Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1918 — Page 1

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R. H. S. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

About one hundred and thirty guest., were present at the Liberty Lunch served by the Methodist ladies in their elegant dining room Wednesday evening. .... President George E. Collins m a very neat address, introduced I. N. Warren, who was the chairman for the occasion. Mr. Warren is an artist in the position of - toastmaster and each person who was on the program had to submit to his pointed humor to an extent greatly enjoyed by all except the ones’introduced. The general subject of the toasts was Liberty. These subjects were so arranged the beginning or initial letter made the acoustic making the word “Liberty.” Mr. Warren discussed the subject “Life.” , . Emmett Laßue in a very pleasing and entertaining manner discussed the subject, “Ideals.” Mrs. James H. Chapman gave a very delighful original, poem on the subject “Bonds.” ’ Moses Leopold, whose subject was “Efficiency” wqs not present. “Right” was the subject of a very interesting address given by Mrs. E. M. Graham. From the senior class, Charles Halleck responded to the toast “Thrift.” Charles acquitted himself to the delight of all present and to the great credit of the splendid class of 1918. The subject “Yankee” was discussed by L. H. Hamilton from a patriotic standpoint. .!■ The following were selected to act as officers for the coming year: President M. D. Gwin. Vice-President, Luella Robinson. Treasurer Ray Laßue. Secretary Grace NorrisAfter the lunch and programme at the church a most delightful dance was enjoyed at the armory. The music was furnished by the Nadels Orchestra of Chicago and was pronounced to be the very best ever given here in a similar occasion. The 1918 class had forty-two members and was the largest ever graduated from the Rensselaer high school. The community has a right to expect

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much from a class of so many excellent young people. Superintendent C. Ross Dean gave a very interesting talk upon the subject of the R. H. S. Honor Roll and Service Flag. The following Alumni are now in the war service: 1905, Wood Spitler; 1906, Frank Hardman, Guy Daniels, Herman Tuteur; 1907, Bradley Ross, Devere Yeoman, Delos Dean; 1908, Leon Lams'on, Nell Biggs; 1909, Omar Osborne, Walter Seegrist; 1910, John Knox; 1911, Delevan Babcock, Don Beam, James Ellis; 1912, Edward Parkinson,. Herbert Hammond, Alfred Thompson, John Groom, Cope Hanley, Joseph Reeve; 1913, Stanilas Brusnahan, Thomas Padgitt, Roy Gish, Edwin Robinson, Fred Hamilton, Ernest Moore; 1914, Harold Fidler, Edward Rose, Edward Honan, Worth McCarthy, Paul Miller, Emil Hanley, Laban Wilcox, George Healey, Doris Crooks; 1915, Gaylord Long, Iler Walker, Russell Warren, Glen Swaim, Robert Platt; 1916, Orphia Grant; 1917, French Crooks, James Barber. Renwelaer High School Service Flag Roll to April 3, 1918. Former students —Geo. Babcock, Hurley Beam, Ross Benjamin, Elvyn Bussell, Lloyd Cooper, Guy Crowder, Raymond Dixie, Samuel Duvall, Will Duvall, Floyd Elder, Frank Gorham, Elmer Godshall, Clifford Ham, Floyd Hemphill, Wesley Hurley, Gerald Hollingsworth, Wade Jarrette, Leland Jessen, Oscar Leech, John Moore, Jay Nowels, Lloyd Parks, Marquis Peek, Harvey Phillips, Charles Rhoades, Kenneth Rhoades, Clifford Spate, Elza Swim, William Tilton, John Worland, Paul Worland, Dori Wright, Phillip Miles, Howard Clark, Elmer Daniels, Homer Jordan, Archie Lee, Jas. Brenner, Col. Geo. Healey. T Alumni —James Barber, ’l7, Delevan Babcock, ’ll, Don Beam, ’ll, Stanilas Brushnahan, ’l3, French Crooks, ’l7, Doris Crooks, ’l6, Guy Daniels, ’O6, Orphia Gant, *l7, Roy Gish, ’l3, John Groorii, ’l2, Herbert Hammond, ’l2, Fred Hamilton, *l3, Emil Hanley, ’l4, Cope Hanley, ’l2, Edward Honan, ’l4, George Healey, ’l4, Frank Hardman, ’O7, John Knox, ’O9, Leon Lamson, ’OB, Gaylord Long, ’ls, Paul Millejr, ’ l4 > Ernest Moore, ’l3, Omar Osborne, ’O9, Thomas Padgitt, *l3, Joseph Reeve, ’l3, Edwin Robinson, ’l3s Edward Rose, ’l4, Bradley Ross, ’O7, Walter Seegrist, ’O9, Woodhull Spitler, ’OS, Glenn Swaim, ’ls, Alfred Thompson, ’l2, Herman Tuteur,- ’O6, Her Walker, ’ls, Laban Wilcox, *l4, Devere Yeoman, ’O7, D. Delos Dean, ’O7, Worth McCarthy, ’l4, Harold Fidler, ’l4, James Ellis, 11, Edward Parkinson, ’l2, Robert Platt, ’ls.

SATURDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

We ask those wishing to visit friends at the hospital to please time ing hours. Quite liberal visiting their calls so as to come during visithours have been arranged for, and it is necessary that we adhere to them, in order to give the care and rest that sick folks come <to the hospital for and have the right to expect In behalf of the Sick, we kindly ask you to remember this. Visiting hours, 10 to 11 a. m., 2:00 to 4:00 p. m., and 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. Hospital Superintendent. Miss Tillie Gangloff, who underwent a serious operation this morning, is resting.very well. Orbin Warne left the hospital yesterday. Mrs. John Lakin left the hospital yesterday. All other patients are doing nicely.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH MAY, 12. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Sermon 10:45 a. m. < . As the Presbyterian church building is being repaired,Dr. Fleming and his congregation will worship with us. Dr. Fleming will preach. You are invited to attend.

A. R. Clark, of Kankakee City, is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. F., Warne, at Parr and other relatives.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1918.

WILL FAVOR WAR PLATFORM

HAYS CONFERS WITH INDIANA DELEGATION AT CAPITAL RELATIVE TO ELECTION. f • ■ Q Washington, May 10.—The subject of the platform to be adopted by Indiana Republicans at their state convention at Indianapolis, May 28 and 29, was given consideration yesterday at a conference of National Chairman Will H. Hays with the Indiana, Republican members of Congress. Republican leaders in Washington have no disposition to dictate the platform to be adopted by the convention, but, as members of the war Congress and as candidates for re-elec-tion, the nine republican representatives are vitally interested in the platform declarations. . Those attendnig the Indiana conference held in the office of Senator Watson, were unanimous in declaring for the most vigorous prosecution of . the war possible and in favor of peace only by victory on the battlefield rather than by compromising bargaining. Another thought dominating the conference was that Republicans favor an early consideration of the question of the business and industrial adjustment that must come with the closing of the war. National' Chairman Hays has sounded this doctrine from coast to coast and it seems to represent Republican thought everywhere. The platform declarations of the Indiana Republicans this year are expected to attract wide attention because the Indiana convention will be among the first to be held. Because of the war it is expected that the national question pertaining to the war rather than any state question, will dominate the state platform. The understanding here is that the tentative program for state convention will offer four oratorical headliners—Governor Goodrich, Senators New and Watson and National Chairman Hays. The plan now discussed provides for Governor Goodrich acting as temporary chairman and delivering the keynote address and for Senator New to act as permanent chairman and preside over the convention. Mr. Hays, as retiring state chairman, would call the convention to order and he will speak then or at some other hour at the convention. Senator Watson; while not an officer of the convention, will be a speaker. It is expected that he and the Governor will make the principal addresses. Senator Watson has been chairman of three state conventions, but this will be the first time that either Governor Goodrich or Senator New has had that honor. Chairman Hays came down from New York yesterday and will remain until tomorrow, when he will depart for home. Besides meeting the Indiana delegation he called on Senator Fall of New Mexico and Senator Warren of Wyoming. Having recently visited both New M'exico and Wyoming, Mr. Hays had first-handed information of present political conditions in those states and the two senator welcomed an opportunity to learn from him the impressions he had gamed. Senator Warren was especially interested in a report from Mr. Hays, since he is to depart for home tomorrow to begin a campaign for reelection. Mr. Hays had dinner this evening with Representative Medill McCormick of Illinois. While he is making no attempt to influence legislation, Mr. Hays does not hesitate to declare strongly in favor Of suffrage by Federal amendment.

