Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 124, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 June 1918 — Page 1

No. 124.

RUGS We moved our entire rug stock to the first floor of our store and sold 36 room size rugs in May. If you are going to need a new rug this spring you should buy now.' Rugs will be 50 per cent higher in 3 months. W. J. WRIGHT

CO. AGT. LEAMING EADER FOR WHEAT PRODUCTION.

Lafayette, Ind., June I.—Stewart Learning, Jasper county agricultural agent, one of the livest agents m the state, has been named district leader for the wheat production campaign which is being started now in Indiana. He met with the other district leaders at Purdue University May 31 and helped formulate plans for the big drive to maintain the present acreage of wheat which is 25 perecent above normal, and increase the yield as much as possible. It is hoped to attain these ends through the selection of the jbest wheat fields for use as seed. Field men from Purdue Extension Department will assist in selecting these fields before they are cut, then efforts will be made to obtain these fields for seed in the county or township in which they are grown. From eight to a dozen fields will be picked in each county. , , Following thia part of the campaign, stress will be laid on early plowing and use of fertilizers containing a large amount of phosphates. , , j Mr. Learning was selected as leader in district No. 4, in which are the following counties: Jasper, Newton, Benton, Warren, Fountain, Montgomery, Boone, Clinton, Tippecanoe, White and Carrcfl. He has called a meeting of county agents of all these counties to be held here within a week to make plane for the campaign in each county.

PROGRAMME DISTRICT LIB RARY MEETING

Thursday, June 6, 1918. 11:15 a. m. Registration at library. 12 noon. Luncheon. 1:30 p. m. Greeting, J. J. Hunt, president library board. Response, Sanna Denniston, librarian public library, Earl Park. Library extension, M. H. Hill, trustee public ftbrary, Frencesville. Address, William Hamilton, secretary public library commission, Indianapolis. Attitude of the library board and of the librarian 1 the library profession, Elizabeth Claypool Earl, president public library commission, Connersville. Round table.

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TWO LETTERS FROM ROSS BENJAMIN.

United States Army Postal Service, May 5, 1918. Dear Mother: It has been so long since I wrote to you I suppose you think I have forgotten you, but I have been too busy to write. I have moved from where I was and am now the postmaster at a new officer, A. P. 0., 731-A. I have a nice little office here and a nice place to room but not a very good place to eat. These French restaurants in these ’ small towns are awful. Will try and make some different arrangements as soon as I get settled. I hated to leave headquarters for there was a fine bunch of fellows there and I had a nice place to live, and here I am alone in the office. The army men I have met here are all mighty nice to me tho, and I think I will like it fine. Nice high country, almost in the mountains and the most beautiful country I have ever seen. , I haven’t had any mail for two weeks now and had but a few since I have .been here. I should have a lot of it pretty soon. Address my mail to Supt. A. P. 0., 731-A and I will get it a little sooner. I haven’t heard from Bess at all but I suppose I will soon. Haven’t time to write any more now. Lovingly, ROSS. May 12, 1918. Dear Mother: This is Mother’s day. Not a very cheerful day for mother’s day but we have lots of them like this here. Rained very hard last night and is cloudy and cold today and the wind is blowing hard. Nearly everyone has left the place but me. Not much to do now but I expect there will be plenty When the mother’s letters begin coming in this evening. Had a lots of them this a. m. but the mail has gone out now and nothing out until 12:50 tomorrow. A little over a week ago I sent a package to you containing a French helmet. When you get it, if you ever do, just put it away until I come home. It was worn by the father of two little French girts before he was killed. These two little girls, Anne Marie and Jeanne Bourier, were adopted by the men in the postoffice down at headquarters before I left. They are about the nicest little things I have seen in a long time. One is 4% years old and the other is 3. We all had our pictures taken together with the two children and when I get them I wall send them to you. Had a letter from you day before yesterday, the first for a long time. Also had one from Ross and Jess and one from Wilda Littlefield. I suppose some so the boys have left by this time. Wilda said that Mike Wagner had already gone and Emmett and Floyd Myers would probably go April 26. Hate to see them go but still am glad because they are needed over here. Don’t get much news Of the war up here and hardly know what is going on. Will not try to write any more now but be of good cheer and don’t worry about me as I am in a perfectly safe place and well. With love this Mother’s Day, ROSS. Send me some papers.

APPOINTS MEMBERS OF KENTLAND LIBRARY BOARD.

Judge Charles W. Hanley has appointed the following members of the Kentland public library board of directors: Warren T. McCray, R. R. Cummings and Co. Supt W. 0. Schanlaub. Under the ■library'law the judge of the circuit court appoints three members, the town or city counci two members, the school board two members, the township trustee is ex-officio a members and he appoints one member."

Anyone wishing to see me will find me in the’ Trust A Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. IL 0. Harris, 194.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. MONDAY, JUNE 3, ISIS.

