Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 137, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1918 — Page 1

No. 137.

We have been selling THE HOOVER ELECTRIC SUCTION SWEEPER faster ——than we could get them-Today we have three in stock. If you - - . ———r —— ; . - • . , _ are interested telephone and we will send one out for a demonstration. W. J. WRIGHT

STEPHENS GEORGE SHERMAN KILLED IN ACTION

Today’s casualty list contained the name of a young man known to many people in this city. The name of Sergeant Stephen George Sherman is in the list reported killed. Mr. Sherman’s home was in Minneapolis,. Minn., and he had been the guesit for several summers of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Irwin in this city. He had but lately been promoted to a sergeant and had been in active service for more than seven months. He will be remembered by many of the young people of the city as he was a young man of most genial disposition.

YOUNG ACTORS GIVE BENEFIT SHOW

If you missed seeing the parade this morning, you missed something worth seeing. The parade was to advertise a show which is to be given this Tuesday afternoon in the garage of Dr. I. M. Washburn. As the parade progressed a hat was passed and quite an amount of money was received. This with the proceeds taken at the door are to be given to the Red Cross. Misses Mary and Josephine Washbum are aating as managers and all the children in their neighborhood are taking part.

FUNERAL OF CHARLES EGGLESTON

The funeral service of the late Charles Eggleston was held in this city this afternoon. The services were held at the Methodist church and Rev. C. W. Postill was in charge. There was a very large attendance including many friends from his home town of Fair Oaks. Interment was in Welton cemetery. An obituary of this splendid man will appear in a latter issue of the Republican.

TUESDAY HOSPIITAL NOTES.

Warren Gra/tner, of Barkley township, underwent an operation this morning for appendicitis. All patients are doing nicely.

John Eger went to Chicago this morning.

PICTURES WORTHWHILE SEEING GAYETY AND PRINCESS THEATRES Our pictures are the best because our stars are the biggest. Our producers the world’s greatest. Our authors most popular. Our dramas are, Society, Western, Melo and Comedy. Our comedies are slapstick and full-dress, the short snappy kind that will please the most discriminating. Our weeklies contain the latest war news. Hundreds of people tell us our shows are the best ever brought to this district. They should be they cost more and are worth more. The way we balance and vary our programs everybody is bound to be pleased. TONIGHT AT THE PRINCESS ONLY • BLUE RIBBON PRODUCTION EARL WILLIAMS v in “THE HAWK” The heart tragedy of a man’s soul; full of action and good story interest. Aho Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew Comedy. 6 Reels. 10c and 15c. WEDNESDAY—AT BOTH PRINCESS AND GAYETY New Paramount Program. > MARY THURMAN and CHAS. MURRAY “AN INTERNATIONAL SNEAK” “SCREEN TELEGRAM,” Latest war news. “BRAY PICTOGRAPH AND CARTOON” and BENJAMIN CHAPIN fa “DOWN THE RIVER” A clean well balanced program of bright new pictures. 10c and 15c. THURSDAY—The Celebrated Little JACKIE SAUNDERS in “SUNNY JANE” and CHARLIE CHAPLIN in “THE PAWN SHOP” FRIDAY—BIue Bird Plays MONROE SALISBURY and RUTH CLIFFORD in “HANDS DOWN” Also Good Comedy. SATURDAY—HEADLINE VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES.

The Evening Republican.

June 17. Paul Liersch, born Germany, January 7, 1885, present residence Parr, present occupation, farmer, and Emma Techner, born Starke county, 0., April 16, 1892, present residence Chicago, 111., present occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

SELLS LARGE BARN.

Peter Nomenson reports the sale of the large barn on his residence property at the corner of Franklin and Elm street to Ed. D. Rhoades and Son. The barn is one of the very largest in the city. It . was erected a few years ago by William Barkley and contains a very large amount of excellent lumber.

Miss Lucille Phillips, of Monticello, is the guest of Miss Ruth Wood. If your Ford pumps oil and flows your plug; we guarantee to fix it. O. H. McKay & Son. Mrs. Ira Coe returned to her home in Chicago today. She was accompanied by her nieces, Cordelia and Almira Stockton. The Junior Aid society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. Eliza Grow Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. L. E. Barber, formerly with the firm of Rowles and Parker, but now a traveling .man, has three months vacation each year and is offering his services to any who may need it. A Rensselaer physician was called to the home of George Blaze on the R. A. Parkisoh farm in Barkley township to care for a little child a little over a year old, who had been badly burned about the face and breast. Alvie Fisher, who had been visiting friends here, left today for his home at Millner, North Dakota. Alvie had been called to Shelbyville on account of the death of his father which occurred on May 6. He did not arrive in time for the funeral on account of not getting word in time to do so.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.

