Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1918 — Page 1

NO. 122.

RUGS We have moved our entire rug stock to the first - floor. ■> ' . • - - - ■ ■ » . .* _ W. J. WRIGHT

NEED KNOCKOUT SAYS ROOSEVELT

Detroit, May 30. —“America does rU>t want to win this war on points; we want a knockout.” In these world Col. Theodore Roosevelt, making a Memorial! Day address here tonight in behalf of the navy, summarized his conception of this country’s war aims. “If we don’t carry it through now,” he declared, “we will be forced to fight it out here later and without allies.” . Col. Roosevelt’s address culminated a strenuous day in which he reviewed two parades'and partcipated in exercises to the memory of Detroit’s army and navy dead. Col. Roosevelt repeated his previous declaration that there must be only one language, “and that the language of the declaration of independence.”

CAPTURE BIG GUN.

The Hague, May 30.—According to the Frankfurter Zeitung, the Germans captured at Fismes, long range guns with which the French had shelled Laoi\.

HOME ECONOMIC CLUB.

On account of the repairing being done at the Library auditorium, there will be no meeting Saturday. The next meeting will be the second Saturday in June. All who have not paid their pledge for the Liberty Bond we purchased are urged to do so at once.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.

May 29. Arthur Arnott Cowgill, born Benton county, Indiana, Nov. 13, 1892, present occupation laborer, present residence Wolcott, Ind., and Ruth Anna Worden, born Rensselaer, Ind., Oct. 26, 1894, present occupation housekeeper, present residence Remington, Ind. First marriage for each.

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The Evening Republican .

MARION TOWNSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

To be held Sunday, June 2nd, 1918, at the Presbyterian church, Rensselaer, Indiana. 2:00 p. m., Song Service led by C. E. Prior. Scripture and prayer, Dr. Fleming, Presbyterian church. 2:15. The Possibilities the Sunday Schools of Marion Township, Chas. G. Spitler. 2:30. Special Music. 2:35. The Place of the Sunday School in the Great World’s War, Prof. I. N. Warren. 2:55. Report of Township Officers and Dept. Superintendents. Sec. and Treas.—C. E. Prior. Supt. Adult Dept.—l. N. Warren. Supt. Secondary Dept.—Mrs. Clara Andrus. Supt. Elementary Dept.—Mrs. W. L. Bott. Supt. Temperance Dept.—Mrs. F. D. Burchard. Supt. Home Class Dept.—Mrs. L. E. Barber. Supt. Missionary Dept.—Resigned, Place not Supplied. Supt. Teachers Training Dept.— Mrs. Ethel Perkins-Coe resigned. Place not Supplied. 3:15. Talk by County Officers. 3:25. Business session-. 1. Financial. 2. Election of officers. 3. Time and place of next meeting. C. E. PRIOR, Sect.-Treas. Marion Twp.

FRIDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

John Adair entered the hospital today and underwent an - operation. Frederick Fendig, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Fendig, and Max Harrisson, manager of the Rensselaer Garment factory, underwent tonsillotomies this morning. Frances Hemphill, daughter of James Hemphill, underwent an operation this morning. Mrs. Barbara Lakin, of .near Parr, came to the hospital this morning. She is suffering with a dislocated shoulder which she received in a fall.

It has been the custom for a number of years two prominent Warren county citizens, Samuel A. Rhode and James K. Coleman, to spend a vacation on the Kankakee river about this time each year. Following that custom they were at this point Thursday night and each retired at the usual time in their separate tents. This morning when Mr. Coleman awoke he went to the tent of his fellow, Mr. Rhode, and found him lying upon the ground dead, having died during the night. Coroner W. J. Wright was called and examined the body and from his examination thought the deceased had died from heart failure.

Lancaster, Pa., May 31.—“ Either join the Marines or leave home!” This was the ultimatum issued to Frank A. Laudenberger, a silk weaver, of Marietta, Pa., by his patriotic wife. When Laudenberger appeared before Sergeant Jim Gandee, of the local recruiting station recently, he was told that he would have to obtain his wife’s consent before he could be accepted. “Consent?” he asked, laughingly. “Why, she told me that any man who called himself a man would be fighting for his country and that I would have to enlist in the Marines or leave home. Guess that’s enough consent, isn’t it?” Laudenberger was accepted immediately and his spartan wife was on hand at the depot to see that he surely got on his way to help make the world “safe for democracy.”

