Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 March 1918 — Page 1

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No. 62.

AGAIN WE SAY BUY RUGS This Week , ' * .' They will soon have to be advanced in price. See both Rugs and Linoleums at our store not later than Saturday, March 23rd. W. J. WRIGHT

MARRIAGE LICENSES.

March 16.- Fred Lewis Oberlander, born Iroquois county, 111., Dec. 9, 1890. Present residence. Remington. Occupation, mechanic. Parents born in Germany and Hilda Thressa Detrich, born in Remington, March 8, 1900. Present residence, Remington. Occupation, housekeeper. First marriage for both parties. Married by D. Delos Dean, justice of the peace, March 16, 1918. March 20.—William Isaac Carmoney, born in Benton county, Sept. 6, 1884. Present residence Benton county. Occupation, farmer and Eliza Anna Martin, born Jn Lafayette, Jan. 10, 1889. Present residence, Jasper county. Occupation, housekeeper. First marriage for both parties. Married by D. Delos Dean, justice of the peace, March 20, 1918. March 20. —Carl Bowman, born in White county, August 23. 1894. Present residence, Newland. Occupation, farmer, and Ivy Mary Mae Snow, born in Jasper county, Oct. 4, 1892. Present residence, Rensselaer. Occupation, housekeeper. First marriage for both parties. Married by E. W. Strecker, Minister. March 20, 1918.

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.

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The Evening Republican.

SEE THRONG HIT SAWDUST TRAIL

RENSSELAER PARTY ATTENDS SUNDAY MEETING AT CHICAGO THURSDAY. At the invitation of Rev. W. GWinn, pastor of the Irving* Park Christian church, and former pastor of the F’rst Christian church of this city, the following parties attended the Billy Sunday meeting in Chicago Thursday evening: William L. Frye, Homer Hendricks, Elmer Wilcox and L. H. Hamilton. Sunday had extended a special invitation to the Men Classes of the north side of the great city to come in delegations. The Rensselaer party fell in with the delegation from Brother Winn’s class. There were a number of very large delegations from the big churches of that part of the city. Many had brought along banners, bands, -drum corps and other means of making public demonstration. The great tabernacle on the lake was filled to capacity and it was estimated that 16,000 people were present. Homer A. Rodeheaver, director of the singing, was in great spirits and was delighted with the music furnished by the many delegations. He called on a large number of them to stand up and asked them what song they liked best. This part of the programme would have been considered quite sufficient for most occasions, but it was simply the prelude of this one. The great Billy Sunday’s sermon on the subject “The Time Has Come” stirred the throngs to the highest pitch of enthusiam. He made telling ’drives upon Satan, Sin and the Kaiser. While there were many striking passages in this address, and while the evangelist put much of the spectacular in his igestures, yet the sermon seemed to have for its purpose the touching of the heart strings, which caused many to hit the sawdust trail. No greater appeal could have been made by mortal man. It was full of human interest and its telling effect was shown by over two thousand puple troing forward and taking the hand of Sunday am- thereby pledging their support to the great revival now being held in the world’s greatest city.

Florist.

The number of pledges signed last night must have been large as it was considered Sunday’s best “first night.” It was our first opportunity to bear the great preacher. He is a ‘ power for good and we were impressed with the expression he made. “I am for God.” When ever you want to know what side of a question Sunday is on, just find out which side God is bn. The Rensselaer party had splendid seats at the meeting and also enjoyed a delightful evening with one of the finest hosts one ever meets. Rev. Winn has our thanks for this. He was assisted in this royal treatment by his genial friend, Mr. Kelley.

We desire to call the attention of the parents of a number of boys who are in the habit of jumping on our trucks while they are moving. This is very dangerous and we have seen a number of very serious accidents narrowly averted. We appea to the parents and the boys in all kindness to stop this dangerous practice at once. F. E. WARNE, J. A. GRANT, Draymen.

Mrs. C. L. Harrod left for Indianapolis today, where she will visit her parents over Sunday.

DANGER.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1918.

