Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 March 1918 — Page 1

TOR SAVINGS STAMPS uauEDVY-m UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

No. 69.

LOOK AROUND THEN r .. ■ See our rugs and get our prices. We have more rugs than all the other stores in the county combined. ' ■ 9 W. J. WRIGHT

WELSH APPOINTS ATTORNEY WILLIAMS

Frank Welsh, chairman of the county council of defense, has recommended Attorney George A. Williams to act in assisting soldiers in making out their applications for insurance and other matters. Soldiers desiring to take up this matter may have the service of Attorney Williams without cost. The appointment was made at the suggestion of the state council of defense and will be confirmed by them.

“JUD” IS STILL WAITING TO BE DECORATED

Lafayette, Ind., March 28—John F. Fitzpatrick, mentioned in today’s dispatches as being decorated for bravery by the French government, was at one time a resident* of this city. He was • formerly a conductor on the Monon and later went to Frencesville, Indi, where he engaged in newspaper work. He was editor of a paper at that place, when he enlisted, shortly after his wife died about a year ago" »o>—o —o While talking with Mr. Fitzpatrick today, the latter informed us that he was still waiting to be decorated and that he is spending his leisure time in editing the Francesville Tribune. Evidently the Lafayette report refers to another member of the Fitzpatrick family, who prior to his enlistment was engaged as a traveling salesman.

HAS NOT RAISED.

The old relibale McKinley avenue baber shop will continue to serve its patrons at previous prices. Van Wood.

NEW SUIT FILED.

Rensselaer Lumber Co. vs. Ed Oliver. Suit on note. Demand $3,300.

Joseph Holter, of Goodland, was ih Rensselaer today. NEW PRINCESS THEATRE —SXGGEBT STABS—BEST PLAYS— Free Silverware Coupons Every Day. ~ TONIGHT New Artcraft. Mary Pickford “The Little Princess” > mBMI w I ■ m/ wp z --f Mary Pickford | ’ * 5 a" The Little Pnncerr" 3 ''' Xi AN AKKEAfT Pxruse 3 /Wfc, • • ' ■ -?»I Geo. overy Comedy. 10c and 15c. MonAay. April Ist. Anita Stewart > ' and Chas. Richman “The More Excellent Way” Also Good Comedy.

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ASPIRES TO STATE OFFICE

CHAS. S. PRESTON, OF MONTICELLO, IN RACE FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT. Monon News of March 8, 1918. Chas. S. Preston, our efficient clerk of the White circuit court, has announced his candidacy for Clerk of the 'Supreme Court of Indiana on the Republican ticket, to be nominated at the next state convention. Those who know his ability to go “over the top” in his political undertaking will concede the favorable outcome of his campaign, now well under way. He is a big frother of ours in the local newspaper field and we are interested in his welfare and advancement. We have a peculiar reason outside of politics for being interested in his success. He is manager of the Monticella Herald, over which we presided many.years and which is now showing marvelous improvement under his capable and energetic direction. Mr. Preston was born in Putnam county, March 28, 1881, and in that county he received his education, graduating from DePauw University in 1904. Soon after he became principal of the Monticello high school and taught five years. In 1910 he became the choice of the Republican party for county clerk and here his genius for politics loomed. It was an easy thing to get the nomination that year, for pitted against him was Wallace Atkins, one of the most popular clerks who had ever held office and he was running for his second term. While the most sanguine friends of the Republican candidate were willing to admit that he had a hard row to hoe, the general impression was that Atkins would win hands down. But he didn’t and when the votes were counted in November, Preston was elected by a comfortable majority and one of the biggest political surprises the county had ever known' was recorded. After such a signal triumph in 1910, his • re-election by a large majority naturally followed in 1914.

Mr. Preston embaked in the newspaper business in 1915, by taking over the Monticello Herald, since which time that paper has steadily grown bigger and better, the equipment of the office having been added to as occasion required. He is a fraternity man and a member of the Methodist church pnd withal has the personal magnetism that extends the glad hand with a cordiality that makes friends coextensive with his acquaintance. In view of the foregoing, it is not difficult to guess who will be the nominee for .clerk of the Indiana supreme court.

