Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1918 — Page 2

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WOMEN! BUY BONDS THE FIRST DAY

Don’t wait for the Jasper county Women's Liberty Loan solicitors to call you, call on them at any of the banks Saturday. Your application will be credited to your township. Buy bonds the first day, and make April 6 a day to be remembered by Jasper county women.

HAMMOND SALOONS KEEP OPEN TO SELL NEAR BEER

Hammond, Ind., April 3.—Seven-ty-five of the hundred and forty Hammond saloonkeepers today took out licenses to sell soft drinks, declaring they will keep open their places to dispense near beer until the Supreme court of Indiana has given a decision in the case to test the constitutionality of the dry law which went into effect at midnight Tuesday.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

April 3.—Hursel D. Blaze, born in Jasper County, March 26, 1900. Present residence, Jasper county, occupation, farmer. Being under age father filed written consent, and Goldie Maude Price, born in Jasper county July 14, 1900. Present residence, Jasper county. Occupation housekeeper. Being under age, mother filed written consent. Married by Rev. E. W. Strecker at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening.

HAS NOT RAISED.

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

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CAMP TAYLOR EXPECTS 5,000 MORE MEN SHORTLY

With the completion of a troop movement which took more than 5,000 men from Camp Taylor, it has been announced that at least 5,000 new select will arrive at that camp during the-present month. A telegram from Washington made the announcement and it is presumed that the men will come from Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, the three states which have been filling the cantonment. It has done away with the talk that Indiana selects in the first draft are not to go to Louisville, but are to go at once to eastern cantonments. There is still 18 per cent, of the first draft to be called out and the Washington announcement makes it clear that they will be ordered to Camp Taylor shortly.

TELEPHONE SERVICE TO BE SUSPENDED FOR ONE HOUR.

In order that the telephone girls may participate ip the Liberty Loan celebration Saturday afternoon, the telephone service will be suspended for one hour, during the hour of 3:30 and 4:30 o’clock. Patrons of the company are asked to refrain from attempting to make calls during this hour.

NOTICE TO MUSIC STUDENTS.

I shall finish the course in Normal Piano Methods at Northwestern University school of music the second week in June and should like pupils in piano and theory. Florence Allman.

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GERMAN OFFENSIVE NEAR END; ALLIES IN COUNTER-BLOW

With the passing of the thirteenth day of the new battle of the Somme there came in crashing evidence that the real German machine with which it was intended to crush the allied line has almost utterly spent itself. Where previously the Germans had thrown men into the fray, not counting the prodigious wastage is killed or wounded, Tuesday saw them decline anywhere to give battle. On the contrary in what little fighting occurred the British and French troops took the initiative. Thus it seems apparent, with the reserve forces of the entente virtually intact and with the added weight 'Pershing’s troops will give them, the I turn in the tide of the battle is at hand. . , _ While admittedly both the French and British armies have suffered rather severe casualties as they stood valiantly to their task of impeding the Germans and making them pay an unheard of price for every foot of ground gained, their reserves have been conserved with the utmost care behind the lines for the fateful time when the withering fire of the allied guns and machine guns should have so blighted the German hordes as to bring more equality in strength to the fighting forces. And, all along, the British and French commanders have not left outside their calculations that staunch band of Americans, exceeding 100,000 men, who are fully trained and equipped and anxious to lend their aid to the task of defeat-

ing the Germans. Daily the German losses in men killed or wounded continue to augment Us details are obtained from the Germans made prisoners. Some divisions lost as high as 75 per cent, of their effectives as they charged in mass formation against the British and French machine gunners and riflemen. Companies withdrew from the fighting with their combative strength reduced to forty men. The latest accounts of the fighting from the various war chancelleries, show no important new change in the battle front. Only minor operations took place on portion of the front south of Arras held by the British and little aside from artillery duels occurred between the French and the Germans on the lower end of the line. The fighting between the big guns was particularly heavy between Montdidier and Noyon, where the battle line bends eastward and Which is, a danger spot of great importance to the Germans, the' breaking through of which by the French would necessitate a rapid withdrawal of the Germans eastward from the Amiens sector.

Although the Germans have been bombarding British positions in Belgium, particularly at Passchendaele, and along the Goeberg, northeast of Ypres, there is no indication as yet that an infantry attack is contemplated. In addition to a continuation of their bombardment of Paris with a long range gun the Germans again have endeavored to drop bombs on the French capital from airplanes.