WAR’S GREATEST BATTLE BEGINS

DESTINIES OF MILLIONS MAY HINGE ON BATTLE NOW BEING WAGED. Exactly twenty-five months after the Germans began the historic battle of Verdun, the thunder of their guns deepened into a tempest of fire along the British front in northern France .and they began what may be the greatest battle of the war, a struggle which may lead to results which will shape the destinies of millions of people over coming centuries. The attack was made on a scale hithertounknown during this war of major offensives. It was over a front of fifty miles. Official reports are very brief but the correspondents at the scene tell of the terrific storm of artillery fire that burst over the lines by Field Marshal Haig’s men. The bombardment began at 5 o’clock Thursday morning just before the early spring dawn was breaking over eastern France. Shells of large and small calibres were rained upon the lines held by the British for about five hours. Then German infantry stormed out to make the first great assault. The Germans favored by the wind, moved forward under cover of a pall of smoke which hid the assaulting columns from the eyes of the British holding the front lines. Describing the batle, Andrew Bonar Law informed the house of commons that lightly held portions of the British line had been withdrawn but said that there was no need for alarm on the part of the country. The Associated Press correspondent at the British front, reports that an attack there had been expected and that great preparations had been made to meet it. The Berlin official report says that the Germans have penetrated into some British positions. Nor were the German efforts concentrated on the front held by the British. Early Thursday morning the Germans assaulted the French lines near the village or Ornes to the northeast of Verdun, and claim to have penetrated a great distance. Near Rheims, too, the French were subjected to an assault, but here the artillery bore the burden of the fighting. The attacks at Verdun and Rheims, however, may be considered for the time being as mere diversions to the pricipal attack, which has been loosed against the British. They would serve to keep French forces at Verdun and Rheims from being transferred to the British sector if that part of the battle line should show any signs of bending back. Nothing has been reported as to attacks on the lines held by the Americans. It had been expected that the Germans would make an assault on the American-held trenches in the Lorraine and Toul sectors, acting on the theory which have not had experience in engagements of the first degree might be found to yield easier than veterans. That such an attack may yet be launched and with only slight artillery preparation is, within the possibilities.

SLIP ’EM OUT AGAIN.

Off with the “lights” and on with the “heavies.” Cold weather again is with us. March, frivolous, inconsistent March, is up to her usual tricks. The month of windstorms just can’t behave any longer, and she has awakened to the fact that she has been good too long and now notes with alarm that she has but a few more days left in which to cut up capers. If her past reputation for bad weather is to be lived up to she must get busy, and this she seems bent on doing. The weatherman dealt out some rain for today’s program and has announced that Saturday will be fair but cold. Gardeners, enthused with ther last year’s showing, brought forth their garden tools and prepared for an early start, but these same tools are now in drydock. The enthusiasm of the gardeners is o nthe wane and the only thing that will restors it, is some more nice weather, and the indications are that we will have none of that for at least three weeks.

JOHN R. LEWIS DONATES HOG TO RED CROSS

John R. Lewis, Jasper county’s Hampshire raiser, has donated one of his finest animals to the Red Cross chapter to be auctioned off next Saturday. The hog-is one of the best in Mr. Lewis’ herd and is a registered animal and therefore should bring a neat little sum to the Red Cross. Mr. Lewis’ gift is a splendid one and one that will be greatly appreciated. The. patriot spirit and unselfishness of our people was never more manifest than it has been during the past few days.

