Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1918 — Page 1

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No. 57.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Did you know that there was a _ STORE IN RENSSELAER WITH SIX ll'l • FLOORS OF FURNITURE ON DISPLAY AND ■■■ FIVE WARE HOUSE ROOMS FULL OF STOCK? Wil THERE IS- n W. J. WRIGHT I I S GOING TO TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT fl FROM TODAY IN THIS SPACE. I I IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME TO TELL ALL ABOUT A STOCK OF THAT , SIZE—SO WATCH THIS SPACE CLOSELY. ■■ IF YOU DON’T T YOU'LL MISS IT 1

APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT

APPEAL BONDS FILED IN THE OLIVER AND RYAN DITCH CASES. The dissatisfaction of a number of the property owners who would be affected by the construction of the Ryan and Oliver drains was manifested Friday when appeal bonds were filed in both cases. Charles Chamberlain, John Marlatt and Isaac Marlatt have filed their bonds praying an appeal to the Indiana supreme court in the Oliver ditch case. The amount of the bond was fixed at $5,000.00, and besides the principals it was signed by J. J. Eigelsbach and Perry Marlatt. Austin O. Moore has filed a bond for an appeal to the supreme court in the Ryan ditch case. The amount of the bond* in this case was fixed at $5,000.00, and John Eger signs the bond with Mr. Moore. The fact that it will be next to impossible to sell the contracts or to find buyers for the bonds during the war, makes this an oppottune time for the appeal to be made. If the appeal is perfected and the supreme -court should establish the drains, it will then be ample time to construct the improvements. Should the'prayer of the appellants be granted, and the proceedings dismissed, undoubtly new petitions would be again prepared. The Republican knows nothing of the merits of the point raised by those who are making the appeal, but, we are sure that the improvements must and will be made finally. When the drains are constructed they will add much to the productiveness of the county. The assessments should be equitable and the drains should be so constructed to give proper and sufficient relief.

Are your Thrift and War-Savings Stamps sales equaling your weekly quota. If not why not?

AT THE MOVIES NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Selected Programs. We are trying to give you a Variety. That’s Why Our Programs don’t bear 'the Ordinary sameness.

TONIGHT . Geraldine Farrar in “The Woman » God Forgot” A Big Artcraft Special In Six Reels. 10c and 15c. Monday, March 18th. MADGE KENNEDY In “Baby Mine”* A Big Goldwyn Feature. Something New. In Six Parts. 10c and 15c.

The Evening Republican.

GIFT TO RED CROSS AND Y. M. C. A.

Jesse Nichols, clerk of the Jasper circuit court, received from the government a check for $89.80 for his services as a member of the conscription board of this county. While his duties on this board are arduous and the problems presented are very trying, Mr. Nichols felt that this work and his official duties made it impossible for him and his wife to do a great many thing they would like to >do for the Red Cross and the Yourig Mens’ Christian Association. Mrs. Nichols assists her - husband with his duties in the office and is' therefore unable to assist the ladies here who are doing so much along the line of war activities. For this reason Mr. Nichols decided to divide his check between the RedT Cross and the Y. M. C. A. He therefore presented to each' organization $44-90, handing the Red Cross money to James H. Chapman, the treasurer of that organization, and a like amount to Judson J. Hunt, treasurer of the Young Mens’ Christian Association. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols have five nephews in the war and this no doubt makes their interest in the success of the great conflict very personal. The nephews are John Groom, Charles and Ray Nichols, Ray and Iler Walker. This splendid gift should serve as an example to others and help to arouse us all to the necessity of making every sacrifice posible. We believe we are expressing the universal sentiment of our people here when we express to Mr. and Mrs. Nichols most grateful thanks and hearty appreciation for their deed.

