Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1918 — Page 1

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CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

J. E. Bell, of Chicago, has succeeded Michal Wagner as reporter. Mr. Wagoner is away on a trip to get the IC&is6r The regular Petit jury was dismissed today on account df the fact that so many of the men were farmers actively engaged in this important work. The following have been selected in their place and are called for Monday, April 15: Charles Galbraith, Remington. John R. Phelps, Remington. Harry Gilbert, Remington. Charles Bonner, Remington. George Hascall, Remington. C. C. Eggleston, Fair Oaks. Ed. Bellows, Remington. James H. McClanahan, Union township. Ed. Arndt, DeMotte. R. A. Parkison, Rensselaer.^ John Poole, Rensselaer. Benjamin Welsh, Rensselaer. B. K. Zimmerman, Rensselaer. Morris Peck, Remington. Edward Reeve, Rensselaer. John Bunning, DeMotte. The grand jury is in session and in charge of John Kresler as bailiff.

BARKLEY FARM RESIDENCE BURNS

Jesse Nichols, clerk of the Jasper circuit court received a telephone message this afternoon informing him that the residence on his farm had burned down. The farm is located two miles east of the Cosey Palace school house. Mr. and Mrs. Watts, formerly of this city, were living in the property at the time of the fire, we have not been advised as to further particulars.

RECENT BIRTHS.

To Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Day, a girl. To Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chupp, a girl. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Logue, of Gifford, a girl.

NOTICE TO VAN RENSSELAER CLUB MEMBERS There will be a special meeting at the club rooms next Monday evening, April 8, for the purpose of selecting officers for the ensuing year. The meeting will convene promptly at eight o’clock,-and all members are especially urged to be present to cast their ballot. VERN NOWELS, Pres. S. RAY LARUE, Sec’y. AT THE MOVIES NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Horn* of the Big Stars—Bast Flays And Newest Picture*. Fra# Silverware Coupons Every Bay. TONIGHT Artcraft Pictures Present Miss Elsie Ferguson “The Rise of Jennie Cushing” . In « Acts. Frdm the famous story by Robert W. Chambers. 100 and iso. Tuesday, April 9th. J. Stuart Blackton Presents . Benjamin Christie “Blind Justice” 7 acts Also —Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew Comedy—B Reels. iu nan ioc. Wednesday, April 10th. Select -Pictures. Norma Talntadge “The Moth” 6 Acts Ms and MK

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BIG LIBERTY LOAN PARADE

LARGE DEMONSTRATION MARKS OPENING OF THIRD LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE. That Jasper county is on fire with patriotism and that she will oversubscribe her quota of the Third Liberty Loan bonds there is no doubt in the minds of those who witnessed the large patriotic demonstration in thit city Saturday afternoon^ Promptly at three-thirty o’clock Vern Jacks depicted the ride of Paul Revere. Clad in a grey uniform and mounted on a horse, he came charging down the street shouting: “Buy that bond today, the Huns are coming.” Vern made a very good Paul Revere.

A parade extending more than seven blocks, marched through the city with little heed to. the threatening rain. This demonstration had been carefully planned and efficiently executed by Charles Sands, the publicity chairman for this county^ Just previous to the starting of the parade the weather was overcast and it began to rain. Many who had planned to take part in the demonstration were thus prevented. However, promptly at 3:30 p. m. the long procession started from the high school building, headed by St. Joseph college band. Following the band was the student body of St. Joseph college with each youngman carrying a flag, also with a bjpdutiful large flag in the van. Following the college students came the pupils from the public school. At the head of this party was the little Kamowsky 'boy dressed in khaki. Many were pleased to note that here at the head of this student body was a splendid type of young Americans whose parents represented a people who had been downtrodden and abused shamefully in Europe. If the races of the world can come to our shores and be made a useful part of this great republic; if they can become enlightened liberty loving, prosperous 'citizens here they shall not be longer be oppressed by the tyrants of Europe. Each little tot in the parade seemed to feel that in some way they were taking a very important part in this great undertaking. All walked along like little soldiers waving their flags. It was a scene to touch the heart of all. How healthy, happy and cheerful these young people were and then to think of stricken France and Belgium. Breathes there a man with a soul so dead, that these pure innocent children do not make an appeal that will not only touch his heart, but also bis pocket book. Shall the Hun rob them of freedom and happiness that has been enjoyed by this present generation? Shall they be compelled to live under the"’ iron hand- of autocracy? In this group of school pupils were also the high school boys, who marched along with a soldiery bearing that was greatly admired by all. These young men have taken training under Martin Sauser and their carriage and manly grace speaks volumes for universal training. Some of these young men are members of the local Liberty Guards and are contributing much to the efficiency of that splendid organization. The public school pupils \«ere followed by a large number of automobiles, many of which were beautifully decorated and bearing significant banners. William I. Hoover, who rode at the head of the procession upon a large black steed halted the parade in front of the court house and here the -St. Joseph band played a number of patriotic airs and Dr. J. Budman Fie.,ling delivered a stirring address. The enthusiasm that will radiate from this great demonstration is sore to give impetus to an already strong

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1918.

