Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1918 — Page 1

No. 26.

Now The Candy Butcher Is Hit

Selling of candy, cigars and cigarettes on passenger trains on heatless Mondays is a violation of the holiday order, the fuel administrator ruled today. Such sales are not specifically mentioned in the order, but violate its spirit, coming under the same prohibition as cigars and candy sales in hotels and other drug stores.

FLOWERS FOR VALENTINES

The Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists have a most elegant display in this week’s Saturday. Evening Post. See this on page thirty of tins'issue. Then call the Rensselaer representative of this society, John H. Holden, telephone 426 and order a fine Valentine boquette for your wife, your father, your sister, your mother, your sweetheart, your daughter or any one yoq love and you know how they appreciate a beautiful floral gift.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon by the pastor. 6:00 Epworth League. Topic, “Am I Doing Anything I Would Condemn in. Others?” Leader, John Reed. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon. The pastor will preach the second of the sermons of the theme “Perils of the Gas Pit.” Do not forget that there is no way in which you can injure the church more than by absenting yourself from its services.

Baptist Church Notice. - 9:30 a. m., Sunday school. 10:45 a. m., Morning worship and preaching. “Religious Philosophy.” Prayer meeting on Thursday evenings at 7:30.

Our long looked for car of salt has arrived at last. 70 lb. bags, 85c. Barrels, $2.25. EGER GROCERY.

WEATHER Rain tonight with rising temperature in east portion, Saturday rain or snow and colder.

For you that haven’t teeth—Call phone 647 for your beef. C. H. Leavel. -

I VW W M W V V V W W W 4 > • Style in Spectacle :: Frames • I ' ’ • is very much a matter of taste. ' J > It is important, though, that < • I they set properly on the nose < > J and at the right distance from ' > the Eyes; and that the lenses ] I be held perfectly centered be- < I fore the eyes. How are you Jo < • know when some one is guess- J > ing? WE NEVER GUESS. ; I “GLASSES RIGHT, GOOD SIGHT.” J CLARE JESSEN I OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. FKone 13. < <

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The Evening Republican.

HOOSIERS A CRANKY SET; KICK ON AUTO NUMBERS

Indiana people, like lefthanders, are said to be an eccentric set, and the whims and superstitions of the Hoosier populace reach amazing proportions. There are just as many cranks and nuts and just as many superstitions people among automoble owners as can be found in the ranks of any other class in Indiana. *Their crankiness and nuttiness and other peculiarities crop out when they make application for their automobile license plates. Some of these peculiar ones shreik when contemplating the possibility of getting number 13 for their automobile. They would not run the machine if they had to take a number bearing the fateful 13. M. W. Pershing, head of the automobile license bureau in the office of the secretary of state, says he received many letters ordering number plates but requesting that the plate do not contain number 13 or any Combination of numbers that could make 13. Some of these superstitious ones object to a plate bearing 13 or any multiple, such as-2,639 and the like. Mr. Pershing says he cannot grant all the requests without disorganizing the bureau and its system, but that he attempts to comply with the requests whenever it can be done. He does not wish to attach a hoodoo to any person that does not want it. There is as much objection to 23 as to 13. Apparently no one wants the skidoo number, but this year automobile license 23 is held by J. C. Mather, of Indianapolis, Bert Boyd, a grain dealer of Indianapolis, got number 13 this year because he had the nerve to ask for it. There is a woman at Muncie to whom number 13 is a nightmare and a fright. She wrote in for a number, this winter, and made it especially clear and emphatic that she did not want 13 or any multiple of 13 or any number that could be totalled 13. A special effort was made to comply with the woman’s request, but, as always happens when elaborated preparations are made, a cog slipped, and the plate that the shipped to the woman bore a 13. She promptly wrote back, expressing her indignation and her opinion of the person that made the mistake. She asked for a different number, but this could not be done without disorganizing the records, and she was so informed.

Her indignation knew no bounds. She hired a lawyer and set him post haste to Indianapolis to do something. He managed to make an exchange at the automobile license bureau, and the woman now lives in a peaseful frame of mind. Many persons write in for a number bearing a good poker hand, such as a full house, three nines and a pair of eights, or four of a kind. Others want a plate bearing consecutive numbers like 34567. Others want the consecutive numbers to run backwards. . ‘ .