RENSSELAER,. INDIANA. TUESDAY, JUNE .18, 1918.

ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDERS

THE FARMERS GRAIN COMPANY HAVE A VERY PROSPEROUS YEAR. x Monday, June 17, was the date for the first regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Grain Company. The two hundred or more stockholders of that institution met in the court room in the court house at 2 p. m., on the above date. H. W. Jackson, president of the board of directors and Charles W. Postill, secretary, were in charge of the meeting. The report of the. secretary was read and adopted. The report of the manager, Harry Hartly, was also read and approved. This report showed that the company had cleared over 100 per cent during the past year and great credit for this remarkable earning was given Mr. Hartley. Seven thousand dollats in profits were distributed as follows: Seven per cent cash to all stockholders. This gave to each share of stock, fifty dollars, an earning of $3.50. Four and one-half per cent distributed to each farmer who is a stockholder on each bushel of grain he had sold to, the Company. Some of the farniers received checks representing a considerable sum. No dividend was given on the coal sold, but the net profit on coal was from 50c and SI.OO per ton. The amount of net profit on coal is a little hard to determine on account of the difficulty in aggregating the expenses for the different parts of the business. The most important feature of the meeting was the election of seven directors for the following year. The splendid record made by the institution argued very much in favor of re-electing the old board, that had so successfully managed the affairs during the past year. This was done with a single exception. Herman Hordeman succeeded Sherman Thornton. The following men were nominated and received votes indicated: Fred Waymire 177; Edward Ranton 172; F. Li Hoover 162; C. F. Stackhouse 153; Michael Kanne 130; H. W. Jackson 130; Herman Hordeman 109; A. F. Long 54, and Frank Welsh 49. Waymire, Ranton, Hoover, Stackhouse, Kanne, Jackson and Hordeman having received the highest number of votes were declared elected. Secretary McCollum, of Wolcott, from the Farmers Elevators Association, of Indiana was present and gave instruction and advice on the function of co-operative organizations. After the adjournment of the stockholders meeting the newly elected directors organized as follows: President, F. L. Hoover; Vice President, Michael Kanne and Secretary, Ed. Ranton. During the stockholders meeting the proposition to increase the capital stock from $14,000 to $25,000 was carried. It is possible that an additional dividend will bqgiven to each stockholder. This it is estimated may amount to $lB per share. There was a very strong sentiment in the meeting for the retention of Harry Hartley as manager. Mr. Hartley has some very flattering offers .to go elsewhere. If the sentiment expressed in the meeting is carried out, the board will retain Mr. Hartley, if possible. The stockholders were very enthusiastic over their investment and expressed entire satisfaction with management of The Farmers Grain Company.

FOOD ADMINISTRATORS DUTIES AND POWERS ENLARGED

John Eger, Jasper county food administrator, has been appointed by the state council of defense to look after the protection of all elevators and other properties in this county that are used for the Storage of foods. Every precaution is to be taken to guard against fire or destruction of any kind- ' Mr. Eger will possibly have tiff assistance of J. J. Montgomery in this important matter. Mr. Eger is giving his best attention to these important duties and is making a most excellent food administrator. It is requiring a vast amount of work and is taking a great deal of his time.

PARR RED CROSS BENEFIT VERY SUCCESSFUL

The play and ice cream social given at the Parr church Saturday evening, June 15, by the Junior Auxiliary of the Red Cross was a decided success. The net profits from that and the sale of ice cream Sunday at the Service Flag dedication amounted to over SSO. The work done by the organization of young ladies shows a patriotic spirit which is typical of all of the Union township splendid contribution to the war in work, men and money.— Contributed.

NOTICE. '~ I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by any one but my self. W. S. McCONNELL, Fair Oaks.

FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN THIS FALL

WILL PROBABLY CALL FOR SIX BILLION IN $750,000,000 BLOCKS EVERY TWO ~ WEEKS. ' Washington, June 16.—The government financial program for the next four months was discussed yesterday by Secretary McAdoo’s announcement that in preparation for fourth Liberty Loan, to be floated probably in October $6,000,000,000 certificates of indebtedness will be issued. They will be" offered in blocks of $750,000,000 each, every two weeks beginning June 25. Every national bank and trust company is asked to assst the government by subscribing five per cent of its gross resources monthly. The certificates will bear 4% per cent interest, like those preceding the third Liberty Loan and will have varying maturity periods, none exceeding four months. In addition an undetermined quantity, perhaps $2,000,000,000 of tax certificates will be issued during the summer for use in paying taxes a year from now. The announcement of this program indicated that the fourth Liberty Loan will be for at least $6,000,000,000 the exact amount depending on government expenditures in the next few months. The treasury already has estimated these roughly at about $12,000,000,000 between July 1 and next January 1. The sale of certificates under the plan in effect during the past year amounts virtually to borrowing in advance from banks on projected popular war loans or tax collections, and periodically refunding these short term obligations in long term Liberty Bonds. Depository banks make 2 % per cent net, the difference between 4% per cent interest paid by the government and the 2 per cent collected on deposits.

WAR SUMMARY.

While allied military leaders are as yet cautious in declaring the Austro-German offensive against Italy wholly crushed, signs multiplied today that a collapse was imminent. I The central empires have thus far employed 71 divisions, about 850,000 men, on a 100-mile front. Included in this host' are German reserves, Austrians, Hungarians, Czecho-Pdles, Ruthenians and, it is declared, Turks and Bulgarians. It is believed that the enemy still has 21 divisions to use. In the last few hours Austria has made but inconsequential gains. Vienna’s principal announcement is that “German troops are participating,’’ and that the “insidious” allied attempt to split into warring factions the people of the dual monarchy has failed. The capture of Capo Sile, at the southern end of the Piave line, is claimed, and also the gain of ground at San Dona. Twelve thousand prisoners are said to have been taken on the Piave.

Against this statemen, Rome claims 4,512 prisoners. It is said that the battle continues with intensity along the line Ciano-Mont-tello-Crest Standrae, all on the right bank of the Piave. The enemy, it is asserted, is checked on the Asiago plateau and in the region of Monte Grappa, while Italian, British and French troops, co-operating on . this general front, have gained territory. Allied aviators are active, having downed 44 enemy planes in two days. Never, says an Italian officer, has the military morale been better. This, in view of the treason which caused the debacle of last autumn, is most encouraging. There is ' no doubt that the Italians, heartened by British and French support, and expecting aid from America, are fighting nobly. patriotism and loyalty exhibited by the Italians is the unrest in .Austria. It is said that Austria has placed in the front ranks the troops from the Irridentist regions, backing them with Tyrolese Austro-Germans to prevent wholesale desertions. The boast from Vienna that the allied “intrigue” has failed is taken as . a sign of the desperate condition with which the crown is faced. Of only slightly secondary importance to the issue of the present battle itself ' is the revolutionary spirit within the dual monarchy. It may be predicted that' grave developments rest—so far as Austria is concerned—on the course of the offensive. If it fails there is no limit to the consequences. There is but little of importance to report from other fronts. Between the Aisne and' the Oise the French vigorously repulsed Garman counter attacks. The French also consolidated their gains north of Hautebraye. Prisoners here within the last few days total 370, Paris says. The British made successful raids north of Arras.

Mrs. W. H. Beam went to Reynolds to spend the day with relatives. Lila Peek left this morning for Danville, 111., where she expects to spend the summer. Miss Leona Kolhoff returned home Monday from a two week’s visit in Hammond and Chicago.

' ' - '-r i— ' Jgg Silk Hose J EVERY day in, the month, . .* ' every month in the year you must wear hosiery. Not only today and tomorrow and next week, but every day, right along. That’s why most people want the best silk htMtary; that’s why they want Hilliard&Hamill Can any other store do it? Tomorrow’s WMthar— Warmer.

FIVE HOOSIERS DIE IN BATTLE; ONE OF WOUNDS

Washington, June 17.—Six Indiana soldiers—five of them killed in action and one dead of wounds—are named in today’s casualty list from Gen. Pershing. The Indiana men named in this list follow: Private John H. Barnes, St. Paul, killed in action. Private Clarence J. Cowgill, Elwood, killed in action. Private George H. Foster, Fairmount, killed in action. Private Lloyd A. Long, 1124 Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne, killed in action. Private John W. Vogel, Tell City, killed in action. Private John F. Miller, 539 West Fourth street, Michigan City, died of wounds.