PLAN CALL FOR APRIL 26

INDIANA TO SEND 6,000 DRAFTEES ON FIRST CALL OF SECOND DRAFT. Washington, D. C., April 6. —The first active step in response to Premier George’s appeal for haste in movement of American troops to France was taken today when Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a sail for 150,000 draft men to entrain for camps in the five day period beginning April 26. Men called to the colors in this April quota will take the place of a like number of soldiers sent to France to join the American army overseas.

The six middle western states are called upon to furnish 32,026 of this 150,000 total. Illinois will send 8,801„ Michigan 6,590, Indiana 5,968, Wisconsin 3,736, Minnesota 3,513, and lowa 3,412. There has been a heavy movement of troops to the ports of embarkation from the cantonments and camps in the last few weeks, in conformity with the plan to provide for greater participation in the activity in France. This troop movement from-the camps will be accelerated in the period before the April troop movement begins, providing ample sjiace and training equipment for the big increment provided for in today’s call. Approximately 116,700 of those ordered to camp under the new call are white and 33,300 are colored selectives. Telegraphic instructions have already gone forward to the governors of the states and everything will be in readiness to start the movement to camps promptly at the time designated. There will be monthly troop movements to the camps from now. Reports that a definite ‘number to move to camps monthly has been agreed upon between the general staff and the provost marshal general could not be confirmed at the provost marshal general’s office. It is understood the number to be called out each month depend entirely on the speed with which the camps are vacated by the trained soldiers bound for France. It is thought that a minimum be established and that calculations for future calls will be a basis of not less than 100,000 and up to 125,000 a month. This will be a substantial increase over the number which it was originally contemplated would be called to the colors during the present year. The availability of ships to carry the trained troops abroad will be another big factor in determining the exact number to be called out for training during the coming months. The pressure behind the movement makes certain a solution of the problem of securing sufficient transports, and from this time forward there is certain to be a steady flow Of mfen bound for France as well as a consistent movement to the camps. " Today’s call is the second call under* the second draft. On March 29 a call for 95,000 was made, of which approximately 35,000 were on the second call.

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wave of' patriotism that will carry the campaign for the subscription of the Third Liberty Loan “Over The Top.” Jasper county says to her boys now in the service “GIVE THEM HELL, WE ARE BACK OF YOU.”

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JACKIES BAND FOR RENSSELAER

GREAT LAKES NAVAL BAND WILL BE HERE FRIDAY, , APRIL 19. The jackies band from the Great Lakes Training station, Chicago, makes it first appearance in Indiana at Terre Haute, Saturday, April 6, the opening day of the Liberty Loan drive and will go thence to Indianapolis for a Saturday night performance and will play at meetings arranged there for Sunday afternoon and evening. From Indianapolis the itinerary is as follows: Monday, April 8, Franklin, 2:00 p. m., Columbus, 7:00 p. m. Tuesday, April 9, Greensburg 2:00 p. m., Shelbyville, 7:00 p. m. Wednesday, April 10, Rushville, 2:00 p. m., Richmond, 7:00 p. m. Thursday, April 11, Portland, 2:00 p. m., Muncie, 7:00 p. m. Friday, April 12, Anderson, 2:00 p. m., Marion, 7:00 p. m. Saturday, April 13, Decatur, 2:00 p. m., Kendalville, 7:00 p. m. Monday, April 15, Elkhart and Goshen in the afternoon; South Bend, 7:00 p. m. Tuesday, April 16, LePorte, 2:00 p. m., Plymouth, 7:00 p. m. Wednesday, April 17, Rochester, 2:00 p. m., Peru, 7:00 p. m. Thursday, April 18, Kokomo, 2:00 p. m., Logansport, 7:00 p. m. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, Delphi, 2:00 p. m., RENSSELAER, 2:00 P. M. Saturday, April 20, Cities in Lake county all day.

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Maria Hopkins, mother of C. W. Hanley was brought to the hospital Sunday evening for medical attention. Mrs. Tromlia is receiving medical attention. Wm. Locke, Baby Kimberlin and Mrs. Clifford Hamacker were able to leave the hospital Sunday. Mrs. Rebecca Robinson, Mrs. Grant Davisson, Mrs. Nelson Fairchild, Frances O’Donnell and Frank Haskall are improving nicely. Wm. Steven continues about the same.

NEW SUITS FILED.

No. 8915. —April 8. John W. Beath vs. John B. Tudor. Suit for damage for failure to perform contract. Demand $1,200.00.

WANTED MORE HELP AT THE GARMENT FACTORY Good wages, steady work. Apply in person at the factory corner Van Rensselaer and Cornelia streets.