Proper Food for Weak Stomachs. 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. Anyone wishing to see me will find me in the Trust & Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris, phone 184. '

NOTICE TOK. OF C. WORKERS You are asked to report to Mathew Worden, official treasurer tomorrow (Sunday). Do not fail to do this. Mr. Worden will be at his residence on So. ' Van Rensselaer street. The ladies committees should report to Mrs. J. J. Eiglesbach.

WAR DRIVE ENDS SUNDAY

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DRIVE ENDS TOMORROW—(SUNDAY). Tomorrow is the last day of the Knights of Columbus war drive in Jasper county' and the committees in charge are intending to make the day a big one. Each solicitor is asked to do nis utmost and work up to the last minute of the campaign as this must be done to attain the hoped for success. All must realize that we must do our part and give liberally, for after all the Knights of Columbus and other welfare organizations have done for the boys in khaki in our training camps and behind the lines of battle, there is no limit to the work yet to be done for the moral, social and physical well being of American troops. While we are safe at home, look to them to win this war, they are looking to us to sustain them in every possible way while they are in training and,, in the trenches. They have surrendered home comforts, positions and prospects and they are expecting the folks at home to surrender the money that will provide them with the necessary comforts and pastimes. The farther they get from home the greater is their expectancy that we back at home will give of our means and give with generosity and with enthusiasm, to keep their spirits and their morale high. Help swell the fund that Jasper county may come out with flying colors.

DUSTY RHOADES MAKING GOOD

So says Oscar Bussler, the boy from Chicago, who write as follows: Camp Hancock, Ga., The 601st Mobile Ord. Repair Shop. On the extreme end of the Ordnance Training Camp is located the 601 M. O. R. S., which comprises a group of 44 men. This is rather a small company compared to the other companies, therefore every man is as busy as a million bees throughout the entire day and part of the evening. Lieutenant Baer who in civil life was one of the foremost mechanical engineers in the country is today in command of the first organization of its kind in existence. He devotes almost all of his time to the welfare of his men and successful outcome of the company. Lieutenant Schaller, who is second in command, is as every one knows, one of the most efficient drill masters in the ordnance corps, which is well demonstrated by watching his company drill. He "has also seen service in the infantry. As far as mechanical skill and ability is concerned, one need only to listen to him lecture some evening, as he brings out the fine technical points, first on small arms such as 45 automatic then the great Howitzer, tractor machine guns, and motor trucks, then one will be satisfied that Lieut. Schaller has been given an opportunity to impart some of his valuable knowledge to the best advantage of all. Lieutenant Murray who is next in command of the company, has seen service in the regular army for 15 years as a top sergeant in the cavalry and has^f ought on the border. He is just as hard as nails, always carries at least two guns with plenty of ammunition long before this country was at war’with Germany. Murray was laboring to help perfect the present standard machine gun which we are now using. “Dusty” Rhoades who is the top “smash” of this unique outfit takes pride in the fact that he and his men are all equipped for overduty and ready to leave for France in 15 minutes. Sergeant Rhoades, “Dusty” as he is better known, gives orders with a snap and then always carries them out the same way. The men in the 601st have been selected for their special mechanical skill and are supposed to be exceptionally good men in their respective trade. For this reason Lieut. Baer Schaller, Murray and Sergeant Rhoades claim that the 601 will do more in the field of action than will be expected of them, and therefore do their great bit to help bring about the successful termination of this war.

State Convention Delegates.

The following were elected delegates to the Republican state convention: H. W. Marble of Wheatfield. Milton I. Gundy of Fair Oaks. John O’Conner of Kniman. C. P. Moody of Moody. Henry B. Toben of Rensselaer. G. L. Hascall of Remington. S. G. Hand of Remington. J. C. Gwin of Rensselaer, t J. P. 'Hamond of Rensselaer. Jesse D. Allman of Renselaer. ■L The following were elected delegates to the Democratic state convention: Frank W. Fisher of Tefft John W. Selmer of Medaryville. ' , ( A. P. Rainier of Remington. J. A. McFarland of Rensselaer. Cary L. Carr of Rensselaer. John Kolhoff of Rensselaer. E. P. Lane of Rensselaer.

