Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 March 1918 — Page 1

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No. 49.

BIG TRADE WEEK ANNOUNCEMENTS BY RENSSELAER MERCHANTS SAT.

Saturday is the day! Are you ready for it? Saturday the first gun of the Mg co-operative Fare-Refunding sale will be fired by The Republican when it will make formal announcement of the merchants participating in the great trading event which will start Saturday of this week and will be continued until the following Saturday, inclusive. . One entire section of The Republican tomorrow will be given over to the announcements of the merchants who are participating during the sev-en-day sale and who in addition will refund fares on the co-operative plan to all out-of-town purchasers. This big trade week offers opportunities to people living in and around Rensselaer that are rare indeed. With the plan as outlined it' will be possible for people living within a radius of 25 or 30 miles of Rensselaer to come to this city and trade without their car fare costing them a single penny.

Every merchant participating in this big trading event is making special preparations in every department of his store, and a general sweeping price reduction sale will ensue throughout the week. This is the way the enterprising merchant feels about the affair: He feels assured that the proposition to pay back fares to out-of-town trade will be attractive enough to bring a large volume of the trade into town, and he is willing and anxious to secure that patronage which means new life to his business. To do this he is willing to be fully content with small profits that week,the balance being met by the fact that new trade has been secured, which will be continued during the months to come. So the buyers are favored o ways: They get fares back and they get the most attractive values. The Big Trade Week edition of The Republican . published in connection with the sale tomorrow will be well worth waiting for and preserving. The full particulars as to how fares will be returned will also be published in the edition tomorrow. Here is a list of stores which will participate in the sale and refund fares on the co-operative plan: The XL E. Murray Co., Dept. Store. Rowles & Parker, Dept. Store. Hilliard & Hamill, Clothing. The Clothing House of Wm. Traub

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Better Pictures Than Ever Offered In This District TONIGHT LILLIAN WALKER “KITTY MACKEY” AU Soate 10c. Friday, March 10th. Big Special NEIL SHIPMAN and WM. DUNCAN in “God’s County and The Woman” Reserved Seats Special Music. • A Picture Worth Seeing.

The Evening Republican.

C. Earl Duvall, Clothing. Central Garage Co., Ford Dealer*. B. N. Fendig, Shoe*. Fendig'* Fair, Women'* Wear. W. J. Wright, FurnitureColumbia Shoe Store, Shoe* and Millinery. Jone* A Briney, Millinery. P. W. Clarita, Jewelry. G. Jessen, Jewelry. Warner Bro*., Hardware. E. D. Rhoade* A Son, Hardware. Kellner A Callahan, Implements and Buick Car*. C. A. Roberts, Buggies A Wagon*. Rensselaer Dry Cleaning Work*. . . Watson Plumbing A Heating Co. New Prince** Theatre. « Larsh A Hopkins, Drugs. F. J. Rowan, Groceries. B. F. Fendig, Rexall Drug Store. The Homo Grocery. A. F. Long A Sons, Drugs. Long A Hardman, Jewelry. * Edward Herath, Implement*. ‘

A COALITION EXPERIMENT

Indiana is now having a sample of what can be accomplished through a form Of coalition government. The state chairmen of the Republican and Democratic parties, together with* the district chairmen and the various workers—down to and including the precinct committeemen —have enlisted to work side by side for the success of the next Liberty loan in Indiana. The suggestion that these two opposing political organizations could work in harmony £> put over the next loan was ready agreed to by the leaders as well as the rank and file. The enthusiasm with which they have undertaken the work shows that there is every reason to believe they will make a success of it.

Indiana has accomplished so much in a patriotic way that the federal government has fallen into the habit here for hints on the best methods of securing results. Indiana has taken front rank in recruiting ,in subscrip? tions to the Red Cross and in work for the Liberty loan. It may be that the federal government may now obtain some valuable hints by watching Indiana's coalition experiment. If the Democrats and Republicans can do valuable, efficient and patriotic work in Indiana by forgetting their political differences and working side by side, there is no good reason why the truce should not go farther. The war is unlike our other big war in that no party has a monopoly of patriotism.—lndianapolis News.

Alco-Nut Butter is guaranteed to be as delicious and nutricious as any butter made. Sold on a money-back guarantee. Per lb. 33c. ROWLES & PARKER.

