Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1918 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

John Martin, a watchman guajxiing the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern bridge at Cavanaugh, near Hammond, saved the. structure last night when he fired upon two men carrying dynamite. He, caused the men to drop the* explosives and run. Blood stains were found in the snow. An hour spent in a coal office in the city today convinces the writer that the coal situation here is a long way from satisfactory. The constant demand for coal and the limited supply, make it most difficult for the dealers and very unsatisfactory for the patrons. In order to relieve the troubled state of mind of some of his Democratic constituents in Newton township, Trustee Rush desires that the Republican correct the error published in his annual report. An item read that John Zimmer received $8 as member of the township advisory board. It should have read $5. Anyone wishing to see me will find me in the Trust & Savings Bank on Saturday afternoons.—H. O. Harris, phone 184.