Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1918 — Page 1

No. 13.

Lowell Agog With Excitement; Pat O’Brien The Reason

Lowell, that little town up the Monon,' whose chief bid for fame in the past has been the fact that she was in the heart of the Kankakee river district, a stopping point on the Monon and the home of Frank Maloy is agog with excitement this week. The Lake county town can hardly contain herself any longer Regular lines of business are practically at a standstill, and instead of following the daily routine the citizens are confining their efforts of giving their city a military appearance. Even Frank Maloy finds it hard to attend to his duties at the Monon station. Frank has no time for such small things, such as dispatching trains, selling tickets and making out reports. Little school children are wide-eyed with astonishment, and are standing around in small groups with their hands behind them. Frequently they are heard to whisper, “He’s Coming.” Mothers are busy in the kitchen preparing little delicacies, hoping that the big man who is to visit their city tomorrow will consume every particle of food they have prepared for him. The real, sweet, young things* are spending their final moments in making themselves attractive,* hoping to cash their qualities for a place in the heart of Pat. A little rouge here and a little powder there and the Lowell maiden is ready for the conquering hero. . ‘ Yes, Pat O’Brien will be in Lowell tomorrow evening, where he will be banquested by the Lowell Chamber of Commerce, after which he will appear at “Movie Joe” Viant’s opera house, prepared to tell the overawed citizenry just how he did it, how he lived during the seventy-two days’ of his flight from Germany, his leap from the train and how he tunnelled under the electrically charged fence into Holland —in fact the renowned aviator will tell everything there is to be told about his flight from the Huns. Patsy O’Brien is just as good an orator as he is an aviator and tickets will be at a premium long before he makes his appearance in Lowell. Frank Maloy, chairman of the Lowell Chamber of anxious that his many Rensselaer friends may have the opportunity of. hearing Mr. O’Brien, wired the Republican today urging that all from here who wish tickets for the lecture tomorrow evening, notify him at once. An admission price of 75c will be charged for reserved seats, general admission tickets will sell for 50c and children will be admitted for 2&c. The money derived from the sale of seats will be turned over to the Lowell Red Cross chapter. All expenses will be met by the Chamber of Commerce. A number from here have signified their intention of being on hand at the commencement of the festivities.

PUBLIC NOTICE. The public library of this city will be opened from 10 a. m. until 6 pm. on all iweek days. The building will be closed on Sunday and is not to be opened for any purpose. This order effective until further notice. Rensselaer Public Library Board, Per Judson J. Hunt, Pres. ABUNDANCE of money. I can loan you all the money you want on that farm. .My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre ._P. D. Wells. Morocco. Ind

AT THE MOVIES NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Matinee 2: IS Night 7:00 The Beet In Photo Plays. TONIGHT D. W. Griffith Presents ROBERT HARRON “THE BAD BOY’ 5 Acts. Triangle Comedy, “THE TELEPHONE BELLE” All Seats 10c. Friday, Jan. 25. DARWENT HALL CANE son of Hall Cine in ‘CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Also Hearst-Pathe News. Saturday, Jan. 26. New Triangle Plays. ENID BENNET “THE PRINCES OF THE PARK” S Acts,«and Triangle comedy, “WHEN HEARTS COLLIDE” in Hir Newest Comedy. Also HEROLD LOYDE I*’ 7 Big Reels. 10 and 15c.

The Evening Republican.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING. - « Mangel* for Poultry. “There is no better source of succulent food for poultry during the winter time than a liberal sbpply of mangels or cow beets,” said Mr. J. M. Sauser, one of the most prominent poultrymen of the county. “No one can be successful in securing eggs without green food. Steamed alfalfa or sprouted oats supply the need, but they are neither as cheap nor as convenient as the mangels. “The first year that I was in the poultry business I had mo green feed and procured only a few eggs, since that time, however, I have always used mangels and have done as well as anyone with winter egg production.”