Paris reports increase in artillery fighting north of Aisne and on Verdun front. German attacks repulsed near Mortier wood and in Alsace. French raid German, trenches east of Teton. . London claims prisoners taken in raid east of Armentieres. German guns active near Lens and Cambrai. Berlin reports artillery duels near Belgian coast. Claims French attack in Champagne broke down. Report reaches Stockholm that the allies’ envoys have been 5 expelled from Russia. Rome claims 56 Teuton airmen brought down in last ten days.

We have made arrangements with the central delivery to deliver our butter and will make 2 deliveries a day, at 7:30 a. m. and 1:00 p. m.Get your orders in for the forenoon deliveries the evening before and for afternoon, by 12 noon. Beginning Saturday morning, Feb. 9. Price this week 51c delivered. J. C. HARRIS & SON. Al-Co-Nut butter is made of the following: selected cocoanuts, peanuts, churned with rich pasturized milk and cream with salt added. Your money back if it fails to please you. ROWLES & PARKER.

We are paying the highest market price for good milling rye; also good buckwheat at IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS. Phone 456.

WAR SUMMARY.

NOTICE TO BUTTER USERS

KIRSmAM, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1918.

NEAT SUM REALIZED TO APPLY ON NEW CHURCH

The two dayA’ annual bazaar held by the St. Augustine’s church for the benefit of the new church fund, closed Thursday evening with the awarding of prizes at the parochial school house, 'the bazaar was a splendid success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were in attendance. The money realized from the cafeteria lunches, which were served each evening, and the sale of fancy work will be used to help in erecting a new church. • The following awards were made Thursday evening : ' \ Heavy Breeching Harness—Al Kanne. Silver Chest (26) Pieces— Leslie Gwin. Hog—Mr. Martin, of Delphi, Ind. Corn Shelter —Mrs. Alex Hurley. Coupon Book (City Meat Market) -—Wm. Worden. Slumber Robe—George Donnelly. Tea Leaf Quilt —Rev. Pious Kanney, of Collegeville. /

One Pair Cushion Reed Shoes— Miss Vena Milter. 100 pounds of flour—Al . Nagle, of Plymouth, Ind. 3 Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens (Registered)—Mrs. W. I. Yates. Rev. Christian Daniels stated today that the erection of the new church would not commence this spring as was previously contemplated. The. high cost of material and labor at this time is given as the reason for the postponement in building. The church, when erected, will be on the site formerly occupied by the Sisters’ home.

THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Jan. 15, 1918. Dear Mr. Livingstone: I have been deeply impressed and touched by the splendid spirit of cooperation and the tireless energy of the Boy Scouts in both the First and Second Liberty Loan Campaigns. I feel that a large part of these stupendous undertakings has been earned by the Boy Scouts. The splendid services of the Boy Scouts in all of the various war campaigns have proved them heroes of the old Republic and fit successors of the men who are now fighting the battles of democracy in France and upon the high seas.

I understand the Boy Scouts of America are making at this time a campaign for men and money. Men to furnish leadership for boys in the different communities and money., to maintain and create greater efficiency in the field. This is a most commendable effort. Let me join in urging that the men of the country who can should get into and support this great organization as scoutmasters and leaders and every one who has the money should contribute liberally. The Boy Scouts of America are one of the greatest of our war facilities. They are helping us win. They must be upheld. They need men and money now. Give your help unstintingly and at once. Cordially your, WM. G. McADOO.

ROOSEVELT RESTS EASILY; CONDITION SERIOUS

New York, Feb. 7.—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was resting easy tonight in Roosevelt hospital, where he was operated on yesterday for fistula and abcesses in both of his ears. The physicians in attendance upon the former president in a bulletin issued at 9 o’clock this evening said they were “very hopeful about} has progress, but are unable |o say positively until tomorrow whether further operations will be necessary.” The bulletin follows: “Dr. Martin and Dr.' Buel -consulted over Colonel Roosevelt at 8 o’clock. They found that the active symptoms from the acute inflammation of his internal ear were subsiding without any untoward developments. They feel very hopeful about his progress, but are unable to say positively until tomorrow whether further operations will be necessary.” A sudden development of inflammation in the inner left ear was responsible for the hurried calling of a consultation of specialists during the day. This resulted in the issuing of a statement which in effect characterized the colonel’s condition as “serious, but not critical.”

Watson Hume will have sheep for sale at the J. W. Faylor sale, February 15.