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN HUFFMAN

The body of Mrs. John Huffman, who died at Hammond on June 14, was brought to Rensselaer Monday and burial was made in Weston cemetery. Mrs. Huffman was 64 years of age and death was due to paralysis. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman lived, in Rensselaer about twelve years ago, but have resided in Hammond since that time. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and one daughter, Mrs. Alfred Hickman, of Hammond.

POSITIVE PROOF.

Should Convince the Greatest Skeptic in Rensselaer. Because (it’s the evidence of a Rensselaer citizen. Testimony easily investigated. The strongest endorsement of merit. The best proof. Read it: Nelson Randle, retired farmer, N. Main St., says: “I have used Doan’s Kidney Pills at different times when suffering from a lame and aching back and other symptoms of disordered kidneys. I got" Doan’s at Fendig’s Drug Store and they soon brought relief from the backache and other kidney ailments. I don’t know of a case where Doan’s have failed to prove a benefit.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get - Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Randle had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR JUNK

Now is the time to sell your ok metal while the market is high I have just purchased a new 1-ton truck and if you are too busy to bring in your junk I will call for it. I pay the highest market 7 price for hides. If you have a ear load of iron I will make you an especially attractive price. SAM KARNOWSKY, Phone 577 or 459-Blaek.

MONUMENTS.

Why pay an agent 16 per eent to 25 per eent on your moument orders, when your home dealer ean successfully meet any elaim or inducements for sending to some distant part of the state for your monument With no agent’s commissions to pay I ean meet any competition.

WILL H. MACKEY.

ABUNDANCE OF MONEY

I can loan you all-the money yon want on that farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per •err» —P. D Walls Memere Tnii. 1 - '

We have four standard makes of tires bought before the raise in price and any size inner tube from 30x3 to 35x4 %. O. H. McKay & Son. Anyone wishing to see mfe will find me in the Trust & Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris, phone ISA.

CHILD WELFARE STATION OPEN IN COURT HOUSE

The children under six yean of age are now being weighed, measured and examined for physical defects by the physicians of the county who have generously responded to the call of the government to volunteer for this important conservation work which has for its purpose the preparation for the time soon coming when the county will be deprived of much of the medical and nursing professions and parents must learn to keep their children healthy. The children of Marion and the adjoining townships are to come to the welfare center in Rensselaer in the waiting room of the court house where a physician and trained nurse will be in attendance from 1:30 to 3:30 each afternoon. Appointments should be made with Miss Simpson who is the township chairman or wiith Mrs. A. G. Catt who has the professional work in charge. The government requires that every child under six years of age be examined. The following doctors have charge on the following days of each week unless unavoidably detained in which case they provide a substitute: Dr. E. C. English, Mondays. Dr. M. D. Gwin, Tuesdays. Dr. A. R. Kresler, Wednesdays. Dr. F. H. Hemphill, Thursdays. Dr. E. N. Loy, Fridays. Dr. I. M. Washburn, Saturdays.

ROOSEVELT ADMIRER WRITES.

The following letter was received by the editor of the Republican from one of Jasper county’s boys who has gone out into the world and made a decided success. The writer is N. M. Banta, formerly of Hanging Grove township and now of Arlington Heights, 111. Like many others, he is a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt. He says, “We are sure living in stirring times. Too bad Teddy isn’t at the helm! Too bad he was not there six years ago. The war would have been a different story if he had been. However, the people voted otherwise and, however, poor matters are managed we must put our shoulders to the wheel and do our best. I have no idea that this war will close under three years more. At least we’d as well prepare for that kind of a siege.”

We want to sell you a Vacuum cup. It is an absolute guarantee of 6000 miles. O. H. McKay A Son.

STAR THEATRE —The House of Good Pictures TODAY PEGGY HIGHLAND ia “THE OTHER WOMAN” Also PATHE NEWS. WEDNESDAYWILLIAM RUSSELL in Western comedy drama Also Billie Rhoades .omedy THURSDAY-JS*< FRANSIC < BUSHMAN BEVERLY EOIN - “THE — FRIDAY— The noted GEORGE . in " “THE YANKEE WAY” A Nows Weekly. ri. I *."’ 1 SATAWAY—“THE MARGUERITE SNOW -and

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