Tomorrow*! Wwlktr Fair and much colder. / For Long Service . IF YOU WOULD pick a suit as carefully as you do a pocket knife, you would seldom go wrong. ‘ - C WE PERSONALLY stand back of every suit we sell you. It isn’t hard to pick one, they’re all good or we wouldn’t have them. BUY YOUR suit now. If you don’t—you’ll pay a lot more later on —they sure will be some higher next fall. * . i*. .. . t’ Hilliard & Hamil 1 ALL WOOL SUITS S2O TO S4O ||£

ROBBERS PAY CITY A CALL

VISITED G. E. MURRAY STORE AND WAYMIRE RESTAURANT THIS MORNING. Rensselaer was a host to a pair of robbers this Monday morning with Nightwatch Critser enacting the role of chief entertainer, when he twice sent bullets hurtling through the plate glass of the front door of the G. E. Murray establishment after the fleeing robbers who made their getaway, leaving articles of wearing apparel behind them. The robberies occurred about three o’clock. The “jimmy” artists visited the Waymire restaurant first, gaining entrance through the rear door,“ after which they proceeded to pluck $13.05 from the cash register and then securing some cigars and cigarettes. At the Murray store the burglars gained entrance to the building (through 7 a transom over the rear door, which they reached by the aid of a stepladder. Nightwatch Critser discovered the men while making his rounds, and, according to the officer, the latter discovered them almost simultaneously, which prevented him from going to the rear of the building and waiting for them to come out, consequently he pursued the only course left, that of taking a shot at them. However, the bullets missed their mark, and the two men scampered merrily out of the back door. The proprietors of the store have so far failed to discover any loss. The safe was untouched and apparently the visitors wejre only after wearing apparel. The only clue to their identity is an overcoat and a coat and vest which they left behind in their hurry to escape the bullets of the nightwatch.

CAPTAIN MIKE AND HIS SQUAD ARRIVE IN NEW YORK

Michael J: Wagner, former court reporter here, who left Vith six other Jasper county boys last Friday for /sv?)rt Hamilton, N. Y., has the ::ollowing to say in a letter to Emmett Laßue: April 4, 1918. )ear Bill: I don’t remember just what you told me about the enclosed document. I know it was something haout sending it'back, so here it is. We received the transportation all right, for all seven of us are here. We are all in one company, but in different sections. (Mike’s a class A rook, all right, ftp meant “squads” where he said “sections” Ed.) Privates Stewart, Parks and Putts are in one section, the rest of us are split up, each one in a different section. We are all quarantined and have not.been examined yet. It’s a pretty place here, but very cold. We got in here at midnight, but they got us up at 6:00 o’clock the next morning, hiked us all around the country, but otherwise it’s the finest place in the world. We have a fine bunch of “Hicks in our company—one of them just asked me how to spell “soldier.” This is a heavy artillery camp—many twelve inch guns around. 1,800 boys left this camp for “over there” recently. They expect to keep and train this hunch only three months and then send them over. Fine! So long. f PRIVATE MIKE, 7- 23rd Co. S. N. Y., «. Fort Hamilton, N. Y.

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MISS RUTH PRITCHARD DIED SUDDENLY AT LAPORTE HOME

A telegram received today by Mr. and Mrs. Oren Parker announced the death of Mr. Parker's cousin, Miss Ruth Pritchard, at her home in LaPorte, Ind., Saturday. No details given other than that her death was due to blood poisoning, and that she was sick but a very short time. Miss Pritchard was quite well known is this city, having made frequent visits here. The funeral is being held in Franklin, Ind., the former home of the deceased, and is being attended by Mr. Parker.

SELLS LOUISIANA PLANTATION.

Omar Ritchey, of Argent, La., in a letter to B. F. Fendig, of this city, reports that he has sold his Louisiana plantation at a good margin over the cost. When he relocates it will be somewhere in the south he says. His sister, Miss Ella Ritchey, has left for Los Angeles, California, for an extended stay.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

April 6.—Clarence Edward Miiler, born Metamora, 111., May 20, 1892. Present residence Goodland. Occupation farmer and Mazy Autonetta Farrell, born Remington, May 15, 1897. Present residence Remington. Occupation housekeeper. First marriage for both parties.

Isaac Thomas, the Remington lardware merchant, was in this city today. David Gleason, of Keener township, was in Rensselaer on business today. A gentleman from Newland called upon a local physician Saturday to receive medical attention, and was found to be suffering from smallpox. The distinguishing marks of the disease had been present since last Tuesday. The physician immediately placed the man under quarantine and sent him home. Several people had made calls during the presence of the man in the physician’s office. These people were vaccinated and the office thoroughly disinfected, and it ig hoped that there will be no further spred of the disease. 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 acre.—P. D. Wells. Morocco, Ind.

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