Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1918 — Page 1

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No. 97.

MIRRORS Every Home Can Use An Extra MIRROR See Our Window ■.«*- . ■ ? ’ W. J. WRIGHT

THANKS WAR MOTHERS FOR SOCKS

Rainbow Regiment Cheer Association 150th Indiana Field Artillery, U. S. Indianapolis, Ind. April 29, 1918. My Dear Mrs. Ross:— I received you letter of -April 29th with great pleasure. socks which you send us for shipment to Indiana’s men in France will be so forwarded without delay. We* have shipped thousands of socks to the 150th Field Artillery and have never, so far, lost a shipment. The governstill allows us to send the necessary number for our men, upon condition that no personal messages or names —other than that of the Company or Battery for which a certain number may be intended. I greatly appreciate your (interest and valued assistance, and I will tell you frankly that unless we are able to secure the cooperation of every county in the state ‘our boys’ are apt to fight for us barefoot!. I wish you would have the war mothers informed that we are collecting handkerchiefs and tobacco to put in the toe of each sock in this shipment. That means 20,000 handkerchiefs, so if they can each contribute a few it wall greatly help. They are made from old scraps of material, and run, not hemmed by machine or hand, to be 18 by 18 in size. Thanking you for your kindness and effort in this matter, I am, Cordially yours, MRS. C. M. OSBORNE, Chairman of the Knitting Com.

BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.

The band will give a concert in front of the Airdome from 7:30 to 8:15, preceeding the big meeting to be held this evening tinder the auspices of the Knights of Columbus. At the meeting Dean Stanley Coulter, of Purde, will speak oh the great work, of the K. of C.’s in the camps in this county and “over there*** August Berghoff, secretary of one of the K. of C. huts at Camp Taylor, will also speak. Everybody welcome is the Knights of Columbus motto in the camps will ' apply at the big gathering tonight. Come out and liear the speakers, and the band concert.

BEAUTIFUL POTTED FLOWERS. v 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 NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Exclusive Service for Uttit aad Beet —pictures. ‘ “ Free Silverware Coupons Bvery Bay* TONIGHT Constance Talmadge In “The Honeymoon" Good .story, beautiful scenes laid around Niagara Falls. Also good comedy. 100 and IS*. Friday, May 3rd. Under auspices of the State Council of Defense, Uncle Sam’s “Preparedness" Pictures will be presented. Don’t miss these pictures. In full detail they will show you the rapid growth of Uncle Sam as a military power. 100 and 180. Saturday, May 4th. * v Artcraft Picture*. Presents Mary Pickford “Stella “Maris” Monday, May 6th. Norma Talmadge “Going Straight"

The Evening Republican.

ALUMNI TO BANQUET 1918 CLASS

For a number of years one of the most delightful functions in connection with the graduating exercises of the Rensselaer high 9chool has been the banquet served by the alumni in honor Sf the pupils who have finished the work of our public schools. In keeping with* the spirit of the times this year instead of the usual banquet there will be served a war lunch. The programme will be of patriotic nature and every alumnus of this high school is urged to pay his dues and attend the reception Wednesday evening, May 8. The war lunch will be served by the Methodist ladies in their elegant dinning room and the reception will be held in the armory. Ex-Supt. I. N. Warren will act as chairman. The general topic of the evening will be Liberty-Life. The following subjects have been assigned to the people indicated: Ideals—Emmett Laßue. Bonds—Mrs. J. H. Chapman. Efficiency—Moses Leopold. Rights—Mrs. E. M. Graham. Thrift—Charles Halleck. Yankee —L. H. Hamilton. The class of 1918 is the largest in the history of the school and these splendid young people deserve the most cordial greeting from the members of the alumni. The finance committee are George Long, Mamie Bevcr, Mildred Biggs, lone Zimmerman, Ethel Clark, Rose Luers and George CollifiS.

COMES TO SEE HER YOUNG NEPHEW

Rollin Stewart returned from JLafayette Wednesday evening, where he has been to visit the family of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Drake. His sister-in-law, Miss Ola Drake returned with him. Mliss Drake handed us a letter from Edward Peregrine, who formerly lived in Hanging Grove township and whose parents now live in Barkley township Edward was one of the twelve men who were taken from Company M last summer and made a part of the Rainbow Division and is now doing service in France. The main purpose of Miss Drake s visit was to see her nephew, a late arrival in the home pf her sister, Mrs. Rollin Stewart, who lives on the Drake homestead in Hanging Grove township.

THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mts. August Barnhart, of near Remington, passed away at the hospital at 1:40 Thursday morning. She had been gradually sinking since her operation last Fridayv " Bert Tilton was able to leave the hospital today. n , ~ There is no change m Grandmother Robinson’s condition. Mrs. Myer and Mrs. Parkison are improving. Addison Burton who was operated upon Monday is doing nicely. Mirs. Stevenson, Mrs. Lakin, Howard Green and Francis O’Donnell are all getting better.

Road to Happinesa. Be amiable, cheerful and good natured and you are much more likely to be happy. You will And this difficult, if not impossible, however, when you are constantly troubled with constipation. Take Chamberlain’s Tablets and get rid of that and it will bd easy. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. C. J. SCOTT S Expert wall paper cleaner is in town for a few days. Leave orders with Free Wopd. iPhone 570. HOME ECONOMIC CLUB The Home Economic Club will meet in the auditorium of the public library, Saturday afternoon. Vote for No. 29 for sheriff. True D. Woodworth will appreciate your rapport (Adv.)

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1918.

FIRES SHOTGUN AT NIGHTWATCH

CHARLES MARLIN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO KILL CRITSER. Early this morning the peaceful slumbers of the citizens of this city were disturbed by sounds of shotgun and pistol. Maqy were frightened out of their wits and thought the city was being attacked by some alien enemies. The Huns had not broken through but a battle royal had been engaged in between Night Watch Critser and Charles Marlin of Kentucky fame. There was .bad blood between the two men and they had had previous altercations. The story of the affair was given to us by Mr. Critser, substantially as follows: About two o’clock this (Thursday) morning I went down to the Main garage and just about that time an automobile with a number of Rensselaer fellows in it arrived and among them was Charles Marlin. He says he talked to the' fellows in the garage but did not notice anything wrong. Marlin went into the office and Critser followed him. Critser engaged Marlin in conversation. He asked Marlin what he was working at and Marlin told him that he was working on the rfiilroad. Critser then asked Marlin how much he received for his work and Marlin told >him to go ask the railroad officials. This led to a heated argument in which Critser says Marlin threatened him. Critser ordered Marlin to go home. Marlin started out of the office and Critser says he started up town when suddenly Marlin attacked him with a brick, hitting him upon the head and causing a deep wound. At the same time Marlin, so Critser says, threatened his life. Critser also says Marlin ran and that he continued down to Van Rensselaer street and when about ready to enter the fire engine house someone called to him and looking around saw Marlin with a shotgun. Critser says he dodged into the fire engine house and says he thinks Marlin fired at him twice. Marlin then got behind a post and Critser fired at him, emptying his revolver. Critser says he ithen looked for a shotgun which he thought was in the fire engine house but could not find it. In the meantime Marlin had made his get away. Later in the day Marlin was arrested and at this writing is awaiting a hearing to he had sometime later. Critser thinks the young men had Just returned from Beaverville, 111., where they had filled their hides with booze.

COMRADE PILLARS LAID TO REST IN CROCKETT CEMETERY

The body of Daniel Pillars, a veteran of the civil war, who died at the Soldiers’ Home at Lafayette as noted in the Republican a day or so ago, was brought to Rensselaer Wednesday evening on the 6:50 train. The body was taken directly to the Crockett cemetery where it was interred. Members of the local order of the Grand Army of the Republic acted as pall bearers. In the funeral party were the wife and son' of the deceased, Mrs. Daniel Pillars, of Frankton, and Alfred Pillars, of lowa City, lowa, * The deceased was an uncle of Auditor J. P. Hammond, Mrs. G. L. Thornton, and Mrs. Marion I. Adams.

Purdue Professor Makes Interesting Address

Prof. J. W. Schwab, of the Animal Husbandry department of Purdue University, doing some work in Jasper pounty this week in company with our efficient county agent, Stewart Learning, Wednesday evening Prof. Schwab addressed a large audience in Gillam -township using many interesting pictures to illustrate his talk. Today he is inspecting som'e of the pure bred herds of the county and tonight will make art address at Parr: Jasper county is making splendid progress in the developement of pure bred herds of stock.

ATTENTION NEW LIBERTY GUARD

The New Liberty Guard will meet at the armory at 6:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon for the purpose of organizing. J. W. SAUSER.

