the work. Enclosed you will find copy of code to be taught. If we can assist you further from this office, let us know. jf v Very sincerely yours, R. E. CAVANAUGH. Asst. Secy. Educational Section.

Marriage License Issued.

December 12.—John Kenneth Braddock, born Lowell, Ind., May 16, 1889, occupation, automoblie salesman and Josephine Ethel McCarthy, born Rensselaer, Ind., October 10, 1889, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Friday Hospital Notes

Little • Maxine Clouse was taken to her home today. Bert Duggins was able to leave the hospital today. AA patient are reported to be doing well. John Knox of Chicago, came last evening for a short visit with his father, Thomas Knox. John has enlisted in the headquarters reserve division of the army, and expects to be called for active training some time next week. He will probably be sent to Florida.

AT THE STAR TODAY NOTICE ALADDINS ' WONDERFUL LAMP instead of Jack and the Bean Stalk Tonight at THE STAR. Through, error in shipping out 61m*. .. ' /• \ n - SATURDAY —Two Big Favorites LEW FIELD and MADGE EVANS in THE CORNER GROCERY. LEW FIELDS meap* clear, clean comedy. MONDAY—MARIE DORO in HEARTS DESIRE. Al.o TRAVEL, By BURTON HOLMES. TUESDAY—NOT EXCLUSIE MME. PETROVA in one of the Strongest Program Picture* of the year, BRIDGES BURNED. Not a war picture. WEDNESDAY—MARY MILES MINTER in ANNIE FOR SPITE. Also HELEN HOLMES in a Smashing Railroad Serial, THE LOST EXPRESS-/

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