STEREOPTICON LECTURE. A steropticon lecture on “The Heritage of Half a Century” with 75 slides will be given .at the Methodist church Thursday evening, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Many illustrations of raw heathenism cantrasted with the fruits of Christianity, also Christian workers and their work will be shown. Only 10c admission to defray expenses. SCHOOL OF METHODS Reserve the dates from 18 to 22 of this month for the School of Methods; for all church and Sunday School Workers. It will be held in ’the High School from 4 p. m. to s »:30. , >r GEO. WILLIAMS, Pres. to . Rev. E. W. STRECKER, Vice Pres. AjMRS. J. W. CROOKS, Sec. IQ eG. H. McLAIN, Treas. nif J HAND PICKED NAVY BEANS J FOR SALE 'em ill XOTS QF 10 POUNDS - AND UPWARD 15c PER POUND S CASH it letter get them now as they are hi soon to go higher. ” E. P. HONAN

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1»1&

EMERSON AND LOCALS FOR FINALS—DOPE

Emerson high school, of Gary, an< Rensselaer high school for the fina game of the district basketball tournament to be held at Hammond this week, which opens Friday morning—that's our dope.

After scanning the fifteen entries carefully and weighing their merits and demerits we find according to our dope that the two above named teams should be the ones to contest for the right tp journey to Bloomington next week to fight for the basketball crown of the s Hoosier state. A favorable schedule should permit the Rejd and Black five of Rensselaer to work their way to the finals, while the dashing, driving play of the Steel City five should earn them the right to meet the locals.

The first game scheduled for the tournament shows the Fair Oaks and Morocco fives lined up against each other, and the latter should make their way to. the showers a winner. The result of this game will have absolutely no bearing on* the outcome of the tournament. As ten o’clock Friday morning, Medaryville and Francesville will take the floor, and while both teams have shown only mediocre ability throughout the season the score should be close with the Medaryville quintette taking the honors. At eleven o’clock Rensselaer, will make her first appearance in the tournament and will have as her opionent the Crown Point five. These teams are well matched and Rensse--aer should find her opponent the toughest one she will have to meet before the final. However, the record of the locals for the season is a ittle more impressive than that of Crown Point and for this reason we are forced to hand the honors to our own athletes.

At two o'clock Valparaiso and Whiting, two strong . teams, will battle for the right to remain in the running, and when hostilities cease, Whiting should be the team that is no longer in the fight. Three o'clock will find Hammond and Brook on the court and the former should go through her opponent as easily as a rumor makes its rounds at a ladies* sewing circle. Emerson and E. Chicago will be next two teams to make an appearance and the Gary ites should experience no trouble in disposing of their opponents. Winamac and Kentland will appear one hour later and the result of this game will make no difference in the ultimate outcome of the-tourney. Kentland should win.

Eight-thirty will find Morocco taking the floor for the second time during the day, with Lowell as the enemy. Dope shows the Lake county five the winner. Saturday morning will find Rensselaer and Medaryville opening the day’s hostilities and the verdict will be in favor of Rensselaer. Hammond will meet her Waterloo when she makes her appearance against the Valparaiso five at nine o'clock.

Ten o’clock will find Emerson in her easiest game of the tournament when Kentland will attempt to cope with her. Only a miracle will keep Gary from winning. Rensselaer’s third appearance will occur at two o’clock and Lowell will be the opposing team. Although these teams have met twice during the season,each winning a game, the former appears to know a little more basketball and should win.

Now, we have but three teams left —Emerson, Valparaiso and Rensselaer, —with Rensselaer drawing the bye. The Emerson-Valpo "claSh should be the best of the tournament and the Gary crew will be forced to extend itself to the limit to win. Gary has a smashing, aggressive style of play and tins should carry them to the front. With Valparaiso eliminated, Emerson and Rensselaer win remain for the final and will have several hours of rest before taking the floor at eight-thirty in the evenings Much as we would like to see the local five win, we fear the Gary five possesses a little too much class and bulk for the Red and Black to overcome. Gary to win the tournament, Rensselaer for roaner-up. That’s our guess, poor as itvriny be.

WEATHER Fair tonight and probably Friday. Little change in temperature.

MEETING OF DEFENSE BODY

JASPER COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE DISCUSSES IMPORTANT MATTERS. •x-. •’ "■ . ■ The Jasper County Council of Defense met in regular session Wednesday, March 6, at 2:30 p. m., with Frank Welsh, County Chairman, presiding. The following were present: Mesdames Ora T. Ross, George H. Meyers and E. M. Graham; Messrs. Frank Welsh, George Hi McLain, J. Budman Fleming, Mpses Leopold, W. L. Bott, B. J. Jarrette, S. C. Irwin, J. M. Sauser, ML. Sterrett, F. E. Babcock, W. D. Bringle, O. K. Rainier, George May, Jay W. Stockton and L. H. Hamilton.