I will conduct a private kindergarten at my home, on McCoy avenue, which is suitable for -play ground exercises, beginning June Ist. Would appreciate your patronage. For furter information call 424 before May 25. MISS ANNETTA HANSSON. H. G. Lutz, of near Lafayette, was in Rensselaer today. Mr. Lutz lives in the same township as our former most splendid citizen, Robert S. Drake. He says that Mr. Drake is keeping up his good reputation and is greatly esteemed by his neighbors in Tippecanoe county. Lutz owns a quarter section of rami m Barkley township. Vern Michaels returned from Reynolds, this morning where he had been at the bedside of his brother, Judson. He reports that Judson is still in a very critical condition.

TO GO TO FRANCE NEXT MONTH

BOYS WHO LEFT LAST WEEK WILL SOON BE “OVER THERE” —“LEFTY” TO PITCH. Camp Taylor, Ky., April 80. —Am feeling much better now, but was sick all day yesterday, as were the majority of the other fellows. However, we did not do a thing all day long. Our training is very light and will continue to be throughout our quarantine period. Following that we are to move to another Tiarrack, where we are to help make up the 84th Division, which is to be sent to France some time in June. The training period here is very short. Some of the iboys who have been here but a month left yesterday. Was sitting on my bunk this morning, when one of the fellows came up and told me that the lieutenant wanted me. I wondered what I had done. On reporting to him he asked me, “Are you ‘Lefty’ Clark?” I told him I was. He saeid, “go out and warm up,” Shoving a baseball into my hands. This afternoon I drew the pitching assignment. We were beaten, but my arm was in poor shape. It was the one I was vaccinated on. However, I think the job will be mine from now on. The other club had a big leaguer in its line-up. He failed to nick me for a safety. We have a nice bunch of officers and I seem to be about the only one they know by name yet. Have not been a bit homesick yet. The life is so varied and interesting that one does not have time to think of home. There are hundreds of fellows in here writing now. Don’t let any one tell you the U. S. is hot preparing, for hundreds of soldiers are coming in here almost daily and others being shipped out. Give my regards to any one who inquires. Don’t send the blankets. Will send my clothes home soon. —Howard Clark, 27th Co., 7 Battalion, 159 Depot Brigade, Camp Taylor, Ky.

Item from Tefft: “His many friends will be glad to hear of Samuel Seegrist’s recovery. He is now able to walk a little each day and expects to be home by the middle of next week, if all is well. Mrs. Seegrist visited him last week at the hospital and also his son, Walter, who is from Chariute Field, 203rd Aero Squadron, Rantoul, Ill.” Proper Food for Weak Stomach*. The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. Every one should adopt a diet suited to his age and occupation. Those who have weak stomachs need to be especially careful and should eat slowly and masticate their food .thoroughly. It is also important that they keep their bowels regular. When they become constipated or' when they feel dull and stupid after eating, they should take Chamberlain’s Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. C. The Rensselaer Creamery and Produce Company have a thoroughly modern creamery plant, located in Fendig building across from the postoffice on Front street, and are in a position to give Jasper county farmers highest prices and best service. Anyone wishing to sea me will And me in the Trust A Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris, phone 'B4.

BE LOYAL —By buying Liberty Bonds, helping the Y. M. C. A., Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus —and By Choosing Good Men For The Government To Back Up Our Boys Inthe Trenches The army is no stronger than the government behind it. Indiana is a unit in the government and it’s legislators will have many war time problems to solve. Will you send politicians to back up our boys in the trenches ? EXAMINE THE CANDIDATES Then Vote For C. 0. HOLMES of Gary, No. 21, Republican FOR JOINT SENATOR f Mr. Holmes has been a leader !. ' in and active in every movement to aid the nation in the war and to better civic eondii tions. He has been trusted with official funds for 7 years. TRY HIM AS SENATOR. CHOOSE A LOYAL MAN

UNDERWEAR! ISN’T that winter underwear pretty warm for this kind of weather? We have a full and complete stock of every kind of summer underwear. COOPERS * WILSON BROS. $1 to $3 “FULL O' PEP" That’S the only way we can describe our new Spring Shhes. They’re just made for men who want “Stylo” with a big "S.” Tans and Blacks $430 to $lO ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■* {jiliiard&Hamij | II nww-.n II wotwtg paw j Tomorrow’s Weather. Little change in temperature.