KOUTS FARMER PLOWS FARM BY DAY AND NIGHT

Elba Firebaugh, residing west of Kouts, is going to help the government all he can by raising bumper crops this year. On his farm of 500 acres, which he tills, he is speeding up the plowing of the vast amount of acreage by utilizing his tractor both day and night. He operates the machine by day and a hired man keeps it going at night. A big acetylene lamp on the tractor provides the light to guide him in the work. By the efforts of the two men, 25 acres of land are turned over daily.

DAY OF PRAYER IS ASKED

A resolution requesting the President to proclaim a “day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting to be observed by the people of the United States, with religious solemnity and offering of fervent supplications to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of our cause, His blessing oh our arms and speedy restoration of an honorable and lasting peace,” was introduced in the senate yesterday by Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire. Senator Gallinger asked for immediate consideration of his resolution, and it was adopted without debate.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

Will N. Nelson et ux to Daniel W. Myers, March 21, w % w 31-32-5, Walker, $7,347. Wm. Richling et ux to Peter W. Richling et ux, March 29, pt nw sw 29-29-6, Marion, 6 acres, $1,500.r Wm. J. Helmick et al to Tymon M. Mitchell et ux, March 29, Its, 2, 3, blk 1, and a strip 15 feet by 98 feet long, Wheatfield, Bentley's add., S3OO. Wm. G. Halbert et ux to Geo. H. Hall, October 8, 1917, pt ne 25-32-6, Wheatfield, SSOO.

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THF HEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARSI WELFARE CONDUCTED BV CO. AGENT LEAMING. THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER HOG PRODUCTION COMMITTEE HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING. At a recent meeting of the Hog Production committee of the County Better Farming Association, the following recommendations relative! to increased hog production were made: “We recommend that the county agent and the livestock committee appoint a hog grower in each township to report to the county agent any desirable sows or gilts that may be for sale and the names of parties wishing to buy such stock. The following forage crops are recommended for any locality in which the soil is adapted to their culture. Dwarf Essex rape at the rate of 4 to 6 pounds per acre. If a mixture is desired add one bushel of oats per acre with rape. An early variety of sweet corn drilled in rows immediately after the field crop is planted will furnish a splendid forage in the latter part of July, August and September. In addition, add 4 or 5 pounds of rape seed per acre at the last cultivation. Common red clover is a good forage crop for hogs wherever it can be successfully grown. For wet. or seepy lands we recommend alsike clover.

For permanent hog pasture, we recommend blue grass and white clover. For hogging off corn we recommend a suitable variety of soy beans planted with the corn at planting time. We recommend the Ito San for this purpose. The bulletin “How to Care for the Sow and Her Litter” should be mailed to every hog raiser in the county. We recommend the organization of a pure bred pig club for boys and girls from-the age of 14 to. 18 years. We recommend the holding of an annual livestock show in the county. We recommend that steps be tak,en to encourage the use of pure bred sires. In accordance with the above recommendations, the following men have been appointed to assist in the distribution of breeding hogs: Carpenter, Will Ott. Jordan-—George Sage. Milroy—Walter Gilmore. Marion—Russel Van Hoqk. Hanging Grove —Rollin Stewart. Newton —Arthur Arnett. Gillam—*-S. C. Robinson. Barkley—W. H. Pullins. Union —O. S. Bell. Walker —Guy Dooley. Keener —Clifford Fairchild. Wheatfield —Wm. Grube, Jr. Kankakee—Alfred Duggleby. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUB WORK POPULAR.

Enrollment in the Boys’ and Girls’ club work is increasing daily. This work, open to boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 18, has for it’s purpose the interesting of boys and girls in farm life and increasing food production. The Canning and Poultry clubs, which are open only to the girls and under the supervision of Miss Geyer seem most popular and are highly important. The enrollment in the Potato club which will be supervised by Mr. Sterrett is very popular for a new club. The Corn club enrollment at the present time included about all of last year’s winners and many new members. Enrollment closed May 15th and all boys and girls are invited to enroll before that time CATTLE FEEDERS TO MAKE TRIP On April 13th, under the leadership of Charles P. Moody, a number of cattle feeders will make up an auto party to Lafayette to attend the annual meeting of the Indiana Livestock Feeders’ Association. The part\ will leave Rensselaer at 6 o’clock on the morning of the 13th and' return the sr-rnc evening.