The minutes of the previous meeting were on motion ordered rewritten with certain parts to be eliminated? >.■’ A bulletin from the State Council of Defense was read and discussed and on motion it was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. F. E. Babcock, Moses Leopold and B. J. Jarette with instructions to take the matter up with the moving picture firms of the county and arrange for | the running of war pictures furnished by the State Council of Defense.

A bulletin from the State Council of Defense asking that steps be taken to have every unoccupied lot in the city and towns of the county used for gardens this year. After a full discussion W. D. Bringle was appointed chairman of a committee who|& business will be to look after matter. Mr. Bringle is to have authority to fill his committee. A bulletin from the State Council of .Defense wAs also read relative to tjie organization of township council in each township of the county, bn motion this matter was referred to County Superintendent M. L. Sterrett and he is ordered to take this matter up with the township trustees of the county and urge them to hold meetings in their respective township at the earliest possible date, for the purpose of organizing such township councils of defense.

A communication was read from the Whitehead & Hoag Co., of Indianapolis, relative to furnishing the members of the Jasper County Council with badges. On motion it was decided that the members of the council prefer to put their money in the Red Cross Fund, or spent in buying Thrift Stamps or Liberty Bonds. W. L. Bott again tendered the services of the Northwestern Indiana Telephone Association in the attempt to assist the farmers in securing help and also to help those wishing employment. He was not sure but that this work may be arranged for by the government and in order to know exactly how the matter stands it was referred to Attorney Moses Leopold, chairman of the legal committee with instructions to report at the next meeting.

J. M. Sauser of the military committee reported having organized a liberty Guard organization at Remington. The matter of changing the dates of the meetings, so as to make it possible John Bowie, who is a member to attend, was referred to L. H. Hamilton with instruction to report at the next meeting.

If anyone who tan bad the misfortunate to lose stock during the cold spell will notify us, we will be glad to call and get it. A. L. PADGTTT, Phone 65 ’Cash and Carry. 46c Delivered ...... 47c Phone 547,

FARM PROBLEMS WORRY CONGRESS

EXEMPTION OF WORKERS IS SOUGHT—MANY FORCES NOW AT WORK.

Washington, March 6.—The conscription of farm labor Jt one of the most difficult probieins with which the congress is attempting to deal. Four or five government agencies ars trying to adjust the situation. Action by the congress is exceedingly remote at this time. ■Various amendments to the selective draft law are pending in both louses seeking to make it mandatory for draft boards to regard farm work as skilled labor so farm laborers can be placed in Class 8 of the draft instead of in Class 1. At various times on the floor of the senate and house, attention has been directed to complaints from .all over the nation that farmers were unable to get sufficient help to do their spring plowing and planting because of the uncertainty of laborers as to whether they would be included in the draft.

Uncertainty of the date for the second draft is also a disturbing factor, laborers in Class 1 hesitating to take a steady job for fear that they will be called into the army in a short time. One of the most popular amendments proposed is the bill introduced by Representative Harrison, of Virginia. Representative Harrison wishes to have all farm labor declared to be skilled labor so that it can >e exempted from the draft. He has endeavored to obtain the support of the military committee for this measure, but the committee has withheld its indorsement because of the opposiliolhW' r ost MarshalGeneral Crowder.

The provost marshal-general believes the draft boards are the best ;udges as-to the necessity for exempting farm laborers, and accokd- : ingly he has refused to indorse any" »ill which would make the decisions of the draft boards on individual cases mandatory and not flexible. The agricultural department is trying to have farm laborers exempted. Pressure from many sources has been brought to bear on the department, which’ is exercising its influence on the congress. The food administration also is lending its influence, declaring that skilled producers of food are as necessary in winning the war as skilled producers of ships. Other forces in the congress also are at work along this line. In the end General Crowder may have to acknowledge superior orders and retire gracefully to avoid utter defeat. He has some good friends in the congress, however, and he will not give up until he sees defeat staring him in the face. Certain congressmen and senators who are eaught between the grindstones of their friendship for General Crowder and the selective draft on the one hand and their desire to please their farmer constituents on the other, are attempting to bring about an understanding between the food administration, the department of agriculture and the provost marshal-general. In the meanwhile the farmer . is wondering how he is going to plant a bigger crop unless he has the help with which to do it.