Take a Peep at the New Spring £ 1 ff luJUn THESE bright flay® every five young kOow in town it thinking of a new Spring hat Mott likely one of the new Stetsons we are showing now—smart to the minute, quality that it hard indeed to match, and in such striking variety that we can fit out any man with the Stetson Soft Hat or Derby in five minutes. Every well-dressed man'in town comes to ut sooner or later for his hats. If you do not know us already—there is no time like the present! Hilliard I | | STETSON HATS $4 to $6 J Tomorrow’s Woathor. Showers, slightly warmer.

REGULATORS USE PAINT ON STORES AT WANATAH

Laporte, Ind., May 10.—Three places of business at Wanatah were decorated with yellow paint early yesterday morning while the residents of the village were asleep. The aim was to indicate, to the public that the owners were not fully patriotic in the war of the United States against the Teutonic powers. On each of the stores the word - “slacker” also was painted in big letters. Herman A. Boelke, a furniture dealer there, and a member of the Laporte . county council of defense, was ope of the victims. He notified the authorities here last night, asking for a full investigation and asserting that there was no reason to doubt that he was fully in sympathy with the war. The other places painted were the Bailitz general store and a confectionery store owned by Otto Manthi.us. Wanatah is in Cass township in the southern part of the county. It has a large population of German descent and has been visited by agents of the department of justice in connection with reports of disloyalty. Boelke and Bailitz have bought Liberty bonds in all three issues and have taken part in the collection of money for various war funds. Boelke was chairman of the Cass township third Liberty loan committee which brought in total sales of more than 200 per cent. He plso is township chairman for the Red Cross.

U. S. FIXES SELLING RATES OF WHEAT SUBSTITUTES

a Washington, May 10.—Food Administrator Hoover announced today corn meal and oat meal should sell 20 per cent below wheat flour and corn flour and barley flour 10 per cent below. Wholesalers will be notified to stop supplying retailers who overcharge.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS.

American League. St. Louis 1; Boston 4. . Detroit 5; New York 3. Chicago 5; Philadelphia 3; (11 Innings.) Cleveland 8; Washington 2; (Called, eighth, dark.) Cincinnati 5; St. Louis 4. New York 5; Pittsburg 4. No other games scheduled.

WAR MOTHERS BENEFIT.

Hon. Edward Barrett, state geologist of Indiana, will give his lecture and picture show on the beauty spots of Indiana at the Gaiety, May 16. Tickets 25c. Come everybody and help this worthy cause.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY.

The war mothers of Jasper county will hold a market at Warner Bros, store Saturday, May 25. Plenty of good things to eat

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

ATTENTION MOOSE.

The Monticello Moose Lodge Degree team will be with us Sunday afternoon and will take up the tegular work and initiate candidates. - The lodge will convene' at 2:30 and all Moose are urged to be present

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 <IOO per acre.—P. D. Wells. Morocco, Ind.

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JUDSON ROSS MICHAL.

Judson Ross Michal, the fifth and youngest son of Robert and Anna Michal, was born in Jordan township, Jasper county, Indiana, August 8, 1897, and died at the home of his parents in Reynolds, Indiana, May 9, 1918, being twenty years, nine, months and one day old at the time of his death. The deceased had lived in and near Rensselaer all his life, and is generally known throughout that community. His parents moved from that community to Reynolds last autumn, since which time the deceased has made occasional visits at Reynolds. The deceased was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church when he was a small boy. A few days after coming home this last time, when it seemed to those who attended him that he could not get well, he told his mother that he had great faith in God, that he had been praying all night, /and felt that his sins were all forgiven, that if this should be ‘his call’ he was ready to go. Two brothers, one of whom was Jud’s age when he died, have preceeded him in death. This leaves, to mourn their loss, the father, the mother, two brothers, other more distant relatives and a host of friends. The love and sympathy Of the community are extended to his bereaved family at this their third journey into the Valley of the Shadow. May God comfort them in their sorrow and lead them on to a happy reunion in the Land where there is no Shadow. Funeral services were held at his late home in Reynolds, Saturday, May 11, 1918. Interment in Egypt cemetery.

WHITE COUNTY BOYS IN CASUALTY LIST

In the casualty list published today appears the names of two of our neighboring county boys. The are Sergeant John Bush, of Monticello, and Private Edward H. Davis, of Reynolds, who are reported to have been severely wounded.

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