The trip is organized for the purpose of giving every farmer an opportunity to get in touch with the latest cattle feeding methods and to inspect the equipment at the university. All who desire* to make the trip are invited to communicate with Mr. Moody at once. POULTRY DRIVE A SUCCESS The drive of the poultry committee last week was a big success. Most of the meetings were well attended and “follow up” work showed that they were accomplishing the results expected. Early hatching and production of infertile eggs after the season is over were the points especially emphasized by Messrs. C. W. Postill and Jesse Snyder who were in charge of the campaign. These men will be glad to answer any poultry problems referred to them. ’“FARMERS’ CLUBS. The NortnMJnion Farmers’ club will hold its regular meeting at the Virgie school house Saturday evening, April 6th. H. J. Dexter reports the following program: Song . Wolfe Sisters Patriotism A- Conn Recitation • - Harold Zellers Deep Sea Sounding And Rope Demonstration .... John O. Conner Song—“ Somewhere in France There’s a Lily” Virgie Quartette Hog experiment report I. F. Meader Instrumental music, j . . . . Lockard and Booth The Progress of our Club during the past year H. J. Dexter Song—“ Over There” . Virgie Quartette Election of Officers. Everybody is invited to attend. LIBERTY BREAD DEMONSTRATION A demonstration on “Liberty Breads” will be given by Miss Geyer at the DeMotte school on Wednea-

SCHEDULE OF LIBERTY LOAN MEETINGS.

The following are the dates, place and speakers for the Liberty Loan meetings: ' Monday, April 8, 1918. - Gifford —Rev. Flfeming, C. G. Spitler. j Fair Oaks—Rev. Postill, Moses Leopold. Milrdy Church —W. L. Wood, W. ft; Parkison. Tuesday, April 9. Blake School (Jordan) ; —Rev. Strecker, Abraham Halleck. Gillam—John A. Dunlap, Charles M. Sands. Curtis Creek—Rev. McDaniels, Frank Foltz. ' tWednesday, April 10. Barkley Church—Rev. Postill, W. H. Parkison, Moses Leopold. Virgie—Abraham Halleck, Emmet Laßue. Banta School (Hanging Grove) — Rev. Strecker, Frank Foltz, L. H. Hamilton.

Thursday, April 11. Egypt—Rev. McDaniels, W. H. Parkison, John A. Dunlap. Blue Grass —Frank Foltz, Moses Leopold. Newland —Abraham Halleck, Emmet Larue, L. H. -Hamilton. Friday, April 12. Parr —Rev. Hill, Rev. , Postill, Abraham Halleck. Union (Jordan) —Rev. Fleming, W. L. Wood, Chas. M. Sands. Independance—Frank Foltz, Jno. A. Dunlap, Moses Leopold. Saturday, April 13. DeMotte —Rev. Strecker, A. Halleck, W. L. Wood, C. M. Sands. Wheatfield —Rev. Fleming, Moses Leopold, Spitler, Williams. Monday, April 15. Lutheran church in Union Twp.— Rev. Strecker, C. G. Spitler, John A. Dunlap. Surrey—Frank Foltz, Rev. Postill. Kniman—W. L. Wood, W. H. Parkison. Tuesday, April 16. Aix—Rev. Strecker, W. L. Wood. There will be a lady speaker at each meeting, also special music under the direction of Jesse D. Allman.

INDIANA CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET

The annual spring meeting of the Indiana Cattle Breeders’ Association will be held at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, on April 13th. At that time, the seven lots of cattle fed at the experiment station will be finished and valued. Four of these lots are being fed rations directly of interest to cattlemen in this war emergency and with high priced com. One lot has received com silage, cotton seed meal and clover hay—no corn at any time. Another lot has received com during -the last few weeks only. The third lot has been receiving about six pounds of corn daily per steer. The fourth lot has received considerable corn from the beginning to the end. In other lots the comparative value of straight corn silage and mixed com and soybean silage can be studied. The third comparison demonstrates whether the cattleman should feed cotton seed meal even under the high prices now current. The program will be as follows: John T. Alexander, of Chicago, “The Markets”;.John G. Brown, of Monon, “Feeding Silage on Pasture”; C. G. Starr, “The Purdue Cattle”; H. P. Rusk, of University of Illinios, “Maintaining Beef Herds in the Corn Belt”, and J. H. Skinner, “The Beef Man and War Time Feeding.” Every cattleman in the com belt will be welcomed. / CHESTER G. STARR, Secretary. A large crowd of Jasper County Cattle Breeders are planning to attend this important meeting. Make airangements to join them.

BEAUTIFUL POTTED FLOWERS.

Have you seen those beautiful potted flowers of Holden’s Buy one today for mother. Your wife would appreciate them, too. John H. Holden, Florist.