“There are two crowds in every church—the ruts and the antiruts.” “Some people are scared to death that somebody may do something out of the ordinary that will keep a sinner out of hell.” “Today the church is being assaulted by isms and chisms and there isn't religion enough in them to float their dirty fallacies.” “The devil is a smart guy; he never has appendicitis or peritontis; he’s always Johnny-on-the-spot.” ‘.‘Jesus Chirst was a great disturber is His day. He disturbed the self-complacency of that pliable, plastic bunch of ecclesiastical crooks.” “The church is all right as Iqng as she’s in the world; she’s all wrong when the world is in her, and one of the troubles of the church today is that she’s joined the world.” “We need a panic in religion.” “The churches are full of sourfaced religious crabapples that are trying to hand God a lemon.” “You cad’t work a shell game on God all your life.” “Usually the fellow that sleeps the soundest in church is the widest awake in a leg show.”

We desire to thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in so many ways during the sickness and following the death of our beloved husband and father, and for the beautiful floral designs. Mrs. G. W. Gorham and Children.

BILLY SUNDAYISMS.

CARD OF THANKS.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MARCH M, 1518.

ALL MUST REGISTER

REGISTRATION BOARD WILL CONVENE ON EIGHTH DAY OF APRIL. —“ K All voters desiring to participate In the election this fall must register between April 8, and twenty-nine days before the election. The Jasper county registration board consists of George E. •Collins, H. W. Wood and Jesse Nichols. Phillip Blue has been appointed chief clerk and W. D. Bringle assistant clerk. If you do not register you cannot vote. This applies to all, and those who have previously registered must .do so again this year.

LADIES’ LITERARY CLUB MEETING

At the formal opening exercises of the Ladies’ Literary club Friday afternoon the presiding officer, M!rs. J. B. Fleming, appointed a standing committee to attend to the future work relating to the sale of Red Cross Christmas stamps. A communication announcing the district federation meeting at Hammon! on April 4th was read by Mrs. W. H. Parkison, the corresponding secretary. Mesdames J. D. Allman and G. E. Murray and Mrs. Clara Andrus were selected as delegates to the convention and any others who can were urged to attend. The officers for the coming year were then elected as follows: President, Mrs. J. D. Allman; Vice-Presi-dent, Mrs. F. H. Hemphill; Treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Fleming; Secretary, Clara Andrus; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. W. L. Bott. Mesdames C. E. Prior and Everett Graham were received into the membership of the club. Mrs. J. D. Dunlap gave the first subject on the programme, “South America and the Schoolhouse,” in which she explained in a comprehensive way the schools of our southern neighbor and made evident the resemblance of the educational system to that of our own country even to the existence of a compulsory educational law. A well' drawn word picture of “The Paris of South America, Lama.” and also an interesting description of the Harvard astronomical observatory at Arequippa was given by Mrs. H. E. Hartley. Mrs. A. H. Jlopkins voiced the sentiment of many of those present when she stated in her introductory remarks that she was amazed to learn how vast a country South America is both in resources and area, Brazil alone being, as large as our own country, and how little has seen done by oru own country to cultivate social or trade relations with our neighbor, there being no American steamship route to this country, while England has four. The various phases of the great coffee industry was well described by Mrs. Hdpkins in dealing with here subject, v “From Coffee Bean to Coffee Cup.” Mrs. G. E. Murray explained clearly the referendum and recall in the Political Quiz, and the various woihen’s war activities, that now occupy first place in the minds of all well informed and patriotic women, were mentioned and discussed, and the afternoon’s work was closed by the reading of the collect by Mrs. Jay Lamson. %

CAFETERIA DINNER FOR THE AUCTION SALE Vegetable soup 15c; Roast beef and gravy 15; Browned potatoes sc; Baked beans sc; Noodles sc; Cabbage salad sc; String bean salad 5; Bread, butter, pickles sc; Coffee sc; Pie sc. The dinner will be served in the court house on the first floor. Do not miss it Any one who has not been solicited will confer a favor on the refreshment committe by calling any one of the following women and naming your contribution: Mrs. M. E. Drake, chairman; Mrs. J. J. Eiglesbach; Miss Pearl Comer; Mrs. Hartley; Mrs. Mary Eger; Mrs. Schuyler Irwin; Mrs. Wm. Crooks; Mrs. C. E. Prior. PUBLIC NOTICE. The public library of this city will be opened from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. on all week days. The building will be closed on Sunday and is not to be opened for any purpose. Thu order effective until further notice. Rensselaer Public Library Board, Per Judson J. Hunt. Pres.