One Extreme To Follow The Other

Hoopeston, Hl./ is about to lose one of its chief claims to fame. The city couitcl, at its last meeting, tdok up the matter of raising the salaries of the mayor and members of the council from 50 cents a year for the mayor and 25 cents a year for the councilmen, td $5 a meeting for the mayor and $3 for the councilmen. For thirty or forty years Hoopeston had had the distinction of paying her city'council the smallest salary of, any city in the country. It has been her chief claim to fame, aside from the fact that the largest canning factories in the country are there. The high cost of living has finally caused the members of. the council to denmand a salary siich as those in neighboring cities receive. The council meets only once a month, but the members say it is unfair for them to spend an entire evening each month at the meeting and get only 25 cents a year for it. The people themselves believe they should have more, but there is some objection to the amount asked. ;

OBITUARY

Harry Oscar Biggs, the oldest son of Albert J. and Adeline Crawford Biggs was born in Warren county, Indiana, Nov. 1, 1877 and (departed from this life January 27, 1918. He was married to Elizabeth M. Hingerford, August 17„ 1910. To them one child was born, Mary Margaret Biggs, aged five years. After graduating from the public schools he attended college at Valparaiso, and then went to Indianapolis, where he found employment with Eli Lilly Co. His work with this company was so satisfactory that he was held in line of promotion, through the eight years of his service with this company, which only terminated with his failing health. Four years ago he left his Indianapolis home and went to Canon City, Colorado, with the hope that the change bf climate might improve his health, but aside from a possible prolongation of his life he continued to fail in physical strength. He maintained his cheerful and hopeful frame of mind during his entire illness, even until a few hours before his departure. .

Harry possessed many excellent virtues, which will ever endear him to his relatives and friends. He loved his home and lived in it when off duty and made life pleasant for his family. He was industrious honest and studious. During the last years of his life he found great comfort in Bibical questions and was much engaged in reading from the one great book that gives us light on the way that leads through earth to the home over there. His mother and sister, Mrs. Leona Biggs Duvall, have proceeded him to the other world. Departing in April, 1914. He is mourned by a wife, a daughter, three sisters, Laura B. Rollings, Nell and Mildred Biggs, a father and a brother, Frank E. Biggs, besides other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Charles Paxton is at the hospital for medical treatment. She is quite comfortable under a special nurse’s care, Miss Smith, of Chicago. Miss Smith took care of Mrs. George Reed, while she was at the hospital.

FRIDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Marsh Warner was brought to the hospital Thursday afternoon. His condition is quite serious. Mrs. William Traub was brought to the hospital this forenoon for medical attention. Mrs, Daniel Boardwell’s condition has grown much worse and she is' in a very critical condition.

MONON RESUMES TRAFFIC

The wreck two miles south of Lowell was cleared away about ten o’clock Thursday night and trains are again going through to Chicago. All trains yesterday were either annulled or detoured except the milk train which passed through here about 9:00 p. m. On account of the length of time required to clear the track the wreck must have been' a serious one. Fortunately no one was reported to have been injured. Al-Co-Nut butter is the most delicious and nutritious nut butter made. Guaranteed to take the place of the choicest creamery butter or your money back. ROWLES A PARKER.

Bur Claarified Catan

FARMERS CAN GET WHEAT GROUND AT THE MILL.

A report has been circulated that farmers cannot have their wheat ground. This is an error. No restriction has been placed upon this matter by the government and the grinding can be done for cash or toll just as was the custom before the beginning of the present war. This applies, to wheat, corn, buckwheat, rye and any other grains that a farmer may want ground at the mill. The following paragraph quoted from a circular issued by Herbert Hoover, United States Food Administrator, over his signature and dated Jan. 28, 1918, is the authority for the above statement. Custom Grinding. “Millers may exchange with farmers without insisting on farmers .taking Substitute commodities, but millers are requested to urge farmers, as a patriotic duty, to co-operate in flour conservation by the use of substitutes for wheat flour as indicated in substitution regulations.”

U-BOAT SINKINGS LARGER LAST WEEK

The British Admiralty report ten ships of over 1600 tons, and five m.der 1600 and four fishring vessels sunk. This is a total of 1,253 Biitish vessels sunk since the intensified submarine warfare has been in operation. It is stated that new devices being used by the U. S. will clean up the U-boat menace.

BULLETIN

An Irish Port, Feb. 7.-—The bodies of 44 of the missing 101 victims of the Tuscania disaster were washed up today on the rocks fifteen miles from the scene of the torpedoing. All were Americans and their bodies were mutilated beyond recognition. A pathetic feature is that, although all the victims wore tags, no identification numbers had been put on them because these Americans had not as yet been assigned to definite army units. Therefore there is no way to identify them and they will be hurried in one grave.