Mrs. Mildred Richardson, of Chicago, is spending a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Halleck.

DIED WHILE ENCAMPED.

SHE CONSENTED, YES.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY. MAY 31. 1918. •.

HOLD SACRED WAR SERVICE

CITIZEN MEETING HELD AS REQUESTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS. The meeting held by the citizens of this community Thursday evening at the First Christian church was fairiy well attended and the program was very interesting. George H. McLain acted as chairman and with him on the platform were Rev. J. B. Fleming and Rev. E. W. Strecker. The address of George A. W. Williams was an admonition to each and every one of us to be worthy of the victory we have ask the Almighty to give us in this great war. We publish a portion of a very interesting paper read by Mrs. Charles G. Spitler. “The National Memorial Day this year does not seqm so much like ancient history. “Those of us who know the war of 1861 only as history can begin to realize what it meant to the boys when they left the old home to serve the . call of duty. “The war of 1861 seems to have been small in comparison with the present world’s war; but in deeds of heroism the civil has never been surpassed. “In per centage of . killed and wounded it exceeded the present war. There was not adequate treatment of the wounded, and as many died of disease as from bullets.

“The memory of the deeds of the Blue and the Gray will be an inspiration to the-boys of today. “It holds a man to his task to think that his father or his grandfather did the same thing before him. He feels that he, has a record to maintain, a name to honor, and a history of which he must show himself worthy. “Fort Sumpter fell on Saturday, April 13, 1861, and on Monday the 15th, Governor Morton telegraphed to the president his tender of 10,000 men on behalf of the state of Indiana. On the same day the president issued his proclamation calling forth the ipilitia of the states of the Union to the number of 75,000. The t response of Jasper County to the Governor’s call was prompt and enthusiastic. While it was still dark on the morning after the announcement of the surrender, with the court house bell and a drum and fife Robert H. Milroy brought the citizens together and called for volunteers. They crowded forward and before breakfast filled the ranks of one of the earliest companies in the state. The same day he reported to Governor Morton in Indianapolis. “There is something in the majestic figure of General Milroy, in the erect head held as if listening, in the fearless eye, and the gray hair turned back from the forehead very suggestive of the name bestowed up--on him by his soldiers. He was callthe ‘Gray Eagle’. “In the Mexican war the state had five regiments and to avoid historical confusion, the regiments raised for the war of the rebellion were designated by numbers, beginning with six. The ninth, therefore, was the third regiment organized for the war of 1861. This regiment was mustered into service for three months at Indianapolis on the 25th day of April, 1861, with Robert H, Milroy as colonel. * “In this regiment Jasper county was represented by a full company, the original officers of which were: Robert H. Milroy, captain; Gideon C. Moody, first lieutenant, and Edwin P. Hammond, second lieutenant. “In the organization of the regament this company was ranked ‘G,’ and the captain was promoted to the colonelcy of the regiment, and the regular promotion of the lieutenants placing Albert G. Guthridge in ’ commission as second lieutenant. “Company ‘G’ may be said to be the cradle of Jaaper county’s military renown. From its organization arose one general, three colonels and a number of line officers. Jasper county is credited with 935 soldiers in the civil war. I have not been able to get the census of the county at that time; but we know it was sparcely settled, and believe the per centage of enlisted -men very high. Probably higher than in the present war up to this time. “But little difficulty was experienced during the first two years of the war, And no effort was made by the county to stimulate enlistments by the offering of bounties. In August, 1862 an order was passed by the county ■commissioners to pay a bounty of $25; but« was subsequently recinded. “In November, 1863, the subject was again presented and an order passed to pay S6O to volunteers, and that amount was increased the following month to SIOO. This resulted in the payment of $4,900, as bounties by the county. Various measures of relief for the families of the soldiers were introduced; which were carried out at an expense of nearly $5,000. The various townships, m their independent capacity, added to the general expenditure for both obi a cis “The women also formed a soldier’s aid society at Rensselaer. This was not completely organized; but the patriotic women provided such articles as the hospitals and the boys In the field needed most. The society met at the homes of its members and worked up the material that