I Tune and Repair PIANOS and ORGANS If you have an instrument that needs attention call P. W. HORTON Telephone 24-D

FOUR TEAMS STEAMROLLER WAY TO THE FINALS

The following is-the result of the games played this Saturday morning. o o GAMES THIS AFTERNOON. Anderson, 23; Rochester, 12. Huntington, 24; Vincennes, 12. Lebanon, 30; South Bend, 3. Bloomington, 8; ’Morenci, 6. (First Half.) GAME THIS”AFTERNOON. Anderson vs •Huntington. Lebanon v*. Bloomington. or Montmorenci.

RESULTS YESTERDAY.

’Morenci, 24; Muncie, 16. Rochester, 18; Plainfield, 15. A.nderson, 30; Emerson, 9. Vincennes, 30; Kokomo, 13. Huntington, 32; Washington, 23. Lebanon, 15; Wingate, 6. South Bend, 15; Kendalville, 13. Bloomington, 24; Martinsville, 22. ’Morenci, 16; Columbus, 13.

Fast, snappy basketball marked the day’s play of the basketball teams contesting at Bloomington Friday. The games of the present torunament have been the most wonderful exhibitions of the great winter pastime ever recorded, in the annals of high school athletics in Indiana. Practically every game played Friday was close and hard fought and the fans kept at a fever heat from early morning until late at night. A few of the favorites fell by the wayside and teams not accounted as having a chance leaped to the fore and are now threatening the leaders. The following eight teams are left to fight for the title: Rochester, Anderson, Huntington, Vincennes, Lebanon, South Bend, Montmorenci and Bloomington.

The Wingate-Lebanon battle was sensational and was the greatest contest Sb. far of the tournament. Lebanon only won after exerting every bit of strength at her command. Wingate led at half time 5 to 3 and it was not until the final minutes of the game that Lebanon was able to clinch the battle. The biggest surprise of the tournament was the easy manner in which the Anderson five disposed of Emerson of Gary. The latter made a pitiable showing arid was ufiable to find the hoop with any degree of consistency. The winners of this game must be reckoned with and have a lot of supporters. The affair was -a pretty exhibition. The teams were evenly matched in weight and were fast, clever players. Bloomington showed surprising strength and had not been doped as a championship possibility. Despite the fact that they are the lightest team in the tournament, their aggressiveness against much larger teams has been the subject of conversation among the fans. ' Montmorenci won two games during the day and bids fair to walk into the final this evening. Columbus and Muncie were the teams to fall before the attack of the Tippecanoe five during the day. Looks like Lebanon and Anderson for the final game this evening, but you never can tell.

FOR MORE GARDENS.

*W. D. Bringle was appointed by the Jasper county council of defense to see that all city and town vacant lots are cultivated this year. He will look after this matter, personally, in Rensselaer. If you have a vacant lot and cannot garden it this year or if you want to garden a lot take the matter up with Mr. Bringle. Let every foot of available space be made to bring forth a full harvest and let every man, woman and child in Rensselaer do his bit at gardening.

PARR REVIVAL MEETINGS CLOSED

Rev. D. C. Hill and Rev. S. L. Essick closed their meeting at Parr, Friday night. The'revival services had been in progress for about three weeks. The meetings were well attended and much enthusiasm was engendered. Thirty-five persons were added to th| church at that place during the meetings. Rev. Essick returned to» his home at Young America today.