Important To Church Goers

Before retiring tonight move your clock and watch forward one hour. Then tomorrow be guided by the clock as usual. Time of services, Sunday school 9:39, morning worship 10:45. The evening worship will begin at eight o’clock, as a later hour is always used in summer. The young peoples meetings will be held at 7 o’clock. There need be no confusion if you move your clock forward this even- 1 ing, follow the usual schedule by the clock, and note the change of time for the evening service. THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

See Chas. Pefley for trees, vines and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For fall delivery.

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NEW LAW WILL ADD 700.000

TO NATIONAL ARMY—MEN REACHING AGE OF 21 TO BE REGISTERED. Washington, March 29.—The resolution extending the selective draft to men reaching the age of 21 years since June, 1917 —the firs| registration day—was passed tonight by the Senate after a futile attempt had been made to add to it a provsiion for training youths from 19 to 21 years old. It is estimated that about 700,000 men will be added to the registration this year by the resolution, which is one of the pieces of legislation on which the War Department is waiting before announcing complete plans for the next draft. It now goes to the 7 House for consideration, with the bill to base draft quotas on the number of registrants in class 1 instead of on population, another of the administration measures already passed by the Senate. The proposal to require training of boys more than 19 and under registration age was in the form of an amendment by Senator New of Indiana, which the Senate rejected, 36 to 26, after a debate of several days. A number of senators who favor universal military training as a peacetime policy voted against the Amendment.

As adopted, the resolution provides that all male citizens of the United States residing in this country, attaining their majority since June 5 last, shall be subject to registratioh, under regulations prescribed by the President; shall present themselves for registration on a day proclaimed by the President, and thereafter shall be liable to military service. There was no opposition to the resolution itself, the only controversy being over the New amendment. Opponents of th§ plan argued that training youths would hamper urgent army enterprises and take the labor from farms and factories without providing soldiers for immediate needs at the front. Strong sentiment for universal compulsory military training was apparent, how T ever, and today’s vote was not regarded as foreshadowing future action on Senator Chamberlain’s universal training bill. Principal opposition to Senator New’s proposal came' from the Democratic side of the Senate, although four Democratic members— Chamberlain of Oregon, King of Utah, Gerry of Rhode Island and Myers ox Montana—voted for its

LET THE BELLS RING OUT ON LOAN DAY—APRIL 6

Nearby cities are planning on making April 6, the date for the opening of the Third Liberty Loan drive, an auspicious occasion. Some of them (will have all day war meetings, while others will see to it that all bells and whistles are rung for five minutes at the noon hour. The latter way of announcing the opening of the drive might well be followed out by Rensselaer. Our church and court house bells should ring and the fire whistle should blow. Come forward, Rensselaer, let’s not let our neighbors get ahead of us on this day.

ODDS ON THE BIG FIGHT WHICH IS RAGING IN EUROPE

Some big odds on the big fight are announced by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, which are unique. Here they are: That the Germans are stopped, 10 to 1. That they don’t get- to Paris, 50 to 1. That the -British lick them, 50 to 3. That the French lick them, 5 to 3. That the Americans lick them, 5 to 2. That none of the Kaiser’s sons get hurt, 100 to 1. Th; t Hindenburg still wishes he were fighting the Russians, 500 to 1. That the Germans will follow with a peace offensive, 8 to 1. That Russia will wish she had stuck to the ship, 5,000 to 1.

LISTEN.

Do you know that meal made from corn not kiln dried has a better and more natural corn flavor. We have some select white corn from which we are grinding some of this meal. Also corn flour. If your grocer can’t supply you call the mill. Phone 456. 45c for 8 lbs. IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS.

SPEAK TO YOUR GIRL TONIGHT ABOUT THE DANCE SHE'LL GO!

adoption. Five Republicans—Bpnh of Idaho, Gronna.of North Dakota, Jones of Washington, Norris of Nebraska and Townsend of Michigan—joined with the Democrats in 1 rejecting the amendment

MATINEE MUSICALE.

