Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1918 — Page 1

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No. 52.

MOST OF DISTRICT FAVORITES COME THROUGH—JEFF LOSES

Practically every district favorite came through J in the basketball tournament held Friday and Saturday of last week in twenty Indiana cities. For the most part the teams ran true to form and very few surprises marked the two day’s play. The greatest upset recorded was the defeat of the Jefferson high school team of Lafayette, who fell before the onslaught of the Montmorenci five. Montmorenci copped by the narrow margin of 17 to 16. The twenty district winners were: At Anderson —Anderson. At Bedford—Bloomington. At Columbus—Columbus. At Crawfordsville —Wingate. At Franklin—Franklin. At Greencastle —Plainfield. At Hartford City—Huntington. At Hammond—Emerson. At Kendalville—Kendaville. At Kokomo—Kokomo. At Lafayette—Montmorenci. At Martinsivlle—Martinsville. At Newcastle—Muncie. At Richmond —Richmond. At Rochester —Rochester. At South Bend—South Bend. At Thorntown —Lebanon. At Vincennes —Vincennes. At Washington—Washington.

Mrs. Nellie Worth came today from Hammond to visit with her sister, Mrs. Oscar Harlow. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tomlinson, of Walker township, a girl, Friday, March 8 Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Randolph, of Marion township, a son? March 9. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Seegrist and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Seegrist were down from Tefft today. Mrs. Wm. Parks went to Lafayette today to visit a few days with her brother. The M. E. church, of Battle Ground, was destroyed by fire Saturday. Grant Wynegar who is the night ticket agent for the Monon at Lafayette spent Sunday and today with his wife and baby here. The Municipal Light and Water plant of Attica was destroyed by fire Saturday. The loss is placed at $60,000. * NOTICE TO PASTURE PATRONS. All stock will -be received May Is'; and cared for until November Is;. Horses $1.50 per month, cattle $1.25 per month. Cattle to be branded and horses marked. Grass land at Fair Oaks. JAMES WALTER, Mgr. J- J. Lawler Ranches. Phone 557.

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT

SilenTwitmesS WITH GERTRUDE M c COY j A/N 0 A PO WER. FU L CAST ? A PICTURIZATIOfN OF OTTO HAUERBACH'S DRAMATIC TRIUMPH, WHICH STIRRED NEW YORK DURING ITS BROADWAY RUN _ —"

TOMORROW— Vitigraph Blue Ribbon „ ALICE JOYCE in “Whom The Gods Destroy” AU Seat 10c. Wednesday, March 13th— New Paramount VIVIAN MARTIN in *The Trouble Buster’ / 10c and 15c. Thursday, March 14th. WILLIAM DUNCAN in • / “Money Magic” Also Good Comedy. All Seat* 10c.

Every Picture a Masterpiece

The Evening Republican.

PAUL REVERES TO AID IN LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN

Midnight watch parties, April 5, throughout the homes and hamlets and cities of Indiana to usher in the first anniversary of America’s entrance into the world war and to

start the third Liberty loan campaign in the Hoosier state, was one of the plans mapped out by Hoosier and other officials at the conference of loan workers of the Seventh Federal Reserve districts in Chicago last week. Plans mapped out at the conference of the men who are directing publicity Tor the loan throughout the district include the use of thousands of. modern “Paul Reveres”— some riding on horses and some in automobiles—through the highways of the state in the early morning of the first day of the next Liberty loan to arouse the people to the fact that “the Hun is at the gate.” This was but one of the developments made public at the various meetings of the loan workers in Chicago, at which Indiana’s preliminary organization for the loan was subjected to the closest scrutiny by delegates from other states. At the Hoosier meeting in, the afternoon rousing patriotic speeches were made by Governor Goodrich and others, and at the dinner at night to all the loan delegates the Indiana Governor and most of the executive heads of the other states in the district were guests of honor.