THE NEWEST SPRING MILLINERY HATS OF BECOMING SHAPE AND SMARTLY TRIMMED. EXCLUSIVE MODELS FOR THE WOMEN WHO REQUIRE DISTINCTION IN DRESS. OUR FORMAL OPENING WILL OCCUR MARCH . 22ND AND 23RD \ Misses Jones and Bririey. SECOND FLOOR ROWLES AND PARKER DEPT. STORE

Yoyr Hat Should Fit Your Face AS WELL AS YOUR HEAD. THAT’S WHY men who buy hats here are always satisfied with their appearance on leaving our shop. THEY GET A HAT THAT BECOMES THEM—It doesn’t feel like a “new hat” to them at all. WHETHER IT’S A BORSALINO, STETSON OR A KNOX, you’ll find the hat that fits your head, face and individuality in our wide range of shapes and styles. QUALITY’S THE BEST; prices C 11 00 lowest. A 11*25 s loo|

WAR SUMMARY.

New boast* of German leader* concerning their atrength on the west front coincide with increased aerial and artillery activity along the whole line between the North Sea and the Swiss border. Within a very short period a new Gerfaan war loan is to be called for, a consideration which is believed to have important bearing on the enemy’s military plans. In the last twenty-four hours the Germans, according to official Berlin admission, suffered a reverse east of Rheims, where the French, in a dashing attack, gained a foothold in the German lines. The German war office reprot charges that “signalling was observed on the Rheims cathedral.” On the British front, Canadian troop* attacked the German* near Len* with marked success/ The American sectors were quiet.

SEED CORN SITUATION IS SERIOUS

Sylvanus Arnold, who has been making a pretty diligent search for seed says that he finds it a very scarce article. Me made a careful survey of Howard, Cass, Clinton, Tipton and Hamilton counties and was able to locate but 150 bu. He has sold all but 80 bushels of this. At Frankfort the farmers were shipping in corn from Missouri and selling it at a very high price. The corn Mr. Arnold was able to get, tests about 95 per cent. good.

BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, March 17th. 9:30 a. m. Sunday 'school. 10:45 a. m. Morning worship and preaching service. SERVICE AT MILROY. 2:00 p. m. Sunday school. 3:00 p. m- Preaching. SERVICES AT PARR. 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. 6:45 Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m. Preaching.

OBITUARY.

George W. Gorham, son of Stratton and Lydia Gorham was born in Xenia, Ohio, November 30, 1852. At the age of two years, his father haying died, he, with his mother, moved to Lafayette, Ind. In 1888 he came to Jasper county and has resided continously here since. On February 14, 1888 he was united in marriage with Caroline Norman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Norman, of Jasper county. He died March 11, 1918, and is survived by a wife and five children, Norman 0., of near Remington; Florence 1., of Rensselaer; Frank E., of Camp Shelby, Miss.; Ruth D., Randle D. and Lester, of Rensselaer. He is also survived by his aged step-father, Wm. Mulhollen and half-sister, Mrs. M. R. Stith, of T jyf ayette, besides many other relatives and friends.

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 »cre. —P. D. Wells. Morocco. Ind.

Mrs. John Marynell left this morninf for Bloomington, where she will attend the funeral of James Baker. CANDIDATES ~ ANNOUNCEMENTS For Treasurer John Birrs, of Wh.atfi.ld Township. You will please announce my name as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of ..county surveyor, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary election on May 7, 1918. John Biegs.

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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES 9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon by pastor. Theme “Keeping the Home Fires Burning.” 6:00 Epworth League. Topics,, “Making the Most of Ourselves,” Leader, Mrs. John Reed. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon by the paster. Theme, “The Secret Sin.” Special services will be held during the week of March 24 to 31st. Let us make the most of this short series of meetings. CHURCH OF GOD. F. E. Siple, of Oregon, Hl., will conduct the following services at the Church'of God, Saturday 7:30 Bible lesson. - Sunday 9:30 a. m. Bible lesson. Sunday 10:45 a. m. sermon. Sunday 7:00 p .m. sermon. Everybody cordially invited to all these services. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9 :30 Sunday school. The aim is the study of the Bible and we have provisions for old and young. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon, subject; “Live and Let Live.” 7:00 Evening worship and sermon, subject; “Camouflage.” It is no mistake to go to church and you will do some one else a good turn if you ask them to go with you. JAMES SCHOOL HOUSE. 2:00 Sunday school. 3:00 Preaching service. WEATHER Fair, warmer tonight and Sunday.

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