Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 178, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 August 1918 — Page 1

No. 178.

CANNING A JOY X . ' ■ ■* ; Buy a “Cunservo” Cans all foods, fruits, vegetables, meats. Conserves food, fuel, fruits, vegetables, time. W. J. WRIGHT

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

E. E. Harshbereer, who has been a patient at the Tioepital for sometime, will go to his home near Parr today. Miss Madeline Kellner was able to leave Tuesday evening. ' Cecil Adams, the little boy who was thrown from a horse, is in a very serigus condition.

IT WAS 104 TUESDAY. We continue to have excessive hot weather. But for a fair breeze the heat would be almost unbearable. Jos. Hiller, the weather observer at Collegeville, has, furnished us with the temperature for the first six Tuesday, John Warne, Phone 559Red. . . day of the month which is as follows: * ‘ 1 Max. Min. August 1 82 45 August 2 86 57 August 3 :95 62 August 4 94 66 August 5 103 66 August 6 104 74 The Sisters have returned from their vacation and are now ready to resume their work in music, piano, organ, violin, etc. Those wishing to take music lessons will kindly call or phone. Sisters’ Home, Phone 40.

MUSIC. Helen Mills Ranmeier, teacher of sight reading, rythm, time, improvising and musical appreciation. Etta Ellis Perfield, pedagogy, based on inner-feeling, reasoning and drills, through the ear, eye and touch. Inner-Feeling is something within that prompts expression. Reasoning is intelligent analytical observation. Drill is the constructive repetition which makes facility and skill. Information free. Phone Mt. Ayr 88-C. "

BEST PICTURES- ( PRINCESS THEATRE We offer the highest class pictures a nd most complete programs ever exhibited outside of the large cities. TONIGHT PARAMOUNT STAR SERIES. Dorothy Dalton in “Flare Up Sal” u an< * BRAY PICTOGRAPH 10c and ISc. - —NOTICE— JT/ Sfll Owing to the fact that local busi- || W ness men are interested in the Lincoin Chautauqua, we will offer no JSsSasß • -'-•‘jg ? j|| competition tomorrow (Thursday). . fIL Wil We are going to attend ourselves. £ _■ jjjp-'- » • ■ ■ » || —FRIDAY— fho?H. Ince prepend««•" DOROTHY DALTON mßarellp Sail • BLUE BIRD PLAYS. . BEAUTIFUL CARMEL MEYERS —SATURDAY—ARTCRAFT PICTURES. “ Wm. S. Hart “THE 'MARRIAGE LIE” • in B I SO “BLUE BLAZES RANDEN” also COMEDY L-Ko Comedy

TONIGHT 3 p. m.—Mme Ringsdorf and Company, concert. t Mrs. Mclntyre’s Good Health lecture. < 8 p. m.—Concert hy Mime. Ringsdorf and Miss M'cAdoo. Entertainment by the Floyd's, magicians and mind readers.

The Evening Republican

ROBERT JOHNSON RECEIVES INJURIES IN FRANCE

Robert Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Johnson, of Lafayette, and formerly of Rensselaer, who enlisted in the army last year when he reached his eighteenth birthday, has been wounded in France. Upon his enlistm'ent in the army he was sent to the Texas border and assigned to the cavalry. Later he was sent to France and made a dispatch bearer. He sustained a cut on his head and an injured leg in an accident in June. In a letter to his mother, dated June 27, he said: » “I just got back from the hospital and I expect you have, been worried •about me. I am all O. K. except for a bandaged head and leg. Three days ago I ran into a Frenchman, il broke his leg and it knocked me (out for about ten minutes. I was taken to a French hospital and was there two days and nights. Was brought back to my outfit this morning. We have been at the front for almost a month, now and since coming up here’ I have not had much time or opportunity to write. I have been under fire several times and am getting used to it now. The first time under fire it sure makes tone feel queer, but I don’t mind it (now. lam a dispatch rider and they keep us busy. I have a twin cylinder Indian motorcycle without the side car. - We are stationed about four (miles back from the front lines and make trips back and forth to the front with dispatches. There are six of us dispatch riders. “The Red Cross is doing fine work over here, 'but the Y. M. C. A. sure robs the soldiers. They charge about double for everything. The Red Cross is all free. I will get a rest now for awhile, until my head and deg heals.”

If your stock dies call me at my expense and I will call for it promptly. A. L. Padgett, Phons 65.