IF A CHILD HANDS YOU A SMALL BAG ON SATURDAY—BE SURE TO'TAKE IT HOME AND EXAMINE THE CONTENTS. THE RED CROSS

SEVENTEEN MEN SELECTED

TO LEAVE RENSSELAER FOR CANTONMENTS BETWEEN MARCH 29 AND APRIL 8. The local conscription board has completed the work of selecting the conscripted men who are to leave for Camp Taylor, Ky., and Fort Hamilton, N. Y., between March 29 and April 8. Seventeeen men are included in the two calls. Ten of these are to be sent to Camp Taylor at Louisville, while the remaining seven will be stationed at Fort Hamilton at Long Island, N. Y. No farmers are included in the present calls. The movement of the draftees in the first call will be started onMarch 29 and will be completed April 2, while the second group will leave between April 3 and 8. Those who will make up the Louisville contingent are: FRANK JOHN BOES. HERBERT L. BOZELLE. LESLIE ZELLARS JESSE GRIMM. PAUL A. KARR. LLOYD SHERMAN PARKS. LONNIE E. DOWELL. GUY C. PEEK. GEORGE A. DONNELLY. JOSEPH W. REEVES. Those who are to make the junket to Coney Island are: MICHAEL JOHN WAGNER. HERBERT C. HAMMOND. WILLIAM O. DUVALL. DAVID DELOS DEAN. john worth McCarthy. SAMUEL KOSLOWSKY. ELMER C. McGINNIS. With the exception of Joseph Reeves, all of the above men named men have passed the physical examination. Reeves was rejected for flat feet, but a revision of the rules does not provide for a rejection on this ground, and it is thought he will meet the requirements when reexamined.

WAR SUMMARY

Hindenburg’s western drive is in full swing.. His volcano so steel and flesh is being hurled against the Brittish on a fifty-mile front, from the Scarpe, long since better known as “the river of blood,” down to Vendeui, below St. Quentin. This front early seemed penetrated is at least four sectors. The Germans are driving forward in the direction of Arras, Bapaume, Epehy, Ham and Chauy. All are ruined landmarks of Hindenburg’s famous “strategic retreat.” The Somme battlefield looms as the scene of the supreme clash between Teuton and Briton. The battle is spreading northworld as far as the coast.. Severest fighting also has broken out in several vital sectors of the French front. Verdun, Rheims and the Campagne are the storm centers. The main immediate objectives, as apparent from the German procedure, were: 1. To drive a wedge between the British and French armies at or near their junction point, somewhere to the west of La Fere. 2. To extend the drive northward from Messines to the coast, 'with Dunkirk and Calais as objectives. 3. Battering and attacking the French in eyery important segment of the front, with the twofold

aim: (a) Of preventing reinforcement* being sent to the British. (b) Of “feeling” for the weak spot for a break through to Pari*. So gigantic is this supreme effort —the last card, upon which Hindenburg ha* staked the fate of the empire—and so tremendous are the possibilities involved, both in it* failure and success, that names, distances and number, captives, and booty, dwindled into insignificance from the moment it was seen that this is THE effort. “WHI they break through?” is the only question. Austrian gun* are aiding the German artillery. Berlin laid stress on this fact in it* official bulletin. There ha* been bitter opposition in Austria-Hungary to this drive. The people of the dual monarchy thus are slyly impressed with the fact that they too have something at stake. Revolt in Austria at this critical hour would—but why speculate? The facts of the present happenings are bigger; for once the allied world agrees with something the Kaiser has said: “The decisive moment of the war has come.”

PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE. To The Parents: — In order to dismiss the schools Saturday afternoon, March 23, so that the pupils and teachers may attend the Red Cross auct ; on sale, the morning session will beein at e : ght o’clock, the first bell ringing at 7:30 and the last at 7 :55. C. D. DEAN, Supt.

ABE MARTIN.

A girl has t’ have nerve t’ ask her feller t’ tie her shoe these day. There’s goin’ t’ be a lot o’ stops skipped in Indianny after April second. '' • .

Tomorrow* W*ather r r . Fair and slightly j. warmer. : Z 3 * - I mn m i I Nil? AirKfJtA “WHETHER YOU’RE W 16 °» 60 TALL-SHORT—STOUT OR THIN THERE’S A SUIT HERE THAT WILL BOTH PLEASE AND FIT YOU. ALL PURE WOOL $lB ” S4O WE DRESS MANY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE—YOU CAN EASILY PICK THEM OUT ON THE STREETS BECAUSE THEY’RE BETTER DRESSED. Hilliard & Hannl( 111 —DO WE DRESS YOU?—

FARMERS SHOULD FILE AT ONCE

CONGRESSMAN WOOD SAYS FARMERS WISHING EXEMPTION SHOULD FILE AT ONCE. The following telegram was received today by The Republican and will be of importance to all farmers is Class 1 of the draft: Washington, D. C. March 21, 1918. The Republican, Rensselaer, Ind. It is important that farm workers in Class 1 of the draft desiring deferred classification on the conscription list file immediately with their draft boards. Applications must be supported by affidavits. See official bulletin of March 20. WILL R. WOOD. The bulk of the draftees in Class 1 of this county are farmers and it is believed that the greater majority of them will claim exemption from the first draft, which means that the ranks of the national army during the coming summer months will be filled with young men from the cities and towns. The call for March 29 and April 3 do not include farmers and several young men from Rensselaer will leave for Camp Taylor, Ky., and Fort Hamilton, N. Y. within two weeks.