“Ten cents worth of yellow tankard seed which may be purchased from any grocer or seed house will produce a good wagon load of beets. I have planted in May or June and give the same attention as ordinary garden beets. They are relished all through the winter.” “I want to take this occasion to urge all farmers to hatch their chickens early in the spring. I hatch mine in March and find they stand the hot weather much better. They begin laying in the fall while late hatched chickens will not lay until spring. With high prices for feed they are hardly profitable.” A trip to Mr. Sauser’s plant is enough to convince anyone that he knows whereof he speaks and these suggestions should be heeded by all who desire maximum returns from poultry. ' ■

Hog Feeding Figures. Not every farmer has had the good fortune to produce pork at $3.48 per hundred and_ sell it at $15.85. These are the figures submitted by Charles Porter, north of Rensselaer upon his long feeding operations last winter. In November he purchased 39 hogs at 8 cents per pound. On November 12 he turned them into a 7 acre field and left them until the corn was cleaned up. Then he turned them into his feed lots to follow the cattle supplementing their ration with middlings and tankage. On April 19, he sold the lot at $15.85. More Data On Lime. “Lime may be used to special advantage this year.. It is best used on soils well supplied with organic matter. It puts soils in good condition and makes their fertilizing constituents more available. Place orders and get a supply before the spring rush is the gist of a communication from Milton Whitney, Chief of the Bureau of Soils, U. S. Department of Agriculture. This message should appeal to the farmers on the sour soils of this county. With an abundance of lime near at hand and the shortage of fertilizer our farmers should begin at once to secure all the limestone that they can haul. While the world is clamoring for food products, high production is not only patriotic but profitable.

Maintaining Breeding JHerds. One of the best things at the short course at Lafayette last week was an address by Prof. Rusk, of the University of Illinois on the “Maintainance of Beef Herds.” On high priced lands Prof. Rusk stated a summer ration of half pasture and half silage proved cheaper than all pasture. Sweet clover sown in land previously in corn produced much more' feed than any other method. For winter feeding excellent results are being secured this season by using stover silage; the corn plant with ears removed. The University of Illinois built 6 silos last fall to utilize this material, and although it has no definite data for publication at this time commends the material highly for its economy in the ration. It is to be understood that these rations were used for maintainance only and not for meat production.With the establishment of many breeding herds in this county economical rations will be of interest to our cattlemen. Woodburg on Soil Improvement C. G. Woodburg, director of Purdue Experiment Station writes “Do You realize that at present crop prices manure will produce crop increases with from $4.00 to $9.00 per ton of manure, applied? That liming-acid soils will produce crop increases worth from $5.00 to $15.00 per acre? That Legumes in the rotation increases the value of the subsequent grain crops $15.00 to $25.00 per acre? wet lands will increase crcp returns from SIO.OO to s2c.o'J per t ere? That approximately three-fourths of the farm land of Indiana heeds limestone and phosphate before a high state of fertility can be reached or maintained?

“ NOTICE. All restrictions in regard to the mpvement of livestock for the stockyards have been removed. AGENT BEAM. If you have dost any stock, call A. L. Padgitt, Phone 65.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1918.

Former Remington Dentist Dies In Wyoming

Word had been received in Remington of the death of M- G. Traugh at his home near Basin, Wyoming. Mr. Traugh was a resident of Remington and Goodland about fifteen years ago, where he was _ a well known dentist. He was quite well known throughout this county, hay» ing come to this county in 1860. Later he left for Wyoming, where he kept a large sheep ranch. Dr. Traugh served for several years in the Civil war and was a prisoner in the Libby prison.

Jasper County Council of Denfense.

Military Department. Rensselaer, Jan. 23, 1918. Orders: Until further notice, the company of Liberty Guards organized in this city on the 9th instant, is hereby designed as First Provisional Company of Jasper county, Indiana Liberty Guard. - _ The following named officers ana non-commissioned officers of Provisional - Company, No. 1, Jasper county State Militia, having voluntarily signed the muster roll of the new organization, will be carried on the records of the organization in their respective grades and rank, to wit: Captain Moses Leopold; First Lieutenant A. W. Wallace; Second Lieutenant W. H. Parkinson. First Sergeant Ray D. Thompson; Sergeants C. H. Mills; John I. Gwin; Carl Wood and David E. Crow. Corporals Charles H. Halleck, Percy H. Hauter, Lawrence McClain. Captain Leopold will assume command of the company and report to the county defense council. The commanding officer of the company will appoint additional corporals so that there shall be one for every seven privates. By direction of the county council of defense. J. M. SAUSER, Chairman Military Department.

A GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

One of the strongest financial institutions in the United States wishes to secure a high grade, ambitions man with selling ability to. take charge for it of several counties m Indiana. . Insurance and Commercial Salesmen, school teachers and men making less than $200.00 per month are invited to apply. Contract combines salary and commission. All communications will be treated confidentially. C. M. BROWN, Field Superintendent. P. O. Box 28. Peoria, Illinois.

German Aliens Must Register.

Pursuant to the laws of the United States and by the authority and proclamation of the President of the United States, dated November 16, 1917, relating to the registration of all Germans who have not taken out their second naturalization papers, I, Robert E. Springsteen, Postmaster at Indianapolis, Ind., and as such Chief Registrar for all the non-.urban districts throughout the state of Indiana, do hereby notify all German aliens in said non-urban areas that they are required to register at the nearest post office in their respective counties at sometime between Monday, February 4th, beginning at 6 a.. m. and continuing to 8 p. m. each day to and including Saturday, February 9, 1918, at 8 p. m. Every -male German who has not taken out his second naturalization papers must apply to the Postmaster at the nearest post office to his place of residence for blank fo’rms of registration affidavits which he must fill out in triplicate and return to the Postmaster and sign and swear to the same. The Postmaster will then take his description and finger prints. No personal notices will be given and no forms or notices will be sent by mail. Each registrant is required to furnish four unmounted photographs of.himself not larger than 3x3 inches in size, on thin paper with light background. All the photographs must be signed by the registrant across the face of the photograph, so as not to obscure the features if the applicant is able to write. Every registrant should carefully read the forms of registration affidavit handed him and ask for explanation on all points not clear to him before attempting to fill out the blanks. ROBT. E. SPRINGSTEEN, Chief Registrar Non-Urban Area, Indiana. January 22, 1918.

E. L. Hollingsworth, who was to , have started for Glostfer, Miss., last s evening, has been forced to delay his. i departure a few days on account of circumstances over which he has no • control. Mrs. Hollingsworth and ' Gerald are sick, the latter with the measles, and it is impossible to secure a nurse, and this morning Mr. ; Hollingsworth was notified that his sheep and cattle are sick at his farm ■ from eating leaking silage, and that one sheep had already died. He is short of help at the farm and ,it is impossible to secure labor, so he has to look after affairs at both , his home and the farm and in consequence has his hands full. He intends to leave for the south yet this week if circumstances perniit. ' lie Clark and John Werner have postponed their trip to the south to a future date owing to the death of Mr. Clark’s uncle, A. W. Cole, of I Lafayette.

PROMINENT MAIL. CLERK DEAD

ARTHUR COLE, OF LAFAYETTE, EXPIRED EARLY THIS THURSDAY MORNING. The -community was greatly shocked this Thursday morning, when word was received here announcing the death of Arthur W. Cole, of Lafayette, a former Rensselaer citizen. Mr. Cole’s death was sudden and unexpected, as he had been sick but a very short time and his illness was not regarded as of a serious nature. He was removed to the Home hospital at Lafayette Tuesday noon and his death occurred in that institution at three o’clock this Thursday morning. Mr. Cole is a brother-in-law of Mrs. E. L. Clark and a nephew of Mrs. i. P. Warner, both of this city, and an uncle of Leslie Clark, one of the publishers of The Republican. Mr. Cole’s death was due to pneumonia, which he contracted while making an extra run as a mail clerk on the Monon. After having finished his regular run the fore part of last week, he was ordered the latter part of the week to make an extra run, owing to the shortage of clerks. During his trip he complained to the other clerks on the run that he was not feeling very well. On his arrival at Lafayette his condition was such that he was forced to leave the train and he was taken to his home, later being removed to the hospital, where he continued to sink rapidly until death came to relieve him of his sufferings. Arthur W. Cole has been in the employ of the government as a mail clerk for the past thirty-five years, during which time he gained the reputation as being one of the most efficient clerks on the Monon route. He was one of the best known and most popular clerks in the service of the government on the local road and made friends with whomever he came in contact. Always of a jovial and generous disposition, his death will be keenly felt by his fel-low-clerks and in his removal,’ the government loses a most valuable man. The early life of the deceased was spent in Jasper county and he continued to make this county his home until about 1900, when he and his family left this city to make their home in Lafayette. Mr. Cole was about sixty years of age at the time of his death and leaves to mourn their loss his wife, one daughter, Bright, of Lafayette, one son, Arthur, of Detroit. Mich., and two brothers, Fred, of Lafayette, George, living some where in the west, and one sister, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral arrangements will not be completed until the return of Mrs. Cole from Grand Rapids, Mich., where she has been attending her sister, who is very sick. It is probable, however, that burial will be made in this city either Saturday or Sunday and that the services will be in charge of the local order of Odd