RETURNS FROM “OVER THERE”

LIEUTENANT DEVERE YEOMAN FIRST TO RETURN FROM •' FRANCE. Lieutenant DeVere Yeoman returned to Rensselaer Friday evening from a sojourn in the war zone in France. He returned looking the part of a real warrior t full of vigor and the American spirit He has every confidence in the outcome of the great conflict “Over There.” He cannot praise the American soldiers too much and says that the Germans are not at all anxious to meet them. Lieut Yeoman is not at all discouraged at the present situation over there and gives it as his opinion that matters will take a decided turn in favor of the entente allies in. a very short time. He was in that line near Toul during the great drive in 'March and saw a great deal of that awful conflict, indeed he was a part of it. Two of his comrades were blown to atoms near him and conditions were such that a faint hearted man could not have survived. It is very assuring to meet a soldier like Lieut. Yeoman, who is so full of the spirit of true American patriotism and so positive that the ollipq "will win He has been besieged with visitors since he came to the city and all have been anxious to shake hands with him and are delighted to be with him. His bne word to the people here is to get down to war bases in everything at once. Let the boys who have gone to the front know that we are with them heart, soul and body. He will attend the Masonic lodge tonight and will, undoubtedly, make an interesting talk to the members of that organization. Tuesday he will leave to report at Washington, D. C., for further instructions.

HONOR DEAD SOLDIER.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam, Mrs. Don Beam and W. C. Babcock drove to - Reynolds Sunday in the latter’s automobile to attend the funeral of Thornton Williams, nephew of Mr. Beam. As noted in this paper. Soldier Williams died at Camp Sills, Okla, on May 28, of pneumonia. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in this part of the state and people came miles around, it is estimated that more than one thousand people were present. The floral offering profuse and most beautiful, including a beautiful flag five feet by three feet, made up of carnations and was carried by two cadets from Purdue University. * The deceased was a member of the Masons and Knights of Pythias and members from these orders took part in the funeral ceremony. The outburst of love and sympathy shown for this young American soldiers is indicative of the splendid patriotism of this great nation. No country pver loved their soldiers quite as much as we love ours and our devotion to them and the cause for which they are fighting 1 is as deep seated as life itself. . Let us all say not only words but by every act, “THEY SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN.”

MONUMENTS.

Why pay an agent 15 per cent to 25 per cent on your moument orders, when your hemo dealer can successfully meet any claim or inducements for sending to seme distant part of the state for your monument. With no agent’s commissions to pay I cam meet any competition.

WILL H. MACKEY.

Have you tried O’RILEY’S New Golden Victory Loaf? Positively the best broad sold In Rensselaer today. Its taste will surely please you. CLEAN WHOLESOME PALATABLE Popular Sizes 10c & 15c.*

G. A. R. WILL MEET AT LOGANSPORT

WILL HOLD STATE ENCAMPMENT JUNE S, 6, 7—-MEET-ING BEST EVER. • Extensive preparations are being made by the citizens of Logansport and vicinity for the entertainment of the old soldiers who are to meet in the G. A. R. state encampment, which is to be held at that place Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. As this is the first time in seventeen years that the encampment has been held at' Logansport, unusual efforts are being put forth to make the occasion an enjoyable one. Coming as it does at the time that a great wave of patriotism is sweeping over the state, the meeting of the G. A. R., together with the allied organizations, will be a great object lesson to the men who are now being called to the colors to serve in France and at home. This great tide of patriotism that is sweeping across our country is becoming stronger every day, the churches, schools, and public halls are being thronged with people listening to patriotic talks by inspiring public speakers. It is being called to the attention of the people everywhere that the preservation of the union by'the brave men of ’6l has given us. the greatest nation in the world; and the fact lies open before everyone that the preservation of a republican form of government rests now in the hands of the brave youths of America. The enjoyment of a republic and the guarantee to the citizens of the world equal rights depend upon the United States. It will take the young men of America and the wealth of the country to crcush Prussianism permanently, and to secure these blessings to mankind; and it will be an inspiration to all to see again the old soldiers who offered themselves to the same cause—the cause of human freedom—that our soldiers are now fighting for on the shell-torn fields of France.

A number of the ablest speakers of the country have promised to be present one or more days. Judge Samuel M. Hench, department commander, will have charge of the encampment, and will be present throughout the whole time. Under his able direction there is no question but that the management will be of the very best. Governor Goodrich and other state officers, and Commander in Chief O. A. Somers, of the National Department, G. A. R., will be present and will speak on June 6. Great interest in the meeting is being manifested by the old soldiers throughout the state, and it is expected that the encampment will be the most enthusiastic one that has veer been held in the state.