RETURN FROM KANSAS

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Parkison arrived home Saturday afternoon from Kingman, Kansas, where they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. A. O. Yeoman, a sister of Mrs. Parkinson. On their return home they stopped at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parkison, Jr., but were not able to locate them. They did succeed, however, in having about an hour’s visit with the young soldier and his wife, at Lawrence, Kas. They came to Lawrence, Kas., where Mr. and Mrs. H.. E. Parkison were making a short visit with a niece. Edward Parkinson enlisted in the army a short time ago. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parkison, of near Pleasan Ridge. His wife to whom he was married a few days ago was before her marriage Miss Nora Daugherty. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Daugherty, who live just south of Rensselaer.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

March 9.—Cecil Irving Lee, born Jasper county, Ind, August 31, 1897, occupation, marchant and Flora Mae Rowen, born Jasper county, Ind., October 30, 1896, occupation, housekeeper. First marriage for each.

10c and 15c

Friday, March 15— Biggest Super-Feature yet. ALICE JOYCE and' HARRY MOREY Supported by all star cast . in “Within the Law” 9 Great Acts. Matinee, 10c and 15c. Night, 10c and 20c. Saturday, March 16— Geraldine Farrar , in “The Woman God Forgot” A greater production than "Joan the Woman.” x 10c and 16c.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1918.

COUNTY DIVIDED INTO 10 DISTRICTS

Election Commissioners Apportion County Into Districts for Delegates For State Convention. Democrats Have Seven Districts.

Election Commissioners, Ray Wood, Republican; George Collins, Democrat and Jesstv Nichols, clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court, met Wed- • nesday, March 6, and redistricted the county for delegates to the state conventions. The Republican state convention will be held in June. One delegate will be allotted to each district as shown below. The groups were made as nearly equal as possible. District No. 1. Wheatfield and Kankakee townships. 2. Keener and North Union. 3. Gillam and Walker. 4. Barkley. 5. South Union, Newton and Jordan. 6. East Carpenter, Milroy and Hanging Grove. 7. South and West Carpenter. 8. 'Marion, precinct one. 9. Marion, precinct two. 10. Marion, precincts three and four. It will be necessary for anyone wishing to be a delegate to the state convention to learn in which group or districts he resides, then file his petition with the clerk of the Jasper circuit court. The petition must be signed by TEN REPUBLICANs> voters, who will make affidavit that they supported a majority of the Republicans on ticket at the last election, and agree to support the ticket at the coming election. This petition must be filed not later than twenty dayss before the primary election, which is to be held on the SEVENTH day of May. GEORGE H. MCLAIN, Chairman Jasper County Republican Central Committee.

WILL RETURN TO HIS WESTERN HOME

Charles Byers will returned to his home at Lewiston, Idaho Tuesday. Charles returned to Indiana about two months ago, having been called on account of the serious sickness of his mother, Mrs. George Byers, late of Wheatfield. Mrs. Byers died about four weeks ago. She was at the time of her death one of the oldest residents of the county and previous to her moving to her late home at Wheatfield, she had lived in the south part of Gillam township. Her husband, who was long since deceased, was during his life time one of the greatest trappers and hunters in the state of Indiana. What a rich story he could have told of the Pinkamink and its early surroundings.

CHARLES SCHLEMAN’S MOTHER IS VERY SICK

Charles Schleman, Jr., returned from Francesville Saturday, where he had spent the week at the bedside of ihs mother who has been very sick with pneumonia. When he left her she was some better, but not out of danger. His brother, William Schleman, and wife went to Francesville Saturday and will assist the nurse in the care of Mrs. Schleman, during the absence of Charles Schleman, who has some farm work which needs his attention.

MISSIONARY MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary society of the Christian church will be held at the home of Mrs. Clara Andrus on Tuesday afternoon, benginning at 2:30. Various plans of vital importance are to be considered at this time and an urgent appeal is extended to every member to be present. MRS. ALEX MERICA, Pres.

COLLEGE INN

Hot lunches at all hours. We now have our large steam table in operation. It has all kinds of hot lunches ready for you, day or night. Meals and short orders. Wm. Waymire, College Inn.

BEAUTIFUL POTTED FLOWERS.

Have you seen those beautiful potted flowers of Holdens? Buy one today for mother. You wife would appreciate them, too. JOHN H. HOLDEN, Florist.