CHAUTAUQUA

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1918.

CASUALTIES TOTAL 963

THIRTY-ONE HOOSIER NAMES APPEAR AMONG KILLED AND , HURT ON WEST FRONT. Washington, Aug. 6—Casualties in the army and marine corps overseas made public today aggregated 963, bringing the total, since the reports [from the fighting in the Marne-Aisne sector began comiiig in from Gen. Pershing’s headquarters yesterday, to 1,679. Seven army lists given out during -he day contained 817 names, and two-marine corps lists had 146 names. The total of killed in action given in both the combined lists was only 112, with twenty-two dead from wounds. There were 442 severely wounded, 339 wounded,- degree undetermined, one slightly wounded, one prisoner and forty missing in action. A recapitulation of the army and marine corps lists shows: Marine Army. Corps. Killed in action .. . 104 7 Died of wounds ... 20 3 Died of disease .... 4 Died of accidentsvand other causes 3 Wounded severely . . 425 16 Wounded, degree undertermined 220 119. Wounded slightly 1 Prisoner 1 Missing in action ... 40 Totals 817 146 IN ARMY LIST. Thirty-one Indiana men are included in the lists. They are: Lieut. Dudley W. Woodward, New Amsterdam, severely wounded. Private Levi Carter, Frankfort, severely wounded. - Sergt. Sylvester Kopinski, South Bend, severely wounded. , Private Stanley Buchalski, Michigan City, severely wounded. . > Private Neal Nanbe, Medora, severely wounded. • < Private Charles P. Pershinger, Shirley, wounded severely. Private Clarence R. Kennedy, Mulberry, severely wounded. Private Victor E. Kruse, South Bend, severely wounded. Private Raymond W. Peterson, Hammond, severely wounded. Private John Rau, Terre Haute, severely wounded. Private Arthur V. Richey, Newcastle, severely wounded. • Private Howard Slayback, Lawrenceburg, severely wounded. Private Bertie A- Wise, Shelllbyville, severely wounded. Corporal Elijah K. Knight, Hillsdale, killed in action. Lieut. Arnold Mclnerry, South Bend, wounded severely. Private Lowell P. Butcher, New Corydon, Killed in action. Private Phillips Peterson, Hammand, killed in action. Private Daniel P. Freeman, Gas City, killed in action. Private Fred Finney, LaPorte, wounded severely. Private Charles B. Myers, Somerset, wounded severely. Private Lawrence A./Sears, Greencastle, wounded severely. Private Arthur D. Summers, Anderson, wounded severely. Private Benedick Teaney, Connorsville, wounded severely. Private Henry Whitcomb, Tipton, wounded severley. Private Frank Reeder, Spencerville, wounded, degree undetermined. Private Joseph Wittmer, Cannelton, wounded, degree undetermined. Private Sherwood H. Jones, Marion, wounded, degree undetermined. IN MARINE CORPS LIST. Private Clarence A. Vaught, Connersville, severely wounded. Private Dean F. Smiley, Goshen, wounded, degree undetermined. Private Howard H. Fields, Mooresville, wounded, degree undetermined. Roy Martin, 520 North Dover St., Indianapolis, wounded, degree undetermined.

BIG FIRE IN HANGING GROVE TOWNSHIP

The large barn and corn cribs on the J. J. Lawler farm, east of Rensselaer and occupied by Walter Feldhouse, were burned to the ground this morning. The fire occured about 9 o’clock and it orgin is unknown. There was not much in the barn except some straw, but the corn cribs had about two hundred bushels of corn in them and also a great amount of farm machinery belonging to Mr. Feldhouse. The crib buildings also contained a Ford automobile, which belonged to one of the men working on the place. This was also ruined by the fire. Besides these buildings, a large chicken house was destroyed by the fire and a large number of chickens were also burned.