THOMAS COX MAY GO TO WAR.

Our splendid townsman, Thomas Cox,.has received the following notice’ from the Chicago British-Can-adian Recruiting mission: “You will be included in the 4th class which consists of men between the ages of thirty-five and forty-five, who are married. This class will not >e called for a considerable time. However, all British subjects who wish to join our forces will have to do so before three months. If they do not do so within that time they will be drafted into the American army.”

Mr. Cox has taken out his first papers but this does'not change his status as a British subject. He is full of patriotism and if he can be assured that his family will be properly taken care of he will enlist in the British army. If you have lost any stock, call A. L. Padgitt, Phono 65.

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NEW COAL MAN[?]N TOWN

Thomas Callahan/ Jr., arrived at the hospital in this city Wednesday evening at seven o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Callahan are greatly rejoicing over the arrival of this their first son. It is understood that his parents are planning to have the young ’ gentleman assume full control of the coal business now being managed by his father. It is understood that Mr. Kellner is not expecting much assistance from Mr. Callahan for some time owing to the fact that he feels that his time must be entirely devoted to the coal man. When asked the name of the son, Mr. Callahan said that it was really difficult to find a name which they thought was good enough for the youngster. The names now being most seriously considered are Pershing, Woodro#, Hamilton Lewis and dcAdoo. Mr. and Mrs. Callahan have a right to be mighty proud of their son and the Republican extends to them hearty congratulations.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

Bert Welsh et al to Milton P. : ioth, February 28, se nw 32-29-6, s pt ne nw 32-29-6, pt se nw 29-29-6, Marion, 315,821. Harvey Davisson et al to Isaac Shannon, February 25, e % sw 4-31-5, 80 acres, Walker, $2,000. The Joe P. Gagen Real Estate Co. to Charles G. Spitler, February 27, nw ne 10-30-5, ne nw 10-80-5, e % nw 10-30-5, 160 acres, Gillam, 1 >8,160.

Charles W. Antcliff et ux to Chares H. Antcliff, March 1, ne es 29-28-7, 80 acres, Jordan, >3,600. Mary T. Haley to Nancy Haley et al, March 2, n % se 9-28-6, ne sw 9-28-6, Marion, >l, p. c. d. Ida M. Vore et baron to John G. Gustafson et al, February 19, ne ne 23-31-6, 7 40 acres, Walker, >2,600. Mary M. Potts et baron to Roy jowman, December 27, sw ne 32-30-5, 40 acres, Barkley, >4,000. Mildred May Harris et al to Mary Wayihire, October 25, pt*out lot 82, James M. Yeoman et ux to Dan"el S. Makeever, September 3, 1917, e% sw 17-29-7, w ne nW 20-29-7, n pt w % se nw 20-29-7, 104 acres, Newton, >15,600. Phoebe A. Yeoman to Daniel S. Makeever, September 3, 1917, w H ne 20-29-7, e H nw 20-29-7, 120 acres, Newton, >IB,OOO. Sarah Alice Woody to William P. Michael, March 2, ne se 22-28-7, s pt nw sw 23-28-7, n pt sw sw 23-28-7, 54 acres, pt

1 11-160 acres, Jordan, >7,214. Harry E. Gifford et ux to Thomas M. Callahan, March 1, und % pt >6-30-5, und H pt 17-30-5, und % pt 20-30-5, ynd % pt 21-30-5, 297.21 acres, Barkley and Gillam >5,434. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wright went to Indianapolis this afternoon on business. B. J. Jarrette made a business trip to Monon this afternoon. Miss Anne Leonard went to Chicago today to take her music lessons.

STAR THEATRE Properly Presenting the Beet in Photoplays. TODAY Metro Presents MABEL TALIAFERRO in “PEGGY WILL O’ THE WISP” A five act- Metro wonder play of love and adventure. cL *. FRIDAYJACK GARDNER In the Comedy Drama “THE GIFT OF GAB” ' Perfection Picture. ZXTBA SFBCIAX. SATUIMOAT "THE EAGLES EYE” The sto/Cof the Imperial German Government spies and plots In America. Good pictures Good - Projection SATI/RDAY—- / Big Double Show. MARGUERITE SNOW and KING BAGGOT 7 in "THE EAGLES EYE” or Fighting The German Spy System in America. World Brady pictures presents f LITTLE MADGE EVANS and all the World Stars in I‘THE VOLUNTEER” < A pleasing Patriotic picture thai never fails to please. z Adndaaton 10 and ' 15c.

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