Alco-Nut Butter takes the place of the finest creamery butter for tbale use or cooking. 33c lb. ROWLES & PARKER. HAND PICKED NAVY BEANS FOR SALE in - LOTS OF 10 POUNDS AND UPWARD 15c PER POUND CASH Better get them now as they are soon to go higher. . ... E. P. HONAN

SECRETARY OF WAR BAKER ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, has arrived safely at a French port, according to advices received by the war department Sunday. Secretary Baker plans to spend some time in France inspecting in person the concrete results acheived in the efforts of his department to place in the field this year an army who will be a factor in the campaign. On the eve of his departure, Mr. Baker told members of the press who have been in the habit of seeing him every day that he did not expect to be away for any considerable length of time.

For several months the war secretary has been eager to see for himself conditions at the front and to talk over with General Pershing, the man upon whom the full burden of responsibility has been placed, the many problems that have arisen to impede the carrying out of the , department’s plans. It is impossible for General Pershing to come home for such a conference. Mr. Baker therefore determined after many conferences with President Wilson, to go himself on an inspection tour which will, he believes, better fit him for the great responsibility in meeting General Pershing’s requirements in fighting men and' materials and keeping in operation a supply line more than 3,000 miles long.

YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT HOME OF REV, POSTILL

The marriage of Miss Flora Mae Rowen, daughter of Frank Rowen of this city and Mr. Cecil Irving Lee, son of Walter Lee, of Mt. Ayr, was solemnized at the home of Rev. C. W. Postill at ten o’clock Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Lep are well and favorably known here and have a wide circle of friends who will wish for them a happy and prosperous married life. The young couple will make their future home in Foreman, Ind., where Mr. Lee will conduct a general store owned by his father. . ,

SELL TEFFT STORE.

Charles R. Peregrine, of Tefft, has sold his general store at that place to Christian Christenson, of English Lake. It is understood that the property goes to some Chicago people who will take charge of |he store. Mr. Peregrine has been in this building for a number of years. and his retirement marks the passing of one of the oldest merchants from the standpoint of continued service in the county.

PUBLIC NOTICE. The’public library of this city will be opened from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. on all week day*. The building will be closed on Sunday and is not, to be opened for any purpose. This ! order effective until further notice. i 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 i per cent and my limit is |IOO per acre.—P. D. Wells. Morocco, Ind.

GEO. W. GORHAM DIED THIS MONDAY MORNING

George W. Gorham, for a number of years a respected citizen of Rensselaer, passed away at his home in the north part of the city at five o’clock this Monday morning, following an illness which dated only since last Saturday. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. Gorham was born in the year 1852 in Ohio. When a young man he came to Indiana, locating in Tippecanoe county, later coming to Jasper county where he resided continuously until his death. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss his wife and six children, namely: Norman Gorham, of Remington; Frank, of Camp Shelby, Miss., and Florence, Randle, Ruth and Lester, of Rensselaer. The funeral arrangements have as yet not been completed, but the services will be held sometime Thursday.

HEN AND CHICKENS BRING $51.00

The hen and brood of chickens donated to the local Red Cross by Martin Sauser brought ssl. Fiftyone men had each contributed $1 each for the hen. This makes them stockholders of the unincorporated company who had as their sole asset a hen and brood of chickens. It was decided that owing to the fact that each of these fifty men were so very busy that they would hold a drawing and she successful man was to become sole owner of the famous hen and chicks. The drawing was held Saturday night and Ray D. Thompson was the lucky man to win the prize.

RED CROSS ITEMS.

The commission of relief in Belgium has asked the Red Cross to collect for it a certain amount of used and surplus clothing to be distributed in the occupied territory of France and Belgium. Garments for men, women, children and infants are needed, also sheets, pillow cases and blankets. Care should be taken that the ma--terial is sufficiently strong, clean and durable to make the transportation cost worth while, but the garments need not be in perfect repair as they can be mended in the workrooms of the Commission in France and Belgium thereby providing occupation and a living wage for the needy women. Please do not bring men’s or women’s stiff hats women’s fancy slippers, or articles containing rubber, such as suspenders or garters, and see that shoes are free from mud.

Bring all garments to the Gayety Airdome on the day of the auction sale, March 23rd, and no other time as there will not be a continual collection of such articles. The people for whom the commission asks help are in a pitiable state so let us not fail to do our share in making them more comfortable. Last week the following articles were completed for shipment: 125 small gauze compresses, 75 large gauze compresses, 22 small absorbent pads, 11 large absorbent pads, 2 irrigative pads, 25 3-yard rolls, 4 5-yard rolls, 40 gauze sponges, 40 gauze strips, 225 gauze wipes, 3 pneumonia jackets, 2 bed shirts, 35 pairs of socks, 15 sweaters, 1 trench cap.