LADIES LITERARY PRESENTS PLAYLET

The “Rag-Carpet Bee,” a home talent playlet, presented by the ladies literary club, was a success artistically as well as financially. The parts were well taken by various members of the club, whose talent in this line has just come to light. The old time songs were beautifully rendered and were well received by the large crowd that filled the auditorium. The club is very much pleased with the financial success and are grateful to the public for their patronage. Thirty-seven dollars and sixty cents was received which is to be applied to their liberty loan.

FIRE COMPANY CALLED OUT.

About five o’eiock Wednesday evening the fire whistle blew and the fire company was called to the residence of Dan Williams on Vine .street. Neighbors had seen the fire and had it about conquered before the fire company arrived. Mr. and’ Mts. Williams were not at home and the origin of the fire is not known. The damages done were slight, there being but a small hole burned in the rooff. ' Fire , Chief Montgomery and Teamster Ellis Thomas got away in splendid shape and they were at the scene of the fire in record time.

Basing his appeal for support in hfs candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator upon his past and present services in aiding the nation at war and in work for civic improvement, C. O. Holmes, president of the South Side Trust A Savings bank and Chairman of Draft Board No. 2, Gary, concluded his campaign this week with the assurances of friends here that they would remember his disinterested services at the polls next Tuesday. Mr. Holmes desires an opportunity to help Indiana do her share in backing up the boys in the trenches through proper war-thne legislation and Ids experience in patriotic work will be a valuable aasest, Ids friends point out. Mr. Holmes is concluding his campaign inviting a comparison of his activities With those, of other candidates and by thanking his friends here for their kindness and assurances of success.

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GOOD WHISKEY IS WASTED

SHERIFF MeCOLLY DESTROYS 300 BOTTLES OF BEER AND SEVEN OF WHISKEY. If the fish in the Iroquois river are not on a spree today it is not the fault of Sheriff McColly and his deputies. Wednesday afternoon he carried out the orders of Judge Hanley and destroyed 300 bottles of beer, seven bottles of whiskey and a little wine by breaking the bottles dnd emptying the" liquor into the Iroquois river near the upper bridge. This was the liquor which was seized from Clint Casto, of Reynolds, when he was arrested on the charge of bootlegging. The liquor was brought here last week to be used as evidence at the trial of Casto, but as he entered a plea of guilty the liquor was not used in evidence. Casto was fined 375 and sentenced to jail for 30 days, the jail sentence being suspended by the court. It is thought that the beer, which was seized several months ago, had long since spoiled, but as whiskey improves with* age, there was discount in the value of it.

THE TEST OF MERIT.

Rensselaer People Are • Given Convincing Proof. No better test of any article can be made than the test of time and this is particularly true of a kidney medicine. Doan’s Kidney Pills have stood this test and stood it well. What better proof of the merits of this remedy could you demand, than the statement of a Rensselaer resident who used is/ usccessfully and tells of lasting results. Read the following: Jacob R. Wilcox, a retired farmer, says: “I suffered from backaches and severe pains across my loins. I couldn’t rest day or night and was tired and worn out. The kidney secretions were highly colored and contained sediment. .Nothing seemed to relieve me until I got Doan’s Kidney Pills from B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store. They relieved the aches and pains, I could rest better nights and my kidneys were regulated.” (Statement given May 31, 1907.) On February 29, 1916, Mr. Wilcox said: “I continue recommending Doan’s Kidney Pills as a reliable medicine. They have never failed to do good work.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Wilcox had. Foster-Mil-burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. Don’t fail to attend “The RagCarpet Bee” tonight. It’s for our boys “over there.” A silver offering admission.

I will appreciate the loyal support of every Republican voter at the primary next Tuesday, May 7. My number is 29. (Adv.) True Woodsworth. WANTED—Lady to handle attractive and highly remunerative proposition. One who can devote all or spare time. Reference required. Phone 302. Miss Anderson. Best Remedy for Whooping Cough. “Last winter when my little toy had the whooping cough I gave him Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy,” writes Mrs. J. B. Roberts,, East St. Louis, 111. “It kept his cough 'loose and relieved him of those dreadful coughing spells. It is the only cough medicine I keep in the house because I have the most confidence in it.” This remedy is also good for colds and croup. C. See Chas. Pefley for trees, vines and shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For spring delivery.

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