K. OF C. INITIATION.

A class of seventy, consisting of members from Fowler, Kentland, St. Joseph College and Rensselaer, were given the second and third degree in the K. of C. order, Sunday, May 2, at St. Joseph College. The degree’s were conferred by the Lafayette and Fort Wayne teams. Stephen A. Callal.an. state deputy, was present and aided in the work. The ladies of the St. Augustine church, of this city, served a cafateria lunch at noon and in the evening. The visitors were delightfully entertained in the evening by a band concert given by the college band.

The county commissioners sonvened today with all three members and the county attorney, P. R. Blue, present.

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CAPT. GUTHRIE MADE ADDRESS

Captain William Guthrie, of Monticello, who was captain of Company M, of the 161st Indiana Volunteers during the Spanish-American war, delivered the Memorial day address at Kentland. The Kentland Democrat has the following to say about his address: "Captain Guthrie’s address was an able, kindly, heart-to-heart discourse, 1 aevoted largely to a review of the old civil war veterans experiences during the ’6l-’65 war period, and in tribute to them for their valor then, and likewise to the mothers I and young wives who have sent forth I their young men to serve in the present terrible war crisis. He spoke fittingly and pathetically, and all who took his words seriously were I much impressed by them.”

John Bigge, E. Jensen and Charles Jensen were down from Wheatfield today. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Work, of Detroit, are here for a visit with relatives. M. D. Grimes, who rived on the C. G. Spitler farm five mnes south of this city, was in Rensselaer today. About two weeks ako he had one of his legs badly crushed. This made it impossible for him to take care of his farm work, but his good neighbors came in and helped him and prepared his ground and planted forty acres of corn for him. The county board of review met today and will be in session for thirty days. If you want your taxes miaad see them at once before it is i too late. Frank Goff, of Union township and George H. McLain, of Marion township, are the appointed members. ~_

AT THE FRONT SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE

May 3, 1918. Mr. Lewis Hamilton, Rensselaer, Indiana. Dear Sir:-—I will take the pleasure of writing a few lines to you, which I promised before I felt “Dear Old Rensselaer.” At the front “Over Here” is where 1 am. It has been very quiet for the last few days at this sector, but we don’t know how soon it will be lively again. Mr. Boche is throwing a shell over every few minutes, although they are not falling dose. About two or three hundred meters from our position. We can hear them almost from the time they leave the enemy’s guns, at first it is a very faint mournful sound and by the time they reach their destination which is not many seconds the sound grows louder and then a large explosion is heard or seen, if we are close enough we take cover if not we fall flat on the ground. This gives you a faint idea what we artillerymen have to go against. The Germans shelled us for about eight hours and I thought my time had come, but as the Lord was on our side the Germans did not get a direct hit and no one was hurt They destroyed a few shells and some powder. It was estimated at 500 charges of powder and 18 high explosive shells. I claim we escaped very cheap. We destroyed several six-piece German batteries and a truck motor battery. I guess that is playing rough and I don’t know all we have destroyed as I don’t hear all the reports. We are about two kilometres from “no man’s land” and at night it is lighted with star shells and machine guns and rifles :eep the music going all night long, t is ineresting to observe “no man’s land” from our sleeping quarters, which is a cement dug-out re-inforc-ed with heavy steel .wire. But if discovered by the enemy it can be destroyed by heavy bombardment, >ut I hope it <is not discovered. We don’t move about much in the day- - light, but keep under concealment so that the enemy’s planes can’t observe us and find our position. We have had some beautiful weather but at this writing it is very damp jmd plenty of mud at present, but we are used to it as we had but little cold weather this winter. I guess the largest part of seasons here are rainy, at least it has been that way ever since I landed in France. The people farm on a very small scale. The- machinery is drawn by lorses or oxen. They raise nothing >ut small grain. They live in vilages and go back and forth to their farms. I would like to write more but the censor is very strict. We have plenty to eat, but very simple, such as White bread, coffee, bacon, beef, beans, rice, potatoes and sugar. We had for breakfast, 2 slices of white bread, three pieces of bacon, 2 spoonfuls of syrup, one cup of coffee and one spoonful of sugar. The other two meals are similar. Our clothing is in good condition. We got a new issue of rapp leggins and all have rubber boots and wool socks to wear. Our shoes are good and we have nothing to grumble about, only we are not back in U. S. Guess we Americans are not a bit stuck on France, but will stay until it’s over “Over Here.” It was hard for me to leave Co. M, but from what I hear it is bunted. I have only heard from one member of the company and that was Harold Stiles, when he wrote they were still in Mississippi. I suppose Ford E. McColly is back m Rensselaer by this time, apd can tell you more than I can write. This leaves me well and in good health. I send 'best wishes to aS. You can show this letter if you wish. PVT. EDWARD PEREGRINE, Bat. 1, 150th F. A., A. E. F. via N. Y.

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