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Rebecca Robinson’s .condition is fairly good. Wm. McElfresh is somewhat improved. Mrs. Benjamin Knapp was able to go to the home of her sister in Rensselaer Sunday. Frances O’Donald of Wheatfield who underwent a severe operation March 6 is improving nicely. Mrs. George May continues to improve. John Tyler is doing nicely and is able to get down town. Frank Parkison and Glenn Sanders are both getting along nicely. Misses Bertha Williams and Sadie Fairchild are improving very satisfactorily. Mrfi. Thomas Callahan and young sonare doing fine. Harold Wilson, of Monon, had his tonsils removed this morning.

Beans that were split in threshing fine for baking or soup. While they last, 12%e lb. ROWLES A PARKER. Thomas O’Connor, the Monticello banker, was in Rensselaer today.

1 I I I iwnwm u | I GOVERNMENT j

FUNDING SALE IS STILL ON

RENSSELAER MERCHANTS WILL REFUND FARES ALL THIS WEEK.

It will pay you to do your spring buying this week. The merchants whose names appear below are offering vety special bargains and in addition you may have your fare refunded in cash at the Republican office. Ask your merchant for a FARE REFUNDING SLIP. Fares are refunded in cash up to $1.50. You can get cash to apply on your trip made in automobile, in wagon, buggy or if you walk to the city. Get two discounts. The merchants are offering special prices and you can get cash by taking advantage of THE REPUBLICAN’S CO-OPER-ATIVE FARE REFUNDING SALE. . The cash is yours for the asking. BUY BARGAINS THIS WEEK OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS:

The G. E. Murray Co., Dept. Store. Rowlee A Parker, Dept. Store. Hilliard A Hamill, Clothing. The Clothing House of Wm. Traub C. Earl Duvall, Clothing. Central Garage Co., Ford Dealers. B. N. Fendig, Shoes. Fendig’s Fair, Women’s Wear. W. J. Wright, Furniture. Columbia Shoe Store, Shoes and Millinery. Jones A Briney, Millinery. P. W. Clarke, Jewelry. G. Jessen, Jewelry. Warner Bros., Hardware. E. D. Rhoades A Son, Hardware. Kellner A Callahan, Implements and Buick Cars. C. A. Roberts, Buggies A Wagons. Rensselaer Dry Cleaning Works. Watson Plumbing A Heating Co. New Princess Theatre. Larsh A Hopkins, Drugs. F. J. Rowen, Groceries. B. F. Fendig, Rexel! Drug Store. The Home Grocery. A. F. Long A Sons, Drugs. Long A Hardman, Jewelry. Edward Horath, Implements.

WEATHER Cloudy and warmer tonight and Tuesday probably rain north portion.

THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Ren> selaer, Ind., will sell you a guaranteed tire for SI.OO profit, each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per e-allon profit. * Mrs. James Parkison left Sunday for a visit with her son, Edward Parkison and wife at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. Evaline Randle returned today from South Bend, where she attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. C. W. Coer. Chase Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, of Mitchell, South Dakota, but who is now a soldier at Peoria, 111., was a guest here from Friday until Sunday with his uncle Austin O. Moore and family.

STAR THEATRE Properly Presenting the Best in Photoplay*. TODAY VIOLA DANA and AUGUSTUS PHILLIPS in “GOD’S LAW AND MAN’S” A five act Metro. Wonder play. Two big stars, splendid story and beautiful settings. Admission 10c. TUESDAY—LITTLE MARY BURTON and a cast of 350 children in “LITTLE RED RIDING HOQD.” A circus and story combined. A »»teturized version of the famous childhood story of wolf, grandmother and all the thrills children love, and we’re a l children at heart. Matinee for school children at 3:45 ilm. Admission 10c. WEDNESDAYANN MURDOCK in “THE BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURE” A Mutual masterpiece in five acts. A heart interest screen drama of genuine interest. HELEN HOLMES in “THE LOST EXPRESS” Chapter 13. _ "THE ESCAPE” Admtesion 10*.

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