H. B. Tuteur returned this morn ing from a trip to Indianapolis.

COMMENCEMENT AND DEDICATION AT FAIR OAKS

The eighth grade commencement . held at Fair Oaks last Saturday, was well attended Iby mothers principally* tSupt. L. N. Hines gave a very interesting talk at the afternoon exercises on “Does Education Pay.” He found an audience open and receptive for every advice that the well learned man had to offer. Music was furnished by an orchestra consisting of Dorris Geffert, of Wheatfield, Ethel (Burroughs, of Fair Oaks, Orval ißowen, of Lafayette, Essie Helmick, of Wheatfield, Beatrice Tilton, of Rensselaer and Carroll Burroughs, of Fair Oaks. This little mixed orchestra made excellent music for the.commencement and dedication. Miss Beatrice Tilton favored the people with a violin solo in afternoon which was well rendered. Helen Buroughs, a girl of about ten, sang a solo which was well received. Supt. (Sterrett presented the class to Trustee Hammerton. In presenting the class Supt. Sterrett spoke of the misconception often imparted by a commencement and spoke to the parents urging them to first have the correct notion of a commencement and then to offer advice to the young graduates. Trustee Hammertan gave a very interesting talk to the class.

After the commencement exercises the Red Cross ladies served ice cream and supper, clearing seventy dollars. At eight o’clock the assembly room and halls being filled to their capacity, the dedication program was given. It e consisted of music by the same orchestra as played in the afternoon. The special numbers iwere a patriotic solo by Miss Amy Bringle. A violin solo by Miss Essie Helmick. A piano solo by Miss Gladys Halleck, and two songs by the pupils of the Fair Oaks high school under the direction of Miss Wilda Littlefield. These numbers were all well rendered and appreciated by the audience. Mr. Hines gave a very •interesting talk on “The Philosophy Back of the War,” and needless to say he held his audience for an hour and more. A few remarks were made by Mr. Hammerton on “Community Resources',” which gave the people an •idea of the work he had done fry erecting their building. Rev. Hill, of the Baptist church of Rensselaer, was present in the afternoon and evening and delivered the invocation and benediction. ,

CARROLL LEATHERMAN GETS FIRST MAIL

Nates, France, July 7, 1918. Dear Folks: I received I guess, about the first etter you wrote after I sailed, yesterday. It was written just after you received the card that I had landed safely. But that was the only one I got this week from you. I hope I will get some more of my back mail soon: I also got another written April 27. I was on the water at that time. —I also got a letter from the War Mothers of Jasper county, that was written after I was in France sometime. Maybe my mail will get started to coming soon. I sure hope so. This Is Sunday afternoon and I do not have to work. It is a fihe day and we have had fine weather for some time lately. It is pretty hot, too. I will have to tell you a little about ■the Fourth. It did not pass in silence in France. First of all it was a holiday for all, the French also. At 9:30 (there was a parade and review of the American and French troops stationed in and around Nates, iand a concert by an engineer band*. This was all for the forenoon. In the afteraoen thero were all kinds ■of field a»d track meets, a baseball game, herse racing by the U. S. cavalry. Then last of all was the raising of the stars and stripes alongside of the French flag. At this time the American and French troops were lined in formation. First the stars and stripes were raised as the band played “The Star Spangled Banner.” Then the French flag was raised and the band played “Marseilles.” That was the programme. The French people sure made a good day of it. There was such a crowd that it was most impossible to get anywhere so that you could see anything. In the evening three of us that were together went out to the base hospital and got supper. In the evening we walked around until we got ■tired and then went home. We could not go to a show, because we were tall financially embarrassed. 1 have received only $7.50 pay since January. Therefore, of course, I have not spent much, but that does mot bother me. There is not anything I could spend a lot of money for if I had it. Have not received the paper. I wish it would hurry up for there would be a lot of things in it that would be of interest to me even if it is old. Your son and nephew. CARL.

Anyone wishing to see me will find me at the Trust & Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris. Phone 124.

STYLE ’ HEADQUARTERS jf Where >orirhj Brunb I (Jhtlfea m said Bob Left Today To Join Coast Artillery 'phis is the third employee that Hilliard and Hamill have contributed to the service. 'phey were all three '** good clothing men; courteous, honest, capable, and “up on their toes” all the time. All three will give a good account of themselves in their present positions too. piur service at the store; naturally, in a manner, will not be up to the past maximum of efficiency. These are War Times and we will do our level best to serve you in as efficient manmer as is possible under the J present existing circum- / stances. ,We will be able to serve you just as well as in Peace Times, but not as quickly. Out say! We’re •*—" mighty proud of those three men even tho it does v put our methodical and systematic organization on the “blink.” Tomorrow’s WeatlMr Fair, continued warm.