NOTICE The Republican has been requested by the War Department to procure for the department for immediate use for intelligent purposes, photographs, drawings and descriptions of bridges, buildings, towns and localities in France, Belgium and Luxemburg occupied by the Germans. Picture postals, photographs, half-tone reproductions and other illustrated matter are wanted. Please bring any valuable information of this kind to this office.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

9:30 Sunday school. 10:45 Morning worship and sermon. The pastor will preach on “Who Shall Reign?” This is Palm Sunday and this service should be largely attended. 6:00 Epworth League. Topic, “The Art of Living With Others.” Leader, Miss Emma House. 7:00 Evening worship and sermon by the pastor.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rey. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. 9:30 Sunday school. There should be a full attendance how that spring is here. 10:45 Morning w-orship and sermon, subject; “The Rights of the Child.” 7:00 Evening worship and sermon, subject; “A Military Victory.” 7:30 Thursday evening round table and prayer service. Rev. F. W. Gressman, D. D. dean of the school of methods just closed in our city, will be with us over Sunday and preach at the rfiorning service.

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 a,nd‘child in Rensselaer do his bit' at gardening.

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EASY WAY TO MAKE CISTERN WATER FIT FOR USE

Many householders will find the following method for making cistern water fit for service, very opportune. Following the spring rains .the water in many cisterns is black and possessed of a very offensive odor, due to the accumulation of dirt upon the roofs. In order to make the water fit for use it is necessary to have the cistern cleaned, a couple of pounds of chemicals will do the work quickly and satisfactory. In the evening pour a pound of powdered alum into the cistern. Next morning pour a pound of powdered borax, the kind secured 4 at the grocery stores. Within twenty-four hours the water will be found to be clear and free of all odor and fit for use for all purposes. This method has been tested and can be relied upon to give entire satisfaction.

ANOTHER RED CROSS GIFT.

Mrs. John Martindale, Nina Martindale and J. D. Martindale gave a lot in the northeastern part of town to the Red Cross with the stipulation that is must net the Red Cross $125.00. Today Charles G. Spitler sold the lot to Marion Cooper for $135.00. This entire sum will go to the Red Cross as Mr. Spitler has agreed to make the deed, the abstracts an'd take care of any other expenses. The excellent sentiment that prevails in this .community is sure to make Saturday a Red Letter day and we predict that the auction sale and other functions will net this beneficient organization a sum in excess ,of $2,000.00. Let everybody get ; under and push. The appeal that i at this very moment comes from the : front is for everyone to make I supreme sacrifice.

Mrs. Louis H. Hamilton received a letter today from her brother,. Charles 0. Robinson, ‘of Mitchell, South Dakota, in which he states that his oldest son, Carl, who had been in a very serious condition, was much improved arid that his complete recovery is now assured. r Read inside pages. All home print today.

AT THE STAR THEATRE Properly Presenting tbs Beet in Photoplay*. TODAY Perfection Pictures Presents -7 ~ LITTLE MARY McALLISTER In “SADIE GOES TO HEAVEN” In five acts—A beautiful photo-play with a powerful appeal. Everyone will enjoy this. Training Officer* for th* Rational Army Admission 10c.

SATURDAY— Big Double Show —World Brady, Presents ETHEL CLAYTON in “STOLEN HOURS” MARGUERITE SNOW and ’* " KING BAQGOT —ln “THE EAGLE’S EYE” The Star will be in Charge of the Red Cross Saturday and their prices ere Children 10c. 1— Adult* BSO. MONDAYEMMY WEHLAN in “SOWERS AND REAPERS” A Metro wonder-play of a wife who triumphed over tntrixue. Admission 10c. I —Good Pictures , Good Projection—

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