LOVING TRIBUTE PAID TO HEROES

MEMORIAL DAY FITTINGLY 08-' SERVED BY INTERESTED THRONG. Thursday was an ideal day. Nature, this year, had made special efforts to beautify earth that it might assist in paying tribute to the heroes living and dead, whose love of country and humanity had called forth the greatest service and sacrifice known to mankind. The weather was warm, much warmer than usual, but the day was bright and clear. At 1:30 p. m. the business houses were closed and the busy farmers came to the.city to take part in this great national holiday, sacred to the memory of those who had counted liberty greater than life itself. The four Healys, two of whom have been in the band as it has wended it Way solemnly to Weston cemetery for more than a quarter of a century, had gathered a number of men together, and they were able to make the day much more heroic by the splendid martial music. So many of the Rensselaer boys have been called to the colors out of the band that it is quite difficult to secure a sufficient number of players to make a creditable showing. Those who took part in the band Thursday have as they so much deserve the heartfelt thanks of the community. As the long parade left the court house led by the band, it was made up of a large number of boys and girls from the different Sunday schools of the city. The children were followed by the manly Boy Scouts. After the scouts came a most beautiful group of ladies from the Red Cross. They were dressed in white with Red Crosses upon their head apparel. Their appearance was very impressive and called forth many expression of, admiration. All seem to realized the splendid work which these ladies are doing for the great organization which they represented.

Following the ladies from the Red Cross, were the virile Liberty Guards. An organization which stands ready at any time to do service for the country. The Guards marched in splendid order and gave evidence of much training. The members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows were next in line and there was a large representation for this order. The members of the fire company were in line also. Those in whose honor the day’s exercises were -being conducted followed. The thinned ranks of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic. These noble patriots whose spirits are now as they have alway been 'full of patriotism showed by their silver locks that many years have intervened since they engaged in that great struggle under the command of the immortal Lin-, coin. On account of the very favorable season there were more beautiful flowers than lisual. Weston cemetery was never quite so beautiful. Rensselaer takes a great pride in its beautiful “silent city,” and is not stingy in its praise of J. H. Holden, keeper and the cemetery trustee. They have as they deserve the appreciation of this community for one of the most beautiful cemeteries to be found any Where. The programme at the cemetery

some member or the donation of some merchant had provided. Boxes were sent to the volunteers of the company and wherever the need seemed most urgent, the labor and contributions of these women were freely given. “Brief as was the Spanish War nine of Jasper county’s sons participated in it, Melbrin Griffin, Theodore George, Ephrain Hickman, William Holderness (the brother of the wife of Anson Cox), Joe Marshall, Ernest Middleton, Bates Tucker, Ellwood Spriggs, and Dr. I. M. Washburn are veterans of that war. Mr. Martin Sauser was in that war also, but enlisted from Chicago. “Although the Spanish war was of short duration, our soldiers suffered from the climate and disease, from poor food and lack of things to make life endurable. “We feel that we have profited by that experience and have gone into the world war with less hurrahing and better preparation. Of what is being done by Jasper county now everyone knows. The Red Cross, the council of Defense, the Liberty Guards, the War Mothers and the Y. M. C. A. are working harmoniusly and systematically for the welfare and comfort pf our soldiers. Men to the number of 230 have already gone from the county. What the future holds for us no one can know; but with such a history . behind us and the men we are sending there can be no doubt that Jasper county will sustain her past record if she does not surpass it Allen Seegar, the New York lad, who kept his ‘Rendesvous With Death,’ while charging up the German trenches on July 4, 1916, wrote an ‘Ode in memory of the American Volunteers Fallen for France,’ to be read before the statue of Lafayette and Washington in Paris on Decoration Day, 1916. At that time only a few Americans were in the battle line. But now that we are in it to a much greater extent the lines are no less appropriate.”