GO TO CHURCH WHETHER THEY WANT TO OR NOT

Weary of waiting for the people to come to church to be saved, the Morocco pastors concluded to go out after them. They selected the Smart restaurapt and commenced to hold meetings there daily You could get your sermon and your eats at the same time. „ The meetings flourished and so many .became interested that the building would not hold them and it was decided to take the work to the churches. It will be seen shortly whether the hunger is for religion or for bodily comforts. If the latter, it may result in adding the “free lunch” to the church.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Bible school at 9:30. Communion and sermon at 10:45. “The Challenge of Our Day*” Evening service at 7:00. Illustrated lecture on Africa.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Bible school with graded lessons, a class and a teacher for old and young. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon with a welcome to all who. feel the need of the help of a good Father to heal the hurt of sin. Subject for the sermon next Sunday morning: “Love That Can Hate.” 7:00 There will be no evening service on account of coal conservation.

- Clyde Williams went to Gifford today. , ’. .Miss Simpson, principal of the Monnett Home, went to Chicago today, where she will take some work at Chicago University. Miss Nettie Ellis, of Dayton, Ohio, will be in charge at the home during Miss Simpson’s absence. The following item it gleaned from the Greencastle, Ind., Herald: “Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Seller are the parents of a son, Marion ‘ Pierce Seller, born, Friday, February 1. Mr. and Mrs. Sellars, reside at 402 East Hanna street.” Mrs. Sellers was formerly Miss Mary Pierce, daughter of Mr. Ida Pierce. *

If you have lost any stock, call A. L. Padgitt, Phone 65.

COLD SNAP SEEMS BROKEN

COLDEST DECEMBER AND JANUARY ARE NOW MATTER OF HISTORY. The longest and most severe cold spell we have ever bad became a matter of history Wednesday, when with the arrival of warm breezes from the south the temperature climbed above freezing for the first time this year. Great rejoicing greeted the advent of the springlike zephyrs from the sunny south, and people who- had been anxiously watching their coal piles or trying desperately to lay in a supply for over two months heaved a sigh of relief. The slushy condition under foot worried no one, for the beauty of the day overheard completely over shadowed any such trifles as wet feet.

December and January have hung up more records this year than at any time in the memory of our oldest inhabitants when it comes to cold and snow. The bad weather began on December 8, with a blizzard bringing a temperature of ten degrees below. For practically two whole months there has been no relief, the mercury having climbed above freezing on only one day in that time, shortly before Christmas. Accompanying the cold we have had a record fall of snow which has refused to leave us, and which has had a disastrous effect on all kihds of traffic. One snow fall this last month cost the country over hundred of dollars to clear the roads. The “January thaw” was conspicuous for its absence this year.

We have no assurance that the present warm weather will last more than a few days, but the relief it has brought will more than make up for its shortness. Wednesday morning the thermometer started out with a temperature of 44 degrees at 7 a. m. Twenty-four hours before it registered 4 below. Such an extreme of temperature, 48 degress in twentyfour hours’, is a jump possible only in the middle west and Indiana in particular. The average for the whole Ohio valley for Wednesday was above 50 degrees above. Slightly colder weather is promised soon, but the warm snap is expected to hold its own for several days. February has always had the reputation for being the coldest month of the'year, and there is no indication now that it will behave other than according to its . custom. “Pre-spring” weather is pleasant but it won’t last

JEWISH POPULATION LEFT IN JERUSALEM ONLY 33,000

Disease, starvation and expulsions have reduced the Jewish population of Jerusalem to 33,000, or about 40 per cent in the three and one-half years since the war began, according to cable advices received by the Palestine Restoration Fund conjj mission.

PUBLIC NOTICE. The publie library of this city will >e opened from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. on all week days. The buildinc will be closed on Sunday and *• not to be opened for any purpoee. This order effective until further notice. Rensselaer Public Library Board, Per Judson J. Hunt, Pros. . TODAY STAR THEATRE It is a Perfection Picture. “A Fool For Luck” Taken from story in American Magazine, featuring Taylor Holmes Big Brady Special 6 Reels,* “HER HOUR” Featuring KITTY GORDON MONDAY—Metro Day HARROLD LOCKWOOD and MAE ALLISON Two big Favorite* in “HIDDEN CHILDREN” NO SHOW TUESDAY WEDNESDAY—MutuaI Maaterpiece with MARGUERITE FISCHER Also 9th Episode of “THE LOST EXPRESS. Always the Beet in Picture* at The Star. Price to all, 18*.

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