Decks Cleared For Big Battle Today In Senate

Washington, Jan. 23.—Republicans of the house in conference tonight voted 75 to 19 in favor of the creation of a department or burea of munitions and ordnance with a director appoined by the president. There was some discussion of the war council proposal but no attempt was made to put the conference on record in regard to it. Washington, Jan. 23. The controversy between -he administration and members of the senate military committee over proposals for a war cabinet and director of munitions will be brought before the senate tomorrow with prospects of spirited discussion. Senator Chamberlain plans to rise to a question of personal privilege and reply at length to President Wilson’s denunciation of the senator’s recent statement that every department of the government had broken down in the war as a distortion of truth. Several speeches on behalf of the administration also are planned.

Fowler Without A Hostelry For First Time In Forty Years

Monday the Fowler Hotel, an old landmark of the Benton county town by that name, closed its doors and as a result Fowler is without a hostelry for the first itme in over forty years. The proprietor of the hotel was forced to make the move on account of the heating rates charged by the Public Service commission. He states the present rates are prohibitory and unless a reduction is made, the doors of the hotel will remain closed as far as he is concerned. In the meantime the boarding houses will care for the transients. George Parker and son, Gaylord, went to Lafayette today. They had some stock killed by a Monon tram sometime ago and they hope to get the matter of damages adjusted today. The Republican stated incorrectly last evening that the price of wood -per half cord, sold by the chanty board would be $2.75, delivered. The price should have read $3.00 for delivered wood or $2.50 for wood bought at the yard and hauled by the purchaser.

All Sir Will Has To Do Is To Say “Yes”

Advices received by local Republican leaders from persons high in the councils of the party in Washington and New York indicate strongly that Will H. Hays of Sullivan, chairman of the Republican state committee and also chairman of the State Council of Defense, may be drafted for the chairmanship of the Republican national committee when it meets at St. Louis, Feb. 12. At that time the committee will accept the resignation of William R. Wilcox of New York, present chairman, who is to become a member of the committee of four appointed by William G. McAdoo, director of railroads to pass upon wage questions. Mr. Hays is not a candidate for the national chairmanship but is being considered very favorably for the place by party leaders throughout the country who desire the election of some man of his type. He ‘ has given his close friends the impression lately that he prefers to continue at the head of the defense council for the period of the war but it will be suprising if the national chairmanship is not tendered to him at the St. Louis conference.— Indianapolis Star. I

Help The Carrier Boys.

The Republican has a fine set of boys who carry the Evening Republican. If these boys do not miss a patron they are given a bonus in addition to their regular weekly pay. The boys are urged to put the papers where they will not blow away. In many cases they are asked to place them in the mail boxes. If you miss your paper and will report it to your carrier by you, you may save him the loss of his bonus. Our boys ar- Joseph McColly, who delivers in the north-east part of the city, Billy Grant, who delivers in the east part of the city; William Campbell, who delivers in the south Dart of the city; Jas. and John Hopcins, who deliver in the west part of the city; Kenneth Elder, who delivers across the river; and Donald Arnott, who delivers in the northwest part of the city. You can help the boys by having your change ready each Saturday, when they collect.