AT THE STAR SATURDAY: APR. 6 FOUR RIG STARS Carlyle Blackwell June Elvidge Evelyn Greely and Arthur Ashley in “THE BEAUTIFUL . MRS REYNOLDS” This production deals with the most romatic and dramatic incident in American history, the‘famous sued between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. It is historically true. SEE GEORGE and MARTHA WASHINGTON AT THE STAR SATURDAY This is to be a benefit show for the Daughters of the American Revolution in behalf of the Liberty Loan, Admission 15c & 10c. day, April 10th, at 2 p. m. Every one is invited. ° ' t . Township committees are being formed to arrange for demonstrations needed in the various parts of these individual townships and also to help supervise the Girls’ clubs m canning and poultry. > v

COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS

Following is a report of the proceeding of the county commissioner! at their session Monday: W. L. Wood stone road. Morteyhun & Son allowed $312, partial payment on road No. 3. Northern Indiana Land Co., petition for highway. Notice found sufficient. R. A. Mannan, John T. Bigg! and George Ferguson appointed viewers, to meet April 16. King-Lawler ditch. Superintendent files report showing-distribu-tion of balance on hand except $4.53, and board allows Snpt. H. F. King, $4.53 for his services for making distribution. Cause dropped. Ditch petition of A. R. Kresler. Report filed March 4 showing lands of J. J. Lawler benefitted which are not described in petition. Notice ordered returned May 6. George M. Meyers ditch. Auditor presents transcript of circuit court showing ditch established. Board reappoints E. D. Nesbitt superintendent of construction.

James Newcome ditch. Superintendent directed to present final report at May term. Aaron F. Rice ditch. Report approved, assessments confirmed and ditch ordered established. E. D. Nesbitt appointed superintendent. S. C. Irwin allowed S6B attorney fee. Mary Bartoo petition for ditch. Drainage commissioners granted to May 6 to file report. i Interest on county funds for the month of March was reported as follows: First National bank, Rensselaer, $144.61; Trust & Savings bank, Rensselaer, $132.13; State bank, Rensselaer, $131.49;* State bank, Remington, $133.44; Bank of Wheatfield, $41.01. Martin Sauser, as agent of county, was directed to arrange for the renting of the armory and the room on ground floor now occupied by the Red Cross at a rental of S6O per month from March 1 to June 1, and present lease for signature of board at next regular meeting. Burdette Porter, trustee Carpenter township, was granted permission to extend additional poor relief to the family of William Lock to amount 'of $45. Grant Davisson, trustee of Barkley township, was granted permission to extend additional poor relief of $8.47 for family of William Coffel; $17.06 for family of Sam Rees; $92.26 for family of Jim Rees, and $1.90 for family-of Frank Walters. ~~~ County officers reported the following fees collected for the quarter ending March 31; Clerk, $267,55; sheriff, $178.80; recorder, $603,15; auditor, $58,35.

INDIANA COAL PRICES HAVE NOT BEEN SET

Terre Haute, Ind., April 3.—1 Prices of Indiana coal will not bel fixed for at least ten days and theß fuel administration at Washington has not indicated what the prices will be., according to a telegram re! ceived by W. J. Freeman, president! of the Indiana Bituminous Coal Op! erators’ association, from the federal fuel administration. I The telegram to Mr. Freeman reads as follows: “Review of Indiana prices will no! be completed for ten days at least! No authentic statement made by thi! office that Indiana prices be reduce! nor has any order been issued re! garding any summer reduction.” 9

FAIR OAKS.

Gardening has commenced in thil neighborhood. Berche’s are moving to Wolcot! where Mr. Berch and Claud wifl work on the dredge for F. R. ErwiiH The M. S. Sunday school, whicß was dismissed about holidays on a! count of the shortness of fuel, wi! be reorganized Sunday, April 7. Bob Halleck made a trip to Han! mond this week. Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Geor! Brouhard were called to Shelby || few days ago on account of til severe illness of Oliver Brouhard! little boy. ’* I Mrs. Rilla Thelma, of Rensselae! visited relatives here last week. || Orvill Bringle, wife and baby, Remington, visited A. M. Bring! over Sunday. Most of the high school boys we! dismissed last Friday to go to work! Mrs. Ruth Weaver and Mrs! Ca! Carpenter visited relatives ai! friends here last week. The Red Cross society will me! this Wednesday afternoon at A. !j Bringle. Nile Price and wife, of Cnn! Point, were here Saturday and Su! day. The ladies of the Christian chur! held an Easter supper Saturdß evening in Thompsons building S Front street. Grandma Noland, of Rensselaer, H visiting the Johnston family. H| Milt McKay and Elmer Bari! came over from Gary Saturday H spend Easter. y S Ray Casey/ of Kirlin, was in to>H one day last week. fl|

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