The March meeting of the matinee musicale will be held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, beginning promptly at three o’clock. The public is very cordially invited. The program follows: Voice—Aria from Madame Butterfly—Pussini—Miss Leonard. The Third Liberty Loan—Mrs. Chapman. Biography—Pirani and Pinsuti. Piano—Canzonetla —Pirani Mass Helen Warner. Piano—Firefly Elude—Priani— Miss Rains. Welcome Pretty Primrose—-Pin-suti—Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. English, Miss Leonard, Miss Littlefield, Mrs. Wood, Miss Waymire, Miss Martindale and Miss Daugherty. Biography—Denza, Simonetti, Marchetti—Mrs. McDaniels. Voice—A May Morning—Denza— Miss Loughridge. Piano—Menuetto di Vecchis Sgambatk—Miss Helen Parkison. Organ (a) Madrigale—Simonetti. (b) Spring Song—Pinsuti—Mass Rosabele Daugherty. Trio—Ave Marie—Marchetti— Mrs. Dunlap, Miss Daugherty and Miss Martindale. An Easter Mesoage—Mrs. A. H. Hopkins. Organ—(a) Prayer—Guilmant. . (b) Resurrection Morn—Johnston— Mys. M. D. Gwin. Voice—The Resurrection—Shelby —Mrs. E. C. English.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

Mar. 30—Frank Sylvester King, born in Rensselaer, Oct. 16, 1892. Present residence Rensselaer. Occupation, farmer, and Myrtle Ann Kerns, bbrn in Jasper county, Oct. 30, 1896. Present residence, Jasper county and occupation, housekeeper. First marriage for both parties. Married by . Rey. C. W. Postill at his residence on McKinley avenue this Saturday afternoon. The newlyweds will live on the J. C. Vanatta farm in Union township.

Harry Jinkerson, former editor of the Mt. Ayr Tribune, came from Chicago today and from here went to Mt. Ayr, where he will visit with his parents. Mr. Jinkerson was recently discharged from the Canadian army, after a six months’ training course in Canada. The regiment with which he was serving; has beep sent overseas,, but eight df the men, including Jinkerson, were left behind on account of physical disability. Mr. Jinkerson is now, employed by the Morris packing company in Chicago. Mrs. Marion Learning went to Chicago today. She was accompanied as far as Hammond by Martha ! Grant, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Grant.

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Tomorrow’s Woothar 111 Cloudy and war- ' ' . i tner - 111 I II BMIMI MB. MR Some Day This Has Been! Eh? ONE MIGHTY GOOD BUSII NESS DAY "ALL SAMEE.” DID YOU GET THAT NEW SUIT YET FOR EASTER? TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY YOU KNOW! HIKE RIGHT UP TO OUR STORE AND WE’LL FIX YOU ALL UP P. D. Q. WE CAM - COMPUTE AXTEBATIONS OX ALL SUITS SOLD II BEEOBE 9:30. AFTZB TKAT THEY WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY FOB ALEBATION. YOHN” WEBNEB IS MOST ALL IN.—WE SUBE HAVE KEPT KIM AND MBS. “TORN” GOING SOME TODAY, ALTEBING HILLIABD A HAMILL EASTEB SUITS. •. * V Others “Sell” Easter Suits. But Our Suits I Sell Themselves BUY YOUR EASTER SUIT TONIGHT! THEREBY GIVING “YOHN" A "YOB” Hilliard & Hamill I£[ EASTER SUITS |£l

EASTER MUSIC.

Trinity M. E. church.. Morning: , Rorgan • (a) Easter morning— Mailing, (b) Adagio—3rd Sonata— Guilmant. Anthem—Christ is Eternal — Protherol. Anthem—Hosemma —Granier. Offertory—The Swan —Guilmant —Saint Saens. Solo—The Resurrection—Shelby —Mrs. E. 0. English. Postlude— Deo—Morrison. Evening. Organ Prelude—(a) The Resurrection Morn—Johnston. (b) Easter Flowers —Kinder, Offertory—Chanson Pathetique— Stevenson. Postlude —Jubilate Deo-—Kinder.

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