Mrs. Ira Morlan At Home Of Her Sister

Mrs. Ira Morlan, who was so severely burned at her home at Lafayette, about two weeks ago, has been Drought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Battleday. She received two very deep burps on her body and for sometime her recovery was doubtful. She now seems to be getting along nicely. Her local physician feel now that she will fully recover in a very short time.

Look! It’s Getting Much Warmer; Only 13 Below

Rensselaer people were feeling much warmer last night. The weatherman had promised a slight rise in temperature during the night —and it was slight—only thirteen below. However, ten degrees below zero weather is now being looked upon as real spring weather.*

Special Announcement The mayor desire* an audience with ALL THE MERCHANTS of Rensselaer with reference to the Flushing and Collecting of garbage for the coming summer. There will be a meeting at Collin* Shoe Store Friday night at which the mayor will speak and hr expect* the presence of every merchants—-Meeting at 7:30.

MR. RANDLE COMES TO THE FRONT

Tells His Friend* and Neighbors of Hi* Experience. Every Rensselaer resident should read what Mr. Randle says, and follow his example. He has used Doan’s Kidney Pills and speaks from experience. Is there any need to experiment with imitations or untried kidney medicines? Nelson Randle, retired farmer, N. Main St, Rensselaer, says: “I have used Doan’s Kidney Pills at different times when suffering from a lame and aching back and other symptoms of disordered kidneys. I got Doan’s at Fendig's Drug Store and they soon brought relief from the backache and other kidney ailments. I do not know of a ease where Doan’s Kdiney Pills have failed to prove of benefit” Price 60c, at all dealer*. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Randle had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

Baptist Church Notice. 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:45 a. m. Morning worship and preaching. Subject “The Coming King.” D. C. HILL, Pastor.

FEATHERS FOR SALE. We have some duck and geese feathers for sale. Will not be open on Mondays until further notice. ' FANCY PRODUCE MARKET

U. S. ARMY ON FRONT SOON

AMERICANS TO ESTABLISH OWN FRONT SOON IS BELIEF. Washington, Jan. 23.—While declining to comment directly upon the statement attributed to President Wilson, that there will be twice as many American soldiers abroad next June as had been originally planned, Secretary Baker said today: “The program of the department has been a constantly developing one, have been removed or over- ! come. I can not discuss number of , men in France or anticipated to be in France at any particular time, but we have made substantial progress.” . When General Pershing sent his first battalions into ,the trenches,-' with veteran French troops, formal announcement of the fact was made 1 here, coupled with the explanation that these units were rounding out their training course. A similar announcement, either directly from General Pershing or from the department is expected when American troops finally take over what sector of the battle line it is that they are destined to fight in. Recent press dispatches from General Pershing’s headquarters have shown that a considerable part of his force at any rate, was now Regarded as fully trained. The war department has had little to say on this subject. There have been no hints dropped as to when the American front would be established, but the impression is gaining strength here that the day it not far distant.

Ben H. Smith Died Saturday.

After suffering for nine months from various diseases, Ben H. Smith a well known resident of this city,' who resided at 1608 North Shabbona street, passed away Saturday at the hospital. The deceased was born in Jeffersonville County, Ohio, forty-six years ago. In 1894 he was united in marriage to Lida Slaughter, who survives him. The Smiths came to this state four years ago and settled on a farm near Streator which they operated for a year or two. They then moved into Streator and took up their residence on North Shabbona street, where nine months ago Mr. Smith was taken seriously ill. Since then he has had no respite from his continual sufferings. . The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Christian church. Burial will be in cemetery. Rev. H. F. Phillipi will have charge of the ser-vices.—lndependent-Times, Streator, Illinois.

WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Friday, slightly colder tonight, northwest portion.

AT THE STAR THEATRE TODAY George Beban in “The Marcellini Millions” Aho Scenic Picture of Cascade Mountains. 7 Raels in AIL FRlDAY—Special Program for this day of “Cinderella and The Magic Slipper" A New Version. Also HIS AWFUL DOWNFALL, A One Reel Comedy. SATURDAY—“The Adventures of Carol" Featuring Madge Evans Supported by an All Star Cast. A World Brady Pietaro.

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