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was very appropriate for this the most solemn Memorial Day exercise since the first celebration on the 30th of May 1868. Added to the love of the soldiers present and those who have been called to the great encampment there were many present who now have dear ones who have gone forth to do and die, if heeds be, in the great struggle now so dark ana gloomy in the beloved France. It was a serious, solemn occasion and pulled hard at the heart strings. The music and other exercises were in keeping with the momentous occasion. The principal address was delivered by our fellow townsman, Hon. E. P. Honan. It was one of the very best ever delivered in tins city. He gave the greatest praise to the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, present and to their fallen comrades. All honor and praise is due them and they are worthy sires of those splendid patriots who are now in a similar conflict for the freedom of humanity. Mr. Honan urged all to get into the spirit of the present conflict and to have that grim determination that shall bring victory to our arms now sis the Boy’s of ’6l brought victory to us m that great conflict It was a great oration and did honor to the occasion and great, credit to the orator of the occasion. The following veterans attended the services: D. H. Yeoman. Henry Wood. ( ,1 Richard Grow. William Warren. H. W. Wood, Sr. William Sayfler. John C. Kresler. Henry Amsler. Elijah Stevens. _ J. E. Mitchell. Whitesell Lewis. Allen Catt J. L. Hagins. > William Hoover. • George Morgan.

WAR SUMMARY.

The second battle of the Marne is “boiling up.** Its initial phase la already being fought along a ten mile front between the west of Fere-on-Tardenois and the east of Vesely, at a distance ranging from 6 to * miles north of the immortal river. There the Crown Prince's center is plunging southward to gain the Marne, the immediate goals being Dormans and Chateau-Thiorry, the latter a rail key to Paris, S 8 miles northeast of the French capital. From the Bedin war office came the announcement: “South of Fere-on-Tardenois we are fighting our way toward Marne.’’ The French official night communique admits the loss of both Fere-on-Tardenois and Vesely. Bnt every word from Paris and the front, official and unofficial, is calm and confident. For the allies it is an omen that has a heartening thrill, this dash of the German center toward the river that saw the greatest military machine of the ages once more go down in defeat. And still a greater thrill is the knowledge that the man who turned the tide in that famous battle is nov, the supreme commander of all allied forces in what may bo the ast round of Armageddon. Foch is a taciturn generalissimo. But behind the Marne, and on the allied left, below Soissons there is significant activity. Foch is getting lis reserves into line. The next forty-eight hours, unless, all .signs lie, may see the supreme clash of the war and of history. Meanwhile, Berlin is reveling in bombastic pronuncian*entos of the “victorioui progress” of the C’.xwn Prince’s lagons. Thirty-five thousand prisoners had been taken up to Wednesday night, the German war office announces. The booty in guns and material is described as “enormous.*’

Next to the Marne front, the sector facing Soissons from the Southwest is l-cund to become the most important in the next few days* fighting and to that front, it is believed, a great part of the French reserves is now under way. For a break through by the Germans between Soissons and Hartennes (to the south), where furious attemps were made vainly all day Thursday, would mean the swift spreading of the attack to the southern end of the Picardy ’ front. Ultimate junction of the Crown Prince’s Soissons army with the German army threatening Amiens from the southeast is clearly an essential part of Ludendorff’s program. Strengthening this theory is the fact that the Kaiser’s heir is employing the most celebrated of Prussian troops—Brandenburgers—on the Soissons front. The village of Cantigny, taken by the Americans, remains in our hands notwithstanding vigorous attemps at recapture. Six times the Gormans have undertaken counter assaults, the fifth endeavor being on a large scale. The attack was preceded by a -heavy bombardment, then the troops advanced with the rather feeble support of tanks. Counter artillery fire by the Americans broke up the movement and the infantry accounted for the rest. Additional prisoners have been taken in the village, bringing th etotal up to 242. All are Bavarians. Five American pursuit planes guarding a large number of British bombing planes returning from a raid into Germany fought seven successive battles, shooting down two German planes and forcing another to descend. One American was copelled to alight in No Man’s Land and was captured.

Thomas Crocket. Joseph Smith. Jesse Gates. * W. A. Green. W. R. Brown. J. L. Nichols. Burl Sheffer. p > John Watson. Alfred Witham. N. S. Bates. I. N. HempbiM. W. S. Day. Shelby Grant.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —Th* Hou** of Good Pictor**— TODAY SEE Taylor Holmes . Will appear in r\ ‘Ruggles of Red Gap’ ALSO—NAVY PICTURES— Admiaaion 10c and ISc—War tax included. SATURDAY—-“Wanted’-A Mother" By _ Little Madge Evan* And all atar caaL —Alao Marguerite Snow * King Baggot In a »*cr*t aervice production “THE EAGLE’S EYE” . MONDAY— Alia* Mr*. Jessup Emily Stop- i han*. - - | TUESDAY—- | THE PAINTED DOLL all star cast.

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