HISTORICAL PAGEANT BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

One of the most interesting sea- I tures of the program at the presentation of the service flag by the War •Mothers Monday, was the historical pageant presented by the young people of Remington, under the direction of Mrs. F. L. Lough.\ \ The young people in suitable costume presented scenes from the Important historical events of this county. This part of the grogram was (greatly enjoyed by all and Mrs. Lough and the Remington young people not only deserve the greatest credit, but have the sincere thanks and appreciation of the War Mothers and all who were present at the meeting.

WILL ENLIST IN THE COAST ARTILLERY

Robert Blue, James. Babcock and James. Longstreth went to Lafayette today, which they will offer to enlist in the cost artillery. It is understood that a number of the other young men of the city are thinking of enlisting. This is a very favorable contrast to a number of those who are trying to evade service in every way possible.

PROF. I. C. REUBELY HERE. Prof. Isaac C. Reubelt, of Erlan-

ger, Ky., came Tuesday to join his wife and daughter, who have been visiting relatives here for sometime. Prof. Reubelt was from 1886 to 1896 a teacher in the city schools here. He is now superintendent of the schools at Erlanger, Ky.

If any of your stock dies be sure and promptly call A. L. Padgett, Phone 65.

THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A HUMMER

THE CHILDREN’S PAGEANT AT THE CHAUTAUQUA LAST EVE WAS WELL PRODUCED. Those who attended the Chautauqua last night had no reason in the least for any disappointment unless it was not as" hot in the tent as they expected it to be. At that it was hot enough for most folks. No one complained of being cold and that is quite a satisfaction. The large number of children who had been well trained and were handsomely costumed pulled off a pageant that was of a quality of any seen in Ringling’s circus or anywhere else. The detailed characterization was given in yesterday’s Republican and •should we attempt to comment on each character, as they deserve comment, it would occupy the entire front page of today’s paper. If (there was any one of the youngsters (that did not deserve praise for the manner of doing their part we do not know which one it was. The entire pageant was a story of (Columbia’s birthday, which time the good fairy Thrift, was discovered icrowned. During the play all the allied nations and some neutrals were introduced. Uncle Samuel and Columbia were conapicious characters. The tumbling stunts by the boys was a worthy achievement for such short preparation. The numbers by the Rita-Rich company were Irish songs and stories and were well done to the immense satisfaction and applause of the audience. - Mr. Lolan’s lecture was a well delivered and very timely address on “We, the People,” the text taken from the constitution. The chautauqua idea has so many good things (that somehow many folks always feel too full to really ten joy what at the time they realize is a great production of a good orator and statesman. Most of us are like (Sam Jones said of a fellow who left when he heard but half of Sam’s 35c lecture. Sam said: “Some folks •have only 15c capacity anyway.”

U. S. ORDERS BIG SLASH IN SIZE OF NEWSPAPERS

Washington, D. C., Aug.—Regulations for the reduction of the size of •newspapers by approximately 15 per icent on week days and 20 per cent on Sundays, were announced yesterday by the pulp and paper section of the war industries board. It is also ruled that no new newspapers shall be established during the period of the war, and that as still another conservation measure wasteful practices of circulation shall ibe cut to a minimum, In this connection the discontinuance of the {return of unsold copies is made a . mandatory policy. ! Rigid rules are made for the reduction of the space to >be used by : newspapers on both week days and Sundays in the publication of “reading matter,” which is defined as “all matter except paid advertisements.” There is no restriction placed upon ; space used for paid advertisements.

; Charles Pefley will furnish you ' trees for fall planting direct from Rochester, N. Y. Every tree guaranteed to grow or replaced free of charge. Phone 475.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —The House of Good Pictures TODAY SEE MARGUERITE FISHER In a big comedy drama “ANN’S FINISH” also BILLIE RHODES » a cheerful comedy. THURSDAY—RUTH STONEHOUSE in “THE EDGE OF THE LAW” also DOUBLE ACTION COMEDY. FRIDAYJUNE CAPRISS In a patriotic production of unusual interest “MISS U. S. A.” also WEEKLY NEWS. SATURDAYJUNE ELVIDGE In a big special “THE OLDEST LAW” Also for speed and action see “LIBERTY" SATURDAY Comfortably cool at the STAR

TONIGHT 3 p. m.—Mae Ringsdorf and Company, concert. Mrs. Mclntyre’s Good Health lecture. 8 p. m.—Concert >by Mme. Ringsdorf and Miss McAdoo. Entertainment by the Floyd’s, magicians and mind readers. -

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